ADTRAN MX2800 M13 Network Card User Manual


 
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SECTION 1, PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Section 1
Product Overview
1. INTRODUCTION
The MX2800 is an M13 multiplexer that consolidates T1 and E1 signals into a T3 circuit. This unit
provides a cost-effective, versatile tool for combining independent T1s, E1s, or a combination of the two
over the same T3 circuit.
The MX2800 houses two hot-swappable controller cards which provide 1:1 redundancy for the T1 and T3
signals, as well as the T3 connections.
Embedded simple network management protocol (SNMP) and Telnet are available through the modem
port using serial line internet protocol/point-to-point protocol (SLIP/PPP) or through the 10Base-T
Ethernet port. Using the Management Information Base II (MIB II), RFC 1407 standards, and an
ADTRAN enterprise MIB, the MX2800 can be configured, monitored, and diagnosed with standard
SNMP network management programs such as Hewlett Packard’s HP OpenView
and Cabletron’s
Spectrum
®
. In addition, the SysLog Host Daemon allows remote monitoring, collecting, and logging of
MX2800 events in realtime. This information is useful during installation setups and/or troubleshooting.
Complete configuration, loopbacks, and performance monitoring are available through SNMP, Telnet, or a
VT100 terminal interface. This connection can be made via Ethernet, a local EIA-232 link, or through the
built-in V.34 modem. The modem can dial out a “cry for help” for units located in unmanned facilities. The
MX2800 is designed for installation in a 19-inch or 23-inch rack.
The major features of the MX2800 are as follows:
Built-in 1:1 redundancy
Hot-swappable controller cards
Independent, dual-load sharing, redundant power supplies
Embedded SNMP and Telnet management through 10Base-T Ethernet or SLIP/PPP dialup
Detailed performance monitoring for local and remote units
Simplified configuration through the VT100 terminal menu structure
Integrated V.34 modem for dial-up and dial-down access
Capability of backhauling multiple service types (T1/E1)
•AC or DC power
Available –48V or 24V power supplies
External DS3 clock option
M13 and C-bit signaling support