37907A Signaling Advisor Installation Supplement

Installing the J2900A Undercradle on the Signaling Advisor

This supplement provides instructions for installing the J2900A High-Speed Undercradle on a 37907A Signaling Advisor. With this undercradle attached and the Agilent Advisor ATM application installed, the Signaling Advisor has additional ATM, UMTS, and cdma2000 capabilities. The J2900A undercradle allows you to monitor ATM communication protocols on the 37907A Signaling Advisor. To use this functionality, you must install the Advisor ATM application and the 3G UMTS W-CDMA test software from the Signaling Advisor software CD. Before you can use the 3G UMTS test software, you must enter a software license key shipped with the product.

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For detailed information about using these components, refer to the appropriate getting started guide and mainframe manuals, listed in this supplement. After completing this installation, you should attach this supplement to your Signaling Advisor Mainframe Reference Manual for future reference.

Supported Configurations
Dual-line interface module analysis for ATM is not supported because the undercradle can hold only one interface module. Two major classes of configurations are supported:

One interface module in the Signaling Advisor mainframe and an ATM interface module in the undercradle There are no restrictions on the use of emulation or transmission of any kind.

Two interface modules in the Signaling Advisor mainframe and an ATM interface module in the undercradle This configuration does not support any emulation or transmission. When all three interface modules are installed, you must operate in monitor-mode only.

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Supported Interface Modules

Several interface modules and one Filler Panel are available for use with the Signaling Advisor. The Filler Panel acts as a cover for the Interface Module slot when no interface module is installed. You can install interface modules directly into the mainframe or into the J2900A undercradle. Install only the Advisor interface modules into the J2900A undercradle and only the Signaling Advisor interface modules into the Signaling Advisor. You can use the following Advisor interface modules with the J2900A undercradle, while connected to the Signaling Advisor, for ATM and 3G testing:

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J2912B STM-1/OC-3 J2298D E1/T1 RJ-45/RJ-48C/mini-bantam J2294D E1/T1 DB-9/RJ-45 J2296D E1 BNC 75 ohms Install only the Advisor interface modules into the J2900A undercradle and only the Signaling Advisor interface modules into the Signaling Advisor.

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For information about these interface modules and network connections, refer to the Advisors online Help and the Advisor Mainframe Features System Guide.

Installing the J2900A Undercradle on the Signaling Advisor

Installing the J2900A Undercradle

1 Install the undercradle.

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Make sure you turn off the power and unplug the Signaling Advisor before attaching or removing an undercradle and the interface modules.

1. Turn off the mainframe and disconnect the power cord. 2. Place the mainframe upside-down on a suitable work surface. 3. Remove the two screws and the metal plate from the bottom of the mainframe using the T10 Torx screwdriver provided. Save the screws you just removed so that (if required) you can re-attach the metal plate sometime in the future. 4. Insert the connector board (part number J229566502) into the slot furthest away from the mainframe carrying handle. 5. Make sure all four silver tabs of the undercradle are out. 6. Position the undercradle above the mainframe. Ensure that the mating connectors, locking holes, and lugs are correctly aligned. 7. Gently place the undercradle onto the mainframe. 8. Push in the four silver tabs, locking the undercradle to the mainframe. The J2900A HighSpeed Undercradle is now ready for use. Warning If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the product could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition only (in which all means for protection are intact).

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Installing the J2900A Undercradle on the Signaling Advisor

2 Install the interface module you plan to use.

Undercradle Module Release Latch

Interface Module

3 Turn on the mainframe. Install software if necessary.

Use the instructions on the Signaling Advisor CD holder to install or add Advisor ATM software and Signaling Advisor software.

4 Start the Advisor ATM using one of the supplied tests. You can also start the application with no specific configuration.

With this selection, you can start the Advisor ATM with a generic configuration that you can alter for your specific needs.

Select the test that most closely matches your measurement needs.

Installing the J2900A Undercradle on the Signaling Advisor

5 Connect to the network. There are several ways to connect the Signaling Advisor to the network, each of which depends on the kind of analysis you plan to perform. For detailed connection diagrams, refer to the Advisors online Help and the Advisor ATM Getting Started Guide.

6 Fine-tune the configuration provided by the supplied test. For detailed connection diagrams, refer to the Advisors online Help and the Advisor ATM Getting Started Guide.

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7 Start the test and view results in any of the measurement views.

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For More Information

If you want detailed information about the J2900A undercradle, Advisor ATM software, the Signaling Advisor, and the 3G UMTS W-CDMA test software, refer to the following items:

Online Help

Online Help is built into the Advisor ATM application and the Signaling Advisor software. You can access Help from the menu bar at the top of the application window or by pressing F1. In the Advisor ATM application, you can find information about the currently displayed window or dialog box by pressing F1. In the Signaling Advisor software, press Shift + F1, or click Whats This? from the menu bar and then click an item on the dialog box to obtain information about the item you clicked. The Signaling Advisor and Advisor ATM documentation is available in electronic format and can be read online using Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can read, search, and print information from these files. Refer to these manuals for detailed information, configurations, and sample tests: Advisor ATM Getting Started Guide 3G UMTS W-CDMA Test Software Getting Started Guide Advisor Mainframe Features System Guide Signaling Advisor Mainframe Reference Manual You can get up-to-date information about the Signaling Advisor, including product notes and software options, from the Agilent web site: www.agilent.com/comms/onenetworks

Context-Sensitive Help

Other Manuals

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The Advisor manuals and Help do not reference the Signaling Advisor. When referring to the Advisor manuals and Help, remember that you are running Advisor ATM software on a Signaling Advisor with Signaling Advisor software.

Installing the J2900A Undercradle on the Signaling Advisor