OPERATION MANUAL

INSTALLATION AND
RIC-LC
Ethernet Converter for Bonded PDH Circuits
Version 2.0
RIC-LC
Ethernet Converter for Bonded PDH Circuits
Version 2.0
Installation and Operation Manual

Notice
This manual contains information that is proprietary to RAD Data Communications Ltd. ("RAD").
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written
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Right, title and interest, all information, copyrights, patents, know-how, trade secrets and other
intellectual property or other proprietary rights relating to this manual and to the RIC-LC and any
software components contained therein are proprietary products of RAD protected under
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The RIC-LC product name is owned by RAD. No right, license, or interest to such trademark is
granted hereunder, and you agree that no such right, license, or interest shall be asserted by
you with respect to such trademark. The RAD name, logo, logotype, and the terms EtherAccess,
TDMoIP and TDMoIP Driven, and the product names Optimux and IPmux, are registered
trademarks of RAD Data Communications Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
You shall not copy, reverse compile or reverse assemble all or any portion of the Manual or the
RIC-LC. You are prohibited from, and shall not, directly or indirectly, develop, market, distribute,
license, or sell any product that supports substantially similar functionality as the RIC-LC, based
on or derived in any way from the RIC-LC. Your undertaking in this paragraph shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
This Agreement is effective upon your opening of the RIC-LC package and shall continue until
terminated. RAD may terminate this Agreement upon the breach by you of any term hereof.
Upon such termination by RAD, you agree to return to RAD the RIC-LC and all copies and
portions thereof.
For further information contact RAD at the address below or contact your local distributor.

International Headquarters North America Headquarters

RAD Data Communications Ltd. RAD Data Communications Inc.

24 Raoul Wallenberg Street 900 Corporate Drive

Tel Aviv 69719, Israel Mahwah, NJ 07430, USA
Tel: 972-3-6458181 Tel: (201) 5291100, Toll free: 1-800-4447234
Fax: 972-3-6498250, 6474436 Fax: (201) 5295777
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

© 1988–2013 RAD Data Communications Ltd. Publication No. 411-200-07/13

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Limited Warranty
RAD warrants to DISTRIBUTOR that the hardware in the RIC-LC to be delivered hereunder shall be
free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve
(12) months following the date of shipment to DISTRIBUTOR.
If, during the warranty period, any component part of the equipment becomes defective by
reason of material or workmanship, and DISTRIBUTOR immediately notifies RAD of such defect,
RAD shall have the option to choose the appropriate corrective action: a) supply a replacement
part, or b) request return of equipment to its plant for repair, or c) perform necessary repair at
the equipment's location. In the event that RAD requests the return of equipment, each party
shall pay one-way shipping costs.
RAD shall be released from all obligations under its warranty in the event that the equipment has
been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, or if repairs or
modifications were made by persons other than RAD's own authorized service personnel, unless
such repairs by others were made with the written consent of RAD.
The above warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. There are no
warranties which extend beyond the face hereof, including, but not limited to, warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and in no event shall RAD be liable for
consequential damages.
RAD shall not be liable to any person for any special or indirect damages, including, but not
limited to, lost profits from any cause whatsoever arising from or in any way connected with the
manufacture, sale, handling, repair, maintenance or use of the RIC-LC, and in no event shall
RAD's liability exceed the purchase price of the RIC-LC.
DISTRIBUTOR shall be responsible to its customers for any and all warranties which it makes
relating to RIC-LC and for ensuring that replacements and other adjustments required in
connection with the said warranties are satisfactory.
Software components in the RIC-LC are provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind. RAD
disclaims all warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. RAD shall not be liable for any loss of use, interruption of business or
indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind. In spite of the above RAD
shall do its best to provide error-free software products and shall offer free Software updates
during the warranty period under this Agreement.
RAD's cumulative liability to you or any other party for any loss or damages resulting from any
claims, demands, or actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the RIC-LC shall not
exceed the sum paid to RAD for the purchase of the RIC-LC. In no event shall RAD be liable for
any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages or lost profits, even if RAD
has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Israel.

Product Disposal
To facilitate the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of waste
equipment in protecting the environment, the owner of this RAD product is
required to refrain from disposing of this product as unsorted municipal waste at
the end of its life cycle. Upon termination of the unit’s use, customers should
provide for its collection for reuse, recycling or other form of environmentally
conscientious disposal.

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General Safety Instructions

The following instructions serve as a general guide for the safe installation and operation of
telecommunications products. Additional instructions, if applicable, are included inside the
manual.

Safety Symbols
This symbol may appear on the equipment or in the text. It indicates
potential safety hazards regarding product operation or maintenance to
operator or service personnel.
Warning

Danger of electric shock! Avoid any contact with the marked surface while
the product is energized or connected to outdoor telecommunication lines.

Protective ground: the marked lug or terminal should be connected to the

building protective ground bus.

Some products may be equipped with a laser diode. In such cases, a label
with the laser class and other warnings as applicable will be attached near
the optical transmitter. The laser warning symbol may be also attached.
Warning Please observe the following precautions:
• Before turning on the equipment, make sure that the fiber optic cable is
intact and is connected to the transmitter.
• Do not attempt to adjust the laser drive current.
• Do not use broken or unterminated fiber-optic cables/connectors or look
straight at the laser beam.
• The use of optical devices with the equipment will increase eye hazard.
• Use of controls, adjustments or performing procedures other than those
specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ATTENTION: The laser beam may be invisible!

In some cases, the users may insert their own SFP laser transceivers into the product. Users are
alerted that RAD cannot be held responsible for any damage that may result if non-compliant
transceivers are used. In particular, users are warned to use only agency approved products that
comply with the local laser safety regulations for Class 1 laser products.
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of
this product. Only qualified and authorized service personnel should carry out adjustment,
maintenance or repairs to this product. No installation, adjustment, maintenance or repairs
should be performed by either the operator or the user.

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Handling Energized Products

General Safety Practices

Do not touch or tamper with the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line voltages
may be present inside certain products even when the power switch (if installed) is in the OFF
position or a fuse is blown. For DC-powered products, although the voltages levels are usually
not hazardous, energy hazards may still exist.
Before working on equipment connected to power lines or telecommunication lines, remove
jewelry or any other metallic object that may come into contact with energized parts.
Unless otherwise specified, all products are intended to be grounded during normal use.
Grounding is provided by connecting the mains plug to a wall socket with a protective ground
terminal. If a ground lug is provided on the product, it should be connected to the protective
ground at all times, by a wire with a diameter of 18 AWG or wider. Rack-mounted equipment
should be mounted only in grounded racks and cabinets.
Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Do not connect
telecommunication cables to ungrounded equipment. Make sure that all other cables are
disconnected before disconnecting the ground.
Some products may have panels secured by thumbscrews with a slotted head. These panels may
cover hazardous circuits or parts, such as power supplies. These thumbscrews should therefore
always be tightened securely with a screwdriver after both initial installation and subsequent
access to the panels.

Connecting AC Mains
Make sure that the electrical installation complies with local codes.
Always connect the AC plug to a wall socket with a protective ground.
The maximum permissible current capability of the branch distribution circuit that supplies power
to the product is 16A (20A for USA and Canada). The circuit breaker in the building installation
should have high breaking capacity and must operate at short-circuit current exceeding 35A (40A
for USA and Canada).
Always connect the power cord first to the equipment and then to the wall socket. If a power
switch is provided in the equipment, set it to the OFF position. If the power cord cannot be
readily disconnected in case of emergency, make sure that a readily accessible circuit breaker or
emergency switch is installed in the building installation.
In cases when the power distribution system is IT type, the switch must disconnect both poles
simultaneously.

Connecting DC Power
Unless otherwise specified in the manual, the DC input to the equipment is floating in reference
to the ground. Any single pole can be externally grounded.
Due to the high current capability of DC power systems, care should be taken when connecting
the DC supply to avoid short-circuits and fire hazards.
Make sure that the DC power supply is electrically isolated from any AC source and that the
installation complies with the local codes.

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The maximum permissible current capability of the branch distribution circuit that supplies power
to the product is 16A (20A for USA and Canada). The circuit breaker in the building installation
should have high breaking capacity and must operate at short-circuit current exceeding 35A (40A
for USA and Canada).
Before connecting the DC supply wires, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Locate
the circuit breaker of the panel board that services the equipment and switch it to the OFF
position. When connecting the DC supply wires, first connect the ground wire to the
corresponding terminal, then the positive pole and last the negative pole. Switch the circuit
breaker back to the ON position.
A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably rated and approved should be incorporated
in the building installation.
If the DC power supply is floating, the switch must disconnect both poles simultaneously.

Connecting Data and Telecommunications Cables

Data and telecommunication interfaces are classified according to their safety status.
The following table lists the status of several standard interfaces. If the status of a given port
differs from the standard one, a notice will be given in the manual.

Ports Safety Status

V.11, V.28, V.35, V.36, RS-530, X.21, SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage:
10 BaseT, 100 BaseT, Unbalanced E1, Ports which do not present a safety hazard. Usually
E2, E3, STM, DS-2, DS-3, S-Interface up to 30 VAC or 60 VDC.
ISDN, Analog voice E&M
xDSL (without feeding voltage), TNV-1 Telecommunication Network Voltage-1:
Balanced E1, T1, Sub E1/T1 Ports whose normal operating voltage is within the
limits of SELV, on which overvoltages from
telecommunications networks are possible.
FXS (Foreign Exchange Subscriber) TNV-2 Telecommunication Network Voltage-2:
Ports whose normal operating voltage exceeds the
limits of SELV (usually up to 120 VDC or telephone
ringing voltages), on which overvoltages from
telecommunication networks are not possible. These
ports are not permitted to be directly connected to
external telephone and data lines.
FXO (Foreign Exchange Office), xDSL TNV-3 Telecommunication Network Voltage-3:
(with feeding voltage), U-Interface Ports whose normal operating voltage exceeds the
ISDN limits of SELV (usually up to 120 VDC or telephone
ringing voltages), on which overvoltages from
telecommunication networks are possible.

Always connect a given port to a port of the same safety status. If in doubt, seek the assistance
of a qualified safety engineer.
Always make sure that the equipment is grounded before connecting telecommunication cables.
Do not disconnect the ground connection before disconnecting all telecommunications cables.
Some SELV and non-SELV circuits use the same connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.
Extra caution should be exercised during thunderstorms.

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When using shielded or coaxial cables, verify that there is a good ground connection at both
ends. The grounding and bonding of the ground connections should comply with the local codes.
The telecommunication wiring in the building may be damaged or present a fire hazard in case of
contact between exposed external wires and the AC power lines. In order to reduce the risk,
there are restrictions on the diameter of wires in the telecom cables, between the equipment
and the mating connectors.

Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication
line cords.

Attention Pour réduire les risques s’incendie, utiliser seulement des conducteurs de
télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure.

Some ports are suitable for connection to intra-building or non-exposed wiring or cabling only. In
such cases, a notice will be given in the installation instructions.
Do not attempt to tamper with any carrier-provided equipment or connection hardware.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The equipment is designed and approved to comply with the electromagnetic regulations of
major regulatory bodies. The following instructions may enhance the performance of the
equipment and will provide better protection against excessive emission and better immunity
against disturbances.
A good ground connection is essential. When installing the equipment in a rack, make sure to
remove all traces of paint from the mounting points. Use suitable lock-washers and torque. If an
external grounding lug is provided, connect it to the ground bus using braided wire as short as
possible.
The equipment is designed to comply with EMC requirements when connecting it with unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cables. However, the use of shielded wires is always recommended, especially
for high-rate data. In some cases, when unshielded wires are used, ferrite cores should be
installed on certain cables. In such cases, special instructions are provided in the manual.
Disconnect all wires which are not in permanent use, such as cables used for one-time
configuration.
The compliance of the equipment with the regulations for conducted emission on the data lines
is dependent on the cable quality. The emission is tested for UTP with 80 dB longitudinal
conversion loss (LCL).
Unless otherwise specified or described in the manual, TNV-1 and TNV-3 ports provide secondary
protection against surges on the data lines. Primary protectors should be provided in the building
installation.
The equipment is designed to provide adequate protection against electro-static discharge (ESD).
However, it is good working practice to use caution when connecting cables terminated with
plastic connectors (without a grounded metal hood, such as flat cables) to sensitive data lines.
Before connecting such cables, discharge yourself by touching ground or wear an ESD preventive
wrist strap.

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FCC-15 User Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the Installation and Operation manual, may cause harmful interference to the
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Canadian Emission Requirements

This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulation.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

Warning per EN 55022 (CISPR-22)

Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user will be required to take adequate
measures.

Avertissement Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel,

cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ces cas, il
peut être demandé à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.

Achtung Das vorliegende Gerät fällt unter die Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In

Wohngebieten können beim Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkströrungen
auftreten, für deren Behebung der Benutzer verantwortlich ist.

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Mise au rebut du produit

Français

Afin de faciliter la réutilisation, le recyclage ainsi que d'autres formes de

récupération d'équipement mis au rebut dans le cadre de la protection de
l'environnement, il est demandé au propriétaire de ce produit RAD de ne pas
mettre ce dernier au rebut en tant que déchet municipal non trié, une fois que le
produit est arrivé en fin de cycle de vie. Le client devrait proposer des solutions
de réutilisation, de recyclage ou toute autre forme de mise au rebut de cette
unité dans un esprit de protection de l'environnement, lorsqu'il aura fini de
l'utiliser.

Instructions générales de sécurité

Les instructions suivantes servent de guide général d'installation et d'opération sécurisées des
produits de télécommunications. Des instructions supplémentaires sont éventuellement
indiquées dans le manuel.

Symboles de sécurité
Ce symbole peut apparaitre sur l'équipement ou dans le texte. Il indique des
risques potentiels de sécurité pour l'opérateur ou le personnel de service,
quant à l'opération du produit ou à sa maintenance.
Avertissement

Danger de choc électrique ! Evitez tout contact avec la surface marquée

tant que le produit est sous tension ou connecté à des lignes externes de
télécommunications.

Mise à la terre de protection : la cosse ou la borne marquée devrait être

connectée à la prise de terre de protection du bâtiment.

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Certains produits peuvent être équipés d'une diode laser. Dans de tels cas,

Français
une étiquette indiquant la classe laser ainsi que d'autres avertissements, le
cas échéant, sera jointe près du transmetteur optique. Le symbole
d'avertissement laser peut aussi être joint.
Avertissement
Veuillez observer les précautions suivantes :
• Avant la mise en marche de l'équipement, assurez-vous que le câble de
fibre optique est intact et qu'il est connecté au transmetteur.
• Ne tentez pas d'ajuster le courant de la commande laser.
• N'utilisez pas des câbles ou connecteurs de fibre optique cassés ou sans
terminaison et n'observez pas directement un rayon laser.
• L'usage de périphériques optiques avec l'équipement augmentera le
risque pour les yeux.
• L'usage de contrôles, ajustages ou procédures autres que celles
spécifiées ici pourrait résulter en une dangereuse exposition aux
radiations.
ATTENTION : Le rayon laser peut être invisible !

Les utilisateurs pourront, dans certains cas, insérer leurs propres émetteurs-récepteurs Laser SFP
dans le produit. Les utilisateurs sont avertis que RAD ne pourra pas être tenue responsable de
tout dommage pouvant résulter de l'utilisation d'émetteurs-récepteurs non conformes. Plus
particulièrement, les utilisateurs sont avertis de n'utiliser que des produits approuvés par
l'agence et conformes à la réglementation locale de sécurité laser pour les produits laser de
classe 1.
Respectez toujours les précautions standards de sécurité durant l'installation, l'opération et la
maintenance de ce produit. Seul le personnel de service qualifié et autorisé devrait effectuer
l'ajustage, la maintenance ou les réparations de ce produit. Aucune opération d'installation,
d'ajustage, de maintenance ou de réparation ne devrait être effectuée par l'opérateur ou
l'utilisateur.

Manipuler des produits sous tension

Règles générales de sécurité

Ne pas toucher ou altérer l'alimentation en courant lorsque le câble d'alimentation est branché.
Des tensions de lignes peuvent être présentes dans certains produits, même lorsque le
commutateur (s'il est installé) est en position OFF ou si le fusible est rompu. Pour les produits
alimentés par CC, les niveaux de tension ne sont généralement pas dangereux mais des risques
de courant peuvent toujours exister.
Avant de travailler sur un équipement connecté aux lignes de tension ou de télécommunications,
retirez vos bijoux ou tout autre objet métallique pouvant venir en contact avec les pièces sous
tension.
Sauf s'il en est autrement indiqué, tous les produits sont destinés à être mis à la terre durant
l'usage normal. La mise à la terre est fournie par la connexion de la fiche principale à une prise
murale équipée d'une borne protectrice de mise à la terre. Si une cosse de mise à la terre est
fournie avec le produit, elle devrait être connectée à tout moment à une mise à la terre de
protection par un conducteur de diamètre 18 AWG ou plus. L'équipement monté en châssis ne
devrait être monté que sur des châssis et dans des armoires mises à la terre.
Branchez toujours la mise à la terre en premier et débranchez-la en dernier. Ne branchez pas des
câbles de télécommunications à un équipement qui n'est pas mis à la terre. Assurez-vous que
tous les autres câbles sont débranchés avant de déconnecter la mise à la terre.

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Connexion au courant du secteur

Français

Assurez-vous que l'installation électrique est conforme à la réglementation locale.

Branchez toujours la fiche de secteur à une prise murale équipée d'une borne protectrice de mise
à la terre.
La capacité maximale permissible en courant du circuit de distribution de la connexion alimentant
le produit est de 16A (20A aux Etats-Unis et Canada). Le coupe-circuit dans l'installation du
bâtiment devrait avoir une capacité élevée de rupture et devrait fonctionner sur courant de
court-circuit dépassant 35A (40A aux Etats-Unis et Canada).
Branchez toujours le câble d'alimentation en premier à l'équipement puis à la prise murale. Si un
commutateur est fourni avec l'équipement, fixez-le en position OFF. Si le câble d'alimentation ne
peut pas être facilement débranché en cas d'urgence, assurez-vous qu'un coupe-circuit ou un
disjoncteur d'urgence facilement accessible est installé dans l'installation du bâtiment.
Le disjoncteur devrait déconnecter simultanément les deux pôles si le système de distribution de
courant est de type IT.

Connexion d'alimentation CC
Sauf s'il en est autrement spécifié dans le manuel, l'entrée CC de l'équipement est flottante par
rapport à la mise à la terre. Tout pôle doit être mis à la terre en externe.
A cause de la capacité de courant des systèmes à alimentation CC, des précautions devraient
être prises lors de la connexion de l'alimentation CC pour éviter des courts-circuits et des risques
d'incendie.
Assurez-vous que l'alimentation CC est isolée de toute source de courant CA (secteur) et que
l'installation est conforme à la réglementation locale.
La capacité maximale permissible en courant du circuit de distribution de la connexion alimentant
le produit est de 16A (20A aux Etats-Unis et Canada). Le coupe-circuit dans l'installation du
bâtiment devrait avoir une capacité élevée de rupture et devrait fonctionner sur courant de
court-circuit dépassant 35A (40A aux Etats-Unis et Canada).
Avant la connexion des câbles d'alimentation en courant CC, assurez-vous que le circuit CC n'est
pas sous tension. Localisez le coupe-circuit dans le tableau desservant l'équipement et fixez-le
en position OFF. Lors de la connexion de câbles d'alimentation CC, connectez d'abord le
conducteur de mise à la terre à la borne correspondante, puis le pôle positif et en dernier, le
pôle négatif. Remettez le coupe-circuit en position ON.
Un disjoncteur facilement accessible, adapté et approuvé devrait être intégré à l'installation du
bâtiment.
Le disjoncteur devrait déconnecter simultanément les deux pôles si l'alimentation en courant CC
est flottante.

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Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's Name: RAD Data Communications Ltd.

Manufacturer's Address: 24 Raoul Wallenberg St., Tel Aviv 69719, Israel

declares that the product:

Product Name: RIC-LC

conforms to the following standard(s) or other normative document(s):

EMC: EN 55022:2006 + Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance

A1:2007 characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement.

EN 55024:1998 + Information technology equipment – Immunity characteristics

A1:2001, A2:2003 –
Limits and methods of measurement.

EN 61000-3-2:2006 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-2: Limits –

Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input
current ≤ 16A per phase)

EN 61000-3-3:1995 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-3: Limits –

+A1:2001, Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker
A2:2005 in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with
rated current ≤ 16A per phase and not subject to conditional
connection.

Safety: EN 60950-1:2005 Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1:

General requirements.

Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC for wired equipment. The
product was tested in a typical configuration.

Tel Aviv, 14 December 2010

Nathaniel Shomroni
Approvals Coordinator

European Contact: RAD Data Communications GmbH, Otto-Hahn-Str. 28-30, 85521

Ottobrunn-Riemerling, Germany

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Glossary
Address A coded representation of the origin or destination of data.

Agent In SNMP, this refers to the managed system.

Attenuation Signal power loss through equipment, lines or other transmission

devices. Measured in decibels.

Balanced A transmission line in which voltages on the two conductors are equal
in magnitude, but opposite in polarity, with respect to ground.

Bandwidth The range of frequencies passing through a given circuit. The greater
the bandwidth, the more information can be sent through the circuit
in a given amount of time.

Baud Unit of signaling speed equivalent to the number of discrete

conditions or events per second. If each signal event represents only
one bit condition, baud rate equals bps (bits per second).

Bipolar Signaling method in E1/T1 representing a binary “1” by alternating

positive and negative pulses, and a binary “0” by absence of pulses.

Bit The smallest unit of information in a binary system. Represents either

a one or zero (“1” or “0”).

Bridge A device interconnecting local area networks at the OSI data link layer,
filtering and forwarding frames according to media access control
(MAC) addresses.

Buffer A storage device. Commonly used to compensate for differences in

data rates or event timing when transmitting from one device to
another. Also used to remove jitter.

Bus A transmission path or channel. A bus is typically an electrical

connection with one or more conductors, where all attached devices
receive all transmissions at the same time.

Byte A group of bits (normally 8 bits in length).

CLI Command Line Interface (CLI) is a mechanism for interacting with a

RAD product by typing commands in response to a prompt.

Clock A term for the source(s) of timing signals used in synchronous

transmission.

Data Information represented in digital form, including voice, text, facsimile

and video.

Diagnostics The detection and isolation of a malfunction or mistake in a

communications device, network or system.

Differential Delay Differential delay is caused when traffic is split over different lines
that may traverse shorter and longer paths. Products like the RAD
IMX-2T1/E1 inverse multiplexer compensate for any differential delay
(up to 64 msec) between the T1 lines, to properly reconstruct the

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original stream.

E1 Line A 2.048 Mbps line, common in Europe, that supports thirty-two 64

kbps channels, each of which can transmit and receive data or
digitized voice. The line uses framing and signaling to achieve
synchronous and reliable transmission. The most common
configurations for E1 lines are E1 PRI, and unchannelized E1.

Encapsulation Encapsulating data is a technique used by layered protocols in which a

low level protocol accepts a message from a higher level protocol,
then places it in the data portion of the lower-level frame. The
logistics of encapsulation require that packets traveling over a physical
network contain a sequence of headers.

Ethernet A local area network (LAN) technology which has extended into the
wide area networks. Ethernet operates at many speeds, including data
rates of 10 Mbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), 1,000 Mbps
(Gigabit Ethernet), 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps, and 100 Gbps.

Flow Control A congestion control mechanism that results in an ATM system

implementing flow control.

Frame A logical grouping of information sent as a link-layer unit over a

transmission medium. The terms packet, datagram, segment, and
message are also used to describe logical information groupings.

Framing At the physical and data link layers of the OSI model, bits are fit into
units called frames. Frames contain source and destination
information, flags to designate the start and end of the frame, plus
information about the integrity of the frame. All other information,
such as network protocols and the actual payload of data, is
encapsulated in a packet, which is encapsulated in the frame.

Full Duplex A circuit or device permitting transmission in two directions (sending

and receiving) at the same time.

G.703 An ITU standard for the physical and electrical characteristics of

various digital interfaces, including those at 64 kbps and 2.048 Mbps.

Gateway Gateways are points of entrance and exit from a communications

network. Viewed as a physical entity, a gateway is that node that
translates between two otherwise incompatible networks or network
segments. Gateways perform code and protocol conversion to
facilitate traffic between data highways of differing architecture.

Half Duplex A circuit or device capable of transmitting in two directions, but not at
the same time.

Impedance The combined effect of resistance, inductance and capacitance on a

transmitted signal. Impedance varies at different frequencies.

Interface A shared boundary, defined by common physical interconnection

characteristics, signal characteristics, and meanings of exchanged
signals.

IP Address Also known as an Internet address. A unique string of numbers that

identifies a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. The format of an
IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers from 0
to 255, separated by periods (for example, 1.0.255.123).

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Loading The addition of inductance to a line in order to minimize amplitude

distortion. Used commonly on public telephone lines to improve voice
quality, it can make the lines impassable to high speed data, and
baseband modems.

Loopback A type of diagnostic test in which the transmitted signal is returned to

the sending device after passing through all or part of a
communications link or network.

Manager An application that receives Simple Network Management Protocol

(SNMP) information from an agent. An agent and manager share a
database of information, called the Management Information Base
(MIB). An agent can use a message called a traps-PDU to send
unsolicited information to the manager. A manager that uses the
RADview MIB can query the RAD device, set parameters, sound alarms
when certain conditions appear, and perform other administrative
tasks.

Master Clock The source of timing signals (or the signals themselves) that all
network stations use for synchronization.

Network (1) An interconnected group of nodes. (2) A series of points, nodes,

or stations connected by communications channels; the collection of
equipment through which connections are made between data
stations.

Packet An ordered group of data and control signals transmitted through a

network, as a subset of a larger message.

Parameters Parameters are often called arguments, and the two words are used
interchangeably. However, some computer languages such as C define
argument to mean actual parameter (i.e., the value), and parameter
to mean formal parameter. In RAD CLI, parameter means formal
parameter, not value.

Payload The 48-byte segment of the ATM cell containing user data. Any
adaptation of user data via the AAL will take place within the payload.

Physical Layer Layer 1 of the OSI model. The layer concerned with electrical,
mechanical, and handshaking procedures over the interface
connecting a device to the transmission medium.

Polling See Multidrop.

Port The physical interface to a computer or multiplexer, for connection of

terminals and modems.

prompt One or more characters in a command line interface to indicate that

the computer is ready to accept typed input.

Protocol A formal set of conventions governing the formatting and relative

timing of message exchange between two communicating systems.

Space In telecommunications, the absence of a signal. Equivalent to a binary

0.

Sync See Synchronous Transmission.

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T1 A digital transmission link with a capacity of 1.544 Mbps used in North

America. Typically channelized into 24 DS0s, each capable of carrying
a single voice conversation or data stream. Uses two pairs of twisted
pair wires.

Telnet The virtual terminal protocol in the Internet suite of protocols. It lets
users on one host access another host and work as terminal users of
that remote host. Instead of dialing into the computer, the user
connects to it over the Internet using Telnet. When issuing a Telnet
session, it connects to the Telnet host and logs in. The connection
enables the user to work with the remote machine as though a
terminal was connected to it.

Throughput The amount of information transferred through the network between

two users in a given period, usually measured in the number of
packets per second (pps).

Timeslot A portion of a serial multiplex of timeslot information dedicated to a

single channel. In E1 and T1, one timeslot typically represents one 64
kbps channel.

VLAN-Aware A device that is doing the Layer 2 bridging according to the VLAN tag
in addition to the standard bridging parameters. A VLAN-aware device
will not strip or add any VLAN header.

VLAN Stacking A technique that lets carriers offer multiple virtual LANs over a single
circuit. In essence, the carrier creates an Ethernet virtual private
network to tunnel customer VLANs across its WAN; this helps avoid
name conflicts among customers of service providers who connect to
the carrier. Stacking works by assigning two VLAN IDs to each frame
header. One is a "backbone" VLAN ID used by the service provider; the
other one has up to 4,096 unique 802.1Q VLAN tags.

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Quick Start Guide
Only an experienced technician should install RIC-LC. If you are familiar with RIC-
LC, use this guide to prepare the unit for operation.

1. Installing RIC-LC

Connecting the Interfaces

 To connect the interfaces:
1. Connect the network to the RJ-45 or BNC connectors designated E1.
2. Connect the user LAN to the RJ-45 or SFP connectors designated
10/100BaseT (up to four connectors).
3. Connect the control terminal to the rear panel CONTROL connector
or
Connect a Telnet host, a PC running a Web browsing application, or an SNMP
management station to the Ethernet port.

Connecting the Power

 To connect the power cable:
• Connect the power cable to the power socket on the RIC-LC rear panel and
the other end to the power outlet.
The unit has no power switch. Operation starts when the unit is powered
up.

2. Configuring RIC-LC
Configure RIC-LC to the desired operation mode via an ASCII terminal connected
to the rear panel CONTROL port. After configuring, you can manage the unit over
Telnet, a PC that runs a Web browser, or SNMP via either Ethernet or an E1 port.

Note Remote management requires configuring an IP address.

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Starting a Terminal Session

 To start a terminal session:
1. Turn on the control terminal PC and set its default port parameters to the
following:
 Baud rate: 9600 bps
 Data bits: 8
 Stop bits: 1
 Parity: None
 Flow control: None.
2. To optimize the view of the system menus, do the following:
 Set the terminal emulator to VT100.
 If you are using HyperTerminal, set the terminal mode to the 132-column
mode.
3. Enter your user name and password and proceed with the management
session.

Note The RIC-LC default user name is USER or SU (case insensitive). The default
password is 1234.

Configuring Basic Parameters

 To configure RIC-LC for management:
• Navigate from the Host menu to Main Menu> Configuration > System >
Management > Host and configure the following parameters:
 IP Address
 IP Mask
 Default gateway
 Host Tagging - If you select Enable, additional parameters that need to be
defined appear:
 Host ID
 Host Priority

Configuring RIC-LC Bridge Ports

The unit is shipped with a factory-set configuration, as defined below.

Factory-Set Configuration

Bridge Port Configured to

1 Reserved for management

2 Ethernet port 1

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Bridge Port Configured to

3 Ethernet port 2

4 Ethernet port 3

5 Ethernet port 4

6 GFP 1 (logical port)

If you reconfigure the unit for a minimum working configuration, define at least
two bridge ports (BP) and bind them to either a physical or logical port:
 One BP bound to a GFP interface
 One BP bound to a Fast Ethernet interface.

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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Product Options ................................................................................................................. 1-1
Uplink Options .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Ethernet Port Options ................................................................................................... 1-1
Applications ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
Features ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
Ethernet Interfaces ....................................................................................................... 1-2
WAN Interfaces ............................................................................................................. 1-2
Bridge ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Management ................................................................................................................. 1-3
Timing ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 1-4
Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 1-4
Event Log File ................................................................................................................ 1-4
Fault Propagation .......................................................................................................... 1-4
1.2 New in This Version .............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.3 Physical Description ............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.4 Functional Description .......................................................................................................... 1-5
Bridge (Ethernet Access).................................................................................................... 1-5
VLAN-Aware Mode ........................................................................................................ 1-5
Ingress Process ............................................................................................................. 1-6
Learning Process ........................................................................................................... 1-7
Aging Process................................................................................................................ 1-7
Forwarding Process ....................................................................................................... 1-7
Transmission Process .................................................................................................... 1-8
VLAN-Unaware Mode .................................................................................................... 1-8
VLAN Stacking ............................................................................................................... 1-9
Encapsulation .................................................................................................................... 1-9
GFP VCAT LCAS ............................................................................................................ 1-10
GFP Technical Overview ............................................................................................... 1-10
Quality of Service ............................................................................................................. 1-14
Timing .............................................................................................................................. 1-14
E1 Uplink ..................................................................................................................... 1-14
Management .................................................................................................................... 1-15
Local Management ...................................................................................................... 1-15
Remote Management .................................................................................................. 1-15
Security ....................................................................................................................... 1-15
Management Access ................................................................................................... 1-16
Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 1-16
Simple Network Time Protocol ......................................................................................... 1-17
Statistics and Event Log ................................................................................................... 1-17
1.5 Technical Specifications...................................................................................................... 1-17

Chapter 2. Installation and Setup

2.1 Site Requirements and Prerequisites .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Package Contents................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Required Equipment ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Mounting the Unit ................................................................................................................ 2-2

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2.5 Connecting to Ethernet Equipment....................................................................................... 2-3

2.6 Connecting to E1 Equipment ................................................................................................ 2-3
2.7 Connecting to the Terminal .................................................................................................. 2-4
2.8 Connecting to Power ............................................................................................................ 2-4
Connecting to AC Power .................................................................................................... 2-5
Connecting to DC Power .................................................................................................... 2-5

Chapter 3. Operation
3.1 Turning On the Unit ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Default Settings ................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Configuration and Management Alternatives ........................................................................ 3-6
Working with Terminal ....................................................................................................... 3-6
Logging In ..................................................................................................................... 3-7
Choosing Options .......................................................................................................... 3-7
Screen Example ............................................................................................................. 3-8
Navigating Tables .......................................................................................................... 3-8
Working with Telnet ........................................................................................................... 3-9
Configuring Host IP Address .......................................................................................... 3-9
Working with the Web Terminal ......................................................................................... 3-9
Logging In ................................................................................................................... 3-10
Navigating the Web Terminal Menus ........................................................................... 3-10
Working with RADview-EMS ............................................................................................. 3-10
Working with 3rd Party Network Management Systems ................................................... 3-11
3.5 Menu Maps ........................................................................................................................ 3-11
Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................... 3-13
Monitoring Menu ............................................................................................................. 3-16
Diagnostics Menu ............................................................................................................ 3-17
Utilities Menu ................................................................................................................... 3-18
3.6 Turning Off the Unit ........................................................................................................... 3-18

Chapter 4. Configuration
4.1 Services ................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Ethernet Management Traffic ............................................................................................ 4-1
Ethernet Traffic Services .................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2 Configuring for Management ................................................................................................ 4-5
Entering Device Information............................................................................................... 4-5
Configuring Host IP Parameters ......................................................................................... 4-6
Configuring Management Access Permissions and Methods ............................................... 4-6
Defining Management Access Permissions .................................................................... 4-7
Configuring Management Access ................................................................................... 4-8
Configuring Authentication and Community ....................................................................... 4-9
Configuring Network Managers ........................................................................................ 4-10
Configuring Alarm Trap Mask ........................................................................................... 4-11
Configuring Control Port Parameters ................................................................................ 4-12
4.3 Configuring for Operation .................................................................................................. 4-13
Setting System-Level Parameters ..................................................................................... 4-13
Selecting the Clock Source .......................................................................................... 4-13
Configuring the Date and Time .................................................................................... 4-15
Configuring Fault Propagation ..................................................................................... 4-17
Configuring Physical-Layer Parameters ............................................................................. 4-18
Configuring the Fast Ethernet Ports ............................................................................ 4-18

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Configuring E1 Ports ................................................................................................... 4-20

Configuring the Logical Layer ........................................................................................... 4-22
Configuring the Application Layer Parameters .................................................................. 4-24
Configuring the Bridge ................................................................................................ 4-24
Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) ........................................................................... 4-29
4.4 Performing Additional Tasks ............................................................................................... 4-36
Viewing the Device Status ................................................................................................ 4-36
Displaying System Status Information ......................................................................... 4-37
Viewing Physical Layer Status ...................................................................................... 4-37
Viewing Logical Layer Status ....................................................................................... 4-40
Displaying Application-Level Status ............................................................................. 4-42
Viewing Inventory ............................................................................................................ 4-42
Changing User Access Parameters.................................................................................... 4-43
Transferring Software and Configuration Files ................................................................. 4-44
Resetting RIC-LC .............................................................................................................. 4-46
Resetting to Factory Defaults...................................................................................... 4-46
Resetting the Unit ....................................................................................................... 4-47

Chapter 5. Monitoring and Diagnostics

5.1 Monitoring Performance ....................................................................................................... 5-1
Displaying Ethernet Statistics ............................................................................................. 5-1
Displaying E1 Statistics ...................................................................................................... 5-3
Displaying Logical Layer Statistics ...................................................................................... 5-5
5.2 Handling Events ................................................................................................................... 5-6
Displaying Events ............................................................................................................... 5-6
Clearing Events .................................................................................................................. 5-8
5.3 Handling Alarms and Traps ................................................................................................... 5-8
Displaying System Alarm .................................................................................................... 5-8
Displaying Port Alarm ......................................................................................................... 5-9
5.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 5-10
5.5 Testing the RIC-LC Unit....................................................................................................... 5-11
Running a Ping Test ......................................................................................................... 5-11
Running a LED Test .......................................................................................................... 5-11
Running a Virtual Cable Test ............................................................................................ 5-12
Performing Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) .............................................................................. 5-13
Running Loopback Tests .................................................................................................. 5-14
Performing Port Mirror ..................................................................................................... 5-14
5.6 Technical Support ............................................................................................................... 5-15

Chapter 6. Software Upgrade

6.1 Compatibility Requirements.................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Impact .................................................................................................................................. 6-2
6.3 Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................ 6-2
Software Files .................................................................................................................... 6-2
System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 6-2
6.4 Upgrading RIC-LC via the File Utilities Menu .......................................................................... 6-2
Using TFTP ......................................................................................................................... 6-3
Verifying Host Parameters ................................................................................................. 6-3
Pinging the PC .................................................................................................................... 6-3
Activating the TFTP Server ................................................................................................. 6-4
Downloading the New Software Release File to RIC-LC ...................................................... 6-4
6.5 Upgrading RIC-LC Software via the Boot Menu ..................................................................... 6-4

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Accessing the Boot Menu................................................................................................... 6-5

Using Xmodem/Ymodem .................................................................................................... 6-5
6.6 Verifying Upgrade Results .................................................................................................... 6-6
6.7 Restoring the Previous Version ............................................................................................. 6-6

Chapter 7. Application Tutorial

7.1 Application with Ethernet Cellular Backhauling over PDH/SDH .............................................. 7-1
Configuring System Parameters ......................................................................................... 7-2
Configuring the Host Parameters for RIC-LC .................................................................. 7-2
Configuring the System Clock Source for RIC-LC ............................................................ 7-2
Configuring the Physical Layer ........................................................................................... 7-4
Configuring the Logical Layer ............................................................................................. 7-4
7.2 Ethernet Services over PDH/SDH .......................................................................................... 7-5
Configuring System Parameters ......................................................................................... 7-6
Configuring the Host Parameters for RIC-LC .................................................................. 7-6
Configuring the System Clock Source for RIC-LC ............................................................ 7-6
Configuring the Physical Layer ........................................................................................... 7-7
Configuring the Logical Layer ............................................................................................. 7-8

Appendix A. Connector Wiring

Appendix B. Boot Sequence and Downloading Software

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1.1 Overview
RIC-LC is a Fast Ethernet over E1 converter that provides simple, efficient and
cost-effective Fast Ethernet connectivity over one, four, eight or sixteen bonded
E1 circuits. The device enables service providers to supply high-capacity Ethernet
services to remote locations and transparently connect corporate LANs over
existing E1 links.
RIC-LC supports standard Ethernet over NG-PDH protocols including GFP ITU-T
G.8040, VCAT ITU-T G.7043 and LCAS ITU-T G.7042. These protocols allow service
providers to dynamically allocate bandwidth to their customers by mere changing
the number of links bonded to the virtual group, without stopping the service.
The following standard bonding and encapsulation protocols make RIC-LC
interoperable with third-party devices:
• Generic Framing Procedure (GFP –ITU-T G.7041)
• Virtual Concatenation (VCAT - ITU-T G.7043)
• Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (LCAS - ITU-T G.7042).
RIC-LC supports Telnet, Web terminal, and SNMP v1&v2 applications for inband
configuration and management, as well as an ASCII terminal for out-of-band
management.

Product Options

Uplink Options
RIC-LC can be ordered with 1, 4, 8, 16 E1 interfaces.

Ethernet Port Options

The Ethernet ports are available as four 10/100BaseT interfaces or two SFP
interfaces and two 10/100BaseT interfaces.

Applications
Typical applications include Ethernet VPN services over E1 lines; aggregation of
enterprise LANs over E1 circuits; and IP DSLAM, cellular IP, and WiMAX base
station backhauling.

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Central Office Customer Premises

ADM

4 x 10/100BaseT n x E1 n x E1 4 x 10/100BaseT
Packet
Switched SDH/SONET
Network RIC-LC RIC-LC
ADM ADM LAN

NMS ADM

Figure 1-1. Point-to-Point Ethernet Service over PDH/SDH

Customer Premises

Central Office
n x E1/T1 4 x 10/100BaseT

Packet Channelized RIC-LC

STM-1/OC-3 (APS) ADM LAN
Switched
Network or
GbE 3 x DS-3
SDH/SONET
Customer Premises
FE
Egate-100
ADM

E1/T1 10/100BaseT
NMS
RIC_LC
LAN

Figure 1-2. Point-to-Multipoint Ethernet Service over PDH/SDH

Features
The main features of RIC-LC are described below.

Ethernet Interfaces
The Fast Ethernet interfaces (10/100BaseT) operate in full or half duplex, with
auto-negotiation and flow control.

WAN Interfaces
The unit supports the following interfaces:
• Framed E1 circuits (G.732N with CRC), up to 16. The E1 interfaces are G.703
and G.704 compliant.
• GFP, VCAT, and LCAS
Using Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) for encapsulation, together with the
Virtual Concatenation (VCAT) and Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (LCAS)
protocols, the 16 E1 ports are bundled together producing a less rigid, more
robust transfer method.
VCAT breaks the bundled payload into individual bytes that are transported over
the E1 lines in the bundle. Since each byte may use a different physical route
(different E1) through a network, VCAT supports the buffering of the information
to account for delays.
LCAS is a signaling protocol for sizing virtually concatenated paths. LCAS provides
a mechanism to remove links that are not carrying traffic due to failures or user
configuration. The link is detected and automatically removed from the VCG.

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Bridge
RIC-LC provides a bridging function between its bridge ports:
• Fast Ethernet ports
• GFP logical ports (Ethernet over PDH)
• Internal host.
The internal bridge operates in VLAN-unaware or VLAN-aware modes.
The VLAN-aware bridge mode allows you to create a subgroup of bridge ports
within the bridge. Each subgroup is associated with a unique VLAN Identifier
(VID). Frames can be forwarded only between bridge ports that are members of
the same VLAN, enabling a total separation between different VLAN users within
the same bridge.
In VLAN-Unaware bridge mode, the bridge ignores VLAN tags and forwards
frames only according to their source and destination MAC addresses.

Management
Setup, control, and monitoring of status and diagnostics information can be
performed using the following methods:
• Local management via an ASCII terminal connected to the V.24 (RS-232) DCE
control port
• Remote inband and out-of-band management via the Ethernet network or
GFP logical port
• Web terminal: A Web-based element management system for remote device
configuration and maintenance. Web terminal is embedded in the units and
can be accessed from any standard Web browser.
• RADview: RAD’s SNMP-based element management software, providing SNMP
traps, status polling, and configuration download. RIC-LC supports the SNMP
v1&v2.
The following tasks are performed by the internal management software:
• Viewing system information
• Modifying configuration and mode of operation, including setting system
default values and resetting the unit
• Monitoring performance
• Initiating connectivity tests
• Defining pings
• Downloading/uploading remote software and configuration files (TFTP)
• Upgrading software.

Timing
RIC-LC has a clock domain with master and fallback sources for timing. The clock
source can be an internal oscillator or a recovered clock signal from one of the
links.

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Diagnostics
RIC-LC supports remote loopbacks for the E1 ports.

Statistics
RIC-LC provides statistics and counter capabilities for the physical Ethernet, E1
levels, and logical GFP statistics.

Event Log File

The log file includes entries at the system, Ethernet, GFP, VCG, and E1 levels.

Fault Propagation
The unit features a user-configurable TDM-to-Ethernet fault propagation
mechanism that notifies local and remote equipment of faulty conditions. This
enables routers and switches on both ends of the link to reroute traffic.

1.2 New in This Version

Below are the new RIC-LC features introduced in version 2.0:
• Single-E1 enclosure with external power supply
• SNTP support.

1.3 Physical Description

RIC-LC is a 217 mm wide, 43 mm high device. Figure 1-3 illustrates a three-
dimensional view of RIC-LC.

Figure 1-3. RIC-LC with Internal Power Supply

LEDs are located on the front panel. Interfaces and control connectors are
located on the rear panel. For additional information, refer to Chapter 3.

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1.4 Functional Description

This section describes key functions of RIC-LC.

Bridge (Ethernet Access)

RIC-LC has a multi-port bridging capability handling up to 6 bridge ports. The
bridge supports two modes of operation:
• VLAN-aware
• VLAN-unaware
The mechanism of each mode can be described as five different processes:
• Ingress: Checks each frame entering the bridge to decide if and how this
frame should be passed on to the forwarding process
• Learning: Learns new MAC table entries (MAC only or MAC VID pairs)
• Aging: Checks the forwarding MAC table periodically
• Forwarding: Decides to which bridge port/ports to forward the frame
• Transmission (VLAN-Aware mode only): Selects the format of the transmitted
frame at the output port: with VLAN ID (tagged) or without VLAN ID
(untagged).
Bridge features and these five processes are described below for each mode.

VLAN-Aware Mode
This mode enables creating sub-groups of bridge ports within the bridge. Each
sub-group is defined per VLAN and is associated with a unique VLAN ID (VID).
Frames containing a VID can be forwarded only between bridge ports that are
members of this specific VLAN, enabling a total separation between different
VLAN users within the same bridge.
Bridge Features
• Full VLAN-aware bridge in accordance with 802.1q
• Learning and forwarding according to MAC address and VID
• Learning of up to 960 MAC table entries (MAC + VID pairs) and 64 static
addresses
• Configuration of the aging time
• MAC table viewing (learned MACs).

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Ingress Process
The ingress process is composed of the following three steps:
• Frame Admission: Has two modes of operation (configured per bridge port):
 Admit All Frames: All frames arriving from the port are admitted and
proceed to the ingress filtering process. PVID is assigned to untagged or
priority-only tagged frames.
 Admit Only VLAN Tagged Frames: Only VLAN tagged frames are admitted
and allowed to proceed to the ingress filtering process. Untagged or
priority-only tagged frames are discarded.
• Ingress Filtering: Available for one of the following modes (configured per
bridge port):
 Enable: Performs ingress filtering according to VIDs. Only frames that
share a VID assigned to this bridge port are admitted
 Disable: All frames are forwarded. Only admitted frames that pass
filtering are submitted to learning and forwarding processes.
• PVID Assignment: Is per bridge port configuration:
In VLAN-aware mode, every received frame entering the bridge is associated
with a single VID. If the received frame does not contain a VLAN ID (untagged
or priority only tagged frames), a specific PVID is assigned to these frames
before they pass to the forwarding process. Accordingly, the
untagged/priority tagged frames that have passed the admission/ingress
filtering, are tagged with PVID and proceed to the forwarding process. Tagged
frames will be double tagged with the PVID only if Tag Stacking is enabled.
For untagged frames that were tagged during this process to VID=PVID, the
priority tag is assigned at the VLAN priority field, according to the default
priority configuration.
Table 1-1 summarizes the behavior of the ingress process:

Table 1-1. Ingress Process

Frame Ingress Bridge Behavior

Admission Filtering
Mode Mode

Admit all frames Enable VLAN tagged frames with a VID (or PVID for
untagged/priority tagged frames) that do not include
the bridge port in their VLAN member set are
dropped.
Disable All frames pass.

Admit VLAN Enable VLAN tagged frames with a VID that do not include
tagged frames the bridge port in their member set are dropped.
Untagged/priority-only tagged frames are dropped.
Disable All VLAN tagged frames pass. Untagged/priority-only
tagged frames are dropped.

Frames that pass this stage are submitted to the forwarding and learning
processes.

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Learning Process
The learning process observes the source MAC address (SA) and the VID of the
received frame, and updates the database with the MAC VID pair and with the
bridge port that the frame was received from. The Forwarding Data Base (FDB) is
also referred to as a MAC table.
Entries in the MAC table can be dynamic (inserted by the learning process) or
static (inserted by configuration). A dynamic entry has an aging time associated
with it.
The RIC-LC VLAN–aware bridge is an Independent VLAN Learning (IVL) bridge.
The learning process inserts a new dynamic entry into the MAC table. This entry
consists of a MAC-VID pair and bridge port.
• If the MAC-VID pair already exists for the same port, the aging time is
updated.
• If the MAC-VID pair already exists but for a different bridge port (dynamic
entry), the new entry overrides the existing one.
• If the MAC-VID pair already exists for a different bridge port (static entry), the
static entry prevails.

Aging Process
The aging process checks the forwarding MAC table periodically. Each dynamic
entry-aging period that has exceeded the configured Aging Time Limit is deleted.
The aging period represents the time passed since the last frame for this entry
entered the bridge. The periodic check of the MAC table (aging time intervals)
results in the actual aging time, which can reach up to twice the value that was
configured by the user.

Forwarding Process
The forwarding process is performed based on the frame destination MAC VID
pair. The frame is forwarded to the bridge port specified in the MAC table for this
MAC VID pair.
Untagged frames are forwarded according to the PVID attached to them during
the ingress process.
Frames are forwarded, dropped, or flooded according to the following guidelines:
• Forwarded: If the bridge port of the pair entry (DA, VID) in the MAC table is
both an active bridge port and a member of the VLAN, the frame is forwarded
to that bridge port only.
• Dropped:
 If the bridge port for the pair entry (DA, VID) in the MAC table is the port
on which the frame was received, the frame is dropped.
 If there are no active ports associated with the frame’s VID, or if the VID
is not defined at all, the frame is dropped.

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• Flooded:
 If the pair (DA, VID) is not learned and does not exist in the MAC table,
the frame is transmitted to all bridge ports that are associated with the
frame’s VLAN ID.
 Multicasts and broadcasts are flooded only through the bridge ports
whose VLAN ID is identical to the frame’s VLAN ID.
Frames that pass this stage are submitted to the forwarding and learning
processes.

Transmission Process
After the forwarding process identifies the destination bridge port/ports to which
the frames must be transmitted, the frames are transmitted in the appropriate
format.
The frame format can be configured for each VLAN and port:
• VLAN-tagged: In this mode:
 VLAN-tagged frames are transmitted unchanged
 Untagged frames are transmitted tagged with VID=PVID of the entry port.
 Priority-tagged frames are transmitted tagged with original priority and
VID = PVID.
• Untagged: In this mode, all frames are transmitted as untagged.

VLAN-Unaware Mode
In this mode the bridge forwarding ignores the VLAN ID of VLAN-tagged frames.
Each Ethernet frame received from each bridge port (Ethernet or E1s) is
forwarded according to its destination MAC address.

Bridge Features
Bridge features include:
• Learning and forwarding according to MAC address only
• Learning of up to 960 MAC table entries and 64 static addresses
• Configuration of the aging time
• VLAN tagged frames transparency (forwarding according to MAC only)
• MAC table viewing (All MACs).

Ingress Process
All frames are accepted in this mode: untagged, priority-tagged, or VLAN tagged.
Learning and forwarding is based on the MAC addresses, with no regard to the
VLAN.

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Learning Process
The learning process observes the source MAC address (SA) of the received frame
and updates the forwarding database (FDB) with the MAC address and the bridge
port that the frame was received from. (FDB is also referred to as MAC table).
The learning process inserts a new entry into the MAC table. This entry consists
of the MAC and bridge port.
• If the MAC already exists for the same bridge port, the aging time is updated.
• If the MAC already exists, but for a different bridge port, (dynamic entry) the
new entry overrides the existing one.

Aging Process
The aging process checks the forwarding MAC table periodically. Each dynamic
entry aging time period that has exceeded the configured Aging Time Limit is
deleted. The aging time period is the period of time since the last frame for this
entry entered the bridge. The periodic check of the MAC table (aging time
intervals), results in an actual aging time that can reach up to twice the user-
configured value.

Forwarding Process
The forwarding process is performed based on the frame MAC Destination
Address (MDA). The frame is forwarded to the bridge/port specified in the MAC
table for this MAC.
Frames are forwarded, dropped, or flooded at this stage:
• Forwarded: The frame is forwarded according to DA, to the bridge port where
the DA was learned.
• Dropped: If the port for the DA entry in the MAC table is the port for which
the frame was received, the frame is dropped.
• Flooded:
 If there is no information regarding the DA in the MAC table, the frame is
flooded to all ports.
 Frames with multicast or broadcast addresses are flooded to all ports.

Transmission Process
In this bridge mode (VLAN-Unaware), the frames are transmitted unchanged, that
is no tags are added or removed.

VLAN Stacking
VLAN Stacking mode for a bridge port refers to the addition of a tag to a frame
at egress (regardless of whether it already has an existing VLAN tag), and
removal of a tag at ingress when the frame leaves through this port.

Encapsulation
RIC-LC supports one GFP VCAT LCAS group (VCG).

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GFP VCAT LCAS

Ethernet over GFP VCAT encapsulation is supported as defined in ITU-T G.8040.
The links are grouped using VCAT as defined in ITU T G.7043. The LCAS protocol is
supported as defined in ITU T G.7042.
The RIC-LC GFP VCAT LCAS features are:
• One Virtual Concatenation Group (VCG) is supported
• LCAS mechanisms:
 Ensure that traffic flow recovers quickly from E1 link failures
 Allow on-the-fly addition/deletion of group members.
• Up to 220 ms differential delay for E1.

Note GFP VCAT LCAS maps Ethernet over framed E1 links. For E1 the LCAS information
is aligned to the E1 multiframe. Therefore E1 carrying Ethernet over GFP VCAT
LCAS must be transported transparently over the PDH/SDH network, to avoid
damaging the multiframe alignment.

GFP Technical Overview

Tx Traffic Path
In this direction, the ETHERNET packet with the CRC32 is encapsulated into GFP.
The encapsulation can be divided into two main sections: a Core Header and a
Payload Area.
The Core Header contains the packet length and a CRC16 result of the length. It
is used by the frame-delineation procedure (as explained in the Rx path
description below) to detect the boundaries of the frame. The Core Header is
scrambled by XOR-ing the 32 bits (length and CRC16) with the 32 bits B6AB31E0.
The scrambling of the GFP Core Header improves the robustness of the frame-
delineation procedure, and provides a sufficient number of 0 1 and 1 0
transitions during idle transmission periods.

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Figure 1-4. GFP Encapsulation

The Payload Area is divided into three subsections: the Payload header, the User
data (Ethernet packet), and an optional FCS (CRC 32) that is calculated on all
payload information filed. For encapsulation of Ethernet frames, this CRC appears
to be unnecessary. The PFCS addition is user configurable.
All octets in the GFP Payload Area are scrambled using a 1 + x43 scrambler; this
scrambler is always activated.
The Payload Area contains between 4 and 64 bytes, according to the following:

Figure 1-5. GFP Encapsulation – Payload Area

• PTI - Payload Type Identifier - indicates the content of the GFP frame: user
frame or management frame (RIC-LC does not generate management frames
in the Tx direction)
• PFI - indicates whether the packet includes PFCS
• EXI - indicates the type of extension header encapsulated in the frame.
RIC-LC supports transmission of a Null extension header (i.e., no extension
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• UPI - indicates the type of user data encapsulated in the GFP format.
RIC-LC transmits an Ethernet-over-GFP payload identifier when the GFP frames
are user frames. When there is no user packet to be transmitted over GFP, RIC-LC
generates idle frames.
Idle packets – The GFP idle frame is a special four-octet GFP control frame
consisting of only a GFP Core Header with the PLI and cHEC fields set to 0. These
frames are generated by the transmitter in order to keep the frame-delineation
mechanism in the far-end receiver in a sync state.
The GFP signal is mapped into TDM according to the following. The procedure of
mapping the GFP packets over the PDH signals is described in the ITU-T G-8040
standard.
• The PDH signal works in multiframe mode: CRC-4 multiframe mode for E1 (31
timeslots) is supported
• The first timeslot in each multiframe is used for transferring the VCAT header
information
• In all other timeslots there is user data after the encapsulation of GFP
according to ITU-T G.7041 (as described above).
The VCAT header information is the LCAS CONTROL packet, as described in the
ITU-T G.7043 standard. One control packet is transmitted in a period of 16
multiframes.
RIC-LC can work as a non-LCAS transmitter if all the fields such as MST, RSACK,
SQ, GID, CONTROL & CRC & MFI2 MSB are set to zero. The MFI 1 parameter is
incremented in a round-robin manner.

Figure 1-6. GFP Mapping over the PDH Signal

Rx Traffic Path
RIC-LC assumes that the traffic received from TDM ports is traffic arriving from a
non-LCAS GFP transmitter. RIC-LC treats this data according to the following:
• VCAT header extraction: The VCAT header is extracted from the first timeslot
of each multiframe.
• Frame Delineation: The frame border is recognized by synchronization on the
core header which contains the frame length & CRC16 on the length (see
Figure 1-6). The GFP LINK is kept in sync state if the cHEC is correct per
frame. To ensure that the GFP LINK is always synchronized, the transmitter in
RIC-LC generates idle frames, with the Delta parameter equal to 2.

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Figure 1-7. GFP Frame Delineation

• Single-bit error correction: The GFP receiver has the ability to correct a
single-bit error in tHEC or cHEC. This function is always active. The single-bit
error correction on cHEC is not active when the GFP signal is in Presync or
hunt state.
The data is also descrambled (during sync state) before the packets are
transferred to the bridge.
Payload FCS / CRC 32 of Ethernet packet check: The GFP receiver checks that the
payload FCS (if enabled) or the CRC32 of Ethernet is correct. If incorrect, it
discards the packet.
GFP over PDH actual bandwidth: GFP mapping over a PDH signal involves the
following overhead:
• The PDH signal works in multiframe mode. For E1, TS0 is used for frame
synchronization.
• Space is also reserved for a VCAT header every multiframe.
From this it can be determined that the actual PDH rate for GFP frames is as
follows:
E1 links: (2.048 Mbs – 64 Kbps – 64/16 k) = 1.98 Mbs
The overall calculation must also take into account the following overhead for
GFP encapsulation:
• Chec_O (Core header encapsulation) – four bytes (always added to the
packet)
• Thec_O (Type header encapsulation) – four bytes (always added to the
packet)
• Ehec_O (Linear extension header encapsulation) – four bytes (optional;
user-configurable)
• P_FCS (Payload FCS -CRC32) – four bytes (optional; user-configurable).

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The maximum PPS (packets per second) that can be generated on the PDH is thus
determined as follows (where P_SIZE is the packet size, and other parameters are
as described above):
• E1 links: PPS =1.98 Mbs/ 8/ ( P_SIZE + Chec_O + Thec_O + Ehec_O + P_FCS )
In RIC-LC:
• Ehec_O is 0
• P_FCS is user-configurable.

Quality of Service
RIC-LC maps QoS to priority queues (4 PQ, strict priority or strict priority and
WFQ) according to one of the following:
• Port
• VLAN priority (802.1p)
• DSCP (bits 0-5 in IP ToS byte).
0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
VERSION IHL TOS TOTAL LENGTH
IDENTIFICATION FLAGS FRAGMENT OFFSET
HEADER

TIME TO LIVE PROTOCOL HEADER CHECKSUM

IP

SOURCE ADDRESS
DESTINATION ADDRESS
OPTIONS PADDING

Figure 1-8. IP Header

Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3

DS5 DS4 DS3 DS2

DSCP: six bits (DS5–DS0)

Figure 1-9. ToS Byte DSCP Field

Timing

E1 Uplink
The Tx clock for the E1 links is determined by the system clock, which can be
derived from the internal oscillator or the recovered clock signal from one of the
Rx links. You can configure the master and fallback source for the system clock.
The following figures show typical clock configurations for the E1 links.

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ADM

n x E1 n x E1
FE FE
SDH/SONET

RIC-LC RIC-LC
ADM ADM
E1 timing: E1 timing:
Internal clock Rx clock E1 link

ADM

Figure 1-10. E1 Clock Configuration for RIC-LC Working Opposite RIC-LC

ADM
STM-1/
n x E1
FE OC-3 FE
SDH/SONET

Egate-100 RIC-LC
E1 master clock: ADM ADM
E1 timing:
Internal clock Rx clock E1 link
or
Rx clock STM-1/OC-3 link

ADM

Figure 1-11. E1 Clock Configuration for RIC-LC Working Opposite Egate-100

Management
RIC-LC’s performance can be locally monitored from an ASCII terminal, or from a
remote site using Telnet or the Web-based application. RAD’s SNMP network
management application RADview is supported as well.

Local Management
RIC-LC allows full configuration and diagnostics via an ASCII terminal. The ASCII
terminal is connected to the control port on the rear panel.
Chapter 3 explains how to activate the ASCII terminal and provides general
instructions for navigating through the system menus and windows to view and
modify data.

Remote Management
RIC-LC supports inband management, using dedicated VLAN running over the PDH
links. Out-of-band management link can be established via one of its Ethernet
interfaces, configured as out-of-band management port.
Management application options include Telnet, SNMP, and Web terminal.
Configuration, monitoring, and statistic counters are available.

Security
ASCII terminal, Telnet, and Web access are password protected. After 15 minutes
(default value) of inactivity, the system exits and you have to log in again.
Telnet, Web, and SNMP access can be individually disabled or restricted to
stations in the manager list.

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RIC-LC supports the following access authorization levels:

• Superuser mode for configuration and monitoring
• User mode for monitoring and configuration view only.

Management Access
The unit’s architecture allows access from every bridge port to the host devices.
In certain configuration modes, a total separation of management traffic from
user traffic can be achieved.
In VLAN-aware mode, RIC-LC forwards the management traffic to the
management station in the Ethernet network. Because a different VLAN is used,
total separation between user traffic and management traffic is maintained.
In the scenario illustrated by Figure 1-12 traffic coming from the remote CPE uses
separate VLANs for user and management traffic. Each remote unit uses two
VLANs, one for user traffic and one for management.
Customer Premises Customer Premises

VLAN B VLAN B
n × E1 (Host) (User)

VLAN A
(User) ETX-202A
RIC-LC LAN
LAN

Central Office
Customer Premises Customer Premises

VLAN D Channelized Gigabit VLAN D

n × E1 (Host) STM-1 Ethernet (User)
SDH/SONET Ethernet
VLAN A Network
(User) Egate-100 ETX-202A
RIC-LC LAN
LAN

Customer Premises Customer Premises

VLAN A VLAN C
n × E1 (Host) (User)

VLAN C
(User) ETX-202A
RIC-LC LAN
LAN

NMS
Central
Management Site

Figure 1-12. Management Traffic in a VLAN-Aware Application

Diagnostics
RIC-LC offers several types of diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures:
• Ping test
• Remote loopbacks on the E1 ports
• Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) on the E1 ports
• Ethernet cable test
For additional information on diagnostics, refer to Chapter 5.

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Simple Network Time Protocol

RIC-LC supports Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) for propagating and
receiving time information on a network, according to SNTPv4 (RFC 4330)
requirements. SNTP is used to configure data and time by learning the
information from a single or multiple NTP servers. The clock can be configured to
a local time by defining UTC and DST offsets.

Statistics and Event Log

RIC-LC provides statistics at the physical Ethernet, the E1, and the GFP levels.
RIC-LC maintains a log file at the Ethernet, GFP, VCG, E1, and system levels.
For additional information, refer to Chapter 5.

1.5 Technical Specifications

E1 Interface Number of Ports 1, 4, 8, or 16

Compliance ITU-T Rec. G.703, G.706, G.732, G.823

Framing Framed (G.732N with CRC)

Data Rate 2.048 Mbps

Impedance 120Ω, balanced

75Ω, unbalanced

Line Coding HDB3

Connector RJ-45 8-pin, balanced

BNC, unbalanced (1-, 4- or 8-port options only; 16-port
units are supplied with RJ-45 to BNC adapter cable)

Fast Ethernet Number of Ports 4

10/100BaseT
Interfaces

Interface 4 10/100BaseTX interfaces or

2 10/100baseTX interfaces and 2 SFP interface

Standards Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1p&q

Maximum Frame 2036 bytes

Size

Data Rate UTP: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, full or half duplex

SFP: 100 Mbps, full duplex

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Interface type, Electrical, RJ-45

connector
SFP

Range 100 meters/328 feet on UTP category 5 cables

Auto-negotiation Supported

Flow control PAUSE

Duplex modes Full/half duplex

Encapsulation ETH over • Compliance: ITU-T G.7041, G.7042, G.7043, G.8040

GFP VCAT LCAS
• Up to 16 E1 links in one VCG
• Support one VCG
• Differential delay: Up to 220 ms for E1

Internal Bridge Ports • Fast Ethernet (up to 4)

• For local host (1)
• GFP (1)

LAN Table Learning of up to 960 MAC table entries and 64 static

addresses

Operation Mode VLAN-Aware, VLAN-Unaware

Filtering and Transparent or filter

forwarding

Control Port Interface RS-232/V.24 (DCE)

Data Rate 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 kbps

Connector Mini-USB

Monitoring Statistics System and physical layer alarms

Ethernet over E1 frame counters

Ethernet physical layer statistics and frame counters

Indicators Front Panel Indicators (For internal power supply enclosure)

PWR (green) On – RIC-LC is powered on

Off – RIC-LC is off

TST (yellow) On – Loop or BERT is set on one of the interfaces

Off – No loop or BERT is set on one of the interfaces

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ALM (red) On – System or interface alarm is active

Off – No Alarm

Front Panel Indicators (For single-E1 enclosure)

PWR (green) Unit is powered

Near Panel Indicators

LINK (green) for On – Ethernet link is active

each Ethernet port
Off – Ethernet link is inactive

ACT (yellow) for On – Ethernet frame received or sent within the last
each Ethernet port second
Off – No frame received or sent within the last second

LOC (red) for each On – Local sync loss for E1

port
Off – No loss

REM (red) for each On – Remote sync loss for E1

port
Off – No loss

Power For single-E1 enclosure

AC or DC Voltage 100–240 VAC, 47/63 Hz or 48 VDC nominal (48–60

VDC)

Power 5W
Consumption

For K-33 PL.BOX

DC Voltage 5VDC

Power 4.5W
Consumption

Physical For internal power supply enclosure

Height 43.7 mm (1.7 in)

Width 220 mm (8.5 in)

Depth 170 mm (6.7 in)

Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

For single-E1 external power supply enclosure

Height 40 mm (1.5 in)

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Width 210 mm (8.3 in)

Depth 135 mm (5.3 in)

Weight 0.2 kg (0.4 lb)

Environment Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Humidity Up to 90%, non-condensing

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Installation and Setup
This chapter includes the following topics:
• Site Requirements and Prerequisites
• Package Contents
• Required Equipment
• Mounting the Unit
• Connecting to Ethernet Equipment
• Connecting to E1 Equipment
• Connecting to the Terminal
• Connecting to Power
The RIC-LC unit is shipped completely assembled with factory defaults set for
basic operation. It is designed for installation as a desktop unit or mounting in a
19-inch rack.
After installing the unit, use an ASCII terminal connected to the CONTROL port to
perform any configuration necessary. The configuration procedures are described
in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.
If problems are encountered, refer to Chapter 5.

No internal settings, adjustment, maintenance and repairs should be performed

by either the operator or the user. Such activities must be performed only by
skilled personnel who are aware of the hazards involved.
Warning
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and
maintenance of this product.

2.1 Site Requirements and Prerequisites

AC-powered units should be installed within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of an easily
accessible grounded AC outlet capable of furnishing the required supply voltage,
in the range of 115 to 230 VAC, 47/63 Hz. DC-powered units require a 48 VDC
nominal standard DC supply. Refer to Connecting the Power section in the Quick
Start Guide.
Allow at least 90 cm (36 in) of frontal clearance for operator access. For
continuous product operation allow at least 10 cm of frontal clearance and at
least 15 cm at rear of the unit, for cable connections and ventilation. For proper
ventilation, keep at least 2.5 cm clearance from the sides and top of the product.

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The ambient operating temperature of RIC-LC is 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F), at a

relative humidity of up to 90%, non-condensing.

2.2 Package Contents

The package contains the following items:
• One RIC-LC
• AC and DC power cords
• DC connector kit
• Mini-USB connector for ASCII terminal
• RM-33-2 rack mount kit (if ordered).

2.3 Required Equipment

RIC-LC is designed for installation as a desktop unit. It can also be mounted in a
19" rack or on a wall.
RIC-LC is shipped with the appropriate country- or region-specific power cord
equipped with a DC adapter to allow connecting DC power. The power cord
connects RIC-LC to the mains using the power socket on the rear panel.
Refer to the following table to determine which cables are required for
installation. Appendix A specifies all connector pin-outs.

Table 2-1. Required Connection Media

Interface Cable/Connector

Control port Straight RS-232/V.24 cable with mini-USB connector（

CBL-MUSB-DB9F）for ASCII terminal

Fast Ethernet interface • RJ-45 8-pin connector

• SFP

E1 interface • RJ-45 8-pin connector

• BNC coax connector

2.4 Mounting the Unit

RIC-LC is designed for installation as a desktop unit. It can also be mounted in a
19" rack or on a wall.
• For rack mounting instructions, refer to RM-33-2 installation kit manual
• For wall mounting instructions, refer to drilling template at the end of the
manual.

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2.5 Connecting to Ethernet Equipment

The RIC-LC Fast Ethernet interface terminates in an 8-pin RJ-45 connector or an
SFP connector.

Note When connecting Ethernet and/or Gigabit Ethernet cables longer than 30m, it is
recommended to use shielded cables.

 To connect RIC-LC to Ethernet equipment:

• Connect the LAN line (RJ-45, 8-pin connector or SFP) to the RJ-45 connector
labeled 10/100BaseT.

Figure 2-1. Ethernet Ports (internal power supply enclosure)

Figure 2-2. Ethernet Ports (single-E1 external power supply enclosure)

2.6 Connecting to E1 Equipment

The E1 interfaces terminate in an 8-pin RJ-45 connector.

 To connect E1 equipment:
• Connect an E1 line (RJ-45, 8-pin connector) to the RJ-45 connector
designated E1.
• For unbalanced E1 connections, use BNC coax connector.

Figure 2-3. E1 Ports (internal power supply enclosure)

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Figure 2-4. E1 Ports (single-E1 external power supply enclosure)

2.7 Connecting to the Terminal

 To connect the ASCII terminal:
Connect the unit’s control port to an ASCII terminal or an out-of-band
management station with RS-232 cable (Mini-USB connector).

Caution Terminal cables must have a frame ground connection. Use ungrounded cables
when connecting a supervisory terminal to a DC-powered unit with floating
ground. Using improper terminal cable may result in damage to supervisory
terminal port.

Figure 2-5. ASCII Terminal Connector (internal power supply enclosure)

Figure 2-6. ASCII Terminal Connector (single-E1 external power supply enclosure)

2.8 Connecting to Power

RIC-LC can accept AC power or DC power.

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Before connecting or disconnecting any communication cable, the unit must be

grounded by connecting its power cord to a power outlet with a ground terminal,
and by connecting the ground terminal on the panel (if provided) to protective
Warning
ground.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor (inside or outside the
instrument) or disconnecting the protective ground terminal may render this unit
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

Connecting to AC Power
The device supplies AC power for K-33 PL.BOX type only.
AC power is supplied via a standard 3-prong inlet with an integral fuse holder.
AC power should be supplied through the 1.5m (5 ft) standard power cable
terminated by a 3-prong socket. The cable is provided with the unit.

 To connect AC power:
1. Connect the power cable socket to the power connector on the RIC-LC rear
panel.
2. Connect the power cable plug to outlet.
The unit turns on automatically upon connection to the outlet.

Figure 2-7. Power Connector (internal power supply enclosure)

Connecting to DC Power
A special IEC 60320 adapter for 48(36)/60 VDC power connection is supplied with
the unit.

 To connect to DC power:
• For instructions on wiring the DC adapter, refer to the DC power supply
connection supplement located at the end of this manual.
For safety instructions, refer to the Handling Energized Products section at
the beginning of this manual.

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Chapter 3
Operation
This chapter:
• Explains how to power RIC-LC up and down.
• Provides a detailed description of the front panel indicators and rear panel
controls, and their functions.
• Provides instructions for using a terminal connected to the RIC-LC control
port.
• Describes how to navigate menus.
• Defines the configuration alternatives.
For a detailed explanation of parameters in the menus, see Chapter 4.

3.1 Turning On the Unit

 To turn on the unit:
• Connect the power cord to the mains.
The PWR indicator turns on and remains on as long as RIC-LC receives
power.
Once installed, RIC-LC requires no operator attention, except for occasionally
monitoring the front panel indicators. Intervention is only required when the unit
must be configured to its operational requirements, or when diagnostic tests are
performed.

3.2 Indicators
The unit's LEDs are located on the front panel. Table 3-1 lists the functions of
the LED indicators.

Figure 3-1. RIC-LC Front Panel (internal power supply enclosure)

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Figure 3-2. RIC-LC Front Panel (single-E1 enclosure)

Table 3-1. Front Panel LEDs (internal power supply enclosure)

Name Color Function

POWER Green On – Unit is powered

Off – Unit is off
TST Yellow On – Self test or diagnostics underway
Off – No test running
ALM Red On – Interface alarm detected
Off – No alarm currently detected

Table 3-2. Front Panel LEDs (single-E1 enclosure)

Name Color Function

POWER Green Unit is powered

TST Orange Under test status
ALM Red Under alarm status

Table 3-3. Rear Panel LEDs

Name Color Function

LOC for each E1 Red On – Local sync loss

port Off – No loss
REM for each E1 Red On – Remote sync loss
port Off – No loss
LINK for each Green On – Ethernet link is up
Ethernet port
Off – Ethernet link is down

ACT for each Yellow Blinking – Ethernet frame received or sent

Ethernet port within the last second
Off – No frame received or sent within the
last second

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3.3 Default Settings

Configuration parameters in RIC-LC may or may not have default values.
Configuration parameters that have default values are not visible when entering
the screen and are presented by a blank field. They show up after a ‘Save’
operation is done in the particular screen. For example, the ingress filtering
parameter shows the default value after changes in the bridge configuration
screen are saved.
Configuration parameters that do not have default values must have values
entered in their respective fields, or the Save operation will fail.
Table 3-4 lists the default settings of the RIC-LC configuration parameters.

Table 3-4. Default System Settings

Type Parameter Default Value

System Management > IP address 0.0.0.0

Host
IP Mask 0.0.0.0

Default gateway 0.0.0.0

Host Tagging Disable

Host ID 1

Host Priority 0

Management > Description Ethernet Converter for Bonded PDH

Device Info Circuits ; SW: X.XX.XX; HW: X.XX.XX;
BOOT: X.XX.XX.

System Name System name

System Location The Location of the Device

Contact Person Contact person

Management > Session Timeout 900

Management
Telnet access Enable
Access
SNMP access Enable

Web access Enable

Management > User Name SU

Management
Permission Full control
Access > User
Access Access All

Management > SNMP Authentication Failure Disable

Authentication Trap
and Community
SNMP Trap Community SNMP_trap

SNMP Read Community public

SNMP Write Community private

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Type Parameter Default Value

Management > Manager IP Address 0.0.0.0

Manager List
Manager Trap Mask Unmask

Management Alarm Trap Mask Empty

System Clock > Source Internal

Master Clock

System Clock > Source None

Fallback Clock

Terminal Baud Rate 9600

Date and Time Set Time 00:00:00

Set Date 1970-01-01

NTP Mode Unicast Client

GMT Region GMT+8:00

Update Interval 3600

Date and IP Address 0.0.0.0

Time > NTP
Admin Status Disable
Servers
Server UDP Port 123

Stratum 0

Time Since Last RX Message N/A

Fault Fault Propagation off

Propagation
Fault Interfaces Empty

Affected Interfaces Empty

Direction Unidirectional

Fault Interface Down

Action Interface Down

Physical Layer Ethernet Port Id Eth1

Admin Status Enable

Auto Negotiaion Enable

Flow Control Disable

Max Capability Advertised 100M full duplex

Loop Detection Disable

Loop Detection VLAN 4094

E1 Signal Degrade BER Threshold Disable

E1 > Setting Port 1

Administrative Status Up

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Type Parameter Default Value

Interface Type Balanced

Line Code HDB3

Rx Sensitivity Short haul

Logical Layer Port 1

Administrative Status Up

Port Name VCG 1

Bind To Physical Ports 1-16

Loop Detect Enable

Applications Bridge VLAN Mode Unaware

Forwarding Mode Filter

Aging Time 300

Bridge > Bridge Port Id 1 = Reserved for management host

Port 2 = Eth 1
3 = Eth 2
4 = Eth 3
5 = Eth 4
6 = GFP

Ingress filtering Disable

Accepted Frame Type All

Port VID 1

Default Priority Tag 0

Egress Tag Handling None

Egress Tag Ether Type 9100

Bridge > VLAN VLAN ID 1

Membership
Egress Tagged Bridge Ports Empty

Egress Untagged Bridge Ports 1-6

QoS Scheduler Mode Strict Priority

QoS > Priority > Port Id 1 = Reserved for management host

Classification 2 = Eth 1
3 = Eth 2
4 = Eth 3
5 = Eth 4
6 = GFP

Classification Selection port default priority

QoS > Priority > 802.1p – User Priority 0 – 7 Traffic Class 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2,

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Type Parameter Default Value

Mapping 3, 3

DSCP DSCP48, 56 – 3
others – 0

Port Default Priority – Port Traffic Class 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2,

Priority 0 – 7 3, 3

QoS > Rate Port Id 2 = Eth 1

Limitation > 3 = Eth 2
Egress
4 = Eth 3
5 = Eth 4
6 = GFP

CIR Disable

QoS > Rate Port Id 2 = Eth 1

Limitation > 3 = Eth 2
Ingress
4 = Eth 3
5 = Eth 4
6 = GFP

CIR Disable

Counted Packet Types All

3.4 Configuration and Management Alternatives

Configuration and monitoring operations are performed locally from an ASCII
terminal connected to the control port or from a PC running a Web browser.

Working with Terminal

RIC-LC includes a V.24/RS-232 asynchronous DCE port designated CONTROL that
utilizes a Mini-USB connector. The control port continuously monitors the
incoming data stream and immediately responds to any input string received.
The control port can be configured to communicate at 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6 or
115.2 kbps.

 To start a terminal control session:

1. Make sure all relevant communication cables and connectors are properly
connected. Refer to Chapter 2 for installation and setup procedures.
2. Connect RIC-LC to a PC equipped with an ASCII terminal emulation application
such as HyperTerminal or Procomm.
3. Connect an ASCII terminal to the CONTROL port at the front panel. The
default settings are as follows:

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 Baud Rate: 9600 bps

 Data Bits: 8
 Parity: None
 Stop Bits: 1
 Flow Control: None

Note RIC-LC supports auto baud functionality. You can connect the serial cable and
press “Enter” when device powers up, RIC-LC can auto adjust the Baud Rate to
“PC configured”. After log in, you can configure the Baud Rate and save it as a
persistent rate.

1. To optimize the view of the system menus:

 Set the terminal emulator to VT100.
 If you are using HyperTerminal, set the terminal mode to the 132-column
mode.
2. After the initialization and the self-test passed successfully, a menu appears
displaying initialization and self-test results.

Logging In

 To log in:
1. Use SU (case insensitive) as user name with read/write permission.
2. Use 1234 as the (default) password for the first login.

Note It is recommended to change default passwords to prevent unauthorized access

to the unit.

Choosing Options
This section explains how to select options and save changes.

 To select an option:
1. Type the number corresponding to the option and press <Enter>.
2. If you performed a change, Save appears as the last option in the menu.
3. Type the number corresponding to the Save option in the current menu, and
press <Enter> to save your change.
RIC-LC updates its database with the new value or displays a new menu
for the selected option.
4. To exit the menu, press <ESC>.
The following message appears:
Do you want to save changes (Y/N/C)?
Type the appropriate letter for Yes, No, or Cancel.

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Note When a menu option has only two values, typing the option number and pressing
<Enter> toggles between the available values.

Screen Example
Figure 3-3 illustrates a typical screen, displaying the main items.
Product Title (RIC-LC)
Menu Path
1. Sub Menu>
2. Sub Menu>
3. Parameter X [Range] …… (value)
4. Parameter Y> (Select value from the list)
5. Table Z []

prompt>
Help line message
Help line of keyboard shortcuts, such as “Esc-prev” for returning to the
previous menu
-----------Division screen line ------------------
Scroll messages

Figure 3-3. Sample Screen

Navigating Tables
Some of the management screens, such as the Inventory table and Manager
table, exceed the size of regular menu screens and require scrolling to navigate
between parameters. These screens are best viewed when your terminal screen is
set to 132 character width.
Use the following keys for table navigation:

• Left Arrow: scroll left

• Right Arrow : scroll right

• Up Arrow: scroll up

• Down Arrow: scroll down

Note
You can display these navigation keys by typing <?> from a table.

The following figure illustrates the static MAC table. MAC address, Port and VLAN
Id are the columns of the parameters to be defined.
RIC-LC
Static MAC Table
MAC Address | VID | Received Bridge Port

>
ESC-prev menu; !-main menu; CTRL+X-exit; ?-Help <1 Mngr>

Figure 3-4. Sample Table Screen (Static MAC Table)

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Working with Telnet

Typically, the Telnet host is a PC or a Unix station with the appropriate suite of
TCP/IP protocols.
To enable a Telnet host to communicate, it is necessary to configure the IP
address of the RIC-LC host. After this preliminary configuration, you can use a
Telnet host connected to an Ethernet port directly or via a local area network.
By default, RIC-LC has Telnet access enabled.

Configuring Host IP Address

Telnet uses the menu utility configuration similar to terminal. The only difference
is that Telnet management access is possible only after defining a host IP
address.
 To define the IP parameters:
1. From the Host menu (Configuration > System > Management > Host),
perform the following:
 Select IP Address to define the host IP address
 Select IP Mask to define the host IP mask.

Working with the Web Terminal

Web terminal is a RAD’s Web-based remote access terminal management
software. It provides a user-friendly interface for configuring, collecting statistics
and performing diagnostic tests on the unit.
The management software supports the following browsers:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 and up, running on Windows™
• Netscape Communicator 7.0 and up, running on Windows™, HPOV or Linux
• Firefox 1.0.4 and up, running on Windows™
• Mozilla 1.4.3 and up, running on Linux.

 Before you start using a Web browser for remote management or monitoring:
• Enable scripts.
• Configure the firewall that might be installed on your PC to allow access to
the destination IP address.
• Disable pop-up blocking software, such as Google Popup Blocker. You may
also have to configure spyware and adware protecting software to accept
traffic from/to the destination IP address.
• To prevent configuration errors, you must clear out the files stored in your
browser cache whenever you return to the same screen.

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Logging In

 To log in from a Web browser:

1. Connect the Ethernet port to the LAN. Refer to Chapter 2 for information
about connecting to Ethernet equipment.
2. Verify that an IP address has been assigned to the relevant unit, using an
ASCII terminal (see Working with Terminal)
3. Open the Web browser.
4. Disable any pop-up blocking software, such as Google Popup Blocker.
5. In the address field, enter the IP address of RIC-LC and then press <Enter>.
The address line reads something like http://172.16.100.253.
The Opening window appears.
6. Click LOGIN; you are asked for the user name and the password.
7. Enter your user name and the password. The default user name for
read/write permission is su and the default password is 1234.
The Web browsers Main menu appears.
Notes
• It is recommended to change default passwords to prevent unauthorized
access to the unit.
• RIC-LC allows six management sessions to be active simultaneously: five
network sessions (Telnet, Web, RADview-Lite) and one ASCII terminal session.
• If no user input is detected for 5 minutes during a Web session, RIC-LC
automatically disconnects from the management station.

Navigating the Web Terminal Menus

At the left-hand bottom corner, the Web browser provides auxiliary management
tools:

• Status: displays the number of users currently managing the unit

• Trace: opens an additional pane for system messages, progress indicators

(ping, software and configuration file downloads) and alarms

• Refresh refreshes the data currently displayed

All:

 To choose an option:
1. Click a link in the Web screen to display the next menu.
2. Once the target screen is displayed, select a value from the drop-down box or
enter it in a text box.

Working with RADview-EMS

RADview-EMS is a user-friendly and powerful SNMP-based element management
system (EMS), used for planning, provisioning, and managing heterogeneous

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networks. RADview-EMS provides a graphical user interface for monitoring RAD

products via their SNMP agents.
RADview-EMS for RIC-LC is bundled in the RADview-EMS/NGN package for PC
(Windows-based) or UNIX.
For more details about this network management software, and for detailed
instructions on how to install, set up, and use RADview, contact your local
distributor or refer to the RADview-EMS User's Manual, located on the Technical
Documentation CD or on the RAD Website.

Working with 3rd Party Network Management Systems

RIC-LC can be integrated into 3rd-party management systems at different levels:
• Viewing device inventory and receiving traps (see Chapter 5 for trap list)
• Managing device, including configuration, statistics collection, diagnostics,
using standard and private MIBs:
 RFC 3418 (SNMPv2-MIB)
 RFC 2863 (IF-MIB)
 RFC 3635(EtherLike-MIB)
 RFC 4805 (DS1-MIB)
 RFC 2819 (RMON-MIB)
 RFC 4188 (BRIDGE-MIB)
 RFC 4363 (P-BRIDGE-MIB and Q-BRIDGE-MIB)
 RFC 3636 (MAU-MIB)
 RFC 4133 (ENTITY-MIB)
 RAD private MIB

3.5 Menu Maps

Once you have logged into RIC-LC via an ASCII terminal or Web Terminal,
navigates the hierarchical menus to set and view the unit’s configuration
parameters, and perform other essential operations.
Figure 3-5 shows the actual main menu in an ASCII terminal screen. All system
configuration and control functions are access via this menu.

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RIC-LC
Main Menu

1. Inventory >
2. Configuration >
3. Monitoring >
4. Diagnostics >
5. Utilities >

>

Please select item <1 to 5>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 3-5. Main Menu for RIC-LC (Terminal Screen)

The main menu options are:

Inventory (1) View system information, HW/SW versions and HW
configuration

Configuration (2) Set and configure all parameters required for the operation
of RIC-LC

Monitoring (3) Monitor system performance and statistics

Diagnostics (4) Perform diagnostics

Utilities (5) Upload/download application files, configuration files and

backup files

The figures on the following pages summarize the menus available in the menu
map.

Note Not all menus illustrated in the menu map are actually available. Available menus
depend on the product option you purchased.

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Configuration Menu
The following figures summarize the paths available for the configuration options:

Main Menu
1. Inventory
2. Configuration Configuration
3. Monitoring 1. System System System Clock
4. Diagnostics 2. Physical Layer
5. Utilities 1. System Clock Current Clock
3. Logical Layer Master/Fallback Clock
2. Management 1. Master Clock
4. Applications 1. Source
3. Terminal 2. Fallback Clock
4. Date and Time 2. Port
5. Fault Propagation Management
6. Factory Default 1. Device Info
2. Host Device Info
3. Management Access Description
4. Authentication and 1. System Name
Community 2. System Location
5. Manager List 3. Contact Person
6. Alarm Trap Mask

Host
1. IP Address
2. IP Mask
3. Default gateway
4. Host Tagging
5. Host ID
6. Host Priority

Management Access
1. User Access
2. Session Timeout
3. Telnet Access
4. Web Access
5. SNMP Access
User Access
User ID
1. User Name
Authentication and Community 2. Permission
1. SNMP Authentication Failure Trap 3. Access
2. SNMP Trap Community 4. ‘SU’Password
3. SNMP Read Community 5. New Password
4. SNMP Write Community 6. Confirmation

Telnet/Web Access
Manager List 1. Enable
Manager ID 2. Disable
1. Manager IP Address 3. Managers
2. Manager Trap Mask

SNMP Access
1. Enable
Alarm Trap Mask 2. Disable
1. LOS 3. Managers
2. LOF 4. Read Only
3. AIS 5. Managers Read Only
4. RDI
5. FEBE

Terminal
Data Bits
Parity Baud Rate
Stop Bits 1. 9600 bps
1. Baud Rate 2. 19200 bps
3. 38400 bps
4. 57600 bps
5. 115200 bps
Date and Time
System up Time
1. Set Time
2. Set Date NTP Servers
3. NTP Mode Server ID
4. GMT Region 1. IP Address
5. Update Interval 2. Admin Status
6. NTP Servers 3. Server UDP Port
4. Stratum
5. Time Since Last Rx Message
Fault Propagation 6. Send Update Request Once
1. Fault Propagation
2. Faulty Interfaces
3. Affected Interfaces
4. Direction
*. Fault
*. Action

Factory Default
1. Full
2. Except Management

Figure 3-6. Main Menu > Configuration >System

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Configuration
1. System
2. Physical Layer Physical Layer Ethernet
3. Logical Layer 1. Port Id
1. Ethernet
4. Applications 2. Admin Status
2. E1
3. Auto Negotiation
4. Flow Control Max Capability Advertised
5. Max Capability Advertised Speed and Duplex
5. Speed and Duplex 1. 10M half duplex
6. Loop Detection 2. 10M full duplex
7. Loop Detection VLAN 3. 100M half duplex
4. 100M full duplex

Signal Degrade BER Threshold

E1
1. Disable
1. Signal Degrade BER Threshold
2. 1E-5
2. Setting
3. 1E-6
4. 1E-7
5. 1E-8
6. 1E-9

Setting
Tx Clock Source
Line Type
1. Port
2. Administrative Status
*. Interface Type
*. Line Code
*. Rx Sensitivity

Figure 3-7 Configuration > Physical Layer

Configuration
1. System GFP
2. Physical Layer Interface Type
3. Logical Layer Bind to
4. Applications 1. Port
2. Administrative Status
3. Port Name
4. Payload FCS

VCG
Interface Type
Max differential delay
1. Port
2. Administrative Status
3. Port Name
4. Bind to Physical Ports
5. Loop Detect
6. VCAT Header

Figure 3-8. Configuration > Logical Layer

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Configuration
1. System
2. Physical Layer
3. Logical Layer
4. Applications Applications
1. Bridge Bridge
2. QoS 1. Vlan Mode
Vlan Mode
2. Forwarding Mode
1. Unaware
3. Aging Time
2. Aware
4. Clear Dynamic MAC
5. Static MAC Table
6. Bridge Port Forwarding Mode
7. VLAN Membership (Aware 1. Filter
bridge only) 2. Transparent

Static MAC Table

1. MAC Address
2. VID
3. Received Bridge Port

Bridge Port
1. Port Id
*. Bind To
2. Ingress filtering
3. Accepted Frame Type
4. Port VID
5. Default Priority Tag
6. Egress Tag Handling
7. Egress Tag Ether Type

VLAN Membership
1. VLAN ID
2. Egress Tagged Bridge Ports
3. Egress Untagged Bridge Ports

QoS
1. Scheduler Mode
2. Priority
3. Rate Limitation Priority
1. Classification Classification
2. Mapping 1. Port Id
2. Classification Selection

Mapping
1. 802.1p
2. DSCP
3. Port Default Priority
Rate Limitation
1. Egress
2. Ingress Egress
1. Port Id
2. CIR

Ingress
1. Port Id
2. CIR
3. Counted Packet Types

Figure 3-9. Configuration > Applications

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Monitoring Menu
The following figures summarize the paths available for the Monitoring options:
Main Menu
1. Inventory
2. Configuration
3. Monitoring Monitoring
4. Diagnostics 1. System
5. Utilities 2. Physical Layer System
3. Logical Layer MAC Address
System Up Time Interface Status
4. Application
Time Description
Date Type
1. Interface Status Administrative
2. Current Alarm Operation
3. Event Log Speed

Current Alarm
1. System Alarm
2. Port Alarm System Alarm
Index Alarm Entry

Port Alarm
Index
Port
Alarm Entry

Event Log
Show Log
1. Show Log
Source
2. Clear Log
Description
Information
Status
Date
Time
1. Jump to log

Figure 3-10. Main Menu > Monitoring > System

Main Menu
1. Inventory
2. Configuration
3. Monitoring Monitoring
4. Diagnostics 1. System
5. Utilities 2. Physical Layer
Physical Layer
3. Logical Layer
1. Ethernet Status
4. Applications
2. E1 Ethernet Port Type
1. Status Administrative Status
2. Port Statistics Operational Status SFP Information
Auto Negotiation Connector Type
Speed and Duplex Manufacturer Name
Loop Detection Status Manufacturer PN
1. Port Id Typical Max. Range
2. SFP Information (Device with Wave Length
fiber ports only) Fiber Type

Port Statistics TX Optical Power

1. Port LASER Bias
Rx Total Correct Frames LASER Temp
Rx Total Correct Octets RX Optical Power
Rx FCS Errors Supply Voltage
Rx Jabber Errors
Rx Fragments Errors
Rx Undersized Frames
Rx Oversized Frames
Rx Unicast Frames
Rx Multicast Frames
Rx Broadcast Frames
Rx Pause Frames
Rx Discard Frames
Tx Total Correct Frames
Tx Total Correct Octets
Tx Collisions
Tx Unicast Frames
Tx Multicast Frames
Tx Broadcast Frames
Tx Pause Frames
E1
1. Status
2. Statistics Status
Connector Type
Administrative Status
Operational Status
1. Port

Statistics
ES
SES
UAS
BES
Time Elapsed
1. Port
2. Interval

Figure 3-11. Main Menu > Monitoring > Physical Layer

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Main Menu
1. Inventory
2. Configuration
3. Monitoring Monitoring
4. Diagnostics 1. System
5. Utilities 2. Physical Layer
3. Logical Layer Logical Layer
4. Applications 1. Status Status
2. Statistics Interface Type
Port Name
Differential delay
1. Port
2. LCAS member status (VCG only)

LCAS Member Status

Statistics Link
Port Source Status
Interface Type Sink Status
Port Name
Rx Correct Frames
Rx FCS Errors
Tx Frames

Figure 3-12. Main Menu > Monitoring > Logical Layer

Main Menu
1. Inventory
2. Configuration
3. Monitoring Monitoring
4. Diagnostics 1. System
5. Utilities 2. Physical Layer
3. Logical Layer
4. Applications
Application
1. Bridge Bridge
1. View MAC Table View MAC Table
VID
MAC Address
Received Bridge Port
Status

Figure 3-13. Main Menu > Monitoring > Applications

Diagnostics Menu
The following figure summarizes the paths available for the Diagnostics options:
Main Menu
1. Inventory
2. Configuration
Diagnostics
3. Monitoring
1. Loopback
4. Diagnostics
2. BERT
5. Utilities
3. Virtual Cable Test
4. Led Test Loopback
5. Ping 1. E1 E1
6. Port Mirror 1. Port
2. Loopback State Loopback State
1. Remote
2. Disable
BERT
Sync State
Bit Error Count
Bit Error Seconds
BERT Runtime
1. Port
*. Pattern
2. Send BERT
3. Inject Error

Virtual Cable Test

Tx Test Result
Tx Distance of Reflection
Rx Test Result
Rx Distance of Reflection
1. Port Id

Ping
1. Destination IP Address
2. Timeout
3. Number of Send

Port Mirror
1. Port Name
2. Mirror Action
3. Target Port

Figure 3-14. Main Menu > Diagnostics

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Utilities Menu
The following figure summarizes the paths available for the Additional Tasks
options:

Main Menu
1. Inventory
2. Configuration
3. Monitoring
4. Diagnostics
5. Utilities
Utilities
1. File Utilities
2. Reset File Utilities
1. Download by Xmodem/Ymodem Download by Xmodem/Ymodem
2. Download/Upload by TFTP 1. Transfer Protocol Command
2. Command 1. SW Download & Reboot
*. Transfer Status 2. Config. Download & Reboot

Download/Upload by TFTP
1. File Name Command
2. Command 1. SW Download & Reboot
3. Server IP 2. SW Upload
4. Retry Timeout 3. Config. Download & Reboot
5. Total Timeout 4. Config. Upload
*. Transfer Status

Figure 3-15. Main Menu > Utilities

3.6 Turning Off the Unit

 To turn off the unit:
• Remove the power cord from the power source.

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Chapter 4
Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure RIC-LC for management and operation.
Configuration screens are illustrated and configuration parameters explained.

Note The configuration screens illustrated in this chapter are taken from a terminal
screen, but most of the menus are similar to those viewed in Telnet and the
Web-based management application.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Services
• Configuring for Management
• Configuring for Operation
• Performing Additional Tasks
For instructions on accessing and navigating the screens, and a complete list of
all menu items, see Chapter 3.

4.1 Services
This section shows the data flow and configuration steps for services.

Ethernet Management Traffic

RIC-LC can be managed using an out-of-band connection via the Ethernet port. In
addition, you can create a management path via PSN to manage remote units.
The diagram below (Figure 4-1) illustrates the data flow for Ethernet
management traffic between the relevant Ethernet or PSN network ports and the
host. Table 4-1 illustrates the configuration steps corresponding to the numbers
(callouts) in Figure 4-1.

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RIC-LC

E1
Logical Ports
Ports

Define logical ports

Associate logical ports

to the corresponding
bridge port Ethernet
Bridge Ports

2 5 3
Add the bridge ports Associate Ethernet
Configure the
associated with the ports to corresponding
bridge logical ports to the bridge ports
Configure the Management VLAN
bridge port
Host parameters

Configure Host IP

Define Host ID

Figure 4-1. Ethernet Management Access Traffic Flow

Table 4-1. Ethernet Management Traffic Configuration

Callout Step Menu Comments

1 Configuring Host IP Configuration > System > This assigns the IP address, IP
Parameters Management > Host mask and default gateway to
the RIC-LC unit.

Defining a Host ID, available Configuration > System > This assigns the management
under Configuring Host IP Management > Host VLAN to the host.
Parameters Host Tagging must be
enabled.

2 Configuring the bridge, Configuration > Applications >

available under Configuring Bridge
the Bridge

Configuring the bridge port Configuration > Applications > This assigns the host bridge
parameters, available under Bridge > Bridge Port port parameters. You can
Configuring the Bridge Ports configure Ingress filtering,
Acceptable frame type and
Port VID, etc.

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Callout Step Menu Comments

3 Configuring Ethernet ports Configuration > Applications > Depending on your

to the corresponding bridge Bridge > Bridge Port requirements, you can config
ports, available under Ingress filtering, Acceptable
Configuring the Bridge Ports frame type and Port VID, etc.

4 Defining logical ports, Configuration > Logical Layer Logical ports define groups of
available under Configuring E1 ports and parameters
the Logical Layer (GFP).
This and the following steps
are required to include the
remote units into the
Management VLAN.

Configuring the logical port Configuration > Applications >

to the corresponding bridge Bridge > Bridge Port
port, available under
Configuring the Bridge Ports

5 Adding the bridge ports Configuration > Applications > Adds the Management VLAN
associated with the logical Bridge > VLAN Membership ID to the bridge port.
ports to the Management
VLAN, available under
Configuring VLAN
Membership

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Ethernet Traffic Services

The diagram below illustrates the data flow for Ethernet traffic between the
relevant Ethernet or PDH and the PSN network ports. Table 4-2 illustrates the
configuration steps corresponding to the numbers (callouts) in Figure 4-2.

RIC-LC

3 2

E1 Ethernet
Logical Ports Bridge
Ports Ports

Configure bridge Associate Ethernet

Define logical ports 1 ports to corresponding
parameters
bridge ports
Associate logical ports Add the bridge port
to the corresponding 4 associated to the
bridge port Ethernet traffic VLAN

Figure 4-2. Ethernet Traffic Flow

Table 4-2. Ethernet Traffic Configuration

Callout Step Menu Comments

1 Configuring the bridge, Configuration > Applications >

available under Configuring Bridge
the Bridge

2 Configuring Ethernet ports Configuration > Applications > Depending on your

to the corresponding bridge Bridge > Bridge Port requirements, you can config
ports, available under Ingress filtering, Acceptable
Configuring the Bridge Ports frame type and Port VID, etc.

3 Defining logical ports, Configuration > Logical Layer Logical ports define groups of
available under Configuring E1 ports and parameters
the Logical Layer (GFP).

Configuring the logical port Configuration > Applications >

to the corresponding bridge Bridge > Bridge Port
port, available under
Configuring the Bridge Ports

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Callout Step Menu Comments

4 Adding the bridge ports Configuration > Applications > Adds the Ethernet traffic
associated with the logical Bridge > VLAN Membership VLAN ID to the bridge port.
ports to the Ethernet traffic
VLAN, available under
Configuring VLAN
Membership

4.2 Configuring for Management

Entering Device Information

The RIC-LC management software allows you to assign a name to the unit and
specify its location to distinguish it from other units installed in your system. A
contact person can also be assigned.

 To enter device information:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Management >
Device Info.
The Device Info menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-3

Note The description of the unit is factory-set and cannot be changed.

RIC-LC
System>Management>Device Info

Ethernet Converter for Bonded PDH Circuits ; SW: X.XX.XX; HW:

X.XX.XX; BOOT: X.XX.XX.

1. System Name (System name)

2. System Location (The Location of the Device)
3. Contact Person (Contact person)

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-3. Typical Device Info Menu

2. Select System Name, and type a name for the unit. The default name is
System name.
3. Select System Location, and type a location name/description.
4. Select Contact Person, and type the name of a contact person for this unit.
5. Select S to save the changes.

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Configuring Host IP Parameters

You can manage RIC-LC via a network management station connected to one of
the unit’s ports. To establish a proper connection, it is necessary to configure the
Host parameters such as the IP address. In addition, by selecting a forwarding
mode and VLAN parameters, it is possible to create a separate management
VLAN.

 To define the Host parameters:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Management >
Host.
The Host menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-4.
RIC-LC
System>Management>Host

1. IP Address (192.168.99.198)
2. IP Mask (255.255.255.0)
3. Default gateway (192.168.99.250)
4. Host Tagging (Enable)
5. Host ID[1 - 4094] (1)
6. Host Priority[0 - 7] (0)

>

Please select item <1 to 6>

S - Save
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-4. Host Menu

2. Select IP Address and enter the IP address of the IP host.

3. Select IP Mask and enter the host IP subnet mask.
4. Select Default Gateway and enter the default gateway IP address.
5. Select Host Tagging and toggle between Enable and Disable.
 Disable –Host Tagging is disable.
 Enable –Host Tagging is enable.
6. Select Host ID and enter the ID of the management traffic VLAN.
7. Select Host Priority and enter the priority of the management station VLAN.
8. Select S to save the changes.

Configuring Management Access Permissions and Methods

The user access permissions, as well as SNMP, Web and Telnet access
authorization are configured via the Management Access menu.

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Defining Management Access Permissions

RIC-LC management software allows you to define new users, their management
and access rights. Only superusers (SU) can create new users, the regular users
are limited to changing their current passwords, even if they were given full
management and access rights.

 To add a new user:

1. Make sure that you logged in as SU.
2. From the Configuration > System > Management > Management Access
menu, select User access.
The User Access menu is displayed (see Figure 4-5).
3. From the User Access menu:
 Type A to add a new user.
 Select User Name, and enter a name for a new user.
 Select Permission, and specify the user’s access rights (full control or
read-only).
 Select Access, and specify the user’s access methods (ASCII terminal,
Telnet, Web, Telnet & Web, or all of them).
Note
When changing Permission and Access for an existing user, make sure to fill out
the ‘SU’ Password field (Permission and Access can be configured/changed after
filling out the ‘su’ password only).

4. Select 'su' Password, and enter your current superuser password.

5. Select New Password, and assign a password to a new user name.
6. Select Confirmation and re-enter the new user password to confirm it.
7. Save new settings by typing S.

 To delete an existing user:

From the User Access menu:
1. Type F to display a user that you intend to delete.
2. Select 'su' Password, and enter your current superuser password.
3. Type D to delete the current user.

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RIC-LC
Management>Management Access>User Access

User ID:1
1. User Name (SU)
2. Permission (Full control)
3. Access (All)
4. 'SU' Password ()
5. New Password ()
6. Confirmation ()

>

Please select item <1 to 6>

F - Forward; A - Add; D - Delete
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-5. User Access Menu

Configuring Management Access

RIC-LC allows you to enable or disable remote access via an SNMP, Telnet or Web
for specific users.

 To define the management access method:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Management >
Management Access.
The Management Access menu appears as illustrated below.
RIC-LC
System>Management>Management Access

1. User Access >

2. Session Timeout(sec)[180-1800] (900)
3. Telnet Access (Enable)
4. Web Access (Enable)
5. SNMP Access (Enable)

>

Please select item <1 to 5>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-6. Management Access Menu

2. Select Session Timeout(sec) to specify the Period in seconds during which

RIC-LC waits for a response from an Access (180-1800).
3. From the Management Access menu, select the access level you wish to
change and then select the access permission setting for the selected access
level (see Table 4-3).

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Table 4-3. Management Access Options

Parameter Description Possible Value

Telnet Access Access using Telnet Enable - Telnet access is enabled

Disable - Telnet access is disabled
Managers - Access is enabled only for
the management stations listed in the
manager list
Web Access Access via Web based Enable - Web access is enabled
interface using a Web Disable - Web access is disabled
browser
Managers - Access is enabled only for
the management stations listed in the
manager list
SNMP Access Access using an SNMP Enable - SNMP access is enabled
client such as RADview Disable - SNMP access is disabled
Managers - Access is enabled only for
the management stations listed in the
manager list
Read Only - Read only access is enabled
Managers Read Only - Read only access
is enabled only for the management
stations listed in the manager list

Note Available access permission settings depend on the access level selected in the
Management Access menu

4. Select S to save.

Configuring Authentication and Community

RIC-LC supports SNMP v1 & v2 entity, providing secure SNMP access to the device
by authentication.

 To define the Authentication and Community:

1. From the main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Management >
Authentication and Community.
2. The Authentication and Community menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-7.

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RIC-LC
System>Management>Authentication and Community

1. SNMP Authentication Failure Trap (Disable)

2. SNMP Trap Community (SNMP_trap)
3. SNMP Read Community (public)
4. SNMP Write Community (private)

>

Please select item <1 to 4>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-7. Authentication and Community Menu

3. Select SNMP Authentication Failure Trap and toggle between Disable and
Enable.
 Disable – Disable the Event of SNMP Authentication Failure.
 Enable – Enable the Event of SNMP Authentication Failure.
4. Select SNMP Trap Community and type the name of a community to which
the unit should send SNMP traps (up to 16 alphanumeric characters,
case-sensitive).
5. Select SNMP Read Community and type the name of a community with SNMP
read-only authorization (up to 16 alphanumeric characters, case-sensitive).
6. Select SNMP Write Community and type the name of a community with write
authorization (up to 16 alphanumeric characters, case-sensitive).
7. Select S to save new settings.

Configuring Network Managers

You can define or modify the network management stations to which the SNMP
agent of the RIC-LC sends traps. Up to ten managers can be defined. Entering the
IP address defines each management station. The manager list defines the
network management stations that will receive these traps. In addition, you can
temporarily prevent a manager station from receiving traps by masking the
network manager.

 To define the manager list:

1. From the management menu (Configuration > System > Management >
Managers List).
The Managers List menu is displayed as illustrated below.

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RIC-LC
System>Management>Manager List

Manager ID:1
1. Manager IP Address (0.0.0.0)
2. Manager Trap Mask (Unmask)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-8. Managers List Menu

Table 4-4 describes the IP address and the Trap mask fields in the Managers List
menu as illustrated below.

Table 4-4. Managers List Values

Parameter Description Possible Value

IP Address The manager’s IP address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Trap Mask Masks and unmasks traps to the • Mask
Manager. Trap Mask is always on • Unmask
but access is only possible when
the IP address is provided
Default: Unmask

2. The list contains 10 entries. Type F to select the next entry.

3. Select Manager IP Address and assign an IP Address.
4. Select Manager Trap Mask and toggle between Unmask and Mask.
5. Select S to save the changes.

Configuring Alarm Trap Mask

You can define or modify the specific types of alarm trap that need to be masked
to the unit.

 To define the alarm trap to be masked:

1. From the Management menu (Configuration > System > Management > Alarm
Trap Mask.
The Alarm Trap Mask menu is displayed as illustrated below.

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RIC-LC
Configuration>System>Management/Alarm Trap Mask

1.LOS
2.LOF
3.AIS
4.RDI
5.FEBE

Current selection:
>

Please select item <1 to 5>

ESC - prev menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-9. Alarm Trap Mask Menu

2. Select the alarm traps that need to be masked, up to five types of alarm
traps can be masked simultaneously. The selected ones are displayed after
the Current selection.
3. To delete a selected alarm trap, select the type of alarm trap that needs to
be unmasked, the deleted ones are not displayed after the Current selection.
4. Click <Enter>, return to the Management menu and select S to save.

Configuring Control Port Parameters

You can manage RIC-LC using an ASCII terminal connected to the Control Port.
The management software allows you to configure the terminal baud rate.

Note The Baud Rate parameter is masked during a Telnet session.

 To change the terminal baud rate:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Terminal.
The Terminal menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-10.
RIC-LC
Configuration>System>Terminal

Data Bits (8)

Parity (none)
Stop Bits (1)
1. Baud Rate (bps) (9600)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-10. Terminal Menu

2. From the Terminal menu, select Baud Rate.

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3. Select the desired baud rate (9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200).
4. The default baud rate is 9600.
5. Select S to save.

4.3 Configuring for Operation

Configuring RIC-LC for operation entails setting the following parameters:
• System level parameters:
 Clock source
 Date and time
 Fault propagation
• Physical layer parameters:
 Fast Ethernet interfaces
 E1 interfaces
• Logical Layer parameters:
 GFP
 VCG
• Application layer parameters:
 Bridge
 QoS.

Setting System-Level Parameters

This section includes procedures for setting the clock source, setting date and
time, and configuring fault propagation.

Selecting the Clock Source

Note Descriptions of this section are about the device with multi-E1 ports.

Transmitted data can be clocked either from an internal clock within the RIC-LC
unit, or from an external clock via the E1 ports.
The unit can be assigned two sources for timing:

• Master Source: main clock source

• Fallback Source: activated when the master source fails (for example, when
the E1 link supplying the timing fails).

It is recommended to assign different clock types for the master and fallback
clock sources, for example: Rx Clock (external) for the master source and Internal
for the fallback source.

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If the fallback source fails, the internal source takes over.

 To select the master clock source:

1. Navigate to Configuration > System > System Clock > Master Clock.
The Master Clock menu appears (see Figure 4-11 and Figure 4-12).
2. Select System Clock and choose the master clock source:

• Internal: for setting the internal clock as the master clock source

• Rxclk: for setting an external clock (from E1 link) for the master
clock source.

3. If you chose Rxclk, specify the port to be used:

• E1 Port 1–16: for configuring the E1 master clock source

4. Select S to save the clock source settings.

 To select the fallback clock source:

1. Navigate to Configuration > System > System Clock > Fallback Clock.
The Fallback Clock menu appears (see Figure 4-13 and Figure 4-14).
2. Select System Clock and choose the fallback clock source:

• None: for setting none for the fallback clock source

• Rxclk: for setting an external clock (from E1 link) for the fallback
clock source

3. If you chose Rxclk, specify the port to be used:

• E1 Port 1–16: for configuring the E1 fallback clock source

4. Select S to save the clock source settings.

RIC-LC
System>System Clock>Master Clock

1. Source (Internal)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-11. Master Clock Menu, Internal for the Master Source

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RIC-LC
System>System Clock>Master Clock

1. Source (Rxclk)
2. Port (E1-1)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-12. Master Clock Menu, Rx Clock (External) for the Master Source

RIC-LC
System>System Clock>Fallback Clock

1. Source (None)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-13. Fallback Clock Menu, no Source

RIC-LC
System>System Clock>Fallback Clock

1. Source (Rxclk)
2. Port (E1-1)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-14. Fallback Clock Menu, Rx Clock (external) for the Master Source

Parameter Description Possible Values

Current Clock Device current clock source Master

Default: Master Internal

Configuring the Date and Time

 To set the date and time:

1. Navigate to Configuration > System > Date and Time.
The General menu appears (see Figure 4-15).

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RIC-LC
Configuration>System>Date and Time

System Up Time <0 days 03:33:10>

1. Set Time [HH:MM:SS] <05:59:40>
2. Set Date [YYYY-MM-DD] <1970-01-01>
3. NTP Mode (Unicast Client)
4. GMT Region (GMT+8:00)
5. Update Interval(sec)[15-3600] (3600)
6. NTP Servers >

>

Please select item <1 to 6>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-15. Date and Time Menu

2. Select Set Time, and enter the current time.

3. Select Set Date, and enter the current date.
4. Select NTP Mode:
 Unicast Client – RIC-LC uses unicast packet to get date/time from NTP
server according to the Update Interval setting
 Manual – RIC-LC requests date/time updates from the NTP server when
‘Send Update Request Once’ option is selected.
5. Select GMT Region to define offset from the GMT time (GMT-12:00 -
GMT+13:00).
6. Select Update Interval to define period after which RIC-LC sends automatic
requests to NTP server (15-3600 seconds).
7. Select NTP Servers.
The NTP Servers menu appears (see Figure 4-16).

RIC-LC
Configuration>System>Date and Time>NTP Servers

Server ID (Primary)
1. IP Address (0.0.0.0)
2. Admin Status (Disable)
3. Server UDP Port(123)[1 - 65535] (123)
4. Stratum <0>
5. Time Since Last Rx Message <N/A>
6. Send Update Request Once

>

Please select item <1 to 6>

F - Forward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-16. NTP Servers Menu

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8. Type F to select primary NTP server or backup NTP server to configure.

9. Define the following parameters for each NTP server:
 IP address of the server to provide timestamps
 Admin status of the NTP server:
 Enable – Enable source for timestamp retrieval. RIC-LC sends
time/date requests to an enabled NTP server.
 Disable – Disabled source for timestamp retrieval. RIC-LC does not
send time/date requests to a disabled NTP server.
 Server UDP Port (Source UDP port of NTP packets sent to the configured
server) – 1–65535
10. In addition to the configuration parameters, the NTP Servers menu, displays
the following information:
 Stratum – Source Clock Quality
 Time Since Last Rx Message – Period of time (in seconds) elapsed since
the last valid reply from the server.

Configuring Fault Propagation

When fault propagation is on, the fault propagation mechanism notifies local and
remote equipment whenever there is a faulty condition between interface
groups. This enables routers and switches on both ends of the link to reroute
traffic. Eth1 to Eth4 and GFP can be allocated to an interface group. You can
configure each interface group to perform a specific action according to the
activated fault.

 To configure fault propagation:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Fault Propagation.
The Fault Propagation menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-17.

RIC-LC
Configuration>System>Fault Propagation

1. Fault Propagation (Off)

2. Faulty Interfaces[Eth1-Eth4,GFP] ()
3. Affected Interfaces[Eth1-Eth4,GFP] ()
4. Direction (Unidirectional)
*. Fault (Interface Down)
*. Action (Interface Down)

>

Please select item <1 to 4>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-17. Fault Propagation Menu

2. Set the fault propagation parameters according to Figure 4-17 and Table 4-5.

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Table 4-5. Fault Propagation Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values

Fault Propagation Enables Fault propagation per device Off

Default: Off On

Faulty Interfaces Interface group that initiated the Eth1 to Eth4,

the fault alarm GFP

Affected Interfaces Interface group to which the fault Eth1 to Eth4,

alarm should be forwarded GFP

Direction The direction of the Alarm Unidirectional

Forwarding Bidrectional
Default: unidrectional

Fault Fault on which the action should be Interface Down

taken
Default: Interface Down

Action Action taken on affected interface Interface Down

Default: Interface Down

3. Select S to save new settings.

Configuring Physical-Layer Parameters

RIC-LC is equipped with 16 E1 ports and four fast Ethernet interfaces. The
Ethernet and E1 configuration menus are available from the Physical Layer menu.

Configuring the Fast Ethernet Ports

The following parameters can be configured for the Ethernet ports at the physical
level:
• Admin status
• Auto negotiation
• Flow control
• Maximum advertised capability for the auto negotiation procedure
• Data rate and duplex mode (only when auto negotiation is disabled)
• Loop Detection
• Loop Detection VLAN

 To configure the Fast Ethernet port at the physical level:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Physical Layer > Ethernet.
The Ethernet menu appears as illustrated in Table 4-15.

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RIC-LC
Configuration>Physical Layer>Ethernet

1. Port Id (Eth1)
2. Admin Status (Enable)
3. Auto Negotiation (Enable)
4. Flow Control (Disable)
5. Max Capability Advertised (100M full duplex)
6. Loop Detection (Disable)
7. Loop Detection VLAN[1 - 4094] (4094)

>

Please select item <1 to 7>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-18. Ethernet Menu

2. From the Ethernet menu, type <F> Forward or <B> Backwards to select the
desired Fast Ethernet port.
3. Set the physical layer parameters of the selected port according to Figure 4-
18 and Table 4-6.
4. Select S to save the changes.
5. Repeat for all ports in use.

Table 4-6. Ethernet Parameters

Parameter Decription Possible Values

Port Id Fast Ethernet port number. This parameter is Eth1 - Eth4

read-only
Default: Eth1

Admin Status Fast Ethernet activation Enable

Default: Enable Disable

Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation signaling over the Ethernet Enable

Default: Enable Disable

Flow Control Administrative PAUSE mode for this interface Enable

Default: Enable (logical port) Disable

Default: Disable (Other Ethernet ports)

Max Capability Set of capabilities advertised by the local 10M Half Duplex
Advertised auto-negotiation entity 10M Full Duplex
Default: 100M full duplex 100M Half Duplex
100M Full Duplex
Note: This parameter only appears when
auto-negotiation is enabled

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Parameter Decription Possible Values

Speed and Status speed and duplex that the port uses 10M Half Duplex
Duplex when the auto-negotiation is disabled 10M Full Duplex
Default: 100M Full Duplex 100M Half Duplex
100M Full Duplex
Note: This parameter only appears when
aout-negotiation is disabled

Loop Detection Loop detection on Ethernet Port Enable

Default: Disable Disable

Loop Detection Default: 4094 1-4094

VLAN

Configuring E1 Ports

 To configure the E1 port at the physical level:

The following parameters can be configured for the E1 ports at the physical level:
• Signal Degrade BER Threshold
• Administrative status
1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Physical Layer > E1.
The Ethernet menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-19.
RIC-LC
Configuration>Physical Layer>E1

1. Signal Degrade BER Threshold (Disable)

2. Setting >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-19. E1 Menu

2. Select Signal Degrade BER Threshold, defining the signal degrade threshold
parameters. If the bit error on the E1 line exceeds the defined signal degrade
threshold, the E1 link is removed from the LCAS. The default value is 0 –
disable the signal degrade detecting of the port, possible values are 1E-5, 1E-
6, 1E-7, 1E-8, 1E-9.
3. Select Setting.
The Setting menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-20.

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RIC-LC
Physical Layer>E1>Setting

TX Clock Source (System)

Line Type (G.732N-CRC)
1. Port (1)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
*. Interface Type (Balanced)
*. Line Code (HDB3)
*. Rx Sensitivity (Short haul)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-20. E1 Port Configuration Menu

Table 4-7. E1 Parameters

Parameter Decription Possible Values

TX Clock Source Transmit clock source of the E1 port. This System

parameter is read-only.

Line Type Type of E1 line in this circuit. The type of G.732N-CRC

circuit affects the number of bits per second This parameter is read-only.
that the circuit can reasonably carry, as well
as the interpretation of the usage and error
statistics.

Port E1 port number. 1 - 16

Default: 1

Administrative Set the administrative status of the E1 port Up

Status Default: Up Down

Interface Type E1 interface type. This parameter is read- Balanced

only. Unbalanced
Default: Balanced Note: This parameter depends on the
factory-set and cannot be changed

Line Code Transmission line code. This parameter is HDB3

read-only.

Rx Sensitivity Maximum attenuation of the Receive signal Short Haul

that can be compensated for by the interface This parameter is read-only.
Receive path.

4. From the Setting menu, type <F> Forward or <B> Backwards to select the
desired E1 port.
5. Configure E1 port parameters for each E1 port according to Figure 4-20 and
Table 4-7.
6. Select S to save the changes.

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Configuring the Logical Layer

Note This section describes the device with multiple E1 ports.

You can map multiple E1 ports to a VCAT VCG group via the Logical Layer menu.
To ease configuration and save time, the RIC-LC unit is supplied with the logical
ports preconfigured (see the table below).
A logical port in RIC-LC is either a VCG logical port bound to physical E1 ports, or a
GFP logical port that is bound to a VCG logical port. When you create a VCG logical
port, RIC-LC automatically creates a GFP logical port that is bound to the VCG
logical port, and configures a bridge port bound to the GFP logical port.
Therefore, you only need to add/delete VCG logical ports. You do not manually
add/delete GFP logical ports.
You can only create one VCG logical port.

Note A physical port can be bound to only one logical VCG port.

Table 4-8. Default Logical Port Settings for E1 Network Interface

Logical Interface Port Name Bound to

Port Type

1 VCG VCG 1 Physical (E1) ports 1–16

2 GFP GFP 1 Logical port VCG 1

 To configure the Logical Layer:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Logical Layer.
The Logical Layer menu appears as shown below.
RIC-LC
Main Menu>Configuration>Logical Layer

Interface Type (VCG)

Max differential delay (msec) (220)
1. Port (1)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
3. Port Name (vcg1-16)
4. Bind To Physical Ports (2)
5. Loop Detect (Disable)
6. VCAT Header (Normal)

>

Please select item <1 to 6>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-21. Logical Layer Menu (VCG)

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RIC-LC
Main Menu>Configuration>Logical Layer

Interface Type (GFP)

Bind To (VCG 1)
1. Port (2)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
3. Port Name (GFP 1)
4. Payload FCS (Absent)

>

Please select item <1 to 4>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-22. Logical Layer Menu (GFP)

2. Configure the logical parameters for each port. Parameter descriptions and
possible values are provided in Table 4-9.
Type <F> or <B> to scroll through the ports.

Table 4-9. Logical Layer Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values

Interface Type Type of interface set for the port. This parameter is VCG
read-only GFP

Max Differential Delay Maximum allowed delay variation in milliseconds. 220

(msec) This parameter is read-only
Default: 220

Bind to GFP Logical Port: Links to VCG. VCG 1

This parameter is read-only

Port The logical port being configured 1–2

Administrative Status Administrative state of the logical port Up

Default: Up down

Port Name A name for the logical port VCG 1

GFP 1

Bind to Physical Ports VCAT VCG Logical Port: E1 links that are members of 1–16
the VCG

Loop Detect Looped members are automatically detected and not Enable
added to the LCAS when loop detection is enabled. Disable
The VCG restarts after enabling or disabling the loop
detection
Default: Enable

VCAT Header Usage mode of the VCAT byte position. Normal

VCAT Header only appears when the VCG logical port Null
binds to one physical port. Reserved

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Parameter Description Possible Values

Payload FCS GFP payload FCS Present

Default: Absent Absent

3. Select S to save.

Configuring the Application Layer Parameters

Configuring the Bridge

The internal bridge connects the unit’s ports. You need to configure the internal
bridge for it to process the VLAN tags correctly and maintain the priority of the
data flows.

 To configure the bridge:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Applications > Bridge.
The Bridge menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-23.
2. In the Bridge menu, configure the parameters according to Figure 4-23 and
Table 4-10.
RIC-LC
Configuration>Applications>Bridge

1. VLAN Mode (Aware)

2. Forwarding Mode (Filter)
3. Aging Time (sec) [0...3825] (300)
4. Clear Dynamic MAC
5. Static MAC Table [ ] >
6. Bridge Port >
7. VLAN Membership >

>

Please select item <1 to 7>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-23. Bridge Menu

Table 4-10. Internal Bridge Screen Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values

VLAN Mode Determines whether packet Aware –Bridge operates according to 802.1q,
forwarding is based on MAC forwarding packets based on VLAN+MAC
address only or on VLAN+MAC address
Unaware – Bridge operates according to
802.1d, forwarding packets based on MAC
address only

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Parameter Description Possible Values

Forwarding Mode Determines whether the bridge Filter – Learning and filtering are enabled
learns MAC addresses Transparent – No learning is performed. Each
packet received is forwarded to all other ports
automatically, unless static MAC is used.

Aging Time Aging time for entries in the 0-3825 secs

MAC table. If the aging time
elapses, and no frame has
been received with the MAC
address, it is erased from the
MAC table

3. Select Clear Dynamic MAC, the following message appears:

Do you want to clear all dynamic mac (Y/N)?
4. To confirm your request, press <Y>. All dynamic MAC addresses are deleted.
5. To configure the Static MAC Table, refer to Configuring the MAC Table.
6. To configure the Bridge Port, refer to Configuring the Bridge Ports .
7. To configure the VLAN Membership (in Aware bridge only), refer to
Configuring VLAN Membership .

Configuring the MAC Table

Static MAC addresses are stored in the MAC table.

 To add a static MAC address:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Applications > Bridge >
Static MAC Table.
The Static MAC Table appears as illustrated in Figure 4-24, with VLAN ID
entries for a VLAN-aware bridge only.

RIC-LC
Applications>Bridge>Static MAC Table

MAC Address VID Received Bridge Port

1 22-22-22-22-22-22 1 Bridge Port 2

*Total 1 Addresses

1. Select Entry (1)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

A - Add; R-Remove; C-Clear
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit; ? - help <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-24. Static MAC Table

2. In the Static MAC Table, press <A> to add a static MAC address.

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The Static MAC Table switches to the Add MAC Table mode as illustrated
in Figure 4-25.

RIC-LC
Bridge>Static MAC Table>Add MAC Table

1. MAC Address (00-00-00-00-00-00)

2. Port (None)
3. VLAN Id (0)

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

S - Save
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-25. Add MAC Table

3. In the MAC Table Add mode, perform the following:

a. Select MAC Address, and enter a new MAC address.
b. Select Port, and choose the interface this MAC address should be
attached to.
c. Select VLAN ID, and choose a VLAN ID for the MAC address between 1 and
4094.
d. Select S to save the MAC address.
e. Press <ESC> to return to the Static MAC Table screen.

Note The available numbers of MAC Addresses depend on the VLAN ID in VLAN
membership. The default value of VLAN ID is 1. Please configure the VLAN ID to
add more than one MAC addresses and vise versa.

 To remove a static address from the table:

• In the Static MAC Table (Figure 4-25), type <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow>
accordingly to scroll up and down through the available entries, select the
desired MAC address and press <R>.
The MAC address is deleted from the table.

 To clear the MAC table:

1. In the Static MAC Table screen (Figure 4-25), press <C>.
The following message appears:
Do you want to clear all static mac (Y/N)?
2. To confirm your request, press <Y>.
All MAC addresses are deleted from the table.

Configuring the Bridge Ports

You can use the Bridge Port menu for configuration of the bridge port
parameters, other than binding to logical ports.

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The unit is shipped with default bridge port bindings preconfigured for basic use.
The factory defaults are listed below. You cannot delete bridge port bindings to
the host port, logical port and Ethernet ports.

Table 4-11. Default Bridge Port Bindings

Bridge Port Bound to

1 Reserved for management host

2 Eth1

3 Eth2

4 Eth3

5 Eth4

6 GFP (logical port 2)

 To configure a bridge port:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Applications > Bridge >
Bridge Port.
The Bridge Port menu appears as illustrated below.
2. In the Bridge Port menu, configure the bridge port parameters according to
Figure 4-26 and Table 4-12.
3. Select S to save.
RIC-LC
Applications>Bridge>Bridge Port

1. Port Id (Bridge Port 1)

*. Bind To (Host)
2. Ingress filtering (Disable)
3. Accepted Frame Type (All)
4. Port VID [1 - 4094] (1)
5. Default Priority Tag [0 - 7] (0)

>

Please select item <1 to 5>

F - Forward; B - Backward

Figure 4-26. Bridge Port Menu

Table 4-12. Bridge Port Parameters

Parameter Possible Values Possible Values

Port Id Bridge port number Bridge Port 1-6

Bind to Number that identifies the bridge port Host

displayed. Bridge port 1 is reserved for the Eth1-4
host bridge port. This parameter is read-only.
GFP
Press <F> or <B> to navigate between ports.

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Parameter Possible Values Possible Values

Ingress Filtering Specifies if this port is available or not Enable

Default: Disable Disable

Accept Frame Type When enabled, the device discards incoming All
frames for VLANs of which the port is not a Tag Only
member
When disabled, the port accepts all incoming
frames
Default: All

Port VID Tag Only specifies that the device discards 1–4094
untagged frames. All specifies that untagged
frames received on this port are accepted
and assigned to the PVID for this port
Default: 1

Default Priority Tag Enable: The priority tag of the original VLAN is 0–7
copied if a frame arrives with a stacked VLAN
tag, otherwise the default priority is used
Disable: The default priority is used
Default: 0

Egress Tag Handling Stacking: Adds the PVID to every frame None
transmitted from the port (push). Stacking
Default: None

Configuring VLAN Membership

 To configure VLAN membership:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Applications > Bridge >
VLAN Membership.
The VLAN Membership menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-27.
RIC-LC
Applications>Bridge>VLAN Membership

1. VLAN ID[1-4094] (1)

2. Egress Tagged Bridge Ports[1-6] ()
3. Egress Untagged Bridge Ports[1-6] (1-6)

(1 4094)
*Total 2 VLANs

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

F - Forward; B - Backward; D - Delete; H - Hint
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit; ? - help <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-27. VLAN Membership Menu

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2. Select VLAN ID, or type <F> Forward or <B> Backwards to select the VLAN ID
you wish to configure.
3. Select Egress Tagged Bridge Ports. Define the set of ports to transmit packets
for this VLAN as tagged.
4. Select Egress Untagged Bridge Ports. Define the set of ports to transmit
packets for this VLAN as untagged.
5. Select S to save.

 To delete a VLAN:
1. To delete a VLAN ID, type <F> Forward or <B> Backwards to select the VLAN
ID you wish to delete, press <D>.
The following message appears:
Do you want to remove this vlan (Y/N)?
2. To confirm your request, press <Y>.

Note A VLAN ID to which a static MAC address is attached cannot be deleted.

Configuring Quality of Service (QoS)

Three methods of traffic classification are supported:
• 802.1 priority mapping
• DSCP priority mapping
• Port default priority mapping
The classification method is chosen using the Classification menu. Four traffic
queues are supported, which defined in Mapping Port Default Priority Menu.

Defining the Scheduler Mode

Queue Scheduler Mode determines the distribution of queues to scheduling
methods.

 To configure the scheduler mode:

1. Navigate to Configuration > Applications > QoS.
The QoS Profiles menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-28.

RIC-LC
Configuration>Applications>QoS

1. Scheduler Mode (Strict Priority)

2. Priority >
3. Rate Limitation >

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-28. QoS Menu

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2. Select Scheduler Mode and toggle between Strict Priority and Weighted
according to Figure 4-28.

Table 4-13. QoS Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values

Scheduler Mode Defines the bridge scheduling method. Strict Priority– High-priority queues that
are always serviced first. If a lower-
priority queue is being serviced and a
packet enters a higher queue, that queue
is serviced immediately.
Weighted – Priority queue are round-robin
scheduled according to 8-4-2-1 weight.
Default: Strict Priority

3. Select S to save.

 To select the traffic classification method:

1. From the QoS menu (Configuration > Applications > QoS), select Priority.
The Priority menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-29.
RIC-LC
Applications>QoS>Priority

1. Classification >
2. Mapping >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-29. Priority Menu

2. Select Classification.
The associated Classification menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-30.
RIC-LC

QoS>Priority>Classification

1. Port Id (Bridge Port 1)

*. Bind To (Host)
2. Classification Selection (802.1p)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-30. Classification Menu

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3. From the Classification menu, type <F> Forward or <B> Backwards to select
the desired port from Bridge Port 1 to 6.
4. Select Classification Selection.
The associated Classification Selection menu appears as illustrated in
Figure 4-31.
RIC-LC
QoS>Priority>Classification/Classification Selection

1.802.1p
2.DSCP
3.port default priority

Current selection:802.1p
>

Please select item <1 to 3>

ESC - prev menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-31. Classification Selection Menu

5. Select the desired traffic classification method. The following priority

classification methods are available:
 802.1p
 DSCP
 Port default priority
6. Select S to save.
7. Repeat for all bridge ports in use.
The priority classification method is set and you are returned to the Classification
menu.

 To assign priorities to traffic queues for 802.1p:

1. Select Mapping.
The associated Mapping menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-32.

RIC-LC
QoS>Priority>Mapping

1. 802.1p >
2. DSCP >
3. Port Default Priority >

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-32. Mapping Menu

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2. Select 802.1p.
3. The associated 802.1p menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-33.
RIC-LC
Priority>Mapping>802.1p

1. User Priority 0 (Traffic Class 0)

2. User Priority 1 (Traffic Class 0)
3. User Priority 2 (Traffic Class 1)
4. User Priority 3 (Traffic Class 1)
5. User Priority 4 (Traffic Class 2)
6. User Priority 5 (Traffic Class 2)
7. User Priority 6 (Traffic Class 3)
8. User Priority 7 (Traffic Class 3)

>

Please select item <1 to 8>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-33. 802.1p Menu

4. In the 802.1p menu, select the desired user priority (0–7) and enter the
assigned traffic class number (0–3). Each traffic class can be assigned to
more than one priority.
5. Repeat the above step for all user priorities.
6. Select S to save.

 To assign priorities to traffic queues for DSCP:

1. From Mapping menu, select DSCP.
2. The associated DSCP menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-34.

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RIC-LC
Priority>Mapping>DSCP

+0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 +12 +13 +14 +15

DSCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DSCP16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DSCP32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DSCP48 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1. Traffic Class 0
2. Traffic Class 1
3. Traffic Class 2
4. Traffic Class 3

>

Please select item <1 to 4>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-34. DSCP Menu

3. Type <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow>, <Left Arrow> or <Right Arrow> to scroll
through the available cells, select the desired DSCP priority and enter the
assigned traffic class number (0–3). Each traffic class can be assigned to
more than one DSCP priority.
4. Press <ESC> to complete the DSCP mapping and return to the Mapping menu.

 To view mapping port default priority:

1. From Mapping menu, select Port Default Priority.
2. The Port Default Priority menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-35.
RIC-LC
Priority>Mapping>Port Default Priority

Port Priority 0 (Traffic Class 0)

Port Priority 1 (Traffic Class 0)
Port Priority 2 (Traffic Class 1)
Port Priority 3 (Traffic Class 1)
Port Priority 4 (Traffic Class 2)
Port Priority 5 (Traffic Class 2)
Port Priority 6 (Traffic Class 3)
Port Priority 7 (Traffic Class 3)

>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-35. Port Default Menu

3. Press <ESC> to return to the Mapping menu.

4. Configure the Rate Limitation.

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You can use the Rate Limitation menu for configuration of the Egress
bridge ports and Ingress bridge ports.
5. The Rate Limitation menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-36.
RIC-LC
Applications>QoS>Rate Limitation

1. Egress >
2. Ingress >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-36. Rate Limitation Menu

 To configure Rate Limitation for Egress bridge ports.

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Applications > QoS > Rate
Limitation > Egress.
The Egress menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-37.
RIC-LC
QoS>Rate Limitation>Egress

1. Port Id (Bridge Port 2)

*. Bind To (Eth1)
2. CIR (Disable)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-37. Egress Menu

2. Press <F> or <B> to select a bridge port (2–6) that you intend to configure.
3. Select CIR and choose the desired parameters according to Table 4-14.

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Table 4-14. Egress Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values

CIR Defines the Committed Information Rate (CIR) for the Disable
current profile. The CIR specifies a bandwidth with 256Kbps
committed service guarantee.
512Kbps
Default: Disable
1Mbps
2Mbps
3Mbps
3.5Mbps
4Mbps
4.5Mbps
5Mbps
8Mbps
10Mbps
16Mbps
20Mbps
25Mbps
40Mbps
50Mbps
64Mbps

4. Select S to save.
5. Repeat this procedure for all bridge ports in use.

 To configure Rate Limitation for Ingress bridge ports.

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > Applications > QoS > Rate
Limitation > Ingress.
The Ingress menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-38.
RIC-LC
QoS>Rate Limitation>Ingress

1. Port Id (Bridge Port 2)

*. Bind To (Eth1)
2. CIR (Disable)
3. Counted Packet Types (All)

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-38. Ingress Menu

2. Press <F> or <B> to select a bridge port (2–6) that you intend to configure.

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3. In the Ingress menu, configure the parameters according to Figure 4-38 and
Table 4-15.

Table 4-15. Ingress Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values

CIR Defines the Committed Information Rate (CIR) for the Disable
current profile. The CIR specifies a bandwidth with 256Kbps
committed service guarantee.
512Kbps
Default: Disable
1Mbps
2Mbps
3Mbps
3.5Mbps
4Mbps
4.5Mbps
5Mbps
8Mbps
10Mbps
16Mbps
20Mbps
25Mbps
32Mbps
40Mbps
50Mbps
64Mbps

Counted The limitation of packet types, It may apply to All

Packet Types Broadcast, Multicast or Destination Lookup Failure Broadcast/Multicast/DLF
packets.
Broadcast/Multicast
These parameters can not be configured when CIR is
Broadcast
disable.
Default: All

4. Select S to save.
5. Repeat this procedure for all bridge ports in use.

4.4 Performing Additional Tasks

This section provides procedures for miscellaneous tasks.

Viewing the Device Status

The software provides access to the following status information:
• System level –Interface Status, current alarms and log file

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• Physical level – Ethernet, E1 port status

• Logical level –VCG and GFP ports
• Application level – MAC table.
The status information is available via the Monitoring menu.

Displaying System Status Information

The System menu shows the interface connection status, the current alarm, and
shows the Log file. For a description of system messages displayed in current
alarm and the Log file screen, refer to Chapter 5.

 To display interface connection information:

• Navigate to Main Menu > Monitoring > System > Interface Status.
The Interface Status screen appears as illustrated in Figure 4-39.
RIC-LC
Monitoring>System>Interface Status

Description Type Administrative Operation Speed

E1 PORT 1 E1 UP DOWN 2048000

E1 PORT 2 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
E1 PORT 3 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
E1 PORT 4 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
E1 PORT 5 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
E1 PORT 6 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
E1 PORT 7 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
| E1 PORT 8 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
v E1 PORT 9 E1 UP DOWN 2048000
E1 PORT 10 E1 UP DOWN 2048000

>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-39. Typical Interface Status Screen

The Interface Status screen includes the following information:

 Interface description – Fast Ethernet, E1 ports, Logical port or Bridge
port.
 Type – type of the interface according to the INF TYPE MIB.
 Administrative – whether the interface is enabled (Up) or disabled
(Down), as user defined via the Ethernet menus.
 Operation – actual operational status of the link (Up or Down)
 Speed – the throughput of the port in bits per second.

Viewing Physical Layer Status

You can view the status of the unit’s physical ports.

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Viewing Ethernet Status

 To display the Ethernet port status:

1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > Physical Layer > Ethernet >
Status.
2. The Ethernet Status screen appears as illustrated in Figure 4-40.
The Ethernet Status screen includes the following information:
 Port Type – port type
 Administrative Status – whether the interface is enabled or disabled
 Operational Status – actual operational status of the link (Up or Down)
 Speed and Duplex – current data rate and duplex mode of the link
 Loop Detection Status – whether the loop detection is enabled or
disabled
RIC-LC
Physical Layer>Ethernet>Status

Port Type (RJ-45)

Administrative Status (Enable)
Operational Status (Up)
Auto Negotiation (Enable)
Speed and Duplex (100M full duplex)
Loop Detection Status (Disable)
1. Port Id (Eth1)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-40. Ethernet Status Screen

Viewing SFP Status

Note If an RIC-LC Fast Ethernet port includes an SFP transceiver, the SFP status
information is available via the SFP Information screen.

 To display the SFP status:

1. From the Monitoring > Physical Layer > Ethernet > Status menu, type F to
select the port that you intend to display.

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RIC-LC
Physical Layer>Ethernet>Status

Port Type (SFP IN)

Administrative Status (Enable)
Operational Status (Down)
Auto Negotiation (Disable)
Speed and Duplex (100M full duplex)
Loop Detection Status (Disable)
1. Port Id (Eth3)
2. SFP Information >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-41. Ethernet Status Screen (Fiber Port)

2. Select SFP Information.
The SFP Information screen appears

RIC-LC
Ethernet>Status>SFP Information
Connector Type (LC)
Manufacturer Name (Gigalight )
Manufacturer PN (GP-3103-L1CD )
Typical Max. Range [m] (15000)
Wave Length [nm] (1300)
Fiber Type (SM)
(Current Min Max )
TX Optical Power [dBm] (-7.3 -7.3 -7.2)
LASER Bias [mA] (21.8 21.2 21.8)
LASER Temp [C/F] (49/119 42/107 49/119)
RX Optical Power [dBm] (-34.0 -34.0 -34.0)
Supply Voltage [V] (3.25 3.25 3.25)

>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-42. SFP Information Screen

Viewing E1 Status

 To display the E1 port status:

1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > Physical Layer > E1 > Status.
2. The E1 Status screen appears as illustrated in Figure 4-43.
The E1 Status screen includes the following information:
 Connector Type – connector type
 Administrative Status – whether the interface is up or down

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 Operational Status – actual operational status of the link (Up or Down)

RIC-LC

Physical Layer>E1>Status

Connector Type (RJ45)

Administrative Status <Up>
Operational Status <Down>
1. Port (1)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-43. E1 Status Screen

Viewing Logical Layer Status

You can view the status of the unit’s logical ports.

 To display the logical port status:

• In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > Logical Layer > Status.
The Logical Layer Status screen appears as illustrated in Figure 4-44 or
Figure 4-45 (depending on whether interface type is VCG or GFP).
The Logical Layer Status screen includes the following information:
• Interface Type – port type, VCG or GFP
• GFP Frame Delineation – GFP frame delineation status
• Loop Detection Status – Loop detection status
• Differential Delay – Detected differential delay.

RIC-LC
Monitoring>Logical Layer>Status

Interface Type (VCG)

Port Name (VCG 1)
Differential delay(msec) <0>
1. Port (1)
2. LCAS members status >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-44. Logical Layer Status (VCG)

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RIC-LC
Monitoring>Logical Layer>Status

Interface Type (GFP)

Port Name (GFP 1)
GFP Frame Delineation <Not Delineated>
Loop Detection Status <No Loop>
1. Port (2)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-45. Logical Layer Status (GFP)

 To display the LCAS member status:

• In the Logical Layer Status menu for a VCG port, select LCAS members status.
The LCAS member status screen appears as illustrated in Figure 4-46.
Table 4-16 describes the status parameters.
RIC-LC
Logical Layer>Status>LCAS members status

Link Source Status Sink Status

1 (NA) (FAIL)
2 (NA) (FAIL)
3 (NA) (FAIL)
4 (NA) (FAIL)
5 (NA) (FAIL)
6 (NA) (FAIL)
7 (NA) (FAIL)
8 (NA) (FAIL)
|
v

>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-46. LCAS Member Status Screen

Table 4-16. LCAS Members Status Parameters

Parameter Description

Link PDH link

Source Status Status of source side of the link

Sink Status Status of sink side of the link

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Displaying Application-Level Status

At the application level, the unit provides information on the MAC addresses
(static and dynamic) and their bridge port assignments; as well as VLAN IDs.

 To display the MAC table:

1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > Application > Bridge > View MAC
Table.
2. The View MAC Table screen appears as illustrated in Figure 4-47.
RIC-LC
Application>Bridge>View MAC Table

VID MAC Address Received Bridge Port Status

1 1 00-05-5d-67-c4-30 Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
2 1 00-07-e9-19-c6-1e Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
3 1 00-09-0f-2e-7c-36 Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
4 1 00-0c-76-ac-85-ff Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
| 5 1 00-0c-76-ac-89-22 Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
v 6 1 00-0f-ea-b4-72-37 Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
7 1 00-10-5c-e7-bb-1b Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
8 1 00-10-5c-ea-24-3e Bridge Port 2 Dynamic
*Total 60 Addresses

>

R - Refresh
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-47. View MAC Table Screen

The MAC Table screen includes the following information:

• VID – the VLAN ID corresponding to the MAC address (VLAN-aware mode
only)
• MAC Address – existing MAC address
• Received Bridge Port – received bridge port number
• Status – status of MAC table entry

Viewing Inventory
The inventory displays a description of the unit including its hardware revision
and software revision.

Note The inventory is a wide table with 132 characters. It is best viewed by setting
your terminal to 132 character wide display.

 To display the inventory:

1. From the Main menu, select Inventory.
Hardware and software appear listed as illustrated in Figure 4-48.
2. To navigate in the inventory list, use the arrow keys.

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RIC-LC
Main Menu>Inventory

ID Description Class Entity Name HWRev

1001 RIC-LC Device Chassis RIC-LC 1.01.00

7001 Fast Eth Port 1 Port FAST 1
7002 Fast Eth Port 2 Port FAST 2
7003 Fast Eth Port 3 Port FAST 3
7004 Fast Eth Port 4 Port FAST 4
7005 E1 Port 1 Port E1 1
7006 E1 Port 2 Port E1 2
| 7007 E1 Port 3 Port E1 3
v 7008 E1 Port 4 Port E1 4
7009 E1 Port 5 Port E1 5
->>

>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit; ? - help <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-48. Typical Inventory Screen

Changing User Access Parameters

From the User Access menu you can change the current user name and
password. RIC-LC supports ten user names and passwords. The unit is supplied
with the following default user settings:

User User Name Password

1 su 1234

Note User Access Parameters can only be changed by a user with full control
permission, eg. SU.

 To change the current configuration of a user:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Management >
Management Access > User Access.
The User Access menu appears.

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RIC-LC
Management>Management Access>User Access

User ID:1
1. User Name (SU)
2. Permission (Full control)
3. Access (All)
4. 'SU' Password ()
5. New Password ()
6. Confirmation ()

>

Please select item <1 to 6>

F - Forward; A - Add; D - Delete
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-49. User Access Menu

2. In the User Access menu, press <F> to select the desired User ID. If you need
to change the user name, select User Name and enter a new user name. The
user name can be up to seven characters.
3. Select Permission and toggle between Full Control and Read Only.
4. Select Access and define the desired access authority. The following access
authorities are available:
 Terminal
 Telnet
 Web
 Telnet & Web
 All
5. Select ‘SU’ Password, and enter the current password of ‘SU’ (default is
1234).

Note Any configuration change in the User Access requests step 5. If you did not type
the ‘SU’ password correctly, the following system message appears.
SU password error!

6. Select New password and assign a new password of up to seven characters

to the new or existing user name.
7. Select Confirmation to confirm the new password.
8. Select S to save.

Transferring Software and Configuration Files

This section instructs you on installing new software releases on RIC-LC units and
transferring configuration files.
RIC-LC stores two software versions, each of them in one of the two partitions of
its flash memory, which also contains a boot program. The software is stored in

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compressed format. The active version is decompressed and loaded into the
RIC-LC RAM upon power-up. The passive software is kept for backup purposes. If
the active software becomes corrupted, you can swap it with the backup. By
default, RIC-LC ships active software only.
New software releases are distributed as image files (*.img) downloaded to
RIC-LC. Once downloading starts, the current backup is erased and the new
software release is placed in the backup partition instead. When downloading is
completed, the unit checks the integrity of the new software file. If approved, the
new software release becomes active and the previously active software
becomes the backup. If a failure occurs while downloading, the new version is
erased and only the previous version remains on the flash memory.
Configuration files can be uploaded for storage and backup.
Management software allows file transfer via TFTP only. You may also download
the software files to RIC-LC using the Boot Manager, using Xmodem/Ymodem or
TFTP, as explained in Appendix B.

 To transfer files via XMODEM/Ymodem:

1. From the Main menu navigate to Utilities > File Utilities > Download by
Xmodem/Ymodem.
2. Perform the following:
 Select Transfer Protocol, Xmodem or Ymodem
 Select Command, and choose SW Download & Reboot or Config.
Download & Reboot.
 Press <S> to confirm it, the following appears:
Use Xmodem protocol, please select file.
(Press 'Ctrl+C' to cancel)
Waiting ...C

 Select file for download.

 To transfer files via TFTP:

1. From the Main menu navigate to Utilities > File Utilities > Download/Upload
by TFTP.
The TFTP menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-50.

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RIC-LC
Utilities>File Utilities>Download/Upload by TFTP

1. File Name (null.dat)

2. Command (Config. Upload)
3. Server IP (0.0.0.0)
4. Retry Timeout(sec)[1 - 1000] (1)
5. Total Timeout(sec)[1 - 1000] (5)
* Transfer Status <Operation aborted>

>

Please select item <1 to 5>

CTRL+C - Cancel
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 4-50. TFTP Menu

2. From the TFTP menu, perform the following:

 Select File Name, and enter a file name as explained below.
 For downloading, assign a name to the file that is about to be
downloaded to RIC-LC.
 For uploading, assign a name to the file that will be saved on the
remote server.
 Select Command to start the desired procedure:
 SW Download & Reboot
 SW Upload
 Config. Download & Reboot
 Config. Upload
 Select Server IP, and enter the IP address of the TFTP server to which the
upload or the download is operating.
 Select Retry Timeout, and specify the period in seconds between 1-1000.
 Select Total Timeout, and specify the period in seconds between 1-1000.
 Select S to save the changes, RIC-LC starts the file transfer.
TFTP file transfer process is showed by Transfer Status.

Resetting RIC-LC
RIC-LC lets you reset the unit while preserving customized parameters or
resetting all customized parameters to the factory defaults.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

 To reset to the default settings:

1. From the Main menu, navigate to Configuration > System > Factory Defaults >
Except Management.

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You are asked to confirm your request:

Do you want to reset service configuration and reboot (Y/N)?
2. Press <Y> to confirm your request.
RIC-LC resets all parameters except management to their default settings.

Resetting the Unit

You can restart RIC-LC while preserving the parameters you configured.

 To reset RIC-LC:
1. From the Main menu, navigate to Utilities > Reset.
You are asked to confirm your request:
Do you want to reboot (Y/N)?
2. Press <Y> to confirm your request.
RIC-LC resets, preserving the last-saved settings.

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Chapter 5
Monitoring and
Diagnostics
This section describes how to:
• Monitor the system performance
• Display statistics
• Display system messages
• Detect errors
• Troubleshoot the device
• Perform connectivity tests.

5.1 Monitoring Performance

You can display statistical data for the Ethernet, E1 ports, and the logical layer.

Displaying Ethernet Statistics

 To view Ethernet statistics:
1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > Physical Layer > Ethernet.
2. Select Port Statistics.
3. Type F or B to navigate through port numbers.
The Ethernet Statistics screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5-1.

 To clear Ethernet statistics:

• In the Ethernet Port Statistics menu, type C to clear port statistics.

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RIC-LC
Physical Layer>Ethernet>Port Statistics

1. Port (Eth1)
Counter ---RX--- ---TX---
Total Correct Frames 8028 6
Total Correct Octets 4142576 384
FCS Errors 0 --
Jabber Errors 0 --
Fragments Errors 0 --
Undersized Frames 0 --
Oversized Frames 0 --
Collisions -- 0
Unicast Frames 4021 0
Multicast Frames 878 0
Broadcast Frames 3129 6
Pause Frames 0 0
Discard Frames 0 --
>

Please select item <1 to 1>

F - Forward; B - Backward; C-Clear
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-1. Ethernet Statistics

Table 5-1. Ethernet Statistics Parameters

Parameter Description

Frames Received

Total Correct The total number of correct frames received. When a valid connection is established the
Frames number should increase steadily.

Total Correct The total number of octets (bytes) received. When a valid connection is established the
Octets number should increase steadily.

FCS Errors The amount of frames with invalid CRCs

Jabber Errors The number of frames that are too long and have an invalid CRC.
A jabber is transmission by a data station beyond the time interval allowed by the
protocol, usually affecting the rest of the network. In an Ethernet network, devices
compete for use of the line, attempting to send a signal and then retrying in the event
that someone else tried at the same time. A jabber can look like a device that is always
sending, effectively bringing the network to a halt.
Recommendations
Check network interface card or any other transmitting devices and external electrical
interference.

Fragments Errors The number of frames that are shorter than 64 bytes and have an invalid CRC

Undersize Frames Number of frames received that were less than 64 octets long, but are otherwise valid
Ethernet frames (good CRC)

Oversize Frames Number of frames exceeding the maximum allowed frame size, but are otherwise valid
Ethernet frames (good CRC)

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Parameter Description

Unicast Frames Number of correct unicast frames received

Broadcasts Frames Number of correct broadcast frames received

Multicasts Frames Number of correct multicast frames received

Pause Frames Total number of received pause frames

Discard Frames Total number of discarded Rx frames

Frames Transmitted

Total Correct The number of frames successfully transmitted. When a valid connection is established
Frames the number should increase steadily.

Total Correct The number of octets successfully transmitted. When a valid connection is established
Octets the number should increase steadily.

Collisions The number of successfully transmitted frames which transmission is inhibited by a

collision event. A collision occurs in half-duplex connection when two devices try to
transmit at the same time. This counter tracks the number of times frames have collided.
This event exists only in half duplex mode, which is not recommended in a RIC-LC
application.
Recommendations:
Many collisions indicate that the traffic is too heavy for a half-duplex media. Set to a
Full-Duplex environment if possible.

Unicast Frames Number of correct unicast frames transmitted

Broadcasts Frames Number of correct broadcast frames transmitted

Multicasts Frames Number of correct multicast frames transmitted

Pause Frames Total number of transmitted pause frames

Displaying E1 Statistics
 To view E1 port statistics:
1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > Physical Layer > E1 > Statistics.
2. Type F or B to navigate through port numbers.
The E1 Statistics screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5-2. The statistics
are described in Table 5-2.

 To clear statistics:
• In the Statistics menu, type C to clear all E1 statistics.

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RIC-LC
Physical Layer>E1>Statistics

ES: ( 0)
SES: ( 0)
UAS: (437)
BES: ( 0)
Time Elapsed (Sec) (438)

1. Port[1-16] (1)
2. Interval[0-96] ... (0)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward; C - Clear Results
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-2. Name of Figure

Table 5-2. E1 Statistics Parameters

Parameter Description

ES Number of seconds where errored seconds (ES) are detected. For ESF
and E1-CRC links an Errored Second is a second with one of:
• One or more Path Code Violation
• One or more Out of Frame defects
• One or more Controlled Slip events
• A detected AIS defect.
For D4 and E1-noCRC links, the presence of Bipolar Violations also
triggers an Errored Second. This is not incremented during an
Unavailable Second.

SES Number of seconds where SES is detected.

A Severely Errored Second for ESF signals is a second with:
• 320 or more Path Code Violation Error Events
• One or more Out of Frame defects
• A detected AIS defect.
For E1-CRC signals, a Severely Errored Second is a second with:
• 832 or more Path Code Violation error events
• One or more Out of Frame defects.
• For E1-noCRC signals, a Severely Errored Second is a 2048 LCVs or
more.
For D4 signals, a Severely Errored Second is:
• A count of one- second intervals with Framing Error events
• An OOF defect
• 1544 LCVs or more.
Controlled slips are not included in this parameter. This is not
incremented during an Unavailable Second.

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Parameter Description

UAS Number of seconds where SES is detected as Unavailable Seconds (UAS).

Calculated by counting the number of seconds for which the interface is
unavailable. The DS1 interface is said to be unavailable from the onset of
10 contiguous SESs, or the onset of the condition leading to a failure.

BES Number of seconds where BES is detected. A Bursty Errored Second is a

second with fewer than 320 and more than 1 Path Coding Violation error
events, no Severely Errored Frame defects and no detected incoming AIS
defects. Controlled slips are not included in this parameter. This is not
incremented during an Unavailable Second. It applies to ESF signals only.
Valid only for E1-CRCon

Time elapsed For interval 0 displays number of seconds passed from the start time of
the interval

Port Statistics regarding selectable port number

Interval Selectable interval (interval 0 displays the current interval)

Displaying Logical Layer Statistics

You can display the statistics for the GFP logical ports. There are no statistics for
VCG logical ports.

 To view the Logical Layer statistics:

• In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > Logical Layer > Statistics.
The Logical Layer Statistics screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5-3.
The statistics are explained in Table 5-3.

 To clear Logical Layer statistics:

• In the Logical Layer Statistics menu, type C to clear port statistics.

RIC-LC
Monitoring>Logical Layer>Statistics

Port[1-2] (2)
Interface Type (GFP)
Port Name (GFP 1)

RX Correct Frames (0)

RX FCS Errors (0)
TX Frames (0)

>

C - Clear Results
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-3. Logical Layer Statistics (GFP)

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Table 5-3. Logical Layer Statistics

Parameter Description

Port Logical port being monitored

Interface Type Interface type

Port Name Given name to logical port

RX Correct Frames Total number of frames received

RX FCS Errors Total number of FCS error, oversize or undersize frames

received

TX Frames Total number of frames transmitted

5.2 Handling Events

RIC-LC maintains a log file, which can hold up to 2000 system messages. All
events are time-stamped.

Displaying Events
 To access the event log:
1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > System > Event Log > Show Log.
The Show Log screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5-4.
2. In the Show Log screen, use Cursor Up to page up and Cursor Down to page
down in the Events list.

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RIC-LC
System>Event Log>Show log

Source Description Infomation Status Date Time

1 None LOGIN_LOCAL SU Event 1970-01-01 00:05:46

2 ETH-1 LINK_DOWN Major Alarm OFF 1970-01-01 00:05:33
3 ETH-4 LINK_DOWN Major Alarm ON 1970-01-01 00:05:32
4 ETH-3 LINK_DOWN Major Alarm ON 1970-01-01 00:05:32
5 ETH-2 LINK_DOWN Major Alarm ON 1970-01-01 00:05:32
6 ETH-1 LINK_DOWN Major Alarm ON 1970-01-01 00:05:32
7 E1-16 VCAT_LOMF1 Major Alarm OFF 1970-01-01 00:05:32
|8 E1-15 VCAT_LOMF1 Major Alarm OFF 1970-01-01 00:05:32
v9 E1-14 VCAT_LOMF1 Major Alarm OFF 1970-01-01 00:05:32
10 E1-13 VCAT_LOMF1 Major Alarm OFF 1970-01-01 00:05:32
1. Jump to log[1-57]:

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit; ? - help <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-4. Typical Show Log File

Table 5-4 presents some of the event types that appear in the show log.

Table 5-4. Event List

Code Event Description

100 TFTP failure Failed in processing software download

101 Buffer overflow Event log buffer has exceeded its maximum size and new events are
written over the old ones.

102 Local login Login performed to the device

103 Invalid login Login to the device with wrong user name or password

104 SNMP Authentication Wrong community

failure

105 WEB session start Web session was opened

106 WEB session finish WEB session ended

107 TELNET session start TELNET session was opened

108 TELNET session finish TELNET session ended

109 TFTP start TFTP began

110 TFTP finish TFTP ended

111 Telnet Manager list TELNET session from an unauthorized IP address

restriction

112 WEB Manager list WEB session from an unauthorized IP address

restriction

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Code Event Description

113 SNMP Manager list SNMP from an unauthorized IP address

restriction

114 Warm Reboot System warm-reboot

115 Cold Reboot System cold-reboot

116 Loop on local port Loop on local E1 port

117 Loop on remote port Loop on remote E1 port

119 Local Logout Logout performed to the device

Clearing Events
 To clear the event log:
1. Return to the Event Log menu and select Clear Log.
You are asked to confirm your request:
Log data will be cleared. Continue (Y/N)?
2. Press <Y> to confirm your request.

5.3 Handling Alarms and Traps

Displaying System Alarm

 To view system alarm:
1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > System > Current Alarm> System
Alarm.
The System Alarm screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5-5.

RIC-LC
System>Current Alarm>System Alarm

Index Alarm entry

1 Clock was changed to internal

>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-5. Typical System Alarm File

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Displaying Port Alarm

 To view port alarm:
1. In the Main menu, navigate to Monitoring > System > Current Alarm> Port
Alarm.
The System Alarm screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5-6.
2. In the Port Alarm screen, use Cursor Up to page up and Cursor Down to page
down in the Alarms list.

RIC-LC
System>Current Alarm>Port Alarm

Index Port Alarm entry

1 GFP Loss of GFP frame delineation
2 ETH-2 Link down
3 ETH-3 Link down
4 ETH-4 Link down
5 E1-1 Signal Loss
6 E1-2 Signal Loss
7 E1-3 Signal Loss
8 E1-4 Signal Loss
| 9 E1-5 Signal Loss
v 10 E1-6 Signal Loss

>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-6. Typical Port Alarm File

Table 5-5. Alarm List

Code Alarm Description

1 Selftest failure Error detected in the device HW component

5 Clock was changed to internal Clock was changed to internal

6 Clock was changed to master Clock was changed to master

30 Port Loopback Fast Ethernet port or E1 Port is detected to be in

loopback state

31 Link down Fast Ethernet or GFP is down

32 Signal Loss Detecting loss of signal

33 Loss of Frame Detecting loss of frame

34 AIS Detecting AIS

35 Loss of Multi-frame Detecting loss of CRS multi-frame

36 Remote Sync Loss Far End Receive Fail

37 Signal Degrade E1 interface CRC error rate over configured

threshold

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Code Alarm Description

38 LOMF_1 Loss of multiframe indicator 1 of VCAT

39 LOMF_2 Loss of multiframe indicator 2 of VCAT

40 Loss of GFP frame delineation Loss of GFP frame delineation

43 CSF Client Signal Fail

5.4 Troubleshooting
Use the chart shown in Table 5-6 to identify and remedy problems in unit
operation.

Table 5-6. Troubleshooting Chart

Fault Probable Cause Remedial Action

Power LED off No power supplied to unit. • Check the power source.
• Check whether the power cable is
connected and correctly wired.

Ethernet Link LED off • No Ethernet Link detected. • Check whether the cable is
• The rate or the duplex mode of connected and correctly wired.
the Ethernet ports on the • Check the switch and RIC-LC’s
switch and RIC-LC do not match. Ethernet port configuration
(negotiation, rate, duplex mode).
• Use the event log to check events.

E1 local or remote Sync No E1 Link detected at the local or • Check whether the cable is
Loss LED on remote site. connected and correctly wired.
• Check the E1 physical connection
(use loopbacks).
• Check the configuration of the E1
lines at local and remote sites.
• Use the event log to check events.

No traffic flow between two Configuration or logical layer • Use the Event log file to check
units problems. events.
• Check RIC-LC’s configuration and, if
necessary, other RIC-LC
parameters.

Partial Traffic Flow Timing configuration is not properly • Check timing settings.
set.

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5.5 Testing the RIC-LC Unit

RIC-LC checks network integrity by running a number of tests. All RIC-LC network
integrity testing can be performed from the Diagnostics menu.
You can perform the following diagnostics tests:
• Ping
• LED Test
• VCT Ethernet
• BERT
• Loopback
• Port Mirror

Running a Ping Test

You can ping the remote IP host to check the IP connectivity.

 To ping an IP host:
1. In the Main menu, navigate to Diagnostics > Ping.
The Ping menu appears as illustrated in Figure 5-7.
2. In the Ping menu, configure the following:
 Destination IP Address. This is the IP address of the host that you intend
to ping. Use values between 0.0.0.0 and 255. 255. 255. 255.
 Number to Send. Select 1-20 to send a specified number of frames.
3. To start sending pings, type <P>.
The results are displayed in the lower scrolling message window.
4. To stop sending pings, press CTRL+C.
RIC-LC
Main Menu>Diagnostics>Ping

1. Destination IP Address (0.0.0.0)

2. Timeout(ms)[10-15000] (1000)
3. Number to Send[1-20] (4)

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

P - Ping; CTRL+C - Cancel
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-7. Ping Menu

Running a LED Test

This diagnostic can be used to check the device’s LEDs.

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 To run a LED test:

1. Select LED Test.
2. Click ON.
3. Click S to save.
All LEDs are lit.

Running a Virtual Cable Test

This diagnostic can be used to check the quality of the Tx/Rx cables, connectors
and terminations by running a virtual cable test.

 To run the cable test:

1. In the Main menu, navigate to Diagnostics > Virtual Cable Test.
The Cable Test menu appears as illustrated in Figure 5-8
2. From the Virtual Cable Test menu, type F or B to select the RIC-LC Ethernet
port for the cable that you intend to test.
3. Press <S> to initiate the virtual cable test on the selected port.
The virtual cable test results are displayed for receive and transmit wires:
 Tx/Rx test results:

Fail: Tx/Rx cable has a non-compliant termination i.e. less than

85 or greater than 115
Normal: Tx/Rx cable is normal and has a termination between the
IEEE specified limits of 85 to 115
Open: Tx/Rx cable is not terminated
Short: Tx/Rx cable is shorted

 Rx/Tx distance of reflection: Approximate distance to the location of a

cable break or short in meters.
4. Press <C> to clear test results.
RIC-LC
Main Menu>Diagnostics>Virtual Cable Test

TX Test Result (Open)

TX Distance of Reflection [m] (3)
RX Test Result (Open)
RX Distance of Reflection [m] (3)
1. Port Id (Eth1)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

F - Forward; B - Backward; S-Start; C-Clear Result
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-8. Virtual Cable Test Menu

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Performing Bit Error Rate Test (BERT)

This diagnostics utility performs a Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) to check that the E1
physical layer is free of errors.

 To perform a Bit Error Rate Test on the E1 physical layer:

1. In the Main menu, navigate to Diagnostics > BERT
The BERT menu appears as illustrated in Figure 5-9.
2. Navigate to the E1 port to test, by using <F> and <B>.
3. Define the pattern according to your testing requirements as illustrated in
Table 5-7.
4. Select Send BERT and set it to On to start the test.
5. Select S to save.
The test starts. If errors occur, Bit Error Count indicates how many errors.
6. If desired, type <I> to inject single error.
7. Press <C> to clear results.
RIC-LC
Main Menu>Diagnostics>BERT

Sync State (NoSync)

Bit Error Count (0)
Bit Error Seconds (0)
BERT Runtime (0)
1. Port (1)
*. Pattern (2^15-1)
2. Send BERT (OFF)
3. Inject Error <OFF>

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

F - Forward; B - Backward; I - Inject Single Error; C - Clear Results
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit; ? - help <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-9. BERT Menu

Table 5-7. BERT Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values

Sync State E1 port synchronization status. This parameter is Not Sync

read-only and cannot be configured. Sync
Note: The BERT is executed only if Sync State is
Sync.

Bit Error Count Number of bit errors occurred in test. This 0-Number of bit errors
parameter is read-only and cannot be configured

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Parameter Description Possible Values

Bit Error Seconds Number of seconds in which errors have been

detected
BERT Runtime The time that the test is running

Port Index of E1 port 1-16

Pattern Bit pattern to send 2^15-1

Send BERT Set to On to start the test On

Set to Off to stop the test. Off

Inject Error Select this to inject an error into the test On

Off

Running Loopback Tests

This diagnostic utility performs remote loopback tests on the E1 links in order to
determine the source of a break in the data flow.

 To execute a loopback test on an E1 link:

1. In the Main menu, navigate to Diagnostics > Loopback > E1.
The Loopback E1 menu appears as illustrated in Figure 5-10.
2. Navigate to the E1 link to test, by using <F> and <B>.
3. Select the Loopback State and specify Remote to perform remote loopback
or Disable to disable loopback testing.

RIC-LC
Diagnostics>Loopback>E1

1. Port (1)
2. Loopback State (Disable)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-10. E1 Loopback Menu

Performing Port Mirror

Port mirror is used for establishing the mirroring relation between the ports to
monitor the data traffic.

 To perform the port mirror:

1. In the Main menu, navigate to Diagnostics > Port Mirror.
The Port Mirror menu appears as illustrated in Figure 5-11
2. In the Port Mirror menu, configure the following:

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• Port Name - Eth1-4, GFP Port

• Mirror Action
 Disable
 Egress Mirror
 Ingress and Egress Mirror
• Target Port – NA, Eth1-4, GFP Port
3. Press <S> to save the changes.
RIC-LC
Main Menu>Diagnostics>Port Mirror

1. Port Name (Eth1)

2. Mirror Action (Egress Mirror)
3. Target Port (Eth4)

>

Please select item <1 to 3>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 5-11. Port Mirror Menu

5.6 Technical Support

Technical support for this product can be obtained from the local partner from
whom it was purchased.
RADcare Global Professional Services offers a wide variety of service, support and
training options, including expert consulting and troubleshooting assistance,
online tools, regular training programs, and various equipment coverage options.
For further information, please contact the RAD partner nearest you or one of
RAD's offices worldwide.
RAD Data Communications would like your help in improving its product
documentation. Please send us an e-mail with your comments.
Thank you for your assistance!

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Chapter 6
Software Upgrade
This chapter explains how to upgrade RIC-LC.
Software upgrade is required to fix product limitations, enable new features, or
to make the unit compatible with other devices that are already running the new
software version.
RIC-LC stores two software versions, each of them in one of the two 1.5 MB
partitions of its flash memory. The boot program is saved in a separate bank. The
software is stored in an uncompressed format. The main version is loaded into
the RIC-LC RAM upon power-up. The backup software is kept for backup
purposes. By default, RIC-LC is delivered with active software only.
New software releases are distributed as *.img files, to be downloaded to RIC-LC.
When starting a download, RIC-LC checks the file, and then places the new
software in the backup partition. When downloading is complete, the unit checks
the integrity of the new software file. If it is correct, the backup and active files
are swapped. The new software release becomes active and the former active
software becomes the backup.
If a failure occurs during downloading, the new version is erased. Application
software can be downloaded to RIC-LC via CLI (using TFTP) or via the boot menu
(using Xmodem or Ymodem).
The chapter includes:
• Detailed conditions required for the upgrade
• Any impact the upgrade may have on the system
• Overview of downloading options
• Upgrade via the Boot menu.

6.1 Compatibility Requirements

Following are the software releases that can be upgraded to new version, as well
as the hardware revisions that can accept the latest software version listed.
• Software – any. The database of the systems whose software release version
is older than 1.00 will be erased.
• Hardware – any.

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6.2 Impact
RIC-LC reboots itself immediately after software upgrade.

6.3 Prerequisites
This section details the RIC-LC software and versions compatible with the new
version. It also lists the software file names and outlines system requirements
needed for the upgrade procedure.

Software Files
The latest version releases are distributed as software files named RIC-LC.img.
The files can be obtained from the local RAD business partner from whom the
device was purchased.

System Requirements
Before starting the upgrade, verify that you have the following:
• For upgrade via TFTP:
 Operational RIC-LC unit with valid IP parameters configured for the host
 Connection to a PC with a TFTP server application (such as 3Cdaemon or
PumpKIN), and a valid IP address
 Software image file stored on the PC
• For upgrade via Xmodem/Ymodem:
 Operational RIC-LC unit
 Connection to a PC via HyperTerminal
 Software image file stored on the PC

6.4 Upgrading RIC-LC via the File Utilities Menu

The recommended software downloading method is to use the built-in TFTP
function.
Network administrators can use this procedure to distribute new software
releases to all the managed RIC-LC units in the network from a central location.

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Figure 6-1. Downloading a Software Application File to RIC-LC via TFTP

Using TFTP
 To download the new software release to RIC-LC via the File Utilities menu:
1. Verify that the image file is stored on the PC with the TFTP server application.
2. Verify that the RIC-LC host has valid IP parameters.
3. Ping the PC to verify the connection.
4. Activate the TFTP server application.
5. Download the image file from the PC to RIC-LC.

Note Configuration values shown in this chapter are examples only.

Verifying Host Parameters

In order to be able to establish communication with the TFTP server, the RIC-LC
host must have host IP parameters configured according to your network
requirements. Refer to the following manual sections for additional information:
• Connecting to ASCII Terminal in Chapter 2
• Working with Terminal in Chapter 3
• Configuring the Host IP Parameters in Chapter 4.

Pinging the PC
Check the integrity of the communication link between RIC-LC and the PC by
pinging the PC from the RIC-LC.

 To ping the PC:

1. Navigate to Main Menu>Diagnostics>Ping in the terminal screen.
2. Start pinging the PC specifying its IP address and the number of packets to
send:
A reply from the PC indicates a proper communication link.
3. If the ping request times out, check the link between RIC-LC and the PC
(physical path, configuration parameters etc)

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Activating the TFTP Server

Once the TFTP server is activated on the PC, it waits for any TFTP file transfer
request originating from the product, and carries out the received request
automatically.
TFTP file transfers are carried out through Port 69. Make sure that the firewall
used on the server allows communication through this port.

 To run the TFTP server:

• Activate a TFTP server application, such as 3Cdaemon (available from
http://www.3com.com) or PumpKIN (available from
http://kin.klever.net/pumpkin/).

Downloading the New Software Release File to RIC-LC

This procedure is used to replace the current software version with the new
software release.

 To copy the image file to the RIC-LC unit:

1. Navigate to Main Menu>Utilities>File Utilities>Download/Upload by TFTP in
the terminal screen.
2. Enter the file name you intend to download, select SW Download & Reboot,
input Server IP address, and press S to start downloading. According to the
actual network status, you may change Retry Timeout and Total Timeout
values.
The software download begins. When the process is completed, RIC-LC
reboots itself to activate the new software version.

6.5 Upgrading RIC-LC Software via the Boot Menu

Software downloading can also be performed on the Boot menu. The Boot menu
can be reached while RIC-LC performs initialization, for example, after power-up.
You may need to start loading the software from the Boot menu when it is
impossible to enter CLI (for example, because the RIC-LC software has not yet
been downloaded or is corrupted).

Caution The Boot menu procedures are recommended only for use by authorized
personnel, because this menu provides many additional options that are intended
for use only by technical support personnel.

Two software downloading options available on Boot menu are:

• Downloading using the Xmodem protocol. This is usually performed by
downloading from a PC directly connected to the CONTROL DCE port of the
unit.

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Figure 6-2. Downloading a Software Application File to RIC-LC via XMODEM

• Downloading using the Ymodem protocol. This uses a different protocol and
the procedures are same.

Accessing the Boot Menu

 To access the boot menu before starting the software upgrade:
1. Verify that the software image file is stored on the PC.
2. Verify that the PC and CONTROL port of the unit are properly connected and
the baud rate is matched.
3. Turn off RIC-LC.
4. Activate the terminal application.
5. Turn on RIC-LC and press the <SPACE> key when the terminal interface displays
the following words: Press SPACE key to stop auto-boot. A typical screen is
shown below (the exact vision varies according to the actual Boot version).

Note If you miss the timing, RIC-LC performs a regular reboot process (this process
starts with Loading and ends with the log in screen).

0 - Exit Boot
1 - Dir
2 - Delete or Recover Software Copy
3 - Download an Application or Boot by Xmodem
4 - Download an Application or Boot by Ymodem
5 - Format Flash
6 - Format Database
7 - Basic Hardware Diagnostics
8 - Reset Board
9 - Enter Debug Shell
Select:

Figure 6-3. Boot Menu

Using Xmodem/Ymodem
Use the following procedure to download new software release to RIC-LC via
Xmodem/Ymodem.

 To download software release via XMODEM/YMODEM:

1. From the Boot menu (see Figure 6-3), select Download an Application or
Boot by Xmodem or Download an Application or Boot by Ymodem.
A message is displayed that requests to select a file to transmit.

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2. Start the transfer in accordance with the program you are using. For example,
if you are using the Windows HyperTerminal utility:
 Select Transfer in the HyperTerminal menu bar, and then select Send File
on the Transfer menu.
The Send File window is displayed:
 Select the prescribed RIC-LC software file name (you can use the
Browse function to find it).
 In the Protocol field, select Xmodem or Ymodem according to your
choice.
 When ready, press Send in the Send File window.
You can now monitor the progress of the downloading in the Send File
window.

Note If downloading fails, repeat the whole procedure.

When the downloading process is successfully completed, a sequence of

messages similar to the following is displayed:

Backup system.......ok

Save Application file.......OK.

3. At this stage, select Reset Board to reset the unit and activate the new
software.

6.6 Verifying Upgrade Results

To verify that the upgrade was successful, log on to RIC-LC via HyperTerminal to
view the Inventory table in the Main Menu>Inventory menu and verify the
active software version in the SWRev column.

6.7 Restoring the Previous Version

When the file in system zone is accidentally damaged or erased, the system can
restore the previous version by recovering from the file in backup zone, if it is
intact.

 To restore system application from backup zone:

1. Configure your ASCII terminal or terminal emulation utility running on your PC
to the 9600 bps data rate.
2. Access the Boot menu (refer to Using Xmodem/Ymodem above).
The Boot menu appears (see Figure 6-3).

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3. Select the Delete or Recover Software Copy option.

The Delete or Recover Software Copy menu appears (see Figure 6-4).
1 - Delete System Application
2 - Delete Back Up Application
3 - Recover System from Back Up Application
4 - Exit to Main Menu
Select:

Figure 6-4. Delete or Recover Software Copy Menu

4. Restore system from backup zone by selecting the Recover System from Back
Up Application option.
RIC-LC starts copying the file in backup zone to the system zone
immediately.

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Chapter 7
Application Tutorial
This chapter provides instructions for configuring RIC-LC for typical applications.

7.1 Application with Ethernet Cellular Backhauling

over PDH/SDH
Figure 7-1 illustrates an application where one RIC-LC unit provides Ethernet
cellular backhauling, working opposite a third-party Ethernet device.

Central Office Customer Premises

ADM

4 x 10/100BaseT n x E1 n x E1 4 x 10/100BaseT
Packet
Switched SDH/SONET
Network RIC-LC RIC-LC
ADM ADM LAN

NMS ADM

Figure 7-1. Ethernet Cellular Backhauling over PDH/SDH

This application has the following requirements:

• E1 links to the SDH network
• Third-party Ethernet device that can work opposite the RIC-LC interfaces.
The configuration procedure is divided into the following stages:
1. Configuring host IP parameters
2. Configuring physical port parameters
3. Configuring the logical layer

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Table 7-1. Host IP Parameters

Device Host IP IP mask Default Gateway

RIC-LC (A) 192.188.10.12 255.255.255.0 192.188.10.1

RIC-LC (B) 192.188.10.13 255.255.255.0 192.188.10.1

Configuring System Parameters

Configuring the Host Parameters for RIC-LC

The configuration procedure for host parameters is similar for two RIC-LC units,
except for defining different host IP addresses.

 To define the host parameters:

1. For RIC-LC (A), navigate to the Host menu Configuration> System >
Management> Host, and configure the host parameters as shown in
Table 7-1.
2. For RIC-LC (B), perform the same procedure, using the host parameters as
shown in Table 7-1 for each respective unit.
RIC-LC
System>Management>Host

1. IP Address (192.188.10.12)
2. IP Mask (255.255.255.0)
3. Default gateway (192.188.10.1)
4. Host Tagging (Disable)

>

Please select item <1 to 4>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-2. Host Menu, RIC-LC (A)

Configuring the System Clock Source for RIC-LC

The configuration procedure for system clock parameters is similar for two RIC-LC
units.

 To configure the system clock source for RIC-LC (A):

1. Navigate to the System Clock menu Configuration> System > System Clock.

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RIC-LC
Configuration>System>System Clock

Current Clock <Master>

1. Master Clock >
2. Fallback Clock >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-3. System Clock Menu, RIC-LC (A)

2. Select Master Clock.

RIC-LC
System>System Clock>Master Clock

1. Source (Internal)

>

Please select item <1 to 1>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-4. Master Clock Menu, RIC-LC (A)

3. Select Source and choose Internal.

4. Select S to save.

 To configuring the system clock source for RIC-LC (B):

1. Navigate to the System Clock menu Configuration> System > System Clock.

RIC-LC
Configuration>System>System Clock

Current Clock <Master>

1. Master Clock >
2. Fallback Clock >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-5. System Clock Menu, RIC-LC (B)

2. Select Master Clock.

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RIC-LC
System>System Clock>Master Clock

1. Source (Rxclk)
2. Port (E1-1)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-6. Master Clock Menu, RIC-LC (B)

3. Select Source and choose Rxclk.

4. Select Port and specify the port to be used.
5. Select S to save.
Note
For this type of configuration the network must provide the internal clock.

Configuring the Physical Layer

 To configure the E1 physical layer:
• For the unit, you can use the default E1 port configurations. Use the E1
Physical Layer menu to check that the default configuration is in place for E1
ports 1–16.
RIC-LC
Physical Layer>E1>Setting

TX Clock Source (System)

Line Type (G.732N-CRC)
1. Port (1)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
*. Interface Type (Balanced)
*. Line Code (HDB3)
*. Rx Sensitivity (Short haul)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-7. E1 Port Configuration Menu

Configuring the Logical Layer

For the unit, you can use the default logical layer configuration (logical port VCG 1
bound to E1 ports 1–16). Use the Logical Layer menu to check that the default
configuration is in place.

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RIC-LC
Main Menu>Configuration>Logical Layer

Interface Type (VCG)

Max differential delay (msec) (220)
1. Port (1)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
3. Port Name (VCG 1)
4. Bind To Physical Ports (1-16)
5. Loop Detect (Enable)

>

Please select item <1 to 5>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-8. Logical Layer Menu (VCG)

7.2 Ethernet Services over PDH/SDH

Figure 7-9 illustrates an application where one RIC-LC unit with eight E1 ports
extends Ethernet services over PDH/SDH, working opposite RAD’s Egate-100.
Customer Premises

8 x E1 4 x 10/100BaseT

RIC-LC (A)
LAN
192.188.10.12

Central Office

Packet Customer Premises

Switched ADM
4 x 10/
Network Channelized
GbE 4 x E1 100BaseT
STM-1
SDH/SONET
FE
Egate-100 RICi-16 (B)
ADM ADM LAN
192.188.10.14

NMS
Customer Premises

n x E1 4 x 10/100BaseT

RICi-4/8E1
LAN

Figure 7-9. Ethernet Services over PDH/SDH

This application has the following requirements:

• E1 links to the SDH network
• Egate-100 with STM-1 or channelized DS-3 links to the SDH network.

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The configuration procedure is divided into the following stages:

1. Configuring host IP parameters
2. Configuring physical port parameters
3. Configuring the logical layer

Table 7-2. Host IP Parameters

Device Host IP IP mask Default Gateway

RIC-LC 192.188.10.12 255.255.255.0 192.188.10.1

Configuring System Parameters

Configuring the Host Parameters for RIC-LC

 To define the host parameters:

• Navigate to the Host menu Configuration> System > Management> Host, and
configure the host parameters as shown in Table 7-2.

RIC-LC
System>Management>Host

1. IP Address (192.188.10.12)
2. IP Mask (255.255.255.0)
3. Default gateway (192.188.10.1)
4. Host Tagging (Disable)

>

Please select item <1 to 4>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-10. Management Host IP Menu

Configuring the System Clock Source for RIC-LC

 To configuring the system clock source:

1. For RIC-LC, navigate to the System Clock menu Configuration> System >
System Clock.

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RIC-LC
Configuration>System>System Clock

Current Clock <Internal>

1. Master Clock >
2. Fallback Clock >

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-11. System Clock Menu

2. Select Master Clock.

RIC-LC
System>System Clock>Master Clock

1. Source (Rxclk)
2. Port (E1-8)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-12. Master Clock Menu

3. Select Source and choose Rxclk.

4. Select Port and specify the port to be used, in this case only E1 ports 1–8 are
available.
5. Select S to save.

Note For this type of configuration, either the Egate-100 (located in the central office)
should be configured for internal clock, or the network must provide the internal
clock.

Configuring the Physical Layer

 To configure the E1 physical layer:
• For the RIC-LC unit, you can use the default E1 port configurations. Use the
E1 Physical Layer menu to check that the default configuration is in place for
E1 ports 1–8.

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RIC-LC
Physical Layer>E1>Setting

TX Clock Source (System)

Line Type (G.732N-CRC)
1. Port (1)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
*. Interface Type (Balanced)
*. Line Code (HDB3)
*. Rx Sensitivity (Short haul)

>

Please select item <1 to 2>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-13. E1 Port Configuration Menu

Configuring the Logical Layer

For the RIC-LC unit, you need a logical port bound to E1 ports 1–8. The
instructions in this section describe how to change the default configuration of
logical port VCG 1 from bound to E1 ports 1–16, to bound to E1 ports 1–8.

 To configure the logical port:

1. Navigate to Configuration > Logical Layer.
The Logical Layer menu appears as illustrated in Figure 7-14.
2. Select Bind to Physical Ports.
You are prompted to provide a new range of values.
3. Delete current range, type 1-8 and then click <Enter>.
4. Type S to save your changes. The logical port is now bound to E1 ports 1–8,
as illustrated in Figure 7-15.

RIC-LC
Main Menu>Configuration>Logical Layer

Interface Type (VCG)

Max differential delay (msec) (220)
1. Port (1)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
3. Port Name (VCG 1)
4. Bind To Physical Ports (1-16)
5. Loop Detect (Enable)

>

Please select item <1 to 5>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-14. Logical Layer Menu (VCG)-Bound to E1 Ports 1–16

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RIC-LC
Main Menu>Configuration>Logical Layer

Interface Type (VCG)

Max differential delay (msec) (220)
1. Port (1)
2. Administrative Status (Up)
3. Port Name (VCG 1)
4. Bind To Physical Ports (1-8)
5. Loop Detect (Enable)

>

Please select item <1 to 5>

F - Forward; B - Backward
ESC - prev menu; ! - main menu; CTRL+X - exit <1 Mngr>

Figure 7-15. Logical Layer Menu (VCG) – Bound to E1 Ports 1–8

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Appendix A
Connector Wiring
A.1 Ethernet Connector
The 10/100BaseT Ethernet electrical interface is an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, wired
according to Table A-1.

Table A-1. 10/100BaseT Ethernet Connector Pinouts

Pin Function

1 Tx+

2 Tx–

3 Rx+

4, 5 –

6 Rx–

7, 8 –

A.2 E1 Connector
The E1 electrical interface is an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, wired according to Table A-2.

Table A-2. E1 Connector Pinouts

Pin Function

1 Rx+

2 Rx–

3 NC

4 Tx+

5 Tx–

6 NC

7 NC

8 NC

Note Do not connect wires to the NC pins.

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A.3 Control Connector

The control terminal interface terminates in a V.24/RS-232 9-pin D-type female
DCE connector. Table A-3 lists the control connector pin assignments.

Table A-3. CONTROL Connector Pinouts

Pin Function

2 Txd (TD)

3 Rxd (RD)

5 Ground (GND)

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Appendix B
Boot Sequence and
Downloading Software
RIC-LC allows you to download software. In order to do so, you have to connect
an ASCII terminal to RIC-LC’s Control port.
Software is stored in the in two separate sectors on the flash memory, in the
boot sector and in the file system. The boot sector includes a boot program that
calls the rest of the program from the file system.
The file system can hold two compressed copies of the RIC-LC code. One copy is
called the operating file, and the other one is called the backup file. The
operating file is the default-executable RIC-LC code. The backup file is used
whenever the operating file is absent or corrupted.

B.1 Booting RIC-LC

RIC-LC boots automatically. Once powered up, no further user intervention is
required, except when the user wants to access the file system to modify or
update the software or the RIC-LC configuration.

Accessing the Boot Manager

The Boot Manager menu is an option that allows the user to perform basic file
transfer operations. These operations are all optional.
 To access the Boot Manager menu:
• Press <Enter> several times immediately after powering RIC-LC up.
The Boot Manager menu appears as illustrated in Figure B-1.
0 - Exit Boot
1 - Dir
2 - Delete or Recover Software Copy
3 - Download an Application or Boot by Xmodem
4 - Download an Application or Boot by Ymodem
5 - Format Flash
6 - Format Database
7 - Basic Hardware Diagnostics
8 - Reset Board
9 - Enter Debug Shell
Select:

Figure B-1. Typical Boot Manager Menu

RIC-LC Ver. 2.0 Booting RIC-LC B-1

Appendix B Boot Sequence and Downloading Software Installation and Operation Manual

From the Boot Manager menu, you can:

• List all files stored in the flash memory
• Exchange the operating and backup files
• Delete the operating file; the backup file becomes the operating file
• Download a new operating file via XMODEM or YMODEM; the previous
operating file is saved as the backup file
• Delete all software and configuration files
• Data, address bus and device hardware diagnostic
• Reset RIC-LC
• Debug Shell for check device problems
If you choose to exchange or delete a file, you are prompted for confirmation.

B.2 Transferring the Software and Configuration

Files
New software releases are distributed as separate files, which are downloaded to
RIC-LC using the XMODEM or YMODEM protocol from the Boot Manager menu.
Alternatively, you can download a new software release via TFTP, when the
RIC-LC management software is already running (Main menu > Utilities > File
Utilities).
The TFTP protocol can also be used for uploading configuration files that contain
the RIC-LC database to the management station. When RIC-LC is running,
administrators can use this capability to distribute verified configuration files to
all other units that use the similar configuration.

B-2 Transferring the Software and Configuration Files RIC-LC Ver. 2.0
Supplement

AC/DC Adapter
(AD) Plug
for DC Power Supply Connection

Note Ignore this supplement if the unit is AC-powered.

Certain units are equipped with a wide-range

AC/DC power supply. These units are equipped
with a standard AC-type 3-prong power input
connector located on the unit rear panel. This
power input connector can be used for both AC
and DC voltage inputs.
For DC operation, a compatible straight or
90-degree AC/DC Adapter (AD) plug for attaching Figure 1. Straight AD Plug
to your DC power supply cable is supplied with
your RAD product (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
Connect the wires of your DC power supply cable
to the AD plug, according to the voltage polarity
and assembly instructions provided on page 2.
Figure 2. 90-Degree AD Plug

Caution
Prepare all connections to the AD plug before inserting it into the unit’s power
connector.

Publication No. SUP-930-08/11 The Access Company

AC/DC Adapter (AD) Plug

³ To prepare the AD plug and connect it

to the DC power supply cable:
1. Loosen the cover screw on the bottom
of the AD plug to open it (see
Figure 3).
2. Run your DC power supply cable
through the removable cable guard
and through the open cable clamp.
3. Place each DC wire lead into the
appropriate AD plug wire terminal
according to the voltage polarity
mapping shown. Afterwards, tighten
the terminal screws closely.
4. Fit the cable guard in its slot and then
close the clamp over the cable. Figure 3. AD Plug Details
Tighten the clamp screws to secure
the cable.
5. Reassemble the two halves of the AD
plug and tighten the cover screw.
6. Connect the assembled power supply
cable to the unit. After inserting the
plug, verify that the blue (negative)
wire is connected to the POWER and
the brown (positive) wire is connected
to the RETURN.

• Reversing the wire voltage polarity will not cause damage to the unit, but the
internal protection fuse will not function.
Warning • Always connect a ground wire to the AD plug’s chassis (frame) ground
terminal. Connecting the unit without a protective ground, or interrupting the
grounding (for example, by using an extension power cord without a
grounding conductor) can damage the unit or the equipment connected to it!
• The AD adapter is not intended for field wiring.

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Publication No. 411-200-07/13

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