Paradyne 8784 Network Card User Manual


 
1. About the Hotwire 8784 Termination Unit
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February 2001 8784-A2-GB20-30
Hotwire 8784 Termination Unit Features
The 2-port Hotwire 8784 TDM SDSL Termination Unit is a circuit board mounted in
a Hotwire 8600 or 8800 Series Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
(DSLAM) and used to transport signals at high speeds over a twisted-pair
connection.
The Hotwire 8784 TDM SDSL Termination Unit offers these standard features:
AutoRate Capability.
Provides automatic configuration of line speed and data
rate upon connection.
Embedded Operations Channel (EOC).
Provides remote management via
SNMP or Telnet session capability over the SDSL network.
Asynchronous Terminal Interface (ATI).
Provides a menu-driven
VT100-compatible terminal interface for configuring and managing the unit
locally or remotely by Telnet session.
Local Management.
Provides local management using the Management
Communications Card (MCC) with a:
Terminal or PC via the Management Serial port of the DSLAM.
Network Management System (NMS) via the Management MCC port of
the DSLAM.
NMS connection through the 10BaseT port.
Remote Management.
Provides remote management:
Out-of-band, using an external modem through the Management Serial
port of the DSLAM.
Telnet over the EOC.
Using SNMP or Telnet through the 10BaseT port or the Internal
Management Channel (IMC).
Alarm Indication.
Activates front panel LEDs.
Diagnostics.
Provides the capability to diagnose device and network
problems and perform tests, including digital loopbacks, pattern tests, and
self-test.
Device and Test Monitoring.
Provides the capability of tracking and
evaluating the units operation, including health and status, and error-rate
monitoring.