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Broadband Service Analyzer
User’s Guide
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Copyright © Hewlett Packard Australia1996 All rights reserved. Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use o
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Certification For product warranties requiring return to Exclusive Remedies HP, this product must be returned to a Hewlett Packard Australia Limited certifies THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE service facility designated by HP. Buyer that this product met its published specifi- BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REME- shall prepay shipping charges to HP (and cations at the time of shipment from the DIES. UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE shall pay all duties and taxes) for products factory. Hewlett-Packard (
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Warnings DO NOT operate damaged equipment Whenever it is possible that The following general safety precau- the safety protection features built into this Frame or chassis ground terminal—typically tions must be observed during all product have been impaired, either through connects to the equipment’s metal frame. phases of operation, service, and physical damage, excessive moisture, or repair of this product. Failure to any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do comply with these precautions or not
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Avertissement Service et ajustement Cet appareil répond aux normes de la Des “tensions dangereuses” résident dans Le conducteur protectif indique que la prise “Classe de sécurité 1” et est muni d’un fil cet appareil. Par conséquent, le service et de terre doit être connectée avant d’utiliser de mise à la terre pour votre protection. l’ajustement doivent être effectué unique- l’equipment—protège contre le choc elec- ment par une personne qualifiée. Pour prévenir les risques de choc élec- trique e
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name Hewlett Packard Australia Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address Australian Telecom Operation 347 Burwood Highway Burwood East, 3151 Victoria, Australia declares that the product: Product Name Broadband Service Analyzer Model Number HP E5200A Product Options This declaration covers all options of the above product. conforms to the following product specifications: Safety EN 61010-1:1993 / IEC 1010-1:1990 + A1 CSA C22.2
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What is the HP Broadband Service Analyzer? What is the HP Broadband Service Analyzer? The HP E5200A Broadband Service Analyzer is a portable yet powerful tool designed specifically to test broadband equipment, networks, and services. It can be used by public and private network providers to • test network equipment • aid in equipment installation • test interworking devices • test end-to-end services You can use the analyzer to test the physical, ATM, and AAL layers in network traffic. The analyze
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Where to Find Information Where to Find Information The HP E5200A Broadband Service Analyzer comes with a comprehensive set of paper and online documentation. Use the following table to determine which documents you should use. What is it? What does it do? Who is it for? User’s Guide contains instructions on users who are Chapter 1 how to set up and install responsible for the initial “Setting Up the the analyzer setup and any Analyzer” subsequent relocation of the analyzer User’s Guide provides
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Where to Find Information What is it? What does it do? Who is it for? User’s Guide lists the electrical, users who are Chapter 5 mechanical, and responsible for “Standards and environmental connecting the analyzer Specifications” specifications to other equipment Online Help three help volumes— all users User, Macro, and UPE Compatibility—contain information about, and instructions for using, the analyzer Quick Reference provides a brief overview all users of the analyzer’s main features and funct
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Where to Find Information The release 1.7 documentation, in PDF format, is included on the CD ROM that contains the distribution software. This includes the Release 1.7 Broadband Network Analyzer User’s Guide. The files are in the manuals directory on the CD ROM. This directory contains the following files. File Manual 5200ug31.pdf Broadband Network Analyzer User’s Guide 5120ig1a.pdf Setting up the DS1DS3 Interface Pod 5121ig1a.pdf Setting up the E3 Interface Pod 5122ig1a.pdf Setting up the OC-3/S
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Contents What is the HP Broadband Service Analyzer? ........................................... vii Where to Find Information ......................................................................... viii Appendixes ............................................................................................. xi 1 Setting Up the Analyzer Introduction ................................................................................................. 1-2 To Unpack the Analyzer .......................
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To Configure the Analyzer and Ports ..................................................2-18 To Configure the Analyzer ...............................................................2-18 To Configure a Port ..........................................................................2-18 To Monitor the Link (Network) ...........................................................2-20 Link Summary ..................................................................................2-21 Channel Summary ......
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To Upgrade the Analyzer Software ............................................................ 4-10 To Upgrade Software Using Diskettes ................................................... 4-11 To Upgrade Software Using FTP ........................................................... 4-12 5 Standards and Specifications Standards ..................................................................................................... 5-2 Electrical Specifications ........................................
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1 Setting Up the Analyzer 1 Introduction 1-2 To Unpack the Analyzer 1-3 To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer 1-6 To Connect a Printer to the Analyzer 1-21 To Switch the Analyzer On and Off 1-22 To Back Up and Restore Files 1-23 To Insert or Remove an Interface Pod 1-28 To Troubleshoot the Analyzer 1-30 Setting Up the Analyzer
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Setting Up the Analyzer Introduction Introduction When you receive your HP Broadband Service Analyzer, you must perform the following steps before you can use it: • Unpack the analyzer. • Connect the analyzer to a controlling computer. • Switch on the analyzer. • Prepare the analyzer for use. • Insert the interface pods. 1-2
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1 Setting Up the Analyzer Setting Up the Analyzer To Unpack the Analyzer To Unpack the Analyzer When you receive your HP Broadband Service Analyzer, ensure you have received the correct items by checking the contents of the package against the packing list in each box within the packing carton. Caution The external connectors on the analyzer and interface pods are susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Handle the equipment with the necessary care to avoid ESD damage during unpacking, inst
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Setting Up the Analyzer To Unpack the Analyzer Analyzer Software All of the required software is preinstalled. If you have the HP Broadband Service Analyzer (E5200A), the application software is pre-installed on the analyzer. If you have the HP Broadband Service Analyzer with the notebook PC (E5200A option 050), the application software is pre-installed on the analyzer, and the following software is pre-installed on the notebook PC: • analyzer software (as backup) • interface pod software (as ba
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1 Setting Up the Analyzer Setting Up the Analyzer To Unpack the Analyzer Connector Panel at a Glance Power On/Off Power LED Sync In UTP Serial Switch (LAN) Access Power AUI LED BITS Sync Out DC Out Outlet (LAN) Power LED Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when power is supplied to the analyzer. Access LED Light emitting Diode (LED) that indicates when the analyzer is accessing information from a network. BITS Input for synchronizing the analyzer to a Building Integrated Timing Source (BIT
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Setting Up the Analyzer To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer To Connect the Analyzer to a Computer The analyzer is designed for both onsite and remote broadband testing applications. The way in which you connect the analyzer to a computer depends on whether you want to perform remote or local testing. You can connect the analyzer as a • standalone system (with a notebook PC) • networked system • remote system (using a modem) Both the HP Broadband Service Analyzer and the supplied notebook PC ar