Patton electronics 2604 Getting Started Manual

Also see for Model 2604: Administrator's reference guide

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4 • Operation and shutdown Model 2604 T1/E1 DACS Getting Started Guide50 IntroductionIntroductionThis chapter describes how to start or power-down the DACS.Activating the Model 2604Once the DACS has been installed, no operator action is required under normal conditions; the DACS isdesigned for unattended operation. The DACS does not have a power switch and powers up immediately uponconnecting the power cords to the DACS. When either power supply is connected to power, the DACS willimmediately begin its boot-up cycle. However, both power supplies must be connected to power for the redun-dancy feature to work.When power is applied to the DACS the following should occur:1. The POWER LED illuminates.2. The Link 1 Frame LED illuminates, indicating that the DACS is synchronizing with the T1/E1 signal.3. After 5 seconds, the Link A Error LED flashes, indicating that the DACS is satisfied with the quality of theT1/E1 signal.4. After 10 seconds, the Link A Error LED extinguishes, indicating that the DACS is satisfied with the net-work signal and that the link is ready for use.5. There are two LEDs on the DACS 10/100 Ethernet port: a green LED that indicates link status and activ-ity, and a yellow LED that indicates line speed.The green LED is either flashing green (meaning that packets are being received at the Ethernet port) orsolid green (meaning that the link is valid but no packets are being received).The yellow LED is either lit (indicating 100-Mbps operation) or off (indicating 10-Mbps operation).Note The yellow LED reflects the speed of the last valid Ethernetconnection.The Model 2604 DACS is operational.De-activating the Model 2604Perform the following procedure to deactivate the DACS.1. Disconnect the male ends of both power cords from the power distribution strip or to a wall outlet.2. Verify that the POWER LED extinguishes.