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PA-MC-2T3+ Multi-Channel T3 Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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Chapter 4 Configuring Unchannelized mode for the Cisco PA-MC-2T3+
Configuring an Unchannelized T3 Link
Configuring the T3 Controller
This section provides procedures and examples for configuring the T3 controller on the PA-MC-2T3+,
and includes information on the following topics:
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Selecting a T3 Controller, page 4-4
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Setting Unchannelized Mode for the T3 Controller, page 4-5
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Setting the Framing Type for the Serial Interface, page 4-6
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Specifying the Cable Length for the Serial Interface, page 4-6
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Setting the Clock Source for the Serial Interface, page 4-6
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Configuring MDL Messages for the Serial Interface, page 4-7
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Examples of MDL Message Configuration, page 4-8
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Configuring Loopback Mode for the Serial Interface, page 4-10
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Configuring the T3 controller to Enable Loopbacks, page 4-11
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Shutting Down the T3 Controller, page 4-12
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Configuring a BER Test on the T3 Controller, page 4-12
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Sending a BER Test Pattern on the T3 Line, page 4-13
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Viewing the Results of a BER Test, page 4-14
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Terminating a BER Test, page 4-16
Selecting a T3 Controller
You must enter the following controller command, before any other configuration commands, to select
the T3 controller you want to configure:
controller T3
interface-processor-slot/port-adapter-slot/T3-port for Cisco 7500 series router
controller T3
chassis-slot/T3-port for Cisco 7200 series router
controller T3
chassis-slot/T3-port for Cisco 7301 series router
controller T3
chassis-slot/T3-port for Cisco 7401ASR router
Examples of selecting the T3 controller follow:
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The example that follows is for a port adapter on a VIP in interface processor slot 1:
Router#
configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#
controller T3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)#
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The example that follows is for a port adapter in slot 1 of the Cisco 7200 series routers:
Router#
configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#
controller t3 1/0
Router(config-controller)#