Configuring the 2-Port and 4-Port Channelized T3 SPAs
This chapter provides information about configuring the 2-Port and 4-Port Channelized T3 Shared Port Adapters (SPAs) on the Catalyst 6500 Series switch. It includes the following sections:
•Configuration Tasks
•Verifying the Interface Configuration
•Configuration Examples
For information about managing your system images and configuration files, refer to the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 12.2 and Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference, Release 12.2 publications.
For more information about the commands used in this chapter, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Cisco IOS Command Reference, 12.2SX publication. Also refer to the related Cisco IOS Release 12.2 software command reference and master index publications. For more information about accessing these publications, see the "Related Documentation" section on page xlv.
Configuration Tasks
This section describes how to configure the serial SPAs for the Catalyst 6500 Series switch and includes information about verifying the configuration.
It includes the following topics:
•Required Configuration Tasks
•Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA
•Optional Configurations
•Configuring QoS Features on Serial SPAs
Required Configuration Tasks
This section lists the required configuration steps to configure the 2-Port and 4-Port Channelized T3 SPA. Some of the required configuration commands implement default values that might be appropriate for your network.
•Configuring the T3 Controller
•Configuring the Logical T1 Interfaces
•Verifying T3 Controller Configuration
•Verifying Interface Configuration
Note To better understand the address format used to specify the physical location of the SPA Interface Processor (SIP), SPA, and interfaces, see the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section.
Configuring the T3 Controller
To configure the T3 controller for the 2-Port and 4-Port Channelized T3 SPA, perform this task:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# controller t3 slot/subslot/port |
Selects the controller to configure and enters controller configuration mode. •slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the CT3 SPA port. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
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Router(config-controller)# [no] channelized |
(Optional) Specifies the channelization mode. •channelized—In channelized mode, the T3 link can be channelized into 28 T1s, and each T1 can be further channelized into 24 DS0s. This is the default. •no channelized—In the unchannelized mode, the T3 link provides a single high-speed data channel of 44210 kbps. |
Step 4 |
Router(config-controller)# framing {auto-detect | c-bit | m23} |
(Optional) Specifies the framing type in channelized mode. •auto-detect—Detects the framing type at the device at the end of the line and switches to that framing type. If both devices are set to auto-detect, c-bit framing is used. •c-bit—Specifies C-bit parity framing. This is the default. •m23—Specifies M23 framing. Note To set the framing type for an unchannelized T3, see the "Configuring T3 Framing" section. |
Step 5 |
Router(config-controller)# clock source {internal | line} |
(Optional) Specifies the clock source. •internal—Specifies that the internal clock source is used. Default for channelized mode. •line—Specifies that the network clock source is used. Default for unchannelized mode. |
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Router(config-controller)# cablelength length |
(Optional) Specifies the cable length. •length—Range is 0-450 feet. The default is 224 feet. |
Configuring the Logical T1 Interfaces
If channelized mode is configured for the T3 controller, perform this task to configure the logical T1 interfaces:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
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Router(config)# controller t3 slot/subslot/port |
Selects the controller to configure and enters controller configuration mode. •slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the CT3 SPA port. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
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Router(config-controller)# t1 t1-number channel-group channel-number timeslots range [speed {56 | 64}] |
Specifies the T1 channel and timeslots to be mapped to each channel. •t1-number—T1 number from 1-28. •channel-number—Specifies a channel-group mapping(0-23) under the designated T1. •range—List of timeslots under the channel-group. Timeslots assigned to this T1 can be 1-24 or a combination of subranges within 1- 24. You can indicate a range using a hyphen, commas, or a combination of both. One timeslot equals one DS0. •speed 56 or 64— Specifies the speed of a timeslot as either 56 or 64 kbps. The default speed of 64 kbps is not mentioned in the configuration. |
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Router(config-controller)# t1 t1-number framing {esf | sf [hdlc-idle {0x7e | 0xff}] [mode {j1}]} |
(Optional) Specifies the T1 framing type using the framing command. •sf—Specifies Super Frame as the T1 frame type.
Note If you select sf framing, you should consider disabling yellow alarm detection because the yellow alarm can be incorrectly detected with sf framing.
•esf—Specifies Extended Super Frame as the T1 frame type. This is the default. •hdlc-idle— The hdlc-idle option allows you to set the idle pattern for the T1 interface to either 0x7e (the default) or 0xff. |
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Router(config-controller)# t1 channel-number clock source {internal | line} |
(Optional) Specifies the T1 clock source. •internal—Specifies that the internal clock source is used. This is the default. •line—Specifies that the network clock source is used. |
After configuring a logical T1 interface, configure the serial interfaces. For detailed interface configuration information, see the Cisco IOS Interface Configuration Guide, Release 12.2.
Note After a T1 channel is configured, it appears to the Cisco IOS software as a serial interface; therefore, all the configuration commands for a serial interface are available. However, not all commands are applicable to the T1 interface. All the encapsulation formats, such as PPP, HDLC, and Frame Relay are applicable to the configured T1. Encapsulation can be set via the serial interface configuration commands.
Verifying T3 Controller Configuration
Use the show controllers command to verify the controller configuration:
Router# show controllers t3
T3 3/1/0 is administratively down.
T3 3/1/1 is administratively down.
T3 3/1/2 is up. Hardware is 4 ports CT3 SPA
ATLAS FPGA version: 0, FREEDM336 version: 0
TEMUX84(1) version: 0, TEMUX84(1) version: 0
Applique type is Channelized T3
Framing is M23, Line Code is B3ZS, Clock Source is Internal
Equipment customer loopback
Data in current interval (746 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 C-bit Coding Violation, 0 P-bit Err Secs
0 P-bit Severely Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Framing Secs
0 Unavailable Secs, 0 Line Errored Secs
0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Severely Errored Secs
0 Severely Errored Line Secs
0 Far-End Errored Secs, 0 Far-End Severely Errored Secs
0 CP-bit Far-end Unavailable Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures
0 Far-end code violations, 0 FERF Defect Secs
0 AIS Defect Secs, 0 LOS Defect Secs
Framing is ESF, Clock Source is Internal
Data in current interval (177 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
0 Unavail Secs, 0 Stuffed Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures, 0 SEF/AIS Secs
Total Data (last 2 15 minute intervals):
0 Line Code Violations,0 Path Code Violations,
0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins,
0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
0 Unavail Secs, 0 Stuffed Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures, 0 SEF/AIS Secs
T3 3/1/3 is up. Hardware is 4 ports CT3 SPA
ATLAS FPGA version: 0, FREEDM336 version: 0
TEMUX84(1) version: 0, TEMUX84(1) version: 0
Applique type is Subrate T3
MDL transmission is disabled
FEAC code received: No code is being received
Framing is C-BIT Parity, Line Code is B3ZS, Clock Source is Line
Equipment customer loopback
Data in current interval (657 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 C-bit Coding Violation, 0 P-bit Err Secs
0 P-bit Severely Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Framing Secs
0 Unavailable Secs, 0 Line Errored Secs
0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Severely Errored Secs
0 Severely Errored Line Secs
0 Far-End Errored Secs, 0 Far-End Severely Errored Secs
0 CP-bit Far-end Unavailable Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures
0 Far-end code violations, 0 FERF Defect Secs
0 AIS Defect Secs, 0 LOS Defect Secs
Verifying Interface Configuration
Use the show interface serial command to verify the interface configuration. The following example shows the ouput for the serial interface for an unchannelized T3:
Router# show interface serial3/0/0
Serial3/0/0 is down, line protocol is down
Hardware is Channelized/ClearChannel CT3 SPA
MTU 4470 bytes, BW 44210 Kbit, DLY 200 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not set
Last input never, output never, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
Input queue: 0/75/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
Received 0 broadcasts (0 IP multicast)
0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
0 packets output, 0 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 applique, 2 interface resets
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
1 carrier transitions alarm present
DSU mode 0, bandwidth 44210 Kbit, scramble 0, VC 0
The following example shows the output for a serial interface for the first T1 on a channelized T3:
Router# show interface serial3/0/1/1:0
Serial3/0/1/1:0 is administratively down, line protocol is down
Hardware is Channelized/ClearChannel CT3 SPA
MTU 1500 bytes, BW 832 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not set
Last input never, output never, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
Input queue: 0/75/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
Received 0 broadcasts (0 IP multicast)
0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
0 packets output, 0 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 collisions, 1 interface resets
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
0 carrier transitions alarm present
VC 1: timeslot(s): 2-14, Transmitter delay 0, non-inverted data
Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA
SPA interface ports begin numbering with "0" from left to right. Single-port SPAs use only the port number 0. To configure or monitor SPA interfaces, you need to specify the physical location of the SIP, SPA, and interface in the CLI. The interface address format is slot/subslot/port, where:
•slot—Specifies the chassis slot number in the Catalyst 6500 Series switch where the SIP is installed.
•subslot—Specifies the secondary slot of the SIP where the SPA is installed.
•port—Specifies the number of the individual interface port on a SPA.
The following example shows how to specify the first interface (0) on a SPA installed in the first subslot of a SIP (0) installed in chassis slot 3:
Router(config)# interface serial 3/0/0
This command shows a serial SPA as a representative example, however the same slot/subslot/port format is similarly used for other SPAs (such as ATM and POS) and other non-channelized SPAs.
For the 4-Port Channelized T3 SPA, the interface address format is slot/subslot/port/t1-number:channel-group, where:
•t1-number—Specifies the logical T1 number in channelized mode.
•channel-group—Specifies the logical channel group assigned to the timeslots within the T1 link.
For more information about identifying slots and subslots, see the "Identifying Slots and Subslots for SIPs, SSCs, and SPAs" section on page 4-2.
Optional Configurations
There are several standard, but optional, configurations that might be necessary to complete the configuration of your serial SPA.
Note For additional command output details, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Cisco IOS Command Reference, 12.2SX publication.
•Configuring the Data Service Unit Mode
•Configuring Maintenance Data Link
•Configuring Encapsulation
•Configuring T3 Framing
•Configuring FDL
•Configuring Scramble
•Configuring Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (Hardware-Based)
•Configuring MLFR for T1/E1
•Configuring Multipoint Bridging
•Configuring Bridging Control Protocol Support
•Configuring BCP on MLPPP
•Configuring Multipoint Bridging
•Link Fragmentation and Interleaving (LFI) Guidelines
•Hardware MLPPP LFI Guidelines
•FRF.12 LFI Guidelines
•Configuring QoS Features on Serial SPAs
Configuring the Data Service Unit Mode
Configure the SPA to connect with customer premise Data Service Units (DSUs) by setting the DSU mode. Subrating a T3 or E3 interface reduces the peak access rate by limiting the data transfer rate. To configure the Data Service Unit (DSU) mode, perform this task:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port |
Selects the controller to configure and enters controller configuration mode. •slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the controller. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
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Router(config-if)# dsu mode {0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4} |
Specifies the interoperability mode used by the T3 controller. •0—Connects a T3 controller to another T3 controller or to a Digital Link DSU. Bandwidth range is from 300 to 44210 kbps. This is the default. •1—Connects a T3 controller to a Kentrox DSU. Bandwidth range is from 1500 to 35000, or 44210 kbps. Note If the bandwidth is set between 35000-44210 kbps, an error message is displayed. •2—Connects a T3 controller to a Larscom DSU. Bandwidth range is from 3100 to 44210 kbps. •3—Connects a T3 controller to an Adtran T3SU 300. Bandwidth range is from 75 to 44210 kbps. •4—Connects a T3 controller to a Verilink HDM 2182. Bandwidth range is from 1500 to 44210 kbps. |
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Router(config-if)# dsu bandwidth kbps |
Specifies the maximum allowable bandwidth. •kbps—Bandwidth range is from 1 to 44210 kbps. |
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Verifying DSU Mode
To display the DSU mode of the controller, enter the show controllers serial command:
Router# show controllers serial
Framing is c-bit, Clock Source is Internal
Bandwidth limit is 44210, DSU mode 0, Cable length is 10
rx FEBE since last clear counter 0, since reset 0
Data in current interval (0 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 P-bit Err Secs, 0 P-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Sev Err Framing Secs, 0 Unavailable Secs
0 Line Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Severely Errored Line Secs
0 Far-End Errored Secs, 0 Far-End Severely Errored Secs
0 CP-bit Far-end Unavailable Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures
0 Far-end code violations, 0 FERF Defect Secs
0 AIS Defect Secs, 0 LOS Defect Secs
Transmitter is sending AIS.
Configuring Maintenance Data Link
MDL messages are used to communicate identification information between local and remote ports. The type of information included in MDL messages includes the equipment identification code (EIC), location identification code (LIC), frame identification code (FIC), unit, Path Facility Identification (PFI), port number, and Generator Identification numbers. To configure Maintenance Data Link (MDL), perform this task:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# controller t3 slot/subslot/port |
Selects the controller to configure and enters controller configuration mode. •slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the interface. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-controller)# mdl [string {eic | fic | generator | lic | pfi | port | unit} string}] | [transmit {idle-signal | path | test-signal}] |
Configures the MDL message. •string eic—Specifies the Equipment Identification Code; can be up to 10 characters. •string fic—Specifies the Frame Identification Code; can be up to 10 characters. •string generator—Specifies the Generator number string sent in the MDL Test Signal message; can be up to 38 characters. •string lic— Specifies the Location Identification Code; can be up to 11 characters. •string pfi—Specifies the Path Facility Identification Code sent in the MDL Path message; can be up to 38 characters. •string port—Specifies the Port number string sent in the MDL Idle Signal message; can be up to 38 characters. •string unit—Specifies the Unit Identification Code; can be up to 6 characters. •transmit idle-signal—Enable MDL Idle-Signal message transmission •transmit path—Enable MDL Path message transmission. •transmit test-signal—Enable MDL Test-Signal message transmission. |
Verifying MDL
To display the MDL settings, enter the show controller command:
Router# show controller t3 3/0/0
T3 3/0/0 is down. Hardware is 2 ports CT3 SPA
ATLAS FPGA version: 0, FREEDM336 version: 0
TEMUX84(1) version: 0, TEMUX84(1) version: 0
Applique type is Subrate T3
Receiver has loss of signal.
MDL transmission is enabled
EIC: new, LIC: US, FIC: 23, UNIT: myunit
Idle Signal PORT_NO: New-port
Test Signal GEN_NO: test-message
FEAC code received: No code is being received
Framing is C-BIT Parity, Line Code is B3ZS, Clock Source is Line
Equipment customer loopback
Data in current interval (869 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 C-bit Coding Violation, 0 P-bit Err Secs
0 P-bit Severely Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Framing Secs
869 Unavailable Secs, 0 Line Errored Secs
0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Severely Errored Secs
0 Severely Errored Line Secs
0 Far-End Errored Secs, 0 Far-End Severely Errored Secs
869 CP-bit Far-end Unavailable Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures
0 Far-end code violations, 0 FERF Defect Secs
0 AIS Defect Secs, 870 LOS Defect Secs
Configuring Encapsulation
When traffic crosses a WAN link, the connection needs a Layer 2 protocol to encapsulate traffic. To set the encapsulation method, perform this task:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
For channelized: Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port/t1-number:channel-group
For unchannelized:
Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port |
Selects the interface to configure and enters interface configuration mode. •Channelized: slot/subslot/port/t1-number:channel-group—Specifies the location of the interface. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. •Unchannelized: slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the interface. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
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Router(config-if)# encapsulation {hdlc | ppp | frame-relay} |
Set the encapsulation method on the interface. •hdlc—High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) protocol for serial interface. This is the default. •ppp—Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) (for serial interface). •frame-relay—Frame Relay (for serial interface). |
Verifying Encapsulation
To display the encapsulation method, enter the show interface serial command:
Router# show interface serial3/0/0
Serial3/0/0 is down, line protocol is down
Hardware is Channelized/ClearChannel CT3 SPA
MTU 4470 bytes, BW 44210 Kbit, DLY 200 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not set
Last input never, output never, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
Input queue: 0/75/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
Received 0 broadcasts (0 IP multicast)
0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
0 packets output, 0 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 applique, 2 interface resets
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
1 carrier transitions alarm present
DSU mode 0, bandwidth 44210 Kbit, scramble 0, VC 0
Configuring T3 Framing
To set the T3 framing type, perform this task:
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Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
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Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port |
Selects the interface to configure and enters interface configuration mode. •slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the interface. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
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Router(config-if)# framing {c-bit | m13} |
Specifies the framing type in unchannelized mode. •c-bit—Specifies C-bit parity framing. This is the default. •m13—Specifies DS3 Framing M13 (same as M23). |
Verifying Framing
To display the framing type, enter the show controller command:
Router# show controller t3 3/0/0
T3 3/0/0 is down. Hardware is 2 ports CT3 SPA
ATLAS FPGA version: 0, FREEDM336 version: 0
TEMUX84(1) version: 0, TEMUX84(1) version: 0
Applique type is Subrate T3
Receiver has loss of signal.
Framing is M13, Line Code is B3ZS, Clock Source is Line
Equipment customer loopback
Data in current interval (656 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 C-bit Coding Violation, 0 P-bit Err Secs
0 P-bit Severely Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Framing Secs
666 Unavailable Secs, 0 Line Errored Secs
0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Severely Errored Secs
0 Severely Errored Line Secs
0 Far-End Errored Secs, 0 Far-End Severely Errored Secs
0 CP-bit Far-end Unavailable Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures
0 Far-end code violations, 0 FERF Defect Secs
0 AIS Defect Secs, 666 LOS Defect Secs
Configuring FDL
Facility Data Link (FDL) is a far-end performance reporting tool. In ANSI mode, you can enable 1-second transmissions of performance reports on both ends of the T1 connection. To configure FDL, perform this task:
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Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port |
Selects the interface to configure and enters interface configuration mode. •slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the interface. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-controller)# t1 number fdl {ansi} |
(Optional) Enables FDL. •number—Specifies the T1 channel number. •ansi—Specifies the FDL bit per the ANSI T1.403 specification. |
Verifying FDL
To display the FDL setting, enter the show controller command:
Router# show controller t3 3/0/1/1
T3 3/0/1 is down. Hardware is 2 ports CT3 SPA
ATLAS FPGA version: 0, FREEDM336 version: 0
TEMUX84(1) version: 0, TEMUX84(1) version: 0
Applique type is Channelized T3
Receiver has loss of signal.
Framing is M23, Line Code is B3ZS, Clock Source is Internal
Equipment customer loopback
Data in current interval (456 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 C-bit Coding Violation, 0 P-bit Err Secs
0 P-bit Severely Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Framing Secs
456 Unavailable Secs, 0 Line Errored Secs
0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Severely Errored Secs
0 Severely Errored Line Secs
0 Far-End Errored Secs, 0 Far-End Severely Errored Secs
0 CP-bit Far-end Unavailable Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures
0 Far-end code violations, 0 FERF Defect Secs
0 AIS Defect Secs, 456 LOS Defect Secs
FDL per ANSI T1.403 and AT&T 54016 spec.
Configured for FDL remotely line looped (bell)
Transmitter is sending LOF Indication.
Framing is ESF, Clock Source is Line
BERT running on timeslots 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,
BERT test result (running)
Test Pattern : All 1's, Status : Not Sync, Sync Detected : 0
Interval : 2 minute(s), Time Remain : 2 minute(s)
Bit Errors (since BERT started): 0 bits,
Bits Received (since BERT started): 0 Kbits
Bit Errors (since last sync): 0 bits
Bits Received (since last sync): 0 Kbits
Data in current interval (703 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
713 Unavail Secs, 0 Stuffed Secs
357 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures, 0 SEF/AIS Secs
Configuring Scramble
T3 scrambling is used to assist clock recovery on the receiving end. Scrambling is designed to randomize the pattern of 1s and 0s carried in the physical layer frame. Randomizing the digital bits can prevent continuous, nonvariable bit patterns (long strings of all 1s or all 0s). Several physical layer protocols rely on transitions between 1s and 0s to maintain clocking.
Scrambling can prevent some bit patterns from being mistakenly interpreted as alarms by switches placed between the Data Service Units (DSUs).
To configure scrambling, perform this task:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port |
Selects the interface to configure and enters interface configuration mode. •slot/subslot/port—Specifies the location of the interface. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)# scramble [0 | 1] |
Enables scrambling. Scrambling is disabled by default. •Scramble settings: 1—enabled 0—disabled |
Verifying Scrambling
To display the scramble setting, enter the show interface serial command:
Router# show interface serial3/0/0
Serial3/0/0 is down, line protocol is down
Hardware is Channelized/ClearChannel CT3 SPA
MTU 4470 bytes, BW 44210 Kbit, DLY 200 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not set
Last input never, output never, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
Input queue: 0/75/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
Received 0 broadcasts (0 IP multicast)
0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
0 packets output, 0 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 applique, 4 interface resets
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
1 carrier transitions alarm present
DSU mode 0, bandwidth 44210 Kbit, scramble 1, VC 0
Configuring Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (Hardware-Based)
Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (MLPPP) allows you to combine T1 or E1 lines into a bundle that has the combined bandwidth of multiple T1/E1 lines. You choose the number of bundles and the number of T1 or E1 lines in each bundle.
MLPPP for T1/E1 Configuration Guidelines
The required conditions are as follows:
•Only T1 or E1 links in a bundle.
•All links on the same SPA.
•Maximum of 12 links in a bundle.
Consider these guidelines about hardware-based MLPPP:
•Only three fragmentation sizes are supported: 128, 256, and 512 bytes.
•Fragmentation is enabled by default, with a default size of 512 bytes.
•Fragmentation size is configured using the ppp multilink fragment-delay command after using the interface multilink command. Among the three possible fragmentationsizes, the least size satisfying the delay criteria is configured. For example, a 192 byte packet causes a delay of 1 millisecond on a T1 link, so the nearest fragmentation size is 128 bytes.
Use the show ppp multilink command to indicate the MLPPP type and the fragmentation size:
Router#
show ppp multilink
Multilink1, bundle name is Patriot2
Bundle up for 00:00:13
Bundle is Distributed
0 lost fragments, 0 reordered, 0 unassigned
0 discarded, 0 lost received, 206/255 load
0x0 received sequence, 0x0 sent sequence
Member links: 2 active, 0 inactive (max not set, min not set)
Se4/2/0/1:0, since 00:00:13, no frags rcvd
Se4/2/0/2:0, since 00:00:10, no frags rcvd
Distributed fragmentation on. Fragment size 512. Multilink in Hardware.
Fragmentation is disabled explicitly by using the no ppp multilink fragmentation command after using the interface multilink command.
Creating a Multilink Bundle
To create a multilink bundle, perform this task:
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Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# interface multilink group-number |
Creates a multilink interface and enter multilink interface mode. •group-number—The group number for the multilink bundle. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)# ip address address mask |
Sets the IP address for the multilink group. •address—The IP address. •mask—The IP netmask. |
Assigning an Interface to a Multilink Bundle
To assign an interface to a multilink bundle, perform this task:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
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Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port/t1-number:channel-group |
Selects the interface to configure and enters interface configuration mode. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. •slot/subslot/port/t1-number:channel-group—Select the interface to configure. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)# encapsulation ppp |
Enables PPP encapsulation. |
Step 4 |
Router(config-if)# multilink-group group-number |
Assigns the interface to a multilink bundle. •group-number—The multilink group number for the T1 or E1 bundle. |
Step 5 |
Router(config-if)# ppp multilink |
Enables multilink PPP on the interface. |
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Repeat these commands for each interface you want to assign to the multilink bundle. |
Configuring Fragmentation Size on an MLPPP Bundle (optional)
To configure the fragmentation size on a multilink ppp bundle, perform this task:
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Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
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Router(config)# interface multilink slot/subslot/port/t1-number:channel-group |
Creates a multilink interface and enters multilink interface mode. •group-number—The group number for the multilink bundle. The range is 1 to 2147483647. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)# ppp multilink fragment-delay delay |
Sets the fragmentation size satisfying the configured delay on the multilink bundle. •delay—delay in milliseconds |
Disabling the Fragmentation on an MLPPP Bundle (optional)
To assign an interface to a multilink bundle, perform this task:
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Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# interface multilink group-number |
Creates a multilink interface and enters multilink interface mode. •group-number—The group number for the multilink bundle. The range is 1 to 2147483647. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)# no ppp multilink fragmentation |
Disables the fragmentation on the multilink bundle. |
Verifying Multilink PPP
To verify the PPP multilinks, enter the show ppp multilink command:
Router# show ppp multilink
Multilink1, bundle name is mybundle
0 lost fragments, 0 reordered, 0 unassigned
0 discarded, 0 lost received, 1/255 load
0x0 received sequence, 0x0 sent sequence
Member links: 5 active, 0 inactive (max not set, min not set)
Se6/0/0/1:0, since 01:40:50, no frags rcvd
Se6/0/1/1:0, since 01:40:09, no frags rcvd
Se6/0/3/1:0, since 01:15:44, no frags rcvd
Se6/0/4/1:0, since 01:03:17, no frags rcvd
Se6/0/6/1:0, since 01:01:06, no frags rcvd
Se6/0/6:0, since 01:01:06, no frags rcvd
Configuring MLFR for T1/E1
Multilink Frame Relay (MLFR) allows you to combine T1/E1 lines into a bundle that has the combined bandwidth of multiple T1/E1 lines. You choose the number of bundles and the number of T1/E1 lines in each bundle. This allows you to increase the bandwidth of your network links beyond that of a single T1/E1 line.
MLFR for T1/E1 Configuration Guidelines
MLFR will function in hardware if all of the following conditions are met:
•Only T1 or E1 member links.
•All links are on the same SPA.
•Maximum of 12 links in a bundle.
Create a Multilink Bundle
To create a multilink bundle, perform this task:
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Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# interface mfr number |
Configures a multilink Frame Relay bundle interface. •number—The number for the Frame Relay bundle. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)# frame-relay multilink bid name |
(Optional) Assigns a bundle identification name to a multilink Frame Relay bundle. •name—The name for the Frame Relay bundle. Note The bundle identification (BID) will not go into effect until the interface has gone from the down state to the up state. One way to bring the interface down and back up again is by using the shutdown and no shutdown commands in interface configuration mode. |
Assign an Interface to a Multilink Bundle
To assign an interface to a multilink bundle, perform this task:
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Step 1 |
Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
Step 2 |
Router(config)# interface serial slot/subslot/port:channel-group |
Selects the interface to assign. •slot/subslot/port:channel-group—Specifies the location of the interface. See the "Specifying the Interface Address on a SPA" section. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)# encapsulation frame-relay mfr number [name] |
Creates a multilink Frame Relay bundle link and associates the link with a bundle. •number—The number for the Frame Relay bundle. •name—The name for the Frame Relay bundle. |
Step 4 |
Router(config-if)# frame-relay multilink lid name |
(Optional) Assigns a bundle link identification name with a multilink Frame Relay bundle link. •name—The name for the Frame Relay bundle. Note The bundle link identification (LID) will not go into effect until the interface has gone from the down state to the up state. One way to bring the interface down and back up again is by using the shut and no shut commands in interface configuration mode. |
Step 5 |
Router(config-if)# frame-relay multilink hello seconds |
(Optional) Configures the interval at which a bundle link will send out hello messages. The default value is 10 seconds. •seconds—Number of seconds between hello messages sent out over the multilink bundle. |
Step 6 |
Router(config-if)# frame-relay multilink ack seconds |
(Optional) Configures the number of seconds that a bundle link will wait for a hello message acknowledgment before resending the hello message. The default value is 4 seconds. •seconds—Number of seconds a bundle link will wait for a hello message acknowledgment before resending the hello message. |
Step 7 |
Router(config-if)# frame-relay multilink retry number |
(Optional) Configures the maximum number of times a bundle link will resend a hello message while waiting for an acknowledgment. The default value is 2 tries. •number—Maximum number of times a bundle link will resend a hello message while waiting for an acknowledgment. |
Verifying Multilink Frame Relay
To verify the Frame Relay multilinks, enter the show frame-relay multilink detailed command:
Router# show frame-relay multilink detailed
Bundle: MFR49, State = down, class = A, fragmentation disabled
No. of bundle links = 1, Peer's bundle-id =
Serial6/0/0:0, HW state = up, link state = Add_sent, LID = test
Cause code = none, Ack timer = 4, Hello timer = 10,
Max retry count = 2, Current count = 0,
Add_link sent = 21, Add_link rcv'd = 0,
Add_link ack sent = 0, Add_link ack rcv'd = 0,
Add_link rej sent = 0, Add_link rej rcv'd = 0,
Remove_link sent = 0, Remove_link rcv'd = 0,
Remove_link_ack sent = 0, Remove_link_ack rcv'd = 0,
Hello sent = 0, Hello rcv'd = 0,
Hello_ack sent = 0, Hello_ack rcv'd = 0,
outgoing pak dropped = 0, incoming pak dropped = 0
Configuring Multipoint Bridging
Multipoint bridging (MPB) enables the connection of multiple ATM PVCs, Frame Relay PVCs, BCP ports, and WAN Gigabit Ethernet subinterfaces into a single broadcast domain (virtual LAN), together with the LAN ports on that VLAN. This feature enables service providers to add support for Ethernet-based Layer 2 services to the proven technology of their existing ATM and Frame Relay legacy networks. Customers can then use their current VLAN-based networks over the ATM or Frame Relay cloud. This feature also allows service providers to gradually update their core networks to the latest Gigabit Ethernet optical technologies, while still supporting their existing customer base.
For MPB configuration guidelines and restrictions and feature compatibility tables, see the "Configuring Multipoint Bridging" section on page 4-17 of Chapter 4, "Configuring the SIPs and SSC."
Configuring Bridging Control Protocol Support
The Bridging Control Protocol (BCP) enables forwarding of Ethernet frames over SONET networks and provides a high-speed extension of enterprise LAN backbone traffic through a metropolitan area. The implementation of BCP on the SPAs includes support for IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q Virtual LAN (VLAN), and high-speed switched LANs.
For BCP configuration guidelines and restrictions and feature compatibility tables, see the "Configuring PPP Bridging Control Protocol Support" section on page 4-18 of Chapter 4, "Configuring the SIPs and SSC."
Configuring BCP on MLPPP
Consider the following guidelines when configuring BCP on MLPPP:
•Only Distributed MLPPP is supported.
•Only channelized interfaces are allowed, and member links must be from the same controller card.
•Only trunk port BCP is supported on MLPPP.
•Bridging can be configured only on the bundle interface.
Note BCP on MLPPP operates only in trunk mode.
Configuring BCP on MLPPP Trunk Mode
To configure BCP on MLPPP trunk mode, perform this task:
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Router(config)#interface multilink |
Selects the multilink interface. |
Step 2 |
Router(config-if)#switchport |
Puts an interface that is in Layer 3 mode into Layer 2 mode for Layer 2 configuration. |
Step 3 |
Router(config-if)#switchport trunk allowed vlan vlan-list |
By default, no VLANs are allowed. Use this command to explicitly allow VLANs; valid values for vlan-list are from 1 to 4094. |
Step 4 |
Router(config-if)#switchport mode trunk |
Configures the router port connected to the switch as a VLAN trunk port. |
Step 5 |
Router(config-if)#switchport nonegotiate |
Puts the LAN port into permanent trunking mode but prevents the port from generating DTP frames |
Step 6 |
Router(config-if)#no ip address |
Unassigns the IP address. |
Step 7 |
Router(config-if)#ppp multilink |
Enables this interface to support MLP. |
Step 8 |
Router(config-if)#multilink-group 1 |
Assigns this interface to the multilink group. |
Step 9 |
Router(config-if)#interface Serial1/0/0.1/1/1/1:0 |
Designates a serial interface as a multilink bundle. |
Step 10 |
Router(config-if)#no ip address |
Unassigns the IP address. |
Step 11 |
Router(config-if)#encapsulation ppp |
Enables PPP encapsulation. |
Step 12 |
Router(config-if)#ppp multilink |
Enables this interface to support MLP. |
Step 13 |
Router(config-if)#multilink-group 1 |
Assigns this interface to the multilink group 1. |
Step 14 |
Router(config-if)#interface Serial1/0/0.1/1/1/2:0 |
Designates a serial interface as a multilink bundle. |
Step 15 |
Router(config-if)#no ip address |
Unassigns the IP address. |
Step 16 |
Router(config-if)#encapsulation ppp |
Enables PPP encapsulation. |
Step 17 |
Router(config-if)#ppp multilink |
Enables this interface to support MLP. |
Step 18 |
Router(config-if)#multilink-group 2 |
Assigns this interface to the multilink group 2. |
Step 19 |
Router(config-if)#shutdown |
Shuts down an interface. |
Step 20 |
Router(config-if)#no shutdown |
Reopens an interface. |
Step 21 |
Router(config-if)#switchport trunk allowed vlan vlan-list |
By default, no VLANs are allowed. Use this command to explicitly allow VLANs; valid values for vlan-list are from 1 to 4094. |
Verifying BCP on MLPPP Trunk Mode
To display information about Multilink PPP, perform this task in EXEC mode.
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Router(config-if)# show ppp multilink |
Displays information on a multilink group. |
The following example provides sample output of the show ppp multilink command:
Router# show ppp multilink
Multilink1, bundle name is group 1
0 lost fragments, 0 reordered, 0 unassigned, sequence 0x0/0x0 rcvd/sent
0 discarded, 0 lost received, 1/255 load
Member links: 4 active, 0 inactive (max no set, min not set)
Link Fragmentation and Interleaving (LFI) Guidelines
LFI can function by using either FRF.12 or MLPPP. MLPPP LFI operates in both hardware and software while FRF.12 LFI operates only in hardware.
Hardware MLPPP LFI Guidelines
LFI using MLPPP will function only in hardware if there is just one member link in the MLPPP bundle. The link can be a fractional T1 or full T1. Note the following guidelines:
•The ppp multilink interleave command must be configured to enable interleaving.
•Only three fragmentation sizes are supported: 128 bytes, 256 bytes, and 512 bytes.
•Fragmentation is enabled by default, and the default size is 512 bytes.
•A policy map having a priority class must be applied to the main interface.
•When hardware-based LFI is enabled, fragmentation counters are not displayed.
FRF.12 LFI Guidelines
LFI using FRF.12 is always performed in hardware. Note the following guidelines:
•The fragmentation is configured at the main interface.
•Only three fragmentation sizes are supported: 128 bytes, 256 bytes, and 512 bytes.
•A policy map having a priority class must be applied to the main interface.
Configuring QoS Features on Serial SPAs
For information about the QoS features supported by the serial SPAs, see the "Configuring QoS Features on a SIP" section on page 4-33 of Chapter 4, "Configuring the SIPs and SSC."
Saving the Configuration
To save your running configuration to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), perform this task in privileged EXEC configuration mode:
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Router# copy running-config startup-config |
Writes the new configuration to NVRAM. |
For more information about managing configuration files, refer to the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 12.2 and Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference, Release 12.2 publications.
Verifying the Interface Configuration
Besides using the show running-configuration command to display your Catalyst 6500 Series switch configuration settings, you can use the show interfaces serial and the show controllers serial commands to get detailed information on a per-port basis for your 2-Port and 4-Port Clear Channel T3/E3 SPA.
Verifying Per-Port Interface Status
To find detailed interface information on a per-port basis for the 2-Port and 4-Port Channelized T3 SPA, use the show interfaces serial command. For a description of the command output, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Cisco IOS Command Reference, 12.2SX publication.
The following example provides sample output for the serial interface on an unchannelized T3:
Router# show interface serial3/0/0
Serial3/0/0 is down, line protocol is down
Hardware is Channelized/ClearChannel CT3 SPA
MTU 4470 bytes, BW 44210 Kbit, DLY 200 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not set
Last input never, output never, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
Input queue: 0/75/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
Received 0 broadcasts (0 IP multicast)
0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
0 packets output, 0 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 applique, 4 interface resets
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
1 carrier transitions alarm present
DSU mode 0, bandwidth 44210 Kbit, scramble 1, VC 0
The following example provides sample output for the serial interface on a channelized T3:
Router# show interface serial3/0/1/1:0
Serial3/0/1/1:0 is down, line protocol is down
Hardware is Channelized/ClearChannel CT3 SPA
MTU 1500 bytes, BW 832 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not set
Last input never, output never, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
Input queue: 0/75/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
Received 0 broadcasts (0 IP multicast)
0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
0 packets output, 0 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 collisions, 2 interface resets
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
0 carrier transitions alarm present
VC 1: timeslot(s): 2-14, Transmitter delay 0, non-inverted data
To find detailed status and statistical information on a per-port basis for the 2-Port and 4-Port Clear Channel T3/E3 SPA, use the show controllers serial command. For a description of the command output, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Cisco IOS Command Reference, 12.2SX publication.
The following example provides sample controller statistics for the third port on the SPA located in the first subslot of the SIP-200 that is installed in slot 5 of a Catalyst 6509 switch:
Router# show controller serial 5/0/2
Framing is c-bit, Clock Source is Line
Bandwidth limit is 44210, DSU mode 0, Cable length is 10
rx FEBE since last clear counter 0, since reset 0
Data in current interval (807 seconds elapsed):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 P-bit Err Secs, 0 P-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Sev Err Framing Secs, 306 Unavailable Secs
500 Line Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 P-bit Err Secs, 0 P-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Sev Err Framing Secs, 0 Unavailable Secs
564 Line Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 P-bit Err Secs, 0 P-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Sev Err Framing Secs, 0 Unavailable Secs
564 Line Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 P-bit Err Secs, 0 P-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Sev Err Framing Secs, 0 Unavailable Secs
562 Line Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation
0 P-bit Err Secs, 0 P-bit Sev Err Secs
0 Sev Err Framing Secs, 0 Unavailable Secs
560 Line Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Sev Err Secs
Total Data (last 44 15 minute intervals):
0 Line Code Violations, 0 P-bit Coding Violation,
0 C-bit Coding Violation,
0 P-bit Err Secs, 0 P-bit Sev Err Secs,
0 Sev Err Framing Secs, 0 Unavailable Secs,
24750 Line Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Errored Secs, 0 C-bit Sev Err Secs
Transmitter is sending AIS.
Receiver has loss of signal.
40434 Sev Err Line Secs, 0 Far-End Err Secs, 0 Far-End Sev Err Secs
0 P-bit Unavailable Secs, 0 CP-bit Unavailable Secs
0 CP-bit Far-end Unavailable Secs
0 Near-end path failures, 0 Far-end path failures
No FEAC code is being received
MDL transmission is disabled
Configuration Examples
This section includes the following configuration examples:
•DSU Configuration Example
•MDL Configuration Example
•Encapsulation Configuration Example
•Framing—Unchannelized Mode Configuration Example
•Facility Data Link Configuration Example
•Scrambling Configuration Example
•Creating a Multilink Bundle Configuration Example
•Assigning a T1 Interface to a Multilink Bundle Configuration Example
DSU Configuration Example
The following example sets the DSU mode on interface port 0 on slot 4, subslot 1:
! Specify the interface and enter interface configuration mode.
Router(config-int)# interface t3 4/1/0
!Specifies the interoperability mode used by the T3 interface.
Router(config-int)# dsu mode 2
!Specifies the maximum allowable bandwidth.
Router(config-int)# dsu bandwidth 23000
MDL Configuration Example
The following example configures the MDL strings on controller port 0 on slot 4, subslot 1:
! Enter controller configuration mode.
Router(config)# controller t3 4/1/0
! Specify the mdl strings.
Router(config-controller)# mdl string eic beic
Router(config-controller)# mdl string lic beic
Router(config-controller)# mdl string fic bfix
Router(config-controller)# mdl string unit bunit
Router(config-controller)# mdl string pfi bpfi
Router(config-controller)# mdl string port bport
Router(config-controller)# mdl string generator bgen
Router(config-controller)# mdl transmit path
Router(config-controller)# mdl transmit idle-signal
Router(config-controller)# mdl transmit test-signal
Encapsulation Configuration Example
The following example configures encapsulation on a channelized T1 interface:
! Specify the interface to configure and enter interface configuration mode.
Router(config)# interface serial 4/1/1/1:0
! Specify the encapsulation method.
Router(config-if)# encapsulation ppp
The following example configures encapsulation and framing on a unchannelized T3 interface:
! Specify the interface to configure and enter interface configuration mode.
Router(config)# interface serial 4/1/1
! Specify the encapsulation method.
Router(config-if)# encapsulation ppp
Framing—Unchannelized Mode Configuration Example
The following example configures framing on an unchannelized T3 interface:
! Specify the interface to configure and enter interface configuration mode.
Router(config)# interface serial 4/1/1
! Specify the framing type.
Router(config-if)# framing m13
Facility Data Link Configuration Example
The following example configures FDL on a channelized T1 interface:
! Specify the controller to configure and enter controller configuration mode.
Router(config)# controller t3 3/1/0
! Specify the T1 controller and set the FDL bit.
Router(config-controller)# t1 1 fdl ansi
Scrambling Configuration Example
The following example configures scrambling on the T3 interface:
! Enter global configuration mode.
Router# configure terminal
! Specify the interface to configure and enter interface configuration mode.
Router(config)# interface serial 4/1/3
Router(config-if)# scrambling
Creating a Multilink Bundle Configuration Example
The following example creates a multilink bundle and assigns an IP address:
! ! Enter global configuration mode.
Router# configure terminal
! Create a multilink interface and enter interface configuration mode.
Router(config)# interface multilink 1
! Specify the IP address for the interface.
Router(config-if)# ip address 123.345.678.21 255.255.255.0
Assigning a T1 Interface to a Multilink Bundle Configuration Example
The following example assigns a T1 interface to a multilink bundle:
! ! Enter global configuration mode.
Router# configure terminal
! Specify the T1 interface and enter interface configuration mode.
Router(config)# interface serial 1/0/1/1:0
! Specify PPP encapsulation.
Router(config-if)# encapsulation ppp
! Specify the multilink bundle the T1 will belong to.
Router(config-if)# multilink-group 1