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If specifying a virtual interface, the number range varies, depending on interface type.
Before you can start a BERT on an E3 controller, you must configure a BERT pattern using the
bert
pattern
command. If desired, you can also adjust the default setting (1 minute) of the BERT interval using
the
bert interval
command. Both of these commands are available in E3 configuration mode.
Note
To view the BERT results, use the
show controllers e3
command in EXEC mode. The BERT results include
the following information:
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Type of test pattern selected
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Status of the test
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Interval selected
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Time remaining on the BERT
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Total bit errors
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Total bits received
BERT is data intrusive. Regular data cannot flow on a line while the test is in progress. The line is put in an
alarm state when a BERT is in progress and restored to a normal state after a BERT has been terminated.
Task ID
Operations
Task ID
read, write
sonet-sdh
Examples
The following example shows how to start and stop a BERT on an E3 controller:
RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:router#
bert e3 0/3/0/0/0 start
RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:router#
bert e3 0/3/0/0/0 stop
The following example shows how to inject errors into the BERT stream on an E3 controller:
RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:router#
bert e3 0/3/0/0 error
Related Commands
Description
Command
Specifies the duration of a bit error rate test (BERT) pattern on a
T3/E3 or T1/E1 line.
bert interval, on page 945
Enables a BERT pattern on a T3/E3 or T1/E1 line or an individual
channel group.
bert pattern, on page 947
Displays information about the E3 links and hardware and software
drivers for the E3 controller.
show controllers e3, on page 1038
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Interface and Hardware Component Command Reference,
Release 5.3.x
942
T3, E3, T1, E1 Controller Commands on the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
bert e3