RFL EXMUX 3501 - User Manual

RFL™ EXMUX
®
3500/3500M
RFL™ EXMUX
®
3501/3501M
IP Access Multiplexer
Instruction Manual
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Publication Number MC3500M
Version 32, June 2018

Summary

WARRANTY

WARRANTY STATEMENT

Describes warranty terms and conditions for the eXmux product, including repair or replacement policies and exclusions.

USING THIS MANUAL

Safety instructions

Provides important safety information and warnings for the operation and maintenance of the eXmux.

Installation

Covers unpacking, mounting, and connecting power and data lines for the eXmux unit.

Start-up (Commissioning)

Covers system check-out and functional testing procedures for commissioning the eXmux unit.

Basic troubleshooting

Provides a guide for basic troubleshooting to identify and resolve common issues.

Troubleshooting a TDM Circuit

Offers tools to help determine the root cause of TDM circuit network connectivity failures.

OPERATING PERSONNEL

Section 2. Safety Instructions

2.1 Warnings and Safety Summary

Summarizes critical safety precautions for installation, operation, and maintenance of the eXmux equipment.

Section 3. System Description

Section 4. Installation

4.1 Introduction

Provides an introduction to installation instructions, covering unpacking, mounting, and wiring for eXmux units.

4.3 Mounting the Equipment

Details the procedures for securely mounting the equipment in racks or cabinets, including dimensions.

4.7 Data and Power Connections

Guides users on making data and power connections to the eXmux units, including Ethernet and alarm relay connections.

Section 7. Configuration

7.13 Hitless Switching

Explains the concept and implementation steps for activating the hitless switching feature for network resilience.

Section 8. Configuration and Status Settings for the HPS;RFL eXmux unit Managed Ethernet Switch

8.1 Integrated Ethernet Switch Redundancy Protocol

Explains RSTP and MSTP technologies for ensuring network loop-free topology and redundant links.

Section 9. Start-Up (Commissioning)

9.1 Initial Start-Up

Outlines the two basic types of system start-up: new system and existing system with additions.

9.2 Path Redundancy

Explains how to configure path redundancy using Path A and Path B IP addresses for TDM Engines and Management IP.

9.5 Unicast TDM Timing and Neighbor Discovery Set-Up

Details the steps for setting up unicast TDM timing and neighbor discovery for point-to-point communications.

9.9 Using the RFL System Software Upgrade Utility

Guides users on how to upgrade the network's eXmux units to the current system software level via VNMS or program files.

Section 10. Troubleshooting Guide

10.1 Introduction

Introduces the troubleshooting guide, outlining basic approaches to common problems.

10.3 FE;GE (LAN;WAN) Connections Issues

Addresses hardware connection, setting, status, and traffic issues related to FE/GE connections.

10.4 Interface Units Issues

10.6 Alarm Issues

10.7 Network Management Software Issues

Section 11. Trouble Shooting a TDM Circuit Outage

11.1 TDM Bundle Status

11.2 TDM Timing and Neighbor Discovery Table

RFL EXMUX 3501 Specifications

General

Brand	RFL
Model	EXMUX 3501
Category	Multiplexer
Language	English