Cisco Systems Network Card MGX 8220 User Manual

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Introduction  
This manual describes the features and functions of Release 3.0 of the Cisco MGX™ 8220 edge  
concentrator. (See Figure 1-1.)  
Figure 1-1  
MGX 8220 Edge Concentrator  
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Introduction 1-1  
 
MGX 8220 Shelf  
Aggregation of Traffic into ATM Networks  
Each MGX 8220 shelf connects to the BPX switch across a T3 or E3 ATM STI (Cisco Trunk  
Interface) to a BNI module on the BPX switch. Thus, the MGX 8220 shelf Release 3.0 supports  
aggregation of traffic up to 40 T1 or E1 access ports or up to 1240 64-Kbps subscribers, onto a single  
T3 or E3 trunk, using only a single port on the BPX switch.  
In this release, the MGX 8220 shelf should normally be collocated with the BPX switch. Figure 1-2  
shows how the MGX 8220 shelf usage is envisioned in Release 3.0.  
Figure 1-2  
MGX 8220/BPX Switch Relationship  
Broadband  
ATM  
service  
40 T1 or E1  
service interface  
lines  
BPX 8620  
MGX 8220  
T3 ATM STI  
connection  
For remote locations with limited bandwidth needs, the MGX 8220 shelf can be remoted from the  
BPX switch using IMA trunk machines. (See Figure 1-3.)  
Figure 1-3  
Remote Cisco MGX 8220 Configuration  
Long distance  
40 T1 or E1  
service interface  
lines  
Broadand  
ATM service  
IMATM  
BPX 8620  
MGX 8220  
IMA trunk  
T1 or E1 service  
interface lines  
The following sections provide an overview of the MGX 8220 shelf, the Release 3.0 cards, and  
management capabilities. In-depth details are provided in subsequent chapters.  
MGX 8220 Shelf  
Physically, the MGX 8220 shelf consists of cards in a 19 inch rack mountable shelf.  
The shelf can be powered either from a -48VDC source or from a 220V AC source. The DC version  
includes DC power entry modules that can be mounted in the shelf. The AC version requires an  
external rack mounted AC Power Module. Both versions require a rack mounted cooling assembly.  
Multiple MGX 8220 shelves can be mounted in the same rack, sharing power and cooling  
assemblies.  
The MGX 8220 shelf contains 16 slots where each slot can accommodate a front card and a back  
card. The front row is used for function modules, cards that perform more complex functions within  
the unit (for example, frame relay to ATM conversion). The back row is used for line modules, cards  
that provide interfaces to one or more transmission lines connected to the MGX 8220 shelf (for  
example, the trunk line to the BPX switch or an RS-232 line to a control terminal).  
Introduction 1-3  
 
MGX 8220 System Overview  
MGX 8220 Cards  
MGX 8220 cards are always installed as a pair consisting of a front card (function module) and a  
matching back card (line module) in the same slot, except for the SRM-T1E1 card which only has a  
front card. Communication between slots is achieved through buses in the shelf backplane.  
Release 3.0 consists of the following module pairs:  
MGX 8220 Shelf Controller(ASC)  
This is a pair of cards providing overall control of the shelf and providing line interfaces to  
maintenance and control ports which are used for user configuration and management of the  
shelf.  
Broadband Network Module (BNM-T3)  
This is a pair of cards which together provide the interface to the attached BPX switch over a T3  
ATM interface.  
Broadband Network Module (BNM-E3)  
This is a pair of cards which together provide the interface to the attached BPX switch over a E3  
ATM interface.  
Frame Service Module for T1 (FRSM-4T1)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four T1 lines, each of which can support one 56 kbps or  
one Nx64 kbps FR-UNI, FR-NNI port, ATM-FUNI, or Frame Forwarding port.  
Frame Service Module for T1 channelized (FRSM-4T1-C)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four T1 lines, each of which can support multiple  
(up to 24) 56 kbps or Nx64 kbps FR-UNI, FR-NNI, ATM-FUNI, or Frame Forwarding port.  
Frame Service Module for E1 (FRSM-4E1)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four E1 lines, each of which can support one 56 kbps or  
one Nx64 kbps FR-UNI, FR-NNI, ATM-FUNI, or Frame Forwarding port.  
Frame Service Module for E1, channelized (FRSM-4E1-C)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four E1 channelized frame relay lines, each of which can  
support multiple (up to 31) 56 kbps or Nx64 kbps FR-UNI, FR-NNI, ATM-FUNI, or Frame  
Forwarding port.  
ATM UNI Service Module for T1 (AUSM-4T1)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four T1 lines, each of which can support one T1 ATM UNI  
or ATM NNI.  
ATM UNI Service Module for E1 (AUSM-4E1)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four E1 lines, each of which can support one E1 ATM UNI  
or ATM NNI.  
Circuit Emulation Service Module for T1 (CESM-4T1)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four T1 lines, each of which is a 1.544 Mbps unstructured  
synchronous data stream.  
Circuit Emulation Service Module for E1 (CESM-4E1)  
This card provides interfaces for up to four E1 lines, each of which is a 2.048 Mbps unstructured  
synchronous data stream.  
Inverse Multiplexing for ATM Trunk Module—T3 to T1 (IMATM-T3-T1)  
This card acts as an extension of the BPX BNI card and permits the BPX ATM trunk to be used  
over multiple (up to 8) T1 lines instead of a single T3 line.  
Inverse Multiplexing for ATM Trunk Module—E3 to E1 (IMATM-E3-E1)  
This card acts as an extension of the BPX BNI card and permits the BPX ATM trunk to be used  
over multiple (up to 8) E1 lines instead of a single E3 line.  
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MGX 8220 Management  
Service Resource Module (SRM-T1E1)  
This card provides loopback and bit error rate testing (BERT) functions and 1:N redundancy for  
the service modules.  
The ASC and the BNM modules must be present in an MGX 8220 shelf and are referred to as the  
core modules. The MGX 8220 shelf release 3.0 supports redundant core modules where one  
ASC/BNM set is an active set and a second ASC/BNM is a standby set. In the event of a malfunction,  
the standby set automatically takes over as the active set. The SRM is optional. If present, it is part  
of the core card set, with switchover to the standby upon a malfunction of the active BNM or ASC.  
MGX 8220 Management  
The functions and operation of the MGX 8220 shelf are achieved through downloaded firmware. The  
firmware controls the overall operation of the shelf and responds to configuration and other  
commands received from a user terminal or workstation. The MGX 8220 shelf has a command  
repertoire of over 60 user commands which are used to configure and display the various operational  
parameters of the shelf.  
The current status and configuration parameters of the MGX 8220 modules are maintained in a  
Management Information Base (MIB) which is updated by the firmware as changes in status and  
configuration occur. The MIB can be interrogated using SNMP commands.  
Most of the functions of the MGX 8220 shelf Release 3.0 can be effected through the graphical user  
interface provided in StrataView Plus 8.2.  
The ASC module includes three ports for user input of management commands. A further means of  
management access is provided in-band over the ATM trunk.  
The maintenance port is a simple RS-232 port for direct connection to an alpha-numeric terminal  
into which the user can type commands through a Command Line Interface (CLI).  
The control port (SLIP protocol only), the LAN (Ethernet) port and the In-band ATM connection all  
support the CLI (via Telnet), TFTP and SNMP protocols for communicating with the MGX 8220  
shelf.  
New in Release 3.0  
This section provides a very brief description of the new MGX 8220 shelf features that have been  
added since Release 2.x.  
A new Broadband Network Module is available which supports E3 trunking to the BPX switch.  
The new Circuit Emulation Service Modules (CESM) provide support for unstructured  
synchronous data streams on both T1 and E1 lines.  
The Frame Service Module (FRSM) adds support for frame forwarding on a port-by-port basis.  
The ATM UNI Service Module (AUSM) now supports a number of new features including SRM  
BERT support, enhanced CAC (Connection Admission Control), and Virtual Path Connection  
capability.  
The optional SRM (Service Resource Module) which provides for loopback and BERT testing  
of lines and ports now provides 1:N redundancy for service modules as a feature license.  
The new Inverse Multiplexing for ATM Trunk Module 0- (IMATM) permits BPX nodes to use  
multiple (up to 8) T1 or E1 lines as ATM trunks instead of a single T3 or E3 line. This card is  
housed in the MGX 8220 shelf but acts as an extension to the BPX BNI card.  
Introduction 1-5  
 
New in Release 3.0  
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