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To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go /cfn. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module OL-10215-01 First Published: June 28, 2007 The Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 (or ATM T3/E3) network module provides Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) services on Cisco.com. You do not need an account on a T3 or E3 connection. Contents • Restrictions for Platforms and Cisco IOS and Catalyst OS Software Images Use Cisco Feature Navigator to see a list of the releases in...
To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go /cfn. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module OL-10215-01 First Published: June 28, 2007 The Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 (or ATM T3/E3) network module provides Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) services on Cisco.com. You do not need an account on a T3 or E3 connection. Contents • Restrictions for Platforms and Cisco IOS and Catalyst OS Software Images Use Cisco Feature Navigator to see a list of the releases in...
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...; Command Reference, page 21 • Feature Information for the Cisco ATM T3/E3 Network Module, page 26 • Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines, page 6 Restrictions for the Cisco ATM T3/E3 Network Module The following restrictions apply to the Cisco ATM T3/E3 network module: • There is a point-to-point connection between remote hosts and routers. Multiplexer (AAL5MUX) Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 2 Virtual Circuits A virtual circuit (VC) is no default card type configuration on the ATM T3/E3 network module. Information...
...; Command Reference, page 21 • Feature Information for the Cisco ATM T3/E3 Network Module, page 26 • Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines, page 6 Restrictions for the Cisco ATM T3/E3 Network Module The following restrictions apply to the Cisco ATM T3/E3 network module: • There is a point-to-point connection between remote hosts and routers. Multiplexer (AAL5MUX) Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 2 Virtual Circuits A virtual circuit (VC) is no default card type configuration on the ATM T3/E3 network module. Information...
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... user is the router and the network is selected by using interface configuration commands. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Information About the Cisco ATM T3/E3 Network Module - ITU/Q.2931 Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer (QSAAL) - Some ATM switches might have point-to ATM Forum UNI 3.0 or ATM Forum UNI 3.1, depending on demand. Switched Virtual Circuits ATM switched virtual circuit (SVC) service operates much like X.25 SVC service, although ATM allows much higher throughput. Virtual circuits are used as the user and the LAN interconnection device...
... user is the router and the network is selected by using interface configuration commands. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Information About the Cisco ATM T3/E3 Network Module - ITU/Q.2931 Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer (QSAAL) - Some ATM switches might have point-to ATM Forum UNI 3.0 or ATM Forum UNI 3.1, depending on demand. Switched Virtual Circuits ATM switched virtual circuit (SVC) service operates much like X.25 SVC service, although ATM allows much higher throughput. Virtual circuits are used as the user and the LAN interconnection device...
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...: • Configuring the Card Type, page 4 • Changing the Card Type, page 5 • Enabling the ATM Interface, page 7 • Configuring PVCs, page 7 Configuring the Card Type To configure the ATM T3/E3 network module for a connection. Traffic categorized as voice and video. SUMMARY STEPS 1. card type {t3 | e3} slot Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 4 CBR has the highest transport priority, which is configured. How to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Classes of 3. VBR sends traffic at data traffic. •...
...: • Configuring the Card Type, page 4 • Changing the Card Type, page 5 • Enabling the ATM Interface, page 7 • Configuring PVCs, page 7 Configuring the Card Type To configure the ATM T3/E3 network module for a connection. Traffic categorized as voice and video. SUMMARY STEPS 1. card type {t3 | e3} slot Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 4 CBR has the highest transport priority, which is configured. How to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Classes of 3. VBR sends traffic at data traffic. •...
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... Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module How to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module DETAILED STEPS Command or Action Step 1 enable Step 2 Example: Router> enable configure terminal Step 3 Example: Router# configure terminal card type {t3|e3} slot Example: Router(config)# card type t3 1 Purpose Enables privileged EXEC mode. • Enter your password if prompted. no card type {t3 | e3} 4. Specifies T3 or E3 connectivity for T3 or E3 operation, perform the following tasks: SUMMARY STEPS 1. Changing the Card Type To change the ATM T3/E3 network module for the ATM T3/E3 network...
... Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module How to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module DETAILED STEPS Command or Action Step 1 enable Step 2 Example: Router> enable configure terminal Step 3 Example: Router# configure terminal card type {t3|e3} slot Example: Router(config)# card type t3 1 Purpose Enables privileged EXEC mode. • Enter your password if prompted. no card type {t3 | e3} 4. Specifies T3 or E3 connectivity for T3 or E3 operation, perform the following tasks: SUMMARY STEPS 1. Changing the Card Type To change the ATM T3/E3 network module for the ATM T3/E3 network...
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... an E3 connection. The Cisco IOS software will be changed from T3 card type to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module DETAILED STEPS Command or Action Step 1 enable Step 2 Example: Router> enable configure terminal Step 3 Example: Router# configure terminal no card type {t3 | e3} Step 4 Example: Router(config)# no card type t3 card type {t3 | e3} slot Step 5 Example: Router(config)# card type t3 1 reload Example: Router(config)# reload Purpose Enables privileged EXEC mode. • Enter your password if prompted. Cisco IOS...
... an E3 connection. The Cisco IOS software will be changed from T3 card type to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module DETAILED STEPS Command or Action Step 1 enable Step 2 Example: Router> enable configure terminal Step 3 Example: Router# configure terminal no card type {t3 | e3} Step 4 Example: Router(config)# no card type t3 card type {t3 | e3} slot Step 5 Example: Router(config)# card type t3 1 reload Example: Router(config)# reload Purpose Enables privileged EXEC mode. • Enter your password if prompted. Cisco IOS...
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... router and the ATM switch. no shutdown Mandatory if the ATM port the network module is connected to is enabled by default. Specifies ATM clock source. Default source is removed from either configuration. interface ATM slot 2. The ATM interface is configured line. To configure a PVC, perform these tasks: • Creating a PVC • Mapping a Protocol Address to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Enabling the ATM Interface To enable the ATM T3/E3 interface, perform the following tasks, starting in global configuration mode. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network...
... router and the ATM switch. no shutdown Mandatory if the ATM port the network module is connected to is enabled by default. Specifies ATM clock source. Default source is removed from either configuration. interface ATM slot 2. The ATM interface is configured line. To configure a PVC, perform these tasks: • Creating a PVC • Mapping a Protocol Address to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Enabling the ATM Interface To enable the ATM T3/E3 interface, perform the following tasks, starting in global configuration mode. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network...
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...ATM interface supports a static mapping scheme that identifies the network addresses of values for a PVC, you enable or disable broadcasting directly on the ATM interface and enter interface-ATM-VC configuration mode, use the following command, beginning in interface-ATM-VC configuration mode: Command Router(config-if-atm-vc)# protocol protocol protocol-address [ [no] broadcast] Purpose Maps a protocol address to 65535. Enters interface-ATM-VC configuration mode. The range of remote hosts or routers. How to 255. Optionally configures ILMI or QSAAL encapsulation. Cisco...
...ATM interface supports a static mapping scheme that identifies the network addresses of values for a PVC, you enable or disable broadcasting directly on the ATM interface and enter interface-ATM-VC configuration mode, use the following command, beginning in interface-ATM-VC configuration mode: Command Router(config-if-atm-vc)# protocol protocol protocol-address [ [no] broadcast] Purpose Maps a protocol address to 65535. Enters interface-ATM-VC configuration mode. The range of remote hosts or routers. How to 255. Optionally configures ILMI or QSAAL encapsulation. Cisco...
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... virtual-template number [group group-name] | aal5ciscoppp virtual-template number | aal5mux protocol | aal5nlpid | aal5snap} Purpose Configures the ATM adaptation layer (AAL) and encapsulation type on the VC. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module How to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the AAL and Encapsulation Type To configure the ATM adaptation layer (AAL) and encapsulation type on a VC, use one of the following command, beginning in the "ATM Commands" chapter of service) for the ATM T3/E3 network module are...
... virtual-template number [group group-name] | aal5ciscoppp virtual-template number | aal5mux protocol | aal5nlpid | aal5snap} Purpose Configures the ATM adaptation layer (AAL) and encapsulation type on the VC. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module How to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the AAL and Encapsulation Type To configure the ATM adaptation layer (AAL) and encapsulation type on a VC, use one of the following command, beginning in the "ATM Commands" chapter of service) for the ATM T3/E3 network module are...
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... to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Command Router(config-if-atm-vc)# vbr-rt peak-rate average-rate burst Purpose Configures real-time VBR. The peak rate, average rate, and rate arguments are peak cell rate, sustainable cell rate, and guaranteed minimum cell rate, respectively, in interface-ATM-VC configuration mode: Command Router(config-if-atm-vc)# queue-depth Example: Router(config-if-atm-vc)# queue-depth 10 5 Purpose Sets...
... to Configure the ATM T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Command Router(config-if-atm-vc)# vbr-rt peak-rate average-rate burst Purpose Configures real-time VBR. The peak rate, average rate, and rate arguments are peak cell rate, sustainable cell rate, and guaranteed minimum cell rate, respectively, in interface-ATM-VC configuration mode: Command Router(config-if-atm-vc)# queue-depth Example: Router(config-if-atm-vc)# queue-depth 10 5 Purpose Sets...
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...)T 11 Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module SVCs SVCs To use the following command in interface configuration mode: Command Router(config-if)# atm ilmi-keepalive [seconds] Example: Router(config-if)# atm ilmi-keepalive 6 Purpose Enables ILMI keepalives and sets the interval between keepalives is disabled by default; To configure ILMI communication, use SVCs, complete the following sections: • Configuring Communication with the ILMI • Configuring the PVC That Performs SVC Call Setup • Configuring the NSAP Address •...
...)T 11 Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module SVCs SVCs To use the following command in interface configuration mode: Command Router(config-if)# atm ilmi-keepalive [seconds] Example: Router(config-if)# atm ilmi-keepalive 6 Purpose Enables ILMI keepalives and sets the interval between keepalives is disabled by default; To configure ILMI communication, use SVCs, complete the following sections: • Configuring Communication with the ILMI • Configuring the PVC That Performs SVC Call Setup • Configuring the NSAP Address •...
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... PVC Destination router SVC2 LAN 62871 Workstation B To configure the signaling PVC for all SVC connections, use the following command in interface configuration mode: Command Router(config-if)# pvc [name] vpi/vci qsaal Example: Router(config-if)# pvc cisco 0/5 qsaal Purpose Configures the signaling PVC for VPI and VCI are 0 and 5, respectively. Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 12 SVCs Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the PVC That Performs SVC Call Setup ATM uses out...
... PVC Destination router SVC2 LAN 62871 Workstation B To configure the signaling PVC for all SVC connections, use the following command in interface configuration mode: Command Router(config-if)# pvc [name] vpi/vci qsaal Example: Router(config-if)# pvc cisco 0/5 qsaal Purpose Configures the signaling PVC for VPI and VCI are 0 and 5, respectively. Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 12 SVCs Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Configuring the PVC That Performs SVC Call Setup ATM uses out...
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Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module SVCs Configuring the NSAP Address Every ATM interface involved with signaling must be configured with the atm esi-address command negates the atm nsap-address setting. The NSAP address is the ATM address of the address, use locally entered values for communication with the switch via ILMI, you to obtain the NSAP prefix from the switch and use the following commands, beginning in one of the following sections: Configuring the ESI...
Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module SVCs Configuring the NSAP Address Every ATM interface involved with signaling must be configured with the atm esi-address command negates the atm nsap-address setting. The NSAP address is the ATM address of the address, use locally entered values for communication with the switch via ILMI, you to obtain the NSAP prefix from the switch and use the following commands, beginning in one of the following sections: Configuring the ESI...
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.... Example: Router(config-if-atm-vc)# protocol ip Once you specify a name for an SVC, you can remove an SVC configuration by entering the svc name command. You can reenter interface-ATM-VC configuration mode by entering the no ] broadcast] Purpose Creates an SVC and specifies the destination NSAP address. (Optional) Configures the ATM adaptation layer (AAL) and encapsulation type. svc [name] nsap address 2. SVCs Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Creating...
.... Example: Router(config-if-atm-vc)# protocol ip Once you specify a name for an SVC, you can remove an SVC configuration by entering the svc name command. You can reenter interface-ATM-VC configuration mode by entering the no ] broadcast] Purpose Creates an SVC and specifies the destination NSAP address. (Optional) Configures the ATM adaptation layer (AAL) and encapsulation type. svc [name] nsap address 2. SVCs Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Creating...
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... type The default E3 ATM framing type is configured as a T3 connection or an E3 connection. However, you plan to customize the ATM T3/E3 network module: • Configuring ATM Framing • Setting the Loopback Mode Configuring ATM Framing The ATM T3/E3 network module supports different framing types when it is g832.adm. The features you can customize the ATM T3/E3 network module. Command Router(config-if)# atm framing [cbitadm | cbitplcp | m23adm | m23plcp] Purpose Optional. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Customizing the ATM T3/E3 Network Module...
... type The default E3 ATM framing type is configured as a T3 connection or an E3 connection. However, you plan to customize the ATM T3/E3 network module: • Configuring ATM Framing • Setting the Loopback Mode Configuring ATM Framing The ATM T3/E3 network module supports different framing types when it is g832.adm. The features you can customize the ATM T3/E3 network module. Command Router(config-if)# atm framing [cbitadm | cbitplcp | m23adm | m23plcp] Purpose Optional. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Customizing the ATM T3/E3 Network Module...
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... Release 12.4(15)T 16 Table 1 Ideal Watermark Settings for watermark settings on the ATM T3/E3 module with a single VC. Configuration Example Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Setting the Loopback Mode To loop all packets back to your ATM interface instead of to the network, use the following command in interface configuration mode: Command Router(config-if)# loopback line Purpose Sets line loopback mode. Configuration Example This section gives a basic example of the Router Configuration Used for Watermark Testing, page 18. For information...
... Release 12.4(15)T 16 Table 1 Ideal Watermark Settings for watermark settings on the ATM T3/E3 module with a single VC. Configuration Example Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Setting the Loopback Mode To loop all packets back to your ATM interface instead of to the network, use the following command in interface configuration mode: Command Router(config-if)# loopback line Purpose Sets line loopback mode. Configuration Example This section gives a basic example of the Router Configuration Used for Watermark Testing, page 18. For information...
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...; Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Recommendations for Watermark Settings Traffic Pattern • The following pageant configuration was used in bi-directional way for continuous burst on the drop rate of traffic from pageant, the following rates were used: 150 for 1 Mbps; 300 for 2 Mbps; 750 for simulating racing condition. • Average latency is calculated based on two to ATM cell...
...; Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Recommendations for Watermark Settings Traffic Pattern • The following pageant configuration was used in bi-directional way for continuous burst on the drop rate of traffic from pageant, the following rates were used: 150 for 1 Mbps; 300 for 2 Mbps; 750 for simulating racing condition. • Average latency is calculated based on two to ATM cell...
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... udp any any eq 5060 deny ip any 120.0.0.0 0.0.0.255 ip access-list extended EF_QUEUE_IPV4_TC1 permit udp any eq 5060 any permit udp any any eq 5060 deny ip any 110.0.0.0 0.0.0.255 Additional References The following sections provide references related to the ATM T3/E3 network module. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Additional References Table 2 Example of network modules Document Title Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 19
... udp any any eq 5060 deny ip any 120.0.0.0 0.0.0.255 ip access-list extended EF_QUEUE_IPV4_TC1 permit udp any eq 5060 any permit udp any any eq 5060 deny ip any 110.0.0.0 0.0.0.255 Additional References The following sections provide references related to the ATM T3/E3 network module. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Additional References Table 2 Example of network modules Document Title Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide Cisco IOS Release 12.4(15)T 19
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... SAR exceeds the peak cell rate for a particular virtual circuit (VC), the SAR indicates this command. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Command Reference Command Reference This section documents only commands that are new or modified. • debug atm t3e3, page 21 debug atm t3e3 To display debug messages for ATM T3/E3 network modules, use the no debug atm t3e3 {data | flow | pa | sar | trace} Syntax Description...
... SAR exceeds the peak cell rate for a particular virtual circuit (VC), the SAR indicates this command. Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module Command Reference Command Reference This section documents only commands that are new or modified. • debug atm t3e3, page 21 debug atm t3e3 To display debug messages for ATM T3/E3 network modules, use the no debug atm t3e3 {data | flow | pa | sar | trace} Syntax Description...
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... from the debug atm t3e3 data command: Router# debug atm t3e3 data DATA debugging is on those platforms supporting OIR to the host memory by DMA to display the indications generated when the port adapter (the ATM T3/E3 network module) is used principally during the port adapter initialization phase. debug atm t3e3 Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module debug atm t3e3 pa command Use the debug atm t3e3 pa command on Router# *Jun 27 22...
... from the debug atm t3e3 data command: Router# debug atm t3e3 data DATA debugging is on those platforms supporting OIR to the host memory by DMA to display the indications generated when the port adapter (the ATM T3/E3 network module) is used principally during the port adapter initialization phase. debug atm t3e3 Configuring the Cisco NM-1A-T3/E3 Network Module debug atm t3e3 pa command Use the debug atm t3e3 pa command on Router# *Jun 27 22...