VeEX MPA, User Manual

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Protocol Tabs
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After establishing an OTU-2 interface rate mapped with 10G LAN, you will notice that all
of the common OTN features remain enabled with the exception of Mapping and
Payload Pattern.
Since the mapping defaults to 802.3 10GLAN SYNC, the Ethernet Payload and Streams
are intended to be configured and tested from the
Packet tab .
The Interface menu also provides the ability to enable 10G LAN Ethernet testing,
without FEC.
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802.3 10G LAN (10.3125 GHz) - Provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN testing,
without FEC
When this Interface rate is selected, the majority of the OTN and SONET/SDH settings
are disabled with the exception of the Laser button, Clock Reference, and Line
Frequency Offset.
After setting the 10G LAN interface rate, select the Packet tab to configure and test the
Ethernet processor and Streams settings.
Inserting Alarms
The system can transmit alarms to simulate various alarm conditions. One reason for
transmitting alarms is to determine if the receiving equipment can detect an alarm in the
incoming signal.
To insert alarms:
1. Select a protocol processor .
2. Select Transmit and choose Error Alarm .
3. Select Alarm Generated . The Select Alarm to Insert window appears.
4. Select an alarm. The system starts transmitting alarms.
To stop alarm transmission:
1. Select the protocol processor mode.
2. Select
Transmit and choose Error Alarm .
3. Select Alarm Generated . The Select Alarm to Insert window appears.
4. Select Off . Alarm transmission stops.
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