Verilink NCM 2000 (880-502623-001) Product Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Verilink NCM 2000 2-1
Chapter
2
Craft Interface
This chapter introduces the NCM 2000 Craft interface and
describes in detail the Main Menu (the NCM Controller menu).
Accessing
Remote Nodes
The NCM can shift its point of view to any NCM-supported element
in the local node or in a remote NCM-controlled node in the same
network (as indicated by the shifting brackets in the Shelf/Slot
matrix display). This is done through inband management
consisting of ACP messages using Facilities Data Link (FDL) or over
a DS0 timeslot of a T1 or E1 line. Node selection is a function of the
Administration Menu.
Use NCM Craft
Interface
Most of the modules managed by the NCM have their own Craft
interface. However, in an NCM-based node, the benefits available
from the Circuit Manager and the NCM database require the use of
the NCM Craft interface, instead of connecting directly to the Craft
interface of each card. By using the NCM, the user allows it to build
and maintain a database of all installed cards and every configured
port and circuit.
Firmware
Personalities
Since there are many application modules, application-specific
Craft interfaces appear in the user manual for the corresponding
application module, rather than in this manual. For example,
certain ISDN parameters must be set on the ISDN DPRI 2922.
Each module (whether NCM or an application) has its own firmware
and release version level. When navigating through an NCM 2000
network or node, the view of the Craft interface is subject to
change according to the firmware of the module that is selected.
Starting a Session
To communicate with an NCM 2000 node from an ASCII terminal:
1. Use cable part number 458-501788-008 (provided) to connect
your ASCII terminal (or PC) to the L OCAL port on the front panel
of the NCM 2000.
For cable pinout information, see the manual AS2000: The
Basics.