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Connecting the CSP to Host

Overview

You must establish a communications link between the CSP switch and a host.

Host Computer Functions

The CSPs require a host computer to perform the following functions:

• Configuration

• Call processing

• Administrative maintenance

Host Computer Requirements

The host requires the following:

• CD-ROM disk drive for downloading the system software after installing the CSP.

• Hard disk drive for storing the system software

• 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet connectivity to a network

• A modem or internet connection is required for dialing into the host from a remote location.

• The host configuration (including RAM, hard disk space, and processor) must be sufficient to support the host application.

Ethernet Cable Specifications

The CSP Matrix I/O Series 3 card communicates with the host through an Ethernet connection over a 10Base-T or 100Base-T (shielded) cable. The table below lists the cable specifications.

Characteristics | 10/100Base-T Shielded) CAT 5 or above
--- | ---
Designator | Twisted pair
Segment Length | Recommended maximum 100 m
Cable Type | 24 gauge 100-Ohm shielded twisted pair
Connection | 8-pin RJ-45

Setting Up an Ethernet Link

To establish an Ethernet link, you must do the following:

Ensure the DIP switches (S1) on the CSP Matrix Series 3 and the CSP Matrix I/O Series 3 cards are set to their default settings.

Refer to the Hardware Product Descriptions for DIP switch locations and settings.

Establish an IP Address for the CSP Matrix Series 3 Card.

To establish an IP address, you must do the following:

• If a Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) or Boot Protocol (BOOTP) server is connected to the network, it issues the IP address automatically when the CSP Matrix Series 3 Card initially boots or resets and requests a server. If a server is not found, you can manually specify the address, which is then stored in the card’s Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM).

There are two ways to perform this task.

• You can use the RARP or the BOOTP server.

• Or, configure the IP address through the debug terminal.

Connect Debug Terminal

Equipment

• VT100 compatible video terminal.

• A debug cable to connect the video terminal to the CSP CSP Matrix Series 3 card. (See the Debug Cable Assembly description in the Hardware Product Descriptions.)

Connecting Terminal

1 Plug one end of the debug cable DB-9 connector into the video terminal.

2 Plug the other end (4-Pin Mini DIN) into the Monitor (Debug) connector on the CSP Matrix Series 3 card.

Configure Video Terminal and CSP Matrix Series 3 Card DIP Switches

1 Set the video terminal baud rate to 19200; 8 bits; 1 stop; No parity. No float control.

2 On the CSP Matrix Series 3 card, set DIP switch S1 position 1 to OFF to enable debug mode.

Configure CSP Matrix Series 3 IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address

To configure the CSP Matrix Series 3 Card IP address using the debug cable:

1 Type "U" (upper case) on the terminal connected to the monitor port (debug) of the CSP Matrix Series 3 card. You will receive the following prompt: "Reset the board to reset the IP address".

2 Reset the CSP Matrix Series 3 card. The card will reset and display the following prompt: "Enter IP address in dot format" (for example, 199.232.85.254):

3 Enter the IP address and press <Enter>. The following prompt will be displayed: "Enter subnet mask in hex format" (for example, FFFFFF00) or press <Enter> to accept default 0xFF000000.

4 Enter the subnet mask and press <Enter>. The following prompt will be displayed: "Enter Gateway address in hex format"

5 Enter the Gateway address and press <Enter>.

6 When the CSP Matrix Series 3 Card resets and becomes active, it will have the configured IP address, subnet mask and Gateway address.

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Read Only Memory
The protocol used in most local area PC networks. Typically, most Ethernet networks support data transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps, but 100 Mbps is also possible.
Random Access Memory
Internet Protocol. Part of the TCP/IP family of protocols used to route messages and tracks the addresses of nodes.
TCP/IP protocol controls the translation of the Data Link Control (DLC) address to the Internet Protocol (IP) address.
See Reverse Address Resolution Protocol.
Boot protocol for TCP/IP
A 32-bit address, used in IP routing, which includes a Network address identifier assigned by a central authority and a Host ID (an end station identifier assigned by a LAN administrator).
The bits of an Internet Protocol (IP) address used for a subnetwork.
A device that translates calls between an IP network and another network, typically the PSTN.