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Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide, R5.0

December 2004

Chapter 5 Turn Up Network

NTP-A224 Provision an Open-Ended Path Protection

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Integrated BLSR to Path Protection DRI Example

Stop. You have completed this procedure.

NTP-A224 Provision an Open-Ended Path Protection

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This procedure provisions ONS 15454s in an open-ended path protection
connected to a third-party vendor network. This topology allows you to
route a circuit from one ONS 15454 network to another ONS 15454
network through the third-party network.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

NTP-A35 Verify Node Turn-Up, page 5-2

Required/As Needed

As needed

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Provisioning and higher

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Page 1: ...ve San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 526 4100 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide Product and Documentation Release 5 0 Last Updated October 10 2007 Customer Order Number DOC 7816295 Text Part Number 78 16295 01 ...

Page 2: ...eption try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain t...

Page 3: ...s lvi C H A P T E R 1 Install the Shelf and Backplane Cable 1 1 Before You Begin 1 1 Required Tools and Equipment 1 2 Cisco Supplied Materials 1 2 User Supplied Materials 1 3 Tools Needed 1 4 Test Equipment 1 4 NTP A1 Unpack and Inspect the ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly 1 4 NTP A2 Install the Shelf Assembly 1 5 NTP A3 Open and Remove the Front Door 1 6 NTP A4 Remove the Backplane Covers 1 7 NTP A5 Inst...

Page 4: ...17 NTP A116 Remove and Replace a Card 2 17 NTP A20 Replace the Front Door 2 18 C H A P T E R 3 Connect the PC and Log into the GUI 3 1 Before You Begin 3 1 NTP A260 Set Up Computer for CTC 3 1 NTP A234 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15454 3 2 NTP A235 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15454 3 4 NTP A236 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to t...

Page 5: ...Path Protection Dual Ring Interconnect 5 24 NTP A217 Provision an Integrated Path Protection Dual Ring Interconnect 5 26 NTP A180 Provision a Traditional BLSR Path Protection Dual Ring Interconnect 5 27 NTP A209 Provision an Integrated BLSR Path Protection Dual Ring Interconnect 5 30 NTP A224 Provision an Open Ended Path Protection 5 31 NTP A225 Open Ended Path Protection Acceptance Test 5 33 NTP ...

Page 6: ...eries Hub and Spoke Ethernet Configuration 6 64 NTP A144 Create an E Series Single Card EtherSwitch Manual Cross Connect 6 66 NTP A145 Create an E Series Multicard EtherSwitch Manual Cross Connect 6 69 NTP A146 Test E Series Circuits 6 72 NTP A147 Create a G Series STS Circuit 6 73 NTP A148 Create a Manual Cross Connect for a G Series or E Series Card in Port Mapped Mode 6 76 NTP A241 Provision G ...

Page 7: ...erformance 8 6 NTP A285 Monitor FC_MR 4 Performance 8 7 NTP A289 Create or Delete FC_MR 4 RMON Thresholds 8 7 C H A P T E R 9 Manage Circuits 9 1 Before You Begin 9 1 NTP A199 Locate and View Circuits 9 2 NTP A200 View Cross Connect Card Resource Usage 9 2 NTP A151 Modify and Delete Circuits 9 4 NTP A278 Modify and Delete Overhead Circuits 9 4 NTP A78 Create a Monitor Circuit 9 5 NTP A79 Create a ...

Page 8: ... 12E Card 12 5 NTP A308 Upgrade In Service Low Density Electrical Cards to High Density Electrical Cards 12 7 NTP A254 Downgrade a DS3 12E DS3NE Card to a DS3 12 DS3N 12 Card 12 10 NTP A153 Upgrade the AIC Card to AIC I 12 12 NTP A94 Upgrade OC N Cards and Spans Automatically 12 12 NTP A95 Upgrade OC N Spans Manually 12 15 C H A P T E R 13 Convert Network Configurations 13 1 Before You Begin 13 1 ...

Page 9: ... 15 8 NTP A300 Viewing the Audit Trail Records 15 9 NTP A214 Off Load the Audit Trail Record 15 11 NTP A306 Off Load the Diagnostics File 15 12 NTP A302 Initiate or Clear an External Switching Command 15 12 NTP A112 Clean Fiber Connectors 15 13 NTP A113 Reset the TCC2 TCC2P Using CTC 15 14 NTP A311 Hard Reset a CE 100T 8 Card Using CTC 15 15 NTP A310 Soft Reset a CE100T 8 Card Using CTC 15 16 NTP ...

Page 10: ...ity BNC EIA 17 12 DLP A13 Install an SMB EIA 17 15 DLP A14 Install the AMP Champ EIA 17 16 DLP A16 Connect the Office Ground to the ONS 15454 17 18 DLP A17 Connect Office Power to the ONS 15454 Shelf 17 19 DLP A18 Turn On and Verify Office Power 17 21 DLP A19 Install Alarm Wires on the Backplane 17 22 DLP A20 Install Timing Wires on the Backplane 17 25 DLP A21 Install LAN Wires on the Backplane 17...

Page 11: ... 15454 17 63 DLP A56 Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer Windows 17 65 DLP A57 Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape Windows and UNIX 17 66 DLP A60 Log into CTC 17 66 DLP A61 Create Login Node Groups 17 69 DLP A62 Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group 17 70 DLP A64 Set the IP Address Default Router and Network Mask Using the LCD 17 71 DLP A65 Create a Static Route 17 73 DLP A67...

Page 12: ...ovision Path Trace on OC N Ports 18 15 DLP A140 Change the Node Name Date Time and Contact Information 18 16 DLP A142 Modify a Static Route 18 17 DLP A143 Delete a Static Route 18 17 DLP A144 Disable OSPF 18 18 DLP A145 Change the Network View Background Color 18 18 DLP A148 Create Domain Icons 18 19 DLP A149 Manage Domain Icons 18 19 DLP A150 Modify a 1 1 Protection Group 18 20 DLP A152 Modify a ...

Page 13: ...18 67 DLP A196 Delete a BLSR from a Single Node 18 68 DLP A197 Initiate a Path Protection Force Switch 18 68 DLP A198 Clear a Path Protection Force Switch 18 70 C H A P T E R 19 DLPs A200 to A299 19 1 DLP A201 Apply a Lock On 19 1 DLP A202 Apply a Lock Out 19 2 DLP A203 Clear a Lock On or Lock Out 19 3 DLP A204 Scope and Clean Fiber Connectors and Adapters with Alcohol and Dry Wipes 19 3 DLP A205 ...

Page 14: ...8 View Ethernet History PM Parameters 19 41 DLP A259 Refresh Ethernet PM Counts at a Different Time Interval 19 42 DLP A260 Set Auto Refresh Interval for Displayed PM Counts 19 43 DLP A261 Refresh PM Counts for a Different Port 19 43 DLP A262 Filter the Display of Circuits 19 44 DLP A263 Edit Path Protection Dual Ring Interconnect Circuit Hold Off Timer 19 45 DLP A264 Provision a J1 Path Trace on ...

Page 15: ...ce and Destination 20 14 DLP A325 Provision a VCAT Circuit Route 20 15 DLP A326 Change a BLSR Node ID 20 16 DLP A327 Configure the CTC Alerts Dialog Box for Automatic Popup 20 16 DLP A328 Create a Two Fiber BLSR Using the BLSR Wizard 20 17 DLP A329 Create a Two Fiber BLSR Manually 20 18 DLP A330 Preprovision a Slot 20 20 DLP A332 Change Tunnel Type 20 20 DLP A333 Delete Circuits 20 21 DLP A334 Del...

Page 16: ...8 Provision Line DCC Terminations 20 62 DLP A380 Provision a Proxy Tunnel 20 63 DLP A381 Provision a Firewall Tunnel 20 64 DLP A382 Delete a Proxy Tunnel 20 64 DLP A383 Delete a Firewall Tunnel 20 65 DLP A384 Add a Member to a VCAT Circuit 20 65 DLP A385 Delete a Member from a VCAT Circuit 20 69 DLP A386 Install Electrical Cables on the UBIC V EIAs 20 70 DLP A387 Change Line and Threshold Settings...

Page 17: ...al Cables on the UBIC H EIAs 21 21 DLP A442 Verify Pass Through Circuits 21 23 DLP A469 Install GBIC or SFP Connectors 21 24 DLP A470 Remove GBIC or SFP Connectors 21 26 DLP A498 Switch Between TDM and DWDM Network Views 21 27 C H A P T E R 22 DLPs A500 to A599 22 1 DLP A507 View OC N PM Parameters 22 1 DLP A510 Provision a DS 3 Circuit Source and Destination 22 3 DLP A511 Change Node Access and P...

Page 18: ...LP A554 Upgrade Low Density Electrical Cards in a 1 1 Configuration to High Density Electrical Cards 22 37 A P P E N D I X A CTC Information and Shortcuts A 1 Display Node Card and Network Views A 1 Node Icons on the Network View Map A 2 Manage the CTC Window A 4 CTC Menu and Toolbar Options A 4 CTC Mouse Options A 8 Node View Shortcuts A 10 Network View Tasks A 10 Table Display Options A 11 Equip...

Page 19: ...with Door Ground Strap Retrofit Kit Installed 2 20 Figure 4 1 Nodes Behind a Firewall 4 8 Figure 4 2 CTC Computer and ONS 15454s Residing Behind Firewalls 4 9 Figure 4 3 Creating an SNMP Trap 4 12 Figure 5 1 Linear ADM Configuration 5 7 Figure 5 2 Four Node Two Fiber BLSR Fiber Connection Example 5 10 Figure 5 3 Four Node Four Fiber BLSR Fiber Connection Example 5 11 Figure 5 4 Traditional Two Fib...

Page 20: ...butes for a Unidirectional OC N Circuit 6 48 Figure 6 14 Two Port Bidirectional Transponder Mode 6 79 Figure 6 15 One Port Bidirectional Transponder Mode 6 80 Figure 6 16 Two Port Unidirectional Transponder Mode 6 81 Figure 6 17 Setting VCAT Circuit Attributes 6 87 Figure 6 18 Automatically Routing a VCAT Circuit 6 88 Figure 6 19 VCAT Circuit Route Constraints 6 89 Figure 7 1 Select Affected Circu...

Page 21: ... 2 mm Position to 19 inch 482 6 mm Position 17 3 Figure 17 2 Installing the External Brackets 17 5 Figure 17 3 Cisco ONS 15454 Front Door 17 9 Figure 17 4 Removing the ONS 15454 Front Door 17 10 Figure 17 5 Installing the BNC EIA 17 13 Figure 17 6 Installing the High Density BNC EIA 17 14 Figure 17 7 Installing the SMB EIA Use a Balun for DS 1 Connections 17 16 Figure 17 8 Installing the AMP Champ...

Page 22: ...e View Conditions Window 18 4 Figure 18 3 Node View Alarm Behavior Window 18 6 Figure 18 4 Enabling or Disabling Pointer Justification Count Parameters 18 8 Figure 18 5 SONET STS Tab for Enabling or Disabling IPPM 18 10 Figure 18 6 Installed Alignment Standoffs 18 62 Figure 18 7 UBIC V Alignment Pins 18 63 Figure 18 8 UBIC V EIA Screw Locations 18 64 Figure 18 9 UBIC V EIA Jack Screw 18 64 Figure ...

Page 23: ...ard View Performance Window 20 87 Figure 20 19 Ether Ports Utilization on the CE Series Card View Performance Window 20 89 Figure 20 20 Ether Ports History on the CE Series Card View Performance Window 20 90 Figure 20 21 Viewing DS3XM 12 Card DSn SONET Performance Monitoring Information 20 92 Figure 20 22 Viewing DS3XM 12 Card BFDL Performance Monitoring Information 20 93 Figure 20 23 Installed Al...

Page 24: ...Figures xxiv Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Figure 22 9 Tie Down Bar 22 27 Figure 22 10 Creating RMON Thresholds 22 28 ...

Page 25: ...ptions for STS Circuits 6 4 Table 11 1 Cisco ONS 15454 Card State Transitions 11 6 Table 15 1 Audit Trail Column Definitions 15 10 Table 15 2 ONS 15454 Timing Report 15 19 Table 15 3 Incompatibility Alarms 15 23 Table 17 1 External Timing Pin Assignments for BITS 17 25 Table 17 2 LAN Pin Assignments 17 26 Table 17 3 Craft Interface Pin Assignments 17 27 Table 17 4 Pin Assignments for AMP Champ Con...

Page 26: ... VLAN Settings 19 15 Table 19 2 LED Behavior During TCC2 TCC2P Reboot 19 33 Table 19 3 Path Trace Capable ONS 15454 Cards 19 47 Table 19 4 HTML Tags for the Login Legal Disclaimer 19 50 Table 20 1 FC_MR 4 Threshold Variables Fibre Channel FICON Line Rate Mode MIBs 20 41 Table 20 2 FC_MR 4 Threshold Variables Fiber Channel FICON Enhanced Mode MIBs 20 43 Table 20 3 Line Options for the DS3XM 12 Para...

Page 27: ... N 12 Cards 22 23 Table 22 3 Electrical Path Options for the DS3i N 12 Cards 22 24 Table 22 4 SONET Threshold Options for DS3i N 12 Cards 22 25 Table 22 5 Ethernet Threshold Variables MIBs 22 29 Table 22 6 POS Threshold Variables MIBs 22 32 Table A 1 Change CTC Views A 2 Table A 2 Description of Node Icons on Network View Map A 3 Table A 3 CTC Menu and Toolbar Options A 5 Table A 4 CTC Window Mous...

Page 28: ...Tables xxviii Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 ...

Page 29: ... Rear Cover 1 22 NTP A12 Install Ferrites 1 29 NTP A13 Perform the Shelf Installation Acceptance Test 1 30 NTP A15 Install the Common Control Cards 2 2 NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards 2 6 NTP A17 Install the Electrical Cards 2 8 NTP A246 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors 2 10 NTP A274 Install the FC_MR 4 Cards 2 11 NTP A316 Install the Filler Cards 2 13 NTP A247 Install Fiber Optic Cables on OC...

Page 30: ...al Ring Interconnect 5 17 NTP A179 Provision an Integrated BLSR Dual Ring Interconnect 5 19 NTP A44 Provision Path Protection Nodes 5 20 NTP A177 Path Protection Acceptance Test 5 22 NTP A216 Provision a Traditional Path Protection Dual Ring Interconnect 5 24 NTP A217 Provision an Integrated Path Protection Dual Ring Interconnect 5 26 NTP A180 Provision a Traditional BLSR Path Protection Dual Ring...

Page 31: ...2 Create an E Series Shared Packet Ring Ethernet Circuit 6 61 NTP A143 Create an E Series Hub and Spoke Ethernet Configuration 6 64 NTP A144 Create an E Series Single Card EtherSwitch Manual Cross Connect 6 66 NTP A145 Create an E Series Multicard EtherSwitch Manual Cross Connect 6 69 NTP A146 Test E Series Circuits 6 72 NTP A147 Create a G Series STS Circuit 6 73 NTP A148 Create a Manual Cross Co...

Page 32: ... 9 4 NTP A278 Modify and Delete Overhead Circuits 9 4 NTP A78 Create a Monitor Circuit 9 5 NTP A79 Create a J1 Path Trace 9 6 NTP A293 Create a J2 Path Trace 9 7 NTP A298 Reconfigure Circuits 9 9 NTP A301 Merge Circuits 9 10 NTP A81 Change Node Management Information 10 2 NTP A201 Change CTC Network Access 10 2 NTP A202 Customize the CTC Network View 10 3 NTP A203 Modify or Delete Card Protection ...

Page 33: ... a Point to Point or Linear ADM to a Path Protection Automatically 13 11 NTP A156 Convert a Point to Point or Linear ADM to a Path Protection Manually 13 12 NTP A267 Convert a Path Protection to a Two Fiber BLSR Automatically 13 13 NTP A210 Convert a Path Protection to a Two Fiber BLSR Manually 13 15 NTP A211 Convert a Two Fiber BLSR to a Four Fiber BLSR Automatically 13 17 NTP A159 Modify a BLSR ...

Page 34: ...formation 15 17 NTP A218 Change the Node Timing Reference 15 18 NTP A223 View the ONS 15454 Timing Report 15 18 NTP A287 Replace an In Service Cross Connect Card 15 21 NTP A288 Replace the Fan Tray Assembly 15 22 NTP A290 Replace the Alarm Interface Panel 15 26 NTP A291 Replace the Plastic Lower Backplane Cover 15 31 NTP A162 Replace the UBIC V EIA 15 33 NTP A266 Edit Network Element Defaults 15 3...

Page 35: ... 16 DLP A16 Connect the Office Ground to the ONS 15454 17 18 DLP A17 Connect Office Power to the ONS 15454 Shelf 17 19 DLP A18 Turn On and Verify Office Power 17 21 DLP A19 Install Alarm Wires on the Backplane 17 22 DLP A20 Install Timing Wires on the Backplane 17 25 DLP A21 Install LAN Wires on the Backplane 17 26 DLP A22 Install the TL1 Craft Interface 17 27 DLP A23 Install DS 1 Cables Using Ele...

Page 36: ...n ONS 15454 Using Automatic Host Detection 17 61 DLP A53 Set Up a Solaris Workstation for a Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 17 63 DLP A56 Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer Windows 17 65 DLP A57 Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape Windows and UNIX 17 66 DLP A60 Log into CTC 17 66 DLP A61 Create Login Node Groups 17 69 DLP A62 Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group 17 70 DLP ...

Page 37: ...rmediate Path Performance Monitoring 18 9 DLP A124 Refresh PM Counts at 15 Minute Intervals 18 11 DLP A125 Refresh PM Counts at One Day Intervals 18 11 DLP A126 View Near End PM Counts 18 12 DLP A127 View Far End PM Counts 18 13 DLP A129 Reset Current PM Counts 18 13 DLP A131 Search for Circuits 18 14 DLP A137 Provision Path Trace on OC N Ports 18 15 DLP A140 Change the Node Name Date Time and Con...

Page 38: ...nal Controls Using the AIC Card 18 54 DLP A175 Change Orderwire Settings Using the AIC Card 18 55 DLP A176 Convert DS1 14 Cards From 1 1 to 1 N Protection 18 56 DLP A177 Convert DS3 12 Cards From 1 1 to 1 N Protection 18 57 DLP A178 Convert DS3 12E Cards From 1 1 to 1 N Protection 18 59 DLP A189 Verify that a 1 1 Working Slot is Active 18 60 DLP A190 Install a UBIC V EIA 18 61 DLP A191 Delete a Ca...

Page 39: ...ate a BLSR on a Single Node 19 23 DLP A244 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software Windows 19 25 DLP A245 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software UNIX 19 27 DLP A246 Provision E Series Ethernet Card Mode 19 29 DLP A247 Change an OC N Card 19 29 DLP A249 Provision IP Settings 19 30 DLP A250 Set Up or Change Open Shortest Path First Pro...

Page 40: ... DLP A301 Initiate a BLSR Manual Ring Switch 20 2 DLP A303 Initiate a BLSR Force Ring Switch 20 3 DLP A309 View the Ethernet MAC Address Table 20 4 DLP A310 View Ethernet Trunk Utilization 20 5 DLP A311 Provision a Half Circuit Source and Destination on a BLSR or 1 1 20 5 DLP A312 Provision a Half Circuit Source and Destination on a Path Protection 20 6 DLP A313 Create a DCC Tunnel 20 7 DLP A314 A...

Page 41: ...meters 20 37 DLP A352 View FC_MR 4 History PM Parameters 20 38 DLP A353 Refresh FC_MR 4 PM Counts at a Different Time Interval 20 39 DLP A356 TCC2 TCC2P Card Active Standby Switch Test 20 40 DLP A357 Create FC_MR 4 RMON Alarm Thresholds 20 41 DLP A358 Delete FC_MR 4 RMON Alarm Thresholds 20 45 DLP A359 Delete a Line DCC Termination 20 45 DLP A362 Create a Four Fiber BLSR Using the BLSR Wizard 20 4...

Page 42: ...story PM Parameters 20 90 DLP A394 View DS N SONET PM Parameters for the DS3XM 12 Card 20 91 DLP A395 View BFDL PM Parameters for the DS3XM 12 Card 20 93 DLP A397 Manually Route a Path Protection Circuit for a Topology Upgrade 20 95 DLP A398 Automatically Route a Path Protection Circuit for a Topology Upgrade 20 95 DLP A399 Install a UBIC H EIA 20 97 DLP A412 Install the DCU Shelf Assembly 21 1 DL...

Page 43: ...517 View Alarm or Event History 22 8 DLP A518 Create a New or Cloned Alarm Severity Profile 22 9 DLP A519 Apply Alarm Profiles to Ports 22 12 DLP A520 Delete Alarm Severity Profiles 22 14 DLP A521 Modify Alarm Condition and History Filtering Parameters 22 16 DLP A522 Suppress Alarm Reporting 22 17 DLP A523 Discontinue Alarm Suppression 22 19 DLP A524 Download an Alarm Severity Profile 22 20 DLP A5...

Page 44: ...Tasks xliv Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 ...

Page 45: ...tion explains the objectives intended audience and organization of this publication and describes the conventions that convey instructions and other information This section provides the following information Document Objectives Audience Document Organization Related Documentation Document Conventions Obtaining Optical Networking Information Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security G...

Page 46: ...urn over the site to craft personnel for verification provisioning turn up and acceptance The front matter of the book appears in the following sequence 1 Title Page 2 Table of Contents 3 List of Figures 4 List of Tables 5 List of Procedures 6 List of Tasks The information in the book follows a task oriented hierarchy using the elements described below Chapter Director Level The guide is divided i...

Page 47: ...omputer for different connection types and log into the Cisco ONS 15454 Chapter 4 Turn Up Node Includes procedures to verify the card installation create users and assign security set up name date time and contact information set up network access firewall access and timing create protection groups and provision Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Chapter 5 Turn Up Network Includes procedures ...

Page 48: ...and DS 3 1 1 protection to 1 N protection Chapter 12 Upgrade Cards and Spans Includes procedures to prevent an OC N protection switch during cross connect upgrades upgrade or downgrade cards and upgrade spans automatically or manually Chapter 13 Convert Network Configurations Includes procedures to convert network configurations modify a BLSR and manage BLSR switches Chapter 14 Add and Remove Node...

Page 49: ...ation Use the Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide with the following referenced publications Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Provides reference material for the Cisco ONS 15454 node and network Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Provides general troubleshooting procedures alarm descriptions and troubleshooting procedures and performance monitoring and SNMP parameters Cisco ONS SONET TL1 Command Gu...

Page 50: ...Commands and keywords in body text italic Command input that is supplied by the user Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional x x x A choice of keywords represented by x appears in braces separated by vertical bars The user must select one Ctrl The control key For example where Ctrl D is written hold down the Control key while pressing the D key screen font Examples of...

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Page 52: ...ma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham es...

Page 53: ...liii Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 About this Guide Document Conventions ...

Page 54: ...a declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES Advarsel VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici der er ved elekt...

Page 55: ...lv Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 About this Guide Document Conventions ...

Page 56: ...15454 system It also includes translations of the safety warnings that appear in the ONS 15454 system documentation Cisco Optical Networking Product Documentation CD ROM Optical networking related documentation including Cisco ONS 15xxx product documentation is available in a CD ROM package that ships with your product The Optical Networking Product Documentation CD ROM is updated periodically and...

Page 57: ...ds This procedure is a prerequisite to the NTP A9 Install the Electrical Card Cables on the Backplane procedure on page 1 21 6 NTP A6 Install the Power and Ground page 1 9 Complete this procedure before continuing with the NTP A7 Install the Fan Tray Assembly procedure on page 1 10 7 NTP A7 Install the Fan Tray Assembly page 1 10 Complete this procedure to install the fan tray assembly in the shel...

Page 58: ...tatement 37 Warning Suitable for mounting on concrete or other non combustible surface only Statement 345 Warning The covers are an integral part of the safety design of the product Do not operate the unit without the covers installed Required Tools and Equipment You need the following tools and equipment to install and test the ONS 15454 Cisco Supplied Materials The following materials are requir...

Page 59: ...dth 26 inches 660 4 mm Fuse panel Power cable from fuse and alarm panel to assembly 10 AWG copper conductors 194 degrees Fahrenheit 90 degrees Celsius Note If you are installing power on a 15454 SA NEBS3E 15454 SA NEBS3 or 15454 SA R1 P N 800 07149 shelf assembly a 10 to 12 AWG power cable is required Ground cable 6 AWG stranded Note If you are installing power on a 15454 SA NEBS3E 15454 SA NEBS3 ...

Page 60: ...eter for use with fiber optics only Bit error rate BER tester DS 1 and DS 3 NTP A1 Unpack and Inspect the ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly Note The ONS 15454 high density shelf 15454 SA HD is required if you want to use the high density electrical cards 48 port DS 3 and 56 port DS 1 available in a future release Step 1 Complete the DLP A1 Unpack and Verify the Shelf Assembly task on page 17 1 Step 2 Compl...

Page 61: ...NS 15454 XC10G OC 192 and OC 48 any slot AS cards Purpose This procedure reverses the mounting bracket and mounts shelf assemblies in a rack Tools Equipment 2 Phillips screwdriver Medium slot head screwdriver Small slot head screwdriver Pinned hex key Two set screws 48 1003 XX Prerequisite Procedures NTP A1 Unpack and Inspect the ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly page 1 4 Required As Needed Required Onsite...

Page 62: ... DLP A6 Mount the Shelf Assembly in a Rack Two People page 17 6 DLP A7 Mount Multiple Shelf Assemblies in a Rack page 17 7 Step 4 Continue with the NTP A3 Open and Remove the Front Door procedure on page 1 6 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A3 Open and Remove the Front Door Step 1 Complete the DLP A8 Open the Front Door task on page 17 8 Step 2 As needed complete the DLP A9 Remove the Fr...

Page 63: ...ving the covers The backplane has two sheet metal covers one on either side and a lower backplane cover at the bottom Tools Equipment 2 Phillips screwdriver Medium slot head screwdriver Small slot head screwdriver Prerequisite Procedures NTP A2 Install the Shelf Assembly page 1 5 NTP A3 Open and Remove the Front Door page 1 6 Required As Needed Required Onsite Remote Onsite Security Level None Pur...

Page 64: ...DLP A373 Install a MiniBNC EIA task on page 20 57 as needed The MiniBNC allows up to 96 DS 3 circuits on each side of the ONS 15454 Step 3 Complete the DLP A13 Install an SMB EIA task on page 17 15 as needed SMBs allow you to access every port on every card using more space and efficient cabling Step 4 Complete the DLP A14 Install the AMP Champ EIA task on page 17 16 as needed AMP Champs are exclu...

Page 65: ...ents in IEC 60950 based safety standards Statement 1033 Warning The ONS 15454 relies on the protective devices in the building installation to protect against short circuit overcurrent and grounding faults Ensure that the protective devices are properly rated to protect the system and that they comply with national and local codes Purpose This procedure installs power feeds and grounds the ONS 154...

Page 66: ...f a standard 80 A fuse panel 20 A fuse per shelf minimum should be installed If not install one according to manufacturer s instructions Step 2 Complete the DLP A16 Connect the Office Ground to the ONS 15454 task on page 17 18 Step 3 Complete the DLP A17 Connect Office Power to the ONS 15454 Shelf task on page 17 19 Step 4 Complete the DLP A18 Turn On and Verify Office Power task on page 17 21 Ste...

Page 67: ...sult in damage to the filter the fan tray or both Caution Do not force a fan tray assembly into place Doing so can damage the connectors on the fan tray and or the connectors on the back panel of the shelf assembly Note If you are installing the ONS 15454 in an outside plant cabinet remove the air filter to provide maximum cooling capabilities and to comply with Telcordia GR 487 CORE Note To insta...

Page 68: ...n Panel FAN FAIL CR IT MA J MIN 38532 Fan tray assembly LCD Purpose This procedure installs an alarm expansion panel AEP onto the 15454 SA ANSI or 15454 SA HD shelf backplane The AEP provides alarm contacts in addition to the 16 provided by the AIC I card Typically the AEP is preinstalled when ordered with the ONS 15454 however the AEP can be ordered separately The AIC I card must be installed bef...

Page 69: ...le from the back of the shelf When you install an AEP the direct AIC I alarm contacts cannot be used Only the AEP alarm contacts can be used Step 1 Remove the two backplane screws Replace the two screws with standoffs Insert the longer standoff on the left and the shorter standoff on the right Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 Replace Backplane Screws with Standoffs Step 2 Attach the remaining two standoffs o...

Page 70: ...s where the cable wires are connected Table 1 1 shows AEP and AIC I signals that each wire carries b Plug the other end of the AEP cable into AEP connector port The brown pin is on the top Figure 1 4 AEP Wire Wrap Connections to Backplane Pins 78403 AEP cable Connector Wires 1 2 3 4 A FG4 FG3 FG2 FG1 BITS LAN 1 2 3 4 A B 1 2 3 4 A B IN 1 2 3 4 A B IN OUT FG6 FG5 7 8 9 5 10 6 A B A B ENVIRONMENTAL ...

Page 71: ...n the Backplane task on page 17 25 as needed Timing wires are necessary to provision external timing Step 3 Complete the DLP A21 Install LAN Wires on the Backplane task on page 17 26 as needed LAN wires or the LAN port on the TCC2 TCC2P are necessary to create an external LAN connection Table 1 1 Pin Assignments for the AEP AEP Cable Wire Backplane Pin AIC I Signal AEP Signal Black A1 GND AEP_GND ...

Page 72: ...re on page 1 16 If you did not install an AEP and you plan to install electrical cards continue with the NTP A9 Install the Electrical Card Cables on the Backplane procedure on page 1 21 If you did not install an AEP and do not plan to install electrical cards continue with the NTP A11 Install the Rear Cover procedure on page 1 22 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A120 Install an External...

Page 73: ...s from the external wire wrap panel to the AMP Champ connectors on the AEP Table 1 2 lists the alarm input pin assignments Table 1 2 Alarm Input Pin Assignments AMP Champ Pin Signal Name AMP Champ Pin Signal Name 1 ALARM_IN_1 27 GND 2 GND 28 ALARM_IN_2 3 ALARM_IN_3 29 ALARM_IN_4 4 ALARM_IN_5 30 GND 5 GND 31 ALARM_IN_6 6 ALARM_IN_7 32 ALARM_IN_8 7 ALARM_IN_9 33 GND 8 GND 34 ALARM_IN_10 9 ALARM_IN_1...

Page 74: ...5 GND 20 GND 46 ALARM_IN_26 21 ALARM_IN_27 47 ALARM_IN_28 22 ALARM_IN_29 48 GND 23 GND 49 ALARM_IN_30 24 ALARM_IN_31 50 25 ALARM_IN_ 51 GND1 26 ALARM_IN_0 52 GND2 Table 1 2 Alarm Input Pin Assignments continued AMP Champ Pin Signal Name AMP Champ Pin Signal Name Table 1 3 Alarm Output Pin Assignments AMP Champ Pin Signal Name AMP Champ Pin Signal Name 1 27 COM_0 2 COM_1 28 3 NO_1 29 NO_2 4 30 COM_...

Page 75: ...LARM_IN_0 XREF 5 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_2 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_3 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_4 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_5 ALARM_IN_6 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_7 XREF 5 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_9 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_10 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_11 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_12 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_13 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_14 XREF 5 ALARM_IN_15 XREF 6 ALARM_IN_16 XREF 6 ALARM_IN_17 XREF 6 ALARM_IN_18 XREF 6 ALARM_IN_19 XREF 6 ALARM_IN_20 ALARM_IN_21 XREF 6 XREF 6 ALARM_IN_22 XREF 6 ALA...

Page 76: ...r procedure on page 1 22 Stop You have completed this procedure NO_5 XREF 7 COM_5 XREF 7 NO_3 XREF 7 COM_3 XREF 7 COM_14 XREF 7 NO_14 XREF 7 XREF 7 COM_12 NO_12 XREF 7 COM_10 XREF 7 NO_10 XREF 7 COM_8 XREF 7 NO_8 XREF 7 COM_6 XREF 7 NO_6 XREF 7 COM_4 XREF 7 NO_4 XREF 7 COM_2 XREF 7 NO_1 XREF 7 NO_2 XREF 7 COM_0 XREF 7 NO_0 XREF 7 NO_15 XREF 7 COM_15 XREF 7 NO_13 XREF 7 COM_13 XREF 7 COM_1 XREF 7 N...

Page 77: ...e With BNC Connectors task on page 17 32 as needed Step 5 Complete the DLP A26 Install Coaxial Cable With High Density BNC Connectors task on page 17 33 as needed Step 6 Complete the DLP A27 Install Coaxial Cable with SMB Connectors task on page 17 33 as needed Step 7 Complete the DLP A386 Install Electrical Cables on the UBIC V EIAs task on page 20 70 as needed Step 8 Complete the DLP A441 Instal...

Page 78: ... an extended standoff You should assemble two extended standoffs for each side for a total of four extended standoffs per shelf Purpose This procedure routes and manages electrical backplane cables Tools Equipment RG179 RG59 735A 26 AWG cable or RG59 734A 20 AWG cable Prerequisite Procedures NTP A9 Install the Electrical Card Cables on the Backplane page 1 21 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Re...

Page 79: ...e mounting holes on the UBIC H Figure 1 10 shows the mounting holes on the remaining EIA types MiniBNC SMB etc You can identify the mounting holes on all EIAs by locating the REAR COVER BRACKET LOCATION designation Table 1 4 Standoffs Required for EIA Types EIA Type Required Standoffs for One Extended Standoff Total Required Standoffs per Shelf UBIC V One 1 3 8 inch Two 2 inch Four 1 3 8 inch Eigh...

Page 80: ...NS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 1 Install the Shelf and Backplane Cable NTP A11 Install the Rear Cover Figure 1 8 Mounting Holes on the UBIC V EIA B side mounting holes A side mounting holes 115477 ...

Page 81: ... ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 1 Install the Shelf and Backplane Cable NTP A11 Install the Rear Cover Figure 1 9 Mounting Holes on the UBIC H 115482 B side mounting holes A side mounting holes ...

Page 82: ...unting Holes on the All Other EIA Types Step 4 Use a 5 16 inch nutdriver to install the extended standoffs in the mounting holes Step 5 Locate the TOP designation on one of the mounting bars 700 19701 XX and align the appropriate holes for your EIA with the extended standoffs Figure 1 11 B side mounting locations A side mounting locations 115476 ...

Page 83: ...8 2116 01 for each mounting bar Step 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the second mounting bar Step 8 Attach the rear cover 700 06029 XX by hanging it from the mounting screws on the back of the mounting bars and pulling it down until it fits firmly into place Figure 1 12 or by using standoffs Figure 1 13 115479 Mounting holes for all other EIAs UBIC H mounting hole UBIC V mounting hole UBIC V UBIC H mou...

Page 84: ...1 28 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 1 Install the Shelf and Backplane Cable NTP A11 Install the Rear Cover Figure 1 12 Installing the Rear Cover Onto the Mounting Bars 115478 ...

Page 85: ...plete the DLP A31 Attach Ferrites to Wire Wrap Pin Fields task on page 17 38 as needed Step 3 Continue with the NTP A13 Perform the Shelf Installation Acceptance Test procedure on page 1 30 Stop You have completed this procedure 115713 Purpose This procedure describes how to attach ferrites Tools Equipment Oval and block ferrites Prerequisite Procedures NTP A6 Install the Power and Ground page 1 9...

Page 86: ... a shelf installation acceptance test Tools Equipment Voltmeter Prerequisite Procedures Applicable procedures in Chapter 1 Required As Needed Required Onsite Remote Onsite Security Level None Table 1 5 Shelf Installation Task Summary Description Completed NTP A1 Unpack and Inspect the ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly page 1 4 NTP A2 Install the Shelf Assembly page 1 5 NTP A3 Open and Remove the Front Door...

Page 87: ...tall the OC N Cards page 2 6 Complete as needed 3 NTP A17 Install the Electrical Cards page 2 8 Complete as needed 4 NTP A246 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors page 2 10 Complete as needed 5 NTP A274 Install the FC_MR 4 Cards page 2 11 Complete as needed 6 NTP A316 Install the Filler Cards page 2 13 Complete as needed 7 NTP A247 Install Fiber Optic Cables on OC N Cards page 2 14 Complete this ...

Page 88: ...ly Note If protective clips are installed on the backplane connectors of the cards remove the clips before installing the cards Note If you install a card incorrectly the FAIL LED flashes continuously Step 1 If you plan to install XCVT cards review Table 2 1 to determine card slot compatibility If you plan to install XC10G cards review Table 2 2 on page 2 5 to determine card slot compatibility Ste...

Page 89: ...Type MS MS MS MS HS HS TCC XC AIC XC TCC HS HS MS MS MS MS TCC2 TCC2P X X XCVT X X AIC X AIC I X DS1 14 X X X X X X X X X X X X DS1N 141 X X3 X X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 X X3 X3 DS3 12 X X X X X X2 X2 X X X X X DS3 12E X X X X X X2 X2 X X X X X DS3N 12 X3 X3 X X3 X3 X3 2 X3 2 X3 X3 X X3 X3 DS3N 12E X3 X3 X X3 X3 X3 2 X3 2 X3 X3 X X3 X3 DS3I N 123 X3 X3 X X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 X X3 X3 DS3XM 6 X X X X X X2 X2 X...

Page 90: ...t supported with XCVT cards Requires XC10G cards OC192 IR STM64 SH 1550 Not supported with XCVT cards Requires XC10G cards OC192 LR STM64 LH 1550 Not supported with XCVT cards Requires XC10G cards OC192 LR STM64 LH ITU 15xx xx Not supported with XCVT cards Requires XC10G cards FC_MR 4 X X X X 1 This identifies 1 N cards that operate as normal DS1 or DS3 cards when installed in certain slots 2 This...

Page 91: ... X1 X X1 X1 X1 2 X1 2 X1 X1 X X1 X1 DS3XM 6 X X X X X X2 X2 X X X X X DS3XM 12 X X X X X X2 X2 X X X X X DS3 EC1 48 X X X X X X EC1 12 X X X X X X1 X X X X X X E100T 12 Not supported with the XC10G card E1000 2 Not supported with the XC10G card E100T G X X X X X X X X X X X X E1000 2 G X X X X X X X X X X X X G1000 4 X X X X X X X X X X X X G1K 4 X X X X X X X X X X X X ML100 12 X X X X X X X X X ...

Page 92: ...M64 SH 1550 X X X X OC192 LR STM64 LH 1550 X X X X OC192 LR STM64 LH ITU 15xx xx X X X X FC_MR 4 X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 This identifies 1 N cards that operate as normal DS1 or DS3 cards when installed in certain slots 2 This DS3 card cannot be used in this slot if used with a high density EIA or in a 1 N configuration Table 2 2 Card and Slot Compatibility for the XC10G Card continued Slot 1 2 3...

Page 93: ...ce for the laser to be on The laser is off when the safety key is off labeled 0 Statement 293 Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 Plug the wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower right outside edge of the shelf assembly Note If protective clips are installed on the backplane connectors of the cards remove the clips before installing th...

Page 94: ...T or ACT STBY LED becomes amber The signal fail SF LED can persist until all card ports connect to their far end counterparts and a signal is present Step 6 If the card does not boot up properly or the LED activity does not mimic Step 5 check the following When a physical card type does not match the type of card provisioned for that slot in CTC the card might not boot If an OC N card does not boo...

Page 95: ...ds remove the clips before installing the cards Note Install higher capacity cards first for example install a DS 3 card before installing a DS 1 card Let each card boot completely before installing the next card Note If you are installing OC N TXP or MXP cards Cisco recommends that you install these before you install electrical cards as applicable Step 1 If you installed XC or XCVT cards review ...

Page 96: ...46 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors Warning During this procedure wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool or you could shock yourself Statement 94 Warning Class I CDRH and Class 1M IEC laser products Statement 1055 Warning Invisible laser radiation could be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber c...

Page 97: ...ard to boot completely before installing the next card Note If you install the wrong card in a slot complete the NTP A116 Remove and Replace a Card procedure on page 2 17 Step 3 Complete the DLP A469 Install GBIC or SFP Connectors task on page 21 24 if you are using E1000 2 E1000 2 G G1000 4 or ML1000 2 cards Note If you need to remove a GBIC or SFP complete the DLP A470 Remove GBIC or SFP Connect...

Page 98: ...ug the wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower right outside edge of the shelf assembly Note If protective clips are installed on the backplane connectors of the cards remove the clips before installing the cards Step 1 If you installed XCVT cards review Table 2 1 on page 2 3 to determine card slot compatibility If you installed XC10G cards review Table 2 2 on page 2 5 to determine ...

Page 99: ...ic interference EMI that might disrupt other equipment and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis Do not operate the system unless all cards power modules and faceplates are in place Caution Always use the supplied electrostatic discharge ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 Plug the wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower right outside edge of the sh...

Page 100: ...to the beam directly with optical instruments Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments for example eye loupes magnifiers and microscopes within a distance of 100 mm could pose an eye hazard Statement 1056 Warning Use of controls adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure Statement 1057 Warning On all OC N cards except...

Page 101: ... the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 Plug the wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower right outside edge of the shelf assembly Note Fiber boots are not recommended for OC192 cards or OC48AS cards because of the downward angle of the optical ports Note The G1000 port will go into service if you connect a transmit fiber from an OC 48 or OC 192 card to the ...

Page 102: ...nstall Fiber Optic Cables for Path Protection Configurations task on page 17 49 Step 6 As needed complete the DLP A44 Install Fiber Optic Cables for BLSR Configurations task on page 17 52 Step 7 As needed complete the DLP A45 Install the Fiber Boot task on page 17 54 Step 8 Continue with the NTP A245 Route Fiber Optic Cables procedure on page 2 17 Stop You have completed this procedure OC48 IR 131...

Page 103: ...rocedure NTP A116 Remove and Replace a Card Step 1 If you are not logged into CTC and you need to remove a card remove the card as described in Step 3 When you log into CTC troubleshoot the mismatched equipment alarm MEA with the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 2 If you are logged into CTC complete one of the following Complete the DLP A191 Delete a Card task on page 18 65 and continue ...

Page 104: ...ic Cables on OC N Cards procedure on page 2 14 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A20 Replace the Front Door Note Be careful not to crimp any fiber cables that are connected to the OC N cards Some might not have the fiber boot attached Step 1 Insert the front door into the hinges on the shelf assembly Step 2 Attach one end of the ground strap terminal lug 72 3622 01 to the male stud on the...

Page 105: ...d wrench attach and tighten the 4 Kepnut 49 0337 01 on the terminal lug Note To avoid interference with the traffic line card make sure the ground strap is in a flat position when the door is open To move the ground strap into a flat position rotate the terminal lug counterclockwise before tightening the Kepnut Step 4 Replace the left cable routing channel Step 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver inser...

Page 106: ...igure 2 2 Shelf Assembly with Door Ground Strap Retrofit Kit Installed Step 6 Swing the door closed Note The ONS 15454 comes with a pinned hex key tool for locking and unlocking the front door Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door and clockwise to lock it Stop You have completed this procedure 71046 Ground strap cable ...

Page 107: ...re to set up your computer for an onsite craft connection to the ONS 15454 3 NTP A235 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15454 page 3 4 Complete this procedure to set up your computer to connect to the ONS 15454 using a corporate LAN 4 NTP A236 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to the ONS 15454 page 3 5 Complete this procedure to set up your computer for remote modem a...

Page 108: ...ONS 15454 page 3 4 NTP A236 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to the ONS 15454 page 3 5 Note Cisco recommends that you configure your browser to disable the caching of user IDs passwords on computers used to access Cisco optical equipment In Internet Explorer choose Tools Internet Options Content Click Auto Complete and uncheck the User names and passwords on forms option In Netscape 7 0 choose Ed...

Page 109: ... ONS 15454 has DHCP forwarding enabled The ONS 15454 is connected to a DHCP server Note The ONS 15454 does not provide IP addresses If DHCP is enabled it passes DCHP requests to an external DHCP server DLP A51 Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol page 17 58 Note Do not use this task for initial node turn up Use the task only if DHCP for...

Page 110: ...generally means Set the IP Address on the TCP IP dialog box back to Obtain an IP address automatically Windows 98 or Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server Windows NT 4 0 2000 or XP If your LAN requires that Domain Name System DNS or Windows Internet Naming Service WINS be enabled change the setting on the DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP IP dialog box Step 2 Connect a strai...

Page 111: ...entation complete the following tasks to provision the modem for the ONS 15454 For CTC access set the modem for Ethernet access Assign an IP address to the modem that is on the same subnet as the ONS 15454 The IP address the modem assigns to the CTC computer must be on the same subnet as the modem and the ONS 15454 Note For assistance on provisioning specific modems contact the Cisco Technical Ass...

Page 112: ...ssion or Login Group task on page 20 30 Step 5 As needed complete the DLP A372 Delete a Node from a Specified Login Node Group task on page 20 56 Step 6 As needed complete the DLP A327 Configure the CTC Alerts Dialog Box for Automatic Popup task on page 20 16 Stop You have completed this procedure Purpose This procedure logs into CTC the graphical user interface software used to manage the ONS 154...

Page 113: ...ort Controller CTC users and assign their security levels 3 NTP A25 Set Up Name Date Time and Contact Information page 4 4 Continue with this procedure to set the node name date time location and contact information 4 NTP A261 Set Power Monitor Thresholds page 4 6 Continue with this procedure to set the node battery power thresholds 5 NTP A169 Set Up CTC Network Access page 4 7 Continue with this ...

Page 114: ...oting Guide to resolve installation problems before proceeding to Step 5 Step 5 If your site plan requires an Alarm Interface Controller AIC or Alarm Interface Controller International AIC I card verify that the AIC AIC I card is installed in Slot 9 and its ACT active LED displays a solid green light Step 6 Verify that electrical cards DS 1 DS 3 EC 1 and DS3XM are installed in Slots 1 to 6 or 12 t...

Page 115: ...XP_MR_10E and MXP_2 5G_10E verify that they are installed in Slots 1 to 6 or 12 to 17 and have GBIC or SFP connectors are installed If GBICs or SFP connectors are not installed complete the DLP A469 Install GBIC or SFP Connectors task on page 21 24 For more information about TXP and MXP cards refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide Step 14 If Fibre Channel cards FC MR 4...

Page 116: ...password aging and idle user timeout policies complete the NTP A205 Modify Users and Change Security procedure on page 10 6 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A25 Set Up Name Date Time and Contact Information Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 for the node you will turn up If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Click the Provisioning General tabs ...

Page 117: ... use an SNTP or NTP server complete the Date and Time fields The ONS 15454 will use these fields for alarm dates and times By default CTC displays all alarms in the CTC computer time zone for consistency To change the display to the node time zone complete the DLP A112 Display Alarms and Conditions Using Time Zone task on page 18 3 Note Using an NTP or SNTP server ensures that all ONS 15454 networ...

Page 118: ... 6 Review the node information If you need to make corrections repeat Steps 3 through 5 to enter the corrections If the information is correct continue with the NTP A261 Set Power Monitor Thresholds procedure on page 4 6 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A261 Set Power Monitor Thresholds Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 for the node you will set up If you are al...

Page 119: ...ws two IP addresses to be provisioned for the node if TCC2P cards are installed complete the DLP A433 Enable Node Security Mode task on page 21 11 Step 4 If static routes are needed complete the DLP A65 Create a Static Route task on page 17 73 Refer to the CTC Network Connectivity chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual for further information about static routes Step 5 If the ONS 15454 is...

Page 120: ... ONS 15454 Figure 4 1 Nodes Behind a Firewall Step 3 If the CTC computer resides behind a firewall complete the DLP A68 Provision the IIOP Listener Port on the CTC Computer task on page 17 74 Figure 4 2 shows a CTC computer and ONS 15454 behind firewalls For the computer to access the ONS 15454 you must provision the IIOP port on the CTC computer and on the ONS 15454 Purpose This procedure provisi...

Page 121: ...ete Step 2 an external BITS source is not available complete the DLP A70 Set Up Internal Timing task on page 17 77 This task can only provide Stratum 3 timing Note For information about SONET timing refer to the Security and Timing chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual or Telcordia GR 253 CORE Stop You have completed this procedure 55350 CTC computer Firewall Port filtering Protected net...

Page 122: ...site Remote Onsite or remote Security Level Provisioning or higher Table 4 1 Protection Types Type Cards Description and Installation Requirements 1 1 DS1 14 DS3 12 DS3 12E EC1 12 DS3XM 6 DS3XM 12 DS3 EC1 48 Pairs one working card with one protect card The protect card should be installed in an odd numbered slot and the working card in an even numbered slot next to the protect slot towards the TCC...

Page 123: ...e primary to the secondary channel based on either an external switching command or line conditions After the line condition or the external switching command responsible for a switch clears the roles of the two sides are reversed Y Cable MXP_2 5_10G MXP_2 5_10E TXP_MR_10G TXP_MR_10E MXP_2 5G_10E MXP_MR_2 5G Pairs a working transponder or muxponder card port with a protect transponder or muxponder...

Page 124: ...igned to the ONS 15454 is case sensitive and must match the community name of the network management system NMS UDP Port The default User Datagram Protocol UDP port for SNMP is 162 If the node is has the SOCKS proxy server enabled and is provisioned as an ENE the UDP port must be set to the GNE s SNMP relay port which is 391 Trap Version Choose either SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 Refer to your NMS documentati...

Page 125: ...ormation about the SNMP proxy feature refer to the SNMP chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 9 Click Apply Step 10 If you are setting up SNMP proxies for each trap destination address you can set up to three relays that send SNMP trap error counts back to NE a Click the first trap destination IP address The address and its community name appear in the Destination fields b Ente...

Page 126: ...4 14 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 4 Turn Up Node NTP A256 Set Up SNMP ...

Page 127: ...or applicable tasks DLPs 1 NTP A35 Verify Node Turn Up page 5 2 Complete this procedure before beginning network turn up 2 NTP A124 Provision a Point to Point Network page 5 3 Complete as needed 3 NTP A173 Point to Point Network Acceptance Test page 5 4 Complete this procedure after you provision a point to point network 4 NTP A38 Provision a Linear ADM Network page 5 6 Complete as needed 5 NTP A1...

Page 128: ...19 NTP A225 Open Ended Path Protection Acceptance Test page 5 33 As needed complete this procedure after you provision an open ended path protection 20 NTP A46 Subtend a Path Protection from a BLSR page 5 36 Complete as needed 21 NTP A47 Subtend a BLSR from a Path Protection page 5 37 Complete as needed 22 NTP A48 Subtend a BLSR from a BLSR page 5 38 Complete as needed 23 NTP A172 Create a Logical...

Page 129: ... Delete Card Protection Settings procedure on page 10 4 Step 8 Click the Provisioning Security tabs Verify that all users have been created and their security levels and policies match the settings indicated by your site plan If not see the NTP A205 Modify Users and Change Security procedure on page 10 6 Step 9 If Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP is provisioned on the node click the Provisi...

Page 130: ... the DLP A380 Provision a Proxy Tunnel task on page 20 63 Step 8 As needed complete the DLP A381 Provision a Firewall Tunnel task on page 20 64 Step 9 As needed complete the DLP A367 Create a Provisionable Patchcord task on page 20 51 Step 10 Verify that timing is set up at both point to point nodes If not complete the NTP A28 Set Up Timing procedure on page 4 9 for one or both of the nodes If a n...

Page 131: ...box Step 7 Configure the test set for the test circuit type you created DS 1 If you are testing a DS 1 that is not multiplexed you must have a DSX 1 panel or a direct DS 1 interface to the ONS 15454 Set the test set for DS 1 For information about configuring your test set consult your test set user guide DS 3 If you are testing a clear channel DS 3 you must have a DSX 3 panel or a direct DS 3 inte...

Page 132: ...ep 20 Click the Alarms tab a Verify that the alarm filter is not on See the DLP A227 Disable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 as necessary b Verify that no unexplained alarms appear on the network If unexplained alarms appear resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide if necessary c Complete the DLP A516 Export CTC Data task on page 22 6 to export the alarm...

Page 133: ...node Alternatively if additional bandwidth is needed for CTC management complete the DLP A378 Provision Line DCC Terminations task on page 20 62 Note If linear ADM nodes are not connected to a LAN you will need to create the DCC terminations using a direct craft connection to the node Remote provisioning is possible only after all nodes without LAN connections have DCC terminations provisioned to ...

Page 134: ...node to an adjacent linear ADM node For DS 1 circuits complete the NTP A181 Create an Automatically Routed DS 1 Circuit procedure on page 6 6 When you set the circuit state choose IS and check the Apply to drop ports check box For DS 3 circuits complete the NTP A184 Create an Automatically Routed DS 3 Circuit procedure on page 6 18 When you set the circuit state choose IS and check the Apply to dr...

Page 135: ... appear repeat Steps 6 through 10 to make sure the test set and cabling are configured correctly Step 12 Inject BIT errors from the test set Verify that the errors appear at the test set indicating a complete end to end circuit Step 13 Complete the DLP A356 TCC2 TCC2P Card Active Standby Switch Test task on page 20 40 Step 14 Complete the DLP A255 Cross Connect Card Side Switch Test task on page 1...

Page 136: ... is considered the east port Figure 5 2 Four Node Two Fiber BLSR Fiber Connection Example For four fiber BLSRs verify that the same east port to west port connection is used for the working and protect fibers similar to Figure 5 3 Verify that the working and protect card connections are not mixed The working cards are the cards where you will provision the DCC terminations Purpose This procedure p...

Page 137: ...S NR OC N ports Step 4 For four fiber BLSRs complete the DLP A214 Change the Service State for a Port task on page 19 9 to put the protect OC N cards ports in service Step 5 Repeat Steps 2 through 4 at each node that will be in the BLSR Verify that the EOC DCC Termination Failure and LOS Loss of Signal are cleared after DCCs are provisioned on all nodes in the ring Step 6 As needed complete the DL...

Page 138: ... a four fiber BLSR using the CTC BLSR wizard The BLSR wizard checks to see that each node is ready for BLSR provisioning then provisions all the nodes at once Using the BLSR wizard is recommended DLP A329 Create a Two Fiber BLSR Manually page 20 18 Use this task to provision a two fiber BLSR manually at each node that will be in the BLSR DLP A363 Create a Four Fiber BLSR Manually page 20 48 Use th...

Page 139: ... network If unexplained conditions appear resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide if necessary b Complete the DLP A516 Export CTC Data task on page 22 6 to export the conditions information Step 5 On the network view double click Node 1 Step 6 Complete the DLP A217 BLSR Exercise Ring Test task on page 19 10 Step 7 Create a test circuit from Node 1 to the n...

Page 140: ...r Step 11 At the circuit source card a Connect the Tx connector of the test set to the circuit Rx connector b Connect the test set Rx connector to the circuit Tx connector Step 12 Verify that the test set shows a clean signal If a clean signal does not appear repeat Steps 7 through 11 to make sure the test set and cabling are configured correctly Step 13 Inject BIT errors from the test set Verify ...

Page 141: ... A516 Export CTC Data task on page 22 6 to export the alarm information Step 4 Click the Conditions tab a Verify that no unexplained conditions appear on the network If unexplained conditions appear resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide if necessary b Complete the DLP A516 Export CTC Data task on page 22 6 to export the conditions information Step 5 On t...

Page 142: ...t up correctly before continuing Step 11 Create a physical loopback at the circuit destination card To do so attach one end of a patch cable to the destination port s Tx connector attach the other end to the port s Rx connector Step 12 At the circuit source card a Connect the Tx connector of the test set to the circuit Rx connector b Connect the test set Rx connector to the circuit Tx connector St...

Page 143: ...pleted this procedure NTP A178 Provision a Traditional BLSR Dual Ring Interconnect Note To route circuits on the DRI you must check the Dual Ring Interconnect check box during circuit creation Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the following steps if you have not provisioned the BLSRs that you will interconn...

Page 144: ...ections Figure 5 4 shows an example of fiber connections for a traditional two fiber BLSR DRI Figure 5 4 Traditional Two Fiber BLSR DRI Fiber Connection Example Stop You have completed this procedure Node 1 West East West East West East West West West West West East East East East East Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 4 Slot 1 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 2 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 3 Slot 1 Tx R...

Page 145: ...re on page 5 12 to create the BLSRs c Complete the NTP A175 Two Fiber BLSR Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 13 to test two fiber BLSRs d Complete the NTP A176 Four Fiber BLSR Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 15 to test four fiber BLSRs Step 3 Verify that the BLSR DRI node has OC N cards installed and has fiber connections to the other interconnect node The OC N cards that will connect the BL...

Page 146: ...5454 path protection configurations do not require explicit setup Node 1 West East West West West East East East Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 3 Slot 2 West Tx Rx Slot 1 West Tx Rx Slot 12 East Tx Rx Node 2 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 4 Slot 1 West Tx Rx Slot 2 West Tx Rx 115257 Node 5 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 5 East Tx Rx Slot 5 East Tx Rx Slot 12 East Tx Rx Node 6 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot ...

Page 147: ...tively if additional bandwidth is needed for CTC management complete the DLP A378 Provision Line DCC Terminations task on page 20 62 Note If an ONS 15454 is not connected to a corporate LAN DCC or LDCC provisioning must be performed through a direct craft connection Remote provisioning is possible only after all nodes in the network have DCC or LDCC terminations provisioned to in service OC N port...

Page 148: ... to export the conditions information Step 5 On the network map double click the node that you logged into in Step 1 Step 6 Create a test circuit from that node to the next adjacent path protection node For DS 1 circuits complete the NTP A181 Create an Automatically Routed DS 1 Circuit procedure on page 6 6 When you set the circuit state choose IS and check the Apply to drop ports check box For DS...

Page 149: ... clean signal does not appear repeat Steps 6 through 10 to make sure the test set and cabling are configured correctly Step 12 Inject BIT errors from the test set To verify that you have a complete end to end circuit verify that the errors appear at the test set Step 13 Complete the DLP A356 TCC2 TCC2P Card Active Standby Switch Test task on page 20 40 Step 14 Complete the DLP A255 Cross Connect C...

Page 150: ... provisioned the path protection configurations that you will interconnect in a path protection DRI If the path protection configurations are created go to Step 3 a Complete the NTP A44 Provision Path Protection Nodes procedure on page 5 20 to provision the path protection configurations b Complete the NTP A177 Path Protection Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 22 to test the path protection conf...

Page 151: ...t 13 at Node 4 and connected to an OC N in Slot 6 at Node 6 Nodes 3 and 5 are interconnected with OC N cards in Slot 6 Node 3 and Slot 13 Node 5 Figure 5 7 Traditional Path Protection DRI Fiber Connection Example Stop You have completed this procedure Node 1 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 3 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 2 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 4 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx 83499 Node 5...

Page 152: ...h protection configurations Note All path protection configurations that will be interconnected must have the same OC N rate Step 3 Verify that the path protection DRI interconnect nodes have OC N cards installed and have fiber connections to the other interconnect node The OC N cards that will connect the path protection configurations must be installed at the interconnect nodes The OC N cards in...

Page 153: ...e 3 Node 2 Node 4 Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 6 Slot 13 Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 6 Slot 13 Node 5 Node 6 Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx 83500 Purpose This procedure provisions a BLSR and a path protection in a traditional DRI topology DRIs interconnect ring topologies to provide an additional level of protection Tools Equipment None Prerequisite ...

Page 154: ... NTP A40 Provision BLSR Nodes procedure on page 5 10 NTP A126 Create a BLSR procedure on page 5 12 NTP A175 Two Fiber BLSR Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 13 NTP A176 Four Fiber BLSR Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 15 b To provision and test the path protection complete the following NTP A44 Provision Path Protection Nodes procedure on page 5 20 NTP A177 Path Protection Acceptance Test pro...

Page 155: ...completed this procedure Node 1 West East West East West East West West West West West East East BLSR Ring Ring East East East Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 4 Slot 1 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 2 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 3 Slot 1 Tx Rx Slot 5 Tx Rx 115269 Node 5 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 6 Tx Rx Node 8 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 6 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 6 Tx ...

Page 156: ...st procedure on page 5 13 NTP A176 Four Fiber BLSR Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 15 b To provision and test the path protection complete the following NTP A44 Provision Path Protection Nodes procedure on page 5 20 NTP A177 Path Protection Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 22 Step 3 Verify that the BLSR and path protection DRI interconnect nodes have OC N cards installed and have fiber conn...

Page 157: ...lot 1 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Slot 1 Tx Rx Slot 2 Slot 5 Slot 12 Node 1 Node 2 Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx 115274 Purpose This procedure provisions ONS 15454s in an open ended path protection connected to a third party vendor network This topology allows you to route a circuit from one ONS 15454 network to another ONS 15454 network through th...

Page 158: ...The third party time slots must match the ONS 15454 card time slots to which they are connected For example if your trunk card is an OC 48 the third party vendor card or unit must have STSs 1 to 48 available Step 3 Log into an ONS 15454 in the path protection you are turning up See the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 4 Step 4 Complete the DLP...

Page 159: ...reate an open ended path protection using procedures for the third party equipment Step 9 Complete the NTP A225 Open Ended Path Protection Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 33 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A225 Open Ended Path Protection Acceptance Test Caution This procedure might be service affecting if performed on a node carrying traffic Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC ...

Page 160: ... documentation for circuit creation procedures Step 8 Repeat Step 6 to create a second circuit at the terminating node on the other side of the third party network In Figure 5 11 this is Node 6 However this circuit will have two sources one at Node 4 Slot 12 and one at Node 5 Slot 5 The destination will be a drop card on Node 6 Step 9 Configure the test set for the test circuit type you created DS...

Page 161: ...a BER test Use the existing configuration and follow your site requirements for the length of time Record the test results and configuration Step 22 Complete the DLP A333 Delete Circuits task on page 20 21 for the test circuit Step 23 Remove any loopbacks switches or test sets from the nodes after all testing is complete Step 24 In network view click the Alarms tab a Verify that the alarm filter i...

Page 162: ...In Figure 5 12 Node 3 Slot 6 connects to Node 4 Slot 13 and Node 3 Slot 13 connects to Node 4 Slot 6 Figure 5 12 Path Protection Subtended from a BLSR Step 3 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the ONS 15454 that will subtend the path protection Node 3 in the example Step 4 Complete the DLP A377 Provision Section DCC Terminations task on page 20 61 for each OC N card that will ...

Page 163: ...on page 2 6 Step 2 Attach fibers from the cards in Step 1 to the BLSR trunk cards on another BLSR node or nodes In Figure 5 12 on page 5 36 Slot 5 Node 3 connects to Slot 12 Node 2 and Slot 12 Node 3 connects to Slot 5 Node 1 Step 3 Log into the ONS 15454 that will subtend the BLSR the node in Step 1 See the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 4 ...

Page 164: ... the OC N cards that will serve as the BLSR trunk span cards if they are not already installed See the NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards procedure on page 2 6 Figure 5 13 shows two BLSRs shared by one ONS 15454 Ring 1 runs on Nodes 1 2 3 and 4 Ring 2 runs on Nodes 4 5 6 and 7 and represents the subtending ring added by this procedure Two BLSR rings Ring 1 and Ring 2 are provisioned on Node 4 Ring 1 u...

Page 165: ... Step 6 Complete the NTP A40 Provision BLSR Nodes procedure on page 5 10 for each node that will be in the BLSR If you have already provisioned the BLSR perform this procedure for the subtending node only Step 7 If the subtending BLSR is not already created complete the NTP A126 Create a BLSR procedure on page 5 12 to provision the new BLSR The subtending BLSR must have a ring name that differs fr...

Page 166: ...cted node by clicking on any blank part of the network map area c Repeat Step a for each node you need to position Step 4 On the network view map right click and choose Save Node Position Step 5 Click Yes in the Save Node Position dialog box CTC displays a progress bar and saves the new node positions Note Retrieve Provisioning and Maintenance users can move nodes on the network map but only Super...

Page 167: ...5 41 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 5 Turn Up Network NTP A172 Create a Logical Network Map Stop You have completed this procedure ...

Page 168: ...5 42 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 5 Turn Up Network NTP A172 Create a Logical Network Map ...

Page 169: ... all alarms and clear any trouble conditions Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide as necessary This section lists the chapter procedures NTPs Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks DLPs 1 NTP A127 Verify Network Turn Up page 6 4 Complete this procedure before you create any circuits 2 NTP A181 Create an Automatically Routed DS 1 Circuit page 6 6 Complete as needed 3 NTP A182 Create...

Page 170: ...Configuration page 6 64 Complete as needed 22 NTP A144 Create an E Series Single Card EtherSwitch Manual Cross Connect page 6 66 Complete as needed 23 NTP A145 Create an E Series Multicard EtherSwitch Manual Cross Connect page 6 69 Complete as needed 24 NTP A146 Test E Series Circuits page 6 72 Complete this procedure after creating E Series SONET circuits 25 NTP A147 Create a G Series STS Circuit...

Page 171: ... an ONS 15454 without utilizing cross connect card XC XCVT XC10G resources VT circuits using VT tunnels use cross connect capacity only at the source and destination nodes One VT tunnel can carry 28 VT1 5 circuits VTaggregation point VT aggregation points VAPs allow VT circuits to be aggregated into an STS for handoff to non ONS 15454 networks or equipment such as interoffice facilities IOFs switc...

Page 172: ...DS3XM 12 12 or 6 to 12 portless 2 2 The number of portless interfaces depends on the system configuration For XC and XCVT drop slots a maximum of 6 portless transmultiplexing interfaces are supported For XC and XCVT trunk slots and XC10G any slot a maximum of 12 portless transmultiplexing interfaces are supported DS3i N 12 12 1 per port DS3 EC1 48 48 1 per port EC1 12 12 OC3 IR 4 STM1 4 3 per port...

Page 173: ... turn up procedure appropriate for your network topology Verify that all nodes have DCC connectivity before continuing Step 5 Click the Alarms tab to view alarm descriptions Investigate and resolve if necessary all critical red node icon or major orange node icon alarms Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide to resolve alarms before continuing Step 6 From the View menu choose Go to Hom...

Page 174: ...s are provisioned as specified If not see the NTP A71 Create Download and Assign Alarm Severity Profiles procedure on page 7 7 to change the information k Verify that the network element defaults listed in the status area of the node view window are correct Step 7 Repeat Step 6 for each node in the network Step 8 Complete the appropriate circuit creation procedure from the NTP list in the Before Y...

Page 175: ...s connects in the In Service and Normal IS NR service state OOS DSBLD Puts the circuit cross connects in the Out of Service and Management Disabled OOS MA DSBLD service state Traffic is not passed on the circuit IS AINS Puts the circuit cross connects in the Out of Service and Autonomous Automatic In Service OOS AU AINS service state and suppresses alarms and conditions When the connections receiv...

Page 176: ... with the next step Step 9 Click Next Step 10 Complete the DLP A95 Provision a DS 1 Circuit Source and Destination task on page 17 96 Step 11 In the Circuit Routing Preferences area Figure 6 2 choose Route Automatically Two options are available choose either both or none based on your preferences Using Required Nodes Spans Check this check box if you want to specify nodes and spans to include or ...

Page 177: ... protection channels are not protected They are preempted during BLSR switches Step 13 If you selected Fully Protected Path in Step 12 and the circuit will be routed on a path protection choose one of the following Nodal Diversity Required Ensures that the primary and alternate paths within path protection portions of the complete circuit path are nodally diverse Nodal Diversity Desired Specifies ...

Page 178: ...t to aggregate the DS 1 circuit you are creating with others onto an STS for transport outside the ONS 15454 network choose one of the following STS grooming node is source node VT grooming node is destination node Creates the VAP on the DS 1 circuit source node This option is available only if the DS 1 circuit originates on an EC1 DS3 DS3E DS3i N 12 DS3XM 6 DS3XM 12 or OC N card STS grooming node...

Page 179: ...From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 4 Click the Circuits tab then click Create Step 5 In the Circuit Creation dialog box complete the following fields Circuit Type Choose VT VT cross connects will carry the DS 1 circuit across the ONS 15454 network Number of Circuits Enter the number of DS 1 circuits you want to create The default is 1 Auto ranged Applies to automatically routed circ...

Page 180: ... state to the ports only if the circuit bandwidth is the same as the port bandwidth or if the port bandwidth is larger than the circuit the circuit must be the first circuit to use the port If not a Warning dialog box displays the ports where the administrative state could not be applied If the check box is unchecked CTC does not apply the administrative state of the source and destination ports N...

Page 181: ... point This option is available if the DS 1 circuit source or destination is on an EC1 DS3 DS3E DS3i N 12 DS3XM 6 DS3XM 12 or OC N port on a BLSR 1 1 or unprotected node VAPs collect DS 1s on an STS for handoff to non ONS 15454 networks or equipment such as an IOF switch or digital access and cross connect system DACS It allows VT1 5 circuits to be routed through the node using one STS connection ...

Page 182: ...ontinue with Step 3 Step 3 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 4 Click the Circuits tab then click Create Step 5 In the Circuit Creation dialog box complete the following fields Circuit Type Choose VT Number of Circuits Leave the default unchanged 1 Auto ranged Unavailable when the Number of Circuits field is 1 Step 6 Click Next Step 7 Define the circuit attributes Figure 6 3 Name As...

Page 183: ...he DLP A230 Change a Circuit Service State task on page 19 19 For additional information about circuit service states refer to the Circuits and Tunnels chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Apply to drop ports Check this check box if you want to apply the administrative state chosen in the State field to the circuit source and destination ports CTC applies the administrative state to the...

Page 184: ...rcuit path Link Diversity Only Specifies that only fiber diverse primary and alternate paths for path protection portions of the complete circuit path are needed The paths might be node diverse but CTC does not check for node diversity Step 13 If you selected Fully Protected Path in Step 11 and the circuit will be routed on a path protection DRI click the Dual Ring Interconnect check box Step 14 C...

Page 185: ...it dialog box click the Drops tab A list of existing drops appears Step 21 Click Create Step 22 In the Define New Drop dialog box create the new drop a Node Choose the target node for the circuit drop b Slot Choose the target card and slot c Port STS VT or DS1 Choose the port STS VT or DS 1 from the Port STS VT or DS1 drop down lists The card you chose in Step b determines the fields that appear S...

Page 186: ... This box is automatically selected if you enter more than 1 in the Number of Circuits field Leave selected if you are creating multiple DS 3 circuits with the same source and destination and you want CTC to create the circuits automatically Uncheck the box if you do not want CTC to create sequential circuits automatically Step 6 Click Next Step 7 Define the circuit attributes Figure 6 4 Name Assi...

Page 187: ...or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the administrative state to IS IS AINS or OOS DSBLD when testing is complete See the DLP A230 Change a Circuit Service State task on page 19 19 For additional information about circuit service states refer to the Circuits and Tunnels chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Apply to drop ports Check this check box if you want to apply the adm...

Page 188: ...se Route Automatically Three options are available choose based on your preferences Using Required Nodes Spans Check this check box to specify nodes and spans to include or exclude in the CTC generated circuit route Including nodes and spans for a circuit ensures that those nodes and spans are in the working path of the circuit but not the protect path Excluding nodes and spans ensures that the no...

Page 189: ...n channels are not protected and are preempted during BLSR switches Step 13 If you selected Fully Protected Path in Step 12 and the circuit will be routed on a path protection choose one of the following Nodal Diversity Required Ensures that the primary and alternate paths within path protection portions of the complete circuit path are nodally diverse Nodal Diversity Desired Specifies that node d...

Page 190: ...ircuit span choose a node on the circuit route Blue arrows show the circuit route Green arrows indicate spans that you can add Click a span arrowhead then click Include to include the span or Remove to remove the span c If the provisioned circuit does not reflect the routing and configuration you want click Back to verify and change circuit information If the circuit needs to be routed to a differ...

Page 191: ...e to the circuit The name can be alphanumeric and up to 48 characters including spaces Circuit names should be 44 characters or less if you want the ability to create monitor circuits If you leave this field blank CTC assigns a default name to the circuit Size Choose STS 1 For circuits on the DS3i N 12 card choose STS 3c This sets a port group for ports 1 4 7 and 10 using 3 ports at any given time...

Page 192: ... only protected cards as source and destination choices Step 8 If the circuit will be routed on a path protection complete the DLP A218 Provision Path Protection Selectors task on page 19 12 Step 9 Click Next Step 10 Complete the DLP A510 Provision a DS 3 Circuit Source and Destination task on page 22 3 Step 11 In the Circuit Routing Preferences area Figure 6 5 on page 6 21 uncheck Route Automatic...

Page 193: ...itional circuit Step 19 When all the circuits are created the main Circuits window appears Verify that the circuits you created appear in the window Step 20 Complete the NTP A135 Test Electrical Circuits procedure on page 6 36 Skip this step if you built a test circuit Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A186 Create a Unidirectional DS 3 Circuit with Multiple Drops Step 1 Complete the DLP A...

Page 194: ...e circuit cross connects in the OOS MA MT service state The maintenance state does not interrupt traffic flow it suppresses alarms and conditions and allows loopbacks to be performed on the circuit Use OOS MT for circuit testing or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the administrative state to IS IS AINS or OOS DSBLD when testing is complete See the DLP A230 Change a Circuit Service Sta...

Page 195: ...path diversity options apply only to path protection path segments if any exist To create an unprotected circuit uncheck Fully Protected Path and continue with Step 15 To route the circuit on a BLSR protection channel if available uncheck Fully Protected Path check Protection Channel Access click Yes in the Warning dialog box then continue with Step 15 Caution Circuits routed on BLSR protection ch...

Page 196: ...oose the target node for the circuit drop b Slot Choose the target card and slot c Port STS Choose the port and or STS from the Port and STS drop down lists The card selected in Step b determines whether port STS or both appear See Table 6 2 on page 6 3 for a list of options d The routing preferences for the new drop match those of the original circuit However if the following options are availabl...

Page 197: ...s tab then click Create Step 5 In the Circuit Creation dialog box choose VT Tunnel from the Circuit Type list Step 6 Click Next Step 7 Define the circuit attributes Figure 6 7 Name Assign a name to the VT tunnel The name can be alphanumeric and up to 48 characters including spaces Circuit names should be 44 characters or less if you want the ability to create monitor circuits If you leave the fiel...

Page 198: ...drop ports Unavailable for VT tunnels Figure 6 7 Setting Attributes for a VT Tunnel Step 8 Click Next Step 9 In the Circuit Source area choose the node where the VT tunnel will originate from the Node drop down list Step 10 Click Next Step 11 In the Circuit Destination area choose the node where the VT tunnel will terminate from the Node drop down list Step 12 Click Next Step 13 In the Circuit Rou...

Page 199: ...sioned tunnel does not reflect the routing and configuration you want click Back to verify and change tunnel information Step 16 Click Finish The Circuits window appears Step 17 Verify that the tunnel you just created appears in the circuits list VT tunnels are identified by VTT in the Type column Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A134 Create a Manually Routed VT Tunnel Note VT tunnels al...

Page 200: ...oes not interrupt traffic flow it suppresses alarms and conditions and allows loopbacks to be performed on the circuit Use OOS MT for circuit testing or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the administrative state to IS IS AINS or OOS DSBLD when testing is complete See the DLP A230 Change a Circuit Service State task on page 19 19 Note A VT tunnel automatically transitions into the IS se...

Page 201: ...uits tab then click Create Step 5 In the Circuit Creation dialog box choose VT Aggregation Point from the Circuit Type list Step 6 Click Next Step 7 Define the circuit attributes Figure 6 8 Name Assign a name to the VT aggregation point The name can be alphanumeric and up to 48 characters including spaces Circuit names should be 44 characters or less if you want the ability to create monitor circu...

Page 202: ...ee the DLP A230 Change a Circuit Service State task on page 19 19 Note A VAP automatically transitions into the IS service state after a VT circuit is created For additional information about circuit service states refer to the Circuits and Tunnels chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Apply to drop ports Uncheck this box Figure 6 8 Setting Attributes for a VT Aggregation Point Step 8 Cl...

Page 203: ...Route Constraints area complete the following Node Choose a node with a DS3XM 12 card installed Slot Choose the slot where a DS3XM 12 card is installed DS3 Mapped STS If applicable choose Circuit Dest to indicate that the STS is the circuit destination or Circuit Source to indicate that the STS is the circuit source Step 15 If you selected Using Required Nodes Spans in Step 13 a Click Next b In th...

Page 204: ...source card and click the Provisioning Line tabs c From the circuit source port Line Length drop down list choose the line length for the distance in feet between the DSX if used or circuit termination point and the source ONS 15454 d Click Apply Purpose This procedures tests DS 1 and DS 3 circuits Tools Equipment A test set and all appropriate cables Prerequisite Procedures This procedure assumes...

Page 205: ...nfiguring your test set consult your test set user guide DS3XM If you are testing a DS 1 circuit on a DS3XM 6 or DS3XM 12 card you must have a DSX 3 panel or a direct DS 3 interface to the ONS 15454 Set the test set for a multiplexed DS3 After you choose multiplexed DS 3 choose the DS 1 to test on the multiplexed DS 3 For information about configuring your test set consult your test set user guide...

Page 206: ...cuits with the same source and destination and you want CTC to create the circuits automatically Uncheck the box if you do not want CTC to create the circuits automatically Step 6 Click Next Step 7 Define the circuit attributes Figure 6 9 on page 6 39 Name Assign a name to the circuit The name can be alphanumeric and up to 48 characters including spaces Circuit names should be 44 characters or les...

Page 207: ...ircuits and Tunnels chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Apply to drop ports Check this check box if you want to apply the administrative state chosen in the State field to the circuit source and destination ports CTC applies the administrative state to the ports only if the circuit bandwidth is the same as the port bandwidth or if the port bandwidth is larger than the circuit the circu...

Page 208: ... Setting Circuit Routing Preferences for an OC N Circuit Step 12 To set the circuit path protection complete one of the following To route the circuit on a protected path leave Fully Protected Path checked and continue with Step 13 CTC creates a fully protected circuit route based on the path diversity option you choose Fully protected paths might or might not have path protection path segments wi...

Page 209: ...pan in the circuit Click Exclude to exclude the node or span from the circuit The order in which you choose included nodes and spans is the order in which the circuit is routed Click spans twice to change the circuit direction c Repeat Step b for each node or span you wish to include or exclude d Review the circuit route To change the circuit routing order choose a node in the Required Nodes Lines...

Page 210: ...the Required Nodes Lines lists and click the Up or Down buttons to change the circuit routing order Click Remove to remove a node or span Step 19 If you selected Review Route Before Creation in Step 11 complete the following substeps otherwise continue with Step 20 a Click Next b Review the circuit route To add or delete a circuit span choose a node on the circuit route Blue arrows show the circui...

Page 211: ...k View Step 4 Click the Circuits tab then click Create Step 5 In the Circuit Creation dialog box complete the following fields Circuit Type Choose STS Number of Circuits Enter the number of OC N circuits you want to create The default is 1 Auto ranged Applies to automatically routed circuits only If you entered more than 1 in the Number of Circuits field uncheck this box The box is unavailable if ...

Page 212: ...en in the State field to the circuit source and destination ports CTC applies the administrative state to the ports only if the circuit bandwidth is the same as the port bandwidth or if the port bandwidth is larger than the circuit the circuit must be the first circuit to use the port If not a Warning dialog box displays the ports where the administrative state could not be applied If the check bo...

Page 213: ... area node icons appear for you to route the circuit manually If you checked Dual Ring Interconnect for BLSR continue with Step 16 If not continue with Step 17 Step 16 If you checked Dual Ring Interconnect in Step 14 for a BLSR DRI complete the following substeps to assign primary and secondary nodes a In the Route Review Edit area click the BLSR DRI Nodes tab b Click Add BLSR DRI c In the BLSR DR...

Page 214: ...ete the NTP A62 Test OC N Circuits procedure on page 6 51 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A314 Create a Unidirectional OC N Circuit with Multiple Drops Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 on the node where you will create the circuit If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 If you want to assign a name to the tunnel source and destination ports be...

Page 215: ...ervice state automatically changes to IS NR OOS MT Puts the circuit cross connects in the OOS MA MT service state The maintenance state does not interrupt traffic flow it suppresses alarms and conditions and allows loopbacks to be performed on the circuit Use OOS MT for circuit testing or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the administrative state to IS IS AINS or OOS DSBLD when testing...

Page 216: ... the path diversity options apply only to path protection path segments if any exist To create an unprotected circuit uncheck Fully Protected Path and continue with Step 17 To route the circuit on a BLSR protection channel if available uncheck Fully Protected Path check Protection Channel Access click Yes in the Warning dialog box then continue with Step 17 Caution Circuits routed on BLSR protecti...

Page 217: ...ou checked Dual Ring Interconnect in Step 14 for a BLSR DRI complete the following substeps to assign primary and secondary nodes Otherwise continue with Step 17 a In the Route Review Edit area click the BLSR DRI Nodes tab b Click Add BLSR DRI c In the Node Options area of the BLSR DRI Options dialog box complete the following for an example of a traditional and integrated route on primary and sec...

Page 218: ...page 6 3 for a list of options d The routing preferences for the new drop match those of the original circuit However if the following options are available you can modify them If the original circuit was routed on a protected path protection path you can change the nodal diversity options Nodal Diversity Required Nodal Diversity Desired or Link Diversity Only See Step 13 for option descriptions I...

Page 219: ... source port Connect the Tx port of the test set to the circuit Rx port and the test set Rx port to the circuit Tx port Step 7 Configure the test set for the source ONS 15454 card OC 3 cards You will test either an OC 3c or a multiplexed OC 3 If you are testing an OC 3c configure the test set for an OC 3c If you are testing a multiplexed OC 3 configure the test set for a multiplexed OC 3 and choos...

Page 220: ...s see the DLP A94 Path Protection Switching Test task on page 17 95 For BLSRs see the DLP A91 BLSR Switch Test task on page 17 87 Step 12 Perform a bit error rate test BERT for 12 hours or follow your site requirements for length of time For information about configuring your test set for the BERT see your test set user guide Step 13 After the BERT is complete print the results or save them to a d...

Page 221: ... cross connects in the IS NR service state OOS DSBLD Puts the circuit cross connects in the OOS MA DSBLD service state Traffic is not passed on the circuit IS AINS Puts the circuit cross connects in the OOS AU AINS service state and suppresses alarms and conditions When the connections receive a valid signal the service state automatically changes to IS NR OOS MT Puts the circuit cross connects in...

Page 222: ...re on page 6 36 or NTP A62 Test OC N Circuits procedure on page 6 51 as applicable Skip this step if you built a test circuit Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A140 Create a Half Circuit on a Path Protection Node Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you will create the circuit If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 If you want to ...

Page 223: ... does not interrupt traffic flow it suppresses alarms and conditions and allows loopbacks to be performed on the circuit Use OOS MT for circuit testing or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the administrative state to IS IS AINS or OOS DSBLD when testing is complete See the DLP A230 Change a Circuit Service State task on page 19 19 For additional information about circuit service states...

Page 224: ...e Card Mode Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you will create the EtherSwitch circuit If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 If a high number of VLANs is already used by the network complete the DLP A99 Determine Available VLANs task on page 17 99 to verify that sufficient VLAN capacity is available You will create a VLAN during each ci...

Page 225: ... Ethernet card ports Protected Drops Leave the default unchanged unchecked Step 11 If the circuit will be routed on a path protection complete the DLP A218 Provision Path Protection Selectors task on page 19 12 Caution Layer 1 SONET protection does not extend to multicard EtherSwitch circuits on path protection Caution A TCC2 TCC2P card reset disrupts single card and multicard EtherSwitch circuits...

Page 226: ...ingle card point to point Ethernet circuit Caution Disabling spanning tree protection increases the likelihood of logic loops on an Ethernet network Caution Turning off spanning tree on a circuit by circuit basis means that the ONS 15454 is no longer protecting the Ethernet circuit and that the circuit must be protected by another mechanism in the Ethernet network Caution Multiple circuits with sp...

Page 227: ... the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you will create the circuit If you are already logged in continue with Step 4 Step 2 Provision the Ethernet cards that will carry the circuit for port mapped mode See the DLP A246 Provision E Series Ethernet Card Mode task on page 19 29 Step 3 Complete the DLP A220 Provision E Series Ethernet Ports task on page 19 13 Step 4 From the Vi...

Page 228: ...S MT for circuit testing or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the administrative state to IS IS AINS or OOS DSBLD when testing is complete See the DLP A230 Change a Circuit Service State task on page 19 19 For additional information about circuit service states refer to the Circuits and Tunnels chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Apply to drop ports Check this check box if ...

Page 229: ...s 6 through 15 with the correct information If the information is correct check Route Automatically Step 17 Click Finish Step 18 Complete the NTP A146 Test E Series Circuits procedure on page 6 72 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A142 Create an E Series Shared Packet Ring Ethernet Circuit Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you will create the ci...

Page 230: ...s are STS 1 STS 3c and STS6c Bidirectional Leave the default unchanged checked Create cross connects only TL1 like Uncheck this box it does not apply to Ethernet circuits State The circuit is in service default Apply to drop ports Uncheck this box states cannot be applied to E Series ports Protected Drops Leave the default unchanged unchecked Step 10 If the circuit will be routed on a path protect...

Page 231: ... the Route Automatically check box and click Next Step 20 In the Route Review and Edit area click the source node then click a span green arrow leading away from the source node The span turns white Step 21 Click Add Span The span turns blue CTC adds the span to the Included Spans list Step 22 Click the node at the end of the blue span Step 23 Click the green span joining the node selected in Step...

Page 232: ...at the hub node is provisioned for single card EtherSwitch once Step 7 Click the Circuits tab and click Create Step 8 In the Create Circuits dialog box complete the following fields Circuit Type Choose STS Number of Circuits Leave the default unchanged 1 Auto ranged Unavailable Step 9 Click Next Step 10 Define the circuit attributes Name Assign a name to the circuit The name can be alphanumeric an...

Page 233: ...vailable VLANs list If the VLAN you want to use appears continue with Step 19 If you need to create a new VLAN complete the following steps a Click the New VLAN button b In the Define New VLAN dialog box complete the following VLAN Name Assign an easily identifiable name to your VLAN VLAN ID Assign a VLAN ID The VLAN ID should be the next available number between 2 and 4093 that is not already ass...

Page 234: ...d and an OC N card connected to third party equipment You create cross connects at the source and destination nodes so an Ethernet circuit can be routed from source to destination across third party equipment Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you will create the circuit If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 If you want to assign a name...

Page 235: ...l Leave the default unchanged checked Create cross connects only TL1 like Uncheck this box State The circuit is in service default Apply to drop ports Uncheck this box Protected Drops Leave the default unchanged unchecked Step 11 If the circuit will be routed on a path protection complete the DLP A218 Provision Path Protection Selectors task on page 19 12 Step 12 Click Next Step 13 Provision the c...

Page 236: ...olumn then click the arrow button to move the VLAN to the Circuit VLANs column Step 19 Click Next Step 20 In the left pane of the Circuit Routing Preferences panel confirm that the following information about the single card EtherSwitch manual cross connect is correct in this task circuit refers to the Ethernet cross connect Circuit name Circuit type Circuit size VLAN names ONS nodes Step 21 If th...

Page 237: ...sion E Series Ethernet Ports task on page 19 13 Step 5 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 6 Click the Circuits tab and click Create Step 7 In the Create Circuits dialog box complete the following fields Circuit Type Choose STS Number of Circuits Leave the default unchanged 1 Auto ranged Unavailable Step 8 Click Next Step 9 Define the circuit attributes Name Assign a name to the sour...

Page 238: ...h Step 18 If you need to create a new VLAN complete the following steps a Click the New VLAN button b In the Define New VLAN dialog box complete the following VLAN Name Assign an easily identifiable name to your VLAN VLAN ID Assign a VLAN ID The VLAN ID should be the next available number between 2 and 4093 that is not already assigned to an existing VLAN Each ONS 15454 network supports a maximum ...

Page 239: ...uted on a protected path the Protection Channel Access option is available e If you want to change the circuit state choose the circuit state from the Target Circuit Admin State drop down list The state chosen applies to the entire circuit f Check Apply to drop ports if you want to apply the state chosen in the Target Circuit Admin State to the circuit source and destination drops For the requirem...

Page 240: ...the destination node connect the Ethernet test set to the destination port and configure the test set to send and receive the appropriate Ethernet traffic Note At this point you are not able to send and receive Ethernet traffic Purpose This procedure tests circuits created on E Series Ethernet cards provisioned for multicard EtherSwitch single card EtherSwitch or port mapped mode Tools Equipment E...

Page 241: ...r saving test results see your test set user guide Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A147 Create a G Series STS Circuit Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you will create the circuit If you are already logged in continue with Step 4 Step 2 If you want to enable the G Series Ethernet ports complete the DLP A222 Provision G Series Ethernet Ports ta...

Page 242: ...nditions When the connections receive a valid signal the service state automatically changes to IS NR OOS MT Puts the circuit cross connects in the OOS MA MT service state The maintenance state does not interrupt traffic flow it suppresses alarms and conditions and allows loopbacks to be performed on the circuit Use OOS MT for circuit testing or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the ad...

Page 243: ...card that you will use for other end of the point to point circuit c From the Port drop down list choose a port Step 14 Click Next Step 15 In the left pane of the Circuit Routing Preferences panel confirm that the following information is correct Circuit name Circuit type Circuit size ONS nodes Step 16 If the information is not correct click the Back button and repeat Steps 6 through 15 with the c...

Page 244: ...s Flow Control Watermarks task on page 21 7 Step 5 Click the Circuits tab and click Create Step 6 In the Create Circuits dialog box complete the following fields Circuit Type Choose STS Number of Circuits Leave the default unchanged 1 Auto ranged Unavailable Step 7 Click Next Step 8 Define the circuit attributes Name Assign a name to the source cross connect The name can be alphanumeric and up to ...

Page 245: ...ct source port Step 12 Click Next Step 13 Provision the circuit destination a From the Node drop down list choose the cross connect source node selected in Step 11 For Ethernet cross connects the source and destination nodes are the same b From the Slot drop down list choose the OC N card that connects to the non ONS equipment c Depending on the OC N card choose the port and STS from the Port and ...

Page 246: ...nd Port B the second port in the pair You can pair any two ports on a G Series card in two port bidirectional mode a Click the Port A row for example Port 1 b In the TXP Port column choose the port number that reflects port A for example Port 1 c In the TXP Mode column choose TX RX from the drop down list d Click a Port B row for example Port 2 e In the TXP Port column choose Port A for example Po...

Page 247: ...ponder Mode Step 5 To put a G Series card port in one port bidirectional transponder mode Figure 6 15 a Click the desired port row for example Port 1 b In the TXP Port column choose the desired port from the drop down list for example Port 1 c In the TXP Mode column choose TX RX from the drop down list d Click Apply In card view the desired port has arrows and a curved line on the back of the port...

Page 248: ...wo ports on a G Series card in two port unidirectional mode a Click the Port A row for example Port 1 b Uncheck Auto Negotiation Ports cannot be provisioned in unidirectional transponder mode when autonegotiation is enabled c In the TXP Port column choose Port B for example Port 2 from the drop down list d In the TXP Mode column choose RX Only from the drop down list CTC completes the Port B TXP P...

Page 249: ...OOS MA MT service state Step 3 On the shelf graphic double click the circuit source card Purpose This procedure tests circuits created on G Series cards Tools Equipment Ethernet test set and appropriate fibers Prerequisite Procedures This procedure assumes you completed facility loopback tests to test the fibers and cables from the source and destination ONS 15454s to the fiber distribution panel ...

Page 250: ...traffic between the nodes repeat Steps 1 through 8 to make sure you configured the Ethernet ports and test set correctly Step 10 Perform protection switch testing appropriate to the SONET topology For path protection configurations complete the DLP A94 Path Protection Switching Test task on page 17 95 For BLSRs complete the DLP A91 BLSR Switch Test task on page 17 87 Configure your test set accord...

Page 251: ... If you know the duplex choose Full or Half to match the attached device If you do not know the speed choosing Auto enables autonegotiation for the duplex of the port and the CE 100T 8 port will attempt to negotiate a mutually acceptable duplex with the attached device Enable Flow Control Click this check box to enable flow control on the port default If you do not want to enable flow control unch...

Page 252: ... Port Name If you want to label the port enter the port name Admin State Choose IS to put the port in service Framing Type Choose GPF F POS framing the default or HDLC POS framing The framing type needs to match the framing type of the POS device at the end of the SONET circuit Encap CRC With GFP F framing the user can configure a 32 bit CRC the default or none no CRC HDLC framing provides a set 3...

Page 253: ...View menu choose Go to Network View Step 3 As needed complete the DLP A313 Create a DCC Tunnel task on page 20 7 Step 4 As needed complete the DLP A341 Create an IP Encapsulated Tunnel task on page 20 32 Step 5 As needed complete the DLP A83 Provision Orderwire task on page 17 84 Step 6 As needed complete the DLP A212 Create a User Data Channel Circuit task on page 19 8 Stop You have completed thi...

Page 254: ...S administrative state to the circuit source and destination ports CTC applies the administrative state to the ports only if the circuit bandwidth is the same as the port bandwidth or if the port bandwidth is larger than the circuit the circuit must be the first circuit to use the port If not a Warning dialog box shows the ports where the administrative state could not be applied If the check box ...

Page 255: ...ut interrupting the operation of non involved members and if a member fails LCAS temporarily removes the failed member from the VCAT circuit The remaining members carry the traffic until the failure clears Note Cisco recommends using LCAS for CE T100 8 cards that do not need to interoperate with the ML Series cards Figure 6 17 Setting VCAT Circuit Attributes Step 7 Click Next Step 8 Complete the D...

Page 256: ...rs skip this step and continue with Step 12 Number Choose a number between 1 and 256 from the drop down list to identify the member Name Type a unique name to identify the member The name can be alphanumeric and up to 48 characters including spaces If you leave the field blank CTC assigns a default name to the circuit Protection Choose the member protection type Fully Protected Routes the circuit ...

Page 257: ...r click Exclude to exclude the node or span from the circuit The order in which you choose included nodes and spans is the order in which the circuit is routed Click spans twice to change the circuit direction d Repeat Steps b and c for each node or span you wish to include or exclude e Review the circuit route To change the circuit routing order choose a node in the Required Nodes Lines or Exclud...

Page 258: ...e node where you will create the circuit If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 If you want to assign a name to the tunnel source and destination ports before you create the circuit complete the DLP A314 Assign a Name to a Port task on page 20 8 If not continue with Step 3 Step 3 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 4 In the Circuit Creation dialog box choose STS V o...

Page 259: ...rcuit with no protection During the time it takes to add or delete members from seconds to minutes the entire VCAT circuit will be unable to carry traffic For all other cards you cannot add or delete members if the protection mode is None Sw LCAS Software Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme LCAS Allows the VCAT circuit to adapt to member failures and keep traffic flowing after failures at a reduced ba...

Page 260: ... To set preferences for all members complete the following in the Set Preferences for All Members area Protection Choose the member protection type Fully Protected Routes the circuit on a protected path Unprotected Creates an unprotected circuit PCA Routes the member on a BLSR protection channel DRI Split routing only Routes the member on a dual ring interconnect circuit Node Diverse Path Split ro...

Page 261: ...uding spaces Circuit names should be 44 characters or less if you want the ability to create monitor circuits If you leave the field blank CTC assigns a default name to the circuit Size Choose the circuit size Choices are STS 1 STS 3c STS 6c STS 9c STS 12c STS 18c STS 24c STS 36c STS 48c or STS 192c Bidirectional Leave checked for this circuit default Create cross connects only TL1 like Check this...

Page 262: ...ps Check this check box if you want the circuit routed to protect drops only that is to ONS 15454 cards that are in 1 1 1 N 1 1 or optimized 1 1 protection If you check this check box CTC provides only protected cards as source and destination choices Step 8 Click Next Step 9 Choose the circuit source a From the Node drop down list choose the node where the circuit will originate b From the Slot d...

Page 263: ... arrow of the span you want the circuit to travel To reverse the direction of the arrow click the arrow twice c The arrow turns white In the Selected Span area the From and To fields provide span information The source STS appears If you want to change the source STS adjust the Source STS field otherwise continue with Step d d Click Add Span The span is added to the Included Spans list and the spa...

Page 264: ...6 96 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 August 2005 Chapter 6 Create Circuits and VT Tunnels NTP A167 Create an STS Test Circuit around the Ring ...

Page 265: ...A69 View Alarm Affected Circuits page 7 4 Complete this procedure as needed to find circuits that are affected by a particular alarm or condition 5 NTP A70 View Alarm Counts on the LCD for a Node Slot or Port page 7 6 Complete this procedure as needed to see a statistical count of alarms that have occurred for a slot or port 6 NTP A71 Create Download and Assign Alarm Severity Profiles page 7 7 Com...

Page 266: ...n page 17 66 for instructions If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the DLP A390 View Alarms task on page 20 85 as needed Step 3 Complete the DLP A517 View Alarm or Event History task on page 22 8 as needed Step 4 Complete the DLP A111 Changing the Maximum Number of Session Entries for Alarm History task on page 18 1 as needed Purpose Use this procedure to print card no...

Page 267: ...Alarms check box is not checked an alarm remains in the window when it is cleared The alarm appears white in the window and has a Clear C severity The alarm can be removed by clicking the Delete Cleared Alarms button This action removes any cleared ONS 15454 alarms from the Alarms tab The rows of cleared alarms turn white and have a C in their status ST column Step 3 To delete cleared card level a...

Page 268: ...already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 In the network node or card view click the Alarms tab or Conditions tab and then right click anywhere in the row of an active alarm or condition Note The node view is the default but you can also navigate to the Alarms tab in the network view or card view to perform Step 2 The Select Affected Circuit option appears on the shortcut menu Figure 7 1 Purpo...

Page 269: ...Left click or right click Select Affected Circuits The Circuits window appears with the affected circuits highlighted Figure 7 2 Figure 7 2 Viewing Alarm Affected Circuits Step 4 If you want to search for particular circuits see the DLP A131 Search for Circuits task on page 18 14 Stop You have completed this procedure 05 00 003J 18 22 124991 05 00 003J 18 22 124992 ...

Page 270: ...al alarms one Major alarm and two Minor alarms against the slot Step 5 If you want to view the alarms against a port on the card such as Port 3 of the OC 3 card you viewed previously press the Port button until you see Port 3 Status Alm Ct Step 6 Press Status to view alarm count against the port You will see a message similar to Port 3 Alm CT 0 MJ 1 MN 0 This means that there is one Major alarm ag...

Page 271: ...s the new profile Step 3 Complete the DLP A524 Download an Alarm Severity Profile task on page 22 20 This task downloads an alarm severity profile from a CD or a node Note After storing a created or downloaded alarm profile you must go to the node either by logging into it or clicking on it from the network view and activate the profile by applying it to the shelf one or more cards or one or more ...

Page 272: ...pleted this procedure NTP A72 Suppress Alarms or Discontinue Alarm Suppression Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the DLP A522 Suppress Alarm Reporting task on page 22 17 to enable the node to send autonomous messages that clear specific raised alarms and cause suppressed alarms to appear in the Conditions w...

Page 273: ...ttach Wires to Alarm Timing LAN and Craft Pin Connections procedure on page 1 15 for information about the ONS 15454 backplane pins a For external alarms verify that the external device relays are wired to the ENVIR ALARMS IN backplane pins b For external controls verify that the external relays are wired to the ENVIR ALARMS OUT backplane pins Step 2 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page ...

Page 274: ...ce to a virtual wire Otherwise do not change the None default For information about the AIC virtual wire see the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Raised When From the drop down list choose the contact condition open or closed that triggers the alarm Description A default description is provided enter a different description if needed Step 6 To provision up to four virtual wire inputs for external ...

Page 275: ...ion External Alarms and Controls on the Alarm Interface Controller International Note The AIC I card alarm provides direct alarm contacts external alarm inputs and external control outputs routed through the backplane to wire wrap pins accessible from the back of the shelf If you install an Alarm Expansion Panel AEP the AIC I alarm contacts cannot be used Only the AEP alarm contacts can be used Fo...

Page 276: ...ard on the shelf graphic The card view appears Step 4 Click the Provisioning Card tabs Step 5 In the Alarm Contacts area click the Add Extension radio button if you are using the AEP Clicking this option will choose the External Alarm input output type and the AEP extension type it will give you access to 16 external alarm contacts Step 6 If you did not click Add Extension in the Input Output area...

Page 277: ...sed that triggers the alarm Description A default description is provided enter a different description if needed Step 10 To provision additional devices complete Step 9 for each additional device Step 11 Click Apply Step 12 For external controls click the External Controls tab and complete the following fields for each control wired to the ONS 15454 backplane Enabled Check this check box to activ...

Page 278: ...7 14 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 7 Manage Alarms NTP A258 Provision External Alarms and Controls on the Alarm Interface Controller International ...

Page 279: ...ange the displayed PM counts 2 NTP A122 Monitor Electrical Performance page 8 3 Complete as needed to monitor electrical performance 3 NTP A198 Monitor Ethernet Performance page 8 5 Complete as needed to monitor Ethernet performance 4 NTP A279 Create or Delete Ethernet RMON Thresholds page 8 5 Complete as needed to create or delete Ethernet remote monitoring RMON thresholds 5 NTP A250 Monitor OC N...

Page 280: ...w Far End PM Counts page 18 13 DLP A348 Monitor PM Counts for a Selected Signal page 20 34 DLP A129 Reset Current PM Counts page 18 13 DLP A349 Clear Selected PM Counts page 20 35 DLP A260 Set Auto Refresh Interval for Displayed PM Counts page 19 43 DLP A259 Refresh Ethernet PM Counts at a Different Time Interval page 19 42 DLP A261 Refresh PM Counts for a Different Port page 19 43 Stop You have c...

Page 281: ...rds continue with Step 3 Step 3 In node view double click the electrical card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Step 4 Click the Performance tab Figure 8 1 Purpose This procedure enables you to view node near end or far end performance during selected time intervals on an electrical card and port to detect possible performance problems Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedu...

Page 282: ...eter names that appear in the Param column The PM parameter values appear in the Curr current and Prev n previous columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide To refresh reset or clear PM counts see the NTP A253 Change the PM Display procedure on page 8 2 Stop You have completed this procedure 96958 Directions radio b...

Page 283: ...DLP A392 View CE Series Ether Ports and POS Ports Utilization PM Parameters task on page 20 88 Step 9 Complete the DLP A393 View CE Series Ether Ports and POS Ports History PM Parameters task on page 20 90 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A279 Create or Delete Ethernet RMON Thresholds Purpose This procedure enables you to view node transmit and receive performance during selected time in...

Page 284: ...hronization monitoring Step 3 Complete the DLP A122 Enable Disable Intermediate Path Performance Monitoring task on page 18 9 as needed to enable or disable monitoring of STS traffic through intermediate nodes Step 4 Complete the DLP A507 View OC N PM Parameters task on page 22 1 To refresh reset or clear PM counts see the NTP A253 Change the PM Display procedure on page 8 2 Stop You have complete...

Page 285: ... any of the following tasks as needed DLP A357 Create FC_MR 4 RMON Alarm Thresholds page 20 41 DLP A358 Delete FC_MR 4 RMON Alarm Thresholds page 20 45 Stop You have completed this procedure Purpose This procedure enables you to view node transmit and receive performance during selected time intervals on an FC_MR 4 card and port to detect possible performance problems Tools Equipment None Prerequi...

Page 286: ...8 8 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 8 Monitor Performance NTP A289 Create or Delete FC_MR 4 RMON Thresholds ...

Page 287: ...Ps Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks DLPs 1 NTP A199 Locate and View Circuits page 9 2 Complete as needed 2 NTP A200 View Cross Connect Card Resource Usage page 9 2 Complete as needed 3 NTP A151 Modify and Delete Circuits page 9 4 Complete as needed to edit a circuit name change the active and standby colors of spans change signal fail signal degrade thresholds reversion time and PDI P sett...

Page 288: ...ete the DLP A430 View Spanning Tree Information task on page 21 9 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A200 View Cross Connect Card Resource Usage Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you want to view the cross connect card resource usage If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Click the Maintenance Cross Connect Resource Usage tabs P...

Page 289: ...nodes VT tunnels do not use matrix resources on pass through nodes If the port is used by a VT tunnel the tunnel name will appear here Used Shows the percent of the matrix port that are in use Each matrix port can carry 28 VT1 5s so for example if one STS carries seven VT1 5 circuits the matrix port will be 25 percent used Usage Shows the port usage For example if one STS carries seven VT1 5 circu...

Page 290: ...s needed complete the DLP A384 Add a Member to a VCAT Circuit task on page 20 65 Step 10 As needed complete the DLP A385 Delete a Member from a VCAT Circuit task on page 20 69 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A278 Modify and Delete Overhead Circuits Caution Deleting circuits can be service affecting and should be performed during a maintenance window Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into ...

Page 291: ... 5 Verify that the circuit name is no longer than 44 characters Monitor circuits append a _MON to the circuit name If the name is longer than 44 characters edit the name in the Name field then click Apply Step 6 In the Edit Circuit window click the Monitors tab The Monitors tab displays ports that you can use to monitor the circuit Note The Monitor tab is only available when the circuit has a DISC...

Page 292: ... test equipment is plugged into Port 2 of the EC1 12 card and a monitor circuit to Port 2 is provisioned in CTC Circuit monitors are one way This example assumes circuits have been created Figure 9 1 VT1 5 Monitor Circuit Received at an EC1 12 Port Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A79 Create a J1 Path Trace Note You cannot create a J1 path trace on a TL1 like circuit EC1 12 OC N XC ONS 1...

Page 293: ... Step 2 Step 2 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 3 Click the Circuits tab Step 4 For the VT circuit you want to monitor verify that the source and destination ports are on a card that can transmit and receive the path trace string Note If neither port is on a transmit receive card you will not be able to complete this procedure If one port is on a transmit receive card and the othe...

Page 294: ...raised when a string that differs from the baseline is received Manual The string entered in the Current Expected String field is the baseline An alarm is raised when a string that differs from the Current Expected String is received b If you set the Path Trace Mode field to Manual enter the string that the circuit destination should receive from the circuit source in the New Expected String field...

Page 295: ...nsmit and New Expected Strings are null Caution Clicking Default will generate alarms if the port on the other end is provisioned with a different string The expect and receive strings are updated every few seconds if the Path Trace Mode field is set to Auto or Manual Step 12 Click Close The detailed circuit window indicates path trace with an M manual path trace or an A automatic path trace at th...

Page 296: ... 5 In the Edit Circuits window click the Merge tab Step 6 Choose the circuits that you want to merge with the master circuit Step 7 Click Merge Step 8 In the confirmation dialog box click Yes to continue Step 9 In the notification box view the merge result Click Ok Stop You have completed this procedure Purpose This procedure merges two circuits that create a single contiguous path but are separat...

Page 297: ...res NTPs Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks DLPs 1 NTP A81 Change Node Management Information page 10 2 Complete this procedure as needed to change node name contact information latitude longitude date time and login legal disclaimer 2 NTP A201 Change CTC Network Access page 10 2 Complete this procedure as needed to change the IP address default router subnet mask network configuration setti...

Page 298: ...xamples static route scenarios Open Shortest Path First OSPF protocol and routing information protocol options are provided in the CTC Network Connectivity chapter of the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 Step 3 Perfor...

Page 299: ...og into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the following tasks as needed DLP A145 Change the Network View Background Color page 18 18 DLP A528 Change the Default Network View Background Map page 22 25 DLP A268 Apply a Custom Network View Background Map page 19 52 DLP A148 Create Domain Icons page 18 19 DLP A149 Manage Domain Icons page 18 19 DL...

Page 300: ...e a Protection Group page 18 23 Step 4 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A292 Modify or Delete Communications Channel Terminations and Provisionable Patchcords Purpose This procedure modifies and deletes card protection settings Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures NTP A170 Create Protection Groups page 4 10 Require...

Page 301: ...tion complete the DLP A359 Delete a Line DCC Termination task on page 20 45 Step 4 As needed to delete a provisioning patchcord complete the DLP A368 Delete a Provisionable Patchcord task on page 20 52 Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A85 Change Node Timing Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the NT...

Page 302: ... Nodes page 19 55 DLP A511 Change Node Access and PM Clearing Privilege page 22 4 DLP A158 Change User Password and Security Level on a Single Node page 18 25 DLP A160 Change User Password and Security Level on Multiple Nodes page 18 26 DLP A159 Delete a User from a Single Node page 18 26 DLP A161 Delete a User from Multiple Nodes page 18 27 Step 4 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database proced...

Page 303: ...ou are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 Step 3 Perform any of the following tasks as needed DLP A273 Modify SNMP Trap Destinations page 19 56 DLP A163 Delete SNMP Trap Destinations page 18 28 Step 4 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 Stop You have completed this procedure ...

Page 304: ...10 8 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 10 Change Node Settings NTP A87 Change SNMP Settings ...

Page 305: ...2 and DS3XM 2 NTP A89 Modify Line Settings and PM Parameter Thresholds for OC N Cards page 11 2 As needed complete this procedure to change line and threshold settings for all optical OC N cards 3 NTP A90 Modify Alarm Interface Controller Settings page 11 3 As needed complete this procedure to change external alarms and controls environmental alarms and or orderwire settings 4 NTP A118 Modify Alar...

Page 306: ...6 Card page 18 41 DLP A387 Change Line and Threshold Settings for the DS3XM 12 Card page 20 74 DLP A526 Change Line and Threshold Settings for the DS3i N 12 Cards page 22 21 DLP A388 Change Line and Threshold Settings for the DS3 EC1 48 Cards page 20 80 DLP A169 Change Line and Threshold Settings for the EC1 12 Card page 18 45 Step 4 When you are finished changing the card settings complete the NT...

Page 307: ...17 66 at the node where you want to change the AIC card settings If you are already logged in proceed to Step 2 Step 2 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 Step 3 Perform any of the following tasks as needed DLP A173 Change External Alarms Using the AIC Card page 18 54 DLP A174 Change External Controls Using the AIC Card page 18 54 DLP A175 Change Orderwire Settings Us...

Page 308: ... Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you want to convert the DS 1 or DS 3 cards from 1 1 to 1 N protection If you are already logged in proceed to Step 2 Step 2 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 Purpose This procedure provisions the AIC I card to receive input from or send output to external devices wired to the backplane called ex...

Page 309: ...ou are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 Step 3 Perform any of the following tasks as needed DLP A438 Change General Port Settings for the FC_MR 4 Card page 21 16 DLP A439 Change Distance Extension Port Settings for the FC_MR 4 Card page 21 18 DLP A440 Change Enhanced FC FICON Port Settings for the FC_MR 4 Card page 21 1...

Page 310: ...rence Manual Purpose This procedure changes card service state Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures Chapter 2 Install Cards and Fiber Optic Cable Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite or remote Security Level Provisioning or higher Table 11 1 Cisco ONS 15454 Card State Transitions Admin State Original Service State Next Service State IS OOS AUMA MT UEQ Out of Service and Autono...

Page 311: ...Equipment OOS AUMA MEA MT Out of Service and Autonomous Management Mismatched Equipment and Maintenance OOS MT OOS AU UEQ Out of Service and Autonomous Unequipped OOS AUMA MT UEQ Out of Service and Autonomous Management Maintenance and Unequipped OOS MT IS NR In Service and Normal OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance Table 11 1 Cisco ONS 15454 Card State Transitions continued Admin ...

Page 312: ...11 8 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 11 Change Card Settings NTP A297 Change Card Service State ...

Page 313: ...grade the XCVT Card to the XC10G Card page 12 2 Complete as needed 2 NTP A296 Upgrade the TCC2 Card to the TCC2P Card page 12 3 Complete as needed 3 NTP A93 Upgrade the DS3 12 Card to the DS3 12E Card page 12 5 Complete as needed 4 NTP A308 Upgrade In Service Low Density Electrical Cards to High Density Electrical Cards page 12 7 Complete as needed to upgrade low density cards in a 1 N configurati...

Page 314: ...ve cross connect card can cause a protection switch unless a lockout is in place If the standby card is being upgraded a lockout is unnecessary Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you will perform the upgrade If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 According to local site practice complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on pag...

Page 315: ...G card d Slide the XC10G card into the slot along the guide rails e Close the ejectors The upgrade is complete when the second XC10G card boots up and becomes the standby XC10G card In node view both the active and standby cards will change to XC10G Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A296 Upgrade the TCC2 Card to the TCC2P Card Note The TCC2P card does not support software earlier than R4 ...

Page 316: ...tive card and an amber light indicates a standby card b Open the standby TCC2 card ejectors c Slide the card out of the slot This raises the IMPROPRMVL alarm which will clear when the upgrade is complete d Open the ejectors on the TCC2P card to be installed e Slide the TCC2P card into the slot along the guide rails f Close the ejectors g In CTC node view Ldg loading appears on the recently install...

Page 317: ...on N type card When physically replacing a card the new card must be in the same slot as the old card The DS3 12E card upgrade supports 1 1 and 1 N protection schemes The procedure is non service affecting for protected cards that is the upgrade will cause a switch less than 50 ms in duration Caution Protect cards must be upgraded before working cards because working cards cannot have more capabil...

Page 318: ...hat the working card becomes active a Double click the protection group b Click the Protect Active card c Click Switch d Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box Step 5 Physically remove the protect DS3 12 or the protect DS3N 12 card a Open the DS3 12 or DS3N 12 card ejectors b Slide the card out of the slot This raises the IMPROPRMVL alarm which will clear when the upgrade is complete Step 6 Righ...

Page 319: ...mends backing out of the procedure Note You cannot have any DS 1 cards installed on the same side of the shelf as the DS3 EC1 48 card when you finish the low density to high density upgrade Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 According to local site practice complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page...

Page 320: ...be upgraded if an electrical card is installed or preprovisioned in Slot 4 On the B side if the protect card is installed in Slot 15 and it protects a low density card in Slot 16 the protect card cannot be upgraded if an electrical card is installed or preprovisioned in Slot 14 The DS3XM 12 card can protect a DS3XM 6 or DS3XM 12 card on the other side of the shelf but the protected card must be in...

Page 321: ... traffic away from in Step 10 a Open the card ejectors b Slide the card out of the slot This raises the IMPROPRMVL alarm which will clear when the upgrade is complete Step 12 Change the low density card to the high density card in CTC a Right click the slot where you removed the low density card and choose Change Card from the drop down list b Choose the new card type from the Change to drop down ...

Page 322: ...ith unterminated cable pairs Actual distance from the DSX panel is greater than or equal to 110 feet 33 53 m LBO setting is 226 to 450 However the terminal loopback might not work on Ports 14 and 17 on cards installed in Slots 1 or 17 when used in this configuration with unterminated cable pairs If the terminal loopback does not function create a physical loopback at the DSX panel Step 15 Repeat S...

Page 323: ...t If the card you are upgrading is protected make sure the protect card is not active If the card status is Protect Active perform a switch so that the working card becomes active a Double click the protection group b Click the Protect Active card c Click Switch and Yes in the Confirmation dialog box Step 5 Physically remove the working DS3 12E card or the working DS3N 12E card a Open the DS3 12E ...

Page 324: ... Automatically Purpose This procedure upgrades an AIC card to an AIC I card the AIC I card provides additional alarm contacts Tools None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A38 Install the Alarm Interface Controller or Alarm Interface Controller International Card page 17 47 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite Security Level Maintenance or higher Purpose This procedure upgrades cards two fib...

Page 325: ...to Ports 1 to 4 on the eight port OC 3 card The OC 12 port will be mapped to Port 1 on the four port OC 12 card Note BLSR protection channel access PCA circuits if present will remain in their existing STSs Therefore they will be located on the working path of the upgraded span and will have full BLSR protection To route PCA circuits on protection channels in the upgraded span delete and recreate ...

Page 326: ...nd FORCED REQ RING are present See the DLP A298 Check the Network for Alarms and Conditions task on page 19 63 for instructions Note During the upgrade downgrade some minor alarms and conditions display and then clear automatically No service affecting alarms SA Major or Critical should occur other than BLSROSYNC which will clear when the upgrade downgrade of all nodes is complete If any other ser...

Page 327: ... In this context the word span represents the OC N path between two nodes The words span endpoint represent the nodes on each end of a span Note If any of the cross connect cards reboot during the span upgrade you must reset each one when the span upgrade procedure is complete for all the nodes in the ring Step 1 Determine the type of span you need to upgrade and make sure you have the necessary c...

Page 328: ...clear automatically No service affecting alarms SA Major or Critical should occur other than BLSROSYNC which will clear when the upgrade downgrade of all nodes is complete If any other service affecting alarms occur Cisco recommends backing out of the procedure A four node BLSR can take up to five minutes to clear all of the BLSROSYNC alarms Allow extra time for a large BLSR to clear all of the BL...

Page 329: ...be performed from multispeed slots Slots 1 to 4 and 14 to17 because the OC3 8 and OC12 4 card can only be installed in multispeed slots Ensure that the OC 3 and OC 12 cards are in multispeed slots before performing a span upgrade to the OC3 8 and OC12 4 The four OC 3 ports will be mapped to Ports 1 4 on the eight port OC 3 card The OC 12 port will be mapped to Port 1 on the four port OC 12 card St...

Page 330: ...12 18 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 January 2005 Chapter 12 Upgrade Cards and Spans NTP A95 Upgrade OC N Spans Manually ...

Page 331: ... needed 2 NTP A154 Convert a 1 1 Point to Point to a Linear ADM Manually page 13 5 Complete as needed if the in service topology upgrade wizard is not available or you need to back out of the wizard 3 NTP A303 Convert an Unprotected Point to Point or 1 1 Linear ADM to a Two Fiber BLSR Automatically page 13 6 Complete as needed 4 NTP A155 Convert a 1 1 Point to Point or a Linear ADM to a Two Fiber ...

Page 332: ...ep 2 In network view right click the span between the two nodes where you want to add the new node A dialog box appears Step 3 Select Upgrade Protection A drop down list appears Step 4 Select Terminal to Linear and the first page of the Upgrade Protection Terminal to Linear wizard appears Step 5 The first page of the wizard lists the following conditions for adding a new node Purpose This procedur...

Page 333: ...he unreachable node using a separate CTC session and configure that node Delete any existing protection groups as described in DLP A155 Delete a Protection Group task on page 18 23 Delete any existing DCC terminations as described in the DLP A156 Delete a Section DCC Termination task on page 18 23 and the DLP A359 Delete a Line DCC Termination task on page 20 45 Step 6 Choose the name of the new n...

Page 334: ...he nodes before restarting the process To check traffic status go to node view click the Maintenance Protection tabs In the Protection Groups area click the 1 1 protection group You can see the status of the traffic in the Selected Group area Step 12 Click Next on the Update Circuit s on Node Name page to continue with the procedure Step 13 The Force Traffic to Protect Path page states that it is ...

Page 335: ...elete a Protection Group task on page 18 23 Delete any existing DCC terminations as described in the DLP A156 Delete a Section DCC Termination task on page 18 23 or the DLP A359 Delete a Line DCC Termination task on page 20 45 Step 4 Complete the NTP A24 Verify Card Installation procedure on page 4 2 to ensure that the new node has two OC N cards with the same rate as the point to point nodes Step...

Page 336: ...erminations task on page 20 61 Step 13 From the View menu choose Go to Node View to open the new node in node view Step 14 Complete the NTP A28 Set Up Timing procedure on page 4 9 for the new node If the new node is using line timing make the working OC N card the timing source Step 15 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Verify that the newly created linear ADM configuration is correct On...

Page 337: ...om the Tools menu choose Topology Upgrade Convert UPSR to BLSR In the Topology Conversion dialog box set the BLSR properties Ring Type Display only The default is two fiber Speed Choose the BLSR ring speed OC 12 OC 48 or OC 192 The speed must match the OC N speed of the BLSR trunk span cards Note If you are creating an OC 12 BLSR and will eventually upgrade it to OC 48 or OC 192 use the single por...

Page 338: ...SR could not be created then click OK c Depending on the problem click Back to start over or click Cancel to cancel the operation d Complete the NTP A40 Provision BLSR Nodes procedure on page 5 10 making sure all steps are completed accurately then start this procedure again Note Some or all of the following alarms might briefly appear during BLSR setup E W MISMATCH RING MISMATCH APSCIMP APSDFLTK ...

Page 339: ...han 24 STSs can be provisioned on the span If the span is an OC 192 no more than 96 STSs can be provisioned on the span If the span is an OC 12 no more than 6 STSs can be provisioned on the span Caution If the upper STSs are in use this procedure cannot be completed Bandwidth must be 50 percent unassigned to convert to a BLSR Refer to local procedures for relocating circuits if these requirements ...

Page 340: ...lete the DLP A377 Provision Section DCC Terminations task on page 20 61 at the end nodes Provision the slot in each node that is not already in the SDCC Terminations list in the Figure 13 3 example Port 1 of Node 1 Slot 5 and Port 1 of Node 3 Slot 13 Step 13 For circuits provisioned on an STS that is now part of the protection bandwidth STSs 7 to 12 for an OC 12 BLSR STSs 25 to 48 for an OC 48 BLS...

Page 341: ...int or linear ADM is unprotected continue with Step 3 Step 3 From either network or node view click the Circuits tab Click the circuit you want to upgrade to select it Step 4 From the Tools menu choose Topology Upgrade Convert Unprotected to UPSR Step 5 To set the path protection parameters complete the DLP A218 Provision Path Protection Selectors task on page 19 12 Step 6 Click Next Step 7 Comple...

Page 342: ...tion DCC Terminations task on page 20 61 at the protect cards in all nodes that will be part of the path protection Alternatively if additional bandwidth is needed for CTC management complete the DLP A378 Provision Line DCC Terminations task on page 20 62 Step 6 Complete the DLP A333 Delete Circuits task on page 20 21 and the NTP A257 Create an Automatically Routed OC N Circuit procedure on page 6...

Page 343: ...inue with Step 2 Step 2 Complete the DLP A298 Check the Network for Alarms and Conditions task on page 19 63 Step 3 In the UPSR to BLSR Topology Conversion dialog box set the BLSR properties Ring Type Display only The default is two fiber Speed Choose the BLSR ring speed OC 12 OC 48 or OC 192 The speed must match the OC N speed of the BLSR trunk span cards Note If you are creating an OC 12 BLSR an...

Page 344: ...ick Next Step 6 The UPSR to BLSR Topology Conversion dialog box appears The dialog box states that the system is about to force traffic to the shortest path protection paths Click Next Step 7 Another dialog box appears stating that the force has been applied to the shortest path protection path Click Finish If the BLSR window appears with the BLSR you created go to Step 8 If a Cannot Create BLSR o...

Page 345: ...ms and Conditions task on page 19 63 Step 3 On the network map right click a span adjacent to the node you are logged into A shortcut menu appears Step 4 From the shortcut menu click Circuits The Circuits on Span window appears Step 5 Verify that the total number of active STS circuits does not exceed 50 percent of the span bandwidth In the Circuits column there is a block titled Unused This numbe...

Page 346: ... page 22 5 for more information From the File menu click Export and choose the data format HTML CSV comma separated values or TSV tab separated values Click OK and save the file in a temporary directory See the DLP A516 Export CTC Data task on page 22 6 for more information Step 8 Delete the circuits a In network view click the Circuits tab All circuits on the ring appear b With the Ctrl key press...

Page 347: ...ng STSs which are working STSs in the four fiber BLSR Deleting and recreating the OC 48 PCA circuits moves the circuits to STSs 1 to 24 in the protect bandwidth of the four fiber BLSR To delete circuits see the DLP A333 Delete Circuits task on page 20 21 To create circuits see Chapter 6 Create Circuits and VT Tunnels Note Before beginning this procedure optical transmit and receive levels should b...

Page 348: ...tect Select the east BLSR port that will connect to the east protect fiber from the drop down list f Click Finish Step 8 Click the Alarms tab a Verify that the alarm filter is not on See the DLP A227 Disable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 as necessary b Verify that no unexplained alarms appear on the network If alarms appear investigate and resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS...

Page 349: ...pper or lower case letters Do not use the character string All in either upper or lower case letters because it is a TL1 keyword Do not choose a name that is already assigned to another BLSR Reversion time If needed change the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original working path after a ring switch Span Reversion Four fiber BLSRs only If needed change the amount of...

Page 350: ...13 20 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 13 Convert Network Configurations NTP A159 Modify a BLSR ...

Page 351: ...twork Provisioning procedure on page 7 2 Also investigate all alarms and clear any trouble conditions Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide as necessary This section lists the chapter procedures NTPs Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks DLPs 1 NTP A212 Add a BLSR Node page 14 2 Complete as needed 2 NTP A240 Remove a BLSR Node page 14 6 Complete as needed 3 NTP A105 Add a Path Prot...

Page 352: ...ashed arrow shows the new fiber connections that will be made to add the fourth node to the BLSR Figure 14 1 Three Node Two Fiber BLSR Before a Fourth Node Is Added Purpose This procedure expands a BLSR by adding a node Tools Equipment Fiber for new node connections Prerequisite Procedures Cards must be installed and node turn up procedures completed on the node that will be added to the BLSR See ...

Page 353: ...re not installed or the optical rates do not match the BLSR complete the NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards procedure on page 2 6 Step 4 Verify that fiber is available to connect the new node to the existing nodes Refer to the diagram drawn in Step 1 Step 5 Complete the NTP A35 Verify Node Turn Up procedure on page 5 2 In order to have CTC visibility to the new node after it is added you must be an au...

Page 354: ... in the BLSR The Node IDs are the numbers in parentheses next to the node name Step 12 Log into the new node If the node has a LAN connection and appears on the network map from the View menu choose Go to Other Node then enter the new node If the new node is not connected to the network log into it using the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 Step 13 Click the Alarms tab a Verify that the ala...

Page 355: ...ove the west fiber from the node that will connect to the east port of the new node In the Figure 14 1 on page 14 2 example this is Node 1 Slot 5 and in Figure 14 2 on page 14 3 this is Node 1 Slots 5 and 6 b Remove the east fiber from the node that will connect to the west port of the new node In the Figure 14 1 on page 14 2 example this is Node 3 Slot 12 and in Figure 14 2 on page 14 3 this is N...

Page 356: ...ddition you will verify that circuits passing through the node do not enter and exit the node on different STSs and or VTs If they do you will delete and recreate the circuits and traffic will be lost during this time Step 1 According to local site practice complete the NTP A108 Back Up the Database procedure on page 15 4 for all the nodes in the ring Step 2 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task ...

Page 357: ... Node 4 Write down the slot and port of the BLSR ring in the node Figure 14 3 Four Node Two Fiber BLSR Before a Node Is Removed Step 6 Complete the DLP A298 Check the Network for Alarms and Conditions task on page 19 63 to verify that the BLSR is free of alarms If trouble is indicated for example a major alarm exists resolve the problem before proceeding See Chapter 7 Manage Alarms or if necessary...

Page 358: ...emapped complete the DLP A422 Verify BLSR Extension Byte Mapping task on page 21 8 If not continue with Step 16 Step 16 Reconnect the fiber of the two neighboring nodes directly west port to east port For example in Figure 14 3 the east port of Node 3 Slot 12 connects to the west port of Node 1 Slot 5 Step 17 Complete the following substeps a From the View menu choose Go to Other Node Choose one o...

Page 359: ...eding See the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide as necessary Step 4 Verify the card installation on the new node See the NTP A24 Verify Card Installation procedure on page 4 2 Check that the OC N cards that will serve as the path protection trunk span cards match the path protection optical rate of the trunk cards to which the new node will be connected For example if the adjacent nodes have O...

Page 360: ...NTP A295 Create a Manually Routed OC N Circuit procedure on page 6 43 and the NTP A62 Test OC N Circuits procedure on page 6 51 for information Step 11 Create the DCC terminations on the new node See the DLP A377 Provision Section DCC Terminations task on page 20 61 Step 12 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 13 Complete the DLP A197 Initiate a Path Protection Force Switch task on pa...

Page 361: ...diagram of the path protection where you will remove the node In the diagram identify the following The node that is connected through its west port to the node that will be removed The node that is connected through its east port to the node that will be removed Step 2 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at a node in the network where you will remove a path protection node Step 3...

Page 362: ...omplete the DLP A198 Clear a Path Protection Force Switch task on page 18 70 to clear the protection switch Step 13 Complete the NTP A177 Path Protection Acceptance Test procedure on page 5 22 Step 14 Complete the DLP A371 Remove Pass through Connections task on page 20 55 Step 15 Log back into a node on the reduced ring In the CTC Login dialog box uncheck the Disable Network Discovery check box N...

Page 363: ...es in Chapter 4 Turn Up Node If the node has been turned up complete the NTP A35 Verify Node Turn Up procedure on page 5 2 Step 3 Verify that the new node has two OC N cards with the same rate as the linear ADM If the OC N cards are not installed complete the NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards procedure on page 2 6 Step 4 Complete DLP A73 Create a 1 1 Protection Group task on page 17 81 for the two OC...

Page 364: ...ermination for the protect card Step 13 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Verify that the newly created linear ADM configuration is correct Two green span lines should appear between each linear node Step 14 Complete the DLP A298 Check the Network for Alarms and Conditions task on page 19 63 to verify that no unexpected alarms or conditions are present Stop You have completed this proce...

Page 365: ...C has been provisioned on these four ports Fiber is available to connect the added node to the terminal nodes If all of these conditions are met and you wish to continue with the procedure click Next Note If you are attempting to add an unreachable node you must first log in to the unreachable node using a separate CTC session and configure that node Delete any existing protection groups as descri...

Page 366: ... path of the nodes before restarting the process To check traffic status go to node view and click the Maintenance Protection tabs In the Protection Groups area click the 1 1 protection group You can see the status of the traffic in the Selected Group area Step 12 Click Next on the Update Circuit s on Node Name page to continue with the procedure Step 13 The Force Traffic to Protect Path page stat...

Page 367: ...ed conditions appear resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide if necessary Step 5 On the network map double click a node in the 1 1 protection group that is adjacent to the node you intend to remove from the group the target node Step 6 In node view click the Maintenance Protection tabs Step 7 Initiate a Force switch on the working port a In the Protection ...

Page 368: ...iew click the Maintenance Protection tabs Step 16 Clear the Force switch on the working port a In the Protection Groups area click the 1 1 protection group b In the Selected Group area click the working port a Next to Switch Commands click Clear b In the Confirm Clear Operation dialog box click Yes Step 17 Complete Step 12 to initiate a Force switch on the protect port Step 18 Remove the fiber fro...

Page 369: ... Records page 15 9 Complete as needed 6 NTP A214 Off Load the Audit Trail Record page 15 11 Complete as needed 7 NTP A306 Off Load the Diagnostics File page 15 12 Complete as needed 8 NTP A302 Initiate or Clear an External Switching Command page 15 12 Complete as needed to initiate Force switches Manual switches lock ons and lock outs 9 NTP A112 Clean Fiber Connectors page 15 13 Complete as needed...

Page 370: ...ng up to preserve the surface of the filter Step 1 Verify that you are replacing a reusable air filter The reusable filter is made of a gray open cell polyurethane foam that is specially coated to provide fire and fungi resistance NEBS 3E and later versions of the ONS 15454 use a reusable air filter Step 2 If the air filter is installed in the external filter brackets slide the filter out of the b...

Page 371: ...ne inch 25 4 mm out of the shelf assembly and wait until the fans stop Step 7 When the fans have stopped pull the fan tray assembly completely out of the shelf assembly Step 8 Gently remove the air filter from the shelf assembly Be careful not to dislodge any dust that might have collected on the filter Step 9 Visually inspect the air filter material for dirt and dust Step 10 If the reusable air f...

Page 372: ...ray out and readjust the position of the reusable filter until the fan tray fits correctly Note On a powered up ONS 15454 the fans start immediately after the fan tray assembly is correctly inserted Step 13 To verify that the tray is plugged into the backplane ensure that the LCD on the front of the fan tray assembly is activated and displays node information Step 14 Rotate the retractable handles...

Page 373: ... extension for example database db Step 5 Click Save Step 6 Click OK in the confirmation dialog box Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A109 Restore the Database Caution E1000 2 cards lose traffic for approximately 90 seconds when an ONS 15454 database is restored Traffic is lost during the period of spanning tree reconvergence The CARLOSS alarm appears and clears during this period Caution...

Page 374: ...information about restoring these cards refer to the Ethernet Card Software Feature and Configuration Guide for the Cisco ONS 15454 Cisco ONS 15454 SDH and Cisco ONS 15327 Note If you want to revert to a previously used software load consult the platform specific upgrade documentation for instructions Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you are restoring t...

Page 375: ...ive or on network storage Note To clear all existing provisioning locate and upload the database found on the latest ONS 15454 software CD Step 7 Click the database file to highlight it Step 8 Click Open The DB Restore dialog box appears Caution Opening a restore file from another node or from an earlier backup might affect traffic on the login node Step 9 Click Restore The Restore Database dialog...

Page 376: ... You might accidentally copy an incorrect database if multiple databases are kept in the specified directory Caution Restoring a node to the factory configuration deletes all cross connects on the node Purpose This procedure reinitializes the ONS 15454 using the CTC reinitialization tool Reinitialization uploads a new software package to the TCC2 TCC2P cards clears the node database and restores t...

Page 377: ...cards see the DLP A36 Install the TCC2 TCC2P Cards task on page 17 42 Step 2 If you are using Microsoft Windows complete the DLP A244 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software Windows task on page 19 25 Step 3 If you are using UNIX complete the DLP A245 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software UNIX task on page 19 27 Stop You have comple...

Page 378: ...Left click on the column heading to display the following options Reset Sorting Resets the column to the default setting Hide Column Hides the column from view Reset Columns Order Visibility Displays all hidden columns Row Count Provides a numerical count of log entries Table 15 1 Audit Trail Column Definitions Column Definition Date Date when the action occurred in the format MM dd yy HH mm ss Nu...

Page 379: ...ble in any application that supports text files such as WordPad Microsoft Word imported etc Step 7 Click Save The 640 entries are saved in this file The next entries continue with the next number in the sequence rather than starting over Note Archiving does not delete entries from the CTC audit trail log However entries can be self deleted by the system after the log maximum is reached If you arch...

Page 380: ...atus window shows a progress bar indicating the percentage of the file being saved then shows Get Diagnostics Complete Step 7 Click OK Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A302 Initiate or Clear an External Switching Command Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 Purpose This task describes how to off load a diagnostic file The diagnostic file contains a set of debug com...

Page 381: ... non alarmed event INHSW is raised when a card is placed in a Lock On or Lock Out state Step 7 To lock out a span on a BLSR which prevents traffic from switching to the locked out span complete the DLP A299 Initiate a BLSR Span Lock Out task on page 19 63 Step 8 As needed complete the DLP A300 Clear a BLSR Span Lock Out task on page 20 1 Step 9 As needed complete the DLP A301 Initiate a BLSR Manua...

Page 382: ...ors with CLETOP task on page 19 4 as necessary Step 5 Complete the DLP A206 Clean the Fiber Adapters task on page 19 5 as necessary Caution Do not reuse optical swabs Keep unused swabs off of work surfaces Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A113 Reset the TCC2 TCC2P Using CTC Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan Exposed circuitry ...

Page 383: ...etting a CE100T 8 card causes a traffic hit Note The hard reset option is enabled only when the card is placed in the OOS MA MT service state Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you want to perform the CE100T 8 card reset If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 In node view click the Inventory tab Locate the appropriate card in the invento...

Page 384: ... Soft reset Card Step 4 Click Yes in the Are you sure you want to soft reset this card dialog box Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A215 View G Series Ethernet Maintenance Information Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 In node view double click a G Series Ethernet card The card view appears Purpose This proc...

Page 385: ...view J1 path trace information click the Maintenance Path Trace tabs and then click Retrieve Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A239 View E Series Ethernet Maintenance Information Note The E Series Maintenance tab is not implemented in this release Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 To view spanning tree info...

Page 386: ...h Step 2 Step 2 Click the Maintenance Timing Report tabs Step 3 In the Timing Report area you can view node timing information The date and time of the report appear at the top of the report The time stamp is the same as the alarms time stamp and can be configured using the DLP A112 Display Alarms and Conditions Using Time Zone task on page 18 3 Table 15 2 on page 15 19 describes the report fields...

Page 387: ...FREERUN_STATE The node is running off its internal clock without any modification except the calibrated value to bring timing to 0 PPM Freerun state can occur when a Force switch to the Internal clock is initiated all references fail without the 140 seconds of holdover data or only Internal timing references are defined This status appears for NE references only NO_SYNC_STATE A synchronization tim...

Page 388: ...s are indicated with an X Facility Indicates the timing facility provisioned for the reference on the Provisioning Timing tab BITS 1 The timing facility is a building integrated timing supply BITS clock attached to the node s BITS 1 pins BITS 2 The timing facility is a BITS clock attached to the node s BITS 2 pins OC N card with port If the node is set to line timing this is the OC N card and port...

Page 389: ...not on See the DLP A227 Disable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 as necessary b Verify that no unexplained alarms appear on the network If unexplained alarms appear resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide if necessary Step 4 Determine the active cross connect card XCVT XC10G The ACT STBY LED of the active card is green The ACT STBY LED of the standby car...

Page 390: ...ard is first deleted in CTC The alarm clears after the card replacement is complete Step 7 Insert the replacement cross connect card XCVT XC10G into the empty slot The replacement card boots up and becomes ready for service after approximately one minute Stop You have completed this procedure NTP A288 Replace the Fan Tray Assembly Caution The 15454 FTA3 and 15454 FTA3 T fan tray assemblies can onl...

Page 391: ...e click the Inventory tab in node view Table 15 3 Incompatibility Alarms Shelf Assembly1 Fan Tray2 AIP3 10G Cards4 Ethernet Cards5 Alarms No fuse Mismatch of Equipment Attributes MEA on alarm interface panel AIP NEBS3E or NEBS3 2A 2A No None NEBS3E or NEBS3 2A 2A Yes MEA on 10G NEBS3E or NEBS3 2A 5A No None NEBS3E or NEBS3 2A 5A Yes MEA on 10G ANSI or HD 2A 2A No None ANSI or HD 2A 2A Yes 2 5G com...

Page 392: ...tep 5 Fold out the retractable handles at the outside edges of the fan tray Step 6 Pull the handles and slide the fan tray assembly one inch 25 4 mm out of the shelf assembly and wait until the fans stop Step 7 When the fans have stopped pull the fan tray assembly completely out of the shelf assembly Figure 15 5 shows the location of the fan tray 1 15454 SA NEBS3E P N 800 07149 xx or 15454 SA NEBS...

Page 393: ...he external bottom bracket you can slide the existing air filter out of the bracket and replace it at anytime For more information on the fan tray air filter see the NTP A107 Inspect Clean and Replace the Air Filter procedure on page 15 2 Step 9 Slide the new fan tray into the shelf assembly until the electrical plug at the rear of the tray plugs into the corresponding receptacle on the backplane ...

Page 394: ...cedure during a maintenance window Resetting the active TCC2 TCC2P card can cause a service disruption of less then 50 ms to OC N or DS N traffic Resetting the active TCC2 TCC2P card can cause a service disruption of 3 to 5 minutes on all Ethernet traffic due to spanning tree reconvergence if any nodes in the Ethernet circuit are not using Software R4 0 or later Step 1 Review Table 15 3 on page 15...

Page 395: ...completed the software upgrade proceed to Step 3 Step 3 Record the MAC address of the old AIP a If you are using a single IP address repeater configuration click the Provisioning Network General tab b Record the MAC address shown in the General tab Figure 15 6 Figure 15 6 Find the MAC Address in a Single IP Address Configuration If you are using a secure dual IP mode configuration the MAC addresse...

Page 396: ... AIP that should replace the failed AIP The 15454 SA ANSI shelf P N 800 19857 and 15454 SA HD P N 800 24848 currently use the 5A AIP P N 73 7665 01 The 15454 SA NEBS3E 15454 SA NEBS3 and 15454 SA R1 P N 800 07149 shelves and earlier use the 2A AIP P N 73 5262 01 Caution Do not put a 2A AIP P N 73 5262 01 into a 15454 SA ANSI shelf P N 800 19857 or 15454 SA HD P N 800 24848 doing so will cause a bl...

Page 397: ...Provisioning Network tabs b Record the MAC address shown in the General tab Note This location assumes a single IP repeater configuration For a secure dual IP node the IPs are viewable on the Provisioning Security Data Comm tab Step 21 In node view click the Circuits tab Note that all circuits listed have a status of PARTIAL Step 22 In node view choose Circuits Repair Circuits from the Tools menu ...

Page 398: ...cuits are repaired Circuit repair can take up to five minutes or more depending on the number of circuits provisioned When the circuit repair is complete the Circuits Repaired dialog box appears Step 26 Click OK Step 27 In the node view of the new node click the Circuits tab Check to ensure that all circuits listed have a status of DISCOVERED If all circuits listed are not DISCOVERED call the Cisc...

Page 399: ...l cover in place Step 2 Grasp the metal cover on each side Step 3 Gently pull the metal cover away from the backplane Step 4 Place the plastic cover against the shelf assembly and align the screw holes on the cover and the shelf assembly Figure 15 11 Purpose This procedure replaces the plastic cover located at the bottom rear of the ONS 15454 Tools Equipment Phillips screwdriver Prerequisite Proce...

Page 400: ...4 Chapter 15 Maintain the Node NTP A291 Replace the Plastic Lower Backplane Cover Figure 15 11 Attaching Plastic Lower Backplane Cover Step 5 Tighten the five retaining screws that hold the plastic cover in place Stop You have completed this procedure 78400 ...

Page 401: ... 15 12 Figure 15 12 ONS 15454 Rear View with Sheet Metal Covers Attached Step 2 Loosen and remove the six perimeter screws that hold the sheet metal cover and UBIC V in place Figure 15 13 Purpose This procedure replaces the UBIC V EIA Tools Equipment 2 Phillips screwdriver Small slot head screwdriver Replacement UBIC V EIA and accompanying screws Prerequisite Procedures None Required As Needed As ...

Page 402: ...rewdriver to loosen each jack screw a maximum of two turns Rotate each jack screw two turns at a time per the rotation indicator until all jack screws are fully disengaged Figure 15 14 Caution Loosening the jack screws unevenly could cause damage to the UBIC V connectors Jack screws 3 115140 1 1 Perimeter screws 6 32 x 0 375 inch Phillips head 6 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 ...

Page 403: ...t Defaults appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual To change card settings individually that is without changing the defaults see Chapter 11 Change Card Settings To change node settings see Chapter 10 Change Node Settings Step 1 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 at the node where you want to edit NE defaults Step 2 Click the Provisioning Defaults Editor tabs 115260 Thum...

Page 404: ...pear next to any default value that will be changed as a result of editing the defaults file Step 7 If you are modifying node level defaults a dialog box appears telling you that applying defaults for node level attributes overrides current provisioning and asks if you want to continue Click Yes If you are modifying the IIOP Listener Port setting a dialog box appears warning you that the node will...

Page 405: ...new defaults file Step 6 Click Apply Step 7 If the imported file fails to pass all edits the problem field shows the first encountered problem default value that must be fixed Change the problem default value and click Apply Repeat until the imported file passes all edits successfully Step 8 If you are modifying node level defaults a dialog box appears telling you that applying defaults for node l...

Page 406: ...6 at the node where you want to export NE defaults Step 2 Click the Provisioning Defaults Editor tabs Step 3 Click Export Step 4 Click Browse and browse to the location where you want to export the file if it does not appear in the Export Defaults to File dialog box Step 5 Change the file name to something easy to remember the file name has no extension Step 6 Click OK Stop You have completed this...

Page 407: ...e Cisco ONS 15454 Plug the wristband into the ESD jack located on the fan tray assembly or on the lower right outside edge of the shelf on the NEBS 3 shelf assembly To access the ESD plug on the NEBS 3 shelf assembly open the front door of the Cisco ONS 15454 The front door is grounded to prevent electrical shock Step 1 Identify the node that you want to power down If no cards are installed go to ...

Page 408: ...any network a Click the circuits that need to be deleted and click Delete b Click Yes Repeat until no circuits are displayed Step 5 In node view click the Provisioning Protection tabs and delete all protection groups a Click the protection group that needs to be deleted and click Delete b Click Yes Repeat until no protection groups are displayed Step 6 In node view click the Provisioning Comm Chan...

Page 409: ...peat Step 7 through 11 for each installed card Note You cannot delete an Advanced Timing Communications and Control TCC2 card in Cisco Transport Controller CTC Physically remove it after all the other cards have been deleted and removed Step 13 Shut off the power from the power supply that feeds the node Step 14 Disconnect the node from its external fuse source Step 15 Store all the cards you remo...

Page 410: ...16 4 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Chapter 16 Power Down the Node NTP A114 Power Down the Node ...

Page 411: ... you receive the ONS 15454 system equipment at the installation site open the top of the box The Cisco Systems logo designates the top of the box Step 2 Remove the foam inserts from the box The box contains the 15454 shelf wrapped in plastic and a smaller box of items needed for installation Step 3 To remove the shelf grasp both rings of the shelf removal strap and slowly lift the shelf out of the...

Page 412: ...tion and electromechanical corrosion of the hardware and joined material Caution When mounting the ONS 15454 in a frame with a nonconductive coating such as paint lacquer or enamel either use the thread forming screws provided with the ONS 15454 shipping kit or remove the coating from the threads to ensure electrical continuity Purpose This task verifies that all parts of the shelf assembly are in...

Page 413: ...be towards the front of the shelf assembly Text imprinted on the mounting bracket should be visible and upside down Step 4 Align the mounting bracket screw holes against the shelf assembly screw holes Step 5 Insert the screws that were removed in Step 1 and tighten them Step 6 Repeat the task for the mounting bracket on the opposite side Figure 17 1 Reversing the Mounting Brackets 23 inch 584 2 mm...

Page 414: ...m of the shelf assembly using the screws 48 0003 provided in the backplane standoff kit 53 0795 XX Each bracket has a filter stopper and a flange on one end Make sure to attach the brackets with the stoppers and flanges facing the rear of the shelf assembly the top if the ONS 15454 is facedown during installation Figure 17 2 illustrates bottom bracket installation If you do not use the brackets in...

Page 415: ...454 SA NEBS3 shelf assembly a standard 80 A fuse panel 20 A fuse per shelf minimum is required Purpose This task allows one person to mount the shelf assembly in a rack Tools Equipment Pinned hex tool Two set screws 48 1003 XX Eight pan head Phillips mounting screws 48 1004 XX 48 1007 XX 2 Phillips screwdriver Prerequisite Procedures DLP A3 Reverse the Mounting Bracket to Fit a 19 inch 482 6 mm Ra...

Page 416: ...ep 1 Verify that the proper fuse and alarm panel has been installed in the top mounting space If a fuse and alarm panel is not present you must install one according to the manufacturer s instructions If you are installing the 15454 SA ANSI or 15454 SA HD shelf assembly a 100 A fuse panel 30 A fuse per shelf minimum is required If you are installing the 15454 SA NEBS3 shelf assembly a standard 80 ...

Page 417: ...quipment you must provide a minimum spacing of one inch 25 4 mm between the third party shelf assembly and the bottom of the ONS 15454 The third party equipment must not vent heat upward into the ONS 15454 Step 1 Verify that the proper fuse and alarm panel has been installed in the top mounting space If a fuse and alarm panel is not present you must install one according to the manufacturer s inst...

Page 418: ...labeled ESD on the top and bottom Always wear an ESD wrist strap and connect the strap to the ESD plug when working on the ONS 15454 Step 1 Open the front door lock Figure 17 3 The ONS 15454 comes with a pinned hex key for locking and unlocking the front door Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door and clockwise to lock it Step 2 Press the door button to release the latch Step 3 Swing the...

Page 419: ...e ground strap from the front door loosen the 6 Kepnut 49 0600 01 using the open end wrench Detach the end of the ground strap terminal lug 72 3622 01 from the male stud on the inside of the door Purpose This task removes the front cabinet compartment door Tools Equipment Open end wrench Prerequisite Procedures DLP A8 Open the Front Door page 17 8 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite ...

Page 420: ... of the door Figure 17 4 Figure 17 4 Removing the ONS 15454 Front Door Step 3 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A10 Remove the Lower Backplane Cover Step 1 Unscrew the five retaining screws that hold the cover in place Purpose This task removes the lower backplane cover Tools Equipment 2 Phillips screwdriver Medium slot head screwdriver Small slot head screwdriver Prerequisite Procedure...

Page 421: ...erimeter screws that hold the backplane sheet metal cover s in place Step 3 Lift the panel by the bottom to remove it from the shelf assembly Step 4 Store the panel for later use Attach the backplane cover s whenever EIA s are not installed Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task removes the backplane sheet metal cover that is installed on the backplane when electrical in...

Page 422: ...ure the cover panel to the backplane Step 4 Insert and tighten the twelve BNC or nine high density BNC inner screws P N 48 0004 at 8 to 10 lb 3 6 to 4 5 kg to secure the cover panel to the card and backplane Figure 17 5 shows a BNC EIA installation Purpose This task installs a BNC or high density BNC EIA Use this task if you are using DS3 12 DS3XM 6 or EC 1 cards and prefer a BNC interface to an S...

Page 423: ...sco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 17 DLPs A1 to A99 DLP A12 Install a BNC or High Density BNC EIA Figure 17 5 Installing the BNC EIA Figure 17 6 shows high density BNC EIA installation 43764 ...

Page 424: ...Ps A1 to A99 DLP A12 Install a BNC or High Density BNC EIA Figure 17 6 Installing the High Density BNC EIA Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP 43766 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 ...

Page 425: ... secure the cover panel to the card and backplane Step 5 Insert and tighten the nine perimeter screws P N 48 0358 at 8 to 10 lb 3 6 to 4 5 kg to secure the cover panel to the backplane If you are using SMB EIAs to make DS 1 connections you need the DS 1 electrical interface adapter commonly referred to as a balun P N 15454 WW 14 Figure 17 7 on page 17 16 shows an SMB EIA installation Purpose This ...

Page 426: ...AMP Champ EIA Use an AMP Champ EIA if you are using DS1 14 cards and prefer an AMP interface to an SMB interface Tools Equipment 2 Phillips screwdriver Medium slot head screwdriver Small slot head screwdriver 9 perimeter screws 12 inner screws 5 backplane cover screws 6 AMP Champ cards EIA panel Prerequisite Procedures None Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite Security Level None 4376...

Page 427: ...ne connector and push until it fits snugly Repeat until you have installed all six AMP Champ cards Step 3 To secure each AMP Champ card to the cover panel insert and tighten a screw P N 48 0003 at the top of each card at 8 to 10 lb 3 6 to 4 5 kg Step 4 Place the AMP Champ fastening plate along the bottom of the cover panel and hand tighten the two thumbscrews Figure 17 8 shows an AMP Champ EIA ins...

Page 428: ...ation and maintenance activity The type of prevention the Kepnut provides for the frame ground connection is inherently provided by the terminal block for battery and battery return connections Figure 17 9 Ground Location on the Backplane Step 3 Attach the other end of the shelf ground cable to the bay Step 4 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task connects ground to the ONS 154...

Page 429: ... cards the system clock is kept running for up to three hours In this case no action is required Note If you encounter problems with the power supply refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 1 Connect the office power according to the fuse panel engineering specifications Step 2 Measure and cut the cables as needed to reach the ONS 15454 from the fuse panel Figure 17 10 shows the ON...

Page 430: ...mp connections coat all bare conductors battery battery return and frame ground with an appropriate antioxidant compound Bring all unplated connectors braided strap and bus bars to a bright finish then coat with an antioxidant before you connect them You do not need to prepare tinned solder plated or silver plated connectors and other plated connection surfaces but always keep them clean and free ...

Page 431: ...ice Power Step 1 Using a voltmeter verify the office battery and ground at the following points on the fuse and alarm panel a To verify the power place the black test lead of the voltmeter to the frame ground Place the red test lead on the A side connection and verify that it is between 40 5 VDC and 57 VDC Place the red test lead on the B side connection and verify that it is between 40 5 VDC and ...

Page 432: ...shielded building integrated timing supply BITS clock cable pair 22 or 24 AWG 0 51 mm or 0 64 mm twisted pair T1 type wires wrap the alarm wires on the appropriate wire wrap pins according to local site practice Ground the shield of the BITS Input cable at the BITS end For BITS Output wrap the ground shield of the BITS cable to the frame ground pin FG1 located below the column of BITS pins Figure ...

Page 433: ...IN A2 Alarm output pair number 2 Critical audible alarm B2 A3 Alarm output pair number 3 Major audible alarm A1 B3 B1 A4 Alarm output pair number 4 Minor audible alarm A2 B4 B2 LOCAL ALARMS VIS Visual A1 Alarm output pair number 1 Remote visual alarm A3 B1 A2 Alarm output pair number 2 Critical visual alarm B2 A3 Alarm output pair number 3 Major visual alarm B3 A4 Alarm output pair number 4 Minor ...

Page 434: ...B1 B1 CRAFT A1 Receive PC pin 2 A2 A2 Transmit PC pin 3 B2 A3 Ground PC pin 5 A4 DTR PC pin 4 LOCAL ALARMS AUD Audible N O N O A1 Alarm output pair number 1 Remote audible alarm B1 B1 ENVIR ALARMS IN A2 Alarm output pair number 2 Critical audible alarm B2 A3 Alarm output pair number 3 Major audible alarm A1 B3 B1 A4 Alarm output pair number 4 Minor audible alarm A2 B4 B2 LOCAL ALARMS VIS Visual A1...

Page 435: ...more detailed information about timing refer to the Security and Timing chapter of the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual To set up system timing see the NTP A28 Set Up Timing procedure on page 4 9 Step 2 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task installs the BITS timing wires on the backplane Tools Equipment Wire wrapper 100 ohm shielded BITS clock cable pair 22 or 24 AWG 0 51 mm o...

Page 436: ...n Cross talk might result if both receive Rx and transmit Tx pins connect on the same twisted pair of wires from the CAT 5 cable The two Tx pins need to be on one twisted pair and the two Rx pins need to be on another twisted pair A frame ground pin is located beneath each pin field FG2 for the LAN pin field Wrap the ground shield of the LAN interface cable to the frame ground pin Table 17 2 shows...

Page 437: ...rap the craft interface wires on the appropriate wire wrap pins according to local site practice Step 2 Wrap the ground shield of the craft interface cable to the frame ground pin Wrap the ground wire of your computer cable to pin A3 on the craft pin field Table 17 3 shows the pin assignments for the CRAFT pin field Note You cannot use the craft backplane pins and the EIA TIA 232 port on the TCC2 ...

Page 438: ...tep 3 Terminate the DS 1 transmit and receive cables for the port to the wire wrap posts on the adapter a Using a wire wrap tool connect the receive cables to the receive adapter pins on the backplane connector for the desired port b Connect the transmit cables to the transmit adapter pins on the backplane connector for the desired port c Terminate the shield ground wire on the DS 1 cable to groun...

Page 439: ...the clips on the male AMP Champ connector to secure the connection The female connector has grooves on the outside edge for snapping the clips into place Table 17 4 shows the pin assignments for the AMP Champ connectors on the ONS 15454 AMP Champ EIA Note In Table 17 4 the shaded area corresponds to the white orange binder group A binder group is a set of 25 pairs of wires coded with an industry s...

Page 440: ...d orange 7 39 Tx Ring 7 orange red Rx Tip 7 violet green 23 55 Rx Ring 7 green violet Tx Tip 8 red green 8 40 Tx Ring 8 green red Rx Tip 8 violet brown 24 56 Rx Ring 8 brown violet Tx Tip 9 red brown 9 41 Tx Ring 9 brown red Rx Tip 9 violet slate 25 57 Rx Ring 9 slate violet Tx Tip 10 red slate 10 42 Tx Ring 10 slate red Rx Tip 101 white blue 1 Pins 26 27 28 29 30 58 59 60 61 and 62 correspond to ...

Page 441: ...ip 6 red blue 6 38 Tx Ring 6 blue red Rx Tip 6 red blue 22 54 Rx Ring 6 blue red Tx Tip 7 red orange 7 39 Tx Ring 7 orange red Rx Tip 7 red orange 23 55 Rx Ring 7 orange red Tx Tip 8 red green 8 40 Tx Ring 8 green red Rx Tip 8 red green 24 56 Rx Ring 8 green red Tx Tip 9 red brown 9 41 Tx Ring 9 brown red Rx Tip 9 red brown 25 57 Rx Ring 9 brown red Tx Tip 10 red slate 10 42 Tx Ring 10 slate red R...

Page 442: ...he backplane connection point Step 3 Gently push the connector down until the notch backplane connector slides into the slot on the cable connector Step 4 Turn the cable connector clockwise to lock it into place Step 5 Tie wrap or lace the cables to the EIA according to Telcordia standards GR 1275 CORE or local site practice Step 6 Route the cables to the nearest side of the shelf assembly through...

Page 443: ... the notch backplane connector slides into the slot on the cable connector Step 4 Turn the cable connector clockwise to lock it into place Step 5 Tie wrap or lace the cables to the EIA according to Telcordia standards GR 1275 CORE or local site practice Step 6 Route the cables to the nearest side of the shelf assembly through the side cutouts according to local site practice The rubber coated edge...

Page 444: ...to the EIA according to Telcordia standards GR 1275 CORE or local site practice Step 4 Route the cables to the nearest side of the shelf assembly into rack runs according to local site practice Warning IMetallic interfaces for connection to outside plant lines such as T1 E1 T3 E3 etc must be connected through a registered or approved device such as CSU DSU or NT1 Statement 290 Step 5 Label the tra...

Page 445: ...ess than the maximum distance available with standard RG59 735A cable 306 feet 93 3 m The maximum distance when using the RG59 734A cable is 450 feet 137 2 m The shorter maximum distance available with the RG179 is due to a higher attenuation rate for the thinner cable Attenuation rates are calculated using a DS 3 signal For RG179 the attenuation rate is 59 dB kft decibels per kilo foot at 22 MHz ...

Page 446: ... DS 1 ports Wire wrap posts on the DS 1 electrical interface adapters are used to connect the terminated incoming cables Step 2 Tie wrap or lace the DS 1 and DS 3 EC 1 twisted pair cables according to local site practice and route the cables into the side cutouts on either side of the ONS 15454 Purpose This task routes the DS 1 and DS 3 EC 1 twisted pair cables Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Pr...

Page 447: ...h the block ferrites and pull the cables straight through the oval ferrites Step 2 Place the oval ferrite as close to the power terminals as possible between the ONS 15454 and the block ferrite as shown in Figure 17 18 The block ferrite should be within 5 to 6 inches 127 to 152 mm of the power terminals Figure 17 18 Attaching Block and Oval Ferrites to Power Cabling Step 3 Return to your originati...

Page 448: ...ock ferrite should be within 5 to 6 inches 127 to 152 mm of the wire wrap pin field Figure 17 19 Attaching Ferrites to Wire Wrap Pin Fields Step 3 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task attaches ferrites to wire wrap pin fields Use an oval ferrite TDK ZCAT1730 0730 and block ferrite Fair Rite 0443164151 for each pair of cables Figure 17 19 shows the suggested method for attachi...

Page 449: ...n the fuse power points and alarm panel to verify that they read between 40 5 VDC and 57 VDC power or 0 return ground Step 2 Using a voltmeter verify the shelf ground and power wiring a Place the black lead positive on the RET1 point and the red lead on the BAT1 point Verify a reading between 40 5 VDC and 57 VDC If there is no voltage check the following and correct if necessary Battery and ground...

Page 450: ...imized from the drop down list Protect Port Choose the protect port from the drop down list The list displays the available OC3 IR 4 STM1 SH 1310 or OC3 IR STM1 SH 1310 8 ports If OC3 IR 4 STM1 SH 1310 or OC3 IR STM1 SH 1310 8 cards are not installed no ports appear in the drop down list After you choose the protect card a list of cards available for protection appear in the Available Ports list a...

Page 451: ...de signal failure failures After the SD SF failure is cleared on the line a recovery guard timer shall be started Recovery guard time is the amount of time elapsed before the system declares that a condition is cleared after the detection of an SD SF failure Detection guard time Choose the detection guard time from the drop down list The range is 0s to 5s The default is 1 second The detection guar...

Page 452: ...imer is started Recovery guard time is the amount of time elapsed before the system declares that a condition is cleared after the detection of an SD SF failure Detection guard time Choose the detection guard time from the drop down list The range is 0s to 5s The default is 1 second The detection guard timer is started after detecting an SD SF LOS LOF AIS L failure Detection guard time is the amou...

Page 453: ...ing to steady green All LEDs including the CRIT MAJ MIN REM SYNC and ACO LEDs blink once and turn off for about 10 seconds The yellow ACT STBY LED turns on The ACT STBY LED might take several minutes to turn on while the DCC processor boots Note It might take up to 3 minutes for the A and B power alarms to clear Note Alarm LEDs might be on disregard alarm LEDs until you are logged into CTC and can...

Page 454: ...e of day appear on the LCD The default time and date is 12 00 AM January 1 1970 Step 6 The LCD cycles through the IP address node name and software version Verify that the correct software version displays on the LCD Step 7 If the LCD shows the correct software version continue with Step 8 If the LCD does not show the correct software version upgrade the software or remove the TCC2 TCC2P card and ...

Page 455: ... first XCVT or XC10G card that you will install Step 2 Use the latches ejectors to firmly slide the card along the guide rails until the card plugs into the receptacle at the back of the slot Slot 8 or 10 Step 3 Verify that the card is inserted correctly and close the latches ejectors on the card Note It is possible to close the latches ejectors when the card is not completely plugged into the bac...

Page 456: ... that the card is inserted correctly and close the latches ejectors on the card Note It is possible to close the latches ejectors when the card is not completely plugged into the backplane Ensure that you cannot insert the card any further Step 8 Verify the LED activity The red LED turns on for 20 to 30 seconds The red LED blinks for 35 to 45 seconds The red LED turns on for 5 to 10 seconds All LE...

Page 457: ...n for 1 second then blinks for 1 to 5 seconds After 1 to 5 seconds all LEDs blink once and turn off The ACT LED turns on Step 5 If you have installed the AIC I card verify the following The red FAIL LED turns on for 1 second then blinks for 1 to 5 seconds The PWR A and PWR B LEDs become red and the two INPUT OUTPUT LEDs become green for approximately 3 seconds The PWR A LED turns green the INPUT O...

Page 458: ...D activity For E Series G Series and ML Series cards The red FAIL LED turns on for 20 to 30 seconds The red FAIL LED blinks for 35 to 45 seconds All LEDs blink once and turn off for 1 to 5 seconds The ACT or ACT STBY LED turns on The SF LED can persist until all card ports connect to their far end counterparts and a signal is present For CE 100T 8 card The red FAIL LED blinks for 25 to 30 seconds ...

Page 459: ...e same plan for all path protection nodes Step 2 Plug the fiber into the Tx connector of an OC N card at one node and plug the other end of the fiber into the Rx connector of an OC N card at the adjacent node The card displays an SF LED if the transmit and receive fibers are mismatched one fiber connects a receive port on one card to a receive port on another card or the same situation with transm...

Page 460: ...r Path Protection Configurations Figure 17 20 Connecting Fiber to a Four Node Path Protection Figure 17 21 shows a traditional path protection dual ring interconnect DRI example 68120 Node 1 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 4 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 2 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 3 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx ...

Page 461: ...n Dual Ring Interconnect Figure 17 22 shows an integrated dual ring interconnect DRI example Node 1 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 3 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 2 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 4 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx 83499 Node 5 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 7 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 6 Slot 5 Tx Rx Slot 6 Tx Rx Slot 13 Tx Rx Slot 13 Tx Rx Slot 6 Tx Rx Slot 12 Tx Rx Node 8 Sl...

Page 462: ...ask installs the fiber optics to the east and west bidirectional line switched ring BLSR ports at each node See Chapter 5 Turn Up Network to provision and test BLSR configurations Tools Equipment Fiber optic cables Prerequisite Procedures NTP A112 Clean Fiber Connectors page 15 13 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite Security Level None Node 1 Node 3 Node 2 Node 4 Slot 5 Slot 12 Tx Rx...

Page 463: ...de The card displays an SF LED if the transmit and receive fibers are mismatched Note Do not mix working and protect card connections when connecting a four fiber BLSR The BLSR does not function if working and protect cards are interconnected See Figure 17 24 on page 17 54 for an example of correct four fiber BLSR cabling Step 3 Repeat Step 2 until you have configured the ring Figure 17 23 shows f...

Page 464: ... card Purpose This task installs the fiber boot which protects the fiber from excessive bending Required for all OC N cards except the OC 192 and the OC 48 AS Tools Equipment Fiber boot Prerequisite Procedures NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards page 2 6 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite Security Level None 61958 Node 1 West East West East West East West East Slot 5 Slot 12 Node 4 Slot ...

Page 465: ...clip instead of a fiber boot on the Port 8 Rx fiber connector Step 1 Position the open slot of the fiber boot underneath the fiber cable Step 2 Push the fiber cable down into the fiber boot Figure 17 25 shows the fiber boot attachment Figure 17 25 Attaching a Fiber Boot Step 3 Twist the fiber boot to lock the fiber cable into the tail end of the fiber boot Step 4 Slide the fiber boot forward along...

Page 466: ... installed on your PC complete the following steps to change its TCP IP configuration a From the Windows Start menu choose Settings Control Panel b In the Control Panel dialog box click the Network icon c In the Network dialog box choose TCP IP for your network interface card NIC then click Properties d In the TCP IP Properties dialog box click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS e Cl...

Page 467: ...Address window click Specify an IP address f In the IP Address field enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15454 IP address except for the last octet The last octet must be 1 or 3 through 254 This IP address appears on the LCD unless its display is suppressed during node provisioning g In the Subnet Mask field type 255 255 255 0 h Click Advanced i In the Gateways List click Add The TCP ...

Page 468: ...last octet The last octet must be 1 or 3 through 254 This IP address appears on the LCD unless its display is suppressed during node provisioning e In the Subnet Mask field type 255 255 255 0 f In the Default Gateway field type the ONS 15454 IP address g Click OK h In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box click OK i In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box click Close Step 7 Return...

Page 469: ...m the Windows Start menu choose Settings Control Panel b In the Control Panel dialog box click the Network icon c In the Network dialog box select TCP IP for your NIC then click Properties d In the TCP IP Properties dialog box click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS e Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution f Click the IP Address tab g In the IP Address w...

Page 470: ...Step 6 If you have Windows XP installed on your PC complete the following steps to change its TCP IP configuration a From the Windows Start menu choose Control Panel Network Connections Note If the Network Connections menu item is not available click Switch to Classic View b In the Network Connections dialog box click Local Area Connection c In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box click Pro...

Page 471: ...Step 4 For Windows 2000 complete Step 5 For Windows XP complete Step 6 Step 3 If you have Windows 98 installed on your PC complete the following steps to change its TCP IP configuration a From the Windows Start menu choose Settings Control Panel b In the Control Panel dialog box click the Network icon c In the Network dialog box select TCP IP for your NIC then click Properties d In the TCP IP Prop...

Page 472: ... choose TCP IP Protocol then click Properties d Click the IP Address tab e In the IP Address window click Specify an IP address f In the IP Address field enter any legitimate IP address other than the node IP address g In the Subnet Mask field type the same subnet mask as the ONS 15454 The default is 255 255 255 0 24 bit h Click Advanced i In the Gateways List click Add The TCP IP Gateway Address ...

Page 473: ...he Subnet Mask field type the same subnet mask as the ONS 15454 The default is 255 255 255 0 24 bit f Type the IP address entered in Step d in the Gateway Address field g Click OK h In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box click OK i In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box click Close Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A53 Set Up a Solaris Workstation for a Craft ...

Page 474: ...ction a Start Netscape Navigator b Enter the ONS 15454 IP address in the web address URL field If the connection is established a Java Console window CTC caching messages and the Cisco Transport Controller Login dialog box appear If this occurs go to Step 2 of the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 to complete the login If the Login dialog box does not appear complete Steps c and d c At the p...

Page 475: ...4 In the LAN Settings dialog box complete one of the following tasks Uncheck Use a proxy server to disable the service Leave Use a proxy server selected and click Advanced In the Proxy Setting dialog box under Exceptions enter the IP addresses of ONS 15454 nodes that you will access Separate each address with a semicolon You can insert an asterisk for the host number to include all the ONS 15454s ...

Page 476: ...ch open dialog box Note For ONS 15454 nodes that have TCC2P cards installed with the TCC2P secure mode option enabled enter the backplane LAN port IP addresses Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A60 Log into CTC Purpose This task disables proxy service for PCs and UNIX workstations running Netscape Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures NTP A260 Set Up Computer for CTC page ...

Page 477: ...P A266 Change IP Settings task on page 19 51 Press Enter Note If you are logging into ONS 15454 nodes running different releases of CTC software log into the node running the most recent release If you log into a node running an older release you will receive an INCOMPATIBLE SW alarm for each node in the network running a new release and CTC will not be able to manage these nodes To check the soft...

Page 478: ...llowing login options Node Name Displays the IP address entered in the web browser and a drop down list of previously entered ONS 15454 IP addresses You can select any ONS 15454 on the list for the login or you can enter the IP address or node name of any new node where you want to log in Additional Nodes Displays a list of current login node groups To create a login node group or add additional g...

Page 479: ...nt to add to the login node group has TCC2P cards installed and the TCC2P secure mode option is enabled enter the backplane LAN port IP address Step 5 Click OK The next time you log into an ONS 15454 the login node group will be available in the Additional Nodes list of the Login dialog box For example in Figure 17 27 a login node group is created that contains the IP addresses for Nodes 1 4 and 5...

Page 480: ...de option is enabled enter the backplane LAN port IP address Step 3 If you want to add the node to the current login group check Add to current login node group Otherwise leave it unchecked Purpose This task adds a node to the current CTC session or login node group Tools None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite or remote Securi...

Page 481: ...econds of button inactivity Step 1 On the ONS 15454 front panel repeatedly press the Slot button until Node appears on the LCD Step 2 Repeatedly press the Port button until the following displays To change the node IP address Status IpAddress Figure 17 28 To change the node network mask Status Net Mask To change the default router IP address Status Default Rtr Figure 17 28 Selecting the IP Address...

Page 482: ...n until the Save Configuration option appears Figure 17 30 Figure 17 30 Selecting the Save Configuration Option Step 8 Press the Status button to choose the Save Configuration option A Save and REBOOT message appears Figure 17 31 Figure 17 31 Saving and Rebooting the TCC2 TCC2P Step 9 Press the Slot button to apply the new IP address configuration or press Port to cancel the configuration Saving t...

Page 483: ...f 0 0 0 0 to provide access to all CTC computers You cannot change this value Next Hop Enter the IP address of the router port or the node IP address if the CTC computer is connected to the node directly Cost Enter the number of hops between the ONS 15454 and the computer Step 4 Click OK Verify that the static route appears in the Static Route window Note Static route networking examples are provi...

Page 484: ...not used type the IIOP port specified by your firewall administrator Step 3 Click Apply Step 4 When the Change Network Configuration message appears click Yes Both ONS 15454 TCC2 TCC2P cards reboot one at a time The reboot takes approximately 15 minutes Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A68 Provision the IIOP Listener Port on the CTC Computer Step 1 From the Edit menu choose Pref...

Page 485: ...ep 1 In node view click the Provisioning Timing General tabs Step 2 In the General Timing area complete the following information Timing Mode Choose External if the ONS 15454 derives its timing from a BITS source wired to the backplane pins choose Line if timing is derived from an OC N card that is optically connected to the timing node A third option Mixed allows you to set external and line timi...

Page 486: ...ed depend on the Timing Mode setting If the Timing Mode is set to External your options are BITS1 BITS2 and Internal Clock If the Timing Mode is set to Line your options are the node s working OC N cards and Internal Clock Choose the cards ports that are directly or indirectly connected to the node wired to the BITS source that is the node s trunk span cards Set Reference 1 to the trunk card that ...

Page 487: ...he BITS output pins set the BITS Out State to OOS Step 8 If the BITS Out State is set to OOS continue with Step 9 If BITS Out State is set to IS complete the following information Coding Choose the coding used by your BITS reference either B8ZS or AMI Framing Choose the framing used by your BITS reference either ESF or SF D4 AIS Threshold If SSM is disabled or Super Frame is used choose the qualit...

Page 488: ...ck BITS 1 Out BITS 2 Out Set to None Step 4 Click the Provisioning Timing BITS Facilities tabs Step 5 In the BITS Facilities area change the BITS In State and BITS Out State to OOS Disregard the other BITS Facilities settings they are not relevant to internal timing Step 6 Click Apply Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A71 Create a 1 1 Protection Group Step 1 Verify that the cards...

Page 489: ...vision the ONS 15454 slots using the DLP A330 Preprovision a Slot task on page 20 20 Figure 17 32 Creating a 1 1 Protection Group Step 5 From the Available Cards list choose the card that will be protected by the card selected in the Protect Card drop down list Click the top arrow button to move each card to the Working Cards list Step 6 Complete the remaining fields Bidirectional switching Not av...

Page 490: ...s are not installed no cards appear in the drop down list After you choose the protect card a list of cards available for protection appear in the Available Cards list as shown in Figure 17 33 If no cards are available no cards appear If this occurs you can not complete this task until you install the physical cards or preprovision the ONS 15454 slots using the DLP A330 Preprovision a Slot task on...

Page 491: ...reate Protection Group dialog box enter the following Name Type a name for the protection group The name can have up to 32 alphanumeric a z A Z 0 9 characters Special characters are permitted For TL1 compatibility do not use question marks backslash or double quote characters Type Choose 1 1 from the drop down list Protect Port Choose the protect port from the drop down list The list displays the ...

Page 492: ...ons remain corrected for the amount of time entered in the Reversion Time field Reversion time If Revertive is checked choose a reversion time from the drop down list The range is 0 5 to 12 0 minutes The default is 5 0 minutes Reversion time is the amount of time that will elapse before the traffic reverts to the working card after conditions causing the switch are cleared The reversion timer star...

Page 493: ...Each security level has a different idle time The idle time is the length of time that CTC can remain idle before the password must be reentered The defaults are Retrieve user unlimited Maintenance user 60 minutes Provisioning user 30 minutes and Superuser 15 minutes To change the idle times refer to the NTP A205 Modify Users and Change Security procedure on page 10 6 Step 4 Click OK Step 5 Return...

Page 494: ...utes To change the idle times refer to the NTP A205 Modify Users and Change Security procedure on page 10 6 Step 5 Under Select applicable nodes deselect any nodes where you do not want to add the user all network nodes are selected by default Step 6 Click OK Step 7 In the User Creation Results dialog box verify that the user was added to all the nodes chosen in Step 5 If not click OK and repeat S...

Page 495: ...oops provision two orderwire ports east and west at all but one of the ring nodes Step 4 Click Next Step 5 In the Circuit Source area complete the following Node Choose the source node Slot Choose the source slot Port If displayed choose the source port Step 6 Click Next Step 7 In the Circuit Destination area complete the following Node Choose the destination node Slot Choose the destination slot ...

Page 496: ...est set connected to the node is still running Some bit errors are normal but traffic flow should not be interrupted If a traffic interruption occurs complete Step 8 then refer to your next level of support If a traffic interruption does not occur complete Steps 8 through 12 Step 8 Clear the switch on the working port a Next to Switch Commands click Clear b In the Confirm Clear Operation dialog bo...

Page 497: ...eturn to your originating procedure NTP DLP A91 BLSR Switch Test Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 2 Click the Provisioning BLSR tabs Step 3 Click the row of the BLSR you will switch then click Edit Purpose This task provisions the K3 byte Do not remap the K3 byte unless specifically required to run an ONS 15454 BLSR through third party equipment This task is unnecessary for...

Page 498: ...ORCE REQ RING A Force Switch Request On Ring condition is reported against the span s working slot on the west side of the node RING SW EAST A Ring Switch Active on the East Side condition is reported against the working span on the east side of the node Note Make sure the Filter button in the lower right corner of the window is off Click the Node column to sort conditions by node d Verify that th...

Page 499: ...Click Yes in the Confirm BLSR Operation dialog box On the network view graphic the Force Ring switch is removed the F indicating the switch is removed and the span lines between BLSR nodes will be purple and green The span lines might take a few moments to change color Step 12 From network view click the Conditions tab Verify that all conditions raised in this procedure are cleared from the networ...

Page 500: ...de where you invoked the Force Ring switch Step 17 Verify the BLSR line status on each node a From the View menu choose Go to Node View b Click the Maintenance BLSR tabs Verify the following The line states are shown as Stby Stby on the east side of the node and Act Act on the west side of the node where you invoked the Force Ring switch The line states are shown as Stby Stby on the west side of t...

Page 501: ...BLSR Exercise Span Test Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 2 Click the Provisioning BLSR tabs Step 3 Click the BLSR you will exercise then click Edit Step 4 Exercise the west span a Right click the west port of the four fiber BLSR node that you want to exercise and choose Set West Protection Operation To move a graphic icon press Ctrl while you drag and drop it to a new locat...

Page 502: ...sary Step 7 Exercise the east span a Right click the east port of the four fiber BLSR node that you want to exercise and choose Set East Protection Operation b In the Set East Protection Operation dialog box choose EXERCISE SPAN from the drop down list c Click OK d In the Confirm BLSR Operation dialog box click Yes On the network view graphic an E appears on the BLSR channel where you invoked the ...

Page 503: ...h the west span a Right click the west port of the four fiber BLSR node that you want to exercise and choose Set West Protection Operation Figure 19 2 on page 19 11 shows an example Note The squares on the network map represent ports Right click a working port b In the Set West Protection Operation dialog box choose FORCE SPAN from the drop down list c Click OK d Click Yes in the two Confirm BLSR ...

Page 504: ...he F disappears and the span lines between BLSR nodes will be purple and green The span lines might take a few moments to change color Step 9 Switch the east span a Right click the east port of BLSR node and choose Set East Protection Operation b In the Set East Protection Operation dialog box choose FORCE SPAN from the drop down list c Click OK d Click Yes in the two Confirm BLSR Operation dialog...

Page 505: ...ore during and after the switches If the circuit stops working do not continue Contact your next level of support Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to the Network View Step 2 Right click a network span and choose Circuits The Circuits on Span dialog box shows the path protection circuits including circuit names locations and a color code showing which circuits are active on the span Step 3 Initi...

Page 506: ...e port from the Port drop down list Step 4 From the DS 1 drop down list choose the source DS 1 Step 5 If you need to create a secondary source for example a path protection bridge selector circuit entry point in a multivendor path protection click Use Secondary Source and repeat Steps 1 through 4 to define the secondary source If you do not need to create a secondary source continue with Step 6 St...

Page 507: ... only appear Step 3 If you want to change the source STS adjust the Source STS field otherwise continue with Step 4 Step 4 If you want to change the source VT for DS 1 circuits adjust the Source VT field otherwise continue with Step 5 Note VT is gray unavailable for DS 3 circuits Step 5 Click Add Span The span is added to the Included Spans list and the span arrow turns blue Step 6 If the Fully Pr...

Page 508: ...dary source for example a path protection bridge selector circuit entry point in a multivendor path protection click Use Secondary Source and repeat Steps 1 through 3 to define the secondary source Step 5 Click Next Step 6 From the Node drop down list choose the destination node Step 7 From the Slot drop down list choose the slot containing the OC N card where the circuit will terminate destinatio...

Page 509: ...te Caution Multiple E Series Ethernet circuits with spanning tree enabled block each other if the circuits traverse the same E Series Ethernet card and use the same VLAN Step 5 Return to the originating procedure NTP Purpose This task verifies that the network has the capacity to support the additional new VLANs required for the creation E Series circuits It does not apply to E Series cards in por...

Page 510: ...17 100 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 17 DLPs A1 to A99 DLP A99 Determine Available VLANs ...

Page 511: ...ion Cisco does not recommend using its path protection feature in any particular topological network configuration DLP A111 Changing the Maximum Number of Session Entries for Alarm History Step 1 From the Edit menu choose Preferences The CTC Preferences dialog box appears Figure 18 1 Purpose This task changes the maximum number of session entries included in the alarm history Use this task to exte...

Page 512: ...Maximum History Entries field to change the entry Step 3 Click Apply and OK Note Setting the Maximum History Entries value to the high end of the range uses more Cisco Transport Controller CTC memory and could impair CTC performance Note This task changes the maximum history entries recorded for CTC sessions It does not affect the maximum number of history entries viewable for a network node or ca...

Page 513: ...clear messages arrive from the node Note Alarms that have been raised during the session will have a check mark in the Alarms window New column When you click Synchronize the check mark disappears Step 3 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task changes the time stamp for events to the time zone of the ONS node reporting the alarm By default the events time stamp is set to the tim...

Page 514: ...ee the DLP A225 Enable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 for information Events that are reported as Major MJ Minor MN or Critical CR severities are alarms Events that are reported as Not Alarmed NA are conditions Conditions that are not reported at all are marked NR in the Conditions window severity column Conditions that have a default severity of CR MJ MN or NA but are not reported due to excl...

Page 515: ... at the node or network view but do not check the Exclude Same Root Cause check box in card view An exclusion rule eliminates all lower level alarms or conditions that originate from the same cause For example a fiber break might cause a loss of signal LOS alarm an alarm indication signal AIS condition and a signal failure SF condition If you check the Exclude Same Root Cause check box only the LO...

Page 516: ...lumn for the card b Choose the new profile from the drop down list c Click Apply Step 3 To apply the profile to an entire node a Click the Node Profile drop down arrow at the bottom of the window Figure 18 3 b Choose the new alarm profile from the drop down list c Click Apply Step 4 To reapply a previous alarm profile after you have applied a new one select the previous profile and click Apply aga...

Page 517: ...vide a way to align the phase variations in synchronous transport signal STS payloads and to monitor the clock synchronization between nodes A consistently large pointer justification count indicates clock synchronization problems between nodes Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Onsite or remote Security Level Pro...

Page 518: ... the port in the Out of Service and Management Disabled OOS MA DSBLD OOS MA MT or the Out of Service and Autonomous Automatic In Service OOS AU AINS service state choose IS from the Admin State drop down list and click Apply Step 6 Click the Performance tab to view performance monitoring PM parameters For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 T...

Page 519: ...ooting Guide Note An OC 48 IR card used in a bidirectional line switched ring BLSR does not support IPPM during a protection switch Step 1 In node view double click the OC N card you want to monitor The card view appears See Table 18 1 on page 18 7 for a list of OC N LTE cards Step 2 Click the Provisioning SONET STS tabs Figure 18 5 Purpose This task enables or disables intermediate path performan...

Page 520: ...ake a selection based on the following rules Unchecked means IPPM is disabled for that STS default Checked means IPPM is enabled for that STS Step 4 Click Apply Step 5 Click the Performance tab to view PM parameters For IPPM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter of the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP 96967 SONET STS ...

Page 521: ...s to find PM counts for the previous 15 minute intervals Note If a complete 15 minute interval count is not possible the value appears with a yellow background An incomplete or incorrect count can be caused by monitoring for less than 15 minutes after the counter started changing node timing settings changing the time zone settings replacing a card resetting a card or changing port service states ...

Page 522: ...ing for less than 24 hours after the counter started changing node timing settings changing the time zone settings replacing a card resetting a card or changing port service states When the problem is corrected the subsequent 1 day interval appears with a white background Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A126 View Near End PM Counts Step 1 In node view double click the card wher...

Page 523: ...s The card view appears Step 2 Click the Performance tab Step 3 Click Baseline Note The Baseline button clears the PM counts displayed in the current time interval but does not clear the PM counts on the card When the current time interval expires or the window view changes the total number of PM counts on the card and on the window appear in the appropriate column The baseline values are discarde...

Page 524: ...located at the bottom right hand side of the screen Step 4 Click Search Step 5 In the Circuit Name Search dialog box complete the following Find What Enter the text of the circuit name you want to find Match whole word only Check this check box to instruct CTC to select circuits only if the entire word matches the text in the Find What field Match case Check this check box to instruct CTC to selec...

Page 525: ...t expected string An alarm is raised when a string that differs from the baseline is received For OC N ports Auto is recommended because Manual mode requires you to trace the circuit on the Edit Circuit window to determine whether the port is the source or destination path Manual Uses the Current Expected String field as the baseline string An alarm is raised when a string that differs from the Cu...

Page 526: ... click the specified node then click Reset Node Position Time Use NTP SNTP Server Time Date M D Y Time Time H M S Time Time Zone Time Use Daylight Saving Time AIS V Insertion On STS 1 Signal Degrade Path Insert AIS V on STS 1 SD P AIS V Insertion On STS 1 Signal Degrade Path SD P BER See the NTP A25 Set Up Name Date Time and Contact Information procedure on page 4 4 for detailed field descriptions...

Page 527: ... a Static Route Step 1 In node view click the Provisioning Network Static Routing tabs Step 2 Click the static route you want to delete Step 3 Click Delete A confirmation dialog box appears Step 4 Click Yes Purpose This task modifies a static route on an ONS 15454 Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 DLP A65 Create a Static Route page 17 73 Required As Neede...

Page 528: ...o change a domain background double click the domain If not continue with Step 3 Step 3 Right click the network view or domain map area and choose Set Background Color from the shortcut menu Step 4 In the Choose Color dialog box select a background color Step 5 Click OK Purpose This task disables the Open Shortest Path First OSPF routing protocol process for an ONS 15454 LAN Tools Equipment None P...

Page 529: ...ons Note All domain changes such as added or removed nodes are visible to all users who log into the network Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 2 Locate the domain action you want in Table 18 2 and complete the appropriate steps Purpose This task creates a domain which is an icon that groups ONS 15454 icons in CTC network view Tools Equipment None Prerequisite procedures DLP ...

Page 530: ...e node icon to the domain icon Move a node from a domain to the network map Open the domain and right click a node Choose Move Node Back to Parent View Open a domain Double click the domain icon Alternatively right click the domain and choose Open Domain Return to network view Right click the domain view area and choose Go to Parent View from the shortcut menu Preview domain contents Right click t...

Page 531: ...he 1 N specifications in the DLP A72 Create a 1 N Protection Group task on page 17 80 Step 2 In node view click the Provisioning Protection tabs Step 3 In the Protection Groups area click the 1 N protection group you want to modify Step 4 In the Selected Group area change any of the following as needed Name Type the changes to the protection group name The name can have up to 32 alphanumeric chara...

Page 532: ...c to revert to the working card after failure conditions stay corrected for the amount of time chosen from the Reversion Time drop down list Uncheck if you do not want traffic to revert Reversion time If the Revertive check box is selected choose the reversion time from the Reversion time drop down list The range is 0 5 to 12 0 minutes The default is 5 0 minutes This is the amount of time that wil...

Page 533: ...bs Step 2 Click the SDCC termination to be deleted and click Delete The Delete SDCC Termination dialog box appears Step 3 Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box Confirm that the changes appear if not repeat the task Step 4 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task deletes a 1 1 1 N 1 1 or Y cable protection group Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC ...

Page 534: ...me See the DLP A69 Set Up External or Line Timing task on page 17 75 for field descriptions Step 3 In the BITS Facilities section you can change the following information Note The BITS Facilities section sets the parameters for your building integrated timing supply BITS1 and BITS2 timing references Many of these settings are determined by the timing source manufacturer If equipment is timed throu...

Page 535: ...t the changes appear of not repeat the task Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A158 Change User Password and Security Level on a Single Node Step 1 In node view click the Provisioning Security Users tabs Step 2 Click the user whose settings you want to modify then click Change Step 3 In the Change User dialog box you can Change a user password Modify the user security level Lock o...

Page 536: ...s the one you want to delete Step 5 Click OK Confirm that the changes appear if not repeat the task Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A160 Change User Password and Security Level on Multiple Nodes Note You must add the same user name and password to each node the user will access Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Verify that you can access all the nodes where yo...

Page 537: ...n complete the DLP A316 Log Out a User on Multiple Nodes task on page 20 9 or you can choose the Logout before delete option in the Delete User dialog box Note CTC will allow you to delete other Superusers if one Superuser remains For example you can delete the CISCO15 user if you have created another Superuser Use this option with caution Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 2...

Page 538: ...hresholds or SONET Thresholds tab Note See Chapter 7 Manage Alarms for information about the Alarm Behavior tab Step 4 Modify any of the settings found under these subtabs For definitions of the Line settings see Table 18 3 For definitions of the Line Threshold settings see Table 18 4 For definitions of the Electrical Path Threshold settings see Table 18 5 For definitions of the SONET Threshold se...

Page 539: ...3 1E 4 1E 5 SD BER Sets the signal degrade bit error rate 1E 5 1E 6 1E 7 1E 8 1E 9 Line Type Defines the line framing type D4 ESF Extended Super Frame Unframed Line Coding Defines the DS 1 transmission coding type AMI Alternate Mark Inversion default B8ZS Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution Line Length Defines the distance in feet from the backplane connection to the next termination point 0 131 132 262 2...

Page 540: ... of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allowed AINS Soak Sets the automatic in service soak period Duration of valid input signal in hh mm format after which the card becomes in service IS automatically 0 to 48 hours in 15 minute inc...

Page 541: ...how Thresholds SAS Severely errored frame alarm indication signal Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds AISS Alarm indication signal seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds UAS Unavailable seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and c...

Page 542: ...tings see Table 18 8 For definitions of the Elect Path Threshold settings see Table 18 9 on page 18 35 For definitions of the SONET Threshold settings see Table 18 10 on page 18 35 Step 5 Click Apply Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision Table 18 7 describes the values on the Provisioning Line tabs for the DS 3 cards SES Severely errored seconds ...

Page 543: ...bit error rate 1E 3 1E 4 1E 5 SD BER Sets the signal degrade bit error rate 1E 5 1E 6 1E 7 1E 8 1E 9 Line Length Defines the distance in feet from backplane connection to the next termination point 0 225 default 226 450 Admin State Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change IS Puts the port in service The port service state changes to IS NR IS AINS Puts the port in au...

Page 544: ...he duration of the soak period After the soak period ends the port service state changes to IS NR OOS MA DSBLD Out of Service and Management Disabled The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allowed AINS Soak Sets the au...

Page 545: ... intervals near end or far end Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds BBE Background block errors Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals near end or far end Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds ES Errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals near end or far end Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds SES Severely errored seconds Numeric Can b...

Page 546: ... 2 Click the Provisioning tab ES Errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds Near and Far End STS termination only FC Failure count Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds Near and Far End STS termination only SES Severely errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute ...

Page 547: ...Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision Table 18 11 describes the values on the Provisioning Line tabs for the DS3E cards Table 18 11 Line Options for the DS3 12E and DS3N 12E Cards Parameter Description Options Port Display only Sets the port number 1 to 12 Port Name Sets the port name User defined up to 32 alphanumeric special characters Blank by default See t...

Page 548: ...e Qualifier Secondary State IS NR In Service and Normal The port is fully operational and performing as provisioned OOS AU AINS Out Of Service and Autonomous Automatic In Service The port is out of service but traffic is carried Alarm reporting is suppressed The ONS node monitors the ports for an error free signal After an error free signal is detected the port stays in OOS AU AINS state for the d...

Page 549: ...e second intervals containing one or more LOS defects Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds Table 18 13 Electrical Path Options for the DS3 12E and DS3N 12E Cards Parameter Description Options Port Display only Port number 1 to 12 CV Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show T...

Page 550: ...escription Options Table 18 14 SONET Threshold Options for DS3 12E and DS3N 12E Cards Parameter Description Options Port Display only DS 3 ports partitioned for STS Line 1 STS 1 Line 2 STS 1 Line 3 STS 1 Line 4 STS 1 CV Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds Near and Far End STS termination only ES Errored seconds Numeric...

Page 551: ... definitions of the Line settings see Table 18 15 For definitions of the Line Threshold settings see Table 18 16 For definitions of the Electrical Path Threshold settings see Table 18 17 For definitions of the SONET Threshold settings see Table 18 18 Step 5 Click Apply Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision Table 18 15 describes the values on the ...

Page 552: ...ane connection to the next termination point 0 225 default 226 450 Admin State Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change IS Puts the port in service The port service state changes to IS NR IS AINS Puts the port in automatic in service The port service state changes to OOS AU AINS OOS DSBLD Removes the port from service and disables it The port service state changes t...

Page 553: ...OS MA DSBLD Out of Service and Management Disabled The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allowed AINS Soak Sets the automatic in service soak period Duration of valid input signal in hh mm format after which the card ...

Page 554: ...r End only DS3 CPbit Near and Far End DS1 only if there is a VT circuit dropped on the port SAS Severely errored frame alarm indication signal Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds DS3 Pbit Near End only DS3 CPbit Near and Far End DS1 only if there is a VT circuit dropped on the port AISS Alarm indication signal seconds Numeric Can be set...

Page 555: ...gs found under these subtabs For definitions of the Line settings see Table 18 19 For definitions of the SONET Threshold settings see Table 18 20 For information on modifying SONET STS settings see the DLP A121 Enable Disable Pointer Justification Count Performance Monitoring task on page 18 7 FC Failure count Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show T...

Page 556: ...de bit error rate 1E 5 1E 6 1E 7 1E 8 1E 9 PJStsMon Sets the STS that will be used for pointer justification if set to zero no STS is used 0 default 1 Line Buildout Defines the distance in feet from backplane to next termination point 0 225 default 226 450 Rx Equalization For early EC1 12 card versions equalization can be turned off if the line length is short or the environment is extremely cold ...

Page 557: ...ges to IS NR OOS MA DSBLD Out of Service and Management Disabled The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allowed AINS Soak Sets the automatic in service soak period Duration of valid input signal in hh mm format after w...

Page 558: ...c Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Refresh SEFS Severely errored framing seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Refresh Path P CV Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Refresh Near and Far End ES Errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute o...

Page 559: ... Settings Parameter Description Options Port Display only Displays the port number 1 OC 12 OC 48 OC 192 1 4 OC 3 OC12 4 Port Name Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name User defined Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric special characters Blank by default See the DLP A314 Assign a Name to a Port task on page 20 8 SF BER Sets the signal fail bit error rate 1E 3 1E 4 1E 5 SD BER Sets t...

Page 560: ...S MA DSBLD OOS MT Removes the port from service for maintenance The port service state changes to OOS MA MT Service State Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port Service states appear in the format Primary State Primary State Qualifier Secondary State IS NR In Service and Normal The port is fully operational and performing as provisioned OOS AU AINS...

Page 561: ...ines the port as SONET or SDH The Enable Sync Msg field and the Send Do Not Use field must be disabled before the port can be set to SDH Sonet SDH ALS Mode Sets the automatic laser shutdown function Disabled Auto Restart Manual Restart Manual Restart for Test Purpose This task changes threshold settings for OC N cards Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 Req...

Page 562: ...itch Duration Line Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals for Line Near and Far End Select the bullet and click Refresh PSC W Protection Switching Count Working line BLSR is not supported on the OC 3 card therefore the PSC W PSC S and PSC R PM parameters do not increment Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals for Line Near and Far End Select the bullet and click Refre...

Page 563: ...iport OC N card for example a four port OC 3 eight port OC 3 or four port OC 12 you can repeat Steps 3 and 4 for any other ports on that card Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP PSC R Protection Switching Count Ring BLSR is not supported on the OC 3 card therefore the PSC W PSC S and PSC R PMs do not increment Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals for Line Near and Far ...

Page 564: ...ised When Description Step 5 To provision additional devices complete Step 4 for each additional device Step 6 Click Apply Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A174 Change External Controls Using the AIC Card Step 1 Verify the external control relays to the ENVIR ALARMS OUT backplane pins See the DLP A19 Install Alarm Wires on the Backplane task on page 17 22 for more information St...

Page 565: ...a four node ring typically has east and west ports provisioned at all four nodes However to prevent orderwire loops provision two orderwire ports east and west at all but one of the ring nodes Tip Before you begin make a list of the ONS 15454 slots and ports that require orderwire communication Step 1 In node view double click the AIC card to display it in card view Step 2 Click the Provisioning L...

Page 566: ...ed to convert Step 5 Click the Alarms tab to verify that no standing alarms exist for any of the DS1 14 cards that you are converting If alarms exist and you have difficulty clearing them contact your next level of support Step 6 Click the Provisioning Protection tabs Step 7 Click the 1 1 protection group that contains the cards that you will move into the new protection group Step 8 Click Delete ...

Page 567: ...oups list on the Protection subtab Step 24 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A177 Convert DS3 12 Cards From 1 1 to 1 N Protection Note This procedure assumes that DS3 12 cards are installed in Slots 1 to 6 and or Slots 12 to 17 The DS3 12 cards in Slots 3 or 15 which are the protection slots will be replaced with DS3N 12 cards Step 1 In node view click the Maintenance Protection tabs St...

Page 568: ...ion procedure is completed Therefore complete this procedure as soon as possible Step 10 If you are deleting more than one DS 3 1 1 protection group repeat Steps 7 through 9 for each group that you want to include in a 1 N group Step 11 Physically remove the protect DS3 12 card from Slot 3 or Slot 15 This raises an improper removal alarm Step 12 In node view right click the slot that held the remo...

Page 569: ...y that no standing alarms exist for any of the DS3 12E cards you are converting If alarms exist and you have difficulty clearing them contact your next level of support Step 6 Click the Provisioning Protection tab Step 7 Click the 1 1 protection group that contains the cards that you will move into the new protection group Step 8 Click Delete Step 9 When the confirmation dialog box appears click Y...

Page 570: ... node view click the Maintenance Protection tabs Step 2 In the Selected Group area verify that the working slot port is shown as Working Active If so this task is complete Step 3 If the working slot says Working Standby perform a Manual switch on the working slot a In the Selected Group area choose the Protect Active slot a In the Switch Commands field choose Manual b Click Yes in the confirmation...

Page 571: ...nsity 48 port DS 3 and 12 port DS3XM electrical cards Step 1 Locate the correct UBIC V EIA for the side you want to install and remove the UBIC EIA V from the packaging Step 2 Verify that none of the pins on the UBIC EIA are bent Step 3 If present remove the yellow connector protectors Step 4 If screws are present in the alignment standoff holes use a Phillips screwdriver to remove them Step 5 Use...

Page 572: ...tall a UBIC V EIA Figure 18 6 Installed Alignment Standoffs Step 6 Line up the alignment pins on the UBIC EIA with the alignment standoffs on the shelf and push the UBIC EIA with consistent pressure until the pins and standoffs fit together firmly Figure 18 7 Installed alignment standoffs 120366 ...

Page 573: ...lf if you feel strong resistance Step 7 Locate the three jack screws on the UBIC V Figure 18 8 Starting with any jack screw tighten the thumb screw a few turns and move to the next one turning each thumb screw a few turns at a time until all three screws are hand tight Figure 18 9 Caution Tightening the jack screws unevenly could cause damage to the UBIC V connectors UBIC alignment pins 120367 ...

Page 574: ...00 to A199 DLP A190 Install a UBIC V EIA Figure 18 8 UBIC V EIA Screw Locations Figure 18 9 UBIC V EIA Jack Screw Jack screws 3 115140 1 1 Perimeter screws 6 32 x 0 375 inch Phillips head 6 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 115260 Thumbscrew Inner screw Rotation indicator ...

Page 575: ...gure 18 8 on page 18 64 Install the alarm and timing panel cover and insert and tighten the last perimeter screw Figure 18 10 shows a UBIC V EIA installation Figure 18 10 Installing the UBIC V EIA Step 9 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A191 Delete a Card Purpose This task deletes a card from CTC Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 Required As N...

Page 576: ...rd has a DCC GCC termination see the NTP A292 Modify or Delete Communications Channel Terminations and Provisionable Patchcords procedure on page 10 4 Note If you delete a card in CTC but do not remove it from the shelf it will reboot and reappear in CTC Step 2 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A194 Clear a BLSR Force Ring Switch Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step ...

Page 577: ...a Contact your synchronization coordinator or appropriate personnel before continuing with this procedure b Look for another node on the ring that can be used as a BITS source and set that node s Timing Mode to External Choose that node as the primary timing source for all other nodes in the ring See the DLP A157 Change the Node Timing Source task on page 18 24 c If no node in the reduced ring can...

Page 578: ...alog box click OK Step 5 In the confirmation message confirm that this is the ring you want to delete If so click Yes Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A197 Initiate a Path Protection Force Switch Caution The Force Switch Away command overrides normal protective switching mechanisms Applying this command incorrectly can cause traffic outages Caution Traffic is not protected durin...

Page 579: ...ts on Span dialog box choose FORCE SWITCH AWAY Click Apply Step 4 In the Confirm UPSR Switch dialog box click Yes Step 5 In the Protection Switch Result dialog box click OK In the Circuits on Span window the Switch State for all circuits is FORCE Figure 18 11 shows an example Figure 18 11 Circuits on Span Dialog Box with a Force Switch Note A Force switch request on a span or card causes CTC to ra...

Page 580: ...Circuits on Span dialog box choose CLEAR to remove the Force switch Click Apply Step 4 In the Confirm UPSR Switch dialog box click Yes Step 5 In the Protection Switch Result dialog box click OK In the Circuits on Span window the Switch State for all path protection circuits is CLEAR Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task clears a path protection Force switch Tools Equipm...

Page 581: ...ton is disabled To make the protect card active you must switch traffic from the working card to the protect card Step 4 When the protect card is active you can apply the lock on Step 1 Use the following rules to determine if you can apply a lock on For a 1 1 electrical protection group the working or protect cards can be placed in the Lock On state For a 1 N electrical protection group the workin...

Page 582: ...r protect cards For a 1 N electrical protection group you can apply a lockout to the working or protect cards For a 1 1 optical protection group you can apply a lockout to the protect port Step 2 In node view click the Maintenance Protection tabs Step 3 In the Protection Groups list click the protection group that contains the card you want to lock out Step 4 In the Selected Group list click the c...

Page 583: ...k on or lockout is cleared Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A204 Scope and Clean Fiber Connectors and Adapters with Alcohol and Dry Wipes Purpose This task clears a lock on or lockout Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 DLP A201 Apply a Lock On page 19 1 or DLP A202 Apply a Lock Out page 19 2 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote Bot...

Page 584: ...eplace a dust cap on a connector first verify that the dust cap is clean To clean the dust cap wipe the outside of the cap using a dry lint free wipe and the inside of the dust cap using a CLETOP stick swab 14100400 Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A205 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP Step 1 Remove the dust cap from the fiber connector Step 2 Press the lever down to open the ...

Page 585: ...bles on the LGX Interface Step 1 Align the keyed ridge of the cable connector with the receiving SC connector on the LGX faceplate connection point Each module supports at least one transmit and one receive connector to create an optical carrier port Step 2 Gently insert the cable connector into the faceplate connection point until the connector snaps into place Step 3 Connect the fiber optic cabl...

Page 586: ...e information Step 2 Double click the AIC I card to display it in card view Step 3 Click the Provisioning External Alarms tabs Step 4 Modify any of the following fields for each external device wired to the ONS 15454 backplane For definitions of these fields see the NTP A258 Provision External Alarms and Controls on the Alarm Interface Controller International procedure on page 7 11 Enabled Alarm ...

Page 587: ...task on page 17 22 for more information Step 2 In node view double click the AIC I card to display it in card view Step 3 On the External Controls subtab modify any of the following fields for each external control wired to the ONS 15454 backplane For definitions of these fields see the NTP A258 Provision External Alarms and Controls on the Alarm Interface Controller International procedure on pag...

Page 588: ...just the Tx and Rx dBm by moving the slider to the right or left for the headset type four wire or two wire that you will use In general you should not need to adjust the dBm Step 4 If you want to turn on the audible alert buzzer for the orderwire check the Buzzer On check box Step 5 Click Apply Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A212 Create a User Data Channel Circuit Step 1 In n...

Page 589: ...on node Slot Choose the destination slot Port If displayed choose the destination port Step 8 Click Finish Step 9 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A214 Change the Service State for a Port Note To provision E Series Ethernet ports see the DLP A220 Provision E Series Ethernet Ports task on page 19 13 Step 1 In node view on the shelf graphic double click the card with the ports you want t...

Page 590: ...CTC Conditions tab or by using the TL1 RTRV COND command For more information about service states refer to the Administrative and Service States appendix of the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Step 4 If the port is in loopback OOS MA LPBK MT and you set the Admin State to IS a confirmation window appears indicating that the loopback will be released and that the action could be service affecting...

Page 591: ...s on the working BLSR channel where you invoked the protection switch The E will appear for 10 to 15 seconds then disappear Step 5 Exercise the east port a Right click the east port of any BLSR node and choose Set East Protection Operation Note For two fiber BLSRs the squares on the node icons represent the BLSR working and protect channels You can right click either channel For four fiber BLSRs t...

Page 592: ...ircuits and for the source and drop of path protection circuits Step 1 In the UPSR area of the Circuit Attributes page set the path protection path selectors Provision working go and return on primary path Check this box to route the working path on one fiber pair and the protect path on a separate fiber pair This feature only applies to bidirectional path protection circuits Revertive Check this ...

Page 593: ...ld otherwise continue with the next step Step 4 Click Add Span The span is added to the Included Spans list and the span arrow turns blue Step 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the tunnel is provisioned from the source to the destination node through all intermediary nodes Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A220 Provision E Series Ethernet Ports Step 1 In node view double click the Eth...

Page 594: ... the impact of network congestion by mapping Ethernet traffic to different priority levels Refer to the priority queuing information in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual This parameter does not apply to an E Series card in port mapped mode Stp Enabled Check this check box to enable the Spanning Tree Protocol STP on the port This parameter does not apply to an E Series card in port mapped mode R...

Page 595: ...ched to at least one untagged VLAN A trunk port connects multiple VLANs to an external device such as a switch which also supports trunking A trunk port must have tagging IEEE 802 1Q enabled for all the VLANs that connect to that external device Step 4 After each port is in the appropriate VLAN click Apply Table 19 1 lists VLAN settings Note If Tagged is chosen the attached external Ethernet devic...

Page 596: ...ks task on page 21 7 Max Size To permit the acceptance of jumbo size Ethernet frames choose Jumbo default If you do not want to permit jumbo size Ethernet frames choose 1548 Note The maximum frame size of 1548 bytes enables the port to accept valid Ethernet frames that use protocols such as Inter Switch Link ISL ISL adds 30 bytes of overhead and might cause the frame size to exceed the traditional...

Page 597: ...node in the network view Step 3 If you want alarm filtering enabled when you view conditions repeat Steps 1 and 2 using the Conditions window Step 4 If you want alarm filtering enabled when you view alarm history repeat Steps 1 and 2 using the History window Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A227 Disable Alarm Filtering Step 1 At the node network or card view click the Alarms tab...

Page 598: ...rovisioned on the span the following information appears STS Displays STSs used by the circuits VT Displays VTs used by the circuits VT circuits UPSR Path protection span only If checked path protection circuits are on the span Circuit Displays the circuit name Switch State path protection span only Displays the switch state of the circuit that is whether any span switches are active For path prot...

Page 599: ...s in the OOS MA MT service state This service state does not interrupt traffic flow and allows loopbacks to be performed on the circuit but suppresses alarms and conditions Use the OOS MT administrative state for circuit testing or to suppress circuit alarms temporarily Change the administrative state to IS OOS or IS AINS when testing is complete OOS OOG VCAT circuits only Puts the member in the O...

Page 600: ... member name complete the following steps in the Edit Circuit window If not continue with Step 4 a Click the Members tab b Click the VCAT member that you want to edit then click Edit Member The Edit Member window appears Step 4 In the General tab click the Name field and edit or rename the circuit Note Names can be up to 48 alphanumeric and or special characters However to ensure that a monitor ci...

Page 601: ... and keep the Preferences dialog box open Step 5 As needed change the color of the standby span a In the Span Colors area click the colored square near the word Standby b In the Pick a Color dialog box click the color for the standby span or click the Reset button if you want the standby span to display the last applied saved color c Click OK to save the change and close the Preferences dialog box...

Page 602: ...s the amount of time that will elapse before traffic reverts to the working path The range is 0 5 to 12 minutes in 0 5 minute increments In the VT Circuits Only area set the following thresholds SF Ber Level Sets the path protection signal failure BER threshold SD Ber Level Sets the path protection signal degrade BER threshold In the STS Circuits Only area set the following thresholds SF Ber Level...

Page 603: ...he Confirm BLSR Operation dialog box The letter M is removed from the channel port and the span turns green on the network view map Step 7 From the File menu choose Close Step 8 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A242 Create a BLSR on a Single Node Step 1 In node view click the Provisioning BLSR tabs Step 2 In the Suggestion dialog box click OK Step 3 In the Create BLSR dialog box enter ...

Page 604: ...that will connect to the existing BLSR via the node s west line port East Line Enter the slot on the node that will connect to the existing BLSR via the node s east line port If you are adding the node to a four fiber BLSR complete the following for the second set of fibers Span Reversion Enter the span reversion time of the existing BLSR West Line Enter the slot on the node that will connect to t...

Page 605: ...ppears Figure 19 3 Purpose This task reinitializes the ONS 15454 using the CTC reinitialization tool on a Windows computer Reinitialization uploads a new software package to the TCC2 TCC2P cards clears the node database and restores the factory default parameters Tools Equipment ONS 15454 SONET System Software CD Version 5 0 x JRE 1 4 2 must be installed on the computer to log into the node at the...

Page 606: ...sion or revert to the uploaded software if the software is earlier than the installed version as soon as the software file is uploaded If unchecked the software is not activated or reverted after the upload allowing you to initiate the functions later from the node view Maintenance Software tabs Re init Database Check this box to send a new database to the node This is equivalent to the CTC databa...

Page 607: ... GNE IP If the node you are reinitializing is accessed through another node configured as a GNE enter the GNE IP address If you have a direct connection to the node leave this field blank Node IP Enter the node name or IP address of the node that you are reinitializing User ID Enter the user ID needed to access the node Purpose This task reinitializes the ONS 15454 using the CTC reinitialization t...

Page 608: ...Check this box to send a new database to the node This is equivalent to the CTC database restore operation If unchecked the node database is not modified Confirm Check this box if you want a warning message displayed before any operation is performed If unchecked reinitialization does not display a warning message Search Path Enter the path to the CISCO15454 folder on the CD drive Step 5 Click Go ...

Page 609: ...Steps 2 through 4 for all other Ethernet cards in the node that will carry the multicard EtherSwitch circuits Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for other nodes as necessary Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A247 Change an OC N Card Purpose This task provisions an E Series Ethernet card for multicard EtherSwitch Group single card EtherSwitch or port mapped mode Tools Equipment E Ser...

Page 610: ...ant to remove and choose Change Card Step 3 In the Change Card drop down list choose the desired card type and click OK An Mismatched Equipment Alarm MEA appears until you replace the card Step 4 Physically remove the card a Disconnect any fiber connections to the front of the card b Open the card latches ejectors c Use the latches ejectors to pull the card forward and away from the shelf Step 5 C...

Page 611: ... to a LAN enter the IP address of the default router The default router forwards packets to network devices that the ONS 15454 cannot directly access This field is ignored if any of the following are true The ONS 15454 is not connected to a LAN SOCKS proxy server is enabled and the ONS 15454 is provisioned as an end network element ENE Open Shortest Path First OSPF is enabled on both the ONS 15454...

Page 612: ...has DCC connections to other ONS nodes A CTC computer connected to the ENE through the TCC2 TCC2P craft port can manage nodes that have DCC connections to the ENE However the CTC computer does not have direct IP connectivity to these nodes or to any LAN WAN that those nodes might be connected to Gateway Network Element GNE Choose this option when the ONS 15454 is connected to a LAN and has DCC con...

Page 613: ...ated The standby TCC2 TCC2P becomes the active TCC2 TCC2P ACT STBY Flashing green 1 ACT STBY Flashing yellow 2 FAIL LED Solid red 3 All LEDs on except ACT STBY 4 CRIT turns off 5 MAJ and MIN turn off 6 REM SYNC and ACO turn off 7 All LEDs except A B PWR turn off 1 to 2 minutes 8 ACT STBY Solid yellow 9 Alarm LEDs Flash once 10 ACT STBY Solid green Memory test 1 to 2 minutes TCC2 TCC2P updated with...

Page 614: ...ers LAN Port Area ID Enter the OSPF area ID dotted decimal format for the router port where the ONS 15454 is connected This number is different from the DCC GCC OSPF area ID Step 4 By default OSPF is set to No Authentication If the OSPF router requires authentication complete the following steps If not continue with Step 5 a Click the No Authentication button b In the Edit Authentication Key dialo...

Page 615: ...es nodes with IP addresses 10 10 20 100 10 10 30 150 10 10 40 200 and 10 10 50 250 the range address would be 10 10 0 0 Range Area ID Enter the OSPF area ID for the ONS 15454s This is either the ID in the DCC OSPF Area ID field or the ID in the Area ID for LAN Port field Mask Length Enter the subnet mask length In the Range Address example this is 16 Advertise Check if you want to advertise the OS...

Page 616: ...it Authentication Key dialog box complete the following Type Choose Simple Password Enter Authentication Key Enter the password Confirm Authentication Key Enter the same password to confirm it c Click OK The authentication button label changes to Simple Password Step 6 If you want to complete an address summary complete the following steps If not continue with Step 7 Complete the address summary o...

Page 617: ...tep 5 Click the Maintenance Cross Connect tabs Step 6 In the Cross Connect Cards area make a note of the active and standby slots Step 7 On the shelf graphic verify that the active cross connect card has a green ACT LED and the standby cross connect card has an amber SBY LED If these conditions are not present review the DLP A37 Install the XCVT or XC10G Cards task on page 17 45 or contact your ne...

Page 618: ...tion switch To disallow the protection switch from being displayed the protection group should be locked at the node where XC switch or soft reset of an active XC switch is in progress DLP A256 View Ethernet Statistics PM Parameters Step 1 In node view double click the E Series or G Series Ethernet card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Step 2 Click the Performance Statistics ...

Page 619: ... chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Note To refresh reset or clear PM counts see the NTP A253 Change the PM Display procedure on page 8 2 Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A257 View Ethernet Utilization PM Parameters 124910 Performance tab Card View Statistics tab Help button Clear button Baseline button Auto refresh menu Refresh button Purpose This task enables...

Page 620: ...mance monitoring utilization values for each port on the card appear Step 4 View the Port column to find the port you want to monitor Step 5 The transmit Tx and receive Rx bandwidth utilization values for the previous time intervals appear in the Prev n columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Note To refresh rese...

Page 621: ...ch port on the card appear Step 4 View the PM parameter names that appear in the Param column The PM parameter values appear in the Prev n columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Purpose This task enables you to view historical PM counts at selected time intervals on an Ethernet card and port to detect possible p...

Page 622: ...or the History tab Step 4 From the Interval drop down list choose one of four options 1 min This option displays the specified PM counts in one minute time intervals 15 min This option displays the specified PM counts in 15 minute time intervals 1 hour This option displays the specified PM counts in one hour time intervals 1 day This option displays the specified PM counts in one day 24 hours time...

Page 623: ...y selected auto refresh time interval appear Depending on the selected auto refresh interval the displayed PM counts automatically update when each refresh interval completes If the auto refresh interval is set to None the PM counts that appear are not updated unless you click Refresh Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A261 Refresh PM Counts for a Different Port Step 1 In node vie...

Page 624: ...CHNCs only refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide Choose one East to West displays only east to west circuits or West to East displays only west to east circuits OCHNC Wlen DWDM OCHNCs only refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide Choose an OCHNC wavelength to filter the circuits For example choosing 1530 33 displays channels provisioned on t...

Page 625: ...u chose Any all sizes are available If you chose VT only VT1 5 is available If you chose STS only STS sizes are available and if you chose VT Tunnel or VT Aggregation Point only STS 1 is available If you chose OCHNC as the circuit type Multi rate Equipment non specific 2 5 Gbps FEC 2 5 Gbps No FEC 10 Gbps FEC and 10 Gbps No FEC appear DWDM only refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Op...

Page 626: ... Step a Step 6 Click Apply then close the Edit Circuit window by choosing Close from the File menu Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A264 Provision a J1 Path Trace on Circuit Source and Destination Ports Note This task assumes you are setting up path trace on a bidirectional circuit and setting up transmit strings at the circuit source and destination Step 1 From the View menu ch...

Page 627: ... other is on a receive only card you can set up the transmit string at the transmit receive port and the receive string at the receive only port but you will not be able to transmit in both directions Step 4 Choose the STS circuit you want to trace then click Edit Step 5 If you chose a VCAT circuit complete the following If not continue with Step 6 a In the Edit Circuit window click the Members ta...

Page 628: ...ce Option b In the New Transmit String field enter the circuit source transmit string Enter a string that makes the source port easy to identify such as the node IP address node name circuit name or another string If the New Transmit String field is left blank the J1 transmits a string of null characters c Click Apply then click Close Step 8 Provision the circuit destination transmit string a On t...

Page 629: ...tination expected string the path trace process automatically determines the format Step 10 Provision the circuit source expected string a In the Edit Circuit window with Show Detailed Map chosen see Figure 19 7 on page 19 48 right click the circuit source port and choose Edit Path Trace from the shortcut menu b In the Circuit Path Trace window enable the path trace expected string by choosing Aut...

Page 630: ...tination ports Step 13 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A265 Change the Login Legal Disclaimer Step 1 In node view click the Provisioning Security Legal Disclaimer HTML tabs Step 2 The existing statement is a default non customer specific disclaimer If you want to edit this statement with specifics for your company you can change the text Use the HTML commands in Table 19 4 to format t...

Page 631: ...ther circuits are not affected by TCC2 TCC2P reboots Step 1 In node view click the Provisioning Network General tabs Step 2 Change any of the following IP Address Suppress CTC IP Display LCD IP Setting Default Router Forward DHCP Request To Net Subnet Mask Length sub Begins subscript sub Ends subscript sup Begins superscript sup Ends superscript u Starts underline u Ends underline Purpose This tas...

Page 632: ...ot appear repeat the task Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide as necessary Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A268 Apply a Custom Network View Background Map Note You can replace the network view background image with any JPEG or GIF image that is accessible on a local or network drive If you apply a custom background image the change is stored in your CTC user prof...

Page 633: ...choose Preferences Step 2 In the Preferences dialog box click the General tab The Preferences Management area field lists all dialog boxes where Do not show this dialog again is enabled Step 3 Choose one of the following options or uncheck the individual dialog boxes that you want to appear Don t Show Any Hides all do not display check boxes Show All Overrides do not display check box selections a...

Page 634: ...10 to set the number of different passwords users must create before they can reuse a password Cannot Change New Password for days If checked prevents users from changing their password for the specified period The range is 20 to 95 days Require Password Change on First Login to New Account If checked requires users to change their password the first time they log into their account Step 5 To requ...

Page 635: ...Passwords Choose a value between 1 and 10 to set the number of different passwords the user must create before they can reuse a password Cannot Change New Password for days If checked prevents users from changing their password for the specified period The range is 20 to 95 days Require Password Change on First Login to New Account If checked requires users to change their password the first time ...

Page 636: ...S 15454 is case sensitive and must match the community name of the network management system Note The default UDP port for SNMP is 162 Step 4 Set the Trap Version field to either SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 Refer to your network management system NMS documentation to determine whether to use SNMP v1 or v2 Step 5 If you want the SNMP agent to accept SNMP SET requests on certain MIBs click the Allow SNMP Sets ...

Page 637: ... in the upgraded span delete and recreate the circuits after the span upgrade For example if you upgrade an OC 48 span to an OC 192 PCA circuits on the protection STSs STSs 25 to 48 in the OC 48 BLSR will remain in their existing STSs STSs 25 to 48 which are working protected STSs in the OC 192 BLSR Deleting and recreating the OC 48 PCA circuits moves the circuits to STSs 96 to 192 in the OC 192 B...

Page 638: ... span See the DLP A194 Clear a BLSR Force Ring Switch task on page 18 66 Step 11 Perform an exercise ring test to check the BLSR ring functionality without switching traffic See the DLP A217 BLSR Exercise Ring Test task on page 19 10 Step 12 Repeat this task for each span in the BLSR When you are done with each span the upgrade is complete Step 13 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A294 ...

Page 639: ...oth span endpoints nodes and ensure that traffic is still running Step 3 Remove the OC N cards from both end points Step 4 For both ends of the span endpoints in node view right click each OC N slot and choose Change Card Step 5 In the Change Card dialog box choose the new OC N card type Step 6 Click OK Step 7 Complete the NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards procedure on page 2 6 to install the new OC ...

Page 640: ... the NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards procedure on page 2 6 to install the new OC N cards in both endpoints Step 8 Verify that the transmit signal falls within the acceptable range See Table 2 3 on page 2 15 for OC N card transmit and receive levels Step 9 Complete the DLP A43 Install Fiber Optic Cables for Path Protection Configurations task on page 17 49 to attach the fiber to the cards Wait for t...

Page 641: ...ffic is still running Step 4 Remove the OC N cards from both span endpoints Step 5 At both ends of the span in node view right click the OC N slot and choose Change Card Step 6 In the Change Card dialog box choose the new OC N card type Step 7 Click OK Step 8 Complete the NTP A16 Install the OC N Cards procedure on page 2 6 to install the new OC N cards in both endpoints Step 9 Verify that the tra...

Page 642: ...g on those spans to be lost Caution Do not perform any other maintenance operations or add any circuits during a span upgrade Caution Removing the fiber will cause all traffic on the unprotected span to be lost Step 1 Remove the fiber from both endpoint nodes in the span Step 2 Remove the OC N cards from both span endpoints Step 3 For both ends of the span in node view right click each OC N slot a...

Page 643: ... filter is not on See the DLP A227 Disable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 as necessary b Verify that no unexplained alarms appear on the network If alarms appear investigate and resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide for procedures Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A299 Initiate a BLSR Span Lock Out Caution Traffic is not protected d...

Page 644: ...g port Figure 19 8 Protection Operation on a Three Node BLSR b In the Set West Protection Operation dialog box choose LOCKOUT PROTECT SPAN from the drop down list Click OK c In the Confirm BLSR Operation dialog box click Yes An L appears on the selected channel port where you created the lockout Lockouts generate LKOUTPR S and FE LOCKOUTOFPR SPAN conditions Step 4 To lock out an east span a Right ...

Page 645: ...lick the Provisioning BLSR tabs Step 3 Choose the BLSR and click Edit Tip To move an icon to a new location for example to see BLSR channel port information more clearly you can drag and drop icons on the Edit BLSR network graphic Step 4 Right click the BLSR node channel port where the lockout will be cleared and choose Set West Protection Operation or Set East Protection Operation Step 5 In the d...

Page 646: ...ght click either working port Step 5 In the Set West Protection Operation dialog box or the Set East Protection Operation dialog box choose MANUAL RING from the drop down list Click OK Step 6 Click Yes in the two Confirm BLSR Operation dialog boxes Step 7 Verify that the channel port displays the letter M for Manual ring Also verify that the span lines between the nodes where the Manual switch was...

Page 647: ...ent the BLSR working and protect channels You can right click either channel For four fiber BLSRs the squares represent ports Right click either working port b In the Set West Protection Operation dialog box choose FORCE RING from the drop down list Click OK c Click Yes in the two Confirm BLSR Operation dialog boxes that appear On the network graphic an F appears on the working BLSR channel where ...

Page 648: ...R channel where you invoked the protection switch The span lines change color to reflect the forced traffic Green span lines indicate the new BLSR path and the lines between the protection switch are purple Performing a Force switch generates several conditions including FORCED REQ RING and WKSWPR Step 6 From the File menu choose Close Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A309 View ...

Page 649: ... source choose the DS 1 where the traffic will originate from the DS1 drop down list Step 5 Click Next Step 6 From the Node drop down list choose the node chosen in Step 1 Step 7 From the Slot drop down list choose the OC N card that you will use to map the DS 1 to a VT1 5 for OC N transport or to map the DS 3 or OC N synchronous transport signal STS circuit to an STS Purpose This task displays th...

Page 650: ... from the DS1 drop down list Step 5 Click Next Step 6 From the Node drop down list choose the node selected in Step 1 Step 7 From the Slot drop down list choose the OC N card that will be used to map the DS 1 to a VT1 5 for OC N transport or to map the DS 3 or OC N STS circuit to an STS Step 8 Choose the destination STS or VT from the drop down lists that appear Step 9 Click Use Secondary Destinat...

Page 651: ...In the Circuit Source area complete the following Node Choose the source node Slot Choose the source slot Port If displayed choose the source port Channel These options appear if you chose DCC Tunnel D1 D3 as the tunnel type Choose one of the following DCC1 D1 D3 This is the SDCC DCC2 D4 D6 This is LDCC 1 DCC3 D7 D9 This is LDCC 2 DCC4 D10 D12 This is LDCC 3 DCC options do not appear if they are u...

Page 652: ...e Service State for a Port task on page 19 9 for instructions Step 10 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A314 Assign a Name to a Port Step 1 Double click the card that has the port you want to provision Step 2 Click the Provisioning tab Step 3 Click the Port Name column for the port number to which you are assigning a name Step 4 Type the port name The port name can be up to 32 alphanume...

Page 653: ...tep 1 From the View menu chose Go to Network View Step 2 Click the Provisioning Security Active Logins tabs Step 3 Choose the user you want to log out Step 4 Click Logout Step 5 In the Logout User dialog box check the nodes where you want to log out the user Step 6 Check Lockout before Logout if you want to lock the user out prior to logout This prevents the user from logging in after logout based...

Page 654: ...ing see the Ethernet Card Software Feature and Configuration Guide for the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15327 Step 1 In node view double click the ML Series Ethernet card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Step 2 Click the Performance Ether Ports tabs Figure 20 1 Purpose This task enables you to view ML Series Ethernet port performance monitoring PM counts ...

Page 655: ...o ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Note To refresh reset or clear PM counts see the NTP A253 Change the PM Display procedure on page 8 2 Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A321 View ML Series POS Ports PM Parameters 124912 Ether Ports tab Performance tab Card View Baseline button Help button Auto refresh menu Refresh button Purpose This task enables you to view packet over SONET PO...

Page 656: ...ure 20 2 Figure 20 2 POS Ports on the ML Series Card View Performance Window Step 3 Click Refresh Performance monitoring statistics for each port on the card appear Step 4 View the PM parameter names that appear in the Param column The PM parameter values appear in the Port columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide...

Page 657: ... reference is an acceptable valid reference the node switches to the selected timing reference Step 6 If the selected timing reference is invalid a warning dialog box appears Click OK the node does not revert to the normal timing reference Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A323 Clear a Manual or Force Switch on a Node Timing Reference Step 1 In node view click the Maintenance Tim...

Page 658: ...pplicable VT from the Port and STS drop down lists The Port drop down list is only available if the card has multiple ports STSs do not appear if they are already in use by other circuits VTs do not appear for STS V circuits or if they are already in use by other circuits Step 4 Click Next Step 5 From the Node drop down list choose the destination node Step 6 From the Slot drop down list choose th...

Page 659: ...nd To fields provide span information The source STS appears Figure 20 3 shows an example Figure 20 3 Manually Routing a VCAT Circuit Step 4 Click Add Span The span is added to the Included Spans list and the span arrow turns blue Step 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the circuit is provisioned from the source to the destination node through all intermediary nodes Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for e...

Page 660: ...Sets the CTC Alerts dialog box to open automatically for all notifications Error alerts only Sets the CTC Alerts dialog box to open automatically for circuit deletion errors only Never Sets the CTC Alerts dialog box to never open automatically Step 3 Click Close Purpose This task changes a BLSR node ID Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 Required As Needed ...

Page 661: ...haracter string All in either upper or lower case letters this is a TL1 keyword and will be rejected Do not choose a name that is already assigned to another BLSR Reversion time Set the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original working path following a ring switch The default is 5 minutes Ring reversion can be set to Never Step 5 Click Next If the network graphic app...

Page 662: ...cancel the operation d Complete the NTP A40 Provision BLSR Nodes procedure on page 5 10 making sure all steps are completed accurately then start this procedure again Note Some or all of the following alarms might briefly appear during BLSR setup E W MISMATCH RING MISMATCH APSCIMP APSDFLTK and BLSROSYNC Step 8 Verify the following On the network view graphic a green span line appears between all B...

Page 663: ...ll nodes in a BLSR must have the same reversion time setting West Line Assign the west BLSR port for the node from the drop down list Note The east and west ports must match the fiber connections and DCC terminations set up in the NTP A40 Provision BLSR Nodes procedure on page 5 10 East Line Assign the east BLSR port for the node from the drop down list Step 5 Click OK Note Some or all of the foll...

Page 664: ...u want to convert Step 4 Click Edit Step 5 In the Edit circuit window click the Tunnel tab Step 6 In the Attributes area complete the following If you are converting a traditional DCC tunnel to an IP encapsulated tunnel check the Change to IP Tunnel check box and type the percentage of total SDCC bandwidth used in the IP tunnel the minimum percentage is 10 percent Purpose This task preprovisions a...

Page 665: ...s you want to delete then click Delete Step 7 In the Delete Circuits confirmation dialog box check one or both of the following as needed Change drop port admin state Choose the administrative state for the drop ports IS Puts the circuit cross connects in the IS NR service state OOS DSBLD Puts the circuit cross connects in the OOS MA DSBLD service state Traffic is not passed on the circuit If the ...

Page 666: ... the information continue with Step 10 If you did not check Notify when completed the Circuits window appears Continue with Step 11 Step 9 If you want to save the information in the CTC Alerts dialog box complete the following steps If you do not want to save continue with the next step a Click Save b Click Browse and navigate to the directory where you want to save the file c Type the file name u...

Page 667: ...elete Step 5 In the confirmation dialog box click Yes Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A336 Repair an IP Tunnel Step 1 Obtain the original IP address of the node in question Step 2 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Purpose This task removes VLANs from a domain Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures See Chapter 6 Create Circuits and VT Tunnels for circuit creatio...

Page 668: ...1 Verify that your computer has the following Processor Pentium III 700 Mhz or faster RAM 384 MB recommended 512 MB optimum Hard drive 20 GB hard drive recommended with at least 50 MB of space available Operating system Windows 98 1st and 2nd editions Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 6a Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or Windows XP Home Purpose This task installs the CTC online user manuals Acrob...

Page 669: ...ls CTC JAR files Step 3 Click Next Step 4 Complete one of the following Click Typical to install all four components If you already have JRE 1 4 2 installed on your computer choose Custom Click Custom if you want to install only some of the components By default the JRE and Acrobat Reader are selected Step 5 Click Next Step 6 Complete the following as applicable If you selected Typical in Step 4 s...

Page 670: ... you choose Modify and click Next continue with Step e If you choose Remove and click Next continue with Step i b Click Next c Choose one of the following Click Typical to install all JRE features If you select Typical the JRE version installed will automatically become the default JRE version for your browsers Click Custom if you want to select the components to install and select the browsers th...

Page 671: ...nning CTC software earlier than Software Release 4 6 uninstall JRE 1 4 2 and reinstall JRE 1 3 1_2 To run Software R5 0 and later uninstall JRE 1 3 1_2 and reinstall JRE 1 4 2 Note JRE 1 4 2 requires Netscape 7 x or Internet Explorer 6 x Step 1 Verify that your computer has the following RAM 384 MB recommended 512 MB optimum Purpose This task installs the CTC online user manuals Acrobat Reader 6 0...

Page 672: ...p 6 Click Next Step 7 Complete the following as applicable If you selected Typical in Step 5 continue with Step 8 If you selected Custom check the CTC component that you want to install and click Next If you selected Online User Manuals continue with Step 8 If you did not select Online User Manuals continue with Step 10 Step 8 The directory where the installation wizard will install CTC online use...

Page 673: ...f you select Typical the JRE version installed will automatically become the default JRE version for your browsers Click Custom if you want to select the components to install and select the browsers that will use the JRE version d Click Next e If you selected Typical continue with Step i If you selected Custom click the drop down list for each program feature that you want to install and choose t...

Page 674: ...turn to your originating procedure NTP DLP A339 Delete a Node from the Current Session or Login Group Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 2 Click the node that you want to delete Step 3 From the CTC File menu click Delete Selected Node After a few seconds the node disappears from the network view map Step 4 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task removes a n...

Page 675: ...ort Status on the LCD Panel Note A blank LCD results when the fuse on the alarm interface panel AIP board has blown If this occurs contact Cisco Technical Assistance TAC See Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines section on page lvi for more information Step 4 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task allows you to view OC N port status without using CTC...

Page 676: ...dwidth used in the IP tunnel the minimum percentage is 10 percent Step 5 Click Next Step 6 In the Circuit Source area complete the following Node Choose the source node Slot Choose the source slot Port If displayed choose the source port Channel Displays IPT D1 D3 Step 7 Click Next Step 8 In the Circuit Destination area complete the following Node Choose the destination node Slot Choose the destin...

Page 677: ...r selected interval a threshold crossing alert TCA is raised The number represents the counter value for each specific performance monitoring parameter Step 6 View the Prev n columns to find PM counts for the previous intervals Note If a complete count over the selected interval is not possible the value appears with a yellow background For example if you selected the 1 day interval an incomplete ...

Page 678: ...S3 DS1 VT path and STS path PM parameters as signal types This enables you to select both the DS 3 port and the DS 1 within the specified DS 3 Step 3 In the signal type drop down lists click the following options as appropriate DS n or Port n card port number VT n VT path number STS n STS number within the VT path Figure 20 5 shows the port and signal type drop down lists on the Performance window...

Page 679: ...ppear in the Curr current and Prev n previous columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A349 Clear Selected PM Counts Purpose This task uses the Clear button to clear specified PM counts depending on the option selected Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures...

Page 680: ...erased from the card and the window All statistics for port x Clearing all statistics for port x erases from the card and the window all PM counts associated with all combinations of the statistics on the selected port This means all time intervals directions and signal type counts are erased from the card and the window All statistics for card Clearing all statistics for card erases from the card...

Page 681: ...eshooting Guide Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A351 View FC_MR 4 Utilization PM Parameters Step 1 In node view double click the FC_MR 4 card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Step 2 Click the Performance Utilization tabs Figure 20 7 Purpose This task enables you to view line utilization PM counts on an FC_MR 4 card and port to detect possible performance p...

Page 682: ...nitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A352 View FC_MR 4 History PM Parameters Step 1 In node view double click the FC_MR 4 card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Purpose This task enables you to view historical PM counts at selected time intervals on an FC_MR 4 card a...

Page 683: ... to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A353 Refresh FC_MR 4 PM Counts at a Different Time Interval Step 1 In node view double click the FC_MR 4 card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Purpose This task changes the window view to display specified PM counts in time intervals dependin...

Page 684: ...leshooting Guide if necessary Step 3 Click the Conditions tab Verify that no unexplained conditions appear on the network If unexplained conditions appear resolve them before continuing Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide if necessary Step 4 On the network map double click the node containing the TCC2 TCC2P cards that you are testing to open it in node view Step 5 Examine the LEDs o...

Page 685: ... RMON If you are already logged in continue with Step 2 Step 2 Double click the FC_MR 4 card where you want to create the RMON alarm thresholds Step 3 In card view click the Provisioning RMON Thresholds tabs Step 4 Click Create The Create Threshold dialog box appears Step 5 From the Slot drop down list choose the appropriate FC_MR 4 card Step 6 From the Port drop down list choose the applicable po...

Page 686: ...ed Fibre Channel frames with bad CRC fibreStatsTxFrames Transmitted total Fibre Channel frames fibreStatsTxOctets Transmitted total Fibre Channel data bytes within a frame fibreStatsLinkResets Total number of link resets initiated by FCMR port when link recovery port setting is enabled gfpStatsRxSBitErrors Received generic framing protocol GFP frames with single bit errors in the core header these...

Page 687: ...ated due to a GFP out of frame condition This is only valid when link recovery is enabled and is not valid when distance extension is enabled fcStatsRxCredits The maximum number of Fibre Channel credits that the Fibre Channel fiber connectivity FICON link partner will allow the FCMR Fibre Channel FICON transmitter to transmit The maximum number of frames the link partner can receive fcStatsTxCredi...

Page 688: ... of occurrences in the Falling Threshold field In most cases a falling threshold is set lower than the rising threshold fibreStatsTxFrames Transmitted total Fibre Channel frames fibreStatsTxOctets Transmitted total Fibre Channel data bytes within a frame fibreStatsLinkResets Total number of link resets initiated by FCMR port when link recovery port setting is enabled gfpStatsRxSBitErrors Received ...

Page 689: ...ed multiple times and cause a flood of events Step 13 Click OK to complete the procedure Step 14 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A358 Delete FC_MR 4 RMON Alarm Thresholds Step 1 Double click the FC_MR 4 card where you want to delete the RMON alarm thresholds Step 2 In card view click the Provisioning RMON Thresholds tabs Step 3 Click the RMON alarm threshold that you want to delete St...

Page 690: ...racters in length Any alphanumeric string is permissible and uppercase and lowercase letters can be combined Do not use the character string All in either uppercase or lowercase letters this is a TL1 keyword and will be rejected Do not choose a name that is already assigned to another BLSR Reversion time Set the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original working path ...

Page 691: ...Selection section choose the protect ports from the West Protect and East Protect columns Step 8 Click Finish If the BLSR window appears with the BLSR you created go to Step 9 If a Cannot Create BLSR or Error While Creating BLSR message appears a Click OK b In the Create BLSR window click Excluded Nodes Review the information explaining why the BLSR could not be created then click OK c Depending o...

Page 692: ...de from the drop down list Note The east and west ports must match the fiber connections and DCC terminations set up in the NTP A40 Provision BLSR Nodes procedure on page 5 10 East Line Assign the east BLSR port for the node from the drop down list Span Reversion Set the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original working path following a span reversion The default is ...

Page 693: ... Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard Statement 206 Note Before you reset the TCC2 TCC2P card you should wait at least 60 seconds after the last provisioning change you made to avoid losing any changes to the database Note When a software reset is performed on an active TCC2 TCC2P card t...

Page 694: ...he command will switch traffic only if the path has an error rate less than the signal degrade bit error rate threshold A Force switch will switch traffic even if the path has SD or SF conditions however a Force switch will not override an SF on a 1 1 protection channel A Force switch has a higher priority than a Manual switch Step 5 In the confirmation dialog box click Yes Step 6 Return to your o...

Page 695: ...ermination provisioned As needed complete the DLP A377 Provision Section DCC Terminations task on page 20 61 or DLP A378 Provision Line DCC Terminations task on page 20 62 Note An optical port requires two patchcords when the remote end is Y cable protected or is an optical add drop multiplexer or multiplexer demultiplexer port Step 1 In node view click the Provisioning Comm Channels Provisionable...

Page 696: ...tinue with Step 6 The origination and termination TX ports are already provisioned Complete the following to provision the RX ports a In the Origination Node area type a patchcord identifier 0 through 32767 in the RX ID field The origination TX and RX IDs and termination TX and RX IDs must be different b Click the desired origination slot port from the list of available slots ports c In the Termin...

Page 697: ...in the Route Review Edit area click the source node icon if it is not already selected Step 2 Starting with a span on the source node click the arrow of the span you want the circuit to travel To reverse the direction of the arrow click the arrow twice The arrow turns white In the Selected Span area the From and To fields provide span information The source STS appears Figure 20 9 shows an example...

Page 698: ...e through all intermediary nodes If Fully Protected Path is checked in the Circuit Routing Preferences panel you must Add two spans for all path protection or unprotected portions of the circuit route from the source to the destination Add one span for all BLSR or 1 1 portions of route from the source to the destination Add primary spans for BLSR DRI dual ring interconnect from the source to the d...

Page 699: ...hoose None from the Additional Nodes drop down list Step 2 Click the Circuits tab All internode circuits are shown as PARTIAL Step 3 Refer to the diagram or CTC print out you created in the NTP A240 Remove a BLSR Node procedure on page 14 6 or the NTP A294 Remove a Path Protection Node procedure on page 14 11 Find the circuits on the line cards of the removed node Step 4 Click the Filter button Pu...

Page 700: ... NTP DLP A372 Delete a Node from a Specified Login Node Group Step 1 From the CTC Edit menu choose Preferences Step 2 In the Preferences dialog box click the Login Node Groups tab Step 3 Click the login node group tab containing the node you want to remove Step 4 Click the node you want to remove then click Remove Step 5 Click OK Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task re...

Page 701: ...ors Step 4 Line up the connectors on the card with the mating connectors on the backplane making sure the keys on the back of the card line up properly with the backplane Push the card with consistent pressure until the connectors fit together firmly Caution Do not force the MiniBNC EIA onto the backplane if you feel strong resistance Make sure that the MinBNC EIA lines up properly on the backplan...

Page 702: ...to A399 DLP A373 Install a MiniBNC EIA Figure 20 11 MiniBNC EIA Screw Locations Figure 20 12 MiniBNC EIA Jack Screw 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 Jack screws 3 1 Perimeter screws 6 32 x 0 375 inch Phillips head 6 2 115140 115260 Thumbscrew Inner screw Rotation indicator ...

Page 703: ...ews and bracket screws P N 48 0422 01 at 8 to 10 lbf inch 9 2 to 11 5 kgf cm to secure the cover panel to the backplane Figure 20 11 on page 20 58 Install the alarm and timing panel cover and then insert and tighten the last perimeter screw Figure 20 13 shows a MiniBNC EIA installation Figure 20 13 Installing the MiniBNC EIA Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP 115474 ...

Page 704: ...k OK Step 6 Return to your origination procedure NTP DLP A375 Change a Line DCC Termination Step 1 Click the Provisioning Comm Channels LDCC tabs Step 2 Click the LDCC that you want to change Step 3 Click Edit Step 4 In the LDCC Termination Editor dialog box complete the following as necessary Disable OSPF on LDCC Link If checked OSPF is disabled on the link OSPF should be disabled only when the s...

Page 705: ...n To select more than one port press the Shift key or the Ctrl key Note SDCC is used for ONS 15454 DCC terminations The SONET LDCCs and the SDCC when not used as a DCC termination by the ONS 15454 can be provisioned as DCC tunnels See the DLP A313 Create a DCC Tunnel task on page 20 7 Step 4 In the Port Admin State area click Set to IS to put the port in service Step 5 Verify that the Disable OSPF...

Page 706: ...S 15454 DCC terminations The SONET LDCCs and the SDCC when not used as a DCC termination by the ONS 15454 can be provisioned as DCC tunnels See the DLP A313 Create a DCC Tunnel task on page 20 7 Step 4 In the Port Admin State area click Set to IS to put the port in service Step 5 Verify that the Disable OSPF on DCC Link check box is unchecked Step 6 If the SDCC termination is to include a non ONS ...

Page 707: ...ther length Length Choose the length of the source subnet mask Destination Address Type the IP address of the destination node 32 bit length or destination subnet any other length Length Choose the length of the destination subnet mask Step 4 Click OK Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task sets up a proxy tunnel to communicate with a non ONS far end node Proxy tunnels ar...

Page 708: ... Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A382 Delete a Proxy Tunnel Step 1 Click the Provisioning Network Proxy subtabs Step 2 Click the proxy tunnel that you want to delete Purpose This task provisions destinations that will not be blocked by the firewall Firewall tunnels are only necessary when the proxy server is enabled and a foreign DCC termination exists or if static routes exist...

Page 709: ...is task adds a member to the following virtual concatenated VCAT circuits Software Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme SW LCAS VCAT circuits on FC_MR 4 enhanced mode cards Non LCAS and LCAS circuits on CE 100T 8 cards Adding a member to a VCAT circuit changes the size of the circuit The new members use the VCAT member source destination and routing preference common fiber or split routing specified du...

Page 710: ... non LCAS members must be in the same service state If all existing members are in the Out of Group VCAT state which for non LCAS members is the OOS MA DSBLD service state you can choose any service state for the new member e From the File menu choose Close to return to the Edit Circuit window Step 5 Click Add Member The Add Member button is enabled if the VCAT circuit has sufficient bandwidth for...

Page 711: ...o route the member s automatically check Route Automatically To manually route the members leave Route Automatically unchecked Step 9 If you want to set preferences for individual members complete the following in the Member Preferences area To set identical preferences for all added members skip this step and continue with Step 10 Note Common fiber or split routing cannot be changed Number Choose...

Page 712: ...ons of route from the source to the destination For members routed on path protection DRI topologies provision the working and protect paths as well as spans between the DRI nodes g Repeat Steps a through f for each member Step 12 If you checked Route Automatically in Step 8 and checked Review Route Before Creation complete the following substeps If not continue with Step 13 a Click Next b Review ...

Page 713: ...ou want to delete To select multiple members press Ctrl and click the desired members Step 5 Click Delete Member Step 6 In the confirmation dialog box click Yes Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task removes a member from a VCAT circuit created with the following criteria SW LCAS VCAT circuits on FC_MR 4 enhanced mode cards Non LCAS and LCAS circuits on CE 100T 8 cards T...

Page 714: ...tion point on the UBIC V EIA Figure 20 14 shows the UBIC V slot designations Purpose This task installs DS 1 and DS 3 EC 1 cables on the Universal Backplane Interface Connector Vertical UBIC V EIAs Tools Equipment 3 16 inch flat head screwdriver DS 1 and DS 3 EC 1 cables as needed DS 1 cable 150 feet 15454 CADS1 SD DS 1 cable 250 feet 15454 CADS1 ID DS 1 cable 655 feet 15454 CADS1 LD DS 3 EC 1 cab...

Page 715: ...5 28 DS3 25 36 DS1 29 42 JACKSCREW SHOULD BE INSTALLED FIRST AND REMOVED LAST JACKSCREW SHOULD BE INSTALLED FIRST AND REMOVED LAST JACKSCREW SHOULD BE INSTALLED FIRST AND REMOVED LAST REAR COVER BRACKET LOCATION REAR COVER BRACKET LOCATION LD DS3 1 12 DS1 1 14 DS3 1 12 DS1 1 14 DS3 1 12 DS1 1 14 SLOT 14 SLOT 13 SLOT 12 DS3 1 12 DS1 1 14 DS3 1 12 DS1 1 14 DS3 1 12 DS1 1 14 UNUSED UNUSED TX RX LD DS...

Page 716: ...Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 20 DLPs A300 to A399 DLP A386 Install Electrical Cables on the UBIC V EIAs Figure 20 15 Fully Cabled UBIC V Front and Side View Figure 20 16 shows a partially populated UBIC V 115074 Front view Side view ...

Page 717: ...y Cabled UBIC V Step 5 If available tie wrap or lace the cables to the tie bar according to Telcordia standards GR 1275 CORE or local site practice Note When routing the electrical cables be sure to leave enough room in front of the alarm and timing panel so that it is accessible for maintenance activity Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP 115075 ...

Page 718: ... the Line settings see Table 20 3 For definitions of the DS1 settings see Table 20 4 on page 20 76 For definitions of the Line Threshold settings see Table 20 5 on page 20 77 For definitions of the Electrical Path Threshold settings see Table 20 6 on page 20 78 For definitions of the SONET Threshold settings see Table 20 7 on page 20 80 Step 5 Click Apply Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each s...

Page 719: ...n OOS AU AINS state for the duration of the soak period After the soak period ends the port service state changes to IS NR OOS MA DSBLD Out of Service and Management Disabled The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allo...

Page 720: ... in service The port service state changes to IS NR IS AINS Puts the port in automatic in service The port service state changes to OOS AU AINS OOS DSBLD Removes the port from service and disables it The port service state changes to OOS MA DSBLD OOS MT Removes the port from service for maintenance The port service state changes to OOS MA MT Table 20 3 Line Options for the DS3XM 12 Parameters cont...

Page 721: ...er the soak period ends the port service state changes to IS NR OOS MA DSBLD Out of Service and Management Disabled The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allowed Line Type Defines the line framing type AUTO FRAME ESF ...

Page 722: ...ed seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds DS3 Pbit Near End only DS3 CPbit Near and Far End DS1 only if there is a VT circuit dropped on the port SES Severely errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds DS3 Pbit Near End only DS3 CPbit Near and Far End DS1 only i...

Page 723: ... minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds Far End DS1 ESNE Errored seconds Near End Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds Far End DS1 ESFE Errored seconds Far End Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds Far End DS1 SESNE Severely errored seconds Near ...

Page 724: ...3XM 12 Card Parameter Description Options CV Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds STS and VT Term ES Errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds STS and VT Term FC Failure count Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet a...

Page 725: ...ovision Table 20 8 describes the values on the Provisioning Line tabs for the DS3 EC1 48 cards Table 20 8 Line Options for the DS3 EC1 48Card Parameter Description Options Port Sets the port number 1 to 48 Port Name Sets the port name User defined up to 32 alphanumeric special characters Blank by default See the DLP A314 Assign a Name to a Port task on page 20 8 Admin State Sets the port service s...

Page 726: ...ort stays in OOS AU AINS state for the duration of the soak period After the soak period ends the port service state changes to IS NR OOS MA DSBLD Out of Service and Management Disabled The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbac...

Page 727: ...ort number 1 to 48 read only CV Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds ES Errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds SES Severely errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds LOSS Los...

Page 728: ... Far End Table 20 10 Electrical Path Threshold Options for the DS3 EC1 48 Card continued Parameter Description Options Table 20 11 SONET Threshold Options for the DS3 EC1 48 Card Parameter Description Options Port Display only DS 3 ports partitioned for STS Line 1 STS 1 Line 2 STS 1 Line 3 STS 1 Line 4 STS 1 CV Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bull...

Page 729: ...rd node or network view click the Alarms tab to view the alarms for that card node or network Figure 20 17 Figure 20 17 CTC Node View Table 20 12 lists the columns in the Alarms window and their descriptions Purpose Use this task to view current alarms on a card node or network Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures DLP A60 Log into CTC page 17 66 Required As Needed As needed Onsite Remote O...

Page 730: ... an alarm is raised on a card the slot where the alarm occurred appears only in network and node view Port If an alarm is raised on a card the port where the alarm is raised for STSTerm and VTTerm the port refers to the upstream card it is partnered with Path Width Indicates how many STSs are contained in the alarmed path This information complements the alarm object notation which is described in...

Page 731: ...monitoring statistics for each port on the card appear Step 4 View the PM parameter names that appear in the Param column The PM parameter values appear in the Port columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Purpose This task enables you to view CE Series Ether Ports and POS Ports statistics PM counts at selected ti...

Page 732: ...n PM Parameters Step 1 In node view double click the CE Series Ethernet card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Step 2 Click the Performance Ether Ports Utilization Figure 20 19 or Performance POS Ports Utilization tabs Purpose This task enables you to view CE Series Ether Port and POS Port utilization PM counts at selected time intervals to detect possible performance problems...

Page 733: ...e Port column to find the port you want to monitor Step 5 The Tx and Rx bandwidth utilization values for the previous time intervals appear in the Prev n columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Note To refresh reset or clear PM counts see the NTP A253 Change the PM Display procedure on page 8 2 Step 6 Return to y...

Page 734: ...Performance monitoring statistics for each port on the card appear Step 4 View the PM parameter names that appear in the Param column The PM parameter values appear in the Prev n columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Purpose This task enables you to view CE Series Ether Ports and POS Ports history PM counts at ...

Page 735: ... the Performance DSn SONET PM tabs to view the DS N SONET Performance parameters Figure 20 21 Purpose This task enables you to view DS N SONET PM parameters for near end or far end performance during selected time intervals on an DS3XM 12 electrical card and port to detect possible performance problems Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures Before you monitor performance be sure you have cre...

Page 736: ...d DS 3 Step 3 In the signal type drop down lists choose the DS 3 port and the DS 1 port within the specified DS 3 Step 4 Click Refresh Step 5 View the PM parameter names that appear in the Param column The PM parameter values appear in the Curr current and Prev n previous columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide T...

Page 737: ...ables you to view BFDL PM parameters for near end or far end performance during selected time intervals on a DS3XM 12 electrical card and port to detect possible performance problems Tools Equipment None Prerequisite Procedures Before you monitor performance be sure you have created the appropriate circuits and provisioned the card according to your specifications For more information see Chapter ...

Page 738: ...count performance data for one day Note The Request drop down options are availableonly in DS1 ESF and BFDL modes The DS3XM 12 card can send requests for enhanced performance data to the far end network components Enhanced performance data is displayed on CTC if the far end network component replies with the requested data The normal response message will contain the current 15 minute and current ...

Page 739: ...fore Creation Check this check box if you want to review and edit the circuit route before the circuit is created VT DS3 Mapped Conversion STS circuits only Check this check box to create a circuit using the portless transmultiplexing interface of the DS3XM 12 card Purpose This task creates a manually routed USPR circuit during a conversion from an unprotected point to point or linear add drop mul...

Page 740: ... Click Next b In the Conversion Circuit Route Constraints area complete the following Node Choose a node with a DS3XM 12 card installed Slot Choose the slot where a DS3XM 12 card is installed DS3 Mapped STS If applicable choose Circuit Dest to indicate that the STS is the circuit destination or Circuit Source to indicate that the STS is the circuit source Step 5 If you selected Review Route Before...

Page 741: ...rect UBIC H EIA for the side you want to install and remove the UBIC H EIA from the packaging Step 2 Verify that none of the pins on the UBIC H EIA are bent Step 3 If present remove the yellow connector protectors Step 4 If screws are present in the alignment standoff holes use a Phillips screwdriver to remove them Step 5 Use a flathead screwdriver or 5 16 inch deep socket wrench to tighten the st...

Page 742: ...l a UBIC H EIA Figure 20 23 Installed Alignment Standoffs Step 6 Line up the alignment pins on the UBIC H EIA Figure 20 24 with the alignment standoffs on the shelf and push the UBIC H EIA with consistent pressure until the pins and standoffs fit together firmly Installed alignment standoffs 120366 ...

Page 743: ...lf if you feel strong resistance Step 7 Locate the three jack screws on the UBIC H Figure 20 25 Starting with any jack screw tighten the thumbscrew a few turns and move to the next one turning each thumb screw a few turns at a time until all three screws are hand tight Figure 20 26 Caution Tightening the jack screws unevenly could cause damage to the UBIC H connectors UBIC alignment pins 120367 ...

Page 744: ...to A399 DLP A399 Install a UBIC H EIA Figure 20 25 UBIC H EIA Screw Locations Figure 20 26 UBIC H EIA Jack Screw 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 120075 Jack screws 3 1 Perimeter screws 6 32 x 0 375 inch Phillips head 7 2 115260 Thumbscrew Inner screw Rotation indicator ...

Page 745: ...perimeter screws Figure 20 27 leaving the lower perimeter screw out and torque to 8 to 10 lbf inch 9 2 to 11 5 kgf cm to secure the cover panel to the backplane Figure 20 27 Installing the UBIC H EIA Step 9 Reinstall the lower backplane cover using a Phillips screwdriver inserting five screws and tightening until seated Step 10 Return to your originating procedure NTP 120076 ...

Page 746: ...20 102 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 20 DLPs A300 to A399 DLP A399 Install a UBIC H EIA ...

Page 747: ...he DCU mounting kit one set each for 19 inch 482 6 mm and 23 inch 584 2 mm racks Verify that your chassis is equipped with the correct set of brackets for your rack Change the brackets as required Step 3 Align the chassis with the rack mounting screw holes one at a time insert and tighten the four screws Warning This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equip...

Page 748: ...regation point OCHNC dense wavelength division multiplexing DWDM optical channel network connection STS v STS virtual concatenated VCAT circuit and VT v VT VCAT circuit Size Circuit size VT circuit size is 1 5 STS circuit sizes are 1 3c 6c 9c 12c 18c 24c 36c 48c and 192c OCHNC circuit sizes are Equipped not specific Multi rate 2 5 Gbps No FEC forward error correction 2 5 Gbps FEC 10 Gbps No FEC an...

Page 749: ...cted Protected The circuit is protected by diverse SONET topologies for example a BLSR and a path protection or a path protection and 1 1 Splitter The circuit is protected by the protect transponder TXPP_MR_2 5G splitter protection Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide Unknown A circuit has a source and destination on different nodes and communication is down between ...

Page 750: ...TP PARTIAL A CTC created circuit is missing a cross connect or network span a complete path from source to destination s does not exist or an alarm interface panel AIP change occurred on one of the circuit nodes and the circuit is in need of repair AIPs store the node MAC address In CTC circuits are represented using cross connects and network spans If a network span is missing from a circuit the ...

Page 751: ...urce If traffic is received by the node on its east span the BLSR node ID of the source appears East Dest If traffic is sent on the node s east span the BLSR node ID of the destination appears Note BLSR squelching is performed on STSs that carry STS circuits only Squelch table entries will not appear for STSs carrying VT circuits or Ethernet circuits to or from E Series Ethernet cards provisioned ...

Page 752: ...licy file is not needed in Software R4 1 and later so you can remove it unless you will log into ONS 15454s running software earlier than R4 1 Choose one of the following options Yes Removes the modified Java policy file from your PC Choose this option if you will only log into ONS 15454s running Software R4 1 software or later No Does not remove the modified Java policy file from your PC Choose t...

Page 753: ...trl Hi value This value sets the flow control threshold for sending the signal to the attached Ethernet device to resume transmission d In the Flow Ctrl Hi column click the cell in the row for the appropriate port e Enter a value in the cell The Flow Ctrl Hi value has a valid range from 2 to 511 and must be higher than the Flow Ctrl Lo value This value sets the flow control threshold for sending t...

Page 754: ...e extension byte of the trunk cards at one of the nodes See the DLP A89 Remap the K3 Byte task on page 17 87 Step 8 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A428 Install Fiber Optic Cables in a 1 1 Configuration Note The Cisco OC 3 IR STM 1 SH OC 12 IR STM 4 SH and OC 48 IR STM 16 SH interface optics all working at 1310 nm are optimized for the most widely used SMF 28 fiber available from many...

Page 755: ...ays an SF LED if the transmit and receive fibers are mismatched one fiber connects a receive port on one card to a receive port on another card or the same situation with transmit ports Figure 19 1 on page 19 6 shows the cable location Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the corresponding protect ports on the two nodes and all other working protect port pairs that you want to place in a 1 1 configurat...

Page 756: ...gate to the JRE directory on your computer Step 4 Choose the JRE version Step 5 Click OK Step 6 From the File menu choose Exit Step 7 In the confirmation dialog box click Yes Step 8 Complete the DLP A60 Log into CTC task on page 17 66 Step 9 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task changes the Java Runtime Environment JRE version which is useful if you would like to upgrade to a ...

Page 757: ...ult router if needed You normally do not modify these fields if no ONS 15454 network changes have occurred Step 7 Click Next Step 8 On the SOCKS Proxy Server Settings page choose one of the following options External Network Element ENE If selected the CTC computer is only visible to the ONS 15454 to which the CTC computer is connected The computer is not visible to the DCC connected nodes In addi...

Page 758: ... LCD d Check the Suppress CTC IP Address check box This removes the IP address from display in the CTC information area and from the Provisioning Security Data Comm tab e Click Apply Note After you turn on secure mode the TCC2P IP address becomes the node IP address Step 12 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A434 Lock Node Security Caution This task is irreversible Do not proceed unless ...

Page 759: ... Display Suppresses the display of the IP address on the LCD Suppress CTC IP Address If checked suppresses the IP address from display on the Data Comm subtab CTC node view information area and other locations Step 3 Click Apply If you changed the IP address subnet mask or default router the node will reboot This will take 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose Thi...

Page 760: ...d nodes In addition firewall is enabled which means that the node prevents IP traffic from being routed between the DCC and the LAN port Gateway Network Element GNE If selected the CTC computer is visible to other DCC connected nodes The node prevents IP traffic from being routed between the DCC and the LAN port Proxy only If selected the ONS 15454 responds to CTC requests with a list of DCC conne...

Page 761: ...change the state for all members listed in the Edit Circuit window using the State tab Another alternative is to click the Edit Member button to access the Edit Member Circuit window for the selected member and click the State tab Step 6 From the Target Circuit Admin State drop down list choose the administrative state IS Puts the member cross connects in the IS NR service state OOS DSBLD Puts the...

Page 762: ...traffic Step 7 Click Apply Step 8 To close the Edit Circuit window choose Close from the File menu Step 9 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A438 Change General Port Settings for the FC_MR 4 Card Step 1 In node view double click the FC_MR 4 card where you want to change the port settings Step 2 Click the Provisioning Port General tabs Step 3 Modify any of the settings described in Table ...

Page 763: ...Management Disabled The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic OOS MA MT Out of Service and Management Maintenance The port is out of service for maintenance Alarm reporting is suppressed but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allowed Port Rate Selects the Fibre Channel interface 1 Gbps 2 Gbps Link Rate Displays the actual rate of the port Max GBIC Rate Displays the maximum Gigabit I...

Page 764: ...ding a GFP T based flow control scheme It enables the node to be a part of a Storage Area Network SAN with long distance remote nodes If left unchecked the remaining options are not available for editing If Distance Extension is enabled set the connected Fibre Channel switches to Interop or Open Fabric mode depending on the Fibre Channel switch By default the FC_MR card will interoperate with the ...

Page 765: ...uffers Available Sets the GFP buffer depth GFP Buffers Available is editable if Autoadjust GFP Buffer Threshold is unchecked For shorter SONET transport distances Cisco recommends lower values to decrease latency For longer SONET transport distances Cisco recommends higher values to provide higher bandwidth Numeric 16 through 1200 multiples of 16 only Purpose This task changes the enhanced FC FICO...

Page 766: ...dle filtering applies only to SONET circuit bandwidth sizes that allow full line rate FC FICON transport It can be used for interoperability with remote FC FICON over third party SONET equipment Maximum Frame Size Sets the maximum size of a valid frame This setting prevents oversized performance monitoring accumulation for frame sizes that are above the Fibre Channel maximum This can occur for Fib...

Page 767: ... screws at the top and bottom of the end of cable connector two to three turns at 8 to 10 lbf inch 9 2 to 11 5kgf cm Alternate between the two screws until both are tight Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each cable you want to install Figure 21 1 shows a UBIC H with cables installed in all connectors Purpose This task installs DS 1 and DS 3 EC 1 cables on the Universal Backplane Interface Conne...

Page 768: ...ly Cabled UBIC H A Side Step 5 If available tie wrap or lace the cables according to Telcordia standards GR 1275 CORE or local site practice Note When routing the electrical cables be sure to leave enough room in front of the alarm and timing panel so that it is accessible for maintenance activity Step 6 Return to your originating procedure NTP 124534 ...

Page 769: ...TSs and or VTs on the east and west ports record the name of the circuit Figure 21 2 shows a circuit passing through a node doc 124 on the same STS STS 2 Figure 21 2 Verifying Pass Through STSs Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 for each circuit in the Circuits tab Step 5 Delete and recreate each circuit recorded in Step 3 To delete the circuit see the DLP A333 Delete Circuits task on page 20 21 To create...

Page 770: ... 2 and MXP cards SFPs are hot swappable input output devices that plug into a line card port to link the port with the fiber optic network For a description of SFP connectors on transponder or muxponder cards refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide Tools Equipment For the E1000 2 G use SX GBIC for short reach applications LX GBIC for long reach applications For the G100...

Page 771: ...to the slot on the card Note GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect installation b Slide the GBIC through the flap that covers the opening until you hear a click The click indicates the GBIC is locked into the slot Table 21 6 Available GBICs GBIC Associated Cards Application Fiber Product Number 1000BaseSX E1000 2 G G1000 4 G1K 4 Short reach Multimode fiber up to 550 m long 15454E GBIC SX 1000BaseLX...

Page 772: ...eam directly with optical instruments Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments for example eye loupes magnifiers and microscopes within a distance of 100 mm could pose an eye hazard Statement 1056 Step 6 For SFPs a Plug the LC duplex connector of the fiber into a Cisco supported SFP connector b If the new SFP connector has a latch close the latch over the cable to secure it c Plug...

Page 773: ... a latch securing the fiber cable pull it upward to release the cable b Pull the fiber cable straight out of the connector c Unplug the SFP connector and fiber from the card d Slide the SFP out of the slot Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A498 Switch Between TDM and DWDM Network Views Step 1 From the View menu choose Go to Network View Step 2 From the Network Scope drop down lis...

Page 774: ...21 28 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 March 2005 Chapter 21 DLPs A400 to A499 DLP A498 Switch Between TDM and DWDM Network Views Step 3 Return to your originating procedure NTP ...

Page 775: ...y topological network configuration Cisco does not recommend using its path protection feature in any particular topological network configuration DLP A507 View OC N PM Parameters Step 1 In node view double click the OC N card where you want to view PM counts The card view appears Step 2 Click the Performance tab Figure 22 1 Purpose This task enables you to view performance monitoring PM counts on...

Page 776: ...appear in the Curr current and Prev n previous columns For PM parameter definitions refer to the Performance Monitoring chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide Step 6 To monitor another port on a multiport card choose another port from the Port drop down list and click Refresh Step 7 Return to your originating procedure NTP 96974 Directions radio buttons Performance tab Card View Inte...

Page 777: ...n node Step 7 From the Slot drop down list choose the slot containing the destination card The destination is typically a DS3XM 6 or DS 3 card You can also choose an OC N card to the map DS 3 circuit to an STS Step 8 Depending on the destination card choose the destination port or STS from the submenus that appear based on the card selected in Step 2 See Table 6 2 on page 6 3 for a list of valid o...

Page 778: ...ront and backplane access is disabled as soon as DCC connections are restored Step 3 In the Shell Access area set the shell program used to access the node Telnet If chosen allows access to the node using Telnet Telnet is the terminal remote host Internet protocol developed for the Advanced Agency Research Project Network ARPANET If chosen choose the Telnet port Port 23 is the default SSH If chose...

Page 779: ...rmat without graphical representations of shelves cards or tabs This option applies to all windows except Provisioning General General and Power Monitor windows Provisioning Network General and RIP windows Provisioning Security Policy Access and Legal Disclaimer windows Provisioning SNMP window Provisioning Timing window Provisioning UCP Node window Provisioning WDM ANS Provisioning window Mainten...

Page 780: ...1 Click the tab containing the information you want to export for example the Alarms tab or the Circuits tab Step 2 From the File menu choose Export Step 3 In the Export dialog box click a data format Figure 22 3 As HTML Saves data as a simple HTML table file without graphics The file must be viewed or edited with applications such as Netscape Navigator Microsoft Internet Explorer or other applica...

Page 781: ... need to open the application and choose File Import then choose a delimited file to format the data in cells Spreadsheet and database management programs also allow you to manage the exported data Note An exported file cannot be opened in CTC The export operation applies to all tabular data except Provisioning General General and Power Monitor windows Provisioning Network General and RIP windows ...

Page 782: ... messages for the History Node tabs Note Alarms might be unreported if they are filtered out of the display using the Filter button in either tab See the DLP A225 Enable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 for information Tip Double click an alarm in the alarm table or an event condition message in the history table to display the view that corresponds to the alarm message For example double clicki...

Page 783: ...aised and cleared alarm messages and events if selected appear Step 5 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A518 Create a New or Cloned Alarm Severity Profile Step 1 To access the alarm profile editor from network view click the Provisioning Alarm Profiles tabs Step 2 To access the profile editor from node view click the Provisioning Alarm Profiles Alarm Profile Editor tabs The node view is...

Page 784: ...ablished in Telcordia GR 253 CORE Note All default or user defined severity settings that are Critical CR or Major MJ are demoted to Minor MN in Non Service Affecting NSA situations as defined in Telcordia GR 474 Step 7 Click OK The alarm severity profile appears in the Alarm Profiles window Note The alarm profile list contains a master list of alarms that is used for a mixed node network Some of ...

Page 785: ...efer to the following guidelines when you view the alarms or conditions after making modifications All CR or MJ default or user defined severity settings are demoted to MN in NSA situations as defined in Telcordia GR 474 Default severities are used for all alarms and conditions until you create and apply a new profile Changing a severity to inherited I or unset U does not change the severity of th...

Page 786: ... that do not match the Default profile Note Click the Only show service affecting severities check box to configure the Alarm Profiles window not to display Minor and some Major alarms that will not affect service Step 18 Return to your originating procedure NTP DLP A519 Apply Alarm Profiles to Ports Purpose This task applies a custom or default alarm severity profile to a port or ports Tools Equi...

Page 787: ...Profiles tabs If the card is an ML Series Ethernet traffic card click the Provisioning Ether Alarming Alarm Behavior tabs to apply the profile to the front physical ports or the Provisioning POS Alarming Alarm Behavior tabs to apply the profile to the POS ports For more information about ML Series card ports and service see the Ethernet Card Software Feature and Configuration Guide for the Cisco O...

Page 788: ...Step 3 To access the profile editor from a card view click the following tabs If the card is an FC_MR 4 E Series Ethernet G Series Ethernet OC N or electrical DS 1 DS 1N DS 3 DS 3E DS3i DS3i N DS 3N DS 3NE DS3XM or EC 1 card click the Provisioning Alarm Profiles Alarm Profile Editor tabs If the card is an ML Series Ethernet traffic card click the Provisioning Ether Alarming Alarm Behavior tabs to ...

Page 789: ...profile name s you want to delete in the Profile Names list Step 8 Click OK Click Yes in the Delete Alarm Profile dialog box Note If you delete a profile from a node it still appears in the network view Provisioning Alarm Profile Editor window unless you remove it using the following step Step 9 To remove the alarm profile from the window right click the column of the profile you deleted and choos...

Page 790: ...es CR MJ MN or Not Alarmed NA that you want to show through the alarm filter and be reported at the network level Leave severity check boxes deselected unchecked to prevent those severities from appearing When alarm filtering is disabled all alarms show Step 4 In the Time area click the Show alarms between time limits check box to enable it Click the up and down arrows in the From Date To Date and...

Page 791: ...e conditions collectively from the Hide list to the Show list click the button Note Conditions include alarms Step 6 Click Apply and OK Alarm and condition filtering parameters are enforced when alarm filtering is enabled see the DLP A225 Enable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 and are not enforced when alarm filtering is disabled see the DLP A227 Disable Alarm Filtering task on page 19 17 Step ...

Page 792: ...ckplane can be Step 2 To suppress alarms for individual cards a Locate the card row using the Location column for the slot number or the Eqpt Type column for the equipment name b Check the Suppress Alarms column check box on that row Alarms that directly apply to this card will change appearance as described in Step 1 For example if you suppressed raised alarms for an OC 48 card in Slot 16 raised ...

Page 793: ...larm Behavior tab b Uncheck the Suppress Alarms check box Suppressed alarms will reappear in the Alarms window They might have previously been cleared from the window using the Synchronize button The AS CMD alarm with the System object will be cleared in all views Step 2 To discontinue alarm suppression for individual cards a In the node view click the Provisioning Alarm Profiles Alarm Behavior ta...

Page 794: ... the alarm profile editor From network view click the Provisioning Alarm Profiles tabs From node view click the Provisioning Alarm Profiles Alarm Profile Editor tabs From the card view of an FC_MR 4 E Series Ethernet G Series Ethernet OC N or electrical DS 1 DS 1N DS 3 DS 3E DS3i DS3i N DS 3N DS 3NE DS3XM or EC 1 card click the Provisioning Alarm Profiles Alarm Profile Editor tabs From the card vi...

Page 795: ...loaded profile column to view the profile editing shortcut menu Step 7 Click Store Step 8 In the Store Profile s dialog box click To Node s a Choose the node s where you want to save the profile If you want to save the profile to only one node click the node in the Node Names list If you want to save the profile to all nodes click Select All If you do not want to save the profile to any nodes clic...

Page 796: ...e Table 22 4 Step 5 Click Apply Step 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision Table 22 1 describes the values on the Provisioning Line tabs for the DS3i N 12 cards Table 22 1 Line Options for the DS3i N 12 Cards Parameter Description Options Port Display only Shows the port number 1 to 12 Port Name Sets the port name User defined up to 32 alphanumeric sp...

Page 797: ...erall condition of the port Service states appear in the format Primary State Primary State Qualifier Secondary State IS NR The port is fully operational and performing as provisioned OOS AU AINS The port is out of service but traffic is carried Alarm reporting is suppressed The ONS node monitors the ports for an error free signal After an error free signal is detected the port stays in OOS AU AIN...

Page 798: ... Cards Parameter Description Options Port Display only Port number 1 to 12 CVP Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click the Show Thresholds button DS3 Pbit Near End only DS3 CPbit Near and Far End ESP Errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds DS3 Pbit Near End only DS3...

Page 799: ...4 SONET Threshold Options for DS3i N 12 Cards Parameter Description Options Port Display only Port number 1 to 12 CV Coding violations Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click the Show Thresholds button ES Errored seconds Numeric Can be set for 15 minute or one day intervals Select the bullet and click Show Thresholds FC Failure count Numeric Can be set for...

Page 800: ...9 Delete Ethernet RMON Alarm Thresholds Note The ONS 15454 ML Series card uses the Cisco IOS CLI for managing RMON Step 1 Double click the Ethernet card where you want to delete the RMON alarm thresholds Step 2 In card view click the Provisioning RMON Thresholds tabs Note For the CE Series cards click the Provisioning Ether Ports RMON Thresholds tabs or Provisioning POS Ports RMON Thresholds tabs ...

Page 801: ...p 2 Install the four screws into the rack Step 3 Return to your originating procedure NTP Purpose This task installs the tie down bar used to secure cabling on the rear of the ONS 15454 The tie down bar can be used to provide a diverse path for redundant power feeds and cables Tools Equipment Tie down bar Screws 4 Prerequisite Procedures DLP A5 Mount the Shelf Assembly in a Rack One Person page 17...

Page 802: ... Create The Create Ether Threshold dialog box appears Figure 22 10 Figure 22 10 Creating RMON Thresholds Step 4 From the Slot drop down list choose the appropriate Ethernet card Step 5 From the Port drop down list choose the applicable port on the Ethernet card you selected Step 6 From the Variable drop down list choose the variable See Table 22 5 and Table 22 6 for a list of the Ethernet and POS ...

Page 803: ...ulticast frames transmitted error free ifOutBroadcastPkts G Series CE Series and ML Series only The total number of packets that higher level protocols requested be transmitted and that were addressed to a broadcast address at this sublayer including those that were discarded or not sent ifOutDiscards G Series only The number of outbound packets that were chosen to be discarded even though no erro...

Page 804: ...10 3 1 3 10Base2 of the IEEE 802 3 standard state that a station must detect a collision in the receive mode if three or more stations are transmitting simultaneously A repeater port must detect a collision when two or more stations are transmitting simultaneously Thus a probe placed on a repeater port could record more collisions than a probe connected to a station on the same segment Probe locat...

Page 805: ...observed on any coaxial segments to which the repeater is connected etherStatsDropEvents The total number of events in which packets were dropped by the probe due to lack of resources This number is not necessarily the number of packets dropped it is just the number of times this condition has been detected etherStatsJabbers Total number of octets of data including bad packets received on the netw...

Page 806: ...ed IEEE 802 x pause frames receivePktsDroppedInternalCongest ion G Series only Number of received frames dropped due to frame buffer overflow as well as other reasons transmitPktsDroppedInternalConge stion G Series only Number of frames dropped in the transmit direction due to frame buffer overflow as well as other reasons txTotalPkts Total number of transmit packets rxTotalPkts Total number of re...

Page 807: ...ling threshold is the counterpart to a rising threshold When the number of occurrences is above the rising threshold and then drops below a falling threshold it resets the rising threshold For example when the network problem that caused 1001 collisions in 15 minutes subsides and creates only 799 collisions in 15 minutes occurrences fall below a falling threshold of 800 collisions This resets the ...

Page 808: ...e minor alarms and conditions appear and then clear on their own however there should be no Service Affecting SA Major or Critical alarms if you are upgrading protected cards Upgrading an unprotected card can be service affecting If any service affecting alarms occur Cisco recommends backing out of the procedure Note You cannot have any DS 1 cards installed on the same side of the shelf as the DS3...

Page 809: ...ply to upgrading a working card after you have upgraded the protect card A working card in Slot 1 on the A side Slot 17 if on the B side cannot be upgraded if an electrical card is installed or preprovisioned in Slot 5 or 6 Slot 12 or 13 on the B side A working card in Slot 2 on the A side Slot 16 if on the B side cannot be upgraded if an electrical card is installed or preprovisioned in Slot 4 Sl...

Page 810: ... ejectors b Slide the card out of the slot This raises the IMPROPRMVL alarm which will clear when the upgrade is complete Step 10 In node view change the low density card to the high density card in CTC a Right click Slot 1 Slot 17 and choose Change Card from the drop down list b Choose the new card type DS3 EC1 48 from the Change to drop down list c Click OK Step 11 Insert the new DS3 EC1 48 card...

Page 811: ...s occur Cisco Step 1 Determine which DS3XM 6 cards you want to upgrade to DS3XM 12 according to slot limitations Step 2 In node view double click the current protect card The card view appears Step 3 Make sure the current protect card is not active a In card view click the Maintenance Protection tabs b Select the protection group where the protect card resides Step 4 If the card status is Protect ...

Page 812: ...that DS3XM 6 card d In the protection group list click the newly installed DS3XM 12 card ito highlight it e Click Switch and Yes in the Confirmation dialog box Step 9 Physically remove the remaining DS3XM 6 card in that protect group a Open the card ejectors b Slide the card out of the slot This raises the IMPROPRMVL alarm which will clear when the upgrade is complete Step 10 In node view change t...

Page 813: ...R5 0 October 2005 Chapter 22 DLPs A500 to A599 DLP A554 Upgrade Low Density Electrical Cards in a 1 1 Configuration to High Density Electrical Cards The protect card should now become standby Step 13 Return to your originating procedure NTP ...

Page 814: ...22 40 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 October 2005 Chapter 22 DLPs A500 to A599 DLP A554 Upgrade Low Density Electrical Cards in a 1 1 Configuration to High Density Electrical Cards ...

Page 815: ...y options This appendix also describes the shelf inventory data presented in CTC For more information about CTC refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Display Node Card and Network Views CTC provides three views of the ONS 15454 and the ONS network Node view appears when you first log into an ONS 15454 This view shows a graphic of the ONS 15454 shelf and provides access to tabs and subtabs ...

Page 816: ...o Selected Object View from the View menu From the View menu choose Go To Other Node then choose the node you want from the shortcut menu Use the arrows on the CTC toolbar to navigate up or down views For example in network view click a node then click the down arrow Network view In node view click the up arrow or the Network View tool on the CTC toolbar From the View menu choose Go To Network Vie...

Page 817: ... span length between two ONS 15454 nodes that contain TDM cards and optical amplifiers Amplified TDM nodes contain either OPT BST amplifiers or AD 1C cards Hub A DWDM hub node icon is represented as a three dimensional cylinder with amplifiers A hub node contains at least two 32 channel demultiplexers and two 32 channel multiplexers No OADM cards are provisioned OADM A DWDM OADM node icon is repre...

Page 818: ...isioned A flexible terminal node contains a series of OADM and amplifier cards Terminal east These nodes are represented as a three dimensional cylinder with one amplifier on the east side of the icon A terminal node contains one 32 channel demultiplexer and one 32 channel multiplexer No OADM cards are provisioned A flexible terminal node contains a series of OADM and amplifier cards Line OSC rege...

Page 819: ...the Preferences dialog box which shows the following tabs General Allows you to change event defaults and manage preferences Login Node Groups Allows you to create login node groups See the DLP A61 Create Login Node Groups task on page 17 69 Map Allows you to customize the network view See the DLP A145 Change the Network View Background Color task on page 18 18 and the DLP A268 Apply a Custom Netw...

Page 820: ...plays network view Not available in network view Go To Selected Object View Displays the object selected in the CTC window Go To Home View Displays the login node in node view Go To Network View Displays the network view Go To Other Node Displays a dialog box allowing you to type in the node name or IP address of a a network node that you want to view Show Status Bar Click this item to display or ...

Page 821: ...a result of node IP address changes See the DLP A336 Repair an IP Tunnel task on page 20 23 Tools cont Topology Upgrade Displays the following options Convert UPSR to BLSR Converts a path protection to a bidirectional line switch ring BLSR See the NTP A267 Convert a Path Protection to a Two Fiber BLSR Automatically procedure on page 13 13 Convert Unprotected to UPSR Converts a point to point or li...

Page 822: ...ntains a red triangle unread notifications exist When there are no unread notifications the CTC Alerts toolbar icon contains a gray triangle Notifications include Network disconnection Send PDIP inconsistency CTC discovers a new node that does not have a SEND PDIP setting consistent with the login node Circuit deletion status Reports when the circuit deletion process completes if you choose Notify...

Page 823: ...s on Spans dialog box which displays additional span information and allows you to perform path protection protection switching You can also perform span upgrades from this menu Card in node view Displays a menu that you can use to open delete reset and change cards The card that you choose determines the commands that appear Card in card view Displays a menu that you can use to reset the card or ...

Page 824: ...In node view right click an OC N card or a DS3 card and choose Change Card In the Change Card dialog box choose the card type Change Card retains all card provisioning including data communications channel DCC terminations protection circuits and ring Table A 6 Network Management Tasks in Network View Action Task Open a node Any of the following Double click a node icon Right click a node icon and...

Page 825: ... a path protection protection switch for an entire span Right click a network span and click Circuits In the Circuits on Span dialog box switch options appear in the path protection Span Switching field Display DWDM span properties Right click a DWDM network span and click Circuits The optical channel network connection OCHNC optical direction and circuit appear Upgrade a span Right click a span a...

Page 826: ... Service State Displays the current card service state which is an autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the card Service states appear in the format Primary State Primary State Qualifier Secondary State For more information about card states refer to the Administrative and Service States appendix of the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual Card service states include IS NR ...

Page 827: ...the hardware part number this number is printed on the top of the card or equipment piece HW Rev Displays the hardware revision number Serial Displays the equipment serial number this number is unique to each card CLEI Code Displays the Common Language Equipment Identifier code Firmware Rev Displays the revision number of the software used by the application specific integrated circuit ASIC chip i...

Page 828: ...A 14 Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide R5 0 December 2004 Appendix A CTC Information and Shortcuts Equipment Inventory ...

Page 829: ...ministrative states see also service states change for a VCAT circuit 21 15 provision for a DS1 14 card 18 29 provision for a DS3 EC1 48 card 20 81 provision for a DS3 12 card 18 33 provision for a DS3 12E card 18 38 provision for a DS3i N 12 card 22 23 provision for a DS3XM 12 card 20 76 provision for a DS3XM 6 card 18 42 provision for an EC1 12 card 18 46 provision for an FC_MR 4 card 21 17 prov...

Page 830: ... ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide alarm expansion panel 1 12 check network for alarms 19 63 delete cleared alarms from display 7 3 disable alarm filtering 19 17 Ethernet RMON alarm thresholds 22 26 22 28 history 18 1 raise unsuppress 22 19 suppress alarm reporting 22 17 synchronize 18 3 view 7 2 20 85 view alarm counts on LCD 7 6 view history 22 8 alarm severities see alarm profiles alarm wires 17 ...

Page 831: ...ate a half circuit 6 52 create a two fiber BLSR manually 20 18 create a two fiber BLSR using the wizard 20 17 disable the ring 18 68 drop a node 14 6 exercise span 17 91 exercise the ring 19 10 four fiber acceptance test 5 15 install fiber 17 52 modify ring ID node ID or ring reversion 13 18 remap K3 byte 17 87 remove a node 14 6 revertive switching 13 7 13 14 13 19 20 17 20 46 squelch table 21 5 ...

Page 832: ...circuits Ether ports and POS ports history PM parameters 20 90 hard reset 15 15 provision ports 6 82 provision POS ports 6 84 soft reset 15 16 view Ether ports and POS Ports statistics PM parameters 20 87 view Ether ports and POS ports utilization PM parameters 20 88 circuits see also cross connect see also electrical circuits see also Ethernet see also half circuits see also optical STS circuits ...

Page 833: ...ool 1 4 17 20 cross connect circuit see also circuits definition 6 66 E series multicard EtherSwitch 6 69 E series single card EtherSwitch 6 66 G Series 6 76 cross connect cards see XC10G card see XCVT card CTC see also PC setup 20 24 toolbar icons see toolbar icons alerts 20 16 back up the database 15 4 card protection setup 4 10 connect PCs 3 2 3 4 export data 22 6 firewall access 4 8 installati...

Page 834: ...ce topology upgrade 13 17 integrated BLSR path protection DRI 5 30 integrated BLSR DRI 5 19 integrated path protection DRI 5 26 provision a circuit route on a BLSR DRI 20 54 traditional BLSR path protection DRI 5 27 traditional BLSR DRI 5 17 traditional path protection DRI 5 24 drops drop port in path trace 9 8 19 48 multiple drops on a DS 1 circuit 6 14 multiple drops on a DS 3 circuit 6 25 multi...

Page 835: ...perations Guide DWDM GBIC compatibility 21 24 icons A 3 switch between TDM and DWDM network views 21 27 dynamic host configuration protocol see DHCP E E1000 2 G card see E Series Ethernet cards E100T 12 card see E Series Ethernet cards E100T G card see E Series Ethernet cards EC 1 card see also electrical cards change line and threshold settings 18 45 EIAs install 1 7 see also AMP Champ EIA see al...

Page 836: ...Ethernet trunk utilization 20 5 view history PMs 19 41 view MAC address table 20 4 view maintenance information 15 17 view statistics 19 38 view utilization parameters 19 40 Ethernet see also E Series ML Series and G Series Ethernet cards circuits 6 56 to 6 85 create a manual cross connect in port mapped mode 6 76 create RMON alarm thresholds 22 28 delete RMON alarm thresholds 22 26 E Series Ether...

Page 837: ... 5 compatible GBICs 21 25 create RMON alarm thresholds 20 41 delete RMON alarm thresholds 20 45 install 2 11 path trace capability 19 47 refresh PM counts at a different time interval 20 39 route fiber 2 17 slot compatibility with XC10G cards 2 6 slot compatibility with XCVT cards 2 4 threshold variables MIBs 20 41 view history PMs 20 38 view statistics 20 36 view utilization PMs 20 37 ferrites at...

Page 838: ...er mode 6 78 refresh PM counts 20 33 route fiber 2 17 slot compatibility with XC10G cards 2 5 slot compatibility with XCVT cards 2 3 view history PMs 19 41 view maintenance information 15 16 view statistics 19 38 view utilization parameters 19 40 H half circuits create a half circuit on a BLSR or 1 1 6 52 create a half circuit on a path protection 6 54 provision a half circuit on a BLSR or 1 1 20 ...

Page 839: ...les 21 21 UBIC V EIA cables 20 70 interface see ports intermediate path performance monitoring see IPPM Internet Explorer disable proxy service 17 65 log in 17 67 required versions 3 2 inventory A 12 IP address see also secure mode craft connection using static IP addresses 17 56 NMS 4 12 provision two for the node 21 11 repair circuits 20 23 select IP address for CTC log in 17 68 set up network i...

Page 840: ...unications channel see DCC line length DS1 14 card 18 29 DS3 EC1 48 card 20 83 DS3 12 card 18 33 DS3 12E card 18 37 DS3i N 12 card 22 23 DS3XM 12 card 20 76 DS3XM 6 card 18 42 line type DS1 14 card 18 29 DS3 EC1 48 card 20 82 DS3 12E card 18 37 DS3i N 12 card 22 22 DS3XM 12 card 20 75 20 77 DS3XM 6 card 18 42 local orderwire 17 85 lock on see external switching commands lock out see external switc...

Page 841: ... ADM point to point see point to point BLSR see BLSR building circuits 6 1 9 1 convert 13 1 modify CTC network access 10 2 set up CTC network access 4 7 verify network turn up 6 4 network time protocol 4 5 network view add nodes to map see domains apply a custom background image map 19 52 change the background color 18 18 change the default network map 22 25 check network for alarms and conditions...

Page 842: ...ical transmit and receive levels 2 15 optimized 1 1 optical protection create 17 40 modify 17 41 description 4 11 orderwire change settings on the AIC card 18 55 change settings on the AIC I card 19 8 delete 20 23 provision 17 84 orderwire loop 17 85 OSPF disable 18 18 set up or change 19 34 overhead circuits create 6 85 delete 20 22 modify and delete 9 4 P pass through circuits see circuits passw...

Page 843: ...ts different port 19 43 refresh Ethernet PM counts 20 33 refresh Ethernet time interval 19 42 refresh FC_MR 4 PM counts 20 39 refresh one day intervals 18 11 set auto refresh interval 19 43 threshold crossing alert see TCA view Ethernet history PMs 19 41 view Ethernet utilization PMs 19 39 view far end counts 18 13 view near end counts 18 12 view OC N PMs 22 1 Phillips 2 screw driver 1 4 mounting ...

Page 844: ...code modulation 17 85 R rack installation convert a 23 inch rack to a 19 inch rack 17 2 mount a shelf 17 5 mount multiple shelves 17 7 RAM PC requirements for CTC 20 24 UNIX requirements for CTC 20 27 reinitialization tool 15 8 19 25 19 27 reset 15 14 revertive switching BLSR 20 17 20 19 20 48 electrical protection 17 79 17 81 optical protection 17 82 path protection circuits 19 12 19 22 revertive...

Page 845: ... on a DS3XM 12 card 20 75 20 77 change on a DS3XM 6 card 18 43 change on an EC1 12 card 18 47 change on an FC_MR 4 card 21 17 change on OC N cards 18 50 change service state for a port 19 9 provision on a DS1 14 card 18 30 provision on a DS3 12E card 18 38 view circuit service state 21 4 view on Inventory tab A 12 SF BER parameter DS1 14 card 18 29 DS3 EC1 48 card 20 82 DS3 12 card 18 33 DS3 12E c...

Page 846: ...ge color 19 21 display span information A 9 reversion BLSR 13 19 20 46 20 48 switching path protection 17 95 upgrade hardware compatibility 12 16 upgrade optical spans 12 12 view circuits on a span 19 18 view properties A 11 span upgrade back out of a 1 1 span upgrade 19 61 back out of a four fiber BLSR span upgrade 19 58 back out of a path protection span upgrade 19 60 back out of a span upgrade ...

Page 847: ...15 5 secure mode option 4 7 slot compatibility with XC10G cards 2 5 slot compatibility with XCVT cards 2 3 soft reset 15 14 switch test 20 40 TL1 access 17 27 upgrade from the TCC2 12 3 verify installation 4 2 TCP IP change configuration for Windows 2000 17 57 17 60 17 62 change configuration for Windows 98 17 56 17 59 change configuration for Windows NT 17 57 17 59 17 62 change configuration for ...

Page 848: ... 5 print A 5 zoom in A 6 zoom in selected area A 6 tools equipment 1 2 topology upgrade see in service topology upgrade wizard see networks convert traffic monitoring see also performance monitoring create monitor circuits 9 5 create path trace 9 6 9 7 provision J1 path trace on OC N ports 18 15 transmux cards see DS3XM 12 card see DS3XM 6 card transponder mode provisioning 6 78 trap 4 12 twisted ...

Page 849: ...able OSPF 19 35 VLAN create a VLAN for Ethernet circuits 6 62 6 65 6 67 6 70 delete 20 23 provision ports for VLAN 19 14 verify VLAN availability 17 99 voltmeter 1 4 17 22 17 39 VT aggregation points 6 3 VT see circuits VT tunnel automatically routed 6 29 description 6 3 manually routed 6 31 provision route 19 13 W WINS configuration 3 4 17 56 17 59 17 61 wire install alarm wires 17 22 install LAN...

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