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• A protected link will only be returned to non-protected:
• On selection of Non-Protected in the Partners column, or
• If one of the protected plug-ins is replaced by an incompatible plug-in type
(such as a DAC 16x), and the replacement DAC is installed as the accepted
plug-in the System Summary screen.
The Protection Screen
• The protection screen identifies all installed RAC and DAC 155oM plug-ins
(the protectable plug-ins).
• The Type and ID columns show the link type:
• RING for a ring protected pairing of back-to-back radio links (RACs), or a
back-to-back pairing of a radio link (RAC) with a fiber link (DAC 155oM).
• LINK for non-protected radio links, and for hot-standby and diversity radio
links.
• DATA for a non-protected DAC 155oM fiber link.
Figure A-3 shows typical protection screen for a ring selection.
Figure A-3.
Protection Screen Showing a Ring Selection for an INUe
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