TThe Loop-AM3440-E is the latest product in the Loop Access DCS-MUX series that combines various access
interfaces and transport over GbE or E1 uplinks. The Loop-AM3440-E supports SAToP/ CESoPSN/ MEF8 Pseudowire Protocols to transport TDM data streams with timing information over packet switched network.
The Loop-AM3440-E provides full non-blocking DS0 cross-connect matrix for up to 28 x E1/T1 + 64 Bundles. Traffic grooming and segregation between the TDM interfaces and the Pseudowires provides flexibility and efficiency, and makes the Loop-AM3440-E an ideal solution for DACS (Digital Access Cross-Connect System) and ADCB (Add/Drop Channel Bank) applications.
With hot-pluggable mini size slots design, the Loop-AM3440-E provides access for E1, T1, FOM, FXS, FXO, E&M, Magneto*, C37.94, RS232, X.21, EIA530 and V.35 interfaces. These interfaces are compatible with other Loop products.
These application notes cover many aspects of Integrated Access Multiplexer applications. While some are specific to particular products, many are applicable to most any of our channel bank, IAD, or TDM aggregation products. The principles are the same.
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The actual operation of signaling bits used with CAS (Channel associated signaling) for T1 and E1 is is poorly understood by many technicians and engineers. This is a summary of the conventions used for CAS signaling. Download the note in PDF format.
The actual operation of E&M signaling leads is poorly understood by many technicians and engineers. This is a summary of how the AM3440 E&M interfaces operate for Type 1,2,3,4, and 5 E&M configurations. Included are RJ45 E&M Pinouts and descriptions for A-side and B-side installations. Download the note in PDF format.
The Loop C37.94 card is available with a single duplex port or four duplex ports. This paper demonstrates how to configure mode, bandwidth, ALS, and mapping features. Download the note in PDF format.
The Loop AM3440, IP6510-LN, and V4150 incorporate RADIUS authentication and authorization, as well as
logging capabilities. This paper demonstrates how to configure those features. Download the note in PDF format.
A question about pass through voice DS-0 circuits was recently raised. Loop product mapping provides a choice of "d" for data or "v" for voice to be designated for each DS-0. FXS, FXO and E&M circuits must all be set to "v" for voice. If a DS-0 carrying voice passes in and out of a T1 as a pass through, must this be set to "v" for voice? The answer is "yes". See this paper for details on setting a pass through DS-0 to "v" for voice and for verifying the setting. Download the note in PDF format.
Mapping between O-9500 T3-M13 and E&M Interfaces Detailed instructions on the procedure for mapping an E&M interface to a T3-M13 interface on the Loop O9500 integrated ulti-services access platform.
Application notes specific to the Loop AM-3440, its configuration, and interface cards. Note that many of these interface and tributary cards are used on other products as well:
This is an example procedure used to configure ULSR T1s and clocking from external Stratum 1 clocking sources with the AM3440. Download the note in PDF format.
AM3440 alarms can be reported via the Alarm Relay contacts located on the controller card or as SNMP messages output via the Ethernet Port on the controller card. Here's how to do it.Download the note in PDF format.
Upgrading AM3440 firmware can be a daunting task the first time. Using DCB's Map34 software makes it much less intimidating. This paper by one of our engineers demonstrates how to accomplish the upgrade by following step-by-step instructions.Download the note in PDF format.
Some Loop Telecom products incorporate RADIUS authentication and authorization, as well as
logging capabilities. This paper demonstrates how to configure those features on the AM3440,
IP6510-LN, and V4150 models. Download the note in PDF format.
This is a short note detailing the similarities and differences between the Loop RT, RTA, and RTB router cards used in the AM3440. Download the note in PDF format.
This is a "cheat sheet" with information that helps you get started mapping the AM-3440. These DACS have lots of flexibility and these hints will save you time getting them configured. Download the note in PDF format.
This is a short discussing an AM3440 firmware change starting with controller version 8.24.x. Login now now has two levels with associated passwords. Download the note in PDF format.
If an AM3440 with redundant controllers has a loss of one of the controllers, it is a simple procedure
to replace the failed controller. Just install the new controller in place of the failed controller in a hot swap procedure. No need to power down the system to replace
a failed controller. This note discusses how to manage differing firmware versions in this situation.Downlaoad the note in PDF format.
This is a short example procedure showing how to configure the AM3440 Router B card for combined route and bridge mode. Download the note in PDF format.
This is an example procedure mapping with information that helps you get started mapping the AM-3440. This exmaple illustrates mapping and a loop back test to verify correct operation. These DACS have lots of flexibility and these hints will save you time getting them configured. Download the note in PDF format.
The procedure for updating firmware in an AM-3440 having dual controller cards may be daunting. This paper details a straight forward method for that procedure. Download the note in PDF format.
A "cheat sheet" illustrating how to configure the 8DBRA card. These cards are often used for utility customer SCADA networking by oversampling 9600bps asynchronous data. Download the note in PDF format.
This application is typically used for SCADA where multiple devices are polled from the same host port and the data arrives for all three devices over a single DS0. Download the note in PDF format.
