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Alarm Box
User Manual
Version V5.0
ZTE CORPORATION
ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South,
Hi-Tech Industrial Park,
Nanshan District, Shenzhen,
P. R. China
518057
Tel: (86) 755 26771900
Fax: (86) 755 26770801
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http://ensupport.zte.com.cn
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support@zte.com.cn

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  • Page 1 Alarm Box User Manual Version V5.0 ZTE CORPORATION ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P. R. China 518057 Tel: (86) 755 26771900 Fax: (86) 755 26770801 URL: http://ensupport.zte.com.cn E-mail: support@zte.com.cn...
  • Page 2 The contents of this document are protected by copyright laws and international treaties. Any reproduction or distribution of this document or any portion of this document, in any form by any means, without the prior written consent of ZTE CORPORATION is prohibited. Additionally, the contents of this document are protected by contractual confidentiality obligations.
  • Page 3 Introduces the alarm box menu and some common operations. Operations Chapter 5 Telnet Introduces how to telnet the alarm box from a PC to Commands configure the alarm box. Introduces the typical networking scenarios of the Chapter 6 Alarm Box...
  • Page 4 Typeface Meaning Menus, menu options, function names, input Bold parameters, option button names, check boxes, drop-down lists, dialog box names, window names. Variables for you supply values Italic  Note: Provides additional information about a certain topic. Caution: Provides alerts about a certain topic. In this situation, improper operations may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Alarm System Components ..................... 1-1 1.3 Alarm Box Functions ......................1-2 1.4 Technical Specifications ....................1-4 Chapter 2 Alarm Box Installation ....................2-1 2.1 Introduction ........................2-1 2.2 Installing the Alarm Box ....................2-1 2.3 Connecting Cables (AC Power Cable and Network Cable) ..........2-4 2.4 Connecting Cables (DC Power Cable and Network Cable) ..........
  • Page 6 Chapter 6 Alarm Box Networking Scenarios ................6-1 6.1 Introduction ........................6-1 6.2 Remote Deployment Networking Scenario ............... 6-1 6.2.1 Configuring the Local Alarm Box (TCP) ..............6-2 6.2.2 Configuring the Local Alarm Box (UDP) ..............6-4 6.2.3 Configuring the Remote Alarm Box ................. 6-5 6.3 Multi-Office-in-One Networking ..................
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 2.2-1 Hanging Board ......................2-2 Figure 2.2-2 Alarm Box Installation 1 ..................2-3 Figure 2.2-3 Alarm Box Installation 2 ..................2-3 Figure 2.3-1 Top View (Left) and Side View (Right) of the AC Adaptor ........2-5 Figure 2.3-2 AC Power Cable ....................... 2-5 Figure 3.4-1 Alarm Box Main Menu .....................
  • Page 9 Tables Table 2.4-1 DC Power Cable Parameters Table 3.2-1 Key Functions Table 3.2-2 Alarm Indicator Meanings Table 3.2-3 Alarm Indicator Statuses Table 3.2-4 Alarm Server Indicator Meanings, Link Statues, and Alarm Statuses Table 3.3-1 Icon Description Table 5.2-1 Command Description Table 5.3-1 Command Format Convensions...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction Description This chapter introduces the components of an alarm system and the functions of the alarm box that can prompt alarms by sounds or lights or forward them to appropriate personnel through short messages. Contents Topic...

  • Page 12: Alarm Box Functions

    The alarm server allows users to determine the severities of alarms to  be forwarded to the alarm box as well as the mobile phone number to which the alarm box sends alarm short messages. The alarm server transfers alarm messages to the alarm box through ...
  • Page 13 LCD display: The alarm information sent from the alarm server is  displayed on the LCD screen of the alarm box. Moreover, the alarm box menu and keys on the panel are available to configure the working parameters, for example, the IP address, UDP port, key tone control, and backlight control.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Alarm Box User Manual each group of alarm servers is represented by an alarm server indicator. Alarm statistics query: The alarm box can show the statistics of alarms  reported by each alarm server on the LCD screen. Permanent mute: Alarm prompts can be muted based on the alarm ...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Alarm Box Installation

    Description This chapter briefly introduces how to install the alarm box and how to connect the power cable and the network cable. The alarm box should be placed in a distinctive location for maintainers’ convenience. The alarm box supports both AC and DC power supplies.

  • Page 16: Figure 2.2-1 Hanging Board

    1. Φ8 hole 2. Plastic expansion tube 3. Hanging board 4. M5 countersunk head wood screw Figure 2.2-1 Hanging Board Hook the alarm box on to the hanging board, with the hanging holes exactly matching the hooks of the board. as shown in Figure 2.2-2 and...

  • Page 17: Figure 2.2-2 Alarm Box Installation 1

    Chapter 2 Alarm Box Installation 1. Hanging hole Figure 2.2-2 Alarm Box Installation 1 1. Hanging board .2. Alarm box Figure 2.2-3 Alarm Box Installation 2 Lock the alarm box. A locked alarm box cannot be separated from the hanging board.

  • Page 18: Connecting Cables (Ac Power Cable And Network Cable)

    Steps Connect the straight-through cable (RJ-45 connector) to the network interface of the alarm box, and then connect the other end to the port of the hub or to the layer-2 switch that resides in the same LAN with the alarm server.

  • Page 19: Figure 2.3-1 Top View (Left) And Side View (Right) Of The Ac Adaptor

    Connect the DC power cable of the adaptor to the power supply terminal that is in the right part of the bottom panel of the alarm box. Connect the bare wire marked with GND to the -48VRTN terminal block of the power supply terminal.

  • Page 20: Connecting Cables (Dc Power Cable And Network Cable)

    2.4 Connecting Cables (DC Power Cable and Network Cable) Purpose The alarm box can be connected to the DC power supply available by using the 3-meter-long DC power cable delivered with the alarm box or a self-made cable. The parameters of the self-made cable should comply with or be higher than those of the delivered cable, as shown in Table 2.4-1.
  • Page 21 Steps Connect the straight-through cable (RJ-45 connector) to the network interface of the alarm box, and then connect the other end to the port of the hub or the layer-2 switch that resides in the same LAN with the alarm server.
  • Page 22 Alarm Box User Manual Put the power cables and the network cable into a bigger PVC cable tray. After cabling is complete, close the top cover of the PVC cable tray.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Initial Configuration

    This chapter introduces the initial settings of the alarm box and alarm servers. For example, the alarm box allows users to configure its IP address and port as well as IP addresses of alarm servers through its LCD screen; users can set the alarm forwarding parameters on alarm servers.

  • Page 24: Table 3.2-2 Alarm Indicator Meanings

    Alarm Server Indicators The alarm box panel provides 10 alarm server indicators representing 10 groups of alarm servers connected to the alarm box. Each indicator shows the link status and alarm status. Table 3.2-4 lists the meanings, the link statuses, and alarm statues represented by the indicators.

  • Page 25: Icons On The Lcd Screen

    Note: If the indicator lights off, it indicates that the alarm server is not configured yet. 3.3 Icons on the LCD Screen Icons on the LCD screen allow users to operate and configure the alarm box. Table 3.3-1 lists the icons available on the LCD screen.

  • Page 26: Setting The Ip Address

    3.4.1 Setting the IP Address Purpose The default IP address of the alarm box is 128.0.0.127. The alarm box and the alarm server should reside in the same network segment (for example, the server IP address is 192.176.120.129, and thus the alarm box IP address is 192.176.120.254).

  • Page 27: Figure 3.4-2 Parameter Setting Sub-Menu

    Chapter 3 Initial Configuration Figure 3.4-2 Parameter Setting Sub-Menu Select Local IP Set and press OK. The IP address setting page appears. Use the existing IP address Step 5 Set a new IP address Step 6 Figure 3.4-3 Setting the IP Address To use the existing IP address, press Cancel to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 28: Setting The Subnet Mask

    3) Press OK to validate the new settings. 3.4.2 Setting the Subnet Mask Purpose The subnet mask of the alarm box needs to be configured. The default value is 255.0.0.0. Prerequisites The alarm box is connected to the alarm server through the network ...
  • Page 29 The alarm box is connected to the alarm server through the network  cable. Steps In the alarm box panel, press Menu. The main menu appears on the LCD screen. Select Parameter Set > UDP link Port. The UDP setting page appears. By default, the UDP port is 5000.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Common Operations

    Basis 4.2 Setting Alarm Box Functions Purpose The alarm box prompts faults or other information of the current network in different ways such as sound, light, LCD display, and short messages. Prerequisites The alarm box is connected to the alarm server and basic configurations ...

  • Page 32: Figure 4.2-1 Alarm Box Menu

    Lang. Select Chinese Menu Statistics Query Figure 4.2-1 Alarm Box Menu Navigate to the alarm box parameters that you need to modify according the preceding menu. The common operations are listed as follows: Viewing alarm statistics. For details, see 4.3.

  • Page 33: Viewing Alarm Statistics

    Press OK to validate the new settings. 4.3 Viewing Alarm Statistics Purpose The alarm box can make statistics of received alarms and display the statistics on the LCD screen. Prerequisites The alarm box is connected to the alarm server and basic configurations ...

  • Page 34: Setting The Broadcast Storm Threshold

    In the case of a broadcast storm, the alarm box generates a sound or light alarm and stops receiving broadcast packets accordingly. After a period of time, the alarm box resumes receiving the broadcast packets.

  • Page 35: Setting The Sound Volume

    WARNING (from Severity 1 to Severity 4). If an alarm severity is specified, alarms of this severity and lower severities are all muted. For example, if Severity 3 is specified, the alarm box mutes the alarms of Severity 3 and 4. Prerequisites The alarm box is connected to the alarm server and basic configurations ...

  • Page 36: Acknowledging Alarms On A Per-Group Basis

    Press OK to validate the new settings.  Note: If you specify Severity 1, the alarm box will not generate any sound for alarms of any severity and the alarm sound icon on the LCD screen will be changed into 4.7 Acknowledging Alarms on a per-Group Basis...
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 Common Operations  Note: When you see indicators blinking or hear the alarm sounds, you can also press the ACK key on alarm box panel to acknowledge the alarms.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Telnet Commands

    In the command line interface (CLI) of the operating system, run the telnet ip-address 601 command. Here, ip-address indicates the IP address of the alarm box. (To enter the Windows CLI, click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box. Then enter cmd and press Enter.)

  • Page 40: Table 5.2-1 Command Description

    Sets up a UDP connection with the alarm IP] [Group ID] server. cfgBureauNo [Bureau No] Sets the bureau number of the alarm box. bureaNoCfgShow [Module No] Displays the bureau number of the alarm box. cfgModuleNo Sets the module number of the alarm box.

  • Page 41: Man-Machine Command Format

    Deletes IP addresses of the alarm box based MultiIpCfgDel [Sequence] on the sequence number. Caution: The commands are case sensitive. Configure the alarm box parameters by referring to the command descriptions. 5.3 Man-Machine Command Format The command format is as follows: Com-...

  • Page 42: Command Description

    Alarm Box User Manual Conversions Description Indicates the contents in the square brackets are optional. Moreover, if [x{y|z}] the contents in the square brackets are selected, either y or z should be used. 5.4 Command Description Description This section introduces the Telnet commands and their usages. These commands are mainly classified into three categories, namely basic commands, routing-related commands, and VLAN-related commands.
  • Page 43 5.4.1.3 tcpCfgShow Command tcpCfgShow Function This command is used to view the TCP connection-related information, including the TCP port, the link status, the IP addresses of the alarm box and server, group ID, and so on. Format tcpCfgShow Example 601>tcpCfgShow...
  • Page 44 The alarm box can be simultaneously connected to 10 groups of alarm servers. If the alarm box interacts with an alarm server through TCP, you need to set up a TCP connection between the alarm box and the server by using the cfgTcpComm command.
  • Page 45 The alarm box can be simultaneously connected to 10 groups of alarm servers. If the alarm box interacts with an alarm server through UDP, you need to set up a UDP connection between the alarm box and the server by using the cfgUdpComm command.
  • Page 46 Function This command is used to assign a bureau number to the alarm box. In the case that an alarm server is connected to more than one alarm box, the server distinguishes them by their bureau numbers and module numbers.
  • Page 47 This command is used to view the bureau number assigned to the alarm box. In the case that an alarm server is connected to more than one alarm box, the server distinguishes them by their bureau numbers and module numbers.
  • Page 48 This command is used to view the module number assigned to the alarm box. In the case that an alarm server is connected to more than one alarm box, the server distinguishes them by their bureau numbers and module numbers.
  • Page 49 Chapter 5 Telnet Commands mobile phone, then the country code and prefix need not be configured and the short messages are sent by Unicode. Run the CfgSmsXmit command at the command prompt of 601> to display the parameters of current configuration. 601>...
  • Page 50 For example, the mobile number is 012345678901. You can change the country code into 0, and then configure the 11-digit number 12345678901 in the alarm server. The alarm box will add the country code 0 to the 11-digit number delivered from the alarm server and send short messages to the 12-digit number 012345678901.

  • Page 51: Routing-Related Commands

    Chapter 5 Telnet Commands Sms Content Xmit Type : Unicode ********************************** end ******************************** Change Parameters? [<CR> to cancel ,'y' or 'Y' to continue] Input SMS International word? [<CR> to cancel,'c' to clear] Input SMS Country Code? [<CR> to cancel,'c' to clear] Change Sms Send Type? [<CR>...
  • Page 52 5.4.2.2 routeadd Command routeadd Function This command is used to add a route. The added route, however, is not stored in the flash and is cleared upon restart of the alarm box. Format routeadd [Dest] [Gateway] Parameter Description Parameter Description...
  • Page 53 Run the routeshow command to view the routing table after you delete a route. 5.4.2.4 routeFlashShow Command routeFlashShow Function This command is used to view the routing information saved in the flash. After the alarm box is powered on, it automatically loads the routing information. Format routeFlashShow 5-15...
  • Page 54 This command is used to save routing information in the flash. After the alarm box is powered on, the saved routing information can be loaded from the flash to the alarm box. To add routing information to the flash, you can run the routeadd command.

  • Page 55: Vlan-Related Commands

    Run the routeFlashShow command to view the routing information saved in the flash after you erase the routing information from the flash. 5.4.3 VLAN-Related Commands 5.4.3.1 VlanCfgShow Command VlanCfgShow Function This command is used to view all the VLAN configurations in the alarm box. Format VlanCfgShow Example 601>VlanCfgShow ***sequence.*******IpAddress***********VlanId********** 10.44.120.2...
  • Page 56 Alarm Box User Manual 10.44.120.3 10.44.120.4 10.44.120.12 10.44.120.13 4094 ***************************************************** 5.4.3.2 VlanCfgAdd Command VlanCfgAdd Function This command is used to add VLAN configurations of alarm servers. Format VlanCfgAdd [Server IP] [VLAN ID] Parameter Description Parameter Description Server IP Indicates the IP address of the alarm server.
  • Page 57 This command is used to delete VLAN configurations of alarm servers according to the sequence number. Each VLAN configuration item in the alarm box is assigned a sequence number automatically when it is added to the alarm box. Format VlanCfgDel [Sequence]...
  • Page 58 Run the VlanCfgShow command to view current VLAN configurations after you delete the VLAN configurations that have the specified VLAN ID. 5.4.3.5 MultiIpCfgShow Command MultiIpCfgShow Function This command is used to view the IP configuration of the alarm box. Format MultiIpCfgShow Example 601>MultiIpCfgShow ***sequence.******IpAddr**********NetMask************ 10.44.10.254...
  • Page 59 5.4.3.6 MultiIpCfgAdd Command MultiIpCfgAdd Function This command is used to configure the IP address of the alarm box that can simultaneously have multiple IP addresses that belong to different network segments but share the same subnet mask. Format MultiIpCfgAdd [IP Address]...
  • Page 60 MultiIpCfg delete success! Caution: Assume that the local IP address of the alarm box is changed through the LCD screen and the new local IP address is the same with the one added using the MultiIpCfgAdd command. In this case, the MultiIpCfgDel command can delete the IP address from the multi-IP configurations and from the flash but will not delete the local IP address that you can view on the LCD screen.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6 Alarm Box Networking Scenarios

    The alarm box and the alarm server can reside in the same network segment or different ones. Moreover, an alarm box can be connected to alarm servers from different VLANs.

  • Page 62: Configuring The Local Alarm Box (Tcp)

    Network planning is made as required.  Procedure In the case of TCP, configure the local alarm box to set up a TCP connection between the alarm box and the alarm server. For details, see 6.2.1. In the case of UDP, configure the local alarm box to set up a UDP connection between the alarm box and the alarm server.
  • Page 63 Chapter 6 Alarm Box Networking The local alarm box is connected to the alarm server or the hub.  TCP port 6700 is configured on the alarm server.  You have telneted the local alarm box from the alarm server. For details, ...

  • Page 64: Configuring The Local Alarm Box (Udp)

    6.2.2 Configuring the Local Alarm Box (UDP) Purpose The local alarm box and the alarm server reside in the same network segment. If they interact with each other through UDP, you need to configure the UDP port on the LCD screen. Then configure the UDP connection on the local alarm box through Telnet, including the IP address of the alarm server and group ID of the alarm server.

  • Page 65: Configuring The Remote Alarm Box

    6.2.3 Configuring the Remote Alarm Box Purpose You need to telnet the alarm box from a PC that resides in the same network segment with the alarm box. Then configure the TCP or UDP connection on the alarm box. Moreover, routing information should be configured on the alarm server.

  • Page 66: Multi-Office-In-One Networking

    193.232.54.129 192.168.60.100 ************************************************* Restart the alarm box. The routing information takes effect. Telnet the alarm box from the alarm server, and then run the ping command to check the connectivity between the alarm box and the server. Follow-Up To delete the routing information, run the routeErase [Sequence] command.

  • Page 67: Figure 6.3-1 Multi-Office-In-One Networking Diagram

    Chapter 6 Alarm Box Networking Assume that five alarm servers are connected to the alarm box. Only one of the servers resides in the network segment 192.168.60.* where the alarm box is located, as shown in Figure 6.3-1. 194.1.2.129 195.1.2.129 196.1.2.129...
  • Page 68 601>cfgTcpComm 3 195.1.2.129 5000 4 601>cfgTcpComm 4 196.1.2.129 5000 5  Note: If the alarm box interacts with alarm servers through UDP, run the cfgUdpComm command to configure the UDP connection. For details, see 5.4.1.6. View the configurations of the alarm servers.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6 Alarm Box Networking GroupId3 = 3 link3 state: Break ***********Sequence 4 :**************** Port4 = 5000 ServerIp4 = 195.1.2.129 GroupId4 = 4 link4 state: Break ***********Sequence 5 :**************** Port5 = 5000 ServerIp5 = 196.1.2.129 GroupId5 = 5 link5 state: Break ************************************************************ Configure the routing information for the second to fifth servers.

  • Page 70: Cross-Vlan Networking

    Server 192.168.1.1  Server 10.44.40.7  Server 126.11.152.6  Moreover, the local IP of the alarm box is configured to 10.44.40.254 and the alarm box is connected to the trunk interface of the layer-2 switch, as shown in Figure 6.4-1. 6-10...

  • Page 71: Figure 6.4-1 Cross-Vlan Networking Diagram

    VLAN tags Alarm Box (10.44.40.254) Figure 6.4-1 Cross-VLAN Networking Diagram Prerequisites The IP address of the PC connected to the alarm box is already  configured. You have telneted the alarm box from the PC. For details, see 5.2. ...
  • Page 72 Configure the IP address of the alarm box. As OMC1, OMC3, and the alarm box reside in different network segments, you need to configure two IP addresses for the alarm box so that the alarm box can interact with the two servers. Configure the IP addresses to 192.168.1.254 and 10.44.40.253 respectively.
  • Page 73 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modify the subnet mask on the LCD screen of the alarm box. Ensure the subnet mask can support communications between the alarm box and each of the alarm servers. In this example, configure the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 75 Appendix A Alarm Box Upgrade A.1 Introduction Description This chapter describes how to upgrade the alarm box, including fonts, alarm sound (voice), the boot program and the version program. Contents Topic Section Setting FTP Loading Version Files A.2 Setting FTP Parameters...
  • Page 76 Alarm Box User Manual For example, the D:\ZXWB directory includes the font file, the version program, the boot program, and the voice file, as shown in Figure A.2-1. Figure A.2-1 Setting the Path of Files to Be Downloaded Click Done to complete the settings of the new user and file path.
  • Page 77 Configure the HyperTerminal (Step 1 - 5). Create the flash file system in the alarm box (Step 6). Set the network parameters (Step 7 - 10). Download the boot program, font file, alarm sound file, and version...
  • Page 78 The version files should be copied to the specified FTP directory.  Steps The operation and maintenance console is connected to the alarm box using a RS232 serial cable through the LAN, as shown in Figure A.3-1. Figure A.3-1 Hardware Connection Start the HyperTerminal and select the available port COM1.
  • Page 79 Appendix A Alarm Box Upgrade Figure A.3-2 Setting the Port Properties Start the alarm box and run the HyperTerminal. When the system counts down the seconds (3 seconds), press any key. The system displays the Boot Password(3GPLAT or 3gplat)-> prompt.
  • Page 80 Alarm Box User Manual Figure A.3-3 HyperTerminal Interface If the software version of the alarm box is upgraded from a lower version to V5.0, you need to format the flash to create a file system. Enter 3 to erase the files saved in the flash.
  • Page 81 Appendix A Alarm Box Upgrade Figure A.3-4 Vxworks Menu At the VxWorks Boot prompt, enter p to display the current network parameter settings, as shown in Figure A.3-5. Figure A.3-5 Network Parameter Settings...
  • Page 82 Filename: Indicates the name of the image file. The name should be the  same with the name of the version program, namely vxWorks. inet on ethernet (e): Indicates the IP address of the alarm box, for  example 10.42.20.254.
  • Page 83 Appendix A Alarm Box Upgrade Figure A.3-7 Downloading the Boot Program 12. After the boot program is downloaded successfully, enter c and press Enter to activate the boot program, as shown in Figure A.3-8. Figure A.3-8 Activating the Boot Program...
  • Page 84  Note: The boot program can be run only after you restart the alarm box. 13. At the 3GPlat Boot prompt, enter z and press Enter to download the font file. After successful download, the system returns to the BSP menu, as shown in Figure A.3-9.
  • Page 85 Appendix A Alarm Box Upgrade 14. At the 3GPlat Boot prompt, enter w and press Enter to download the alarm sound file. After successful download, the system returns to the BSP menu, as shown in Figure A.3-10. Figure A.3-10 Downloading the Alarm Sound File ...
  • Page 86 Figure A.3-11 Downloading the Version Program  Note: It may take you a long period of time to download the version program. If any error occurs during the download process, you need to restart the alarm box and then download the version program again. A-12...
  • Page 87 Otherwise, you can enter 8 and press Enter to run the new version, as shown in Figure A.3-12. Figure A.3-12 Running the New Version 17. After the upgrade, press ◄ on the alarm box panel to view the current version. A-13...
  • Page 88 Alarm Box User Manual Caution: Assume that the boot program is already upgraded to v5.0. If you need to upgrade any one of boot, version, sound, and font, you do not need to format the flash. You can refer to the preceding steps related to the file that you need to download.
  • Page 89 Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Name Access Point Name Domain Name Server File Transfer Protocol GPRS General Packet Radio Service Internal Service Provider Media Access Control Operation Maintenance Center TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol...

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