Cisco Prisma MediaCenter 2 & 8 Slot Chassis Installation Guide
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Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter Module Installation Instructions
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Configuration Instructions
Introduction
The Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 module can be configured for various features (see DIP
Switch Settings later in this document) that help improve the performance and
reliability for your requirements. The following instructions are for both managed
and unmanaged modules.
Switch Settings later in this document) that help improve the performance and
reliability for your requirements. The following instructions are for both managed
and unmanaged modules.
Managed Modules
To manage Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 modules, an SNMP agent must be present i.e., the
MediaCenter chassis with embedded management; MediaCPE chassis require an
SNMP-management module. When using Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 modules in a
managed environment, manually configure the features that you cannot configure
via management software prior to installation of the module. (See Choosing Your
Settings and DIP Switch Settings later in this document for configuration
instructions/description of the functions). After completing necessary pre-
installation settings, install the Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 module (see Module
Installation Instructions later in this document), and configure additional features
via the software.
MediaCenter chassis with embedded management; MediaCPE chassis require an
SNMP-management module. When using Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 modules in a
managed environment, manually configure the features that you cannot configure
via management software prior to installation of the module. (See Choosing Your
Settings and DIP Switch Settings later in this document for configuration
instructions/description of the functions). After completing necessary pre-
installation settings, install the Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 module (see Module
Installation Instructions later in this document), and configure additional features
via the software.
The features that are configurable via management software include: Loopback
Selection, FiberAlert, Transmit Data Source, Jitter Attenuation, and Line Buildout.
Within the PrismaView
Selection, FiberAlert, Transmit Data Source, Jitter Attenuation, and Line Buildout.
Within the PrismaView
™
software for media conversion, these settings are
configured in the Module Detail section of the main viewing screen, under the
picture of the module. Refer to the help file for more information.
picture of the module. Refer to the help file for more information.
Note: Management software overrides any hardware settings (e.g., jumper, switch,
etc.), so you MUST configure a module that will be managed via the software. Until
a module installed in a managed chassis is configured via the software, the module
(and its LEDs) may not work properly.
etc.), so you MUST configure a module that will be managed via the software. Until
a module installed in a managed chassis is configured via the software, the module
(and its LEDs) may not work properly.
Important: When testing, it is recommended that you test your modules first in an
unmanaged environment. To do this, turn the SNMP management switch to OFF on
a MediaCenter chassis, or remove the management module from a MediaCenter
chassis. Follow the unmanaged configuration instructions, then install the module,
connect the cables, and test the LEDs. When finished, reactivate management and
configure the unit via the software.
unmanaged environment. To do this, turn the SNMP management switch to OFF on
a MediaCenter chassis, or remove the management module from a MediaCenter
chassis. Follow the unmanaged configuration instructions, then install the module,
connect the cables, and test the LEDs. When finished, reactivate management and
configure the unit via the software.
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