H3C MSR 20 Routers Installation Guide (V1.05) - Book PDF

H3C MSR 20 Routers
Installation Guide
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Preface
The H3C MSR 20 Routers Installation Guide describes how to install the H3C MSR 20 Routers, maintain
software and hardware of the router, and solve problems you may encounter during the installation
process.
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Contents
Overview 1
Introduction 1
Router Model and Structure 1
Hardware Specifications 1
MSR 20-20 Router2
MSR 20-21 Router4
MSR 20-40 Router6
Generic Modules8
SIC and DSIC Interface Cards 8
ESM Module 8
VPM and VCPM Module 9
Installation Preparations 10
Requirements on Environment 10
Requirements on Temperature/Humidity 10
Requirements on Cleanness 10
Requirements on Electrostatic Discharge Prevention 11
Requirements on Electromagnetic Environments 11
Requirements on Preventing Lightning 11
Checking the Rack 12
Safety Precautions 12
Installation Tools and Meters and Equipments 12
Installation14
Installation Process 14
Installing the Cabinet 14
Installing the Router 14
Installing the Router on a Workbench 15
Installing the Router in a Cabinet 15
Installing Generic Modules 17
Connecting the PGND Cable 17
Connecting the Power Cord 18
Power Input and PGND 18
Connecting the AC-input Power Cord 18
Connecting the Console Terminal 19
Fixed Interfaces 20
Ethernet Interface 20
Ethernet Switching Interface 21
Connecting AUX to a Modem 22
Interface Modules 23
Installing and Removing Interface Modules 23
Slide Rail 24
Installing a DSIC Interface Card 24
Removing a DSIC Interface Card 25
Verifying Installation 25
Startup and Configuration26
Startup 26
Setting up Configuration Environment 26
Powering on the Router 28
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Startup Process 29
Configuration Fundamentals 30
Basic Configuration Procedures 30
Command Line Interface 30
Arranging Slots and Numbering Interfaces 31
Software Maintenance33
Introduction 33
Files 33
Software Maintenance Methods 34
Maintaining Application Program and Configuration Through Command Lines 35
Maintaining the Router Through TFTP Server 36
Maintaining the Router Through FTP Server 38
BootWare Menu 41
Main BootWare Menu 41
BootWare Submenus 43
Upgrading an Application Program Through an Ethernet Interface 46
Configuring Ethernet Interface Parameters 46
Upgrading Procedure 47
Upgrading BootWare Through Ethernet Interface 49
Upgrading BootWare Through Serial Interface 49
XModem Protocol Overview 49
Modifying Serial Interface Parameters 50
Upgrading BootWare 51
Upgrading an Application Program through a Serial Interface 53
Maintaining Application and Configuration Files 53
Dealing with Password Loss 55
User Password Loss 55
BootWare Password Loss 56
Super Password Loss 56
Backing Up and Restoring BootWare 57
Hardware Maintenance 58
Preparing Tools 58
Opening/Closing Chassis Cover 58
Internal Structure 60
Installing/Removing CF Card 61
Structure 61
Installing CF Card 61
Removing CF Card 62
Replacing Memory Bar 62
Memory Bar Structure 63
Memory Bar Slot 64
Installing/Removing Memory Bar 64
Installing/Removing ESM/VCPM Card 65
Troubleshooting 67
Troubleshooting the Power System 67

Troubleshooting the Configuration System 67
Troubleshooting Application Software Upgrade 68
Index 70
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Overview
Introduction
MSR 20 Routers were self-developed for use on enterprise-level networks. Depending on the network size,
MSR 20 Routers can be either core routers on small and medium enterprise networks, or access routers
for network branches on some large-sized enterprise networks. Therefore, MSR 20 Routers are suitable
for the application on the carrier-level networks, such as telecom management networks and billing
networks. MSR 20 Routers adopt modular design and provide a wide range of optional smart interface
cards (SICs). The MSR-20, MSR 20-21 and MSR 20-40 are available with AC-powered units.
Currently, the MSR 20 includes the following models:
MSR 20-20
MSR 20-21
MSR 20-40
Router Model and Structure

The MSR 20 Routers include MSR 20-20, MSR 20-21, and MSR 20-40. These three models are similar
in chassis structure and layout. All of them can be put on the tabletop and can be mounted in 19-inch
standard racks. The following subsections will give you more details about these three models.
Hardware Specifications
Table 1 Hardware specifications for the MSR 20 routers
Item
MSR 20-20
MSR 20-21
MSR 20-40
Console
AUX
USB
FE
Two FE interfaces
Two FE interfaces
Two FE interfaces
FE switching
interface
SIC module
2 SICs
2 SICs
4 SICs (compatible
with 2 DSICs)
ESM module
VCPM module
VPM strip
Processor
PowerPC
PowerPC
PowerPC
Boot ROM
4 MB
4 MB
4 MB
Fixed
interfaces
External
modules
Internal
modules
Item
MSR 20-20
MSR 20-21
MSR 20-40
SDRAM
SDRAM
SDRAM
Default: 128 MB
Default: 128 MB
Default: 128 MB
Maximum: 384 MB
Maximum: 384 MB
Maximum: 384 MB
Default: 256 MB
Default: 256 MB
Default: 256 MB
Maximum: 1 GB
Maximum: 1 GB
Maximum: 1 GB
(excluding feet and mounting

brackets)
44.2 360 287.1

mm (1.74 14.17
11.3 in.)
44.2 360 287.1

mm (1.74 14.17
11.3 in.)
44.2 442 407.1

mm (1.74 17.4
16.02 in.)
Weight
3.4 kg (7.5 lb.)
3.4 kg (7.5 lb.)
5.4 kg (11.9 lb.)
AC input
Rated voltage: 100

VAC to 240 VAC;
50/60 Hz
Rated voltage: 100

VAC to 240 VAC;
50/60 Hz
Rated voltage: 100

VAC to 240 VAC;
50/60 Hz
Max power consumption
54 W
54 W
100 W
Operating temperature
0C to 40C (32F to
104F)
0C to 40C (32F to
104F)
0C to 40C (32F to
104F)
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
5% to 90%
5% to 90%
5% to 90%
Memory
CF flash
Dimensions (H W D)
NOTE:
The Boot ROM stores the Bootstrap for booting the router.
The memory is used to store the communication data between the system and the CPU when the system
is running.
The CF card is used to store the software system and configuration file. The CF card LED blinks when the
system is reading/writing data from/to the CF card. In this case, do not remove the CF card, otherwise
hardware and software damage may occur.
Do not unplug the USB device during USB data transmission; otherwise, data loss or even hardware
failures may occur.
The USB interface does not support hot-swapping of USB modems from Sierra Wireless.
MSR 20-20 Router

Appearance
1.
Front view
Figure 1 Front view of an MSR 20-20 router
(1) Power LED (PWR)
(2) System LED (SYS)
(3) ESM LED (ESM)

2.
Rear view
Figure 2 Rear view of an MSR 20-20 router
(1) SIC slot2
(2) SIC slot1
(3) Grounding terminal
(4) Power socket
(5) Power switch
(6) Fixed Ethernet port0 (LAN0)
(7) Fixed Ethernet interface 1 (LAN1)
(8) Console port (CON)
(9) Auxiliary port (AUX)
(10) USB interface
(11) CF card
Panel LEDs
The following table gives the features of MSR 20-20 router LEDs:
Table 2 Front panel LEDs of an MSR 20-20 router
LED
Description
Power LED:
PWR
ON means power is on.

OFF means power is off.
System operating LED:
SYS
Green and fast blinking means the system is booting.

Green and slow blinking means the system is operating normally.
Yellow and fast blinking means the system is malfunctioning.
Steady OFF means the system does not operate normally.
LED
Description
ESM module LED:
ESM
Green and slow blinking means the system is booting.

Green means ESM card is operation normally.
Yellow means ESM card is malfunctioning.
Steady OFF means no ESM card is present.
Table 3 Rear panel LEDs of an MSR 20-20 router

LED
Description
LINK
OFF means no link is present.

ON means a link is present.
ACT
OFF means no data is being transmitted or received.

Blinking means data is being transmitted or received.
Steady green means a CF card is present.
Green and blinking means the CF card is reading/writing data. To prevent data
corruption, do not remove the running CF card.
CF
Steady yellow means the present CF card is malfunctioning.

Steady OFF means no CF card is present or the present CF card cannot be identified by
the system.
MSR 20-21 Router

Appearance
1.
Front view
Figure 3 Front view of an MSR 20-21
(1) Power LED (PWR)
(2) System LED (SYS)
(3) ESM LED (ESM)

2.
Rear view
Figure 4 Rear view of an MSR 20-21
(1) SIC slot2
(2) SIC slot1
(4) Power socket
(5) Power switch
(8) Console port (CON)
(10) USB interface
(11) CF card
(12) Fixed L2 switching port (LAN2 through LAN9)
Panel LEDs
The following table gives the features of MSR 20-21 router LEDs:
Table 4 Front panel LEDs description of an MSR 20-21 router
LED
Description
Power LED:
PWR
ON means power is on.

OFF means power is off.
System operating LED:
SYS
Green and fast blinking means the system is booting.

Green and slow blinking means the system is operating normally.
Yellow and fast blinking means the system is malfunctioning.
Steady OFF means the system does not operate normally.
ESM module LED:

ESM
Green and slow blinking means the system is booting.

Steady green means ESM card is operation normally.
Steady yellow means ESM card is malfunctioning.
Steady OFF means no ESM card is present.
Table 5 The rear panel LEDs of an MSR 20-21 router

LED
Description
LINK

LED
Description
ACT

Steady green means a CF card is present.
Green and blinking means the CF card is reading/writing data. To prevent data
corruption, do not remove the running CF card.
CF
Steady yellow means the present CF card is malfunctioning.

Steady OFF means no CF card is present or the present CF card cannot be identified by
the system.
MSR 20-40 Router

Appearance
1.
Front view
Figure 5 Front view of an MSR 20-40
(1) Power LED (POWER)
(2) System LED (SYSTEM)
(3) Console port (CONSOLE)
(5) USB interface
(6) CF card
(7) Power socket
(8) Power switch
2.
Rear view
Figure 6 Rear view of an MSR 20-40
(1) FE interface 0
(2) FE interface 1
(3) SIC slot1
(4) SIC slot2
(5) SIC slot3
(6) SIC slot4
(8) LEDs
Panel LEDs
Description of LEDs on an MSR 20-40 router is as follows:
Table 6 Front panel LEDs of an MSR 20-40 router
LED
Description
Power LED:
PWR
ON means the circuit board supplies power normally.

OFF means the circuit board does not supply power.
Hardware system operation LED:
SYS
Blinking means the system is operating normally.

Steady ON or steady OFF means the system does not operate normally.
CF card LED:
CF
Steady green means the CF card is in place, and can be identified by the router.
Blinking green means the CF card is being accessed and cannot be removed.
Steady yellow means the CF card is in place, but cannot be identified by the router.
OFF means no CF card is inserted or the CF card cannot be identified.
Table 7 Rear panel LEDs of an MSR 20-40 router

LED
Description
LINK

ACT

ESM0 to 1
OFF means no ESM is in the ESMx slot.

Steady green means an ESM is in the ESMx slot and operates normally.
Steady yellow means an ESM is in the ESMx slot but does not operate normally.
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LED
Description
VCPM
OFF means no VCPM is in the slot.

Steady green means a VCPM is in the slot and operates normally.
Steady yellow means a VCPM is in the slot but does not operate normally.
VPM0 to 1
OFF means no VPM is in the VPMx slot.

Steady green means a VPM is in the VPMx slot and operates normally.
Steady yellow means a VPM is in the VPMx slot but does not operate normally.
Generic Modules
The MSR 20 is available with generic modules such as SIC interface card and ESM. For detailed
information about interface cards, refer to MSR Series Routers Interface Module Manual.
For the types of interface modules that each model of the MSR 20 routers can accommodate, refer to
Appendix A Interface Card and Interface Module Purchase Guide in the MSR Series Routers Interface
Module Manual.
SIC and DSIC Interface Cards

MSR series routers adopt modular design and support a wide range of optional SIC/DSIC interface
cards, providing various interfaces, such as synchronous/asynchronous serial interface, Ethernet
interface, E1/T1, ISDN BRI/PRI, ADSL, audio interface, and Layer 2 switching interface, and so on.
NOTE:
For an MSR 20-40 router, 4FSW/1FEA/1GEC/1ADSL/1ADSL-I can only be installed in Slot 2 or Slot
4.
Currently, MSR 20 routers do not support PoE and regard SIC-4FSW-POE and DSIC-9FSW-POE (if
used) as only ordinary Layer 2 switching modules.
ESM Module
High-performance network data encryption ESM module (ESM-ANDE)
Standard network data encryption ESM module (ESM-SNDE)
ESM module supports IPSec and by using hardware encryption expedites IP packet encryption. The use
of hardware encryption/decryption and hashing operation allows the router to encrypt packets with high
performance and reliability.
The encryption card is optional. On a router installed with an encryption card, the main control board
functions to route IP packets and implement encryption-enabled VPN, while the encryption card functions
to encrypt packets.
Table 8 Encryption card attributes
Attribute
Description
Protocol
IPsec
Attribute
Hardware encryption algorithm
Description
Key algorithms: DES, 3DES, AES
Authentication algorithms: HMAC-MD5-96, HMAC-SHA-1-96
VPM and VCPM Module

VPM (Voice Processing Module) functions to implement the encryption/decryption, EC and CNG of
voices.
VCPM (Voice Co-Processing Module) processes the voice data in combination with VPM.
Voice co-processing module (RT-VCPM)
8-channel voice processing module (RT-VPM8)
NOTE:
VPM/VCPM is only available on MSR 20-40.
Installation Preparations
Requirements on Environment
The MSR 20 routers are designed for indoor applications. To ensure the normal operation and prolong
their service life, the following requirements for installation site must be met.
Requirements on Temperature/Humidity
To ensure the normal operation and prolong their service life, certain requirements on temperature and
humidity in the equipment room shall be met. If the relative humidity is too high, the insulation materials
in it will deteriorate easily or even lead to electric leakage. Sometimes this will result in change to the
mechanical performance of the materials and rusting of the metal components. If the relative humidity is
too low, the fastening screw will become loosen due to shrinkage of the isolation spacer. In an
environment with dry climate, static electricity may be produced, putting the CMOS of the router to risk.
High temperature is of the greatest risk: for it will significantly degrade the routers reliability, speed up
aging process of the insulating materials, and shorten the service life of the router.
The requirements on the temperature and humidity for MSR 20 are shown in the following table:
Table 9 Temperature/humidity requirements in the equipment room
Temperature
Relative humidity
0C to 40C (32F to 104F)
5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Requirements on Cleanness
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 points. Especially under the condition of
low indoor humidity, dust is easier to be absorbed.
The requirements on the dust concentration and diameter are shown in the following table:
Table 10 Limitation on dust content in equipment room
Diameter (m)
0.5
Concentration
(particle/m)
1.4 107
7 105
2.4 105
1.3 105
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 aging process of some parts. The specific limits of these harmful gases as SO2, H2S, NO2,
NH3 and CI2 are given in the following table.
Table 11 Harmful limits in equipment room
Gas
Max (mg/m3)
SO2
0.2
10
Gas
Max (mg/m3)
H2S
0.006
NH3
0.05
CI2
0.01
Requirements on Electrostatic Discharge Prevention

Although many antistatic considerations have been given to MSR 20, damage to the routers circuit or
even the whole equipment may still happen when the static electricity exceeds the tolerance threshold.
In the communication network to which the routers are connected, static induction mainly comes from two
aspects: external electric fields such as outdoor high voltage power line or thunder and internal
environment like flooring materials or the whole equipment structure. Thus, the following should be
considered to safeguard the equipment against ESD.
Make sure that the equipment and the floor are well grounded.
The equipment room is dust-proof.
Maintain an appropriate humidity and temperature.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and uniform when contacting the circuit board.
Place the uninstalled circuit board on the antistatic workbench, with its face upward, or put it into
the static shielding bag.
When observing or removing the uninstalled circuit board, please touch the edge of the circuit
board, and avoid contacting the devices on it.
Requirements on Electromagnetic Environments

The interference sources, no matter where they come from, affect the routers with capacitance coupling,
inductance coupling, radiation of electromagnetic wave, common impedance (including the grounding
system) or conducting line (power line, signal line and transmission line etc.). So the following should be
considered:
Take effective measures to prevent the power system from being interfered with by the power grid
system.
Use an earthing system or lightning protection grounding different from that for the power supply
equipment and keep them as far as possible.
Keep the router far away from the radio launcher, radar launcher, and high-frequency devices
working in high current.
Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.
Requirements on Preventing Lightning

Although many measures have been taken to protect MSR 20 from lightning, if the lightning intensity
exceeds a certain range, damage to the router may still happen. To protect the router from lightning
better, the following should be considered:
Ensure the PGND wire of the chassis is well grounded.
Ensure the ground point of the socket of AC power supply is well grounded.
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To enhance the lightning protection capability of the power supply, a lightning arrester could be
installed at the input end of the power supply.
As for the signal line outdoors to which the interface modules of MSR 20 routers are connected,
such as ISDN line, telephone line, E1/T1 line, etc, a special lightning arrester should be installed
at the input end of the signal line to enhance the lightning protection capability.
Checking the Rack

When installing MSR 20 Routers, observe the following:
There is spacing reserved at the air inlet and outlet in the router so as to facilitate the radiation of
the router cabinet.
Make sure that the rack has a good ventilation system.
Make sure that the rack is sturdy enough to support the weight of the device and the installation
accessories.
Make sure that the rack is well-grounded.
Safety Precautions
Routers play a key role in data communications network. Please pay attention to the following:
WARNING: indicates that this operation is incorrect and may seriously damage the router or
endanger the operator. Please follow the correct operation procedures for sake of safety.
CAUTION: indicates that during the installation and usage of the router, the operation needs
attention. If this operation is performed incorrectly, it might affect the operation of the router.
When installing or working on the router, you are recommended to:
Keep the router far away from the heat sources and water/liquid.
Make sure that the router has been correctly grounded.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap in installation and maintenance, making sure that the strap has
good skin contact.
Do not hot swap the interface modules and interface cards of the router.
Do not hot swap any cable.
Correctly connect the interface cable for the router. Do not connect the telephone cable (including
the ISDN cable) to the AUX port or the console port.
Use laser with caution. Do not directly stare into apertures or fiber-optic connectors that emit laser
radiation.
Adopt uninterrupted power supply (UPS).
Installation Tools and Meters and Equipments

Tools
Phillips screwdriver
Straight screwdriver
ESD-preventive twist strap
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Cables
PGND wire and power cord
Console cable
Optional cables
Meters and equipment
Hub or LAN switch
Console terminal (it could be a PC)
Equipment related to the selected modules
Multimeter
CAUTION:
None of the above-mentioned installation tools, meters, and equipment are shipped with MSR 20 routers.
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Installation
Installation Process
Figure 7 MSR 20 Router installation process
Installing the Cabinet

For cabinet installation methods, refer to the part discussing cabinet installation. Skip this section if you
want to mount your router on the tabletop or the rack of another vendor.
Installing the Router

Table 12 describes physical dimensions of three models of the MSR 20 routers.
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Table 12 Physical dimensions of the MSR 20 routers

Model
Physical dimension
(H W D) (excluding feet and mounting brackets)
MSR 20-20
44.2 360 287.1 mm (1.74 14.17 11.3 in.)
MSR 20-21
44.2 360 287.1 mm (1.74 14.17 11.3 in.)
MSR 20-40
44.2 442 407.1 mm (1.74 17.4 16.02 in.)
Install the router after you have completed the installation preparations.
The router can be installed:
On a workbench
In a cabinet
Installing the Router on a Workbench

In many circumstances, you may not own a 19-inch standard rack. Usually, the router will be installed on
a clean workbench. The operations are very simple, but still, you should be aware of the following items:
Ensure the stability and well-grounding of the workbench.
Reserve a space of 10 cm (3.9 in.) around the router for heat dissipation.
Do not place heavy objects on the router to avoid extruding the device and affecting heat
dissipation performance.
Installing the Router in a Cabinet

You can install an MSR 20 router in a 19-inch standard cabinet, such as an H3C N68 rack. For the
installation of an N68 rack, refer to N68 Cabinet Installation Guide.
Mounting brackets
Figure 8 Mounting brackets
(1) Left-front mounting bracket
(2) Right-front mounting bracket
(3) Left-rear mounting bracket
(4) Right-rear mounting bracket
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Installation process
Step1
Check the grounding and stability of the rack. Use the screws to fix the mounting brackets at both sides
of the front panel or the rear panel of the router.
Step2
Put the router in a rack tray. For MSR 20-40 routers, use dedicated ears mounted on the rear panel if no
tray is available. Depending on the actual situation, slide the router along the chassis guides to an
appropriate place.
Step3
Fasten the mounting brackets with the recess screws to fix the router in the rack horizontally and firmly.
The specifications of recess screws should satisfy the installation requirements and the surface of the
screws should be anti-rust.
Figure 9 Installing MSR 20 Router in a rack
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Figure 10 Installing ears on the rear panel of the MSR 20-40 Router
Installing Generic Modules

Installing generic modules includes installing the memory, ESM cards, and FICs. For more information
about the memory and ESM cards and their installation, refer to Chapter 6 Hardware Maintenance in
this manual. For more information about FICs and their installation, refer to MSR Series Routers Interface
Module Manual.
Connecting the PGND Cable

WARNING!
The correct connection of the protection ground (PGND) cable on the router chassis is an essential
safeguard against lightning strokes and EMI. You need to correctly connect the PGND cable when
installing or using the router.
The power input end of MSR 20 router is connected to a noise filter. The neutral point of the noise filter
is directly connected to the chassis and is called protection ground (PGND). The PGND wire must be well
grounded, so as to safely conduct the faradism and leaky electricity to the earth ground, and thereby
improve the capability of the whole device to guard against the electromagnetic interference. This PGND
wire can also protect the router against the lightning caused by the connection with the external network
lines, such as E1/T1 line, ISDN/PSTN line.
The grounding screw of MSR 20 Router, which is marked with grounding label, is located near the AC
power socket and its switch on the rear panel of the chassis, as shown in the following figure:
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Figure 11 Grounding terminal of the router
Use a PGND wire to connect the screw to the earth ground, and the grounding resistance should not be
greater than 5-ohm. Likewise, if the router is installed in a 19-inch standard rack, this rack is required to
be grounded too.
WARNING!
When the router is in normal operation, it is required to be well grounded. Otherwise, the router cannot
reliably avoid lightning, which may damage the router itself and even the peer device.
Connecting the Power Cord

The MSR 20-20/20-21/20-40 router is available with AC-powered units.
Power Input and PGND

Table 13 Power input and PGND of the MSR 20-20/20-21/20-40 router
Item
Description
Power input
100 VAC to 240 VAC power input socket
PGND
Connected to the earth ground with ground cable
Connecting the AC-input Power Cord

AC power supply
Rated voltage range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
The following figure illustrates the partial external appearance of the power socket for an AC-powered
router:
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Figure 12 Power socket on AC-powered units
(1) Power switch
(2) AC input
AC power socket (recommended)

You are recommended to use a three-terminal single-phase power socket with ground contact, which
must be grounded reliably. Normally, the ground contact of the power supply system in a building was
buried during construction and cabling. Still, before connecting the AC-input power cord, you must make
sure that the power supply of the building is well grounded.
Connecting the AC-input power cord

Step1
Make sure that the PGND is securely connected to the earth ground.
Step2
When the power switch of the router is in the OFF position, insert one end of the power cord
accompanying the router into the power socket on the chassis rear panel, and connect the other end of
the cable to an AC power source at your installation site.
Step3
Place the power switch of the router to the ON position.
Step4
Check that the PWR LED on the front panel of the router is on for correct connection.
Connecting the Console Terminal

Console port
MSR 20 provides an RS232 asynchronous serial console (CON) port for router configuration, through
which you can complete the configuration of the router. For its attributes, refer to Table 14:
Table 14 Attributes of the console port
Attribute
Description
Connector
RJ-45
Interface standard
RS232
Baud rate
9600 bps (default) to 115,200 bps

Connecting to the ASCII terminal
Function
Connecting to the serial interface of the local PC and running terminal

emulation program on the PC
Command line interface
Console cable
Console cable is an eight-wire shielded cable. At one end of the cable is a crimped RJ-45 connector to
the console port on the router; at the other end of the cable is a DB-9 (female) connector to the serial port
on the console terminal.
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The following figure illustrates the console cable.

Figure 13 Console cable
Connecting the console cable

Follow these steps to connect the router to a console terminal:
Step1
Select a console terminal.

It can be a standard ASCII terminal with an RS232 serial port, or more commonly, a PC.
Step2
Connect the console cable.

Power down the router and the console terminal, connect the RS232 serial port on the console terminal
to the console port on the router through the console cable.
Verify the connection and power up the devices. The console terminal shows the startup information of
the router if the connection is correct.
Fixed Interfaces
Ethernet Interface
Ethernet interface
MSR 20 Routers are available with fixed 100Base-TX FE interface(s) and Ethernet modules/cards for
expansion. For more information, refer to MSR Series Routers Interface Module Manual. The following
table describes Ethernet interface attributes.
Table 15 Attributes of the Ethernet interface
Attribute
Description
Connector
RJ-45
Interface
MDI/MDIX autosensing
Ethernet_II
Frame format
Ethernet_SNAP
10/100 Mbps autosensing
Operating mode
Full duplex/half duplex
NOTE:
MDI (Media Dependent Interface) is a typical type of Ethernet interface provided by network adapters.
MDIX is crossover media-dependent interface, which is commonly found on a Hub or LAN switch.
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Ethernet cable
Ethernet interfaces usually use category 5 twisted pair cables, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 14 Ethernet cable
Ethernet cables fit into the following two categories:
Standard cable, also called straight-through cable, at both ends of which, wires are crimped in the
RJ-45 connectors in the same sequence. The cable connects different categories of devices, such as
a terminal device (PC for example) or router to a Hub or LAN switch. The cable accompanying the
router is standard cable.
Crossover cable, at both ends of which, wires are crimped in the RJ-45 connectors in different
sequences. The cable connects the same category of devices, such as PC to PC or PC to router. You
can make crossover cables yourself as needed.
NOTE:
In making network cables, shielded cables are preferred for electromagnetic compatibility sake.
Connecting the Ethernet cable

Follow the steps below to connect an Ethernet cable:
Step1
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router and the other end to another
device.
Step2
For a 10/100 Mbps port provided by the RPU, connect it to a PC or another router using a crossover
cable or to a Hub or LAN switch using a straight-through cable.
View the LINK LED of the Ethernet interface: ON means a link is present. OFF means no link is present;
check the line for the cause.
Ethernet Switching Interface

The MSR 20-21 Router is available with fixed 100Base-TX FE interface(s). The following table describes
Ethernet switching interface attributes:
Table 16 Attributes of the Ethernet switching interface
Attribute
Description
Connector
RJ-45
Interface
MDI/MDIX
Ethernet_II
Frame format
Ethernet_SNAP
10/100 Mbps autosensing
Operating mode
Full duplex/half duplex
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NOTE:
MDI (media dependent interface is a typical type of Ethernet interface provided by network adapters.
MDIX is crossover media-dependent interface, which is commonly found on a Hub or LAN switch.
Ethernet cable
Ethernet interfaces usually use category 5 twisted pair cables, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 15 Ethernet cable
Ethernet cables fit into the following two categories:
Standard cable, also called straight-through cable, at both ends of which, wires are crimped in the
RJ-45 connectors in the same sequence. The cable connects different categories of devices, such as
a terminal device (PC for example) or router to a Hub or LAN switch. The cable accompanying the
router is straight-through cable.
Crossover cable, at both ends of which, wires are crimped in the RJ-45 connectors in different
sequences. The cable connects the same category of devices, such as PC to PC or PC to router. You
can make crossover cables yourself as needed.
NOTE:
In making network cables, shielded cables are preferred for electromagnetic compatibility sake.
Connecting the Ethernet cable

Follow the steps below to connect an Ethernet cable:
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router and the other end to another
device.
Step1
For a 10/100 Mbps port provided by the RPU, connect it to a PC or another router using a crossover
cable or to a Hub or LAN switch using a straight-through cable.
View the LINK LED of the Ethernet interface: ON means a link is present.
Step2
Connecting AUX to a Modem

AUX port
AUX is an RS232 asynchronous serial interface, which can back up a WAN interface and provide dial
connection. In case of console failure, AUX can function as a console interface.
AUX cable
AUX cable is an eight-wire shielded cable. At one end of the cable is an RJ-45 connector for connecting
the console port on the router. At the other end are DB-9 (male) connector and DB-25 (male) connector.
You can plug either of them into the serial port on a modem as needed.
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Figure 16 AUX cable
Connecting the AUX cable

Follow these steps to connect the AUX cable.
Step1
Plug the RJ-45 connector of the cable into the AUX port on the main board.
Step2
Plug the DB-25 or DB-9 connector into the serial port on the analog modem.
When using the AUX interface for remote configuration or dial backup, you need to connect the local
modem to the remote modem through PSTN and then to the remote device. For the configuration
procedures, refer to MSR Series Routers Configuration Guide.
Interface Modules
The MSR 20 Routers are available with various types of interface modules. For detailed information refer
to MSR Series Routers Interface Module Manual.
Installing and Removing Interface Modules

With support for removable slide rails, the MSR 20 routers deliver great flexibility and expandability by
applying DSIC interface cards. Slide rails are installed in slots and can be removed for the installation of
DSIC interface cards.
CAUTION:
Keep the removed slide rails for future use.
Make sure the device is disconnected from the power supply before installing or removing an interface
card.
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Slide Rail
SIC slide rail
Figure 17 SIC slide rail
Blank panel
Figure 18 Blank panel
Installing a DSIC Interface Card

Follow these steps to install a DSIC interface card:
Step1
Remove the blank panel covering the slot and keep it for future use.
Step2
Determine the interface card type.
Step3
Loosen the captive screws with a Philips screwdriver and remove the slide rails for future use.
Step4
Insert the interface card in the slot and fasten the screws with a screwdriver.
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Figure 19 Remove the slide rail
Figure 20 Install the DSIC card
Removing a DSIC Interface Card

After removing a DSIC card or when installing two SIC cards, you need to install a slide rail, which
separates a DSIC slot into two SIC slots. Removal is in the reverse order of installation.
Follow these steps to remove a DSIC card:
Step1
Loosen the screws on the interface card and remove the card.
Step2
Insert a slide rail into the slot and fasten the captive screws on the slide rail.
Step3
Install a blank panel if no cards are to be installed in the slot.
Verifying Installation
During router installation, you must verify installation each time you power on the router, making sure
that:
There is enough space around the router for heat-dissipation and the workbench is stable enough.
The power supply matches the requirements of the router.
The PGND cable of the router is correctly connected.
The router is correctly connected to the console terminal and other devices.
CAUTION:
It is very important to verify the installation because the stability and grounding of the router and the power
supply will directly affect the operation of the router.
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Startup and Configuration

Startup
You can only configure the MSR 20 router through the console port if it is the first time you use it.
Setting up Configuration Environment

Connecting the router to a console terminal
To set up the local configuration environment, RJ-45 connector of the console cable needs to be
connected to the console port on the router, and DB-9 connector to the serial interface of a PC, as shown
in the following figure.
Figure 21 Local configuration through Console port
Devece
Console cable
PC
Setting the parameters for console terminal

Step1
Open the console terminal and setting up a new connection. Select the serial interface to be connected
in the Connect using field in the Connect to box as shown in the following figure. Note that the selected
serial interface should be consistent with the actual serial interface connected by the console cable.
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Figure 22 Setting the connection port in the local configuration
Step2
Set terminal parameters. As shown in the following figure, in the properties dialog box of the serial
interface, set the baud rate to 9600, data bit to 8, no parity check, stop bit to 1, and flow control to none.
Then, click OK to return to the HyperTerminal window.
Figure 23 Setting serial interface parameters
Step3
Set HyperTerminal properties. Select File > Properties > Settings in the HyperTerminal to enter the
properties setting window as shown in the following figure. Select the terminal emulation type to be
VT100 or auto detect, and click OK to return to the HyperTerminal window.
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Figure 24 Setting terminal type
Powering on the Router

Checking before power-on
Check according to the following items before powering on the router.
Whether the power cord and PGND wire are correctly connected.
Whether the voltage of the power supply complies with the requirement of the router.
Whether the console cable is correctly connected, whether the PC or terminal for configuration is
open, and whether the settings are done.
Whether the CF card is loosed.
WARNING!
Before powering on the router, the user should be aware where the switch of the power supply to the
router is located, so that the power supply can be disconnected in time once accidents occur.
Powering on the router
Turn on the site power.
Turn on the power switch on the router.
Checking/operating after power-on

After powering on the router, check that:
1.
The LEDs on the front panel show that the router is operating normally.
2.
The console terminal displays normally.
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For local configuration, after you power on the router, you can see the startup banner. See section Startup
Process.
3.
After completing the power-on self-test (POST), the system asks you to press <Enter>. When the
prompt appears, you may proceed to configure the router.
Startup Process
After power-on or during the reboot process, the following information is displayed on the terminal:
System application is starting...
Booting Normal Extend BootWare........
The Extend BootWare is self-decompressing...................
Done!
**************************************************************************
*
*
*
MSR20-40
BootWare, Version 3.01
*
*
**************************************************************************
Compiled Date
: Jul
7 2008
CPU Type
: MPC8248
CPU L1 Cache
: 16KB
CPU Clock Speed
: 400MHz
Memory Type
: SDRAM
Memory Size
: 384MB
Memory Speed
: 100MHz
BootWare Size
: 4096KB
Flash Size
: 4MB
cfa0 Size
: 64MB
CPLD Version
: 130.0
PCB Version
: 2.0
BootWare Validating...
Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu...
Press Ctrl+B to enter the extended Boot ROM menu. Otherwise, the system goes into the program
decompression process.
NOTE:
Press Ctrl + B within six seconds after Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu... appears to enter the
extended Boot ROM menu. Otherwise, the system goes into the program decompression process. You
need to restart the router if you want to enter the extended Boot ROM menu after the decompression
process.
starting to get the main application file--cfa0:/main.bin!
......
......
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User interface con0 is available.
Press ENTER to get started.
Press Enter. The router enters user view and you can configure the router.
Configuration Fundamentals
In general, the configuration steps are as follows:
Step1
Before configuring the router, the networking requirements should be made specific, which include
networking purpose, the role of the router in the network, the division of subnets, WAN type and
transmission medium, the network security policy and reliability.
Step2
Based on the above requirements, draw a clear and integrated networking diagram.
Step3
Configure the WAN interface of the router. First, configure the physical operating parameters (e.g., the
operating mode of the serial interface, baud rate and synchronous clock) of the interface according to
the transmission medium of the WAN. For the dial-up interface, the user also needs to configure DCC
parameters. Then, configure the link layer protocol encapsulated on the interface and the related
operating parameters according to the WAN type.
Step4
Configure the IP addresses or IPX network numbers of all the interfaces on the router according to the
division of the subnets.
Step5
Configure the routes. If it is necessary to enable a dynamic routing protocol, the user should configure
the related operating parameters of the protocol.
Step6
If special security is required, perform the security configuration for the router.
Step7
If special reliability is required, perform the reliability configuration for the router.
See MSR Series Routers Configuration Guide for the configuration details of the protocols or functions of
the router.
Basic Configuration Procedures

Command Line Interface
Characteristics of the command line interface
The command line interface of MSR 20 Routers provides a number of configuration commands, which
can be used to configure and manage the router. The command line interface has the following
characteristics:
Performs the local configuration through Console port
Performs the local or remote configuration through telnet command, which can be used to directly
log on and manage other routers.
Users can enter ? anytime to get online help.
Provides network diagnostic tools, such as Tracert and Ping, to quickly diagnose the availability of
the network.
Provides all kinds of detailed debugging information to diagnose network faults.
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The command line interpreter adopts fuzzy search for the keywords of the command. If the user
enters the conflict-free keyword for a command, the command will be interpreted accordingly. For
example, for a display command, the user can just enter dis.
Command line interface

The command line interface of MSR 20 routers provides plenty of configuration commands. All the
commands are grouped in system view. Each group corresponds to a view. The user can use these
commands to switch between different configuration views. In general, only certain commands can be
executed under a particular view. But some common commands (such as ping and display
current-configuration) can be executed in all views.
Arranging Slots and Numbering Interfaces

Slot arrangement
The MSR 20 provides many types of interfaces, such as console, AUX, Ethernet, serial
(synchronous/asynchronous), and asynchronous port. The following describes how these interfaces are
numbered.
Figure 25 Slot arrangement on the MSR 20-20
(1) Slot 1
(2) Slot 2
(1) Slot 1
(2) Slot 2
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(1) Slot 1
(2) Slot 2
(3) Slot 3
(4) Slot 4
Interface numbering
The MSR 20 Router interface adopts two dimension numbering rules, shown in the following:
The interfaces are represented by interface-type X/Y, where interface-type can be serial,
asynchronous, or Ethernet, and so on; X specifies the slot number; Y specifies the interface number.
Fixed interfaces are on Slot 0.
Different interfaces on an interface module share the same slot number X.
For every interface, Y starts from 0 and Y indicates the interface sequence on the interface module,
from left to right.
If you install an SIC-1FEA and an SIC-4FSW respectively in SLOT1 and SLOT2 on the AR MSR 20-20, the
Ethernet interfaces are numbered as follows:
Fixed Ethernet interfaces are Ethernet 0/0 and Ethernet 0/1;
The Ethernet interface on the SIC-1FE is Ethernet 1/0;
The Ethernet interfaces on the SIC-4FSW module are Ethernet 2/0, Ethernet 2/1, Ethernet 2/2 and
Ethernet 2/3.
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Software Maintenance
Introduction
Files
BootWare program file
The file is used to boot an application. A complete BootWare file includes two segments: basic and
extended.
The basic section is used for the basic initialization of the system.
The extended section provides abundant human-computer interaction (HCI) functions and is used to
initialize interfaces and update the applications and the boot system.
After the basic section is loaded, you can load and update the extended section through the menu
of the basic section.
Application files
The router is available with Dual Image function. By default, the system defines and attempts to boot in
order with three boot files: main, backup, and secure, provided they are available with CF card. If the
router fails to boot with the secure boot file, it prompts the boot failure. For more information about the
boot files, refer to section Maintaining Application and Configuration Files on page 53.
The following table gives default names and types of boot files.
Table 17 Default names and types of the boot files
Boot file
File name
File type
Main boot file
main.bin
Backup boot file
backup.bin
Secure boot file
secure.bin
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NOTE:
The application programs for system boot can be type M, B and S, but not type N. You can store them
in Flash memory, but only one for each. For example, if an M+B file exists, it is impossible to have
another M or B file. If you change the file type of another file to B, the M+B file becomes a type M file.
You can modify the name of an application file in storage after the application file is loaded. You cannot
modify the file type of a type S application file, but you can modify the file type of type M/B and N
application files in the BootWare menu or using commands after the application program boots.
Secure boot file is the last resort for system boot. You can download it in the BootWare menu and must
name it secure.bin. However, you cannot modify this file or change the type of another file to S. If you
change the name of the secure boot file with the rename command after the system boots, the file is
removed from CF card. To use the secure boot file after that, you need to download it again.
You can store type M, B, S files in storage devices, but only one for each type in each storage device. For
example, if a type M+B file exists in the Flash memory, there will be no type M or B file. If you change
the type of a file to B, the M+B file will become a type M file.
Configuration file
The file stores configuration information of the router.
By default, the system defines three configuration files for booting: main, backup, and default file. If the
three configuration files are loaded in a storage device, the system selects them in sequence until the
router is successfully loaded. To change the sequence of these configuration files or modify them, refer to
Maintaining Application and Configuration Files on page 53.
The details about the three configuration files and file selection sequence are as follows:
Main configuration file: The configuration file used for booting by default. The file type is M.
Backup configuration file: The file type is B. The system uses the backup configuration file when it
fails to boot using the main configuration file.
Default configuration file: The file type can be M, B, or N. The system uses the default configuration
file when it fails to boot using the backup configuration file. If the system fails to boot using the
default configuration file, it boots with null configuration. The name of the default configuration file
varies with router brands. The main and backup configuration operations on the default
configuration file are the same as those on common configuration files.
NOTE:
The configuration files for system boot can be type M, B and default configuration file of type N, but not
non-default configuration file of type N (i.e. neither M nor B).
You can modify the file name of a configuration file in storage using the command after the
configuration file is loaded. You cannot modify the type of the default configuration file, but you can
modify the file type of type M/B and N configuration files in the BootWare menu or using commands
after the configuration file is loaded.
Software Maintenance Methods
Upgrade BootWare and an application using the XModem protocol through a serial port.
Upgrade an application from a TFTP/FTP server through an Ethernet interface in BootWare.
Upload/download an application and configuration file from a TFTP/FTP server via command
lines.
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NOTE:
The BootWare program is upgraded together with the Blinux application program. You do not need to
upgrade the BootWare separately. When upgrading the Blinux program, the system checks whether the
running BootWare version is consistent with that in the updating host application program. If
inconsistent, the system asks whether to upgrade the BootWare. If you make no choice within one
second, the system upgrades the BootWare automatically.
When the flexible interface platform (FIP) starts, it automatically checks the running BootWare version.
If the current version is inconsistent with the version used on the FIP, the system upgrades the BootWare
automatically.
Check the current version of BootWare and application program before upgrade. For the version
configuration information, see the corresponding Release Notes.
Figure 28 Upgrade flowchart for BootWare and Comware under Comware V5 environment
Start
Comware version
Upgrade Comware ?
Y
Choose correct Comware

Choose upgrade mode
Via network
interface
Xmodem
upgrade
TFTP
upgrade
FTP
upgrade
Upgrade
End
Maintaining Application Program and

Configuration Through Command Lines
After the router is booted, you can upgrade and back up an application program, and back up and
restore configurations through command lines.
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Maintaining the Router Through TFTP Server

In the TFTP service, the router is TFTP client and the file server is the TFTP server. You can enter commands
on the terminal to upload or download configuration files or application programs to or from the file
server.
Setting up a configuration environment

Set up a hardware environment (refer to Upgrading an Application Program Through an Ethernet
Interface on page 46 for details), and point the server path to the directory where the file is stored.
Figure 29 Network diagram for maintenance through command lines
Configure the IP addresses of both sides on the same network. For example, the IP address of the TFTP
server is set to 192.168.0.1, and that of the Ethernet interface connected to it (Ethernet 0/0 in this
example) is set to 192.168.0.2. Use the ping command to check whether the connection successful.
Backing up and restoring application programs and configuration files

After setting up the environment, perform the following operations on the console terminal:
Use the dir command to view the files in the current file system:
<SYSTEM>dir
Directory of cfa0:/
0
drw-
Dec 20 2007 09:18:22
logfile
-rw-
22165484
Dec 20 2007 09:18:10
update.bin
-rw-
1181
Dec 20 2007 09:42:54
startup.cfg
-rw-
22165484
Dec 20 2007 09:42:28
main.bin
252904 KB total (208940 KB free)

File system type of cfa0: FAT16
<SYSTEM>
Use the following command to upload the startup.cfg file to the TFTP server and save it as startup.bak:
<SYSTEM>tftp 192.168.1.1 put startup.cfg startup.bak
File will be transferred in binary mode
Sending file to remote tftp server. Please wait... \
TFTP:
1045 bytes sent in 0 second(s).
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File uploaded successfully.
Use the following command to download the startup.cfg file from the server to the router:
<SYSTEM>tftp 192.168.1.1 get startup.cfg startup.cfg
The file startup.cfg exists. Overwrite it?[Y/N]:y
Verifying server file...
Deleting the old file, please wait...
Downloading file from remote tftp server, please wait...\
TFTP:
1045 bytes received in 0 second(s)
File downloaded successfully.
If a startup.cfg file already exists in the router, the system prompts you whether to overwrite it. You can
type Y or y to overwrite it.
Upgrading the application programs

After setting up the environment, perform the following operations on the device (the application name
is msr.bin for example):
Use the save command to save the current configuration:
<SYSTEM>save
The current configuration will be written to the device. Are you sure? [Y/N]:y
Please input the file name(*.cfg)[cfa0:/startup.cfg]
(To leave the existing filename unchanged, press the enter key):
Use the dir command to view the application files and the available space of the CF card (ensure that the
CF card has enough space to store a new application):
<SYSTEM>dir
Directory of cfa0:/
0
drw-
Dec 20 2007 09:18:22
logfile
-rw-
22165484
Dec 20 2007 09:18:10
update.bin
-rw-
1181
Dec 20 2007 09:42:54
startup.cfg
-rw-
22165484
Dec 20 2007 09:42:28
main.bin
252904 KB total (208940 KB free)

File system type of cfa0: FAT16
<SYSTEM>
Download the application msr.bin to the CF card of the device through TFTP:
<SYSTEM>tftp 192.168.1.2 get msr.bin

Downloading file from remote TFTP server, please wait...\
TFTP: 15054340 bytes received in 34 second(s)
File downloaded successfully.
Use the boot-loader command to set the startup file for the next startup to msr.bin:
<SYSTEM>boot-loader file cfa0:/msr.bin main
This command will set the boot file. Continue? [Y/N]:y
The specified file will be used as the main boot file at the next reboot on slot 0!
<SYSTEM>
Use the display boot-loader command to view the startup file information of the device:
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<SYSTEM>dis boot-loader
The boot file used at this reboot:cfa0:/main.bin attribute: main
The boot file used at the next reboot:cfa0:/msr.bin attribute: main
Failed to get the backup boot file used at the next reboot!
Failed to get the secure boot file used at the next reboot!
<SYSTEM>
Make sure that the configured startup file is correct, and then use the reboot command to reboot the
device:
<SYSTEM>reboot
Start to check
wait.........DONE!
configuration
with
next
startup
configuration
file,
please
This command will reboot the device. Current configuration may be lost in next
startup if you continue. Continue? [Y/N]:y
After the device is rebooted, use the display boot-loader command to view the startup file information of
the device to make sure that the current application of the device is msr.bin.
CAUTION:
When you back up a file, the file will directly overwrite the one with the same name on the server.
The backup configuration file can be modified by a text editor. You can change the configuration by
downloading the modified configuration file and the modification takes effect after you reboot the
router. Similarly, you can also upgrade the main application file by downloading a new application file
to overwrite the original main application file.
The above operations are performed in user view.
Before upgrading an application, save the current configuration of the device.
When upgrading an application, use the dir command to view the size of the downloaded file and
whether the file is the same as that on the server to ensure that the application is complete and correct.
Maintaining the Router Through FTP Server

Maintaining the router serving as the FTP server
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is an application-layer protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite. It is mainly used
for file transfer between remote hosts. Over TCP, FTP provides reliable and connection-oriented data
transfer service, but does not provide any access authorization and authentication mechanism.
In the FTP service, the router can serve as the FTP server. You can run the FTP client to log in to the router
access files on the router.
Before using FTP, you need to install the FTP client. No FTP client is shipped with the H3C MSR 20 routers.
In the following example, the FTP client application program is the built-in Windows XP FTP client.
Step1
Set up a hardware maintenance environment, as shown in the following figure:
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Figure 30 Maintain the router serving as the server

Ethernet cable
Router
TFTP/FTP Server
Console cable
PC
TFTP/FTP Client
Configure the IP addresses of both sides on the same network. In this section, the IP address of the FTP
client (PC) is set to 192.168.1.1, and that of the connected Ethernet interface on the router (Ethernet 0/0)
is set to 192.168.1.2. Use the ping command to check the connectivity.
Step2
Enable the FTP service.

After configuring authentication and authorization, you can enable the FTP service. The FTP server
supports multi-user access. Upon receiving the request from a remote FTP client, the FTP server executes
an action accordingly and returns the execution result to the client. Use the following command to enable
the FTP service:
[SYSTEM]ftp server enable
% Start FTP server
Add an authorized username and password:

[SYSTEM]local-user guest
[SYSTEM-luser- guest]service-type ftp
[SYSTEM-luser- guest]password simple 123456
Step3
Maintain the router.

After enabling the FTP service and configuring the username and password, you can enable the FTP
client on the PC. In the following example, the FTP client application program is the built-in Windows XP
FTP client.
Type ftp in the DOS window, and the system prompt is changed to ftp>:
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>ftp
ftp>
ftp> open 192.168.1.2
Connected to 192.168.1.2.
220 FTP service ready.
User (192.168.0.2:(none)): guest
331 Password required for guest
Password:
230 User logged in.
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After you correctly enter the username and password, the system prompts login success. You can then
maintain the router, for example, modify transmission mode and local path, and back up files. In this
example, the main.bin file on the router is copied to the PC.
ftp> binary
200 Type set to I.
ftp> lcd c:\temp
Local directory now C:\temp.
ftp> get main.bin main.bin
200 Port command okay.
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for main.bin.
226 Transfer complete.
ftp: 14323376 bytes received in 16.81Seconds 851.87Kbytes/sec.
Use the following command to recover the backup file to the router:
ftp> put main.bin main.bin
200 Port command okay.
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for main.bin.
226 Transfer complete.
ftp: 14323376 bytes sent in 8.29Seconds 1727.37Kbytes/sec.
ftp> quit
221 Server closing.
Maintaining the router serving as a client

You can also maintain the router file system by setting up an FTP environment where the router serves as
an FTP client.
Step1
Set up a maintenance environment.

Figure 31 Maintain the router serving as a client
The router serves as the client, while the PC running FTP server program serves as the FTP server. Set the
FTP server path and add username and password for the router.
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Configure the IP addresses of both sides on the same network. In this section, the IP address of the FTP
server is set to 192.168.1.1, and that of the connected Ethernet interface on the router (Ethernet 0/0 in this
example) is set to 192.168.1.2. Use the ping command to check the connectivity.
Step2
Maintain the router through the terminal connected with the console interface of the router.
The following gives an example:
<SYSTEM>ftp 192.168.1.1
Trying 192.168.1.1 ...
Press CTRL+K to abort
Connected to 192.168.1.1.
220 3Com 3CDaemon FTP Server Version 2.0
User(192.168.1.1:(none)):guest
331 User name ok, need password
Password:
230 User logged in
[ftp]
Step3
Use the following commands to maintain the router.

Here, the get and put commands are used to restore and back up files.
[ftp]get main.bin main.bin
cfa0:/main.bin has been existing. Overwrite it?[Y/N]:y
200 PORT command successful.
150 File status OK ; about to open data connection
226 Closing data connection; File transfer successful.
FTP: 14323376 byte(s) received in 69.256 second(s) 206.00K byte(s)/sec.
[ftp]put main.bin main.bin
200 PORT command successful.
150 File status OK ; about to open data connection
226 Closing data connection; File transfer successful.
FTP: 14323376 byte(s) sent in 15.974 second(s) 896.00Kbyte(s)/sec.
[ftp]quit
221 Service closing control connection
After an application is uploaded to the device, you can use the boot-loader command to upgrade the
device. For the upgrade procedure, refer to Upgrading the application on page 37.
BootWare Menu
Main BootWare Menu
When the router is powered on and reboots, the console terminal displays:
System application is starting...
Booting Normal Extend BootWare........
The Extend BootWare is self-decompressing...................
Done!
**************************************************************************
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*
*
*
MSR20-11
BootWare, Version 3.01
*
*
**************************************************************************
Compiled Date
: Jul
7 2008
CPU Type
: MPC8248
CPU L1 Cache
: 16KB
CPU Clock Speed
: 400MHz
Memory Type
: SDRAM
Memory Size
: 384MB
Memory Speed
: 100MHz
BootWare Size
: 4096KB
Flash Size
: 4MB
cfa0 Size
: 64MB
CPLD Version
: 130.0
PCB Version
: 2.0
BootWare Validating...
Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu...
NOTE:
The extended BootWare menu is referred to as main BootWare menu hereinafter in this manual unless
otherwise specified.
The sample output above may vary on your device.
If you press Ctrl+B when the system displays Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu..., the system
prompts for the BootWare password:
Please input BootWare password:
After you enter the correct password, the system enters the main BootWare menu. (The initial password
is null. You have three chances to provide the correct BootWare password. If you have tried three times
but failed, you need to reboot the system).
Note: The current operating device is cfa0
Enter < Storage Device Operation > to select device.
==========================<EXTEND-BOOTWARE MENU>==========================
|<1> Boot System
|<2> Enter Serial SubMenu
|<3> Enter Ethernet SubMenu
|<4> File Control
|<5> Modify BootWare Password
|<6> Skip Current System Configuration
|<7> BootWare Operation Menu
|<8> Clear Super Password
|<9> Storage Device Operation
|<0> Reboot
==========================================================================
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Enter your choice(0-9):
This menu is described as follows:

Table 18 Main BootWare menu
Item
Description
<1> Boot System
Bootstrap.
<2> Enter Serial SubMenu
Enter the serial interface submenu. For details about

the submenu, refer to Serial interface submenu on
page 43.
<3> Enter Ethernet SubMenu
Enter the Ethernet interface submenu. For details about

the submenu, refer to Ethernet interface submenu on
page 44.
<4> File Control
File control submenu. For details about the submenu,

refer to File control submenu on page 44.
<5> Modify BootWare Password
Modify the BootWare password.
<6> Skip Current System Configuration
Boot the system with the default setting, instead of the

current system configuration file. This function takes
effect only for this startup. It is usually used after you
lose your password.
<7> BootWare Operation Menu
BootWare operation submenu. For details about the

submenu, refer to BootWare operation submenu on
page 45.
Remove the super password.
You need to use the super password when switching
the user level. After you select the option, the super
password will be cleared only at the first reboot. At the
next reboot, the super password will restore.
<8> Clear Super Password
<9> Storage Device Operation
The storage device operation menu, where you can

select a storage device.
<0> Reboot
Reboot the router.
BootWare Submenus
Serial interface submenu
Through this submenu, you can upgrade an application program, change the baud rate of a serial
interface, and perform other operations.
Enter 2 in the main BootWare menu to enter the serial interface submenu:
==========================<Enter Serial SubMenu>==========================
|Note:the operating device is cfa0
|<1> Download Application Program To SDRAM And Run
|<2> Update Main Application File
|<3> Update Backup Application File
|<4> Update Secure Application File
|<5> Modify Serial Interface Parameter
|<0> Exit To Main Menu
==========================================================================
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The submenu is described as follows:

Table 19 BootWare serial interface submenu
Item
Description
<1> Download Application Program To SDRAM And

Run
Download an application program to SDRAM and run

it.
<2> Update Main Application File
Upgrade the main application program.
<3> Update Backup Application File
Upgrade the backup application program.
<4> Update Secure Application File
Upgrade the secure application program.
<5> Modify Serial Interface Parameter
Modify serial interface parameters.
<0> Exit To Main Menu
Return to the main BootWare menu.
Ethernet interface submenu

Enter 3 in the main BootWare menu to enter the Ethernet interface submenu. The system displays:
=========================<Enter Ethernet SubMenu>=========================
|<1> Download Application Program To SDRAM And Run
|<2> Update Main Application File
|<3> Update Backup Application File
|<4> Update Secure Application File
|<5> Modify Ethernet Parameter
|<Ensure The Parameter Be Modified Before Downloading!>
==========================================================================
The Ethernet interface submenu is described as follows:

Table 20 Ethernet interface submenu
Item
Description
<1> Download Application Program To SDRAM And

Run
Download the application program to SDRAM and

run it.
<2> Update Main Application File
Upgrade the main application program.
<3> Update Backup Application File
Upgrade the backup application program.
<4> Update Secure Application File
Upgrade the secure application program.
<5> Modify Ethernet Parameter
Modify Ethernet interface parameters.
File control submenu

Enter 4 in the main BootWare menu to enter the file control submenu. Through this submenu, you can
view application program file type in the memory, modify a file name, and delete a file.
==============================<File CONTROL>==============================
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|<1> Display All File(s)
|<2> Set Application File type
|<3> Set Configuration File type
|<4> Delete File
==========================================================================

Table 21 File control submenu
Item
Description
<1> Display All File
Display all files.
<2> Set Application File type
Set an application file type.
<3> Set Configuration File type
Set a configuration file type.
<4> Delete File
Delete a file.
BootWare operation submenu

Enter 7 in the main BootWare menu to enter the BootWare operation submenu:
========================<BootWare Operation Menu>=========================
|<1> Backup Full BootWare
|<2> Restore Full BootWare
|<3> Update BootWare By Serial
|<4> Update BootWare By Ethernet
==========================================================================

Table 22 BootWare operation submenu
Item
Description
<1> Backup Full BootWare
Back up the full BootWare.
<2> Restore Full BootWare
Restore the full BootWare.
<3> Update BootWare By Serial
Upgrade BootWare through a serial interface
<4> Update BootWare By Ethernet
Upgrade BootWare through an Ethernet interface
Return to the Main BootWare menu
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Upgrading an Application Program Through an

Ethernet Interface
Enter 3 in the BootWare menu to enter the Ethernet interface submenu. For details about the submenu,
refer to BootWare Submenus on page 43.
Configuring Ethernet Interface Parameters

Before upgrading an application program through an Ethernet interface, we need to configure the
Ethernet interface on the router as follows:
Enter 3 in the BootWare menu to enter the Ethernet interface submenu. Then, enter 5 to enter the change
Ethernet parameter submenu:
=========================<ETHERNET PARAMETER SET>=========================
|Note:
|
|
'.' = Clear field.
'-' = Go to previous field.
Ctrl+D = Quit.
==========================================================================
Protocol (FTP or TFTP) :tftp ftp
Load File Name
:host
:
Target File Name
:target
:
Server IP Address
:192.168.1.1
Local IP Address
:192.168.1.253
Gateway IP Address
:0.0.0.0
FTP User Name
:user
FTP User Password
:password
Table 23 Ethernet parameters settings description

Parameter
Description
'.' = Clear field
To clear the current field, input a (.) and then press Enter.
'-' = Go to previous field
To go to the previous field, input a hyphen (-) and then press Enter.
Ctrl+D = Quit
The shortcut key combination for exiting the parameter configuration

page is Ctrl+D.
Protocol (FTP or TFTP)
Select a transmission protocol, FTP or TFTP.
Load File Name
Name of the source file, which must be consistent with the actual name
of the file to be downloaded.
Target File Name
Name for the target file to be saved. By default, it is the same as the
name of the source file on the server.
Server IP Address
IP address of the FTP/TFTP server. To set a mask, separate the IP

address from the mask with a colon (:), for example,
192.168.80.10:24.
Local IP Address
IP address of the local end, that is, the IP address of the FTP/TFTP
client.
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Parameter
Description
Gateway IP Address
Configure the gateway IP address if the server and the client are not
on the same network segment.
FTP User Name
This option is not available for TFTP.
FTP User Password
This option is not available for TFTP.
NOTE:
Upon upgrade failure, the system prompts Loading failed. In this case, please reboot the router to
validate the reset IP address.
Only FE0 can be used for upgrading an application program through an Ethernet interface in the MSR
20 routers and GE0 can be used in the MSR 30 and MSR 50 routers.
Upgrading Procedure
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), a protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite, is used to transfer trivial files
between clients and the server. It provides not-so-complex and low-cost file transfer services. TFTP
provides unreliable data transfer services over UDP and does not provide any access authorization and
authentication mechanism. It employs timeout and retransmission to guarantee the successful delivery of
data. The TFTP software is much smaller than the FTP software in size:
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is an application-layer protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite. It mainly transfers
files among remote hosts. Over TCP, FTP provides reliable and connection-oriented data transfer service
but does not provide access authorization and authentication mechanism.
Step1
Set up an upgrade environment.

Figure 32 Set up a TFTP/FTP upgrade environment
Connect Ethernet 0/0 to a PC with a crossover cable. Start the TFTP/FTP program on the PC, and set the
path of TFTP/FTP server to directory of the application program. You need to set username and password
if FTP server is used.
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CAUTION:
No TFTP/FTP Server is shipped with the MSR 20 routers.
Step2
Modify Ethernet interface parameters. For details, refer to Configuring Ethernet Interface Parameters
on page 46.
Step3
Enter 3 in the main BootWare menu to enter the Ethernet Interface submenu. For example, when
upgrading the main application program, enter 2:
Loading...................................................................
..........................................................................
..........Done!
22165484 bytes downloaded!
Updating File cfa0:/update.bin
Step4
Enter 0 to return to the main BootWare menu. Enter 1 to boot the system from the Flash memory.
Step5
Set the upgraded application program to the main application file, namely, the default boot file of the
system. Enter 4 when the above information appears.
==============================<File CONTROL>==============================
|<4> Delete File
==========================================================================
Enter your choice(0-4):2
Enter the file control submenu and enter 2 to set the application file type.
'M' = MAIN
'B' = BACKUP
'S' = SECURE
'N/A' = NOT ASSIGNED
==========================================================================
|NO. Size(B)
Time
Type
Name
|1
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:18:10 S
cfa0:/update.bin
|2
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:42:28 M
cfa0:/main.bin
|0
Exit
==========================================================================
Enter file No:1
Enter the number of the file name to be modified.

Modify the file attribute:
==========================================================================
|<1> +Main
|<2> -Main
|<3> +Backup
|<4> -Backup
|<0> Exit
==========================================================================
Enter your choice(0-4):1
Enter 1 to set the selected application program to the main application file, namely, the default boot file
of the system.
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Step6
Enter 0 to return to the main BootWare menu. Enter 1 to boot the system.
CAUTION:
If the input file name is the same as the original one in the Flash memory, the system prompts that The
file is exist, will you overwrite it? [Y/N]. Enter Y to overwrite the original file. The new application
program file will then overwrite the original file of this type, ensuring the uniqueness of the application
program on the device.
Make sure the available space in the memory is sufficient. Or, the system prompts The free space isn't
enough!
The file updated will directly overwrite the original file of this type to become the only application
program. The file downloaded here will overwrite the original M file and become the main boot
program.
For details of file types, refer to Files on page 33.
You can set the main or backup attribute only for the startup file in the root directory of the device.
Upgrading BootWare Through Ethernet Interface

You can also upgrade the BootWare through Ethernet interface. Enter 4 in the BootWare submenu, and
the system displays:
==================<BOOTWARE OPERATION ETHERNET SUB-MENU>==================
|<1> Update Full BootWare
|<2> Update Extend BootWare
|<3> Update Basic BootWare
|<4> Modify Ethernet Parameter
==========================================================================
Before upgrading, enter 4 in the menu to configuring Ethernet parameters. For details, refer to
Configuring Ethernet Interface Parameters on page 46. Then you can select to upgrade full BootWare,
extended BootWare, or basic BootWare.
Upgrading BootWare Through Serial Interface

Use XModem to upgrade BootWare through a serial interface.
XModem Protocol Overview

To upgrade the BootWare and application program through a serial interface, use the XModem
protocol.
XModem is a file transfer protocol widely used for its simplicity and good performance. Modem transfers
files through serial interfaces. It supports transmission of packets in 128 bytes and 1 KB, error check
(checksum and CRC), and error retransmission (generally the maximum number of retransmission
attempts is 10).
XModem transmission is completed by the cooperation of a receiver and a sender. The receiver sends a
negotiation message to the sender to negotiate an error check method. After the negotiation, the sender
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starts to transmit data packets. After a complete packet is received, the receiver checks the packet using
the agreed method.
If the check is passed, the receiver sends an acknowledgement message to the sender. Upon
receiving the message, the sender continues to send the next packet.
If the check fails, the receiver sends a negative acknowledgement message to the sender. Upon
receiving the message, the sender retransmits the packet.
Modifying Serial Interface Parameters

Sometimes, we need to increase the baud rate of a serial interface to save software upgrade time, or
lower the baud rate to guarantee transmission reliability. This section describes how to adjust the baud
rate of a serial interface.
Enter 2 in the main BootWare menu to enter the serial interface submenu. Then, enter 5 and the system
prompts for changing a baud rate.
==============================<BAUDRATE SET>==============================
|Note:'*'indicates the current baudrate
Change The HyperTerminal's Baudrate Accordingly
|--------------------------<Baudrate Avaliable>--------------------------|
|<1> 9600(Default)*
|<2> 19200
|<3> 38400
|<4> 57600
|<5> 115200
|<0> Exit
==========================================================================
Select a proper baud rate, 5 for 115200 bps for example. The following prompt appears:
Baudrate has been changed to 115200 bps.
Please change the terminal's baudrate to 115200 bps, press ENTER when ready.
Since the baud rate of the serial interface on the router is changed to 115200 bps, whereas the terminal
baud rate remains 9600 bps, they cannot communicate with each other. Change the baud rate on the
console terminal to the one selected for downloading software.
Perform the following configurations on the console terminal:
Figure 33 Disconnect terminal
Select File > Properties, and press Configure to change the baud rate to 115200 bps:
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Figure 34 Modify baud rate
Select Call > Call to establish a new connection.

Figure 35 Establish a new connection
Press Enter to view the current baud rate and return to the previous menu.
The system displays:
The current baudrate is 115200 bps
NOTE:
Restore the baud rate in the HyperTerminal to 9600 bps after upgrading the BootWare. This ensures that
the information can be displayed on the console terminal after system boot or reboot.
Upgrading BootWare
First, enter 7 in the main BootWare menu (refer to Main BootWare Menu on page 41) to enter the
BootWare operation submenu, through which all BootWare operations are performed. For details, refer
to BootWare Submenus on page 43.
The following example illustrates how to upgrade the full BootWare:
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Enter 3 in the BootWare operation menu. The system displays:

===================<BOOTWARE OPERATION SERIAL SUB-MENU>===================
|<1> Update Full BootWare
|<2> Update Extend BootWare
|<3> Update Basic BootWare
|<4> Modify Serial Interface Parameter
==========================================================================
Enter 1, and the system displays:

Please Start To Transfer File, Press <Ctrl+C> To Exit.
Waiting ...CC
Select Transfer > Send file in the HyperTerminal window. The following window appears:
Figure 36 Send file dialog box
Click Browse to select the application program file to be downloaded, and select XModem for the
Protocol field. Then click Send. The following interface appears:
Figure 37 Sending file interface
Upon completion of downloading, the following information appears, indicating that download and
upgrade succeeds:
Download successfully!
425045 bytes downloaded!
Change the baud rate of the console terminal from 115200 bps to 9600 bps, and then reboot the router.
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NOTE:
The file name, size and path vary in different situations. Before upgrading, check the current version of
BootWare and application program.
Restore the baud rate in the HyperTerminal to 9600 bps after upgrading the BootWare. This ensures that
the information can be displayed on the console terminal after system boot or reboot.
Upgrading the extended BootWare involves only a segment of BootWare. Once an error occurs, you
can re-upgrade BootWare.
Upgrading an Application Program through a

Serial Interface
Upgrading an application program through a serial interface is implemented under the serial submenu.
Enter 2 in the main BootWare menu to enter the serial interface submenu: For details, refer to BootWare
Submenus on page 43.
The following example illustrates how to upgrade a main application program.
First, change the baud rate of the serial interface to speed up upgrading (refer to Modifying Serial
Interface Parameters on page 50 for details). Then enter 2 in the serial interface submenu. The system
displays:
Please Start To Transfer File, Press <Ctrl+C> To Exit.
Waiting ...CC
Select an application program file and send it. The procedure for upgrading an application program
through a serial interface is similar to that for upgrading BootWare. For the detailed procedure, see
Upgrading BootWare on page 51.
NOTE:
Generally an application program is more than 10 MB in size. Even if the baud rate is changed to
115200 bps, it usually takes about 30 minutes to upgrade an application program. Therefore, you are
recommended to upgrade an application program through an Ethernet interface.
Maintaining Application and Configuration Files

You can view and modify a file type in the file control submenu:
Enter 4 in the main BootWare menu to enter the file control submenu. The system displays:
==============================<File CONTROL>==============================
|<4> Delete File
==========================================================================
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Displaying all files

Enter 1, and the system displays:
Display all file(s) in cfa0
'M' = MAIN
'B' = BACKUP
'S' = SECURE
==========================================================================
|NO. Size(B)
Time
Name
|1
640199
Dec/20/2007 09:53:16 N/A
Type
cfa0:/logfile/logfile.log
|2
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:18:10 B+S
cfa0:/update.bin
|3
1181
Dec/20/2007 09:42:54 N/A
cfa0:/startup.cfg
|4
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:42:28 M
cfa0:/main.bin
==========================================================================
Setting the application file type

Enter 2 in the file control submenu to enter the set application file type submenu:
'M' = MAIN
'B' = BACKUP
'S' = SECURE
==========================================================================
|NO. Size(B)
Time
|1
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:18:10 B+S
Type
Name
cfa0:/update.bin
|2
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:42:28 M
cfa0:/main.bin
|0
Exit
========================================================================
Enter file No:
Enter the number of the file to be modified and press Enter, the system will prompt you to modify the file
type:
==========================================================================
|<1> +Main
|<2> -Main
|<3> +Backup
|<4> -Backup
|<0> Exit
==========================================================================
You can set the file type to M (main) or B (backup) or cancel the setting by selecting digits 1 to 4. Refer
to Introduction on page 33 for details.
Setting the configuration file type

Enter 3 in the file control submenu to enter the configuration file type submenu:
'M' = MAIN
'B' = BACKUP
'S' = SECURE
==========================================================================
|NO. Size(B)
Time
Type
|1
1181
Dec/20/2007 09:42:54 N/A
|0
Exit
Name
cfa0:/startup.cfg
|
|
|
==========================================================================
Enter file No:
Enter the number of the file to be modified and press Enter, the system prompts you to modify the file type:
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==========================================================================
|<1> +Main
|<2> -Main
|<3> +Backup
|<4> -Backup
|<0> Exit
==========================================================================
You can set the file type to M (main) or B (backup) or cancel the setting by selecting digits 1 to 4. Refer
to Introduction on page 33 for details.
Deleting files
Enter 4 in the file control submenu to delete files:
Deleting the file in cfa0:
'M' = MAIN
'B' = BACKUP
'S' = SECURE
==========================================================================
|NO. Size(B)
Time
Type
Name
|1
640199
Dec/20/2007 09:53:16 N/A
cfa0:/logfile/logfile.log
|2
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:18:10 B+S
cfa0:/update.bin
|3
1181
Dec/20/2007 09:42:54 N/A
cfa0:/startup.cfg
|4
22165484
Dec/20/2007 09:42:28 M
cfa0:/main.bin
|0
Exit
==========================================================================
Enter file No:
Enter the number of the file to be deleted and press Enter, and then the system displays:
The file you selected is cfa0:/backup.bak,Delete it? [Y/N]Y
Deleting........Done!
CAUTION:
You can set the main or backup attribute only for the application and configuration file in the root
directory, and the full filename (including the path) of the application file must not exceed 63 characters.
Returning to the main BootWare menu

Dealing with Password Loss

Use the following solutions when your BootWare password, user password or Super Password is lost.
User Password Loss

You cannot enter the system if you lose your user password. In this case, you can boot the system by
ignoring the system configuration. Perform the following operations to set a new user password:
Step1
Enter the main BootWare menu, and enter 6 to boot the system by ignoring the system configuration.
The system displays:
Flag Set Success.
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The system prompts the setting succeeds.

Step2
When the main BootWare menu appears again, enter 0 to reboot the system.
Step3
Set a new password in system view.

[SYSTEM]user-interface console 0
[SYSTEM-ui-console0]authentication-mode password
[SYSTEM-ui-console0]set authentication password simple 123456
The above information indicates that the password authentication is adopted on the console interface
and the password is set to 123456 and stored in plain text.
NOTE:
After reboot, the system runs the initial default configuration, but the original configuration file is stored
in the Flash memory. To restore the original configuration, you can use the display saved-configuration
command to display it, and then copy and execute it.
If the password is stored in plain text, you can use the display current-configuration command to view
the password in the current configuration. If you use the set authentication password cipher 123456
command to set a password, the password is stored in cipher text.
Step4
Save the new configuration.

[SYSTEM] save
NOTE:
Use the save command to save your new password.
BootWare Password Loss

Contact the agent or the technical support personnel to set a new BootWare password in the event of
BootWare password loss.
You can modify the BootWare password under the main BootWare menu.
Enter 5 in the main BootWare menu to modify the password: The console terminal displays:
please input old password:
Please input new password:
Please input new password again:
Password Set Successfully.
NOTE:
The password modification fails when the old password is not correct or new password is inconsistent.
Then the system will exit this operation.
Super Password Loss

The super password enables you to switch between four super levels. In the event of super password loss,
you cannot perform higher level operations.
You can clear the super password by entering 8 in the main BootWare menu.
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After you clear the super password, quit the menu and reboot the router, you can directly enter system
view. The setting is valid for the first reboot of the router only. The super password will be restored after
a second reboot.
Backing Up and Restoring BootWare

Enter 7 under the main BootWare menu to enter the BootWare operation submenu. Refer to BootWare
operation submenu on page 45 for details.
Enter 1 under the menu, and the system starts to backup the entire BootWare. The system prompts:
Will you backup the Basic BootWare? [Y/N]Y
Begin to backup the Basic BootWare................................Done!
Will you backup the Extend BootWare? [Y/N]Y
Begin to backup the Extend BootWare................................Done!
Now, the entire BootWare is backed up to the memory.

Enter 2 under the menu to restore the BootWare in the memory to the system:
Will you restore the Basic BootWare? [Y/N]Y
Begin to restore Normal Basic BootWare................................Done!
Will you restore the Extend BootWare? [Y/N]Y
Begin to restore Normal Extend BootWare................................Done!
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Hardware Maintenance
Preparing Tools
Phillips screwdriver
Straight screwdriver
ESD-preventive twist strap
Static shielding bag
NOTE:
The tools are not available with the MSR 20. You must prepare one yourself.
Opening/Closing Chassis Cover

Step1
Power off the router and remove the power cord.
Step2
Remove all cables of interface modules on the back panel (keep the ground cable connected).
Step3
Put the router on level ground and have the back panel face you. Loosen the captive screws fastening the
back panel with Phillips screwdriver.
Step4
Put two straight screwdrivers into the holes on the two sides of the chassis and turn them until the tab on
the front edge is separated from the front panel.
Step5
Drag the chassis levelly a little towards your body and lift it, and then you can remove the cover and put
it away.
Figure 38 Remove/install captive screws of MSR 20-20/20-21
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Figure 39 Turn the screwdriver in the hole on MSR 20-20/20-21
Figure 40 Remove/install captive screws of MSR 20-40
Figure 41 Turn the screwdriver on MSR 20-20/20-21
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WARNING!
On a mounting screw of your router chassis, there is an anti-dismantle seal of our company. You must
keep it in good condition when asking your sales agent for servicing. You can open the chassis yourself
but with permission of your sales agent and must operate following the related rules. The company is not
liable for any damage or consequence resulted from users' operation without permission.
Do not replace the hardware unless necessary and under the guidance of technical staff.
Ensure that no electricity is present before servicing the device to avoid bodily injuries.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap when servicing the device, making sure it has good skin-contact.
Use the memory bars provided by our company only. Otherwise, anomalies might occur to the device.
Internal Structure
Figure 42 Internal structure of MSR 20-20/20-21
(5)
(6)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(1) Power module
(2) Memory bar slot
(3) ESM slot
(4) Fan module
(5) SIC slot1
(6) SIC slot2
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Figure 43 Internal structure of MSR 20-40

(4)
(5)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(2)
(8)
(1)
(9)
(1) Power module
(2) CF card slot
(3) SDRAM slot
(4) ESM slot0
(5) ESM slot1
(6) SIC slot
(7) Fan
(8) VCPM slot
(9) VPM slot
Installing/Removing CF Card
Structure
Figure 44 Front view of CF card
Installing CF Card
Install the CF card following these steps:
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Step1
Push the spring button into the slot completely, and make sure it only springs out with outside force.
Step2
Press the CF card into the slot in correct orientation, and make sure it only springs out with outside force.
Figure 45 Press the CF card into the slot
NOTE:
Make sure the CF card with correct application program is properly installed in the slot; or, the system
cannot boot.
Removing CF Card
Remove the CF card following these steps:
Step1
Check the CF card LED to make sure it is not blinking, and then proceed.
Step2
Press the spring button to release the internal spring clip, making the card out of the slot a little.
Step3
Push the spring button hard in the orientation shown in the figure below, and the CF card on the right
springs out a little. Then, take it out.
Figure 46 Press the spring button to make the card spring out
CAUTION:
Do not remove the card when the router is booting or the LED is blinking to avoid hardware damage.
Replacing Memory Bar

This section describes how to replace a memory bar. See the following flow.
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Figure 47 Memory bar maintenance flow

Start
Prepare tools
Turn off the power switch
Locate the memory bar

on the main board
Remove the memory bar
Install the memory bar
End
Memory bars are main board components that you can expand or upgrade as needed. Generally, you
need to do that in the following situations:
More memory is required for the updated application program, maintaining a large routing table,
or processing tasks that consume large memory.
The existing memory bar is damaged.
CAUTION:
Hold the memory bar by its edge and avoid touching the components on its surface. An improper
operation might result in damage.
It is normal that you feel hard when removing the memory bar, but do not overexert.
Use the memory bars provided by our company. only. Otherwise, anomalies might occur to the device.
Memory Bar Structure

Figure 48 Memory bar structure
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Memory Bar Slot

Figure 49 Memory bar structure
Installing/Removing Memory Bar

Follow the steps below to install the memory bar:
Step1
Make sure all power interfaces are shut down, and then proceed.
Step2
Align the memory bar golden finger with the slot on the main board.
Step3
Make the memory bar to form an angle of 45 degrees with the main board and insert it into the slot.
Step4
Press the memory bar vertically until you hear a click. This indicates the memory bar is fixed within the
slot.
Step5
Check if the spring clip has locked the memory bar slot.
Figure 50 Install memory bar into the slot
Follow the steps below to remove the memory bar:

Step6
Step7
Press the spring clips on the two sides of the memory bar, and pull outwards levelly until the memory bar
separates with the spring clips and forms an angle of 45 degrees with the main board.
Step8
Remove the memory bar.
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Figure 51 Remove memory bar from the slot
Installing/Removing ESM/VCPM Card

Follow the steps below to install the ESM/VCPM card:
Step1
Step2
Open the chassis cover (refer to Opening/Closing Chassis Cover for details) to find the card.
Step3
Install the card bracket on specified position on the main board, and fasten it on the board.
Step4
Align the card interface with the slot and press down vertically to install the card on the board. Then,
align the screw eye with the card bracket.
Step5
Fasten the card on the bracket with dedicated screws, making sure the card is level and firm.
Step6
Install the cover and power it on.

Figure 52 Install card bracket
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Figure 53 Fasten the card on the bracket with screws
NOTE:
Perform the steps inversely to remove the card.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Power System
Symptom:
The PWR LED on the PSU is OFF.
Solution:
Check that:
The power switch on the router is turned on
The switch of the power source is turned on
The power cord is correctly connected
The power source meets the requirement of the router
Troubleshooting the Configuration System

If the router passes POST after powered on, the console screen displays the startup banner; if faults occur
to the configuration system, the console screen displays nothing or only illegible characters.
Symptom 1:
After the router is powered on, the console screen displays nothing.
Solution:
Step 1: Check that:
The power system is normal.
The console cable is correctly connected.
Step 2: Check the console cable and the terminal (HyperTerminal for example) settings.
Symptom 2:
After the router is powered on, the console screen displays illegible characters.
Solution:
Verify that the terminal settings are as follows:
Baud: 9600
Data bits: 8
Stop bit: 1
Parity: None
Flow control: None
Terminal emulation: VT100
Reconfigure the parameters if their values are different.
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Troubleshooting Application Software Upgrade

Symptom 1:
When upgrading the software using TFTP/FTP, the system displays:
|Note:
|
|
'.' = Clear field.
Ctrl+D = Quit.
==========================================================================
Load File Name
:host
:
Target File Name
:target
:
Server IP Address
:192.168.1.1
Local IP Address
:192.168.1.253
Gateway IP Address
:0.0.0.0
FTP User Name
:user
FTP User Password
:password
Loading...Failed!
Solution:
Fault occurs because the source file does not exist, the network cable is not connected, or the IP address
of the PC is incorrect. Make sure that the source file is in the TFTP/FTP root directory, the cable is
connected securely, and the IP address is set correctly.
Symptom 2:
When upgrading the software using TFTP, the system displays:
|Note:
|
|
'.' = Clear field.
Ctrl+D = Quit.
==========================================================================
Load File Name
:host
:
Target File Name
:target
:
Server IP Address
:192.168.1.1
Local IP Address
:192.168.1.253
Gateway IP Address
:0.0.0.0
FTP User Name
:user
FTP User Password
:password
Loading...
Done!
11487495 bytes downloaded.
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Something wrong with the file.
Solution:
Fault occurs because an incorrect application file is downloaded. Download the correct application
program file.
NOTE:
The bar code labels on the chassis and the FICs contain information about production and servicing.
Before you ask your agent for servicing, provide its bar code.
If you do not set the parameters such as the host name and gateway, they will not be displayed when you
upgrade the router. Therefore, the terminal display will be different from the above symptoms.
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Index
B
Replacing Memory Bar 62
Backing Up and Restoring BootWare
Router Model and Structure
BootWare Menu
57
41
Startup
Configuration Fundamentals 30
Connecting the Console Terminal 19
Troubleshooting Application Software Upgrade
Connecting the PGND Cable 17
26
Troubleshooting the Configuration System
Connecting the Power Cord 18
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67
Troubleshooting the Power System 67
Dealing with Password Loss
55
Upgrading an Application Program through a Serial

Interface 53
F
Fixed Interfaces
Upgrading an Application Program Through an

Ethernet Interface 46
20
Upgrading BootWare Through Ethernet Interface 49
Generic Modules
Upgrading BootWare Through Serial Interface
Installation Process 14
Verifying Installation
Installing and Removing Interface Modules 23

Installing Generic Modules
Installing the Cabinet
17
14
Installing the Router 14

Installing/Removing CF Card 61
Installing/Removing ESM/VCPM Card 65
Interface Modules 23
Internal Structure
Introduction
Introduction
33
60
M
Maintaining Application and Configuration Files 53
Maintaining Application Program and Configuration
Through Command Lines35
O
Opening/Closing Chassis Cover 58
P
Preparing Tools
58
R
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Router Model and Structure

(excluding feet and mounting

44.2 360 287.1

44.2 360 287.1

44.2 442 407.1

3.4 kg (7.5 lb.)

3.4 kg (7.5 lb.)

5.4 kg (11.9 lb.)

Rated voltage: 100

Rated voltage: 100

Rated voltage: 100

Max power consumption

Relative humidity (non-condensing)

MSR 20-20 Router

Figure 1 Front view of an MSR 20-20 router

(1) Power LED (PWR)

(2) System LED (SYS)

(3) ESM LED (ESM)

Figure 2 Rear view of an MSR 20-20 router

(1) SIC slot2

(2) SIC slot1

(3) Grounding terminal

(4) Power socket

(5) Power switch

(6) Fixed Ethernet port0 (LAN0)

(7) Fixed Ethernet interface 1 (LAN1)

(8) Console port (CON)

(9) Auxiliary port (AUX)

(10) USB interface

ON means power is on.

Green and fast blinking means the system is booting.

Green and slow blinking means the system is booting.

Table 3 Rear panel LEDs of an MSR 20-20 router