Table Of Contents
PA-MC-2T3+ Phase-II (T3 subrate)
Related Features and Technologies
Supported Standards, MIBs, and RFCs
Configuring the Serial Interface
Monitoring and Maintaining the PA-MC-2T3+
Configuring a T3 Controller Example
Configuring a Full-Rate T3 Interface Example
Configuring a Subrate T3 Interface Example
Feature Information for PA-MC-2T3+ Phase-II (T3 subrate)
PA-MC-2T3+ Phase-II (T3 subrate)
This feature module describes the availability of clear channel (T3 subrate) on the two-port enhanced multichannel T3 port adapter (PA-MC-2T3+). It includes information on the benefits of this new feature, supported platforms, configuration examples, and a command reference.
Finding Feature Information
Your software release may not support all the features documented in this module. For the latest feature information and caveats, see the release notes for your platform and software release. To find information about the features documented in this module, and to see a list of the releases in which each feature is supported, see the "Feature Information for PA-MC-2T3+ Phase-II (T3 subrate)" section.
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Contents
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Supported Standards, MIBs, and RFCs
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Monitoring and Maintaining the PA-MC-2T3+
The PA-MC-2T3+ is a single-width port adapter that provides two T3 interface connections. Each T3 interface can now be independently configured to be either channelized or unchannelized. A channelized T3 provides 28 T1 lines multiplexed into the T3. Each T1 line can be configured into one or more serial interface data channels.
Using the no channelized command, you can configure the T3 as a single, unchannelized serial interface data channel. You can configure this data channel to use all of the T3 bandwidth or a portion of it.
Benefits
The PA-MC-2T3+ now provides the following benefits:
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Two T3 ports each with integrated CSU/DSUs
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Two T3 ports on one single-wide port adapter
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Up to 256 logical, T1 n x 56K and n x 64K channels
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28 T1 ports multiplexed into a single T3 connection
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Channelized T1, fractional T1, and full-rate T1 support
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Subrate and full rate T3 support
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Line and payload loopback capabilities
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Full bit error rate testing on any T1 or any unchannelized T3
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DSX-3 level interface
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Full duplex and connectivity at DS3 rate (44.736 Mbps)
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T3 Scrambling and subrate can be independently or simultaneously enabled in each DSU mode
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C-bit or M13 framing
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B3ZS line coding
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DS3 FEAC channel support
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Support for Frame Relay, PPP, HDLC, SMDS DXI, and X.25
Restrictions
The PA-MC-2T3+ does not support the following:
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More than 128 channels per T3
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Use of unused channels of one T3 by the other T3
Related Features and Technologies
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PA-MC-T3
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PA-2T3+
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PA-MC-2T3+ Phase I
Supported Platforms
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Cisco 7200 series
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Cisco 7500 series
Determining Platform Support Through Cisco Feature Navigator
Cisco IOS software is packaged in feature sets that are supported on specific platforms. To get updated information regarding platform support for this feature, access Cisco Feature Navigator. Cisco Feature Navigator dynamically updates the list of supported platforms as new platform support is added for the feature.
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Availability of Cisco IOS Software Images
Platform support for particular Cisco IOS software releases is dependent on the availability of the software images for those platforms. Software images for some platforms may be deferred, delayed, or changed without prior notice. For updated information about platform support and availability of software images for each Cisco IOS software release, refer to the online release notes or, if supported, Cisco Feature Navigator.
Supported Standards, MIBs, and RFCs
Standards
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ANSI T1.102
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ANSI T1.107
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ANSI T1.403
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ANSI T1.404
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AT&T 62411
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AT&T 54016
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AT&T 54014
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AT&T TR-NWO-00499
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FCC Part 68
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FCC Part 15, Class A
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UL1950 3rd Edition/CSA C22.2, No. 950
MIBs
No new or modified MIBs are supported by this feature.
To locate and download MIBs for selected platforms, Cisco IOS releases, and feature sets, use Cisco MIB Locator found at the following URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/MIBS/servlet/index
If Cisco MIB Locator does not support the MIB information that you need, you can also obtain a list of supported MIBs and download MIBs from the Cisco MIBs page at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
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RFCs
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RFC 1406, Definitions of Managed Objects for the DS1 and E1 Interface Types
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RFC 1407, Definitions of Managed Objects for the DS3/E3 Interface Type
Configuration Tasks
See the following sections for configuration tasks for the T3 subrate feature. Each task in the list is identified as either required or optional.
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Configuring the T3 Controller (required)
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Configuring the Serial Interface (required)
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Verifying the Configuration (optional)
Configuring the T3 Controller
Configuring the Serial Interface
Verifying the Configuration
After configuring a new T3 controller, you can verify the configuration by using show commands. To display the status of any a new T3 controller or newly configured interface, complete any of the following tasks in EXEC mode:
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Display the status of the T3 controller on a Cisco 7200 series router using the show controllers t3 port-adapter/t3-port [brief | tabular] command.
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Display the status of the T3 controller on a Cisco 7500 series router using the show controllers t3 slot/port-adapter/t3-port [brief | tabular] command:
Router# show controllers t3 0/1/0 briefT3 0/1/0 is up. Hardware is 2CT3+ single wide port adapterCT3 H/W Version: 0.1.1, CT3 ROM Version: 0.95, CT3 F/W Version: 2.4.0FREEDM version: 1, reset 0Applique type is Subrate T3No alarms detected.MDL transmission is disabledFEAC code received: No code is being receivedFraming is C-BIT Parity, Line Code is B3ZS, Clock Source is LineRx throttle total 0, equipment customer loopbackRouter# show controllers t3 0/1/0 tabularT3 0/1/0 is up. Hardware is 2CT3+ single wide port adapterCT3 H/W Version: 0.1.1, CT3 ROM Version: 0.95, CT3 F/W Version: 2.4.0FREEDM version: 1, reset 0Applique type is Subrate T3No alarms detected.MDL transmission is disabledFEAC code received: No code is being receivedFraming is C-BIT Parity, Line Code is B3ZS, Clock Source is LineRx throttle total 0, equipment customer loopbackINTERVAL LCV PCV CCV PES PSES SEFS UAS LES CES CSES06:17-06:24 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 006:02-06:17 4 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 005:47-06:02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 005:32-05:47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 005:17-05:32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 005:02-05:17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 004:47-05:02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 004:32-04:47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 004:17-04:32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 004:02-04:17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 003:47-04:02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 003:32-03:47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 003:17-03:32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0[additional command output omitted]Use the show interfaces serial port-adapter/t3-port command to display statistics about the serial interface for a specific T3 line on a Cisco 7200 series router:
Router# show interfaces serial 5/0Serial5/0 is up, line protocol is downHardware is PA-MC-2T3+MTU 4470 bytes, BW 44210 Kbit, DLY 200 usec,reliability 128/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not setKeepalive set (10 sec)Last input never, output never, output hang neverLast clearing of "show interface" counters neverQueueing strategy: fifoOutput queue 0/40, 0 drops; input queue 0/75, 0 drops5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no bufferReceived 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles0 parity0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort5823 packets output, 140669 bytes, 0 underruns0 output errors, 0 applique, 0 interface resets0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out1 carrier transitionsDSU mode 0, bandwidth 44210, scramble 0orDisplay statistics about the serial interface for a specific T3 line on a Cisco 7500 series router using the show interfaces serial slot/port-adapter/t3-port command:
Router# show interfaces serial 1/0/0Serial1/0/0 is up, line protocol is upHardware is cyBus 2CT3+ SerialMTU 4470 bytes, BW 44210 Kbit, DLY 200 usec,reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255Encapsulation HDLC, crc 16, loopback not setKeepalive set (10 sec)Last input 00:00:09, output 00:00:07, output hang neverLast clearing of "show interface" counters neverQueueing strategy: fifoOutput queue 0/40, 4 drops; input queue 0/75, 0 drops5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec4 packets input, 402 bytes, 0 no bufferReceived 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles0 parity0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 1 abort5 packets output, 1008 bytes, 0 underruns0 output errors, 0 applique, 1 interface resets0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out0 carrier transitionsDSU mode 0, bandwidth 44210, scramble 0
Troubleshooting Tips
Set loopbacks to troubleshoot the PA-MC-2T3+.
Setting Loopbacks
You can configure the T3 controller for loopback modes using the serial interface loopback command. The default is no loopback. The three main loopback modes are: local, network, and remote. The T3 local loopback simultaneously loops the T3 port toward the router and loops the T3 link back toward the network.
The T3 network loopback loops the T3 line or payload back toward the network. A T3 remote loopback loops the T3 line at the remote end. Use T3 loopbacks to diagnose problems with cables between the port adapter and the central switching office at the T3 line level. You can also use the loopback modes with bit error rate (BER) tests.
To set a loopback on the T3 controller or T3 lines, perform the following optional tasks beginning in global configuration mode:
Monitoring and Maintaining the PA-MC-2T3+
Configuration Examples
This section provides the following configuration examples:
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Configuring a T3 Controller Example
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Configuring a Full-Rate T3 Interface Example
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Configuring a Subrate T3 Interface Example
Configuring a T3 Controller Example
The following example configures the T3 controller of a PA-MC-2T3+ in slot 1 of a Cisco 7200 series router:
Router# configure terminalEnter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.Router(config)# controller T3 1/0Router(config-controller)# no channelizedRouter(config-controller)# exitRouter(config)# interface serial 1/0/0Router(config-if)# framing c-bitRouter(config-if)# cablelength 40Router(config-if)# clock source lineRouter(config-if)# mdl transmit pathThe following example configures the T3 controller of a PA-MC-2T3+ on a VIP2 or VIP4 in interface processor slot 1 on a Cisco 7500 series router:Router# configure terminalEnter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.Router(config)# controller T3 1/0/0Router(config-controller)# no channelizedChange to subrate mode will cause cbus complex reset. Proceed? [yes/no]:YRouter(config-controller)# exitRouter(config)# interface serial 1/0/0Router(config-if)# framing c-bitRouter(config-if)# cablelength 40Router(config-if)# clock source lineRouter(config-if)# mdl transmit pathConfiguring a Full-Rate T3 Interface Example
The following example configures a full-rate T3 interface on a Cisco 7500 series router by using the no channelized command:
Router(config)# controller t3 2/0/0Router(config-controller)# no channelizedChange to subrate mode will cause cbus complex reset. Proceed? [yes/no]: YRouter(config-controller)# exitRouter(config)# interface serial 2/0/0Router(config-if)# encapsulation pppRouter(config-if)# ip address 10.10.10.10 255.255.255.255Router(config-if)# no shutdownConfiguring a Subrate T3 Interface Example
In order to configure a subrate T3 interface, you must first configure the interface as a full-rate T3 using the no channelized configuration controller command. After the full-rate T3 interface is configured, use the dsu bandwidth command to create a subrate T3 interface.The following example configures a subrate T3 interface on a Cisco 7200 series router:
Router(config)# controller t3 2/0Router(config-controller# no channelizedRouter(config-controller)# exitRouter(config)# interface serial 2/0Router(config-if)# dsu bandwidth 16000Router(config-if)# encapsulation frame-relayRouter(config-if)# ip address 10.10.10.10 255.255.255.255Router(config-if)# no shutdownFeature Information for PA-MC-2T3+ Phase-II (T3 subrate)
Table 1 lists the release history for this feature.
Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and software image support. Cisco Feature Navigator enables you to determine which software images support a specific software release, feature set, or platform. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on Cisco.com is not required.
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Note
Table 1 lists only the software release that introduced support for a given feature in a given software release train. Unless noted otherwise, subsequent releases of that software release train also support that feature.
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