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Operation Manual
GX2-CM100B
Control Module
CM
PS1
PS2
STATUS
CM100B
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Caution
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the Installation and Troubleshooting Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
installation, servicing, and operating instructions in the documents accompanying the equipment.
Caution This product contains parts and assemblies susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
For continued protection against fire, replace all fuses only with fuses having the same electrical ratings marked at
the location of the fuse.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 Manual, may cause harmful
interference to 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/her own expense. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void the
users authority to operate this equipment under the rules and regulations of the FCC.
Canadian Compliance
This Class A digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numrique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
We
Motorola, Inc.
101 Tournament Drive
Horsham, PA 19044, U.S.A.
OMNISTAR
Model GX2-CM100B
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with one or more of the following standards:
EMC Standards
EN55022
EN55024
EN50083-2
CISPR-22
CISPR-24
EN60825
EN60950
IEC 60950 + A1: 1992 + A2: 1993 + A3: 1995 + A4: 1996
Safety Standards
EN60065
following the provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Contents
Section 1
Introduction
Using This Manual ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Related Documentation................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
If You Need Help............................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Calling for Repairs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Section 2
Overview
Module Description.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
External Communications...................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Internal Communications ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Miscellaneous Functions ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Front-Panel Indicators and Connectors ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5
Rear Panel Connectors.................................................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Section 3
Installation
Unpacking the GX2-CM100B........................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing the Module ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Powering the Unit............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Connecting the Local Ethernet Cable ............................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Connecting the Optional SDU Interface Cable.............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Alarm Relay Output.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting the Network Interface Cable....................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Verifying GX2-CM100B Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Section 4
Operation
Ethernet Port IP Address Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Ethernet Port Default Settings:.............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
GX2-CM100B MIB .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Using Quick Swap............................................................................................................................................................................ 4-2
Data Objects Used to Configure the Quick-Swap Feature.................................................................................................. 4-2
ii
Contents
Section 5
Troubleshooting
Appendix A
Specifications
Communication Interface ............................................................................................................................................................... A-1
User Interface................................................................................................................................................................................... A-1
General ............................................................................................................................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B
Appendix C
Contents
iii
Tables
Table 2-1 Minimum GX2-HSG* equipment-shelf configuration ................................................................................................... 2-2
Table 2-2 Front panel features....................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Table 2-3 Rear panel connectors................................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Table 5-1 Troubleshooting guidelines .......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Table B-1 Using the GX2-CM100B menus ....................................................................................................................................B-1
Sect ion 1
Introduction
The OmniStar GX2 is a fiber optic broadband transmission platform for headend and hub
locations that supports advanced broadband hybrid-fiber/coax telecommunications systems. The
GX2 series is a complete line of headend fiber optic products designed to transport video and
data signals in CATV systems and related applications. The GX2 system is flexible in its
application and includes a series of modules and options that you can select to accommodate
system requirements.
The GX2-CM100B control module supervises all of the application modules and power supplies
within the GX2-HSG* chassis while also serving as the communication gateway between the
modules and the various user interfaces. It also reports any alarms to the network management
system.
Although the application modules can operate without it, the control module is necessary to set
up and monitor modules through either the display option on the shelf door unit (SDU) or the
SNMP interface. The GX2-CM100B is also necessary to enable some of the advanced OmniStar
GX2 features, such as quick-swap configuration, where replacement modules are recognized and
updated with the prestored settings.
GX2-CM100B features:
Downloadable firmware
SNMP interface
1-2
Introduction
CM100B
You can intermix different GX2 modules in the 16-slot GX2-HSG*. For illustrative purposes,
Figure 1-2 depicts a GX2-HSG* populated with a combination of 16 GX2* modules and a
GX2-CM100B control module:
Figure 1-2
Fully populated GX2-HSG* equipment shelf
For more information about this product or other OmniStar GX2 modules, consult the Motorola
CHS Product Catalog or visit http://businessonline.motorola.com.
Introduction
1-3
Introduction provides a product description, related documentation, the technical helpline, and
repair/return information.
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Appendix A
Appendix B
Menus and Alarms provides the GX2-CM100B menu structure and information on how to use the
optional SDU with display.
Appendix C
Configuration and Embedded Web Page Access describes how to monitor and control device
parameters using a standard web browser.
Abbreviations
and Acronyms
The Abbreviations and Acronyms list contains the full spelling of the short forms used in this
manual.
Related Documentation
The following documents provide information about products that can be used with the
GX2-CM100B:
Although these documents provide information that may be of interest to you, they are not
required to install or operate the GX2-CM100B:
1-4
Introduction
Document Conventions
Before you begin using the GX2-CM100B*, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions
used in this manual:
SMALL CAPS
Denotes silk screening on the equipment, typically representing front- and rear-panel controls,
input/output (I/O) connections, and LEDs
* (asterisk)
Indicates that several versions of the same model number exist and the information applies to all
models; when the information applies to a specific model, the complete model number is given
Italic type
Denotes a displayed variable, a variable that you must type, or is used for emphasis
The TRC is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, Motorola Online offers a
searchable solutions database, technical documentation, and low-priority issue creation and
tracking. For specific toll-free numbers when calling from outside the United States, please refer
to your product manual or our Web page.
Introduction
1-5
Ship the unit PREPAID to the address indicated on the RSA form provided by Motorola.
Sect ion 2
Over view
This section provides a brief overview of the GX2 system and a complete description of the
features and functions of the GX2-CM100B.
OmniStar GX2 equipment provides increased rack density, reliability, ease of operation, and
computer-aided troubleshooting through status monitoring. All OmniStar GX2 modules are
accessible and replaceable from the front of the GX2-HSG* equipment shelf, resulting in low
time-to-repair. An installed module mates with the equipment-shelf connectors for signal
interfacing and power. Fiber connections are made at the front of a module.
The GX2 design incorporates blind-mate RF connectors that enable all option modules to be hot
swapped with power applied to the equipment shelf without removing any RF cables. When
modules that receive or transmit laser signals are replaced with power applied to the equipment
shelf, ensure that all laser hazard warnings are strictly enforced.
You can install GX2 application modules in any of the sixteen universal slots in the GX2-HSG*.
The narrow slot on the far right is reserved for the GX2-CM100B control module.
The GX2-HSG* can have a mix of different GX2 application modules. Figure 2-1 illustrates an
equipment shelf populated with several different GX2* modules and the GX2-CM100B.
Figure 2-1
Populated GX2-HSG*
2-2
Overview
Table 2-1 describes a minimum GX2-HSG* configuration required for operating a GX2-CM100B
module.
Table 2-1
Minimum GX2-HSG* equipment-shelf configuration
Compo nen t
Mode l
Functi on
Equipment-shelf
GX2-HSG*
Power supply
module
GX2-PSAC10* or
GX2-PSDC10*
Module Description
The primary function of the GX2-CM100B control module is to monitor and control all of the
application modules located in the same chassis and report any alarms to the network
management system (NMS). Alarms are also reported through a text error message on the
optional SDU with optional display, if installed. You can control application modules through
the SDU or NMS. The GX2-CM100B also detects the addition or deletion of modules.
The GX2-CM100B provides a Quick-Swap Auto-Configure mode. In this mode, the
GX2-CM100B saves all previous settings for the application modules and then automatically
downloads those settings to a replacement module.
Other functions performed by the GX2-CM100B include:
Quick summary indication of application module status and the status of the power supplies
through three front-panel mounted tri-color LEDs
Storage of the firmware upgrades, module identities, and other system information
External Communications
The GX2-CM100B enables you to communicate with any application module installed in the
same GX2-HSG*. It also enables you to view status information and send control commands.
There are three methods by which you can communicate with the other modules: the local
Ethernet port, the network Ethernet port, and the SDU.
The local 10Base-T Ethernet port is a front-panel RJ-45 connector for communication to a
local PC. Through this port, you can monitor and control all parameters for installed
modules using the provided SNMP interface. This connector has a reverse pin-out that
enables you to connect a computer with a straight-through cable. No cross-over cable is
required. This port is equipped with a DHCP server. There is no configuration necessary to
activate this server.
The network 10Base-T Ethernet port is a rear-panel RJ-45 jack that you can connect to a
network with a straight-through cable. Using an Ethernet hub, you can connect any number
of GX2 shelves to a PC or network.
Overview
2-3
The local and network Ethernet ports enable you to use a web browser to monitor and
control the modules in the GX2-HSG*. The ports also support communication with an
SNMP management station. You can use both ports at the same time. A green LED is
provided at both connectors to indicate communications activity.
The GX2-CM100B also provides an interface to the optional SDU. To use the SDU, connect
the SDU cable to the mini-DIN connector on the GX2-CM100B front panel, as illustrated in
Figure 2-3 (Key 3). The GX2-CM100B controls the SDU operation and enables you to
navigate a menu system to view or change module information.
Power
supplies
Application
Module(s)
GX2-HSG* Backplane
GX2-CM100B
Network
Ethernet
port
Local Ethernet
port
Optional
SDU
Internal Communications
The GX2-CM100B module communicates with each of the application modules and the two
power supplies mounted in the rear of the GX2-HSG*. It recognizes each module and
acknowledges the insertion or deletion of modules in the same shelf. It monitors the alarm
status of each module and indicates the most serious alarm state present in the shelf on the
front-panel CM, PS1, or PS2 status LEDs.
The GX2-CM100B also communicates with each application module to relay commands or
gather data in response to user inputs. In addition, it can download new versions of firmware to
selected modules. There may be a brief interruption of service when the module reboots prior to
using the new firmware. You can elect to postpone the reboot immediately after the download is
complete and initiate it later during a maintenance window.
2-4
Overview
Miscellaneous Functions
In addition to the primary functions, the GX2-CM100B performs several auxiliary tasks within
the GX2 system. The most significant of these include:
Fan Operation
The GX2-CM100B controls the operation of its internal fans to maintain an ideal
operating temperature.
Temperature Sensing
The temperature of the shelf is reported to the interrogating PC. The temperature sensor
is located within the CM100B.
You can use a set of relay contacts to power external alarm equipment. The dry contact
closes when the control module detects any alarm. The contacts are rated at 250 mA /
40 VAC or VDC maximum.
Memory
The EEPROM stores the identity of the module. This includes date code, serial number,
model number, manufacturing location, and alarm information.
Overview
2-5
2-6
Overview
Table 2-2 identifies and describes the features on the front panel.
Table 2-2
Front panel features
K ey
F ea tu re
F unc ti on
There is one STATUS alarm indicator for the control module (CM) and one for
each power supply (PS1 and PS2). These tri-color LEDs indicate the following:
PS1
PS2
STATUS
This local 10Base-T port requires an RJ-45 connector. A green LED indicates
Ethernet activity.
The SDU interface port transfers data to and from the optional SDU display
and requires a mini-DIN connector.
Overview
2-7
2-8
Overview
K ey
F ea tu re
F unc ti on
Alarm relay contact that you can use to power external alarm equipment.
Sect ion 3
Installation
This section provides instructions to install the GX2-CM100B and verify its operation.
To verify operation of the GX2-CM100B, the device must be installed into the GX2-HSG* shelf
equipped with a GX2-PSAC10* or GX2-PSDC10* power supply. You need to connect an SDU
assembly, or a PC, to the CM100B to verify its interface.
Successful installation of the GX2-CM100B includes:
DANGER!
GX2 modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). The use of an appropriate wrist
ground strap is strongly recommended. A ground connection is provided on the front of the
GX2-HSG*.
Unpack the GX2-CM100B and inspect it for damage. If damaged, set it aside in its original
packing material and contact the Motorola Customer Service department for further
instructions. See Section 1, Introduction.
Record the model number, serial number, and related information for future reference. This
information is on a label on the side of the module.
3-2
Installation
To install the GX2-CM100B, slide the control module fully into the designated GX2-HSG* slot
until it seats into the midplane connector. Hand-tighten the thumbscrew to a maximum of
7 3 in-lbs.
Installation
3-3
You can install the GX2* modules in a powered-on or powered-off equipment shelf.
3-4
Installation
Verify that the three LEDs on the front panel are solid colors.
After the GX2-CM100B completes its boot process, the three LEDs will provide the current
status of the system. If only one power supply is installed, only that power supplys LED will
be lit. The other power supplys status LED will remain unlit.
Using the SDU (if you do not have an SDU, proceed to Step 3), navigate through the menu
structure using the up/down and left/right arrow buttons.
You should be able to view all GX2-CM100B menus. You will also be able to scroll through
the chassis slots to view application device data. Slots that are empty will display Empty
on the LCD. All slots that contain devices will show a device name as the slot is selected.
See Appendix B, Menus and Alarms.
Configure the local and network ports using the SDU with the desired IP addresses and
masks. See Section 4, Operation, Ethernet Port IP Address Setup. Note that you must
reset the GX2-CM100B for any new IP address settings to take effect.
Connect the GX2-CM100Bs network port to a PC, via the network or the local port (see
install procedure).
Launch Internet Explorer and type the following in the URL entry field:
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the control modules
network port or local port, depending on how you connected your PC.
If you do not have an SDU, use the default IP addresses to connect the GX2-CM100B to your
PC. See Section 4, Operation, Ethernet Port Default Settings, for more information.
A web page will be displayed showing chassis information. See Appendix C, Configuration
and Embedded Web Page Access, for more information.
Section 4
Operation
This section provides information on how to operate, configure, and use the various features of
the GX2-CM100B control module. The following topics are covered: Ethernet port IP Address
setup, GX2-CM100B MIBs, Quick Swap, Security Modes, Password setup, SDU menu
navigation and operation, downloading firmware, ISDN modem support setup, GX2 Lite
chassis, Web interface, and trap setup.
You can configure these fields using the SDU or the embedded web interface (See Appendix B,
Configuration and Embedded Web Page Access, for operation of the SDU or web interface).
After you configure the Ethernet ports, you must reset the GX2-CM100B for the new settings to
take effect. You can do this through the front-panel RESET button illustrated in Figure 2-3,
Key 4 or by using the remote command via the SNMP interface.
GX2-CM100B MIB
The GX2-CM100B management information base (MIB) documents are a set of documents used
by the developer to create an SNMP interface for the device. This interface is used by other
SNMP devices to communicate with the GX2-CM100B. These MIBs define each data object that
you can monitor and control with the GX2-CM100B.
The GX2-CM100B MIBs for all GX2 devices are available from Motorola. Contact your Motorola
CHS account representative for more information.
4-2
Operation
Enable By sending the Enable command, the GX2-CM100B will turn on the quick swap
feature and upload the given slots setting into its memory.
Disable Turns the quick swap feature off for the selected slot.
Force By sending the Force command, the GX2-CM100B will initiate the transfer of the
stored settings from the GX2-CM100Bs memory back into the given device.
SLOT X >ON the GX2-CM100B turns on the quick swap feature and uploads the given
slots setting into its memory.
SLOT X >OFF Turns the quick swap feature off for the selected slot.
SLOT X >FORCE The GX2-CM100B will initiate transfer of the stored settings from the
GX2-CM100Bs memory back into the given device. This feature is only available when
quick-swap is turned on for the given slot. (Note: the module will reset when using this
command.)
UPLOAD the module initiates transfer of its current settings to the GX2-CM100Bs
memory. This feature is only available when quick-swap is turned on for the given slot.
ALL SLOTS >QS ON the GX2-CM100B turns the quick-swap feature ON for all occupied
slots and uploads all occupied slots settings into its memory.
ALL SLOTS >QS OFF turns the quick-swap feature OFF for all slots.
An additional data object is used to set a time interval for updating the GX2-CM100Bs memory
with device settings. This update is applied to all devices/slots in which the quick swap feature
is currently enabled. You can set this object as follows.
Operation
4-3
One hour Updates the GX2-CM100Bs memory with device settings every hour. All
devices with quick swap active will have their settings stored.
One day Updates the GX2-CM100Bs memory with device settings once a day. All devices
with active quick swap will have their settings stored.
One week Updates the GX2-CM100Bs memory with device settings once a week. All
devices with active quick swap will have their settings stored.
ALL SLOTS >TIMER OFF no device settings will be updated to the GX2-CM100B
memory for any slots after the initial upload when the quick-swap feature is enabled.
ALL SLOTS >TIMER 1 HOUR all occupied slots, with quick-swap enabled, will update
the GX2-CM100Bs memory with their device settings every hour.
ALL SLOTS >TIMER 1 DAY all occupied slots, with quick-swap enabled, will update the
GX2-CM100Bs memory with their device settings every day.
ALL SLOTS >TIMER 1 WEEK all occupied slots, with quick-swap enabled, will update
the GX2-CM100Bs memory with their device settings every week.
Security Modes
The GX2-CM100B offers two security modes.
Read-only
Prevents unauthorized personnel from changing settings from both the SDU and SNMP
interface
Read/write
Enables you to change settings from both the SDU and the SNMP interface
Navigate to the Security menu which is directly under the main menu. Use the up/down and
left/right arrow buttons on the SDU to select the menu and preferred security mode.
To enter a password, use the arrow buttons to scroll through letter entry selections. After
entering the correct password, press Enter to set the mode.
Navigate to the Security tab on the chassis view of the embedded Web Browser interface.
In the Password field, enter the selected password that corresponds with the preferred
access level and press enter on the keyboard to apply the change.
View the Security Mode field to ensure that you have activated the preferred access level.
4-4
Operation
Changing Passwords
You can modify passwords using the SDU or SNMP interface.
When using the SDU:
1
Navigate to the Change Password For window using the up/down and left/right arrow
keys.
This menu is under the main security menu and displays the current access level. This is
the access level for which you will be modifying the password.
If this is not the password level you wish to change, navigate to the appropriate access level
using the above procedure.
When the preferred access level is active and you are in the Change Password For menu,
press the right arrow button to enter the modify password menu.
Follow instructions displayed on the LCD. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the
alphabetical choices needed to enter requested data.
Passwords can be up to eight characters and are case sensitive. The password is effective
immediately after it is entered. Note: you must remember the new password. There is no
way to automatically return to the default password.
To change the password, find the password entry field that corresponds to the current mode
displayed and type in a new password.
Apply the change. Note: you must remember the new password. There is no way to
automatically return to the default password.
Downloading Firmware
To download firmware using the Web Browser refer to Appendix C, Configuration and
Embedded Web Page Access, for instructions.
Operation
4-5
ISDN Mode controls when the ISDN mode is on or off. The default setting is off.
ISDN Modem IP Address needs to be set to the IP address of a remote ISDN modem.
The value is defaulted to 0.0.0.0.
ISDN Trap Timeout configures the maximum connection time that the GX2-CM100B
can send traps to the remote modem IP address. This time starts when the first trap is
sent. This timer prevents any one GX2-CM100B from tying up the ISDN link for
indeterminate periods of time. The default setting is 120 seconds. The range for this
object is 0-3600.
ISDN Ping Timeout sets the timeout value of the Ping command. This ping
determines if an EMS is currently connected through the remote ISDN modem. The
default setting is 500 ms.
ISDN Backoff timer the time that the GX2-CM100B waits after the connection time
timer has expired. This provides time for other devices on the PBX network to
communicate with the EMS. The default setting is 120 seconds. The range for this object
is 0-3600.
You can modify each of the above data objects by entering the preferred setting in the
corresponding entry field and applying the change.
Web Interface
The GX2-CM100B contains a web server that will serve up embedded web pages. You can use
these pages for controlling and monitoring all modules in the GX2 chassis. For a complete
description of configuration and operation of the web interface refer to Appendix B,
Configuration and Embedded Web Page Access.
Trap setup
The GX2-CM100B firmware detects faults for each application module installed in the chassis.
These faults are converted into SNMP traps and can be sent to a trap viewer or EMS. The
GX2-CM100B firmware enables you to configure up to five different trap locations. This is
accomplished by entering the IP address of a machine currently running trap viewing software
into one of the five trap destination fields located in the control modules network table.
Sect ion 5
Tr oubleshooting
This section provides troubleshooting procedures for the GX2-CM100B. Use them to correct
minor problems or to help better define the malfunction. If the error condition cannot be
corrected, contact the TRC at 1-888-944-HELP (1-888-944-4357).
When a problem is diagnosed as being internal to the module, the entire module must be
replaced. See Section 1, Introduction, for information on how to return equipment.
Table 5-1 lists the troubleshooting checks. To use the table, identify the symptom and then
perform the checks in the order listed under that symptom. For example:
If the front-panel STATUS LED is yellow, indicating a minor alarm, go to the yellow column.
Find c and perform that check (access the network management software . . .).
Continue performing all checks in the yellow column, in the order given, to help identify the
cause of the minor alarm and, if possible, fix the problem.
Table 5-1
Troubleshooting guidelines
Red
Yellow
N o t Li t
C o rr ec ti ve Ac t ion
Boot failure in banks 0 and 1; replace the GX2-CM100B.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Verify that the power supplies are present and connected to a working power
source.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Remove the GX2-CM100B from the chassis, inspect the connector pins and
reinstall the module.
Ensure that the SDU cables connector is fully seated into the GX2-CM100B
Ensure that the proper security access modes are set correctly
The TFTP server is running and its IP address is on the same subnet as the GX2-CM100Bs
address
The IP address of the machine running the TFTP server is entered into the tftp server
object which is located in the EMS network interface table
The file to be downloaded is copied to the correct directory on the server machine
The device to be downloaded is of the same type as the file being loaded from the server and
that the correct slot is entered in the user interface
5-2
Troubleshooting
Ensure that the security mode is set with the proper read/write address
If you can not communicate with the GX2-CM100B over the Ethernet connections, ensure that:
The Ethernet addresses and masks on both the local and network Ethernet ports are
configured with an address compatible with your network
Appendix A
Specifications
Communication Interface
Local Ethernet Port (front panel)
Data format
Ethernet 10Base-T
Data rate
10 Mbits/sec
Connector
RJ-45
Ethernet 10Base-T
Data rate
10 Mbits/sec
Connector
RJ-45
Mini-DIN
Alarm relay
User Interface
Front panel
General
Power Consumption
5 watts maximum.
Dimensions
Weight
Mounting
Appendix B
Table B-1
Using the GX2-CM100B menus
To
Use
Press the up or down arrows to scroll through RF, MODULE STATUS, MODULE
INFO, SECURITY, NETWORK INFORMATION, QUICK SWAP, and CONTROL.
Press the right arrow. Then press the up and down arrows to scroll through the
level two menu.
Change a parameter
value
B-2
Main Menu
CHASSIS ALIAS
SHELF ID:
SLOT 1 MENU>
SLOT 2 MENU>
SLOT 3 MENU>
SLOT 4 MENU>
SLOT 5 MENU>
SLOT 6 MENU>
SLOT 7 MENU>
SLOT 8 MENU>
SLOT 9 MENU>
SLOT 10 MENU>
SLOT 11 MENU>
SLOT 12 MENU>
SLOT 13 MENU>
SLOT 14 MENU>
SLOT 15 MENU>
SLOT 16 MENU>
PS 1 MENU>
PS 2 MENU>
Security Menu
CHANGE MODE> READ WRITE
READ ONLY
CHANGE PASSWORD FOR> READ WRITE MODE
READ ONLY MODE
B-3
B-4
SLOT 16>ON/OFF/UPLOAD/FORCE
PS 1>ON/OFF/UPLOAD/FORCE
PS 2>ON/OFF/UPLOAD/FORCE
DISPLAY TEST
Appendix C
System Requirements
To successfully use the web browser configuration tool you must have:
An Ethernet connection
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Netscape 5.0 or higher, with Java Runtime
Plug-in
Devices Supported
This web browser configuration tool supports all OmniStar GX2 application modules and power
supplies.
To ensure that you can properly communicate between the GX2-CM100B and a host computer
using the front panel, you must set up the GX2-CM100B IP address and the host computers IP
address to be on the subnet. The subnet for the default front panel IP address (192.0.0.1) is
contained in the first three numbers of the IP address. We recommend that you change the host
computers IP address to 192.0.0.5 if the front panels IP address is at its default value.
If the host computer is connected to a network and, depending on the GX2-CM100Bs assigned
IP address, the network Ethernet port IP address, and the network Ethernet port mask, you
may have to modify the Gateway IP address. The system administrator should be able to
provide you with these parameters. To ensure that the changes made to the computers IP
address are incorporated successfully, you should reboot the computer.
To change the IP address using Windows 2000:
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Select the appropriate Ethernet connect (most likely Local Area Connection 2).
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Click on Properties.
Press OK to set.
Under Proxy Settings, uncheck the box for use a proxy server.
Press OK.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC to the RJ-45 port on the front of the GX2-CM100B.
This must be a straight through cable.
You can also connect the PC to a network of GX2-CM100Bs with the use of an Ethernet hub.
To connect a PC to a network of GX2-CM100Bs:
1
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the port on the rear of the GX2-CM100B to a port on the
hub.
If you are connecting the PC directly to the Ethernet port on the rear of the GX2-CM100B,
you must use a crossover cable.
Security Precaution any network user can access any GX2-CM100B on the network if its IP
address is known.
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Chassis Level Screen. From this screen you can drill down to view Network, Security,
Download, Quick Swap, and Detailed Device Parameter screens. The following subsections
describe each of these screens.
Chassis Level Screen
The chassis level screen provides a view of the devices currently plugged into the chassis. The
current status of each device is indicated by the color of the device entry. A major, minor, or OK
alarm state for a device is indicated by the colors red, yellow, and green. If there are empty slots
in the chassis, the text Empty will appear for that slot position in a light gray color. Some GX2
application modules occupy more than one space in the GX2-HSG*. Only the slot that the
module is physically connected to will show its name in the chassis panel view. The other slots,
which are occupied due to the size of the application module, will display the text Empty.
Figure C-1 illustrates the chassis level screen.
Figure C-1
Chassis level screen
A refresh button, provided at the bottom of the module status panel, enables you to see
up-to-date status for that chassis.
To invoke a Module Parameter Screen from this screen, click on the device name located in the
chassis view.
The chassis level screen also provides you with access to the network, security, download, and
quick swap menus. To access any of these menus, simply click the tab for the preferred
operation. The data for the operation you select will appear just below the tab. To modify data
on these panels, change the selected data parameter field and press Enter. You must press the
Enter key for each field entry. To update the currently displayed panel, you must select the
corresponding tab again.
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You can modify parameters with a read/write attribute from this screen. To modify a parameter,
enter the desired data and press Enter. You must change each parameter individually followed
by pressing Enter. For choice box selections, as soon as you click on the preferred choice, the
parameter is set. If the parameter you set is not accepted by the hardware the text string Err
is displayed for that parameter entry. You may re-enter a new value for that parameter or select
the update button to refresh the entire screen. Selecting update refreshes all parameters to
their current value.
Network Screen
The network screen enables you to configure the GX2-CM100B with the necessary IP addresses
and masks needed to communicate over the network. It provides you with the capability to set
both local and network addresses, TFTP server address, ISDN parameters, and up to five
different trap destination IP addresses. To set any of these parameters, simply modify the
existing value to the preferred value and press Enter.
Figure C-3 illustrates the network screen.
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Figure C-3
Network screen
To activate a change to the Network IP, Local IP, Gateway or subnet mask addresses, you must
reset the GX2-CM100B.
Security Screen
The security screen enables you to change user passwords and access modes. See Section 4,
Operation, for information on default passwords and a definition of the parameters.
Figure C-4 illustrates the security screen.
Figure C-4
Security screen
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Download Screen
This screen enables you to download new firmware to any GX2 application module in the
GX2-HSG*. Figure C-5 illustrates the Download screen.
Figure C-5
Download screen
You can only perform firmware downloads by using the Web Browser interface or HFC manager
software. To perform downloads, you must have a tftp server running on the same subnet as the
GX2-CM100B. Refer to the servers help menu for setup operations.
NOTE: A GX2 application module takes approximately 3 minutes to complete programming of its
memory with new firmware from the GX2-CM100B. The GX2-CM100B takes approximately 12
minutes to complete the same process when programming its own memory with new firmware.
To download new firmware to a module in the GX2-HSG* using the Web Browser interface:
1
Copy the preferred downloadable file to the server machine. This file can be for a GX2
application module, power supply, or the control module. These files have the extension
.GX2.
Set the TFTP Server address field in the Network menu with the TFTP servers IP
address. Press Enter to set entry.
Enter the name of the firmware upgrade file in the Filename parameter field.
Press Enter to initiate the file transfer from the server to the GX2-CM100B.
You must now select whether you do or do not want the GX2-CM100B to reset the upgraded
module after the download is complete.
From the Auto Reset parameter field select activate to reset the upgraded module and
run the newly loaded firmware.
From the Auto Reset parameter field, select deactivate to hold, but not run, the newly
loaded firmware until a switch bank command is issued or the GX2-CM100B is given the
activate command.
Enter the slot(s) in the Download Slots field for which you want to download new
firmware. Press Enter to initiate the firmware upgrade.
You can view the status of the download process from the Download Status parameter
field.
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10 To view the most up-to-date status, select the Download tab to update the parameters on
this panel.
If the Auto Reset parameter field is set to activate during a download, the firmware will
switch to the newly downloaded firmware upon completion of the download. When this happens,
a brief interruption of service may occur while the module reboots.
Quick Swap (AMC)
This panel enables you to set the quick swap feature for any GX2 application module in the
GX2-HSG*. To turn quick swap on for a given module, select enable in the pull-down menu. To
turn quick swap off, select disable. To force an update of the current parameter settings, select
the force option.
Figure C-6 illustrates the quick swap screen.
Figure C-6
Quick swap screen
DB9
9-pin connector
DCE
EEPROM
EMS
ESD
Electrostatic discharge
GUI
ISDN
LCD
LED
mA
Milliamps
MIB
NMS
PC
RFA
RJ-11
RS-232D, RS-485
RSA
SCI
SDU
SNMP
SPI
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