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Vol. VI-C-10

Alcatel-Lucent

DAC 16x Mini RJ-21 Connector Pin Assignments

Table C-1shows trib 1 to 8 pin assignments for the DAC 16x front panel Mini 
RJ-21 connector. For trib 9 to 16 pin assignments, refer to Figure C-10.

Figure C-10.

Mini RJ-21 Front Panel Connector Pin Data (face view)

TX or Transmit refers to an output from the DAC and specifies towards the user. 

RX or Receive refers to an input to the DAC and specifies from the user.

Table C-1.

DAC 16x Mini RJ-21 Pin Assignments for E1/DS1 Tribs 1-8

Pin

Function

1

Tributary 1 transmit tip (center)

2

Common Ground

3

Tributary 1 transmit ring (shield)

4

Tributary 2 transmit tip (center)

5

Common Ground

6

Tributary 2 transmit ring (shield)

7

Tributary 5 transmit tip (center)

8

Common Ground

9

Tributary 5 transmit ring (shield)

10

Tributary 6 transmit tip (center)

11

Common Ground

12

Tributary 6 transmit ring (shield)

13

Tributary 1 receive tip (center)

Pin 1

Pin 12

Pin 37

Pin 48

Pin 13

Pin 25

Summary of Contents for 9500 MXC

Page 1: ...Microwave Radio System Alcatel Lucent 9500 MXC Microwave Cross Connect User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007...

Page 2: ...t to change without notice They do not represent any obligation on the part of Alcatel Lucent Safety Recommendations The safety recommendations below must be considered to avoid injuries on persons an...

Page 3: ...Service Center For 9500 MXC issues you may contact the WTD directly WTD Wireless Transmission Division CTAC Engineers Plano Texas USA Tel 33 3 90679722 Tel 888 252 2832 or 613 784 6100 Fax 613 784 890...

Page 4: ...00 MXC is marked with the following symbol This symbol indicates that this equipment should be collected separately for the purposes of recovery and or recycling For information about collection and r...

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Page 7: ...ts Chapter 1 Health and Safety General Health and Safety 1 2 Operator Health and Safety 1 3 General Hazards 1 4 Volume II 9500 MXC System Description Chapter 1 9500 MXC System Overview 9500 MXC Platfo...

Page 8: ...IDU ES Compatibility 2 13 Ethernet Module 2 15 Ethernet Traffic Configuration 2 15 Transport Channel Configuration 2 17 Basic Port Settings 2 17 Priority Mapping 2 17 Flow Control 2 18 Disable Addres...

Page 9: ...rms 3 1 Platform Layout 3 2 Slot Assignments 3 3 Cross Connects 3 3 Capacity and Bandwidth PDH and SDH 3 6 Capacity and Bandwidth Ethernet 3 7 Capacity License 3 13 RAC ODU Parameters and Interoperati...

Page 10: ...Ring 3 87 DAC Tributary Protection 3 92 Protection Switching Criteria 3 93 Switching Guard Times 3 93 Hot standby and Diversity Switching Criteria 3 93 Dual Protection Switching Criteria 3 97 Ring Pr...

Page 11: ...0 MXC Node 6 1 Platform 6 2 INUs 6 2 ODUs 6 2 Multiplexer Modes 6 2 Capacity and Modulation 6 3 Super PDH 6 3 Internal Cross connects 6 3 Protection 6 4 Dual Protection 6 4 Ethernet 6 4 Co channel XPI...

Page 12: ...lation Chapter 1 Introduction Product Compliance 1 1 9500 MXC Health and Safety Requirements 1 1 Installation Overview 1 2 Before Going On Site 1 3 Tools and Material 1 3 Unpacking the Equipment 1 4 C...

Page 13: ...ssors 2 23 Internal ODU Surge Suppressor 2 24 Lightning Surge Suppressor Kit 2 25 Suppressor Installation at Building Entry 2 27 Positioning the Building Entry Suppressor 2 27 Installing Building Entr...

Page 14: ...Protected Link 5 5 Additional Procedures for CCDP XPIC links 5 7 Main Beams and Side Lobes 5 18 Locating the Main Beam 5 18 Tracking Path Error 5 19 Volume IV 9500 MXC CT Chapter 1 9500 MXC CT Introdu...

Page 15: ...nnection 2 20 Using an Ethernet DHCP Connection 2 21 Using a V 24 Dial Up Connection 2 22 Connection Process 2 23 Entering a Username and Password 2 24 Lost Password Procedure 2 25 Connection Exceptio...

Page 16: ...7 18 Coupler Losses 7 19 ATPC Guidelines 7 20 DAC Tributary Configuration 7 25 Naming 7 26 Tributary Protection 7 26 DAC 16x DAC 4x and IDU E1 DS1Trib Configuration 7 28 DAC 3xE3 DS3M Configuration 7...

Page 17: ...Protection Configuration 8 20 Chapter 9 Circuits Circuits Configuration Traffic 9 2 Typical Circuits Configuration Screen 9 3 Expanded Circuits Configuration Screen 9 4 Circuits Configuration 9 5 DAC...

Page 18: ...arm Actions Alarm Actions Screen 11 1 Before You Begin 11 2 Procedure for Alarm Actions Configuration 11 3 Chapter 12 Date and Time Configuration Chapter 13 Software Management Software Version Contro...

Page 19: ...C ES and IDU ES Performance 15 33 DAC GE Performance 15 39 System Controls 15 43 Link Menu 15 43 Link Menu Operation 15 48 Ring Menu 15 52 DAC Tributary Menu 15 56 DAC System Controls Screen PDH and S...

Page 20: ...ce Diversity 1 11 Frequency Diversity 1 13 Ring Protection 1 14 DAC Protection 1 15 NCC NPC 1 17 Commissioning Records 1 18 Chapter 2 9500 MXC Troubleshooting Introduction 2 1 Troubleshooting Process...

Page 21: ...2 26 IDU Alarm Hierarchy 2 27 Radio Alarm Hierarchy 2 28 Tributary Alarm Hierarchy 2 29 AUX Alarm Hierarchy 2 30 Ethernet Alarm Hierarchy 2 31 Terminal FAN Alarm Hierarchy 2 32 Using CT Diagnostics S...

Page 22: ...500 MXC Alarms NCC IDU Alarms B 2 AUX Alarms B 40 Informational Events B 58 Appendix C INU INUe and IDU Connector and Cable Data DAC and IDU Tributary Connectors and Cables C 1 DAC 16x Cable and Conne...

Page 23: ...Alarm I O Cable HD15 to Wirewrap 5 m C 30 IDU Auxiliary Connector and Cable Data C 31 IDU AUX Cable Data Async DB9 to Wirewrap 2 m C 31 IDU AUX Cable Data Sync DB9 to Wirewrap 5 m C 32 IDU AUX Cable D...

Page 24: ...and Descriptions Non protected 1 0 INU INUe F 1 NCC F 3 Backplane F 4 TDM Bus F 4 RAC 30 F 4 RAC 40 F 5 ODU Cable Interfaces and Traffic F 7 Rx and Tx Diversity Bus F 8 DAC F 8 ODU 300 F 9 Protected...

Page 25: ...ations or where back to back network connection of terminals is preferred Terminals may also be used to spur from a 9500 MXC Node Different versions are available for PDH SDH or Ethernet on frequency...

Page 26: ...nce on PDH and SDH digital microwave radio systems Familiarity with Ethernet and or SDH multiplexing where these traffic options are to be employed on the 9500 MXC Familiarity with the operation of a...

Page 27: ...sed to characterize particular types of associated supporting information A warning icon denotes danger to life and or limb A caution icon denotes important information pertaining to damage to equipme...

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Page 29: ...Volume I 9500 MXC Health and Safety Requirements...

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Page 31: ...io equipment The 9500 MXC has been designed to meet relevant US and European health and safety standards as outlined in IEC Publication 60950 Local safety regulations must be used if mandatory Safety...

Page 32: ...azardous materials are used in the construction of the equipment Hazardous Voltage The 9500 MXC system meets global product safety requirements for safety extra low voltage SELV rated equipment where...

Page 33: ...ptical test set Incorrect calibration or control settings could result in hazardous levels of radiation Protect cover unconnected optical fiber connectors with dust caps Place all optical fiber cuttin...

Page 34: ...ty must extend to the dc power supply and not just to an intermediate connection point 9500 MXC Indoor Unit Earthing The 9500 MXC indoor unit earth must be connected directly to the dc supply system e...

Page 35: ...of RF radiation wear a protective suit Do not look into the waveguide port of an ODU when the radio is active Fiber Optic Cables Handle optical fibers with care Keep them in a safe and secure locatio...

Page 36: ...ct An appropriate power supply disconnect device should be provided as part of the building installation Rack Mount Temperature Considerations If the 9500 MXC indoor unit is installed in a closed or m...

Page 37: ...nsmit Power dBm Antenna Gain dBi Compliance Boundary General Public m Compliance Boundary Occupational m 30 5 41 5 11 30 5 03 30 5 31 2 3 45 1 54 0 5 41 5 0 36 0 16 0 5 31 2 0 11 0 05 7 8GHz 7 125 8 5...

Page 38: ...3 0 34 4 0 11 0 05 26GHz 24 52 26 483GHz Transmit Power dBm Antenna Gain dBi Compliance Boundary General Public m Compliance Boundary Occupational m 15 5 46 0 3 37 1 50 15 5 35 9 1 05 0 47 4 5 46 0 0...

Page 39: ...Volume II 9500 MXC System Description...

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Page 41: ...inal Configuration and Diagnostics on page 1 14 Antennas on page 1 14 Power Supply on page 1 15 Use Table 1 1 to find the location of more detailed information Table 1 1 Information Reference For info...

Page 42: ...rminal on page 1 2 9500 MXC Node on page 1 5 9500 MXC ODUs on page 1 13 9500 MXC Terminal 9500 MXC Terminals are a single link radios comprising an IDU and ODU Terminals may be operated as single link...

Page 43: ...40xE1 or 32xDS1 for hot standby operation IDUs are paired for protected diversity operation For capacities to 20xE1 16xDS1 normal IDU equipment and path protection applies with Y cables used on the t...

Page 44: ...interface Tx switching is not hitless Rx switching voting is hitless errorless Synchronous or asynchronous auxiliary data and alarm I O options are included Supports ODU 300ep or ODU 300hp IDU ES IDU...

Page 45: ...ion One 9500 MXC platform directly supports up to six links on frequency bands from 5 to 38 GHz Radio paths and customer interfaces are customized by plug in cards with interconnection of traffic and...

Page 46: ...e diversity Co channel XPIC operation For information on the indoor units and plug in cards refer to Node Indoor Units on page 1 6 Node Plug in Cards on page 1 8 Node Indoor Units There are two indoor...

Page 47: ...to ten option cards It supports a maximum of six ODUs for six non protected links or up to three protected diversity links Figure 1 7 INUe During July 2007 a new IDCe INUe chassis will be introduced...

Page 48: ...rates a plug in flash card which holds node configuration and license data Figure 1 8 NCC FAN The FAN is a mandatory plug in There are two variants 1RU and 2RU Each is fitted with two long life axial...

Page 49: ...ns of 64 75 93 100xE1 32 70 84 100xDS1 4xDS3 1 2xSTM1 OC3 Figure 1 11 RAC 3X RAC 40 RAC 40 interfaces to an ODU 300hp or ep to support co channel XPIC operation for Two STM1 75xE1 or 64xE1 links on on...

Page 50: ...paired BNC connectors E13 multiplexer mode One or two E3 interfaces are multiplexed to an NxE1 backplane 34 Mbps transparent E3 mode for video MPEG transport One or two transparent E3 tributaries are...

Page 51: ...ansport channels Features include Advanced QoS settings Transparent VLAN and mixed modes of operation Throughputs to 100 Mbps per transport channel Assignment to radio or fiber links Assignment of tot...

Page 52: ...ernet and E1 DS1 traffic Compatibility with DAC ES Figure 1 21 DAC GE AUX AUX provides synchronous and asynchronous auxiliary data channels NMS porting and alarm input and output functions Data option...

Page 53: ...DU bandplan and capacity modulation option selected Within their band limitations the ODU 300ep and ODU 300hp are over air compatible ODU 300ep supports 6 to 23 GHz Extended high power transceiver 4x...

Page 54: ...and prompts for all configuration and diagnostic attributes A CT PC connects to an INU INUe IDU using Ethernet or V 24 options Antennas Antennas for direct mounting an ODU are available in diameters...

Page 55: ...r Supply 9500 MXC is designed to operate from a 48 Vdc power supply ve earth but will operate to specification over a voltage range of 40 5 to 60 Vdc The dc power supply must be UL or IEC compliant fo...

Page 56: ...Chapter 1 9500 MXC System Overview Vol II 1 16 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 57: ...ut and Interoperation Data on page 2 34 Configuration and Diagnostics on page 2 35 For information on 9500 MXC ODUs refer to Chapter 4 PDH and SDH IDUs This section introduces traffic and auxiliary in...

Page 58: ...page 2 3 lists ETSI and ANSI capacity modulation and bandwidth options for IDU 155o Table 2 1 IDU 20x ETSI System Options Please check the Product Release Notes to confirm the availability of modem pr...

Page 59: ...tem Options Traffic and Auxiliary Interfaces Data is provided for PDH Trib Ports on page 2 4 SDH Trib Ports on page 2 4 Aux Data Port on page 2 5 Ethernet IDU on page 2 10 Capacity Channel Bandwidth M...

Page 60: ...1 OC3 optical tributary The connectors are SC type and cable options are available as accessories for extension to SC FC or LC types The receive level range is 31 dBm max sensitivity to 7 dBm max inpu...

Page 61: ...hin the link overhead which is shared with NMS data Aux Data cable options include Async DB 9 to wire wrap Sync DB 9 to wire wrap Async DB 9 to DB 9 crossover Sync DB 9 to DB 9 crossover For more info...

Page 62: ...an alarm TTL input thresholds are specified at 2V min high and 0 8V min low High voltage spike protection to 48V is included Alarm Outputs The output relays may be configured to be energized or de en...

Page 63: ...2 pin D series 2W2C power connector Includes screw fasteners 3 Fuse 5A time lag fuse and power on off switch ON is when the fuse head is in the vertical position OFF is when the head is rotated to the...

Page 64: ...OS on a commissioned trib or a SW HW failure 9 NMS 10 100Base T RJ 45 connector provides a port for Ethernet network management access Unless DHCP has been configured Ethernet CT login requires entry...

Page 65: ...mary designated IDU is default online for Tx and Rx Orange Primary LED is off for the secondary IDU 13 Trib ports 1 to 20 RJ 45 connector assemblies for tributary connection one RJ 45 port per E1 DS1...

Page 66: ...two over air transport channels and comprehensive VLAN and QoS options Depending on the ODU and required capacity over air channel bandwidths are selected using modulation options from QPSK to 256 QA...

Page 67: ...roughput for each IDU ES licensed option may be used for Ethernet traffic or assigned between Ethernet and wayside E1 DS1 circuits For configurations where available link capacity is fully assigned to...

Page 68: ...Option Ethernet Mbps Channel BW MHz Modulation License 50 Mbps 10 7 QPSK Base 50 Mbps 20 7 16 QAM Base 50 Mbps 20 14 QPSK Base 50 Mbps 32 7 64QAM Base 50 Mbps 40 28 QPSK Base 50 Mbps 40 14 16QAM Base...

Page 69: ...c and or alarm I O actions are terminated on an AUX Connect ES Ethernet Mbps ChannelBW MHz Modulation License 50 Mbps 43 10 64 QAM Base 50 Mbps1 49 20 16 QAM Base 50 Mbps1 49 40 QPSK Base 100 Mbps 94...

Page 70: ...QPSK X X N A 40 Mbps 14 MHz 16QAM X X N A 80 Mbps 28 MHz 16QAM X X N A 106 Mbps 28 MHz 32QAM X X N A 150 Mbps 56 MHz 16QAM X N A X 150 Mbps 28 MHz 128QAM X X N A 190 Mbps 28 MHz 256QAM X N A X 196 Mbp...

Page 71: ...Mbps 2 048 Mbps or 1 5 Mbps 1 544 Mbps steps Refer to Ethernet Traffic Configuration on page 2 15 Transport Channel Configuration on page 2 17 Basic Port Settings on page 2 17 Priority Mapping on page...

Page 72: ...correct end to end matching of port traffic over the channel 2 link Tags are removed before port egress at the far end Figure 2 6 VLAN Mode Port and Channel Assignment Mixed Mode Mixed or hybrid mode...

Page 73: ...n auto the IDU ES self sets these options based on the traffic type detected Interface Cable Type Provides selection per port of auto or manual settings for the interface cable type Mdi or MdiX straig...

Page 74: ...ell the remote node to stop or restart transmission to ensure that the amount of data in the receive buffer does not exceed a high water mark The receiver will signal to the transmitter to stop transm...

Page 75: ...ons a one way latency of 200 ms is considered acceptable Other applications are more tolerant Intranet access should be less than 5 seconds whereas for non real time applications such as email and fil...

Page 76: ...nd channel Event history For more information refer to Volume IV Chapter 15 DAC ES and DAC GE Menu DAC ES and IDU ES Performance History Screen Ethernet Wayside Traffic Module The Wayside Traffic Modu...

Page 77: ...m I O connector supports two TTL alarm inputs and four Form C relay outputs Individual alarm inputs are mapped to any output within a 9500 MXC network Similarly individual internal events can be mappe...

Page 78: ...ed to the horizontal 0 position 4 To ODU Type N female connector for jumper cable connection to the surge suppressor located at the cable entry point to the building 5 Maint V 24 RJ 45 connector provi...

Page 79: ...ernet connection Off indicates no connection or an invalid connection The orange activity LED flashes to indicate Ethernet traffic on the port The LED does not flash is solid on when there is no traff...

Page 80: ...oth channels IDU ES supports two separate LANs to a combined Ethernet maximum of 196 Mbps IDU ES 200 Mbps option Link capacity may be configured to support Ethernet together with E1 or DS1 wayside tri...

Page 81: ...ake use of such capacity both IDU ES channels must be used as shown in Figure 2 11 The IDU ES is configured for Mixed Mode to support two independent LANs VLANs on transport channels C1 and C2 and eac...

Page 82: ...port alternate path protection of Ethernet traffic using external RSTP switches Using one channel as illustrated in Figure 2 13 ring capacities to 98 Mbps are supported Using both channels C1 and C2 t...

Page 83: ...information on IDU ES For capacity licensing see Capacity Licensing on page 4 1 of Volume IV For configuration see Configuring Node and Terminal Plug ins on page 7 1of Volume IV B A C D E Ethernet rin...

Page 84: ...IDU operation is provided by the IDU 20x using the Hot Standby Non protected Tributary mode which applies to capacities above 20xE1 16xDS1 Normal equipment and path protection attributes apply for ca...

Page 85: ...h IDU is taking Rx data from its directly connected ODU For more information on protected operation refer to Additional Procedures for IDU 300 20xV2 Volume 1V Chapter 8 A license is required for 40xE1...

Page 86: ...ditions IDU 20x and IDU 155o Tx Switch Criteria Rx Switch Criteria IDU 20x and IDU 155o Switching Guard Times To prevent protection switch oscillation a switch oscillation guard time mechanism applies...

Page 87: ...ols the Rx protection switch function Rx diversity bus and is default assigned to be with the online Tx IDU the primary IDU of the protected pair is default online for Tx and Rx An Rx path alarm will...

Page 88: ...online IDUs are in receive alarm path failure whereupon a switching command is returned to the local end transmitter4 Rx Switch Criteria IDU 20x and IDU 155o This data is applicable to hot standby an...

Page 89: ...arm Tx switch Within 20 seconds nominally for a silent Tx switch IDU Receive Switch Rx switching is hitless errorless for all events except for an online Rx switch For an online Rx switch service rest...

Page 90: ...on Non protected operation Ethernet to 200 Mbps with up to 8xE1 DS1 wayside Can be linked to 9500 MXC Node ODU 300 RAC 30v3 RAC 3X DAC ES DAC 4 16x AUX Includes auxiliary data and alarm I O ODU 300ep...

Page 91: ...wledge of the IP address of the connected radio IDU ODU Capacity Modulation Protection Over Air Compatibility1 1 Over air compatibility for like capacity with INU INUe IDU E1 DS1 tribs are end end com...

Page 92: ...I For information on a recommended configuration process for a new IDU refer to Procedure Overview for a New Installation on page 3 7 of Volume III For detail configuration data refer to the relevant...

Page 93: ...d screens present Tx and Rx throughputs discards and errors for each of the ports and channels Information on serial number part number and time in service Software reset and history clear functions R...

Page 94: ...Chapter 2 9500 MXC Terminals Vol II 2 38 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 95: ...uration and Diagnostics on page 3 118 For information on 9500 MXC ODUs refer to Chapter 4 Platforms This section introduces the INU and INUe platforms for slot location and usage cross connects capaci...

Page 96: ...et Auxiliary data and alarm I O Slot 10 reserved for NPC option Supports 3 non protected links or 1 protected diversity and 1 non protected link INU and INUe support ODU 300ep hp ODU 300ep QPSK to 256...

Page 97: ...hout companion TDM traffic INU INUe Fan Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 NCC Slot 4 Fan Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Fan Slot 7 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 9 Slot 8 NCC Slot 10 Slots 1 2 3 4 are universal any RAC DAC or AU...

Page 98: ...into byte wide frames to provide a particularly efficient and flexible wireless transport mechanism with the result that when configured for Ethernet data or Ethernet and TDM data the full configured...

Page 99: ...ions refer to Node Capacity Rules Appendix G Bus Rate Link Capacity Options Backplane Max E1 5x 10x 16x 20x 32x 40x 52x 64x 75x 93x 100x 100x DS 1 4x 8x 14x 16x 28x 32x 56x 70x 84x 100x 127x 128x DS 3...

Page 100: ...rference Cancellation XPIC function Two links are operated on the same radio channel with one using the vertical polarization the other the horizontal RAC 40 operates with ODU 300hp or ODU 300ep RAC 4...

Page 101: ...nsport or to a DAC 155oM for fiber transport DAC ES DAC ES supports 10 100Base T connections for Ethernet capacities up to100 Mbps on one channel or to 196 Mbps using both channels Each channel can be...

Page 102: ...s for Nx1 5 Mbps or 311 Mbps for Nx150 Mbps 2 Mbps or 1 5 Mbps Backplane Selection On a radio link multiples of 2 Mbps or 1 5 Mbps assignments are configured to transport Ethernet with or without E1 o...

Page 103: ...bps Ethernet with 150 Mbps assigned to an STM1 OC3 circuit Select desired Ethernet capacity and E1 wayside channels Look up required link capacity Example 130 Mbps aggregate link capacity supporting 1...

Page 104: ...plane maximum for Nx150 Mbps and the maximum that can be transported over one radio link Where higher Ethernet capacities are required two or more INUs are co located to provide parallel path links Th...

Page 105: ...wo links are operated on the same frequency channel one using the vertical polarization the other the horizontal Table 3 3 Bandwidth Modulation and RAC Type ETSI Ethernet Capacity Mbps RF Ch Bandwidth...

Page 106: ...22 For RAC 40 refer to RAC 40 on page 3 28 Ethernet Capacity Mbps RF Ch Bandwidth MHz Modulation RAC 40 10 64 RAC 30 40 20 16 RAC 30 40 30 QPSK RAC 30 50 20 16 RAC 30 50 40 RAC 3X 85 30 32 RAC 30 105...

Page 107: ...entifier which identifies the serial number of the Node For ETSI rates the base license is 40xE1 for up to 6 RACs For North American rates the base license is 16xDS1 for up to 6 RACs Beyond this base...

Page 108: ...ibility2 2 For like band capacity modulation options RAC Link Capacity Bandwidth Modulation ODU 300ep 6 to 23 GHz ODU 300hp 6 to 38 GHz Extended High ODU 300ep hp ODU 300hp ep RAC 30 4xE1 to 75xE1 4xD...

Page 109: ...r to the individual plug ins in this section Table 3 6 Plug ins Summary Unit Description NCC Node Control Card The NCC is a mandatory plug in for each INU INUe It performs key node management and cont...

Page 110: ...f 64 75 93 100xE1 32 70 84 100xDS1 4xDS3 1 2xSTM1 OC3 RAC 40 interfaces with ODU 300hp ep for co channel XPIC operation on a channel bandwidth of 28 MHz ETSI or 30 MHz ANSI for capacities 64 75xE1 70...

Page 111: ...tions of 64 75 93 100xE1 32 70 84 100xDS1 4xDS3 1 2xSTM1 OC3 RAC 40 interfaces with ODU 300hp ep for co channel XPIC operation on a channel bandwidth of 28 MHz ETSI or 30 MHz ANSI for capacities 64 75...

Page 112: ...four 10 100Base T Ethernet ports over one or two radio and or fiber NxE1 DS1 transport channels DAC GE supports three 10 100 1000Base T electrical ports and one 1000Base LX optical port over one or t...

Page 113: ...an NPC is installed Refer to NCC Functions on page 3 19 NCC User Interfaces on page 3 20 Figure 3 9 NCC Plug in NCC Functions The NCC provides the following primary functions TDM bus clock and signali...

Page 114: ...these ports requires entry of the IP address for the INU INUe Ports may also used to provide NMS connectivity to co located 9500 MXC INU INUes and other Alcatel Lucent and third party radios Ports au...

Page 115: ...g in holds two long life axial fans Fan operation is temperature controlled and is performance monitored by the NCC Under normal conditions one fan operates cycled between the two fans Both fans will...

Page 116: ...page 3 22 RAC 40 on page 3 28 RAC 30V3 RAC 3X RAC 30V3 is the intermediary between the digital baseband and ODU 300 for capacities from 5xE1 4xDS1 to STM1 OC3 with channel bandwidths up to 28 30 MHz I...

Page 117: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol II 3 23 Figure 3 12 RAC 30V3 Plug in Figure 3 13 RAC 3X Plug In...

Page 118: ...75 14 MHz X 10xE1 16QAM 7 MHz X 16xE1 64 QAM 7 MHz X 20xE1 QPSK 27 5 28 MHz X 20xE1 16 QAM 13 75 14 MHz X 32xE1 64 QAM 13 75 14 MHz X 40xE1 16 QAM 27 5 28 MHz X 52xE1 32 QAM 27 5 28 MHz X 64xE1 16 QAM...

Page 119: ...6xDS1 16 QAM 10 MHz X 16xDS1 128 QAM 5 MHz X 28xDS1 QPSK 30 MHz X 28xDS1 16 QAM 20 MHz X 28xDS1 64 QAM 10 MHz X 32xDS1 QPSK 40 MHz X 32xDS1 16 QAM 20 MHz X 70xDS1 16 QAM 40 MHz X 70xDS1 32 QAM 30 MHz...

Page 120: ...es Table 3 11 Link Delay Times for RAC 3X ETSI Rates 1xOC3 16 QAM 50 MHz X 1xOC3 64 QAM 40 MHz X 1xOC3 128 QAM 30 MHz X X 2xOC3 256 QAM 50 MHz X Capacity Modulation Channel Bandwidth RAC 30V3 RAC 3X R...

Page 121: ...3 and RAC 3X Front Panel Description 2STM1 56M 128Q 0 13 2STM1 50M 256Q 0 13 RAC3X ms 32DS1 40M QPSK 0 65 70DS1 40M 16Q 0 45 84DS1 50M 16Q 0 45 84DS1 40M 32Q 0 45 100DS1 50M 16Q 0 4 100DS1 40M 32Q 0 4...

Page 122: ...ibility by allowing selection between Legacy or Standard modem profiles This is capability is only used during the SW upgrade process where the INU INUe at one end is loaded with 4 0 or later and the...

Page 123: ...transport Ethernet data the nominal equivalent Ethernet capacity per RAC 40 is Nx 2 Mbps to 150 Mbps for ETSI or Nx1 5 Mbps to 150 Mbps for ANSI or 150 Mbps for 1xSTM1 or OC3 XPIC typically provides u...

Page 124: ...el Operation on page 3 102 RAC 40 FEC incorporates Reed Solomon encoding with interleaving plus Viterbi encoding Figure 3 15 RAC 40 Plug in Figure 3 16 shows the front panel layout Table 3 15 describe...

Page 125: ...r ODU alarm3 3 XPIC In Out connectors SMB type for XPIC cross connect cables 4 ODU connector SMA type for ODU jumper cable connection 1 The transmit active or receive active criteria supports all prot...

Page 126: ...t DACs can be protected The protectable DACs are DAC 3xE3 DS3M DAC 1x155o DAC 2x155o DAC 155oM DAC 2x155e Not protectable are DAC 4x DAC 16x and the Ethernet DACs For information on DAC protection ref...

Page 127: ...t connection Figure 3 17 shows the DAC 4x front panel layout Table 3 16 describes the interfaces Figure 3 17 DAC 4x front panel layout Table 3 16 DAC 4x Front Panel Description 1 2 3 No Item Label Des...

Page 128: ...ction for eight tribs Mini RJ 21 to eight RJ 45 balanced straight or crossover Provides connection for eight tribs Mini RJ 21 to unterminated tails for balanced wire wrap or punch down insulation disp...

Page 129: ...ultiplexed to an E1 backplane bus each as 16xE1 in accordance with G 703 G 742 and G 751 Operation is compatible with industry standard E13 multiplexers meaning that at the E3 destination a 3rd party...

Page 130: ...00 MXC NxE1 network Allows side by side transport with other E1 traffic over a 9500 MXC link The three E3 DS3 trib ports are presented as paired 75 ohm unbalanced mini BNC female connectors Trib cable...

Page 131: ...ed or software hardware incompatible1 1 Includes situations where the slot configuration does not support the plug in or the plug in requires a later different version of system software Red Critical...

Page 132: ...ot more than one DAC DAC repeated hop However there is no practical limit to the number of radio link hops RAC to RAC between the DACs DAC 1x155o and DAC 2x 155o require an STM1 OC3 INU INUe backplane...

Page 133: ...Panel Layout Table 3 19 DAC 1x155o Front Panel Description 1 2 3 No Item Label Description 1 Plug in fastener Finger grip screw type fastener and card pull 2 2 Status LED Status LED provides indicatio...

Page 134: ...H with VC4 framing VC4 directly maps up to 63xVC12 or 84xDS1 into an STM1 signal In turn each VC12 contains 1xE1 and each VC11 1xDS1 SONET with STS1 framing Three STS1s are mapped into a SONET signal...

Page 135: ...of the DAC is required line protection two DAC 1x155oM plug ins can be installed and splitter Y cables fitted to provide extensions to single Tx and Rx LC connectors When installed in an INUe it must...

Page 136: ...um input power of 0 dBm saturation Transmit level is maintained between 5 dBm and 0 dBm limits Center wavelength is maintained between 1260 and 1355 nm It supports fiber spans up to 40 km No Item Labe...

Page 137: ...the ADMs provide the clock recovery and signal re sync options DAC 2x155e should not installed back to back trib interconnected over more than 2 hops of 9500 MXC not more than one DAC DAC repeated ho...

Page 138: ...ces Figure 3 27 DAC 2x155e Front Panel Layout Table 3 21 DAC 2x155e Front Panel Description 1 2 3 No Item Label Description 1 Plug in fastener Finger grip screw type fastener and card pull 2 2 Status...

Page 139: ...nnel capacity configurable in increments of 1 5 Mbps or 2 Mbps to a maximum of 100 Mbps per channel DAC ES features include Extremely low latency Programmable switching fabric transparent mode VLAN se...

Page 140: ...ovides the bridge switch and queueing functions between the ports and two transport channels The gate array FPGA provides signal framing and the interface to the backplane bus with software selection...

Page 141: ...links where each channel is assigned to its own RAC or RAC and DAC 155oM Transparent Mode is applicable to ring networks using 9500 MXC ring wrap protection with one channel is assigned to the east th...

Page 142: ...acity provides selection per channel of Ethernet capacity in multiples of 2 Mbps 2 048 Mbps or 1 5 Mbps 1 544 Mbps For Nx2 Mbps the maximum capacity per channel is 98 Mbps Both channels can be sent ov...

Page 143: ...Ports with a higher priority will have their data packets accepted by the queue controller ahead of the lower priority ports on a 8 4 2 1 weighted basis where for example 8 high priority packets will...

Page 144: ...ark The receiver signals to the transmitter to stop transmitting until sufficient data has been read from the buffer triggered by a low water mark at which point the receiver signals to the transmitte...

Page 145: ...and discards per port and channel Historical statistics per port and channel Comprehensive RMON performance statistics per port and channel Event history For more information refer to Volume IV Chapte...

Page 146: ...rnet bridging switching function Each RJ 45 port connector includes Activity and Connection LEDs Ethernetorange LED Orange flashing LED indicates Ethernet receive activity Off indicates no receive act...

Page 147: ...The DAC GE plug in supports transport of Gigabit Ethernet LAN traffic Three 10 100 1000Base T ports and one SFP 1000Base LX optical transceiver port are connected to one or two 155 Mbps transport chan...

Page 148: ...ernet switch which provides the bridge switch and queueing functions between the ports and two transport channels C1 and C2 The gate array FPGA provides signal framing and the interface to the backpla...

Page 149: ...lane the channel capacity selections support 150 Mbps on channel C1 or C2 300 Mbps on channel C1 or C2 150 Mbps on both C1 and C2 Figure 3 35 DAC GE Block Diagram Table 3 23 SFP Optical Port Specifica...

Page 150: ...interconnected It supports four customer LAN connections ports 1 to 4 with bridging to two separate transport channels C1 or C2 Figure 3 36 Transparent Mode with Aggregation Disabled To avoid a traff...

Page 151: ...lied but where one of the aggregated links is of different capacity such as a 300 Mbps link aggregated with a 150 Mbps link the weighting on the 300 Mbps link should be set to 11 and to 5 on the 150 M...

Page 152: ...ransport for port 1 traffic A second transparent broadcast mode LAN connection is provided with P1 P2 P3 and C2 interconnected Figure 3 39 Mixed Mode Port and Channel Assignment Normally the two chann...

Page 153: ...1 5 Mbps or 150 Mbps With a 2 Mbps or 1 5 Mbps backplane selected DAC GE is compatible with DAC ES DAC GE at one end of the link and DAC ES at the other With 2 Mbps or 1 5 Mbps backplane selected DAC...

Page 154: ...vely Priority Provides a four level low medium low medium high or high priority setting for each port This prioritization only has relevance to ports using a shared channel Priorities are strict for e...

Page 155: ...ich point the receiver signals to the transmitter to resume transmission To be effective flow control must be established from the originating source through to the end point and vice versa which mean...

Page 156: ...together two or more links to support a single interface with a traffic capacity that is the sum of the individual link capacities Link aggregation also supports redundancy If one link fails then capa...

Page 157: ...between two separate links Ethernet traffic is split equally between the link timeslots on a byte basis parallel bus meaning data within an Ethernet frame is transported across both links Links do not...

Page 158: ...r each mode The tagging options are Do Nothing Q in Q or 802 1q Selections are made on a per port basis With Q in Q frames with existing tags are tagged double tagged With 802 1q untagged frames are t...

Page 159: ...nd channel Comprehensive RMON performance statistics per port and channel Event history For more information refer to Volume IV Chapter 15 for DAC ES and DAC GE System Controls Screens DAC GE Performa...

Page 160: ...wer off Green Normal operation Orange flashing Configuration not supported or software hardware incompatible1 1 Includes situations where the slot configuration does not support the plug in or the plu...

Page 161: ...external provided by the user For an external clock channel synchronization is supported by a selectable clock phase rising or dropping edge of the clock pulse Asynchronous conforms to TIA EIA 562 el...

Page 162: ...each channel must be re directed to the next RAC or DAC 155oM An AUX is not required at intermediate sites At the destination site each channel is directed to the required port on the AUX plug in NMS...

Page 163: ...ation Alarm Inputs The active state of each TTL alarm input is configurable to be active if the voltage on the input is high or active if the voltage is low The alarm software detects a change in the...

Page 164: ...to a common output Mapping is achieved using IP addressing for the destination node plus a slot location and output number for the AUX plug in AUX Front Panel Figure 3 43 AUX Front Panel Layout Table...

Page 165: ...of its supply rails fails the NPC will take over without interruption And vice versa When the TDM bus clock has switched to NPC control it will not automatically revert to NCC control on restoration...

Page 166: ...er to Figure 3 45 and Table 3 26 for front panel interfaces Figure 3 45 NPC Front Panel Layout Table 3 26 NPC Front Panel Descriptions 1 2 3 No Item Label Description 1 Plug in fastener Finger grip sc...

Page 167: ...n operation refer to Appendix I Protection Overview 9500 MXC Node includes options for protection of hardware radio path tributary and NCC functions Hardware and Radio Path Protection RACs and ODUs ar...

Page 168: ...ersity over hot standby Frequency diversity over space diversity For more information on dual protection refer to Dual Protection on page 3 76 RAC ODU Protection Partnering RAC 30 and RAC 3X Supports...

Page 169: ...ection is hitless For more information on the NPC and its protection function refer to NPC on page 3 71 Hot Standby and Diversity The INU supports three non protected links or one protected plus one n...

Page 170: ...rsity pairings where two vertically separated antennas are required a single dual polarized antenna can be used Table 3 28 Dual Protection Options Figure 3 46 illustrates the action of a frequency div...

Page 171: ...ersity master protection both subordinated links are online transmitting Subordinated links hot standby space diversity non protected must be configured on different frequency channels With a frequenc...

Page 172: ...two traffic rings one nominated as clockwise the other anti clockwise Under normal no fault conditions all traffic is passed on the clockwise primary ring In the event of a fault the secondary anti c...

Page 173: ...pacity limitations at the gateway but where a ring incorporates a number of gateways up to 75xE1 or 100xDS1 can be ring protected For information on ring capacity maximums refer to Appendix E Super PD...

Page 174: ...ircuits wrapping primary ring traffic onto the secondary ring and wrapping secondary back onto primary on the other side of the break Refer to Figure 3 48 In this example all circuits are restored Tx...

Page 175: ...providing the delay times do not become an issue The delay is a function of ring capacity and the number of hops on the ring the higher the capacity the lower the delay for the same number of hops Ref...

Page 176: ...he same way to provide normal service on all circuits that have been configured between them Refer to Figure 3 49 Figure 3 49 Double break Operation Ring Capacity 20xE1 40xE1 75xE1 Delay Per Hop 0 45...

Page 177: ...oint Traffic Overlay In this example the links between nodes C D and E are carrying 32xE1 point to point non protected traffic as well as 32xE1 ring protected traffic Ring Node Intersection Using the...

Page 178: ...twork can be enhanced with one or more 1 1 protected links 1 1 protection of a ring protected link is normally implemented to provide path protection as distinct from equipment protection Therefore sp...

Page 179: ...he time of day timer Refer to Unwrap Timers on page 3 99 Ring wrap and unwrap times for 1 1 ring links are identical to 1 0 ring links Refer to Wrap and Unwrap Times on page 3 99 Event Browser entries...

Page 180: ...orted on the 1 1 ring links Co channel XPIC Operation on a Ring Using RAC 40s for Co channel Dual Polarized CCDP operation two independent Super PDH protected rings can be established over the same ri...

Page 181: ...an Ethernet environment only with the DAC GE providing an enhanced RSTP function RWPRTM Resilient Wireless Packet Ring An external RSTP switch is not required 9500 MXC IDU ES for Fast Ethernet Ring pr...

Page 182: ...e that spans all switches in the ring forcing redundant paths into a standby or blocked state If subsequently one network segment becomes unreachable because of a device or link failure the RSTP algor...

Page 183: ...p protected A single 9500 MXC Node with a DAC GE supports Gig Ethernet rings to 150 Mbps One DAC GE is configured to provide two transport channels one to the east RAC the other to the west No externa...

Page 184: ...transport channels C1 and C2 There can be an equal or unequal number of DAC ES or DAC GE plug ins on the ring Disable Address Learning must be selected in the Plug ins screen When used with the built...

Page 185: ...sport Ch on pt pt ccts 1 to 16 DAC ES DAC ES DAC ES DAC ES Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 1 DAC ES DAC ES Ch 2 Ch 2 16xE1 Transport Ch on pt pt ccts 1 to 16 16xE1 Transport Ch on pt p...

Page 186: ...Separate cables connect each DAC to customer equipment In the Rx direction from the customer both DACs receive data but only the online Rx DAC sends this data to the TDM bus In the transmit direction...

Page 187: ...ime has elapsed To damp possible oscillations in the system the guard time is regularly adjusted using the following rules The guard time doubles after each switch up to the maximum The guard time hal...

Page 188: ...th the RAC has failed or is disconnected When a switch has occurred protection management remains with what was the offline transmitter The primary designated RAC default online Tx is not automaticall...

Page 189: ...he demodulators have lost lock or both receivers have lost frame synchronization demodulator not locked alarm Transmit Switching Criteria Frequency Diversity Both transmitters are operational A switch...

Page 190: ...signated online RAC ODU default secondary receiver fails after the diversity bus between RAC Rx diversity bus and the TDM bus or is removed the offline primary RAC ODU is switched to become the online...

Page 191: ...with a frequency diversity master which means that only Rx to the backplane bus is switched both subordinate protected links are online transmitting transmit protection criteria do not apply For resto...

Page 192: ...hat with a frequency diversity master there is no Tx switch event both transmitters are online transmitting Ring Protection Switching Criteria This section describes the ring wrapping switching criter...

Page 193: ...l typically be between 40 and 100 ms depending on the number of hops and ring capacity the higher the capacity the lower the ring delay The revertive switch command for return to normal service is ini...

Page 194: ...ction Switching Criteria The Tx and Rx tribs are independently switched Switching is not hitless 200 ms maximum restoration time for a Tx or Rx trib switch Trib protection is available for E3 DS3 and...

Page 195: ...hitless for a TDM bus clock failure restoration is within 200 ms during which time all traffic on the node will be affected Protection is hitless for a power supply failure If the NCC converter or on...

Page 196: ...larization discrimination antennas Correct end end polarization alignment is essential to achieve a path XPD to closely match the antenna XPD Refer to Additional Procedures for CCDP XPIC links on page...

Page 197: ...olarized antenna using a remote mount and a flexible waveguide connection Figure 3 56 ACAP and CCDP Operation RAC 40s can be hot standby or diversity protected Figure 3 57 shows a RAC 40 pairing in an...

Page 198: ...pacity An INU INUe has a maximum backplane bus capacity of 100xE1 128xDS1 or 2xSTM1 OC3 which for the available RAC 40 capacities means that co channel operation is only supported for STM1 OC3 See Fig...

Page 199: ...l four antennas must be of the same size have the same gain The protected V and H links operate as two independent links the standard protection switch criteria for protected links apply Refer to Hot...

Page 200: ...t the local end the request to mute will be sent to both remote transmitters This mute contention situation is resolved by applying a bias to the vertical RAC the remote horizontal RAC Tx is muted the...

Page 201: ...1 256xDS1 4xSTM1 OC3 or 600 Mbps Ethernet is available to support Co channel 2x 75xE1 or 2x 100xDS1 in terminal Node configurations INUes are required to provide the number of slots needed for DAC 16x...

Page 202: ...g Node Configurations on page 3 111 2 2 Hot standby Co channel Links Figure 3 60 illustrates a Node configured for hot standby protection of the two 75xE1 co channel links Hot standby is normally depl...

Page 203: ...herefore only need to support 59xE1 because its co channel partner is still transporting 75xE1 traffic it must also be over air configured for 75xE1 Figure 3 60 2 2 Hot standby 75xE1 Co channel Links...

Page 204: ...path links on two 28 30 MHz radio channels Uses the V and H polarizations on two adjacent channels Figure 3 61 illustrates the channel link alignment Figure 3 62 illustrates the ACCP pairings on F1 a...

Page 205: ...traffic sourced and sunk at one ring site the maximum capacity supported on each ring is 64xE1 or 84xDS1 For more information refer to Appendix E For Ethernet rings an RSTP switch is required An RSTP...

Page 206: ...inated to the ring protection mechanism ring wrap and unwrap For guidance on 1 1 protection of ring links refer to 1 1 Protected Ring Links on page 3 84 When using a coupler to combine two ODUs onto a...

Page 207: ...ctions Using RAC 40s the east and west links are configured on the same 28 MHz ETSI or 30 MHz ANSI radio channel One DAC GE provides the RWPR ring function which operates on 300 Mbps link aggregated v...

Page 208: ...ne virtual link by RWPR If one link in the aggregated pair fails ring switching does not occur both links must fail to initiate switching Figure 3 64 300 Mbps Co channel Ring Node 2x150 Mbps Fan NCC D...

Page 209: ...rovides the ring protection mechanism For single gateway rings 64xE1 or 84xDS1 are the ring capacity maximums Figure 3 65 Co Channel 64xE1 Ring Node with 16xE1 Drop Insert Fan NCC INU INU 16xE1 64xE1...

Page 210: ...n of ring links refer to 1 1 Protected Ring Links on page 3 86 The link maximums on single gateway rings are 64xE1 or 84xDS1 An NPC plug in is included in each INUe to provide NCC redundancy Figure 3...

Page 211: ...r links on two 28 30 MHz channels Each of the two radio channels supports two co channel links Figure 3 61 illustrates the channel link alignment Link maximums on single gateway rings are 64xE1 or 84x...

Page 212: ...the connected INU INUe It is the default Ethernet connection mechanism for an IBNU INUe DHCP server connection where a server function in the INU INUe provides an IP address to the CT PC client This...

Page 213: ...The Ethernet screen captures throughputs frame types discards errors and events Alarms with context sensitive Helpset support for alarm description probable cause and recommended remedial actions For...

Page 214: ...Chapter 3 9500 MXC Nodes Vol II 3 120 Alcatel Lucent For a list of troubleshooting processes supported by the CT Diagnostic screens refer to Using CT Diagnostics Screens on page 2 33 of Volume V...

Page 215: ...p Construction comprises Cast aluminium base alloy 380 Pressed aluminium cover sheet grade alloy 1050 Base and cover passivated and then polyester powder coated Compression seal for base cover weather...

Page 216: ...lt spray test and relevant IEC UL and Bellcore standards for wind driven rain ODU Data There are two ODU options ODU 300ep ODU 300hp Both share the same RAC profiles which means they operate to the RA...

Page 217: ...lume III Chapter 2 for information on Installation Lightning surge suppression Waveguide flange data Refer to the 9500 MXC datasheets ETSI or ANSI for complete specifications Bandwidths Supported 3 5...

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Page 219: ...ompts for all configuration and diagnostic attributes There are two PC to INU INUe or IDU connection options 10 100Base T Ethernet or V 24 RS 232 Ethernet provides faster communication and supports ac...

Page 220: ...AC 30 and DAC 155oM partnering for a radio to fiber ring transition For permitted Terminals the protection screen supports IDU IDU partnering for hot standby diversity or ring operation Circuit cross...

Page 221: ...ted as a csv Excel file History History screens provide selection of 15 minute or 24 hour options 15 minute provides viewing of seven days worth of 15 minute data bins 24 hour provides one months wort...

Page 222: ...d plug in Advanced Management Provides software reset and history clear functions The software reset is equivalent to a power down reboot power off pause power on and saves a copy of the Helpdesk Data...

Page 223: ...6 6 Operation on page 6 7 Diagnostics on page 6 9 9500 MXC Node 9500 MXC Node provides unmatched capabilities and ease of configuration at sites where two or more links are required and or where a li...

Page 224: ...38 GHz See INUs and ODUs INUs The 1RU INU supports a maximum of three ODUs for three non protected links or one protected diversity link with one non protected link The 2RU INUe supports a maximum of...

Page 225: ...andwidth combinations modulation is selectable for QPSK 16QAM 32QAM 64QAM 128QAM or 256QAM Liquid Bandwidth Capacity can be assigned between Ethernet and TDM data over the same link Using an E1 2 Mbps...

Page 226: ...R Resilient Wireless Packet Ring an enhanced RSTP capability for Ethernet ring mesh network topologies When a ring connection fails RWPR supports ring re convergence times of less than 100 ms compared...

Page 227: ...ng link or links Ethernet traffic can be configured to ride side by side with E1 or DS1 traffic Using L2 layer 2 link aggregation multiple Nodes may be co located to support virtual link configuration...

Page 228: ...ield supports up to 40xE1 or 32xDS1 Path ODU and RAC module protection is retained tributary module protection is not IDU 155o supports 1xSTM1 OC3 via optical LC interfaces 16 to 128QAM Non protected...

Page 229: ...limits FEC All RACs and IDUs employ Reed Solomon FEC encoding with interleaving RAC 3X RAC 40 IDU ES and IDU 155o also incorporate Viterbi encoding on selected capacity modulation options Reed Solomo...

Page 230: ...C platforms provide comprehensive power management options for Power Output Power Control Range Power Monitoring Power Output Output power is band and modulation dependent ODU 300ep is an extended pow...

Page 231: ...a calibration input for transmitter operation over temperature and output range Viewed Tx power ranges always match the capabilities of the ODU for a given modulation When modulation is changed 9500 M...

Page 232: ...ion is displayed History The History screens provide either a seven day or one month graphical and report views of operational history captured as 15 minute data bins over the most recent seven days o...

Page 233: ...d on Bus facing digital or IF loopbacks on RAC plug ins Node Customer facing digital loopback on the Terminal Both way circuit loopbacks on the TDM bus Node Protection locks enable the locking of a Tx...

Page 234: ...os A test can be applied over a single link or multiple links depending on the routing of the circuit under test The 215 1 PBRS test pattern can also be used in conjunction with an external BER test s...

Page 235: ...63 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol II 6 13 Front Panel LEDs Front panel LEDs provide a quick indication of status online diagnostic and alarm states Refer to 9500 MXC LEDs on page 2 10 of Volume IV for inf...

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Page 239: ...pliance 9500 MXC has been tested for and meets EMC Directive 89 336 EEC The equipment was tested using screened cabling if any other type of cable is used it may violate compliance 9500 MXC is a Class...

Page 240: ...Hardware Installation Pre Installation Installation Antenna Alignment Customer supplied tools and equipment Unpacking the equipment Verifying the system configuration Check basic components Check kit...

Page 241: ...ugs to stranded copper cable a multimeter and a set of metric Allen keys for the polarization rotator bolts Open ended spanners 19 mm 3 4 open ended spanner for attaching the ODU to the mounting colla...

Page 242: ...iptions against the packing list and cross checking against the installation datapack for the system to be installed 3 If there has been shipping damage or there are discrepancies between the equipmen...

Page 243: ...ntegral polarization rotator Dependant on frequency band these antennas are available in diameters up to 1 8 m 6 ft Where standard antennas are to be used the ODU must be installed on a remote mount a...

Page 244: ...nna protected operation a coupler is available to support direct mounting of the two ODUs to its antenna or to support direct mounting onto a remote mounted coupler Refer to Direct Mounted ODUs on pag...

Page 245: ...Figure 2 1 ODU and Mounting Collar Figure 2 2 shows the ODU mounting collar pole mount and polarization rotator for an Andrew antenna Figure 2 2 Andrew Pole Mount and ODU Mounting Collar Figure 2 3 s...

Page 246: ...Waves antenna Figure 2 3 Radio Waves Pole Mount and Mounting Collar Figure 2 4 shows the ODU mounting collar pole mount and polarization rotator for a Precision antenna Figure 2 4 Precision Pole Mount...

Page 247: ...is normally determined by the orientation of the waveguide port slot To remote mount an ODU refer to Remote Mounted ODUs on page 2 10 Figure 2 5 illustrates antenna waveguide port slot orientation for...

Page 248: ...undo the six metric Allen head screws approximately 10 mm 3 8 inch Pull the collar forward and hold the rotator back which will allow the rotator to disengage from a notch in the collar and turn freel...

Page 249: ...other end of the slots Refer to Figure 2 7 3 Check bolt heads are located in the slot recesses 4 Refasten Figure 2 7 shows a close up of the polarization rotator being released from the vertical posi...

Page 250: ...U Orientation for Vertical or Horizontal Polarization Next step Direct Mount ODU Attachment Procedure on page 2 9 Waveguide feed head Vertical Polarization Horizontal Polarization Mounting bolts with...

Page 251: ...are undamaged clean and dry 2 Set the polarization rotator for the required polarization Refer to Setting the Polarization on page 2 5 3 Apply a thin layer of silicon grease around the ODU feed head O...

Page 252: ...use of standard single or dual polarization antennas The mount can also be used to remotely support a protected ODU pairing installed on a coupler The coupler connects to the remote mount assembly in...

Page 253: ...ded rod and a form fit rubber grommet Figure 2 10 shows a typical assembly for a 28 to 38 GHz flexible waveguide Figure 2 10 Flexible Waveguide Hanger Assembly Next steps Waveguide Flange Data Remote...

Page 254: ...ding the ODU on page 2 13 Installing the ODU cable and connectors refer to Installing ODU Cables and Connectors on page 2 19 Installing the Remote Mount The remote mount attaches to a standard 112 mm...

Page 255: ...st protection and support position before fastening the flange to the antenna port 8 Secure the waveguide to prevent wind flex using hanger assemblies or similar If cable ties are used do not over tig...

Page 256: ...ed to the ground clamp A ground clamp is supplied as part of all ODU Cable Installation and Suppressor kits 6 Strip the insulation back by 25 mm 1 inch fit into ground clamp and firmly secure the clam...

Page 257: ...coupler and its ODUs There should be no clearance issues using approved antennas when installed correctly on its mount with the appropriate left or right offset However care must be taken at locations...

Page 258: ...rect engagement of coupler with mounting collar 9 Ensure the coupler bolt down points are correctly seated then tighten the four nuts with an open ended 19 mm 3 4 spanner 10 To remove a coupler revers...

Page 259: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol III 2 17 Figure 2 11 Coupler Fitted to Antenna Figure 2 12 Coupler Installation with ODUs...

Page 260: ...t the blanked off with a microwave load as at some frequencies the reflected power can affect operation at the remaining port partly canceling the wanted signal A flange mounted termination is used to...

Page 261: ...ied in multiples of 30 meters and is suitable for cable runs to 180 m 590 ft Alcatel Lucent ET 390998 Cable Specifications ET 390998 is a low loss RG 8 type Characteristic impedance 50 ohms 2 ohms Cen...

Page 262: ...ofing All outdoor connections must be made weatherproof Refer to Weatherproofing on page 2 38 Planning the route Protection for the cable The route chosen must provide physical protection for the cabl...

Page 263: ...e tower side of the suppressor Refer to Figure 2 18 on page 2 28 Figure 2 14 on page 2 22 shows typical tower locations for cable grounding and lightning surge suppressors Note that an external suppre...

Page 264: ...more than 1m 3 ft intervals Must not run adjacent to tower lightning ground or electrical cables Site grounding grid radials Master ground bar Lightning surge suppressor Cable carrier ODU antenna Cabl...

Page 265: ...le cable Connectors for an extension cable 1 x Type N male and 1 x Type N female are included in the Lightning Surge Suppressor installation kits Type N Cable Connectors Ensure connectors are correctl...

Page 266: ...parallel dc path These suppressors are designed to withstand repeated strikes and in the event they do fail to hard fail so as not to cause un certain or intermittent operation Two versions are availa...

Page 267: ...ced installation accessory costs There is no cost increase to the ODU300hp Reduced installation time ODUs fitted with the internal suppressor are identified with a label There is no change to ODU part...

Page 268: ...Chapter 2 Outdoor Installations Vol III 2 26 Alcatel Lucent Figure 2 16 BGXZ Surge Suppressor...

Page 269: ...may be voided The building entry suppressor must be grounded to the master ground bar at or just below the cable point of entry Location of Surge Suppressor Information Installed inside the building...

Page 270: ...t inside the building 2 Trim the cable from the ODU at the point where the suppressor is to be installed Terminate the cable with a Type N male connector from the ODU Accessories Kit and connect to th...

Page 271: ...r installing an external lightning surge suppressor at the ODU Use the suppressor support bracket in all situations except where it would result in an unacceptable looping of the ODU cable back toward...

Page 272: ...2 19 When the suppressor is installed without the support bracket the suppressor and ODU must be separately grounded Refer to Installing a Suppressor Without a Support Bracket on page 2 37 Figure 2 19...

Page 273: ...rt Bracket Vertical Suppressor Installation Figure 2 21 Universal Support Bracket Horizontal Suppressor Installation NOTE When the support bracket is fitted for horizontal suppressor installation acce...

Page 274: ...ontal orientation For the horizontal option omit the right angle Type N connector in the following procedure Procedure 1 Attach the right angle Type N connector supplied in the ODU installation kit to...

Page 275: ...ay the amalgamating tape with UV protecting vinyl tape 5 Fit the partially weatherproofed suppressor assembly to the ODU and align as shown 6 Firmly hand tighten the Type N connector 7 Complete the we...

Page 276: ...e suppressor support bracket the ground lug and all three nuts with copper based grease 10 Fit the support bracket to the suppressor studs and ODU ground stud Hold in place using the ground stud nut l...

Page 277: ...tach the terminated ODU cable to the suppressor and firmly hand tighten Ensure the cable is first formed bent to fit before it is attached to the suppressor If necessary fit a right angle connector to...

Page 278: ...tie the ODU cable to the ground wire every 200 mm 8 inches up to the point where they meet with the tower 18 Secure the tied cable wire assembly to the antenna mount or suitable hard points to stop wi...

Page 279: ...ach the ground wire to the tower using the supplied Harger ground clamp First scrape any paint or oxidation from the tower at the clamping point to ensure there will be good low resistance contact 6 S...

Page 280: ...rt at 1 To weatherproof a cable ground start at 3 1 Ensure connectors are firmly hand tightened dry and free from all grease and dirt If necessary clean with rag lightly moistened with alcohol based c...

Page 281: ...e Type N connectors of the suppressor when installed with its support bracket on an ODU Wrapping Guidelines Amalgamating Tape 1 Ensure the connectors are firmly hand tightened dry and free from all gr...

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Page 283: ...refer to Volume II Chapter 3 For information on user interface connector and cable data refer to Appendix C For information on the 9500 MXC Terminal refer to Chapter 4 of this Volume INU INUe Descrip...

Page 284: ...ut Table 3 1 INU Front Panel Descriptions No Item Label Description 1 Rack Ear and grounding stud Rack attachment bracket for the IDC One ear has a combined ESD and IDC grounding stud The ears can be...

Page 285: ...r The cable is nominally 5 m 16 ft and the wires are 4 mm2 AWG 12 The blue or red wire must be connected to 48 Vdc live the black wire to ground ve Figure 3 2 Power Cable and Connector Fuses The NCC a...

Page 286: ...mum ambient temperature Tmra of 45 Celsius 113 Fahrenheit The maximum ambient temperature Tmra of 45 Celsius applies to the immediate operating environment of the INU which if installed in a rack is t...

Page 287: ...figuration on page 3 8 and Plug in Installation Requirements on Power Supply Compliance and Loading The dc power supply must be UL or IEC compliant for a 48 Vdc SELV output 60 Vdc maximum Check to ens...

Page 288: ...he installation If all is correct and the ODU and ODU cable installation has likewise been completed and checked the If the jumper cable is too short make an extension cable Refer to Jumper Cables on...

Page 289: ...ntenna alignment Once powered up the ODU s will be transmitting with the pre configured or ex factory frequency and power settings unless the start up transmit mute option has been invoked All ODUs sh...

Page 290: ...ot 8 NCC Slot 10 Slots 1 2 3 4 are universal any RAC DAC or AUX plug in Slot 4 is NPC or universal NPC or any RAC DAC AUX NCC and FAN slots are dedicated For protected operation the RAC or RAC DAC 155...

Page 291: ...the updated IDCe Function Requirement Priority Details Slot Assignment All slots filled All slots must be filled with either a plug in or a blanking panel Failure to do so will compromise EMC integrit...

Page 292: ...g sufficient pressure to bring the plug in panel flush with the front panel Revision time lag When swapping or installing plug ins up to 60 seconds can be required for the INU INUe to show its revised...

Page 293: ...figuration The backplane can be set for E1 DS1 DS3 or STM1 OC3 Mux version DACs allow a mix of interfaces from a common E1 or DS1 backplane configuration Increasing node capacity To achieve a greater...

Page 294: ...plug ins to be returned for service in an antistatic bag When handling a plug in to or from an antistatic bag do so at the INU INUe and only when you are connected to the INU INUe via an ESD ground st...

Page 295: ...pairs with an ODU to make up the 9500 MXC Terminal The ODUs are the ODU 300ep or ODU 300hp The IDUs available are IDU 20x data rates to 20xE1 or 16xDS1 non protected or to 40xE1 or 32xDS1 hot standby...

Page 296: ...ound ve Figure 4 1 2W2C Connector and Cable IDU Installation Requirements Table 4 1 IDU Installation Requirements The 2W2C DC power connector can be shorted inadvertently if applied at an angle Always...

Page 297: ...power supply and the point of connection to an IDU Power Graphic Power Supply Location The IDU must be installed in the same premises as its dc power supply and be located in the same immediate area...

Page 298: ...the cable within the rack frame using cable ties or similar Do not over tighten cable ties 7 Fit interface cables For information on tributary Ethernet and auxiliary cable sets refer to Appendix C St...

Page 299: ...um in the event of a single internal fault Always check the integrity of the dc power supply to an IDU right to its source Never assume that the supply provided to the pick up point in a rack is corre...

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Page 301: ...ore aligning antennas ensure The ODUs are powered up at both ends of the link Transmit and receive frequencies are correctly set Transmit powers are correctly set and transmit mute is turned off If fr...

Page 302: ...m RSL 3 Repeat for the far end of the link 4 Compare actual RSLs with the expected RSLs from the link installation datapack RSL measurement accuracies for ODU 300ep and ODU 300ep are 2 dB for levels 4...

Page 303: ...ly this will not cause a problem as antenna discrimination beamwidth and good frequency planning should exclude adjacent channel interferers However at sites where this is not the case ATPC should not...

Page 304: ...es adjusting the direction of each antenna until the received signal strength reaches its maximum level at each end of the link Fine adjustment for azimuth horizontal angle and elevation vertical angl...

Page 305: ...ual loss coupler For a space diversity link one RAC ODU is transmitting and at the receive end both are receiving Each ODU has its own antenna Normally the top antenna is assigned as primary and the l...

Page 306: ...DU check For an equal loss coupler it does not matter which RAC ODU is Tx Rx locked online at each end 3 Use the CT Diagnostics System Controls screen to check and set online locks 4 Use the Standard...

Page 307: ...tandard Alignment Procedure on page 5 5 above to align each antenna Providing each link is operating normally there is no need to use the System Controls Protected Link locks to lock a RAC to Tx or Rx...

Page 308: ...rement Procedure for Dual Polarized Antennas The following alignment procedure details steps required to Check and if necessary set feedhead alignment using a spirit level Align the antennas at each e...

Page 309: ...he other end Check cross pole discrimination XPD Optimize alignment of the feed heads to achieve maximum cross polarization discrimination Procedure 1 Static Feedhead Alignment This procedure would no...

Page 310: ...nment Procedure on page 5 5 If major adjustment to the pointing of the antenna is made during this process recheck the feedhead skew angle When correct proceed to step 3 3 Check RAC 40 Operation and E...

Page 311: ...the antenna for maximum XPD on both V and H RAC 40s If the maximums for each are at slightly different angles adjust for a mid point The alignment procedures listed under steps 1 and 2 should result i...

Page 312: ...equal loss combiners used to mount the ODUs For space diversity XPIC links separate dual polarized antennas are installed For information on the operation of hot standby and space diversity protection...

Page 313: ...ty configuration Procedure 1 Static feedhead skew angle alignment Align all four antennas using the static feedhead alignment procedure described under Procedure for Dual Polarized Antennas on page 5...

Page 314: ...creens for the primary RACs connected to Where there is potential for interference from other links in the same geographical area check by turning the far end transmitter s off and measuring the local...

Page 315: ...cy boundaries of the Tx and Rx bandwidths must be within the antenna feed frequency range 11 At the reference end of the link view the RAC performance screens for all four RACs and adjust the feedhead...

Page 316: ...ions of XPIC and ODU cables If antenna 1 is nominated as the reference antenna for feedhead skew angle alignment the feedhead alignment process can be summarized as With all transmitters locked to pri...

Page 317: ...RAC 40 RAC 40 16xE1 Fan Fan NCC RAC 40 RAC 40 NPC Slot 7 Slot 4 Slot 7 Slot 1 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 3 INUe A 16xE1 V V H H ODU 300s RAC 40 RAC 40 Fan Slot 3 Fan NCC INUe B NPC DAC 155o DAC 155o Slot 7 Sl...

Page 318: ...roximately 1 0 mm around a standard 114 mm 4 5 in diameter O D pipe Antennas can be verified as being on main beam as opposed to a side lobe by comparing measured receive signal level with the calcula...

Page 319: ...an antenna radiation pattern and tracking paths for three elevation settings Figure 5 4 Example Tracking Path Signals Line AA represents the azimuth tracking path of a properly aligned antenna The mai...

Page 320: ...ll The first side lobe signal peaks 6 and 7 appear as one peak leading to a mistaken interpretation of a main beam The correct method for locating the main beam is to set the azimuth at mid peak betwe...

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Page 323: ...quick access key commands The Tool Bar Menu Bar and Status Bar are present on all screens The Menu Bar provides direct navigation to main areas of user interest Clicking on a Menu brings up a sub men...

Page 324: ...tion a progress indicator shows the read write status as shown in Figure 1 1 Once a screen is opened it stays open and is immediately readable for the duration of the CT session Figure 1 1 Progress In...

Page 325: ...creens For protected IDUs two screens should be launched one for the primary IDU and one for secondary and the two screens positioned to sit side by side or above and below CT memorizes the size posit...

Page 326: ...Chapter 1 9500 MXC CT Introduction Vol IV 1 4 Alcatel Lucent Figure 1 3 Standardized 9500 MXC Logos...

Page 327: ...00 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol IV 1 5 9500 MXC CT Icons Figure 1 4 shows the system severity icons Figure 1 4 System Alarm Icons Warning Minor Major Critical No Alarms 2 3 4 0...

Page 328: ...stem Problem detected in the transport system Plug in missing or not the expected type Software configuration problem Module not licensed or has exceeded its license Module is incompatible with the ba...

Page 329: ...installed in slot 4 NCC and FAN slots are dedicated For protected operation RAC and DAC 155oM plug ins can be installed in any of the universal slots INUe The INUe slot numbering conventions are as f...

Page 330: ...he Node and to the radio function for a Terminal Link Refers to the link end un protected or protected for a RAC and ODU combination Where a path is not protected Link is associated with one RAC ODU W...

Page 331: ...er version of CT is required CT selects the correct version and restarts itself Where a later version of CT is needed not on your PC CT downloads the updating difference files from 9500 MXC During thi...

Page 332: ...Chapter 1 9500 MXC CT Introduction Vol IV 1 10 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 333: ...2 19 Next Step on page 2 29 Installing 9500 MXC CT on Your PC This section describes the PC requirements and procedure for installing 9500 MXC CT on a PC PC Requirements Hardware Requirements The foll...

Page 334: ...ith an installer file on a Setup CD supplied as part of the 9500 MXC Installation Kit To install 9500 MXC CT on your PC 1 Insert the 9500 MXC Setup CD 2 Double click the 9500 MXC CT Installer file on...

Page 335: ...nded as it provides a much faster connection and running speed compared to a V 24 connection Ethernet must be used for network wide access PC to 9500 MXC Connection Option Description Ethernet TCP IP...

Page 336: ...Step Setting Up A DHCP Ethernet 9500 MXC CT Connection on page 2 9 V 24 A V 24 connection applies to all 9500 MXC radios A 24 connection does not require knowledge of the Node Terminal IP address A V...

Page 337: ...operties on page 2 6 For an existing 9500 MXC network contact the network administrator to secure a list of IP address details for Nodes and Terminals or use a V 24 connection to obtain details of the...

Page 338: ...device on the 9500 MXC NMS LAN Procedures are provided for Windows 2000 and XP Procedure Windows 2000 This procedure is based on a PC running Windows 2000 PC there may be small differences with other...

Page 339: ...255 In the example above the network portion is 10 16 subnet mask of 255 255 0 0 The host portion of the IP address must be set so that your CT PC is seen as a different connection on the Node Termina...

Page 340: ...makes note of the points you must be aware of when changing these properties The 9500 MXC you are connecting to has an IP address of 192 168 10 1 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 The subnet mask in...

Page 341: ...r CT PC to connect to a 9500 MXC Node Terminal that has the This screen shows an example of existing settings The IP address and Subnet mask must be changed The Default gateway must be changed where a...

Page 342: ...our CT PC must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically which is set within the Local Area Connection window on your PC Procedure This procedure is based on a PC running Windows 2000 PC the...

Page 343: ...ibed one for a PC fitted with a DB 9 serial COM port and one for a PC fitted with a USB port Laptops running Windows XP generally have a USB port rather than a DB 9 serial COM port With a USB port an...

Page 344: ...ection for Serial COM Port Windows XP A computer to computer comms cable procedure that does not require installation of the modem driver Refer to Installing a COM Port Communications Cable Connection...

Page 345: ...lick Finish To check setup and operation refer to the topic Starting 9500 MXC CT on page 2 19 Installing a Dial up Connection for Serial COM Port Windows XP This procedure sets an Internet dial up con...

Page 346: ...ame such as 9500 MXC and click Next 7 Select a COM port such as COM1 and click Next 8 Select Anyone s use and click Next 9 Click add a shortcut to place a shortcut on your desktop and click Finish to...

Page 347: ...driver software which is normally supplied on a floppy disk or CDROM though in some instances may be included in the driver suite on Windows XP For a PC with a USB port the procedure covers Installing...

Page 348: ...lick Next The USB software drivers are installed 7 To complete the installation click Finish The USB to Serial device is ready to use Windows XP assigns an available COM port number to the device 8 Se...

Page 349: ...ect the 9500 MXC V 24 Modem Driver inf file Click Open 5 In the Install from disk window select the CDROM drive and click OK 6 If a prompt appears saying This driver is not digitally signed ignore and...

Page 350: ...ext 7 In Connection Name enter a name such as 9500 MXC and click Next 8 In Phone Number to Dial enter a random telephone number such as 1234 and click Next 9 In Connection Availability select one of t...

Page 351: ...Base T port using a standard RJ 45 to RJ 45 LAN cable The cable can be a Mdi straight or MdiX crossover type 9500 MXC Node has four NMS 10 100Base T ports on the NCC plug in Any port can be used 9500...

Page 352: ...ine or select from the list The list shows the IP address and name of the ten most recently connected radios with the most recent at the top If you are connected to a stand alone radio no cabled NMS c...

Page 353: ...Up A DHCP Ethernet 9500 MXC CT Connection on page 2 9 DHCP Connection This procedure applies to a 9500 MXC radio that is DHCP server enabled 1 Ensure your PC is configured to obtain an IP address aut...

Page 354: ...e connection process Refer to Connection Process on page 2 23 If the radio has been configured for access security a username and password window will appear at this point Refer to Entering a Username...

Page 355: ...n is confirmed by the appearance of the CT System Summary screen Refer to System Summary on page 15 2 of Volume IV Figure 2 2 CT Start up Screen for a V 24 Maintenance Connection Connection Process Wh...

Page 356: ...Summary screen is displayed on your PC For details of this screen refer to System Summary on page 15 2 of Volume IV Entering a Username and Password Introduction If access to the 9500 MXC Node Termina...

Page 357: ...t center A reset key provides a one time return to default security settings for the affected Node Terminal The operator at the Alcatel Lucent support center will require confirmation that the request...

Page 358: ...se should be saved to a file on your PC 5 Return to the Username and Password window and browse to the reset key file and click Open This will populate the line in the No 2 panel with the reset key Al...

Page 359: ...service try the following With the V 24 cable installed click on the 9500 MXC shortcut to open the Connect 9500 MXC window select Properties Networking Internet protocol TCP IP Properties Advanced an...

Page 360: ...nnection Status screen 7 Within the CT start up window enter the Server IP address in the Connect to line and click Connect Using a V 24 Connection to Obtain the Ethernet IP Address Use this procedure...

Page 361: ...r an Ethernet connection 4 Enter the IP address from step 2 and click Connect Next Step Table 2 3 directs you to relevant sections of the 9500 MXC CT volume Table 2 3 Reference Topics For a descriptio...

Page 362: ...Chapter 2 Setting Up 9500 MXC CT Vol IV 2 30 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 363: ...fers to the INU or INUe with the ODU 300ep and or ODU 300hp 9500 MXC Terminal refers to the IDU with the ODU 300ep or ODU 300hp The main topics are Essential Information on page 3 2 9500 MXC CT Menus...

Page 364: ...surfaces on the ODU connector Avoid the potential for momentary errors on other traffic passing through a Node as a consequence of the disconnection connection power spike Transmit Mute Option Settin...

Page 365: ...actFlash card which has a unique identity license number The IDU ES is capacity licensed for Ethernet throughput The base license is 50 Mbps with 50 Mbps license increments to 200 Mbps Like the Node t...

Page 366: ...upports customization of Diagnostic safety timers default to last setting used default is On Hide configuration correction and warning messages for current session default is Off Ignore close confirma...

Page 367: ...e current saved configuration In situations where a configuration amendment has caused an unwanted change clicking Refresh provides a rollback to the saved configuration Send sends a new configuration...

Page 368: ...Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration Process Vol IV 3 6 Alcatel Lucent Figure 3 1 9500 MXC CT Menu Bar Menus...

Page 369: ...9500 MXC and open CT to the Start Up screen Connect using the supplied V 24 cable In the event the IP address of the radio is known an Ethernet connection should be used to take advantage of its supe...

Page 370: ...capacity Select Installation Licensing to view licensed capabilities Refer to IDU ES License on page 4 3 or to IDU 20x License on page 4 4 9500 MXC Node 9500 MXC Terminal Select Configuration Informat...

Page 371: ...protection settings Refer to Node Protection on page 8 1 for details Select Configuration Protection to view and configure protection settings Refer to Terminal Protection on page 8 17 for details 950...

Page 372: ...elect Configuration Date Time to set the Terminal date and time For details refer to Date and Time Configuration on page 12 1 9500 MXC Node 9500 MXC Terminal Select Configuration Software Management t...

Page 373: ...ion Procedure Overview for a New Installation However before doing so you may wish to save the current configuration for subsequent restoration rollback in the event of difficulties with the new confi...

Page 374: ...Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration Process Vol IV 3 12 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 375: ...he baseline default license no license payment required is 40xE1 80 Mbps or 16xDS1 25 Mbps meaning the baseline supports up to up to three such links when installed in an INU or six in an INUe For an...

Page 376: ...nal Terminals must be compatible When a license is upgraded the upgrade is specific to a CompactFlash card License Steps Refer to Node License IDU ES License IDU 20x License Node License From the base...

Page 377: ...K IDU ES License An IDU ES includes a base license for 50 Mbps data throughput Higher throughputs are obtained by ordering additional capacity upgrades at time of order or subsequently as downloadable...

Page 378: ...ts configuration of 5xE1 10xE1 20xE1 or 32xE1 IDU ES 200 200 Mbps Base license 150 Mbps upgrade Enables 217 Mbps Connect Option Nominal Capacity License Connect ES 50 50 Mbps Base license enables 49 4...

Page 379: ...umber is the license number The Status field should always be active Status failed indicates a fault condition Check that the CompactFlash card is correctly installed and reboot power off pause power...

Page 380: ...e configured capacity exceeds the licensed capacity a configuration not supported alarm and a license violation alarm is raised These are major alarms 3 Select a new license Click to select and load a...

Page 381: ...ompts for the required information Item Description License Serial Number This may be determined from the CompactFlash card label or retrieved via CT If the capacity of an existing link to be increase...

Page 382: ...rogram Files 9500 MXC CT or load it into a new license sub folder such as C Program Files 9500 MXC CT License 2 Log into the Node Terminal and from the Licensing screen click the Select a New License...

Page 383: ...enable the new license click Send The changes in the licensed capabilities can be confirmed by viewing the Licensed capabilities on the Licensing screen If the required license is located in another...

Page 384: ...Chapter 4 Licensing Vol IV 4 10 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 385: ...nt to the time of saving to your PC no action is required to put data into the report file Helpdesk Data File The file is not user accessible It captures relevant configuration status and historical l...

Page 386: ...d to your PC the report can be opened for viewing and editing in Excel There are both defined and not defined entries Defined Entries Defined entries are those which have data read into them from the...

Page 387: ...pe and antenna height are not required in CT so are labelled not defined Such entries can only be captured by entering data directly into the csv file or into a more user friendly Excel save as of the...

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Page 389: ...d notes Refer to Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Information Screen The terminal name and site name set in this screen are displayed in the status bar on all screens The terminal name is also displayed in the m...

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Page 391: ...on page 7 3 DAC Tributary Configuration on page 7 25 AUX Configuration on page 7 84 Function Node Terminal Module References Radio LINK or RING A LINK comprises one RAC IDU for a non protected link tw...

Page 392: ...page 7 2 shows an example submenu for the 9500 MXC Node Clicking on any plug in line within the submenu displays its configuration screen Although the NCC and FAN can be selected they are not CT confi...

Page 393: ...h frequency TR spacing Tx power and ATPC For a 9500 MXC Terminal the screen support is identical to that provided for the Node dependent on Terminal type The configuration procedure is described at Li...

Page 394: ...ge 7 19 Co Channel XPIC Operation Where two RAC 40s are installed for co channel XPIC link operation they must be configured as two independent RACs there are no common RAC settings For co channel ope...

Page 395: ...ion is shown in Figure 7 3 on page 7 6 A typical hot standby link plug ins screen is shown in Figure 7 4 on page 7 15 Apart from the Protection Setting advice the same screen is typical of a space div...

Page 396: ...n is incompatible with the backplane setting change backplane type in the Circuits screen A triangle icon indicates an obsolete modem setting The setting remains available but has been superseded with...

Page 397: ...ccepted 5 Factory Tx Muted is an ex factory default setting and appears above the Tx Power line Once removed it will not appear again 6 Confirms the supported modem profile settings and the current se...

Page 398: ...r Legacy is provided in the RAC 40 modem profile panel in the RAC 40 Plug ins screen For more information refer to RAC 40 Volume II Chapter 3 Tip With both ends operating on SW 4 0 or later the RAC 40...

Page 399: ...ade Process The upgrade processes supported by this SW capability are as follows In all cases after SW is updated to 4 0 or later the modem profile setting on the RAC 40 Plug ins screen will have Auto...

Page 400: ...graded end to match the Standard profile required by the other 3 4 to 3 7 end a link is established and it will commence carrying traffic If the 3 4 to 3 7 end is upgraded the link will remain non ope...

Page 401: ...ion is selected the bus must also be configured for STM1 operation This backplane configuration is selected in the Circuits screen E1 is the default backplane configuration The selected capacity must...

Page 402: ...Frequency The displayed Tx Frequency Range Tx high or Tx low and the choices of Tx Rx spacing are read from the installed ODU Settings outside the allowable ranges are not accepted For ODU 300hp and...

Page 403: ...e action Removing the mute will remove all reference to this feature Its purpose is to ensure that on initial power on there is no transmitted signal until the ex factory settings for frequency and Tx...

Page 404: ...the least errored receive stream selected on a block by block basis Frequency Diversity Frequency Diversity is normally configured for use with a single antenna where the two ODUs set to different fre...

Page 405: ...pen with scroll bars To achieve a full screen view use the maximize button in the top right corner of the screen or click and drag one corner of the screen Item Description 1 Module shows a protected...

Page 406: ...e shows ring protected STM1 links with RACs in slots 1 4 2 East and West links are independently set for capacity and bandwidth modulation 3 Path settings are independently set for the East and West l...

Page 407: ...econdary 2 3 The link path settings are commoned hot standby so only one Link Settings panel and one Path Settings panel are shown For co channel operation ATPC must not be selected 4 Modem profile se...

Page 408: ...es of nominally 3 5 dB per side and an unequal split coupler which has a nominal split of 1 5 6 5 dB Refer to Table 7 4 on page 7 19 for details of the losses by frequency band for the equal and unequ...

Page 409: ...ndby Frequency Capacity Modulation Tx Power ATPC Space Diversity Frequency Capacity Modulation Tx Power ATPC Frequency Diversity Capacity Modulation Ring Protection None Frequency Bands GHz Primary Ar...

Page 410: ...may include within an operating license the requirement for ATPC and the maximum transmit power permitted under ATPC control ATPC Operation ATPC in 9500 MXC is based on two monitored values Receive Si...

Page 411: ...rored blocks The ATPC process calculates the SNR based on the signal level derived from the demodulator and uses this information to maintain the SNR by adjusting the Tx power at the local terminal Th...

Page 412: ...in and the Detected Tx Power are within 3 dB of the planned figures for the link and that there is appropriate Tx Power headroom for correct ATPC operation 1 RSSI filter bandwidth is not a function of...

Page 413: ...margin Remote Fade Margin This is the calculated fade margin for the remote end The remote radio transmits its current RSL and SNR to the local end once every 100 ms The local radio then determines a...

Page 414: ...to 6 dB below the Detected Tx Power This setting will safe limit the minimum in the event the fade conditions lead to rapid and large Tx power movement 8 To commit the configuration click Send Max Tx...

Page 415: ...AC 155o For the IDU ES screen functionality is as for the DAC ES for its Ethernet transport options and as for the DAC 4 16x for its wayside tributary options The protectable IDUs provide terminal bas...

Page 416: ...es should relate to its circuit name to permit easy association of trib with circuit when setting a DAC BER test using the circuit loopback feature Trib names are entered in the DAC Plug ins screens c...

Page 417: ...is switched Hot Standby No Tributary Protection This only applies to the IDU 20x when configured for Hot Standby No Tributary Protection which is required for capacities above 20xE1 16xDS1 For more i...

Page 418: ...n For 9500 MXC Terminal this section describes DATA DAC E1 DS1 tributary configuration Functionality is identical to DAC 16x or DAC 4x DAC 16x and DAC 4x Screen Figure 7 7 shows a typical DAC 16x scre...

Page 419: ...k Required Bus Type to go directly to the Circuits screen If not set correctly the Required Bus Type displays a warning icon 3 Tributary Lines user defined entries Commissioned Configured tribs should...

Page 420: ...ively use standard Windows procedures Ctrl Click Shift Click or drag to highlight just the lines required then click Fill Selection Fill Selection populates all highlighted lines with data from the to...

Page 421: ...8 Commit the configuration by clicking Send Next Step Go to the Circuits screen to configure circuit cross connects Refer to Procedure for Configuring Circuits Traffic Volume IV Chapter 9 DAC 3xE3 DS...

Page 422: ...issioned Configured tribs should be ticked as commissioned When commissioned LOS alarms are raised if LOS is detected Name Each trib can be individually named identified 3 Select trib type for a 3xE3...

Page 423: ...tion For protected DACs LOS is a switching condition 4 Enter a tributary name by clicking in the Name field and typing optional Trib names entered in this column are also displayed in the System Contr...

Page 424: ...ssioned A commissioned trib displays an LOS alarm when input traffic is lost no valid E3 or DS3 connection For protected DACs LOS is a switching condition 4 Enter a tributary name by clicking in the N...

Page 425: ...OS is a switching condition 4 Enter a tributary name by clicking in the Name field and typing optional Trib names entered in this column are also displayed in the System Controls screen for the same D...

Page 426: ...MXC IDU 155o this section describes configuration of its STM1 OC3 single mode SC optical interface The receive level range is 31 dBm max sensitivity to 7 dBm max input power The transmit level range i...

Page 427: ...Type displays a warning icon To reset click on Required Bus Type to go straight to the Circuits screen and make the change in the Bus Configuration selector 3 Click tick Commissioned for the traffic c...

Page 428: ...he DAC 155oM multiplexes a 155 Mbps STM1 OC3 optical line interface to from a 63xE1 or 84xDS1 backplane bus connection If NMS transport is required the DAC 155oM must be installed only in slots 1 to 6...

Page 429: ...VC3 or VC4 framing options SONET operation uses STS1 framing 3 Select clock mode Recovered takes the clock from the incoming STM1 OC3 signal loop timing Used for most applications Internal selects an...

Page 430: ...ed an LOS alarm is raised if LOS is detected and an AIS alarm is raised if AIS is detected Name The trib can be named identified 7 Icons indicate trib in out status Mouse over for tooltip support 8 In...

Page 431: ...on the configuration Name The bus ports can be individually named identified 3 For an SDH selection each port Bus trib is referenced to its TU 12 VT 2 tributary mapping within the STM1frame For a SON...

Page 432: ...ch VC12 contains 1xE1 VC4 framing simplifies configuration of Terminal and Regenerator SDH applications though may reduce interoperability with legacy SDH equipment VC4 framing would normally be used...

Page 433: ...ower of 0 dBm saturation The transmit level limits are min 15 dBm max 8 dBm Center Tx wavelength is between 1261 and 1360 nm typically 1310 nm Long range specifies a minimum input power of 35 dBm max...

Page 434: ...d may already be in use for other purposes It must also be understood that to enable extraction of the NMS information the terminating equipment at the ultimate destination of the NMS must be 9500 MXC...

Page 435: ...010 value as bit asynchronous V5 bits 5 7 it is a separately identified mode on compliant muxes Where Ethernet data is transported over a 9500 MXC PDH network to an SDH core and the SDH core network...

Page 436: ...right clicking in the relevant DATA module in the System Summary screen selecting Rename and typing The default name is unnamed 11 To commit the configuration click Send Next Step Go to the Circuits...

Page 437: ...uration screen Item Description 1 Transport Channel Capacity Select an E1 or DS1 channel type then one or both channels C1 or C2 and the capacity per channel where each E1 selection supports 2 048 Mbp...

Page 438: ...pecific connection type from the drop down menu MdiX Select auto detect or a specific cable type from the drop down menu Priority Select the required port priority from the drop down menu Port Up An a...

Page 439: ...9500 MXC incorporates a universal modem design that does not distinguish between the type of data to be transported Ethernet or TDM with the result that when 9500 MXC is configured for Ethernet data...

Page 440: ...channels C1 or C2 Where a single path link is used select only C1 or C2 to avoid a traffic loop On the DAC ES C1 and C2 may be used to support two star or ring links where each channel is assigned to...

Page 441: ...signed on the same link but can be used to support separate links Figure 7 15 VLAN Mode 5 Basic Port Settings 5 1 Enabled Click to enable or disable the required ports A port must be enabled to allow...

Page 442: ...gotiation a duplex mismatch will occur You can force a new auto negotiation by simply unplugging a host cable for 10 seconds Most 10 Mb interfaces can run only in 10 Mb half duplex mode Most 10 100 Mb...

Page 443: ...interface which determines the largest datagram packet than can be transmitted without it being broken down into smaller units fragmented 3 A setable range from 64 to 1536 bytes is indicated but if th...

Page 444: ...witch to an alternate path the DAC ES will inhibit re direction of current recent traffic until its address register matures and deletes unused un responsive destination addresses which may take up to...

Page 445: ...provides prioritization based on the six bits of the IP packet DiffServ or Type of Service byte Each of the possible 63 levels are mapped into a four level 2 bit priority level Refer to Table 7 7 If...

Page 446: ...rity sub menus To return mapping to default click Set Defaults 11 To commit the configuration click Send Next Step Go to the Circuits screen to configure circuit cross connects Refer to Procedure for...

Page 447: ...04 Mbps with an NxE1 2 048 Mbps backplane 196 Mbps with and NxDS1 1 544 Mbps backplane 310 Mbps with an STM1 155 Mbps backplane A DAC GE may be linked to a DAC ES or IDU ES when configured for NxE1 or...

Page 448: ...Mbps or Nx 1 5 Mbps mapping the links can be RACs radio or DAC 155oM fiber For Nx155 Mbps mapping only RAC links are supported Item Description 1 Transport Channel Capacity Select an E1 DS1 or STM1 O...

Page 449: ...ptional Duplex Speed Select auto detect or a specific connection type from the drop down menu MdiX Select auto detect or a specific cable type from the drop down menu Priority Select the required port...

Page 450: ...ata it is not transported over TDM 9500 MXC incorporates a universal modem design that does not distinguish between the type of data to be transported Ethernet or TDM with the result that when 9500 MX...

Page 451: ...ation Click Edit Aggregation to view and set the aggregation options The options provide selection of the channels and or ports to be aggregated A channel selection applies where C1 and C2 to are each...

Page 452: ...are used to provide a 900 Mbps interface Figure 7 19 illustrates C1 and C2 aggregation The default weighting applied is 8 8 A typical application for this configuration is RAC 40 CCDP XPIC operation...

Page 453: ...cated transport for port 1 traffic A second transparent broadcast mode connection is provided with ports 2 3 and 4 and channel C2 interconnected The two channels can be assigned on the same link or us...

Page 454: ...ut can be used to support separate links Figure 7 22 VLAN Mode 5 Transport Channel Mode The options shown in Figure 7 23 are only supported in SW release 3 6 and later Figure 7 23 Transport Channel Mo...

Page 455: ...ult or where a fixed setting is preferred Auto negotiation is not 100 reliable particularly so where the connected equipment is using an older auto sensing mechanism Links with a duplex mismatch will...

Page 456: ...prioritization only has relevance where two or more ports use a common channel Ports with a higher priority have their data packets accepted by the queue controller ahead of lower priority ports on a...

Page 457: ...t connected to DAC GE ports and beyond must also be enabled for flow control 9 Disable Address Learning Address Learning is default implemented to support efficient management of Ethernet traffic in m...

Page 458: ...lure on a DAC GE transport channel radio link for example is reflected directly to the external user device through a port shut down This should improve link failure detection times for these devices...

Page 459: ...s select all channels and ports used to support the RSTP network connections Local traffic ports port or ports supporting the local LAN connection must not be RWPR enabled 10 3 Name Enter a name for p...

Page 460: ...switch in the event of a failure of the gateway Node DAC GE RWPR Cost port channel cost and RWPR Priority port channel priority settings are used by spanning tree to elect the network topology beneat...

Page 461: ...e and associated mapping Refer to Figure 7 26 DAC GE has a four level two bit priority field meaning the 8 priority levels of 802 1p tagging or the 63 levels of DiffServ are mapped into 4 levels over...

Page 462: ...02 1p provides prioritization based on the three bit priority field of the Item Description 1 Priority Mode Select from the drop down menu 2 Priority Table Presents the priority mapping used to conver...

Page 463: ...is subject to port priority If ingressing VLAN tagged frames are to be accorded priority over untagged traffic then the mapping used to assign a priority to the VLAN tagged frames must be set to a hig...

Page 464: ...on trunk channel At the far end of the DAC GE trunk which may be over multiple hops options are provided to remove the VLAN tags applied by DAC GE or allow them to be retained intact for VLAN traffic...

Page 465: ...must be matching 4 Priority1 Select from the 8 level drop down menu This sets a VLAN priority with respect to other VLANs When available bandwidth is exceeded VLAN traffic with a higher priority is f...

Page 466: ...fected traffic is redirected onto the remaining link or links In the event the remaining link or links do not have the capacity needed to avoid a traffic bottleneck appropriate QoS settings can be use...

Page 467: ...aggregation key allocated to each of the physical links the aggregation group7 This splitting prevents the occurrence of an IP loop even though all traffic is sent and received on a common LAN interfa...

Page 468: ...e there is only a single MAC addresses in play such as a connection between two routers L2 link aggregation is not effective All traffic goes via one link the other link or links in the aggregation gr...

Page 469: ...0 Basic 300 Mbps L2 Link Aggregation Two 150 Mbps Links Figure 7 31 illustrates aggregation of four 150 Mbps links In the top link C1 C2 link aggregation is selected In the lower link C1 C2 P1 aggrega...

Page 470: ...nd 9 to 20 over the other Ethernet traffic is split equally between the link timeslots on a byte basis parallel bus meaning data within an Ethernet frame is transported across both links Compared to L...

Page 471: ...onfirm the operational status of the aggregated link Refer to Figure 7 33 Link A which hosts the aggregation function requires knowledge of Link B port status to confirm the operational status of Link...

Page 472: ...will automatically shutdown the uniquely related user port Similarly if the uniquely related user port is down it will automatically shutdown the aggregated ports Current implementation of link status...

Page 473: ...C1 are uniquely related P2 C2 are uniquely related Link status propagation is applicable and operates simultaneously and independently Example D Aggregated P1 C1 channels and P2 are uniquely related s...

Page 474: ...C relay outputs Configuration of the data interface and alarm I O is considered separately Refer to Auxiliary Data and NMS Functions on page 7 84 AUX Configuration on page 7 88 Alarm I O Configuratio...

Page 475: ...destination site each channel is directed to the required port on the AUX plug in The configuration flow is outlined in Figure 7 35 AUX Plug in configuration is described in AUX Configuration on page...

Page 476: ...o 9 AUX Plug in Screen Async Select Select Sync Port settings Configure Circuits Auxiliary Screen Configure Port to port cross connects from AUX to LINK RAC or DATA DAC 155oM 1 to 3 AUX ports to 1 to...

Page 477: ...transport options RSOH Radio Section Overhead and MSOH Multiplexer Section Overhead RSOH limits the overhead to 192 kbps MSOH provides 512 kbps For 4xDS1 QPSK the overhead is limited to 256 kbps Rules...

Page 478: ...sioned When ticked a warning alarm is raised in the event no clocking is detected on the port Only applies to a Sync setting Name Enter a name ID optional Function Select Data or NMS The NMS option is...

Page 479: ...configuration or operational problem 7 Tick the Commissioned box for a configured port For a Sync setting an AUX alarm is raised in the event no clocking is detected on the port If the box is not tic...

Page 480: ...to trigger an alarm Active Condition High requires an open circuit or a nominal 5V TTL 2V input to trigger an alarm The output relays may be configured to be energized or de energized on receipt of a...

Page 481: ...O Screen Item Description 1 For an INU INUe select an input output port combination IDUs have one fixed combination 2 Alarm I O Ports Type Displays the input output port combination Description Not ed...

Page 482: ...e relay to energized or de energized 5 Current Condition indicates the present alarm state of each input or output If an input is set to active high and no input is applied open circuit or a 5V TTL vo...

Page 483: ...ith a RAC DAC 155oM pairing For hot standby and diversity the payload auxiliary data and remote alarm I O connections are protected For ring the payload and remote alarm I O connections are protected...

Page 484: ...on the same frequency using the V and H polarizations For more information on RAC 40 ring operation with and without 1 1 protection refer to Co channel Operation on page 3 102 Volume II Chapter 3 Trib...

Page 485: ...equency bands Similarly for a subordinated protected non protected link pairing For Ring the east west pairings may be RAC RAC RAC DAC 155oM or DAC 155oM DAC 155oM DAC 155oMs are used where fiber link...

Page 486: ...l and horizontal assignments should be entered in the Polarization Settings panel in the Plug ins screen An equal loss coupler must be used with the protected ODU pairings 6 Once a protected pairing i...

Page 487: ...wrap and unwrap actions Wrap and unwrap criteria may be separately selected for Standard and Sensitive Refer to Ring Protection Switching Criteria on page 3 92 Volume II Chapter 3 An Error free Timer...

Page 488: ...or other user configured setup requires use of the lock function in the System Controls screen to first force a manual change and to then restore Auto Lock off 17 When a failed ring link node is repai...

Page 489: ...h event no muting of transmitters Each of the two subordinated links hot standby space diversity non protected remain free to transmit they cannot therefore share a frequency channel The receive data...

Page 490: ...y and Diversity Switching Criteria on page 3 93 Volume II Chapter 3 The 1 1 link triggers a demodulator not locked alarm on both RACs The decision to unwrap is made when the ring error free timer time...

Page 491: ...econds If the link failure is due to a path fade the silent transmitter command from the far end s will not be received at the local end s meaning no Tx switch will occur If the link failure is due to...

Page 492: ...nk the RAC Online LED indications are governed by the ring All RAC Online LEDs are unlit if the 1 1 link has been restored but waiting for the error free timer and if set the time of day timer to time...

Page 493: ...The Protection screen identifies all protectable plug ins and all plug ins that have been configured for protected operation Once a link is protected the options are to break protection or to swap pr...

Page 494: ...ction pairing with Link 3 5 Select a protection type 6 The note indicates the consequences of protection action for each protection type Item Description 1 Shows a ring pairing with its configured rin...

Page 495: ...wrap and unwrap criteria default to standard 5 Select standard or 10 6 BER wrap and unwrap criteria 6 Select an unwrap timer option An unwrap will occur upon error free completion of the selected peri...

Page 496: ...ection type Identification of configuration consequences when applying protection to existing components Selection of some protection specific options such as 10 6 BER wrap and unwrap criteria for a r...

Page 497: ...the LINK which is to become primary then click Protect to view the Protection Selection window For a protected link only dual protection options are shown Select the partner and the protection type th...

Page 498: ...during this window then Delay Ring Unwrap resets for the same time the following day The System Controls screen provides a countdown timer to indicate the time to go before the ring will unwrap Applie...

Page 499: ...uted to the online IDU to support termination of up to 40xE1 or 32xDS1 tribs In this configuration trib and PSU protection is not supported however RAC ODU and path protection functions are retained t...

Page 500: ...th a protection cable and Ethernet NMS cable before commencement of protection configuration and must stay in place subsequently to support protection switching and NMS access For the IDU 20x the inte...

Page 501: ...er only the standby trib out function is muted For Tributary Always On option TA selection standard trib cable assemblies are used to connect each IDU to the customer equipment Trib in from customer i...

Page 502: ...can be displayed using an Ethernet NMS connection to just one of the IDU partners Configure in turn 1 Information terminal and site names 2 Plug ins link tributary auxiliary alarm I O Link and tribut...

Page 503: ...Screen The Protection Configuration screens shown in Figure 8 6 provide Enabling Terminal protection Confirmation of an IDU protection pairing partner unit IP addresses are automatically set shown whe...

Page 504: ...y Protection Screens Item Description 1 Ensure that one IDU is configured as Primary and the other as Secondary Example screens show an IDU 20x pairing 2 To easily open a CT session with a protection...

Page 505: ...iled path are restored from the remaining path via the IDU IDU expansion cable within 200 ms the 20 16 tribs assigned on remaining path are not affected Figure 8 8 illustrates data flows for the two s...

Page 506: ...gure 8 7 IDU 20x Normal Data Flow For easy simultaneous viewing of multiple screens move and resize the screens Once the screen positions are set the same positions for primary and secondary IDUs appe...

Page 507: ...IV 8 25 Figure 8 8 IDU 20x Data Flow with Offline Rx ODU Failure Tx Tx Rx Rx Rx IDU IDU IDU IDU ODU ODU ODU ODU 20xE1 16xDS1 Tribs 20xE1 16xDS1 Tribs 20xE1 16xDS1 Tribs 20xE1 16xDS1 Tribs Primary Pri...

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Page 509: ...the NMS Circuits are routed between plug ins via the TDM bus Before circuits are configured you should have at hand a listing of all circuits to be configured including circuit names Refer to Circuit...

Page 510: ...ces each is multiplexed to 28xDS1 Ethernet traffic is transported within E1 DS1 or STM1 OC3 circuits For protected hot standby and diversity configurations circuit connections are synchronized for bot...

Page 511: ...em Description 1 Tabs provide access to Traffic or Auxiliary circuits configuration 2 Select the backplane type from the drop down menu Item 5 3 Circuit configurable modules are listed in the upper wi...

Page 512: ...ed to set circuit connections 5 Backplane bus options Backplane can be configured for transport of NxE1 2 Mbps NxE3 NxDS1 1 5 Mbps NxDS3 or NxSTM1 OC3 Nx150 Mbps 6 Displays the configured used backpla...

Page 513: ...ed to set circuit connections for unallocated tribs or to disconnect tribs The disconnect option supports bulk Link or Data disconnection with the toggle up or circuit by circuit disconnection with th...

Page 514: ...ich provide a port by port selection Click Apply to set the first connection and continue to click Apply to establish subsequent connections Similarly where a new set of connections is to be establish...

Page 515: ...ized as RAC 30 is configured for a capacity of 32xE1 configured in its plug ins screen DAC 155oM has a 63xE1 capacity standard DAC 155oM capacity Item Description 1 A DAC ES requires an E1 or DS1 back...

Page 516: ...and 8x2 Mbps east This leaves spare point to point capacity of 33xE1 towards the west and 2xE1 east The circuits screen for this example is shown in Figure 9 6 on page 9 9 Figure 9 5 Example Circuit...

Page 517: ...9 13 Item Description 1 In this example the maximum possible ring capacity is 32xE1 32xE1 has been configured on the east RAC and 63xE1 is available on the west DAC 155oM 2 Shows the ring configured f...

Page 518: ...ns box should be kept in the up horizontal position for easy viewing Refer to Figure 9 3 Populated the From tab by clicking on the module you wish to connect from in the Select a module to view circui...

Page 519: ...ce 7 To view and change existing circuits click on the relevant line toggle toggle down in the Port to port connections box This brings up the connection details for that item To change connections fo...

Page 520: ...connections from a Link to a DAC as drop and insert circuits Circuits which are connected through east west are termed pass through circuits Item Description 1 Highlighting a circuit line displays th...

Page 521: ...s But they can be displaced in port order for example the 20 ports at one end could range from 1 to 20 and at the other from 11 to 30 4 The DAC ES or DAC GE plug ins must be circuit configured directl...

Page 522: ...n contiguous blocks of 16xE1 or 28xDS1 respectively 5 Where the E13 M13 mode is used to demultiplex an incoming E3 or DS3 trib from a 3rd party E13 M13 mux or from another DAC 3xE3 DS3M the individual...

Page 523: ...ighted which populates the port to port connections box and the From tab 3 This AUX circuit has been configured for NMS in the AUX plug ins screen No action is required or possible from this screen 4...

Page 524: ...rt to port connections box Click toggle down to view port to port details 3 Circuit connection disconnection and naming procedures are identical to Traffic Circuit connections Refer to Procedure for C...

Page 525: ...works Static routing requires manual configuration of the routing table and any subsequent reconfiguration It is suitable for simple networks and for networks where no significant change in routing is...

Page 526: ...radio link interfaces are set for OSPF or RIP set to match the dynamic routing option selected for the 9500 MXC network This partitioning of routing selection is enabled in the Interface Addressing s...

Page 527: ...umber for the area entered which will be a number determined by area boundary routers installed in the network Does not require manual configuration of routing tables Generally devices can be added to...

Page 528: ...ust be separately configured any new interface is displayed with a default 1 0 0 1 IP address Networking Screens The Networking screens provide configuration for IP addressing dynamic or static routin...

Page 529: ...on page 10 7 for a Static Routing screen Figure 10 3 on page 10 10 for an Interface Addressing screen Figure 10 1 Single IP Address Screen Item Description 1 The single IP address option is selected...

Page 530: ...ing screen provides user defined fields for the destination IP address subnet mask and the interface by which it is directed such as a link radio path or Ethernet port Refer to Figure 10 2 on page 10...

Page 531: ...ed from the NOC LAN without affecting network visibility At the NOC each of the LAN hosts PCs Server are also configured with a default gateway in their TCP IP properties Just as an Ethernet connected...

Page 532: ...13 mode 3 To add a route line click the Insert button Enter a destination IP address and subnet mask Select Interface from Interface submenu Submenu displays all valid interfaces 4 Interface selection...

Page 533: ...Copy provides copy from the selected route line 5 To commit the configuration click Send Configuring Interface IP Addressing and Routing The Interface Addressing screen allows each interface to have...

Page 534: ...reference to RING 1 RAC 1 NMS and RING 2 RAC 2 NMS Figure 10 3 shows an example IP addressing screen for a 9500 MXC Node Figure 10 3 Interface Addressing Screen Interface IP addressing and routing op...

Page 535: ...e used on one or more interfaces enable by clicking on the RIP or OSPF selections Follow the guidelines under Configuring Single IP Addressing and Dynamic Routing on page 10 6 If static routing is to...

Page 536: ...P Port enter the UDP port number of the server For a ProVision server the port is 162 4 In Max Traps Min enter the maximum number of traps to be forwarded per minute This should be set at a level bala...

Page 537: ...Ethernet access without needing to know the IP address of the target radio Under DHCP your PC is configured in the TCP IP properties window to obtain an IP address automatically and the radio provide...

Page 538: ...good practice requires each to have a different non overlapping address range the range of addresses available for assigning to your PC For 9500 MXC radios this is prompted in the Networking screen At...

Page 539: ...he NMS LAN such as a protected IDU pairing or back to back INU IDUs the server address range should be different and non overlapping so that there is no potential for the devices trying to issue the s...

Page 540: ...iew and if necessary adjust the IP address range The range would normally start with the next LAN IP address after the server address the IP address of the radio Where two or more 9500 MXC devices are...

Page 541: ...for protected IDUs both DHCP server enabled IDU 1 9500 MXC Ethernet IP address 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 First 192 168 0 3 Last 192 168 0 10 IDU2 9500 MXC Ethernet IP address 192 168 0 2 255 255 255...

Page 542: ...Chapter 10 Networking Configuration Vol IV 10 18 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 543: ...hieved by identifying an alarm and configuring its destination IP address AUX and relay output port Refer to Alarm Actions Screen Alarm Actions Screen Figure 11 1 shows a typical Alarm Actions screen...

Page 544: ...remote destination AUX modules are configured the mapped output action from the local Node Terminal is not received Item Description 1 Summarizes the setup for each alarm destination 2 Example of a n...

Page 545: ...t select the slot location of the target AUX plug in for the destination Node This updates the entry in the Alarm Actions Destination panel 5 In Output select the target output port on the destination...

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Page 547: ...alendar and time zone prompts Synchronization with the CT PC date time Synchronize With Computer Synchronization with an external Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP server SNTP is a reduced accuracy ve...

Page 548: ...time 2 Click to select SNTP time synchronization Enables synchronization to an external SNTP server timing is continuously maintained by the server or servers 3 SNTP configuration panel Servers are ad...

Page 549: ...the local Node Terminal time is more than 30 seconds from the server time it will jump to the server time If connection cannot be established at the scheduled hourly prompt it will automatically retr...

Page 550: ...Chapter 12 Date and Time Configuration Vol IV 12 4 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 551: ...Minor version numbers only A version number incorporates major minor and build numbers For example in the 3 1 65 release 3 is the major 1 the minor and 65 is the build Major increments for major func...

Page 552: ...tion options are provided The Transfer only and Activate only options are to allow software transfer at any time without affecting traffic and then subsequent activation at a time when traffic will be...

Page 553: ...ODU will be loaded 2 The Progress lines indicate 0 for an initial period and then as the software loads gradually increments towards 100 3 On reaching 100 Activating software version number is display...

Page 554: ...retained for rollback 6 For CT to auto version with the new software you must exit your CT session and log back in For software releases from March 2005 an on screen message prompts for CT exit and r...

Page 555: ...ftware management screen indicates the active and inactive software versions The inactive version is the version available for rollback or for activation after a Transfer Only load selection If the so...

Page 556: ...tem Description 1 Software Status shows the active version for each load destination and any current load activity Example shows a software load in progress 2 Shows the active software versions ODUs a...

Page 557: ...ns a browser on your PC to locate and select software to load 5 To select the software rollback option click the Advanced button Software rollback is not supported by ODU 300hp 6 Information displayed...

Page 558: ...Chapter 13 Software Management Vol IV 13 8 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 559: ...ble 14 1 for username access details Table 14 1 Username Categories Username Default Password Enables admin port_adm Security and password setting Security can be enabled disabled and passwords set an...

Page 560: ...to Security and Security Accounts To deactivate security select Configuration Security Deactivate Security then restart CT Item Description 1 Click Activate security to open the login window 2 Enter...

Page 561: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol IV 14 3 Figure 14 2 Login Screen for Admin...

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Page 563: ...us and performance information about 9500 MXC Nodes and Terminals and to set diagnostic modes for testing and fault finding The screens included in the 9500 MXC CT Diagnostic Menu are System Summary E...

Page 564: ...m Layout Configuration Node on page 15 6 Figure 15 1 shows an example screen for a 9500 MXC Node Figure 15 1 Example System Summary Screen for a 9500 MXC Node Item Description 1 The System Functions w...

Page 565: ...he color of which also reflects the alarm severity associated with the module at one or both ends of its connection For a 9500 MXC Node the functions identify Plug in type location and status To updat...

Page 566: ...w a short menu of selected options Left click a selection to go direct to the option The options provide direct links to relevant screens and to a module renaming function A Launch Remote option is in...

Page 567: ...the alarm severities shown the System Functions panel Mouse over a slot to highlight its position in the System Function panel Status Bar Icons The Status bar at the bottom of the screen all CT scree...

Page 568: ...cking the Expect tab followed by Send or Stay with the current configuration by installing the plug in type expected 2 Where there are multiple conflicts such as may occur when a new INU INUe is confi...

Page 569: ...has a nominal capacity of 5000 events after which time new events replace earliest events on a one for one basis See Event Browser Screen Description on page 15 9 and Event Browser Navigation on page...

Page 570: ...vider bar to set the sizing for the Events and All Occurrences windows 6 Click Active Only to view only active events 7 Auto Scroll is default enabled It automatically scrolls the events list towards...

Page 571: ...hted in the Event box For instance if an SESR line is selected in the Event box then the All Occurrences box is populated only with SESR events and in the same time and date order as in the Event box...

Page 572: ...mation is identical to alarm data provided in Appendix B 9500 MXC Alarms and in CT Alarms on page 2 16 of the Troubleshooting chapter in Volume 5 Help for Event and the Help for Alarm provided in the...

Page 573: ...for Event tab is clicked CT automatically opens the Helpset when the tab is first clicked and it will remain open until closed from within the Helpset The Helpset can also be directly opened to its C...

Page 574: ...All occurrences box Provides a listing of all events of the same type selected highlighted in the Events box Show Description Click tab to open the Description box Currently replicates the selected e...

Page 575: ...re 15 4 Example Alarms Screen Item Description 1 Screen default opens to the lowest number plug in Link 1 in this example 2 The alarm tree auto opens to show current alarms 3 Toggle is up there is no...

Page 576: ...n up down arrow is displayed next to the relevant circular tab s Active Alarm Icons The three icons at the lower left of the screen provide quick identification of and navigation between active alarms...

Page 577: ...hat an uninstall has removed the existing Helpset desktop shortcut before installing the new version of the Helpset If the Helpset is not available has not been loaded on your PC the Help for Alarm ta...

Page 578: ...s For DAC ES DAC GE and IDU ES the History screen provides graphical and summary report data for ports and channels Refer to History Screen Ethernet History Graph Screen RACs The Graph screen as shown...

Page 579: ...ows 12 hours worth of 15 minute data bins or 1 week of 24 hour bins Mouse over any G 826 bin segment for a summary of its data Mouse over RSL bin segments for maximum minimum and average values per bi...

Page 580: ...minute data bins This window can be dragged to any position within the seven day total by right clicking on the detail window bar It can also be dragged by left clicking on the scroll bar at the botto...

Page 581: ...RSL Events and Configuration Changes G 826 is the default See Figure 15 7 Stay with the report range set in the Graph view or select a report range in the Complete History view To select a range left...

Page 582: ...and Tx statistics Events Configuration changes Figure 15 8 shows a typical opening screen Screens have the same appearance and function for DAC ES IDU ES and DAC GE It default opens to 15 minute reso...

Page 583: ...Higher resolution data for the selected port channel is displayed in the Detail window to the right see Item 3 The example shows data collection for a period of approximately 12 hours Data is collecte...

Page 584: ...ent data is displayed to the right side of the window Use your mouse to click and drag a shorter period of time reduced number of bins for display within the Detail window The edges start and finish t...

Page 585: ...omplete the relevant bin segments are shown with dark grey highlighting and Incomplete will appear at the top of the segment when moused over See Item 6 i Statistical data is displayed for a selected...

Page 586: ...Chapter 15 Diagnostics Vol IV 15 24 Alcatel Lucent 4 Ethernet Stats report Rx and Tx statistics are displayed for the report range selected in the Detail window Item Description...

Page 587: ...or the report range selected in the Detail window Events are mirrored from the Events Browser screen They apply to the INU INUe IDU they are not specific to the Ethernet module Use to help determine i...

Page 588: ...tware new 9500 MXC SW has been loaded Configuration changes and software changes are also confirmed in the Events report 7 Click on the up down arrow heads to expand the height of either the detail wi...

Page 589: ...e saved to an Excel compatible CSV file on your CT laptop If the CSV delimiter parameter has not previously been set on your laptop when the Export tab is first clicked the Edit Preferences window wil...

Page 590: ...ption 1 Status Monitors provide a real time view of operational status performance Data is updated at 2 second intervals The cross polarization discrimination entry only applies to RAC 40 2 G 826 Moni...

Page 591: ...d Tx power is only shown for the online transmitter s The primary Tx is default online for hot standby and space diversity Both are online for frequency diversity Current BER reading applies to the pr...

Page 592: ...column is the same as that for the online RAC The online RAC controls the hitless path switching voting between the primary and secondary RACs so presents the aggregate for the 1 1 protected link dat...

Page 593: ...ewing other CT screens does not affect the aggregation of performance data If the Node Terminal is powered off reset the link RAC withdrawn or its ODU disconnected during data capture a warning is dis...

Page 594: ...n monitors CRC error counts on the E1 stream from the trib interface The Bus Facing option monitors counts on the E1 stream from a link RAC or other DAC via the backplane bus Traffic on the selected t...

Page 595: ...red Seconds counts invalid framing or no framing no circuit connection to the source E1 multiplexer or other G 704 device The Clear button clears the elapsed time and counts but only for the current C...

Page 596: ...5 3 Description of DAC ES RMON Performance Statistics Statistic Description In Ucast Pkts The number of packets delivered by this sub layer to a higher sub layer which were not addressed to a multicas...

Page 597: ...up and Functional addresses HC Out Octets The total number of octets transmitted out of the interface including framing characters This object is a 64 bit version of If Out Octets Dot3 In Pause Frames...

Page 598: ...is incremented when the frameTooLong status is returned by the MAC service to the LLC or other MAC user Received frames for which multiple error conditions obtain are according to the conventions of...

Page 599: ...he corresponding instance of the dot3StatsMultipleCollisionFrames object This counter does not increment when the interface is operating in full duplex mode Dot3 Stats Deferred Transmissions A count o...

Page 600: ...al valid frames received tagged or untagged that were discarded due to a unknown VID for example the frame s VID was not in the VTU Switch Stats Out FCS Errored Total frames transmitted with an invali...

Page 601: ...ollected displayed to that point The Clear All button clears all data If the Node is powered off reset or the DAC GE withdrawn during data capture a warning is displayed advising that collected data h...

Page 602: ...valid length and integral number of octets but invalid FCS Dot3 AlignmentErrors Number of frames received with valid length but non integral number of octets Dot3 FrameTooLongs Number of frames recei...

Page 603: ...including those with errors In511Octets Total frames received with a length of between 256 and 511 octets inclusive including those with errors In1023Octets Total frames received with a length of bet...

Page 604: ...d with a length of between 128 and 255 octets inclusive including those with errors Out511Octets The total number of frames transmitted with a length of between 256 and 511 octets inclusive including...

Page 605: ...8 For information on where loopbacks are applied in the equipment refer to Figure 15 25 on page 15 66 For a 1 1 protected link the screen options include An indication of which Tx and Rx is online Con...

Page 606: ...Browser and Alarm screens capture the application and subsequent release of System Controls diagnostic options While options are active The diagnostic icon is displayed in the CT status bar For a Node...

Page 607: ...Screen default opens to Link Protection Tabs provide access to controls for RAC Tx mute and loopbacks 2 Graphic indicates RAC settings The default settings have the primary RAC as Tx online and the se...

Page 608: ...n type 2 Graphic indicates the protection status Note that for the IDU 20x except Hot Standby Non protected Tributary mode and IDU 155o which support hitless Rx path switching voting both receivers ar...

Page 609: ...e is fitted and networking has been configured It also confirms the protection type 2 Graphic indicates the online protection status for an IDU 20x when configured for Hot Standby Non protected Tribut...

Page 610: ...ion from the Safety Timer and click OK Refer to Safety Timer Operation 3 To commit the selection click Send and check that the change in online status is confirmed 4 Click Off Auto then click Send to...

Page 611: ...transmitter If such a switch is not intended first lock the Tx selection Tx Lock On A digital or IF loopback selection removes all payload traffic over the link local traffic to the selected link is l...

Page 612: ...eps related to Figure 15 17 are Item Description 1 Click On 2 Select a timer option and click Ok If you click Do not ask me this again use this setting as default the last safety timer selection will...

Page 613: ...Do not ask me this again use this setting as default is linked directly to the Edit Preferences setting for Diagnostic safety timers default to last setting used However unlike the timer default enabl...

Page 614: ...est provides locks for West RAC Tx Mute and for digital and IF loopbacks Locks include a safety timer on all On selections Timer options are Test for 60 seconds On for a user set time Always on until...

Page 615: ...s to Tx mute and Loopback locks 2 Protection Controls window Graphic depicts the operational status for the node This example shows normal unwrapped operation 3 Countdown timer indicates the time to g...

Page 616: ...ted west or east RAC Forcing a wrap has the same affect as a path signal loss and will also force a wrap at the remote Node for the affected link providing the link is not already wrapped Note that th...

Page 617: ...to Tx Mute and Loopback Selection on page 15 49 Committing a Tx Mute will generate a signal loss alarm at the remote Node which will force a ring wrap at the remote and local Node For a DAC 155oM the...

Page 618: ...by trib selection of Line facing loopback Radio facing bus facing loopback Transmit AIS PRBS generator with G 821 data receiver A loopback or AIS can be enabled on a trib loopback and AIS selections...

Page 619: ...Looped icon confirms that a radio facing loopback is applied to trib 3 3 The highlighted trib has PRBS enabled Trib names are set from the Plug ins screen 4 G 821 Data from the PRBS test as received b...

Page 620: ...ore checking With a DAC the PRBS generator transmits to and receives from the TDM bus Mouse over the G 821 statistics panel to see a graphic of the connection PRBS Generator and G 821 Statistics Opera...

Page 621: ...or an equipment fault For all E1 DS1 E3 DS3 DACs IDUs AIS is inserted on the affected data out tributaries towards the customer For all STM1 OC3 DACs IDUs a PRBS15 pattern 15 bit pseudo random bit seq...

Page 622: ...formation on the protectable DACs refer to DAC Tributary Protection on page 3 92 Volume II Chapter 3 The opening DATA protection window identifies online Tx and Rx status for primary and secondary RAC...

Page 623: ...E3 DS3 DACs 2 Protection window provides a graphic of protected DAC status and locks for Tx and Rx Online 3 DAC windows support loopbacks AIS and G 821 BER testing per trib 4 Trib names are set in Con...

Page 624: ...form the Tx and Rx throughputs discards and errors for each of the four ports and two channels and an indication of port channel status and configured capacities The selected operational mode is also...

Page 625: ...s mapped to C1 using the Mixed operational mode C1 capacity link capacity is set to 50 Mbps 49 4 Mbps which is why the C1 graph indicates a 50 Mbps Tx discard rate there is 100 Mbps ingressing P1 but...

Page 626: ...ured from the time a DAC ES or DAC GE is configured providing it remains powered up Figure 15 24 shows an example screen Port status displays in the upper frame and Channel status in the lower Item De...

Page 627: ...5 25 illustrates the loopback application points within an INU INUe for a RAC 30V3 and DAC 16x For other plug ins and for the IDUs the loopback points are RAC 3X and RAC 40 loopbacks are as for RAC 30...

Page 628: ...An ODU cable alarm RACs and IDUs include an ODU cable alarm Presence of ODU and ODU alarms If the ODU is shown as disconnected cannot be seen by its RAC a probable cause is an ODU cable failure If an...

Page 629: ...tivated Only traffic on the selected circuit is affected by Circuit Loopback activation In conjunction with the built in PRBS Generator in DAC plug ins Circuit Loopbacks provide a user friendly tool f...

Page 630: ...y Each circuit is identified by name its port to port connection and circuit type tributary or auxiliary Item Description 1 Search by Name function with options for Starts With or Contains 2 Menu opti...

Page 631: ...loopback is activated its details are displayed in the Activate Circuit Loopback panel The loopback applies in both directions Click De activate to terminate the loopback A circuit loopback automatica...

Page 632: ...Chapter 15 Diagnostics Vol IV 15 70 Alcatel Lucent Figure 15 27 Example Parts Screen...

Page 633: ...anced Management Screen on page 15 71 Clear Events and History which clears all historical data from the Event Browser and History screens Refer to Clear Events and History on page 15 72 Figure 15 28...

Page 634: ...sult 9500 MXC alarm descriptions are prompted within The Event Browser screen under Help for Event The Alarms screen under Help for Alarm The Troubleshooting chapter of this manual Refer to CT Alarms...

Page 635: ...Clear is clicked Both the Event Browser and History screens are updated to show only events data subsequent to the Clear command Both Event Browser and History screens display an information line whi...

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Page 637: ...Volume V Commissioning and Troubleshooting...

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Page 639: ...igured Has passed all tests Is operating to plan and running alarm and error free Has had all relevant commissioning data recorded Is ready for traffic carrying duty The nodal design of 9500 MXC means...

Page 640: ...CT to ensure that Node configurations are complete and correct and that Links are operating error free All relevant alarms are extinguished Link performance data is as expected Node Terminal visibili...

Page 641: ...ent where customer traffic on a trib is replaced by a BER test pattern Refer to Trib BER Measurement on page 1 4 Background Error Measurement 9500 MXC provides background G 826 error measurements on t...

Page 642: ...age 15 67 Where an external BER tester is to be used refer to manufacturer s instructions Fade Margin This test is designed to check that the expected calculated fade margin for a link matches actual...

Page 643: ...x power to its minimum and confirming error free operation should still provide an acceptable degree of confidence Measuring the Fade Margin The CT screens used are Configuration Plug ins Link for Tx...

Page 644: ...ith the use of an external BER tester Equipment performance outside specification Path loss higher than expected Antenna misalignment Interference from other transmitters Protection Switching This top...

Page 645: ...hit period can be calculated from the Bit Error count increment of the number of errored bits using the circuit data rate For example a bit count of 50 000 indicates an outage of 24 ms on an E1 trib...

Page 646: ...it switching for hot standby and space diversity is not hitless Transmit switching for frequency diversity is hitless providing the online Tx RAC is not withdrawn The online Tx RAC manages the Tx prot...

Page 647: ...w the RAC from its backplane or disconnect the 48 Vdc power supply before ODU cable disconnection and re connection Ring A ring comprises a closed network of nodes where RACs at each node are assigned...

Page 648: ...It will be unlit if it is not online for Tx or Rx Preliminary In the procedures provided A BER test can be applied using the PRBS function built into E1 DS1 E3 DS3 or STM1 OC3 DACs or an external BER...

Page 649: ...cal Tx switch forced from remote end by LOS loss of signal Rx switch Local alarm Tx Switching Procedure The procedure requires withdrawal in turn of RAC cards Test procedure 1 Set a BER test on a DAC...

Page 650: ...click Send This immediately mutes the Tx to simulate loss of signal to the remote end The remote Node commands a local Tx switch to the standby RAC secondary RAC Tx 4 Confirm service is restored with...

Page 651: ...loss side Frequency Diversity Tx switching is hitless providing the online Tx RAC is not removed Both RACs transmitting but Tx traffic synchronization is controlled by the online Tx RAC Rx path switc...

Page 652: ...failure Test procedure 1 Set a BER test on a looped ring circuit Confirm zero errors 2 Go to Diagnostics System Controls and select the Ring link 3 Click Tx Mute for the East RAC then click Send This...

Page 653: ...ess Two protection options are provided tributary protection or always on Tributary Protection TT Y cables connect the paired DACs to customer equipment In the Rx direction from the customer both DACs...

Page 654: ...for the remote DAC pairing It is not necessary to apply a Tx and Rx lock to the online DAC s however application of the loopback will raise an AIS alarm CT screens for local and remote Nodes can be dr...

Page 655: ...Procedure This procedure uses the built in BER tester or an industry standard hand held tester that provides a one second error count resolution Refer to Test Measurement on page 1 7 1 Set a BER test...

Page 656: ...s to an as built report file for the Node Terminal for saving to a folder on your PC The file is in a csv Excel compatible format Use this report to capture configuration and other site installation d...

Page 657: ...00 MXC LEDs on page 2 10 CT Alarms on page 2 16 Using CT Diagnostics Screens on page 2 33 Informational Events on page 2 36 Introduction 9500 MXC CT When on site CT is the primary troubleshooting tool...

Page 658: ...iew indications of Alarm severity Nature type of alarm Which services are affected Which paths or devices should be checked in detail Only where it is not possible to see a network beyond a full break...

Page 659: ...s faulty Could the weather rain ice high wind temperature be a factor in the reported fault Does link history suggest any fault trends Does the fault history for the link indicate a likely cause Is th...

Page 660: ...eal cause of a failure and the action to take Check the basics first For example if multiple alarms are present and these include power supply voltage or hardware alarms always check their cause befor...

Page 661: ...ed by an NPC Plug in restoration time Ensure adequate time is allowed for services to resume when a plug in is replaced When an option slot plug in is replaced it should resume operation within 60 sec...

Page 662: ...of alignment will a path fail completely and stay that way For weather related problems such as rain or ducting the path problem will disappear as the weather returns to normal Refer to Path Problems...

Page 663: ...For an alignment procedure refer to Volume III Chapter 5 Mismatching antenna polarizations Given a typical polarization discrimination of 30 dB for most links a mismatched polarization setting means i...

Page 664: ...d end to end circuit connectivity will not happen Re check circuit assignments for all nodes carrying the lost circuit s Take extra care when configuring ring circuits For guidance refer Appendix A Wh...

Page 665: ...e ensuring an adequate fade margin Refer to Volume IV ATPC Guidelines on page 7 20 Volume IV for set up information ATPC must not be enabled for RAC 40 XPIC configurations ATPC must not be enabled whe...

Page 666: ...e removed without impacting customer traffic An Online LED should only be off unlit for an offline RAC in a protected configuration where both Tx and Rx online have been assigned to the other RAC The...

Page 667: ...auses and recommended actions Where recommended actions states CT should be used to see alarm details refer to CT Alarms on page 2 16 LED State LED NCC Status NCC Test DAC Status AUX Status RAC Status...

Page 668: ...CC TDM clock failure Repair action is required The failure may or may not be causing traffic disruption Use CT to see detail at a lower alarm level NCC Test Orange flashing Diagnostic mode selected ac...

Page 669: ...tail at a lower alarm level RAC Online Off unlit RAC is one of a protected pair and is currently offline A ring wrapped RAC that is operating error free but waiting for the error free timer or time of...

Page 670: ...AUX Install latest 9500 MXC software Red Either FPGA software failure Auxiliary channel clock failure Repair action is required The failure may or may not be causing traffic disruption Use CT to see d...

Page 671: ...pair action is required The failure may or may not be causing traffic disruption Use CT to see detail at a lower alarm level ODU Status Orange flashing Either Diagnostic mode selected active Software...

Page 672: ...his page by clicking the left arrowhead in the toolbar ensure view history is selected in the toolbar options If you are using a print copy of the 9500 MXC User Manual refer to Appendix B for alarm de...

Page 673: ...are Component failure FPGA Software Load Failure All RAM Failure Flash Card Failure Fixed Flash Failure ADC Failure NCC IDU RTC Failure Clock Generator Failure NCC IDU Power supply 5V Digital Supply N...

Page 674: ...nostic TDM Clock Locked to NCC Circuit Loopback NMS NMS Configuration Error NMS over AUX comms failure NMS Over AUX Channel n Failure NMS over E1 comms failure NMS Over E1 Channel n Failure NMS over E...

Page 675: ...ture Power Detector Temperature Transceiver RX Temperature ODU Communications Failure Software Configuration Not Supported All Software Hardware Incompatible All Remote Communications Failure ODU Soft...

Page 676: ...Locked Demodulator Not Locked Tuner Not Locked ODU Cable Unplugged RAC RX Cable IF Synthesiser Not Locked Path warning Rx path warning Error warning ESR Threshold Exceeded SESR Threshold Exceeded 10...

Page 677: ...Output AIS Enabled Trib n Radio Facing Loopback Trib n Line Facing Loopback Trib n Link Test Enabled Protection TX Manual Lock RX Manual Lock Tributary Tributary failure Tributary n TX Manual Lock Tri...

Page 678: ...ing Loopback Auxiliary 2 AUX n Bus Facing Loopback AUX n Line Facing Loopback Auxiliary 3 AUX n Bus Facing Loopback AUX n Line Facing Loopback NPC Alarm Hierarchy NPC Hardware Component failure FPGA S...

Page 679: ...are Load Failure All EEPROM Failure All Switch Access Failure Software Configuration Not Supported All Software Hardware Incompatible All Diagnostic Traffic Channel Channel n Channel PRBS Test Active...

Page 680: ...e Load Failure All EEPROM Failure All LIU Failure ICPU Failure Software Configuration Not Supported All Software Hardware Incompatible All ICPU Software Failure Diagnostic Traffic Channel Channel n Ch...

Page 681: ...onent failure FPGA Software Load Failure All EEPROM Failure All LIU Failure Clock Generator Failure DAC PMC TEMAP Access Failure PMC OHT Access Failure Software Configuration Not Supported All Softwar...

Page 682: ...LOS LOF OOF Path Section High Order Path Container x VC3 STS 1 VC4 Container x AIS Container x LOP Container x LOM Container x RDI Container x RPSLM Low Order Path Container Trib y in Alarm FAN Alarm...

Page 683: ...nent failure FPGA Software Load Failure All RAM Failure Flash Card Failure Fixed Flash Failure ADC Failure NCC IDU RTC Failure Clock Generator Failure NCC IDU Power supply 5V Digital Supply NCC IDU 5V...

Page 684: ...lure ADC Failure ODU RAC 48V Supply Power supply ODU 48V Supply Temperature IF Temperature Power Detector Temperature Transceiver RX Temperature ODU Communications Failure Software Configuration Not S...

Page 685: ...Not Locked ODU TX Cable IF Synth Not Locked ODU TX Cable Unplugged Rx path failure RX Synthesiser Not Locked Demodulator Not Locked Tuner Not Locked ODU Cable Unplugged RX IF Synthesiser Not Locked O...

Page 686: ...Trib n Radio Facing Loopback Trib n Line Facing Loopback Trib n Link Test Enabled Tributary Tributary failure Tributary n Trib n LOS Trib n Output Failure Tributary warning Tributary n Trib n Uncommis...

Page 687: ...Access Failure Software Configuration Not Supported All Diagnostic Traffic Channel Channel n Channel PRBS Test Active Channel Loopback Active Port Port n Port Loopback Active Port Monitoring Active D...

Page 688: ...Chapter 2 9500 MXC Troubleshooting Vol V 2 32 Alcatel Lucent Terminal FAN Alarm Hierarchy FAN Hardware Fan Failure FAN...

Page 689: ...ks all screens can be fully exercised without impacting traffic Table 2 4 Diagnostic Screen Function Summary Click on screen type in the Screen column to open a full description Screen Function Tips S...

Page 690: ...m from the real fault For instance with an active Demodulator Not Locked alarm the downstream Rx path warning alarms will also be active A Demodulator alarm may be caused by a loss of path path degrad...

Page 691: ...options to select a time period within the complete history view to provide summary reports for G 826 history G 821 history RSL history Event history Configuration history Performance View current G 8...

Page 692: ...opy of the 9500 MXC user Manual you can return to this page by clicking the left arrowhead in the toolbar ensure view history is selected in the toolbar options If you are using a print copy of the 95...

Page 693: ...Switch Protection Switch Failure Low Memory Event Action Created Event Action Accepted User Authentication Successful User Authentication Failed User Password Admin Reset User Authentication Enabled U...

Page 694: ...e ATPC Min Power Out of Range Ring Configuration Mismatch DAC Event System Restart Unsupported Configuration Event Log Activitiy Suspended Event Log Activitiy Resumed AIS Transmitted AIS Transmission...

Page 695: ...gnment Error Excessive Dropped Frames Unsupported Configuration Automatic Learning Disabled Automatic Learning Enabled DAC GE Event System Restart Event Log Activitiy Suspended Event Log Activitiy Res...

Page 696: ...Terminal Event System Restart CT User Logged Off POST Failed Traffic Alignment Error Terminal Accessed By Manufacturer Key Software Reset Software File Received Software Changed Automatic Learning Di...

Page 697: ...Restart Unsupported Configuration Event Log Activitiy Suspended Event Log Activitiy Resumed Radio Event System Restart Unsupported Configuration Event Log Activitiy Suspended Event Log Activitiy Resum...

Page 698: ...on Event Log Activitiy Suspended Event Log Activitiy Resumed Alarm Output 1 Activated Alarm Output 1 Deactivated Alarm Output 2 Activated Alarm Output 2 Deactivated Alarm Output 3 Activated Alarm Outp...

Page 699: ...Volume VI Appendices...

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Page 701: ...ng Network on page A 8 Commissioning and Troubleshooting a Ring Network on page A 21 Information is provided on basic ring planning and implementation A later release will include instruction specific...

Page 702: ...ng The other is designated secondary where traffic at each node is received by the East RAC and transmitted by the West RAC anti clockwise direction This secondary ring is only used in the event of a...

Page 703: ...rth Gateway or Any To Any operation With North Gateway one of the nodes operates as the gateway through which all traffic on the ring is sourced and sent For any to any operation traffic can be routed...

Page 704: ...of nodes on the ring and node type INU or INUe Ring capacity Ring type north south or any to any Location of the required plug ins within each INU INUe An overview of the number of circuits entering a...

Page 705: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol VI A 5 Figure A 1 North South Ring Topology Planning Sheet Example...

Page 706: ...Vol VI A 6 Alcatel Lucent Figure A 2 Excerpt from a Circuit Allocation Sheet for the Example Ring in Figure A 1...

Page 707: ...NUe the partner RACs must be installed in slots 1 and 4 or 2 and 5 or 3 and 6 Where a DAC 16x is required it should be installed in a slot on the right side of an INU INUe to facilitate easy trib cabl...

Page 708: ...figuration verify that the required plug ins are installed correctly For System Summary Screen operation refer to System Summary Volume IV Chapter 15 Licensing A license determines the capacity maximu...

Page 709: ...155oM partnering for protected operation Selection of the protection type Ring Selection of East and West designations Refer to Ring Protection Configuration and Operation Rules on page A 9 The Protec...

Page 710: ...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...

Page 711: ...tect to view the Protection Selection window Only valid partners are shown 4 Select ring wrap and unwrap criteria See Figure A 3 Options are provided for Standard and Sensitive with additional unwrap...

Page 712: ...minutes recommended The Delay Ring Unwrap option allows setting of a time of day when an unwrap will occur providing all wrap conditions have been cleared for a period not less than that set in the Er...

Page 713: ...fferent times Confirming correct operation of each individual link in a ring is a pre requisite for normal unwrapped ring operation Until all ring links are operational partial ring links which may be...

Page 714: ...re independently set for capacity and bandwidth modulation For a normal ring no pt to pt overlay the east and west capacity settings should be set for same capacity 3 Path settings are independently s...

Page 715: ...rocess involves 1 Selecting circuits on the ring to be dropped and inserted at the node 2 Applying port port cross connects between these circuits and DAC and or RAC plug ins which feed traffic to fro...

Page 716: ...tected ring capacity is set here 3 Balance of available capacity on ring 2xE1 is automatically assigned as available Pt to Pt capacity 4 Four of the protected ring circuits are connected to DATA 2 5 B...

Page 717: ...automatically incrementing to 12xE1 Configuring Ring Traffic Circuits To set new connections 1 Use the From and To buttons and the pass through ring circuits line in the port to port connections box...

Page 718: ...ctions in the Port to port connections panel 2 In the Port to port connections panel click the toggle down for the required to module to view its port to port connection details Refer to the Ring 3 to...

Page 719: ...should be used at all nodes except those where there is a north bound interface to another network which is static routed In this instance just the interfacing node s on the ring must be partitioned u...

Page 720: ...1 255 255 255 0 10 16 4 1 255 255 255 0 10 16 5 1 255 255 255 0 10 16 6 1 255 255 255 0 10 16 3 1 255 255 255 0 10 16 1 1 255 255 255 0 10 17 1 1 255 255 255 0 9500 MXC Ring Network Radio Radio Radio...

Page 721: ...g procedures which are based on a CT connection Ethernet NMS cable connection at one node on the ring Refer to Ring Node Visibility on page A 21 Integrity of Individual Ring Links on page A 22 Integri...

Page 722: ...RACs by clicking on the required RAC line in the Plug ins panel Check that Detected Tx Power and RSL agree with the values stated in the installation datapack Check that the 48v supply is within expe...

Page 723: ...ence of BER test errors indicates a problem within one of the DACs and or its interfacing to the RAC via the TDM bus Check other tribs and use local digital and IF loopbacks to help isolate the proble...

Page 724: ...day for an unwrap Full restoration of normal traffic unwrapped on the ring occurs within 100 ms of receipt of the revertive switch command Unwrap Timers An Error free Timer in the Protection configur...

Page 725: ...stop within the errored second count 4 Remove the Tx mute or return RAC to its backplane Within several seconds normal link operation will be confirmed by a green RAC status LED and an unlit RAC onlin...

Page 726: ...n the where errors begin and stop within the errored second count 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the West RAC Applying a Tx mute to a West RAC will cause a wrap even when the secondary ring is not in use f...

Page 727: ...ubset of Node alarms Table B 1 shows the commonality and the order in which alarms are presented in this appendix Table B 1 9500 MXC Node and Terminal Alarm Commonality All alarms for a particular sel...

Page 728: ...power off pause power on 2 If the alarm is raised after a new SW load reload the previous SW version and re check the alarm If cleared retry the SW load 3 If the alarm is raised after a capacity or ba...

Page 729: ...n the node may otherwise operate satisfactorily 2 Reboot power off pause power on 3 If the alarm remains replace the NCC IDU Additional Information RAM function is checked during power up and software...

Page 730: ...no communication with the ADC analog to digital converter This is a warning alarm Probable Cause Equipment malfunction Recommended Actions 1 Check other alarms and performance indicators to determine...

Page 731: ...the date time reference Clock Generator Failure NCC IDU Cannot communicate with the clock generator This is a warning alarm Probable Cause Equipment malfunction Recommended Actions Reboot power off p...

Page 732: ...for other alarms to determine how critical the alarm is Depending on the malfunction the Node Terminal may otherwise operate satisfactorily 2 Replace the NCC IDU 3 3V Digital Supply NCC IDU 3 3 volt d...

Page 733: ...CT Performance screen 4 If it is an NCC IDU problem check for other alarms to determine how critical the alarm is Depending on the malfunction the Node Terminal may otherwise operate satisfactorily 5...

Page 734: ...problem is likely to be caused by high ambient temperature restricted airflow or a defective temperature sensing circuit 2 Check the ambient temperature at the INU INUe IDU which must be no higher th...

Page 735: ...al fans operate in protected mode In the event the operational fan fails the standby fan will come on line While both fans will run if the INU temperature exceeds a preset threshold normally just one...

Page 736: ...the switch there will be a traffic hit of not more than one errored second Should the NPC TDM bus clock fail control of the clock switches to the NCC If the NCC bus clock has also failed control will...

Page 737: ...ck that the RAC ODU or IDU ODU pairing is correct 3 Check the configured capacity for the RAC s against the licensed capacity for the appropriate slot in the Installation Licensing screen Software Har...

Page 738: ...g in 2 If the slot should be empty accept the empty status in the CT System Summary screen Slot Plug in Incorrect Plug in incorrect for the slot configuration This is a major alarm Probable Cause Wron...

Page 739: ...ause A loopback is active set in the Circuit Loopbacks screen Recommended Actions Remove the loopback NMS Configuration Error Error in the NMS configuration This is a major alarm Probable Cause Error...

Page 740: ...the source E1 signal This is a major alarm Probable Cause Equipment malfunction Recommended Actions Check the integrity of the source signal equipment NMS Extraction Failure Unable to extract NMS from...

Page 741: ...aceable Additional Information ODU input resistance at its Type N connector is nominally 0 3 Megohms EEPROM Failure All No communications with the EEPROM This is a warning alarm Probable Cause Equipme...

Page 742: ...ritical alarm Probable Cause Equipment malfunction Recommended Actions Check Modulator Not Locked alarm If alarmed replace the RAC If not alarmed Detected Tx Power in the CT Performance screen is norm...

Page 743: ...rmine how critical the failure is Depending on the malfunction the Node Terminal may otherwise operate satisfactorily 2 Reboot power off pause and power on If the alarm persists replace the ODU Additi...

Page 744: ...upply is normal and for the Node there is no RAC 48V Supply alarm suspect excessive voltage drop on the ODU cable or the voltage sensor circuit in the ODU 3 If a cable related problem is suspected che...

Page 745: ...e ODU is indicated If this cannot be associated with very high ambients a faulty ODU is indicated The ODU must be replaced If there are no other alarms the ODU Temperature is normal Detected Tx Power...

Page 746: ...sociated with very high ambient temperatures a faulty ODU is indicated The ODU must be replaced If there are no other alarms the ODU Temperature is normal Detected Tx Power is normal and the ambient i...

Page 747: ...temperatures a faulty ODU is indicated The ODU must be replaced If there are no other alarms the ODU Temperature is normal Detected Tx Power is normal and the ambient is not high then a localized alar...

Page 748: ...ajor alarm Probable Cause Path loss or equipment malfunction Recommended Actions 1 Check for other alarms If Demodulator Not Locked and Rx path failure and path warning alarms are active an Rx path or...

Page 749: ...I O The alarm is triggered from the NCC IDU Bus Facing IF Loopback Bus facing IF loopback is active This is a warning alarm Probable Cause IF Loopback has been selected in the CT System Controls scree...

Page 750: ...active This is a warning alarm Probable Cause The primary or secondary designated RAC of a hot standby or diversity pair has been forced online from the CT System Controls screen forced to deliver Rx...

Page 751: ...ransceiver module This is a critical alarm Probable Cause Equipment malfunction Recommended Actions Confirm loss of transmitter using Detected Tx Power in the CT Performance screen Replace the ODU TX...

Page 752: ...e IF synthesiser not locked This is a critical alarm Probable Cause Equipment malfunction Recommended Actions Replace the RAC Additional Information Alarm indicates the ODU cable Tx IF frequency is no...

Page 753: ...se Cable is disconnected or faulty Recommended Actions Check the cable and its connectors RX Synthesiser Not Locked Receiver not on frequency This is a critical alarm Probable Cause Equipment malfunct...

Page 754: ...ssible upstream alarms include Rx Synthesiser and Rx IF Synthesiser alarms 2 A component failure is indicated by the additional presence of One or more of the upstream alarms indicated in 1 above or a...

Page 755: ...confirms a problem on the ODU cable or the 48 Vdc supply failure to the ODU Check the ODU cable and connectors and RAC 48V Supply alarm If not alarmed green it indicates a telemetry problem at the ODU...

Page 756: ...arms are also path warning alarms check G 826 and RSL measurements at both ends using the CT Performance screen If low RSL and G 826 alarms are present at both ends of the link a path problem is indic...

Page 757: ...oblem is indicated which most likely will be caused by a degraded path due to rain diffraction or mulipath fading Check recommended actions for BER alarms If ESR and SESR alarms are present at just th...

Page 758: ...ends a change in path parameters is indicated such as an antenna out of alignment or an obstacle in the signal path If there have been abnormal weather conditions such as exceptionally strong winds s...

Page 759: ...ade or a remote Tx failure 2 If BER Threshold Exceeded is the only active alarm apart from other G 826 path warning alarms check G 826 and RSL measurements at both ends using the CT Performance screen...

Page 760: ...band which coincide with the onset of BER alarms Confirming interference may require use of a spectrum analyzer XPIC Cable Unplugged No signal is detected at the XPIC input connector This is a warnin...

Page 761: ...d BER alarms check CT History and Event Browser screens and associated event help 2 Check equipment An equipment related path loss should be signalled by alarms from the ODU RAC or NCC Such alarms may...

Page 762: ...heck for other alarms to determine how critical the alarm is Depending on the malfunction the terminal may otherwise operate satisfactorily 2 Replace the DAC Additional Information The clock generator...

Page 763: ...k Trib data looped back to radio path This is a warning alarm Probable Cause A radio facing TDM bus facing loopback has been established on a trib using commands in the CT System Controls screen Recom...

Page 764: ...The test is normally run with the remote radio in loopback Counters are provided for a The number of errored bits while synchronized to the PRBS b The number of error free bits while synchronized to...

Page 765: ...l BER tester If the test is OK the problem is in the attached equipment or cabling If the test fails replace the DAC IDU Additional Information This alarm is raised at the affected end of the link onl...

Page 766: ...g alarm Probable Cause AIS has been detected on a trib input due to an alarm condition within the connected equipment or upstream from the directly connected equipment Recommended Actions Investigate...

Page 767: ...s on the provided clock external clocking Normally on any given synchronous data circuit one DCE device is configured as the master device and has internal clock selected This master DCE ensures all o...

Page 768: ...arm deselect the loopback AUX n Line Facing Loopback A line facing loopback exists on an auxiliary data port where n may be port 1 2 or 3 for a Node or 1 for a Terminal This is a warning alarm Probabl...

Page 769: ...fore replacing the NPC Additional Information A node will not restart boot up without an NCC Before replacing an NPC the NCC must have been installed for not less than 3 minutes to ensure it has a ful...

Page 770: ...al the alarm is Depending on the malfunction the node may otherwise operate satisfactorily If node operation is not affected traffic is not affected ensure the NCC is installed and indicating no alarm...

Page 771: ...iled Probable Cause Equipment malfunction Recommended Actions Reboot the NPC by withdrawing it from its backplane pausing and re inserting If the alarm remains replace the NPC Additional Information P...

Page 772: ...test has been applied to a channel Recommended Actions To remove the alarm deselect the test Additional Information In the link test mode traffic on the selected channel is replaced by a pseudo random...

Page 773: ...to monitor another port This is a warning alarm Probable Cause Port monitoring has been established on a DAC ES DAC GE port using commands in the CT System Controls screen Recommended Actions To remo...

Page 774: ...the radio links connecting the DAC ES DAC GE plug ins If the same alarm is not present it indicates an equipment or process malfunction which may be in the local or remote DAC ES DAC GE or within asso...

Page 775: ...gged NMS connector is absent check connected equipment and cabling If activity is present green LED indicates a valid Ethernet connection orange flashing indicates Ethernet receive traffic replace the...

Page 776: ...onal Information When buffer space runs out frames will be dropped and a dropped frame counter increments to provide the ratio count of dropped frames to total frames DAC GE Alarms ICPU Failure No com...

Page 777: ...he DAC GE Link Degraded A channel link in the DAC GE is degraded in capacity This is a warning alarm Probable Cause Traffic received on the alarmed channel is degraded in capacity The errors may be ca...

Page 778: ...ng alarm Probable Cause A loopback has been established on a trib using commands in the CT System Controls screen Recommended Actions To remove the alarm deselect the loopback Ring Manual Lock Ring ma...

Page 779: ...t present Recommended Actions Check the signal source and connections at the input to the remote end multiplexer Check to see if the remote mux is in diagnostic mode loopbacks set Signal Degrade BER B...

Page 780: ...s disconnected or the pier equipment laser is off Recommended Actions Check presence of other alarms to help determine if the problem is cable or equipment based Check remote end mux regenerator opera...

Page 781: ...operation of the remote end mux regenerator Additional Information Occurs when consecutive frames typically 4 5 are received with errored patterns A1 A2 bytes Max time to detect is 625 uS clears with...

Page 782: ...dicates loss of synchonization and or excessive jitter Container x LOM Loss of Multi frame LOM detected in container x This is a minor alarm Probable Cause The multi frame indicator is missing or inva...

Page 783: ...remote mux Low Order Path Container Trib y in Alarm Failure in the low order path container y summary alarm This is a minor alarm Probable Cause Probable cause is specific to the type of failure RDI V...

Page 784: ...n line While both fans will run if the INU temperature exceeds a preset threshold normally just one will run and operation will be cycled between the two The FAN is field replaceable and can be hot sw...

Page 785: ...is high or low Alarm Output 3 Activated Alarm output three has been activated The note field indicates if the output circuit is high or low Alarm Output 3 Deactivated Alarm output three has been deact...

Page 786: ...ning Enabled Automatic learning has been enabled Configuration Auto Reverted The configuration of this terminal has been automatically reverted to the previously inactive configuration The log entry i...

Page 787: ...has been suspended Entry includes the alarm event name Event System Restart Event system has restarted due to power on or a soft reset occurring Excessive Dropped Frames Ratio of dropped to total fram...

Page 788: ...the local and partnered software versions Protection Switch Protection switch has occurred The log entry will include details of the reason for the switch Applies to RAC and DAC protection Protection...

Page 789: ...terminal The log entry includes the file name and size Software Reset Software has been reset by CT or SNMP Terminal Accessed By Manufacturer Key The terminal has been accessed by using a password gen...

Page 790: ...entication enabled User Authentication Failed User authentication failed User Authentication Successful User authentication successful User Password Admin Reset User password admin reset Watch Dog Exp...

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Page 793: ...rs and Cables Connector and cable data is provided for DAC 16x Cable and Connector Data DAC 4x and IDU DAC ES 9500 MXC tributary auxiliary and NMS cables are not to be routed with any AC mains power l...

Page 794: ...le length of 2 m Mini RJ 21 to 16xBNC Connectors 2m Part No 3CC52026AAAA Figure C 1 shows the assembly each supports up to 8 tribs 16xBNC connectors Two cable assemblies are required per DAC 16x if mo...

Page 795: ...Cable Label Data Label arrow towards the BNC shows data out DAC Tx Label arrow away from the BNC shows data in DAC Rx The 1 9 in the label indicates it is for trib 1 if the cable assembly is used with...

Page 796: ...tions Straight cable assemblies are used when connecting to RJ 45 patch panels that have a built in crossover function Mini RJ 21 to 8xRJ 45 Connectors Straight 2m Part No 3CC52032AAAA Mini RJ 21 to 8...

Page 797: ...le assemblies are required per DAC 16x if more than 8xE1 DS1tribs are to be connected Figure C 4 DAC 16x Mini RJ 21 to RJ 45 Balanced Trib Cable Assembly for 8xE1 DS1 Tribs Figure C 5 shows the pin nu...

Page 798: ...Vol VI C 6 Alcatel Lucent Figure C 6 shows the cable data for the straight cable assembly Figure C 6 DAC 16x Mini RJ 21 to RJ 45 Balanced Straight Cable Data...

Page 799: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol VI C 7 Figure C 7 shows the cable data for the crossover cable assembly Figure C 7 DAC 16x Mini RJ 21 to RJ 45 Balanced Crossover Cable Data...

Page 800: ...h down termination blocks Mini RJ 21 to 8xWire Wrap 2m Part No 3CC52028AAAA Mini RJ 21 to 8xWire Wrap 10m Part No 3CC52055AAAA Mini RJ 21 to 8xWire Wrap 32m Part No 3CC52076AAAA Figure C 8 shows the a...

Page 801: ...r trib 1 if the cable assembly is used with the trib 1 8 connector or trib 9 if used with the trib 9 16 connector Similarly for 2 10 3 11 and so on up to 8 16 Figure C 9 DAC 16x Mini RJ 21 to Wire Wra...

Page 802: ...r Receive refers to an input to the DAC and specifies from the user Table C 1 DAC 16x Mini RJ 21 Pin Assignments for E1 DS1 Tribs 1 8 Pin Function 1 Tributary 1 transmit tip center 2 Common Ground 3 T...

Page 803: ...tip center 23 Common Ground 24 Tributary 6 receive ring shield 25 Tributary 3 transmit tip center 26 Common Ground 27 Tributary 3 transmit ring shield 28 Tributary 4 transmit tip center 29 Common Grou...

Page 804: ...mon Ground 48 Tributary 8 receive ring shield Pin Function 1 Tributary 9 transmit tip center 2 Common Ground 3 Tributary 9 transmit ring shield 4 Tributary 10 transmit tip center 5 Common Ground 6 Tri...

Page 805: ...g shield 25 Tributary 11 transmit tip center 26 Common Ground 27 Tributary 11 transmit ring shield 28 Tributary 12 transmit tip center 29 Common Ground 30 Tributary 12 transmit ring shield 31 Tributar...

Page 806: ...to RJ 45 Crossover Cable on page C 17 DAC 4x and IDU RJ 45 to Wire Wrap Cable Assembly on page C 18 DAC 4x and IDU RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments on page C 19 42 Tributary 12 receive ring shield 43...

Page 807: ...BNC to BNC male extension cables 2m long The kit is labelled as a 2 5m cable kit RJ 45 to 2xBNC 2 5m Part No 3CC52022AAAA Each supports one trib Four are required if all four ports of the DAC 4x are...

Page 808: ...ports one trib Four cable assemblies are required if all four ports of the DAC 4x are to be connected Twenty are required if all ports of the IDU 20x are to be connected Straight cable assemblies are...

Page 809: ...t No 3CC52021AAAA Each assembly supports one trib Four cable assemblies are required if all four ports of the DAC 4x are to be connected Twenty are required if all ports of the IDU 20x are to be conne...

Page 810: ...ch down termination blocks Each assembly supports one trib Four cable assemblies are required if all four ports of the DAC 4x are to be connected Twenty are required if all ports of the IDU 20x are to...

Page 811: ...onnector pin numbering TX or Transmit refers to an output from the IDU and specifies towards the user RX or Receive refers to an input to the IDU and specifies from the user Table C 4 DAC 4x and IDU R...

Page 812: ...re the DAC ES senses and sets the port connection cable type to Mdi or Mdix The fixed options can be used in instances where auto negotiation fails to provide the expected result or where a fixed sett...

Page 813: ...RJ 45 connector Straight Ethernet cables are available as optional accessories Ethernet cable RJ 45 to RJ 45 2m Part No 3CC52005AAAA Ethernet cable RJ 45 to RJ 45 5m Part No 3CC52006AAAA Ethernet cab...

Page 814: ...INU IDU Part No 3CC52000AAAA A 5 meter cable is available as an option Part No 3CC52001AAAA Table C 6 RJ 45 V 24 Connector Pin Assignments Figure C 16 RJ 45 V 24 CT Connector face view 1 8 Green Orang...

Page 815: ...24 AUX Data Cable Sync HD26 to Wirewrap 2 m on page C 25 AUX Data Cable Async HD26 to 3 X DB9 1 m on page C 26 AUX Data Cable Sync HD26 to 3 X DB9 1 m on page C 27 AUX Data Cable Async AUX HD26 to AU...

Page 816: ...Vol VI C 24 Alcatel Lucent AUX Data Cable Async HD26 to Wirewrap 2 m Part No 3CC52109AAAA Table C 7 AUX HD26 2M Async Wirewrap Cable Data...

Page 817: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol VI C 25 AUX Data Cable Sync HD26 to Wirewrap 2 m Part No 3CC52110AAAA Table C 8 AUX HD26 2M Sync Wirewrap...

Page 818: ...Vol VI C 26 Alcatel Lucent AUX Data Cable Async HD26 to 3 X DB9 1 m Part No 3CC52111AAAA Table C 9 AUX HD26 TO 3 X DB9 1M Async...

Page 819: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol VI C 27 AUX Data Cable Sync HD26 to 3 X DB9 1 m Part No 3CC52112AAAA Table C 10 AUX HD26 to 3 X DB9 1m Sync...

Page 820: ...Vol VI C 28 Alcatel Lucent AUX Data Cable Async AUX HD26 to AUX HD26 1 m Part No 3CC52113AAAA Table C 11 AUX TO AUX HD26 1M ASYNC...

Page 821: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol VI C 29 AUX Data Cable Sync AUX HD26 to AUX HD26 1 m Part No 3CC52114AAAA Table C 12 AUX TO AUX HD26 1m Sync...

Page 822: ...own 3 Relay 1 NO I O White Grey 4 Relay 2 Pole TTL Input 5 I O Grey White 5 Relay 3 NC I O Red Blue 6 Relay 3 NO I O Blue Red 7 Relay 4 Pole TTL Input 3 I O Orange Red 8 Ground Drain 9 TTL Input 2 I R...

Page 823: ...ata Sync DB9 to Wirewrap 5 m on page C 32 IDU AUX Cable Data Async IDU AUX DB9 to IDU AUX DB9 1 m on page C 32 IDU AUX Cable Sync IDU AUX DB9 to IDU AUX DB9 1 m on page C 33 IDU AUX Alarm I O Cable HD...

Page 824: ...IDU AUX Cable Data Sync DB9 to Wirewrap 5 m Part No 3CC52106AAAA Table C 15 IDU AUX DB9 5M SYNC WIREWRAP IDU AUX Cable Data Async IDU AUX DB9 to IDU AUX DB9 1 m Part No 3CC52103AAAA Table C 16 IDU AU...

Page 825: ...able Sync IDU AUX DB9 to IDU AUX DB9 1 m Part No 3CC52104AAAA Table C 17 IDU AUX TO IDU AUX DB9 1M SYNC IDU AUX Alarm I O Cable HD15 to Wirewrap 5 m This cable is identical to the Node AUX Plug in Ala...

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Page 827: ...tworks on page D 7 General Considerations In instances where the network topology is not straight forward or the number of links is to exceed 50 approximately the planning for the network management m...

Page 828: ...ion all ports can be uniquely numbered IP Addressing Single IP addressing would normally be used It is easier to set up a network using just one IP address for each node compared to having to specify...

Page 829: ...the router the Ethernet port The V 24 maintenance port can also be uniquely numbered under interface addressing but this would only to apply when it is used to connect to a router or similar device O...

Page 830: ...9500 MXC radios etc are interconnected via their Ethernet NMS ports This is a fundamental difference to a normal network situation where multiple hosts are almost always LAN connected under one netwo...

Page 831: ...may be set for OSPF with terminals on an adjoining network set for RIP Interface addressing should be used on the 9500 MXC terminal at the interface OSPF and RIP network interface so that OSPF and RI...

Page 832: ...mended for 9500 MXC star tree networks except where just one or a few 9500 MXC links are to be installed in an existing network which uses static routing Dynamic routing is a requirement for 9500 MXC...

Page 833: ...to 10 255 255 255 Class B 172 16 0 0 to 172 31 255 255 Class C 192 168 0 0 to 192 168 255 255 The non Internet class B address space 172 16 x x is not appropriate for radio networks except at the con...

Page 834: ...ample 1 Node A Node B IP Address 192 168 1 1 192 168 2 1 Mask 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 Static Routing Destination Subnet Mask Interface Next Hop Node A 192 168 2 0 255 255 255 0 Link 1 NMS 0 0 0 0...

Page 835: ...de B 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 Link 1 NMS 0 0 0 0 192 168 3 0 255 255 255 0 Link 2 NMS 0 0 0 0 192 168 4 0 255 255 255 0 Link 3 NMS 0 0 0 0 Node C 192 168 2 0 255 255 255 0 Link 1 NMS 0 0 0 0 192 168...

Page 836: ...Vol VI D 10 Alcatel Lucent Figure D 3 Static Routing Screen for Node B in Figure D 2 3 192 168 2 1 Lyons Dpt...

Page 837: ...minals to address NOC host devices PCs Server meaning NMS PCs CT can be added removed from the NOC LAN without affecting network visibility At the NOC each of the LAN hosts PCs Server are also configu...

Page 838: ...ault Gateway Enabled Interface Next Hop Yes Link 3 NMS 0 0 0 0 Node E Static Routing Destination Subnet Mask Interface Next Hop 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 Link 1 NMS 0 0 0 0 192 168 2 0 255 255 255 0 L...

Page 839: ...2 192 168 4 1 192 168 3 0 255 255 255 0 192 168 4 2 192 168 4 1 192 168 5 0 255 255 255 0 192 168 4 2 192 168 4 1 NOC TCP IP Properties IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Server 192 168 6 2 255 25...

Page 840: ...Ethernet port in the Static Routing screen Of specific interest is the addressing for the LINK NMS ports at Nodes A and C Given that the radio path for NMS is handled as a PPP link no real IP address...

Page 841: ...0 0 0 192 168 50 0 255 255 255 0 Link 1 NMS 0 0 0 0 192 168 3 0 255 255 255 0 Ethernet Port 0 0 0 0 192 168 51 0 255 255 255 0 Ethernet Port 192 168 3 2 192 168 4 0 255 255 255 0 Link 1 NMS 0 0 0 0 N...

Page 842: ...Vol VI D 16 Alcatel Lucent Figure D 7 Static Routing Screen for Node A in Figure D 6 192 168 1 1 Johns Road Link 2 NMS Johns Road Link 2 NMS Johns Road Link 2 NMS Johns Road Link 2 NMS...

Page 843: ...P Addressing and assign IP addresses to each port in this case the Ethernet and Link 1 NMS ports The Ethernet connected Node C port and and Terminal U must be on the same network LAN and therefore req...

Page 844: ...Vol VI D 18 Alcatel Lucent Figure D 9 Interface Addressing Screen for Node A in Figure D 8 Figure D 10 Static Routing Screen for Node A in Figure D 8 10 10 16 2 10 10 16 2...

Page 845: ...erface Addressing would be selected with LINK 1 NMS set for static routing and LINK 2 NMS and LINK 3 NMS set for dynamic routing Figure D 11 Ring Network Example Node A Node D Node F Node E Node B Nod...

Page 846: ...Vol VI D 20 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 847: ...e E 1 Linear Node Applications on page E 2 Ring Node Applications on page E 4 Bus Capacity Rules Table E 1 lists the rules that govern node bus capacity Table E 1 Backplane Capacity Rules Application...

Page 848: ...link which is well within the 100xE1 maximum count for an E1 bus configuration Figure E 1 Aggregation Node Figure E 2 Aggregation Node Example For a simple aggregation node using a single RAC 30V3 to...

Page 849: ...at only co channel STM1 OC3 operation is viable and then only for a network terminal or repeater node One INU supports co channel STM1 OC3 over a single link or repeated link Refer to the example show...

Page 850: ...e 9500 MXC may be used to implement an STM1 OC3 protected ring the ring protection mechanism is performed within a paired SDH mux not within 9500 MXC For SDH rings STM1 OC3 traffic is transported by 9...

Page 851: ...number of circuits on the ring d The drop insert circuit capacity number of circuits dropped and inserted at the node This is illustrated in Figure E 5 for a 64xE1 ring node with a 16xE1 drop insert F...

Page 852: ...the gateway Working backwards the maximum that can be north south sourced is nominally 64xE1 leaves 4xE1 spare Where there are two or more gateways on the ring a full 75xE1 or 100xDS1 ring capability...

Page 853: ...rcuit capacity number of circuits dropped and inserted from to the ring This is illustrated in Figure E 7 for a 48xE1 ring with a 16xE1 point to point overlay in both directions total 64xE1 over air c...

Page 854: ...pacity used 32 48 24 104 which is not valid Refer to Figure E 8 RAC RAC DAC 16x DAC 16x DAC ES DAC ES INUe 48xE1 Ring 16xE1 Pt to Pt 8xE1 Drop Insert 8 ring timeslots inserted P Pt to Pt capacity tota...

Page 855: ...e with Overlay at Maximum Bus Capacity RAC RAC DAC 16x DAC 16x DAC 16x 48xE1 Ring 48xE1 Drop Insert 16xE1 Pt to Pt DAC ES 64xE1 64xE1 Bus capacity required 104xE1 When checking capacity validity alway...

Page 856: ...Vol VI E 10 Alcatel Lucent...

Page 857: ...ided in Volume II Chapter 3 Refer to Non protected 1 0 INU INUe on page F 1 ODU 300 on page F 9 Protected and Diversity Operation on page F 10 Non protected 1 0 INU INUe The block diagram of an INU in...

Page 858: ...6 Trib1 Trib 16 Trib1 LIU Bus DMX Bus MUX Tx FIFO Rx FIFO RefOsc A D D A 311MHz 126MHz Tx FIFO Rx FIFO VTX MOD VTX DMD QUAD MOD N PLXR DMX MUX Bus DMX AGC DC DC Converter 48Vdc Ethernet Switch LAN 1 4...

Page 859: ...cessor supported serial controller They are not carried on the TDM bus Compact Flash The CompactFlash card plugs into the right side of the NCC or at the rear of the IDU 9500 MXC Terminal It holds the...

Page 860: ...QPSK to 128QAM Operation of the transmit and receive paths are described in turn for the RAC 30 diagram shown in Figure F 1 on page F 2 RAC 30 Transmit The Bus Demux extracts the payload and overhead...

Page 861: ...is applied Adaptive equalization is applied Errorless receive switching is initiated for protected and diversity link configurations Receive signal quality monitoring data is extracted for threshold a...

Page 862: ...are converted to analog signals in the D A converter and passed to the quadrature modulator which impresses the data onto a 311 MHz IF carrier This IF is passed to the N Plexer where it is combined w...

Page 863: ...s passed to the de multiplexer where framing data is removed to recover traffic and overhead data streams A FiFo buffers and de jitterizes the data prior to the Bus Mux which inserts it onto the TDM b...

Page 864: ...ed within the LIU configured from CT The LIU also supports trib and bus facing loopbacks for local and remote trib loopbacks respectively In the transmit direction to the TDM Bus trib data streams are...

Page 865: ...has been set to a specific frequency between 1700 and 2300 MHz such that when mixed with the Tx local oscillator signal TXLO in the subsequent mixer stage provides the selected transmit frequency Both...

Page 866: ...wer monitor circuit is included in the common port of the diplexer assembly to provide measurement of transmit power It is used to confirm transmit output power for performance monitoring purposes and...

Page 867: ...comes both the online Tx RAC and online Rx RAC The primary RAC can then be removed from the INU without further affecting transmit traffic Refer to the following sections for an explanation of the pro...

Page 868: ...Rx drives to the TDM bus secondary RAC is default Rx online Data from the primary RAC Rx is routed to the Rx diversity bus where it is uplifted by the secondary RAC The secondary RAC decides on a fram...

Page 869: ...rame selection at the receive end Transmit direction DAC Tx drives to the TDM bus The primary RAC online Tx uplifts DAC Tx data from the TDM bus and delivers it to its ODU It also sends its same frame...

Page 870: ...g incorrect or there is a software load failure When either occurs the received data is sent directly to the TDM bus by the primary RAC Similarly the online Tx RAC only switches primary to secondary i...

Page 871: ...is online receiving for a clockwise data flow There is no valid traffic sent in the opposite direction from the west facing Tx and east facing Rx secondary ring For a break between nodes C and D there...

Page 872: ...affic Primary ring wrapped to secondary at Node C Secondary ring wrapped to primary at Node D Normal condition Primary ring wrapped to secondary at Node B Secondary ring wrapped to primary at Node C N...

Page 873: ...9500 MXC User Manual 3DB 23063 ADAA Rev 004 July 2007 Vol VI F 17...

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Page 875: ...s equivalent information Address The unique number ID assigned to one host or interface in a network AGC automatic gain control voltage A process that automatically adjusts gain as a function of a spe...

Page 876: ...t allows the output power to automatically adapt to changing path conditions This feature reduces interference with neighboring systems and permits greater link density automatic gain control AGC volt...

Page 877: ...number of bits transmitted received or processed over some stipulated period BML Business Management Level in the TMN model BNC Connector for small data streams BOM Bill Of Materials Bose Chaudhuri H...

Page 878: ...inology CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CODEC Abbreviation of coder decoder A device that encodes or decodes a signal For example telcos use codecs to convert binary signals transmitted o...

Page 879: ...mination Unit 2 Cable Termination Unit Customer Specific Data Sheet CSDS The worksheet used at the factory to configure radios before they are delivered to the customer This worksheet specifies the ex...

Page 880: ...nd Japanese T1 designator direct current dc DC battery power DLC Digital Loop Control DQPSK Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying DS digital signal A signal in which discrete steps are used to re...

Page 881: ...er Transmitter DVM Digital Volt Meter DXR Digital Cross Connect Radio E1 ITU digital signal level 1 2 048 Mbps CEPT 1 E3 ITU digital signal level 3 34 368 Mbps CEPT 3 E I Energy to Interference ratio...

Page 882: ...andards International technical standards for wireless radios Alcatel radios for the ETSI bands are in compliance with all ETSI standards Extended Industry Standard Architecture EISA A 32 bit bus stan...

Page 883: ...ment agency directly responsible to Congress The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio television wi...

Page 884: ...rencing data is transmitted across networks In theory H 323 should enable users to participate in the same conference even though they are using different videoconferencing applications HDB3 High Dens...

Page 885: ...intermodulation Intermodulation can occur in systems where multiple signals are present at the same point Where there is a nonlinearity in the system any signal will generate harmonics but when two s...

Page 886: ...d Optional cards comprising RAC Radio Access Card DAC Digital Access Card AUX Auxiliary and NPC Node Protection Card INUe Expanded Intelligent Node Unit The INUe comprises a 2U chassis the IDCe fitted...

Page 887: ...system components by routing traffic back to the direction it came from Service is interrupted when loopbacks are performed LOS 1 Loss of signal 2 Line of Sight MAC address Media Access Control addre...

Page 888: ...Switching Unit A separate hardware unit used with E3 systems Instead of using one large 34 Mbps pipe to carry data the MSU converts the system into 16 E1 connections Customers who require E3 capacity...

Page 889: ...tion plug in Card for a 9500 MXC INU INUe O M Overhead and Maintenance Object Class The object class identifies the radio type to which the object belongs Object Group A group of network elements crea...

Page 890: ...hbor host every 30 seconds OSPF multicasts the updated information only when a change has taken place Rather than simply counting the number of hops OSPF bases its path descriptions on link states tha...

Page 891: ...management phase locked loop PLL A circuit that controls an oscillator so that it maintains a constant phase angle relative to a reference signal Ping A message used to determine whether an IP addres...

Page 892: ...taller specifies the directory to which ProVision is installed QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QoS Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying R D Research and Development RAC Radio Acce...

Page 893: ...l RIP Routing Internet Protocol is a protocol for exchanging routing information between routers and is based on broadcasts of entire routing tables between routers When a new hop or sub network is ad...

Page 894: ...ervice SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Standard protocol used to manage and control IP gateways and the networks to which they are attached SNR Signal to noise ratio SONET Synchronous Optical...

Page 895: ...Transport Signal level N Nx51 84 Mbps N 1 3 12 48 or 192 SU Switch unit Also known as a protection switch This is a separate hardware unit that provides protection against service interruptions by con...

Page 896: ...ocol TCXO Temperature Controlled Crystal Oscillator TELNET A terminal emulation program for TCP IP networks such as the Internet The Telnet program runs on your computer and connects your PC to a serv...

Page 897: ...P User Datagram Protocol The protocol used to transport SNMP requests and traps UDP IP User Diagram Protocol Internet Protocol UI User Interface URL Uniform Resource Locator A user friendly way to rep...

Page 898: ...typically greater than 100 bytes VLSI Very Large Scale Integration Voltage Controlled Oscillator VCO An electronic circuit designed to produce an ideally stable alternating voltage Volts Direct Curre...

Page 899: ...nced management Vol IV 15 71 clear events and history Vol IV 15 72 software reset Vol IV 15 72 airflow requirements Vol I 1 4 AIS auto insert on tribs Vol IV 15 59 setting AIS on tribs Vol IV 15 56 al...

Page 900: ...lines Vol IV 7 20 interference of Vol IV 7 21 RAC 40 Vol II 3 105 settings Vol IV 7 22 troubleshooting Vol V 2 9 auto version CT Vol IV 1 8 AUX Vol II 1 12 alarm hierarchy Vol V 2 21 Vol V 2 30 alarm...

Page 901: ...ES Vol IV 9 6 clear events and history Vol IV 15 72 co channel operation Vol II 3 102 co channel XPIC operation Vol II 3 102 combiner Vol IV 7 18 losses Vol IV 7 19 commissioning DAC protection tests...

Page 902: ...Vol VI A 8 ring protection Vol VI A 11 ring traffic circuits Vol VI A 17 confirming ring wrapping Vol VI A 23 connection power supply Vol I 1 6 ring node traffic circuits Vol VI A 16 connector auxilia...

Page 903: ...IV 2 9 PC TCP IP settings Vol IV 2 6 plug ins ring network Vol VI A 13 procedure for installing Vol IV 2 2 program folder for 9500 MXC license Vol IV 4 8 protection ring network Vol VI A 9 protection...

Page 904: ...5 flow control Vol IV 7 67 L2 link aggregation settings Vol IV 7 61 link aggregation options and application Vol IV 7 76 link status propagation Vol IV 7 67 max frame size Vol IV 7 66 performance dash...

Page 905: ...tips Vol IV 10 13 DHCP connection Vol IV 2 21 diagnostic features Vol II 6 1 CT Vol II 5 3 diagnostic screens Vol IV 15 1 diagnostics Vol II 6 9 advanced management Vol IV 15 71 alarm tree Vol II 6 1...

Page 906: ...Vol I 1 4 ODU Vol III 2 13 ODU cable Vol III 2 21 guard times Vol II 3 93 guidelines RF exposure Vol I 1 7 gun hot air Vol III 1 3 H hanger kit options Vol III 2 11 hazardous voltage Vol I 1 2 hazard...

Page 907: ...d interoperation Vol II 2 34 power cable Vol III 4 2 protected operation and rules Vol IV 8 17 protected Terminal Vol II 2 28 protection Vol II 2 28 criteria Vol II 2 30 switch conditions Vol II 2 30...

Page 908: ...nd routing options Vol IV 10 2 J Java Runtime Vol IV 2 2 jumper cables Vol III 2 23 L Latency IDU ES Vol II 2 19 layout screen ring network configuration Vol VI A 8 LEDs Vol V 2 10 front panel diagnos...

Page 909: ...tiplexer E13 Vol II 3 35 M13 Vol II 3 36 modes to E1 DS1 backplane Vol II 6 2 N naming module Vol IV 7 26 Vol IV 15 5 naming a module Vol IV 7 13 naming conventions CT Vol IV 1 8 NCC Vol II 1 8 Vol II...

Page 910: ...nd locations Vol III 2 22 cable grounding Vol III 2 21 cable installation Vol III 2 19 cable installation requirements Vol III 2 20 cable options Vol III 2 19 cable suppressor locations Vol III 2 22 c...

Page 911: ...55e Vol II 1 10 DAC 2x155o Vol II 1 11 DAC 3xE3 DS3M Vol II 1 10 DAC 4x Vol II 1 9 DAC ES Vol II 1 11 FAN Vol II 1 8 NCC Vol II 1 8 NPC Vol II 1 12 RAC 30 Vol II 1 8 RAC 3X Vol II 1 9 RAC 40 Vol II 1...

Page 912: ...switching criteria Vol II 3 93 switching guard times Vol II 3 93 switching tests Vol V 1 6 synchronized RAC settings Vol IV 7 19 Terminal operation and rules Vol IV 8 17 trib protection Vol II 3 75 p...

Page 913: ...rth gateway or any to any topology Vol II 3 79 operation Vol II 3 79 point to point traffic overlay Vol II 3 83 radio wrap conditions Vol II 3 98 switching criteria Vol II 3 98 wrap and unwrap times V...

Page 914: ...IV 10 1 status bar CT Vol IV 1 1 status LEDs Vol V 2 10 super PDH rings Vol II 3 78 surface temperature Vol I 1 2 surge suppressor Vol I 1 5 ODU internal Vol III 2 24 SW HW Incompatible alarm Vol V 2...

Page 915: ...Vol V 1 4 tribs auto insert of AIS or PRBS Vol II 2 4 tributary AIS Vol IV 15 56 configuration Vol IV 7 25 E1 and DS1 encoding options Vol IV 7 31 loopbacks Vol IV 15 56 troubleshooting Vol V 2 1 ant...

Page 916: ...g alarms Vol V 2 16 events Vol V 2 36 VLAN mode DAC ES Vol IV 7 51 VLAN mode DAC ES Vol II 3 48 VLAN mode DAC GE Vol II 3 59 VLAN tagging Vol II 3 64 DAC GE Vol IV 7 73 voltage hazardous Vol I 1 2 W w...

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