Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Router Overview .............................................................................
1-1
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Router Model and Structure ................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 AR 46-20 ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.2.2 AR 46-40 ........................................................................................ 1-4
1.2.3 AR 46-80 ........................................................................................ 1-5
1.3 System description ................................................................................. 1-7
1.4 Introduction to General Modules ............................................................ 1-7
1.4.1 RPU ............................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.2 PWR ............................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.3 FAN ................................................................................................ 1-12
1.4.4 FIC ................................................................................................. 1-13
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation ................................................................. 2-1
2.1 General Site Requirements .................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements ............................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Cleanliness Requirements ............................................................. 2-1
2.1.3 ESD Preventive Requirements ...................................................... 2-2
2.1.4 Electromagnetic Environment Requirements................................. 2-3
2.1.5 Lightning Protection Requirements ................................................ 2-3
2.1.6 Check Workbench .......................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Safety Recommendations ...................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Check Router and Accessories .............................................................. 2-4
2.4 Installation Tools and Meters and Equipment ........................................ 2-5
Chapter 3 Router Installation .......................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Router Installation Flow .......................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Install Cabinet ......................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Mount Router to a Specified Place ......................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Rack Mount Router ........................................................................ 3-2
3.3.2 Bench-Mount Router ...................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Install the General Modules .................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Connect the PGND................................................................................. 3-3
3.6 Connect Power Cord .............................................................................. 3-4
3.6.1 Connect AC Power Cord ................................................................ 3-5
3.6.2 Connect DC Power Cord ............................................................... 3-5
3.7 Connect the Console Terminal ............................................................... 3-7
3.8 Connect Router to LAN .......................................................................... 3-8
3.9 Connect Router to WAN ......................................................................... 3-9
3.9.1 Connect the AUX Port to Modem................................................... 3-9
3.10 Verify Installation .................................................................................. 3-10
Chapter 4 Booting and Configuration............................................................ 4-1
4.1 Boot a Router ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Establish Configuration Environment ............................................. 4-1
4.1.2 Power on the Router ...................................................................... 4-4
4.1.3 Startup Process ............................................................................. 4-5
4.2 Router Configuration Fundamentals ...................................................... 4-8
4.2.1 Basic Configuration Procedure ...................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Command Line Interface ................................................................ 4-9
4.2.3 Slot Arrangement and Interface Numbering Rules ........................ 4-9
Chapter 5 Software Maintenance ................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Boot Menu .............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.1 Boot Sub-menu .............................................................................. 5-2
5.2.2 Boot Main Menu ............................................................................. 5-3
5.3 Upgrading Program Files Using Xmodem Protocol ................................ 5-8
5.3.1 Upgrading Boot ROM Program ...................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Upgrading application program ...................................................... 5-10
5.4 Upgrading Application Program via Ethernet Port .................................. 5-11
5.5 Dealing with Missing of Router Password .............................................. 5-13
Chapter 6 Hardware Maintenance .................................................................. 6-1
6.1 Prepare Tools ......................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Power Module Removal and Installation ................................................ 6-1
6.2.1 Remove a Power Module............................................................... 6-1
6.2.2 Install a Power Module ................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Fan Removal and Installation ................................................................. 6-2
6.3.1 Remove a Fan ............................................................................... 6-2
6.3.2 Install a Fan ................................................................................... 6-3
6.4 RPU Removal and Installation ............................................................... 6-3
6.4.1 Remove an RPU ............................................................................ 6-3
6.4.2 Install an RPU ................................................................................ 6-4
6.5 Replace SDRAM .................................................................................... 6-4
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Troubleshooting of the Power System ................................................... 7-1
7.2 Troubleshooting of the Configuration System ........................................ 7-1
7.3 Troubleshooting of Application Software Upgrade ................................. 7-2
Chapter 8 FIC ................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 FIC Categories ....................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Remove and Install FIC .......................................................................... 8-3
8.3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 8-4
8.4 RT-FIC-1FE/RT-FIC-2FE ....................................................................... 8-4
8.4.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 8-4
8.4.2 Interface Attributes ......................................................................... 8-4
8.4.3 Panel and Interface LED ................................................................ 8-5
8.4.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................... 8-5
8.4.5 Connect Interface Cable ................................................................ 8-6
8.5 RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX .................................................................. 8-7
8.5.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 8-7
8.5.4 Interface Optical Fiber .................................................................... 8-8
8.5.5 Connect Interface Optical Fiber ..................................................... 8-9
8.6 RT-FIC-1GE ........................................................................................... 8-10
8.6.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 8-10
8.6.3 Panel and Interface LEDs .............................................................. 8-11
8.6.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................... 8-11
8.6.5 Connecting Interface Cable ........................................................... 8-12
8.7 RT-FIC-2SAE/RT-FIC-4SAE/RT-FIC-8SAE ........................................... 8-12
8.7.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 8-12
8.7.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................... 8-15
8.7.5 Connecting the Interface Cable ..................................................... 8-18
8.8 RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE ............................................................... 8-19
8.8.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 8-19
8.8.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................... 8-20
8.8.5 Connecting the Interface Cable ..................................................... 8-21
8.9 RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM .................................................................... 8-22
8.9.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 8-22
8.9.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................... 8-23
8.9.5 Connect Interface Cable ................................................................ 8-23
8.10 RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1 and
RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F ............................................... 8-24
8.10.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-24
8.10.2 Interface Attributes ....................................................................... 8-24
8.10.3 Panel and Interface LED .............................................................. 8-25
8.10.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-27
8.10.5 Internal DIP Switch ...................................................................... 8-30
8.10.6 Connect Interface Cable .............................................................. 8-31
8.11 RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1 and
RT-FIC-1T1-F/RT-FIC-2T1-F/RT-FIC-4T1-F................................................ 8-34
8.11.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-34
8.11.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-36
8.12 RT-FIC-1CE3 ....................................................................................... 8-37
8.12.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-37
8.12.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-39
8.13 RT-FIC-1CT3 ........................................................................................ 8-40
8.13.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-40
8.13.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-41
8.14 RT-FIC-4BS.......................................................................................... 8-41
8.14.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-41
8.14.3 Internal DIP Switch ...................................................................... 8-42
8.14.5 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-43
8.15 RT-FIC-1AE3 ........................................................................................ 8-44
8.15.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-44
8.15.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ............................................................ 8-45
8.15.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-46
8.15.5 Connecting Interface Cable ......................................................... 8-46
8.16 RT-FIC-1AT3 ........................................................................................ 8-47
8.16.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-47
8.16.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-48
8.17 RT-FIC-1ATM-25M ............................................................................... 8-49
8.17.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-49
8.17.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-50
8.18 RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM /RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM/RT-FIC-1A
TM-OC3SML ................................................................................................ 8-52
8.18.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-52
8.18.4 Interface Optical Fiber.................................................................. 8-54
8.19 RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL............................................................ 8-55
8.19.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-55
8.19.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-57
8.20 RT-FIC-1ADSL-I/2ADSL-I .................................................................... 8-58
8.20.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-58
8.20.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-59
8.21 RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL/2G.SHDSL/4G.SHDSL ......................................... 8-60
8.21.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-60
8.21.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-61
8.22 RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO ........... 8-62
8.22.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-62
8.22.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-63
8.23 RT-FIC-E1VI ......................................................................................... 8-64
8.23.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-64
8.23.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-66
8.24 RT-FIC-T1VI ......................................................................................... 8-68
8.24.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8-68
8.24.4 Interface Cable ............................................................................. 8-69
Appendix A Installation of B68 Cabinet......................................................... A-1
A.1 Installation Requirement and Brief Procedure ....................................... A-1
A.1.1 Spatial Planning Requirement ....................................................... A-1
A.1.2 Brief Installation Procedure ........................................................... A-2
A.2 Cabinet Installation on the Cement Floor ............................................... A-3
A.2.1 The Composition of Integrated Pressure Plate.............................. A-3
A.2.2 Installation Flow ............................................................................. A-4
A.2.3 Cabinet Positioning........................................................................ A-5
A.2.4 Cabinet Leveling ............................................................................ A-8
A.2.5 Combined cabinet connection ....................................................... A-9
A.2.6 Cabinet fixing ................................................................................. A-11
A.2.7 Insulation test ................................................................................ A-13
A.3 Cabinet Installation on Antistatic Floor................................................... A-14
A.3.1 Brief Introduction to Rack .............................................................. A-15
A.3.2 Brief Introduction to Slide Rail ....................................................... A-17
A.3.3 Installation Flow ............................................................................. A-17
A.3.4 Rack positioning ............................................................................ A-18
A.3.5 Rack installation ............................................................................ A-21
A.3.6 Install slide rail ............................................................................... A-23
A.3.7 Install Supporting Accessories of Antistatic Floor .......................... A-26
A.3.8 Cabinet Leveling ............................................................................ A-27
A.3.9 Combined cabinet connection ....................................................... A-29
A.3.10 Fixing the Cabinet........................................................................ A-31
A.3.11 Insulation test .............................................................................. A-33
A.3.12 Restoring the Floor ...................................................................... A-34
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers

Installation Manual
Quidway AR 46 Series Routers
Installation Manual
Manual Version T2-080466-20040318-C-1.01
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About This Manual
Version
The product corresponding to the manual is Quidway AR 46-20/46-40/46-80 Router.
Related Manuals
The following manuals provide more information about the Quidway AR 46 Series
Routers.
Manual Content
Low-End-and-Mid-Range Series Routers The manual introduces the connection of pins of all the cables
Cable Manual related to the low-end and middle-range routers.
The manual is a guide for the user to use VRP3.3 to perform the
operations correctly. It is organized into the parts of getting started,
system management, interface, link layer protocol, network
VRP3 Operation Manual
protocol, routing protocol, multicast protocol security, VPN,
reliability, QoS, MPLS and dial-up, as well as abbreviations used
in the manual.
The manual gives the user a detailed description of the operating

commands in VRP3.3. It is organized into the parts of getting
started, system management, interface, link layer protocol,
VRP3 Command Manual
network protocol, routing protocol, multicast protocol, security,
VPN, reliability, QoS, MPLS and dial-up, as well as a command
index.
Organization of the Manual
Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Installation Manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 Router Overview This chapter briefly introduces the models of Quidway
AR 46 Series Routers and the supported modules, as well as the features of the
routers.
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation This chapter describes the requirements on

installation site, the safety recommendations before and during installation, and the
required tools.
Chapter 3 Router Installation This chapter covers the procedure for installing
Quidway AR 46 Series Routers, power cord connection, AUX cable connection,
Console cable connection and Ethernet cable connection.
Chapter 4 Booting and Configuration This chapter helps you get familiar with the
basic knowledge of how to boot and configure Quidway AR 46 Series Routers,
including startup of router, power-on, and initialization of system files, etc.
Chapter 5 Software Maintenance This chapter introduces how to maintain Boot

ROM menu and software of Quidway AR 46 Series Routers.
Chapter 6 Hardware Maintenance This chapter introduces how to replace the power
module, fan, main control board and SDRAM of Quidway AR 46 Series Routers.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes some problems that may arise
and how to solve them.
Chapter 8 FIC This chapter introduces Flexible Interface Card (FIC) of Quidway AR 46
Series Routers from the aspects of appearance, panel and LED, installation of FICs,
and connection of interface cable, etc.
Chapter 9 Appendix This appendix introduces the installation of B68 cabinet.
Intended Readers
The manual is intended for the following readers:

z Network engineers
z Network administrators
z Customers who are familiar with network fundamentals
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
I. General conventions
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II. GUI conventions
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<> Button names are inside angle brackets. For example, click <OK> button.
Window names, menu items, data table and field names are inside square
[]
brackets. For example, pop up the [New User] window.
Multi-level menus are separated by forward slashes. For example,

/
[File/Create/Folder].
III. Keyboard operation
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Press the key with the key name inside angle brackets. For example, <Enter>,
<Key>
<Tab>, <Backspace>, or <A>.
Press the keys concurrently. For example, <Ctrl+Alt+A> means the three keys
<Key1+Key2>
should be pressed concurrently.
Press the keys in turn. For example, <Alt, A> means the two keys should be
<Key1, Key2>
pressed in turn.
IV. Symbols
Eye-catching symbols are also used in the manual to highlight the points worthy of
special attention during the operation. They are defined as follows:
Caution: Means reader be extremely careful during the operation.
Note: Means a complementary description.
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Router Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Router Model and Structure............................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 AR 46-20 ................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2.2 AR 46-40 ................................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.3 AR 46-80 ................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.3 System description ............................................................................................................ 1-7
1.4 Introduction to General Modules........................................................................................ 1-7
1.4.1 RPU......................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.2 PWR ...................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.3 FAN ....................................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.4 FIC......................................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation............................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 General Site Requirements ............................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements ..................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cleanliness Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 ESD Preventive Requirements ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.4 Electromagnetic Environment Requirements.......................................................... 2-3
2.1.5 Lightning Protection Requirements ......................................................................... 2-3
2.1.6 Check Workbench................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Safety Recommendations.................................................................................................. 2-4
2.3 Check Router and Accessories ......................................................................................... 2-4
2.4 Installation Tools and Meters and Equipment ................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Router Installation ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Router Installation Flow ..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Install Cabinet .................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Mount Router to a Specified Place .................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Rack Mount Router ................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3.2 Bench-Mount Router ............................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Install the General Modules ............................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Connect the PGND ............................................................................................................ 3-3
3.6 Connect Power Cord ......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6.1 Connect AC Power Cord......................................................................................... 3-5
3.6.2 Connect DC Power Cord......................................................................................... 3-5
3.7 Connect the Console Terminal .......................................................................................... 3-7
3.8 Connect Router to LAN...................................................................................................... 3-8
3.9 Connect Router to WAN .................................................................................................... 3-9
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3.9.1 Connect the AUX Port to Modem............................................................................ 3-9

3.10 Verify Installation ........................................................................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4 Booting and Configuration ......................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Boot a Router..................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Establish Configuration Environment ...................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Power on the Router ............................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.3 Startup Process....................................................................................................... 4-5
4.2 Router Configuration Fundamentals.................................................................................. 4-8
4.2.1 Basic Configuration Procedure ............................................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Command Line Interface......................................................................................... 4-9
4.2.3 Slot Arrangement and Interface Numbering Rules ................................................. 4-9
Chapter 5 Software Maintenance................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Boot Menu.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Boot Sub-menu ....................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.2 Boot Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Upgrading Program Files Using Xmodem Protocol........................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 Upgrading Boot ROM Program ............................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Upgrading application program ............................................................................. 5-10
5.4 Upgrading Application Program via Ethernet Port........................................................... 5-11
5.5 Dealing with Missing of Router Password ....................................................................... 5-13
Chapter 6 Hardware Maintenance................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1 Prepare Tools .................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Power Module Removal and Installation ........................................................................... 6-1
6.2.1 Remove a Power Module........................................................................................ 6-1
6.2.2 Install a Power Module............................................................................................ 6-2
6.3 Fan Removal and Installation ............................................................................................ 6-2
6.3.1 Remove a Fan......................................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.2 Install a Fan............................................................................................................. 6-3
6.4 RPU Removal and Installation........................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.1 Remove an RPU ..................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.2 Install an RPU ......................................................................................................... 6-4
6.5 Replace SDRAM................................................................................................................ 6-4
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Troubleshooting of the Power System............................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Troubleshooting of the Configuration System ................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Troubleshooting of Application Software Upgrade ............................................................ 7-2
Chapter 8 FIC ................................................................................................................................. 8-1

8.1 FIC Categories................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Remove and Install FIC ..................................................................................................... 8-3
8.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 8-4
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8.4 RT-FIC-1FE/RT-FIC-2FE................................................................................................... 8-4

8.4.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 8-4
8.4.2 Interface Attributes .................................................................................................. 8-4
8.4.3 Panel and Interface LED ......................................................................................... 8-5
8.4.4 Interface Cable ........................................................................................................ 8-5
8.4.5 Connect Interface Cable ......................................................................................... 8-6
8.5 RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX ............................................................................................. 8-7
8.5.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 8-7
8.5.2 Interface Attributes .................................................................................................. 8-7
8.5.3 Panel and Interface LED ......................................................................................... 8-8
8.5.4 Interface Optical Fiber............................................................................................. 8-8
8.5.5 Connect Interface Optical Fiber .............................................................................. 8-9
8.6 RT-FIC-1GE..................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.6.1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 8-10
8.6.2 Interface Attributes ................................................................................................ 8-10
8.6.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ..................................................................................... 8-11
8.6.4 Interface Cable ...................................................................................................... 8-11
8.6.5 Connecting Interface Cable................................................................................... 8-12
8.7 RT-FIC-2SAE/ RT-FIC-4SAE/ RT-FIC-8SAE .................................................................. 8-12
8.7.1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 8-12
8.7.4 Interface Cable ...................................................................................................... 8-15
8.7.5 Connecting the Interface Cable............................................................................. 8-18
8.8 RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE ........................................................................................ 8-19
8.8.1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 8-19
8.8.4 Interface Cable ...................................................................................................... 8-20
8.8.5 Connecting the Interface Cable............................................................................. 8-21
8.9 RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM ............................................................................................. 8-22
8.9.1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 8-22
8.9.3 Panel and Interface LED ....................................................................................... 8-22
8.9.4 Interface Cable ...................................................................................................... 8-23
8.9.5 Connect Interface Cable ....................................................................................... 8-23
8.10 RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1 and RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F8-24
8.10.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-24
8.10.2 Interface Attributes .............................................................................................. 8-24
8.10.3 Panel and Interface LED ..................................................................................... 8-25
8.10.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-27
8.10.5 Internal DIP Switch.............................................................................................. 8-30
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8.10.6 Connect Interface Cable ..................................................................................... 8-31

8.11 RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1 and RT-FIC-1T1-F/RT-FIC-2T1-F/RT-FIC-4T1-F8-34
8.11.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-34
8.11.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-36
8.12 RT-FIC-1CE3 ................................................................................................................. 8-37
8.12.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-37
8.12.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-39
8.13 RT-FIC-1CT3 ................................................................................................................. 8-40
8.13.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-40
8.13.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-41
8.14 RT-FIC-4BS ................................................................................................................... 8-41
8.14.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-41
8.14.3 Internal DIP Switch.............................................................................................. 8-42
8.14.5 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-43
8.15 RT-FIC-1AE3 ................................................................................................................. 8-44
8.15.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-44
8.15.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ................................................................................... 8-45
8.15.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-46
8.15.5 Connecting Interface Cable................................................................................. 8-46
8.16 RT-FIC-1AT3 ................................................................................................................. 8-47
8.16.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-47
8.16.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-48
8.17 RT-FIC-1ATM-25M ........................................................................................................ 8-49
8.17.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-49
8.17.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-50
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8.18 RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM/RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM/RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML ................... 8-52
8.18.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-52
8.18.4 Interface Optical Fiber......................................................................................... 8-54
8.19 RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL ..................................................................................... 8-55
8.19.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-55
8.19.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-57
8.20 RT-FIC-1ADSL-I/2ADSL-I.............................................................................................. 8-58
8.20.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-58
8.20.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-59
8.21 RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL/2G.SHDSL/4G.SHDSL .................................................................. 8-60
8.21.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-60
8.21.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-61
8.22 RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO.................................... 8-62
8.22.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-62
8.22.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-63
8.23 RT-FIC-E1VI .................................................................................................................. 8-64
8.23.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-64
8.23.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-66
8.24 RT-FIC-T1VI .................................................................................................................. 8-68
8.24.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 8-68
8.24.4 Interface Cable .................................................................................................... 8-69
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Appendix A Installation of B68 Cabinet ......................................................................................A-1

A.1 Installation Requirement and Brief Procedure ..................................................................A-1
A.1.1 Spatial Planning Requirement ................................................................................A-1
A.1.2 Brief Installation Procedure.....................................................................................A-2
A.2 Cabinet Installation on the Cement Floor..........................................................................A-3
A.2.1 The Composition of Integrated Pressure Plate.......................................................A-3
A.2.2 Installation Flow ......................................................................................................A-4
A.2.3 Cabinet Positioning.................................................................................................A-5
A.2.4 Cabinet Leveling .....................................................................................................A-8
A.2.5 Combined cabinet connection ................................................................................A-9
A.2.6 Cabinet fixing ........................................................................................................A-11
A.2.7 Insulation test........................................................................................................A-13
A.3 Cabinet Installation on Antistatic Floor ............................................................................A-14
A.3.1 Brief Introduction to Rack .....................................................................................A-15
A.3.2 Brief Introduction to Slide Rail ..............................................................................A-17
A.3.3 Installation Flow ....................................................................................................A-17
A.3.4 Rack positioning....................................................................................................A-18
A.3.5 Rack installation....................................................................................................A-21
A.3.6 Install slide rail ......................................................................................................A-23
A.3.7 Install Supporting Accessories of Antistatic Floor.................................................A-26
A.3.8 Cabinet Leveling ...................................................................................................A-27
A.3.9 Combined cabinet connection ..............................................................................A-29
A.3.10 Fixing the Cabinet...............................................................................................A-31
A.3.11 Insulation test......................................................................................................A-33
A.3.12 Restoring the Floor .............................................................................................A-34
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 1 Router Overview
Chapter 1 Router Overview
1.1 Introduction
Quidway AR 46 Series Routers are next generation high-performance edge routers

that are developed by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as Huawei
Technologies). Compared with the traditional Low-and-Mid-Range Routers of Huawei
Technologies, they allow of higher forwarding performance and a broader service
range. Quidway AR 46 Series Routers offer a more perfect hardware design,
supporting Flexible Interface Cards (FICs), hot swappable Power Supply Unit (PSU),
and 1+1 power backup. Along with NE Series Routers, AR 46 Series can provide a
complete solution for service providers and enterprise networking.
Following are the main features of AR 46 Series Routers.
I. Abundant FIC options
Tens of FICs are available for Quidway AR 46 Series Routers. Therefore, the user is
allowed of great flexibility in card selection and can save the network investment by
selecting the needed FICs in a proper quantity.
II. Provision of Ethernet access solution
The electrical and fiber (multi-mode and single-mode) FE FICs available for the Router
support PPPoE and PPPoEoA that can offer the Authentication, Authorization, and
Accounting (AAA) services for Ethernet access, hence satisfying the requirements of
government offices and enterprises in broadband access.
III. Provision of ATM and DSL solution
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a simple but highly efficient broadband technology that
achieves great data transmission capacity over the existing copper wiring by using the
digital code modulation technology. The ADSL and G.HSDSL cards available for AR 46
Series Routers allow the medium-to-small-sized enterprises to access the Digital
Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) equipment via Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN) and then the Internet.
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) transmits, multiplexes, and switches information

in cells. AR 46 Series Routers provide 25Mbps, 155Mbps, E3, and T3 ATM cards,
supporting ATM Adaption Layer Type 5 (AAL5) and offering the traffic services like
Constant Bit Rate (CBR), Variable Bit Rate (VBR) and Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR).
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Hence, such routers are well-suited to the high-speed data service and the
transmission of large packets, hence implementing the interconnection between the
medium-and-small-sized enterprise networks and the ATM networks.
IV. Provision of MPLS solution
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), a combination of IP and ATM technologies,

replaces the IP header with a short and length-fixed label as traffic identifier, based on
which each router makes the forwarding decision. Thus, it provides faster forwarding
speed, gets support from IP routed protocols and control protocols, and hence meet the
requirements that various new applications put on the network. MPLS VPN is a VPN
technology that implements the interconnection of private networks via Label Switched
Paths (LSPs). As LSP is a tunnel across the public network on its own, MPLS has an
intrinsic advantage in terms of VPN implementation. AR 46 Series Routers usually act
as Label Edge Routers (LERs) to connect an MPLS domain with non-MPLS domain or
connect MPLS domains of different service providers, implementing service
classification, label distribution, encapsulation, and multi-label peel-off.
V. Data security and reliability
z Support NAT. Besides some basic functions, the NAT available for AR 46 can limit
concurrent connections to a single user, and thus alleviate the negative impact
caused by malicious resources occupation without compromising the normal
network applications. NAT of AR 46 also provides the ALG (Application Layer
Gateway) function to FTP and ICMP.
z Support the authentication protocols such as PAP, CHAP, data RADIUS, and
VoIP RADIUS.
z Implement packet filter and firewall for preventing the intrusion from an external
networks.
z Support VPN (including GRE, L2TP, and MPLS) and provide IPSec, and IKE,
hence ensuring the security of the private networks in an Internet environment.
z Support the Backup Center and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
technologies, enhancing the robustness and reliability of the network by providing
a backup scheme in case of communication line or device failures. So far, backup
center supports backup load sharing.
z Support hot swap of fans, interface cards, and power module to ensure high
reliability.
VI. Online software upgrading
You are allowed to upgrade the application programs and Boot ROM programs, and
add new features and functions on line as needed.
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VII. Abundant fault isolation methods
z You are available with the means to monitor the states of system configurations,
system service channels, and system resources, as well as fault indication via
console and network management host. In addition, logging function is provided
for recording and outputting the abnormal information.
z You are allowed to monitor the FIC running state and make the judgment by
observing the LEDs on FIC panels.
z You are also provided with the functions of in-service system test, out-of-service
system test. In addition, loopback test and hardware key module self-test are
allowed.
VIII. Regulatory compliance
AR 46 Series Routers are designed taking into full consideration the regulations and
standards of China, North America, Europe, Europe, Australia, and Japan in EMC,
safety, network access, and some other aspects.
1.2 Router Model and Structure
Quidway AR 46 Series Routers include Quidway AR 46-20, 46-40, and 46-80. These
three models are similar in chassis structure and layout. All of them use the
mid-backplane allowing front and rear card insertion and can be mounted in 19-inch
standard racks. The following subsections will give you more details about these three
models.
1.2.1 AR 46-20
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
1) Main control unit (RPU) Slot0 2) FIC Slot1

3) FIC Slot2 4) ESD-preventive wrist strap port
Figure 1-1 Front panel of AR 46-20
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(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
1) Fan module 2) Grounding screw

3) ESD-preventive wrist strap port 4) Power supply unit (PSU) 1 (PWR1)
5) PWR2
Figure 1-2 Rear panel of AR 46-20
AR46-20 has three slots on the front panel, with slot 0 for the main control unit and slots
1 and 2 for FICs. At the bottom right of the front panel is an ESD-preventive wrist strap
port.
Two PSUs, working in 1+1 backup mode can be horizontally installed in AR 46-20 from
the rear of the chassis. The PSUs can be the ones providing DC or AC power supplies,
and you may make selection as needed. The fan module is located at the left rear. Both
PSU and fan module are hot swappable. At the bottom left of the rear panel is an
ESD-preventive wrist strap port and at the top right is a grounding screw.
1.2.2 AR 46-40
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5) (6)
1) RPU Slot0 2) FIC Slot1

3) FIC Slot2 4) FIC Slot3
5) FIC Slot4 6) ESD-preventive wrist strap port
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(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)

3) ESD-preventive wrist strap port 4) Power supply unit (PSU) 1 (PWR1)
5) PWR2
AR46-40 has five slots on the front panel, with slot 0 for the main control unit and slots
1 through 4 for FICs. At the bottom right of the front panel is an ESD-preventive wrist
strap port.
Two PSUs, working in 1+1 backup mode, can be horizontally installed in AR 46-40 from
1.2.3 AR 46-80
(1) (1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5) (6)
(7) (8)
(9) (10)
(11)
1) Holes for holding chassis 2) RPU Slot0

11) ESD-preventive wrist strap port
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(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)

3) ESD-preventive wrist strap port 4) PWR1
5) PWR2
AR46-80 has nine slots on the front panel, with slot 0 for the main control unit and slots
1 through 8 for FICs. At the bottom right of the front panel is an ESD-preventive wrist
strap port.
Two PSUs, working in 1+1 backup mode, can be horizontally installed in AR 46-80 from
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1.3 System description
Table 1-1 System description of AR 46-20/ 46-40/ 46-80
AR 46-20 AR 46-40
Item AR 46-80 description
description description
FIC slot 2 4 8
2 10/100Mbps 2 10/100Mbps
2 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports
Ethernet ports Ethernet ports
Fixed interface 1 AUX port
1 AUX port 1 AUX port
1 console port
1 console port 1 console port
Processor 733MHz
Boot ROM 1024KB
Default: 256MB
SDRAM
Max: 512MB
NVRAM 512KB
Flash 32MB
436.2 mm x 420 mm x 436.2 mm x 420 mm x 436.2 mm x 420 mm x 219.5
Dimensions (W x D x H)
130.5 mm 130.5 mm mm
Weight 28kg 18.7kg 18kg
Rated voltage: 100-240V a.c.; 50/60Hz
AC Max. voltage: 90-264V a.c.; 50/60Hz
Max. current: 4.0A/2.0A/2.0A (AR 46-80/ 46-40/ 46-20)
Input voltage
Rated voltage: -48- -60V d.c.
DC Max. voltage: -36- -72V d.c.
Max. current: 9.0A/5.0A/4.0A(AR 46-80/ 46-40/46-20)
Max. power 213W 126W 86W
Operating temperature 0~ 40oC
Relative humidity 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Note:
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is also known as the memory that stores the
communication data between the system and CPU.
NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) stores the abnormal alarm information
Flash memory functions as the major file storage medium to store application program files, abnormal
information, and configuration files.
Boot ROM stores the boot program file.
1.4 Introduction to General Modules
The general modules of AR 46 Series Routers include RPU, PSU (PWR), FAN, and
FICs, which will be described in the following subsections.
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1.4.1 RPU
I. Functions
As the core of routers, RPU functions primarily to process protocols, forward low-speed
packets, control interfaces, and detect faults. The state monitoring information, such as
the operation states of FAN, PWR, and system can be shown directly via the LEDs on
the RPU, or reported to the Daemon for the monitoring on the network management
system. In addition, RPU also provides the hardware reset button RESET.
Following are the functions of RPU.
II. Appearance
Figure 1-7 RPU
III. LED and button
Figure 1-8 Front panel of RPU
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Table 1-2 RPU LED and button description
LED and button Description

System operation LED. Blinking means the CPU is in normal operation,
RPU
constant ON or OFF means the CPU has failed.
FAN FAN operation LED. Constant ON means the FAN is operating normally.
RUN
(green) PWR1 PWR1 operation LED. Constant ON means PWR1 is operating normally,
and constant OFF means PWR1 is no in place or has failed.
PWR2 PWR2 operation LED. Constant ON means PWR2 is operating normally,
and constant OFF means PWR2 is no in place or has failed.
RPU System failure LED. ON means CPU has received an alarm signal for PWR
or FAN(due to overheating, for example).
FAN FAN failure LED. ON means the FAN is no in place or its rotation is
ALM (red)
obstructed.
PWR1 PWR1 failure LED. ON means PWR1 has failed.
PWR2 PWR2 failure LED. ON means PWR2 has failed.
RESET RPU hardware reset button.
10/100BA LINK (green) OFF means the link is not connected and ON means the link is connected.
SE-TX OFF means no data is being transceived on the interface and blinking
LED ACT (yellow)
means data is being transceived.
IV. Interface
1) Console interface
Table 1-3 Console interface attributes
Attribute Description
Connector RJ45
Interface standard RS232
9600bps ~ 115200bps
Baud rate
9600bps by default
Connect to the ASCII terminal
Connect to the serial interface of the local PC and run terminal emulation program on the
Supported service
PC
Command Line Interface (CLI)
2) AUX interface
Table 1-4 AUX interface attributes
Connector RJ45
Interface standard RS232
Baud rate 300 ~ 115200bps
Modem dialup
Supported service
Backup
3) Ethernet interface
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The RPU provides two 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports on its panel (Ethernet 0/0/0 at
left and Ethernet 0/0/1 at right). Their attributes are listed in the following table.
Table 1-5 Ethernet interface attributes
Connector RJ45
Interface type MDI
Supported frame Ethernet_II
format Ethernet_SNAP
10M/100Mbps auto-sensing
Operating mode
Full duplex/Half-duplex
1.4.2 PWR
I. Functions
The power supply system of Quidway AR 46 Series Routers can work in either
single-power or dual-power mode. In dual-power mode, the two PWRs (either
supplying DC or AC power) function in a redundant way (that is, loading sharing mode).
The input interruption or failure of a PWR will not affect the operation of another PWR,
and this operating PWR will provide all the power required by the system.
Quidway AR 46 Series Routers provide two types of PWRs, i.e., AC PWR and DC
PWR, both providing the output power of 350W. PWR has the functions of overcurrent
protection and overvoltage protection.
You can connect the PWR to the backplane by inserting it from the rear of router
chassis. It is hot swappable and its switchover will not affect the ongoing system
operation.
Note:
If you want to install an AR 46 Series Router in a communication equipment room, you should make sure
that the power distribution cabinet can provide the lightning protection box or arrester against the current of
20KA and above.
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II. Appearance
Figure 1-9 AC PWR
Figure 1-10 DC PWR
III. LED
The following figure illustrates the front panel of AC PWR.
Figure 1-11 Front panel of AC PWR.
The following figure illustrates the front panel of DC PWR.
Figure 1-12 Front panel of DC PWR.
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Table 1-6 PWR LED description
LED Description
ALM (red) PWR failure LED. ON means PWR is not in place or has failed.
PWR operation LED. Constant ON means PWR is operating normally, and OFF
RUN (green)
means PWR has failed.
PWR input LED (only for AC PWR). Constant ON means the normal voltage (85 ~
AC/DC OK (red)
264V) is inputting, and OFF means the voltage input is not normal.
1.4.3 FAN
I. Functions
AR 46-20 and AR 46-40 are configured with six fans that are separated into three
groups, and AR 46-80 is configured with eight fans that are separated into four groups.
The two fans in a group are working in a redundant way. When all these fans are
working normally, the operating temperature of the system can be maintained in the
range of 0 to 55oC. As the failure of a fan will not affect the operation of other fans, the
system will still be able to operate in the normal temperature. The rotating speed of the
fans is controlled by the RPU and is in the range of 50% to 100%. The FAN controller
uses two parameters, i.e., low-temperature threshold and high-temperature threshold
to control the rotation speed of the fans, with the former corresponding to 100% rotating
speed and the latter corresponding to 50% rotating speed. The system will send out
rotation stop alarm signals in case any fan fails. The alarm and state LEDs of FAN are
located on the RPU front panel.
II. Appearance
The following figure shows the FAN appearance, taking AR 46-80 as an example.
Figure 1-13 FAN (AR 46-80)
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1.4.4 FIC
I. Ethernet interface cards
1-port 10 /100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (FE) interface card (RT-FIC-1FE)
2-port 10/100Base-TX FE interface card (RT-FIC-1FE)
1-port 10/100Base-FX Ethernet multi-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1MFX)
1-port 10/100Base-FX Ethernet single-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1SFX)
1-port 10/100/1000Base-FX Gigabitethernet single-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC)
II. WAN interface cards
2-port enhanced multiprotocol sync/async serial interface card (RT-FIC-2SAE)
4-port ISDN BRI S/T interface card (RT-FIC-4BS)
8-port enhanced asynchronous serial interface card (RT-FIC-8ASE)
1-port channelized T1/PRI interface card (RT-FIC-1T1)
1-port fractional T1 interface card (RT-FIC-1T1-F)
1-port channelized E1/PRI interface card (RT-FIC-1E1)
1-port fractional E1 interface card (RT-FIC-1E1-F)
1-port channelized T3 interface card (RT-FIC-1CT3)
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1-port channelized E3 interface card (RT-FIC-1CE3)
1-port 34Mbps ATM-E3 interface card (RT-FIC-1AE3)
1-port 44Mbps ATM-T3 interface card (RT-FIC-1AT3)
1-port 25Mbps ATM interface card (RT-FIC-1ATM-25M)
1-port ATM 155M multi-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM)
1-port ATM 155M single-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM)
1-port ATM 155M single-mode long-distance fiber interface card

(RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML)
1-port ADSL over PSTN interface card (RT-FIC-1ADSL)
1-port ADSL over ISDN interface card (RT-FIC-1ADSL-I)
1-port G.SHDSL interface card (RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL)
III. Voice interface cards
2-port voice subscriber circuit interface card (RT-FIC-2FXS)
2-port voice AT0 analog trunk interface card (RT-FIC-2FXO)
1-port E1 voice interface card (RT-FIC-E1VI)
1-port T1 voice interface card (RT-FIC-T1VI)
For more information about FICs, refer to “Chapter 8 FIC”.
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 2 Installation Preparation
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation
2.1 General Site Requirements
AR 46 Series Routers are intended for indoor use. To ensure the proper working of the
routers and prolong their service life, the installation site should meet the requirements
described in the following subsections.
2.1.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements
To ensure normal operation and prolong the service life of the Router, the equipment
room must maintain adequate temperature and humidity. Long-lasting high moisture is
prone to degrade the performance of the insulating material, which may result in
electric leakage, leading to metal erosion. If the equipment room is very dry, however,
the insulating shim will contract, leading to loosening of the fastening screws. Apart
from that, static electricity will be produced, which damages the Complementary
Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) circuit on the Router. If the equipment is always
very hot, the aging process of insulating materials will be accelerated, which will affect
the reliability of the Router and even the operational lifetime.
The following table lists the requirements of AR 46 Series Routers in temperature and
humidity.
Table 2-1 Temperature/Humidity requirements in the equipment room
Temperature Relative humidity

0oC to 40oC 10% to 90%
Note:
The values of the operating temperature and humidity in a router equipment refers to the values measured
at the position 1.5m above the floor and 0.4m ahead of the router rack, given there are no protective
boards in front or at the back of the router rack.
2.1.2 Cleanliness Requirements
Dust is harmful to the safe operation of the Router. Dust on the chassis may result in
static absorption, thus causing poor contact of the metal connection components or
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points. Especially under the condition of low indoor humidity, the dust is easier to be
absorbed, which not only shortens the operational lifetime of the equipment, but also
results in communication failure.
There should not be explosive, conductive, magnetic and corrosive dust in the
equipment room where Quidway AR 46 Series Routers are located, and the dust
concentration should meet the following requirements:
Table 2-2 Limitation on dust content in equipment room
Mechanical active material Unit Content

≤3 x 104
Dust particle particle/m³ (No visible dust on desk in three
days)
Note: Dust particle Diameter ≥ 5µm
Besides the dust specifications, the equipment room of the Router should also meet the
rigorous requirements for the content of salt, acid and sulfide. These harmful gases
could accelerate the metal erosion and the aging process of some parts. The specific
limits of these harmful gases are given in the following table.
Table 2-3 Harmful gas limits in an equipment room
Gas Max. (mg/m3)

SO2 0.2
H2 S 0.006
NH3 0.05
Cl2 0.01
2.1.3 ESD Preventive Requirements
Despite careful considerations have been taken in preventing ESD in the design of the
Router, excessive static electricity may bring enormous damage to the card circuits and
even the entire Router.
On the communication network connected to the Router, the static electricity is

primarily introduced from the outside electrical fields, such as the outdoor high-voltage
power cable and lightning, and from the inside system, such as indoor environment,
floor material and the equipment frame. To avoid the damage caused by the static
electricity, you should ensure that:
z The equipment is well connected to earth.
z The equipment room is dust-proof.
z Keep adequate temperature and humidity.
z Wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap and clothes when contacting the circuit
board.
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z Place the removed circuit board upward on the ESD-preventive workbench, or into
a static shielded bag.
z Hold the circuit board by the outer edge when observing or moving it, so as to
avoid direct contact with the elements on it.
2.1.4 Electromagnetic Environment Requirements
All interference sources, no matter from the outside of the Router or the application
system, or from the inside, will influence the Router negatively in the conduction
patterns of capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, electromagnetic wave radiation,
and common impedance (including grounding system) coupling. To prevent the
interference, you should:
z Take effective measures against electricity net interference with the power supply
system.
z Do not use the working ground of the Router together with the grounding or
lightning protection grounding device of the power equipment. Separate them as
far as possible.
z Keep the Router far away from strong power wireless launchers, radar launchers
and high frequency and high-current equipment.
z Use electromagnetic shielding if necessary.
2.1.5 Lightning Protection Requirements
Despite careful considerations have been taken in lightning protection in the design of
the Routers and measures have been adopted, excessive-degree of lightning may still
damage the Routers. To achieve the best lightning protection effect, you are
recommended to:
z Keep the grounding wire of the PGND of the chassis in good contact with the earth
ground.
z Keep the grounding terminal of the AC power socket in good contact with the earth
ground.
z Add a lightning arrester for power supply onto the front end of the power input in
order to protect the power supply from lightning strikes in a more effective way.
z Add a special lightning protection facility at the input end of the signal cables in
order to protect the signal cables led to the outdoors, such as ISDN cable,
telephone cable, and E1/T1 cable, from lightning strikes in a more effective way.
2.1.6 Check Workbench
Following are the rules that you should observe when installing the Router:
z Leave enough clearance at the air intake vents and air exhausting vents to ensure
adequate ventilation of the router chassis.
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z Make sure that the workbench has a good ventilation system.

z Make sure that the workbench is stable enough and can support the weight of the
Router and the installation accessories.
z Make sure that the workbench has been well-grounded.
2.2 Safety Recommendations
When reading this manual, you should pay adequate attention to the following symbol
and the contents beneath it.
Caution
appears throughout this manual in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might harm you or damage
the Router.
When installing or working on a Router, you are recommended to:

z Keep the Router far away from the heat sources and water/liquid.
z Make sure that the Router has been correctly grounded.
z Wear ESD-preventive wrist strap in the installation and maintenance, making sure
that the strap have good skin-contact.
z Do not hot swap the main control unit of the Router.
z Connect the cables to the ports appropriate to them. Above all, do not insert the
telephone cable (including the ISDN cable) into a serial port.
z Use laser cautions. Do not directly stare into the radiation aperture of the laser or
the fiber connector connected to it.
z Adopt Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).
2.3 Check Router and Accessories
After having confirmed that the installation conditions comply with the requirements,
please open the packing cases of the Router and check that the Router and the
accessories are completely consistent with the Purchase Contract. The following table
lists the parts and accessories that are essential to make an AR 46 Router function.
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Table 2-4 AR 46 Series Routers and accessories
Item Name Quantity Note

AR 46-20/4640/4680
1 1 set Router mainframe
mainframe
2 Main control unit 1 PCS -
3 PSU (AC or DC) 1/2 PCS To achieve redundancy, you must equip two PSUs.
4 Fan 1 -
You are available with abundant FIC options, but you can
equip AR 46-20 with only two pieces, AR46-40 with four,
5 FIC 0~2/4/8
and AR 46-80 with eight at maximum. You must specify
the ordered FIC type and quantity when place an order.
6 PGND wire 1 PCS -
7 Console cable 1 PCS -
Include printed documentation (Installation Manual for the
8 Technology documentation 1 SET
Router) and CD-ROM documentation.
9 Installation mechanical part 1 SET -
Include foam shockproof material, an external package
10 Product package 1 SET
and plastic bags.
Optional cables, including Ethernet cable, AUX cable,
synchronous/asynchronous serial cable, E1 cable, optical
11 External cable suite 1 SET cable, etc. You must specify the cable type and quantity
when placing the order. Otherwise, they will not be
provided.
Caution:
B68 cabinet is not included in the installation accessories, so you need to order it separately.
Please contact your agent if you have any question or problem.
2.4 Installation Tools and Meters and Equipment

1) Tool
z ESD-preventive wrist strap
z Static shielding bag
2) Cable
z Grounding wire and power cord
z Console cable
z Optional cables
3) Meter and equipment
z HUB or LAN Switch
z CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit) or other DCE equipment
z Console terminal (it could be a common PC)
z Equipment related to the selected FICs
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z Multimeter
Caution:
AR 46 Series is not equipped with any installation tools, meters, or devices, and the user has to prepare
them.
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 3 Router Installation
Chapter 3 Router Installation
3.1 Router Installation Flow
Start
Mount the cabinet(optional)
Mount the Router to

the specified location
Install PWR and FAN
Install RPU
Connect the PGND wire
Connect the power

cord
Connect the Router

to the console terminal
Verify installation
Power on the Router Troubleshooting
Normal? NO
Tum off the power swrtch
YES
Install FIC
Connect the Router to lAN
Connect the Router to WAN
Venify installation
End
Figure 3-1 Installation flow of AR 46 Series Routers
Caution:
Before installing a router, make sure that:

1) You have read Chapter 2 Installation Preparation carefully.
2) The requirements described in Chapter 2 Installation Preparation have been met.
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3.2 Install Cabinet
AR 46 Series Routers can be mounted in B68 cabinet provided by Huawei

Technologies. For details about B68 cabinet installation, refer to “Appendix B B68
Cabinet Installation”.
If you mount a router in a cabinet provided by some other manufacturer or do not mount
it in a cabinet at all, you can skip this part.
3.3 Mount Router to a Specified Place
3.3.1 Rack Mount Router
AR 46 Series Routers are designed to fit the 19-inch standard rack. The following table
describes their dimensions.
Table 3-1 AR 46 Series Router dimensions
Model Dimensions (mm)

AR 46-20 (W x D x H) 436.2 x 420 x 130.5
AR 46-40 (W x D x H) 436.2 x 420 x 130.5
AR 46-80 (W x D x H) 436.2 x 420 x 219.5
Take the following steps to mount a Router.
Step 1: Confirmation before mounting.
Ensure the rack has been well fixed. The installation position for the Router has been
well arranged and there is no obstacle inside the rack or around. Ensure the router is
ready for installation and has been carried to a place near the rack and convenient for
moving.
Step 2: Fix the mounting brackets (attached with a fixed cabling rack) onto both sides of
the chassis with a Phillips screwdriver. (Skip this step, if you do not fix the router on the
rack.)
Step 3: Lift the Router a little higher than the shelf or guides in the rack and put the
Router on the shelf/guides and push it into the rack. (Since AR 46-80 Router is rather
heavy, it needs two people to carry from both sides.)
Step 4: Fix the Router in the rack by fixing the mounting brackets with the proper pan
head screws and make sure the router is level and stable. (Skip this step, if you do not
fix the router on the rack.)
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(2)
(1)
(3)
(1) (2)
1) Mounting screws 2) Mounting brackets (carrying cabling racks)

3) Guides
Figure 3-2 Mount a Router on a rack
3.3.2 Bench-Mount Router
In most cases, 19-inch standard rack is not available. People mount the routers on
clean bench more often. This mounting method is simple. Please pay attention to the
following items:
z Keep the workbench stable and well grounded.
z Leave the clearance of 10cm around the Router for heat dissipation.
z Never put heavy things on the Router.
3.4 Install the General Modules
The tasks of general module installation include the installations of RPU, PWR, and
various FICs. For the installation procedures of RPU, PWR, and FAN, refer to “Chapter
6 Router Hardware Maintenance”. For the installation procedures of FIC, refer to
“Chapter 8 FIC”.
3.5 Connect the PGND
Warning:
The normal connection of PGND wire for the Router is the essential safeguard against the lightning shocks
and interference. Therefore, you must first correctly connect the PGND wire when installing and using the
Router.
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AR 46 Series Routers provide a separate PGND screw. You must securely connect the
PGND to the ground, ensuring the faradism and leakage power to be channeled into
the earth ground. Thus, the anti-EMI capability of the entire Router can be significantly
improved. The PGND also provides protection against the high voltage of lightning
shocks caused by external network lines like E1/T1 line and ISDN/PSTN line.
The PGND screw is located at top right-rear of the chassis and identified by a
grounding mark, as shown in the following figure:
(1)
1) Grounding screw
Figure 3-3 PGND grounding screw of Router
Connect the ground screw to the earth ground using a PGND cable, requiring a
grounding resistance less than 5-ohm. If you install the Router in a 19-inch standard
rack, you must also ground the rack.
Warning:
You must well ground the operating router (that is, securely connect the PGND in case the unreliable
grounding results in damages on the Router and even the peer equipment in the lightning activity period.
3.6 Connect Power Cord
AR 46 Series Routers have AC-powered and DC-powered models. You can make your
selection as needed. These models have the same features and functions, except for
PWR type.
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3.6.1 Connect AC Power Cord
I. AC power supply
AC power input range: 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz AC.
The following figure shows the power socket of an AC-input Router.
(1)
(2) (3)
1) Cable-retention clip 2) Power switch

3) AC input
Figure 3-4 Partial appearance of AC power socket
II. Recommended AC power socket
The user is recommended to use a 3-line single-phase power socket with a grounding
terminal, which should be reliably connected to the ground in the building. Normally, the
grounding terminal of the power supply system in a building was buried in the ground
during the construction and cabling. The user must make sure that the power supply for
the building has been well grounded before connecting the AC power cord.
III. Connect AC Power Cord
Step 1: Check that the PGND wire has been correctly connected to the ground.
Step 2: Insert one end of the power cord accompanying the Router into the power
socket on the Router’s rear panel, fix the cable onto the cable-retention clip with a cable
strap, and connect the other end of the cable to the AC outlet that provides power
supply.
Step 3: Check that the POWER LED on the front panel of the Router is ON, which
means the power cord connection is correct.
3.6.2 Connect DC Power Cord
I. DC power supply
DC power input range: -48 to -60V DC
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The following figure shows the power socket of a DC-input Router.
(1) (2)
1) Power switch 2) DC input
Figure 3-5 Partial appearance of DC power socket
II. Connect DC Power Cord
Figure 3-6 DC power cord
Table 3-2 DC power cord pinouts
-48 power supply side Router side

X2 (blue -48V lead) X1.A1
X3 (black BGND lead) X1.A3
Step 1: Check that the PGND wire has been correctly connected to the ground.
Step 2: Connect one end of the DC power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of
the router chassis and the other end to the –48V DC power supply.
Warning:
In case of wrong connection, carefully read the label on the DC power cord before making connection.
Step 3: Check that the POWER LED on the front panel of the Router is ON, which
means the power cord connection is correct.
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3.7 Connect the Console Terminal
I. Introduction to console port
Each AR 46 Series Router provides an RS232-comliant asynchronous serial console

port (CON), through which the user can configure the Router. For the console interface
attributes, refer to the section “1.5.1 RPU”.
II. Console cable
Console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is a crimped RJ45
connector that is to be plugged into the console port of the Router. At the other end of
the cable are a DB9 (female) connector and a DB25 (female) connector. You can plug
either of them into the serial port on the console terminal as needed.
The following figure illustrates the console cable.
Figure 3-7 Console cable
III. Connect console cable
Before you can configure the Router at the console terminal, connect the console cable
in the following steps:
Step 1: Select a console terminal. Console terminal can be a standard ASCII terminal
possessing an RS232 serial port, or a regular PC, but the latter is often used.
Step 2: Connect the cable. Power off the Router and console terminal, and connect the
RS232 serial port to the console port on the RPU via a console cable.
Power on the Router after verifying the installation. If the Router is working normally,
the system will display the router boot information on the console terminal. For more
information about that, refer to “Chapter 4 Booting and Configuration”.
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3.8 Connect Router to LAN
I. Introduction to Ethernet interface
AR 46 Series Routers provide the fixed 100BASE-TX FE interface. For details of its
attributes, refer to the section “1.5.1 RPU".
II. Ethernet cable
100BASE-TX Ethernet interface usually adopts the category 5 twisted-pair for

connection, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3-8 Ethernet cable
Ethernet cables fit into two categories, i.e., straight-through cables and crossover
cables.
z Straight-through cable: The wire sequences of the twisted pairs crimped in the
RJ45 connectors at both ends are the same. It is used for connecting a terminal
device (e.g., PC and router) to a HUB or LAN Switch. The cables delivered with
the router are straight-through cables.
z Crossover cable: The wire sequences of the twisted pairs crimped in the RJ45
connectors at both ends are different. It is used for connecting two terminal
devices (e.g., PC and router). Users can make it as needed.
Note:
When preparing network cables, please use shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables so long they are available
for the sake of electromagnetic compatibility.
III. Connect Ethernet cable
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Caution:
1) You must connect a cable to the interface with the appropriate mark. Misplugging is prone to impair the
interface card and even damage the router mainframe.
2) When connecting to a LAN Switch, insert the cable to the 10/100BASE-T port identified by MDIX.
Follow these steps to connect an Ethernet cable, to the 10/100BASE-TX port on the
RPU for example.
Step 1: Use a crossover cable to connect the Router to a PC or another Router by

connecting one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Router and the other end to
the PC or the peer router. Use a straight-through cable to connect the Router to a HUB
or LAN Switch by connecting one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Router
and the other end to the HUB or the LAN Switch.
Step 2: View the LED of 10/100BASE-TX port. If the link has been connected, the green
LED will light.
3.9 Connect Router to WAN
AR 46 Series Routers provide various WAN interfaces and the one provided by the
RPU is AUX interface, the connection of which will be described in details in the coming
subsections. For the connection of the WAN interface on an FIC, refer to the relevant
contents in “Chapter 8 FIC”.
3.9.1 Connect the AUX Port to Modem
I. Introduction to AUX interface
AUX is an RS232-compliant asynchronous serial interface that can provide backup for
a WAN interface. Usually, it functions to provide dial connection. In case of console
failure, AUX can function as a console interface. For the AUX interface attributes, refer
to the section “1.5.1 RPU”.
II. AUX cable
AUX cable is an 8-core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is an RJ45 connector
that can be plugged into the console port of the Router. At the other end are DB9 (male)
connector and DB25 (male) connector. You can plug either of them into the serial port
of modem as needed. The following figure illustrates the AUX cable.
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Figure 3-9 AUX cable
III. Connect the AUX cable
Follow these steps to connect the AUX cable.
Step 1: Insert the RJ45 connector of the cable into the AUX port on the RPU.
Step 2: Insert the DB25 or DB9 connector into the serial port of the analog modem.
AUX port is usually used for remote configuration or dial-up backup. Therefore, you
need to connect the local modem to the remote modem via PSTN and then to the
remote equipment. For the configuration procedures, refer to VRP Operation Manual.
3.10 Verify Installation
During router installation, you must verify the installation each time you power on the
Router, making sure that
z Enough clearance has reserved around the Router for adequate dissipation and
the cabinet is stable enough.
z The correct power supply is used.
z The connection of the PGND wire of the Router is correct and secure.
z The connections with other devices, such as the console terminal, are correct.
Note:
It is very important for you to check the router installation, as the secure connection, well grounding, and
use of the correct power supply are essential to the normal operation of the Router.
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 4 Booting and Configuration
Chapter 4 Booting and Configuration
4.1 Boot a Router
4.1.1 Establish Configuration Environment
When configuring a router for the first time, you can only use Console port or AUX port.
This section introduces the local and remote configuration environment establishment
for your reference
I. Connect the Router to a configuration terminal
To set up the local configuration environment, RJ45 connector of the console cable
needs to be connected to the console port on the Router, and DB25 connector or DB9
connector to the serial interface of a PC, as shown in Figure 4-1.
RS232 serial port
Quidw ay AR46-20
PC
Console port
Console cable
Figure 4-1 Local configuration through CON port
II. Set the parameters of configuration terminal
Step 1: Start the configuration terminal and set up a new connection
If the configuration is performed through a PC, the terminal emulation program (such as
Terminal of Windows3.1 and HyperTerminal of Windows95/98/NT) should be run in the
PC to set up a new connection. As shown in Figure 4-2, enter a name for the new
connection and press <OK> button.
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Figure 4-2 New connection
Step 2: Set terminal parameters
Parameters of the HyperTerminal of Windows98 are set as follows:

z Select a connection port. While implementing the local configuration, select the
serial interface to be connected in the Connect Using box, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Please notice that the selected serial interface should be consistent with the actual
serial interface connected by the console cable.
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Figure 4-3 Setting the connection port in the local configuration
z Setting serial interface parameter. As shown in Figure 4-4, in the properties dialog
box of the serial interface, the parameters are set as follows: Baud rate 9600, Data
bits 8, Parity check None, Stop bits 1, and Flow control None. Click the <OK>
button to return to the HyperTerminal interface.
Figure 4-4 Setting serial interface parameters
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z Set HyperTerminal properties. Select [Property/Settings] on the HyperTerminal

and enter the property setting window, shown as Figure 4-5. Select VT100 or auto
detection as terminal simulation type, press [Ok] and return to the HyperTerminal
window.
Figure 4-5 Setting terminal type
4.1.2 Power on the Router
I. Check before power-on
Perform the following check items before powering on a router:

z Whether the power cord and ground wire are correctly connected.
z Whether the voltage of the power supply complies with the requirement of the
Router.
z Whether the console cable is correctly connected, whether the PC or terminal for
configuration is started, and whether the settings are done.
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Warning:
Before switching on the power, locate the power switch in the equipment room, so that, in case of an
electrical accident, power can be quickly turned off.
II. Power on the Router
Turn on the power switch of the Router.
III. Check/Operate after power-on
After powering on the Router, check

z Whether the LEDs on the front panel are normal.
For the meaning of indicators under normal operation, see the description in Section
1.5 Versatile Module.
z Whether the configuration terminal display is normal.For the local configuration,
the booting interface displays on the configuration terminal after the Router is
powered on (refer to “Section 4.1.3 Booting Process” in this manual).
When booting (POST) is done, press <Enter>. After the command line prompts
<Quidway>, you can start configuration.
4.1.3 Startup Process
I. Self-test on SDRAM
During the process of powering on the router or resetting the router, the configuration
terminal yields the following output first:
Do you want to go on checking sdram? Yes or not(Y/N)
This information asks if you want to check the SDRAM. If you press <N>, the system
will skip the SDRAM checking.
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Note:
SDRAM checking is the responsibility of testing personnel and consumes a lot of time. Generally, it is
skipped. Normally, it takes 8 seconds to check 32M memory, so on and so forth. (About 2 seconds) after
the prompt appears, press <y> to start SDRAM checking. If the SDRAM is normal, the system yields the
following output:
test SDRAM...OK
If you press no key during 5 seconds after that, the system responds the default setting (N/n) and exits
from SDRAM self-test.
II. Display system information
And then, the following information displays on the screen:

Starting...
*******************************************************
* *
* Switching Routing Platform 8060 Bootrom, Ver 1.07 *
* *
*******************************************************
Copyright(C) 2001-2005 by HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD.

Creation date: Jul 14 2003, 10:54:22
CPU type : IBM750FX-DD2.2

CPU L2 Cache : 512KB
CPU Clock Speed : 625MHz
BUS Clock Speed : 125MHz
Memory Size : 256MB
Press Ctrl+B to enter Boot Menu... 0
If you press <Ctrl+B> within 4 seconds, the system will enter Boot menu. Boot menu
mainly provides application downloading and executing. For details about Boot menu,
refer to Chapter 5.
If you do not press<Ctrl+B>, the system will take the next step.
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Note:
The system provides Boot ROM master system automatic updating function. Before executing an
application, if it finds the Boot ROM master system version is different from that recorded in the Boot ROM
chip, it will automatically update the Boot ROM master system and reset it. The following information will
display:
Update Bootrom...done!
system will reboot...
III. Select booting device and download applications
If you do not press<Ctrl+B>, the Boot ROM program will automatically select a booting
device according to the configuration of a user and read the application files from the
corresponding device into SDRAM. If a user configures to boot with Flash, the terminal
screen will yield the following information:
Auto-booting...
Booting From Flash...
The Boot File is < flash:/8060.bin >
IV. Decompress Application
If the application files read into the SDRAM pass the checking, they will be
decompressed. And the terminal screen displays the following information:
Begin
Decompressing ............................................................
Packet Decompress is completed !
V. Initialize the system
After decompression, the Boot ROM program ends and the depressed application will
be executed. The terminal screen displays the following information:
Booting...
Be Sure The Baudrate Be Set To 9600bps!
Be Sure The Baudrate Be Set To 9600bps!
GT64260 Version->[B].
usrRoot() end
leave BSP
root begin...
Init 28F128...
Begin to start the system, please waiting ......
... ...
... ...
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line Con 0 is available.

Press ENTER to get started.
The above information indicates the system initialization is done and the router
operates normally. You can press <Enter> to enter the command line and start
configuring the router. After you press <Enter>, the terminal screen displays the
following information:
<Quidway>
4.2 Router Configuration Fundamentals
4.2.1 Basic Configuration Procedure
In general, the configuration steps are as follows:
Step 1: Before configuring a Router, the networking requirements have to be made

specific and detail. They include networking purpose, the role of the Router in the
network, the division of subnets, the type of the WAN and transmission medium, the
network security policy and reliability.
Step 2: Based on the above requirements, draw a clear and detail networking diagram.
Step 3: Configure the WAN interface of the Router. Firstly, configure the physical
operating parameters (such as synchronous/asynchronous serial interface, baud rate
and synchronous clock) of the interface according to the transmission medium of the
WAN. For the dial-up interface, you need to configure DCC parameters for it. Secondly,
configure the link layer protocol encapsulated on the interface and the related operating
parameters according to the type of the WAN.
Step 4: Configure the IP addresses or IPX network number of all the interfaces of the
Router according to the division of the subnets.
Step 5: Configure the routes. If it is necessary to enable the dynamic routing protocol,
configure the related operating parameters of the protocol.
Step 6: If there is any special security requirement, perform the security configuration
for the Router.
Step 7: If there is any special reliability requirement, perform the reliability configuration
for the Router.
Refer to VRP3 Operation Manual for detailed introduction of the protocols or function
configuration the Router.
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4.2.2 Command Line Interface
I. Characteristics of the command line interface
The command line interfaces provided by Quidway AR 46 Series Routers include a

series of configuration commands, through which a user can configure and manage the
router. The command line interface has the following features:
z Performs the local configuration through CON port.
z Performs the local or remote configuration through the Telnet command, which
can be used to directly log on and manage other Routers.
z Users can enter <?> at any time to get online help.
z Provide prompt and help information for user’s convenience.
z Provide network diagnostic tools, such as Tracet and Ping, to quickly diagnose the
availability of the network.
z Provide all kinds of detailed debugging information to diagnose network faults.
z The command line interpreter adopts fuzzy search for the keywords of the
command. Any conflict-free keyword will be interpreted. For example, for the
display command, you can just enter <dis>.
II. Command line interface
Quidway AR 46 Series Router command line interface provides a rich set of

configuration commands, which are grouped in system view. A group corresponds a
view (see VRP3 Operation Manual for details). You can switch between different views
through commands. Normally, only some specific commands can be executed in a
certain view, although some common commands (such as ping, display
current-configuration, and interface) can be used in every view.
4.2.3 Slot Arrangement and Interface Numbering Rules
Quidway AR 46 Router supports various interfaces, such as CON port, AUX port,
Ethernet port, (synchronous/asynchronous) Serial port, Asynchronous port, and voice
port (FXO/FXS). The interfaces are configured in the order of sequence number.
1) Slot arrangement
Figure 4-6 AR 46-20 Router slot arrangement
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2) Interface numbering rule

AR 46 interfaces are numbered in three dimensions. The rules are as follows:
z The interfaces are numbered in the interface-type X/Y/Z format, in which, interface
specifies the interface type (as serial, asynchronous, ethernet or ATM, etc.), X
specifies the slot number, Y specifies the pinch board number (or is fixed as 0
when there is no pinch board), and Z specifies the interface sequence number.
z As shown in the above figure, different interfaces of an interface module share the
same slot number X.
z For every interface, Y starts from 0 and Z indicates the interface sequence (from
left to right) on the interface module.
z For example, 1FE and 2FE modules are installed in SLOT1 and SLOT2 of AR
46-20 Router respectively. The Ethernet ports are arranged as follows:
z Fixed Ethernet ports are Ethernet 0/0/0 and Ethernet 0/0/1;
z Ethernet port of 1FE module is Ethernet 1/0/0;
z Ethernet ports of 2FE module are Ethernet 2/0/0 and Ethernet 2/0/1.
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Every interface is configured in special view. For details, refer to VRP3 Operation
Manual Volume I (V3.X).
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 5 Software Maintenance
Chapter 5 Software Maintenance
5.1 Overview
The files managed by the Router are of 3 types:
z Boot ROM program files
z Application program files
z Configuration files
The maintenance of the Router involves mainly the three aforementioned types of files.
Only the software maintenance functions listed in Boot menu, for example upgrading of
Boot ROM files and application files, are discussed here. For details about other
functions, see VRP3 Operation Manual.
Caution:
Upgrade the Router software sensibly and in a proper way. It is recommended to upgrade the software
under the guidance of the technical support personnel.
5.2 Boot Menu

Boot main menu and Boot sub-menu will be used during the maintenance of the router
software. Boot sub-menu can upgrade and start Boot ROM program. While Boot main
menu upgrades and starts application program.
Build up a configuration environment according to the section 4.1, and then boot the
Router. The following information will be displayed on the terminal screen:
Do you want to go on checking sdram? Yes or not(Y/N)
Enter <N> and the following information will be displayed on the terminal screen:
Press CTRL+A to Stop AutoBoot!
Starting...
Press <Ctrl+A> in five seconds after “Starting...” pops up, then the system enters Boot
sub-menu.
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Note:
1) In order to access the Boot sub-menu, you shall press <Ctrl+A> within five seconds after the information
“starting…” appears. Otherwise the system will directly enter Boot main menu if no error is found in system
checks.
2) If you do not press <Ctrl+A> as required, then the system will check the code for Boot main system
when Boot sub-system starts. If errors are found in checks or caused by other faults during checks, the
system may enter Boot sub-system. Otherwise, it directly enters Boot main system.
5.2.1 Boot Sub-menu
The following information will be displayed on the terminal screen when the system
enters Boot sub-system successfully.
============<SMALL-BOOTROM MENU(Ver 1.07)>=============
| <1> Modify Serial Interface Parameter |
| <2> Update LargeBootrom |
| <3> Boot main system |
===========================================================
Enter your choice(1-3):
I. Modifying serial port parameters
Step 1: Enter <1> in Boot sub-system and the system will begin to change baudrate of
the serial port on RPU card, as will reduce the time to load necessary files. The system
prompts the following information:
========================<BAUDRATE SET>=========================
|Note: Change The HyperTerminal's Baudrate Accordingly. |
|-----------------------<BaudrateAvaliable>------------------ |
| <1> 9600(Default) |
| <2> 19200 |
| <3> 38400 |
| <4> 57600 |
| <5> 115200 |
================================================================
Enter Your Choice(1-5):
The information indicates you to choose desired baudrate. By default, the baudrate is
9600 bps. Step 2: Select a target item and press <Enter>. When you select <5>, the
system prompts
Enter your choice(1-5): 5
Change The BaudRate On PC Side First!
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Step 3: Select [File/Attributes] at HyperTerminal in the configuration PC and press

<Configuration> in the dialog box. In the dialog box, change the baudrate to a desired
value and press <OK>. Suppose the baudrate here is 38400. See 4.1.1 2 Setting
parameters for configuration PC for details.
Step 4: Disconnect the system and resume dialup, to make the new parameter take
effect.
The Current BaudRate is 115200
Note:
You should reset the HyperTerminal baudrate to the default value 9600bps when upgrading Boot ROM by
changing rate downloading files, to prevent that no output information is prompted on the terminal screen
after sytem startup or system restart.
II. Upgrading Boot main system (LargeBootrom) through serial port
Enter <2> in Boot sub-system and choose to upgrade Boot main system via Xmodem.
See 5.3.1 Upgrading Boot Main System, for more details.
III. Starting Boot main system
Enter <3> in Boot sub-system and the system will then copy the files in Boot main
system into SDRAM. It will also decompress and start the files. Then the system will
start Boot main menu.
5.2.2 Boot Main Menu
The following is prompted on the terminal screen after the system enters Boot main
system.
*******************************************************
* *
* Switching Routing Platform 8060 Bootrom, Ver 1.07 *
* *
*******************************************************
Copyright(C) 2001-2005 by HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD.

Creation date: Jul 14 2003, 10:54:22
CPU type : IBM750FX-DD2.2

CPU L2 Cache : 512KB
CPU Clock Speed : 625MHz
BUS Clock Speed : 125MHz
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Memory Size : 256MB

Press Ctrl+B to enter Boot Menu... 0
If you press <Ctrl+B> at this time, the system will enter Boot main menu.
Note:
Press <Ctrl+B> in four seconds after startup to enter Boot main menu. Otherwise the system will start host
program in default mode.
The system will first prompt the following information for you to enter Boot ROM
password:
password:
If the password (the initial password 8060) is correct, the system shows the main menu
as listed in the following. If you enter incorrect password for three times consecutively,
the system will restarts.
MAIN MENU
=====================<MAIN-BOOTROM MENU>=======================
| <1> Boot With Default Mode |
| <2> Boot From Flash |
| <3> Enter Serial SubMenu |
| <4> Enter Ethernet SubMenu |
| <5> Modify Flash Ddescription Area |
| <6> Modify Bootrom Password |
| <7> Reboot
===============================================================
Enter your choice(1-7): _
Note:
To set Flash description area, enter <5> when the system starts for the first time.
If you use Flash for the first time and reading or writing Flash is required, Flash will be formatted first. Then
the following informatio will be prompted:
Formatting Flash, please waiting several minutes...done
I. Starting host program in default mode
Enter <1> in Boot main menu and the system will first read Flash description area to get
start flag (from Flash or from hardware disk) and start file names. Then it downloads
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host program files to memory according to start flag and start file names. The system
decompresses and starts the files, and the terminal will display:
Boot With Default Mode
Booting From Flash...
The Boot File is < flash:/8060.bin >
Note:
The system will restart when errors occur in Flash description area data or start files. In this case, please
enter Boot main menu to modify Flash description area data or to download start files. Currently the AR 46
only supports starting Boot main menu from Flash.
II. Starting application program from Flash
Enter <2> in Boot main menu and the system will first read Flash description area to get
Flash start file names. Then it downloads host program files to memory according to
start file names. The system decompresses and starts the files. The following
information is prompted on the terminal screen:
Booting from Flash
Decompress Image..................................OK!
Starting at ...
III. Entering seial port sub-menu
Enter <2> in Boot main menu and the system will enter serial port sub-menu. The
following information is shown on the terminal screen:
Boot From Serial Port
======================<SERIAL SUB-MENU>========================
| <1> Download Program To SDRAM And Run |
| <2> Download Program To Flash |
| <3> Change Boot Parameter |
| <4> Exit To Main Menu |
===============================================================
Enter your choice(1-4): _
1) Downloading via serial port application files to memory and starting them
Enter <1> in serial port sub-menu and the system will download via serial port
application files from the configuration PC to memory using Xmodem protocol. It then
decompresses them and runs start file upon skipping to program ingress. Refer to
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5.2.1 II. Upgrading Boot main system (LargeBootrom) through serial port, for loading
details.
2) Downloading via serial port application files to Flash
Enter <2> in serial port sub-menu and the system will download via serial port
application files to Flash using Xmodem protocol.
3) Modifying serial port parameters
Enter <3> in serial port sub-menu to modify baudrate of the serial port on RPU card.
The following information is displayed:
========================<BAUDRATE SET>=======================
|Note: Change The HyperTerminal's Baudrate Accordingly. |
|-------------------<BaudrateAvaliable>-----------------------|
| <1> 9600(Default) |
| <2> 19200 |
| <3> 38400 |
| <4> 57600 |
| <5> 115200 |
===============================================================
Enter Your Choice(1-5):
The information indicates you to choose desired baudrate. By default, the baudrate is
9600 bps. Select a target item and press <Enter>. When you select <5>, the system
prompts
Enter your choice(1-5): 5
Change The BaudRate On PC Side First!
Change baudrate of the configuration PC according to the prompts. Disconnect the

system and resume dialup, to make the new parameter take effect. See 5.2.1 I.
Modifying serial port parameters, for more details.
4) Returning to Boot main menu
Enter <4> in serial port sub-menu to return to Boot main menu.
IV. Entering Ethernet port sub-menu
Enter <4> in Boot main menu to turn to Ethernet port sub-menu. The following
information is displayed:
=======================<NETWORK SUB-MENU>======================
| <1> Download Program To SDRAM And Run |
| <2> Download Program To Flash |
| <3> Change Boot Parameter |
| <4> Exit To Main Menu |
| <Be Sure To Modify Parameter Before Downloading! > |
===============================================================
Enter your choice(1-4):
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1) Downloading via Ethernet port application files to memory and starting them
Enter <1> in Ethernet port sub-menu and the system will download via Ethernet port
application files from the host to memory. It then decompresses them and runs start file
upon skipping to program ingress.
2) Downloading via Ethernet port application files to Flash
Enter <2> in Ethernet port sub-menu and the system will download via Ethernet port
application files from the host to Flash.
3) Modifying Ethernet port parameters
Enter <3> in Ethernet port sub-menu to modify baudrate of the Ethernet port. The
following information is displayed:
'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field; ^D = quit
boot device : wancom0 ←Ethernet device name
processor number : 0
host name : host
file name : c:/share/vxWorks←Host file name
inet on ethernet (e) : 192.168.0.90 ←IP address of the
Ethernet port on main control card
inet on backplane (b) :
host inet (h) : 192.168.0.91 ←Host IP address
gateway inet (g) :
user (u) : taotao ←FTP username
ftp password (pw) (blank = use rsh) : taotao ←FTP user password
flags (f) : 0x0(FTP)/0x80(TFTP) ←File transfer type
target name (tn) :
startup script (s) :
other (o) :
4) Returning to Boot main menu
Enter <4> in Ethernet port sub-menu to return to Boot main menu.
V. Modifying Flash description area
Enter <5> in Boot main menu and the system will read Flash description area data first.
When data errors occur in Flash description area, the system prompts “data error in
Flash description area!” and “data error in Flash description backup area!” Modify the
parameters one by one when they are listed.
The following information is shown on the terminal screen:
FlashFileName=flash:/system.bin, modify the file name if needed.
Please input correctly, e.g.: system.bin
At this time you ought to enter Flash start file name. After you press <Enter>, the
system will write the new data into Flash description area. Then the following
information is displayed:
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Writing Flash...done
Note:
If you do not want to modify the parameters, just press <Enter>. Then the information “Writing
Flash...done” will not be prompted.
VI. Modifying Boot BOM password
Enter <6> in Boot main menu and the following information will be displayed:
old password: ←Enter the old password
New password: ←Enter a new password
Verify: ←Acknowledge the new password
Write password to Flash...OK
Note:
If you enter the old password in error or enter inconsistent password in acknowledgement, password
modification will fail. The system then exits from this operation.
VII. Rebooting the system
Enter <7> in Boot main menu to reboot the system. The following information is
displayed on the terminal screen.
Rebooting...
5.3 Upgrading Program Files Using Xmodem Protocol

5.3.1 Upgrading Boot ROM Program
Detailed procedures:
Step 1: Connect the configuration PC according to Figure 4-1.
Step 2: Start the router and press <Ctrl+A> in five seconds when the system prompts
"Starting…" to enter Boot sub-menu.
Step 3: Change the baudrate of the serial port on RPU card to increase loading rate.
See 5.2.1 I. Modifying serial port parameters for more details.
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Note:
By default, the baudrate of RPU serial port is 9600bps. Skip this step if you do not want to modify it.
Remember to reset the baudrate to 9600bps when file transfer is completed, if you have changed the
baudrate.
Step 4: Enter <2> in Boot sub-menu and the system will first download program files
from the configuration PC to memory using Xmodem protocol. The system begins to
upgrade Boot Rom program if no error is found in system checks. The following
information is shown on the terminal screen:
Please Select File.
XMODEM downloading ...CC
Step 5: Select [Transfer/Send files] in HyperTerminal when the above information pops
up.
In [Send files] dialog box, select <Protocol> as Xmodem and enter program path and
files name in <File name>. Then press <Send>. If the configuration PC is not ready yet,
press <Ctrl+X> to exit from loading program files.
Figure 5-1 Setting parameters
Step 6: The system prompts the following information after you press <Send>:
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Figure 5-2 Loading program files using Xmodem
When the loading is completed, the system prompts

XMODEM downloading ...CC download successfully!
Update Bootrom...done!
Note:
Upgrading may fail if errorous files are downloaded. Excluding the time to download program files, it takes
10 seconds to upgrade Boot ROM program.
5.3.2 Upgrading application program
Downloading application files via serial port is easy but at low rate.
Detailed procedures:
Step 1: Connect the configuration PC according to Figure 4-1.
Step 2: Change the baudrate of the serial port on RPU card to increase loading rate.
See 5.2.1 I. Modifying serial port parameters, for more details.
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Note:
By default, the baudrate of RPU serial port is 9600bps. Skip this step if you do not want to modify it.
Remember to reset the baudrate to 9600bps when file transfer is completed, if you have changed the
baudrate.
Step 3: Start the router and enter Boot main system. Press <Ctrl+B> when the system
prompts “Press Ctrl+B to enter Boot Menu... 3”. Input correct password and enter Boot
main menu.
Step 4: Select <3> in Boot main menu to enter serial port sub-menu.
Step 5: In serial port sub-menu, select <1> to download application files and run them.
Or select <2> to download application files to Flash.
Step 6: Select application files and Xmodem protocol in [Transfer/Send files] in
HyperTerminal. See Step 5 in section 5.3.1 Upgrading Boot ROM Program.
Step 7: Send files. See Step 6 in section 5.3.1 Upgrading Boot ROM Program.
Step 8: If you have selected downloading application files to Flash, you need to return
to Boot main menu after the system writes application files into Flash and select <2> to
start the router from Flash.
5.4 Upgrading Application Program via Ethernet Port

Through Ethernet port, you can upgrade application program at high rate using FTP or
TFTP, but you need to prepare FTP Server or TFTP Server. Detailed procedures are as
follows:
I. Building up upgrade environment
LAN/WAN
Quidway AR46-20 PC(FTP/TFTP Server)

(FTP/TFTP Client)
Figure 5-3 Building up FTP/TFTP upgrade environment
Step 1: Connect Ethernet port 0/0/0 in RPU card to a PC with cross-over cable.
Caution:
Only Ethernet port 0/0/0 can be used in upgrading.
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Step 2: Connect the console port of Router to an external console terminal (can be the
external PC connected to an Ethernet interface), and configure the HyperTerminal with
the reference of “II. Setting the parameters of PC and terminal” contained in the section
4.1.1.
Step 3: Copy the target application files to the designated directory and configure IP
address for the PC Ethernet port.
II. Runing TFTP Server or FTP Server
Start TFTP server or FTP Server and set a path for the target files. For FTP Server, you
should also set username and password.
Note:
FTP Server or TFTP Server is not attached with Quidway series routers, so you have to buy it separately
and install it by youself.
III. Configuring the Router
Step 1: Start the router and press <Ctrl+B> to enter Boot main menu.
See 5.2.2 Boot Main Menu for more details.
Select <4> in Boot main menu to enter Ethernet port sub-menu.
Select <3> in Ethernet port sub-menu to set Ethernet port parameters.
z For TFTP upgrade mode, you should set the following parameters:
file name: The file name to be downloaded
inet on ethernet (e): The IP address for the downloading port in the router, which is
user-defined and should not be in conflict with other device addresses in the network.
host inet (h): The IP address of TFTP Server
flags (f): Enter 0x80 for TFTP mode.
z For FTP upgrade mode, you should set the following parameters:
file name: The file name to be downloaded
inet on ethernet (e): The IP address for the downloading port in the router, which is
user-defined and should not be in conflict with other device addresses in the network.
host inet (h): The IP address of FTP Server
user (u): username, which should be consistent with that at FTP Server.
ftp password (pw) (blank = use rsh); password, which should be consistent with that at
FTP Server.
flags (f): Enter 0x0 for TFTP mode.
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Note:
FTP username and password in Boot main menu should be consistent with those at FTP Server.
Step 4: Select <1> in Ethernet port sub-menu to download application files and start
them. Or Select <2> in Ethernet port sub-menu to download application files to Flash.
The following information is shown on the terminal screen:
Attached TCP/IP interface to wancom0.
Loading... done
writing Flash................................Done
Step 5: Select <4> in Ethernet port sub-menu to return to Boot main menu. Select <1>
in it to run the new files. Till now the upgrading ends.
5.5 Dealing with Missing of Router Password

If you forget about Boot ROM password or user password, please turn to technical
support personnel for help. They will assist you start the routers and set new
passwords.
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 6 Hardware Maintenance
Chapter 6 Hardware Maintenance
Caution:
1) On a mounting screw of Quidway AR 46 series router chassis, there is an anti-dismantle seal of Huawei
Technologies Co., Ltd. The seal must be kept intact before the sales agent performs maintenance on the
switch. If necessary, a user can open the chassis only if he contacts the local agent for permission or
follows the related rules. Otherwise, he will bear responsibility for possible damages
2) Replace the hardware of Router sensibly and in a proper way under the guidance of the technical
support personnel.
3) Remember to wear ESD-preventive wrist strap and make it well contact with your skin.
4) For the device to operate normally, use the SDRAM provided by Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. only.
6.1 Prepare Tools

z ESD-preventive wrist strap and ESD-preventive glove
z Static shielding bag
6.2 Power Module Removal and Installation
AR 46 Series Routers support 1+1 redundant power system. The power modules are
hot-swappable.
6.2.1 Remove a Power Module
Step 1: Remove the power cord connected to the power module to be removed and
loosen the two captive screws in the top panel of the module.
Step 2: Hold the handle of the module and gently pull the module out along the guides.
Caution:
If no power module has been installed, install the blank filler panel to keep air going and heat dissipation
and prevent dust entering.
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Figure 6-1 Power module removal
6.2.2 Install a Power Module
Step 1: Hold the handle of the power module panel, slowly push the module into the
chassis along the guides until it well touches the rear power panel inside the power slot
of the chassis.
Step 2: Fasten the two captive screws in the power module panel.
Step 3: Check if the power switch on the panel is ON.
Step 4: Plug one end of the power cord shipped with the chassis into the socket in the
power module and connect the other end to the power supply.
Step 5: Check if the power status indicator on the RPU is normal.
6.3 Fan Removal and Installation
The fan is hot-swappable and used for exhausting air to cool the cards. The fan is
installed vertically to the right side inside the integrated chassis.
6.3.1 Remove a Fan
Step 1: Loosen the two captive screws of a fan.
Step 2: One hand holds the handle attached to the front of the fan and pull part of it out,
while the other hand holds the bottom of the fan.
Step 3: Pull the whole fan out after it completely stops rotating.
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Caution:
1) The fan is rather long, and therefore use one hand to hold the bottom of the fan while the other hand
holds the handle attached to the front of the fan and pull it out slowly.
2) When you pull out the fan, the fan is powered off. However, it may still rotate for a while for the sake of
inertia. Be careful and do not put your finger into the rotating fan.
Figure 6-2 Fan removal
6.3.2 Install a Fan
Step 1: Hold the handle attached to the front of the fan with one hand and hold the
bottom with the other hand. Slowly insert the fan into the chassis along the guides until
it well touches the rear panel.
Step 2: Fasten the captive screws of the fan.
Step 3: Check if the fan status indicator on the RPU is normal.
6.4 RPU Removal and Installation
6.4.1 Remove an RPU
Step 1: Power off the switch. (If there are two power modules installed, turn both of
them off.
Step 2: Loosen the captive screws at both sides of the RPU.
Step 3: Pull the handles at both side of the RPU outward and gently pull the RPU out
along the guides until the whole card is separated from the chassis.
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Figure 6-3 RPU removal
6.4.2 Install an RPU
Step 1: Power off the switch. (If there are two power modules installed, turn both of
them off.
Step 2: Align the corners of the far edge with the guides in RPU slot and push the RPU
inside the router. At the same time, push the handles at both side of the RPU inward
until it well touches the RPU panel. (At this time, the corner between the RPU handle
and its panel cannot be smaller.)
Step 3: Fasten the captive screws and fix the RPU on the router.
Step 3: Check if the fan status indicator on the RPU is normal after powering on the
switch.
6.5 Replace SDRAM
This section mainly introduces how to replace SDRAM. See the following flow.
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Start
Prepare tools
Remove the RPU
Locate the SDRAM

on the RPU
Remove the SDRAM
Install a new SDRAM
Install the RPU
End
Figure 6-4 SDRAM maintenance flow
SDRAM is a component of Router’s mainboard, which can be upgraded and replaced

as needed. In general, it needs to be upgraded in the following situations:
z The SDRAM capacity needs to be increased when the user upgrades the
application program.
z The SDRAM capacity needs to be increased because the route table is too large
to be maintained by the Router or other applications consume large memory.
z The existing SDRAM is damaged.
Caution:
1) Do not touch the component on the surface of the SDRAM with bare hand. You can only take it at the
non-conductive edge. You can only hold it by the non-conductive edge of the SDRAM, because the
SDRAM is prone to the electrostatic damage due to improper operations.
2) It feels hard while removing the SDRAM, but do not overexert during the operation.
I. Remove an RPU
SDRAM is located on the RPU. Before replacing SDRAM, remove the RPU (following
the way introduced in Section 6.4 RPU Removal and Installation and make sure of the
SDRAM location.
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II. Remove the SDRAM
Step 1: Press outward, the locking clips at both side of the SDRAM slot with an
appropriate force, and the SDRAM will spring out from the slot.
(1)
(1)
(1) Spring clip
Figure 6-5 SDRAM removal and installation
Step 2: Take the non-conductive edge of the SDRAM between thumb and index finger
and pull it out from the slot. Put the SDRAM into an anti-static bag to avoid ESD
damage.
III. Install an SDRAM
Step 1: Take out a new SDRAM. Hold the SDRAM by its top non-conductive edge and
put it into an SDRAM slot in correct direction.
Step 2: Exercise adequate pressure on the SDRAM and press it into the slot, and press
the locking clip at both sides of the slot. When the force is appropriate, the locking clips
will shut and the bumps at both ends of the clip will fit into the semicircular position
holes at both sides of the SDRAM.
IV. Install RPU
For RPU installation method, refer to section 6.4 RPU Removal and Installation
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Troubleshooting of the Power System

1) Fault
POWER RUN LED is OFF or blinks.
2) Troubleshooting
Please check:
z Whether the power switch of the Router is turned on.
z Whether the power supply switch is turned on.
z Whether the power cord of the Router is properly connected.
z Whether the power supply meets the requirement of the Router. If DC power is
used, please check the AC/DC OK LED. Steady on means the input voltage is
normal (85-264V), off means the input voltage is abnormal.
7.2 Troubleshooting of the Configuration System
After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) of the Router, if the system operates normally, the
start-up information should be displayed on the console terminal; if the configuration
system has some fault, the terminal may display nothing or only illegible characters.
I. Troubleshooting of “nothing being displayed on the terminal”
1) Fault
After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) of the Router, the terminal does not display any
information.
2) Troubleshooting
Step 1: please check:
z Whether the power system is normal.
z Whether the console cable is connected correctly.
Step 2: If there's nothing wrong after all the items above have been checked, it is likely
that there is something wrong with the console cable or the terminal (e.g., the
HyperTerminal) parameters. Please check the cable or the parameters.
II. Troubleshooting of “displaying illegible characters on the terminal”
1) Fault
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After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) of the Router, the console terminal displays
illegible characters.
2) Troubleshooting
Please verify whether the terminal (e.g., the HyperTerminal) parameter settings are as
follows:
Baud: 9600
Data bits: 8
Stop bit: 1
Parity: None
Flow control: None
Terminal emulation: VT100
If the parameter settings do not match the above values, please modify the
configuration.
7.3 Troubleshooting of Application Software Upgrade
I. Fault 1
1) Fault
Start the Router, upgrade the VRP software with the TFTP approach, and the system
displays the following prompt:
DownLoad Program To Flash Through Net Port
boot device : ErrDev
unit number : 0
file name : AR46.bin
inet on ethernet (e) : 1.1.1.1
host inet (h) : 1.1.1.2
user (u) : user
ftp password (pw) : password
flags (f) : 0x80
Loading... Loading Failed

2) Troubleshooting
The fault occurs due to the wrong boot device 'ErrDev' using a wrong application. To
solve the problem, just change “ErrDev” to “wancom” which is the application upgrade
device of AR 46 Router.
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II. Fault 2
1) Fault
Start the Router, upgrade the application software with the TFTP approach, and the
following information is displayed:
boot device : wancom
unit number : 0
host inet (h) : 1.1.1.2
user (u) : user
flags (f) : 0x80

Subnet Mask: 0xffffffc0
Attaching network interface lo0... done.
Loading... Error code 2: Access violation

tftpGet: Error occurred while transferring the file.
A bad file or twisted pair doesn't link correctly!Loading Failed

2) Troubleshooting
The problem occurs because the file to be downloaded does not exist or the network
cable is not connected properly. To solve the problem, confirm that the file to be
downloaded is under the TFTP root directory and the cable is connected properly.
III. Fault 3
1) Fault

unit number : 0
host inet (h) : 1.1.1.3
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user (u) : user

flags (f) : 0x80

Attaching network interface lo0... done.
Loading... tftpGet: Error occurred while transferring the file.
A bad file or twisted pair doesn't link correctly!Loading Failed

2) Troubleshooting
The problem occurs because the IP address of the computer is not correctly configured.
To solve the problem, make a correct configuration of the IP address.
IV. Fault 4
1) Fault

unit number : 0
host inet (h) : 1.1.1.2
user (u) : user
flags (f) : 0x80
Loading... Done
1000 Bytes Downloaded.Crc Error!
2) Troubleshooting
The problem occurs because the downloaded file is not the application of AR46 Router.
To solve the problem, specify a correct application.
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Note:
You can find bar code labels containting the information of product and maintenance on the router chassis
and FIC. If you want to have the device maintained, please feed the bar code of the faulty device to the
agent.
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Chapter 8 FIC
Chapter 8 FIC
8.1 FIC Categories
Following are the FICs available for AR 46 Series Routers.

Ethernet interface cards
1-port 10Base-TX/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (FE) interface card (RT-FIC-1FE)
2-port 10Base-TX/100Base-TX FE interface card (RT-FIC-1FE)
1-port 100Base-FX Ethernet multi-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1MFX)
1-port 100Base-FX Ethernet single-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1SFX)
1-port 10/100/1000Base-FX Gigabitethernet single-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC)

WAN interface cards
4-port ISDN BRI S/T interface card (RT-FIC-4BS)
6-port analog modem interface card (RT-FIC-6AM)
12-port analog modem interface card (RT-FIC-12AM)
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1-port channelized T3 interface card (RT-FIC-1CT3)
1-port channelized E3 interface card (RT-FIC-1CE3)
1-port 34Mbps ATM-E3 interface card (RT-FIC-1AE3)
1-port 44Mbps ATM-T3 interface card (RT-FIC-1AT3)
1-port 25Mbps ATM interface card (RT-FIC-1ATM-25M)
1-port ATM 155M multi-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM)
1-port ATM 155M single-mode fiber interface card (RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM)
1-port ATM 155M single-mode long-distance fiber interface card

(RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML)

Voice interface cards
1-port E1 voice interface card (RT-FIC-E1VI)
1-port T1 voice interface card (RT-FIC-T1VI)
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8.2 Remove and Install FIC
Caution:
1) The shielding fingers on the front panel of FIC achieve special electromagnetic shielding effect for the
whole Router. Please ensure their integrity when uninstalling or replacing an FIC and never damage them.
2) If you do not want to install a new FIC after removing the old one, install a blank filter panel to keep off
the dust and ensure the adequate ventilation of the Router.
3) Quidway AR 46 Series Routers support on-line removal. Thus, you can remove or install FICs when the
router is running without shutting down the power supply and removing the power cable. But you must first
execute the remove slot command before removing FICs, otherwise, some unknown errors might occur.
However, you do not need to execute the undo remove slot command when you reinstall the removed
FICs.
4) If you unintentionally execute the remove slot command, you can cancel that operation by using the
undo remove slot command.
Before installing the FICs, please read Chapter 2 Installation Preparations carefully.
I. Installation tools
ESD-preventive wrist strap
II. Remove FIC
Step 1: Place the Router with the front panel forward.
Step 2: Remove the cables connected to the FIC.
Step 3: Loosen the captive screws at both sides of the FIC.
Step 4: Pull the ejector levers at both sides of the FIC outward, pull the FIC out of the
slot along the guides until disengaging it totally from the slot.
III. Install FIC
Step 1: Place the Router with the front panel forward.
Step 2: Align the remote edge of the FIC with the slot edge, push it into the slot, pull the
ejector levers inward until it presses against the FIC panel (the angles thus formed
between the FIC panel and the levers are the minimum angles).
Step 3: Fix the FIC in the chassis by fastening the captive screws.
Repeat these steps to install all the other FICs.
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8.3 Troubleshooting
The FICs available for AR 46 provide the LEDs on their panels so that the users can
determine whether the installation of an FIC is correct by viewing the LED state.
1) Generally, you can locate the problem by performing the following operations if an
FIC is not working normally.
Check the interface cables, making sure that you have used the correct cables.
View the LEDs on the FIC panel, ensuring that the FIC is working normally.
Executing the configured display command, ensuring that the interface has
accepted the configuration and is working normally.
2) If anomalies occur due to the OIR of FIC without executing the remove slot
command, you can perform the following operation.
Restart the router (sometimes the router automatically restarts), and check if the
problem has been solved.
8.4 RT-FIC-1FE/RT-FIC-2FE
8.4.1 Introduction
The FE interface cards, RT-FIC-1FE and RT-FIC-2FE, available for AR 46 are primarily
used for the communications between the Router and LAN(s).
Following are the differences between RT-FIC-1FE and RT-FIC-2FE.

RT-FIC-1FE provides one 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet interface.
RT-FIC-2FE provides two 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet interfaces.
The RT-FIC-FE cards support:
The transmission distance of 100 meters if the category-5 twisted pairs are used.
The operation at the speeds of 100Mbps and 10Mbps, and autosensing.
Full duplex and half-duplex, with the former one in common use.
8.4.2 Interface Attributes
The following table describes the interface attributes of RT-FIC-1FE and RT-FIC-2FE.
Table 8-1 RT-FIC-1FE/RT-FIC-2FE interface attributes
Description
Attribute
RT-FIC-1FE RT-FIC-2FE
Connector RJ45
Connector number 1 2
Cable Standard Ethernet cable
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Description
Attribute
RT-FIC-1FE RT-FIC-2FE
Full duplex/Half-duplex
Operating mode
10M/100Mbps auto-sensing
Ethernet_II
Supported frame format
Ethernet_SNAP
8.4.3 Panel and Interface LED
The following figure illustrates an RT-FIC-1FE panel.
Figure 8-1 RT-FIC-1FE panel
The following figure illustrates an RT-FIC-2FE panel.
Figure 8-2 RT-FIC-2FE panel
The following table describes the LEDs on the RT-FIC-1FE/RT-FIC-2FE panel.
Table 8-2 LED description of RT-FIC-1FE /RT-FIC-2FE

LINK OFF means the link is not connected and ON means the link is connected.
OFF means no data is being transceived on the interface and blinking means data is being
ACTIVE
transceived.
8.4.4 Interface Cable
I. Ethernet cable
As shown in the following figure, Ethernet cable of RT-FIC-FE cards is a category-5

twisted pair with RJ45 connectors. Pins 1 and 2 of the interface are at the transmitting
terminal, and Pins 3 and 6 are at the receiving terminal.
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II. Make Ethernet cable
Ethernet cable uses the category-5 twisted pair composed of eight cores that are
identified and grouped by their insulation layer colors. Usually a unicolor wire and the
white/unicolor wire for it are in pairs. But sometimes, color dots are used to indicate
which wires belong in pairs.
Ethernet cables fit into two categories, i.e., straight-through cables and crossover
cables.
Straight-through cable: The sequences of the twisted pairs crimped in the RJ45
connectors at both ends are the same. It is used for connecting a terminal device
(e.g., PC and router) to a HUB or LAN Switch. The cables delivered with the router
are straight-through cables.
Crossover cable: The wire sequences of the twisted pairs crimped in the RJ45
connectors at both ends are different. It is used for connecting two terminal
devices (e.g., PC and router).Users can make it as needed.
Note:
1) When preparing network cables, please use shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables so long they are
available for the sake of electromagnetic compatibility.
2) The interface cables in the standard configuration of RT-FIC-FE cards are straight-through cables.
8.4.5 Connect Interface Cable
Step 1: If the Ethernet cable is a straight-through cable, plug one end of the cable into
an Ethernet port on the RT-FIC-FE card, and another end to a HUB or LAN Switch.
Step 2: Power on the Router and check the status of the LINK LED on the RT-FIC-FE
panel. ON means that the link has been connected and OFF means that the link is not
connected. In the latter case, check the line.
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Caution:
You must connect a cable to the interface with the appropriate mark. Misplugging is prone to impair the
8.5 RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX
8.5.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-1MFX provides one 100Mbps Ethernet multi-mode fiber interface.
RT-FIC-1SFX provides one 100Mbps Ethernet single mode fiber interface.
The high reliability and sound transmission quality intrinsic to optical fibers enable
RT-FIC-1MFX and RT-FIC-1SFX to easily accomplish the communications between
the Router and a LAN. The interface can work in megabit full-duplex mode.
Note:
In terms of transmission mode, optical fibers fall into multi-mode optical fiber and single-mode optical fiber.
1) Single-mode optical fiber has very thin core, and transmits only in single mode on a given wavelength. It
features wide band and large transmission capacity.
2) Multi-mode optical fiber can make the transmission in multiple modes on a given wavelength. In
multi-mode, lights of different modes are transmitted at different speeds, resulting in phase distortion and
hence limiting the transmission band. In terms of fiber core size, there are two types of multi-mode optical
fibers, i.e., 62.5µm and 50µm, which are acceptable transmission media in ISO/IEC 11801 standard.
The following table describes the interface attributes of RT-FIC-1MFX and

RT-FIC-1SFX.
Table 8-3 RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX interface attributes
Description
Attribute
RT-FIC-1SFX RT-FIC-1MFX
Connector SC
Connector number 1
Optical fiber mode Single-mode Multi-mode
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Description
Attribute
RT-FIC-1SFX RT-FIC-1MFX
Max. transmission distance 15km 2km
Central wavelength 1310nm (1261~1360nm) 1315nm (1270~1360nm)
Transmitting Min. -15dBm -20dBm
optical power Max. -8dBm -14dBm
Receiving Min. -31dBm -31dBm
sensitivity Max. -8dBm -14dBm
Full duplex
Operating mode
100Mbps
Ethernet_II
Supported frame format
Ethernet_SNAP
Figure 8-4 RT-FIC-1MFX panel
Figure 8-5 RT-FIC-1SFX panel
The following table describes the LEDs on the card panel.
Table 8-4 LED description of RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX

LINK OFF means Rx link is disconnected, and ON means Rx link has been connected.
ACTIVE
transceived.
8.5.4 Interface Optical Fiber
RT-FIC-1MFX should be connected to multi-mode optical fiber and RT-FIC-1SFX to

single-mode optical fiber. The optical interfaces of both cards are SC optical
receptacles, so the optical fibers with SC connector should be selected.
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Figure 8-6 Appearance of SC optical fiber connector
Note:
Optical fiber connector is defined by ITU recommendations as the passive component used to stably but
not permanently connect two or more optical fibers. Optical fiber connectors are the passive components
indispensable to the optical fiber communications system in the sense that they make it possible to
perform the pluggable connections between optical channels.
There are many types of optical fiber connectors, such as:
1) FC: Round-shape threaded optical fiber connector
2) ST: Round-shape plug-in optical fiber connector
3) SC: Square optical fiber connector
4) MT-RJ: Square transceiving optical fiber connector
Note:
The two types of optical fibers are optional, and you need to select the desired fibers when purchasing
RT-FIC-1MFX and RT-FIC-1SFX, otherwise, they are not provided.
8.5.5 Connect Interface Optical Fiber
Caution:
When connecting optical fiber, please note:

1) Do not bend optical fiber with excessive stress. The bend radius should be no less than 10 cm.
2) Ensure that the Tx terminal and the Rx terminal of the interface are connected correctly.
3) Keep the sectional surface of optical fiber clean and free from dust.
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Warning:
Laser Danger! Do not observe the optical fiber connector connected with the laser in case the invisible
laser radiation harms your eyes.
Step 1: Find the Rx optical port and Tx optical ports on RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX.

Insert one end of an optical fiber into the Rx optical port of RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX,
and the other end into the Tx optical port of the peer device; insert one end of another
optical fiber into the Tx optical port of RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX, and the other end
into the Rx optical port of the peer device.
Step 2: Power on the Router and check the status of the LINK LED on the
RT-FIC-1MFX/RT-FIC-1SFX panel. ON means the Rx link has been connected and
OFF means the Rx link is not connected. In the latter case, check the line.
8.6 RT-FIC-1GE
8.6.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-1GE represents 1-port 10Base-T/100Base-T/1000Base-TX Ethernet interface

cards. GE is the acronym of Gigabit Ethernet. RT-FIC-GE mainly functions to complete
the communication between router and LAN.
RT-FIC-GE supports the following features.

Transmission distance of up to 100 meters using category 5 twisted-pair cables.
Operating speeds of 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps, as well as auto-sensing.
Full-duplex mode.
The following figure shows the appearance of RT-FIC-1GE.
Figure 8-7 Appearance of RT-FIC-1GE
The interface attributes of RT-FIC-1GE are listed in the following table:
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Table 8-5 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-1GE
Connector RJ45
Number of connectors 1
Interface type MDI/MDIX
Interface standard 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab
Cable type Ethernet cable
10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing
Operating mode
Full-duplex
8.6.3 Panel and Interface LEDs
The following figure shows the panel of RT-FIC-1GE.
Figure 8-8 Panel of RT-FIC-1GE
The following table lists the meanings of the LEDs on the panel of RT-FIC-1GE.
Table 8-6 Meanings of LEDs of RT-FIC-1GE

LINK OFF means the link is not connected. ON means the link is connected.
ACT OFF means no data is being transceived. Blinking means data is being transceived.
RT-FIC-1GE uses both crossover cables and straight-through cables for connection.
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8.6.5 Connecting Interface Cable
Step 1: Plug one end of the connection cable to the Ethernet interface of the router and
connect the other end to the peer device.
Step 2: Power on the router and check the status of the LINK LED on the panel. ON
means the link is connected. OFF means the link is disconnected. Check the line in the
latter case.
8.7 RT-FIC-2SAE/ RT-FIC-4SAE/ RT-FIC-8SAE
8.7.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-2SAE/ RT-FIC-4SAE/ RT-FIC-8SAE stands for 2-/4-/8-port enhanced

high-speed sync/async serial interface card. The cards functions mainly to transmit,
receive, and process the data on the synchronous/asynchronous serial interface. They
support both synchronous and asynchronous modes. In the former case, they support
the DTE/DCE mode.
I. Introduction to DTE and DCE
An RT-FIC-SA card is usually connected to an external modem for the dialing purpose.
In this case, an appropriate baud rate must be set.
The synchronous serial interface can work in either DTE or DCE mode. Two devices
directly connected should work as DTE and DCE respectively. The DCE device
provides the synchronization clock and specifies communication rate, and the DTE
device accepts the synchronization clock and communicates at the specified rate.
The Router normally works as a DTE. To know whether the specific equipment
connected with the Router is DTE or DCE, please refer to the manual shipped with the
equipment.
II. Speed and transmission distance of synchronous/asynchronous serial

interface
In different operating modes, the synchronous/asynchronous serial interface supports

different electric signal specifications and baud rates. In addition, the maximum signal
transmission distance not only depends on the specified baud rate but also the
selected cable. The following table shows how the cable type, baud rate, and the
maximum signal transmission distance related to each other.
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Table 8-7 Speed and transmission distance of V.24 (RS232)/V.35/RS449/X.21/RS530 cable
V.24 (RS232) V.35/RS449/X.21/RS530

Max. transmission
Baud rate (bps) Baud rate (bps) Max. transmission distance (m)
distance (m)
2400 60 2400 1250
4800 60 4800 625
9600 30 9600 312
19200 30 19200 156
38400 20 38400 78
64000 20 56000 60
115200 10 64000 50
- - 2048000 30
Note:
When a V.24 cable is used, the baud rate of the RT-FIC-SA in synchronous mode shall not exceed 64
Kbps.
The interface attributes of RT-FIC-SAE are listed in the following table:
Table 8-8 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-2SAE/ RT-FIC-4SAE/ RT-FIC-8SAE
Description
Attribute
Synchronous Asynchronous
Connector DB-28
2 (RT-FIC-2SAE)
Number of connectors 4 (RT-FIC-4SAE)
8 (RT-FIC-8SAE)
V.35, RS449, X.21,
Interface standard and V.24
RS530 RS232
operating mode
DTE, DCE DTE DCE
Minimum baud rate(bps) 1200 1200 300
Maximum baud
64k 4.096M 2.048M 115.2
rate(bps)
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Description
Attribute
Synchronous Asynchronous
V.24 (RS232) DTE cable
V.24 (RS232) DCE cable
V.35 DTE cable
V.35 DCE cable
X.21 DTE cable
Cable
X.21 DCE cable
RS449 DTE cable
RS449 DCE cable
RS530 DTE cable
RS530 DCE cable
1) Dialup through Modem
1) DDN leased line 2) Backup
Services supported
2) Terminal access service 3) Async leased line
4) Dumb terminal access
The front panel of RT-FIC-2SAE is shown as follows:
Figure 8-10 RT-FIC-2SAE front panel
The meanings of the LEDs on RT-FIC-2SAE/ RT-FIC-4SAE are given in the following
table:
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Table 8-9 Meanings of LEDs of RT-FIC-2SAE / RT-FIC-4SAE

LINK OFF means the link is not connected. ON means the link is connected.
OFF means no data is being transceived. Blinking means data is being
ACT
transceived.
On RT-FIC-8SAE, each link corresponds to a LED. ON means the link is connected.

Blinking means data is being transceived.
RT-FIC-SAE uses sync/async serial interface cable with DB28 connector.
Before connecting to RT-FIC-2SA, confirm the line properties. There are ten optional
cables depending on different line properties:
V.24 (RS232) DTE cable: DB25 (male) connector at the network end
V.24 (RS232) DCE cable: DB25 (female) connector at the network end
V.35 DTE cable: 34PIN (male) connector at the network end
V.35 DCE cable: 34PIN (female) connector at the network end
X.21 DTE cable: DB15 (male) connector at the network end
X.21 DCE cable: DB15 (female) connector at the network end
RS449 DTE cable: DB37 (male) connector at the network end
RS449 DCE cable: DB37 (female) connector at the network end
RS530 DTE cable: DB25 (male) connector at the network end
RS530 DCE cable: DB25 (female) connector at the network end
One end of the cables is connected to the router side via the DB-28 connector, and the
connection of the other end of the cables varies with the network side to which it is
connected.
V.24 DTE cable
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Figure 8-13 V24 DTE cable
V.24 DCE cable
Figure 8-14 V.24 DCE cable
V.35 DTE cable
Figure 8-15 V.35 DTE cable
V.35 DCE cable
Figure 8-16 V.35 DCE cable
X.21 DTE cable
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Figure 8-17 X.21 DTE cable
X.21 DCE cable
Figure 8-18 X.21 DCE cable
RS449 DTE cable
Figure 8-19 RS449 DTE cable
RS449 DCE cable
Figure 8-20 RS449 DCE cable
RS530 DTE cable
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Figure 8-21 RS530 DTE cable
RS530 DCE cable
Figure 8-22 RS530 DCE cable
Note:
The above ten types of cables are optional. You should order them together with the RT-FIC-SAE.
Otherwise, they will not be provided.
8.7.5 Connecting the Interface Cable
Caution:
Before connecting the RT-FIC-SAE, confirm the model of the equipment that is connected with the
RT-FIC-SAE (that is, the sync/async mode, DTE/DCE mode of the peer, and so on), signaling criterion
required by the access equipment, baud rate, and synchronous clock.
Step 1: Check interface type of the peer device and choose the sync/async serial
interface cable of correct type.
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Step 2: Plug the DB-28 end of the connection cable to the corresponding DB-28
interface in the RT-FIC-SAE.
Step 3: Connect the other end of the RT-FIC-SAE cable to the following equipment:
If the WAN is a DDN, please connect the cable to the interface of the CSU/DSU.
If the WAN is a dialup line, please connect the cable to the serial interface of the
analog Modem.
Step 4: Power on the router, and check the status of the LINK LED of the RT-FIC-SAE.
It is off when the line is faulty and signal is out of step.
8.8 RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE
8.8.1 Introduction
I. Funcitons
RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE stands for 8-/16-port enhanced asynchronous serial

interface card. Function primarily to transmit, receive, and process the asynchronous
serial data flows. But RT-FIC-ASE uses RJ45 connector and AUX cable. The maximum
speed of each asynchronous serial interface can reach as fast as 115.2kbps,
supporting terminal access service and asynchronous leased line. In addition, the
asynchronous serial interface can serve as a dialup access server for the
small-and-medium-sized ISPs. Or, it can interconnect with eight (RT-FIC-8ASE) or 16
(RT-FIC-16ASE) LANs via the asynchronous dialup lines.
The interface attributes of RT-FIC-8ASE and RT-FIC-16ASE are listed in the following
table:
Table 8-10 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE
Description
Attribute
RT-FIC-8ASE RT-FIC-16ASE
Connector RJ45
8 (RT-FIC-8ASE)
Number of connectors
16 (RT-FIC-16ASE)
Interface standard and
RS232
operating mode
AUX cable
Cable
RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE dumb terminal cable
Minimum baud rate (bps) 300
Maximum baud rate (bps) 115.2k
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Description
Attribute
RT-FIC-8ASE RT-FIC-16ASE
1) Dialup through Modem
2) Backup
Service supported
3) Terminal access service
4) Async leased line service
RT-FIC-8ASE front panel is shown in the following figure:
Figure 8-23 RT-FIC-8ASE front panel
RT-FIC-16ASE front panel is shown in the following figure:
Figure 8-24 RT-FIC-16ASE front panel
Each channel in RT-FIC-8ASE and RT-FIC-16ASE has only one LED. It is on when the
link is connected, and it blinks when the link is active (i.e., transceiving data).
There are two types of interface cables for RT-FIC-8ASE and RT-FIC-16ASE: One is
AUX cable and refer to Chapter 4 Router Installation for its external appearance. The
other is dumb terminal cable (RJ45-RJ45), which can be made on site with network
cable.
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Caution:
AUX cable is optional. Users must order it together with the RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE. Otherwise, it
will not be provided. As for dumb terminal cable, uses can make it on site by reference to
“ Low-End-and-Mid-Range Series Routers Cable Manual ”.
8.8.5 Connecting the Interface Cable
Caution:
When connecting the cables, observe the identifiers on the interfaces to avoid wrong connection and
damage to the interface card and the router.
Step 1: Check interface type of the peer device and choose the cable of correct type.
Step 2: Connect one of the cable to the router and the other end to the peer device.
AUX cable
Connect the end with DB25/DB9 connector to the network device, usually a Modem.
Dumb terminal cable
Connect the end with RJ45 connector (female) to a standard network cable and then to
a dumb terminal adapter.
8ASE/16ASE dumb
terminal cable Standard Dumb terminal adapter
network cable
Dumb
Router
adapter
Figure 8-25 Connecting RT-FIC-8ASE/ RT-FIC-16ASE cable to a dumb terminal
Step 3: Power on the router, and check the status of the LINK LED of the RT-FIC-SAE.
It is off when the line is faulty and signal is out of step.
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8.9 RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM
8.9.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-AM cards (including RT-FIC-6AM and RT-FIC-12AM) function to provide

analog subscriber dial-in and dial-out services, supporting ITU-T V.32 and V.90 Modem
protocols and the connection rate as high as 56 Kbps (if V.90 is supported). Among the
two types of the cards,
RT-FIC-12AM supports 12 channels of analog subscriber dial-in and dial-out.
RT-FIC-6AM supports 6 channels of analog subscriber dial-in and dial-out.
By installing RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM in an AR 46 Series Router, you can implement
Remote Access Server (RAS) of ideal medium-density.
The following table describes the interface attributes of RT-FIC-6AM and

RT-FIC-12AM.
Table 8-11 RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM interface attributes
Connector RJ45
6 (RT-FIC-6AM)
Connector number
12 (RT-FIC-12AM)
Cable Telephone cable with ferrite core
Maximum rate 56kbps
ITU-T V.90, K56flex, V.34 (33.6 kbps), V.FC, V.32 bis, V.32, V.22 bis, V.22A/B,
Supported protocol
V.23, V.21, Bell 212A a, Bell 103
Supported service Modem dialup
Figure 8-26 RT-FIC-6AM panel
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Figure 8-27 RT-FIC-12AM panel
The following table describes the LEDs on RT-FIC-6AMRT-FIC-12AM panel.
Table 8-12 LED description of RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM

OFF indicates that the link is idle and blinking indicates that there is data being
ACT
transceived.
OFF indicates that the link is not connected, ON indicates that the link is
LINK
connected, and blinking indicates that the link is being set up.
The interface cable of RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM is the telephone cable with ferrite

core.
Note:
The standard equipping package of RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM includes the interface cables.
Caution:
2) You are recommended to install a special lightning arrester at the input end of the telephone line for the
purpose of achieving a better lightning protection effect.
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Step 1: Connect the telephone cable end with ferrite core to the RJ45 connector on
RT-FIC-6AM/RT-FIC-12AM.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the cable to PSTN.
8.10 RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1 and

RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F
8.10.1 Introduction
I. RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1
RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1 function to transmit, receive, and process E1

data flows. In addition, they provide access to CE1, implementing the ISDN PRI
function, so that one board can serve multiple purposes.
II. RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F
RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F are fractional E1 (E1-F) cards. They are

different from RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1 primarily in the sense that:
The FE1 operating mode supported by the E1-F cards can form only a bundle. In
other words, the time slots can only be bundled into one channel at the speed of
nx64K, given n=1-31. However, an E1 card allows the arbitrary grouping of 31
channels and multiple bundling operations.
The E1-F cards do not support PRI mode.
The following table describes the interface attributes of

RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1 and
RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F.
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Table 8-13 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1 and

RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F
Description
Attribute RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC- RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-2
RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F
1E1-F E1-F
Connector DB15 DB15 DB25
Connector number 1 2 1
Interface standard G.703, G.704
Interface speed 2.048Mbps
E1 75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable
E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable
Cable 120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable (RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F)
75-ohm 4E1 adapter cable (RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F)
Coaxial connector, network connector, 75-to-120-ohm adapter (with BNC connector)
E1, CE1, ISDN PRI (only supported by RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1)
Operating mode
FE1 (only supported by RT-FIC-1E1-F/ RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1-F)
Backup
Supported service Leased line access
ISDN PRI (only supported by RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-4E1)
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1E1 panel.
Figure 8-28 RT-FIC-1E1 panel
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The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1E1-F panel.
Figure 8-31 RT-FIC-1E1-F panel
The following table describes the LEDs on the card panels.
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Table 8-14 LED description of

RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FIC-2E1-F/RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F
OFF means no data is being transceived on the interface and blinking means data is
ACTIVE
being transceived.
I. Interface cable of RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1 and RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F
Interface cables of RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1 and RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F are

G.703-compliant cables (also known as E1 cables). The cables are divided into two
types, namely, 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cables and 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair
cables.
75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable
As shown in the following figure, the DB15 plug (male) of the cable is to the Router and
the BNC receptacles are to the network.
Figure 8-34 E1 75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable
Note:
You can select a pair of coaxial connectors with a BNC receptacle at each end for connecting two 75-ohm
unbalanced coaxial cables with BNC connectors. The coaxial connectors are used for extending an E1
75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cable.
120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable

As shown in the following figure, the DB15 plug of the cable is to the Router and the
RJ45 connector is to the network.
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Figure 8-35 E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable
Note:
You can select a network connector with an RJ45 receptacle at each end for connecting two 120-ohm
balanced twisted-pair cables. The network connector is used for extending an E1 120-ohm balanced
twisted-pair cable.
In addition, you are available with 75-to-120-ohm adapters.
Note:
E1 cable, coaxial connector, network connector, and 75-to120-ohm adapter are all optional accessories.
You need to order them when purchasing E1/RT-FIC-2E1 or RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F, otherwise,
they are not provided.
II. Interface cable of RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F
RT-FIC-4E1 and RT-FIC-4E1-F provide two types of 1-to-4 adapter cables, that is,
120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable and 75-ohm 4E1 adapter cable. At one end of both these
two types of cables is the DB25 connector used for connecting the Router, and at the
other end are four DB15 connectors used for connecting E1 cables. You can distinguish
these two types of cables by the main labels. The identifier printed on the main label of
120-ohm 4E1 adapter cables is “4E1-120Ohm-CAB“ whereas the identifier of 75-ohm
4E1 conversion cable is “4E1-75Ohm-CAB”.
The two types of cables have a similar appearance, as illustrated in the following
figures. However, the 75-ohm 4E1 adapter cable uses 8-core coaxial cables but the
120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable uses four twisted-pair cables.
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Figure 8-36 120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable
Figure 8-37 75-ohm 4E1 adapter cable
Note:
Both 75-ohm 4E1 adapter cable and 120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable are required for
RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F, but E1 cable is optional, so you need to order the E1 cable when purchasing
an RT-FIC-4E1 or RT-FIC-4E1-F. Otherwise, it will not be provided.
In addition, you are available with 75-to-120-ohm adapters.
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8.10.5 Internal DIP Switch
RT-FIC-E1 cards and RT-FIC-E1-F cards provide internal DIP switches, the setting of
which decides the interface impedance and the grounding mode.
Table 8-15 DIP switches and E1 interfaces of RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards
RT-FIC-
1E1/RT- RT-FIC-2E1/RT-FI
Card RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F
FIC-1E1 C-2E1-F
-F
DIP switch S1 S1 S2 S1 S2 S3 S4
The controlled E1 Interface Interface Interface Interfac Interfac Interfac
Interface 3
interface 0 0 1 e0 e1 e2
By default, all the DIP switches for RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards are placed to the
position of ON, as illustrated in the following figure:
on
1
Figure 8-38 Default setting of DIP switches for RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards
The following table explains the DIP switches of RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards and
shows how to set them:
Table 8-16 Description and setting of the DIP switches of RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards
Configuration of Configuration of 120-ohm

DIP switch Description
75-ohm impedance impedance
1BIT ON OFF
2BIT ON OFF
75-ohm/120-ohm
3BIT ON OFF
selection switch
4BIT ON OFF
5BIT ON OFF
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Configuration of Configuration of 120-ohm

DIP switch Description
75-ohm impedance impedance
OFF: RxRing is grounded
RxRing grounding mode via capacitance.
6BIT -
selection switch ON: RxRing is grounded
directly.
RxShield grounding ON: RxShield is grounded.
7BIT -
selection switch OFF: RxShield is not grounded.
OFF: RxShield is grounded via
RxShield grounding
8BIT - capacitance
mode selection switch
ON: RxShield is grounded directly.
Caution:
1) So far as the RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards are concerned, you are recommended to place the DIP
switches BITs 1 through 8 to the ON position when connecting the cards to external 75-ohm cables, and
BITs 1 through 8 to the OFF position when connecting the cards to external 120-ohm cables. The
untrained personnel are disallowed to change the positions of the DIP switches.
2) By default, all the DIP switches for RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards are placed to the ON position, that is,
the impedance of E1 ports is 75-ohm.
Caution:
2) When the interface cables of RT-FIC-E1/RT-FIC-E1-F cards are led to the outdoors, you are
recommended to install a special lightning arrester at the input end of the telephone line for the purpose of
achieving a better lightning protection effect.
I. Connect interface cable of RT-FIC-1E1/ RT-FIC-2E1 and

RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-F
Step 1: Check the type of E1 cable, and set the DIP switches of the card correctly.
Step 2: Plug the DB15 connector of E1 cable into the E1/FE1 port of the card.
Step 3: Connect the other end of E1 cable to the network device.
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1) When using a 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cable, please do the following:

If there is no need to extend the E1 cable, directly connect the BNC connector of
the 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cable to the remote device.
If it is necessary to extend the E1 cable, connect the BNC connector of the 75-ohm
unbalanced coaxial cable to a coaxial connector, then connect the other end of the
coaxial connector to the remote device via a 75-ohm E1 trunk cable.
Caution:
The TX wire of the E1 coaxial cable must be connected to the RX wire of the remote device, and the RX
wire of the E1 coaxial cable to the TX wire of the remote device.
DB -15
BNC BNC Network

Router devices
such as DDN
Coaxial connector 75-oh m E1 trunk cable

75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable
Figure 8-39 Extend an E1 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cable
If the remote network device has a 120-ohm port, you should use 75-to-120-ohm
adapter or use a 120-ohm cable instead.
2) When using a 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable, please do the following:
If there is no need to extend the E1 cable, directly connect the RJ45 connector of
the 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable to the RJ45 port on the remote device.
If it is necessary to extend the E1 cable, connect the RJ45 connector of the
120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable to the network interface connector, and the
other end of the network interface connector to the network device via a 120-ohm
E1 trunk cable.
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DB-15
RJ-45 RJ-45 Network

devices such
Router as DDN
Network interface connector

120-ohm balanced twisted pair 120-ohm E1 trunk cable
Figure 8-40 Extend an E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable
Step 4: Power on the Router, and check the status of the LINK LED on the card. An
OFF LED means that the line has failed and the signal has not been synchronized.
Check the line in this case.
II. Connect interface cable of RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F
Step 1: Select the 4E1/E1 cable appropriate to the type of the port on the remote device,
and correctly set the DIP switches of the RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F.
If the impedance of the remote port is 75-ohm, select the E1 75-ohm unbalanced
coaxial cable and 75-ohm 4E1 adapter cable, and set all the DIP switches on
RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F to the ON position (that is, the port impedance is
75-ohm).
If the impedance of the remote port is 120-ohm, select the E1 120-ohm balanced
twisted-pair cable and 120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable, and set all the DIP switches on
RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F to the OFF position (that is, the port impedance is
120-ohm).
Step 2: Insert the DB25 connector of the 4E1 adapter cable into the desired DB25 port
on RT-FIC-4E1/RT-FIC-4E1-F port and tighten the thumbscrews.
Step 3: Determine the sequence number of the DB15 connector at the other end of the
4E1 adapter cable, and connect the connector to the E1 cable.
Step 4: Connect the E1 cable to the peer device, with the reference of the section”8.9.6
I Connect interface cable of RT-FIC-1E1/RT-FIC-2E1 and RT-FIC-1E1-F/RT-FIC-2E1-
F”.
Step 5: Power on the Router, and check the status of the LINK LED on the card panel.
An OFF LED means that the line has failed and the signal has not been synchronized.
Check the line in this case.
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8.11 RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1 and

RT-FIC-1T1-F/RT-FIC-2T1-F/RT-FIC-4T1-F
8.11.1 Introduction
I. RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1
RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1 function to transmit, receive, and process T1

data flows. In addition, they provide CT1 access, implementing the ISDN PRI function,
so that one board can serve multiple purposes.
II. RT-FIC-1T1-F/RT-FIC-2T1-F/RT-FIC-4T1-F
RT-FIC-1T1-F/RT-FIC-2T1-F/RT-FIC-4T1-F are fractional T1 (T1-F) cards. They are

different from RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1 primarily in the sense that:
The FT1 operating mode supported by the T1-F cards can form only a bundle. In
other words, the time slots can only be bundled into one channel at the speed of
nx64K or 56K, given n=1-24. However, a T1 card allows the arbitrary grouping of
24 channels and multiple bundling operations.
The RT-FIC-T1-F cards do not support PRI mode.
The following table describes the interface attributes of the RT-FIC-T1/RT-FIC-T1-F

cards.
Table 8-17 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-T1/RT-FIC-T1-F cards
Connector RJ48
1 (RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-1T1-F)
Connector number 2 (RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-2T1-F)
4 (RT-FIC-4T1/RT-FIC-4T1-F)
Interface standard G.703/T1 102, G.704
Cable T1 cable (100-ohm standard shielded cable)
CT1, ISDN PRI (RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1)
Operating mode
FT1 (RT-FIC-1T1-F/RT-FIC-2T1-F/RT-FIC-4T1-F)
Backup
Supported service Leased line access
ISDN PRI (RT-FIC-1T1/RT-FIC-2T1/RT-FIC-4T1)
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1T1 panel.
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Figure 8-41 RT-FIC-1T1 panel
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1T1-F panel.
Figure 8-44 RT-FIC-1T1-F panel
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Table 8-18 LED description of the RT-FIC-T1/RT-FIC-T1-F cards

ACTIVE
being transceived.
Interface cables (T1 cables) for RT-FIC-T1/RT-FIC-T1-F cards are 100-ohm

straight-through shielded cables, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 8-47 T1 cable
In addition, you may choose to extend the T1 cable by using a network interface
connector that has an RJ45 receptacle at each end.
Note:
Both T1 cable and network interface connector are optional accessories. You should order them together
with the RT-FIC-T1/RT-FIC-T1-F cards. Otherwise, they will not be provided.
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Caution:
2) In the event that the T1 cable is led outdoors, you are recommended to install a special lightning arrester
at the input end of the T1 cable for the purpose of achieving a better lightning protection effect.
Step 1: Insert one end of the T1 cable into the RJ48 connector of the card.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the cable to the peer equipment.
Directly connect the T1 cable to the peer equipment if the cable is long enough.
Extend the T1 cable if it is not long enough, as shown in the following figure:
T1 cable (100-ohm straight-through RJ45

shielding network cable) Network interface connector
Router DDN, etc
RJ48 Straight-through network cable
Figure 8-48 Extend the T1 cable
An OFF LED means that the line has failed, and you should check the line in this case.
8.12 RT-FIC-1CE3
8.12.1 Introduction
The main functions of RT-FIC-1CE3 include:

Working in E3 mode, the card can transmit/receive and process the fast traffic of
one E3 channel, as well as provide the accessing of E3 traffic.
Working in CE3 mode, the card can provide the subscribers with the low-speed
accessing service at the speed of Nx64kbps, given N is smaller than or equal to
128.
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Note:
E3 represents the tertiary group rate of E system in the TDM system, that is, 34.368Mbps.Through the
demultiplexing processes of E23 and E12, an E3 channel can be channelized into 16 E1 lines, each
supporting both the operating modes of E1 and CE1. E23 is used to indicate either E2-to-E3 multiplex or
E3-to-E2 demultiplex, and E12 to indicate E1-to-E2 multiplex or E2-to-E1 demultiplex. “E23” and “E12”
discussed here represent the demultiplex process.
Table 8-19 RT-FIC-1CE3 interface attributes
Connector SMB
Connector number 2
Interface standard G.703, G.704, G.751
Cable E3 cable (75-ohm coaxial cable)
E3
Operating mode
CE3
Supported service E3 leased line
The following figure illustrates an RT-FIC-1CE3 panel.
Figure 8-49 RT-FIC-1CE3 panel
Table 8-20 LED description of RT-FIC-1CE3

ACT
being transceived.
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The external interface provided by RT-FIC-1CE3 is two SMB sockets respectively for
Tx (Transmit end) and Rx (Receive end). The interface adopts the 75ohm unbalanced
transmission mode and uses a pair of 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cables to connect
the peer device.
BNC connector SMB connector
Figure 8-50 E3/T3 cable
Note:
1) RT-FIC-1CE3 and RT-FIC-1CT3 adopt the same type of cables, which are called E3/T3 cables in this
manual.
2) The standard equipping package of RT-FIC-1CE3 includes the appropriate interface cable.
Caution:
Some measures have been taken to protect RT-FIC-1CE3. To achieve better lightning protection effects,
however, you are recommended to add a special lightning arrester at the input end of the E3/T3 cable if it
is led outdoors.
Step 1: Connect the SMB connector of an E3/T3 cable to the Tx port of RT-FIC-1CE3
and another end to the Rx port of the peer equipment.
Step 2: Connect the SMB connector of another E3/T3 cable to the Rx port of
RT-FIC-1CE3 and another end to the Tx port of the peer equipment.
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Step 3: Power on the Router, and check the status of the LINK LED on the
RT-FIC-1CE3 panel. An OFF LED means that the line has failed and the signal has not
been synchronized. Check the line in this case.
8.13 RT-FIC-1CT3
8.13.1 Introduction
The main functions of RT-FIC-1CT3 include:

Working in T3 mode, the card can transmit/receive and process the fast traffic of
one T3 channel, as well as provide the accessing of T3 traffic.
Working in CT3 mode, the card can provide the subscribers with the low-speed
accessing service at the speed of Nx64kbps, given N is smaller than or equal to
128.
Note:
T3 represents the tertiary group rate of T system in the TDM system, that is, 44.736Mbps.Through the
demultiplexing processes of T23 and T12A, a T3 channel can be channelized into 28 T1 lines, each also
supporting the operating mode of CT1. T23 is used to indicate either T2-to-T3 multiplex or T3-to-T2
demultiplex, and T12 to indicate T1-to-T2 multiplex or T2-to-T1 demultiplex. “T23” and “T12” discussed
here represent the demultiplex process.
Table 8-21 RT-FIC-1CT3 interface attributes
Connector SMB
Connector number 2
Cable T3 cable (75-ohm coaxial cable)
Operating mode T3
CT3
Supported service T3 leased line
The following figure illustrates an RT-FIC-1CT3 panel.
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Figure 8-51 RT-FIC-1CT3 panel
Table 8-22 LED description of RT-FIC-1CT3

ACT
being transceived.
RT-FIC-1CT3 and RT-FIC-1CE3 use the same type of interface cables and make the
connection in the same way. For details, refer to the section “8.11 RT-FIC-1CE3”.
8.14 RT-FIC-4BS
8.14.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-4BS functions primarily to transmit, receive, and process four channels of ISDN
BRI S/T data flows.
RT-FIC-4BS can work in dial mode and leased line mode.
The following table describes the RT-FIC-4BS interface attributes.
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Table 8-23 RT-FIC-4BS interface attributes
Connector RJ45
Connector number 4
Cable ISDN S/T cable
Protocol & standard ITU-T I.430, Q.921, Q.931
ISDN dial-up
Operating mode
ISDN leased line
ISDN
ISDN supplementary services
Supported service Multi-user number
Sub-address
Backup
8.14.3 Internal DIP Switch
The purpose of the internal DIP switches in RT-FIC-4BS is to set the matched
resistance of the ISDN BRI S/T interface. The setting of the switch (DIP S1) decides if
the matched 100-ohm resistance on the ISDN BRI S/T interface is to be used. The
following figure shows the default setting of the switches, in which case all the four
channels of ISDN BRI S/T interfaces are using 100-ohm resistance.
on
1
Figure 8-52 The default DIP switch setting of RT-FIC-4BS
The following table gives meanings of the BIT settings of the DIP switch.
Table 8-24 Configure the DIP switch of RT-FIC-4BS
DIP switch Description Default Interface

Use 100-ohm matched
ON
resistance
1, 2 BITs ON 0
Not use 100-ohm matched
OFF
resistance
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DIP switch Description Default Interface

Use 100-ohm matched
ON
resistance
3, 4 BITs ON 1
OFF
resistance
Use 100-ohm matched
ON
resistance
5, 6 BITs ON 2
OFF
resistance
Use 100-ohm matched
ON
resistance
7, 8 BITs ON 3
OFF
resistance
The following figure illustrates an RT-FIC-4BS panel.
Figure 8-53 RT-FIC-4BS panel
Table 8-25 LED description of RT-FIC-4BS

Yellow LED OFF means the channel B1 is idle. ON means the channel B1 is occupied and data
at the left communication is ongoing.
Green LED at OFF means the channel B2 is idle. ON means the channel B2 is occupied and data
the right communication is ongoing.
The interface cable of RT-FIC-4BS is standard ISDN S/T cable, with pins 3 and 6 are Tx
ends, and pins 4 and 5 are Rx ends. Both ends of the cable are RJ45 connectors.
GreenYellow Green
Yellow
Red Black Black

Red
Figure 8-54 ISDN S/T cable
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Note:
The standard equipping package of RT-FIC-4BS includes the appropriate interface cable.
Caution:
1) When the interface cables of RT-FIC-4BS are led to the outdoors, you are recommended to install a
special lightning arrester at the input end of the cables for the purpose of achieving a better lightning
protection effect.
2) You must connect the cable to the interface with the appropriate mark. Misplugging is prone to impair
the interface card and even damage the router mainframe.
Step 1: Identify the port that you will connect on RT-FIC-4BS.
Step 2: Confirm the ISDN line type provided by your telecom carrier.
Step 3: Connect the cable.

If the line is an ISDN U interface line, adapt it with NT1 by inserting one end of the
S/T interface cable into the S/T port of NT1 and the other end to the BRI port of
RT-FIC-4BS.
If the line is an ISDN S/T interface line, directly connect the cable to the BRI port of
RT-4BS.
8.15 RT-FIC-1AE3
8.15.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-1AE3 represents 1-port 34.368 Mbps ATM-E3 interface card. ATM is the
acronym of Asynchronous Transfer Mode.
RT-FIC-1AE3 functions to support:

Two ATM cell mapping modes: ATM Direct Mapping (ADM) and Physical Layer
Convergence Protocol (PLCP);
Scrambling in data transmission;
Both line clock (when working as DTE interface) and internal clock (when working
as DCE interface);
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Four types of test measures, namely, local cell loopback, local loopback, remote
payload loopback, and remote line loopback.
Note:
You are allowed to equip a Quidway Series Router with RT-FIC-1AE3 to its full capacity. Yet, you are
recommended to install only one RT-FIC-1AE3 on it, whatever its model is, to ensure the performance of
some key services.
Table 8-26 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-1AE3
Attribute RT-FIC-1AE3
Connector SMB
Interface standard G.703, G.751, G.832, G.823
Interface speed 34.368 Mbps
Interface cable E3/T3 cable (75-ohm coaxial cables)
ATM Traffic CBR (Constant Bit Rate), rt_VBR (Variable Bit Rate-Real Time),
Supported services
nrt_VBR (Variable Bit Rate-Non Real Time), UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate)
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1AE3 panel:
Figure 8-55 RT-FIC-1AE3 panel
The following table describes the LEDs on the RT-FIC-1AE3 panel.
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Table 8-27 Description of the LEDs on the RT-FIC-1AE3 panel

OFF means no data is being transceived and blinking means data is being
ACT
transceived.
External ports provided by RT-FIC-1AE3 are two SMB sockets respectively functioning
as Tx end and Rx end for transmitting and receiving data. The ports adopt the 75-ohm
unbalanced transmission mode and are connected to the peer device using a pair of
75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cables. Several cable length options are available.
BNC connector SMB connector
Figure 8-56 Appearnce of E3/T3 cable
Note:
RT-FIC-1AE3 and RT-FIC-1AT3 modules use the same type of cables for connection, which are called
E3/T3 cables in this manual.
Caution:
Some measures have been taken to protect RT-FIC-1AE3 module. To achieve better lightning protection
effects, however, you are recommended to add a special lightning arrester at the input end of the E3/T3
cable when leading it to the outdoors.
Step 1: Connect the SMB connector of an E3/T3 cable to the Tx port of RT-FIC-1AE3
and another end to the Rx port on the peer device;
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RT-FIC-1AE3 and another end to the Tx port on the peer device;
Step 3: Check the status of the LINK LED on the RT-FIC-1AE3 panel. OFF means the
line has failed and the signal is out of synchronization. Check the line in this case.
8.16 RT-FIC-1AT3
8.16.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-1AT3 represents 1-port 44.736Mbps ATM-T3 interface card.
RT-FIC-1AT3 functions to support:

Two ATM cell mapping modes: ADM and PLCP;
as DCE interface);
Four types of test measures, namely, local cell loopback, local loopback, remote
payload loopback, and remote line loopback.
Note:
You are allowed to equip a Quidway Series Router with RT-FIC-1AT3 to its full capacity. Yet, you are
recommended to install only one RT-FIC-1AT3 on it, whatever its model is, to ensure the performance of
some key services.
Table 8-28 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-1AT3
Attribute RT-FIC-1AT3
Connector SMB
Interface cable E3/T3 cable (75-ohm coaxial cables)
Supported services ATM Traffic CBR, rt_VBR, nrt_VBR, UBR
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The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1AT3 panel:
Figure 8-57 RT-FIC-1AT3 panel
The following table describes the LEDs on the RT-FIC-1AT3 panel.
Table 8-29 Description of the LEDs on the RT-FIC-1AT3 panel

ACT
transceived.
External ports provided by RT-FIC-1AT3 are two SMB sockets respectively functioning
as Tx end and Rx end for transmitting and receiving data. The ports adopt the 75-ohm
unbalanced transmission mode and are connected to the peer device using a pair of
75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cables as shown in Figure 8-56. Several cable length
options are available.
Note:
RT-FIC-1AE3 and RT-FIC-1AT3 modules use the same type of cables for connection, which are called
E3/T3 cables in this manual.
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Caution:
Some measures have been taken to protect RT-FIC-1AT3. To achieve better lightning protection effects,
however, you are recommended to add a special lightning arrester at the input end of the E3/T3 cable
when leading it to the outdoors.
Step 1: Connect the SMB connector of an E3/T3 cable to the Tx port of RT-FIC-1AT3
and another end to the Rx port on the peer device;
RT-FIC-1AT3 and another end to the Tx port on the peer device;
Step 3: Check the status of the LINK LED on the RT-FIC-1AT3 panel. OFF means the
line has failed and the signal is out of synchronization. Check the line in this case.
8.17 RT-FIC-1ATM-25M
8.17.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-1ATM-25M represents 1-port 25.6Mbps ATM interface card.
RT-FIC-1ATM-25M functions to provide a high-speed uplink ATM interface for a router.

It can support:
as DCE interface);
Three types of test measures, namely, local cell loopback, local loopback and
remote line loopback.
Note:
You are allowed to equip a Quidway Series Router with RT-FIC-1ATM-25M to its full capacity. Yet, you are
recommended to install only one RT-FIC-1ATM-25M on it, whatever its model is, to ensure the
performance of some key services.<0}
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Table 8-30 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-1ATM-25M
Attribute RT-FIC-1ATM-25M
Connector RJ45
Interface standard I.432.5
Interface cable 100 ohm twisted-pair
Transmission distance 100 meters
Supported services ATM Traffic CBR, rt_VBR, nrt_VBR, UBR
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1ATM-25M panel:
Figure 8-58 RT-FIC-1ATM-25M panel
The following table describes the LEDs on the RT-FIC-1ATM-25M panel.
Table 8-31 Description of the LEDs on the RT-FIC-1ATM-25M panel

ACT
transceived.
RT-FIC-1ATM-25M provides one RJ45 receptacle as the external port, which is

connected using a 100-ohm twisted-pair cable, allowing the transmission distance of up
to 100 meters. You may use category 5 unshielded twisted–pair (UTP-5) cables for
connection to the peer device. Several cable length options are available.
I. Cable appearance
As shown in the following figure, interface cable used for RT-FIC-1ATM-25M is a

category 5 twisted-pair cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends. In the connectors,
pins 1 and 2 function to transmit data and pins 7 and 8 function to receive data.
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Figure 8-59 Interface connection cable for RT-FIC-1ATM-25M
II. Making cables
Category.5 twisted–pair cable is composed of eight wires that are paired and identified
by the colors of insulated layers. Within each pair, one wire is white and the other is
coded using a unicolor. But sometimes, wires are also paired by color coded points.
Table 8-32 RT-FIC-1ATM-25M connection cable pinouts
Cat.5 twisted
RJ45 Signal Signal direction RJ45
pair
1 TX+ White (Orange) 7
2 TX- Orange 8
3 - White (Green) - 3
4 - Blue - 4
5 - White (Blue) - 5
6 - Green - 6
7 RX + White (Brown)  1
8 RX - Brown  2
Caution:
Some measures have been taken to protect RT-FIC-1ATM-25M. To achieve better lightning protection
effects, however, you are recommended to add a special lightning arrester at the input end of the
RT-FIC-1ATM-25M connection cable when leading it to the outdoors.
Step 1: Plug one RJ45 connector of a UTP-5 cable into the RJ45 port on
RT-FIC-1ATM-25M and the other RJ45 connector into the RJ45 port on the peer
device;
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Step 2: Check the status of the LINK LED on the RT-FIC-1ATM-25M panel. OFF means
that the line has failed, and you should check the line in this case.
8.18 RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM/RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM/RT-FIC-1A
TM-OC3SML
8.18.1 Introduction
ATM interface cards (including RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM, RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM, and

RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML) function in the system primarily to provide ATM interfaces for
the Router. They can:
Support two frame formats, namely, SDH STM-1 and SONET OC-3.
Allow scrambling in data transmission.
Support both line clock (used when working as DTE interface), and internal clock
(used when working as DCE interface)
Support the test measures of local cell loopback, local payload loopback and
remote loop.
Note:
For the ATM interface configuration procedures, refer to VRP3 Operation Manual I.
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Table 8-33 Interface attributes of the ATM cards
RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3M RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3S
Attribute RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML
M M
Optical fiber
SC
connector
Connector number 1
Interface standard SONET OC-3/SDH STM-1
Interface speed 155Mbps

Cable and the max. Multi-mode optical fiber Single-mode optical
Single-mode optical fiber of
transmission of 2km transmission fiber of 15km
30km transmission distance
distance distance transmission distance
Transmitter LD LED LD
Transmitting optical Min: -15dBm Min: -19dBm Min: -5dBm
power Max: -8dBm Max: -14dBm Max: 0dBm
Min: -28dBm Min: -30dBm Min: -34dBm
Receiver sensitivity
Max: -8dBm Max: -14dBm Max: -10dBm
Central wavelength 1310nm
ATM Traffic CBR (Constant Bit Rate), rt_VBR (Variable Bit Rate-Real Time), nrt_VBR
Supported service
(Variable Bit Rate-Non Real Time), UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate)
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM panel.
Figure 8-60 RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM panel
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM panel.
Figure 8-61 RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM panel
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The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML panel.
Figure 8-62 RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML panel
Table 8-34 LED description of the ATM cards

ACT
being transceived.
8.18.4 Interface Optical Fiber
RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM uses multi-mode optical fibers and

RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM/RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML use single-mode optical fibers. As all
these three interface cards adopt SC optical fiber connectors, the connectors of the
optical fibers must also be SC connectors. The external optical cable suite provides the
users with optical cables of variable lengths. For the connector appearance, optical
cable connection and the safety precautions, refer to the section 8.5.5 Connect
Interface Optical Fiber”.
Warning:
Laser Danger! Do not stare at the optical fiber connector connected with the laser in case the invisible
laser radiation harms your eyes.
Caution:
1) RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML adopts long-distance fiber interface, requiring a transmission at least longer

than 25km. If the transmission distance is lower than 25km, the interface will be unable to receive signals.
2) RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3MM should be connected with multi-mode optical fibers whereas
RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SM/ RT-FIC-1ATM-OC3SML should be connected with single-mode optical fibers.
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8.19 RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL
8.19.1 Introduction
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber’s Loop) interface cards (including

RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL) provide the users with the telephone line-based ADSL
access that allow a LAN subscriber to reach the DSLAM (Digital Subscriber's Loop
Access Multiplexer) of the exchange office through a regular analog subscriber line,
and then access the ATM/IP backbone or Internet. Thus, high-speed data
communications and Video on Demand (VoD) can be fulfilled. As ADSL uses the High
Frequency (HF) band upper than 26 KHz for data transmission, its activities will not
interfere the voice service (which occupies the Low Frequency (LF) band in the range
of 0 to 4 KHz) implemented over the same line. Normally, the subscriber can be
provided with a speed in the range of 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps (downlink rate) and a speed in
the range of 32 Kbps to 1 Mbps (uplink rate).
ADSL interface cards function in the system primarily to provide ADSL interfaces for the
Router. They can:
Allow manual activation/deactivation of ADSL line, and support SAR loopback,
which facilitates fault isolation.
Support interface standards of G. DMT, G. Lite, and T1.413 and the configuration
of auto-sensing.
Support network lattice coding (except for G. Lite) on ADSL interfaces, enhancing
the stability of ADSL connections.
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Table 8-35 RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL interface attributes
Attribute RT-FIC-1ADSL RT-FIC-2ADSL

Connector RJ11
1 (RT-FIC-1ADSL)
Interface number
2 (RT-FIC-2ADSL)
In ADSL Full Rate mode (i.e., ITU-T 992.1 G.DMT/ANSI T1.413):
Interface speed
The downlink speed can reach 8160Kbps, and the uplink speed can reach 896Kbps.
ITU-T 992.1 G.DMT
Interface standard ITU-T 992.2 G.Lite
ANSI T1.413 Issue 2
Cable and the The ADSL interface cable is telephone cable.
max. transmission In full rate, the transmission distance can be as far as 1.8 km, or 6000 feet (the maximum
distance transmission distance depends on the line quality).
Supported service ADSL access over the telephone line
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-1ADSL panel.
Figure 8-63 RT-FIC-1ADSL panel
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-2ADSL panel.
Figure 8-64 RT-FIC-2ADSL panel
Table 8-36 LED description of RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL

OFF means that the line is inactive, ON means that the line has been activated and has
LINK
entered the data mode, and blinking means that the line is being activated.
ACT
being transceived.
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RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL interface cables are regular telephone cables.
Note:
The standard equipping package of RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL includes the regular telephone
cable(s).You can separately order an external splitter as needed.
In G. Lite mode, no splitter is required. You can directly connect one end of the
telephone cable to the Router and the other end to the PSTN, and simply connect the
phone-set and the Router in parallel at the cable distribution box.
In full rate mode, a splitter is required. Follow these steps to connect the cables:
Step 1: Plug one end of a telephone cable into the ADSL port on the Router, and the
other end into the inbound ADSL port on the splitter.
Step 2: Connect the telephone to the phone port on the splitter with another telephone
cable.
Step 3: Connect the outbound ADSL port on the splitter to the PSTN with a third
telephone cable.
D
Router
S
RJ11 port
Phone port L
A
Splitter
PSTN M
Modem port Lineport

ADSL card
Figure 8-65 Connect RT-FIC-1ADSL/RT-FIC-2ADSL
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8.20 RT-FIC-1ADSL-I/2ADSL-I
8.20.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-1ADSL-I/2ADSL-I represents 1-port/2-port ADSL over ISDN interface cards.

ADSL is the acronym of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber's Loop and ISDN is the acronym
of Integrated Services Digital Network. RJ11 interfaces provided by RT-FIC-ADSL-I
deliver the function of a WAN interface. They allow LAN subscribers to be directly
connected to Digital Subscriber’s Loop Access Multiplexers (DSLAMs) at central
offices by using regular analog subscriber lines. From DSLAMs, they gain the access to
an ATM/IP backbone or the Internet. In this way, subscribers may enjoy high-speed
data communication and VoD services. RT-FIC-ADSL-I transmits data using the
high-frequency band above 138KHz without affecting ISDN services. Normally,
RT-FIC-ADSL-I can provide subscribers with a speed in the range from 32kbps to
8Mbps (downlink rate) and a speed in the range from 32kbps to 1Mbps (uplink rate).
RT-FIC-ADSL-I functions to support:

Manual ADSL line activation/deactivation and easy-to-use fault location tools;
G.992.1 interface standard and auto-sensing;
Trellis coding on ADSL interfaces, enhancing the stability of ADSL connections.
Figure 8-66 Appearance of RT-FIC-2ADSL-I
Table 8-37 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-ADSL-I
Attribute RT-FIC-1ADSL-I RT-FIC-2ADSL-I

Connector RJ11
Number of connectors 1 2
Interface standard G. 992.1
Interface speed Downlink speed up to 8 Mbps; uplink speed up to 1024 kbps
Interface cable Regular telephone cable
Supported services ADSL access over ISDN lines
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The following figures illustrate RT-FIC-1ADSL-I and RT-FIC-2ADSL-I panels:
Figure 8-67 RT-FIC-1ADSL-I panel
Figure 8-68 RT-FIC-2ADSL-I panel
The following table describes the LEDs on RT-FIC-ADSL-I panels.
Table 8-38 Description of the LEDs on RT-FIC-ADSL-I panels

ACT
transceived.
RT-FIC-ADSL-I use regular telephone cables for connection.
When connecting RT-FIC-ADSL-I interface cables, you also need to install a splitter.
Follow these steps to connect the cables:
Step 1: Plug one end of a telephone cable into the RJ11 port of RT-FIC-ADSL-I on the
Router and the other end into the inbound ADSL-I port on the splitter;
Step 2: Connect the ISDN NT1 to the splitter using another telephone cable;
Step 3: Connect the outbound ADSL-I port on the splitter to ISDN using a third
telephone cable.
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ISDN
NT1
D
Router
S
RJ11 port
ISDN NT1 port L
ISDN A
splitter ISDN M
Modem port Line port

ADSL-I module
Figure 8-69 Connecting RT-FIC-ADSL-I
8.21 RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL/2G.SHDSL/4G.SHDSL
8.21.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL/2G.SHDSL/4G.SHDSL represents 1-port/2-port/4-port Single-Pair

High-Speed Digital Subscriber Line cards. G.SHDSL adopts the Trellis Coded Pulse
Amplitude Modulation (TCPAM) approach and can provide the symmetric speed as
high as 2.3 Mbps. Its transmission speed can automatically adapt to cable length and
conditions. Compared with ADSL, G.SHDSL allows longer transmission distance and
as such, can serve a wider range of applications. It can substitute for E1/T1 lines to
provide high-speed data service access. However, as TCPAM uses the band starting
from 0Hz for data transmission, G.SHDSL cannot share the same line with POTS or
ISDN just like what ADSL has done.
RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL/2G.SHDSL/4G.SHDSL function to support:

Manual G.SHDSL line activation/deactivation and easy-to-use fault location tools;
G.992.1 interface standard and auto-sensing.
Table 8-39 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL/2G.SHDSL/4G.SHDSL
Attribute RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL RT-FIC-2G.SHDSL RT-FIC-4G.SHDSL

Connector RJ11
Number of connectors 1 2 4
Interface standard G.991.2
In single-pair mode, supports the sending/receiving independent symmetric
Interface speed
speed in the range from 192kbps to 2304kbps, with the step length of 8kbps.
Interface cable Telephone cable
Supported services G.SHDSL access over telephone lines
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The following figures illustrate the RT-FIC-G.SHDSL panels:
Figure 8-70 RT-FIC-1G.SHDSL panel
The following table describes the LEDs on RT-FIC-G.SHDSL panels.
Table 8-40 Description of the LEDs on RT-FIC-G.SHDSL panels

ACT
transceived.
RT-FIC-G.SHDSL use regular telephone cables for connection.
Cable connection of RT-FIC-G.SHDSL is rather simple. Connect one end of a

telephone cable to the RJ11 port of RT-FIC-G.SHDSL on the router and the other end to
PSTN.
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8.22 RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and

RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO
8.22.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-4FXS, or 2/4-port voice subscriber circuit interface cards,

function primarily to access and process 2/4 channels of regular analog phone, fax, or
AT0 loop trunk of telephone exchange, and thereby to transmit voice signals over data
communication networks. RT-FIC-2FXO/RT-FIC-4FXO, or 2/4-port voice AT0 analog
trunk interface cards, function primarily to access and process 2/4 channels of regular
subscriber lines of telephone exchange, and thereby to transmit voice signals over data
communication networks.
Caution:
When connecting RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO or RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO, make sure that you are

allowed to connect the AR 46 Series Routers to an IP network or some other WAN.
The following table describes the Interface attributes of RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO

and RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO.
Table 8-41 Interface attributes of RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO
Connector RJ45
2 (RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO)
Connector number
4 (RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO)
Cable Telephone cable with ferrite core
ITU Q.512-compliant subscriber circuit interface (RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-4FXS)
Interface standard ITU Q.552-compliant loop trunk interface (RT-FIC-2FXO/RT-FIC-4FXO)
ITU K.20-compliant overcurrent protection
Support DTMF (Dual-Tone MultiFrequency), compliant with GB3378Not support pulse
Dial-up mode
dial.
Bandwidth 300 ~ 3400Hz
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Figure 8-73 RT-FIC-2FXS panel
Figure 8-74 RT-FIC-2FXO panel
Figure 8-75 RT-FIC-4FXS panel
Figure 8-76 RT-FIC-4FXO panel
Table 8-42 LED description of RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO/RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO

OFF means that no connection has been set up, and ON means that the connection
LINK
has been set up.
ACT OFF means the channel is idle and ON means there is call activity.
The external interfaces of RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and

RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO are standard RJ45 connectors.
The interface cables for RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO

are telephone cables with ferrite core, and both ends of which are RJ11 connectors.
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Note:
1) To ensure the consistency of the ports of interface cards, RJ45 and RJ11 connectors for FXO/FXS
interface cards are compatible. Therefore, the actual performance of the cards will not be affected.
2) The standard equipping packages for RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO
include the regular telephone cables.
Caution:
1) When the interface cables of RT-FIC-2FXS/RT-FIC-2FXO and RT-FIC-4FXS/RT-FIC-4FXO are led to

the outdoors, you are recommended to install a special lightning arrester at the input end of the cables in
order to achieve a better lightning protection effect.
3) To ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the whole Router, please connect the cable to the Router,
using the end with ferrite core.
Step 1: Insert the ferrite core end of the cable into the desired RJ45 port on
RT-FIC-FXS/ RT-FIC-FXO.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the cable to the following equipment.
If you have installed RT-FIC-FXS, connect the other end of the cable to the
phone-set, fax or AT0 loop trunk of telephone exchange.
If you have installed RT-FIC-FXS, connect the other end of the cable to the regular
subscriber line of telephone exchange.
8.23 RT-FIC-E1VI
8.23.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-E1VI is the 1-port E1 voice interface card intended for the processing of dense
voice signals in a VoIP system. It can carry out the VoIP function and fulfill the
compatible transmission of voice and data signals over E1 lines.
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RT-FIC-E1VI adopts the composite structure of motherboard + daughter card. It can

provide a CE1/PRI interface, accessing and processing 30 channels of voice signals.
The following table describes the RT-FIC-E1VI interface attributes.
Table 8-43 RT-FIC-E1VI interface attributes
Connector DB15
Connector number 1
E1
Operating mode cE1
ISDN PRI
E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable
Cable 75-to-120-ohm adapter (with BNC connector)
Network connector
R2 signaling
DSS1 signaling
Supported service
IP Fax
General VoIP features in VRP
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-E1VI panel.
Figure 8-77 RT-FIC-E1VI panel
Table 8-44 LED description of RT-FIC-E1VI

ACTIVE
being transceived.
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RT-FIC-E1VI cable is the G.703-compliant 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable, with a

DB15 connector at the router side and an RJ45 connector at the network end.
Figure 8-78 E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable
If the cable with 75-ohm impedance is needed, a 75-to-120-ohm adapter (with BNC
connector at one end and RJ45 connector at the other end) illustrated in the following
figure can be used.
Figure 8-79 75-to-120-ohm adapter (with BNC connector)
Note:
1) For the convenience of extending the connection of E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable, you can
use a network connector.
2) E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable, network connector, 75-to-120-ohm adapter are optional
accessories, and you need to order them when purchasing RT-FIC-E1VI, otherwise, they are not provided.
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Caution:
1) When the interface cable of RT-FIC-E1VI is led to the outdoors, you are recommended to install a
special lightning arrester at the input end of the cable in order to achieve a better lightning protection effect.
Step 1: Insert the DB15 connector of the E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable into
the DB15 port on RT-FIC-E1VI and tighten the thumbscrews.
Step 2: Connect the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable.
If the impedance of the peer port is 120-ohm, and if there is no need to extend the
cable,
Plug the RJ45 connector into the remote device directly.
If the impedance of the peer port is 120-ohm, but it is necessary to extend the
cable,
Use a network connector to extend the connection of the E1 120-ohm balanced
twisted-pair cable, as illustrated in the following figure.
DB-15
RJ-45 RJ-45 Voice

Router Device
120-ohm balanced Network interface 120-ohm E1

twisted pair cable connector trunk cable
Figure 8-80 Extend an E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable
If the impedance of the peer port is 75-ohm,

Use a 75-to-120-ohm adapter for connecting the remote device.
Step 3: Power on the Router, and check the status of the LINK LED on the RT-FIC-E1VI
panel. An OFF LED means that the line has failed. Check the line in this case.
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8.24 RT-FIC-T1VI
8.24.1 Introduction
RT-FIC-T1VI is the 1-port T1 voice interface card intended for the processing of dense
signals in a VoIP system. It can carry out the VoIP function and fulfill the compatible
transmission of voice and data signals over T1 lines.
RT-FIC-T1VI adopts the composite structure of motherboard + daughter card. It can

provide a CT1/PRI interface, accessing and processing 24 channels of voice signals.
The following table describes the RT-FIC-T1VI interface attributes.
Table 8-45 RT-FIC-T1VI interface attributes
Connector DB15
Connector number 1
RT-FIC-T1VI cable (100-ohm balanced STP)
Cable
Network connector
cT1
Operating mode
ISDN PRI
DSS1 signaling
Supported service
General VoIP features in VRP
The following figure illustrates the RT-FIC-T1VI panel.
Figure 8-81 RT-FIC-T1VI panel
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Table 8-46 LED description of RT-FIC-T1VI

ACTIVE
transceived.
The interface cable for RT-FIC-T1VI is T1VI cable, that is, 100-ohm balanced STP. One
end of the cable is DB15 connector for connecting to RT-FIC-T1VI, and the other end is
RJ45 connector for connecting to the voice device, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 8-82 T1VI cable
In addition, you may use a network connector to extend the T1VI cable.
Note:
Both T1VI cable and network connector are optional accessories. You should order them together
withRT-FIC-T1VI, otherwise, they are not provided.
Caution:
1) When the T1VI is led to the outdoors, you are recommended to install a special lightning arrester at the
input end of the cable in order to achieve a better lightning protection effect.
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Step 1: Insert one end of the T1VI cable into the DB15 port of RT-FIC-T1VI.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the cable to the peer equipment.
Directly connect the cable to the peer equipment if it is long enough.
Extend the cable if it is not long enough, as shown in the following figure:
T1VI cable Network interface connector RJ45
Voice
Router device
RJ45 Straight-through network cable

DB15
Figure 8-83 Extend a T1VI cable
An OFF LED means that the line has failed, and you should check the line in this case.
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Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Appendix A Installation of B68 Cabinet
Appendix A Installation of B68 Cabinet
A.1 Installation Requirement and Brief Procedure
A.1.1 Spatial Planning Requirement
Before installing the cabinet, you should firstly plan the available space. Enough
maintenance operation space should be left to the front and rear door of the cabinet.
Figure B-1 below shows single cabinet space map and figure B-2 is combined cabinet
space map.
(1) Internal wall or reference (2) Cabinet rear (3) Cabinet outline
Figure A-1 Single cabinet space map (Unit: mm)
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(1) Internal wall or reference (2) Cabinet rear (3) Cabinet outline
Figure A-2 Combined cabinet space map (Unit: mm)
A.1.2 Brief Installation Procedure
Based on the different kinds of equipment floors, the installation of B68 cabinet may be
classified as that on cement floor and that on antistatic floor. The installation procedure
of B68 cabinet is as shown in Figure B-3.
Start
Installation
environment
Cement Antistatic
floor floor
End
Figure A-3 Installation flow chart of B68 cabinet
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Caution:
1) Before the installation, field marking should be fully correct. Otherwise, rework may occur.
2) Keep cautious on removing the cabinet to avoid damaging the boards and cables of the cabinet.
3) Open the chassis and take out the cabinet. Remove the doors of both sides from the cabinet with a
standard Phillips screwdriver and put them in safe area to avoid being damaged. Save the removed
screws.
4) After the installation, examine the cabinet completely. Solve quality problems timely once find any and
clear the dirt created during the installation.
A.2 Cabinet Installation on the Cement Floor
Install the B68 cabinet on the cement floor with cabinet feet on the pressure plates. The
pressure plates are the integrated pressure plate kits for B68 cabinet. Considering that
the equipment floor may be uneven, the cabinet adopts the feet with height adjustment
function.
Caution:
The feet have the insulation function, and the pressure plate components include insulating units. Make
sure that the insulating units are correctly installed so that the whole set of equipment is insulated from the
floor before the earth wire is connected, thus effectively satisfying the insulation requirement.
A.2.1 The Composition of Integrated Pressure Plate
The integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet is shown in Figure B-4. The installations
of the integrated pressure plate and cabinet feet are shown in Figure B-5.
(1) Cabinet foot fixing connection trough (2) Pressure plate fixing connection hole
Figure A-4 Diagram of integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet
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(1) Cabinet foot (2) Retaining nut of cabinet (3) Retaining nut of pressure plate
(4) Bolt M12×70 (5) Spring washer Φ12 (6) Big flat washer Φ12
(7) Insulation covering (8) Insulating washer of pressure plate (9) Expansion tube
(10) Expansion nut (11) Integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet
Figure A-5 Diagram of integrated pressure plates composition in B68 cabinet
A.2.2 Installation Flow
Cement floor installation procedure of the cabinet mainly includes such steps as
locating the cabinet, leveling the cabinet, connecting the combined cabinet, fixing the
cabinet and insulation test. The cabinet installation flow on the cement floor is shown in
figure B-6:
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Figure A-6 Cabinet installation flow on the cement floor
A.2.3 Cabinet Positioning
I. Drawing lines (Determine the installation position of cabinet)
According to the reference dimension and cabinet feet location dimension in the
construction plane design diagram, determine the location of the cabinet installation
hole, measure several marking-out points, mark out two lines which are parallel with
the reference and whose spacing is 720mm. According to the design requirements,
determine the installation hole location and cabinet foot location used for the first
cabinet on the two lines. Then take the hole as the reference point and mark out the
installation holes and cabinet foot location marks used for other cabinets one by one. In
order to avoid the faults, after being marked out, all hole location lines should be
measured again so as to ensure the proper dimension. Figure B-7 is the layout diagram
of single-cabinet installation hole and cabinet foot location. Figure B-8 is the installation
hole position and post position diagram of two cabinets.
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(1) M12 expansion bolt hole mark (2) Cabinet foot location mark (3) Cabinet outline
(4) Rear of cabinet (5) Internal wall or reference
Figure A-7 Layout diagram of single-cabinet installation hole and cabinet foot location (Unit: mm)
(1) M12 expansion bolt hole mark (2) Cabinet foot location mark (3) Cabinet outline
Figure A-8 Layout diagram of the installation hole position and post position diagram of two cabinets
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II. Drilling hole
The pressure plate is installed on the floor with M12 expansion bolts. Generally, use a
percussion drill with Φ16 bit to drill holes.
When using the percussion drill, be sure to make the bit perpendicular to the floor. Hold
the drill handle firmly with both hands to control the direction. Do not shake the drill to
prevent damages to the floor or tilted holes.
The depth of the hole should be within the range from 52mm to 60mm. Moreover, the
depth of each hole should be the same. Clean the hole before measuring the net-depth.
When a hole is drilled, use a dust collector to clean the dust.
If it is difficult to position the drill bit because the floor is too hard and smooth, make a pit
at the hole-mark with a punch to help position the bit.
Marking-out and hole drilling jobs are the fundamental work for hardware installation.
Any bad precision will cause great inconvenience for the follow-up jobs. Therefore, it is
very important to ensure their quality.
Caution:
Keep the depth of drilling between 52mm and 60mm. Otherwise, the expansion bolt cannot be installed
and fastened normally.
III. Installing expansion bolts
Prior to installation, clean the dust inside and outside the hole with dust collector and
then measure the spacing of holes. If the inaccuracy is great, relocate and drill before
installing expansion bolt.
Take down the expansion tube and expansion nut, and put them into the hole vertically
(in advance, the guide rib on the expansion nut has to be inserted into the guide trough
of expansion tube), and then punch the expansion tube with rubber hammer until the
whole expansion tube is completely driven into the floor. The following diagram is the
diagram of expansion tube and expansion nut installation.
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(1) Expansion tube (2) Guide trough of expansion tube

(3) Expansion nut (4) Guide rib of expansion nut
Figure A-9 Installation diagram of expansion tube and expansion nut
Caution:
The guide rib of expansion nut must be inserted in advance into the guide trough of the expansion tube, or
the expansion bolt cannot be installed and fastened normally.
A.2.4 Cabinet Leveling
I. Cabinet in-position
Move the cabinet to the planned location with its feet aligning with the corresponding
feet location marks.
II. Leveling the cabinet
Place two leveling rods perpendicular to two planes on the top of the cabinet to check
the levelness. Turn the screw bolt on the foot and adjust the height of the cabinet so
that the cabinet is on the level and all cabinets are aligned. Then fasten the retaining
nut on the cabinet foot and cling the retaining nut to the bottom panel of the cabinet.
The cabinet foot fastening is illustrated in figure B-10.
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(1) Retaining nut of cabinet (2) Cabinet foot

(3) Retaining nut of pressure plate (4) Lower enclosure frame of cabinet
Figure A-10 Diagram of cabinet pedestal fastening (on cement floor)
A.2.5 Combined cabinet connection
When only one cabinet is used, this section may be omitted; while the cabinets must be
connected (after removing the top covers of cabinets as shown in Figure B-11) when
two or more cabinets are combined. Rotate the combining boards on top of the cabinets
to 180 degrees and then connect them with flat washer, spring washer, bolt and nut, as
shown in Figure B-12. The original position of combining board is as shown in Figure
B-11; the position of combining board after rotation is as shown in Figure B-12.
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(1) Cabinet front frame (2) Combining board

(3) Bolt M16x10 (4) Cabinet top cover
Figure A-11 Diagram of cabinet disassembly and assembly
(1) Nut M8 (2) Flat washer 8

(3) Spring washer 8 (4) Bolt M8x35
(5) Combining board
Figure A-12 Installing connecting plate for combined B68 cabinet
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Caution:
The top covers of cabinets should be removed before the cabinets are connected and be installed after the
combined cabinets are connected.
A.2.6 Cabinet fixing
I. Install integrated pressure plate
Install the integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet according to Figure B-13 and press
the pressure plate against the cabinet feet. Two pressure plates are required for one
cabinet.
Note:
The pressure plate must be installed in the direction shown in Figure B-13.
(1) Retaining nut of pressure plate (2) Cabinet M16 foot

(3) Integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet
Figure A-13 Diagram of pressure plate installation of B68 cabinet (on cement floor)
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II. Install insulating parts and fix pressure plate
First put the insulating washer under the pressure plate and align it with the expansion
bolt hole (one pressure plate needs 2 insulating washers). Then screw the M12×70 bolt
into the expansion bolt hole through the pressure plate. Strictly, install the accessories
(such as insulation covering and big flat washer) according to area A in Figure B-14.
Fasten the bolt force moment to 45 Nm.
(1) Retaining nut of pressure plate (2) Integrated pressure plate (3) Cabinet foot
(4) Insulating washer of pressure plate (5) Bolt M12×35 (6) Spring washer Φ12
(7) Big flat washer Φ12 (8) Insulation covering (9) Expansion tube
(10) Expansion nut
Figure A-14 Diagram of pressure plate fastening of B68 cabinet (on cement floor)
1) Fasten retaining nut of pressure plate

Fasten the retaining nut on the pressure plate according to area B in Figure B-14.
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A.2.7 Insulation test
Switch the multimeter to Mohm range and measure the resistance value between the
fastening bolt M12×70 and the pressure plate. If the measured resistance is bigger than
5 Mohm, it indicates that there is no conduction, and the installation is completed.
Otherwise, it means that the cabinet is not insulated from the earth. In this case, all
pressure plate parts should be removed to check whether the insulation covering or
insulating washer is not installed or the insulating parts are damaged. Then reinstall the
pressure plate and repeat the insulation test. Figure B-15 is the diagram of the
single-cable installation on the cement floor. Figure B-16 is the diagram of installing two
cabinets on cement floor.
Figure A-15 Diagram of single-cable installation on the cement floor
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Figure A-16 Diagram of installing two cabinets on the cement floor
A.3 Cabinet Installation on Antistatic Floor
When B68 cabinet is installed in the equipment room with the antistatic floor, the H800
series racks are adopted.
Caution:
The cabinet feet have the insulation function, and the pressure plates include insulating units. Make sure
that the insulating components are correctly installed so that the whole set of equipment is insulated from
the floor before the earth wire is connected, thus effectively satisfying the insulation requirement.
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A.3.1 Brief Introduction to Rack
The rack is used to raise the cabinet for the convenience of the floor layout and cabling
distribution. The rack is composed of the soldered steel sheets. Because the feet of the
cabinet have insulation function and the pressure plate components include insulation
parts, the whole equipment does not conduct with the earth before connecting the
grounding wire, which satisfies the insulation requirement effectively.
I. Number of rack in use
The combined cabinet installation chooses racks in the N+1 form, which means that N
cabinets on one row need N+1 racks for support, as illustrated by figure B-17.
Figure A-17 Installation diagram of B68 cabinet on slide rail
II. Shape of rack
H800 series rack is as shown in Figure B-18.
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(1) Upper rack (2) Lower rack

(3) Floor installation hole (4) Slide rail connection hole
(5) Height scale of antistatic floor
Figure A-18 Outline diagram of H800 series rack (in mm)
III. Install rack components
There are four models of H800 series racks, three of which are height-adjustable and
one is of fixed-height. The adjustable ranges of the models are listed in Table B-1.
Table A-1 Height list of H800 series rack components
Component Height of antistatic floor (mm)

I 210-255
II 256-345
III 346-525
IV Customized according to floor height (minimum height: 100mm)
Note:
The height of the antistatic floor refers to the distance between the upper plane of the antistatic floor and
the cement floor.
The components I, II and III of H800 series can be freely regulated in its setting range
by moving oppositely the upper and lower racks.
The IV component of H800 series is for the rack with the fixed height and is suitable for
the ultra high and ultra low racks. The suitable lowest floor height of the component is
100mm.
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A.3.2 Brief Introduction to Slide Rail
When slide rail is in use, the device can move along the slide rail to adjust position. The
slide rail makes several brackets integrated with several cabinets so that the cabinets
are kept horizontal and the connections are reinforced. The physical dimension of the
slide rail is shown by figure B-19, in which the single length of the slide rail is of 600mm.
The slide rails are configured according to the rule of each cabinet with two rails and
are delivered together with racks.
Figure A-19 Dimension diagram of slide rail (in mm)
A.3.3 Installation Flow
The cabinet installation flow on the antistatic floor includes such steps as locating the
rack, installing the rack, installing the slide rail, installing the rack of antistatic floor,
leveling the cabinet, connecting the combined cabinet, fixing the cabinet, insulation test
and restoring the antistatic floor, as shown in the following diagram.
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Figure A-20 Installation flowchart of B6B-2.2 cabinet (on antistatic floor)
A.3.4 Rack positioning
I. Determine the installation position of cabinet
According to the reference dimension in the construction plan design, determine the
installation location of the cabinet.
II. Drawing lines
According to the reference dimension and rack dimension in the construction plan
design, determine the installation location of the rack. Measure several marking-out
points, mark out two lines which are parallel with the reference and whose spacing is
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760mm. According to the design requirements, determine the hole location of the first
rack on the two lines. Then take the hole as the reference point and mark out the
installation holes of other racks one by one. In order to avoid the faults, after being
marked out, all hole location lines should be measured again so as to ensure the proper
dimension. Figure B-21 is the installation hole position diagram of the rack and Figure
B-22 is the installation hole position diagram of the single cabinet. Figure B-23 is the
installation hole position diagram of two cabinets. Figure B-24 is the installation hole
position diagram of multi- cabinets.
Figure A-21 Installation hole position diagram of H800 series rack (in mm)
(1) M12 expansion bolt hole mark (2) Mark of feet localization (3) Cabinet outline
Figure A-22 Installation hole position diagram of single cabinet (in mm)
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(1) M12 expansion bolt hole mark (2) Cabinet outline

Figure A-23 Installation hole position diagram of two cabinets (in mm)
(1) M12 expansion bolt hole mark (2) Cabinet outline

Figure A-24 Installation hole position diagram of multi-cabinets (in mm)
III. Drilling holes
The racks are installed on the floor with M12 expansion bolts. Generally, use a
percussion drill with Φ16 bit to drill holes.
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When using the percussion drill, be sure to hold the bit perpendicularly to the floor. Hold
the drill handle firmly with both hands to control the direction. Do not shake the drill to
prevent damage of the floor or tilted holes.
The depth of the hole should be within the range from 52mm to 60mm. The depth of
each hole should be the same. Clean the hole before measuring the net-depth. When a
hole is drilled, a dust collector is used to clean the dust.
If it is difficult to position the drill bit because the floor is too hard and smooth, make a pit
at the hole-mark with a chisel to help position the bit.
Marking-out and hole drilling jobs are the fundamental work for hardware installation.
Any bad precision will cause great inconvenience for the follow-up jobs. Therefore, it is
very important to ensure their quality.
Caution:
Keep the depth of drilling between 52mm and 60mm. Otherwise, the expansion bolt cannot be installed
and fastened normally.
A.3.5 Rack installation
I. Install expansion tube and expansion nut
Prior to installation, clean the dust inside and outside the hole with dust collector and
then measure the spacing of holes. If the inaccuracy is great, relocate and drill before
installing expansion bolt.
Take down the expansion tube and expansion nut, and put them into the hole vertically
(in advance, the guide rib on the expansion nut has to be inserted into the guide trough
of expansion tube), and then punch the expansion tube with rubber hammer until the
whole expansion tube is completely driven into the floor. See Figure B-25 for the
installation of expansion tube and expansion nut.
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(1) Expansion tube (2) Guide trough of expansion tube

(3) Expansion nut (4) Guide rib of expansion nut
Figure A-25 Diagram of expansion tube and expansion nut installation
Caution:
The guide rib of expansion nut must be inserted in advance into the guide trough of the expansion tube, or
the expansion bolt cannot be installed and fastened normally.
II. Adjust rack height
According to the floor height measured and the height silk-screen mark of antistatic
floor on the rack, adjust all racks to the estimated height and fasten the tight-retaining
bolt to 45 Nm with a torque spanner. Fasten the middle bolts, and then the side bolts, as
shown in Figure B-26.
III. Install and fix the rack
Clean the floor and rack surface, align the rack installation hole with the corresponding
expansion bolt according to Figure B-26 and fix the rack on the floor with the bolt,
spring washer and big flat washer. The fastening force moment should be 45 Nm.
The bolts used to fix the rack should be fastened in diagonally in sequence to reduce
the stress between the bolts and rack. It is also for the convenience of adjusting the
rack during the installation. Install other racks according to the above method. See
Figure B-26 for the diagram of the connection between the rack and floor.
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(1) Bolt M12×60 (2) Spring washer Φ12

(3) Big flat washer Φ12 (4) Expansion tube
(5) Expansion nut (6) Height-retaining bolt (both sides)
(7) Height-retaining bolt (middle) (8) Height scale of antistatic floor
Figure A-26 Diagram of the connection between the rack and floor
Caution:
When fixing the rack in Figure B-26, fasten the middle high-retaining bolt first and then the side ones.
A.3.6 Install slide rail
I. Install T nut
Before the slide rail is installed, you should put the T nuts into the lower trough of the
slide rails. The T nuts are used to fix the slide rails, and the floor bracket fixing plate.
Each cabinet needs four T nuts in each of the slide rail (two of them are used for floor
bracket assemblies). Otherwise, after the slide rail is installed, the T nuts cannot be
installed. The outline of type T nut is shown in Figure B-27. There are four sets of floor
bracket fixing plates for each cabinet, two on each of the slide rail.
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Figure A-27 Shape of T nut
1) Level and fix slide rail

Fix the slide rail on the rack with T nut, flat washer, spring washer and bolt M12×20. The
installation is shown in Figure B-28.
Caution:
The slide rail should be installed with the slide shield facing outward according to Figure B-28.
First screw the bolt M12×20 with spring washer and flat washer (do not tighten the
screws at this time, just make sure they will not drop down), then insert the bolts into the
rack holes in sequence, then measure (in transverse and longitudinal directions) the
segments of the slide rail with a horizontal ruler to check whether the bubble in the
horizontal ruler is in the middle. The level can be adjusted by adding or removing the
washers. If it is horizontal, screw tightly the bolts in sequence and measure the
horizontality again, as shown in Figure B-29. If the horizontality changes, you should
loosen the screws and adjust by adding or removing the washers. The process is the
same as the above-described one. After the slide rail is installed, the following
requirements should be met:
z A single slide rail should be horizontal on longitudinal direction.
z Two parallel slide rails should be horizontal in transverse direction.
z The distance between the central lines of two parallel slide rails should be
720mm!1mm.
When checked with a straight line, multiple slide rails interconnected should also form a
straight line. No gap or height difference should exist between the joints.
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(1) Type T nut (2) Spring washer Φ12 (3) Flat washer Φ12 (4) Bolt M12×20
(5) washer (6) Slide rail (7) Shield of slide rail
Figure A-28 Diagram of fixing and level adjustment of slide rail and rack
(1) Transverse measurement of horizontal ruler (2) Longitudinal measurement of horizontal ruler
(3) Slide rail
Figure A-29 Diagram of level measurement of slide rail
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A.3.7 Install Supporting Accessories of Antistatic Floor
The supporting accessories of antistatic floor are installed to support the antistatic floor
around the cabinet.
I. Install the floor bracket fixing plate and angle supports for slide rails
Fasten the fixing plate and angle supports with bolt, plain washer and spring washer
according to installation location. See Figure B-30.
Caution:
Make sure to differentiate the angle supports for the left slide rail and the right slide rail before installation.
(1) Flat washer Φ12 (2) Spring washer Φ12 (3) Bolt M12×20 (4) T nut
(5) Floor bracket fixing plate (6) Angle support for left slide rail (7) Angle support for right slide rail
Figure A-30 Installation diagram of fixing-plates for floor bracket and angle supports for left and right slide
rails
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II. Install supporting angle plate of antistatic floor
Fix the front and side supporting angle plates on the fixing plate of floor bracket and the
angle supports of left and right slide rails with the M12×35 bolt, flat washer and spring
washer, as shown in the following figure B-31.
(1) Flat washer Φ12 (2) Spring washerΦ12 (3) Bolt M12×35
(4) Nut M12 (5) Side supporting angle plate (6) Angle support of right slide rail
(7) Angle support of left
(8) Fixing plate of floor bracket (9) Front supporting angle plate
slide rail
Figure A-31 Diagram of front and side supporting angle plates installation
III. Locate the front and side fixing angle plates
Adjust the locations of the front and side fixing angle plates in vertical direction so as to
make the upper surface of the plates to be at the same height of the lower surface of
the antistatic floor blocks, then fasten the bolt M12×35.
A.3.8 Cabinet Leveling
I. Moving the cabinet into position
Lift the cabinets on the slide rails one by one and align centers of the cabinet feet with
the centers of the trough on the slide rails. Meanwhile align all cabinets.
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II. Adjusting the cabinets
Unfasten the retaining nuts of the cabinet and place a horizontal ruler in the two
orthogonal directions on the top plane of the cabinet to check the levelness of the
cabinet. If the cabinet is uneven, unfasten the retaining nuts of the cabinet on the feet
with the spanner, and then rotate the screw bolt on the feet to adjust the height of the
cabinet to make the cabinet horizontal. As shown in Figure B-32.
(1) Cabinet post leveling nut M16
Figure A-32 Diagram of cabinet leveling (on conductive floor)
III. Locking cabinet post
Meanwhile, align all cabinets, and then fasten the retaining nuts on the cabinet feet to
cling the retaining nut to the bottom plane of the cabinet, as shown in Figure B-33.
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(1) Retaining nut of the cabinet (2) Cabinet feet

(3) Retaining nut of pressure plate (4) Lower enclosure frame of the cabinet
Figure A-33 Diagram of cabinet pedestal fastening
A.3.9 Combined cabinet connection
The cabinets must be connected (after removing the top covers of cabinets as shown in
Figure B-34) when two or more cabinets are combined. Rotate the combining boards
on top of the cabinets to 180 degrees and then connect them with flat washer, spring
washer, bolt and nut, as shown in Figure B-35. The original combining board is as
shown in Figure B-34; the rotated combining board is as shown in Figure B-35.
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(1) Cabinet front frame (2) Combining board

(3) Bolt M16x10 (4) Cabinet top cover
Figure A-34 Diagram of B68 cabinet disassembly and assembly
(1) Nut M8 (2) Flat washer 8

(3) Spring washer 8 (4) Bolt M8x35
(5) Combining board
Figure A-35 Installing combining board of B68 cabinet
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Caution:
The top covers of cabinets should be removed before the cabinets are connected and be installed after the
combined cabinets are connected.
A.3.10 Fixing the Cabinet
I. Install the T nuts
Before the cabinet is fixed, install the T nuts fixing the cabinet pressure plate into the
upper trough of the slide rail. Two T nuts should be installed into the upper trough of the
slide rail on each side under one cabinet (each pressure plate needs two T nuts).
II. Install integrated pressure plate
Install the integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet according to Figure B-36 and press
the pressure plate on the cabinet feet. Two pressure plates are required for one
cabinet.
Caution:
The pressure plate must be installed in the direction shown in Figure B-36.
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(1) Retaining nut of pressure plate (2) Cabinet foot

(3) Integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet
Figure A-36 Diagram of pressure plate installation (on conductive floor)
III. Install insulating parts and fix pressure plate
First put the insulating washer under the pressure plate (Two insulating washers are
required for one pressure plate) and align it with T nut in the upper trough of the slide
rail. Screw the M12×35 bolt into T nut through the pressure plate. At the time, it should
be noted that such related accessories as insulation covering and big flat washer must
be installed according to part A in Figure B-37. Fasten the bolt force moment to 45 Nm.
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(1) Retaining nut of pressure plate (2) Integrated pressure plate of B68 cabinet
(3) Cabinet M16 feet (4) Insulating washer of pressure plate
(5) M12×35 bolt (6) Spring washer Φ12
(7) Big flat washer Φ12 (8) Insulation covering
Figure A-37 Diagram of pressure plate fastening of B68 cabinet (on conductive floor)
IV. Fasten retaining nut of pressure plate
Fasten the retaining nut of pressure plate on the pressure plate according to part B in
Figure B-37. Fasten the bolt force moment to 45 Nm.
A.3.11 Insulation test
Tune the multimeter to Mohm range and measure resistance value between the
retaining bolt and the pressure plate. If the measured resistance is bigger than 5 Mohm,
it indicates that there is no conduction, and the installation is completed. Otherwise, it
means that the cabinet is not insulated from the earth. In this case, all pressure plate
parts should be removed to check whether the insulation covering or insulating washer
is not installed or the insulating parts are damaged. Reinstall the pressure plate and
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repeat the insulation test. Figure B-17 is the diagram of the B68 cabinet installation on
the slide rail.
A.3.12 Restoring the Floor
According to the actual site status, cut the antistatic floor around the cabinet and
restore the floor. Figure B-38 is the diagram of the antistatic floor restoring installation
and Figure B-39 is the effect diagram of B68 cabinet installation in the equipment room
with the antistatic floor.
Caution:
The framework for the antistatic floor can be installed on the side supporting angle plates according to the
actual circumstance, as shown in Figure B-38.
(1) Framework of antistatic floor (2) Side supporting angle plate
Figure A-38 Diagram of antistatic floor recovery
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Figure A-39 Effect diagram of B68 cabinet installation in the equipment room with antistatic floor
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Chapter 1 Router Overview .............................................................................

Quidway AR 46 Series Routers

Manual Version T2-080466-20040318-C-1.01

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Administration Building, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.,

Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, P. R. China

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No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any

, HUAWEI, C&C08, EAST8000, HONET, , ViewPoint, INtess, ETS, DMC,

The product corresponding to the manual is Quidway AR 46-20/46-40/46-80 Router.

The manual gives the user a detailed description of the operating

Organization of the Manual

Quidway AR 46 Series Routers Installation Manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 2 Installation Preparation This chapter describes the requirements on

Chapter 5 Software Maintenance This chapter introduces how to maintain Boot

Chapter 9 Appendix This appendix introduces the installation of B68 cabinet.

The manual is intended for the following readers:

This manual uses the following conventions:

Arial Normal paragraphs are in Arial.

Boldface Headings are in Boldface.

Courier New Terminal Display is in Courier New.

Multi-level menus are separated by forward slashes. For example,

III. Keyboard operation

Caution: Means reader be extremely careful during the operation.

Note: Means a complementary description.

Chapter 1 Router Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-1

Chapter 2 Installation Preparation............................................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3 Router Installation ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3.9.1 Connect the AUX Port to Modem............................................................................ 3-9

Chapter 4 Booting and Configuration ......................................................................................... 4-1

Chapter 5 Software Maintenance................................................................................................. 5-1

Chapter 6 Hardware Maintenance................................................................................................ 6-1

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 7-1

Chapter 8 FIC ................................................................................................................................. 8-1

8.4 RT-FIC-1FE/RT-FIC-2FE................................................................................................... 8-4

8.10.6 Connect Interface Cable ..................................................................................... 8-31

8.17.5 Connecting Interface Cable................................................................................. 8-51

Appendix A Installation of B68 Cabinet ......................................................................................A-1

Chapter 1 Router Overview

Quidway AR 46 Series Routers are next generation high-performance edge routers

Following are the main features of AR 46 Series Routers.

I. Abundant FIC options

II. Provision of Ethernet access solution

III. Provision of ATM and DSL solution

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) transmits, multiplexes, and switches information

IV. Provision of MPLS solution

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), a combination of IP and ATM technologies,

V. Data security and reliability

VI. Online software upgrading

VII. Abundant fault isolation methods

VIII. Regulatory compliance

1.2 Router Model and Structure

(1) (2) (3)

1) Main control unit (RPU) Slot0 2) FIC Slot1

Figure 1-1 Front panel of AR 46-20

(3) (4) (5)

1) Fan module 2) Grounding screw

Figure 1-2 Rear panel of AR 46-20

(1) (2) (3)

(4) (5) (6)

1) RPU Slot0 2) FIC Slot1

Figure 1-3 Front panel of AR 46-40

(3) (4) (5)