Sangoma AFT Hardware

1. Important Hardware/Software Announcements
   
2. AFT Firmware Files & Update Instructions
   
3. AFT General Info Relating to all AFT hardware
4. AFT A101dm: Single Port T1/E1 with HW Echo Cancellation
5. AFT A102dm: 2 Port T1/E1 with HW Echo Cancellation
   
6. AFT A108dm: 8 Port T1/E1 with HW Echo Cancellation
   
7. AFT A200: Quad Port Analog FXO/FXS Card, expandable to 24 ports.
8. AFT A400: Twelve port analog card, expandable to 48 ports
9. AFT A500d : 2-24 Port Scalable S/T BRI
   
10. AFT A104d: Quad Port T1/E1 with HW Echo Cancellation
11. AFT A104: Quad Port T1/E1 Card
12. AFT A101/2: Single and Dual port T1/E1 Cards
13. AFT A301: T3/E3 Clear Channel Card 
14. AFT A14X: AFT Series Serial Card 
15. S Series Serial Cards: S514X
16. S519 ADSL2+ Card
17. Sangoma Tapping Solutuion
    
18. Sangoma Hardware Matrix
    

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 Please read the latest announcements !

  AFT Firmware Files / Update Instructions

• 2007-07-10: A108dm Latest Firmware Release .... v33 . More info
• 2007-07-10: A104dm Latest Firmware Release .... v33 . More info
• 2007-07-10: A102dm Latest Firmware Release .... v33 . More info
• 2007-07-10: A101dm Latest Firmware Release .... v34 . More info
• 2007-07-10: A200 Latest Firmware Release ......... v11 . More info
• 2007-07-10: A400 Latest Firmware Release ......... v11 . More info
• 2007-07-10: A104d Latest Firmware Release........ v26 . More info
• 2007-07-10: A301-SH Latest Firmware Release.... v09 .  More info

LINUX - AFT Firmware Update Instructions

FreeBSD - AFT Firmware Update Instructions  

Back to Back T1/E1 Operation

All AFT T1/E1 Ports can be connected back to back using a T1/E1 cross-over cable.
T1/E1 Cross-Over Cable pins connections are:  1-4 and 2-5

In back to back operation between two T1/E1 devices, one device SHOULD be in MASTER clock mode and other in NORMAL (Slave) clock mode.   This relates to Sangoma back to back port operation as well as any other equipment connecting to Sangoma T1/E1 ports using a cross over cable, such as Channel Banks or external routers.

IMPORTANT: 
MASTER Clock mode should NEVER be used when connecting a Sangoma T1/E1 Port to a Telco T1/E1 line. 

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AFT A101dm: Single Port T1/E1 Card (with Optional HW Echo Canceller)

AFT A101dm Specifications

The A101dm uses the Dallas/Maxim T1/E1 framer, that is why the extra "m" is added to the card name.

Latest Firmware Version:  v34    ChangeLog (2007-09-27)

If you are running a A101dm card with firmware version lower than above, please update.  The above firmware has important hw updates.

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency: 

Connect the only two jumpers, located on top right hand corner of the card: jumper JP5. Located beside resistor R152. (Same as A108D)

AFT A102dm: 2 Port T1/E1 Card (with Optional HW Echo Canceller)

AFT A102dm Specifications

The A102dm uses the Dallas/Maxim T1/E1 framer, that is why the extra "m" is added to the card name.

Latest Firmware Version:  v33    ChangeLog (2007-09-27)

If you are running a A102dm card with firmware version lower than above, please update.  The above firmware has important hw updates.

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency: 

Connect the only two jumpers, located on top right hand corner of the card: jumper JP5. Located beside resistor R152. (Same as A108D)

AFT A108dm: 8 Port T1/E1 Card (with Optional HW Echo Canceller)
 
AFT A108dm Specifications

Latest Firmware Version:       v33    ChangeLog  (2007-09-27)

If you are running a A108D card with firmware version lower than above, please update.  The above firmware has important hw updates.
Click here for instructions on how to update AFT Flash.

The A108dm uses the Dallas/Maxim T1/E1 framer, that is why the extra "m" is added to the card name.

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency: 

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AFT A200: Quad Port Analog Voice Card (with Optional HW Echo Canceller)

AFT A200 Specifications


To install AFT A200 Analog card download the above wanpipe release and proceed to driver installation/configuration instructions.

Latest Firmware Version V11 Changelog (2007-09-27)

If you are running a A200 card with firware version lower than above, please update.  The above firmware has important hw updates.
Click here for instructions on how to update AFT Flash.

Connect the only two jumpers, located on top right hand corner of the card: jumper JP5.
Located beside resistor R152. (Same as A104D)

AFT A200 card with FXS modules, or A200 cards connected via backplane bus, need much more power than a regular PCI bus can provide.  In order for an FXS module or multiple cards to work properly, a 4 pin computer power cable must be plugged in to the main card itself.  This is the same power cable, male connector, that one would connect to a hard driver or a cdrom.  Any regular computer power supply should provide more than enough power, however for best and most reliable performance, bigger the power supply the better (eg: 450W)

A SINGLE A200 with no Remora and only FXO modules (i.e.pnly 4 ports FXO) does not need to be connected to computer power supply!   All other combinations DO, including  any FXO combination that has more than 4 FXO ports! 

The external power cable should be used by default  on all systems, if possible.

FXO modules are RED in color
FXS modules are GREEN in color
An A200 Analog card can be outfitted with any combination of the two. All FXO or FXS or one of each.  Furthermore, each RJ4 pin port is either mapped to FXO or FXS module depending on the physical location of the FXO/FXS module on the card.

FXO/FXS Modules have RED/GREEN face and BLUE back.  This way the installation of FXO/FSX modules will be simplified.  The analog port will glow RED or GREEN depending on which type of modules is installed. 

Module and Ports Mapping

The bottom port is port 1 and top port is port 4.
The module closest to the 12v molex connector corresponds to ports 1 and 2 and the module closest to the pci brackets corresponds to ports 3 and 4.

Multiple AFT A200 Analog Cards/Ports

A single AFT A200 card supports 4 Analog ports (FXS/FX0).  To increase capacity one can add on "Daughter Cards" labeled "Remoras", that connect to the main AFT200 card using a backplane bus. One can cascade up to 5 "Daughter Cards" increasing capacity to 24 Analog ports.  Moreover, daughter cards do not use the PCI bus nor do they need an extra power cables.    

Whenever you are using FXS modules or additional remora daughter cards, you still need to connect an internal 12V power to A200 main board.

Sangoma SLIM Telephone Cables Connectors

Sangoma A200 cards use SLIM 4 pin telephone cable connectors.  The initial shipment of telephone cables contained these SLIM connectors on both sides of the cable.  As it turns out, the SLIM 4pin connectors are not reliable when connected to a standard telephone 6pin female connector.  

Therefore, if you received a telephone cable from Sangoma with SLIM 4pin connectors on BOTH ends of the cable, CUT one end off and attach a standard 6pin telephone connector to that end of the cable. 

FXO FXS Module Installation

Slide the modules into the main card until you feel the modules click home properly. You should be able to read the designation FXO or FXS on the outside of the card (REMORA) after installation.

 

NB: If you should make a mistake and install the modules the wrong way round, the modules will not work, but they will not be damaged.

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To install AFT A400 Analog card download the above wanpipe release and proceed to driver installation/configuration instructions.

  Latest Firmware Verison: v11  ChangeLog (2007-09-27)

If you are running a A400 card with firmware version lower than above, please update.  The above firmware has important hardware updates.
Click here for instructions on how to update AFT Flash.

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency: 

Connect the only two jumpers, located on top right hand corner of the card: jumper JP5.
Located beside resistor R152. (Same as A104D)

AFT Analog Power Connection for FXS Modules

The AFT A400 card needs much more power then a regular PCI bus can provide.  In order for an FXS module or multiple cards to work properly, a 4pin computer power cable must be plugged in to the main card itself.  This is the same power cable, male connector, that one would connect to a hard driver or a cdrom.  Any regular computer power supply should provide more than enough power, however for best and most reliable performance, bigger the power supply the better (eg: 450W). An extension power splitter cable is included with your card for this purpose.

FXO/FXS Modules

FXO modules are RED in color
FXS modules are GREEN in color
An A400 Analog card can be outfitted with any combination of the two. All FXO or FXS or one of each.  Furthermore, each RJ4 pin port is either mapped to FXO or FXS module depending on the physical location of the FXO/FXS module on the card.

The FXO/FXS Modules will have RED/GREEN face and BLUE back.  This way the installation of FXO/FSX modules will be simplified.  Furthermore, only the new BLUE back FXO/FXS modules support the LED indicator feature.  Where the analog port will glow RED or GREEN depending on which type of modules is installed. 

Cabling

The A400 comes complete with a cable with a DB25 connector for mating with DB25 on the card or REMORA faceplate and 12 pairs of standard telephone wiring ready for punching into a termination strip at the other end. Wiring is colour coded correctly for North America.

Module and Port Mapping

The module furthest from the mounting clip and DB25 is port 1 and 2 (BLUE-WHITE and ORANGE-WHITE) on the first REMORA and 14 and 14 on the next, etc. The cabling remains the same, so these ports are all the same colour code: BLUE-WHITE and ORANGE-WHITE for ports 1-2, 13-14, 25-26 etc.

Multiple AFT A400 Analog Cards/Ports

A single AFT A400 card supports 12 Analog ports (FXS/FX0).  To increase capacity one can add on "Daughter Cards" labeled "Remoras", that connect to the main AFT200 card using a backplane bus. One can cascade up to 5 "Daughter Cards" increasing capacity to 60 Analog ports.  Daughter cards do not use the PCI bus nor do they need an extra power cables. 

FXO FXS Module Installation

Slide the modules into the main card until you feel the modules click home properly. You should be able to read the designation FXO or FXS on the outside of the card (REMORA) after installation.

 

NB: If you should make a mistake and install the modules the wrong way round, the modules will not work, but they will not be damaged.

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AFT A104D: Quad Port T1/E1 with HW Echo Cancellation

AFT A104D Specifications

Latest Firmware Version:       v24     ChangeLog  (2006-09-27)
Minimum Firmware Version:   v17    ChangeLog   (2006-01-23)

If you are running a A104D card with firware version lower than above, please update.  The above firmware has important hw updates.
Click here for instructions on how to update AFT Flash.
IMPORTANT: v23 and v24 firmware are only compatible with beta9-2.3.4 release or greater.

2006-10-06  IMPORTANT: Hardware Change
From Oct 2006 the A104D cards will contain a hardware change that will break backward driver compatablity.
The New A104D cards will only work with Latest BETA Release: beta9-2.3.4 or higher.

If your project depends on the OLD style A104D card before Oct 2006 hardware change please request that from our sales department up on ordering.

To install AFT A104D card download the above wanpipe release.

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency: 

Connect the only two jumpers, located on top right hand corner of the card: jumper JP5.
Located beside resistor R152. 

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AFT A104: Quad Port T1/E1 Card

AFT A104 Specifications

Wanpipe Release to use based on operation mode:

Asterisk TDM  :  BETA or STABLE
TDM API          :  BETA
WAN Protocols:  BETA or STABLE
API Protocols  :  BETA or STABLE

To install AFT A104 card download the above wanpipe release and proceed to driver installation/configuration instructions.

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency: 

Connect bottom two jumper horizontally, on jumper J28.
Located beside resistor R21. 

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AFT A101/2: Single and Dual Port T1/E1 Cards

AFT A101/2 Specifications

Wanpipe Release to use based on operation mode:

Asterisk TDM  :  BETA or STABLE
TDM API          :  BETA
WAN Protocols:  BETA or STABLE
API Protocols  :  BETA or STABLE

To install AFT A101/2 card download the above wanpipe release and proceed to driver installation/configuration instructions.

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency:  

   New A101/2 Cards have only 1 set of jumpers.

Connect jumpers 1 and 2 horizontally.
The only two jumpers on the board: connect horizontally.

   Original A101/2 Cards have 2 set of jumpers.

Connect jumpers 2 and 4. 
Top two jumpers: connect horizontally.

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WAN Protocols:  BETA or STABLE
API Protocols  :  BETA or STABLE
Asterisk TDM  :  Not Supported
TDM API          :  Not Supported

To install AFT A301 card download the above wanpipe release and proceed to driver installation/configuration instructions.

Connect top two jumpers (2 and 4) horizontally, on jumper J28.
Located beside resistor R91. 

WAN Protocols:  LEGACY STABLE or STABLE
API Protocols  :  LEGACY STABLE or STABLE

Legacy Protocols: LEGACY STABLE or STABLE
Legacy Protocols: X25, SDLC, LAPB, BiSync etc..

Asterisk TDM  :  Not Supported
TDM API          :  Not Supported

To install S514X serial card download the above wanpipe release and proceed to driver installation/configuration instructions.

NOTE: The S-Series cards are ARE  supported on 64bit kernels only on BETA wanpipe release.

AFT A500d 2-24 Port Scalable S/T BRI (with Optional HW echo cancellation)

AFT A500d Specifications

Note: If you are using Additional remora than you need to connect internal 12V power connector with main a500 board.

Firmware Version:  v32 (2007-10-10)

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency: 

Connect the only two jumpers, located on top right hand corner of the card (the main board with PCI connector): jumper JP5. Located beside resistor R152.

Then proceed with the firmware recovery.

A14X Serial Card FAQ

Configuration

Run:  /usr/sbin/wancfg

-> Select hardware from hardware list
-> Select A142/A144 hardware
-> Select Protocol
            HDLC Streaming:  No Protocol just hdlc framing
            CHDLC : Cisco HDLC protocol
            PPP : PPP protocol
            Frame Relay :  Frame Relay Protocol
-> Select Interface
            Configure Operation Mode
             -> API
             -> WANPIPE (IP mode)
            Configure HDLC Streaming option
             -> YES - enable hdlc engine
             -> NO   - disable hdlc engine (Bitstreaming)

Sample A142/144 config file is located here  wanpipe1.conf

Firmware recovery jumpers, in case of emergency:
Connect the only two jumpers, located on top right hand corner of the card: jumper JP5.
Located beside resistor R152. 

 The S519 cards consists of a Realtek 8139 PCI network interface and an ADSL/ADSL2+ modem.  This design makes the installation of this card very simple, the Realtek 8139 drivers are very common and are included in almost every Operating System available.  The modem is configured either through your web browser or a telnet connection.

For installation instructions please see the ADSL2+ S519 section.

Power LED
Solid Green = Power on
Off = Power off
Red = POST (Power On Self Test) failure (not bootable) or Device malfunction

Ethernet LED
Solid Green = Powered device connected to the associated port
Flashing Green = LAN activity present (traffic in either direction)

DSL LED
Solid Green = DSL good sync
Off = Modem power off
Flashing Green = DSL attempting sync
Flashing at 2 Hz with a 50% duty cycle when trying to detect carrier signal
Flashing at 4 Hz with a 50% duty cycle when the carrier has been detected and the modem is trying to train

Internet LED
Solid Green = IP connected (the device has a WAN IP address from IPCP or DHCP and DSL is up or a static IP address is configured, PPP negotiation has successfully complete - if used - and DSL is up ) and no traffic detected.  If the IP or PPPoE session is dropped due to an idle timeout, the light will remain green if an ADSL connection is still present. If the session is dropped for any other reason, the light is turned off. The light will turn red when it attempts to reconnect and DHCP or PPPoE fails.
Off = Modem power off, modem in bridged mode or ADSL connection not present
Flickering Green = IP connected and IP Traffic is passing thru the device (either direction)
Red = Device attempted to become IP connected and failed (no DHCP response, no PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication failed, no IP address from IPCP, etc.)For bridged mode, the indicator light MUST be off.

PDF Documentation ftp://ftp.sangoma.com/ADSL