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Configuring Hardware Echo Cancellation on T1 E1 Multiflex Voice WAN Interface Cards

The multiflex trunk (MFT) dedicated echo cancellation modules (dedicated ECAN modules) are daughter cards that attach to the second generation multiflex voice/WAN interface cards (MFT VWIC2 family). The dedicated ECAN modules are available in 32-channel and 64-channel configurations (EC-MFT-32 and EC-MFT-64), which match the requirements of the 1- and 2-port T1/E1 MFT VWIC2s, respectively. This chapter describes the configuration to enable additional echo cancellation effectiveness:

  • Control of the echo canceller provided through the size of the echo cancellation buffer, ranging from 24 milliseconds (ms) to 128 ms
  • Processing and memory resources to ensure robust echo canceller coverage independent from the configuration of the echo canceller or the demand placed on the general voice DSP resources

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Prerequisites for Hardware Echo Cancellation

Cisco IOS Image

To run hardware echo cancellation on T1/E1 interfaces, you must install an IP Plus or IP Voice image (minimum) of Cisco IOS Release 12.3(14)T or a later release.

Baseboard and Daughter Card Configuration

Hardware echo cancellation is restricted to the same baseboard voice/WAN interface card (VWIC) on which the daughter card (EC-MFT-32 and EC-MFT-64) is installed and cannot be shared by other T1/E1 controllers.

Restrictions for Hardware Echo Cancellation

Hardware Echo Cancellation Tail Length

If you are using hardware echo cancellation, the value for tail length is set to 128 ms. This is not configurable and cannot be changed.

Accurate TDM ERL Readings for Echo Cancellation

To ensure accurate statistics for network monitoring and troubleshooting, an estimate of the quality of the TDM connection and the ECAN's ability to discern and cancel out echo might be necessary. To ensure accurate readings, you must configure software-based echo cancellation by entering the echo-cancel enable type software command (Step 6 in the procedure in How to Configure Hardware Echo Cancellation). If you accept the default (hardware echo cancellation) or enter the echo-cancel enable type hardware command, the output for the show voice call command always displays "TDM ERL Level(dBm0): +6.0."

If you enter the echo-cancel enable type software command to enable software-based echo cancellation, the show voice call command output displays accurate real-time TDM ERL measurements. The sample output examples provided in the following sections demonstrate the difference:

Sample Output of the show voice call command

The following is sample output of software-enabled echo cancellation--hardware echo cancellation is disabled. Note the different values for the TDM ERL levels. 

Router# show voice call 0/0/0:23.1
0/0/0:23 1  
      vtsp level 0 state = S_CONNECT
callid 0x0001 B01 state S_TSP_CONNECT clld 9011204 cllg 9011200
Router#  ***DSP VOICE TX STATISTICS***
Tx Vox/Fax Pkts: 3563, Tx Sig Pkts: 0, Tx Comfort Pkts: 4
Tx Dur(ms): 80150, Tx Vox Dur(ms): 71200, Tx Fax Dur(ms): 0
.
.
.
        ***DSP LEVELS***
TDM Bus Levels(dBm0): Rx -12.5 from PBX/Phone, Tx -16.4 to PBX/Phone
TDM ACOM Levels(dBm0): +27.0, TDM ERL Level(dBm0): +27.0
TDM Bgd Levels(dBm0): -84.4, with activity being silence
        ***DSP VOICE ERROR STATISTICS***
Rx Pkt Drops(Invalid Header): 0, Tx Pkt Drops(HPI SAM Overflow): 0
Router# show voice call 0/0/0:23.2
0/0/0:23 2  
      vtsp level 0 state = S_CONNECT
callid 0x0002 B02 state S_TSP_CONNECT clld 9011202 cllg 9011205
Router#  ***DSP VOICE TX STATISTICS***
Tx Vox/Fax Pkts: 1800, Tx Sig Pkts: 0, Tx Comfort Pkts: 0
Tx Dur(ms): 36000, Tx Vox Dur(ms): 36000, Tx Fax Dur(ms): 0
.
.
.
***DSP LEVELS***
TDM Bus Levels(dBm0): Rx -23.5 from PBX/Phone, Tx -36.5 to PBX/Phone
TDM ACOM Levels(dBm0): +6.0, TDM ERL Level(dBm0): +6.0
TDM Bgd Levels(dBm0): +0.0, with activity being silence
        ***DSP VOICE ERROR STATISTICS***
Rx Pkt Drops(Invalid Header): 0, Tx Pkt Drops(HPI SAM Overflow): 0

The following is sample output showing hardware echo cancellation--note that the TDM ERL level is +6.0 in both cases. 

Router# show voice call 0/0/0:23.1
0/0/0:23 1  
      vtsp level 0 state = S_CONNECT
callid 0x0002 B01 state S_TSP_CONNECT clld 9011204 cllg 9011200
Router#
        ***HARDWARE ECHO CANCELLER STATISTICS***
        Echo Canceller: On   Tail-length: 128ms
        H-Register: Update   Modem tone disable: Ignore 2100Hz tone
        Worst ERL : 6dB     Residual Control: Comfort noise
        High level compensation: Off
        Tx Power = 0.0dB  Tx Avg Power = 0.0dB
        Rx Power = 0.0dB  Rx Avg Power = 0.0dB
        ERL = 27.0dB     ACOM = 0.0
        3 Reflectors(Tails) = (1, 0, 0)Ms, Max Reflector = 1Ms
        Ecan Status words 0x7C, 0x1001
        EC Lib version: 9183.890
.
.
.
***DSP LEVELS***
TDM Bus Levels(dBm0): Rx -12.4 from PBX/Phone, Tx -15.1 to PBX/Phone
TDM ACOM Levels(dBm0): +6.0, TDM ERL Level(dBm0): +6.0
TDM Bgd Levels(dBm0): -84.4, with activity being silence
        ***DSP VOICE ERROR STATISTICS***
Rx Pkt Drops(Invalid Header): 0, Tx Pkt Drops(HPI SAM Overflow): 0
Router# show voice call 0/0/0:23.2
0/0/0:23 2  
      vtsp level 0 state = S_CONNECT
callid 0x0004 B02 state S_TSP_CONNECT clld 9011202 cllg 9011205
cmohanan-3845#
        ***HARDWARE ECHO CANCELLER STATISTICS***
        Echo Canceller: On   Tail-length: 128ms
        H-Register: Update   Modem tone disable: Ignore 2100Hz tone
        Worst ERL : 6dB     Residual Control: Comfort noise
        High level compensation: Off
        Tx Power = 0.0dB  Tx Avg Power = 0.0dB
        Rx Power = 0.0dB  Rx Avg Power = 0.0dB
        ERL = 6.0dB     ACOM = 0.0
        3 Reflectors(Tails) = (4, 0, 0)Ms, Max Reflector = 4Ms
        Ecan Status words 0x7C, 0x1001
        EC Lib version: 9183.890
.
.
.
***DSP LEVELS***
TDM Bus Levels(dBm0): Rx -24.9 from PBX/Phone, Tx -35.7 to PBX/Phone
TDM ACOM Levels(dBm0): +6.0, TDM ERL Level(dBm0): +6.0
TDM Bgd Levels(dBm0): +0.0, with activity being silence
        ***DSP VOICE ERROR STATISTICS***
Rx Pkt Drops(Invalid Header): 0, Tx Pkt Drops(HPI SAM Overflow): 0
Figure 1. Sample Network Topology for the T1/E1 Multiflex Voice/WAN Interface Cards with Echo Cancellation Module

How to Configure Hardware Echo Cancellation

To configure hardware echo cancellation on T1/E1 multiflex voice/WAN interface cards, complete the following tasks.

SUMMARY STEPS

    1.    enable

    2.    configure terminal

    3.    card type {e1 | t1} slot subslot

    4.    voice-card slot

    5.    voice-port {slot-number / subunit-number / port | slot / port : ds0-group-number}

    6.    echo-cancel enable type [hardware | software]

    7.    echo-cancel coverage {24| 32| 48| 64| 80| 96| 112| 128}

    8.    exit


DETAILED STEPS
     Command or ActionPurpose
    Step 1 enable


    Example:
    Router> enable
     

    Enables privileged EXEC mode.

    • Enter your password if prompted.
     
    Step 2 configure terminal


    Example:
    Router# configure terminal
     

    Enters global configuration mode.

     
    Step 3 card type {e1 | t1} slot subslot


    Example:
    Router(config)# card type t1 1 0
     

    Sets or changes the card type to E1 or T1.

    • slot --Specifies the slot number. Range can be 0 to 6, depending on the platform.
    • subslot --Specifies the VWIC slot number. Range can be 0 to 3, depending on the host module or platform.
    • When the command is used for the first time, the configuration takes effect immediately.
    • A subsequent change in the card type will not take effect unless you enter the reloadcommand or reboot the router.
    Note   

    When you are using the card type command to change the configuration of an installed card, you must enter the no card type e1 | t1} slot subslot command first. Then enter the card type {e1 | t1} slot subslot command for the new configuration information.

     
    Step 4 voice-card slot


    Example:
    Router(config)# voice card 1
     

    Enters voice card configuration mode.

    • Specify the slot location using a value from 0 to 5.
     
    Step 5 voice-port {slot-number / subunit-number / port | slot / port : ds0-group-number}


    Example:
    Router(voice-card)# voice-port 3/0:0
     

    Enters voice port configuration mode and specifies the voice port.

    • The slot-numberargument identifies the slot where the voice interface card (VIC) is installed. Valid entries are from 0 to 3, depending on the slot in which it has been installed.
    • The subunit-number identifies the subunit on the VIC where the voice port is located. Valid entries are 0 or 1.
    • The port argument identifies the voice port number. Valid entries are 0 and 1.

    or

    • The slot argument is the slot in which the voice port adapter is installed. Valid entries are from 0 to 3.
    • The port argument is the voice interface card location. Valid entries are 0 to 3.
    • The ds0-group-numberargument indicates the defined DS0 group number. Each defined DS0 group number is represented on a separate voice port. This allows you to define individual DS0s on the digital T1/E1 card.
    Note   

    The commands, keywords, and arguments that you are able to use may differ slightly from those presented here, based on your platform, Cisco IOS release, and configuration. When in doubt, use Cisco IOS command help to determine the syntax choices that are available.

     
    Step 6 echo-cancel enable type [hardware | software]


    Example:
    router(config-voiceport)# echo-cancel enable type hardware
     

    Enables hardware echo cancellation.

    • The hardware keyword is the default. Echo cancel coverage is hardcoded for 128 ms.
    • This command is needed only to configure the software keywordto effect software-based (DSP) echo cancellation or to restore the hardware default.
    Note   

    The hardware and software keywords are available only when the optional hardware echo cancellation module (EC-MFT-32 or EC-MFT-64) is installed on the multiflex VWIC.

    Note   

    If you need to obtain accurate, real-time readings for the quality of the TDM connection and the echo canceller's ability to discern and cancel out echo, you should enter the echo-cancel enable type software command. See theRestrictions for Hardware Echo Cancellation for more information.

     
    Step 7 echo-cancel coverage {24| 32| 48| 64| 80| 96| 112| 128}


    Example:
    Router (config-voiceport) # echo-cancel coverage 96
     

    Adjusts the echo canceller by the specified number of milliseconds.

    • These coverage options are applicable only if you configured the echo-cancel enable type software command in the previous step.
    • If you configured the echo-cancel enable type hardware command in the previous step, this value is set to 128 ms.
    • Beginning with Release 12.4(20)T, the default for software echo cancellation is 128 ms. Prior to Release 12.4(20)T, the default is 64 ms.
     
    Step 8 exit


    Example:
    Router(config-voiceport)# exit
     

    Exits controller cofiguration mode and returns the router to privileged EXEC mode.

     

    Examples

    This section provides the following examples for verifying echo cancellation:

    show echo-cancel hardware status Example

    The output in this section shows that hardware echo cancellation is enabled on slot 1.

    Router_3725# show echo-cancel hardware status 1   
       
VWIC HWECAN 1/0 is UP.
Software version:4.4.803 , Date:Feb  6 16:58:57 2004
Tail length:128     Tone disabler type:G.165    Fax notify: Off
Device:VWIC_8MBPS_1TIEC_TL128_MS_1P  Max Channels:32
Only Port0 have Local HWECAN Connectivity.

    ECAN CH
    		 
    ASSIGNED
    		 
    DSP ID
    		 
    VOICEPORT
    		 
    EC
    		 
    NLP
    		 
    COV
    		 
    LAW
    		 
    ========================================================================================
    		 
    1
    		 
    yes
    		 
    1/1
    		 
    1/0:1.1
    		 
    on
    		 
    off
    		 
    on
    		 
    u-Law
    		 
    Total assigned channel(s):1
Total device(s) in the slot 1

    show call active voice echo-canceller summary Example

    The output in this section shows summary information for the hardware echo cancellation.

    Router_3725# show call active voice echo-canceller summary 

    Call ID
    		 
    Port
    		 
    DSP/Ch
    		 
    Codec
    		 
    Ecan-type
    		 
    Tail
    		 
    Called
    		 
    Dial-peers
    		 
    ========================================================================================
    		 
    0xE71
    		 
    1/0:1.1
    		 
    1/1
    		 
    g729r8
    		 
    HW
    		 
    128ms
    		 
    1000
    		 
    1/10
    		 
    1 active call found
number of hardware ecan channels:1
number of software ecan channels:0

    show call active voice echo-canceller CallID Example

    The output in this section shows hardware echo canceller information for an active voice call.

    Router# show call active voice echo-canceller E71
     
Device:VWIC HWECAN 1/0 Channel Id = 1 Tail = 128Ms
Software version:4.4.803 , Date:Feb  6 16:58:57 2004
        Echo Canceller:On   Tail-length:128ms
        H-Register:Update   Modem tone disable:Ignore 2100Hz tone
        Worst ERL :6dB     Residual Control:Cancel only
        High level compensation:Off
        Tx Power = 0.0dB  Tx Avg Power = 0.0dB
        Rx Power = 0.0dB  Rx Avg Power = 0.0dB
        ERL = 1.0dB     ACOM = 0.0
        3 Reflectors(Tails) = (90, 0, 0)Ms, Max Reflector = 90Ms
        Ecan Status words 0x1C, 0x00
        EC Lib version:9155

    More detailed syntax information about the commands used in this chapter is documented in the Cisco IOS Voice Command Reference .