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PSAX 3-Port DS3/E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide
, Issue 1
Release 10.0.0
Chapter 3 Configuring Ports and Channels Using the Console
Configuring the Ports
Configuring the Ports
You must first configure the 3-Port DS3/E3 ATM Protection module before
you can set up connection provisioning. You can configure the module to
run in DS3 mode (see the next section, “Configuring the Ports in DS3
Mode”) or E3 mode (see the section ”Configuring the Ports in E3 Mode” on
page 3-20).
Table 3-2. Module Alarm Status Descriptions on the Equipment Configuration Window
Alarm Status
Module Type
Affected
Description
NoAlarm
I/O and Server Indicates that no alarms have been detected for the module
in this slot.
WrongCardType
I/O and Server Indicates that one type of module was configured in this
slot in the chassis, but a now different module occupies this
slot.
LineFailed
All
Indicates that the module in this slot is no longer receiving
or transmitting signals because the line failed.
Hexadecimal format,
Example:
12345678ABC
I/O and Server Indicates that one or more ports on the module in this slot
currently have a loss of signal. The numbers indicate which
ports have a loss of signal. For modules that have more
than eight ports not receiving signals, the value in this field
is in hexadecimal format.
CardRemoved
All
Indicates that one of the following events occurred:
•
The module in this slot was configured and then
removed from the slot.
•
Connections on the OC-3, OC-12, STM-1, or STM-4
APS/MSP primary module in this slot were transferred to
the standby module. After the transfer occurs, the former
primary module then displays
CardRemoved
in the
Alarm Status field; the former standby module then dis-
plays
Primary
in the Status field.
ReferenceClockFailed Stratum 3–4
Indicates that the timing reference clock on the Stratum
module in this slot failed.
CompositeClockFailed Stratum 3–4
Indicates that the timing composite clock on the Stratum
module in this slot failed.
Overload
Power Supply
Indicates that the Power Supply module is operating under
an overload condition.
PowerFailed
Power Supply
Indicates that the power has failed.
Minus48vFailed
Power Supply
Indicates that the -48 V dc Power Supply module output
failed.
UnknownAlarm
I/O and Server Indicates that the reason for failure is not known.
CompleteClockFailed
Stratum 3–4
Indicates that the backplane detected a clock error.
PowerFailed
Power Supply
Indicates that no power is coming into the PSAX chassis.