- V5 [VT Path]: Path signal label
o Program the Tx and Rx label by editing the hexadecimal value or by using the convenient pull down menu selection
o For the Rx label, you can enable or disable the Payload Mismatch (PLM) Alarm
10.6 SONET Functions > APS Tasks
10.6.1 SONET Functions > APS Timing
This function measures the Automatic Protection Switching (APS) limits of the network. APS applies only to the Multiplex sections
of a SONET network and enables network elements to re-route traffic to a backup circuit in the event of network failure or
problems. The protection mechanism is coordinated by the K1 and K2 bytes in the Multiplexer Section Overhead.
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