BSC, NWI-E, Repair

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION

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 Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1
1.1 Scope 1

2 Procedure 3
2.1 Prerequisites 3
2.2 Actions 5

3 Additional Information 17
3.1 BSC NWI-E Ports 17
3.2 Configuration Script 19
3.3 Terminal Settings 19
3.4 BSC NWI-E Logon 20
3.5 Download ExtremeXOS 20
3.6 Download SSH Module 20

Glossary 23

Reference List 25

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 Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Scope
This Operational Instruction describes the procedure to replace a Base Station
Controller (BSC) Network Interface Ethernet (NWI-E) in an operational BSC,
and configure the new BSC NWI-E.

Some steps in the procedure must be performed on-site.

This Operational Instruction may end with consulting next level of maintenance.

It is often possible to rebuild a configuration by analyzing the working BSC

NWI-E, but that operation is outside the scope of this Operational Instruction.

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2 Procedure

2.1 Prerequisites

2.1.1 Conditions
The following conditions must apply before this procedure can be completed:

• A work order is received.

• A technician is available on-site.

• Internet Protocol (IP) network technicians are available.

• A spare BSC NWI-E is available.

2.1.2 Data
The following data must be known to complete this procedure:

• ExtremeXOS version to be installed on the replacement BSC NWI-E

• Information on how to connect to the BSC NWI-E switches, using serial

communication, Telnet, or Secure Shell (SSH)

• Physical position of the BSC NWI-E to be replaced

• User name and password to use when logging into the BSC NWI-E to
be replaced.

One of the following data must be known to complete this procedure:

• Backup configuration from the BSC NWI-E to be repaired

• Parameter file to use with the Python script BSC NWI-E Configuration File
Compiler

• Site-specific configuration data for the BSC NWI-E

2.1.3 Special Aids

The following special aids are required to complete this procedure:

• Grounding wrist strap (LYB 250 01 or equivalent)

• Screwdriver bits, Torx T8 and Torx T5

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• Personal Computer (PC) that can connect to a serial console; terminal

emulation software; and a serial console cable (TSR 491 616 or equivalent)

• Network cable with RJ45 and DensiShield connectors (TSR 491 603 or
equivalent)

• Python script BSC NWI-E Configuration File Compiler

• Parameter file template Parameter File Template

• Environment where scripts for Python, version 2.5, 2.6 or 2.7, can be
executed

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2.2 Actions
Is It Possible to Connect Cable and Log On?

1. Connect the serial console cable, TSR 491 616 or equivalent, from your PC
to the serial management port of the BSC NWI-E that is to be replaced.

Note: For more information how to configure the terminal settings see
Additional Information, Section 3.3 on page 19.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

2. Was it possible to connect and log on in Step 1?

Yes
Go to Step 3.

No
Go to Step 8.

Disable Ports on BSC NWI-E

3. Disable all ports on the BSC NWI-E to be replaced.

disable ports 1-13

Copy Configuration

4. Disable Command-Line Interface (CLI) paging for printouts on the BSC

NWI-E to be replaced.

disable clipaging

5. Print the configuration of the BSC NWI-E to be replaced.

show configuration

6. Copy the printout received in Step 5 and save it in a file on your PC.

Note: This configuration file is referred to as "the replacement

configuration file" in later parts of the Operational Instruction.

7. Go to Step 14.

Does Backup Configuration Exist?

8. Is there a backup of the configuration for the BSC NWI-E that is to be

replaced?

Note: See the work order.

Yes
Go to Step 9.

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No
Go to Step 11.

Acquire Backup Configuration

9. Acquire the backup configuration for the BSC NWI-E that is to be replaced.

Note: This configuration file is referred to as "the replacement

configuration file" in later parts of the Operational Instruction.

10. Go to Step 14.

Generate Configuration from Parameter File

11. Fill in the parameter file for the BSC using the file Parameter File Template
as a template.

Note: See the work order.

12. Run the script BSC NWI-E Configuration File Compiler and use the file
edited in Step 11 as input to the script.

Note: For more information how to run the script see Additional
Information, Section 3.2 on page 19.

13. If the BSC NWI-E to be replaced is side A, the configuration file to use is
called sideA, otherwise use the file called sideB.

Note: This configuration file is referred to as "the replacement

configuration file" in later parts of the Operational Instruction.

Disconnect Cables from BSC NWI-E

14.

Warning!
Connecting and disconnecting cables without wearing a grounding wrist
strap can damage equipment.

Disconnect cables and adapters connected to ports 1-13 on the BSC

NWI-E to be replaced. Write down which port each cable and adapter was
placed in. This information is used later.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

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Note: If Bi-directional Fault Detection (BFD) is used for monitoring

the connectivity between the BSC NWI-E and the Site Router
there might be associated alarms raised, if not already raised.
Furthermore, the alarm RADIO TRANSMISSION IP GATEWAY
FAULT is raised, if not already raised. This is expected behavior.

Replace BSC NWI-E

15.

Warning!
Removing or inserting a board without wearing a grounding wrist strap can
damage equipment.

Replace the BSC NWI-E.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

Connect to Replacement BSC NWI-E

16. Configure the computer to use the IP address 192.168.255.3/24. Use the
default gateway 192.168.255.1.

17. Connect the serial console cable, TSR 491 616 or equivalent, between the
replacement BSC NWI-E and the computer.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

18. Connect the network cable, TSR 491 603 or equivalent, between the
replacement BSC NWI-E and the computer. Use the Ethernet management
port on the BSC NWI-E for the network cable.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

19. Use the terminal emulation software to log on to the replacement BSC
NWI-E.

Use username admin with blank password.

Note: If prompted, accept the default values on the questions following the
logon except for the question "Would you like unconfigured
ports to be turned off by default? [y/N]:" where
you answer y.

20. Restore the configuration to factory default on the replacement BSC NWI-E.

unconfigure switch all

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Note: The replacement BSC NWI-E reboots and you have to log on
again. Even if the replacement BSC NWI-E asked the initial setup
questions in the previous step we perform this step to make sure
that the BSC NWI-E is back to factory default. This is also the
reason why the next step might be a repeat of the previous step.

21. Log in again on the replacement BSC NWI-E.

Use username admin with blank password.

Note: If prompted, accept the default values on the questions following the
logon except for the question "Would you like unconfigured
ports to be turned off by default? [y/N]:" where
you answer y.

22. Assign an IP address to the Mgmt Virtual LAN (VLAN).

configure vlan Mgmt ipaddress 192.168.255.1/24

Note: The Mgmt VLAN is not routed so there are no address conflicts
even though both BSC NWI-Es might have the same address on
this interface.

Perform Health Check on Replacement BSC NWI-E

23. Run a diagnostics test on the replacement BSC NWI-E.

run diagnostics extended

Note: Answer y to the question Do you want to save

configuration changes to currently selected
configuration file (primary.cfg)?

Note: The BSC NWI-E reboots and then performs the diagnostics test.
When the diagnostics test is complete, the BSC NWI-E reboots and
becomes operational again. It is expected to run the diagnostics
test for up to five minutes.

24. When the BSC NWI-E is done with the diagnostics test, log on to the BSC
NWI-E.

25. Check the result of the diagnostics test.

show diagnostics

26. Does the printout received in Step 25 show that any diagnostics test failed?

Yes
Go to Step 29.

No
Go to Step 27.

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27. Print status for the replacement BSC NWI-E.

show switch

28. Does the printout received in Step 27 show that the current state of the
BSC NWI-E is OPERATIONAL?

Yes
Go to Step 30.

No
Go to Step 29.

29. Find another replacement BSC NWI-E and go to Step 15.

Is ExtremeXOS to Be Upgraded?

30. Check the ExtremeXOS revision of the replacement BSC NWI-E with the
command.

show switch

31. Is ExtremeXOS to be upgraded?

Note: See the work order. Both BSC NWI-E in the same BSC should be
running the same ExtremeXOS revision.

Yes
Go to Step 32.

No
Go to Step 43.

Install New ExtremeXOS

32. Log on to the BSC NWI-E if not already logged on.

Note: See Additional Information, Section 3.4 on page 19.

33. Check which image is active on the BSC NWI-E.

show switch

34. Download the new version of ExtremeXOS to the non-active partition

image space.

Note: See the work order.

Note: See Additional Information Section 3.5 on page 20.

Note: The passive memory area is overwritten when upgrading the

ExtremeXOS.

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35. Download the new version of the SSH module to the non-active partition
image space.

Note: See the work order.

Note: See Additional Information, Section 3.6 on page 20.

36. Reboot the BSC NWI-E.

reboot

37. Log on to the BSC NWI-E.

Note: See Additional Information, Section 3.4 on page 19.

38. Verify that the correct ExtremeXOS version is loaded on the BSC NWI-E.

show version

Check Log for Errors

39. Check the log for configuration errors.

show log severity error only

40. Are there any errors found?

Note: Correcting errors is outside the scope of this Operational

Instruction.

Yes
Go to Step 41.

No
Go to Step 43.

Document Errors

41. Document the errors.

See the log received in Step 39.

42. Go to Step 65.

Install Configuration

43. Download the replacement configuration file to the BSC NWI-E by pasting
the content of replacement configuration file into the terminal window.

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Note: Some Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) lines in the

configuration file can return an error message depending on the
version of ExtremeXOS on the switch. ExtremeXOS 15.x returns
an error on lines containing advertisement-interval 100
milliseconds and ExtremeXOS 12.x returns an error on lines
containing advertisement-interval 10 centiseconds.
These errors can be ignored.

44. Save the configuration and reboot the switch.

reboot

Note: Answer y to the question Do you want to save

configuration changes to currently selected
configuration file (primary.cfg) and reboot?

Connect Crosslink Cables

45. Log on to the BSC NWI-E if not already logged on.

Note: See Additional Information, Section 3.4 on page 19.

46. Enable traffic for all the ports.

enable ports all

47.

Warning!
Connecting and disconnecting cables without wearing a grounding wrist
strap can damage equipment.

Connect the cables for port 9-10 to the replacement BSC NWI-E.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

Note: The ports belong to port group CrossLink, see Additional

Information, Section 3.1 on page 17.

Verify Crosslink Connectivity

48. Verify that the Link State has value A for ports 9 and 10 on the replacement
BSC NWI-E.

show ports no-refresh

49. Verify that the connectivity to the other BSC NWI-E is working.

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ping <the IP address assigned to the IPS subnet on the

other BSC NWI-E>

50. Verify that the replacement BSC NWI-E can be accessed from Operation
and Support System (OSS).

ping <the IP address assigned to the Internal_OM subnet on

the replacement BSC NWI-E>

Note: This step is to be performed from OSS environment.

Connect Internal Cables

51. Is port 8 part of the Internal port range?

Note: See the work order.

Yes
Go to Step 52.

No
Go to Step 54.

52.

Warning!
Connecting and disconnecting cables without wearing a grounding wrist
strap can damage equipment.

Connect the cables for ports 1-8 to the replacement BSC NWI-E.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

Note: The ports belong to port group Internal, see Additional Information,
Section 3.1 on page 17.

53. Go to Step 55.

54.

Warning!
Connecting and disconnecting cables without wearing a grounding wrist
strap can damage equipment.

Connect the cables for ports 1-7 to the replacement BSC NWI-E.

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Note: This step must be performed on-site.

Note: The ports belong to port group Internal, see Additional Information,
Section 3.1 on page 17.

Verify Internal Connectivity

55. Verify that the Link State has value A for each connected port on the
replacement BSC NWI-E.

show ports no-refresh

56. Does the alarm RADIO TRANSMISSION IP GATEWAY FAULT cease after
a few minutes?

Yes
Go to Step 57.

No
Go to Step 65.

Connect External Cables

57. Is port 8 part of the Internal port range?

Note: See the work order.

Yes
Go to Step 58.

No
Go to Step 60.

58.

Warning!
Connecting and disconnecting cables without wearing a grounding wrist
strap can damage equipment.

Connect the cables and adapters for ports 11-13 to the replacement BSC
NWI-E.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

Note: The ports belong to port group External, see Additional Information,
Section 3.1 on page 17.

59. Go to Step 61.

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60.

Warning!
Connecting and disconnecting cables without wearing a grounding wrist
strap can damage equipment.

Connect the cables and adapters for ports 8 and 11-13 to the replacement
BSC NWI-E.

Note: This step must be performed on-site.

Note: The ports belong to port group External, see Additional Information,
Section 3.1 on page 17.

Verify External Connectivity

61. Verify that the Link State has value A for each connected port on the
replacement BSC NWI-E.

show ports no-refresh

62. Verify that any alarms related to BFD have ceased.

63. Check state of VRRP on the replacement BSC NWI-E.

show vrrp

64. Does the printout received in Step 63 show any VRRP in state INIT?

Yes
Go to Step 65.

Note: State INIT means that the VRRP has not connected to the network
and there might be a link problem.

No
Go to Step 66.

Consult Maintenance Support

65. Consult the next level of maintenance support. Further action is outside the
scope of this Operational Instruction.

Job Completed

66. Make a report.

Note: See Operational Instruction Report of Finished Work.

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67. The job is completed.

Note: It is recommended that an upgrade of both BSC NWI-E is done

after the repair has finished. This ensures that the BSC NWI-Es
are using the latest ExtremeXOS and has the latest configuration
adjustments. The upgrade itself is outside the scope of this
Operational Instruction. See Reference [1] for more information.

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3 Additional Information

3.1 BSC NWI-E Ports

The basic configuration of the BSC NWI-E assigns specific ports to the various
port groups, see Figure 1.

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MGMT
MIA
R
S
2
3
Management 2

E
T
H
1
3

S
F
P
External
1
2

1
1

1
0
Crosslink
9

ETH

Internal or External 8

Internal 4

Figure 1 Port Groups on Front Panel of BSC NWI-E.

The port numbers in each port group are listed in Table 1.

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Table 1 Included Ports in Port Groups

Port Group Included Ports
External 11-13
CrossLink 9, 10
Internal 1-7
Internal or External 8

3.2 Configuration Script

The Python script BSC NWI-E Configuration File Compiler should be used as
follows:

Edit the parameter file template Parameter File Template with the parameters
valid for the BSC NWI-E. For more information regarding the parameters, see
BSC NWI-E Configuration.

Save the file with a new name after the parameters have been correctly entered
in the file.

Run the Python script with the parameter file as an input to the script.

C:\wrk> BSC_NWI-E_configuration.py <parameter file name>

The resulting files are named:

<filename>_sideA<date>.cfg

and

<filename>_sideB<date>.cfg

3.3 Terminal Settings

The following serial port settings are to be used on the computer or terminal
server used for accessing the switch:

• Baud rate: 9600

• Data bits: 8

• Stop bit: 1

• Parity: None

• Flow control: XON/XOFF

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3.4 BSC NWI-E Logon

Connection to the BSC NWI-E is established in the following way:

• Connect a PC, with terminal emulation software installed, through serial

communication to the BSC NWI-E serial management port.

Note: Some Windows drivers for USB-to-serial adaptors does not seem
to play nice with the interface. Make sure you have a USB-to-serial
adaptor that have been tested and is known to work with BSC NWI-E if
the on-site laptop is using Windows operating system.

3.5 Download ExtremeXOS

Use one of the following commands to download ExtremeXOS to the primary or
secondary image space of the BSC NWI-E using SSH:

scp2 <user>@<ipaddress>:<remote_file> image primary

or

scp2 <user>@<ipaddress>:<remote_file> image secondary

Use one of the following commands to download ExtremeXOS to the primary or

secondary image space of the BSC NWI-E using Trivial File Transfer Protocol
(TFTP):

download image <ipaddress> <remote_file> vr VR-Mgmt

primary

or

download image <ipaddress> <remote_file> vr VR-Mgmt

secondary

Answer y to the question

Do you want to install image after downloading? (y - yes,

n - no, <cr> - cancel)

Note: The new version of ExtremeXOS will become active after the next
reboot.

3.6 Download SSH Module

Use one of the following commands to download the SSH module to the
primary or secondary image space of the BSC NWI-E using SSH:

scp2 <user>@<ipaddress>:<remote_file> image primary

or

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scp2 <user>@<ipaddress>:<remote_file> image secondary

Use one of the following commands to download the SSH module to the
primary or secondary image space of the BSC NWI-E using TFTP:

download image <ipaddress> <remote_file> vr VR-Mgmt

primary

or

download image <ipaddress> <remote_file> vr VR-Mgmt

secondary

Answer y to the question

Do you want to install image after downloading? (y - yes,

n - no, <cr> - cancel)

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 Glossary

Glossary

BFD
Bi-directional Forward Detection

BSC
Base Station Controller

CLI
Command-Line Interface

IP
Internet Protocol

LAN
Local Area Network

NWI-E
Network Interface-Ethernet

OSS
Operation and Support System

PC
Personal Computer

SSH
Secure Shell

TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol

VLAN
Virtual LAN

VRRP
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol

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 Reference List

Reference List

Operational Instructions

[1] BSC, NWI-E, Software, Install

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION

[2] Report of Finished Work

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION

Other References

[3] BSC NWI-E Configuration File Compiler

USER INSTRUCTIONS

[4] BSC NWI-E Configuration

USER INSTRUCTIONS

[5] Parameter File Template

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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