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APX 1000™ Getting Started Guide
Overview of APX 1000 Operation and Configuration
Shelf controller configuration
configuration. Creating a comprehensive network diagram helps prevent problems during
installation and configuration, and can help in troubleshooting any problems later.
APX 1000 configuration tasks include the following:
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Configuring the shelf controller
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Configuring the ingress slot card lines
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Configuring modem services, if necessary
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Configuring the network information for the egress slot card
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Configuring connections, either locally or through RADIUS
Shelf controller configuration
The shelf controller has an RS-232 serial port (labeled CONTROL) and a 10/100BaseT
Ethernet port. The serial port is for system management from a local workstation. It is also the
standard port for error output, stack traces, and messages in the event of a system crash. Until
you have configured IP addresses on the system’s Ethernet interfaces, you must use a local
terminal or workstation connected to the serial port of the control module to configure the
APX 1000 unit.
The shelf controller’s Ethernet port is intended for light data and management traffic. Once
you have assigned an IP address, you can telnet into the unit from a local host and download
configuration files from a TFTP server to the APX 1000 system.
An APX 1000 unit has a range of options for configuring this IP interface and for protecting
the unit from unauthorized administrative access.
For more information, see Chapter 5, “Configuring the Shelf Controller.”
APX 1000 management features
To enable you to configure the system and monitor its activity, APX 1000 units support
profiles, commands, and status windows in the command-line interface. APX 1000 units also
support SNMP management, RADIUS profiles, and the ability to upload (back up) and
download software and configuration files via TFTP or serial connections.
Using the command-line interface
The APX 1000 command-line interface provides access to commands, profiles, and status
windows. You must use the command-line interface to provide the initial system and IP
configuration for the unit, although you can choose to perform subsequent configuration tasks
remotely through a Telnet session or SNMP, or by downloading configuration files via TFTP.
An APX 1000 system provides several permission levels to control the management and
configuration functions that are accessible in the command-line interface. For information
about User profiles and other management features, see the APX 8000™/MAX TNT®
Administration Guide.
