TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
1
Understanding the Canopy T1/E1 Multiplexer ....................................................... 7
1.1
Using This User Guide ....................................................................................... 7
1.1.1
New in This Issue................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2
Using the Latest Information .................................................................................. 7
1.1.3
Searching This User Guide.................................................................................... 7
1.1.4
Interpreting Typeface and Other Conventions....................................................... 7
1.1.5
Getting Additional Help .......................................................................................... 9
1.1.6
Sending Feedback ................................................................................................. 9
1.2
Introduction to Canopy T1/E1 Multiplexer .......................................................... 9
1.2.1
Ethernet Interface ................................................................................................ 10
1.2.2
Standards............................................................................................................. 11
1.2.3
IDU Physical Description ..................................................................................... 11
1.2.4
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................... 11
1.2.5
Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 14
1.2.6
Features ............................................................................................................... 15
1.2.7
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
1.3
Configuration Settings from Canopy Factory.................................................... 17
1.3.1
Bit Handling Capability......................................................................................... 17
1.3.2
License Keys........................................................................................................ 18
1.3.3
Power Adapters ................................................................................................... 18
1.4
Product Labels.................................................................................................. 18
1.5
Functional Description of the Canopy T1/E1 Multiplexer.................................. 18
1.5.1
Channel Modes.................................................................................................... 19
1.5.2
Encoding .............................................................................................................. 19
1.5.3
Signaling .............................................................................................................. 21
1.5.4
Timing .................................................................................................................. 21
1.5.5
Ethernet Throughput ............................................................................................ 25
1.5.6
VLAN Support ...................................................................................................... 26
1.5.7
Round-Trip Packet Delay..................................................................................... 26
1.5.8
Alarms .................................................................................................................. 26
2
Installing and Configuring Your Canopy T1/E1 Multiplexers ............................. 27
2.1
Safety Information ............................................................................................ 27