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or Ring-based networks and are transmitted using bytes K1 and K2 of the Line
overhead.
You can test the network’s APS response by generating a condition that is likely to
cause APS switching. You also have the capability to generate specific APS messages
and monitor the response.
The following options are available on the APS screen:
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New Item - Opens the Apply Maintenance to Entry window, from which you
configure K1 and K2 bytes.
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Start - Begins transmission of the K1 and K2 byte configuration.
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Clear - Clears the table.
The following Apply Maintenance to Entry window APS Transmit functions are available:
APS Mode - Linear
This function configures the system to transmit APS functions for a Linear (span)
network.
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K1 Full Byte (Linear Mode)
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K1 Bits 1-4 (Linear Mode)
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K1 Bits 5-8 (Linear Mode)
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K2 Full Byte (Linear Mode)
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K2 Bits 1-4 (Linear Mode)
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K2 Bit 5 (Provisioned) (Linear Mode)
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K2 Bits 6-8 (Linear Mode)
APS Mode - Ring
This function configures the system to transmit APS functions for a Ring network.
1.
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K1 Full Byte (Ring Mode)
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K1 Bits 1-4 (Ring Mode)
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