Cisco Systems Computer Accessories 15454M6DC User Manual

Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and  
Operations Guide  
Product and Documentation Release 3.1  
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Procedure: Remove the Front Door 1-13  
Procedure: Install the AMP Champ EIA 1-24  
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Procedure: Install the AIC Card 1-49  
Procedure: Install the Fiber Boot 1-53  
Procedure: Route the Coaxial Cables 1-57  
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Procedure: Log into the ONS 15454 2-9  
Procedure: Create a Login Node Group 2-11  
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Procedure: Export CTC Data 2-28  
Procedure: Create New Users 3-8  
Procedure: Edit a User 3-8  
Procedure: Delete a User 3-8  
Procedure: Enable Ports 3-10  
Procedure: Edit Protection Groups 3-11  
Procedure: Delete Protection Groups 3-11  
Procedure: Set up ONS 15454 Timing 3-14  
Procedure: Set Up Internal Timing 3-17  
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4.2.1 Scenario 1: CTC and ONS 15454s on Same Subnet 4-2  
4.2.2 Scenario 2: CTC and ONS 15454s Connected to Router 4-3  
4.2.3 Scenario 3: Using Proxy ARP to Enable an ONS 15454 Gateway 4-4  
4.2.5 Scenario 5: Using Static Routes to Connect to LANs 4-6  
Procedure: Create a Static Route 4-8  
4.2.7 Scenario 7: Using OSPF 4-10  
Procedure: Set up OSPF 4-12  
Procedure: Enable the BLSR Ports 5-13  
Procedure: Provision the BLSR 5-14  
Procedure: Add a BLSR Node 5-18  
Procedure: Remove a BLSR Node 5-21  
Procedure: Move a BLSR Trunk Card 5-24  
Procedure: Enable the UPSR Ports 5-32  
Procedure: Switch UPSR Traffic 5-32  
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Procedure: Add a UPSR Node 5-34  
Procedure: Remove a UPSR Node 5-35  
Procedure: Create a Linear ADM 5-42  
Procedure: Edit a UPSR Circuit 6-11  
Procedure: Create a J1 Path Trace 6-13  
Procedure: Provision a DCC Tunnel 6-22  
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Procedure: Provision External Alarms 7-27  
Procedure: Provision AIC Orderwire 7-29  
Procedure: View PMs 8-2  
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9.1 Ethernet Cards 9-1  
9.1.1 E100T-12/E100T-G 9-2  
9.1.2 E1000-2/E1000-2-G 9-2  
9.1.3 Port Provisioning for Ethernet Cards 9-3  
9.2 Multicard and Single-Card EtherSwitch 9-4  
Procedure: Provision a Multicard EtherSwitch Manual Cross-Connect 9-19  
9.4 VLAN Support 9-21  
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9.4.2 Priority Queuing (IEEE 802.1Q) 9-23  
9.4.3 VLAN Membership 9-24  
9.5 Spanning Tree (IEEE 802.1D) 9-26  
9.5.1 Multi-Instance Spanning Tree and VLANs 9-26  
9.5.2 Spanning Tree Parameters 9-27  
9.5.3 Spanning Tree Configuration 9-27  
9.5.4 Spanning Tree Map 9-28  
9.6 Ethernet Performance and Maintenance Screens 9-28  
Procedure: Create an Alarm Profile 10-9  
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F I G U R E S  
Cisco ONS 15454 dimensions 1-6  
Reversing the mounting brackets (23-inch position to 19-inch position) 1-7  
Mounting an ONS 15454 in a rack 1-8  
A four-shelf node configuration 1-10  
A four-shelf ONS 15454 Bay Assembly 1-11  
The front-door erasable label 1-12  
The laser warning on the front-door label 1-12  
The ONS 15454 front door 1-13  
Removing the ONS 15454 front door 1-14  
Backplane sheet metal covers 1-15  
Removing the lower backplane cover 1-16  
A BNC backplane for use in 1:1 protection schemes 1-18  
A High-Density BNC backplane for use in 1:N protection schemes 1-19  
An SMB EIA backplane 1-20  
An AMP EIA Champ backplane 1-21  
Installing the BNC EIA 1-22  
Installing the High-Density BNC EIA 1-23  
Installing the SMB EIA (use a balun for DS-1 connections) 1-23  
Installing the AMP CHAMP EIA 1-24  
Installing the bottom brackets 1-26  
Installing the fan-tray assembly 1-28  
Ground posts on the ONS 15454 backplane 1-29  
Power terminals 1-30  
Pinouts 1-32  
Using a right-angle connector to install coaxial cable with BNC connectors 1-37  
Installing coaxial cable with SMB connectors 1-39  
DS-1 electrical interface adapter (balun) 1-40  
A backplane with SMB EIA for DS-1 cables 1-41  
Installing cards in the ONS 15454 1-45  
Installing a GBIC on an E1000-2 card 1-51  
Installing fiber-optic cables 1-53  
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Attaching a fiber boot 1-54  
Managing cables on the front panel 1-55  
Routing fiber-optic cables on the optical-card faceplate 1-56  
Fold-down front door of the cable-management tray (displaying the cable routing channel) 1-57  
Routing coaxial cable through the SMB EIA backplane 1-58  
Clear BIC rear cover 1-59  
Backplane attachment for BIC cover 1-60  
Installing the BIC rear cover with spacers 1-60  
Attaching ferrites to power cabling 1-61  
Attaching ferrites to AMP Champ connectors 1-62  
Attaching ferrites to electrical interface adapters (baluns) 1-62  
Attaching ferrites to SMB/BNC connectors 1-63  
Attaching ferrites to wire-wrap pin fields 1-63  
Logging into the ONS 15454 2-9  
A login node group 2-11  
ONS 15454s residing behind a firewall 2-12  
A CTC computer and ONS 15454s residing behind firewalls 2-12  
CTC window elements in the node view (default login view) 2-14  
A four-node network displayed in CTC network view 2-16  
Adding nodes to a domain 2-18  
Outside nodes displayed within the domain 2-18  
Nodes inside a domain 2-18  
Changing the CTC background image 2-20  
Network view with a custom map image 2-21  
CTC card view showing an DS3N-12 card 2-22  
CTC node view showing popup information 2-23  
Table shortcut menu that customizes table appearance 2-25  
Selecting CTC data for print 2-28  
Selecting CTC data for export 2-28  
Setting up general network information 3-4  
Selecting the IP address option 3-5  
Changing the IP address 3-5  
Selecting the Save Configuration option 3-5  
Saving and rebooting the TCC+ 3-5  
Creating a 1+1 protection group 3-10  
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Editing protection groups 3-11  
An ONS 15454 timing example 3-13  
Setting Up ONS 15454 timing 3-16  
Displaying ONS 15454 hardware information 3-18  
Scenario 1: CTC and ONS 15454s on same subnet 4-3  
Scenario 2: CTC and ONS 15454s connected to router 4-4  
Scenario 3: Using Proxy ARP 4-5  
Scenario 4: Default gateway on a CTC computer 4-6  
Scenario 5: Static route with one CTC computer used as a destination 4-7  
Scenario 5: Static route with multiple LAN destinations 4-8  
Scenario 6: Static route for multiple CTCs 4-10  
Scenario 7: OSPF enabled 4-11  
Scenario 7: OSPF not enabled 4-12  
Enabling OSPF on the ONS 15454 4-13  
Viewing the ONS 15454 routing table 4-16  
A four-node, two-fiber BLSR 5-2  
Four-node, two-fiber BLSR sample traffic pattern 5-3  
Four-node, two-fiber BLSR traffic pattern following line break 5-4  
A four-node, four-fiber BLSR 5-5  
A four-fiber BLSR span switch 5-6  
A four-fiber BLSR ring switch 5-6  
BLSR bandwidth reuse 5-8  
A five-node BLSR 5-9  
Shelf assembly layout for Node 0 in Figure 5-8 5-10  
Shelf assembly layout for Nodes 1 – 4 in Figure 5-8 5-10  
Connecting fiber to a four-node, two-fiber BLSR 5-12  
Connecting fiber to a four-node, four-fiber BLSR 5-12  
Enabling an optical port 5-14  
Setting BLSR properties 5-15  
A three-node BLSR before adding a new node 5-18  
A BLSR with a newly-added fourth node 5-20  
A four-node BLSR before a trunk card switch 5-23  
A four-node BLSR after the trunk cards are switched at one node 5-24  
Deleting circuits from a BLSR trunk card 5-25  
A basic four-node UPSR 5-27  
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A UPSR with a fiber break 5-27  
An OC-3 UPSR 5-28  
Layout of Node ID 0 in the OC-3 UPSR example (Figure 5-15) 5-29  
Layout of Node IDs 1 3 in the OC-3 UPSR example (Figure 5-15) 5-29  
Connecting fiber to a four-node UPSR 5-31  
Using the span shortcut menu to display circuits 5-33  
Switching UPSR circuits 5-34  
An ONS 15454 with multiple subtending rings 5-37  
A UPSR subtending from a BLSR 5-37  
A BLSR subtending from a BLSR 5-39  
Viewing subtending BLSRs on the network map 5-40  
Configuring two BLSRs on the same node 5-41  
A linear (point-to-point) ADM configuration 5-41  
Verifying working slots in a protection group 5-43  
Deleting a protection group 5-44  
Converting a linear ADM to a UPSR 5-45  
A UPSR displayed in network view 5-47  
Converting a linear ADM to a BLSR 5-48  
A path-protected mesh network 5-51  
A PPMN virtual ring 5-52  
Creating a circuit 6-3  
Setting circuit routing preferences 6-4  
Specifying circuit constraints 6-5  
Creating a circuit 6-6  
A VT1.5 monitor circuit received at an EC1-12 port 6-9  
Editing UPSR selectors 6-11  
Selecting the Edit Path Trace option 6-14  
Setting up a path trace 6-14  
Example #1: A VT1.5 circuit in a BLSR 6-17  
Example #2: Two VT1.5 circuits in a BLSR 6-17  
Example #3: VT1.5 circuit in a UPSR or 1+1 protection scheme 6-18  
Example #4: Two VT1.5 circuits in UPSR or 1+1 protection scheme 6-18  
A VT1.5 tunnel 6-19  
A six-node ring with two VT1.5 tunnels 6-20  
A DCC tunnel 6-22  
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Selecting DCC tunnel end points 6-23  
Provisioning line parameters on the DS1-14 card 7-3  
Provisioning thresholds for the OC48 IR 1310 card 7-19  
IPPM provisioned for STS 1 on an OC-12 card 7-24  
AIC alarm input and output 7-26  
External alarms and controls using a virtual wire 7-27  
Provisioning external alarms on the AIC card 7-28  
Provisioning local orderwire 7-30  
Viewing slot protection status 7-32  
Viewing performance monitoring information 8-2  
Time interval buttons on the card view Performance tab 8-3  
Near End and Far End buttons on the card view Performance tab 8-5  
Signal-type menus for a DS3XM-6 card 8-6  
Baseline button for clearing displayed PM counts 8-7  
Clear button for clearing PM counts 8-8  
Threshold tab for setting threshold values 8-10  
STS tab for enabling IPPM 8-11  
Viewing pointer justification count parameters 8-12  
Line tab for enabling pointer justification count parameters 8-13  
Monitored signal types for the EC1 card 8-14  
PM read points on the EC1 card 8-14  
Monitored signal types for the DS1 and DS1N cards 8-18  
PM read points on the DS1 and DS1N cards 8-18  
Monitored signal types for the DS3 and DS3N cards 8-22  
PM read points on the DS3 and DS3N cards 8-23  
Monitored signal types for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E cards 8-25  
PM read points on the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E cards 8-25  
Monitored signal types for the DS3XM-6 card 8-28  
PM read points on the DS3XM-6 card 8-29  
PM read points on the OC-3 card 8-34  
Monitored signal types for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards 8-37  
PM read points on the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards 8-38  
A gigabit interface converter 9-2  
Provisioning Ethernet ports 9-3  
A Multicard EtherSwitch configuration 9-4  
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A Single-card EtherSwitch configuration 9-5  
A Multicard EtherSwitch point-to-point circuit 9-7  
A Single-card Etherswitch point-to-point circuit 9-7  
Provisioning an Ethernet circuit 9-8  
Choosing a circuit source 9-8  
A shared packet ring Ethernet circuit 9-10  
Choosing a VLAN name and ID 9-11  
Selecting VLANs 9-12  
Adding a span 9-12  
Viewing a span 9-13  
A Hub and Spoke Ethernet circuit 9-14  
Ethernet manual cross-connects 9-17  
Creating an Ethernet circuit 9-17  
Selecting VLANs 9-18  
Creating an Ethernet circuit 9-19  
Selecting VLANs 9-20  
A Q-tag moving through a VLAN 9-23  
The priority queuing process 9-24  
Configuring VLAN membership for individual Ethernet ports 9-25  
An STP blocked path 9-26  
The spanning tree map on the circuit screen 9-28  
MAC addresses recorded in the MAC table 9-30  
Creating RMON thresholds 9-33  
Viewing alarms in the CTC node view 10-2  
Selecting the Affected Circuits option 10-4  
Highlighted circuit appears 10-5  
Viewing fault conditions retrieved under the Conditions tabs 10-6  
Viewing all alarms reported for the current session 10-7  
The LCD panel 10-8  
Alarm profiles screen showing the default profiles of the listed alarms 10-9  
Node view of a DS1 alarm profile 10-12  
Card view of a DS1 alarm profile 10-12  
The suppress alarms checkbox 10-14  
A basic network managed by SNMP 11-2  
An SNMP agent gathering data from an MIB and sending traps to the manager 11-2  
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Example of the primary SNMP components 11-3  
Setting up SNMP 11-4  
Viewing trap destinations 11-5  
Multiple protection domains A-1  
Secondary sources and drops A-3  
Alternate paths for virtual UPSR segments A-4  
Mixing 1+1 or BLSR protected links with a UPSR A-4  
Ethernet shared packet ring routing A-5  
Ethernet and UPSR A-5  
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T A B L E S  
Installation Tasks 1-3  
External Timing Pin Assignments for BITS 1-34  
LAN Pin Assignments 1-35  
Craft Interface Pin Assignments 1-35  
Pin Assignments for AMP Champ Connectors (Shaded Area Corresponds to White/Orange Binder  
Group) 1-41  
Pin Assignments for AMP Champ Connectors (shielded DS1 cable) 1-42  
Slot and Card Symbols 1-46  
Card Ports, Line Rates, and Connectors 1-46  
LED Activity during TCC+ and XC/XCVT/XC10G Card Installation 1-48  
LED Activity during Optical and Electrical Card Installation 1-49  
Installation Checklist 1-67  
ONS 15454 Software and Hardware Compatibility 1-68  
JRE Compatibility 2-2  
Computer Requirements for CTC 2-3  
Setting Up Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 PCs for Direct ONS 15454 Connections 2-6  
Node View Card Colors 2-14  
Node View Tabs and Subtabs 2-15  
Node Status 2-16  
Performing Network Management Tasks in Network View 2-17  
Managing Domains 2-19  
CTC Window Navigation 2-23  
Table Display Options 2-25  
Table Data with Export Capability 2-26  
ONS 15454 Security LevelsNode View 3-6  
ONS 15454 User Idle Times 3-7  
Protection Types 3-9  
SSM Generation 1 Message Set 3-14  
SSM Generation 2 Message Set 3-14  
General ONS 15454 IP Networking Checklist 4-2  
Sample Routing Table Entries 4-16  
ONS 15454 Rings 5-1  
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Two-Fiber BLSR Capacity 5-7  
Four-Fiber BLSR Capacity 5-7  
ONS 15454 Cards Supporting J1 Path Trace 6-12  
Path Trace Source and Drop Provisioning 6-13  
XC, XCVT, and XC10G Card STS Cross-Connect Capacities 6-16  
XC, XCVT, and XC10G VT1.5 Capacities 6-16  
VT1.5-Mapped STS Use in Figure 6-6 6-20  
DCC Tunnels 6-21  
DS-N Card Provisioning Overview 7-2  
DS-1 Card Parameters 7-4  
DS-3 Card Parameters 7-7  
DS3E Card Parameters 7-9  
DS3XM-6 Parameters 7-12  
EC1-12 Card Parameters 7-15  
OC-N Card Line Settings on the Provisioning > Line Tab 7-18  
OC-N Card Threshold Settings on the Provisioning > Thresholds Tab 7-20  
OC-N SDH Over SONET Mapping 7-23  
Traffic Cards That Terminate the Line, Called LTEs 8-10  
Near-End Section PMs for the EC1 Card 8-15  
Near-End Line Layer PMs for the EC1 Card 8-15  
Near-End SONET Path PMs for the EC1 Card 8-16  
Near-End SONET Path BIP PMs for the EC1 Card 8-17  
Far-End Line Layer PMs for the EC-1 Card 8-17  
DS1 Line PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards 8-19  
DS1 Receive Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards 8-19  
DS1 Transmit Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards 8-20  
VT Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards 8-20  
SONET Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards 8-21  
Far-End VT Path PMs for the DS1 Card 8-22  
Near-End DS3 Line PMs for the DS3 and DS3N Cards 8-23  
Near-End DS3 Path PMs for the DS3 and DS3N Cards 8-23  
Near-End SONET Path PMs for the DS3 and DS3N Cards 8-24  
Near-End DS3 Line PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards 8-26  
Near-End DS3 Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards 8-26  
Near-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards 8-26  
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Near-End SONET Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards 8-27  
Far-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards 8-28  
Near-End DS3 Line PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-29  
Near-End DS3 Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-30  
Near-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-30  
Near-End DS1 Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-31  
Near-End VT PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-31  
Near-End SONET Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-32  
Far-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-32  
Far-End VT PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card 8-33  
Near-End Section PMs for the OC-3 Card 8-34  
Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-3 Card 8-35  
Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-3 Cards 8-35  
Near-End SONET Path H-byte PMs for the OC-3 Card 8-36  
Near-End SONET Path PMs for the OC-3 Card 8-36  
Far-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-3 Card 8-37  
Near-End Section PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards 8-38  
Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards 8-39  
Near-End SONET Path H-byte PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards 8-39  
Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards 8-40  
Near-End SONET Path PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards 8-41  
Far-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards 8-42  
Card-level LEDS 9-1  
Port-level LEDs 9-2  
Available GBICs 9-2  
ONS 15454 and ONS 15327 Ethernet Circuit Combinations 9-6  
Priority Queuing 9-24  
Port Settings 9-25  
Spanning Tree Parameters 9-27  
Spanning Tree Configuration 9-28  
Ethernet Parameters 9-29  
Ethernet Threshold Variables (MIBs) 9-31  
Alarms Column Descriptions 10-2  
Color Codes for Alarms, Conditions, and Events 10-3  
Alarm Display 10-3  
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Conditions Columns Description 10-6  
Alarm Profile Buttons 10-10  
Alarm Profile Editing Options 10-11  
SNMP Message Types 11-5  
IETF Standard MIBs Implemented in the ONS 15454 SNMP Agent 11-6  
SNMP Trap Variable Bindings 11-7  
Traps Supported in the ONS 15454 11-8  
Bidirectional STS/VT/Regular Multicard EtherSwitch/Point-to-Point (straight) Ethernet Circuits A-5  
Unidirectional STS/VT Circuit A-6  
Multicard Group Ethernet Shared Packet Ring Circuit A-6  
Bidirectional VT Tunnels A-6  
Standards B-1  
Card Approvals B-2  
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Provision a Multicard EtherSwitch Manual Cross-Connect 9-19  
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About This Manual  
This section explains who should read the Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and Operations Guide, how the  
document is organized, related documentation, document conventions, how to order print and CD-ROM  
documentation, and how to obtain technical assistance.  
Audience  
This guide is for Cisco ONS 15454 administrators who are responsible for hardware installation,  
software installation, node setup, and node and network configuration. For troubleshooting,  
maintenance, and card detail reference information, see the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and  
Maintenance Guide. Users who require TL1 information should consult the Cisco ONS 15454 TL1  
Command Guide.  
Organization  
Chapter Number and Title  
Description  
Provides rack installation and power instructions for the ONS  
15454, including component installation such as cards, cables,  
EIAs, and GBICs.  
Explains how to install the ONS 15454 software application and  
use its graphical user interface (GUI).  
Explains how to provision a node, including setting up timing,  
protection, and security and storing general node and network  
information.  
Explains how to set up ONS 15454s in internet protocol (IP)  
networks and provides scenarios showing nodes in common IP  
configurations. It explains how to create static routes and use the  
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol.  
Chapter 5, SONET TopologiesProvides instructions for configuring UPSRs, BLSRs,  
subtending rings, linear 1+1 ADM protection, PPMNs, and DCC  
tunnels.  
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Chapter Number and Title  
Description  
Describes how to create standard STS and VT1.5 circuits as well  
as VT tunnels, multiple drop circuits, and monitor circuits. The  
chapter also explains how to edit UPSR circuits and create path  
traces to monitor traffic.  
Chapter 7, Card ProvisioningProvides procedures for changing the default transmission  
parameters for ONS 15454 electrical and optical cards. The  
chapter also includes provisioning the Alarm Interface  
Controller card, enabling optical cards for SDH, and converting  
DS-1 and DS-3 cards from 1:1 to 1:N card protection.  
Provides performance monitoring thresholds for ONS 15454  
electrical and optical cards.  
Chapter 9, Ethernet OperationExplains how to use the Ethernet features of the ONS 15454,  
including transporting Ethernet traffic over SONET, creating  
and provisioning VLANs, protecting Ethernet traffic,  
provisioning Multicard and Single-card EtherSwitch,  
provisioning several types of Ethernet circuits, viewing Ethernet  
performance data, and creating Ethernet remote monitoring  
(RMON) alarm thresholds.  
Chapter 10, Alarm Monitoring Explains how to view and manage alarms with CTC, which  
includes viewing current and historical alarm data, creating  
alarm profiles, and suppressing alarms. To find procedures for  
clearing CTC alarms, see the Alarm Troubleshootingchapter  
of the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Reference Guide.  
Explains how Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is  
used with the ONS 15454.  
Appendix A, Circuit RoutingExplains automated and manual circuit routing in detail.  
Provides customer, industry, and government requirements met  
by the ONS 15454. Installation warnings are also included.  
Defines commonly-used acronyms.  
Defines commonly-used terms.  
Related Documentation  
Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide, Release 3.1  
Cisco ONS 15454 TL1 Command Guide, Release 3.1  
Cisco ONS 15454 Product Overview, Release 3.1  
Release Notes for the Cisco ONS 15454, Release 3.1  
Cisco Warranty Services for ONG Products  
Cisco ONS 15454 Quick Configuration Guide  
Cisco ONS 15454 Quick Installation Guide  
Cisco ONS 15454 Quick Reference for TL1 Commands, Release 3.1  
Related products:  
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Conventions  
Cisco ONS 15216 EDFA1 Operations Guide  
Installing the Cisco ONS 15216 DWDM Filters  
Installing Cisco ONS 15216 OADMS  
Installing Cisco ONS 15216 Optical Performance Manager Operations Guide  
Conventions  
The following conventions are used throughout this publication:  
Note  
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or useful background information.  
Caution  
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment  
damage or loss of data.  
Warning  
Tip  
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in harm to  
yourself or others.  
Means the information might help you solve a problem.  
Convention  
Definition  
Telcordia  
Replaces all instances of Bellcore, the former name of  
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.  
Cisco Transport Controller  
(CTC)  
Replaces all instances of Cerent Management System  
(CMS)  
Bold  
Denotes icons, buttons, or tabs that the user must  
select  
>
Used to separate consecutive actions; for example,  
click the Maintenance>Protection>Ring tabs”  
Procedure:  
Precedes all procedures; a horizontal line indicates the  
end of each procedure  
Obtaining Documentation  
The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.  
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World Wide Web  
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:  
http://www.cisco.com  
http://www-china.cisco.com  
http://www-europe.cisco.com  
Optical Networking Product Documentation CD-ROM  
Optical networking-related documentation, including Release 3.1 of the Cisco ONS 15454 Installation  
and Operations Guide, Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Reference Guide, and the Cisco ONS  
15454 TL1 Command Guide, is available in a CD-ROM package that ships with your product. The  
Optical Networking Product Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is  
updated as required. Therefore, it might be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM  
package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access Cisco  
documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or  
http://www.europe.cisco.com.  
Ordering Documentation  
Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:  
Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation, including the Optical  
Networking Product CD-ROM, from the Networking Products MarketPlace:  
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl  
Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by  
calling Cisco corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, in North America, by  
calling 800 553-NETS(6387).  
Documentation Feedback  
If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit technical  
comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete  
the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco.  
You can e-mail your comments to [email protected].  
To submit your comments by mail, for your convenience many documents contain a response card  
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Obtaining Technical Assistance  
Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can  
obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com  
registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.  
Cisco.com  
Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open  
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Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline  
business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco  
and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with  
online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and  
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Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and  
services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support,  
and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.  
To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:  
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The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product  
or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.  
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website  
If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC  
website:  
http://www.cisco.com/tac  
P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:  
P3Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most  
business operations continue.  
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In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.  
To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:  
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1
Hardware Installation  
This chapter provides procedures for installing the Cisco ONS 15454. Chapter topics include:  
Installation equipment  
Rack installation  
Front door access  
Backplane covers  
Fan-tray assembly  
Power and ground installation  
Backplane pin connections (alarms, timing, LAN, and craft interface)  
Coaxial and DS-1 cable installation  
Card installation  
Fiber-optic cable installation  
Cable routing and management  
Ferrite installation  
Hardware specifications  
Hardware and software compatibility  
Note  
The Cisco ONS 15454 assembly is intended for use with telecommunications equipment only.  
Warning  
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this  
equipment.  
Warning  
This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260.  
Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general purpose outlet could be hazardous. The  
telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector  
and/or 2) while the housing is open.  
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Warning  
The ONS 15454 is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is  
where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock, key,  
or other means of security. A restricted access area is controlled by the authority responsible for  
the location.  
Warning  
Caution  
The ONS 15454 is suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible surfaces only.  
Unused card slots should be filled with a blank faceplate (Cisco P/N 15454-BLANK). The blank  
faceplate ensures proper airflow when operating the ONS 15454 without the front door attached,  
although Cisco recommends that the front door remain attached.  
Note  
The ONS 15454 is designed to comply with GR-1089-CORE Type 2 and Type 4. Install and operate  
the ONS 15454 only in environments that do not expose wiring or cabling to the outside plant.  
Acceptable applications include Central Office Environments (COEs), Electronic Equipment  
Enclosures (EEEs), Controlled Environment Vaults (CEVs), huts, and Customer Premise  
Environments (CPEs).  
1.1 Installation Overview  
When installed in an equipment rack, the ONS 15454 assembly is typically connected to a fuse and alarm  
panel to provide centralized alarm connection points and distributed power for the ONS 15454. Fuse and  
alarm panels are third-party equipment and are not described in this documentation. If you are unsure  
about the requirements or specifications for a fuse and alarm panel, consult the documentation for the  
related equipment. The front door of the ONS 15454 allows access to the shelf assembly, fan-tray  
assembly, and cable-management area. The backplanes provide access to alarm contacts, external  
interface contacts, power terminals, and BNC/SMB connectors.  
Warning  
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.  
Incorporate a readily-accessible, two-poled disconnect device in the fixed wiring.  
You can mount the ONS 15454 in a 19- or 23-inch rack. The shelf assembly weighs approximately 55  
pounds with no cards installed and features a front door for added security, a fan tray module for cooling,  
and extensive cable-management space.  
ONS 15454 optical cards have SC connectors on the card faceplate. Fiber optic cables are routed into  
the front of the destination cards. Electrical cards (DS-1, DS-3, DS3XM-6, and EC-1) require electrical  
interface assemblies (EIAs) to provide the cable connection points for the shelf assembly. In most cases,  
EIAs are ordered with the ONS 15454 and come pre-installed on the backplane. See the Backplane  
Accesssection on page 1-14 for more information about the EIAs.  
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The ONS 15454 is powered using -48V DC power. Negative, return, and ground power terminals are  
accessible on the backplane.  
Table 1-1 lists the tasks required to install an ONS 15454.  
Table 1-1 Installation Tasks  
Task  
Reference  
Mount the ONS 15454 in the rack.  
Install the EIAs.  
Install the fan-tray assembly.  
Ground the equipment.  
Run the power cables and fuse the  
power connections.  
Connect the backplane pins.  
Install the coaxial cable and DS-1  
cable on the back of the unit.  
Install the cards.  
Install the fiber-optic cables.  
Note  
In this chapter, the terms ONS 15454and shelf assemblyare used interchangeably. In the  
installation context, these terms have the same meaning. Otherwise, shelf assembly refers to the  
physical steel enclosure that holds cards and connects power, and ONS 15454 refers to the entire  
system, both hardware and software.  
Install the ONS 15454 in compliance with your local and national electrical codes:  
United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; United States National Electrical  
Code  
Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1  
Other countries: If local and national electrical codes, are not available, refer to IEC 364, Part 1  
through Part 7.  
Warning  
Warning  
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.  
Dispose of this product according to all national laws and regulations.  
1.2 Installation Equipment  
You will need the following tools and equipment to install and test the ONS 15454.  
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1.2.1 Included Materials  
The following materials are required and are shipped with the ONS 15454. The number in parentheses  
gives the quantity of the item included in the package.  
#12-24 x 3/4 pan head phillips mounting screws (8)  
#12 -24 x 3/4 socket set screws (2)  
T-handle #12-24 hex tool for set screws (1)  
ESD wrist strap with 1.8 m (6 ft) coil cable (1)  
Tie wraps (10)  
Pinned Allen key for front door (1)  
Spacers (4)  
Spacer mounting brackets (2)  
Clear plastic rear cover (1)  
Bottom brackets for the fan-tray air filter  
1.2.2 User-Supplied Materials  
The following materials and tools are required but are not supplied with the ONS 15454.  
Equipment rack (22 inches total width for a 19-inch rack; 26 inches total width for a 23-inch rack)  
Fuse panel  
Power cable (from fuse and alarm panel to assembly), #10 AWG, copper conductors, 194°F [90°C])  
Ground cable #6 AWG stranded  
Alarm cable pairs for all alarm connections, #22 or #24 AWG, solid tinned  
Shielded Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS) clock cable pair #22 or #24, solid tinned  
Single mode SC fiber jumpers with UPC polish (55 dB or better) for optical cards  
Shielded coaxial cable terminated with SMB or BNC connectors for DS-3 cards  
Shielded ABAM cable terminated with AMP Champ connectors or unterminated for DS-1 cards  
with #22 or #24 AWG ground wire (typically about two feet in length)  
Tie wraps and/or lacing cord  
Labels  
Listed pressure terminal connectors such as ring and fork types; connectors must be suitable for  
10AWG copper conductors  
1.2.2.1 Tools Needed  
#2 phillips screw driver  
Medium slot head screw driver  
Small slot head screw driver  
Wire wrapper  
Wire cutters  
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Wire strippers  
Crimp tool  
1.2.2.2 Test Equipment  
Volt meter  
Power meter (for use with fiber optics only)  
Bit Error Rate (BER) tester, DS-1 and DS-3  
1.3 Rack Installation  
Warning  
To prevent the equipment from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum  
recommended ambient temperature of 131°F (55°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3  
inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.  
The ONS 15454 is easily mounted in a 19- or 23-inch equipment rack. The shelf assembly projects five  
inches from the front of the rack. It mounts in both EIA-standard and Telcordia-standard racks. The shelf  
assembly is a total of 17 inches wide with no mounting ears attached. With the mounting ears attached,  
the shelf assembly is 19 inches wide. Ring runs are not provided by Cisco and may hinder side-by-side  
installation of shelves where space is limited.  
The ONS 15454 measures 18.5 inches high, 19 or 23 inches wide (depending on which way the mounting  
ears are attached), and 12 inches deep (47 by 48.3 by 30.5 cm). You can install up to four ONS 15454s  
in a seven-foot equipment rack. The ONS 15454 must have 1 inch of airspace below the installed  
shelf assembly to allow air flow to the fan intake. If a second ONS 15454 is installed underneath  
the shelf assembly, the air ramp on top of the lower shelf assembly provides the air spacing needed  
and should not be modified in any way. Figure 1-1 shows the dimensions of the ONS 15454.  
Note  
The 10 Gbps compatible shelf assembly (15454-SA-10G) and fan-tray assembly (15454-FTA3) are  
required with the ONS 15454 XC10G, OC-192, and OC-48 any slot (AS) cards.  
Warning  
Warning  
The ONS 15454 should be installed in the lower rack position or mounted above another ONS  
15454 shelf assembly.  
The ONS 15454 must have 1 inch of airspace below the installed shelf assembly to allow air flow  
to the fan intake. The air ramp (the angled piece of sheet metal on top of the shelf assembly)  
provides this spacing and should not be modified in any way.  
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Figure 1-1 Cisco ONS 15454 dimensions  
Top View  
22" total width  
12"  
19" or 23" between mounting screw holes  
Front View  
22" total width  
Side View  
5"  
18.5"  
12"  
19" or 23" between mounting screw holes  
1.3.1 Reversible Mounting Bracket  
Caution  
Use only the fastening hardware provided with the ONS 15454 to prevent loosening, deterioration,  
and electromechanical corrosion of the hardware and joined material.  
Caution  
When mounting the ONS 15454 in a frame with a non-conductive 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.  
The shelf assembly comes preset for installation in a 23-inch rack, but you can reverse the mounting  
bracket to fit the smaller, 19-inch rack. The following steps describe how to reverse the shelf assembly  
mounting bracket to fit a 19-inch rack.  
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Procedure: Reverse the Mounting Bracket to Fit a 19-Inch Rack  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Remove the screws that attach the mounting bracket to the side of the shelf assembly.  
Flip the detached mounting bracket upside down.  
Text imprinted on the mounting bracket will now also be upside down.  
Step 3  
Place the widest side of the mounting bracket flush against the shelf assembly (see Figure 1-2).  
The narrow side of the mounting bracket should be towards the front of the shelf assembly. Text  
imprinted on the mounting bracket should be visible and upside down.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Align the mounting bracket screw holes against the shelf assembly screw holes.  
Insert the screws that were removed in Step 1 and tighten them.  
Repeat the procedure for the mounting bracket on the opposite side.  
Figure 1-2 Reversing the mounting brackets (23-inch position to 19-inch position)  
Top of unit  
Side of unit  
Rear  
Front  
Mounting  
L brackets  
19 inch position  
Top of unit  
23 inch  
mounting holes  
19 inch  
mounting holes  
Mounting  
L brackets  
23 inch position  
1.3.2 Mounting a Single Node  
Mounting the ONS 15454 in a rack requires a minimum of 18.5 inches of vertical rack space (and one  
inch for air flow). To ensure the mounting is secure, use two to four #12-24 mounting screws for each  
side of the shelf assembly. Figure 1-3 shows the rack mounting position for the ONS 15454.  
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Figure 1-3 Mounting an ONS 15454 in a rack  
Equipment rack  
F
AN  
F
AIL  
CRIT  
MAJ  
MIN  
Universal  
ear mounts  
(reversible)  
Two people should install the shelf assembly; however, one person can install it using the temporary set  
screws included. The shelf assembly should be empty for easier lifting. The front door can also be  
removed to lighten the shelf assembly (see the Remove the Front Doorprocedure on page 1-13).  
Note  
If you are installing the fan-tray air filter using the brackets provided, mount the brackets on the  
bottom of the shelf assembly before installing the ONS 15454 in a rack.  
Procedure: Mount the Shelf Assembly in a Rack (One Person)  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Ensure that the shelf assembly is set for the desired rack size (either 19 or 23 inches).  
Using the hex tool that shipped with the assembly, install the set screws into the screw holes that will  
not be used to mount the shelf.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Lift the shelf assembly to the desired rack position and set it on the set screws.  
Align the screw holes on the mounting ears with the mounting holes in the rack.  
Install one mounting screw in each side of the assembly.  
When the shelf assembly is secured to the rack, install the remaining mounting screws.  
Note  
Use at least one set of the horizontal screw slots on the ONS 15454 to prevent future slippage.  
Step 7  
Remove the temporary set screws.  
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Procedure: Mount the Shelf Assembly in a Rack (Two People)  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Ensure that the shelf assembly is set for the desired rack size (either 19 or 23 inches).  
Lift the shelf assembly to the desired position in the rack.  
Align the screw holes on the mounting ears with the mounting holes in the rack.  
While one person holds the shelf assembly in place, the other person can install one mounting screw in  
each side of the assembly.  
Step 5  
When the shelf assembly is secured to the rack, install the remaining mounting screws.  
Note  
Use at least one set of the horizontal screw slots on the ONS 15454 to prevent future slippage.  
1.3.3 Mounting Multiple Nodes  
Most standard seven-foot racks can hold four ONS 15454s and a fuse and alarm panel. However, unequal  
flange racks are limited to three ONS 15454s and a fuse and alarm panel or four ONS 15454s and a fuse  
and alarm panel from an adjacent rack.  
If you are using the bottom brackets to install the fan-tray air filter, you can install three shelf assemblies  
in a standard seven-foot rack. If you are not using the bottom brackets, you can install four shelf  
assemblies in a rack. The advantage to using the bottom brackets is that you can replace the filter without  
removing the fan tray.  
Procedure: Mount Multiple Shelf Assemblies in a Rack  
Note  
The ONS 15454 must have one inch of airspace below the installed shelf assembly to allow air flow  
to the fan intake. If a second ONS 15454 is installed underneath a shelf assembly, the air ramp on top  
of the bottom shelf assembly provides the desired space. However, if the ONS 15454 is installed  
above third-party equipment, you must provide a minimum spacing of one inch 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  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Install the fuse and alarm panel in the top space.  
Mount the first ONS 15454 directly below the fuse and alarm panel.  
Repeat the procedure with the third and fourth ONS 15454s.  
1.3.3.1 Four Node Configuration  
You can link multiple ONS 15454s using their OC-N cards (i.e., create a fiber-optic bus) to accommodate  
more access traffic than a single ONS 15454 can support. For example, if you need to drop more than  
112 DS-1s or 96 DS-3s (the maximum that can be aggregated in a single node), you can link the nodes  
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but not merge multiple nodes into a single ONS 15454. You can link nodes with OC-12 or OC-48 fiber  
spans as you would link any other two network nodes. The nodes can be co-located in a facility to  
aggregate more local traffic.  
Figure 1-4 shows a four-shelf node setup. Each shelf assembly is reorganized as a separate node in the  
ONS 15454s software interface (Cisco Transport Controller [CTC]), and traffic is mapped using CTC  
cross-connect options. In the figure, each node uses redundant fiber-optic cards. Node 1 uses redundant  
OC-N transport and OC-N bus (connecting) cards for a total of four cards, with eight free slots  
remaining. Nodes 2 and 3 each use two redundant OC-N bus cards for a total of four cards, with eight  
free slots remaining. Node 4 uses redundant OC-12 bus cards for a total of two cards, with ten free slots  
remaining. The four node example presented here is one of many ways to set up a multiple-node  
configuration. See Chapter 5, SONET Topologiesfor more information about multiple-node  
configurations.  
Figure 1-4 A four-shelf node configuration  
Redundant  
OC-N Feed  
Up to 72 DS-3s, 84 DS-1s  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
Redundant  
OC-N Bus  
Up to 72 DS-3s, 84 DS-1s  
Redundant  
OC-N Bus  
Up to 72 DS-3s, 84 DS-1s  
Up to 96 DS-3s, 112 DS-1s  
Redundant  
OC-N Bus  
1.3.3.2 ONS 15454 Bay Assembly  
The Cisco ONS 15454 Bay Assembly simplifies ordering and installing the ONS 15454 because it allows  
you to order shelf assemblies pre-installed in a seven-foot rack. The Bay Assembly is available in a  
three- or four-shelf configuration. The three-shelf configuration includes three ONS 15454 shelf  
assemblies, a pre-wired fuse and alarm panel, and two cable-management trays. Optional fiber channels  
can be ordered. The four-shelf configuration includes four ONS 15454 shelf assemblies and a pre-wired  
fuse and alarm panel. Optional fiber channels can be ordered. A four shelf ONS 15454 Bay Assembly is  
shown in Figure 1-5.  
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Figure 1-5 A four-shelf ONS 15454 Bay Assembly  
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1.4 Front Door Access  
The Critical, Major, and Minor alarm LEDs visible through the front door indicate whether a Critical,  
Major, or Minor alarm is present anywhere on the ONS 15454. These LEDs must be visible so  
technicians can quickly determine if any alarms are present. You can use the LCD to further isolate  
alarms. See Chapter 10, Alarm Monitoring and Managementfor more information.  
This section tells you how to access ONS 15454 equipment in the front compartment. The ONS 15454  
features a locked door to the front compartment. A pinned Allen key that unlocks the front door ships  
with the ONS 15454. A button on the right side of the shelf assembly releases the door. The front door  
provides access to the shelf assembly, cable-management tray, fan-tray assembly, and LCD screen  
You can remove the front door of the ONS 15454 to provide unrestricted access to the front of the shelf  
assembly. An erasable label (Figure 1-6) is pasted on the inside of the front door. You can use the label  
to record slot assignments, port assignments, card types, node ID, rack ID, and serial number for the  
ONS 15454.  
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Figure 1-6 The front-door erasable label  
Note  
The front door label also includes the Class I and Class 1M laser warning shown in the laser warning  
on the front-door label (Figure 1-7).  
Figure 1-7 The laser warning on the front-door label  
Procedure: Open the Front Cabinet Compartment (Door)  
Note  
The ONS 15454 has an ESD plug input and is shipped with an ESD wrist strap. The ESD plug input  
is located on the outside edge of the shelf assembly on the right-hand side. It is labeled ESDon 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.  
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  
Step 3  
Press the door button to release the latch.  
Swing the door open.  
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Figure 1-8 The ONS 15454 front door  
CISCO ONS 15454  
Optical Network System  
Door lock  
Door button  
Viewholes for Critical, Major and Minor alarm LEDs  
Procedure: Remove the Front Door  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Open the door.  
Lift the door from its hinges at the top left-hand corner of the door (Figure 1-9).  
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Figure 1-9 Removing the ONS 15454 front door  
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1.5 Backplane Access  
To access the ONS 15454 backplane, remove the two standard sheet metal covers on each side of the  
backplane (Figure 1-10). Each sheet metal cover is held in place with nine 6-32 x 3/8 inch phillips  
screws.  
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Figure 1-10 Backplane sheet metal covers  
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Procedure: Remove the Backplane Sheet Metal Covers  
Step 1  
To remove the lower backplane cover, loosen the five screws that secure it to the ONS 15454 and pull it  
away from the shelf assembly.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Loosen the nine perimeter screws that hold the backplane sheet metal cover(s) in place.  
Lift the panel by the bottom to remove it from the shelf assembly.  
Store the panel for later use. Attach the backplane sheet metal cover(s) whenever EIA(s) are not  
installed.  
1.5.1 Lower Backplane Cover  
The lower section of the ONS 15454 backplane is covered by a clear plastic protector, which is held in  
place by five 6-32 x 1/2 inch screws. Remove the lower backplane cover to access the alarm interface  
panel (AIP), alarm pin field, frame ground, and power terminals.  
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Figure 1-11 Removing the lower backplane cover  
Retaining  
screws  
Procedure: Remove the Lower Backplane Cover  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Unscrew the five retaining screws that hold the clear plastic cover in place.  
Grasp the clear plastic cover at each side.  
Gently pull the cover away from the backplane (shown in Figure 1-11).  
1.5.2 Alarm Interface Panel  
The AIP is located above the alarm pin field on the lower section of the backplane. The AIP provides  
surge protection for the ONS 15454. It also provides an interface from the backplane to the fan-tray  
assembly and LCD. The AIP plugs into the backplane using a 96-pin DIN connector and is held in place  
with two retaining screws. The panel has a non-volatile memory chip that stores the unique node address  
(MAC address).  
Note  
The 5-amp AIP card (73-7665-XX) is required when installing the new fan-tray assembly  
The MAC address identifies the nodes that support circuits. It allows CTC to determine circuit sources,  
destinations, and spans. The Timing Communication and Control+ (TCC+) cards in the ONS 15454 also  
read the MAC address to store the node database. If the AIP fails, a MAC Fail alarm displays on the CTC  
Alarms menu and/or the LCD display on the fan tray will go blank.  
Note  
A blown fuse on the AIP board can cause the LCD display to go blank.  
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1.6 EIA Installation  
Optional EIA backplane covers are typically pre-installed when ordered with the ONS 15454. EIAs must  
be ordered when using DS-1, DS-3, DS3XM-6, or EC-1 cards. A minimum amount of assembly may be  
required when EIAs are ordered separately from the ONS 15454. Four different EIA backplane covers  
are available for the ONS 15454: BNC, High-Density BNC, SMB, and AMP Champ. This section  
describes each EIA in detail.  
EIAs are attached to the shelf assembly backplane to provide coaxial cable connections. EIAs are  
available with SMB and BNC connectors for DS-3 or EC-1 cards. EIAs are available with AMP Champ  
connectors for DS-1 cards. You must use SMB EIAs for DS-1 twisted-pair cable installation. You can  
install EIAs on one or both sides of the ONS 15454 backplane in any combination (in other words, AMP  
Champ on Side A and BNC on Side B or High-Density BNC on side A and SMB on side B, and so forth).  
If you are installing EIAs after the shelf assembly is installed, plug the EIA into the backplane. The EIA  
has six electrical connectors that plug into six corresponding backplane connectors. The EIA backplane  
must replace the standard sheet metal cover to provide access to the coaxial cable connectors. The EIA  
sheet metal covers use the same screw holes as the solid backplane panels, but they have 12 additional  
6-32 x 1/2 inch phillips screw holes so you can screw down the cover and the board using standoffs on  
the EIA board. This section describes each EIA and provides installation procedures.  
For EIA replacement procedures, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance  
Guide. For information about attaching ferrites to EIA connectors, see the Ferrite Installationsection  
1.6.1 BNC EIA  
The ONS 15454 BNC EIA supports 24 DS-3 circuits on each side of the ONS 15454 (24 transmit and  
24 receive connectors). If you install BNC EIAs on both sides of the shelf assembly, the ONS 15454  
hosts up to 48 circuits. The BNC connectors on the EIA supports Trompeter UCBJ224 (75 Ohm) 4 leg  
connectors (King or ITT are also compatible). You can use BNC EIAs for DS-3 (including the  
DS3XM-6) or EC-1 cards. Figure 1-39 shows the ONS 15454 with pre-installed BNC EIAs.  
To install coaxial cable with BNC connectors, see the BNC Connector Installationsection on  
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Figure 1-12 A BNC backplane for use in 1:1 protection schemes  
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correspond to Ports 1 12 for a 12-port card and map to Slot 2 on the shelf assembly. The BNC connector  
pairs are marked Txand Rxto indicate transmit and receive cables for each port. You can install an  
additional card in Slot 1 as a protect card for the card in Slot 2. The second 12 BNC connector pairs  
correspond to Ports 1 12 for a 12-port card and map to Slot 4 on the shelf assembly. You can install an  
additional card in Slot 3 as a protect card for the card in Slot 4. Slots 5 and 6 do not support DS-3 cards  
when BNC connectors are used.  
The EIA side marked Bprovides an additional 24 pairs of BNC connectors. The first 12 BNC  
connector pairs correspond to Ports 1 12 for a 12-port card and map to Slot 14 on the shelf assembly.  
The BNC connector pairs are marked Txand Rxto indicate transmit and receive cables for each  
port. You can install an additional card in Slot 15 as a protect card for the card in Slot 14. The second  
12 BNC connector pairs correspond to Ports 1 12 for a 12-port card and map to Slot 16 on the shelf  
assembly. You can install an additional card in Slot 17 as a protect card for the card in Slot 16. Slots 12  
and 13 do not support DS-3 cards when BNC connectors are used.  
When BNC connectors are used with a DS3N-12 card in Slot 3 or 15, the 1:N card protection extends  
only to the two slots adjacent to the 1:N card due to BNC wiring constraints.  
1.6.2 High-Density BNC EIA  
The ONS 15454 High-Density BNC EIA supports 48 DS-3 circuits on each side of the ONS 15454 (48  
transmit and 48 receive connectors). If you install BNC EIAs on both sides of the unit, the ONS 15454  
hosts up to 96 circuits. The High-Density BNC EIA supports Trompeter UCBJ224 (75 Ohm) 4 leg  
connectors (King or ITT are also compatible). You can use High-Density BNC EIAs for DS-3 (including  
the DS3XM-6) or EC-1 cards. Figure 1-13 shows the ONS 15454 with pre-installed High-Density BNC  
EIAs.  
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Figure 1-13 A High-Density BNC backplane for use in 1:N protection schemes  
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The EIA side marked Ahosts 48 pairs of BNC connectors. Each column of connector pairs is  
numbered and corresponds to the slot of the same number. The first column (12 pairs) of BNC connectors  
corresponds to Slot 1 on the shelf assembly, the second column to Slot 2, the third column to Slot 4, and  
the fourth column to Slot 5. The rows of connectors correspond to Ports 1 12 of a 12-port card.  
The EIA side marked Bprovides an additional 48 pairs of BNC connectors. The first column (12 pairs)  
of BNC connectors corresponds to Slot 13 on the shelf assembly, the second column to Slot 14, the third  
column to Slot 16, and the fourth column to Slot 17. The rows of connectors correspond to Ports 1 12  
of a 12-port card. The BNC connector pairs are marked Txand Rxto indicate transmit and receive  
cables for each port. The High-Density BNC EIA supports both 1:1 and 1:N protection across all slots.  
1.6.3 SMB EIA  
The ONS 15454 SMB EIA supports AMP 415484-1 75 Ohm 4 leg connectors. You can use SMB EIAs  
with DS-1, DS-3 (including the DS3XM-6), and EC-1 cards. If you use DS-1 cards, use the DS-1  
electrical interface adapter to terminate the twisted pair DS-1 cable from the backplane.  
Figure 1-14 shows the ONS 15454 with pre-installed SMB EIAs and the sheet metal cover and screw  
locations for the EIA.  
To install SMB connectors, see the SMB Connector Installationsection on page 1-38.  
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Figure 1-14 An SMB EIA backplane  
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The SMB EIA has 84 transmit and 84 receive connectors on each side of the ONS 15454 for a total of  
168 SMB connectors (84 circuits).  
The EIA side marked Ahosts 84 SMB connectors in six columns of 14 connectors. The Aside  
columns are numbered 1 6 and correspond to Slots 1 6 on the shelf assembly. The EIA side marked  
Bhosts an additional 84 SMB connectors in six columns of 14 connectors. The Bside columns are  
numbered 12 17 and correspond to Slots 12 17 on the shelf assembly. The connector rows are  
numbered 1 14 and correspond to the 14 ports on a DS-1 card.  
For DS-3 or EC-1, the EIA supports 72 transmit and 72 receive connectors, for a total of 144 SMB  
connectors (72 circuits). If you use a DS-3 or EC-1 card, only Ports 1 12 are active. If you use a  
DS3XM-6 card, only Ports 1 6 are active. The SMB connector pairs are marked Txand Rxto  
identify transmit and receive cables for each port. If you use SMB connectors, you can install DS-1,  
DS-3, or EC-1 cards in any multispeed slot.  
1.6.4 AMP Champ EIA  
The ONS 15454 AMP Champ EIA supports 64-pin (32 pair) AMP Champ connectors for each slot on  
both sides of the shelf assembly where the EIA is installed. Cisco AMP Champ connectors are female  
AMP # 552246-1 with AMP # 552562-2 bail locks. Each AMP Champ connector supports 14 DS-1 ports.  
You can use AMP Champ EIAs with DS-1 cards only. Figure 1-15 shows the ONS 15454 with  
pre-installed AMP Champ EIAs and the corresponding sheet metal cover and screw locations for the  
EIA.  
To install AMP Champ connector DS-1 cables, see the AMP Champ Connector Installationsection on  
For information about attaching ferrites to AMP Champ connectors, see the Ferrite Installationsection  
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Figure 1-15 An AMP EIA Champ backplane  
AMP CHAMP  
connector  
The EIA side marked Ahosts six AMP Champ connectors. The connectors are numbered 1 6 for the  
corresponding slots on the shelf assembly. Each AMP Champ connector on the backplane supports 14  
DS-1 ports for a DS1-14 card, and each connector features 28 live pairsone transmit pair and one  
receive pairfor each DS-1 port.  
The EIA side marked Bhosts six AMP Champ connectors. The connectors are labeled 1217 for the  
corresponding slots on the shelf assembly. Each AMP Champ connector on the backplane supports 14  
DS-1 ports for a DS1-14 card, and each connector features 28 live pairsone transmit pair and one  
receive pairfor each DS-1 port.  
Note  
EIAs are hot-swappable. You do not need to disconnect power to install or remove EIAs.  
Caution  
Always use an 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 shelf  
assembly.  
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Procedure: Install a BNC, High-Density BNC, or SMB EIA  
See the Install the AMP Champ EIAprocedure on page 1-24 if you are using an AMP Champ EIA.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
To remove the lower backplane cover, loosen the five screws that secure it to the ONS 15454 and pull it  
away from the shelf assembly.  
Remove the EIA card from the packaging. Line up the connectors on the card with the mating connectors  
on the backplane. Gently push the card until both sets of connectors fit together snugly.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Place the metal EIA cover panel over the card.  
Insert and tighten the nine perimeter screws (P/N 48-0358) at 8-10 lbs to secure the cover panel to the  
backplane.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Insert and tighten the twelve (BNC and SMB) or nine (High-Density BNC) inner screws (P/N 48-0004)  
at 8-10 lbs to secure the cover panel to the card and backplane.  
Replace the lower backplane cover, and insert and tighten the five screws to secure it.  
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 1-16 shows a BNC EIA installation. Figure 1-17 shows High-Density BNC EIA installation.  
Figure 1-18 shows an SMB EIA installation.  
Figure 1-16 Installing the BNC EIA  
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Figure 1-17 Installing the High-Density BNC EIA  
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Procedure: Install the AMP Champ EIA  
Step 1  
Step 2  
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Step 5  
To remove the lower backplane cover, loosen the five screws that secure it to the ONS 15454 and pull it  
away from the shelf assembly.  
Align the AMP Champ cover panel with the backplane and insert and tighten the nine perimeter screws  
(P/N 48-0358) at 8-10 lbs.  
Align an AMP Champ card with the backplane connector and push until it fits snugly. Repeat until you  
have installed all six AMP Champ cards.  
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 8-10 lbs.  
Place the AMP Champ fastening plate along the bottom of the cover panel, and hand tighten the two  
thumbscrews.  
Figure 1-19 shows an AMP Champ EIA installation.  
Figure 1-19 Installing the AMP CHAMP EIA  
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1.7 Fan-Tray Assembly Installation  
The fan-tray assembly is located at the bottom of the ONS 15454 front compartment. The fan tray is a  
removable drawer that holds fans and fan-control circuitry for the ONS 15454. The front door can be  
left in place when removing or installing the fan tray but removal is recommended. After you install the  
fan tray, you should only need to access it if a fan failure occurs or you need to replace or clean the  
fan-tray air filter.  
The front of the fan-tray assembly has an LCD screen that provides slot and port-level information for  
all ONS 15454 card slots, including the number of Critical, Major, and Minor alarms.  
The fan-tray assembly features an air filter at the bottom of the tray that you can install and remove by  
hand. Remove and visually inspect this filter every 30 days and keep spare filters in stock. See the Cisco  
ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for information about cleaning and maintaining the  
fan-tray air filter.  
Note  
The 10-Gbps compatible shelf assembly (15454-SA-ANSI, P/N: 800-19857) and fan-tray assembly  
(15454-FTA3) are required with the ONS 15454 XC10G, OC-192, and OC-48 any slot (AS) cards.  
Caution  
Caution  
Do not operate an ONS 15454 without a fan-tray filter. A fan-tray filter is mandatory.  
The 15454-FTA3 fan-tray assembly can only be installed in ONS 15454 Release 3.1 shelf assemblies  
(15454-SA-ANSI, 800-19857). It includes a pin that does not allow it to be installed in ONS 15454  
shelf assemblies released before ONS 15454 Release 3.1 (15454-SA-NEBS3E, 15454-SA-NEBS3,  
and 15454-SA-R1, P/N 800-0714915454). Installing the 15454-FTA3 in a non-compliant shelf  
assembly may result in failure of the alarm interface panel (AIP), which in turn, will result in power  
loss to the fan-tray assembly.  
Note  
The ONS 15454 Release 3.1 fan-tray assembly (15454-FTA3) is not I-temp. To obtain an I-temp fan  
tray, install the 15454-FTA2 fan-tray assembly in an ONS 15454 Release 3.1 shelf assembly (P/N:  
800-19857). However, do not install the ONS 15454 Release 3.1 XC10G, OC-192, and OC-48 any  
slot (AS) cards in the shelf assembly with the 15454-FTA2 fan-tray assembly.  
If one or more fans fail on the fan-tray assembly, replace the entire assembly. You cannot replace  
individual fans. The red Fan Fail LED on the front of the fan tray illuminates when one or more fans fail.  
For fan tray replacement instructions, see the Install the Fan-Tray Assemblyprocedure on page 1-27.  
The red Fan Fail LED clears after you install a working fan tray.  
Fan speed is controlled by TCC+ card temperature sensors. The sensors measure the input air  
temperature at the fan-tray assembly. Fan speed options are low, medium, and high. If the TCC+ card  
fails, the fans automatically shift to high speed. The temperature measured by the TCC+ sensors is  
displayed on the LCD screen.  
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Procedure: Install the Bottom Brackets and Air Filter  
The shelf assembly ships with bottom brackets that you should use to install the air filter. The bottom  
brackets consist of two grooved metal pieces that attach to the bottom of the shelf assembly using three  
screws each. When you use the bottom bracket to install the fan-tray air filter, you do not need to remove  
the fan-tray assembly to access the air filter. Attach the brackets to the bottom of the shelf assembly  
before installing the rack.  
Although the filter will work if it is installed with either side facing up, Cisco recommends that you  
install it with the metal bracing facing up to preserve the surface of the filter.  
Note  
If you choose not to install the bottom brackets, install the air filter by sliding it into the compartment  
at the bottom of the shelf assembly. Each time you remove and reinstall the air filter in the future,  
you must first remove the fan-tray assembly.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
With the fan-tray assembly removed, place the ONS 15454 face down on a flat surface.  
Locate the three screw holes that run along the left and right sides of the bottom of the shelf assembly.  
Secure each bracket to the bottom of the shelf assembly using the screws provided.  
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 face-down during  
installation).  
Figure 1-20 illustrates bottom bracket installation. If you do not use the bottom brackets, in the future  
you must remove the fan-tray assembly before removing the air filter. The bottom brackets enable you  
to clean and replace the air filter without removing the fan-tray assembly.  
Figure 1-20 Installing the bottom brackets  
BAT  
2
-42 TO -57 Vdc  
650 Watts Maximum  
RET  
2
BAT  
1
RET  
1
SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON  
A
NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.  
PLEASE REFER TO INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
CAUTION: Remove power from b
the BAT1 and terminal blocks  
prior to servicing  
If you are using the bottom brackets to install the fan-tray air filter, you can install three shelf assemblies  
in a standard seven-foot rack. If you are not using the bottom brackets, you can install four shelf  
assemblies in a rack.  
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Step 4  
Slide the air filter into the shelf assembly.  
Procedure: Install the Fan-Tray Assembly  
To install the fan-tray assembly, it is not necessary to move any of the cable-management facilities.  
Caution  
Caution  
You must place the edge of the air filter flush against the front of the fan-tray assembly compartment  
when installing the fan tray on top of the filter. Failure to do so could result in damage to the filter,  
the fan tray, or both.  
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.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Remove the front door of the shelf assembly.  
Slide the fan tray into the shelf assembly until the electrical plug at the rear of the tray plugs into the  
corresponding receptacle on the backplane.  
Step 3  
To verify that the tray has plugged into the backplane, check that the LCD on the front of the fan tray is  
activated.  
Figure 1-21 shows the location of the fan tray.  
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Figure 1-21 Installing the fan-tray assembly  
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1.8 Power and Ground Installation  
This section explains how to connect the ONS 15454 assembly to the power supply. Ground the  
equipment according to Telcordia standards or local practices.  
Warning  
Warning  
Shut off the power from the power source or turn off the breakers before beginning work.  
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground  
during normal use.  
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.  
Warning  
Do not mix conductors of dissimilar metals in a terminal or splicing connector where physical  
contact occurs (such as copper and aluminum, or copper and copper-clad aluminum), unless the  
device is suited for the purpose and conditions of use.  
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Warning  
Warning  
Connect the ONS 15454 only to a DC power source that complies with the safety extra-low voltage  
(SELV) requirements in IEC 60950-based safety standards.  
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.  
Warning  
A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.  
Cisco recommends the following wiring conventions, but customer conventions prevail:  
Red wire for battery connections (-48V DC)  
Black wire for battery return connections (0V DC)  
The ONS 15454 has redundant -48V DC #8 power terminals on the shelf assembly backplane. The  
terminals are labeled BAT1, RET1, BAT2, and RET2 and are located on the lower section of the  
backplane behind a clear plastic cover. See the Lower Backplane Coversection on page 1-15 for  
information about accessing the power terminals.  
To install redundant power feeds, use four power cables and one ground cable. For a single power feed,  
only two power cables (#10 AWG, copper conductor, 194°F [90°C]) and one ground cable (#6 AWG)  
are required. Use a conductor with low impedance to ensure circuit overcurrent protection. However, the  
conductor must have the capability to safely conduct any fault current that might be imposed.  
The existing ground post is a #10-32 bolt. The nut provided for a field connection is also a #10, with an  
integral lock washer. The lug must be a dual-hole type and rated to accept the #6 AWG cable. Two posts  
are provided on the Cisco ONS 15454 to accommodate the dual-hole lug. Figure 1-22 shows the location  
of the ground posts.  
Figure 1-22 Ground posts on the ONS 15454 backplane  
FRAME GROUND  
For information about attaching ferrites to power cabling, see the Ferrite Installationsection on  
Warning  
Warning  
When installing redundant power feeds, do not use aluminum conductors.  
If you use redundant power leads to power the ONS 15454, disconnecting one lead will not remove  
power from the node.  
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Procedure: Install Redundant Power Feeds  
Ground only one cable to ground the shelf assembly. Terminate the other end of the ground cable to  
ground according to local site practice. The ONS 15454 backplane also has a ground terminal on the  
right side of the backplane. Connect a ground terminal for the frame ground (FGND) terminal according  
to local site practice.  
If the system loses power or both TCC+ cards are reset, you must reset the ONS 15454 clock. After  
powering down, the date defaults to January 1, 1970, 00:04:15. To reset the clock, see the Setting Up  
Note  
If you encounter problems with the power supply, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and  
Maintenance Guide for possible causes.  
Warning  
Do not apply power to the ONS 15454 until you complete all installation steps and check the  
continuity of the -48V DC and return.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Measure and cut the cables as needed to reach the ONS 15454 from the fuse panel. Figure 1-23 shows  
the ONS 15454 power terminals.  
Dress the power and ground cables according to local site practice.  
Warning When installing the ONS 15454, the ground connection must always be made first and  
disconnected last.  
Figure 1-23 Power terminals  
Return leads (black)  
Battery leads (red)  
RET 1  
BAT 1 RET 2 BAT 2  
-42 V  
24 A  
CAUTION: Remove power from both  
the BAT1 and terminal blocks  
prior to servicing  
SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON  
A NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.  
PLEASE REFER TO INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
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Step 3  
Remove or loosen the #8 power terminal screws on the ONS 15454. To avoid confusion, label the cables  
connected to the BAT1/RET1 power terminals as 1, and the cables connected to the BAT2/RET2 power  
terminals as 2.  
Note  
Use only pressure terminal connectors, such as ring and fork types, when terminating the  
battery, battery return, and frame ground conductors.  
Caution  
Before you make any crimp 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 of contaminants.  
Caution  
When terminating power, return, and frame ground, do not use soldering lug, screwless  
(push-in) connectors, quick-connect, or other friction-fit connectors.  
Step 4  
Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from all power cables that you will use. Crimp the lugs onto the ends of all  
power leads.  
Note  
When terminating battery and battery return connections as shown in Figure 1-23, follow a  
torque specification of 10 in-lbs. When terminating a frame ground, use the kep-nut provided  
with the ONS 15454 and tighten it to a torque specification of 31 in-lbs. The kep-nut provides  
a frame ground connection that minimizes the possibility of loosening caused by rotation  
during installation and maintenance activity. This type of prevention is inherently provided  
by the terminal block for battery and battery return connections.  
Step 5  
Terminate the return 1 lead to the RET1 backplane terminal. Use oxidation-prevention grease to keep  
connections non-corrosive.  
Warning Do not secure multiple connectors with the same bolt assembly.  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Terminate the negative 1 lead to the negative BAT1 backplane power terminal. Use oxidation prevention  
grease to keep connections non-corrosive.  
If you use redundant power leads, terminate the return 2 lead to the positive RET2 terminal on the ONS  
15454. Terminate the negative 2 lead to the negative BAT2 terminal on the ONS 15454. Use  
oxidation-preventative grease to keep connections non-corrosive.  
Route the cables out below the power terminals using the plastic cable clamp.  
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1.9 Alarm, Timing, LAN, and Craft Pin Connections  
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.  
The ONS 15454 has a backplane pin field located at the bottom of the backplane. The backplane pin field  
provides 0.045 square inch wire-wrap pins for enabling external alarms, timing input and output, and  
craft interface terminals. This section describes the backplane pin field and the pin assignments for the  
field. Figure 1-24 shows the wire-wrap pins on the backplane pin field. Beneath each wire-wrap pin is a  
frame ground pin. Frame ground pins are labeled FG1, FG2, FG3, etc. Install the ground shield of the  
cables connected to the backplane to the ground pin that corresponds to the pin field used. Figure 1-24  
shows pinouts for the ONS 15454.  
Figure 1-24 Pinouts  
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
A
B
A
B
A
B
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
TBOS  
BITS  
LAN  
ENVIR ALARMS  
ACO  
X . 25  
MODEM  
CRAFT  
LOCAL ALARMS  
IN  
OUT  
VIS  
AUD  
FG1  
FG2  
FG3  
FG4  
FG5  
FG6  
FG7  
FG8  
FG9  
FG10  
FG11  
FG12  
Field  
Pin  
Function  
Field  
Pin  
A1  
Function  
BITS  
A1  
B1  
A2  
B2  
A3  
B3  
A4  
B4  
BITS Output 2 negative (-)  
BITS Output 2 positive (+)  
BITS Input 2 negative (-)  
BITS Input 2 positive (+)  
BITS Output 1 negative (-)  
BITS Output 1 positive (+)  
BITS Input 1 negative (-)  
BITS Input 1 positive (+)  
Normally open output pair number 1  
Normally open output pair number 2  
Normally open output pair number 3  
Normally open output pair number 4  
Normally open ACO pair  
ENVIR  
ALARMS  
OUT  
B1  
A2  
B2  
A3  
B3  
A4  
B4  
A1  
B1  
N/O  
LAN 1  
Connecting to a Router, Hub, or Switch  
RJ-45 pin 6  
ACO  
A1  
B1  
A2  
B2  
RJ-45 pin 3  
RJ-45 pin 2  
CRAFT A1  
Receive (PC pin #2)  
Transmit (PC pin #3)  
Ground (PC pin #5)  
DTR (PC pin #4)  
A2  
A3  
A4  
RJ-45 pin 1  
Connecting to a PC or Workstation  
A1  
B1  
A2  
B2  
RJ-45 pin 2  
RJ-45 pin 1  
RJ-45 pin 6  
RJ-45 pin 3  
A1  
B1  
A2  
B2  
A3  
B3  
A4  
B4  
A1  
B1  
A2  
B2  
Alarm output pair number 1: Remote  
audible alarm.  
LOCAL  
ALARMS  
AUD  
Alarm output pair number 2: Critical  
audible alarm.  
(Audible)  
N/O  
Alarm output pair number 3: Major  
audible alarm.  
LAN 2  
Not Used  
Alarm input pair number 1: Reports  
closure on connected wires.  
A1  
B1  
A2  
B2  
A3  
B3  
A4  
B4  
ENVIR  
ALARMS  
IN  
Alarm output pair number 4: Minor  
audible alarm.  
Alarm input pair number 2: Reports  
closure on connected wires.  
Alarm output pair number 1: Remote  
visual alarm.  
LOCAL  
ALARMS  
VIS  
Alarm input pair number 3: Reports  
closure on connected wires.  
Alarm output pair number 2: Critical  
visual alarm.  
(Visual)  
Alarm input pair number 4: Reports  
closure on connected wires.  
N/O  
A3  
B3  
A4  
B4  
Alarm output pair number 3: Major  
visual alarm.  
Alarm output pair number 4: Minor  
visual alarm.  
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Note  
The X.25, Modem, and TBOS pin fields are not active.  
1.9.1 Alarm Installation  
The alarm pin field supports up to 17 alarm contacts, including four audible alarms, four visual alarms,  
one alarm cutoff (ACO), and four user-definable alarm input and output contacts.  
Audible alarm contacts are in the LOCAL ALARM AUD pin field and visual contacts are in the LOCAL  
ALARM VIS pin field. Both of these alarms are in the LOCAL ALARMS category. User-definable  
contacts are in the ENVIR ALARM IN and ENVIR ALARM OUT pin fields. These alarms are in the  
ENVIR ALARMS category; you must have the AIC card installed to use the ENVIR ALARMS. Alarm  
contacts are Normally Open (N/O), meaning that the system closes the alarm contacts when the  
corresponding alarm conditions are present. Each alarm contact consists of two wire-wrap pins on the  
shelf assembly backplane. Visual and audible alarm contacts are classified as Critical, Major, Minor, and  
Remote. Figure 1-24 shows alarm pin assignments.  
Visual and audible alarms are typically wired to trigger an alarm light at a central alarm collection point  
when the corresponding contacts are closed. You can use the Alarm Cutoff pins to activate a remote ACO  
for audible alarms. You can also activate the ACO function by pressing the ACO button on the TCC+  
card faceplate. The ACO function clears all audible alarm indications. After clearing the audible alarm  
indication, the alarm is still present and viewable in the Alarms tab in CTC.  
Procedure: Install Alarm Wires on the Backplane  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Use #22 or #24 AWG alarm wires.  
Wrap the alarm wires on the appropriate wire-wrap pins according to local site practice.  
Note  
For information about attaching ferrites to wire-wrap pin fields, see the Ferrite Installation”  
1.9.2 Timing Installation  
The ONS 15454 backplane supports two Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS) clock pin fields. The  
first four BITS pins, rows 3 and 4, support output and input from the first external timing device. The  
last four BITS pins, rows 1 and 2, perform the identical functions for the second external timing device.  
Table 1-2 lists the pin assignments for the BITS timing pin fields.  
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Table 1-2 External Timing Pin Assignments for BITS  
External Device  
Contact  
Tip & Ring  
Function  
First external device  
A3 (BITS 1 Out)  
B3 (BITS 1 Out)  
A4 (BITS 1 In)  
Primary ring (-)  
Primary tip (+)  
Secondary ring (-)  
Output to external device  
Output to external device  
Input from external  
device  
B4 (BITS 1 In)  
Secondary tip (+)  
Input from external  
device  
Second external device A1 (BITS 2 Out)  
B1 (BITS 2 Out)  
Primary ring (-)  
Primary tip (+)  
Secondary ring (-)  
Output to external device  
Output to external device  
A2 (BITS 2 In)  
Input from external  
device  
B2 (BITS 2 In  
Secondary tip (+)  
Input from external  
device  
Note  
Refer to Telcordia SR-NWT-002224 for rules about provisioning timing references  
Procedure: Install Timing Wires on the Backplane  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Use #22 or #24 AWG wire.  
Wrap the clock wires on the appropriate wire-wrap pins according to local site practice.  
The BITS pin field (FG1) has a frame ground pin beneath it. Wrap the ground shield of the alarm cable  
to the frame ground pin.  
Note  
For more detailed information about timing, see the Setting Up ONS 15454 Timingsection  
1.9.3 LAN Installation  
Use the LAN pins on the ONS 15454 backplane to connect the ONS 15454 to a workstation or Ethernet  
LAN, or to a LAN modem for remote access to the node. You can also use the LAN port on the TCC+  
faceplate to connect a workstation or to connect the ONS 15454 to the network. Table 1-3 shows the  
LAN pin assignments.  
Before you can connect an ONS 15454 to other ONS 15454s or to a LAN, you must change the default  
IP address that is shipped with each ONS 15454 (192.1.0.2). See the Change IP Address, Default  
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Table 1-3 LAN Pin Assignments  
Pin Field  
Backplane Pins  
RJ-45 Pins  
LAN 1  
B2  
A2  
B1  
A1  
B1  
A1  
B2  
A2  
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
Connecting to data  
circuit-terminating  
equipment (DCE*) (a  
hub or switch)  
LAN 1  
Connecting to data  
terminal equipment  
(DTE) (a  
PC/workstation or  
router)  
*The Cisco ONS 15454 is DCE.  
Procedure: Install LAN Wires on the Backplane  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Use #22 or #24 AWG wire.  
Wrap the wires on the appropriate wire-wrap pins according to local site practice.  
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.  
1.9.4 TL1 Craft Interface Installation  
You can use the craft pins on the ONS 15454 backplane or the RS-232 port on the TCC+ faceplate to  
create a VT100 emulation window to serve as a TL1 craft interface to the ONS 15454. Use a  
straight-through cable to connect to the RS-232 port. Table 1-4 shows the pin assignments for the  
CRAFT pin field.  
Note  
You cannot use the craft backplane pins and the RS-232 port on the TCC+ card simultaneously.  
Table 1-4 Craft Interface Pin Assignments  
Pin Field  
Contact  
A1  
Function  
Receive  
Transmit  
Ground  
DTR  
Craft  
A2  
A3  
A4  
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Procedure: Install Craft Interface Wires on the Backplane  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Use #22 or #24 AWG wire.  
Wrap the craft interface wires on the appropriate wire-wrap pins according to local site practice.  
Note  
For information about attaching ferrites to wire-wrap pin fields, see the Ferrite Installation”  
Step 3  
Step 4  
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.  
1.10 Coaxial Cable Installation  
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.  
When using ONS 15454 DS-3 electrical cables, the cables must terminate on an EIA installed on the  
ONS 15454 backplane. EIAs are available with SMB and BNC connectors. All DS-3 cables connected  
to the ONS 15454 DS-3 card must terminate with coaxial cables using the desired connector type to  
connect to the specified EIA. For information about physically installing an EIA in the field, see the  
coaxial cable management, see the Coaxial Cable Managementsection on page 1-57.  
The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance of the system depends on good-quality DS-3  
coaxial cables, such as Shuner Type G 03233 D, or the equivalent.  
1.10.1 BNC Connector Installation  
For a description of BNC EIAs, see the BNC EIAsection on page 1-17. The BNC connectors on the  
EIA supports Trompeter UCBJ224 (75 Ohm) 4 leg connectors. Right-angle mating connectors for the  
connecting cable are AMP 413588-2 (75 Ohm) connectors. If preferred, you can also use a straight  
connector of the same type. Use RG-59/U cable to connect to the ONS 15454 BNC EIA. These cables  
are recommended to connect to a patch panel and are designed for long runs of up to 450 feet.  
Procedure: Install Coaxial Cable With BNC Connectors  
Step 1  
Place the BNC cable connector over the desired connection point on the backplane.  
Figure 1-25 shows how to connect a coaxial cable to the BNC EIA using a right-angle BNC cable  
connector.  
Step 2  
Position the cable connector so that the slot in the connector is over the corresponding notch at the  
backplane connection point.  
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Step 3  
Gently push the connector down until the notch backplane connector slides into the slot on the cable  
connector.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Turn the cable connector until the notch clicks into place.  
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 edges of the side cutouts prevent the cables from chafing.  
Figure 1-25 Using a right-angle connector to install coaxial cable with BNC connectors  
Note  
Slots 1, 3, 15 and 17 are designated protection slots when BNC connectors are used. Slots 5,  
6, 11, and 12 do not support DS3-12 cards when BNC connectors are used. A total of four  
DS3-12 cards can be used to carry traffic with BNC connectors.  
Step 7  
Label all cables at each end of the connection to avoid confusion with cables that are similar in  
appearance.  
1.10.2 High-Density BNC Connector Installation  
The High-Density BNC EIA supports Trompeter UCBJ224 (75 Ohm) 4 leg connectors. Use straight  
connectors on RG-59/U cable to connect to the High-Density BNC EIA. Cisco recommends these cables  
for connection to a patch panel; they are designed for long runs of up to 450 feet. For more detail, see  
Although not required, Cisco strongly recommends using the BNC insertion tool to connect cables to the  
EIA. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for more information about  
the insertion tool.  
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Coaxial Cable Installation  
Procedure: Install Coaxial Cable With High-Density BNC Connectors  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Place the BNC cable connector over the desired connection point on the backplane.  
Using the insertions tool, position the cable connector so that the slot in the connector is over the  
corresponding notch at the 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  
Step 5  
Turn the cable connector until the notch clicks into place.  
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 edges of the side cutouts prevent the cables from chafing.  
1.10.3 SMB Connector Installation  
The SMB backplane cover is similar to the BNC cover. For further detail, see the SMB EIAsection  
on page 1-19. The SMB connectors on the EIA are AMP 415504-3 (75 Ohm) 4 leg connectors.  
Right-angle mating connectors for the connecting cable are AMP 415484-2 (75 Ohm) connectors. Use  
RG-179/U cable to connect to the ONS 15454 EIA. Cisco recommends these cables for connection to a  
patch panel; they are not designed for long runs (over 50 feet). Range does not affect loopback testing.  
For information about attaching ferrites to SMB/BNC connectors, see the Ferrite Installationsection  
Procedure: Install Coaxial Cable with SMB Connectors  
Refer to Figure 1-26 when performing the following steps.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Place the SMB cable connector over the desired connection point on the backplane.  
Gently push the connector until it clicks into place.  
Tie wrap or lace the cables 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.  
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Figure 1-26 Installing coaxial cable with SMB connectors  
Warning  
Step 5  
Metallic 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.  
Label the transmit, receive, working, and protect cables at each end of the connection to avoid confusion  
with cables that are similar in appearance.  
1.11 DS-1 Cable Installation  
DS-1s support both twisted pair wire-wrap cabling and AMP Champ connector cabling. Install the  
proper backplane EIA on the ONS 15454 for each cabling option. This section provides information  
about the DS-1 EIA options.  
For information about DS-1 cable management, see the DS-1 Twisted-Pair Cable Managementsection  
1.11.1 Twisted Pair Wire-Wrap Installation  
Installing twisted-pair, wire-wrap DS-1 cables requires separate pairs of grounded twisted-pair cables  
for receive (in) and transmit (out). Prepare four cables, two for receive and two for transmit, for each  
DS-1 facility to be installed.  
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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.  
If you use DS-1 electrical twisted-pair cables, equip the ONS 15454 with an SMB EIA on each side of  
the backplane where DS-1 cables will terminate. You must install special DS-1 electrical interface  
adapters, commonly referred to as a balun, on every transmit and receive connector for each DS-1  
termination.  
Note  
DS-1 electrical interface adapters project an additional 1.72 inches from the ONS 15454 backplane.  
If you install DS-1 cards in the ONS 15454, you must fit the corresponding transmit and receive SMB  
connectors on the EIA with a DS-1 electrical interface adapter. You can install the adapter on the SMB  
connector for the port. The adaptor has wire-wrap posts for DS-1 transmit and receive cables.  
Figure 1-27 shows the DS-1 electrical interface adapter.  
Figure 1-27 DS-1 electrical interface adapter (balun)  
Wire wrap posts  
SMB Connector  
Ring  
Tip  
DS-1  
Electrical  
interface  
adapter  
Each DS-1 electrical interface adapter has a female SMB connector on one end and a pair of .045 inch  
square wire-wrap posts on the other end. The wire-wrap posts are .200 inches apart.  
Procedure: Install DS-1 Cables Using Electrical Interface Adapters (Balun)  
All DS-1 cables connected to the ONS 15454 DS-1 ports must terminate with twisted-pair cables to  
connect to the DS-1 electrical interface adapter. The DS-1 electrical interface adapters project 1.72  
inches beyond the SMB EIA.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Attach the SMB connector on the adapter to the SMB connector for the ports transmit pair on the  
backplane.  
Attach the SMB connector on an adapter to the SMB connector for the ports receive pair on the  
backplane.  
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.  
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c. Terminate the shield ground wire on the DS-1 cable to ground according to local site practice.  
If you put DS1N-14 cards in Slots 3 and 15 to form 1:N protection groups, do not wire Slots 3 and 15  
for DS-1 electrical interface adapters.  
Figure 1-28 shows a ONS 15454 backplane with an SMB EIA with DS-1 electrical interface adapters  
attached on both sides of the shelf assembly to create DS-1 twisted-pair termination points.  
Figure 1-28 A backplane with SMB EIA for DS-1 cables  
DS-1 Electrical Interface  
Adapter or balun  
1.11.2 AMP Champ Connector Installation  
To install AMP Champ connector DS-1 cables, you must use 64-pin bundled cable connectors with a  
64-pin male AMP Champ connector. You need an AMP Champ connector #552276-1 for the receptacle  
side and #1-552496-1 (for cable diameter .475in..540in) or #2-552496-1 (for cable diameter  
.540in..605in.) for the right-angle shell housing (or their functional equivalent). The corresponding  
64-pin female AMP Champ connector on the AMP Champ EIA supports one receive and one transmit  
for each DS-1 port for the corresponding card slot.  
Because each DS1-14 card supports 14 DS-1 ports, only 56 pins (28 pairs) of the 64-pin connector are  
used. Prepare one 56-wire cable for each DS-1 facility installed. Table 1-5 shows the pin assignments  
for the AMP Champ connectors on the ONS 15454 AMP Champ EIA. See the AMP Champ EIA”  
section on page 1-20 for more information about the AMP Champ EIA.  
Table 1-5 Pin Assignments for AMP Champ Connectors (Shaded Area Corresponds to White/Orange  
Binder Group)  
Signal/Wire  
Pin Pin Signal/Wire  
Signal/Wire  
Pin Pin  
Signal/Wire  
Tx Tip 1  
white/blue  
1
33  
Tx Ring 1  
blue/white  
Rx Tip 1  
yellow/orange  
17  
49  
Rx Ring 1  
orange/yellow  
Tx Tip 2  
2
34  
Tx Ring 2  
Rx Tip 2  
18  
50  
Rx Ring 2  
white/orange  
orange/white  
yellow/green  
green/yellow  
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Table 1-5 Pin Assignments for AMP Champ Connectors (Shaded Area Corresponds to White/Orange  
Binder Group) (continued)  
Signal/Wire  
Pin Pin Signal/Wire  
Signal/Wire  
Pin Pin  
Signal/Wire  
Tx Tip 3  
white/green  
3
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
Tx Ring 3  
green/white  
Rx Tip 3  
yellow/brown  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
Rx Ring 3  
brown/yellow  
Tx Tip 4  
white/brown  
4
Tx Ring 4  
brown/white  
Rx Tip 4  
yellow/slate  
Rx Ring 4  
slate/yellow  
Tx Tip 5  
white/slate  
5
Tx Ring 5  
slate/white  
Rx Tip 5  
violet/blue  
Rx Ring 5  
blue/violet  
Tx Tip 6  
red/blue  
6
Tx Ring 6  
blue/red  
Rx Tip 6  
violet/orange  
Rx Ring 6  
orange/violet  
Tx Tip 7  
red/orange  
7
Tx Ring 7  
orange/red  
Rx Tip 7  
violet/green  
Rx Ring 7  
green/violet  
Tx Tip 8  
red/green  
8
Tx Ring 8  
green/red  
Rx Tip 8  
violet/brown  
Rx Ring 8  
brown/violet  
Tx Tip 9  
red/brown  
9
Tx Ring 9  
brown/red  
Rx Tip 9  
violet/slate  
Rx Ring 9  
slate/violet  
Tx Tip 10  
red/slate  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Tx Ring 10  
slate/red  
Rx Tip 10  
white/blue  
Rx Ring 10  
blue/white  
Tx Tip 11  
black/blue  
Tx Ring 11  
blue/black  
Rx Tip 11  
white/orange  
Rx Ring 11  
orange/white  
Tx Tip 12  
black/orange  
Tx Ring 12  
orange/black  
Rx Tip 12  
white/green  
Rx Ring 12  
green/white  
Tx Tip 13  
black/green  
Tx Ring 13  
green/black  
Rx Tip 13  
white/brown  
Rx Ring 13  
brown/white  
Tx Tip 14  
black/brown  
Tx Ring 14  
brown/black  
Rx Tip 14  
white/slate  
Rx Ring 14  
slate/white  
Tx Spare0+ N/A 15  
Tx Spare1+ N/A 16  
47  
48  
Tx Spare0- N/A Rx Spare0+ N/A 31  
Tx Spare1- N/A Rx Spare1+ N/A 32  
63  
64  
Rx Spare0- N/A  
Rx Spare1- N/A  
Table 1-6 shows the pin assignments for the AMP Champ connectors on the ONS 15454 AMP Champ  
EIA for a shielded DS1 cable.  
Table 1-6 Pin Assignments for AMP Champ Connectors (shielded DS1 cable)  
64-Pin Blue Bundle  
Signal/Wire  
64-Pin Orange Bundle  
Pin Pin Signal/Wire  
Signal/Wire  
Pin Pin  
Signal/Wire  
Tx Tip 1  
white/blue  
1
2
3
4
33  
34  
35  
36  
Tx Ring 1  
blue/white  
Rx Tip 1  
white/blue  
17  
18  
19  
20  
49  
50  
51  
52  
Rx Ring 1  
blue/white  
Tx Tip 2  
white/orange  
Tx Ring 2  
orange/white  
Rx Tip 2  
white/orange  
Rx Ring 2  
orange/white  
Tx Tip 3  
white/green  
Tx Ring 3  
green/white  
Rx Tip 3  
white/green  
Rx Ring 3  
green/white  
Tx Tip 4  
Tx Ring 4  
Rx Tip 4  
Rx Ring 4  
white/brown  
brown/white  
white/brown  
brown/white  
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Table 1-6 Pin Assignments for AMP Champ Connectors (shielded DS1 cable) (continued)  
64-Pin Blue Bundle 64-Pin Orange Bundle  
Signal/Wire  
Pin Pin Signal/Wire  
Signal/Wire  
Pin Pin  
Signal/Wire  
Tx Tip 5  
white/slate  
5
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
Tx Ring 5  
slate/white  
Rx Tip 5  
white/slate  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
Rx Ring 5  
slate/white  
Tx Tip 6  
red/blue  
6
Tx Ring 6  
blue/red  
Rx Tip 6  
red/blue  
Rx Ring 6  
blue/red  
Tx Tip 7  
red/orange  
7
Tx Ring 7  
orange/red  
Rx Tip 7  
red/orange  
Rx Ring 7  
orange/red  
Tx Tip 8  
red/green  
8
Tx Ring 8  
green/red  
Rx Tip 8  
red/green  
Rx Ring 8  
green/red  
Tx Tip 9  
red/brown  
9
Tx Ring 9  
brown/red  
Rx Tip 9  
red/brown  
Rx Ring 9  
brown/red  
Tx Tip 10  
red/slate  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Tx Ring 10  
slate/red  
Rx Tip 10  
red/slate  
Rx Ring 10  
slate/red  
Tx Tip 11  
black/blue  
Tx Ring 11  
blue/black  
Rx Tip 11  
black/blue  
Rx Ring 11  
blue/black  
Tx Tip 12  
black/orange  
Tx Ring 12  
orange/black  
Rx Tip 12  
black/orange  
Rx Ring 12  
orange/black  
Tx Tip 13  
black/green  
Tx Ring 13  
green/black  
Rx Tip 13  
black/green  
Rx Ring 13  
green/black  
Tx Tip 14  
black/brown  
Tx Ring 14  
brown/black  
Rx Tip 14  
black/brown  
Rx Ring 14  
brown/black  
Tx Tip 15  
black/slate  
Tx Tip 15  
slate/black  
Rx Tip 15  
black/slate  
Rx Tip 15  
slate/black  
Tx Tip 16  
Tx Tip 16  
Rx Tip 16  
Rx Tip 16  
yellow/blue  
blue/yellow  
yellow/blue  
blue/yellow  
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.  
When using DS-1 AMP Champ cables, you must equip the ONS 15454 with an AMP Champ connector  
EIA on each side of the backplane where DS-1 cables will terminate. Each AMP Champ connector on  
the EIA corresponds to a slot in the shelf assembly and is numbered accordingly. The AMP Champ  
connectors have screw-down tooling at each end of the connector. To install an AMP Champ backplane  
Procedure: Install DS-1 AMP Champ Cables on the AMP Champ EIA  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Prepare a 56-wire cable for each DS-1 card you will install in the shelf assembly. See Table 1-5 on  
page 1-41 for the ONS 15454 AMP Champ connector pin assignments.  
Connect the male AMP Champ connector on the cable to the female AMP Champ connector on the ONS  
15454 backplane.  
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Step 3  
Use 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.  
Note  
To install optical cable, you must first install optical cards.  
1.12 Card Installation  
This section describes the how to install ONS 15454 cards. The procedure for installing ONS 15454  
cards is nearly identical for each card. AIC card installation is slightly different from all other cards and  
is described in its own procedure. The XC/XCVT /XC10G and TCC+ installation procedures are  
virtually identical and are described in one procedure. Installation for all other cards is the same and is  
covered by one procedure.  
The order in which you install cards is important. The proper sequence follows:  
1. TCC+ cards  
2. XC/XCVT/XC10G cards  
3. Optical cards  
4. Electrical cards  
5. Ethernet cards  
6. AIC card  
Note  
Note  
Because all other cards boot from the active TCC+ card which houses the ONS 15454 software, you  
must install the TCC+ card before booting any other cards. See Chapter 2, Software Installation”  
for information about the TCC+ card and software versions.  
Before installing cards, verify that the power is turned on.  
ONS 15454 cards have electrical plugs at the back that plug into electrical connectors on the shelf  
assembly backplane. When the ejectors are fully closed, the card plugs into the assembly backplane.  
Figure 1-29 shows card installation.  
Warning  
Caution  
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.  
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.  
Class I (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) and Class 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laser products.  
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Warning  
Warning  
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector.  
Do not stare into the beam or view 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 may pose an eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
The laser is active when the card is booted and the safety key is in the on position (labeled 1). The  
port does not have to be in service for the laser to be on. The laser is off when the safety key is off  
(labeled 0).  
Figure 1-29 Installing cards in the ONS 15454  
F
AN  
F
AIL  
CRIT  
MAJ  
MIN  
Guide rail  
Ejector  
1.12.1 Slot Requirements  
The ONS 15454 shelf assembly has 17 card slots numbered sequentially from left to right. Slots 1 4  
and 14 17 are multispeed slots. They can host any ONS 15454 card, except the OC48IR 1310, OC48LR  
1550, OC48ELR 1550, and OC192LR 1550 cards. Slots 5, 6, 12 and 13 are high-speed slots. They can  
host any ONS 15454 card, including the OC48IR 1310, OC48LR 1550, OC48ELR 1550, and OC192LR  
1550 cards. You can install the OC48 IR/STM16 SH AS 1310 and the OC48 LR/STM16 LH AS 1550  
cards in any multispeed or high-speed card slot.  
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Slots 7 and 11 are dedicated to TCC+ cards. Slots 8 and 10 are dedicated to cross-connect (XC, XCVT,  
XC10G) cards. Slot 9 is reserved for the optional Alarm Interface Controller (AIC) card. Slots 3 and 15  
can also host DS1N-14 and DS3N-12 cards that are used in 1:N protection.  
Caution  
Do not operate the ONS 15454 with a single TCC+ card or a single XC/XCVT/XC10G card installed.  
Always operate the shelf assembly with one working and one protect card of the same type.  
Shelf assembly slots have symbols indicating the type of cards that you can install in them. Each ONS  
15454 card has a corresponding symbol. The symbol on the card must match the symbol on the slot.  
Table 1-7 shows the slot and card symbol definitions.  
Table 1-7 Slot and Card Symbols  
Symbol  
Color/Shape  
Definition  
G
Orange/Circle  
Multispeed slot (all traffic cards except the OC48IR 1310,  
OC48LR 1550, and OC192 LR 1550 cards). Only install  
ONS 15454 cards with a circle symbol on the faceplate.  
L
Blue/Triangle  
High-speed slot (all traffic cards including the OC48IR  
1310, OC48LR 1550, and OC192LR 1550 cards). Only  
install ONS 15454 cards with circle or a triangle symbol on  
the faceplate.  
I
Purple/Square  
Green/Cross  
TCC+ slot. Only install ONS 15454 cards with a square  
symbol on the faceplate.  
Cross-connect (XC/XCVT/XC10G) slot. Only install ONS  
15454 cards with a cross symbol on the faceplate.  
P
Red/P  
Protection slot in 1:N protection schemes.  
N
Red/Diamond  
AIC Slot. Only install ONS 15454 cards with a diamond  
symbol on the faceplate.  
#
Gold/Star  
Multispeed slot - future  
Table 1-8 lists the number of ports, line rates, connector options, and connector locations for ONS 15454  
optical and electrical cards.  
Table 1-8 Card Ports, Line Rates, and Connectors  
Connector  
Location  
Card  
Ports  
Line Rate per Port  
Connector Types  
DS1-14  
14  
1.544 Mbps  
SMB w/wire wrap  
adapter, AMP  
Backplane  
Champ Connector*  
DS1N-14  
14  
1.544 Mbps  
SMB w/wire wrap  
adapter, AMP  
Champ Connector*  
DS3-12  
12  
12  
12  
44.736 Mbps  
44.736 Mbps  
44.736 Mbps  
SMB or BNC*  
SMB or BNC*  
SMB or BNC*  
Backplane  
DS3N-12  
DS3-12E  
Backplane  
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Table 1-8 Card Ports, Line Rates, and Connectors (continued)  
Connector  
Location  
Card  
Ports  
12  
6
Line Rate per Port  
44.736 Mbps  
44.736 Mbps  
51.84 Mbps  
100 Mbps  
Connector Types  
SMB or BNC*  
SMB or BNC*  
SMB or BNC*  
RJ-45  
DS3N-12E  
DS3XM-6  
EC1-12  
Backplane  
Backplane  
Faceplate  
Faceplate  
Faceplate  
Faceplate  
Faceplate  
Faceplate  
12  
12  
2
E100T-12  
E1000-2  
1000 Mbps  
100 Mbps  
SC (GBIC)  
RJ-45  
E100T-G  
E1000-2-G  
OC-3 IR  
12  
2
1000 Mbps  
SC (GBIC)  
4
155.52 Mbps (STS-3) SC  
OC-12 (IR/LR)  
1
622.08 Mbps  
(STS-12)  
SC  
SC  
SC  
OC-48  
(IR/LR/ELR)  
1
1
1
2488.32 Mbps  
(STS-48)  
Faceplate  
Faceplate  
Faceplate  
OC-48 any slot  
(IR/LR)  
2488.32 Mbps  
(STS-48)  
OC-192 (LR)  
9.95 Gbps (STS-192) SC  
*
When used as a protect card, the card does not have a physical external connection. The protect card connects to the working  
card(s) through the backplane and becomes active when the working card fails. The protect card then uses the physical  
connection of the failed card.  
Procedure: Install the TCC+ and XC/XCVT/XC10G Cards  
Although the installation procedure is the same for both TCC+ and XC/XCVT/XC10G cards, you must  
install the TCC+ card and let it initialize before installing the XC/XCVT/XC10G cards. The TCC+ card  
houses the ONS 15454 software. For a detailed explanation, see Chapter 2, Software Installation.”  
Note  
This is not the procedure to use when upgrading from XC to XCVT cards or from XCVT to XC10G  
cards. If you are performing an XC to XCVT upgrade, an XCVT to a XC10G upgrade, or a TCC to  
TCC+ upgrade, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Open the card ejectors.  
Slide the card along the guide rails into the correct slot (Slot 8 or 10 for the XC/XCVT/XC10G and Slot  
7 or 11 for the TCC+).  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Close the ejectors.  
Verify that power is applied to the shelf assembly.  
Verify the LED activity as described in Table 1-9.  
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Table 1-9 LED Activity during TCC+ and XC/XCVT/XC10G Card Installation  
Card Type  
LED Activity  
TCC+  
1. The red FAIL LED turns on and remains lit for 20 to 30 seconds.  
2. The red FAIL LED blinks for 35 to 45 seconds.  
3. The red FAIL LED remains lit for 5 to 10 seconds.  
4. All LEDs (including the CRIT, MAJ, MIN, REM, SYNC, and ACO LEDs)  
blink once and turn off for 5 to 10 seconds.  
5. The ACT/STBY LED turns on. (On the TCC+ card, the ACT/STBY LED  
may take several minutes to illuminate while the DCC processor boots.)  
XC/XCVT/XC10G  
1. The red LED turns on and remains lit for 20 to 30 seconds.  
2. The red LED blinks for 35 to 45 seconds.  
3. The red LED remains lit for 5 to 10 seconds.  
4. All LEDs blink once and turn on.  
5. The ACT/STBY LED turns on.  
Note  
If the FAIL LED is lit continuously on the TCC+ card, see the tip below about the TCC+  
automatic upload.  
Step 6  
Verify that the ACT/STBY LED is the correct color for the card (green for active, amber for standby).  
The IP address for the node, the temperature of the ONS 15454, and the time of day will be displayed  
on the LCD. The default time and date is 12:00 AM, January 1, 1970.  
Tip  
When a TCC+ card installed in the shelf assembly has a different version of the ONS 15454 software  
installed than the version running on the active TCC+, the newly-installed TCC+ card automatically  
loads the software version running on the active TCC+. You do not need to do anything in this  
situation. However, the loading TCC+ card will not boot up in the normal manner. When the card is  
first inserted, the red FAIL LED stays on for a short period. The FAIL LED then blinks normally and  
all LEDs go dark. The FAIL LED and the ACT/STBY LED flash alternately every 30 to 45 seconds  
as the new software loads onto the new TCC+ card. After loading the new software for approximately  
30 minutes, the TCC+ card becomes the standby card and the amber LED is illuminated.  
Procedure: Install Optical, Electrical, and Ethernet Cards  
Although the installation procedure is the same for optical, electrical, and Ethernet cards, you must  
install the optical cards before installing the electrical cards.  
Warning  
Step 1  
Before installing an OC-192 card, make sure the safety key on the faceplate is in off position  
(labeled 0). When in the on position (labeled 1), the laser is activated.  
Open the card ejectors.  
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Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Slide the card along the guide rails into the correct slot.  
Close the ejectors.  
Verify that power is applied to the shelf assembly.  
Verify the LED activity, as described in Table 1-10.  
Table 1-10 LED Activity during Optical and Electrical Card Installation  
Card Type  
LED Activity  
OC-3, OC-12,  
OC-48, OC-192  
1. The red FAIL LED turns on and remains lit for 20 to 30 seconds.  
2. The red FAIL LED blinks for 35 to 45 seconds.  
3. All LEDs blink once and turn off for 5 to 10 seconds.  
4. The ACT LED turns on.  
DS-1, DS-3,  
EC-1  
1. The red FAIL LED turns on and remains lit for 10 to 15 seconds.  
2. The red FAIL LED blinks for 30 to 40 seconds.  
3. All LEDs blink once and turn off for 1 to 5 seconds.  
4. The ACT/STBY LED turns on.  
Ethernet  
1. The red FAIL LED turns on and remains lit for 20 to 30 seconds.  
2. The red FAIL LED blinks for 35 to 45 seconds.  
3. All LEDs blink once and turn off for 1 to 5 seconds.  
4. The ACT LED turns on.  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Verify that the ACT or ACT/STBY LED is on. The signal fail (SF) LED can persist until all card ports  
connect to their far end counterparts and a signal is present.  
When you have displayed CTC on your workstation, verify that the card appears in the correct slot on  
the CTC node view. See Chapter 2, Software Installationfor CTC information and setup instructions.  
Procedure: Install the AIC Card  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Open the card ejectors.  
Slide the card along the guide rails into the correct slot.  
Close the ejectors.  
Verify that power is applied to the shelf assembly.  
Verify the that red FAIL LED remains lit for 1 second.  
Verify that the red FAIL LED blinks for 1 to 5 seconds.  
Verify that after 1 to 5 seconds, all LEDs blink once and turn off.  
Verify that the ACT LED is on.  
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1.12.2 Gigabit Interface Converter  
GBICs are hot-swappable input/output devices that plug into a Gigabit Ethernet (E1000-2 or E1000-2-G)  
card to link the card with the fiber-optic network. Cisco provides two GBIC models: one for short reach  
applications (part number 15454-GBIC-SX) and one for long-reach applications (15454-GBIC-LX).  
The short reach, or SXmodel, connects to multimode fiber and the long reach, or LXmodel,  
requires single-mode fiber. Because the GBICs are very similar in appearance, check the label on the  
GBIC carefully before installing it.  
For a description of GBICs and their capabilities, see Chapter 9, Ethernet Operation.”  
Procedure: Install Gigabit Interface Converters  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.  
Check the part number to verify that the GBIC is the correct type for your network.  
Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger and insert it into the slot on the front panel  
of the Gigabit Ethernet card (shown in Figure 1-30).  
GBICs are hot-swappable and can therefore be installed/removed while the card/shelf assembly is  
powered and running.  
Note  
GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect installation.  
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Figure 1-30 Installing a GBIC on an E1000-2 card  
E1000  
2
Plug  
FAIL  
ACT  
SF  
RX  
1
TX  
ACT/LINK  
ACT/LINK  
RX  
2
TX  
Step 4  
Slide the GBIC through the cover flap until you hear a click.  
The click indicates the GBIC is locked into the slot.  
Warning GBICs are Class I laser products. These products have been tested and comply with Class  
I limits.  
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture ports of the single-mode fiber  
optic modules when no cable is connected. Avoid exposure and do not stare into open  
apertures.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
When you are ready to attach the network interface fiber-optic cable, remove the plug from the GBIC  
and save the plug for future use.  
Install and route the cable. See the Optical Cable Managementsection on page 1-55 for routing  
instructions.  
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Procedure: Remove a Gigabit Interface Converter  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Disconnect the network fiber cable from the GBIC SC connector.  
Release the GBIC from the slot by simultaneously squeezing the two plastic tabs (one on each side of  
the GBIC).  
Step 3  
Slide the GBIC out of the Gigabit Ethernet module slot.  
A flap closes over the GBIC slot to protect the connector on the Gigabit Ethernet card.  
1.13 Fiber-Optic Cable Installation  
This section explains how to install optical fibers on OC-N cards.  
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.  
ONS OC-N cards feature SC connectors. To install fiber-optic cables in the ONS 15454, a fiber cable  
with the corresponding connector type must be connected to the transmit and receive ports on the ONS  
15454 cards. On ONS 15454 optical card ports, the top connector is transmit and the bottom connector  
is receive. Cisco recommends that the transmit and receive and the working and protection fibers be  
labeled at each end of the fiber span to avoid confusion with cables that are similar in appearance.  
For information about fiber cable management, see the Optical Cable Managementsection on  
Warning  
Warning  
Class I (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) and Class 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laser products.  
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector.  
Do not stare into the beam or view 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 may pose an eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
Warning  
Warning  
The laser is active when the card is booted and the safety key is in the on position (labeled 1). The  
port does not have to be in service for the laser to be on. The laser is off when the safety key is off  
(labeled 0).  
Follow all directions and warning labels when working with optical fibers. To prevent eye  
damage, never look directly into a fiber or connector.  
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Caution  
Do not user fiber loopbacks with the OC192 LR 1550 card unless you are using a 20 dB attentuator.  
Never connect a direct fiber loopback. Using fiber loopbacks causes irreparable damage to the  
OC-192 card.  
Procedure: Install Fiber-Optic Cables on OC-N Cards  
Note  
Clean all fiber connectors thoroughly. Dust particles can degrade performance. Put caps on  
any fiber connectors that are not used.  
Step 1  
Place the SC connector in front of the connection point on the card faceplate. Each card supports at least  
one transmit and one receive connector to create an optical carrier port. Figure 1-31 shows the cable  
location.  
Figure 1-31 Installing fiber-optic cables  
SC faceplate connector  
Tx  
SC cable connector  
Rx  
Front edge of card  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Align the keyed ridge of the cable connector with the receiving slot on the faceplate connection point.  
Gently push the cable connector into the faceplate connection point until the connector snaps into place.  
Procedure: Install the Fiber Boot  
Cisco provides clear plastic fiber boots for the OC-3, OC-12, and OC-48 (except OC48 AS) cards. The  
boots prevent hanging fibers from bending too sharply, which may degrade performance. The boots also  
prevent the front door from interfering with hanging fibers. The fiber boots are not necessary for the  
OC-192 and the OC-48 AS cards because of the angled SC connector. Figure 1-32 shows the fiber boot  
attachment.  
You can install the fiber boots on the fiber-optic cables before or after the fibers are attached to the optic  
card.  
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Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Position the open slot of the fiber boot underneath the fiber cable.  
Push the fiber cable down into the fiber boot.  
Twist the fiber boot to lock the fiber cable into the tail end of the fiber boot.  
Slide the fiber boot forward along the fiber cable until the fiber boot fits snugly onto the end of the SC  
cable connector.  
Figure 1-32 Attaching a fiber boot  
SC cable  
connector  
Fiber  
optic  
line  
Fiber boot  
1.14 Cable Routing and Management  
The ONS 15454 cable management facilities include the following:  
Cable management clips on optical card faceplates  
A cable-routing channel that runs the width of the shelf assembly  
Plastic horseshoe-shaped fiber guides at each side opening of the cable-routing channel that ensure  
the proper bend radius is maintained in the fibers  
Note  
You can remove the fiber guide if necessary to create a larger opening (if you need to route Cat-5  
Ethernet cables out the side, for example). To remove the fiber guide, take out the three screws that  
anchor it to the side of the shelf assembly.  
A fold-down door that provides access to the cable-management tray  
Cable tie-wrap facilities on EIAs that secure cables to the cover panel  
Reversible jumper routing fins that enable you to route cables out either side by positioning the fins  
as desired  
Jumper slack storage reels (2) on each side panel that reduce the amount of slack in cables that are  
connected to other devices  
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Note  
To remove the reels, take out the screw in the center of each reel.  
Figure 1-33 shows the cable management facilities that you can access through the fold-down front door,  
including the cable-routing channel and the jumper routing fins.  
Figure 1-33 Managing cables on the front panel  
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Reversible jumper  
routing fins  
Fold down  
front door  
1.14.1 Optical Cable Management  
Optical cables connect to the SC connectors which are located on the faceplate of the optical cards and  
on GBICs. Route optical cables down through the fiber management clips on the optical card faceplate  
(shown in Figure 1-34) or, if the optical cables are connected to GBICs, route them down through the  
jumper routing fins (Ethernet cards do not have fiber management clips).  
Route optical cables into the cable management area of the shelf assembly, through a cutout in the  
nearest side of the assembly, and onto the side of the assembly. A hinged panel on the front of the shelf  
assembly folds down to provide access to the cable-management tray.  
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Figure 1-34 Routing fiber-optic cables on the optical-card faceplate  
Faceplate connector  
Cable connector  
Tx  
Rx  
Retaining clip  
Slot on cable management tray  
Fold down faceplate  
Cutout  
Procedure: Route Fiber-Optic Cables in the Shelf Assembly  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Open the fold-down front door on the cable-management tray.  
Route the cable on the card faceplate through the fiber clip on the faceplate.  
GBICs do not have fiber clips; therefore, if you are routing optical cable from an E1000-2-G or E1000-2  
card, skip to Step 3.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Route the cables into the cable-management tray.  
Route the cables out either side of the cable-management tray through the cutouts on each side of the  
shelf assembly. Use the reversible fiber guides to route cables out the desired side.  
Step 5  
Close the fold-down front door when all cables in the front compartment are properly routed.  
Figure 1-35 shows the fold-down front door of the shelf assembly open to display the cable routing  
channel.  
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Figure 1-35 Fold-down front door of the cable-management tray (displaying the cable routing  
channel)  
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1.14.2 Coaxial Cable Management  
Coaxial cables connect to EIAs on the ONS 15454 backplane using cable connectors. EIAs feature  
cable-management eyelets for tie wrapping or lacing cables to the cover panel.  
Procedure: Route the Coaxial Cables  
Step 1  
Tie wrap or lace the coaxial cables according to local site practice and route the cables through the side  
cutouts on either side of the ONS 15454. The rubber coated edges of the side cutouts prevent the cables  
from chafing.  
Note  
When using the RG179 cable with SMB connectors, remember that the maximum distance  
available with the RG179 cable is less than the maximum distance available with standard  
RG59 cable. If you only use the RG179, the maximum available distance is 50 feet versus  
the 450 feet available with the larger RG59 cable.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Use short lengths of pigtailRG179 to terminate the shelf assembly.  
Use standard RG59 connected to the RG179 for the remainder of the cable run. When using a 10-foot  
section of the RG179, you can attach a maximum length of 437 feet of RG59. When using a 30-foot  
section of RG179, you can attach a maximum length of 311 feet of RG59.  
The shorter maximum distance available with the RG179 is due to a higher attenuation rate for the  
thinner cable. The attenuation rate for RG59 cable (based on testing with Belden 923, the equivalent of  
328A cable) is ~1.0 dB/100 feet at 22 Mhz (DS-3 data rate). The attenuation rate of RG179 is  
6.3 db/100 feet. Use a figure of 5.0 for total cable loss when making calculations. Figure 1-36 shows one  
side of the ONS 15454 backplane with SMB EIAs and the coaxial cables properly routed.  
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Figure 1-36 Routing coaxial cable through the SMB EIA backplane  
Connector ends  
B
A
Tie-wrap  
posts  
Tie-wraps  
1.14.3 DS-1 Twisted-Pair Cable Management  
Connect twisted pair/DS-1cables to SMB EIAs on the ONS 15454 backplane using cable connectors and  
DS-1 electrical interface adapters (balun).  
Procedure: Route DS-1 Twisted-Pair Cables  
When using DS-1 twisted-pair cables, the backplane cover has cutouts over the SMB cable connectors.  
SMB EIAs feature cable-management eyelets for tie wrapping or lacing cables to the cover panel.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Install DS-1 electrical interface adapters on every transmit and receive connector for DS-1 ports.  
Use wire-wrap posts on the DS-1 electrical interface adapters to connect the terminated incoming cables.  
Tie-wrap or lace the twisted-pair cables according to local site practice and route the cables into the side  
cutouts on either side of the ONS 15454.  
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1.14.4 AMP Champ Cable Management  
EIAs have cable management eyelets to tiewrap or lace cables to the cover panel. Tie wrap or lace the  
AMP Champ cables according to local site practice and route the cables. If you configure the ONS 15454  
for a 23-inch rack, two additional inches of cable management area is available on each side of the shelf  
Installationsection on page 1-41 and the for more information.  
1.14.5 BIC Rear Cover Installation  
The ONS 15454 has an optional backplane interface connector (BIC) rear cover. This clear plastic cover  
provides additional protection for the cables and connectors on the backplane (Figure 1-37). You can  
also install the optional spacers if more space is needed between the cables and rear cover (Figure 1-38).  
Figure 1-37 Clear BIC rear cover  
Procedure: Install the BIC Rear Cover  
Step 1  
Locate the three screws that run vertically along the edges of the backplane.  
Only one pair of screws lines up with the screw slots on the mounting brackets, making them easy to  
locate.  
Step 2  
Loosen the top and bottom screws on one edge of the backplane to provide room to slide the mounting  
brackets into place using the u-shaped screw slots on each end.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Slide one of the mounting brackets into place and tighten the screws.  
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the second mounting bracket.  
Attach the cover by hanging it from the mounting screws on the back of the mounting brackets and  
pulling it down until it fits snugly into place.  
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Figure 1-38 Backplane attachment for BIC cover  
Screw locations  
for attaching BIC  
rear cover  
Figure 1-39 Installing the BIC rear cover with spacers  
BAT  
2
-42 TO -57 Vdc  
650 Watts Maximum  
RET  
2
BAT  
1
RET  
1
SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON  
A
NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.  
PLEASE REFER TO INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
CAUTION: Remove power from b
the BAT1 and terminal blocks  
prior to servicing  
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1.15 Ferrite Installation  
Place third-party ferrites on certain cables to dampen electromagnetic interference (EMI) from the ONS  
15454. Ferrites must be added to meet the requirements of GR 1089. Refer to the ferrite manufacturer  
documentation for proper use and installation of the ferrites. The following illustrations show possible  
ferrite placements on the ONS 15454 for power cables, AMP Champ connectors, baluns, BNC/SMB  
connectors, and the wire-wrap pin field.  
Procedure: Attach Ferrites to Power Cabling  
Use a single oval ferrite TDK ZCAT2035-0930 for both pairs of cables and a block ferrite Fair Rite  
0443164151 for each pair of cables.  
Step 1  
Wrap the cables once around and through the block ferrites and pull the cable straight through the oval  
ferrites.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Place the oval ferrite between the ONS 15454 and the block ferrite as shown in Figure 1-40.  
Place the oval ferrite as close to the power terminals as possible and place the block ferrite within 5 to  
6 inches of the power terminals.  
Figure 1-40 Attaching ferrites to power cabling  
Power terminals  
Figure 1-41 shows the suggested method for attaching the ferrites to AMP Champ connectors. Use a  
block ferrite Fair Rite 0443164151 for each cable.  
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Figure 1-41 Attaching ferrites to AMP Champ connectors  
Figure 1-42 shows the suggested method for attaching ferrites to baluns. Use an oval ferrite TDK ZCAT  
1730-0730 for each cable.  
Figure 1-42 Attaching ferrites to electrical interface adapters (baluns)  
B
A
Figure 1-43 shows the suggested method for attaching ferrites to SMB/BNC connectors. Use an oval  
ferrite TDK ZCAT1730-0730 for each cable and place the ferrite as close to the connector as possible.  
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Figure 1-43 Attaching ferrites to SMB/BNC connectors  
B
A
Procedure: Attach 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 1-44 shows the suggested method for attaching ferrites to wire-wrap pin fields.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Wrap the cables once around and through the block ferrites and pull the cables straight through the oval  
ferrites.  
Place the oval ferrite as close to the wire-wrap pin field as possible and between the ONS 15454 and the  
block ferrite as shown. The block ferrite should be within 5 to 6 inches of the wire-wrap pin field.  
Figure 1-44 Attaching ferrites to wire-wrap pin fields  
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1.16 ONS 15454 Assembly Specifications  
This section contains hardware and software specifications for the ONS 15454.  
1.16.1 Bandwidth  
Total bandwidth: 240 Gbps  
Data plane bandwidth: 160 Gbps  
SONET plane bandwidth: 80 Gbps  
1.16.2 Slot Assignments  
Total card slots: 17  
Multispeed slots (any traffic card except OC48 IR 1310, OC48 LR/ELR 1550, and OC192 LR 1550  
cards): Slots 1 4, 14 17  
High-speed slots (any traffic card including OC48 IR 1310, OC48 LR/ELR 1550, and OC192 LR  
1550 cards): Slots 5, 6, 12, 13  
TCC+ (Timing Communication and Control): Slots 7, 11  
XC/XCVT/XC10G (Cross Connect): Slots 8, 10  
AIC (Alarm Interface Card): Slot 9  
1.16.3 Cards  
TCC+  
XC  
XCVT  
XC10G  
AIC  
EC1-12  
DS1-14  
DS1N-14  
DS3-12  
DS3N-12  
DS3-12E  
DS3N-12E  
DS3XM-6  
OC3 IR 4 1310  
OC12 IR 1310  
OC12 LR 1310  
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OC12 LR 1550  
OC48 IR 1310  
OC48 LR 1550  
OC48 IR/STM16 SH AS 1310  
OC48 LR/STM16 LH AS 1550  
OC192 LR 1550  
OC48 ELR DWDM  
OC48 ELR 1550  
E100T-12  
E1000-2  
E100T-G  
E1000-2-G  
Note  
Note  
The OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and E1000-2 cards are Class 1 laser products (IEC 60825-1 2001-01/Class  
I laser product (21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11).  
The OC-192 card is a Class 1M laser product ((IEC 60825-1 2001-01)/Class I laser product (21CFR  
1040.10 and 1040.11).  
1.16.4 Configurations  
Two-fiber UPSR ring  
Path protected mesh network (PPMN)  
Two-fiber BLSR  
Four-fiber BLSR  
Add-drop multiplexer  
Terminal mode  
Regenerator mode  
1.16.5 Cisco Transport Controller  
10 Base-T  
TCC+ access: RJ-45 connector  
Backplane access: LAN pin field  
1.16.6 External LAN Interface  
10 Base-T Ethernet  
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Backplane access: LAN pin field  
1.16.7 TL1 Craft Interface  
Speed: 9600 bps  
TCC+ access: RS-232 DB-9 type connector  
Backplane access: CRAFT pin field  
1.16.8 Modem Interface  
Hardware flow control  
TCC+: RS-232 DB-9 type connector  
1.16.9 Alarm Interface  
Visual: Critical, Major, Minor, Remote  
Audible: Critical, Major, Minor, Remote  
Alarm contacts: 0.045mm, -48V, 50 mA  
Backplane access: Alarm pin fields  
1.16.10 EIA Interface  
SMB: AMP #415504-3 75 Ohm 4 leg connectors  
BNC: Trompeter #UCBJ224 75 Ohm 4 leg connector (King or ITT are also compatible)  
AMP Champ: AMP#552246-1 with #552562-2 bail locks  
1.16.11 Nonvolatile Memory  
64 MB, 3.0V FLASH memory  
1.16.12 BITS Interface  
2 DS-1 BITS inputs  
2 derived DS-1 outputs  
Backplane access: BITS pin field  
1.16.13 System Timing  
Stratum 3 per Telcordia GR-253-CORE  
Free running accuracy: ± 4.6 ppm  
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Holdover Stability: 3.7 x10-7/day, including temperature (< 255 slips in first 24 hours)  
Reference: External BITS, line, internal  
1.16.14 Power Specifications  
Input power: -48 VDC  
Power consumption: 55W (fan tray only); 650W (maximum draw w/cards)  
Power Requirements: -42 to -57 VDC  
Power terminals: #6 Lug  
1.16.15 Environmental Specifications  
Operating Temperature: 0 to +55 degrees Celsius  
Operating Humidity: 5 - 95%, non-condensing  
1.16.16 Dimensions  
Height: 18.5 inches (40.7 cm)  
Width: 19 or 23 inches (41.8 or 50.6 cm) with mounting ears attached  
Depth: 12 inches (26.4 cm) (5 inch projection from rack)  
Weight: 55 lbs. (empty)  
1.17 Installation Checklist  
This section provides a summary of the steps required to install the ONS 15454. The section assumes  
that individual cards are used with their default provisioning values or will be provisioned by local  
technicians as required by the site.  
Table 1-11 Installation Checklist  
Description  
Check  
The ONS 15454 is mounted securely in the rack.  
The ONS 15454 is grounded with the frame ground.  
Power runs to the ONS 15454.  
Visual and Audible alarm pins connect to central alarm collection equipment.  
If used, BITS, LAN, Alarm, ACO, and CRAFT pins connect to corresponding cables.  
If used, BITS, LAN, Alarm, ACO, and CRAFT cables are tiewrapped and routed under  
screw holes.  
The preferred EIAs are installed.  
Coaxial and/or DS-1 cables are installed on the backplane.  
Laced or tiewrapped coaxial cables run onto the sides of the ONS 15454.  
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Table 1-11 Installation Checklist (continued)  
Description  
Check  
Power connections are fused properly (15A recommended).  
-48V DC (tolerance -42 to -57V DC) power is present at DC A and DC B terminals (if used)  
when power is applied.  
The fan-tray air filter is installed in the fan tray with the flow direction arrow on the filter  
frame pointing up.  
The fan-tray assembly is installed. When installed, fans will run on high speed with no  
TCC+s installed.  
If used, Ethernet patchcords are connected to Ethernet cards.  
Fiber-optic and/or Ethernet patchcords route through the faceplate clips, into the  
cable-management tray, through the side cutout, and along the sides of the ONS 15454.  
The fan-tray assembly can be removed without disturbing fiber or Ethernet patchcords.  
The LCD is working. (Use LCD buttons to toggle through slots, ports and states of cards.)  
The door is mounted with hinges on hinge pins.  
Doors open and close without disturbing fiber or Ethernet patchcords.  
1.18 ONS 15454 Software and Hardware Compatibility Matrix  
Table 1-12 provides a matrix showing software and hardware compatibility for ONS 15454 Releases 2.0,  
2.1, 2.2.0, 3.0. and 3.1.  
Table 1-12 ONS 15454 Software and Hardware Compatibility  
Hardware  
2.00.0x (2.0)  
2.10.0x (2.1)  
2.20.0x (2.2.0) 3.00.0x (3.0)  
3.10.0x (3.1)  
TCC  
Required  
Required  
Fully  
Not Supported Not Supported  
Compatible  
TCC+  
XC  
Not Supported Not Supported Fully  
Compatible  
Required  
Required  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
XCVT  
XC10G  
AIC  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
EC1-12  
DS1-14  
DS1N-14  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
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Hardware  
2.00.0x (2.0)  
2.10.0x (2.1)  
2.20.0x (2.2.0) 3.00.0x (3.0)  
3.10.0x (3.1)  
DS3-12  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
DS3N-12  
DS3-12E  
DS3N-12E  
DS3XM-6  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
OC3 IR 4  
1310  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
OC12 IR 1310 Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
OC12 LR  
1310  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
OC12 LR  
1550  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
OC48 IR 1310 Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
OC48 LR  
1550  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
OC48 ELR  
DWDM  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
OC48  
See Note  
See Note  
See Note  
See Note  
Fully  
IR/STM16 SH  
AS 1310  
Compatible  
OC48  
See Note  
See Note  
See Note  
See Note  
Fully  
LR/STM16  
LH AS 1550  
Compatible  
Note  
Use the XC10G card, the TCC+ card, and Software R3.1 or higher to enable the any slot  
function on the OC48 IR/STM16 SH AS 1310 and OC48 LR/STM16 LH AS 1550 cards.  
OC192  
Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported Fully  
LR/STM64  
LH 1550  
Compatible  
E100T-12  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
E1000-2  
Not Supported Not Supported Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
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Hardware  
2.00.0x (2.0)  
2.10.0x (2.1)  
2.20.0x (2.2.0) 3.00.0x (3.0)  
3.10.0x (3.1)  
E100T-G  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Fully  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
Compatible  
E1000-2-G  
Not Supported Not Supported Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
Fully  
Compatible  
If an upgrade is required for compatibility, call the Cisco Technical Assistance Center at  
1-877-323-7368.  
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2
Software Installation  
Cisco Transport Controller (CTC), the Cisco ONS 15454s software interface, is stored on the TCC+  
card and download to your workstation each time you log into the ONS 15454. This chapter:  
Describes how Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software is installed on PCs and Solaris  
workstations  
Tells you how to connect PCs and Solaris workstations to the Cisco ONS 15454, including direct  
connections, LAN connections, remote connections, and firewall-compliant connections  
Describes the CTC graphic user interface, including the three main CTC views, network, node, and  
card  
Explains how to create domains to manage multiple nodes, change the network view background  
color and image (map), and add a node to the network map  
Describes the different ways you can invoke commands within CTC  
Explains how to print and export CTC data  
2.1 Installation Overview  
ONS 15454 provisioning and administration is performed using the Cisco Transport Controller software.  
CTC is a Java application that is installed in two locations:  
ONS 15454 Timing Communications and Control card (TCC+)  
PCs and Solaris workstations that connect to the ONS 15454  
CTC software is pre-installed on the TCC+. The only time you install software on the TCC+ is when you  
upgrade from one CTC release to another. To upgrade CTC on the TCC+, you must follow the upgrade  
procedures specific to the software release. These procedures can be downloaded from the Cisco website  
(www.cisco.com).  
For PCs and Solaris workstations, CTC is downloaded from the TCC+ and installed on your computer  
automatically after you connect to the ONS 15454. To connect to an ONS 15454, you enter the  
ONS 15454 IP address in the URL field of a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft®  
Internet Explorer. After connecting to an ONS 15454, the following installation occurs automatically:  
1. A CTC launcher applet is downloaded from the TCC+ to your computers Temp directory. (If these  
files are deleted, they are reinstalled the next time you connect to the ONS 15454.)  
2. The launcher determines whether your computer has a CTC release matching the release on the  
ONS 15454 TCC+.  
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3. If the computer does not have CTC installed, or if the installed release is older than the TCC+  
version, the launcher downloads the CTC program files from the TCC+.  
4. The launcher starts CTC. The CTC session is separate from the web browser session, so the web  
browser is no longer needed. If you log into an ONS 15454 that is connected to ONS 15454s with  
older versions of CTC, or to Cisco ONS 15327s, CTC elementfiles are downloaded automatically  
to enable you to interact with those nodes. You cannot interact with nodes on the network that have  
a software version later than the node that you are logged into. Therefore, always log into nodes  
having the latest software release.  
Each ONS 15454 can handle up to four network-level CTC sessions (the login node and its  
DCC-connected nodes) and one node-level session (login node only) at one time. CTC performance may  
vary, depending upon the volume of activity in each session.  
Note  
You can also use TL1 commands to communicate with the Cisco ONS 15454 through VT100  
terminals and VT100 emulation software, or you can Telnet to an ONS 15454 using TL1 port 3083.  
See the Cisco ONS 15454 TL1 Command Guide for a comprehensive list of TL1 commands.  
2.2 Computer Requirements  
To use CTC in ONS 15454 Release 3.1, your computer must have a web browser with the correct Java  
Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. The correct JRE for each CTC software release is included on the  
Cisco ONS 15454 ONS 15454 software CD. If you are running multiple CTC software releases on a  
network, the JRE installed on the computer must be compatible with the different software releases.  
Table 2-1 on page 2-2 shows JRE compatibility with ONS software releases.  
Table 2-1 JRE Compatibility  
ONS Software Release  
JRE 1.2.2 Compatible  
JRE 1.3 Compatible  
ONS 15327 Release 1.0  
ONS 15327 Release 1.0.1  
ONS 15454 Release 2.2.1 and earlier  
ONS 15454 Release 2.2.2  
ONS 15454 Release 3.0  
ONS 15454 Release 3.1  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Requirements for PCs and Solaris workstations are provided in Table 2-2. A modified java.policy file  
must also be installed. In addition to Netscape Communicator and the JRE, also included on the ONS  
15454 software CD and the ONS 15454 documentation CD are the Java plug-in and modified java.policy  
file.  
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Table 2-2 Computer Requirements for CTC  
Area  
Requirements  
Notes  
Processor  
Pentium II 300 MHz, UltraSPARC, or equivalent  
300 Mhz is the recommended  
processor speed. You can use  
computers with less processor  
speed; however, you may  
experience longer response  
times and slower performance.  
RAM  
128 MB  
2 GB  
Hard drive  
CTC application files are  
downloaded from the TCC+ to  
your computers Temp directory.  
These files occupy 3-5 MB of  
hard drive space.  
Operating  
System  
PC: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT  
4.0, or Windows 2000  
Workstation: Solaris 2.6 or 2.7  
Web browser  
PC: Netscape Navigator 4.51 or higher, or  
Netscape Communicator 4.61 or higher, or  
Netscape Communicator 4.73  
(Windows) and 4.76 (Solaris) are  
Internet Explorer 4.0 (service pack 2) or higher installed by the CTC Setup  
Wizard included on the Cisco  
ONS 15454 software and  
documentation CDs.  
Workstation: Netscape Navigator 4.73 or higher  
Java Runtime JRE 1.2.2_05 with Java Plugin 1.2.2 minimum  
Use JRE 1.2.2_05 if you connect  
to ONS 15454s running CTC  
Release 2.2.1 or earlier.  
Environment  
JRE 1.3.0_C (PC) recommended  
JRE 1.3.0_01 (Solaris) recommended  
Use JRE 1.3.0 if all ONS 15454s  
that you connect to are running  
Release 2.2.2 or later. JRE 1.3.0  
is installed by the CTC Setup  
Wizard included on the Cisco  
ONS 15454 software and  
documentation CDs.  
Java.policy  
file  
A java.policy file modified for CTC must be installed A modified java.policy file is  
installed by the CTC Setup  
Wizard included on the Cisco  
ONS 15454 software and  
documentation CDs.  
Cable  
User-supplied Category 5 straight-through cable  
with RJ-45 connectors on each end to connect the  
computer to the ONS 15454 directly or though a  
LAN.  
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Note  
On PCs, the mouse pointer scheme should be set to Windows Standard (Windows 95/98) or None  
(Windows NT or Windows 2000). To check the settings, choose Settings and then Control Panel from  
the Windows Start menu. Double-click the Mouse option. From the Pointers tab of the Mouse  
Properties dialog box, select the Windows Standard (or nonefor NT or Windows 2000) mouse  
scheme. Click OK.  
2.3 Running the CTC Setup Wizard  
The ONS 15454 provides a setup wizard that installs the files needed to run CTC on PCs and Solaris  
workstations. You can run the setup wizard from the Cisco ONS 15454 software CD or from the Cisco  
ONS 15454 documentation CD. The wizard will install:  
Netscape Communicator 4.73 (Windows) or 4.76 (Solaris)  
JRE 1.3 (Windows) or JRE 1.3.0.01 (Solaris)  
Cisco ONS 15454 online documentation  
Modified java.policy file  
For Solaris workstations, the JRE may require patches to run properly. You can find the patch tar file in  
the Jre/Solaris directory on the CD. For information about installing the patches, see the  
Jre/Solaris/Solaris.txt file on the CD. After installing the patches, if necessary, perform the Set Up the  
(Solaris installations only)procedure on page 2-5 to set up JRE on the workstation.  
Procedure: Run the CTC Setup Wizard  
Step 1  
Insert the Cisco ONS 15454 Release 3.1 software or documentation CD into your computer CD drive.  
If the CD directory does not automatically open, open it.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Double-click setup.exe (Windows) or setup.bat (Solaris).  
Follow the on-screen instructions. You can choose to install all components, or select the Custom option  
to install selected components.  
Procedure: Set Up the Environment Variable (Solaris installations only)  
Perform one of the following edit procedures. (JRE indicates the destination directory you selected for  
the JRE.)  
If you are using csh, edit the .cshrc file in your home directory by adding:  
setenv NPX_PLUGIN_PATH [JRE]/j2rel1_3_0_01/plugin/sparc/ns4  
If you are using ksh, edit the .kshrc file in your home directory by adding:  
export NPX_PLUGIN_PATH = [JRE]/j2rel1_3_0_01/plugin/sparc/ns4  
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Procedure: Reference the JRE (Solaris installations only)  
Step 1  
Run the Control Panel by typing:  
[JRE]/j2rel1_3_0_01/bin/ControlPanel  
Click the Advanced tab.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
From the combo box, select [JRE]/j2rel1_3_0_01. If the JRE is not found, select other and enter the  
following in the Path text box:  
[JRE]/j2rel1_3_0_01  
Click Apply.  
Step 4  
2.4 Connecting PCs to the ONS 15454  
You can connect a PC to the ONS 15454 using the RJ-45 LAN port on the TCC+ or the LAN 1 pins on  
the ONS 15454 backplane. For a list of LAN pin assignments, see Table 1-2 on page 1-34. Each ONS  
15454 must have a unique IP address that you use to access the ONS 15454. The address is displayed on  
the front panel LCD. The initial IP address, 192.1.0.2, is the default address for ONS 15454 access and  
configuration. Each computer used to communicate with the ONS 15454 should have only one IP  
address.  
Note  
Do not use dual network interface cards (NIC) or an enabled NIC card and dial-up adapter at the same  
time; this hampers communication between CTC and ONS 15454s.  
2.4.1 Direct Connections to the ONS 15454  
A direct PC to ONS 15454 connection means your computer is physically connected to the ONS 15454.  
This is most commonly done by connecting a CAT-5 straight-through cable from your PC NIC card to  
the RJ-45 port on the TCC+. However, direct connections include connections to switches or hubs to  
which the ONS 15454 is physically connected. To connect to the ONS 15454 with a direction  
connection, you must:  
Set up Windows on your PC for direct connections  
Attach cables from the PC to the ONS 15454  
Test your connection  
Procedure: Creating a Direct Connection to an ONS 15454  
Step 1  
Attach a CAT-5 cable from the PC NIC card to one of the following:  
RJ-45 jack on the ONS 15454 TCC+ card  
RJ-45 jack on a hub or switch to which the ONS 15454 is physically connected  
Step 2  
Use the steps in Table 2-3 to set up Windows for direct connections to an ONS 15454 when:  
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is not enabled on the ONS 15454 or the ONS 15454  
is not connected to a DHCP server. If DHCP is enabled, go to Step 2. (For information about DHCP,  
The ONS 15454 is not connected to a LAN.  
Table 2-3 Setting Up Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 PCs for Direct ONS 15454 Connections  
Windows 95/98  
Windows NT  
Windows 2000  
1. From the Windows Start menu,  
choose Settings > Control Panel.  
1. From the Windows Start menu,  
choose Settings > Control Panel.  
1. From the Windows Start menu,  
choose Settings > Network and  
Dial-up Connections > Local Area  
Connection.  
2. On the Control Panel dialog box,  
click the Network icon.  
2. On the Control Panel dialog box,  
click the Network icon.  
2. On the Local Area Connection  
Status dialog box, click Properties.  
3. In the Network dialog box select  
TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card,  
then click Properties.  
3. In the Network dialog box click the  
Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP  
Protocol, then click Properties.  
3. On the General tab, choose TCP/IP  
Protocol, then click Properties.  
4. On the TCP/IP Properties dialog  
box, click the DNS Configuration  
tab and choose Disable DNS.  
4. Click the IP Address tab.  
4. Click Use the following IP address.  
5. In the IP Address window, click  
Specify an IP address.  
5. In the IP Address field, enter an IP  
address that is identical to the ONS  
15454 IP address except for the last  
three digits. The last three digits  
must be between 1 and 254.  
5. Click the WINS Configuration tab  
and choose Disable WINS  
Resolution.  
6. In the IP Address field, enter an IP  
address that is identical to the ONS  
15454 IP address except for the last  
three digits. The last three digits  
must be between 1 and 254.  
6. Click the IP Address tab.  
6. In the Subnet Mask field, type  
7. In the IP Address window, click  
Specify an IP address.  
255.255.255.0.  
7. In the Subnet Mask field, type  
255.255.255.0.  
7. In the Default Gateway field, type  
8. In the IP Address field, enter an IP  
the ONS 15454 IP address.  
address that is identical to the ONS 8. Click OK.  
15454 IP address except for the last  
three digits. The last three digits  
must be between 1 and 254.  
8. Click OK.  
9. On the TCP/IP Properties dialog  
box, type the ONS 15454 IP  
address in the Default Gateway  
field.  
9. In the Subnet Mask field, type  
255.255.255.0.  
10. Click Apply.  
10. Click OK.  
11. In some cases, Windows NT will  
prompt you to reboot your PC. If  
you receive this prompt, click Yes.  
11. On the TCP/IP dialog box, click the  
Gateway tab.  
12. In the New Gateway field, type the  
ONS 15454 IP address. Click Add.  
13. Verify that the IP address displays  
in the Installed Gateways field,  
then click OK.  
14. When the prompt to restart your PC  
displays, click Yes.  
Step 3  
Test the connection:  
a. Start Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.  
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b. Enter the Cisco 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 display. If this occurs, go to Step 2 of the Log into the ONS 15454procedure on  
page 2-9 to complete the login. If the Login dialog box does not appear, complete Steps c and d.  
c. From the Windows Start menu, choose the MS-DOS or command prompt.  
d. At the prompt, type:  
ping [ONS 15454 IP address]  
For example, you would type ping 192.1.0.2to connect to an ONS 15454 with default IP address  
192.1.0.2. If your computer is connected to the ONS 15454, a reply from [IP address]message  
displays.  
If your PC is not connected, a Request timed out message displays. If this occurs, check that the  
cables connecting the PC to the ONS 15454 are securely attached. Check the Link Status LED on  
the PC NIC card. Repeat the procedures provided in Table 2-3 while verifying IP and submask  
information.  
2.4.2 Network Connections  
When connecting the PC to the ONS 15454 through a LAN, the PCs IP address must be configured to  
be on the same subnet as the ONS 15454s LAN interface. The ONS 15454 IP address and netmask are  
visible on the LCD panel. If needed, change the IP address configuration on the PC or use the LCD panel  
on the ONS 15454.  
Procedure: Access the ONS 15454 from a LAN  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Change the ONS 15454 IP address to an IP address that exists on the LAN. (See the Change IP Address,  
Ensure that the ONS 15454 is physically connected to the LAN (typically using a cross-over cable to a  
hub or switch).  
If you changed the PC network settings for direct access to the ONS 15454, change the settings back to  
the LAN access settings. Usually this means setting the IP Address on the TCP/IP dialog box back to  
Obtain an IP address automatically(Windows 95/98) or Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”  
(Windows NT/2000). If your LAN requires that DNS or WINS be enabled, change the setting on the  
DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP/IP dialog box.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
If your computer is connected to a proxy server, disable proxy service or add the ONS 15454 nodes as  
exceptions.  
Start your web browser and type the ONS 15454 IP address in the URL field.  
Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)  
Complete these steps if your computer is connected to a proxy server and your browser is Internet  
Explorer.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.  
In the Control Panel window, choose Internet Options.  
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Step 3  
Step 4  
From the Internet Properties dialog box, click Connections > LAN Settings.  
On the LAN Settings dialog box, either:  
or  
Deselect Use a proxy server to disable the service  
Leave Use a proxy server selected and click Advanced. On 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 on  
your network. Click OK to close each open dialog box.  
Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and Solaris)  
Complete these steps if your computer is connected to a proxy server and your browser is Netscape  
Navigator.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Open Netscape.  
From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.  
In the Preferences dialog box under Category, choose Advanced > Proxies.  
On the right side of the Preferences dialog box under Proxies, either:  
or  
Choose Direct connection to the Internet to bypass the proxy server  
Choose Manual proxy configuration to add exceptions to the proxy server, then click View. On the  
Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box under Exceptions, enter the IP addresses of the ONS 15454  
nodes that you will access. Separate each address with a comma. Click OK to close each open dialog  
box.  
2.4.3 Remote Access to the ONS 15454  
You can use LAN modems to access ONS 15454s from remote sites. The LAN modem must be  
connected to the RJ-45 port on a TCC+ card or to the LAN pins on the ONS 15454 backplane. The LAN  
modem must be properly configured for use with the ONS 15454. When the modem is installed, dial-up  
access to the ONS 15454 is available using a PC or Solaris workstation modem.  
2.4.4 TL1 Terminal Access to the ONS 15454  
You can communicate with the ONS 15454 using TL1. To connect a TL1 terminal (or a PC running  
terminal emulation software) to the ONS 15454, you can:  
Use the DB-9 plug on the front panel of the TCC+ card or the CRAFT pins on the backplane. (For  
a list of CRAFT pin assignments, see Table 1-3 on page 1-35.)  
Telnet to port 3083 with a LAN connection.  
Start a TL1 session from CTC by selecting Open TL1 Session from the CTC Tools menu and  
selecting the node where you want to hold the TL1 session in the Select Node dialog box.  
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For information about using TL1 commands with the ONS 15454, see the Cisco ONS 15454 TL1  
Command Guide.  
2.5 Logging into the ONS 15454  
After you set up the physical connections between the PC and ONS 15454 and change your PC network  
settings, you can log into CTC.  
Note  
If you encounter errors while logging in, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and  
Maintenance Guide for possible causes.  
Procedure: Log into the ONS 15454  
Step 1  
Step 2  
From the PC connected to the ONS 15454, start Netscape or Internet Explorer.  
In the Netscape or Internet Explorer Web address (URL) field, enter the ONS 15454 IP address. For  
initial setup, this is the default address, 192.1.0.2. Press Enter.  
Note  
If you are logging into ONS 15454 or ONS 15327 networks running different releases of  
CTC software, log into the node running the most recent release. If you log into a node with  
an older release, nodes running later releases display as grey icons on the network map, and  
the IP address will display instead of the node name. To check the software version of a node,  
select About CTC from the CTC Help menu.  
A Java Console window displays the CTC file download status. The web browser displays information  
about your Java and system environments. If this is the first login, CTC caching messages display while  
CTC files are downloaded to your computer; then the CTC Login dialog box displays (Figure 2-1).  
Figure 2-1 Logging into the ONS 15454  
Login node  
Login node group  
Step 3  
Type a user name and password (both are case sensitive). For initial setup, type the user name  
CISCO15and click Login (no password is required).  
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Note  
The CISCO15 user is provided with every ONS 15454. CISCO15 has superuser privileges,  
so you can create other users. CISCO15 is delivered without a password. To create one, click  
the Provisioning > Security tabs after you log in and change the CISCO15 password. (You  
cannot delete the CISCO15 user.) For more information about ONS 15454 security, see the  
Step 4  
Set the following login options, as needed:  
Node NameDisplays the IP address entered in the web browser and a pull-down menu of  
previously-entered ONS 15454 IP addresses. You can select any ONS 15454 (or ONS 15327) 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 NodesDisplays a list of login node groups that were created. Login node groups allow  
you to display ONS 15454s and/or ONS 15327s that are not connected by the SONET Data  
Communications Channel (DCC) to the ONS 15454 in the Node Name field. (For instructions, see  
Note  
Topology hosts that were created in previous ONS 15454 releases by modifying the cms.ini  
file are displayed as a Topology Hostgroup under Additional Nodes.  
Exclude Dynamically Discovered NodesCheck this box to view only the ONS 15454 (and login  
node group members, if any) entered in the Node Name field. Nodes linked to the Node Name ONS  
15454 through the DCC are not displayed.  
Step 5  
Click Login.  
If login is successful, the CTC window displays. From here, you can navigate to other CTC views to  
provision and manage the ONS 15454.  
2.5.1 Creating Login Node Groups  
When you log into an ONS 15454 node, only ONS 15454s optically connected (i.e., with DCC  
connections) to the node will display in network view. However, you can create a login node group to  
view and manage ONS 15454s that only have an IP connection. For example, logging into Node 1 in  
Figure 2-2 displays Node 2 and Node 3 because they are optically connected to Node 1. Nodes 4, 5, and  
6 do not display because DCC connections do not exist. To view all six nodes at once, you create a login  
node group with the IP addresses of Nodes 1, 4, and 5. Those nodes, and all nodes optically connected  
to them, display when you log into any node in the group.  
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Figure 2-2 A login node group  
Laptop PC  
IP Address  
192.168.106.100  
LAN/WAN (Ethernet)  
Node 1  
IP Address  
192.168.106.143  
Node 4  
IP Address  
192.168.105.119  
Node 5  
IP Address  
192.168.104.109  
Two node ring  
Three node ring  
Single  
Node 2  
Node 3  
Node 6  
IP Address  
192.168.103.199  
Procedure: Create a Login Node Group  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
From the CTC Edit menu, choose Preferences.  
Click the Login Node Group tab and click Create Group.  
Enter a name for the group in the Create Login Group Name dialog box. Click OK.  
Under Members, type the IP address (or node name) of a node you want to add to the group. Click Add.  
Repeat this step for each node you want to add to the group.  
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. You can create as many login groups as you need. The groups are stored in  
the CTC preferences file and are not visible to other users.  
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2.5.2 Accessing ONS 15454s Behind Firewalls  
If an ONS 15454 or CTC computer resides behind a firewall that uses port filtering, you must receive  
an Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP) port from your network administrator and enable the IIOP port  
on the ONS 15454 and/or CTC computer, depending on whether one or both devices reside behind  
firewalls.  
If the ONS 15454 is in a protected network and the CTC computer is in an external network, as shown  
in Figure 2-3, enable the IIOP listener port specified by the firewall administrator on the ONS 15454.  
The ONS 15454 sends the port number to the CTC computer during the initial contact between the  
devices using Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP). After the CTC computer obtains the ONS 15454  
IIOP port, the computer opens a direct session with the node using the specified IIOP port.  
Figure 2-3 ONS 15454s residing behind a firewall  
IIOP port  
Firewall  
ONS 15454  
Private  
Unprotected  
network  
network  
CTC computer  
IIOP port  
Port  
filtering  
ONS 15454  
External network  
Protected network  
If the CTC computer and the ONS 15454 both reside behind firewalls (Figure 2-4), set the IIOP port on  
the CTC computer and on the ONS 15454. Each firewall can use a different IIOP port. For example, if  
the CTC computer firewall uses IIOP port 4000, and the ONS 15454 firewall uses IIOP port 5000, 4000  
is the IIOP port set on the CTC computer and 5000 is the IIOP port set on the ONS 15454.  
Figure 2-4 A CTC computer and ONS 15454s residing behind firewalls  
IIOP port  
IIOP port  
IIOP port  
Firewall  
Firewall  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
Private  
Private  
network  
Unprotected  
network  
network  
CTC computer  
Port  
filtering  
Port  
filtering  
Protected network  
External network  
Protected network  
Procedure: Set the IIOP Listener Port on the ONS 15454  
Step 1  
Log into the ONS 15454 node from a CTC computer that is behind the firewall.  
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Step 2  
Step 3  
In node view, select the Provisioning > Network tabs.  
On the General subtab under TCC+ CORBA (IIOP) Listener Port, select a listener port option:  
Default - VariableUsed to connect to ONS 15454s on the same side of the firewall or if no firewall  
is used  
Standard ConstantUses port 683, the CORBA default port number  
Other ConstantAllows you to set an IIOP port specified by your firewall administrator  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Click OK to apply the change.  
When the Change Network Configuration? message displays, click Yes.  
Both ONS 15454 TCC+s will reboot, one at a time.  
Procedure: Set the IIOP Listener Port on CTC  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
From the CTC Edit menu, select Preferences.  
On the Preferences dialog box, select the Firewall tab.  
Under CTC CORBA (IIOP) Listener Port, set the listener port option:  
Default - VariableUsed to connect to ONS 15454s from within a firewall or if no firewall is used  
Standard ConstantUses port 683, the CORBA default port number  
Other ConstantAllows you to specify an IIOP port defined by your administrator  
Step 4  
Click OK to apply the change and close the dialog box.  
2.6 Working with the CTC Window  
The CTC window (screen) displays after you log into an ONS 15454 (Figure 2-5). The window includes  
a menu bar, toolbar, and a top and bottom pane. The top pane displays status information about the  
selected objects and a graphic of the current view. The bottom pane displays tabs and subtabs, which you  
use to view ONS 15454 information and perform ONS 15454 provisioning and maintenance. From this  
window you can display three ONS 15454 views: network, node, and card.  
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Figure 2-5 CTC window elements in the node view (default login view)  
Menu bar  
Tool bar  
Status area  
Top  
pane  
Graphic area  
Tabs  
Subtabs  
Bottom  
pane  
2.6.1 Node View  
The CTC node view, shown in Figure 2-5, is the first view displayed after you log into an ONS 15454.  
The login node is the first node displayed, and it is the home viewfor the session. Node view allows  
you to view and manage one ONS 15454 node. The status area shows the node name, IP address, session  
boot date and time, number of critical (CR), major (MJ), and minor (MN) alarms, the name of the current  
logged-in user, and security level of the user.  
2.6.1.1 CTC Card Colors  
The graphic area of the CTC window depicts the ONS 15454 shelf assembly. The colors of the cards in  
the graphic reflect the real-time status of the physical card and slot (Table 2-4).  
Table 2-4 Node View Card Colors  
Card Color  
Grey  
Status  
Slot is not provisioned; no card is installed  
Slot is provisioned; no card is installed  
Slot is provisioned; a functioning card is installed  
Slot is provisioned; a minor alarm condition exists  
Slot is provisioned; a major alarm condition exists  
Slot is provisioned; a critical alarm exists  
Violet  
White  
Yellow  
Orange  
Red  
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2.6.1.2 Node View Card Shortcuts  
If you move your mouse over cards in the graphic, tooltips display additional information about the card  
including the card type, card status (active or standby), the number of critical, major, and minor alarms  
(if any), and the alarm profile used by the card. Right-clicking a card reveals a shortcut menu, which you  
can use to open, reset, or delete a card. Right-click a slot (grey) to pre-provision a card (i.e., provision  
a slot before installing the card).  
2.6.1.3 Node View Tabs  
Use the node view tabs and subtabs, shown in Table 2-5, to provision and manage the ONS 15454.  
Table 2-5 Node View Tabs and Subtabs  
Tab  
Description  
Subtabs  
Alarms  
Lists current alarms (CR, MJ, MN) for the  
node and updates them in real-time  
none  
Conditions  
History  
Displays a list of standing conditions on the  
node.  
none  
Provides a history of node alarms including  
date, type, and severity of each alarm. The  
Session subtab displays alarms and events for  
the current session. The Node subtab displays  
alarms and events retrieved from a fixed-size  
log on the node.  
Session, Node  
Circuits  
Create, delete, edit, and map circuits  
none  
Provisioning Provision the ONS 15454 node  
General, Ether Bridge, Network,  
Protection, Ring, Security, SNMP,  
Sonet DCC, Timing, Alarming  
Inventory  
Provides inventory information (part number, none  
serial number, CLEI codes) for cards installed  
in the node. Allows you to delete and reset  
cards.  
Maintenance Perform maintenance tasks for the node  
Database, Ether Bridge, Protection,  
Ring, Software, XC cards,  
Diagnostic, Timing, Audit, Routing  
Table  
2.6.2 Network View  
Network view (Figure 2-6) allows you to view and manage ONS 15454s and ONS 15327s that have DCC  
connections to the node that you logged into and any login node groups you may have selected. (Nodes  
with DCC connections to the login node will not display if you selected Exclude Dynamically  
Discovered Nodes on the Login dialog box.) The graphic area displays a background image with colored  
ONS 15454 icons. The icon colors indicate the node status (Table 2-6). Green lines show DCC  
connections between the nodes. Selecting a node or span in the graphic area displays information about  
the node and span in the status area.  
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Figure 2-6 A four-node network displayed in CTC network view  
Icon color  
indicates  
node status  
Dots indicate  
the selected  
node  
Bold letters  
indicate login  
node; asterisk  
indicates  
topology host  
2.6.2.1 CTC Node Colors  
The colors of nodes displayed in network view indicate the status of the node  
Table 2-6 Node Status  
Color  
Alarm Status  
Green  
Yellow  
Orange  
Red  
No alarms  
Minor alarms  
Major alarms  
Critical alarms  
Node is initializing  
Grey with node  
name  
Grey with IP  
address  
Node is initializing, or a problem exists with IP routing from node to CTC  
2.6.2.2 Network View Tasks  
Right-click the network view graphic area or a node, span, or domain (domains are described in the  
Creating Domainssection on page 2-17) to display shortcut menus. Table 2-7 lists the actions that are  
available from the network view.  
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Table 2-7 Performing Network Management Tasks in Network View  
Action  
Procedure  
Open a node  
Any of the following:  
Double-click a node icon  
Right-click a node icon, choose Drill Down to Node from the shortcut  
menu  
Click a node and choose Go to Selected Object View from the CTC View  
menu  
From the View menu, choose Other Node. Select a node from the Select  
Node dialog box  
Double-click a node alarm or event in the Alarms or History tabs  
Move a node icon  
Press the Ctrl key and the left mouse button simultaneously and drag the node  
icon to a new location.  
Reset node icon  
position  
Right-click a node and choose Reset Node Position from the shortcut menu.  
The node icon moves to the position defined by the longitude and latitude  
fields on the Provisioning > General tabs in node view.  
Provision a circuit  
Right-click a node. From the shortcut menu, choose Provision Circuit To and  
select the node where you want to provision the circuit. For circuit creation  
Update circuits with Right-click a node and choose Update Circuits With New Node from the  
new node  
shortcut menu. Use this command when you add a new node and want to pass  
circuits through it.  
Display a link end  
point  
Right-click a span. On the shortcut menu, select Go To [node/slot/port] for the  
drop port you want to view. CTC displays the card in card view.  
Display span  
properties  
Any of the following:  
Move mouse over a span; properties display above the span  
Click a span; properties display in the upper left corner of the window  
Right-click a span; properties display at the top of the shortcut menu  
Perform a UPSR  
Right-click a network span and click Circuits. See the Switch UPSR Traffic”  
protection switch for section on page 5-32 for UPSR protection switch procedures.  
an entire span  
Upgrade a span  
Right-click a span and choose Upgrade Span from the shortcut menu.  
Note  
For detailed span upgrade information and instructions, refer to the  
Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.  
2.6.2.3 Creating Domains  
Domains are icons where you can add a group of ONS 15454s or ONS 15327s. Adding domains to the  
network view map makes networks with many nodes easier to manage. After you create a domain, you  
can drag and drop ONS 15454 icons into it (Figure 2-7). The ONS 15454s are hidden until you open the  
domain. Figure 2-9 shows an example of an opened domain.  
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Figure 2-7 Adding nodes to a domain  
After you add a node to a domain, the span lines leading to nodes within the domain become thicker  
(Figure 2-8). The thick lines may represent multiple spans. For example, if the rio-104node in  
Figure 2-8 is connected to two nodes within domain-0, the thick line represents two spans. The thick line  
is green if all spans it represents are active and grey if any one span it represents is down. The domain  
icon color reflects the highest alarm severity of any node within it.  
Figure 2-8 Outside nodes displayed within the domain  
Within the domain, external nodes and domains that are directly connected to nodes inside the domain  
are displayed in a dimmed color (Figure 2-9). DCC links with one or two ends inside the domain are also  
displayed.  
Figure 2-9 Nodes inside a domain  
You manage ONS 15454s that reside within a domain the same way you manage ONS 15454s on the  
network map. Table 2-8 shows the domain actions.  
Note  
Domains you create will be seen by all users who log into the network.  
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Table 2-8 Managing Domains  
Action  
Procedure  
Create a domain  
Right-click the network map and choose Create New Domain from the shortcut  
menu. When the domain icon appears on the map, type the domain name.  
Move a domain  
Pressing Ctrl, drag the domain icon to the new location.  
Rename a domain Right-click the domain icon and choose Rename Domain from the shortcut  
menu. Type the new name in the domain name field.  
Add a node to a  
domain  
Drag a node icon to the domain icon. Release the mouse button when the node  
icon is over the domain icon.  
Move a node from a Right-click a node.  
domain to the  
network map  
Open a domain  
Double-click the domain icon.  
Right-click the domain and choose Drill Down to Domain.  
Return to network Right-click the domain view area and choose Go to Parent View from the  
view  
shortcut menu.  
Preview domain  
contents  
Right-click the domain icon and choose Show Domain Overview. The domain  
icon shows a small preview of the nodes in the domain. To turn off the domain  
overview, select Show Domain Overview again.  
Remove domain  
Right-click the domain icon and choose Remove Domain. Any nodes residing in  
the domain are returned to the network map.  
2.6.2.4 Changing the Network View Background Color  
You can change the color of the network view background and the domain view background (the area  
displayed when you open a domain). If you modify background colors, the change is stored in your CTC  
user profile on the computer. The change does not affect other CTC users.  
Procedure: Modify the Network or Domain Background Color  
Step 1  
Right-click the network view or domain map area and choose Set Background Color from the shortcut  
menu.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
On the Choose Color dialog box, select a background color.  
Click OK.  
2.6.2.5 Changing the Network View Background Image  
You can replace the background map image displayed in network view with any JPEG or GIF image that  
is accessible on a local or network drive. If you want to position nodes on the map based on the node  
coordinates, you will need the longitudes and latitudes for the edges of the map. However, if you will  
use your mouse to position nodes, coordinates for the image edges are not necessary. The change does  
not affect other CTC users.  
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Note  
You can obtain the longitude and latitude for cities and Zip Codes from the U.S. Census Bureau U.S.  
Gazetteer website (http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer).  
Procedure: Change the Network View Background Image  
Caution  
Before you begin this procedure, verify that the image file you want to use is located on your hard  
drive and is in JPEG or GIF format. CTC may stop responding if you link to a file that is not JPEG  
or GIF, or if you provide an incorrect path.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
In network view, choose Edit > Preferences. (You also right-click the network or domain map and select  
Set Background Image.)  
On the General tab of the Preferences dialog box (Figure 2-10), deselect Use Default Map.  
Figure 2-10 Changing the CTC background image  
Browse to  
alternate images  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Click Browse. Navigate to the graphic file you want to use as a background.  
Select the file. Click Open.  
(Optional) Enter the coordinates for the map image edges in the longitude and latitude fields on the  
Preferences dialog box. CTC uses the maps longitude and latitude to position the node icons based on  
the node coordinates entered for each node on the Provisioning > General tabs. Coordinates only need  
to be precise enough to place ONS node icons in approximate positions on the image. You can also drag  
and drop nodes to position them on the network view map.  
Step 6  
Click Apply and then click OK.  
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Figure 2-11 Network view with a custom map image  
Step 7  
At the network view, use the CTC toolbar Zoom buttons (or right-click the graphic area and select a  
Zoom command from the shortcut menu) to set the area of the image you can view.  
Procedure: Add a Node to the Current Session  
During a CTC session, you can add nodes that are not displayed in the session without having to log out  
of the session. When you add the node, you have the option to add it to the current login node group.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
From the CTC File menu, click Add Node (or click the Add Node button on the toolbar).  
On the Add Node dialog box, enter the node name (or IP address).  
If you want to add the node to the current login group, click Add Node to Current Login Group.  
Otherwise, leave it unchecked.  
Step 4  
Click OK.  
After a few seconds, the new node will be displayed on the network view map.  
2.6.3 Card View  
Card view displays information about individual ONS 15454 cards and is the window where you perform  
card-specific maintenance and provisioning (Figure 2-12). A graphic of the selected card is shown in the  
graphic area. The status area displays the node name, slot, number of alarms, card type, equipment type,  
and either the card status (active or standby) or port status (IS [in service] or OOS [out of service]). The  
information that is displayed and the actions you can perform depend on the card.  
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Note  
CTC displays a card view for all ONS 15454 cards except the TCC+, XC, XCVT, and XC10G cards.  
Card view provides access to the following tabs: Alarms, History, Circuits, Provisioning, Maintenance,  
Performance, and Conditions. (The Performance tab is not displayed for the AIC card.) The subtabs,  
fields, and information displayed under each tab depend on the card type selected.  
Figure 2-12 CTC card view showing an DS3N-12 card  
Card identification  
and status  
2.7 CTC Navigation  
Different navigational methods are available within the CTC window to access views and perform  
management actions. Commands on the View menu and CTC toolbar allow you to quickly move between  
network, node, and card views. You can double-click and right-click objects in the graphic area and  
move the mouse over nodes, cards, and ports to view popup status information. Figure 2-13 shows an  
example.  
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Figure 2-13 CTC node view showing popup information  
Moving the mouse  
over the CTC window  
objects displays  
ONS 15454  
status information  
Table 2-9 describes different methods for navigating within the CTC window.  
Table 2-9 CTC Window Navigation  
Technique  
Description  
View menu and  
Toolbar  
You can choose from:  
The previous view (available after you navigate to two or more views)  
The next view (available after you navigate to previous views)  
The parent of the currently-selected view. Network is the parent of node  
view; node view is the parent of card view.  
The currently selected object. For example, selecting a card on the node  
view graphic displays the card in card view; selecting a node on the network  
view map displays the node in node view.  
The home view (the node you initially logged into)  
The network view  
The other node (View menu only)  
Different zoom levels (toolbar only)  
A node in network view to display the node view  
A card in node view to display the card view  
Double-Click  
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Table 2-9 CTC Window Navigation (continued)  
Technique  
Description  
Right-Click  
Network view graphic areaDisplays a menu where you can create a new  
domain, change the position and zoom level of the graphic image, and  
change the background image and color.  
Node in network viewDisplays a menu where you can open the node,  
provision circuits, update circuits with a new node, and reset the node icon  
position to the longitude and latitude set on the Provisioning > General tabs.  
Span in network viewDisplays a menu where you can view information  
about the source and destination ports, the spans protection scheme, and  
the spans optical or electrical level. You can also display the Circuits on  
Span dialog box, which displays additional span information and allows  
you to perform UPSR protection switching.  
Card in node viewDisplays a menu where you can open, delete, reset, and  
change cards. The card that is selected determines the commands that are  
displayed.  
Move Mouse Cursor  
Over node in network viewDisplays a summary of node alarms and  
provides a warning if the node icon has been moved out of the map range.  
Over span in network viewDisplays circuit (node, slot, port) and  
protection information  
Over card in node viewDisplays card type and card status  
Over card port in node viewDisplays port number and port status  
2.8 Viewing CTC Table Data  
Much of the ONS 15454 data that CTC displays, such as alarms, alarm history, circuits, and inventory,  
is displayed in tables. You can change the way the CTC tables are displayed. For example, you can:  
Rearrange or hide table columns  
Sort tables by primary and secondary keys in descending or ascending order. (Sorting and hiding is  
available for all read-only tables.)  
Export CTC table data to spreadsheets and database management programs to perform additional  
data manipulation. To export table data, see the Printing and Exporting CTC Datasection on  
To change the display of a CTC table, left-click or right-click a column header in the table. Right-click  
a column header to display a shortcut menu that has table column display options (Figure 2-14).  
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Figure 2-14 Table shortcut menu that customizes table appearance  
Column  
preferences  
Table 2-10 lists the options that you can use to customize information that is displayed in CTC tables.  
Table 2-10 Table Display Options  
Task  
Click  
Right-Click Shortcut Menu  
Resize column  
Left click while dragging the header N/A  
separator to the right or left  
Rearrange column order Left click while dragging the column N/A  
header to the right or left  
Reset column order  
N/A  
Choose Reset Columns  
Order/Visibility  
Hide column  
N/A  
N/A  
Choose Hide Column  
Display a hidden  
column  
Choose Show Column>[column  
name]  
Display all hidden  
columns  
N/A  
Choose Reset Columns  
Order/Visibility  
Sort table (primary)  
Click a column header; each click  
changes sort order (ascending or  
descending)  
Choose Sort Column  
Sort table (secondary  
sorting keys)  
Press the Shift key and  
simultaneously click the column  
header  
Choose Sort Column  
(incremental)  
Reset sorting  
N/A  
N/A  
Choose Reset Sorting  
View table row count  
Choose Row count; it is the last  
item on the shortcut menu  
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2.9 Printing and Exporting CTC Data  
You can print CTC windows and table data such as alarms and inventory. You can also export CTC table  
data for use by other applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, and database management  
applications. Table 2-11 shows CTC data that can be exported.  
Table 2-11 Table Data with Export Capability  
View or Card  
Network  
Tab  
Subtab(s)  
Alarms  
History  
Circuits  
Provisioning  
Maintenance  
Alarms  
Alarm Profiles  
Software  
Node  
Conditions  
History  
Session/Node  
Circuits  
Provisioning  
Ether Bridge (Spanning Trees/Thresholds)  
Network (General/Static Routes/OSPF)  
Ring  
Alarm Behavior  
Inventory  
Maintenance  
Ether Bridge (Spanning Trees/MAC Table/Trunk  
Utilization)  
Ring  
Software  
Audit  
Routing Table  
Test Access  
OC-N Cards  
Alarms  
Conditions  
History  
Session/Card  
Circuits  
Provisioning  
Maintenance  
Performance  
Alarms  
Line/Threshold/STS/Alarm Behavior  
Loopback  
DS-N Cards  
Conditions  
History  
Session/Card  
Circuits  
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Table 2-11 Table Data with Export Capability (continued)  
View or Card  
Tab  
Subtab(s)  
Provisioning  
Alarms  
Line/Alarm Behavior  
AIC Card  
Conditions  
History  
Session/Card  
Circuits  
Provisioning  
Maintenance  
Alarms  
External Alarms/External Controls  
External Alarms/External Controls/Virtual Wires  
EC1-12  
Conditions  
History  
Session/Card  
Circuits  
Provisioning  
Maintenance  
Performance  
Alarms  
Line/Threshold/STS/Alarm Behavior  
DS3XM-6  
Conditions  
History  
Session/Card  
Circuits  
Provisioning  
Maintenance  
Alarms  
Line/Alarm Behavior  
DS-1/DS-3/Performance  
E100T-12/E1000-2/  
E100T-12-G/E1000-2-G  
Conditions  
History  
Session/Card  
Circuits  
Provisioning  
Performance  
Port/VLAN/Alarm Behavior  
Statistics/Utilization/History  
Procedure: Print CTC Window and Table Data  
Use the following procedure to print CTC windows and table data. Before you start, make sure your PC  
is connected to a printer.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
From the CTC File menu, click Print.  
In the Print dialog (Figure 2-15) choose an option:  
Entire FramePrints the entire CTC window  
Tabbed ViewPrints the lower half of the CTC window  
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Table ContentsPrints CTC data in table format; this option is only available for CTC table data  
Figure 2-15 Selecting CTC data for print  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Click OK.  
In the Windows Print dialog, choose a printer and click Print.  
Procedure: Export CTC Data  
Step 1  
Step 2  
From the CTC File menu, click Export.  
In the Export dialog (Figure 2-16) choose a format for the data:  
As HTMLSaves the data as an HTML file. The file can be viewed with a web browser without  
running CTC.  
As CSVSaves the CTC table values as text, separated by commas. You can import CSV data into  
spreadsheets and database management programs.  
As TSVSaves the CTC table values as text, separated by tabs. You can import TSV data into  
spreadsheets and database management programs.  
Figure 2-16 Selecting CTC data for export  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Click OK.  
In the Save dialog, enter a file name in one of the following formats:  
[filename].htm for HTML files  
[filename].csv for CSV files  
[filename].tsv for TSV files  
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Step 5  
Step 6  
Navigate to a directory where you want to store the file.  
Click OK.  
2.10 Displaying CTC Data in Other Applications  
CTC data exported in HTML format can be viewed with any web browser, such as Netscape Navigator  
or Microsoft Internet Explorer. To display the data, use the browsers File/Open command to open the  
CTC data file.  
CTC data exported as comma separated values (CSV) or tab separated values (TSV) can be viewed in  
text editors, word processors, spreadsheets, and database management applications. Although  
procedures depend on the application, you typically can use File/Open to display the CTC data. Text  
editors and word processors display the data exactly as it is exported. Spreadsheet and database  
management applications display the data in cells. You can then format and manage the data using the  
spreadsheet or database management application tools.  
In addition to the CTC exporting, CTC text information can be copied and pasted into other applications  
using the Windows Copy (Ctrl+C), Cut (Ctrl+X) and Paste (Ctrl+V) commands.  
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3
Node Setup  
This chapter explains how to set up a Cisco ONS 15454 node using the Cisco Transport Controller  
(CTC). Topics include:  
Setting up general node information  
Preparing the ONS 15454 to connect to networks  
Changing the node IP address, default router, and subnet mask using the LCD  
Creating, editing, and deleting ONS 15454 users and assigning user security levels  
Setting the node timing references  
Creating card protection groups  
Viewing node inventory  
Viewing CTC software versions  
Lastly, the chapter includes a node checklist to help you keep track of the procedures you have  
performed. See Chapter 2, Software Installationfor general CTC information.  
3.1 Before You Begin  
Before you begin node setup, review the following checklist to ensure you have the perquisite  
information. Basic node information that you will provide need includes node name, contact, location,  
date, and time. If the ONS 15454 will be connected to a network, you will need:  
The IP address and subnet mask to assign to the node and  
The IP address of the default router.  
If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used, you will need the IP address of the DHCP server.  
If you are responsible for setting up IP networking for the ONS 15454 network, see Chapter 4, IP  
Networkingfor more information.  
To create card protection groups, you will need to know:  
The card protection scheme that will be used and what cards will be included in it.  
The SONET protection topology that will be used for the node.  
Note  
You must be able to log into the node to complete node provisioning. If you cannot log into the node,  
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3.2 Setting Up Basic Node Information  
Setting basic information for each Cisco ONS 15454 node is one of the first provisioning tasks you  
perform. This information includes node name, location, contact, and timing. Completing the  
information for each node facilitates ONS 15454 management, particularly when the node is connected  
to a large ONS 15454 network.  
Procedure: Add the Node Name, Contact, Location, Date, and Time  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Log into the ONS 15454 node. The CTC node view is displayed.  
Click the Provisioning > General tabs.  
Enter the following:  
Node NameType a name for the node. For TL1 compliance, names must begin with an alpha  
character and have no more than 20 alphanumeric characters.  
ContactType the name of the node contact person and the phone number (optional).  
LocationType the node location (optional) (such as a city name or specific office location).  
LatitudeEnter the node latitude: N (North) or S (South), degrees, and minutes.  
LongitudeEnter the node longitude: E (East) or W (West), degrees, and minutes.  
CTC uses the latitude and longitude to position node icons on the network view map. (You can also  
position nodes manually.) To convert a coordinate in degrees to degrees and minutes, multiply the  
number after the decimal by 60. For example, the latitude 38.250739 converts to 38 degrees, 15  
minutes (.250739 x 60 = 15.0443, rounded to the nearest whole number).  
Use SNTP ServerWhen checked, CTC uses a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server to set  
the date and time of the node. Using an SNTP server ensures that all ONS 15454 network nodes use  
the same date and time reference. The server synchronizes the nodes time after power outages or  
software upgrades. If you check Use SNTP Server, type the servers IP address in the next field. If  
you do not use an SNTP server, complete the Date, Time, and Time Zone fields. The ONS 15454 will  
use these fields for alarm dates and times. (CTC displays all alarms in the login nodes time zone  
for cross network consistency.)  
DateType the current date.  
TimeType the current time.  
Time ZoneSelect the time zone.  
Step 4  
Click Apply.  
3.3 Setting Up Network Information  
ONS 15454s almost always operate in network environments. Before you connect an ONS 15454 to  
other ONS 15454s or to a LAN, you must change the default IP address that is shipped with each ONS  
15454 (192.1.0.2). IP addresses are unique identifiers for devicescalled hoststhat connect to TCP/IP  
networks. Every IP address includes a network number, which is assigned to an organization, and a host  
(device) number, which the organizations LAN administrator assigns to an individual network device.  
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Subnetting enables LAN administrators to create subnetworks that are transparent to the Internet. Within  
networks, ONS 15454s often exist as subnetworks, which are created by adding a subnet mask to the  
ONS 15454 IP address.  
The following procedure tells you how to set up the essential ONS 15454 networking information.  
Additional ONS 15454 networking information and procedures, including IP addressing examples, static  
route scenarios and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol options are provided in Chapter 3, IP  
Networking.”  
Procedure: Set Up Network Information  
Step 1  
Step 2  
From the CTC node view, click the Provisioning > Network tabs (Figure 3-1).  
Complete the following:  
IP AddressType the IP address assigned to the ONS 15454 node.  
Prevent LCD IP Config—If checked, prevents the ONS 15454 IP address from being changed using  
Default RouterIf the ONS 15454 must communicate with a device on a network to which the ONS  
15454 is not connected, the ONS 15454 forwards the packets to the default router. Type the IP  
address of the router in this field. If the ONS 15454 is not connected to a LAN, leave the field blank.  
Subnet Mask LengthIf the ONS 15454 is part of a subnet, type the subnet mask length (decimal  
number representing the subnet mask length in bits) or click the arrows to adjust the subnet mask  
length. The subnet mask length is the same for all ONS 15454s in the same subnet.  
Note  
The MAC Address is read only. It displays the ONS 15454 address as it is identified on the  
IEEE 802 Media Access Control (MAC) layer.  
Forward DHCP Request ToWhen checked, forwards Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol  
requests to the IP address entered in the Request To field. DHCP is a TCP/IP protocol that enables  
CTC computers to get temporary IP addresses from a server. If you enable DHCP, CTC computers  
that are directly connected to an ONS 15454 node can obtain temporary IP addresses from the DHCP  
server.  
TCC CORBA (IIOP) Listener PortSets a listener port to allow communication with the ONS 15454  
information.  
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Figure 3-1 Setting up general network information  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Click Apply.  
Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
Both ONS 15454 TCC+ cards will reboot, one at a time.  
Procedure: Change IP Address, Default Router, and Network Mask Using the LCD  
You can change the ONS 15454 IP address, subnet mask, and default router address using the Slot,  
Status, and Port buttons on the front panel LCD.  
Note  
The LCD reverts to normal display mode after 5 seconds of button inactivity.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
On the ONS 15454 front panel, repeatedly press the Slot button until Node appears on the LCD.  
Repeatedly press the Port button until the following displays:  
To change the node IP address, Status=IpAddress (Figure 3-2)  
To change the node network mask, Status=Net Mask  
To change the default router IP address, Status=Default Rtr  
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Figure 3-2 Selecting the IP address option  
Slot  
Status  
Port  
Slot-0  
Status=IpAddress  
FAN FAIL CRIT  
MAJ  
MIN  
Step 3  
Press the Status button to display the node IP address (Figure 3-3), the node subnet mask length, or  
default router IP address.  
Figure 3-3 Changing the IP address  
Slot  
Status  
Port  
172.020.214.107  
<Next Done  
Mod>  
FAN FAIL CRIT  
MAJ  
MIN  
Step 4  
Push the Slot button to move to the IP address or subnet mask digit you need to change. The selected  
digit flashes.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Press the Port button to cycle the IP address or subnet mask digit to the correct digit.  
When the change is complete, press the Status button to return to the Node menu.  
Repeatedly press the Port button until the Save Configuration option appears (Figure 3-4).  
Figure 3-4 Selecting the Save Configuration option  
Slot  
Status  
Port  
Slot-0  
Status=Save Cfg.  
FAN FAIL CRIT  
MAJ  
MIN  
Step 8  
Press the Status button to select the Save Configuration option.  
A Save and REBOOT message appears (Figure 3-5).  
Figure 3-5 Saving and rebooting the TCC+  
Slot  
Status  
Port  
Save and REBOOT?  
<Apply Revert>  
FAN FAIL CRIT  
MAJ  
MIN  
Step 9  
Press the Slot button to save the new IP address configuration. (Or press Port to cancel the  
configuration.)  
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Saving the new configuration causes the TCC+ cards to reboot. During the reboot, a Saving Changes -  
TCC Resetmessage displays on the LCD. The LCD returns to the normal alternating display after the  
TCC+ reboot is complete.  
3.4 Creating Users and Setting Security  
The CISCO15 user provided with each ONS 15454 can be used to set up other ONS 15454 users. You  
can add up to 500 users to one ONS 15454. Each ONS 15454 user can be assigned one of the following  
security levels:  
Retrieve users can retrieve and view CTC information but cannot set or modify parameters.  
Maintenance users can access only the ONS 15454 maintenance options.  
Provisioning users can access provisioning and maintenance options.  
Superusers can perform all of the functions of the other security levels as well as set names,  
passwords, and security levels for other users.  
Table 3-1 shows the actions that each user can perform in node view.  
Table 3-1 ONS 15454 Security Levels—Node View  
CTC Tab  
Alarms  
Subtab  
n/a  
Actions  
Retrieve  
Maintenance Provisioning Superuser  
Synchronize alarms  
Retrieve  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Conditions  
History  
n/a  
Session  
Node  
n/a  
Read only  
Retrieve Alarms/Events  
Create/Delete/Edit/ Upgrade  
Path Selector Switching  
Search  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Circuits  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Switch retrieval  
Edit  
X
Provisioning General  
EtherBridge  
X
Spanning Trees: Edit  
Thresholds: Create/Delete  
All  
X
X
X
X
Network  
X
Protection  
Create/Delete/Edit  
Browse groups  
All (BLSR)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ring  
X
Security  
Create/Delete  
X
Change password  
Create/Delete/Edit  
Browse trap destinations  
Create/Delete  
same user  
X
same user  
X
same user  
all users  
SNMP  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sonet DCC  
Timing  
Edit  
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Table 3-1 ONS 15454 Security LevelsNode View (continued)  
CTC Tab  
Subtab  
Alarming  
n/a  
Actions  
Retrieve  
Maintenance Provisioning Superuser  
Edit  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inventory  
Delete  
Reset  
X
Maintenance Database  
EtherBridge  
Backup/Restore  
Spanning Tree Retrieve  
Spanning Tree Clear/Clear all  
MAC Table Retrieve  
MAC Table Clear/Clear all  
Trunk Utilization Refresh  
Switch/lock out operations  
BLSR maintenance  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Protection  
Ring  
Software  
Download/Upgrade/  
Activate/Revert  
XC Cards  
Diagnostic  
Timing  
Protection switches  
Retrieve/Lamp test  
Edit  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Audit  
Retrieve  
X
Routing Table Read only  
Test Access Read only  
Each ONS 15454 user has a specified amount of time that he or she can leave the system idle before the  
CTC window is locked. The lockouts prevent unauthorized users from making changes. Higher-level  
users have shorter idle times, as shown in Table 3-2.  
Table 3-2 ONS 15454 User Idle Times  
Security Level  
Superuser  
Idle Time  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
Unlimited  
Provisioning  
Maintenance  
Retrieve  
You can perform ONS 15454 user management tasks from network or node view. In network view, you  
can add, edit, or delete users from multiple nodes at one time. If you perform user management tasks in  
node view, you can only add, edit, or delete users from that node.  
Note  
You must add the same user name and password to each node the user will access.  
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Creating Users and Setting Security  
Procedure: Create New Users  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In network view, select the Provisioning > Security tabs.  
On the Security pane, click Create.  
In the Create User dialog box, enter the following:  
NameType the user name.  
PasswordType the user password. The password must be a minimum of six and a maximum of ten  
alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) and special characters (+, #, %), where at least two characters are  
non-alphabetic and at least one character is a special character.  
Confirm PasswordType the password again to confirm it.  
Security LevelSelect the users security level.  
Step 4  
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).  
Click OK.  
Procedure: Edit a User  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In network view, select the Provisioning > Security tabs.  
Click Change.  
On the Change User dialog box, edit the user information: name, password, password confirmation,  
and/or security level. (A Superuser does not need to enter an old password. Other users must enter their  
old password when changing their own passwords.)  
Note  
You cannot change the CISCO15 user name.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
If you do not want the user changes to apply to all network nodes, deselect the unchanged nodes in the  
Change Users dialog box.  
Click OK.  
Changed user permissions and access levels do not take effect until the user logs out of CTC and logs  
back in.  
Procedure: Delete a User  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
In network view, select the Provisioning > Security tabs.  
Click Delete.  
On the Delete User dialog box, enter the name of the user you want to delete.  
If you do not want to delete the user from all network nodes, deselect the nodes.  
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Step 5  
Click OK and click Apply.  
3.5 Creating Protection Groups  
The ONS 15454 provides several card protection methods. When you set up protection for ONS 15454  
cards, you must choose between maximum protection and maximum slot availability. The highest  
protection reduces the number of available card slots; the highest slot availability reduces the protection.  
Table 3-3 shows the protection types that can be set up for ONS 15454 cards.  
Table 3-3 Protection Types  
Type  
Cards  
Description  
1:1  
DS-1  
Pairs one working card with one protect card. Install the protect card in  
an odd-numbered slot and the working card in an even-numbered slot  
next to the protect slot towards the center, for example: protect in Slot  
1, working in Slot 2; protect in Slot 3, working in Slot 4; protect in Slot  
15, working in Slot 14.  
DS-3  
EC-1-12  
DS3XM-6  
DS-1  
1:N  
Assigns one protect card for several working cards. The maximum is  
1:5. Protect cards (DS1N-14, DS3N-12) must be installed in Slots 3 or  
15 and the cards they protect must be on the same side of the shelf.  
Protect cards must match the cards they protect. For example, a  
DS1N-14 can only protect DS1-14 or DS1N-14 cards. If a failure clears,  
traffic reverts to the working card after the reversion time has elapsed.  
DS-3  
1+1  
Any optical Pairs a working optical port with a protect optical port. Protect ports  
must match the working ports. For example, Port 1 of an OC-3 card can  
only be protected by Port 1 of another OC-3 card. Cards do not need to  
be in adjoining slots.  
Unprotected  
Any  
Unprotected cards can cause signal loss if a card fails or incurs a signal  
error. However, because no card slots are reserved for protection,  
unprotected schemes maximize the service available for use on the ONS  
15454. Unprotected is the default protection type.  
Procedure: Create Protection Groups  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
From the CTC node view, click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.  
Under Protection Groups, click Create.  
In the Create Protection Group dialog box, enter the following:  
NameType a name for the protection group. The name can have up to 32 alpha-numeric characters.  
TypeChoose the protection type: 1:1, 1:N, or 1+1. The protection selected determines the cards  
that are available to serve as protect and working cards. For example, if you choose 1:N protection,  
only DS-1N and DS-3N cards are displayed.  
Protect Card or PortChoose the protect card (if using 1:1 or 1:N) or protect port (if using 1+1)  
from the list.  
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Based on these selections, a list of available working cards or ports is displayed under Available Cards  
or Available Ports. Figure 3-6 shows a 1+1 protection group.  
Figure 3-6 Creating a 1+1 protection group  
Step 4  
Step 5  
From the Available Cards or Available Ports list, choose the card or port that you want to be the working  
card or port (the card(s) or port(s) that will be protected by the card or port selected in Protect Cards or  
Protect Ports). Click the top arrow button to move each card/port to the Working Cards or Working Ports  
list.  
Complete the remaining fields:  
Bidirectional switching(optical cards only) click if you want both the transmit and the receive  
channels to switch if a failure occurs to one.  
Revertiveif checked, the ONS 15454 reverts traffic to the working card or port after failure  
conditions stay corrected for the amount of time entered in Reversion Time.  
Reversion timeif Revertive is checked, enter the amount of time following failure condition  
correction that the ONS 15454 should switch back to the working card or port.  
Step 6  
Click OK.  
Note  
To convert protection groups, see the Converting DS-1 and DS-3 Cards From 1:1 to 1:N  
Card protection does not take effect until you enable the ports on all the cards in the protection group.  
Because ports must be enabled before the cards carry traffic, you can enable the ports immediately after  
provisioning card protection, or wait until you are ready to send traffic on the cards.  
Caution  
Before running traffic on a card within a protection group, enable the ports of all protection group  
cards.  
Procedure: Enable Ports  
Step 1  
Log into the node in CTC and display the card you want to enable in card view.  
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Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
Change the port status to In Service.  
Click Apply.  
Procedure: Edit Protection Groups  
Step 1  
From the CTC node view, click the Provisioning > Protection tabs (Figure 3-7).  
Figure 3-7 Editing protection groups  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In the Protection Groups section, choose a protection group.  
In the Selected Group section, edit the fields as appropriate. (For field descriptions, see the Create  
Step 4  
Click Apply.  
Procedure: Delete Protection Groups  
Step 1  
From the CTC node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.  
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Step 2  
Verify that working traffic is not running on the protect card:  
a. In the Protection Groups section, choose the group you want to delete.  
b. In the Selected Group section, verify that the protect card is in standby mode. If it is in standby  
mode, continue with Step 3. If it is active, complete Step c.  
c. If the working card is in standby mode, manually switch traffic back to the working card. In the  
Selected Group pane, click the working card, then click Manual. Verify that the protect card  
switches to standby mode and the working card is active. If it does, continue with Step 3. If the  
protect card is still active, do not continue. Begin troubleshooting procedures or call technical  
support.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
From the node view, click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.  
In the Protection Groups section, click a protection group.  
Click Delete.  
3.6 Setting Up ONS 15454 Timing  
SONET timing parameters must be set for each ONS 15454. Each ONS 15454 independently accepts its  
timing reference from one of three sources:  
The BITS (Building Integrated Timing Supply) pins on the ONS 15454 backplane  
An OC-N card installed in the ONS 15454. The card is connected to a node that receives timing  
through a BITS source.  
The internal ST3 clock on the TCC+ card  
You can set ONS 15454 timing to one of three modes: external, line, or mixed. If timing is coming from  
the BITS pins, set ONS 15454 timing to external. If the timing comes from an OC-N card, set the timing  
to line. In typical ONS 15454 networks:  
One node is set to external. The external node derives its timing from a BITS source wired to the  
BITS backplane pins. The BITS source, in turn, derives its timing from a Primary Reference Source  
(PRS) such as a Stratum 1 clock or GPS signal.  
The other nodes are set to line. The line nodes derive timing from the externally-timed node through  
the OC-N trunk cards.  
You can set three timing references for each ONS 15454. The first two references are typically two  
BITS-level sources, or two line-level sources optically connected to a node with a BITS source. The third  
reference is the internal clock provided on every ONS 15454 TCC+ card. This clock is a Stratum 3 (ST3).  
If an ONS 15454 becomes isolated, timing is maintained at the ST3 level.  
Caution  
Mixed timing allows you to select both external and line timing sources. However, Cisco does not  
recommend its use because it can create timing loops. Use this mode with caution.  
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3.6.1 Network Timing Example  
Figure 3-8 shows an ONS 15454 network timing setup example. Node 1 is set to external timing. Two  
timing references are set to BITS. These are Stratum 1 timing sources wired to the BITS input pins on  
the Node 1 backplane. The third reference is set to internal clock. The BITS output pins on the backplane  
of Node 3 are used to provide timing to outside equipment, such as a Digital Access Line Access  
Multiplexer.  
In the example, Slots 5 and 6 contain the trunk cards. Timing at Nodes 2, 3, and 4 is set to line, and the  
timing references are set to the trunk cards based on distance from the BITS source. Reference 1 is set  
to the trunk card closest to the BITS source. At Node 2, Reference 1is Slot 5 because it is connected to  
Node 1. At Node 4, Reference 1 is set to Slot 6 because it is connected to Node 1. At Node 3, Reference  
1 could be either trunk card because they are equal distance from Node 1.  
Figure 3-8 An ONS 15454 timing example  
BITS1 BITS2  
source source  
Node 1  
Timing External  
Ref 1: BITS1  
Ref 2: BITS2  
Ref 3: Internal (ST3)  
Slot 5  
Slot 6  
Node 4  
Node 2  
Slot 6  
Slot 5  
Slot 5  
Slot 6  
Timing Line  
Ref 1: Slot 6  
Ref 2: Slot 5  
Ref 3: Internal (ST3)  
Timing Line  
Ref 1: Slot 5  
Ref 2: Slot 6  
Ref 3: Internal (ST3)  
Slot 6  
Slot 5  
Node 3  
Timing Line  
Ref 1: Slot 5  
Ref 2: Slot 6  
BITS1 BITS2  
out out  
Ref 3: Internal (ST3)  
Third party  
equipment  
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3.6.2 Synchronization Status Messaging  
Synchronization Status Messaging (SSM) is a SONET protocol that communicates information about  
the quality of the timing source. SSM messages are carried on the S1 byte of the SONET Line layer.  
They enable SONET devices to automatically select the highest quality timing reference and to avoid  
timing loops.  
SSM messages are either Generation 1 or Generation 2. Generation 1 is the first and most widely  
deployed SSM message set. Generation 2 is a newer version. If you enable SSM for the ONS 15454,  
consult your timing reference documentation to determine which message set to use. Table 3-4 and  
Table 3-5 show the Generation 1 and Generation 2 message sets.  
Table 3-4 SSM Generation 1 Message Set  
Message  
PRS  
Quality  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Primary reference source Stratum 1  
Sync traceability unknown  
Stratum 2  
STU  
ST2  
ST3  
Stratum 3  
SMC  
ST4  
SONET minimum clock  
Stratum 4  
DUS  
RES  
Do not use for timing synchronization  
Reserved; quality level set by user  
Table 3-5 SSM Generation 2 Message Set  
Message  
PRS  
Quality  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Primary reference source - Stratum 1  
Sync traceability unknown  
Stratum 2  
STU  
ST2  
TNC  
ST3E  
ST3  
Transit node clock  
Stratum 3E  
Stratum 3  
SMC  
ST4  
SONET minimum clock  
Stratum 4  
DUS  
RES  
Do not use for timing synchronization  
Reserved; quality level set by user  
Procedure: Set up ONS 15454 Timing  
Step 1  
Step 2  
From the CTC node view, click the Provisioning > Timing tabs (Figure 3-9).  
In the General Timing section, complete the following information:  
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Timing ModeSet to External if the ONS 15454 derives its timing from a BITS source wired to the  
backplane pins; set to 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 timing references. (Because  
Mixed timing may cause timing loops, Cisco does not recommend its use. Use this mode with care.)  
SSM Message SetChoose the message set level supported by your network. If a Generation 1 node  
receives a Generation 2 message, the message will be mapped down to the next available Generation  
1. For example, an ST3E message becomes an ST3.  
Quality of RESIf your timing source supports the reserved S1 byte, you set the timing quality here.  
(Most timing sources do not use RES.) Qualities are displayed in descending quality order as ranges.  
For example, ST3<RES<ST2 means the timing reference is higher than a Stratum 3 and lower than  
a Stratum 2. See Table 3-4 and Table 3-5 for more information.  
RevertiveIf checked, the ONS 15454 reverts to a primary reference source after the conditions that  
caused it to switch to a secondary timing reference are corrected.  
Revertive TimeIf Revertive is checked, indicate the amount of time the ONS 15454 will wait  
before reverting back to its primary timing source.  
Step 3  
In the BITS Facilities section, complete the following information:  
Note  
The BITS Facilities section sets the parameters for your BITS1 and BITS2 timing references.  
Many of these settings are determined by the timing source manufacturer. If equipment is  
timed through BITS Out, you can set timing parameters to meet the requirements of the  
equipment.  
StateSet the BITS reference to IS (In Service) or OOS (Out of Service). For nodes set to Line  
timing with no equipment timed through BITS Out, set State to OOS. For nodes using External  
timing or Line timing with equipment timed through BITS Out, set State to IS.  
CodingSet to the coding used by your BITS reference, either B8ZS or AMI.  
FramingSet to the framing used by your BITS reference, either ESF (Extended Super Frame, or  
SF (D4) (Super Frame). SSM is not available with Super Frame.  
Sync MessagingCheck to enable SSM.  
AIS ThresholdSets the quality level where a node sends an Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) from  
the BITS 1 Out and BITS 2 Out backplane pins. When a node times at or below the AIS Threshold  
quality, AIS is sent (used when SSM is disabled or frame is SF).  
Step 4  
Under Reference Lists, complete the following information:  
Note  
Reference lists define up to three timing references for the node and up to six BITS Out  
references. BITS Out references define the timing references used by equipment that can be  
attached to the nodes BITS Out pins on the backplane. If you attach equipment to BITS Out  
pins, you normally attach it to a node with Line mode because equipment near the External  
timing reference can be directly wired to the reference.  
NE ReferenceAllows you to define three timing references (Ref 1, Ref 2, Ref3). The node uses  
Reference 1 unless a failure occurs to that reference, in which case, the node uses Reference 2. If  
that fails, the node uses Reference 3, which is typically set to Internal Clock. This is the Stratum 3  
clock provided on the TCC+. The options displayed depend on the Timing Mode setting.  
Timing Mode set to Externaloptions are BITS1, BITS2, and Internal Clock.  
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Timing Mode set to Lineoptions are the nodes working optical cards and Internal Clock.  
Select the cards/ports that are directly or indirectly connected to the node wired to the BITS  
source, that is, the nodes trunk cards. Set Reference 1 to the trunk card that is closest to the  
BITS source. For example, if Slot 5 is connected to the node wired to the BITS source, select  
Slot 5 as Reference 1.  
Timing Mode set to Mixedboth BITS and optical cards are available, allowing you to set a  
mixture of external BITS and optical trunk cards as timing references.  
BITS 1 Out/BITS 2 OutDefine the timing references for equipment wired to the BITS Out  
backplane pins. Normally, BITS Out is used with Line nodes, so the options displayed are the  
working optical cards. BITS 1 and BITS 2 Out are enabled as soon as BITS-1 and BITS-2 facilities  
are placed in service.  
Figure 3-9 Setting Up ONS 15454 timing  
Step 5  
Click Apply.  
Note  
Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for timing-related  
alarms.  
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Procedure: Set Up Internal Timing  
If no BITS source is available, you can set up internal timing by timing all nodes in the ring from the  
internal clock of one node.  
Caution  
Internal timing is Stratum 3 and not intended for permanent use. All ONS 15454s should be timed to  
a Stratum 2 or better primary reference source.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Log into the node that will serve as the timing source.  
In the CTC node view, click the Provisioning > Timing tabs.  
In the General Timing section, enter the following:  
Timing ModeSet to External.  
SSM Message SetSet to Generation 1.  
Quality of RESSet to DUS.  
RevertiveIs not relevant for internal timing; the default setting (checked) is sufficient.  
Revertive TimeThe default setting (5 minutes) is sufficient.  
Step 4  
In the BITS Facilities section, enter the following information:  
StateSet BITS 1 and BITS 2 to OOS (Out of Service).  
CodingIs not relevant for internal timing. The default (B8ZS) is sufficient.  
FramingIs not relevant for internal timing. The default (ESF) is sufficient.  
Sync MessagingChecked  
AIS ThresholdIs not available.  
Step 5  
In the Reference Lists section, enter the following information  
NE Reference  
Ref1Set to Internal Clock.  
Ref2Set to Internal Clock.  
Ref3Set to Internal Clock.  
BITS 1 Out/BITS 2 OutSet to None  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Click Apply.  
Log into a node that will be timed from the node set up in Steps 14.  
In the CTC node view, click the Provisioning > Timing tabs.  
In the General Timing section, enter the same information as entered in Step 3, except for the following:  
Timing ModeSet to Line.  
Reference Lists  
NE Reference  
Ref1Set to the OC-N trunk card with the closest connection to the node in Step 3.  
Ref2Set to the OC-N trunk card with the next closest connection to the node in Step 3.  
Ref3Set to Internal Clock.  
Step 10 Click Apply.  
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Step 11 Repeat Steps 710 at each node that will be timed by the node in Step 3.  
3.7 Viewing ONS 15454 Inventory  
The Inventory tab (Figure 3-10) displays information about cards installed in the ONS 15454 node  
including part numbers, serial numbers, hardware revisions, and equipment types. The tab provides a  
central location to obtain information and to determine applicability of ONS 15454 Product Change  
Notices (PCNs) and Field Service Bulletins (FSBs). Using the ONS 15454 export feature, you can export  
inventory data from ONS 15454 nodes into spreadsheet and database programs to consolidate ONS  
15454 information for network inventory management and reporting.  
Figure 3-10 Displaying ONS 15454 hardware information  
The Inventory tab displays the following information about the cards installed in the ONS 15454:  
LocationThe slot where the card is installed  
Eqpt TypeEquipment type the slot is provisioned for, for example, OC-12 or DS-1  
Actual Eqpt TypeThe actual card that is installed in the slot, for example, OC12 IR 4 1310 or  
DS1N-14  
Tip  
You can pre-provision a slot before the card is installed by right-clicking the slot in node view and  
selecting a card type.  
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HW Part #Card part number; this number is printed on the top of the card  
HW RevCard revision number  
Serial #Card serial number; this number is unique to each card  
CLEI CodeCommon Language Equipment Identifier code  
Firmware RevRevision number of the software used by the ASIC chip installed on the card  
3.8 Viewing CTC Software Versions  
CTC software is pre-loaded on the ONS 15454 TCC+ cards; therefore, you do not need to install  
software on the TCC+. When a new CTC software version is released, you must follow procedures  
provided by the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to upgrade the ONS 15454 software.  
When you upgrade CTC software, the TCC+ stores the older CTC version as the protect CTC version,  
and the newer CTC release becomes the working version. You can view the software versions that are  
installed on an ONS 15454 by selecting the Maintenance tab followed by the Software subtab. Select  
these tabs in node view to display the software installed on one node. Select the tabs in network view to  
display the software versions installed on all the network nodes.  
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4
IP Networking  
This chapter explains how to set up Cisco ONS 15454s in internet protocol (IP) networks and includes:  
Scenarios showing Cisco ONS 15454s in common IP network configurations  
Procedures for creating static routes  
Procedures for using the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol  
The chapter does not provide a comprehensive explanation of IP networking concepts and procedures.  
Note  
To set up ONS 15454s within an IP network, you must work with a LAN administrator or other  
individual at your site who has IP networking training and experience. To learn more about IP  
networking, many outside resources are available. IP Routing Fundamentals, by Mark Sportack  
(Cisco Press, 1999), provides a comprehensive introduction to routing concepts and protocols in IP  
networks.  
4.1 IP Networking Overview  
ONS 15454s can be connected in many different ways within an IP environment:  
They can be connected to LANs through direct connections or a router.  
IP Subnetting can create ONS 15454 node groups, which allow you to provision non-DCC  
connected nodes in a network.  
Different IP functions and protocols can be used to achieve specific network goals. For example,  
Proxy Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) enables one LAN-connected ONS 15454 to serve as a  
gateway for ONS 15454s that are not connected to the LAN.  
You can create static routes to enable connections among multiple CTC sessions with ONS 15454s  
that reside on the same subnet but have different destination IP addresses.  
If ONS 15454s are connected to OSPF networks, ONS 15454 network information is automatically  
communicated across multiple LANs and WANs.  
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ONS 15454 IP Addressing Scenarios  
4.2 ONS 15454 IP Addressing Scenarios  
ONS 15454 IP addressing generally has seven common scenarios or configurations. Use the scenarios  
as building blocks for more complex network configurations. Table 4-1 provides a general list of items  
to check when setting up ONS 15454s in IP networks. Additional procedures for troubleshooting  
Ethernet connections and IP networks are provided in Chapter 9, Ethernet Operation.”  
Table 4-1 General ONS 15454 IP Networking Checklist  
Item  
What to check  
PC/workstation  
Each CTC computer must have the following:  
Netscape 4.61 or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher  
JRE 1.3.0_C (PC) or JRE 1.3.0_01 (Solaris) for Releases 2.2.2 or higher;  
JRE 1.2.2_05 or higher (Windows), or 1.2.2_03 or higher (Solaris) for  
Releases 2.2.1 or earlier  
Modified Java policy file  
information.  
Link integrity  
Link integrity exists between:  
CTC computer and network hub/switch  
ONS 15454s (backplane wire-wrap pins or RJ-45 port) and network  
hub/switch  
Router ports and hub/switch ports  
ONS 15454  
hub/switch ports  
Set the hub or switch port that is connected to the ONS 15454 to 10 Mbps  
half-duplex.  
Ping  
Ping the node to test connections between computers and ONS 15454s.  
ONS 15454 IP addresses and subnet masks are set up correctly.  
IP addresses/subnet  
masks  
Optical connectivity ONS 15454 optical trunk ports are in service; DCC is enabled on each trunk  
port  
4.2.1 Scenario 1: CTC and ONS 15454s on Same Subnet  
Scenario 1 shows a basic ONS 15454 LAN configuration (Figure 4-1). The ONS 15454s and CTC  
computer reside on the same subnet. All ONS 15454s connect to LAN A, and all ONS 15454s have DCC  
connections.  
Note  
Instructions for creating DCC connections are provided in Chapter 5, SONET Topologieswithin  
the BLSR, UPSR and linear ADM procedures.  
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ONS 15454 IP Addressing Scenarios  
Figure 4-1 Scenario 1: CTC and ONS 15454s on same subnet  
CTC Workstation  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = N/A  
Host Routes = N/A  
LAN A  
ONS 15454 #2  
IP Address 192.168.1.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.1.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.1.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
4.2.2 Scenario 2: CTC and ONS 15454s Connected to Router  
In Scenario 2 the CTC computer resides on a subnet (192.168.1.0) and attaches to LAN A (Figure 4-2).  
The ONS 15454s reside on a different subnet (192.168.2.0) and attach to LAN B. A router connects LAN  
A to LAN B. The IP address of router interface A is set to LAN A (192.168.1.1), and the IP address of  
router interface B is set to LAN B (192.168.2.1).  
On the CTC computer, the default gateway is set to router interface A. If the LAN uses DHCP (Dynamic  
Host Configuration Protocol), the default gateway and IP address are assigned automatically. In the  
Figure 4-2 example, a DHCP server is not available.  
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Figure 4-2 Scenario 2: CTC and ONS 15454s connected to router  
LAN A  
Int "A"  
Int "B" Router  
CTC Workstation  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1  
Host Routes = N/A  
IP Address of interface “A” to LAN “A” 192.168.1.1  
IP Address of interface “B” to LAN “B” 192.168.2.1  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Host Routes = N/A  
LAN B  
ONS 15454 #2  
IP Address 192.168.2.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = 192.168.2.1  
Static Routes = N/A  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.2.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = 192.168.2.1  
Static Routes = N/A  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.2.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = 192.168.2.1  
Static Routes = N/A  
4.2.3 Scenario 3: Using Proxy ARP to Enable an ONS 15454 Gateway  
Scenario 3 is similar to Scenario 1, but only one ONS 15454 (node #1) connects to the LAN (Figure 4-3).  
Two ONS 15454s (#2 and #3) connect to ONS 15454 #1 through the SONET DCC. Because all three  
ONS 15454s are on the same subnet, Proxy ARP enables ONS 15454 #1 to serve as a gateway for ONS  
15454s #2 and #3.  
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Figure 4-3 Scenario 3: Using Proxy ARP  
CTC Workstation  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mark at CTC Workstation 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = N/A  
LAN A  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.1.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #2  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.1.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
IP Address 192.168.1.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
ARP matches higher-level IP addresses to the physical addresses of the destination host. It uses a lookup  
table (called ARP cache) to perform the translation. When the address is not found in the ARP cache, a  
broadcast is sent out on the network with a special format called the ARP request. If one of the machines  
on the network recognizes its own IP address in the request, it sends an ARP reply back to the requesting  
host. The reply contains the physical hardware address of the receiving host. The requesting host stores  
this address in its ARP cache so that all subsequent datagrams (packets) to this destination IP address  
can be translated to a physical address.  
Proxy ARP enables one LAN-connected ONS 15454 to respond to the ARP request for ONS 15454s not  
connected to the LAN. (ONS 15454 Proxy ARP requires no user configuration.) For this to occur, the  
DCC-connected ONS 15454s must reside on the same subnet. When a LAN device sends an ARP request  
to an ONS 15454 that is not connected to the LAN, the gateway ONS 15454 returns its MAC address to  
the LAN device. The LAN device then sends the datagram for the remote ONS 15454 to the MAC  
address of the proxy ONS 15454. The proxy ONS 15454 uses its routing table to forward the datagram  
to the non-LAN ONS 15454. The routing table is built using the OSPF IP routing protocol. (An OSPF  
example is presented in Scenario 6.)  
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4.2.4 Scenario 4: Default Gateway on CTC Computer  
Scenario 4 is similar to Scenario 3, but nodes #2 and #3 reside on different subnets, 192.168.2.0 and  
192.168.3.0, respectively (Figure 4-4). Node #1 and the CTC computer are on subnet 192.168.1.0. The  
network includes different subnets because Proxy ARP is not used. In order for the CTC computer to  
communicate with ONS 15454s #2 and #3, ONS 15454 #1 is entered as the default gateway on the CTC  
Figure 4-4 Scenario 4: Default gateway on a CTC computer  
CTC Workstation  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask at CTC Workstation 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.10  
Host Routes = N/A  
LAN A  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.1.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #2  
IP Address 192.168.2.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.3.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
4.2.5 Scenario 5: Using Static Routes to Connect to LANs  
Static routes are used for two purposes:  
To connect ONS 15454s to CTC sessions on one subnet connected by a router to ONS 15454s  
residing on another subnet. (These static routes are not needed if OSPF is enabled. Scenario 7 shows  
an OSPF example.)  
To enable multiple CTC sessions among ONS 15454s residing on the same subnet. (Scenario 6  
shows an example.)  
In Figure 4-5, one CTC residing on subnet 192.168.1.0 connects to a router through interface A. (The  
router is not set up with OSPF.) ONS 15454s residing on subnet 192.168.2.0 are connected through ONS  
15454 #1 to the router through interface B. Proxy ARP enables ONS 15454 #1 as a gateway for ONS  
15454s #2 and #3. To connect to CTC computers on LAN A, a static route is created on ONS 15454 #1.  
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Figure 4-5 Scenario 5: Static route with one CTC computer used as a destination  
Router  
IP Address of interface Ato LAN A192.168.1.1  
IP Address of interface Bto LAN B192.168.2.1  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
LAN A  
Int "A"  
Int "B"  
CTC Workstation  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1  
Host Routes = N/A  
LAN B  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.2.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = 192.168.2.1  
Static Routes  
Destination 192.168.1.100  
Mask 255.255.255.255  
Next Hop 192.168.2.1  
Cost = 2  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #2  
IP Address 192.168.2.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.2.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
The destination and subnet mask entries control access to the ONS 15454s:  
If a single CTC computer is connected to router, enter the complete CTC host routeIP address as  
the destination with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.255.  
If CTC computers on a subnet are connected to router, enter the destination subnet (in this example,  
192.168.1.0) and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.  
If all CTC computers are connected to router, enter a destination of 0.0.0.0 and a subnet mask of  
0.0.0.0. Figure 4-6 shows an example.  
The IP address of router interface B is entered as the next hop, and the cost (number of hops from source  
to destination) is 2.  
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Figure 4-6 Scenario 5: Static route with multiple LAN destinations  
LAN D  
Router #3  
LAN C  
Router #2  
Router #1  
IP Address of interface Ato LAN A192.168.1.1  
IP Address of interface Bto LAN B192.168.2.1  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
LAN A  
Int "A"  
CTC Workstation  
Int "B"  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1  
Host Routes = N/A  
LAN B  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.2.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = 192.168.2.1  
Static Routes  
Destination 0.0.0.0  
Mask 0.0.0.0  
Next Hop 192.168.2.1  
Cost = 2  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #2  
IP Address 192.168.2.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.2.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Procedure: Create a Static Route  
Use the following steps to create a static route.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Log into the ONS 15454 and select the Provisioning > Network tabs.  
Click the Static Routing tab. Click Create.  
In the Create Static Route dialog box enter the following:  
DestinationEnter the IP address of the computer running CTC. To limit access to one computer,  
enter the full IP address (in the example, 192.168.1.100). To allow access to all computers on the  
192.168.1.0 subnet, enter 192.168.1.0 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. You can enter a  
destination of 0.0.0.0 to allow access to all CTC computers that connect to the router.  
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MaskEnter a subnet mask. If the destination is a host route (i.e., one CTC computer), enter a 32-bit  
subnet mask (255.255.255.255). If the destination is a subnet, adjust the subnet mask accordingly,  
for example, 255.255.255.0. If the destination is 0.0.0.0, enter a subnet mask of 0.0.0.0 to provide  
access to all CTC computers.  
Next HopEnter the IP address of the router port (in this example, 192.168.90.1) or the node IP  
address if the CTC computer is connected to the node directly.  
CostEnter the number of hops between the ONS 15454 and the computer. In this example, the cost  
is two, one hop from the ONS 15454 to the router and a second hop from the router to the CTC  
workstation.  
Step 4  
Click OK. Verify that the static route displays in the Static Route window, or ping the node.  
4.2.6 Scenario 6: Static Route for Multiple CTCs  
Scenario 6 shows a static route used when multiple CTC computers need to access ONS 15454s residing  
on the same subnet (Figure 4-7). In this scenario, CTC #1 and #2 and all ONS 15454s are on the same  
IP subnet; ONS 15454 #1 and CTC #1 are attached to LAN A. ONS 15454 #2 and CTC #2 are attached  
to LAN B. Static routes are added to ONS 15454 #1 pointing to CTC #1, and to ONS 15454 #2 pointing  
to CTC #2. The static route is entered from the nodes perspective.  
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Figure 4-7 Scenario 6: Static route for multiple CTCs  
CTC Workstation #1  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = N/A  
LAN A  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.1.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes  
Destination 192.168.1.100  
Mask 255.255.255.255  
Next Hop 192.168.1.10  
Cost = 1  
SONET RING  
LAN B  
ONS 15454 #2  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.1.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes  
IP Address 192.168.1.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Destination 192.168.1.200  
Mask 255.255.255.255  
Next Hop 192.168.1.20  
Cost = 1  
CTC Workstation #2  
IP Address 192.168.1.200  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = N/A  
4.2.7 Scenario 7: Using OSPF  
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a link state Internet routing protocol. Link state protocols use a hello  
protocolto monitor their links with adjacent routers and to test the status of their links to their  
neighbors. Link state protocols advertise their directly-connected networks and their active links. Each  
link state router captures the link state advertisementsand puts them together to create a topology of  
the entire network or area. From this database, the router calculates a routing table by constructing a  
shortest path tree. Routes are continuously recalculated to capture ongoing topology changes.  
ONS 15454s use the OSPF protocol in internal ONS 15454 networks for node discovery, circuit routing,  
and node management. You can enable OSPF on the ONS 15454s so that the ONS 15454 topology is  
sent to OSPF routers on a LAN. Advertising the ONS 15454 network topology to LAN routers eliminates  
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the need to manually enter static routes for ONS 15454 subnetworks. Figure 4-7 shows the same network  
enabled for OSPF. Figure 4-9 shows the same network without OSPF. Static routes must be manually  
added to the router in order for CTC computers on LAN A to communicate with ONS 15454 #2 and #3  
because these nodes reside on different subnets.  
OSPF divides networks into smaller regions, called areas. An area is a collection of networked end  
systems, routers, and transmission facilities organized by traffic patterns. Each OSPF area has a unique  
ID number, known as the area ID, that can range from 0 to 4,294,967,295. Every OSPF network has one  
backbone area called area 0.All other OSPF areas must connect to area 0.  
When you enable ONS 15454 OSPF topology for advertising to an OSPF network, you must assign an  
OSPF area ID to the ONS 15454 network. Coordinate the area ID number assignment with your LAN  
administrator. In general, all DCC-connected ONS 15454s are assigned the same OSPF area ID.  
Figure 4-8 Scenario 7: OSPF enabled  
Router  
IP Address of interface Ato LAN A 192.168.1.1  
IP Address of interface Bto LAN B 192.168.2.1  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
LAN A  
Int "A"  
CTC Workstation  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1  
Host Routes = N/A  
Int "B"  
LAN B  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.2.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = 192.168.2.1  
Static Routes = N/A  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #2  
IP Address 192.168.3.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.4.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
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Figure 4-9 Scenario 7: OSPF not enabled  
Router  
IP Address of interface Ato LAN A 192.168.1.1  
IP Address of interface Bto LAN B 192.168.2.1  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Static Routes = Destination 192.168.3.20 Next Hop 192.168.2.10  
Destination 192.168.4.30 Next Hop 192.168.2.10  
LAN A  
Int "A"  
Int "B"  
CTC Workstation  
IP Address 192.168.1.100  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1  
Host Routes = N/A  
LAN B  
ONS 15454 #1  
IP Address 192.168.2.10  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = 192.168.2.1  
Static Routes  
Destination = 192.168.1.100  
Mask = 255.255.255.255  
Next Hop = 192.168.2.1  
Cost = 2  
SONET RING  
ONS 15454 #2  
IP Address 192.168.3.20  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
ONS 15454 #3  
IP Address 192.168.4.30  
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  
Default Router = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Static Routes = N/A  
Use the following procedure to enable OSPF on each ONS 15454 node that you want included in the  
OSPF network topology. ONS 15454 OSPF settings must match the router OSPF settings, so you will  
need to get the OSPF Area ID, Hello and Dead intervals, and authentication key (if OSPF authentication  
is enabled) from the router to which the ONS 15454 network is connected before enabling OSPF.  
Procedure: Set up OSPF  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Log into the ONS 15454 node.  
In node view, select the Provisioning > Network > OSPF tabs. The OSPF pane has several options  
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Figure 4-10 Enabling OSPF on the ONS 15454  
Step 3  
On the top left side, complete the following:  
DCC OSPF Area IDEnter the number that identifies the ONS 15454s as a unique OSPF area. The  
OSPF area number can be an integer between 0 and 4294967295, and it can take a form similar to  
an IP address. The number must be unique to the LAN OSPF area.  
DCC MetricThis value is normally unchanged. It sets a costfor sending packets across the  
DCC, which is used by OSPF routers to calculate the shortest path. This value should always be  
higher than the LAN metric. The default DCC metric is 100.  
Step 4  
In the OSPF on LAN area, complete the following:  
OSPF active on LANWhen checked, enables ONS 15454 OSPF topology to be advertised to OSPF  
routers on the LAN. Enable this field on ONS 15454s that directly connect to OSPF routers.  
Area ID for LAN PortEnter the OSPF area ID for the router port where the ONS 15454 is  
connected. (This number is different from the DCC Area ID.)  
Step 5  
Step 6  
In the Authentication area, complete the following:  
TypeIf the router where the ONS 15454 is connected uses authentication, select Simple  
Password. Otherwise, select No Authentication.  
KeyIf authentication is enabled, enter the OSPF key (password).  
In the Priority and Intervals area, complete the following:  
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The OSPF priority and intervals default to values most commonly used by OSPF routers. In the Priority  
and Invervals area, verify that these values match those used by the OSPF router where the ONS 15454  
is connected.  
Router PriorityUsed to select the designated router for a subnet.  
Hello Interval (sec)Sets the number of seconds between OSPF hellopacket advertisements sent  
by OSPF routers. Ten seconds is the default.  
Dead IntervalSets the number of seconds that will pass while an OSPF routers packets are not  
visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.  
Transit Delay (sec)Indicates the service speed. One second is the default.  
Retransmit Interval (sec)Sets the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is  
the default.  
LAN MetricSets a costfor sending packets across the LAN. This value should always be lower  
than the DCC metric. Ten is the default.  
Step 7  
In the OSPF Area Range Table area, complete the following:  
Area range tables consolidate the information that is propagated outside an OSPF Area border. One ONS  
15454 in the ONS 15454 OSPF area is connected to the OSPF router. An area range table on this node  
points the router to the other nodes that reside within the ONS 15454 OSPF area.  
To create an area range table:  
a. Under OSPF Area Range Table, click Create.  
b. In the Create Area Range dialog box, enter the following:  
Range AddressEnter the area IP address for the ONS 15454s that reside within the OSPF area.  
For example, if the ONS 15454 OSPF area includes 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 IDEnter 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 LengthEnter the subnet mask length. In the Range Address example, this is 16.  
AdvertiseCheck if you want to advertise the OSPF range table.  
c. Click OK.  
Step 8  
All OSPF areas must be connected to Area 0. If the ONS 15454 OSPF area is not physically connected  
to Area 0, use the following steps to create a virtual link table that will provide the disconnected area  
with a logical path to Area 0:  
a. Under OSPF Virtual Link Table, click Create.  
b. In the Create Virtual Link dialog box, complete the following fields (OSPF settings must match  
OSPF settings for the ONS 15454 OSPF area):  
NeighborEnter the router ID of the Area 0 router.  
Transit Delay (sec)The service speed. One second is the default.  
Hello Int (sec)The number of seconds between OSPF hellopacket advertisements sent by OSPF  
routers. Ten seconds is the default.  
Auth TypeIf the router where the ONS 15454 is connected uses authentication, select Simple  
Password. Otherwise, set it to No Authentication.  
Retransmit Int (sec)Sets the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is the  
default.  
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Dead Int (sec)Sets the number of seconds that will pass while an OSPF routers packets are not  
visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.  
c. Click OK.  
Step 9  
After entering ONS 15454 OSPF area data, click Apply.  
If you changed the Area ID, the TCC+ cards will reset, one at a time.  
4.3 Viewing the ONS 15454 Routing Table  
ONS 15454 routing information is displayed on the Maintenance > Routing Table tabs (Figure 4-11).  
The routing table provides the following information:  
DestinationDisplays the IP address of the destination network or host.  
MaskDisplays the subnet mask used to reach the destination host or network.  
GatewayDisplays the IP address of the gateway used to reach the destination network or host.  
UsageShows the number of times this route has been used.  
InterfaceShows the ONS 15454 interface used to access the destination. Values are:  
cpm0the ONS 15454 Ethernet interface, that is, the RJ-45 jack on the TCC+ and the LAN 1  
pins on the backplane.  
pdcc0an SDCC interface, that is, an OC-N trunk card identified as the SDCC termination.  
lo0a loopback interface  
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Figure 4-11 Viewing the ONS 15454 routing table  
Table 4-2 shows sample routing entries for an ONS 15454.  
Table 4-2 Sample Routing Table Entries  
Entry Destination  
Mask  
Gateway  
Interface  
cpm0  
cpm0  
lo0  
1
2
3
4
5
0.0.0.0  
0.0.0.0  
172.20.214.1  
172.20.214.92  
172.20.214.0  
172.20.214.92  
172.20.214.93  
172.20.214.94  
255.255.255.0  
255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1  
255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0  
pdcc0  
pdcc0  
255.255.255.255 172.20.214.93  
Entry #1 shows the following:  
Destination (0.0.0.0) is the default route entry. All undefined destination network or host entries on  
this routing table will be mapped to the default route entry.  
Mask (0.0.0.0) is always 0 for the default route.  
Gateway (172.20.214.1) is the default gateway address. All outbound traffic that cannot be found in  
this routing table or is not on the nodes local subnet will be sent to this gateway.  
Interface (cpm0) indicates that the ONS 15454 Ethernet interface is used to reach the gateway.  
Entry #2 shows the following:  
Destination (172.20.214.0) is the destination network IP address.  
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Mask (255.255.255.0) is a 24-bit mask, meaning all addresses within the 172.20.214.0 subnet can  
be a destination.  
Gateway (172.20.214.92) is the gateway address. All outbound traffic belonging to this network is  
sent to this gateway.  
Interface (cpm0) indicates that the ONS 15454 Ethernet interface is used to reach the gateway.  
Entry #3 shows the following:  
Destination (172.20.214.92) is the destination host IP address.  
Mask (255.255.255.255) is a 32 bit mask, meaning only the 172.20.214.92 address is a destination.  
Gateway (127.0.0.1) is a loopback address. The host directs network traffic to itself using this  
address.  
Interface (lo0) indicates that the local loopback interface is used to reach the gateway.  
Entry #4 shows the following:  
Destination (172.20.214.93) is the destination host IP address.  
Mask (255.255.255.255) is a 32 bit mask, meaning only the 172.20.214.93 address is a destination.  
Gateway (0.0.0.0) means the destination host is directly attached to the node.  
Interface (pdcc0) indicates that a SONET SDCC interface is used to reach the destination host.  
Entry #5 shows a DCC-connected node that is accessible through a node that is not directly connected:  
Destination (172.20.214.94) is the destination host IP address.  
Mask (255.255.255.255) is a 32-bit mask, meaning only the 172.20.214.94 address is a destination.  
Gateway (172.20.214.93) indicates that the destination host is accessed through a node with IP  
address 172.20.214.93.  
Interface (pdcc0) indicates that a SONET SDCC interface is used to reach the gateway.  
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5
SONET Topologies  
This chapter explains how to set up the Cisco ONS 15454 in different SONET topologies, including:  
Two-fiber and four-fiber bidirectional line switched rings (BLSRs)  
Unidirectional path switched rings (UPSRs)  
Subtending rings  
Linear add/drop multiplexers (ADMs)  
Path-protected mesh networks (PPMNs)  
5.1 Before You Begin  
To avoid errors during network configuration, Cisco recommends that you draw the complete ONS  
15454 SONET topology on paper (or electronically) before you begin the physical implementation. A  
sketch ensures that you have adequate slots, cards, and fibers to complete the topology.  
Table 5-1 shows the SONET rings that can be created on each ONS 15454 node.  
Table 5-1 ONS 15454 Rings  
Ring Type  
All rings  
BLSRs  
Maximum per node  
5
2
2-Fiber BLSR 2  
4-Fiber BLSR 1  
UPSR  
4
5.2 Bidirectional Line Switched Rings  
The ONS 15454 can support two concurrent BLSRs in one of the following configurations:  
Two, two-fiber BLSRs, or  
One two-fiber and one four-fiber BLSR.  
Each BLSR can have up to 16 ONS 15454s. Because the working and protect bandwidths must be equal,  
you can create only OC-12 (two-fiber only), OC-48, or OC-192 BLSRs.  
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Note  
Two-fiber BLSRs can support up to 24 ONS 15454s, but switch times are slightly longer for rings  
containing more than 16 nodes. BLSRs with 16 or fewer nodes will meet the GR-1230 switch time  
requirement. Four-fiber BLSRs can only support 16 nodes.  
5.2.1 Two-Fiber BLSRs  
In two-fiber BLSRs, each fiber is divided into working and protect bandwidths. For example, in an  
OC-48 BLSR (Figure 5-1), STSs 1 24 carry the working traffic, and STSs 25 48 are reserved for  
protection. Working traffic (STSs 1 24) travels in one direction on one fiber and in the opposite  
direction on the second fiber. The Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) circuit routing routines calculate  
the shortest pathfor circuits based on many factors, including requirements set by the circuit  
provisioner, traffic patterns, and distance. For example, in Figure 5-1, circuits going from Node 0 to  
Node 1 typically will travel on Fiber 1, unless that fiber is full, in which case circuits will be routed on  
Fiber 2 through Node 3 and Node 2. Traffic from Node 0 to Node 2 (or Node 1 to Node 3), may be routed  
on either fiber, depending on circuit provisioning requirements and traffic loads.  
Figure 5-1 A four-node, two-fiber BLSR  
STSs 1-24 (working)  
STSs 25-48 (protect)  
Node 0  
STSs 1-24 (working)  
STSs 25-48 (protect)  
Node 3  
OC-48 Ring  
Node 1  
= Fiber 1  
= Fiber 2  
Node 2  
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The SONET K1 and K2 bytes carry the information that governs BLSR protection switches. Each BLSR  
node monitors the K bytes to determine when to switch the SONET signal to an alternate physical path.  
The K bytes communicate failure conditions and actions taken between nodes in the ring.  
If a break occurs on one fiber, working traffic targeted for a node beyond the break switches to the  
protect bandwidth on the second fiber. The traffic travels in reverse direction on the protect bandwidth  
until it reaches its destination node. At that point, traffic is switched back to the working bandwidth.  
Figure 5-2 shows a sample traffic pattern on a four-node, two-fiber BLSR.  
Figure 5-2 Four-node, two-fiber BLSR sample traffic pattern  
Node 0  
Node 3  
OC-48 Ring  
Node 1  
Traffic flow  
Fiber 1  
Node 2  
Fiber 2  
Figure 5-3 shows how traffic is rerouted following a line break between Node 0 and Node 3.  
All circuits originating on Node 0 carried to Node 2 on Fiber 2 are switched to the protect bandwidth  
of Fiber 1. For example, a circuit carried on STS-1 on Fiber 2 is switched to STS-25 on Fiber 1. A  
circuit carried on STS-2 on Fiber 2 is switched to STS-26 on Fiber 1. Fiber 1 carries the circuit to  
Node 3 (the original routing destination). Node 3 switches the circuit back to STS-1 on Fiber 2  
where it is routed to Node 2 on STS-1.  
Circuits originating on Node 2 that were normally carried to Node 0 on Fiber 1 are switched to the  
protect bandwidth of Fiber 2 at Node 3. For example, a circuit carried on STS-2 on Fiber 1 is  
switched to STS-26 on Fiber 2. Fiber 2 carries the circuit to Node 0 where the circuit is switched  
back to STS-2 on Fiber 1 and then dropped to its destination.  
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Figure 5-3 Four-node, two-fiber BLSR traffic pattern following line break  
Node 0  
Node 3  
OC-48 Ring  
Node 1  
Traffic flow  
Fiber 1  
Node 2  
Fiber 2  
5.2.2 Four-Fiber BLSRs  
Four-fiber BLSRs double the bandwidth of two-fiber BLSRs. Because they allow span switching as well  
as ring switching, four-fiber BLSRs increase the reliability and flexibility of traffic protection. Two  
fibers are allocated for working traffic and two fibers for protection, as shown in Figure 5-4. To  
implement a four-fiber BLSR, you must install four OC-48 or OC-48AS cards, or four OC-192 cards at  
each BLSR node.  
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Figure 5-4 A four-node, four-fiber BLSR  
Node 0  
Span 4  
Span 1  
Span 5  
Span 8  
Node 3  
OC-48 Ring  
Node 1  
Span 6  
Span 7  
Span 3  
Span 2  
= Working fibers  
= Protect fibers  
Node 2  
Four-fiber BLSRs provide span and ring switching:  
Span switching (Figure 5-5) occurs when a working span fails. Traffic switches to the protect fibers  
between the nodes (Node 0 and Node 1 in the Figure 5-5 example) and then returns to the working  
fibers. Multiple span switches can occur at the same time.  
Ring switching (Figure 5-6) occurs when a span switch cannot recover traffic, such as when both  
the working and protect fibers fail on the same span. In a ring switch, traffic is routed to the protect  
fibers throughout the full ring.  
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Figure 5-5 A four-fiber BLSR span switch  
Node 0  
Span 4  
Span 1  
Span 5  
Span 8  
Node 3  
OC-48 Ring  
Node 1  
Span 6  
Span 7  
Span 3  
Span 2  
= Working fibers  
= Protect fibers  
Node 2  
Figure 5-6 A four-fiber BLSR ring switch  
Node 0  
Span 4  
Span 1  
Span 5  
Span 8  
Node 3  
OC-48 Ring  
Node 1  
Span 6  
Span 7  
Span 3  
Span 2  
= Working fibers  
= Protect fibers  
Node 2  
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5.2.3 BLSR Bandwidth  
BLSR nodes can terminate traffic that is fed from either side of the ring. Therefore, BLSRs are suited  
for distributed node-to-node traffic applications such as interoffice networks and access networks.  
BLSRs allow bandwidth to be reused around the ring and can carry more traffic than a network with  
traffic flowing through one central hub. BLSRs can also carry more traffic than a UPSR operating at the  
same OC-N rate. Table 5-2 shows the bidirectional bandwidth capacities of two-fiber BLSRs. The  
capacity is the OC-N rate divided by two, multiplied by the number of nodes in the ring minus the  
number of pass-through STS-1 circuits. Table 5-3 shows the bidirectional bandwidth capacities of  
four-fiber BLSRs.  
Table 5-2 Two-Fiber BLSR Capacity  
OC Rate  
OC-12  
OC-48  
OC-192  
Working Bandwidth  
STS1-6  
Protection Bandwidth  
STS 7-12  
Ring Capacity  
6 x N1 - PT2  
24 x N - PT  
96 x N - PT  
STS 1-24  
STS 25-48  
STS 1-96  
STS 97-192  
1. N equals the number of ONS 15454 nodes configured as BLSR nodes.  
2. PT equals the number of STS-1 circuits passed through ONS 15454 nodes in the ring (capacity can vary  
depending on the traffic pattern).  
Table 5-3 Four-Fiber BLSR Capacity  
OC Rate  
OC-48  
Working Bandwidth  
STS 1-48 (Fiber 1)  
STS 1-192 (Fiber 1)  
Protection Bandwidth  
STS 1-48 (Fiber 2)  
STS 1-192 (Fiber 2)  
Ring Capacity  
48 x N - PT  
192 x N - PT  
OC-192  
Figure 5-7 shows an example of BLSR bandwidth reuse. The same STS carries three different traffic sets  
simultaneously on different spans on the ring: one set from Node 3 to Node 1, one from Node 1 to Node  
2, and another from Node 2 to Node 3.  
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Figure 5-7 BLSR bandwidth reuse  
Node 0  
STS#1  
STS#1  
Node 3  
Node 1  
STS#1  
STS#1  
Node 2  
= Node 3 Node 1 traffic  
= Node 1 Node 2 traffic  
= Node 2 Node 3 traffic  
5.2.4 Sample BLSR Application  
Figure 5-8 shows a sample two-fiber BLSR implementation. A regional long-distance network connects  
to other carriers at Node 0. Traffic is delivered to the service providers major hubs.  
Carrier 1 delivers six DS-3s over two OC-3 spans to Node 0. Carrier 2 provides twelve DS-3s  
directly. Node 0 receives the signals and delivers them around the ring to the appropriate node.  
The ring also brings 14 DS-1s back from each remote site to Node 0. Intermediate nodes serve these  
shorter regional connections.  
The ONS 15454 OC-3 card supports a total of four OC-3 ports so that two additional OC-3 spans  
can be added at little cost.  
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Figure 5-8 A five-node BLSR  
Carrier 1  
2 OC-3s  
56 local  
DS-1s  
Carrier 2  
12 DS-3s  
4 DS-1s  
14 DS-1s  
Node 0  
Node 1  
14 DS-1s  
8 DS-3s  
2 DS-1s  
Node 4  
Node 2  
14 DS-1s  
Node 3  
= Fiber 1  
= Fiber 2  
4 DS-1s  
14 DS-1s  
Figure 5-9 shows the shelf assembly layout for Node 0, which has one free slot. Figure 5-10 shows the  
shelf assembly layout for the remaining sites in the ring. In this BLSR configuration, an additional eight  
DS-3s at Node IDs 1 and 3 can be activated. An additional four DS-3s can be added at Node ID 4, and  
ten DS-3s can be added at Node ID 2. Each site has free slots for future traffic needs.  
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Figure 5-9 Shelf assembly layout for Node 0 in Figure 5-8  
Figure 5-10 Shelf assembly layout for Nodes 1 4 in Figure 5-8  
5.2.5 Setting Up BLSRs  
To set up a BLSR on the ONS 15454, you perform five basic procedures:  
Install the BLSR trunk cards. See the Install the BLSR Trunk Cardsprocedure on page 5-11.  
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Create the BLSR DCC terminations. See the Create the BLSR DCC Terminationsprocedure on  
Enable the BLSR ports. See the Enable the BLSR Portsprocedure on page 5-13.  
Provision the BLSR. See the Provision the BLSRprocedure on page 5-14.  
Procedure: Install the BLSR Trunk Cards  
Step 1  
Install the OC-12, OC-48, OC-48AS, or OC-192 cards that will serve as the BLSR trunk cards. You can  
install the OC-12 and OC-48AS cards in any slot, but you can install the OC-48 and OC-192 cards only  
in Slots 5, 6, 12, or 13.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Allow the cards to boot.  
Attach the fiber to the east and west BLSR ports at each node.  
Plan your fiber connections and use the same plan for all BLSR nodes. For example, make the east port  
the farthest slot to the right and the west port the farthest left. Plug fiber connected to an east port at one  
node into the west port on an adjacent node. Figure 5-11 shows fiber connections for a two-fiber BLSR  
with trunk cards in Slot 5 (west) and Slot 12 (east).  
Note  
Always plug the transmit (Tx) connector of an OC-N card at one node into the receive (Rx)  
connector of an OC-N card at the adjacent node. Cards will display an SF LED if Tx and Rx  
connections are mismatched.  
For four-fiber BLSRs, use the same east - west connection pattern for the working and protect fibers. Do  
not mix working and protect card connections. The BLSR will not function if working and protect cards  
are interconnected. Figure 5-12 shows fiber connections for a four-fiber BLSR. Slot 5 (west) and Slot  
12 (east) carry the working traffic. Slot 6 (west) and Slot 13 (east) carry the protect traffic.  
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Figure 5-11 Connecting fiber to a four-node, two-fiber BLSR  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 3  
Node 4  
Figure 5-12 Connecting fiber to a four-node, four-fiber BLSR  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot Slot  
Slot Slot  
12 13  
Slot Slot  
Slot Slot  
12 13  
5
6
5
6
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot Slot  
Slot Slot  
12 13  
Slot Slot  
Slot Slot  
12 13  
5
6
5
6
Working fibers  
Protect fibers  
Node 3  
Node 4  
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Procedure: Create the BLSR DCC Terminations  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into the first node that will be in the BLSR.  
Click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
In the SDCC Terminations section, click Create.  
On the Create SDCC Terminations dialog, press Ctrl and click the two slots/ports that will serve as the  
BLSR ports at the node. For example, Slot 5 (OC-48)/Port 1 and Slot 12 (OC-48)/ Port 1. For four-fiber  
BLSRs, provision the working cards, but not the protect cards, as DCC terminations.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Click OK.  
The slots/ports appear in the SDCC Terminations list.  
Complete Steps 2 5 at each node that will be in the BLSR.  
Note  
The ONS 15454 uses the SONET Section layer DCC (SDCC) for data communications. It  
does not use the Line DCCs; therefore, the Line DCCs are available to tunnel DCCs from  
third-party equipment across ONS 15454 networks. For more detail, see the Creating DCC  
Procedure: Enable the BLSR Ports  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into one of the nodes that will be in the BLSR.  
Double-click one of the OC-N cards that you configured as a DCC termination.  
Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
Click Status (Figure 5-13) and choose In Service.  
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Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Repeat Steps 2 4 for the other optical card configured as a DCC termination.  
(Four-fiber BLSR only) Repeat Steps 2 4 for each protect card.  
Repeat Steps 2 5 at each node that will be in the BLSR.  
After configuring the SONET DCC, set the timing for the node. For procedures, see the Setting Up ONS  
15454 Timingsection on page 3-12. After you configure the timing you can provision the BLSR.  
Procedure: Provision the BLSR  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into one BLSR node.  
Select the Provisioning > Ring tabs.  
Click Create.  
On the Create BLSR dialog box (Figure 5-14), set the BLSR properties:  
Ring Typeselect the BLSR ring type, either two-fiber or four-fiber.  
Ring IDAssign a ring ID (a number between 0 and 9999). Nodes in the same BLSR must have the  
same Ring ID.  
Node IDAssign a Node ID. The Node ID identifies the node to the BLSR. Nodes in the same  
BLSR must have unique Node IDs.  
Reversion timeSet the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original  
working path. The default is 5 minutes. All nodes in a BLSR ring should have the same reversion  
time setting, particularly if never(i.e., non-revertive) is selected.  
West PortAssign the west BLSR port for the node from the pull-down menu. (In Figure 5-11, this  
is Slot 5.)  
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East PortAssign the east BLSR port for the node from the pull-down menu. (In Figure 5-11, this  
is Slot 12.)  
The east and west ports must match the fiber connections and DCC terminations set up in the Install  
For four-fiber BLSRs, complete the following:  
Span ReversionSet the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original  
working path following a span reversion. The default is 5 minutes. Span reversions can be set to  
Never. If you set a reversion time, the times must be the same for both ends of the span. That is, if  
Node As west fiber is connected to Node Bs east port, the Node A west span reversion time must  
be the same as the Node B east span reversion time. To avoid reversion time mismatches, Cisco  
recommends that you use the same span reversion time throughout the ring.  
West ProtectAssign the west BLSR port that will connect to the west protect fiber from the  
pull-down menu. (In Figure 5-12, this is Slot 6.)  
East ProtectAssign the east BLSR port that will connect to the east protect fiber from the  
pull-down menu. (In Figure 5-12, this is Slot 13.)  
Figure 5-14 Setting BLSR properties  
Step 5  
Click OK.  
Note  
Some or all of the following alarms display during BLSR setup: E-W MISMATCH, RING  
MISMATCH, APSCIMP, APSDFLTK, BLSROSYNC. The alarms will clear after you  
configure all the nodes in the BLSR.  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Complete Steps 2 5 at each node that you are adding to the BLSR.  
After you configure the last BLSR node, wait for the BLSR Ring Map Change dialog box to display (this  
can take 10 30 seconds).  
Note  
The dialog box will not display if SDCC Termination alarms (e.g., EOC) or BLSR alarms  
(such as E-W MISMATCH and RING MISMATCH) are present. If an SDCC alarm is  
present, review the DCC provisioning at each node; use the Create the BLSR DCC  
Terminationsprocedure on page 5-13. If BLSR alarms have not cleared, repeat Steps 1 6  
at each node, making sure each node is provisioned correctly. You can also following alarm  
troubleshooting procedures provided in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and  
Maintenance Guide.  
Step 8  
On the BLSR Ring Map Change dialog, click Yes.  
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Step 9  
On the BLSR Ring Map dialog box, verify that the ring map contains all the nodes you provisioned in  
the expected order. If so, click Accept. If the nodes do not appear, or are not in the expected order, repeat  
Steps 1 8, making sure no errors are made.  
Step 10 Switch to network view and verify the following:  
A green span line appears between all BLSR nodes  
All E-W MISMATCH, RING MISMATCH, APSCIMP, DFLTK, and BLSROSYNC alarms are  
cleared.  
Step 11 Test the BLSR using testing procedures normal for your site. Here are a few steps you can use:  
a. Run test traffic through the ring.  
b. Log into a node, click the Maintenance > Ring tabs, and choose MANUAL RING from the East  
Switch list. Click Apply.  
c. In network view, click the Conditions tab and click Retrieve. You should see a Ring Switch West  
event, and the far-end node that responded to this request will report a Ring Switch East event.  
d. Verify that traffic switches normally.  
e. Choose Clear from the East Switch list and click Apply.  
f. Repeat Steps a d for the West Switch.  
g. Disconnect the fibers at one node and verify that traffic switches normally.  
5.2.6 Upgrading From Two-Fiber to Four-Fiber BLSRs  
Two-fiber OC-48 or OC-192 BLSRs can be upgraded to four-fiber BLSRs. To upgrade, you install two  
OC-48 or OC-192 cards at each two-fiber BLSR node, then log into CTC and upgrade each node from  
two-fiber to four-fiber. The fibers that were divided into working and protect bandwidths for the  
two-fiber BLSR are now fully allocated for working BLSR traffic.  
Procedure: Upgrade From a Two-Fiber to a Four-Fiber BLSR  
Step 1  
Log into one of the two-fiber BLSR nodes. In network view:  
a. Verify that all spans between BLSR nodes on the network map are green.  
b. Click the Alarms tab. Verify that no critical or major alarms are present, nor any facility alarms,  
such as LOS, LOF, AIS-L, SF, and SD. In a BLSR, these facility conditions may be reported as  
minor alarms.  
c. Click the Conditions tab, then click Retrieve Conditions. Verify that no ring switches are active.  
If trouble is indicated, for example, a major alarm exists, resolve the problem before proceeding to  
Step 2. See the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for additional information.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Install two OC-48 or OC-192 cards at each BLSR node. You must install the same OC-N card rate as the  
two fiber.  
Enable the ports for each new OC-N card:  
a. Display the card in card view.  
b. Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
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c. Click Status and choose In Service.  
d. Click Apply.  
e. Repeat Steps a d for each new OC-N card at each BLSR node.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Connect the fiber to the new cards. Use the same east west connection scheme that was used to create  
the two-fiber connections. Figure 5-12 shows an example.  
Test the new fiber connections using procedures standard for your site. For example, pull a Tx fiber for  
a protect card and verify that an LOS alarm displays for the appropriate Rx card. Do this fiber test for  
every span in the BLSR protect ring.  
Step 6  
Perform a span lockout at each BLSR node:  
a. At one of the BLSR nodes, switch to node view. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
b. Under West Switch for the two-fiber BLSR you will convert, select LOCKOUT SPAN. Click  
Apply  
c. Under East Switch, select LOCKOUT SPAN. Click Apply.  
d. Repeat Steps a c at each node in the two-fiber BLSR.  
Upgrade each node from two-fiber to four-fiber BLSR:  
Step 7  
a. At one of the BLSR nodes, switch to node view. Click the Provisioning > Ring tabs.  
b. Select the two-fiber BLSR. Click Upgrade.  
c. On the Upgrade BLSR dialog box, complete the following:  
Span ReversionSet the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original  
working path following a span reversion. The default is 5 minutes.  
West ProtectAssign the east BLSR port that will connect to the east protect fiber from the  
pull-down menu. (In Figure 5-12, this is Slot 6.)  
East ProtectAssign the east BLSR port that will connect to the east protect fiber from the  
pull-down menu. (In Figure 5-12, this is Slot 13.)  
d. Click Ok.  
e. Complete Steps a d at each two-fiber BLSR node.  
Clear the span lockout:  
Step 8  
a. Display a BLSR node in node view. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
b. Under West Switch, select CLEAR. Click Apply  
c. Under East Switch, select CLEAR. Click Apply.  
d. Repeat Steps a c at each node in the new four-fiber BLSR.  
e. Switch to network view. Verify that no critical or major alarms are present, nor any facility alarms,  
such as LOS, LOF, AIS-L, SF, and SD. If an alarm is present, resolve the problem using procedures  
in the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.  
Step 9  
Test the four-fiber BLSR using procedures in Step 11 in the Provision the BLSRprocedure on  
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5.2.7 Adding and Removing BLSR Nodes  
This section explains how to add and remove BLSR nodes. To add or remove a node, you force a  
protection switch to route traffic away from the span where you will add or remove the node. Figure 5-15  
shows a three-node BLSR before the new node is added. To add Node 3, you would:  
Force a protection switch on the Node 1 (Slot 5, West) and Node 4 (Slot 12, East) span. The  
protection switch forces traffic away from the fibers that you will remove and reconnect to the added  
node.  
Remove fibers from Node 1/Slot 5 and Node 4/Slot 12, then, using additional fibers, connect Node  
1 and Node 4 to Node 3.  
Remove the protection switch to route traffic through the added node.  
Note  
You can only add one node at a time to an ONS 15454 BLSR.  
Figure 5-15 A three-node BLSR before adding a new node  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 1  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 2  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 3  
Node 4  
Procedure: Add a BLSR Node  
Perform these steps on-site and not from a remote location.  
Step 1  
Draw a diagram, similar to Figure 5-15, for the BLSR installation where you will add the node. In the  
diagram, identify the nodes, cards (slots) and spans (east or west) that will connect to the new node. This  
information is essential to complete this procedure without error. For example, in Figure 5-15, you  
would circle Slot 5 (west) on Node 1, and Slot 12 (east) on Node 4.  
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Step 2  
Log into CTC and display the BLSR nodes in network view. Verify the following:  
All BLSR spans on the network map are green.  
On the Alarms tab, no critical or major alarms are present, nor any facility alarms, such as LOS,  
LOF, AIS-L, SF, and SD. In a BLSR, these facility conditions may be reported as minor alarms.  
On the Conditions tab, no ring switches are active.  
If trouble is indicated, for example, a major alarm exists, resolve the problem before proceeding.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Install the OC-N cards in the ONS 15454 that you will add to the BLSR; use the Install the BLSR Trunk  
Cardsprocedure on page 5-11. Ensure fiber cables are available to connect to the cards. Run test traffic  
through the node to ensure the cards are functioning properly.  
Log into the new node and complete the BLSR setup.  
Configure the BLSR timing using the Set up ONS 15454 Timingprocedure on page 3-14.  
Enable the BLSR ports using the Enable the BLSR Portsprocedure on page 5-13.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Log into the node that will connect to the new node through its east port (Node 4 in the Figure 5-15  
example).  
Switch protection on the east port:  
a. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
b. From the East Switch list, choose FORCE RING. Click Apply.  
Performing a FORCE switch generates a manual switch request on an equipment (MANUAL-REQ)  
alarm. This is normal.  
Caution  
Traffic is unprotected during a protection switch.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Log into the node that will connect to the new node through its west port (Node 1 in the Figure 5-15  
example).  
Switch protection on the west port:  
a. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
b. From the West Switch list, choose FORCE RING. Click Apply.  
Step 9  
Following the diagram that you created in Step 1, remove the fiber connections from the two nodes that  
will connect directly to the new node.  
a. Remove the east fiber from the node that will connect to the west port of the new node. In the  
Figure 5-15 example, this is Node 4/Slot 12.  
b. Remove the west fiber from the node that will connect to the east port of the new node. In the  
Figure 5-15 example, this is Node 1/Slot 5.  
Step 10 Replace the removed fibers with fibers that are connected to the new node. Connect the west port to the  
east port and the east port to the west port. Figure 5-16 shows the BLSR in the Figure 5-15 example after  
the node is connected.  
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Figure 5-16 A BLSR with a newly-added fourth node  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Node 1 Fiber  
connected to  
Slot 12 (East)  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
West  
East  
West  
East  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 4 Fiber  
connected to  
Slot 5 (West)  
Node 3  
Node 4  
Step 11 Log out of CTC and then log back into any node in the BLSR.  
Step 12 In node view, select the Provisioning > Ring tabs and click Ring Map.  
Step 13 On the BLSR Map Ring Change dialog box, click Yes.  
Step 14 On the BLSR Ring Map dialog box, verify that the new node is added. If it is, click Accept. If it does  
not appear, log into the new node. Verify that the BLSR is provisioned correctly according to the  
Provision the BLSRprocedure on page 5-14, then repeat Steps 12 13. If the node still does not  
appear, repeat the steps in the procedure making sure that no errors were made.  
Step 15 From the Go To menu, select Network View. Click the Circuits tab. Wait until all the circuits are  
discovered. The circuits that pass through the new node will be shown as incomplete.  
Step 16 In network view, right-click the new node and select Update Circuits With The New Node from the  
shortcut menu. Verify that the number of updated circuits displayed in the dialog box is correct.  
Step 17 Select the Circuits tab and verify that no incomplete circuits are present.  
Step 18 Clear the protection switch for the node that is using its east port to connect to the new node, and for the  
node that is using its west port to connect to the new node.  
a. To clear the protection switch from the east port, display the Maintenance > Ring tabs. From the  
East Switch list choose CLEAR. Click Apply.  
b. To clear the protection switch from the west port, choose CLEAR from the West Switch list. Click  
Apply.  
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Procedure: Remove a BLSR Node  
Caution  
Step 1  
The following procedure minimizes traffic outages during node deletions, but traffic will be lost  
when you delete and recreate circuits that passed through the deleted node.  
Before you start this procedure, make sure you know the following:  
Which node is connected through its east port to the node that will be deleted. For example if you  
are deleting Node 1 in Figure 5-16, Node 3 is the node connected through its east port to Node 1.  
Which node is connected through its west port to the node that will be deleted. In Figure 5-16, Node  
2 is connected to Node 1 through its west port.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Log into a node on the same BLSR as the node you will remove. (Do not log into the node that you will  
remove.)  
Display the BLSR nodes in network view and verify the following:  
All BLSR spans on the network map are green.  
No critical or major alarms (LOF, LOS, ASP, ASL) are displayed on the Alarms tab.  
On the Conditions tab, no ring switches are active.  
If trouble is indicated, for example, a critical or major alarm exists, resolve the problem before  
proceeding.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Display the node that you will remove in node view.  
Delete all the circuits that originate or terminate in that node. (If a circuit has multiple drops, delete only  
the drops that terminate on the node you want to delete.)  
a. Click the Circuits tab. The circuits that use this node are displayed.  
b. Select circuits that originate or terminate on the node. Click Delete.  
c. Click Yes when prompted.  
d. If a multidrop circuit has drops at the node that will be removed, select the circuit, click Edit, and  
remove the drops.  
Step 6  
Complete this step if circuits that were created using Cisco Transport Controller Release 2.x. pass  
through the node that will be deleted (i.e., circuits are displayed on the Circuits tab).  
a. On the Circuits tab of the node that will be deleted, select a circuit and click Edit.  
b. On the Edit Circuits window, check Show Detailed Map.  
c. Verify that the circuits enter and exit the node on the same STS. For example, if a circuit enters on  
s5/p1/S1 (Slot 5, Port 1, STS1), verify that it exits on STS1. If a circuit enters/exits on different  
STSs, write down the name of the circuit. You will delete and recreate these circuits in Step e.  
d. From the View menu select Go to Network View, then select the Circuits tab.  
e. Delete and recreate each circuit recorded in Step c. To delete the circuit, select the circuit on the  
Circuits window and click the Delete button. To create the circuit, go to the Create an  
f. Repeat Steps a e for each circuit displayed on the Circuits tab.  
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Step 7  
Use information recorded in Step 1 to switch traffic away from the ports of neighboring nodes that will  
be disconnected when the node is removed:  
Caution  
Traffic is unprotected during the protection switch.  
a. Open the neighboring node that is connected through its east port to the removed node.  
b. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
c. From the East Switch list, choose FORCE RING. Click Apply.  
d. Open the node that is connected through its west port to the removed node.  
e. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
f. From the West Switch list, choose FORCE RING. Click Apply.  
Remove all fiber connections between the node being removed and the two neighboring nodes.  
Reconnect the two neighboring nodes directly, west port to east port.  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Step 10 Close CTC, then log into a node on the reduced ring.  
Step 11 Wait for the BLSR Map Ring Change dialog box to display. (If the dialog box does not display after  
10 15 seconds, select the Provisioning > Ring tabs and click Ring Map.) When the dialog box  
displays, click Yes.  
Step 12 On the BLSR Ring Map dialog box, click Accept.  
Step 13 Clear the protection switches on the neighboring nodes:  
a. Open the node with the protection switch on its east port.  
b. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs and choose CLEAR from the East Switch list. Click Apply.  
c. Open the node with the protection switch on its west port.  
d. Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs and choose CLEAR from the West Switch list. Click Apply.  
Step 14 If a BITS clock is not used at each node, check that the synchronization is set to one of the eastbound or  
westbound BLSR spans on the adjacent nodes. If the removed node was the BITS timing source, use a  
new node as the BITS source or select internal synchronization at one node where all other nodes will  
derive their timing. (For information about ONS 15454 timing, see the Setting Up ONS 15454 Timing”  
5.2.8 Moving BLSR Trunk Cards  
Caution  
Call the Technical Assistance Center (1-877-323-7368) before performing this procedure to ensure  
that circuit and provisioning data is preserved.  
Caution  
To change BLSR trunk cards, you will drop one node at a time from the current BLSR. This  
procedure is service affecting during the time needed to complete the steps below. This applies to all  
BLSR nodes where cards will change slots. Review all the steps before you proceed.  
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Figure 5-17 shows a four node OC-48 BLSR using trunk cards in Slots 6 and 12 at all four nodes. Trunk  
cards will be moved at Node 4 from Slots 6 and 12 to Slots 5 and 6. To do this Node 4 is temporarily  
removed from the active BLSR while the trunk cards are switched.  
Figure 5-17 A four-node BLSR before a trunk card switch  
Slot 6 (West)  
Node 1  
Slot 12 (East)  
Node 2  
Slot 12 (East)  
Slot 6 (West)  
Slot 6 (West)  
Node 4  
Slot 12 (East)  
Node 3  
Slot 12 (East)  
Slot 6 (West)  
Figure 5-18 shows the BLSR after the cards are switched.  
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Figure 5-18 A four-node BLSR after the trunk cards are switched at one node  
Slot 6 (West)  
Node 1  
Slot 12 (East)  
Node 2  
Slot 12 (East)  
Slot 6 (West)  
Slot 5 (West)  
Node 4  
Slot 12 (East)  
Node 3  
Slot 6 (East)  
Slot 6 (West)  
Unchanged fiber route  
Changed fiber route  
Procedure: Move a BLSR Trunk Card  
Use the following steps to move one BLSR trunk card to a different slot. Use this procedure for each  
card you want to move. Although the procedure is for OC-48 BLSR trunk cards, you can use the same  
procedure for OC-12, OC-48AS, and OC-192 cards.  
Note  
The ONS 15454 nodes must have CTC Release 2.0 or later and cannot have active alarms for the  
OC-48 or OC-12 cards or the BLSR configuration.  
Step 1  
Log into CTC and display the BLSR nodes in network view. Verify the following:  
All BLSR spans on the network map are green.  
On the Alarms tab, no critical or major alarms are present, nor any facility alarms, such as LOS,  
LOF, AIS-L, SF, and SD. In a BLSR, these facility conditions may be reported as minor alarms.  
On the Conditions tab, no ring switches are active.  
If trouble is indicated, for example, a critical or major alarm exists, resolve the problem before  
proceeding. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for alarm  
troubleshooting procedures.  
Step 2  
Switch traffic away from the node where the trunk card will be switched:  
a. Log into the node that is connected through its east port to the node where the trunk card will be  
moved. (In the Figure 5-17 example, this is Node 1.) Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
b. From the East Switch list, choose FORCE RING. Click Apply.  
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When you perform a manual switch, a manual switch request equipment alarm (MANUAL-REA) is  
generated. This is normal.  
Caution  
Traffic is unprotected during a protection switch.  
c. Log into the node that is connected through its west port to the node where the trunk card will be  
moved. (In the Figure 5-17 example, this is Node 3.) Click the Maintenance > Ring tabs.  
d. From the West Switch list, choose FORCE RING. Click Apply.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into the node where the trunk card you will move is installed.  
Click the Circuits tab (Figure 5-19). Write down the circuit information or, from the File menu, select  
Print or Export to print or export the information; you will need it to restore the circuits later. See the  
Figure 5-19 Deleting circuits from a BLSR trunk card  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Delete the circuits on the card you are removing:  
a. Highlight the circuit(s). To select multiple circuits, press the Shift or Ctrl key.  
b. Click Delete.  
c. On the Delete Circuit dialog box, click Yes.  
Delete the SONET DCC termination on the card you are removing:  
a. Click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
b. From the SDCC Terminations list, click the SONET DCC you need to delete and click Delete.  
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Step 7  
Disable the ring on the current node:  
a. Click the Provisioning > Ring tabs.  
b. Highlight the ring and click Delete.  
c. On the confirmation message, confirm that this is the ring you want to delete. If so, click Yes.  
If an OC-N card is a timing source, select the Provisioning > Timing tabs and set timing to Internal.  
Place the ports on the card out of service:  
Step 8  
Step 9  
a. Double-click the card.  
b. On the Provisioning > Line tabs in the Status section, choose Out of Service for each port.  
Step 10 Physically remove the card.  
Step 11 Insert the card into its new slot and wait for the card to boot.  
Step 12 To delete the card from its former slot, right-click the card in node view and select Delete from the list  
of options.  
Step 13 Place the port(s) back in service:  
a. To open the card, double-click or right-click the card and select Open.  
b. Click the Provisioning tab.  
c. From Status choose In Service.  
d. Click Apply.  
Step 14 Follow the steps described in the Setting Up BLSRssection on page 5-10 to reenable the ring using  
the same cards (in their new slots) and ports for east and west. Use the same BLSR Ring ID and Node  
ID that was used before the trunk card was moved.  
Step 15 Recreate the circuits that were deleted. See the Create an Automatically Routed Circuitprocedure on  
page 6-2 for instructions.  
Step 16 If you use line timing and the card you are moving is a timing reference, reenable the timing parameters  
on the card. See the Set up ONS 15454 Timingprocedure on page 3-14 for instructions.  
5.3 Unidirectional Path Switched Rings  
UPSRs provide duplicate fiber paths around the ring. Working traffic flows in one direction and  
protection traffic flows in the opposite direction. If a problem occurs in the working traffic path, the  
receiving node switches to the path coming from the opposite direction.  
CTC automates ring configuration. UPSR traffic is defined within the ONS 15454 on a circuit-by-circuit  
basis. If a path-protected circuit is not defined within a 1+1 or BLSR line protection scheme and path  
protection is available and specified, CTC uses UPSR as the default.  
Figure 5-20 shows a basic UPSR configuration. If Node ID 0 sends a signal to Node ID 2, the working  
signal travels on the working traffic path through Node ID 1. The same signal is also sent on the protect  
traffic path through Node ID 3. If a fiber break occurs (Figure 5-21), Node ID 2 switches its active  
receiver to the protect signal coming through Node ID 3.  
Because each traffic path is transported around the entire ring, UPSRs are best suited for networks where  
traffic concentrates at one or two locations and is not widely distributed. UPSR capacity is equal to its  
bit rate. Services can originate and terminate on the same UPSR, or they can be passed to an adjacent  
access or interoffice ring for transport to the service-terminating location.  
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Figure 5-20 A basic four-node UPSR  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 0  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 3  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 1  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 2  
= Fiber 1  
= Fiber 2  
Figure 5-21 A UPSR with a fiber break  
Source  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 0  
Span 4  
Span 1  
Span 5  
Span 8  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 3  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 1  
Span 6  
Span 7  
Span 2  
Span 3  
Destination  
Fiber  
break  
= Fiber 1  
= Fiber 2  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 2  
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5.3.1 Example UPSR Application  
Figure 5-22 shows a common UPSR application. OC-3 optics provide remote switch connectivity to a  
host TR-303 switch. In the example, each remote switch requires eight DS-1s to return to the host switch.  
Figure 5-23 and Figure 5-24 show the shelf layout for each site.  
Figure 5-22 An OC-3 UPSR  
TR-303  
Switch  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 0  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 3  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 1  
8 DS-1s  
8 DS-1s  
ONS 15454  
Node ID 2  
= Fiber 1  
= Fiber 2  
8 DS-1s  
Node ID 0 has four DS1-14 cards to provide 56 active DS-1 ports. The other sites only require two  
DS1-14 cards to handle the eight DS-1s to and from the remote switch. You can use the other half of  
each ONS 15454 shelf assembly to provide support for a second or third ring to other existing or planned  
remote sites.  
In this sample OC-3 UPSR, Node ID 0 contains four DS1-14 cards and two OC3 IR 4 1310 cards. Six  
free slots also exist in this setup and can be provisioned with cards or left empty. Figure 5-23 shows the  
shelf setup for these cards.  
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Figure 5-23 Layout of Node ID 0 in the OC-3 UPSR example (Figure 5-15)  
In the Figure 5-22 on page 5-28 example, Nodes IDs 1 - 3 each contain two DS1-14 cards and two OC3  
4 IR 1310 cards. Eight free slots exist. They can be provisioned with other cards or left empty.  
Figure 5-24 shows the shelf assembly setup for this configuration sample.  
Figure 5-24 Layout of Node IDs 1 3 in the OC-3 UPSR example (Figure 5-15)  
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5.3.2 Setting Up a UPSR  
To set up a UPSR, you perform four basic procedures:  
After you enable the ports, you set up the UPSR circuits. UPSR signal thresholdsthe levels that  
determine when the UPSR path is switchedare set at the circuit level. To create UPSR circuits, see the  
Procedure: Install the UPSR Trunk Cards  
Step 1  
Install the OC-N cards that will serve as the UPSR trunk cards. You can install the OC-3, OC-12, and  
OC-48AS cards in any slot, but the OC-48 and OC-192 cards can only be installed in Slots 5, 6, 12, or 13.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Allow the cards to boot.  
Attach the fiber to the east and west UPSR ports at each node.  
To avoid errors, make the east port the farthest slot to the right and the west port the farthest left. Fiber  
connected to an east port at one node must plug into the west port on an adjacent node. Figure 5-25  
shows fiber connections for a four-node UPSR with trunk cards in Slot 5 (west) and Slot 12 (east).  
Always plug the fiber plugged into the transmit (Tx) connector of an OC-N card at one node into the  
receive (Rx) connector of an OC-N card at the adjacent node. The card will display an SF LED if Tx and  
Rx fibers are mismatched.  
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Figure 5-25 Connecting fiber to a four-node UPSR  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Tx  
Rx  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Slot 5  
Slot 12  
Node 3  
Node 4  
Procedure: Configure the UPSR DCC Terminations  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into the first node that will be in the UPSR.  
Click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
In the SDCC Terminations section, click Create.  
On the Create SDCC Terminations dialog box, press Control and click the two slots/ports that will serve  
as the UPSR ports at the node. For example, Slot 6 (OC-48)/Port 1 and Slot 12 (OC-48)/Port 1.  
Note  
The ONS 15454 uses the SONET Section layer DCC (SDCC) for data communications. It  
does not use the Line DCCs. Line DCCs can be used to tunnel DCCs from third party  
equipment across ONS 15454 networks. For procedures, see the Creating DCC Tunnels”  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click OK.  
The slots/ports display in the SDCC Terminations section.  
Complete Steps 2 5 at each node that will be in the UPSR.  
After configuring the SONET DCC, set the timing for the node. For procedures, see the Setting Up ONS  
15454 Timingsection on page 3-12. After configuring the timing, enable the UPSR ports as described  
in the following procedure.  
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Procedure: Enable the UPSR Ports  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Log into the first UPSR node.  
Double-click one of the cards that you configured as an SDCC termination.  
Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
Under Status, select In Service for each port that you want enabled.  
Repeat Steps 2 - 4 for the second card.  
Click Apply.  
You configured a UPSR for one node. Use the same procedures to configure the additional nodes. To  
create path-protected mesh networks, see the Path-Protected Mesh Networkssection on page 5-50. To  
create circuits, see the Circuits Overviewsection on page 6-1.  
5.3.3 Adding and Removing UPSR Nodes  
This section explains how to add and remove nodes in an ONS 15454 UPSR configuration. To add or  
remove a node, you switch traffic on the affected spans to route traffic away from the area of the ring  
where service will be performed. Use the span selector switch option to switch traffic from a UPSR span  
at different protection levels. The span selector switch option is useful when you need to reroute traffic  
from a UPSR span temporarily to add or drop nodes, perform maintenance, or perform other operations.  
Procedure: Switch UPSR Traffic  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Display the network view.  
Right-click the span that will be cut to add or delete a node and select Circuits from the shortcut menu  
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Figure 5-26 Using the span shortcut menu to display circuits  
Step 3  
On the Circuits on Span dialog box (Figure 5-27), select the protection from the Switch all UPSR  
circuits away menu:  
CLEAR removes a previously-set switch command.  
MANUAL switches the span if the new span is error free.  
FORCE forces the span to switch, regardless of whether the new span is error free.  
LOCKOUT locks out or prevents switching to a highlighted span. (LOCKOUT is only available  
when Revertive traffic is enabled.)  
Caution  
FORCE and LOCKOUT commands override normal protective switching mechanisms. Applying  
these commands incorrectly can cause traffic outages.  
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Figure 5-27 Switching UPSR circuits  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Click Apply.  
When the confirmation dialog box appears, click OK to confirm the protection switching. The column  
under Switch State changes to your chosen level of protection.  
Step 6  
Click Close after Switch State changes.  
Procedure: Add a UPSR Node  
Note  
You can add only one node at a time. Perform these steps onsite and not from a remote location.  
Step 1  
Log into CTC and display the UPSR nodes in network view. Verify the following:  
All UPSR spans on the network map are green.  
No critical or major alarms (LOF, LOS, ASP, ASL) are displayed on the Alarms tab.  
On the Conditions tab, no UPSR switches are active.  
At each physical UPSR node, all fibers are securely connected to the appropriate ports.  
If trouble is indicated, for example, a critical or major alarm exists, resolve the problem before  
proceeding.  
Step 2  
At the node that will be added to the UPSR:  
Verify that the OC-N cards are installed and fiber is available to connect to the other nodes.  
Run test traffic through the cards that will connect to the UPSR.  
Use the Setting Up a UPSRsection on page 5-30 to provision the new node.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into a node that will directly connect to the new node.  
Use the Switch UPSR Trafficprocedure on page 5-32 to initiate a FORCE switch to switch traffic  
away from the span that will connect to the new node.  
Caution  
Traffic is not protected during a protection switch.  
Step 5  
Two nodes will connect directly to the new node; remove their fiber connections:  
a. Remove the east fiber connection from the node that will connect to the west port of the new node.  
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b. Remove the west fiber connection from the node that will connect to the east port of the new node.  
Step 6  
Replace the removed fiber connections with connections from the new node.  
Note  
Perform this step on site at the new node.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Log out of CTC and then log back in.  
Display the network view. The new node should appear in the network map. Wait for a few minutes to  
allow all the nodes to appear.  
Step 9  
Click the Circuits tab and wait for all the circuits to appear, including spans. The affected circuit will  
display as incomplete.”  
Step 10 In the network view, right-click the new node and select Update Circuits With New Node from the list  
of options. Wait for the confirmation dialog box to appear. Verify that the number of updated circuits  
displayed in the dialog box is correct.  
Step 11 Select the Circuits tab and verify that no incomplete circuits are displayed. If incomplete circuits are  
displayed, repeat Step 9.  
Step 12 Use the Switch UPSR Trafficprocedure on page 5-32 to clear the protection switch.  
Procedure: Remove a UPSR Node  
Caution  
Step 1  
The following procedure is designed to minimize traffic outages while nodes are removed, but traffic  
will be lost when you delete and recreate circuits that passed through the removed node.  
Log into CTC and display the UPSR nodes in network view. Verify the following:  
All UPSR spans on the network map are green.  
No critical or major alarms (LOF, LOS, ASP, ASL) are displayed on the Alarms tab.  
On the Conditions tab, no UPSR switches are active.  
At each physical UPSR node, all fibers are securely connected to the appropriate ports.  
If trouble is indicated, for example, a critical or major alarm exists, resolve the problem before  
proceeding.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Use the Switch UPSR Trafficprocedure on page 5-32 to initiate a FORCE switch to switch traffic  
away from the node you are removing. Initiate a FORCE switch on all spans connected to the node you  
are removing.  
Caution  
Traffic is not protected during a forced protection switch.  
In the node that will be removed, delete circuits that originate or terminate in that node. (If a circuit has  
multiple drops, delete only the drops that terminate on the node you are deleting.)  
a. Click the Circuits tab.  
b. Select the circuit(s) to delete. To select multiple circuits, press the Shift or Ctrl key.  
c. Click Delete.  
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d. Click Yes when prompted.  
Step 4  
From the node that will be deleted, remove the east and west span fibers. At this point, the node should  
no longer be a part of the ring.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Reconnect the span fibers of the nodes remaining in the ring.  
Open the Alarms tab of each newly-connected node and verify that the span cards are free of alarms.  
Resolve any alarms before proceeding.  
Step 7  
One circuit at a time, delete and recreate each circuit that passed through the deleted node on different  
STSs.  
Note  
If the removed node was the BITS timing source, select a new node as the BITS source or  
select another node as the master timing node.  
Step 8  
Use the Switch UPSR Trafficprocedure on page 5-32 to clear the protection switch.  
5.4 Subtending Rings  
The ONS 15454 supports up to ten SONET DCCs. Therefore, one ONS 15454 node can terminate and  
groom any one of the following ring combinations:  
5 UPSRs, or  
4 UPSRs and 1 BLSR, or  
3 UPSRs and 2 BLSRs  
Subtending rings from an ONS 15454 reduces the number of nodes and cards required and reduces  
external shelf-to-shelf cabling. Figure 5-28 shows an ONS 15454 with multiple subtending rings.  
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Figure 5-28 An ONS 15454 with multiple subtending rings  
UPSR  
UPSR  
UPSR  
or BLSR  
UPSR  
UPSR  
or  
BLSR  
Figure 5-29 shows a UPSR subtending from a BLSR. In this example, Node 3 is the only node serving  
both the BLSR and UPSR. OC-N cards in Slots 5 and 12 serve the BLSR, and OC-N cards in Slots 6 and  
13 serve the UPSR.  
Figure 5-29 A UPSR subtending from a BLSR  
Node 4  
Node 1  
Slot 5  
West  
Slot 6  
West  
Slot 13  
East  
Slot 12  
East  
UPSR  
Slot 13  
East  
Slot 12  
East  
BLSR  
Slot 6  
West  
Slot 5  
West  
Node 3  
Slot 5  
West  
Slot 12  
East  
Node 2  
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Procedure: Subtend a UPSR from a BLSR  
This procedure requires an established BLSR and one BLSR node with OC-N cards and fibers to carry  
the UPSR. The procedure also assumes you can set up a UPSR. (For UPSR setup procedures, see the  
Step 1  
Step 2  
In the node that will subtend the UPSR (Node 3 in Figure 5-29), install the OC-N cards that will serve  
as the UPSR trunk cards (Node 3, Slots 6 and 13).  
Attach fibers from these cards to the UPSR trunk cards on the UPSR nodes. In Figure 5-29, Slot 6 Node  
3 connects to Slot 13/Node 5, and Slot 13 connects to Slot 6/Node 6.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
From the node view, click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
Click Create.  
In the Create SDCC Terminations dialog box, click the slot and port that will carry the UPSR.  
Click OK.  
The selected slots/ports are displayed in the SDCC Terminations section.  
Put the ports that you will use for the UPSR in service:  
a. In the node view, double-click UPSR trunk card.  
b. Select the Provisioning > Line tabs. Under Status, choose In Service.  
c. Click Apply.  
Step 7  
d. Repeat steps a - c for the second UPSR trunk card.  
Follow Steps 1 7 for the other nodes you will use for the UPSR.  
Go to the network view to view the subtending ring.  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Procedure: Subtend a BLSR from a UPSR  
This procedure requires an established UPSR and one UPSR node with OC-N cards and fibers to connect  
to the BLSR. The procedure also assumes you can set up a BLSR. (For BLSR setup procedures, see the  
Step 1  
Step 2  
In the node that will subtend the BLSR (Node 3 in the Figure 5-29 example), install the OC-N cards that  
will serve as the BLSR trunk cards (in Figure 5-29, Node 3, Slots 6 and 13).  
Attach fibers from these cards to the BLSR trunk cards on the BLSR nodes. In Figure 5-29, Slot 6/Node  
3 connects to Slot 13/Node 5, and Slot 13 connects to Slot 6/Node 6.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
From the node view, click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
Click Create.  
In the Create SDCC Terminations dialog box, click the slot and port that will carry the BLSR.  
Click OK.  
The selected slots/ports are displayed under SDCC Terminations.  
Put the ports that you will use for the BLSR in service:  
a. In the node view, double-click the BLSR trunk card.  
b. Select the Provisioning > Line tabs. Under Status, choose In Service.  
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c. Click Apply.  
d. Repeat steps a c for the second BLSR trunk card.  
Step 9  
Use the Provision the BLSRprocedure on page 5-14 to configure the BLSR.  
Step 10 Follow Steps 18 for the other nodes that will be in the BLSR.  
Step 11 Go to the network view to see the subtending ring.  
The ONS 15454 can support two BLSRs on the same node. This capability allows you to deploy an ONS  
15454 in applications requiring SONET DCSs (digital cross connect systems) or multiple SONET  
ADMs (add/drop multiplexers).  
Figure 5-30 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. Two BLSR rings, Ring 1 and Ring 2, are provisioned on Node 4. Ring 1  
uses cards in Slots 5 and 12, and Ring 2 uses cards in Slots 6 and 13.  
Note  
Although different node IDs are used for the two BLSRs shown in Figure 5-30, nodes in different  
BLSRs can use the same node ID.  
Figure 5-30 A BLSR subtending from a BLSR  
Node 1  
Node 5  
Slot 5  
West  
Slot 12  
East  
Slot 6  
West  
East  
Slot 13  
Slot 12  
East  
Slot 5  
West  
Slot 13  
East  
Slot 6  
West  
BLSR  
Ring 1  
BLSR  
Ring 2  
Node 2  
Node 6  
Slot 5  
West  
Slot 12  
East  
Slot 6  
West  
Slot 13  
East  
Node 4  
Slot 12  
East  
Slot 5  
West  
Slot 13  
East  
Slot 6  
West  
Node 3  
Node 7  
After subtending two BLSRs, you can route circuits from nodes in one ring to nodes in the second ring.  
For example in Figure 5-30, you can route a circuit from Node 1 to Node 7. The circuit would normally  
travel from Node 1 to Node 4 to Node 7. If fiber breaks occur, for example between Nodes 1 and 4 and  
Nodes 4 and 7, traffic is rerouted around each ring: in this example, Nodes 2 and 3 in Ring 1 and Nodes  
5 and 6 in Ring 2.  
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Procedure: Subtend a BLSR from a BLSR  
This procedure requires an established BLSR and one BLSR node with OC-N cards and fibers to carry  
the BLSR. The procedure also assumes you know how to set up a BLSR. For BLSR setup procedures,  
Step 1  
Step 2  
In the node that will subtend the BLSR (Node 4 in Figure 5-30), install the OC-N cards that will serve  
as the BLSR trunk cards (Node 4, Slots 6 and 13).  
Attach fibers from these cards to the BLSR trunk cards on the BLSR nodes. In Figure 5-30, Node 4/Slot  
6 connects to Node 7/Slot 13, and Slot 13 connects to Node 5/Slot 6.  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
From the node view, click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
Click Create.  
In the Create SDCC Terminations dialog box, click the slot and port that will carry the BLSR.  
Click OK.  
The selected slots/ports are displayed in the SDCC Terminations section.  
Put the ports that you will use for the BLSR in service:  
a. In the node view, double-click the BLSR trunk card.  
b. Select the Provisioning > Line tabs. Under Status, choose In Service.  
c. Click Apply.  
d. Repeat steps a c for the second BLSR trunk card.  
Step 9  
To configure the BLSR, use the Provision the BLSRprocedure on page 5-14. The subtending BLSR  
must have a ring ID that differs from the ring ID of the first BLSR.  
Step 10 Follow Steps 1 8 for the other nodes that will be in the subtending BLSR.  
Step 11 Display the network view to see the subtending ring.  
Figure 5-31 shows an example of two subtending BLSRs.  
Figure 5-31 Viewing subtending BLSRs on the network map  
Figure 5-32 shows the Ring subtab for Node 5, which is the node that carries the two rings.  
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Figure 5-32 Configuring two BLSRs on the same node  
5.5 Linear ADM Configurations  
You can configure ONS 15454s as a line of add/drop multiplexers (ADMs) by configuring one set of  
OC-N cards as the working path and a second set as the protect path. Unlike rings, linear (point-to-point)  
ADMs require that the OC-N cards at each node be in 1+1 protection to ensure that a break to the  
working line is automatically routed to the protect line.  
Figure 5-33 shows three ONS 15454s in a linear ADM configuration. Working traffic flows from Slot  
6/Node 1 to Slot 6/Node 2, and from Slot 12/Node 2 to Slot 12/Node 3. You create the protect path by  
placing Slot 6 in 1+1 protection with Slot 5 at Nodes 1 and 2, and Slot 12 in 1+1 protection with Slot 13  
at Nodes 2 and 3.  
Figure 5-33 A linear (point-to-point) ADM configuration  
Slot 6 to Slot 6  
Slot 5 to Slot 5  
Slot 12 to Slot 12  
Slot 13 to Slot 13  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Node 3  
Protect Path  
Working Path  
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Procedure: Create a Linear ADM  
Complete the following steps for each node that will be included in the linear ADM.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Complete the general setup information for the node. For procedures, see the Setting Up Basic Node  
Set up the network information for the node. For procedures, see the Setting Up Network Information”  
Set up 1+1 protection for the OC-N cards in the ADM. In Figure 5-33, Slots 6 and 12 are the working  
ports and Slots 5 and 13 are the protect ports. In this example, you would set up one protection group  
for Node 1 (Slots 5 and 6), two for Node 2 (Slots 5 and 6, and 12 and 13) and one for Node 3 (Slots 12  
and 13). To create protection groups, see the Creating Protection Groupssection on page 3-9.  
Step 4  
For OC-N ports connecting ONS 15454s, set the SONET DCC terminations:  
a. Log into a linear ADM node and select the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
b. In the SDCC Terminations section, click Create.  
c. On the Create SDCC Terminations dialog box, select the working port. Click OK.  
Note  
Terminating nodes (Nodes 1 and 3 in Figure 5-33) will have one SDCC, and intermediate  
nodes (Node 2 in Figure 5-33) will have two SDCCs.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Use the Setting Up ONS 15454 Timingsection on page 3-12 to set up the node timing. If a node is  
using line timing, set the working OC-N card as the timing source.  
Place the OC-N ports in service:  
a. Open an OC-N card that is connected to the linear ADM.  
b. On the Provisioning > Line tabs under Status, select In Service.  
c. Click Apply.  
Repeat Step 6 for each OC-N card connected to the linear ADM.  
Procedure: Convert a Linear ADM to UPSR  
The following procedures describe how to convert a three-node linear ADM to a UPSR. You will need  
a SONET test set to monitor traffic while you perform these procedures.  
Caution  
Caution  
This procedure is service affecting.  
Always wear an authorized electrostatic discharge wrist band when removing or installing ONS  
15454 cards.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Start CTC and log into one of the nodes that you want to convert from linear to ring.  
Click the Maintenance > Protection tabs (Figure 5-34).  
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Figure 5-34 Verifying working slots in a protection group  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Under Protection Groups, select the 1+1 protection group (that is, the group supporting the 1+1 span  
cards).  
Under Selected Group, verify that the working slot/port is shown as Working/Active.If yes, go to Step  
5. If the working slot says Working/Standbyand the protect slot says Protect/Active,switch traffic  
to the working slot:  
a. Under Selected Group, select the protect slot, that is, the slot that says Protect/Active.”  
a. From the Switch Commands, select Manual.  
b. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
c. Under Selected Group, verify that the working slot/port says Working/Active.If so, continue to  
Step (d). If not, clear the conditions that prevent the card from carrying working traffic before  
proceeding.  
d. From the Switch Commands, select Clear. A Confirm Clear Operation dialog is displayed.  
e. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Repeat Step 4 for each group in the 1+1 Protection Groups list at all nodes that will be converted.  
For each node, delete the 1+1 OC-N protection group that supports the linear ADM span:  
Note  
Deleting a 1+1 protection group may cause unequipped path (UNEQ-P) alarms to occur.  
a. Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs (Figure 5-35).  
b. From the Protection Groups list, choose the 1+1 group you want to delete. Click Delete.  
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c. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
d. Verify that no traffic disruptions are indicated on the test set. If disruptions occur, do not proceed.  
Recreate the protection group and isolate the cause of the disruption.  
e. Continue deleting 1+1 protection groups while monitoring the existing traffic with the test set.  
Figure 5-35 Deleting a protection group  
Step 7  
Physically remove one of the protect fibers running between the middle and end nodes. For example, in  
the Figure 5-36, the fiber from Node 2/Slot 13 to Node 3/Slot 13 is removed. The corresponding OC-48  
card will go into an LOS condition for that fiber and port.  
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Linear  
ONS 15454  
Node 1  
ONS 15454  
Node 2  
ONS 15454  
Node 3  
Slot 6 to Slot 6  
Slot 5 to Slot 5  
Slot 12 to Slot 12  
Slot 13 to Slot 13  
UPSR  
ONS 15454  
Node 1  
ONS 15454  
Node 2  
ONS 15454  
Node 3  
Slot 6  
(East)  
Slot 6  
(West)  
Slot 12  
(East)  
Slot 12  
(West)  
Slot 5  
(West)  
Slot 13  
(East)  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Physically reroute the other protect fiber to connect the two end nodes. In the Figure 5-36 example, the  
fiber between Node 1/Slot 5 and Node 2/Slot 5 is rerouted to connect Node 1/Slot 5 to Node 3/Slot 13.  
If you are leaving the OC-N cards in place, go to Step 13. If you are removing the cards, complete Steps  
9 12. (In this example, cards in Node 2/Slots 5 and 13 are removed.)  
In the middle node, place the cards in Slots 5 and 13 out of service:  
a. Display the first card in card view and select the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
b. Under Status, select Out of Service. Click Apply.  
c. Repeat Steps a and b for the second card.  
Step 10 Delete the equipment records for the cards:  
a. Display the node view. (In card view, click the Up arrow on the toolbar.)  
b. Right-click the card you just took out of service (e.g. Slot 5) and select Delete Card. (You can also  
go to the Inventory tab, select the card, and click Delete.)  
c. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
d. Repeat (a) through (c) for the second card (e.g. Slot 13).  
Step 11 Save all circuit information.  
a. In node view, select the Provisioning > Circuits tab.  
b. Record the circuit information using one of the following procedures:  
From the File menu, select Print to print the circuits table, or,  
From the File menu, select Export to export the circuit data in HTML, CSV (comma separated  
values), or TSV (tab separated values). Click Ok and save the file in a temporary directory.  
Step 12 Remove the OC-N cards that are no longer connected to the end nodes (Slots 5 and 13, in the example).  
Step 13 Display one of the end nodes (Node 1 or Node 3 in the example).  
Step 14 Click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
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Step 15 In the SDCC Terminations section, click Create.  
Step 16 In the Create SDCC Terminations dialog box, select the slot/port that had been the protect slot in the  
linear ADM, for example, for Node 1, this would be Slot 5/Port 1 (OC-48).  
Step 17 Click OK.  
An EOC SDCC alarm will occur until an SDCC termination is created on the adjacent node.  
Step 18 Go to the node on the opposite end (Node 3 in the Figure 5-36 example) and repeat Steps 14 17.  
Step 19 Delete and reenter the circuits one at a time. (See the Creating Circuits and VT Tunnelssection on  
Note  
Deleting circuits is traffic affecting.  
You can create the circuits automatically or manually. However, circuits must be protected. When they  
were built in the linear ADM, they were protected by the protect path on Node 1/Slot 5 to Node 2/Slot  
5 to Node 3/Slot 13. With the new UPSR, circuits should also be created with protection.  
Deleting the first circuit and recreating it to the same card/port should restore the circuit immediately.  
Step 20 Monitor your SONET test set to verify that the circuit was deleted and restored.  
Step 21 You should also verify that the new circuit path for the clockwise (CW) fiber from Node 1 to Node 3 is  
working. To do this, switch to network view and move your cursor to the green span between Node 1  
and 3.  
Although the cursor only shows the first circuit created, do not become alarmed that the other circuits  
are not present. Verify with the SONET test set that the original circuits and the new circuits are  
operational. The original circuits were created on the counter clockwise linear path.  
Step 22 Go to the network map to view the newly-created ring (Figure 5-37).  
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Figure 5-37 A UPSR displayed in network view  
Procedure: Convert a Linear ADM to a BLSR  
The following procedures describe how to convert a three-node linear ADM to a BLSR. You will need  
a SONET test set to monitor traffic while you perform these procedures.  
Caution  
Caution  
This procedure is service affecting.  
Always wear an authorized electrostatic discharge wrist band when removing or installing ONS  
15454 cards.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Start CTC and log into one of the nodes that you want to convert from linear to ring.  
Click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.  
Under Protection Groups, select the 1+1 protection group (that is, the group supporting the 1+1 span  
cards).  
Step 4  
Under Selected Group, verify that the working slot/port is shown as Working/Active.If yes, go to Step  
5. If the working slot says Working/Standbyand the protect slot says Protect/Active,switch traffic  
to the working slot:  
a. Under Selected Group, select the protect slot, that is, the slot that says Protect/Active.”  
a. From the Switch Commands, select Manual.  
b. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
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c. Verify that the working slot is carrying traffic. If it is, continue to Step (d). If not, clear the conditions  
that prevent the card from carrying working traffic before proceeding.  
d. From the Switch Commands, select Clear. A Confirm Clear Operation dialog is displayed.  
e. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Repeat Step 4 for each group in the 1+1 Protection Groups list at all nodes that will be converted.  
For each node, delete the 1+1 OC-N protection group that supports the linear ADM span:  
a. Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.  
b. From the Protection Groups list, choose the group you want to delete. Click Delete.  
c. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
d. Verify that no traffic disruptions are indicated on the SONET test set. If disruptions occur, do not  
proceed. Add the protection group and begin troubleshooting procedures to find out the cause of the  
disruption.  
Note  
Deleting a 1+1 protection group may cause unequipped path (UNEQ-P) alarms to occur.  
Step 7  
Physically remove one of the protect fibers running between the middle and end nodes. In the  
Figure 5-38 example, the fiber running from Slot 13/Node 2 to Slot 13/Node 3 is removed. The  
corresponding end-node trunk card will display an LOS alarm.  
Figure 5-38 Converting a linear ADM to a BLSR  
Linear  
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Step 8  
Physically reroute the other protect fiber so it connects the two end nodes. In the Figure 5-38 example,  
the fiber between Node 1/Slot 5 and Node 2/Slot 5 is rerouted to connect Node 1/Slot 5 to Node  
3/Slot/ 13.  
If you are leaving the OC-N cards in place, go to Step 13. If you are removing the cards, complete Steps  
9 12. (In this example, cards in Node 2/Slots 5 and 13 are removed.)  
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Step 9  
In the middle node, place the cards in Slots 5 and 13 out of service:  
a. Display the first card in card view, then select the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
b. Under Status, select Out of Service. Click Apply.  
c. Repeat Steps a and b for the second card.  
Step 10 Delete the equipment records for the cards:  
a. From the View menu, choose Node View.  
b. Right-click the card you just took out of service (e.g. Slot 5) and select Delete Card. (You can also  
go to the Inventory tab, select the card, and click Delete.)  
c. Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.  
d. Repeat (a) through (c) for the second card (e.g. Slot 13).  
Step 11 Save all circuit information:  
a. In node view, select the Provisioning > Circuits tab.  
b. Record the circuit information using one of the following procedures:  
From the File menu, select Print to print the circuits table, or,  
From the File menu, select Export to export the circuit data in HTML, CSV (comma separated  
values), or TSV (tab separated values). Click Ok and save the file in a temporary directory.  
Step 12 Remove the OC-N cards that are no longer connected to the end nodes (Slots 5 and 13, in the example).  
Step 13 Log into an end node. In node view, click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
Step 14 In the SDCC Terminations section, click Create.  
Step 15 Highlight the slot that is not already in the SDCC Terminations list (in this example, Port 1 of Slot 5  
(OC-48) on Node 1.  
Step 16 Click OK. (An EOC SDCC alarm will occur until the DCC is created on the other node; in the example,  
Node 3/Slot 13.  
Step 17 Display the node on the opposite end (Node 3 in Figure 5-38) and repeat Steps 13 16.  
Step 18 For circuits running on a BLSR protect STS (STSs 7 12 for an OC-12 BLSR, STSs 25 48 for an  
OC-48 BLSR), delete and recreate the circuit:  
a. Delete the first circuit.  
b. Recreate the circuit on STSs 1 6 (for an OC-12 BLSR) or 1 24 (for an OC-48 BLSR) on the fiber  
that served as the protect fiber in the linear ADM. During circuit creation, deselect Route  
Automaticallyand Fully Protected Pathon the Circuit Creation dialog box so you can manually  
route the circuit on the appropriate STSs. See the Create a Unidirectional Circuit with Multiple  
Dropsprocedure on page 6-8 for more information.  
c. Repeat Steps (a) and (b) for each circuit residing on a BLSR protect STS.  
Note  
Deleting circuits is traffic affecting.  
Step 19 Follow all procedures in the Setting Up BLSRssection on page 5-10 to configure the BLSR. The ring  
should have an East/West logical connection. While it may not physically be possible to connect the  
OC-N cards in an East/West pattern, it is strongly recommended. If the network ring that is already  
passing traffic does not provide the opportunity to connect fiber in this manner, logical provisioning can  
be performed to satisfy this requirement.  
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Be sure to assign the same Ring ID and different node IDs to all nodes in the BLSR. Do not accept the  
BLSR ring map until all nodes are provisioned.  
Note  
E-W Mismatch alarms will occur until all nodes are provisioned.  
Step 20 Display the network map to view the newly-created ring.  
5.6 Path-Protected Mesh Networks  
In addition to single BLSRs, UPSRs and ADMs, you can extend ONS 15454 traffic protection by  
creating path-protected mesh networks (PPMNs). PPMNs include multiple ONS 15454 SONET  
topologies and extend the protection provided by a single UPSR to the meshed architecture of several  
interconnecting rings. In a PPMN, circuits travel diverse paths through a network of single or multiple  
meshed rings. When you create circuits, you can have CTC automatically route circuits across the  
PPMN, or you can manually route them. You can also choose levels of circuit protection. For example,  
if you choose full protection, CTC creates an alternate route for the circuit in addition to the main route.  
The second route follows a unique path through the network between the source and destination and sets  
up a second set of cross-connections.  
For example, in Figure 5-39, a circuit is created from Node 3 to Node 9. CTC determines that the shortest  
route between the two nodes passes through Node 8 and Node 7, shown by the dotted line, and  
automatically creates cross-connections at Nodes, 3, 8, 7, and 9 to provide the primary circuit path.  
If full protection is selected, CTC creates a second unique route between Nodes 3 and 9 which, in this  
example, passes through Nodes 2, 1, and 11. Cross-connections are automatically created at Nodes, 3,  
2, 1, 11, and 9, shown by the dashed line. If a failure occurs on the primary path, traffic switches to the  
second circuit path. In this example, Node 9 switches from the traffic coming in from Node 7 to the  
traffic coming in from Node 11 and service resumes. The switch occurs within 50 ms.  
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Figure 5-39 A path-protected mesh network  
Source  
Node  
Node 3  
Node 5  
Node 2  
Node 4  
Node 1  
Node 10  
Node 8  
Node 6  
Node 7  
Protect traffic  
Node 9  
Node 11  
Destination  
Node  
= Primary path  
= Secondary path  
PPMN also allows spans of different SONET line rates to be mixed together in virtual rings.”  
Figure 5-40 shows Nodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 in a standard OC-48 ring. Nodes 5, 6, 7, and 8 link to the  
backbone ring through OC-12 fiber. The virtual ringformed by Nodes 5, 6, 7, and 8 uses both OC-48  
and OC-12.  
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6
Circuits and Tunnels  
This chapter explains how to create and administer Cisco ONS 15454 circuits and tunnels, which  
includes:  
Creating standard STS and VT1.5 circuits  
Creating VT tunnels  
Creating multiple drop circuits  
Creating monitor circuits  
Editing UPSR circuits  
Creating path traces to monitor traffic  
Reviewing ONS 15454 cross-connect card capacities  
Creating DCC tunnels to tunnel third-party equipment through ONS 15454 networks  
6.1 Circuits Overview  
You can create STS and VT1.5 circuits across and within ONS 15454 nodes and assign different  
attributes to circuits, for example:  
Create one-way, two-way, or broadcast circuits.  
Assign user-defined names to circuits.  
Assign different circuit sizes. STS circuits can be STS-1, STS-3c, STS-12c, STS-48c, or STS-192c.  
Ethernet circuits can be STS-1, STS-3c, STS-6c, or STS-12c. (To create Ethernet circuits see the  
Route circuits automatically or manually.  
Automatically create multiple circuits.  
Require the circuit path to be fully protected.  
Require protected source and destination cards and ports.  
Define a secondary circuit source or destination that allows you to interoperate an ONS 15454  
unidirectional path switched ring (UPSR) with third-party equipment UPSRs.  
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Note  
In this chapter, cross-connectand circuithave the following meanings: Cross-connect refers to  
the connections that occur within a single ONS 15454 to allow a circuit to enter and exit an ONS  
15454. Circuit refers to the series of connections from a traffic source (where traffic enters the ONS  
15454 network) to the drop or destination (where traffic exits an ONS 15454 network).  
6.2 Creating Circuits and VT Tunnels  
This section explains how to create STS and VT1.5 circuits and VT tunnels. For an explanation and  
examples of circuits and VT tunnels, see the Cross-Connect Card Capacitiessection on page 6-15. You  
can create unidirectional or bidirectional, revertive or non-revertive circuits. You can have circuits  
routed automatically or you can manually route them. The auto range feature eliminates the need to  
individually build circuits of the same type; CTC can create additional sequential circuits if you specify  
the number of circuits you need and build the first circuit.  
You can provision circuits at any of the following points:  
Before cards are installed. The ONS 15454 allows you to provision slots and circuits before  
installing the traffic cards. (To provision an empty slot, right-click it and select a card from the  
shortcut menu.) However, circuits will not carry traffic until you install the cards and place their  
Cards are installed; ports are out of service. You must place the ports in service before circuits will  
carry traffic.  
Cards are installed, and their ports are in service. Circuits will carry traffic as soon as the signal is  
received.  
Procedure: Create an Automatically Routed Circuit  
Note  
If you want to route circuits on protected drops, create the card protection groups before creating  
Step 1  
Tip  
Log into an ONS 15454 and click the Circuits tab.  
You can also right-click a source node in network view, select Provision Circuit To, and choose the  
circuit destination node from the menu.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Click Create.  
In the Circuit Creation dialog box (Figure 6-1), complete the following fields:  
Name(optional) Assign a name to the circuit. The name can be alphanumeric and up to 32  
characters (including spaces). If you leave the Name field blank, CTC assigns a default name to the  
circuit.  
TypeSelect the type of circuit you want to create: STS, VT (VT1.5), or VT tunnel. The circuit type  
determines the circuit-provisioning options that are displayed. See the VT1.5 Cross-Connects”  
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SizeSelect the circuit size (STS circuits only). The cindicates concatenated STSs.  
BidirectionalCheck this box to create a two-way circuit; uncheck it to create a one-way circuit  
(STS and VT circuits only; VT tunnels are bidirectional).  
Number of circuitsType the number of circuits you want to create. If you enter more than 1, you  
can use auto-ranging to create the additional circuits automatically. Otherwise, CTC returns to the  
Circuit Source page after you create each circuit until you finish creating the number of circuits  
specified here.  
Auto RangedIf selected, and you select the source and destination of one circuit, CTC  
automatically determines the source and destination for the remaining Number of circuits and  
creates the circuits. To determine the source and destination, CTC increments the most specific part  
of the end points. An end point can be a port, an STS, or a VT/DS-1. If CTC runs out of choices, or  
selects an end point that is already in use, CTC stops and allows you to either select a valid end point  
or cancel. If you select a valid end point and continue, auto-ranging begins after you click Finish  
for the current circuit.  
Protected DropsIf this box is checked, CTC only displays protected cards and ports (1:1, 1:N, 1+1  
or BLSR protection) as choices for the circuit source and destination.  
Figure 6-1 Creating a circuit  
Step 4  
(UPSR circuits only) Set the UPSR Selector Defaults:  
RevertiveCheck this box if you want traffic to revert to the working path when the conditions that  
diverted it to the protect path are repaired. If Revertive is not chosen, traffic remains on the protect  
path after the switch.  
Reversion timeIf Revertive is checked, set the reversion time. This is the amount of time that will  
elapse before the traffic reverts to the working path. Traffic can revert when conditions causing the  
switch are cleared (the default reversion time is 5 minutes).  
SF thresholdSet the UPSR path-level signal failure bit error rate (BER) thresholds (STS circuits  
only).  
SD thresholdSet the UPSR path-level signal degrade BER thresholds (STS circuits only).  
Switch on PDI-PCheck this box if you want traffic to switch when an STS payload defect  
indicator is received (STS circuits only).  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click Next.  
In the Circuit Source dialog box, set the circuit source.  
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Options include node, slot, port, STS, and VT/DS-1. The options that display depend on the circuit type  
and circuit properties you selected in Step 3 and the cards installed in the node. For example, if you are  
creating a VT circuit or tunnel, only nodes with XCVT and XC10G cards are displayed. For Ethergroups,  
Click Use Secondary Source if you need to create a UPSR bridge/selector circuit entry point in a  
multivendor UPSR.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Click Next.  
In the Circuit Destination dialog box, enter the appropriate information for the circuit destination. If the  
circuit is bidirectional, you can click Use Secondary Destination if you need to create a UPSR  
bridge/selector circuit destination point in a multivendor UPSR. (To add secondary destinations to  
Step 9  
Click Next.  
Step 10 Under Circuit Routing Preferences (Figure 6-2), select Route Automatically. The following options  
(described in detail in the next step) are available:  
Using Required Nodes/SpansIf selected, you can specify nodes and spans to include or exclude in  
the CTC-generated circuit route.  
Review Route Before CreationIf selected, you can review and edit the circuit route before the  
circuit is created.  
Step 11 If you want the circuit routed on a protected path, select Fully Protected Path. Otherwise, go to  
Step 12. CTC creates a primary and alternate circuit route (virtual UPSR) based on the nodal diversity  
option you select:  
Nodal Diversity RequiredEnsures that the primary and alternate paths within path-protected mesh  
network (PPMN) portions of the complete circuit path are nodally diverse. (For information about  
Nodal Diversity DesiredSpecifies that node diversity should be attempted, but if node diversity is  
not possible, CTC creates link diverse paths for the PPMN portion of the complete circuit path.  
Link Diversity OnlySpecifies that only link-diverse primary and alternate paths for PPMN  
portions of the complete circuit path are needed. The paths may be node-diverse, but CTC does not  
check for node diversity.  
Figure 6-2 Setting circuit routing preferences  
Step 12 Click Finish or Next depending on whether you selected Using Required Nodes/Spans and/or Review  
Route Before Creation:  
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Using Required Nodes/SpansIf selected, click Next to display the Circuit Route Constraints panel  
(Figure 6-3). On the circuit map, click a node or span and click Include (to include the node or span  
in the circuit) or Exclude (to exclude the node/span from the circuit). The order in which you select  
included nodes and spans sets the circuit sequence. Click spans twice to change the circuit direction.  
After you add the spans and nodes, you can use the Up and Down buttons to change their order, or  
click Remove to remove a node or span. When you are finished, click Finish or Next, depending  
on whether you selected Review Route Before Creation.  
Figure 6-3 Specifying circuit constraints  
Review Route Before CreationIf selected, click Next to display the route for you to review. To add  
or delete a circuit span, select 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.  
When you click Finish, CTC creates the circuit and returns to the Circuits window. If you entered more  
than 1 in Number of Circuits in the Circuit Attributes dialog box in Step 3, the Circuit Source dialog box  
is displayed so you can create the remaining circuits. If Auto Ranged is checked, CTC automatically  
creates the number of sequential circuits that you entered in Number of Circuits. Otherwise, go on to  
Step 13.  
Step 13 If you are provisioning circuits before installing the traffic cards and enabling their ports, you must  
install the cards and enable the ports before circuits will carry traffic. For procedures, see the Install  
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Procedure: Create a Manually Routed Circuit  
Note  
If you want to route circuits on protected drops, create the card protection groups before creating  
Step 1  
Tip  
Log into an ONS 15454 and click the Circuits tab.  
You can also right-click a source node in network view, select Provision Circuit To, and choose the  
circuit destination node from the menu.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Click Create.  
In the Circuit Creation dialog box (Figure 6-1), complete the following fields:  
Name(optional) Assign a name to the circuit. The name can be alphanumeric and up to 32  
characters (including spaces). If you leave the Name field blank, CTC assigns a default name to the  
circuit.  
TypeSelect the type of circuit you want to create: STS, VT (VT1.5), or VT tunnel. The circuit type  
determines the circuit-provisioning options that are displayed. VT1.5 Cross-Connectssection on  
page 6-16 and the VT Tunnelssection on page 6-19 for more information.  
SizeSelect the circuit size (STS circuits only). The cindicates concatenated STSs.  
BidirectionalCheck this box to create a two-way circuit; uncheck it to create a one-way circuit  
(STS and VT circuits only; VT tunnels are bidirectional).  
Number of circuitsType the number of circuits you want to create. CTC returns to the Circuit  
Source page after you create each circuit until you finish creating the number of circuits specified  
here.  
Auto RangedThis option is not available with manual circuit routing.  
Protected DropsIf this box is checked, CTC only displays protected cards and ports (1:1, 1:N, 1+1  
or BLSR protection) as choices for the circuit source and destination.  
Figure 6-4 Creating a circuit  
Step 4  
(UPSR circuits only) Set the UPSR Selector Defaults:  
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RevertiveCheck this box if you want traffic to revert to the working path when the conditions that  
diverted it to the protect path are repaired. If Revertive is not chosen, traffic remains on the protect  
path after the switch.  
Reversion timeIf Revertive is checked, set the reversion time. This is the amount of time that will  
elapse before the traffic reverts to the working path. Traffic can revert when conditions causing the  
switch are cleared (the default reversion time is 5 minutes).  
SF thresholdSet the UPSR path-level signal failure bit error rate (BER) thresholds (STS circuits  
only).  
SD thresholdSet the UPSR path-level signal degrade BER thresholds (STS circuits only).  
Switch on PDI-PCheck this box if you want traffic to switch when an STS payload defect  
indicator is received (STS circuits only).  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click Next.  
In the Circuit Source dialog box, set the circuit source.  
Options include node, slot, port, STS, and VT/DS-1. The options that display depend on the circuit type  
and circuit properties you selected in Step 3 and the cards installed in the node. For example, if you are  
creating a VT circuit or tunnel, only nodes with XCVT and XC10G cards are displayed. For Ethergroups,  
Click Use Secondary Source if you need to create a UPSR bridge/selector circuit entry point in a  
multivendor UPSR.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Click Next.  
In the Circuit Destination dialog box, enter the appropriate information for the circuit destination. If the  
circuit is bidirectional, you can click Use Secondary Destination if you need to create a UPSR  
bridge/selector circuit destination point in a multivendor UPSR. (To add secondary destinations to  
Step 9  
Click Next.  
Step 10 Under Circuit Routing Preferences (Figure 6-2), de-select Route Automatically.  
Step 11 If you want the circuit routed on a protected path, select Fully Protected Path. Otherwise, go to Step  
12. CTC creates a primary and alternate circuit route (virtual UPSR) based on the nodal diversity option  
you select:  
Nodal Diversity RequiredEnsures that the primary and alternate paths within path-protected mesh  
network (PPMN) portions of the complete circuit path are nodally diverse. (For information about  
Nodal Diversity DesiredSpecifies that node diversity should be attempted, but if node diversity is  
not possible, CTC creates link diverse paths for the PPMN portion of the complete circuit path.  
Link Diversity OnlySpecifies that only link-diverse primary and alternate paths for PPMN  
portions of the complete circuit path are needed. The paths may be node-diverse, but CTC does not  
check for node diversity.  
Step 12 Click Next. The Route Review and Edit panel is displayed for you to manually route the circuit. The  
green arrows pointing from the source node to other network nodes indicate spans that are available for  
routing the circuit.  
Step 13 Set the circuit route:  
a. Click the arrowhead of the span you want the circuit to travel.  
b. If you want to change the source STS or VT, change it in the Source STS or Source VT fields.  
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c. Click Add Span.  
The span is added to the Included Spans list and the span arrow turns blue.  
Step 14 Repeat Step 13 until the circuit is provisioned from the source to the destination node.  
When provisioning a protected circuit, you only need to select one path of BLSR or 1+1 spans from the  
source to the drop. If you select unprotected spans as part of the path, select two different paths for the  
unprotected segment of the path.  
Step 15 When the circuit is provisioned, click Finish.  
If you entered more than 1 in Number of Circuits in the Circuit Attributes dialog box in Step 3, the  
Circuit Source dialog box is displayed so you can create the remaining circuits.  
Step 16 If you are provisioning circuits before installing the traffic cards and enabling their ports, you must  
install the cards and enable the ports before circuits will carry traffic. For procedures, see the Install  
6.3 Creating Multiple Drops for Unidirectional Circuits  
Unidirectional circuits can have multiple drops for use in broadcast circuit schemes. In broadcast  
scenarios, one source transmits traffic to multiple destinations, but traffic is not returned back to the  
source.  
When you create a unidirectional circuit, the card that does not have its backplane Rx input terminated  
with a valid input signal generates a loss of service (LOS) alarm. To mask the alarm, create an alarm  
profile suppressing the LOS alarm and apply it to the port that does not have its Rx input terminated.  
Procedure: Create a Unidirectional Circuit with Multiple Drops  
Step 1  
unidirectional, clear the Bidirectional check box on the Circuit Creation dialog box.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
After the unidirectional circuit is created, in node or network view select the Circuits tab.  
Select the unidirectional circuit and click Edit (or double-click the circuit).  
On the Drops tab of the Edit Circuits dialog box, click Create or, if Show Detailed Map is selected,  
right-click a node on the circuit map and select Add Drop.  
Step 5  
On the Define New Drop dialog box, complete the appropriate fields to define the new circuit drop:  
Node, Slot, Port, STS, VT (if applicable).  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Click OK.  
If you need to create additional drops, repeat Steps 4 6. If not, click Close.  
Verify the new drops on the Edit Circuit map:  
If Show Detailed Map is selected: a Denclosed by circles appears on each side of the node  
graphic.  
If Show Detailed Map is not selected: Drop #1, Drop #2appear under the node graphic.  
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6.4 Creating Monitor Circuits  
You can set up secondary circuits to monitor traffic on primary bidirectional circuits. Figure 6-5 shows  
an example of a monitor circuit. At Node 1, a VT1.5 is dropped from Port 1 of an EC1-12 card. To  
monitor the VT1.5 traffic, 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. The monitor circuit in Figure 6-5 is used  
to monitor VT1.5 traffic received by Port 1 of the EC1-12 card.  
Note  
Note  
Monitor circuits cannot be used with EtherSwitch circuits.  
For unidirectional circuits, create a drop to the port where the test equipment is attached.  
Figure 6-5 A VT1.5 monitor circuit received at an EC1-12 port  
ONS 15454  
Node 1  
ONS 15454  
Node 2  
XC  
XC  
VT1.5 Drop  
Class 5  
Switch  
Port 1  
EC1-12  
OC-N  
OC-N  
DS1-14  
Port 2  
Test Set  
VT1.5 Monitor  
Procedure: Create a Monitor Circuit  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Log into CTC.  
In node view, select the Circuits tab.  
Select the bidirectional circuit that you want to monitor. Click Edit.  
On the Edit Circuit dialog box, click the Monitors tab.  
The Monitors tab displays ports that you can use to monitor the circuit selected in Step 3.  
On the Monitors tab, select a port. The monitor circuit displays traffic coming into the node at the  
card/port you select. In Figure 6-5, you would select either the DS1-14 card (to test circuit traffic  
entering Node 2 on the DS1-14) or the OC-N card at Node 1 (to test circuit traffic entering Node 1 on  
the OC-N card).  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Click Create Monitor Circuit.  
On the Circuit Creation dialog box, select the destination node, slot, port, and STS for the monitored  
circuit. In the Figure 6-5 example, this is Port 2 on the EC1-12 card. Click Next.  
Step 9  
On the Circuit Creation dialog box confirmation, review the monitor circuit information. Click Finish.  
Step 10 On the Edit Circuit dialog box, click Close. The new monitor circuit displays on the Circuits tab.  
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6.5 Searching for Circuits  
CTC provides the ability to search for ONS 15454 circuits based on circuit name. Searches can be  
conducted at the network, node, and card level. You can search for whole words and include  
capitalization as a search parameter.  
Procedure: Search for ONS 15454 Circuits  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Log into CTC.  
Switch to the appropriate CTC view:  
Network view to conduct searches at the network level  
Node view to conduct searches at the network or node level  
Card view to conduct searches at the card, node, or network level  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click the Circuits tab.  
If you are in Node or Card view, select the scope for the search in the Scope field.  
Click Search.  
In the Circuit Name Search dialog box, complete the following:  
Find WhatEnter the text of the circuit name you want to find.  
Match Whole Word OnlyIf checked, CTC selects circuits only if the entire word matches the text  
in the Find What field.  
Match CaseIf checked, CTC selects circuits only when the capitalization matches the  
capitalization entered in the Find What field.  
DirectionSelect the direction for the search. Searches are conducted up or down from the  
currently selected circuit.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Click Find Next.  
Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you are finished, then click Cancel.  
6.6 Editing UPSR Circuits  
Use the Edit Circuits window to change UPSR selectors and switch protection paths (Figure 6-6). In this  
window, you can:  
View the UPSR circuits working and protection paths  
Edit the reversion time  
Edit the Signal Fail/Signal Degrade thresholds  
Change PDI-P settings, perform maintenance switches on the circuit selector, and view switch  
counts for the selectors  
Display a map of the UPSR circuits to better see circuit flow between nodes  
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Figure 6-6 Editing UPSR selectors  
Procedure: Edit a UPSR Circuit  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Log into the source or drop node of the UPSR circuit.  
Click the Circuits tab.  
Click the circuit you want to edit, then click Edit.  
On the Edit Circuit window, click the UPSR tab.  
Edit the UPSR selectors:  
Reversion TimeControls whether traffic reverts to the working path when conditions that diverted  
it to the protect path are repaired. If you select Never, traffic does not revert. Selecting a time sets  
the amount of time that will elapse before traffic reverts to the working path.  
SF Ber LevelSets the UPSR signal failure BER threshold (STS circuits only).  
SD Ber LevelSets the UPSR signal degrade BER threshold (STS circuits only).  
PDI-PWhen checked, traffic switches if an STS payload defect indication is received (STS  
circuits only).  
Switch StateSwitches circuit traffic between the working and protect paths. The color of the  
Working Path and Protect Path fields indicates the active path. Normally, the Working Path is green  
and the Protect Path is purple. If the Protect Path is green, working traffic has switched to the Protect  
Path.  
CLEARRemoves a previously-set switch command.  
LOCKOUT OF PROTECTPrevents traffic from switching to the protect circuit path.  
FORCE TO WORKINGForces traffic to switch to the working circuit path, regardless of whether  
the path is error free.  
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FORCE TO PROTECTForces traffic to switch to the protect circuit path, regardless of whether  
the path is error free.  
MANUAL TO WORKINGSwitches traffic to the working circuit path when the working path is  
error free.  
MANUAL TO PROTECTSwitches traffic to the protect circuit path when the protect path is error  
free.  
Caution  
Step 6  
The FORCE and LOCKOUT commands override normal protection switching mechanisms.  
Applying these commands incorrectly can cause traffic outages.  
Click Apply, then check that the selector switches as you expect.  
6.7 Creating a Path Trace  
The SONET J1 Path Trace is a repeated, fixed-length string comprised of 64 consecutive J1 bytes. You  
can use the string to monitor interruptions or changes to circuit traffic. Table 6-1 shows the ONS 15454  
cards that support path trace. DS-1 and DS-3 cards can transmit and receive the J1 field, while the EC-1,  
OC-3, OC-48AS, and OC-192 can only receive it. Cards not listed in the table do not support the J1 byte.  
Table 6-1 ONS 15454 Cards Supporting J1 Path Trace  
Card  
Receive  
Transmit  
DS1-14  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
DS1N-14  
DS3-12E  
DS3N-12E  
DS3XM-6X  
EC1-12  
OC3 IR 4 1310  
OC48 IR/STM16 SH AS 1310  
OC48 LR/STM16 LH AS 1550  
OC192 LR/STM64 LH 1550  
The J1 path trace transmits a repeated, fixed-length string. If the string received at a circuit drop port  
does not match the string the port expects to receive, an alarm is raised. Two path trace modes are  
available:  
AutomaticThe receiving port assumes the first J1 string it receives is the baseline J1 string.  
ManualThe receiving port uses a string that you manually enter as the baseline J1 string.  
Table 6-2 shows the general flow for setting up the J1 path trace. To set up a path trace on an ONS 15454  
circuit, follow the steps in the Create a J1 Path Traceprocedure on page 6-13.  
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Table 6-2 Path Trace Source and Drop Provisioning  
Step Port  
Action  
Source Edit the path-trace transmit string. If not edited, an empty string is transmitted.  
Drop Edit the path-trace transmit string. If not edited, an empty string is transmitted.  
Notes  
1
2
3
Source Edit the path-trace expected  
string.  
Only if Path Trace mode is set to Manual, and only  
on DS-1, DS3E, and DS3XM cards.  
4
Drop  
Edit the path-trace expected string Only Path Trace mode is set to Manual, and only  
on DS-1, DS3E, and DS3XM cards.  
5
6
Drop  
Change Path Trace Mode  
Automatic or Manual.  
Source Change Path Trace Mode  
Automatic or Manual.  
Procedure: Create a J1 Path Trace  
To perform this procedure, you must have an STS circuit using a DS-1, DS3E, or DS3XM card at the  
circuit source and drop ports, or an STS circuit passing through an EC-1, OC-3, OC-48AS, or OC-192  
card.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into the circuit source node and select the Circuits tab.  
Select the circuit you want to trace, then click Edit.  
On the Edit Circuit window, click Show Detailed Map at the bottom of the window.  
On the detailed circuit map, right-click the source port for the circuit and select Edit Path Trace from  
the shortcut menu. Figure 6-7 shows an example.  
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Figure 6-7 Selecting the Edit Path Trace option  
Step 5  
On the Circuit Path Trace window (Figure 6-8) in the New Transmit String field (this field is available  
only on DS-1, DS3E, and DS3XM cards), enter the string that you want the source port to transmit. For  
example, you could enter the node IP address, node name, circuit name, or another string. If the New  
Transmit String field is left blank, the J1 transmits an empty string.  
Figure 6-8 Setting up a path trace  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Click Apply but do not close the window.  
Return to the Edit Circuit window (Figure 6-7).  
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Step 8  
Step 9  
On the circuit map, right-click the drop port for the circuit and select Edit Path Trace from the shortcut  
menu.  
On the Circuit Path Trace window (Figure 6-8) in the New Transmit String field (this field is available  
only on DS-1, DS3E, and DS3XM cards), enter the string that you want the drop port to transmit. If the  
field is left blank, the J1 transmits an empty string.  
Step 10 If you will set Path Trace Mode to Manual in Step 11, enter the string that the drop port should expect  
to receive in the New Expected String field. This string must match the New Transmit String entered for  
the source port in Step 5. (When you click Apply in Step 12, this string becomes the Current Expected  
String.)  
Step 11 In the Path Trace Mode field, select one of the following options:  
AutoAssumes the first string received from the source port is the baseline string. An alarm is  
raised when a string that differs from the baseline is received.  
ManualUses the Current Expected String field as the baseline string. An alarm is raised when a  
string that differs from the Current Expected String is received.  
Step 12 Click Apply and then click Close.  
Step 13 Display the Circuit Path Trace window for the source port from Step 5.  
Step 14 If you will set the Path Trace Mode to Manual in Step 15, enter the string the source port should expect  
to receive in the New Expected String field. This string must match the New Transmit String entered for  
the source port in Step 9.  
Step 15 In the Path Trace Mode field, select one of the following options:  
AutoAssumes that the first string received from the drop port is the baseline string. An alarm is  
raised when a string that differs from the baseline is received.  
ManualUses the Current Expected String field as the baseline string. An alarm is raised when a  
string that differs from the Current Expected String is received.  
Step 16 Click Apply and click Close.  
After you set up the path trace, the received string is displayed in the Received box on the path trace  
setup window (Figure 6-8). Click Switch Mode to toggle between ASCII and hexadecimal display.  
Click the Reset button to reread values from the port. Click Default to return to the path trace default  
settings (Path Trace Mode is set to Off and the New Transmit and New Expected Strings are null).  
6.8 Cross-Connect Card Capacities  
The ONS 15454 XC, XCVT, and XC10G cards perform port-to-port time-division multiplexing (TDM).  
XCs perform STS switching  
XCVTs and XC10Gs perform STS and VT1.5 switching  
XCs and XCVTs have capacity to terminate 288 STSs, or 144 STS cross-connections (each STS  
cross-connection uses two STS ports on the cross-connect card STS matrix). XC10Gs have capacity for  
1152 STSs, or 576 STS cross-connections. Table 6-3 shows STS capacities for the XC, XCVT, and  
XC10G cards.  
Note  
The Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide contains detailed specifications of  
the XC, XCVT, and XC10G cards.  
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Table 6-3 XC, XCVT, and XC10G Card STS Cross-Connect Capacities  
Card  
XC  
Total STSs  
288  
STS Cross-connects  
144  
144  
576  
XCVT  
288  
XC10G 1152  
6.8.1 VT1.5 Cross-Connects  
XCVTs and XC10Gs can map up to 24 STSs for VT1.5 traffic. Because one STS can carry 28 VT1.5s,  
the XCVT and XC10G cards can terminate up to 672 VT1.5s, or 336 VT1.5 cross-connects. However,  
to terminate 336 VT1.5 cross-connects:  
Each STS mapped for VT1.5 traffic must carry 28 VT1.5 circuits. If you assign each VT1.5 circuit  
to a different STS, the XCVT and XC10G VT1.5 cross-connect capacity will be reached after you  
create 12 VT1.5 circuits.  
ONS 15454s must be in a bidirectional line switched ring (BLSR). Source and drop nodes in UPSR  
or 1+1 (linear) protection have capacity for only 224 VT1.5 cross-connects because an additional  
STS is used for the protect path.  
Table 6-4 shows the VT1.5 capacities for ONS 15454 cross-connect cards. All capacities assume each  
VT1.5-mapped STS carries 28 VT1.5 circuits.  
Table 6-4 XC, XCVT, and XC10G VT1.5 Capacities  
Total VT1.5s VT1.5 Cross-Connect  
VT1.5 Cross-Connect Capacity  
(UPSR or 1+1)  
Card  
XC  
(BLSR)  
Capacity (BLSR)  
0
0
0
XCVT  
XC10G  
672  
336  
336  
224  
224  
672  
Figure 6-9 shows the logical flow of a VT1.5 circuit through the XCVT/XC10G STS and VT matrices  
at a BLSR node. The circuit source is an EC-1 card using STS-1. After the circuit is created:  
Two of the 24 XCVT or XC10G STSs available for VT1.5 traffic are used (one STS for VT1.5 input  
into the VT matrix; one STS for VT1.5 output).  
22 STSs are available for VT1.5 circuits.  
The STS-1 from the EC-1 card has capacity for 27 more VT1.5 circuits.  
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Figure 6-9 Example #1: A VT1.5 circuit in a BLSR  
VT1.5 circuit #1 on STS-1  
1 VT1.5 used on STS-1  
27 VT1.5s available on STS-1  
XCVT-XC10G Matrices  
Source  
EC-1  
STS Matrix  
Drop  
OC-12  
2 STSs total used  
22 STSs available  
VT1.5 Matrix  
STS  
VT1.5  
In Figure 6-10, a second VT1.5 circuit is created from the EC-1 card. In this example, the circuit is  
assigned to STS-2:  
Two more of the 24 STSs available for VT1.5 traffic are used.  
20 STSs are available on the XCVT or XC10G for VT1.5 circuits.  
STS-2 can carry 27 additional VT1.5 circuits.  
Figure 6-10 Example #2: Two VT1.5 circuits in a BLSR  
VT1.5 circuit #1  
XCVT-XC10G Matrices  
Source  
STS Matrix  
Drop  
EC-1  
4 STSs total used  
20 STSs available  
OC-12  
VT1.5 circuit #2 on STS-2  
1 VT1.5 used on STS-2  
STS  
27 VT1.5s available on STS-2  
VT1.5  
If you create VT1.5 circuits on nodes in UPSR or 1+1 protection, an additional STS is used for the  
protect path at the source and drop nodes. Figure 6-11 shows a VT1.5 circuit at a UPSR source node.  
When the circuit is completed:  
Three of the 24 STSs available for VT1.5 mapping on the XCVT or XC10G are used (one input and  
two outputs, one output for the working path and one output for the protect path).  
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21 STSs are available for VT1.5 circuits.  
Figure 6-11 Example #3: VT1.5 circuit in a UPSR or 1+1 protection scheme  
VT1.5 circuit #1  
XCVT-XC10G Matrices  
Source  
STS Matrix  
Working  
OC-12  
OC-12  
Drop  
Protect  
EC-1  
3 STSs total used  
21 STSs available  
VT1.5 Matrix  
STS  
VT1.5  
Figure 6-12 shows a second VT1.5 circuit that was created using STS-2. When the second VT1.5 circuit  
is created:  
Three more VT1.5-mapped STSs are used.  
18 STSs are available on the XCVT or XC10G for VT1.5 circuits.  
Figure 6-12 Example #4: Two VT1.5 circuits in UPSR or 1+1 protection scheme  
VT1.5 circuit #1  
XCVT-XC10G Matrices  
Source  
STS Matrix  
Circuit #1 (working)  
Circuit #2 (working)  
Circuit #1 (protect)  
Circuit #2 (protect)  
Drop  
Drop  
OC-12  
OC-12  
EC-1  
6 STSs total used  
18 STSs available  
VT1.5 Matrix  
VT1.5 circuit #2  
STS  
VT1.5  
Unless you create VT tunnels (see the VT Tunnelssection on page 6-19), VT1.5 circuits use STSs on  
the XCVT/XC10G VT matrix at each node through which the circuit passes.  
Two STSs are used at each node in the Figure 6-9 example, and three STSs are used at each node in  
the Figure 6-11 example.  
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In the Figure 6-10 example, three STSs are used at the source and drop nodes and four STSs are used  
at pass-through nodes. In Figure 6-12, six STSs are used at the source and drop nodes and four  
STSs at the pass-through nodes.  
6.8.2 VT Tunnels  
To maximize VT matrix resources, you can tunnel VT1.5 circuits through ONS 15454 pass-through  
nodes (nodes that are not a circuit source or drop). VT1.5 tunnels provide two benefits:  
They allow you to route VT1.5 circuits through ONS 15454s that have XC cards. (VT1.5 circuits  
require XCVT or XC10G cards at circuit source and drop nodes.)  
When tunneled through nodes with XCVT or XC10G cards, VT1.5 tunnels do not use VT matrix  
capacity, thereby freeing the VT matrix resources for other VT1.5 circuits.  
Figure 6-13 shows a VT tunnel through the XCVT and XC10G matrices. No VT1.5-mapped STSs are  
used by the tunnel, which can carry 28 VT1.5s. However, the tunnel does use two STS matrix ports on  
each node through which it passes.  
Figure 6-13 A VT1.5 tunnel  
STS Matrix  
OC  
OC  
Trunk  
Trunk  
VT1.5 Matrix  
VT Tunnel  
VT1.5  
Figure 6-14 shows a six-node ONS 15454 ring with two VT tunnels. One tunnel carries VT1.5 circuits  
from Node 1 to Node 3. The second tunnel carries VT1.5 circuits from Node 1 to Node 4. Table 6-5  
shows the VT1.5-mapped STS usage at each node in a ring based on protection scheme and use of VT  
tunnels. In the Figure 6-14 example, the circuit travels west through Nodes 2, 3, and 4. Subsequently,  
VT-mapped STS usage at these nodes is greater than at Nodes 5 and 6.  
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Figure 6-14 A six-node ring with two VT1.5 tunnels  
VT1.5 source  
Node 1  
Node 6  
Node 5  
Node 2  
Node 3  
28 VT1.5  
circuits  
28 VT1.5  
circuits  
Node 4  
VT1.5  
drop  
BLSR  
VT Tunnel  
VT1.5  
drop  
Table 6-5 VT1.5-Mapped STS Use in Figure 6-6  
Node VT Tunnel (BLSR) VT Tunnel (UPSR, 1+1) No VT Tunnel (BLSR) No VT Tunnel (UPSR) No VT Tunnel (1+1)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
0
2
2
0
0
6
0
3
3
0
0
4
4
4
2
0
0
6
3
3
3
2
2
6
8
6
3
0
0
When planning VT1.5 circuits, weigh the benefits of using tunnels with the need to maximize STS  
capacity. For example, a VT1.5 tunnel between Node 1 and Node 4 passing (transparently) through  
Nodes 2 and Node 3 is advantageous if a full STS is used for Node 1 Node 4 VT1.5 traffic (that is, the  
number of VT1.5 circuits between these nodes is close to 28). A VT tunnel is required if:  
Node 2 or Node 3 have XC cards, or  
All VT1.5-mappable STSs at Node 2 and Node 3 are in use.  
However, if the Node 1 Node 4 tunnel will carry few VT1.5 circuits, creating a regular VT1.5 circuit  
between Nodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 might maximize STS capacity.  
When you create a VT1.5 circuit, CTC determines whether a tunnel already exists between source and  
drop nodes. If a tunnel exists, CTC checks the tunnel capacity. If the capacity is sufficient, CTC routes  
the circuit on the existing tunnel. If a tunnel does not exist, or if an existing tunnel does not have  
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sufficient capacity, CTC displays a dialog box asking whether you want to create a tunnel. Before you  
create the tunnel, review the existing tunnel availability, keeping in mind future bandwidth needs. In  
some cases, you may want to manually route a circuit rather than create a new tunnel.  
6.9 Creating DCC Tunnels  
SONET provides four data communications channels (DCCs) for network element operations,  
administration, maintenance, and provisioning: one on the SONET Section layer and three on the  
SONET Line layer. The ONS 15454 uses the Section DCC (SDCC) for ONS 15454 management and  
provisioning.  
You can use the Line DCCs (LDCCs) and the SDCC (when the SDCC is not used for ONS 15454 DCC  
terminations) to tunnel third-party SONET equipment across ONS 15454 networks. A DCC tunnel  
end-point is defined by Slot, Port, and DCC, where DCC can be either the SDCC, Tunnel 1, Tunnel 2,  
or Tunnel 3 (LDCCs). You can link an SDCC to an LDCC (Tunnel 1, Tunnel 2, or Tunnel 3), and an  
LDCC to an SDCC. You can also link LDCCs to LDCCs and link SDCCs to SDCCs. To create a DCC  
tunnel, you connect the tunnel end points from one ONS 15454 optical port to another.  
Each ONS 15454 can support up to 32 DCC tunnel connections. Table 6-6 shows the DCC tunnels that  
you can create.  
Table 6-6 DCC Tunnels  
SONET  
Layer  
SONET  
Bytes  
OC-3  
(all ports)  
DCC  
OC-12, OC-48  
SDCC  
Section  
Line  
D1 - D3  
D4 - D6  
D7 - D9  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Tunnel 1  
Tunnel 2  
Tunnel 3  
Line  
Line  
D10 - D12 No  
Figure 6-15 shows a DCC tunnel example. Third-party equipment is connected to OC-3 cards at Node  
1/Slot 3/Port 1 and Node 3/Slot 3/Port 1. Each ONS 15454 node is connected by OC-48 trunk cards. In  
the example, three tunnel connections are created, one at Node 1 (OC-3 to OC-48), one at Node 2 (OC-48  
to OC-48), and one at Node 3 (OC-48 to OC-3).  
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Figure 6-15 A DCC tunnel  
Link 1  
Link 2  
To (B)  
Link 3  
From (A)  
Slot3 (OC3)  
port 1, SDCC port 1, Tunnel 1  
To (B)  
From (A)  
From (A)  
To (B)  
Slot13 (OC48)  
Slot12 (OC48) Slot13 (OC48)  
port 1, Tunnel 1 port 1, Tunnel 1  
Slot12 (OC48) Slot3 (OC3)  
port 1, Tunnel 1 port 1, SDCC  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Node 3  
Third party  
equipment  
Third party  
equipment  
When you create DCC tunnels, keep the following guidelines in mind:  
Each ONS 15454 can have up to 32 DCC tunnel connections.  
Each ONS 15454 can have up to 10 SDCC terminations.  
An SDCC that is terminated cannot be used as a DCC tunnel end-point.  
An SDCC that is used as an DCC tunnel end-point cannot be terminated.  
All DCC tunnel connections are bidirectional.  
Procedure: Provision a DCC Tunnel  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into an ONS 15454 that is connected to the non-ONS 15454 network.  
Click the Provisioning > Sonet DCC tabs.  
Beneath the DCC Tunnel Connections area (bottom right of the screen), click Create.  
In the Create DCC Tunnel Connection dialog box (Figure 6-16), select the tunnel end points from the  
From (A) and To (B) lists.  
Note  
You cannot use the SDCC listed under SDCC Terminations (left side of the window) for  
tunnel connections. These are used for ONS 15454 optical connections.  
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Creating DCC Tunnels  
Figure 6-16 Selecting DCC tunnel end points  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click OK.  
Put the ports hosting the DCC tunnel in service:  
a. Double-click the card hosting the DCC in the shelf graphic or right-click the card on the shelf  
graphic and select Open.  
b. Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
c. Under Status, select In Service.  
d. Click Apply.  
DCC provisioning is now complete for one node. Repeat these steps for all slots/ports that are part of  
the DCC tunnel, including any intermediate nodes that will pass traffic from third party equipment. The  
procedure is confirmed when the third-party network elements successfully communicate over the  
newly-established DCC tunnel.  
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7
Card Provisioning  
This chapter provides Cisco ONS 15454 procedures for:  
Changing the default transmission parameters for electrical (EC-1, DS-N) and optical (OC-N) cards,  
including provisioning OC-N cards for SDH  
Setting performance monitoring (PM) thresholds, including intermediate path performance  
monitoring  
Provisioning the Alarm Interface Controller card  
Converting the DS1-14 and DS3-12 cards from 1:1 to 1:N protection  
Note  
Ethernet card provisioning is described in Chapter 9, Ethernet Operation.”  
Because much of the electrical and optical card provisioning involves PM thresholds, see Chapter 8,  
Performance Monitoring,for definitions and general information about ONS 15454 performance  
monitoring parameters. In addition, refer to the Telcordia GR-1230-CORE, GR-820-CORE, and  
GR-253-CORE documents. The default thresholds delivered with ONS 15454 cards are based on  
specifications contained in those documents.  
Note  
For information about creating protection groups, see the Creating Protection Groupssection on  
page 3-9. For circuit creation procedures, see Chapter 6, Circuits and Tunnels.”  
7.1 Performance Monitoring Thresholds  
ONS 15454 card default thresholds are based on GR-253-CORE and GR-820-CORE. If you change their  
settings, the following rules apply:  
The minimum threshold that you can set is 1.  
If you set a threshold to 0, no threshold crossing alert (TCA) is issued.  
You can set thresholds to any DS-N or OC-N maximum. However, CTC does not perform range  
checking. Setting a threshold to a value greater than what is logically possible is the same as setting  
the threshold to zero. No TCA will be issued.  
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7.2 Provisioning Electrical Cards  
The ONS 15454 electrical cards (DS1-14, DS1N-14, DS3-12, DS3N-12, DS3E1-12, DS3EN-12,  
DS3XM-6, and EC1-12) are pre-provisioned with settings that you can modify to manage transmission  
quality. When you open a card in CTC and select the Provisioning tab, the following subtabs are  
commonly displayed:  
LineSets line setup parameters, such as line coding and line length. This is also where you put  
ports in and out of service.  
Line ThresholdSets the line-level PM thresholds.  
Elect Path ThresholdSets the path-level PM thresholds for electrical (DS-3/DS-1) traffic.  
SONET ThresholdSets the path-level PM thresholds for (STS/VT1.5) traffic.  
AlarmingSets alarm profiles for individual ports and suppresses alarms. See Chapter 10, Alarm  
Monitoring and Management,for information about alarm profiles and alarm suppression.  
Table 7-1 provides an overview of DS-1, DS-3, DS3E, and DS3XM parameters (an X means the item is  
available for the card). EC1-12 card parameters are shown in Table 7-6 on page 7-15.  
Table 7-1 DS-N Card Provisioning Overview  
DS1-14/  
DS1N-14  
DS3-12/  
DS3N-12  
DS3E1-12/  
DS3EN-12  
Subtab  
Line  
Provisioning Item  
DS3XM-6  
Port #  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Port Name  
Line Type  
Detected Line Type  
Line Coding  
Line Length  
Status  
Port  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Line Threshold  
CV  
ES  
SES  
LOSS  
Port  
Elect Path  
X
CV  
ES  
X
X
X
X
X
SES  
SAS  
AIS  
UAS  
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DS1-14/  
DS1N-14  
DS3-12/  
DS3N-12  
DS3E1-12/  
DS3EN-12  
Subtab  
Provisioning Item  
DS3XM-6  
SONET  
Threshold  
Port  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CV  
ES  
FC  
SES  
UAS  
Alarming  
Port  
Profile  
Suppress Alarms  
7.2.1 DS-1 Card Parameters  
The ONS 15454 DS-1 cards (DS1-14 and DS1N-14) provide 14 DS-1 ports. Each port operates at 1.544  
Mbps. Default thresholds are based on recommendations in GR-820-CORE, Sections 4.0.  
Procedure: Modify Line and Threshold Settings for the DS-1 Card  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Display the DS1-14 or DS1N-14 in CTC card view.  
Click the Provisioning tab (Figure 7-1).  
Figure 7-1 Provisioning line parameters on the DS1-14 card  
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Step 3  
Step 4  
Depending on the setting you need to modify, click the Line, Line Thrshld, Elect Path, or Sonet  
Thrshld subtab.  
Note  
See Chapter 10, Alarm Monitoring and Managementfor information about the Alarm  
Behavior tab.  
Modify the settings shown in Table 7-2 on page 7-4. For drop-down lists, select an item from the list.  
For numerics, double-click the field and type the new number.  
Table 7-2 DS-1 Card Parameters  
Subtab  
Line  
Parameter Description  
Options  
Port #  
Port  
Port number  
Port name  
1 - 14  
To enter a name for the port, click the  
cell and type the name. To change a  
name, double-click the cell, then edit  
the text.  
Line Type  
Defines the line framing type  
D4 (default)  
ESF - Extended Super Frame  
Unframed  
Line  
Coding  
Defines the DS-1 transmission  
coding type  
AMI - Alternate Mark Inversion  
(default)  
B8ZS - Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution  
0 - 131 (default)  
132 - 262  
Line  
Length  
Defines the distance (in feet)  
from backplane connection to  
the next termination point  
263 - 393  
394 - 524  
525 - 655  
Status  
CV  
Places port in or out of service  
Coding violations  
Out of Service (default)  
In Service  
Line  
Numeric. Defaults:  
Thrshold  
13340 (15 min)  
133400 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
65 (15 min)  
648 (1 day)  
SES  
Severely errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
100 (1 day)  
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Table 7-2 DS-1 Card Parameters (continued)  
Subtab Parameter Description  
Options  
Numeric. Defaults:  
Elect Path  
Thrshld  
ES  
Errored seconds  
65 (15 minutes)  
648 (1 day)  
SES  
SAS  
AIS  
UAS  
CV  
Severely errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
100 (1 day)  
Severely errored frame/alarm  
indication signal  
Numeric. Defaults:  
2 (15 minutes)  
17 (1 day)  
Alarm indication signal  
Unavailable seconds  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
SONET  
Threshold  
Numeric. Defaults:  
15 (15 minutes)  
125 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
12 (15 minutes)  
100 (1 day)  
FC  
Failure count  
Numeric. Defaults (VT termination):  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
SES  
UAS  
Severely errored seconds  
Unavailable seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
3 (15 minutes)  
7 (1 day)  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
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Table 7-2 DS-1 Card Parameters (continued)  
Subtab Parameter Description  
Options  
Alarming  
Port  
Port number  
1 - 14  
Profile  
Sets the alarm profile for the port  
Default  
Inherited  
Custom profiles (if any)  
Unselected (default)  
Selected  
Suppress  
Alarms  
Suppresses alarm display for the  
port  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click Apply.  
Repeat Steps 4 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.  
7.2.2 DS-3 Card Parameters  
The ONS 15454 DS-3 cards (DS3-12 and DS3N-12) provide 12 DS-1 ports. Each port operates at 44.736  
Mbps. Default thresholds are based on recommendations in GR-820-CORE, Section 5.0.  
Procedure: Modify Line and Threshold Settings for the DS-3 Card  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Display the DS3-12 or DS3N-12 in CTC card view.  
Click the Provisioning tab.  
Depending on the setting you need to modify, click the Line, Line Thrshld, or Sonet Thrshld subtab.  
Note  
See Chapter 10, Alarm Monitoring and Managementfor information about the Alarm  
Behavior tab.  
Step 4  
Modify the settings shown in Table 7-3. For drop-down lists, select an item from the list. For numerics,  
double-click the field and type the new number.  
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Table 7-3 DS-3 Card Parameters  
Subtab  
Parameter  
Port #  
Description  
Port number  
Port name  
Options  
Line  
1 - 12  
Port  
To enter a name for the port, click the  
cell and type the name. To change a  
name, double-click the cell, then edit  
the text.  
Line Length Defines the distance (in feet)  
from backplane connection to  
0 - 225 (default)  
226 - 450  
the next termination point  
Status  
CV  
Places port in or out of service  
Coding violations  
Out of Service (default)  
In Service  
Line Thrshold  
Numeric. Defaults:  
387 (15 minutes)  
3865 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
25 (15 minutes)  
250 (1 day)  
SES  
LOSS  
Severely errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
4 (15 minutes)  
40 (1 day)  
Loss of signal; number of  
one-second intervals containing  
one or more LOS defects  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
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Table 7-3 DS-3 Card Parameters (continued)  
Subtab  
Parameter  
Description  
Options  
SONET  
Thrshold  
CV  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End, STS  
termination):  
15 (15 minutes)  
125 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Failure count  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End, STS  
termination):  
12 (15 minutes)  
100 (1 day)  
FC  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End, STS  
termination:  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
SES  
UAS  
Severely errored seconds  
Unavailable seconds  
Port number  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End, STS  
termination):  
3 (15 minutes)  
7 (1 day)  
Numeric. Default (Near End, STS  
termination):  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
Alarming  
Port  
1 - 12  
Profile  
Sets the alarm profile for the  
port.  
Default  
Inherited  
Custom profiles (if any)  
Unselected (default)  
Selected  
Suppress  
Alarms  
Suppresses alarm display for the  
port.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click Apply.  
Repeat Steps 4 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.  
7.2.3 DS3E Card Parameters  
The DS3E-12 and DS3EN-12 cards provide 12 DS-3 ports. Each port operates at 44.736 Mbps. The  
DS3E uses B3ZS error monitoring and enhanced performance monitoring, including P-Bit and CP-Bit  
monitoring. Default thresholds are based on recommendations in GR-820-CORE, Section 5.0.  
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Note  
If the DS3E is installed in an ONS 15454 slot that is provisioned for a DS-3 card, the DS3E enhanced  
performance monitoring parameters are not available. If this occurs, remove the DS3E from the ONS  
15454, delete the DS-3 card in CTC, and provision the slot for the DS3E.  
Procedure: Modify Line and Threshold Settings for the DS3E Card  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Display the DS3E-12 or DS3EN-12 in CTC card view.  
Click the Provisioning tab.  
Depending on the setting you need to modify, click the Line, Line Thrshld, Elect Path, or Sonet  
Thrshld subtab.  
Note  
See Chapter 10, Alarm Monitoring and Managementfor information about the Alarm  
Behavior tab.  
Step 4  
Modify the settings shown in Table 7-4 on page 7-9. For drop-down lists, select an item from the list.  
For numerics, double-click the field and type the new number.  
Table 7-4 DS3E Card Parameters  
Subtab  
Line  
Parameter Description  
Options  
Port #  
Port  
Port number  
Port name  
1 - 12  
To enter a name for the port, click the  
cell and type the name. To change a  
name, double-click the cell, then edit  
the text.  
Line Type  
Defines the line framing type  
Displays the detected line type  
M23  
C Bit  
Auto Provisioned  
Detected  
Read-only  
Line Type  
Line  
Coding  
Defines the DS3E transmission  
coding type  
B3ZS  
Line  
Length  
Defines the distance (in feet)  
from backplane connection to  
the next termination point  
0 - 225 (default)  
226 - 450  
Status  
Places port in or out of service  
Out of Service (default)  
In Service  
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Table 7-4 DS3E Card Parameters (continued)  
Subtab Parameter Description  
Options  
Line Thrshold  
CV  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults:  
387 (15 minutes)  
3865 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
25 (15 minutes)  
250 (1 day)  
SES  
Severely errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
4 (15 minutes)  
40 (1 day)  
LOSS  
CV  
Loss of signal; number of  
one-second intervals containing  
one or more LOS defects  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
Elect Path  
Thrshld  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults (DS3 Pbit, Near End  
only; DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End):  
382 (15 minutes)  
3820 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (DS3 Pbit, Near End  
only; DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End):  
25 (15 minutes)  
250 (1 day)  
SES  
SAS  
AIS  
UAS  
Severely errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (DS3 Pbit, Near End  
only; DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End):  
4 (15 minutes)  
40 (1 day)  
Severely errored frame/Alarm  
indication signal  
Numeric. Defaults (DS3 Pbit, Near End  
only; DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End):  
2 (15 minutes)  
8 (1 day)  
Alarm indication signal  
Unavailable seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (DS3 Pbit, Near End  
only; DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End):  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
Numeric. Defaults (DS3 Pbit, Near End  
only; DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End):  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
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Table 7-4 DS3E Card Parameters (continued)  
Subtab Parameter Description  
Options  
Sonet  
Thrshld  
CV  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End STS  
termination):  
15 (15 minutes)  
125 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Failure count  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End STS  
termination):  
12 (15 minutes)  
100 (1 day)  
FC  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End STS  
termination):  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
SES  
UAS  
Severely errored seconds  
Unavailable seconds  
Port number  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End STS  
termination):  
3 (15 minutes)  
7 (1 day)  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End STS  
termination):  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
Alarming  
Port  
1 - 12  
Profile  
Sets the alarm profile for the  
port.  
Default  
Inherited  
Custom profiles (if any)  
Unselected (default)  
Selected  
Suppress  
Alarms  
Suppresses alarm display for the  
port.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click Apply.  
Repeat Steps 4 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.  
7.2.4 DS3XM-6 Card Parameters  
The DS3XM-6 transmux card can accept up to six DS-3 signals and convert each signal to 28 VT1.5s.  
Conversely, the card can take 28 T-1s and multiplex them into a channeled C-bit or M23 framed DS-3.  
Unlike the DS3-12 and DS3N-12 cards, the DS3XM-6 allows circuit mapping at the VT level. Table 7-5  
on page 7-12 shows parameters that you can provision for each port.  
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Procedure: Modify Line and Threshold Settings for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Display the DS3XM-6 in CTC card view.  
Click the Provisioning tab.  
Depending on the setting you need to modify, click the Line, Line Thrshld, Elect Path, or Sonet  
Thrshld subtab.  
Note  
See Chapter 10, Alarm Monitoring and Managementfor information about the Alarm  
Behavior tab.  
Step 4  
Modify the settings shown in Table 7-5. For drop-down lists, select an item from the list. For numerics,  
double-click the field and type the new number.  
Table 7-5 DS3X M-6 Parameters  
Subtab  
Line  
Parameter  
Port #  
Description  
Port number  
Port name  
Options  
1 - 6  
Port  
To enter a name for the port, click the  
cell and type the name. To change a  
name, double-click the cell, then edit  
the text.  
Line Type  
Defines the line framing type  
M23 - default  
C BIT  
Line Coding Defines the DS-1 transmission  
coding type that is used  
B3ZS  
Line Length Defines the distance (in feet)  
from backplane connection to  
0 - 225 (default)  
226 - 450  
the next termination point  
Status  
CV  
Places port in or out of service  
Coding violations  
Out of Service (default)  
In Service  
Line Thrshld  
Numeric. Defaults:  
387 (15 minutes)  
3865 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
25 (15 minutes)  
250 (1 day)  
SES  
Loss  
Severely errored seconds  
Loss of signal  
Numeric. Defaults:  
4 (15 minutes)  
40 (1 day)  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
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Table 7-5 DS3XM-6 Parameters (continued)  
Subtab  
Parameter  
Description  
Options  
Elect Path  
Thrshld  
CV  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults (DS3, Pbit Near  
End only; DS3 CPbit, Near and Far  
End):  
382 (15 minutes)  
3820 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
25/250 (DS3 Pbit Near End only;  
DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End)  
65/648 (DS1, Near End only)  
SES  
SAS  
AIS  
UAS  
Severely errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
4/40 (DS3 Pbit Near End only;  
DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End)  
10/100 (DS1, Near End only)  
Severely errored frame/alarm Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
indication Signal  
2/8 (DS3 Pbit Near End only; DS3  
CPbit, Near and Far End)  
2/17 (DS1, Near End only)  
Alarm indication signal  
Unavailable seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
10/10 DS1, Near End; DS3, Near  
& Far End  
0/0 DS1 Far End  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
10/10 (DS3 Pbit Near End only;  
DS3 CPbit, Near and Far End)  
10/10 (DS1, Near End only)  
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Table 7-5 DS3XM-6 Parameters (continued)  
Subtab  
Parameter  
Description  
Options  
Numeric. Defaults (Near/Far End):  
Sonet Thrshld  
CV  
Coding violations  
15 (15 minutes, STS and VT  
Term)  
125 (1 day, STS and VT Term)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (Near/Far End):  
12 (15 minutes, STS and VT  
Term)  
100 (1 day, STS and VT Term)  
FC  
Failure count  
Numeric. Defaults (Near/Far End):  
10 (15 minutes, STS Term)  
10 (1 day, STS Term)  
SES  
UAS  
Severely errored seconds  
Unavailable seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (Near/Far End):  
3 (15 minutes, STS and VT Term)  
7 (1 day, STS and VT Term)  
Numeric. Defaults (Near/Far End):  
10 (15 minutes, STS and VT  
Term)  
10 (1 day, STS and VT Term)  
Alarming  
Port  
Port number  
1 - 6  
Profile  
Sets the alarm profile for the  
port  
Default  
Inherited  
Custom profiles (if any)  
Unselected (default)  
Selected  
Suppress  
Alarms  
Suppresses alarm display for  
the port  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click Apply.  
Repeat Steps 4 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.  
7.2.5 EC1-12 Card Parameters  
The EC1-12 provides 12 STS-1 electrical ports. Each port operates at 51.840 Mbps. Table 7-6 shows the  
parameters for the EC1-12 card.  
Procedure: Modify Line and Threshold Settings for the EC-1 Card  
Step 1  
Display the EC1-12 in CTC card view.  
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Step 2  
Step 3  
Click the Provisioning tab.  
Depending on the setting you need to modify, click the Line, Thresholds, or STS subtab.  
Note  
See Chapter 10, Alarm Monitoring and Managementfor information about the Alarm  
Behavior tab.  
Step 4  
Modify the settings shown in Table 7-6. For drop-down lists, select an item from the list. For numerics,  
double-click the field and type the new number.  
Table 7-6 EC1-12 Card Parameters  
Subtab  
Line  
Parameter  
Port #  
Description  
Options  
EC-1 card port #  
1 - 12  
Port Name  
Name assigned to the port  
(optional)  
To enter a name for the port, click  
the cell and type the name. To  
change a name, double-click the  
cell, then edit the text.  
PJStsMon#  
Sets the STS that will be used  
for pointer justification. If set to  
zero, no STS is used. See the  
Pointer Justification Count  
Parameterssection on  
0 (default)  
1
page 8-12 for more information.  
Line Buildout  
Defines the distance (in feet)  
from backplane to next  
termination point  
0 - 225 (default)  
226 - 450  
Rx  
For early EC1-12 card versions,  
equalization can be turned off if  
the line length is short or the  
environment is extremely cold;  
Rx Equalization should  
On (checked, default)  
Off (unchecked)  
Equalization  
normally be set to On  
Status  
Places the port in or out of  
service  
Out of Service (default)  
In Service  
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Table 7-6 EC1-12 Card Parameters (continued)  
Subtab  
Parameter  
Description  
Options  
Numeric. Defaults:  
Thresholds -  
Line  
CV  
Coding violations  
1312 (15 minutes)  
13120 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
87 (15 minutes)  
864 (1 day)  
SES  
Severely errored seconds  
Failure count  
Numeric. Defaults:  
1 (15 minutes)  
4 (1 day)  
FC  
Numeric. Defaults:  
10 (15 minutes)  
0 (1 day)  
UAS  
PPJC-Pdet  
Unavailable seconds  
Numeric. Defaults:  
3 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
Positive Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path Detected. See  
Numeric. Defaults (near end):  
60 (15 minutes)  
5760 (1 day)  
page 8-12 for more information.  
NPJC-Pdet  
PPJC-Pgen  
NPJC-Pgen  
Negative Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path Detected. See  
Numeric. Defaults  
0 (15 minutes)  
0 (1 day)  
page 8-12 for more information.  
Positive Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path Generated. See  
Numeric. Defaults:  
0 (15 minutes)  
0 (1 day)  
page 8-12 for more information.  
Negative Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path Generated. See  
Numeric. Defaults:  
0 (15 minutes)  
0 (1 day)  
page 8-12 for more information.  
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Table 7-6 EC1-12 Card Parameters (continued)  
Subtab  
Parameter  
Description  
Options  
Thresholds -  
Section  
CV  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults (Near End  
only):  
10000 (15 minutes)  
100000 (1 day)  
500 (15 minutes)  
5000 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
SES  
SEFS  
CV  
Severely errored seconds  
500 (15 minutes)  
5000 (1 day)  
Severely errored framing  
seconds  
500 (15 minutes)  
5000 (1 day)  
Thresholds -  
Path  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults (Near and Far  
End):  
15 (15 minutes)  
125 (1 day)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
12 (15 minutes)  
100 (1 day)  
FC  
Failure count  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
SES  
UAS  
STS #  
Severely errored seconds  
Unavailable seconds  
3 (15 minutes)  
7 (1 day)  
10 (15 minutes)  
10 (1 day)  
STS  
EC-1 port (Line #) and STS #  
available for Intermediate Path  
Performance Monitoring.  
Enable IPPM  
Enables IPPM for the EC-1 port Unchecked (default); IPPM not  
and STS #  
enabled  
Checked; IPPM is enabled  
1 - 12  
Alarming  
Port  
Port number  
Profile  
Sets the alarm profile for the  
port.  
Default  
Inherited  
Custom profiles (if any)  
Suppress  
Alarms  
Suppresses alarm display for the Unselected (default)  
port.  
Selected  
Step 5  
Click Apply.  
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Step 6  
Repeat Steps 4 5 for each subtab that has parameters you want to provision.  
7.3 Provisioning Optical Cards  
This section explains how to modify transmission quality by provisioning line and threshold settings for  
OC-N cards and how to provision OC-N cards for SDH.  
7.3.1 Modifying Transmission Quality  
The OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards are pre-provisioned with settings that you can modify to  
manage transmission quality. Depending on the optical card, you can specify thresholds for near and far  
end nodes at the Line, Section, and Path levels for 15-minute and one day intervals.  
Procedure: Provision Line Transmission Settings for OC-N Cards  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Display the OC-N card in CTC card view.  
Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
Modify the settings shown in Table 7-7.  
Table 7-7 OC-N Card Line Settings on the Provisioning > Line Tab  
Heading  
Description  
Options  
#
Port number  
1 (OC-12, OC-48,  
OC-192)  
1-4 (OC-3)  
1E-3  
SF BER Level Sets the signal fail bit error rate  
SD BER Level Sets the signal degrade bit error rate  
1E-4 (default)  
1E-5  
1E-5  
1E-6  
1E-7 (default)  
1E-8  
1E-9  
Provides  
Synch  
If checked, the card is provisioned as a network  
element timing reference on the Provisioning >  
Timing tabs  
Read-only  
Yes (checked)  
No (unchecked)  
Enable Synch Enables synchronization status messages (S1 byte),  
Messages  
Yes (checked, default)  
No (unchecked)  
which allow the node to choose the best timing  
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Table 7-7 OC-N Card Line Settings on the Provisioning > Line Tab (continued)  
Heading  
Description  
Options  
Send Do Not  
Use  
When checked, sends a DUS (do not use) message on  
the S1 byte  
Yes (checked)  
No (unchecked; default)  
PJ Sts Mon #  
Sets the STS that will be used for pointer  
0 (default) - 3 (OC-3, per  
port)  
justification. If set to 0, no STS is monitored. Only  
one STS can be monitored on each OC-N port. See  
on page 8-12 for more information.  
0 (default) - 12 (OC-12)  
0 (default) - 48 (OC-48)  
0 (default) - 192 (OC-192)  
Out of Service (default  
In Service  
Status  
Type  
Places port in or out of service  
Defines the port as SONET or SDH. See the  
Sonet  
SDH  
Step 4  
Click Apply.  
Procedure: Provision Threshold Settings for OC-N Cards  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Display the OC-N card in CTC card view (Figure 7-2 on page 7-19).  
Click the Provisioning > Thresholds tabs.  
Figure 7-2 Provisioning thresholds for the OC48 IR 1310 card  
Step 3  
Modify the settings shown in Table 7-8 on page 7-20.  
Default thresholds apply to all optical cards unless otherwise specified.  
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Table 7-8 OC-N Card Threshold Settings on the Provisioning > Thresholds Tab  
Heading  
Description  
Options  
Port  
Port number  
1, 2, 3, or 4 (OC-3)  
1 (OC-12, OC-48, OC-192)  
CV  
Coding violations  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
1312/13,120 (OC-3 Near & Far End)  
5315/53150 (OC-12 Near & Far End)  
21260/212600 (OC-48 Near & Far End)  
85040/850400 (OC-192 Near & Far End)  
Section  
10000/100000 (Near End) 0/0 (Far End)  
10000/500 (OC-192 Near & Far End)  
Path  
15/125 (OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 Near & Far  
End)  
ES  
Errored seconds  
Numeric. Default (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
87/864 (Near & Far End)  
Section  
500/5000 (Near End); 0/0 (Far End)  
Path  
12/100 (OC-48 & OC-192 Near & Far End)  
SES  
Severely errored seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
1/4 (Near and Far End)  
Section  
500/5000 (Near End); 0/0 (Far End)  
Path  
3/7 (OC-48 & OC-192 Near & Far End)  
SEFS  
Severely errored framing seconds Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Section  
500/5000 (Near End); 0/0 (Far End)  
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Table 7-8 OC-N Card Threshold Settings on the Provisioning > Thresholds Tab (continued)  
Heading  
Description  
Options  
FC  
Failure count  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
10/0 (OC-3, Near and Far End)  
10/40 (OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 Near and Far  
End)  
Path  
10/10 (OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 Near and Far  
End)  
UAS  
Unavailable seconds  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
3/3 (OC-3, Near & Far End  
3/10 (OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 Near and Far  
End)  
Path  
10/10 (Near and Far End)  
PPJC-Pdet  
NPJC-Pdet  
Positive Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path detected. See the  
for more information.  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
60/5760 Near End  
0/0 Far End  
Negative Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path detected. See the  
for more information.  
Numeric. Defaults (Near and Far End):  
Line  
0 (15 minutes)  
0 (1 day)  
PPJC-Pgen  
NPJC-Pgen  
PSC  
Positive Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path generated. See  
for more information.  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
0/0 (Near and Far End)  
Negative Pointer Justification  
Count, STS Path generated. See  
for more information.  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
0/0 (Near and Far End)  
Protection Switching Count (Line) Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
1/5 (Near End)  
0/0 (Far End)  
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Table 7-8 OC-N Card Threshold Settings on the Provisioning > Thresholds Tab (continued)  
Heading Description Options  
PSD  
Protection Switch Duration (Line) Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
300/600 (Near End)  
0/0 (all OC-N cards, Far End)  
PSC-W  
Protection Switching Count -  
Working line  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
BLSR is not supported on the  
OC-3 card; therefore, the PSC-W,  
PSC-S, and PSC-R PMs do not  
increment.  
0/0 (all OC-N cards except OC-3, Near and  
Far End)  
PSD-W  
PSC-S  
PSD-S  
PSC-R  
PSD-R  
Protection Switching Duration -  
Working line  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
BLSR is not supported on the  
OC-3 card; therefore, the PSD-W,  
PSD-S, and PSD-R PMs do not  
increment.  
0/0 (all OC-N cards except OC-3, Near and  
Far End)  
Protection Switching Duration -  
Span  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
BLSR is not supported on the  
OC-3 card; therefore, the PSC-W,  
PSC-S, and PSC-R PMs do not  
increment.  
0/0 (all OC-N cards except OC-3, Near and  
Far End)  
Protection Switching Duration -  
Span  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
BLSR is not supported on the  
OC-3 card; therefore, the PSD-W,  
PSD-S, and PSD-R PMs do not  
increment.  
0/0 (all OC-N cards except OC-3, Near and  
Far End)  
Protection Switching Duration -  
Ring  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
BLSR is not supported on the  
OC-3 card; therefore, the PSC-W,  
PSC-S, and PSC-R PMs do not  
increment.  
0/0 (all OC-N cards except OC-3, Near and  
Far End)  
Protection Switching Duration -  
Ring  
Numeric. Defaults (15 min/1 day):  
Line  
BLSR is not supported on the  
OC-3 card; therefore, the PSD-W,  
PSD-S, and PSD-R PMs do not  
increment.  
0/0 (all OC-N cards except OC-3, Near and  
Far End)  
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Click Apply.  
7.3.2 Provisioning OC-N Cards for SDH  
You can provision the ONS 15454 OC-3, OC-12, and OC-48 cards to support either SONET or SDH over  
SONET signals. When provisioned for SDH, each OC-N port drops and inserts STM traffic in  
unprotected or 1+1 protection mode. Each STM-1 signal is mapped as a 155 Mbps concatenated signal  
(STS-3c) for transparent transport over a SONET network. The original STM-1 traffic may be handed  
off as an STM-1 or OC-3.  
Because SDH and SONET frame format and size are nearly identical, their line speeds meet, starting at  
155 Mbps. For example, at the STM-1/OC-3 level, the ONS 15454 performs section and line overhead  
conversions and maps the 261x9 byte VC-4 into an STS-3c for transparent transport across the SONET  
domain. At the far end, the STS-3c carrying the original VC-4 is remapped into an STM-1 for handoff  
to an SDH network element (node). Table 7-9 shows the SDH over SONET mapping for the ONS 15454  
OC-N cards.  
Table 7-9 OC-N SDH Over SONET Mapping  
Card  
SDH  
SDH over SONET  
STS-3c  
OC-3  
OC-12  
OC-48  
STM-1  
STM-4  
STS-12c  
STM-16 STS-48c  
OC-192 STM-64 STS-192c  
The ONS 15454 performs section, line overhead, and pointer conversions between SDH and SONET.  
However, to ensure operability, the following requirements must be met:  
The embedded payload must be compatible on both sides and require no conversion of any kind.  
Examples of such payloads include concatenated ATM or Packet over SONET/SDH signals.  
The path overhead (POH) must be compatible on both sides and require no conversion of any kind.  
Each overhead byte must be processed identically or simultaneously ignored. Key POH bytes to  
consider are the J1 (path indicator) and C2 (payload format).  
You cannot enable intermediate path protection monitoring (IPPM) on OC-12 and OC-48 ports that  
are enabled for SDH.  
Most SONET and SDH routers and ATM switches can be configured to meet these requirements.  
Procedure: Provision an OC-N Card for SDH  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into the node and double-click the OC-N card.  
Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
Under Type, choose SDH.  
Click Apply.  
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7.4 Provisioning IPPM  
Intermediate-Path Performance Monitoring (IPPM) allows you to transparently monitor traffic  
originating on DS-1, DS-3, DS3E and DS3XM cards (Path Terminating Equipment) as it passes through  
EC-1, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards (Line Terminating Equipment). To use IPPM, you create  
the STS circuit on the DS-N cards, then enable IPPM on the EC-1 or OC-N cards that carry the circuit.  
Note  
For Release 3.0 and later, IPPM is enabled for near-end (originating) traffic only. Far-end  
(terminating) IPPM will be enabled in a future release.  
For example, suppose you have an STS circuit that originates and terminates on DS-N cards at Nodes 1  
and 4. You want to monitor the circuit as it passes through OC-N cards at Nodes 2 and 3. To do this, you  
enable IPPM on the OC-N card by selecting the appropriate STS, in this example, STS 1 (Figure 7-3).  
Figure 7-3 IPPM provisioned for STS 1 on an OC-12 card  
After enabling IPPM, performance is displayed on the Performance tab for the OC-48 card. IPPM  
enables per-path statistics for STS CV-P (coding violations), STS ES-P (errored seconds), STS FC-P  
(failure count), STS SES-P (severely errored seconds), and STS UAS-P (unavailable seconds). Only one  
STS per port can be monitored at one time. See Chapter 8, Performance Monitoringfor a definition of  
every parameter.  
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Procedure: Enable Intermediate-Path Performance Monitoring  
Step 1  
If the STS circuit does not exist, create the circuit. (The circuit must pass through the EC-1 or OC-N card  
before you can enable IPPM on the circuit.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
In CTC, open the card view of an EC-1 or OC-N card that carries the circuit.  
Select the Provisioning > STS tabs.  
Click Enable IPPM for the STS you want to monitor.  
Click Apply.  
7.5 Provisioning the Alarm Interface Controller  
The Alarm Interface Controller (AIC) card can be provisioned to receive input from, or send output to,  
external devices wired to the ONS 15454 backplane. (For detailed specifications about the AIC, refer to  
the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.) You can provision the AIC to:  
Generate CTC alarms based on events such as heating or cooling equipment failure, fire alarms,  
smoke detection, and other environmental changes that can damage ONS 15454 equipment. These  
are called external alarms.  
Turn external devices on or off based on a CTC alarm. For example, you can provision the AIC to  
turn on an audio or visual device, such as a bell or light, when a critical ONS 15454 alarm occurs.  
These triggers are called external controls.  
Figure 7-4 shows the flow to and from external devices provisioned through the AIC.  
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Figure 7-4 AIC alarm input and output  
External control  
Relay  
External alarms  
Smoke  
Bell  
detector  
Relay  
Relay  
Relay  
Heat  
Light  
sensor  
CTC alarm turns on  
an external device  
External device  
generates CTC alarm  
= External alarm  
= External control  
7.5.1 Using Virtual Wires  
Provisioning the AIC card provides a virtual wiresoption used to route external alarms and controls  
from different nodes to one or more alarm collection centers. In Figure 7-5, smoke detectors at Nodes 1,  
2, 3, and 4 are assigned to Virtual Wire #1, and Virtual Wire #1 is provisioned as the trigger for an  
external bell at Node 1.  
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Figure 7-5 External alarms and controls using a virtual wire  
Bell  
Smoke  
detector  
Virtual Wire #1 is  
external control  
trigger  
Virtual Wire #1  
Virtual Wire #1  
ONS 15454  
Node 1  
Smoke  
detector  
Smoke  
detector  
ONS 15454  
Node 4  
ONS 15454  
Node 2  
ONS 15454  
Node 3  
Virtual Wire #1  
Virtual Wire #1  
= External alarm  
= External control  
Smoke  
detector  
When using AIC virtual wires, you can:  
Assign different external devices to the same virtual wire.  
Assign virtual wires as the trigger type for different external controls.  
Procedure: Provision External Alarms  
Step 1  
Wire the external-device relays to the ENVIR ALARMS IN backplane pins. See the Alarm, Timing,  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Log into the node in CTC and display the AIC in card view.  
Click the Provisioning > External Alarms tabs (Figure 7-6 on page 7-28).  
Complete the following fields for each external device wired to the ONS 15454 backplane:  
EnabledClick to activate the fields for the alarm input number.  
Alarm TypeSelect an alarm type from the provided list.  
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SeveritySelect a severity. The severity determines how the alarm is displayed in the CTC Alarms  
and History tabs and whether the LEDs are activated. Critical, Major, and Minor activate the  
appropriate LEDs. Not Alarmed and Not Reported do not activate LEDs, but do report the  
information in CTC.  
Virtual WireTo assign the external device to a virtual wire, select the virtual wire. Otherwise, do  
not change the None default.  
Raised WhenSelect the contact condition (open or closed) that will trigger the alarm in CTC.  
DescriptionDefault descriptions are provided for each alarm type; change the description as  
necessary.  
Figure 7-6 Provisioning external alarms on the AIC card  
Step 5  
Step 6  
To provision additional devices, complete Step 4 for each additional device.  
Click Apply.  
Procedure: Provision External Controls  
Step 1  
Wire the external control relays to the ENVIR ALARMS OUT backplane pins. See the Alarm, Timing,  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In CTC, log into the node and display the AIC in card view.  
On the External Controls subtab, complete the following fields for each external control wired to the  
ONS 15454 backplane:  
EnabledClick to activate the fields for the alarm input number.  
Trigger TypeSelect a trigger type: a local minor, major, or critical alarm; a remote minor, major,  
or critical alarm; or a virtual wire activation.  
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DescriptionEnter a description.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
To provision additional controls, complete Step 3 for each additional device.  
Click Apply.  
7.5.2 Provisioning AIC Orderwire  
The AIC provides RJ-11 jacks to allow onsite personnel to communicate with one another using standard  
phone sets. The AIC Local and Express orderwire channels are carried on the SONET Orderwire  
overhead:  
Local orderwire is carried on the SONET Section layer E1 byte. Regenerators between ONS 15454  
nodes terminate the channel.  
Express orderwire is carried on the E2 byte of the SONET Line layer.  
If regenerators are not used between ONS 15454 nodes, local or express AIC orderwire channels can be  
used. If regenerators exist, use the Express orderwire channel. You can provision up to four ONS 15454  
OC-N ports for each orderwire path.  
Caution  
When provisioning orderwire for ONS 15454s residing in a ring, do not provision a complete  
orderwire loop. For example, 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.  
Procedure: Provision AIC Orderwire  
Tip  
Before you begin, make a list of the ONS 15454 slots and ports that require orderwire  
communication.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
In CTC, open the AIC card view.  
Select the orderwire subtab, Local Orderwire or Express Orderwire, appropriate to the orderwire path  
that you want to create.  
The Local Orderwire subtab is shown in Figure 7-7 on page 7-30. Provisioning procedures are the same  
for both types of orderwire.  
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Figure 7-7 Provisioning local orderwire  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
In the Available Ports list, select each port that you want to use for the orderwire channel and click Add  
to move them to the Selected Ports column.  
If needed, adjust 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.  
Click Apply.  
7.5.3 Using the AIC Orderwire  
The AIC orderwire channels function as a party line. Anyone plugging a phone set into an AIC orderwire  
channel can communicate with all participants on the connected orderwire. The AIC does not provide  
private, point-to-point connections. To alert participants, press the AIC Call button to activate a buzzer  
and illuminate the RING LED on AICs at all connected nodes.  
7.6 Converting DS-1 and DS-3 Cards From 1:1 to 1:N Protection  
The ONS 15454 provides three protection options for DS1-14 and DS3-12 cards: unprotected, 1:1, and  
1:N (N=5 or less). Changing protection from 1:1 to 1:N increases the available bandwidth because two  
of the three cards used for protection in the 1:1 protection group become working cards in the 1:N group.  
When setting up 1:N protection, install the DS1N-14 or DS3N-12 card in Slot 3 or 15 on the same side  
of the ONS 15454 as the cards it protects. Slot 3 protects cards in Slots 1 - 2 and 4 - 6. Slot 15 protects  
Slots 12 - 14 and 16 - 17. A DS1N-14 or DS3N-12 card installed in Slot 3 or 15 can protect up to five  
DS1-14 or DS3-12 cards. If you install a DS3N-12 or DS1N-14 card in another slot, it behaves like a  
normal DS-1 or DS-3 card.  
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To create 1:1 protection for DS-1 and DS-3 cards, see the Creating Protection Groupssection on  
Procedure: Convert DS1-14 Cards From 1:1 to 1:N Protection  
Note  
This procedure assumes DS1-14 cards are installed in Slots 1 through 6 and/or Slots 12 through 17.  
The DS1-14 cards in Slots 3 and 15, which are the protection slots, will be replaced with DS1N-14  
cards. The ONS 15454 must run CTC Release 2.0 or later. The procedure also requires at least one  
DS1N-14 card and a protection group with DS1-14 cards.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.  
Click the protection group that contains Slot 3 or Slot 15 (where you will install the DS1N-14 card).  
Make sure the slot you are upgrading is not carrying working traffic. In the Selected Group list, the  
protect slot must say Protect/Standby (shown in Figure 7-8 on page 7-32) and not Protect/Active. If the  
protect slot status is Protect/Active, use the following steps to switch traffic to the working card:  
a. Under Selected Group, click the protect card.  
b. Next to Switch Commands, click Switch.  
The working slot should change to Working/Active and the protect slot should change to  
Protect/Standby. If they do not change, do not continue. Troubleshoot the working card and slot to  
determine why the card cannot carry working traffic.  
c. Next to Switch Commands, select Clear.  
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Figure 7-8 Viewing slot protection status  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Repeat Steps 1 3 for each protection group that you need to convert.  
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  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.  
Click the 1:1 protection group that contains the cards that you will move into the new protection group.  
Click Delete.  
When the confirmation dialog displays, click Yes.  
Note  
Deleting the 1:1 protection groups does not disrupt service. However, no protection  
bandwidth exists for the working circuits until you complete the 1:N protection procedure.  
Therefore, complete this procedure as quickly as possible.  
Step 10 If needed, repeat Steps 79 for other protection groups.  
Step 11 On the node view, right-click the DS1-14 card in Slot 3 or Slot 15 and select Delete from the shortcut  
menu.  
Step 12 Physically remove the DS1-14 card from Slot 3 or Slot 15. This raises an improper removal alarm.  
Step 13 In node view, right-click the slot that held the removed card and select delete from the pull-down menu.  
Wait for the card to disappear from the node view.  
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Step 14 Physically insert a DS1N-14 card into the same slot.  
Step 15 Verify that the card boots up properly.  
Step 16 Click the Inventory tab and verify that the new card appears as a DS1N-14.  
Step 17 Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.  
Step 18 Click Create. The Create Protection Group dialog opens with the protect card in the Protect Card field  
and the available cards in the Available Cards field.  
Step 19 Type a name for the protection group in the Name field (optional).  
Step 20 Click Type and choose 1:N (card) from the pull-down menu.  
Step 21 Verify that the DS1N-14 card appears in the Protect Card field.  
Step 22 Under Available Cards, highlight the cards that you want in the protection group. Click the arrow (>>)  
tab to move the cards to the Working Cards list.  
Step 23 Click OK. The protection group appears in the Protection Groups list on the Protection subtab.  
Procedure: Convert DS3-12 Cards From 1:1 to 1:N Protection  
Note  
This procedure assumes that DS3-12 cards are installed in Slots 1 - 6 and/or Slots 12 - 17. The  
DS3-12 cards in Slots 3 and 15, which are the protection slots, will be replaced with DS3N-12 cards.  
The ONS 15454 must run CTC Release 2.0 or later. The procedure also requires at least one DS3N-12  
card and a protection group with DS3-12 cards.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.  
Click the protection group containing Slot 13 or Slot 15 (where you will install the DS3N-12 card).  
Make sure the slot you are upgrading is not carrying working traffic. In the Selected Group list, the  
protect slot must say Protect/Standby as shown in Figure 7-8 on page 7-32, and not Protect/Active. If the  
protect slot status is Protect/Active, use the following steps to switch traffic to the working card:  
a. Under Selected Group, click the protect card.  
b. Next to Switch Commands, click Switch.  
The working slot should change to Working/Active and the protect slot should change to  
Protect/Standby. If they fail to change, do not continue. Troubleshoot the working card and slot to  
determine why the card cannot carry working traffic.  
c. Next to Switch Commands, click Clear.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each protection group that you need to convert.  
Verify that no standing alarms exist for any of the DS3-12 cards you are converting. If alarms exist and  
you have difficulty clearing them, contact your next level of support.  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.  
Click the 1:1 protection group that contains the cards that you will move into the new protection group.  
Click Delete.  
When the confirmation dialog displays, click Yes.  
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Note  
Deleting the 1:1 protection groups will not disrupt service. However, no protection  
bandwidth exists for the working circuits until the 1:N protection procedure is completed. Do  
not delay when completing this procedure.  
Step 10 If you are deleting more than one protection group, repeat Steps 79 for each group.  
Step 11 On the node view, right-click the DS3-12 card in Slot 3 or Slot 15 and choose Delete from the shortcut  
menu.  
Step 12 Physically remove the DS3-12 card from Slot 3 or Slot 15. This raises an improper removal alarm.  
Step 13 In node view, right-click the slot that held the removed card and choose Delete from the pull-down menu.  
Wait for the card to disappear from the node view.  
Step 14 Physically insert a DS3N-12 card into the same slot.  
Step 15 Verify that the card boots up properly.  
Step 16 Click the Inventory tab and verify that the new card appears as a DS3N-12.  
Step 17 Click the Provisioning > Protection tabs.  
Step 18 Click Create.  
The Create Protection Group dialog shows the protect card in the Protect Card field and the available  
cards in the Available Cards field.  
Step 19 Type a name for the protection group in the Name field (optional).  
Step 20 Click Type and choose 1:N (card) from the pull-down menu.  
Step 21 Verify that the DS3N-12 card appears in the Protect Card field.  
Step 22 In the Available Cards list, highlight the cards that you want in the protection group. Click the arrow  
(>>) tab to move the cards to the Working Cards list.  
Step 23 Click OK.  
The protection group should appear in the Protection Groups list on the Protection subtab.  
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8
Performance Monitoring  
Performance monitoring parameters (PMs) are used by service providers to gather, store, threshold, and  
report performance data for early detection of problems. PM terms are defined for both electrical cards  
and optical cards.  
This chapter provides the:  
For information about:  
Troubleshooting UPSR switch counts, see the alarm troubleshooting information in the Cisco ONS  
15454 Troubleshooting and Reference Guide, Release 3.1  
Digital transmission surveillance, see Telcordias GR-1230-CORE, GR-820-CORE, and  
GR-253-CORE documents and the ANSI document entitled Digital Hierarchy - Layer 1 In-Service  
Digital Transmission Performance Monitoring  
8.1 Using the Performance Monitoring Screen  
The following sections describe how to use basic screen elements such as tabs, menus, and informational  
columns. Figure 8-1 shows the Performance tab of Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) card-level view.  
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Figure 8-1 Viewing performance monitoring information  
Card view  
Performance tab  
8.1.1 Viewing PMs  
Before you view PMs, be sure you have created the appropriate circuits and provisioned the card  
according to your specifications. For information about circuit creation and card provisioning, see the  
Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and Operations Guide.  
Procedure: View PMs  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the screen in the Param column. The  
parameter numbers appear on the right portion of the screen in the Curr (current), and Prev (previous)  
columns.  
8.1.2 Changing the Screen Intervals  
Changing the screen view allows you to view PMs in 15-minute intervals or 24-hour periods. Figure 8-2  
shows the time interval buttons on the Performance Monitoring screen.  
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Figure 8-2 Time interval buttons on the card view Performance tab  
Fifteen-minute and twenty-four hour intervals  
Procedure: Select Fifteen-Minute PM Intervals on the Performance Monitoring Screen  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
Click the 15 min button.  
Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring parameters display in 15-minute intervals  
synchronized with the time of day.  
Step 5  
View the Current column to find PM counts for the current 15-minute interval.  
Each monitored performance parameter has corresponding threshold values for the current time period.  
If the value of the counter exceeds the threshold value for a particular 15-minute interval, a threshold  
crossing alert (TCA) will be raised. The value represents the counter for each specific performance  
monitoring parameter.  
Step 6  
View the Prev-N columns to find PM counts for the preceding 15-minute intervals.  
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Note  
If a complete 15-minute interval count is not possible, the value displays with a yellow background.  
An incomplete or incorrect count can be caused by changing node timing settings, changing the time  
zone settings on CTC, replacing a card, resetting a card, changing port states, or by using the Baseline  
button. When a complete count occurs, the subsequent 15-minute interval appears with a white  
background.  
Procedure: Select Twenty-Four Hour PM Intervals on the Performance Monitoring Screen  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
Click the 1 day button.  
Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring displays in 24-hour periods synchronized with the  
time of day.  
Step 5  
View the Current column to find PM counts for the current 24-hour period.  
Each monitored performance parameter has corresponding threshold values for the current time period.  
If the value of the counter exceeds the threshold value for a particular 24-hour period, a threshold  
crossing alert (TCA) will be raised. The value represents the counter for each specific performance  
monitoring parameter.  
Step 6  
Note  
View the Prev columns to find PM counts for the preceding 24-hour period.  
If a complete count over a 24-hour period is not possible, the value displays with a yellow  
background. An incomplete or incorrect count can be caused by changing node timing settings,  
changing the time zone settings on CTC, replacing a card, resetting a card, changing port states, or  
by using the Baseline button. When a complete count occurs, the subsequent 24-hour period appears  
with a white background.  
8.1.3 Viewing Near End and Far End PMs  
Select the Near End or Far End button depending on the PMs you wish to view. Only cards that allow  
both near-end and far-end monitoring have these buttons as an option. Figure 8-3 on page 8-5 shows the  
Near End and Far End buttons on the Performance Monitoring screen.  
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Figure 8-3 Near End and Far End buttons on the card view Performance tab  
Near End and Far End buttons  
Procedure: Select Near End PMs on the Performance Monitoring Screen  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
Click the Near End button.  
Click the Refresh button. All PMs occurring for the selected card on the incoming signal are displayed.  
Procedure: Select Far End PMs on the Performance Monitoring Screen  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. To do so, double-click the cards graphic in the main (node)  
view or right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
Click the Far End button.  
Click the Refresh button. All PMs recorded by the far-end node for the selected card on the outgoing  
signal are displayed.  
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8.1.4 Using the Signal-Type Menu  
Use the signal-type menus to monitor PMs for near-end or far-end signals on a selected port. Different  
signal-type menus appear depending on the card type and the circuit type. The appropriate types (DS1,  
DS3, VT path, STS path, OCn section, line) appear based on the card. For example, the DS3XM has DS3,  
DS1, VT path, and STS path PMs. Figure 8-4 shows the signal-type menus on the Performance  
Monitoring screen for a DS3XM-6 card.  
Figure 8-4 Signal-type menus for a DS3XM-6 card  
Signal-type menus  
Procedure: Select Signal-Type Menus on the Performance Monitoring Screen  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
Click the signal-type menu. (For example, the DS3XM card has menus labeled DS3, DS1, VT, and STS.)  
Select a port using the signal-type menu.  
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8.1.5 Using the Baseline Button  
In Software R3.0 and higher, the Baseline button located on the far right of the screen clears the PM  
count displayed in the Current column, but does not clear the PM count on the card. When the current  
15-minute or 24-hour time interval expires or the screen view changes, the total number of PM counts  
on the card and on the screen appear in the appropriate column.  
The baseline values are discarded if you change views to a different screen and then return to the  
Performance Monitoring screen. The Baseline button enables you to easily see how quickly PM counts  
are rising without having to perform calculations. Figure 8-5 shows the Baseline button on the  
Performance Monitoring screen.  
Figure 8-5 Baseline button for clearing displayed PM counts  
Baseline button  
Procedure: Use the Baseline Button on the Performance Monitoring Screen  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
Click the Baseline button.  
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8.1.6 Using the Clear Button  
The Clear button located on the far right of the Performance Monitoring screen clears certain PM counts  
depending on the option selected. Figure 8-6 shows the Clear button on the Performance Monitoring  
screen.  
Caution  
Pressing the Clear button can potentially mask problems if used incorrectly. This button is commonly  
used for testing purposes.  
Figure 8-6 Clear button for clearing PM counts  
Clear button  
Procedure: Use the Clear Button on the Performance Monitoring Screen  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
From the card view, click the Performance tab.  
Click the Clear button.  
From the Clear Statistics menu, choose one of three options:  
Selected Interfaces: Clearing selected interfaces erases all PM counts associated with the selected  
radio buttons. For example, if the 15 min and the Near End buttons are selected and you click the  
Clear button, all near-end PM counts in the current 15-minute interval are erased from the card and  
the screen display.  
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All interfaces on port x: Clearing all interfaces on port x erases from the card and the screen display  
all PM counts associated with all combinations of the radio buttons on the selected port. This means  
the 15-minute near-end and far-end counts are cleared, and 24-hour near-end and far-end counts are  
cleared from the card and the screen display.  
All interfaces on card: Clearing all interfaces on the card erases from the card and the screen  
display all PM counts for data and ports on all interfaces.  
Step 5  
Note  
From the Zero Data menu, click Yes to clear the selected statistics.  
The Ethernet cards are the only cards without the Clear button option.  
8.2 Changing Thresholds  
Thresholds are used to set error levels for each PM. You can program PM threshold ranges from the  
Provisioning > Threshold tabs on the card view. For procedures on provisioning card thresholds, such as  
line, path, and SONET thresholds, see Chapter 7, Card Provisioning.”  
During the accumulation cycle, if the current value of a performance monitoring parameter reaches or  
exceeds its corresponding threshold value, a threshold crossing alert (TCA) is generated by the node and  
sent to CTC. TCAs provide early detection of performance degradation. When a threshold is crossed,  
the node continues to count the errors during a given accumulation period. If 0 is entered as the threshold  
value, the performance monitoring parameter is disabled. Figure 8-7 shows the Provisioning >  
Threshold tabs for an OC-48 card.  
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Figure 8-7 Threshold tab for setting threshold values  
Threshold tab Provisioning tab Card view  
Change the threshold if the default value does not satisfy your error monitoring needs. For example,  
customers with a critical DS1 installed for 911 calls must guarantee the best quality of service on the  
line; therefore, they lower all thresholds so that the slightest error raises a TCA.  
8.3 Enabling Intermediate-Path Performance Monitoring  
Intermediate-path performance monitoring (IPPM) allows transparent monitoring of a constituent  
channel of an incoming transmission signal by a node that does not terminate that channel. Many large  
ONS 15454 networks only use line terminating equipment (LTE) not path terminating equipment (PTE).  
Table 8-1 shows ONS 15454 cards that are considered LTEs. Figure 8-8 shows the Provisioning > STS  
tabs for an OC-3 card.  
Table 8-1 Traffic Cards That Terminate the Line, Called LTEs  
Line Terminating Equipment  
EC1-12  
OC3 IR 4/STM1 SH 1310  
OC12 LR/STM4 LH 1310  
OC48 IR 1310  
OC12 IR/STM4 SH 1310  
OC12 LR/STM4 LH 1550  
OC48 LR 1550  
OC48 IR/STM16 SH AS 1310  
OC48 ELR/STM16 EH 100 GHz  
OC192 LR/STM64 LH 1550  
OC48 LR/STM16 LH AS 1550  
OC48 ELR/STM16 EH 200 GHz  
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Figure 8-8 STS tab for enabling IPPM  
STS tab Provisioning tab  
Card view  
Software R3.0 and higher allows LTE cards to monitor near-end PM data on individual STS payloads by  
enabling IPPM. After enabling IPPM provisioning on the line card, service providers can monitor large  
amounts of STS traffic through intermediate nodes, thus making troubleshooting and maintenance  
activities more efficient.  
IPPM occurs only on STS paths which have IPPM enabled, and TCAs are raised only for PM parameters  
on the selected IPPM paths. The monitored IPPMs are STS CV-P, STS ES-P, STS SES-P, STS UAS-P,  
and STS FC-P. For detailed information about provisioning cards and the procedure for enabling IPPM,  
Note  
The far-end IPPM feature is not supported in Software R3.1. However, SONET path PMs can be  
monitored by logging into the far-end node directly.  
The ONS 15454 performs IPPM by examining the overhead in the monitored path and by reading all of  
the near-end path PMs in the incoming direction of transmission. The IPPM process allows the path  
signal to pass bidirectionally through the node completely unaltered.  
For detailed information about specific PMs, locate the card name in the following sections and review  
the appropriate definition.  
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8.4 Pointer Justification Count Parameters  
Pointers are used to compensate for frequency and phase variations. Pointer justification counts indicate  
timing errors on SONET networks. There are positive (PPJC) and negative (NPJC) pointer justification  
count parameters. PPJC is a count of path-detected (PPJC-Pdet) or path-generated (PPJC-Pgen) positive  
pointer justifications. NPJC is a count of path-detected (NPJC-Pdet) or path-generated (NPJC-Pgen)  
negative pointer justifications depending on the specific PM name.  
Figure 8-9 shows pointer justification count parameters on the Performance Monitoring screen. You can  
enable PPJC and NPJC performance monitoring parameters for LTE cards. See Table 8-1 on page 8-10  
for a list of Cisco ONS 15454 LTE cards.  
For pointer justification count definitions, see the EC1 Card Performance Monitoring Parameters”  
depending on the cards in use.  
Figure 8-9 Viewing pointer justification count parameters  
Pointer justification counts  
Performance tab Card view  
Pointers provide a way to align the phase variations in STS and VT payloads. The STS payload pointer is  
located in the H1 and H2 bytes of the line overhead. Clocking differences are measured by the offset in  
bytes from the pointer to the first byte of the STS synchronous payload envelope (SPE) called the J1  
byte. Clocking differences that exceed the normal range of 0 to 782 can cause data loss.  
A consistent pointer justification count indicates clock synchronization problems between nodes.  
Detected and generated counts should be equal. A difference between the counts means the node  
transmitting the original pointer justification has timing variations with the node detecting and  
transmitting this count. Positive pointer adjustments occur when the frame rate of the SPE is too slow in  
relation to the rate of the STS 1.  
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Pointer Justification Count Parameters  
On CTC, the count fields for PPJC and NPJC PMs appear white and blank unless they are enabled on  
the Provisioning > Line tabs. Figure 8-10 shows the PJStsMon# menu on the Provisioning screen.  
Figure 8-10 Line tab for enabling pointer justification count parameters  
Line tab  
Provisioning tab  
Card view  
Procedure: Enable Pointer Justification Count Performance Monitoring  
Step 1  
Open the electrical or optical card of choice. Double-click the cards graphic in the main (node) view or  
right-click the card and select Open Card. (Clicking a card once highlights the card only.)  
Step 2  
Step 3  
From the card view, click the Provisioning > Line tabs.  
Click the PJStsMon# menu and select a number.  
The value of 0 means pointer justification monitoring is disabled.  
The values 1-N are the STS numbers on one port. One STS per port can be enabled from the  
PJStsMon# menu.  
EC1 PJStsMon# card menu: 0 or 1 can be selected on a total of 12 ports.  
OC-3 PJStsMon# card menu: 1, 2, or 3 can be selected on a total of 4 ports.  
OC-12 PJStsMon# card menu: 1 or any number through 12 can be selected on 1 port.  
OC-48 PJStsMon# card menu: 1 or any number through 48 can be selected on 1 port.  
OC-192 PJStsMon# card menu: 1 or any number through 192 can be selected on 1 port.  
Step 4  
Click Apply and return to the Performance tab to view PM parameters.  
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8.5 Performance Monitoring for Electrical Cards  
The following sections define performance monitoring parameters for the EC1, DS1, DS1N, DS3,  
DS3N, DS3-12E, DS3N-12E, and DS3XM electrical cards.  
8.5.1 EC1 Card Performance Monitoring Parameters  
Figure 8-11 shows signal types that support far-end PMs. Far-end performance monitoring is not  
reported for EC1. Figure 8-12 shows where overhead bytes detected on the application specific  
integrated circuits (ASICs) produce performance monitoring parameters for the EC1 card.  
Figure 8-11 Monitored signal types for the EC1 card  
Near End  
EC1 Signal  
Far End  
EC1 Signal  
ONS 15454  
EC1  
ONS 15454  
EC1  
Fiber  
OC48  
OC48  
EC1 Path (EC1 XX) Far End PMs Not Supported  
STS Path (STS XX-P) Far End PMs Not Supported  
Note  
The XX in the illustration above represents all PMs listed below with the given prefix and/or suffix.  
Figure 8-12 PM read points on the EC1 card  
ONS 15454  
EC1 Card  
XC10G Card  
OC-N  
LIU  
Tx/Rx  
Framer  
SONET Side  
Line Side  
CV-S  
ES-S  
SES-S  
SEFS-S  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Path  
Level  
BTC  
CV-L  
SES-L  
ES-L  
UAS-L  
FC-L  
PPJC-Pdet  
NPJC-Pdet  
PPJC-Pgen  
NPJC-Pgen  
PMs read on Framer  
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Note  
SONET path PMs will not count unless IPPM is enabled. For additional information, see the Enable  
not supported in Software R3.1. However, SONET path PMs can be monitored by logging into the  
far-end node directly.  
Table 8-2 Near-End Section PMs for the EC1 Card  
Parameter  
CV-S  
Definition  
Section Coding Violation (CV-S) is a count of BIP errors detected at the  
section-layer (i.e. using the B1 byte in the incoming SONET signal). Up  
to eight section BIP errors can be detected per STS-N frame; each error  
increments the current CV-S second register.  
ES-S  
Section Errored Seconds (ES-S) is a count of the number of seconds when  
at least one section-layer BIP error was detected or an SEF or loss of  
signal (LOS) defect was present.  
SES-S  
SEFS-S  
Section Severely Errored Seconds (SES-S) is a count of the seconds when  
K (see GR-253-CORE for value) or more section-layer BIP errors were  
detected or a severely errored frame (SEF) or LOS defect was present.  
Section Severely Errored Framing Seconds (SEFS-S) is a count of the  
seconds when an SEF defect was present. An SEF defect is expected  
during most seconds where an LOS or loss of frame (LOF) defect is  
present. However, there may be situations when that is not the case, and  
the SEFS-S parameter is only incremented based on the presence of the  
SEF defect.  
Table 8-3 Near-End Line Layer PMs for the EC1 Card  
Parameter  
CV-L  
Definition  
Near-End Line Code Violation (CV-L) is a count of BIP errors detected at  
the line-layer (i.e. using the B2 bytes in the incoming SONET signal). Up  
to 8 x N BIP errors can be detected per STS-N frame, with each error  
incrementing the current CV-L second register.  
ES-L  
Near-End Line Errored Seconds (ES-L) is a count of the seconds when at  
least one line-layer BIP error was detected or an alarm indication  
signal-line (AIS-L) defect was present.  
SES-L  
Near-End Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES-L) is a count of the  
seconds when K (see GR-253 for values) or more line-layer BIP errors  
were detected or an AIS-L defect was present.  
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Table 8-3 Near-End Line Layer PMs for the EC1 Card (continued)  
Parameter  
UAS-L  
Definition  
Near-End Line Unavailable Seconds (UAS-L) is a count of the seconds  
when the line is unavailable. A line becomes unavailable when ten  
consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ls, and the line continues  
to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that do not qualify  
as SES-Ls.  
FC-L  
Near-End Line Failure Count (FC-L) is a count of the number of near-end  
line failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-L failure or a  
lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end failure is declared. This failure event  
ends when the failure is cleared. A failure event that begins in one period  
and ends in another period is counted only in the period where it begins.  
Table 8-4 Near-End SONET Path PMs for the EC1 Card  
Parameter  
Note  
Definition  
SONET path PMs will not count unless IPPM is enabled. For additional information, see the  
IPPM feature is not supported in Software R3.1. However, SONET path PMs can be monitored  
by logging into the far-end node directly.  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
Near-End STS Path Coding Violations (CV-P) is a count of BIP errors  
detected at the STS path layer (i.e., using the B3 byte). Up to eight BIP  
errors can be detected per frame; each error increments the current CV-P  
second register.  
Near-End STS Path Errored Seconds (ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
when at least one STS path BIP error was detected. STS ES-P can also be  
caused by an AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end  
defect) or an LOP-P defect.  
Near-End STS Path Failure Counts (FC-P) is a count of the number of  
near-end STS path failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-P  
failure, an LOP-P failure, a unequipped path (UNEQ-P) or a trace  
identifier mismatch (TIM-P) failure is declared. A failure event also  
begins if the STS PTE monitoring the path supports ERDI-P for that path.  
The failure event ends when these failures are cleared.  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Near-End STS Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds when K (2400) or more STS path BIP errors were detected. STS  
SES-P can also be caused by an AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer,  
traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-P defect.  
Near-End STS Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-P) is a count of the  
seconds when the STS path was unavailable. An STS path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ps,  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-Ps.  
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Table 8-5 Near-End SONET Path BIP PMs for the EC1 Card  
Parameter  
PPJC-Pdet  
Definition  
Positive Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Detected (PPJC-Pdet) is a  
count of the positive pointer justifications detected on a particular path in  
an incoming SONET signal.  
NPJC-Pdet  
PPJC-Pgen  
NPJC-Pgen  
Negative Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Detected (NPJC-Pdet) is a  
count of the negative pointer justifications detected on a particular path in  
an incoming SONET signal.  
Positive Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Generated (PPJC-Pgen) is  
a count of the positive pointer justifications generated for a particular path  
to reconcile the frequency of the SPE with the local clock.  
Negative Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Generated (NPJC-Pgen) is  
a count of the negative pointer justifications generated for a particular  
path to reconcile the frequency of the synchronous payload envelope  
(SPE) with the local clock.  
Table 8-6 Far-End Line Layer PMs for the EC-1 Card  
Parameter  
CV-L  
Definition  
Far-End Line Code Violation (CV-L) is a count of BIP errors detected by  
the far-end line terminating equipment (LTE) and reported back to the  
near-end LTE using the REI-L indication in the line overhead. For SONET  
signals at rates below OC-48, up to 8 x N BIP errors per STS-N frame can  
be indicated using the REI-L. For OC-48 signals, up to 255 BIP errors per  
STS-N frame can be indicated. The current CV-L second register is  
incremented for each BIP error indicated by the incoming REI-L.  
ES-L  
Far-End Line Errored Seconds (ES-L) is a count of the seconds when at  
least one line-layer BIP error was reported by the far-end LTE or an RDI-L  
defect was present.  
SES-L  
UAS-L  
Far-End Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES-L) is a count of the seconds  
when K (see GR-253-CORE for values) or more line-layer BIP errors  
were reported by the far-end LTE or an RDI-L defect was present.  
Far-End Line Unavailable Seconds (UAS-L) is a count of the seconds  
when the line is unavailable at the far end. A line becomes unavailable at  
the far end when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-LFEs  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-LFEs.  
FC-L  
Far-End Line Failure Count (FC-L) is a count of the number of far-end  
line failure events. A failure event begins when RFI-L failure is declared,  
and it ends when the RFI-L failure clears. A failure event that begins in  
one period and ends in another period is counted only in the period where  
it began.  
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8.5.2 DS1 and DS1N Card Performance Monitoring Parameters  
Figure 8-13 shows the signal types that support far-end PMs. Far-end VT and STS path performance  
monitoring is supported for the DS1 card. Far-end DS1 path performance monitoring is not supported  
for the DS1 card. Figure 8-14 shows where overhead bytes detected on the ASICs produce performance  
monitoring parameters for the DS1 and DS1N cards.  
Figure 8-13 Monitored signal types for the DS1 and DS1N cards  
Near End  
DS1 Signal  
Far End  
DS1 Signal  
ONS 15454  
DS1  
ONS 15454  
DS1  
Fiber  
OC48  
OC48  
DS1 Path (DS1 XX) Far End PMs Not Supported  
VT Path (XX-V) Far End PMs Supported  
STS Path (STS XX-P) Far End PMs Not Supported  
Note  
The XX in the illustration above represents all PMs listed below with the given prefix and/or suffix.  
Figure 8-14 PM read points on the DS1 and DS1N cards  
ONS 15454  
DS1 and DS1N Cards  
XC10G Card  
OC-N  
Tx/Rx  
LIU  
Framer  
DS1 Side  
SONET Side  
CV-V  
ES-V  
SES-V  
UAS-V  
VT  
Level  
BTC  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Path  
Level  
DS1 Tx AISS-P  
DS1 Tx CV-P  
DS1 Tx ES-P  
DS1 Tx SAS-P  
DS1 Tx SES-P  
DS1 Tx UAS-P  
PMs read on Framer  
DS1 CV-L  
DS1 ES-L  
DS1 SES-L  
DS1 LOSS-L  
DS1 Rx AISS-P  
DS1 Rx CV-P  
DS1 Rx ES-P  
DS1 Rx SAS-P  
DS1 Rx SES-P  
DS1 Rx UAS-P  
PMs read on LIU  
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Table 8-7 DS1 Line PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards  
Parameter  
Definition  
DS1 CV-L  
Code Violation Line (CV-L) indicates the number of coding violations  
occurring on the line. This parameter is a count of bipolar violations  
(BPVs) and excessive zeros (EXZs) occurring over the accumulation  
period.  
DS1 ES-L  
Errored Seconds Line (ES-L) is a count of the seconds containing one or  
more anomalies (BPV + EXZ) and/or defects (loss of signal) on the line.  
DS1 SES-L  
Severely Errored Seconds Line (SES-L) is a count of the seconds  
containing more than a particular quantity of anomalies (BPV + EXZ >  
1544) and/or defects on the line.  
DS1 LOSS-L  
Loss of Signal Seconds Line (LOSS-L) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more LOS defects.  
Table 8-8 DS1 Receive Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards  
Parameter  
Definition  
DS1 Rx AISS-P  
Receive Path Alarm Indication Signal (Rx AIS-P) means an alarm  
indication signal occurred on the receive end of the path. This parameter  
is a count of seconds containing one or more AIS defects.  
DS1 Rx CV-P  
DS1 Rx ES-P  
Receive Path Code Violation (Rx CV-P) means a coding violation  
occurred on the receive end of the path. For DS1-ESF paths, this  
parameter is a count of detected CRC-6 errors. For the DS1-SF paths, the  
Rx CV-P parameter is a count of detected frame bit errors (FE).  
Receive Path Errored Seconds (Rx ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
containing one or more anomalies and/or defects for paths on the receive  
end of the signal. For DS1-ESF paths, this parameter is a count of  
one-second intervals containing one or more CRC-6 errors, or one or more  
CS events, or one or more SEF or AIS defects. For DS1-SF paths, the Rx  
ES-P parameter is a count of one-second intervals containing one or more  
FE events, or one or more CS events, or one or more SEF or AIS defects.  
DS1 Rx SAS-P  
DS1 Rx SES-P  
Receive Path Severely Errored Seconds Frame/Alarm Indication Signal  
(Rx SAS-P) is a count of one-second intervals containing one or more  
SEFs or one or more AIS defects on the receive end of the signal.  
Receive Path Severely Errored Seconds (Rx SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds containing more than a particular quantity of anomalies and/or  
defects for paths on the receive end of the signal. For the DS1-ESF paths,  
this parameter is a count of seconds when 320 or more CRC-6 errors or  
one or more SEF or AIS defects occurred. For DS1-SF paths, an SES is a  
second containing either the occurrence of four FEs or one or more SEF  
or AIS defects.  
DS1 Rx UAS-P  
Receive Path Unavailable Seconds (Rx UAS-P) is a count of one-second  
intervals when the DS1 path is unavailable on the receive end of the  
signal. The DS1 path is unavailable when ten consecutive SESs occur. The  
ten SESs are included in unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS1 path  
becomes available when ten consecutive seconds occur with no SESs. The  
ten seconds with no SESs are excluded from unavailable time.  
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Table 8-9 DS1 Transmit Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards  
Parameter  
Definition  
DS1 Tx AISS-P  
Transmit Path Alarm Indication Signal (Tx AIS-P) means an alarm  
indication signal occurred on the transmit end of the path. This parameter  
is a count of seconds containing one or more AIS defects.  
DS1 Tx CV-P  
DS1 Tx ES-P  
Transmit Path Code Violation (Tx CV-P) means a coding violation  
occurred on the transmit end of the path. For DS1-ESF paths, this  
parameter is a count of detected CRC-6 errors. For the DS1-SF paths, the  
Tx CV-P parameter is a count of detected FEs.  
Transmit Path Errored Seconds (Tx ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
containing one or more anomalies and/or defects for paths on the transmit  
end of the signal. For DS1-ESF paths, this parameter is a count of  
one-second intervals containing one or more CRC-6 errors, or one or more  
CS events, or one or more SEF or AIS defects. For DS1-SF paths, the Tx  
ES-P parameter is a count of one-second intervals containing one or more  
FE events, or one or more CS events, or one or more SEF or AIS defects.  
DS1 Tx SAS-P  
DS1 Tx SES-P  
Transmit Path Severely Errored Seconds Frame/Alarm Indication Signal  
(Tx SAS-P) is a count of one-second intervals containing one or more  
SEFs or one or more AIS defects on the receive end of the signal.  
Transmit Path Severely Errored Seconds (Tx SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds containing more than a particular quantity of anomalies and/or  
defects for paths on the transmit end of the signal. For the DS1-ESF paths,  
this parameter is a count of seconds when 320 or more CRC-6 errors or  
one or more SEF or AIS defects occurred. For DS1-SF paths, an SES is a  
second containing either the occurrence of four FEs or one or more SEF  
or AIS defects.  
DS1 Tx UAS-P  
Transmit Path Unavailable Seconds (Tx UAS-P) is a count of one-second  
intervals when the DS1 path is unavailable on the transmit end of the  
signal. The DS1 path is unavailable when ten consecutive SESs occur. The  
ten SESs are included in unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS1 path  
becomes available when ten consecutive seconds occur with no SESs. The  
ten seconds with no SESs are excluded from unavailable time.  
Table 8-10 VT Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards  
Parameter  
CV-V  
Definition  
Code Violation VT Layer (CV-V) is a count of the BIP errors detected at  
the VT path layer. Up to two BIP errors can be detected per VT  
superframe, with each error incrementing the current CV-V second  
register.  
ES-V  
Errored Seconds VT Layer (ES-V) is a count of the seconds when at least  
one VT Path BIP error was detected. An AIS-V defect (or a lower-layer,  
traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-V defect can also cause an  
ES-V.  
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Table 8-10 VT Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards (continued)  
Parameter  
SES-V  
Definition  
Severely Errored Seconds VT Layer (SES-V) is a count of seconds when  
K (600) or more VT Path BIP errors were detected. SES-V can also be  
caused by an AIS-V defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end  
defect) or an LOP-V defect.  
UAS-V  
Unavailable Second VT Layer (UAS-V) is a count of the seconds when  
the VT path was unavailable. A VT path becomes unavailable when ten  
consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Vs, and it continues to be  
unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that do not qualify as  
SES-Vs.  
Table 8-11 SONET Path PMs for the DS1 and DS1N Cards  
Parameter  
STS CV-P  
Definition  
Near-End STS Path Coding Violations (CV-P) is a count of BIP errors  
detected at the STS path layer (i.e., using the B3 byte). Up to eight BIP  
errors can be detected per frame, with each error incrementing the current  
CV-P second register.  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
Near-End STS Path Errored Seconds (ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
when at least one STS path BIP error was detected. An AIS-P defect (or a  
lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-P defect can also  
cause an STS ES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Failure Counts (FC-P) is a count of the number of  
near-end STS path failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-P  
failure, an LOP-P failure, a UNEQ-P, or a TIM-P failure is declared. A  
failure event also begins if the STS PTE that is monitoring the path  
supports ERDI-P for that path. The failure event ends when these failures  
are cleared.  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Near-End STS Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds when K (2400) or more STS path BIP errors were detected. An  
AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an  
LOP-P defect can also cause an STS SES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-P) is a count of the  
seconds when the STS path was unavailable. An STS path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ps,  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-Ps.  
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Table 8-12 Far-End VT Path PMs for the DS1 Card  
Parameter  
CV-V  
Definition  
Far-End VT Path Coding Violations (CV-VFE) is a count of the number  
of BIP errors detected by the far-end VT path terminating equipment  
(PTE) and reported back to the near-end VT PTE using the REI-V  
indication in the VT path overhead. Only one BIP error can be indicated  
per VT superframe using the REI-V bit. The current CV-VFE second  
register is incremented for each BIP error indicated by the incoming  
REI-V.  
ES-V  
Far-End VT Path Errored Seconds (ES-VFE) is a count of the seconds  
when at least one VT path BIP error was reported by the far-end VT PTE,  
or a one-bit RDI-V defect was present.  
SES-V  
UAS-V  
Far-End VT Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-VFE) is a count of the  
seconds when K (600) or more VT path BIP errors were reported by the  
far-end VT PTE or a one-bit RDI-V defect was present.  
Far-End VT Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-VFE) is a count of the  
seconds when the VT path is unavailable at the far-end. A VT path is  
unavailable at the far-end when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify  
as SES-VFEs.  
8.5.3 DS3 and DS3N Card Performance Monitoring Parameters  
Figure 8-15 shows the signal types that support far-end PMs. Figure 8-16 shows where overhead bytes  
detected on the ASICs produce performance monitoring parameters for the DS3 and DS3N cards.  
Figure 8-15 Monitored signal types for the DS3 and DS3N cards  
Near End  
DS3 Signal  
Far End  
DS3 Signal  
ONS 15454  
DS3  
ONS 15454  
DS3  
Fiber  
OC48  
OC48  
DS3 Path (DS3 XX) Far End PMs Not Supported  
STS Path (STS XX-P) Far End PMs Not Supported  
Note  
The XX in the illustration above represents all PMs listed below with the given prefix and/or suffix.  
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Figure 8-16 PM read points on the DS3 and DS3N cards  
ONS 15454  
DS3 & DS3N Cards  
XC10G Card  
OC-N  
LIU  
DS3 CV-L  
DS3 ES-L  
DS3 SES-L  
DS3 LOSS-L  
Mux/Demux ASIC  
DS3 Side  
SONET Side  
BTC  
ASIC  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Path  
Level  
DS3 ES-P  
DS3 SES-P  
DS3 SAS-P  
DS3 AISS-P  
DS3 UAS-P  
PMs read on Mux/Demux ASIC  
PMs read on LIU  
Table 8-13 Near-End DS3 Line PMs for the DS3 and DS3N Cards  
Parameter  
DS3 CV-L  
Definition  
Code Violation Line (CV-L) indicates the number of coding violations  
occurring on the line. This parameter is a count of bipolar violations  
(BPVs) and excessive zeros (EXZs) occurring over the accumulation  
period.  
DS3 ES-L  
Errored Seconds Line (ES-L) is a count of the seconds containing one or  
more anomalies (BPV + EXZ) and/or defects (loss of signal) on the line.  
DS3 SES-L  
Severely Errored Seconds Line (SES-L) is a count of the seconds  
containing more than a particular quantity of anomalies (BPV + EXZ >  
44) and/or defects on the line.  
DS3 LOSS-L  
Line Loss of Signal (LOSS-L) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more LOS defects.  
Table 8-14 Near-End DS3 Path PMs for the DS3 and DS3N Cards  
Parameter  
DS3 ES-P  
Definition  
Errored Seconds-Path (ES-P) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more CRC-6 errors, or one or more CS events, or one  
or more SEF or AIS defects.  
DS3 SES-P  
DS3 SAS-P  
Severely Errored Seconds-Path (SES-P) is a count of seconds where 320  
or more CRC-6 errors occur or one or more SEF or AIS defects occur.  
Severely Errored Frame/Alarm Indication Signal-Path (SAS-P) is a count  
of seconds containing one or more SEFs or one or more AIS defects.  
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Table 8-14 Near-End DS3 Path PMs for the DS3 and DS3N Cards (continued)  
Parameter  
DS3 AISS-P  
Definition  
Alarm Indication Signal Seconds-Path (AISS-P) is a count of seconds  
containing one or more AIS defects.  
DS3 UAS-P  
Unavailable Seconds-Path (UAS-P) is a count of one-second intervals  
during which the DS3 path is unavailable.  
Table 8-15 Near-End SONET Path PMs for the DS3 and DS3N Cards  
Parameter  
STS CV-P  
Definition  
Near-End STS Path Coding Violations (CV-P) is a count of BIP errors  
detected at the STS path layer (i.e., using the B3 byte). Up to eight BIP  
errors can be detected per frame; each error increments the current CV-P  
second register.  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
Near-End STS Path Errored Seconds (ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
when at least one STS path BIP error was detected. An AIS-P defect (or a  
lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-P defect can also  
cause an STS ES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Failure Counts (FC-P) is a count of the number of  
near-end STS path failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-P  
failure, an LOP-P failure, a UNEQ-P, or a TIM-P failure is declared. A  
failure event also begins if the STS PTE that is monitoring the path  
supports ERDI-P for that path. The failure event ends when these failures  
are cleared.  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Near-End STS Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds when K (2400) or more STS path BIP errors were detected. An  
AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an  
LOP-P defect can also cause an STS SES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-P) is a count of the  
seconds when the STS path was unavailable. An STS path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ps,  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-Ps.  
8.5.4 DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Card Performance Monitoring Parameters  
Figure 8-17 shows the signal types that support far-end PMs. Figure 8-18 shows where overhead bytes  
detected on the ASICs produce performance monitoring parameters for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E  
cards.  
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Figure 8-17 Monitored signal types for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E cards  
Near End  
DS3 Signal  
Far End  
DS3 Signal  
ONS 15454  
DS3E  
ONS 15454  
DS3E  
Fiber  
OC48  
OC48  
DS3E Path Far End PMs Are Supported  
STS Path (STS XX-P) Far End PMs Not Supported  
Note  
The XX in the illustration above represents all PMs listed below with the given prefix and/or suffix.  
Figure 8-18 PM read points on the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E cards  
ONS 15454  
DS3-12E & DS3N-12E Cards  
XC10G Card  
OC-N  
DS3 CV-L  
DS3 ES-L  
DS3 SES-L  
DS3 LOSS-L  
LIU  
Mux/Demux ASIC  
DS3 Side  
SONET Side  
DS3 AISS-P  
DS3 CVP-P  
DS3 ESP-P  
DS3 SASP-P  
DS3 SESP-P  
DS3 UASP-P  
BTC  
ASIC  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Path  
Level  
DS3 CVCP-P  
DS3 ESCP-P  
DS3 SESCP-P  
DS3 UASCP-P  
PMs read on Mux/Demux ASIC  
DS3 CVCP-PFE  
DS3 ESCP-PFE  
DS3 SASCP-PFE  
DS3 SESCP-PFE  
DS3 UASCP-PFE  
PMs read on LIU  
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Table 8-16 Near-End DS3 Line PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards  
Parameter  
DS3 CV-L  
Definition  
Code Violation Line (CV-L) indicates the number of coding violations  
occurring on the line. This parameter is a count of bipolar violations  
(BPVs) and excessive zeros (EXZs) occurring over the accumulation  
period.  
DS3 ES-L  
Errored Seconds Line (ES-L) is a count of the seconds containing one or  
more anomalies (BPV + EXZ) and/or defects (i.e. loss of signal) on the  
line.  
DS3 SES-L  
DS3 LOSS-L  
Severely Errored Seconds Line (SES-L) is a count of the seconds  
containing more than a particular quantity of anomalies (BPV + EXZ >  
44) and/or defects on the line.  
Line Loss of Signal (LOSS-L) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more LOS defects.  
Table 8-17 Near-End DS3 Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards  
Parameter  
DS3 AISS-P  
Definition  
AIS Seconds Path (AISS-P) is a count of one-second intervals containing  
one or more AIS defects.  
DS3 CVP-P  
Code Violation Path (CVP-P) is a code violation parameter for M23  
applications. CVP-P is a count of P-bit parity errors occurring in the  
accumulation period.  
DS3 ESP-P  
DS3 SASP-P  
DS3 SESP-P  
Errored Second Path (ESP-P) is a count of seconds containing one or more  
P-bit parity errors, one or more SEF defects, or one or more AIS defects.  
SEF/AIS Seconds Path (SASP-P) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more SEFs or one or more AIS defects on the path.  
Severely Errored Seconds Path (DS3 SESP-P) is a count of seconds  
containing more than 44 P-bit parity violations, one or more SEF defects,  
or one or more AIS defects.  
DS3 UASP-P  
Unavailable Second Path (DS3 UASP-P) is a count of one-second  
intervals when the DS3 path is unavailable. A DS3 path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive SESP-Ps occur. The ten SESP-Ps are  
included in unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS3 path becomes  
available when ten consecutive seconds with no SESP-Ps occur. The ten  
seconds with no SESP-Ps are excluded from unavailable time.  
Table 8-18 Near-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards  
Parameter  
DS3 CVCP-P  
Definition  
Code Violation Path (CVCP-P) is a count of CP-bit parity errors occurring  
in the accumulation period.  
DS3 ESCP-P  
Errored Second Path (ESCP-P) is a count of seconds containing one or  
more CP-bit parity errors, one or more SEF defects, or one or more AIS  
defects. ESCP-P is defined for the C-bit parity application.  
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Table 8-18 Near-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards (continued)  
Parameter  
Definition  
DS3 SESCP-P  
Severely Errored Seconds Path (SESCP-P) is a count of seconds  
containing more than 44 CP-bit parity errors, one or more SEF defects, or  
one or more AIS defects.  
DS3 UASCP-P  
Unavailable Second Path (UASCP-P) is a count of one-second intervals  
when the DS3 path is unavailable. A DS3 path becomes unavailable when  
ten consecutive SESCP-Ps occur. The ten SESCP-Ps are included in  
unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS3 path becomes available when  
ten consecutive seconds with no SESCP-Ps occur. The ten seconds with  
no SESCP-Ps are excluded from unavailable time.  
Table 8-19 Near-End SONET Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards  
Parameter  
STS CV-P  
Definition  
Near-End STS Path Coding Violations (CV-P) is a count of BIP errors  
detected at the STS path layer (i.e., using the B3 byte). Up to eight BIP  
errors can be detected per frame; each error increments the current CV-P  
second register.  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
Near-End STS Path Errored Seconds (ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
when at least one STS path BIP error was detected. An AIS-P defect (or a  
lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-P defect can also  
cause an STS ES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Failure Counts (FC-P) is a count of the number of  
near-end STS path failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-P  
failure, an LOP-P failure, a UNEQ-P, or a TIM-P failure is declared. A  
failure event also begins if the STS PTE that is monitoring the path  
supports ERDI-P for that path. The failure event ends when these failures  
are cleared.  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Near-End STS Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds when K (2400) or more STS path BIP errors were detected. An  
AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an  
LOP-P defect can also cause an STS SES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-P) is a count of the  
seconds when the STS path was unavailable. An STS path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ps,  
and continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-Ps.  
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Table 8-20 Far-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3-12E and DS3N-12E Cards  
Parameter  
DS3 CVCP-P  
Definition  
Code Violation (CVCP-PFE) is a parameter that is counted when the three  
far-end block error (FEBE) bits in a M-frame are not all collectively set to  
1.  
DS3 ESCP-P  
Errored Second (ESCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals containing  
one or more M-frames with the three FEBE bits not all collectively set to  
1 or one or more far-end SEF/AIS defects.  
DS3 SASCP-P  
DS3 SESCP-P  
SEF/AIS Second (SASCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more far-end SEF/AIS defects.  
Severely Errored Second (SESCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more 44 M-frames with the three FEBE bits not all  
collectively set to 1 or one or more far-end SEF/AIS defects.  
DS3 UASCP-P  
Unavailable Second (UASCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals  
when the DS3 path becomes unavailable. A DS3 path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive far-end CP-bit SESs occur. The ten  
CP-bit SESs are included in unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS3  
path becomes available when ten consecutive seconds occur with no  
CP-bit SESs. The ten seconds with no CP-bit SESs are excluded from  
unavailable time.  
8.5.5 DS3XM-6 Card Performance Monitoring Parameters  
Figure 8-19 shows the signal types that support far-end PMs. Figure 8-20 shows where overhead bytes  
detected on the ASICs produce performance monitoring parameters for the DS3XM-6 card.  
Figure 8-19 Monitored signal types for the DS3XM-6 card  
Near End  
Far End  
Muxed DS3 Signal  
Muxed DS3 Signal  
ONS 15454  
DS3XM  
ONS 15454  
DS3XM  
Fiber  
OC48  
OC48  
DS1 Path (DS1 XX) Far End PMs Not Supported  
DS3 Path (DS3 XX) Far End PMs Supported  
VT Path (XX-V) Far End PMs Supported  
STS Path (STS XX-P) Far End PMs Not Supported  
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Figure 8-20 PM read points on the DS3XM-6 card  
ONS 15454  
DS3XM-6 Card  
XC10G Card  
OC-N  
LIU  
DS3 CV-L  
DS3 ES-L  
DS3 SES-L  
DS3 LOSS-L  
Mapper Unit  
DS1 Side  
SONET Side  
DS3 AISS-P  
DS3 CVP-P  
DS3 ESP-P  
DS3 SASP-P  
DS3 SESP-P  
DS3 UASP-P  
BTC  
DS1 AISS-P  
DS1 ES-P  
DS1 SAS-P  
DS1 SES-P  
DS1 UAS-P  
CV-V  
ES-V  
SES-V  
UAS-V  
ASIC  
VT  
Level  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
DS3 CVCP-P  
DS3 ESCP-P  
DS3 SASCP-P  
DS3 SESCP-P  
DS3 UASCP-P  
Path  
Level  
PMs read on Mapper Unit ASIC  
PMs read on LIU  
The DS3 path is terminated on the  
transmux and regenerated.  
Table 8-21 Near-End DS3 Line PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
DS3 CV-L  
Definition  
Code Violation Line (CV-L) indicates the number of coding violations  
occurring on the line. This parameter is a count of bipolar violations  
(BPVs) and excessive zeros (EXZs) occurring over the accumulation  
period.  
DS3 ES-L  
Errored Seconds Line (ES-L) is a count of the seconds containing one or  
more anomalies (BPV + EXZ) and/or defects (i.e. LOS) on the line.  
DS3 SES-L  
Severely Errored Seconds Line (SES-L) is a count of the seconds  
containing more than a particular quantity of anomalies (BPV + EXZ >  
44) and/or defects on the line.  
DS3 LOSS-L  
Line Loss of Signal (LOSS-L) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more LOS defects.  
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Table 8-22 Near-End DS3 Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
DS3 AISS-P  
Definition  
AIS Seconds Path (AISS-P) is a count of one-second intervals containing  
one or more AIS defects.  
DS3 CVP-P  
Code Violation Path (CVP-P) is a code violation parameter for M23  
applications. CVP-P is a count of P-bit parity errors occurring in the  
accumulation period.  
DS3 ESP-P  
DS3 SASP-P  
DS3 SESP-P  
Errored Second Path (ESP-P) is a count of seconds containing one or more  
P-bit parity errors, one or more SEF defects, or one or more AIS defects.  
SEF/AIS Seconds Path (SASP-P) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more SEFs or one or more AIS defects on the path.  
Severely Errored Seconds Path (SESP-P) is a count of seconds containing  
more than 44 P-bit parity violations, one or more SEF defects, or one or  
more AIS defects.  
DS3 UASP-P  
Unavailable Second Path (UASP-P) is a count of one-second intervals  
when the DS3 path is unavailable. A DS3 path becomes unavailable when  
ten consecutive SESP-Ps occur. The ten SESP-Ps are included in  
unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS3 path becomes available when  
ten consecutive seconds with no SESP-Ps occur. The ten seconds with no  
SESP-Ps are excluded from unavailable time.  
Table 8-23 Near-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
DS3 CVCP-P  
Definition  
Code Violation Path (CVCP-P) is a count of CP-bit parity errors occurring  
in the accumulation period.  
DS3 ESCP-P  
DS3 SESCP-P  
DS3 UASCP-P  
Errored Second Path (ESCP-P) is a count of seconds containing one or  
more CP-bit parity errors, one or more SEF defects, or one or more AIS  
defects.  
Severely Errored Seconds Path (SESCP-P) is a count of seconds  
containing more than 44 CP-bit parity errors, one or more SEF defects, or  
one or more AIS defects.  
Unavailable Seconds Path (DS3 UASCP-P) is a count of one-second  
intervals when the DS3 path is unavailable. A DS3 path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive SESCP-Ps occur. The ten SESCP-Ps are  
included in unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS3 path becomes  
available when ten consecutive seconds with no SESCP-Ps occur. The ten  
seconds with no SESCP-Ps are excluded from unavailable time.  
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Table 8-24 Near-End DS1 Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
DS1 AISS-P  
Definition  
Alarm Indication Signal Path (AIS-P) means an AIS occurred on the path.  
This parameter is a count of seconds containing one or more AIS defects.  
DS1 ES-P  
Errored Seconds Path (ES-P) is a count of the seconds containing one or  
more anomalies and/or defects for paths. For DS1-ESF paths, this  
parameter is a count of one-second intervals containing one or more  
CRC-6 errors, or one or more CS events, or one or more SEF or AIS  
defects. For DS1-SF paths, the ES-P parameter is a count of one-second  
intervals containing one or more FE events, or one or more CS events, or  
one or more SEF or AIS defects.  
DS1 SAS-P  
DS1 SES-P  
Severely Errored Seconds Path Frame/Alarm Indication Signal (SAS-P) is  
a count of one-second intervals containing one or more SEFs or one or  
more AIS defects.  
Severely Errored Seconds Path (SES-P) is a count of the seconds  
containing more than a particular quantity of anomalies and/or defects for  
paths. For the DS1-ESF paths, this parameter is a count of seconds when  
320 or more CRC-6 errors or one or more SEF or AIS defects occurs. For  
DS1-SF paths, an SES is a second containing either the occurrence of  
eight FEs, four FEs, or one or more SEF or AIS defects.  
DS1 UAS-P  
Unavailable Seconds Path (UAS-P) is a count of one-second intervals  
when the DS1 path is unavailable. The DS1 path is unavailable when ten  
consecutive SESs occur. The ten SESs are included in unavailable time.  
Once unavailable, the DS1 path becomes available when ten consecutive  
seconds occur with no SESs. The ten seconds with no SESs are excluded  
from unavailable time.  
Table 8-25 Near-End VT PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
CV-V  
Definition  
Code Violation VT Layer (CV-V) is a count of the BIP errors detected at  
the VT path layer. Up to two BIP errors can be detected per VT  
superframe; each error increments the current CV-V second register.  
ES-V  
Errored Seconds VT Layer (ES-V) is a count of the seconds when at least  
one VT Path BIP error was detected. An AIS-V defect (or a lower-layer,  
traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-V defect can also cause ES-V.  
SES-V  
Severely Errored Seconds VT Layer (SES-V) is a count of seconds when  
K (600) or more VT Path BIP errors were detected. An AIS-V defect (or  
a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-V defect can  
also cause SES-V.  
UAS-V  
Unavailable Seconds VT Layer (UAS-V) is a count of the seconds when  
the VT path was unavailable. A VT path becomes unavailable when ten  
consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Vs and continues to be  
unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that do not qualify as  
SES-Vs.  
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Table 8-26 Near-End SONET Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
STS CV-P  
Definition  
Near-End STS Path Coding Violations (CV-P) is a count of BIP errors  
detected at the STS path layer (i.e., using the B3 byte). Up to eight BIP  
errors can be detected per frame; each error increments the current CV-P  
second register.  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
Near-End STS Path Errored Seconds (ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
when at least one STS path BIP error was detected. An AIS-P defect (or a  
lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-P defect can also  
cause an STS ES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Failure Counts (FC-P) is a count of the number of  
near-end STS path failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-P  
failure, an LOP-P failure, a UNEQ-P, or a TIM-P failure is declared. A  
failure event also begins if the STS PTE that is monitoring the path  
supports ERDI-P for that path. The failure event ends when these failures  
are cleared.  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Near-End STS Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds when K (2400) or more STS path BIP errors were detected. An  
AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an  
LOP-P defect can also cause an STS SES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-P) is a count of the  
seconds when the STS path was unavailable. An STS path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ps,  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-Ps.  
Table 8-27 Far-End CP-bit Path PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
DS3 CVCP-P  
Definition  
Code Violation (CVCP-PFE) is a parameter that is counted when the three  
FEBE bits in a M-frame are not all collectively set to 1.  
DS3 ESCP-P  
Errored Second (ESCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals containing  
one or more M-frames with the three FEBE bits not all collectively set to  
1 or one or more far-end SEF/AIS defects.  
DS3 SASCP-P  
DS3 SESCP-P  
SEF/AIS Second (SASCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more far-end SEF/AIS defects.  
Severely Errored Second (SESCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals  
containing one or more 44 M-frames with the three FEBE bits not all  
collectively set to 1 or one or more far-end SEF/AIS defects.  
DS3 UASCP-P  
Unavailable Second (UASCP-PFE) is a count of one-second intervals  
when the DS3 path becomes unavailable. A DS3 path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive far-end CP-bit SESs occur. The ten  
CP-bit SESs are included in unavailable time. Once unavailable, the DS3  
path becomes available when ten consecutive seconds with no CP-bit  
SESs occur. The ten seconds with no CP-bit SESs are excluded from  
unavailable time.  
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Table 8-28 Far-End VT PMs for the DS3XM-6 Card  
Parameter  
CV-V  
Definition  
Code Violation VT Layer (CV-V) is a count of the BIP errors detected at  
the VT path layer. Up to two BIP errors can be detected per VT  
superframe; each error increments the current CV-V second register.  
ES-V  
Errored Seconds VT Layer (ES-V) is a count of the seconds when at least  
one VT Path BIP error was detected. An AIS-V defect (or a lower-layer,  
traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-V defect can also cause an  
ES-V.  
SES-V  
UAS-V  
Severely Errored Seconds VT Layer (SES-V) is a count of seconds when  
K (600) or more VT Path BIP errors were detected. An AIS-V defect (or  
a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-V defect can  
also cause an SES-V.  
Unavailable Second VT Layer (UAS-V) is a count of the seconds when  
the VT path was unavailable. A VT path becomes unavailable when ten  
consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Vs and continues to be  
unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that do not qualify as  
SES-Vs.  
8.6 Performance Monitoring for Optical Cards  
The following sections define performance monitoring parameters and definitions for the OC-3, OC-12,  
OC-48, and OC-192.  
8.6.1 OC-3 Card Performance Monitoring Parameters  
Figure 8-21 shows where overhead bytes detected on the ASICs produce performance monitoring  
parameters for the OC-3 card.  
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Figure 8-21 PM read points on the OC-3 card  
ONS 15454  
OC-3 Card  
Pointer Processors  
XC10G Card  
DS1  
CV-S  
ES-S  
SES-S  
SEFS-S  
BTC  
ASIC  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
CV-L  
ES-L  
SES-L  
UAS-L  
FC-L  
Path  
Level  
PMs read on BTC ASIC  
PPJC-Pdet  
NPJC-Pdet  
PPJC-Pgen  
NPJC-Pgen  
PMs read on PMC  
Note  
For PM locations relating to protection switch counts, see the GR-253-CORE document.  
Table 8-29 Near-End Section PMs for the OC-3 Card  
Parameter  
CV-S  
Definition  
Section Coding Violation (CV-S) is a count of BIP errors detected at the  
section-layer (i.e. using the B1 byte in the incoming SONET signal). Up  
to eight section BIP errors can be detected per STS-N frame, with each  
error incrementing the current CV-S second register.  
ES-S  
Section Errored Seconds (ES-S) is a count of the number of seconds when  
at least one section-layer BIP error was detected or an SEF or LOS defect  
was present.  
SES-S  
SEFS-S  
Section Severely Errored Seconds (SES-S) is a count of the seconds when  
K (see GR-253 for value) or more section-layer BIP errors were detected  
or an SEF or LOS defect was present.  
Section Severely Errored Framing Seconds (SEFS-S) is a count of the  
seconds when an SEF defect was present. An SEF defect is expected to be  
present during most seconds when an LOS or LOF defect is present.  
However, there can be situations when the SEFS-S parameter is only  
incremented based on the presence of the SEF defect.  
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Table 8-30 Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-3 Card  
Parameter  
CV-L  
Definition  
Near-End Line Code Violation (CV-L) is a count of BIP errors detected at  
the line-layer (i.e. using the B2 bytes in the incoming SONET signal). Up  
to 8 x N BIP errors can be detected per STS-N frame; each error  
increments the current CV-L second register.  
ES-L  
Near-End Line Errored Seconds (ES-L) is a count of the seconds when at  
least one line-layer BIP error was detected or an AIS-L defect was  
present.  
SES-L  
UAS-L  
Near-End Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES-L) is a count of the  
seconds when K (see GR-253-CORE for values) or more line-layer BIP  
errors were detected or an AIS-L defect was present.  
Near-End Line Unavailable Seconds (UAS-L) is a count of the seconds  
when the line is unavailable. A line becomes unavailable when ten  
consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ls, and it continues to be  
unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that do not qualify as  
SES-Ls.  
FC-L  
Near-End Line Failure Count (FC-L) is a count of the number of near-end  
line failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-L failure is  
declared or when a lower-layer traffic-related, near-end failure is  
declared. This failure event ends when the failure is cleared. A failure  
event that begins in one period and ends in another period is counted only  
in the period where it begins.  
Table 8-31 Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-3 Cards  
Parameter  
Definition  
PSC (1+1 protection)  
In a 1 + 1 protection scheme for a working card, Protection Switching  
Count (PSC) is a count of the number of times service switches from a  
working card to a protection card plus the number of times service  
switches back to the working card.  
For a protection card, PSC is a count of the number of times service  
switches to a working card from a protection card plus the number of  
times service switches back to the protection card. The PSC PM is only  
applicable if revertive line-level protection switching is used.  
Note  
BLSR is not supported on the OC-3 card; therefore, the PSC-W,  
PSC-S, and PSC-R PMs do not increment.  
PSD  
Protection Switching Duration (PSD) applies to the length of time, in  
seconds, that service is carried on another line. For a working line, PSD  
is a count of the number of seconds that service was carried on the  
protection line.  
For the protection line, PSD is a count of the seconds that the line was  
used to carry service. The PSD PM is only applicable if revertive  
line-level protection switching is used.  
Note  
BLSR is not supported on the OC-3 card; therefore, the PSD-W,  
PSD-S, and PSD-R PMs do not increment.  
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Table 8-32 Near-End SONET Path H-byte PMs for the OC-3 Card  
Parameter  
PPJC-Pdet  
Definition  
Positive Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Detected (PPJC-Pdet) is a  
count of the positive pointer justifications detected on a particular path on  
an incoming SONET signal.  
NPJC-Pdet  
PPJC-Pgen  
NPJC-Pgen  
Negative Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Detected (NPJC-Pdet) is a  
count of the negative pointer justifications detected on a particular path on  
an incoming SONET signal.  
Positive Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Generated (PPJC-Pgen) is  
a count of the positive pointer justifications generated for a particular path  
to reconcile the frequency of the SPE with the local clock.  
Negative Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Generated (NPJC-Pgen) is  
a count of the negative pointer justifications generated for a particular  
path to reconcile the frequency of the synchronous payload envelope  
(SPE) with the local clock.  
Table 8-33 Near-End SONET Path PMs for the OC-3 Card  
Parameter  
Note  
Definition  
SONET path PMs will not count unless IPPM is enabled. For additional information, see the  
IPPM feature is not supported in Software R3.1. However, SONET path PMs can be monitored  
by logging into the far-end node directly.  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
Near-End STS Path Coding Violations (CV-P) is a count of BIP errors  
detected at the STS path layer (i.e., using the B3 byte). Up to eight BIP  
errors can be detected per frame; each error increments the current CV-P  
second register.  
Near-End STS Path Errored Seconds (ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
when one or more STS path BIP errors were detected. An AIS-P defect  
(or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-P defect can  
also cause an STS ES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Failure Counts (FC-P) is a count of the number of  
near-end STS path failure events. A failure event begins with an AIS-P  
failure, an LOP-P failure, a UNEQ-P failure, or a TIM-P failure is  
declared, or if the STS PTE that is monitoring the path supports ERDI-P  
for that path. The failure event ends when these failures are cleared.  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Near-End STS Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds when K (2400) or more STS path BIP errors were detected. An  
AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an  
LOP-P defect can also cause an STS SES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-P) is a count of the  
seconds when the STS path was unavailable. An STS path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ps,  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-Ps.  
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Table 8-34 Far-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-3 Card  
Parameter  
CV-L  
Definition  
Far-End Line Code Violation (CV-L) is a count of BIP errors detected by  
the far-end line terminating equipment (LTE) and reported back to the  
near-end LTE using the REI-L indication in the line overhead. For SONET  
signals at rates below OC-48, up to 8 x N BIP errors per STS-N frame can  
be indicated using the REI-L. For OC-48 signals, up to 255 BIP errors per  
STS-N frame can be indicated. The current CV-L second register is  
incremented for each BIP error indicated by the incoming REI-L.  
ES-L  
Far-End Line Errored Seconds (ES-L) is a count of the seconds when at  
least one line-layer BIP error was reported by the far-end LTE or an RDI-L  
defect was present.  
SES-L  
UAS-L  
Far-End Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES-L) is a count of the seconds  
when K (see GR-253-CORE for values) or more line-layer BIP errors  
were reported by the far-end LTE or an RDI-L defect was present.  
Far-End Line Unavailable Seconds (UAS-L) is a count of the seconds  
when the line is unavailable at the far end. A line becomes unavailable at  
the far end when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-LFEs  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-LFEs.  
FC-L  
Far-End Line Failure Count (FC-L) is a count of the number of far-end  
line failure events. A failure event begins when RFI-L failure is declared,  
and it ends when the RFI-L failure clears. A failure event that begins in  
one period and ends in another period is counted only in the period where  
it began.  
8.6.2 OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Card Performance Monitoring Parameters  
Figure 8-22 shows the signal types that support far-end PMs. Figure 8-23 shows where overhead bytes  
detected on the ASICs produce performance monitoring parameters for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192  
cards.  
Figure 8-22 Monitored signal types for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards  
Near End  
Far End  
OC-N Signal  
OC-N Signal  
ONS 15454  
DS1  
ONS 15454  
DS1  
Fiber  
OC-N  
OC-N  
STS Path (STS XX-P) Far End PMs Not Supported  
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PMs on the protect STS are not supported for BLSR. The XX in the illustration above represents all  
PMs listed below with the given prefix and/or suffix.  
Figure 8-23 PM read points on the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards  
ONS 15454  
OC-N Card  
XC10G Card  
DS1  
BTC ASIC  
CV-S  
ES-S  
SES-S  
SEFS-S  
CV-L  
ES-L  
SES-L  
UAS-L  
FC-L  
PPJC-Pdet  
NPJC-Pdet  
PPJC-Pgen  
NPJC-Pgen  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
PMs read on BTC ASIC  
Note: The OC-48 and OC-192 have 1 port per card.  
Note  
For PM locations relating to protection switch counts, see the GR-1230-CORE document.  
Table 8-35 Near-End Section PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards  
Parameter  
CV-S  
Definition  
Section Coding Violation (CV-S) is a count of BIP errors detected at the  
section-layer (i.e. using the B1 byte in the incoming SONET signal). Up  
to eight section BIP errors can be detected per STS-N frame; each error  
increments the current CV-S second register.  
ES-S  
Section Errored Seconds (ES-S) is a count of the number of seconds when  
at least one section-layer BIP error was detected or an SEF or LOS defect  
was present.  
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Table 8-35 Near-End Section PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards (continued)  
Parameter  
SES-S  
Definition  
Section Severely Errored Seconds (SES-S) is a count of the seconds when  
K (see GR-253 for value) or more section-layer BIP errors were detected  
or an SEF or LOS defect was present.  
SEFS-S  
Section Severely Errored Framing Seconds (SEFS-S) is a count of the  
seconds when an SEF defect was present. An SEF defect is expected to be  
present during most seconds when an LOS or LOF defect is present.  
However, there may be situations when the SEFS-S parameter is only  
incremented based on the presence of an SEF defect.  
Table 8-36 Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards  
Parameter  
CV-L  
Definition  
Near-End Line Code Violation (CV-L) is a count of BIP errors detected at  
the line-layer (i.e. using the B2 bytes in the incoming SONET signal). Up  
to 8 x N BIP errors can be detected per STS-N frame; each error  
increments the current CV-L second register.  
ES-L  
Near-End Line Errored Seconds (ES-L) is a count of the seconds when at  
least one line-layer BIP error was detected or an AIS-L defect was  
present.  
SES-L  
UAS-L  
Near-End Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES-L) is a count of the  
seconds when K (see GR-253 for values) or more line-layer BIP errors  
were detected or an AIS-L defect was present.  
Near-End Line Unavailable Seconds (UAS-L) is a count of the seconds  
when the line is unavailable. A line becomes unavailable when ten  
consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ls, and it continues to be  
unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that do not qualify as  
SES-Ls.  
FC-L  
Near-End Line Failure Count (FC-L) is a count of the number of near-end  
line failure events. A failure event begins when an AIS-L failure or a  
lower-layer traffic-related, near-end failure is declared. This failure event  
ends when the failure is cleared. A failure event that begins in one period  
and ends in another period is counted only in the period where it begins.  
Table 8-37 Near-End SONET Path H-byte PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards  
Parameter  
PPJC-Pdet  
Definition  
Positive Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Detected (PPJC-Pdet) is a  
count of the positive pointer justifications detected on a particular path on  
an incoming SONET signal.  
NPJC-Pdet  
Negative Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Detected (NPJC-Pdet) is a  
count of the negative pointer justifications detected on a particular path on  
an incoming SONET signal.  
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Table 8-37 Near-End SONET Path H-byte PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards (continued)  
Parameter  
PPJC-Pgen  
Definition  
Positive Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Generated (PPJC-Pgen) is  
a count of the positive pointer justifications generated for a particular path  
to reconcile the frequency of the SPE with the local clock.  
NPJC-Pgen  
Negative Pointer Justification Count, STS Path Generated (PPJC-Pgen) is  
a count of the negative pointer justifications generated for a particular  
path to reconcile the frequency of the synchronous payload envelope  
(SPE) with the local clock.  
Table 8-38 Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards  
Parameter  
PSC (BLSR)  
Definition  
For a protect line in a 2-fiber ring, Protection Switching Count (PSC)  
refers to the number of times a protection switch has occurred either to a  
particular spans line protection or away from a particular spans line  
protection. Therefore, if a protection switch occurs on a 2-fiber BLSR, the  
PSC of the protection span to which the traffic is switched will increment,  
and when the switched traffic returns to its original working span from the  
protect span, the PSC of the protect span will increment again.  
PSC (1+1 protection)  
In a 1 + 1 protection scheme for a working card, Protection Switching  
Count (PSC) is a count of the number of times service switches from a  
working card to a protection card plus the number of times service  
switches back to the working card.  
For a protection card, PSC is a count of the number of times service  
switches to a working card from a protection card plus the number of  
times service switches back to the protection card. The PSC PM is only  
applicable if revertive line-level protection switching is used.  
PSD  
For an active protection line in a 2-fiber BLSR, Protection Switching  
Duration (PSD) is a count of the number of seconds that the protect line  
is carrying working traffic following the failure of the working line. PSD  
increments on the active protect line and PSD-W increments on the failed  
working line.  
PSC-W  
For a working line in a 2-fiber BLSR, Protection Switching  
Count-Working (PSC-W) is a count of the number of times traffic  
switches away from the working capacity in the failed line and back to the  
working capacity after the failure is cleared. PSC-W increments on the  
failed working line and PSC increments on the active protect line.  
For a working line in a 4-fiber BLSR, PSC-W is a count of the number of  
times service switches from a working line to a protection line plus the  
number of times it switches back to the working line. PSC-W increments  
on the failed line and PSC-R or PSC-S increments on the active protect  
line.  
PSD-W  
For a working line in a 2-fiber BLSR, Protection Switching  
Duration-Working (PSD-W) is a count of the number of seconds that  
service was carried on the protection line. PSD-W increments on the  
failed working line and PSD increments on the active protect line.  
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Table 8-38 Near-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards (continued)  
Parameter  
PSC-S  
Definition  
In a 4-fiber BLSR, Protection Switching Count-Span (PSC-S) is a count  
of the number of times service switches from a working line to a  
protection line plus the number of times it switches back to the working  
line. A count is only incremented if span switching is used.  
PSD-S  
PSC-R  
In a 4-fiber BLSR, Protection Switching Duration-Span (PSD-S) is a  
count of the seconds that the protection line was used to carry service. A  
count is only incremented if span switching is used.  
In a 4-fiber BLSR, Protection Switching Count-Ring (PSC-R) is a count  
of the number of times service switches from a working line to a  
protection line plus the number of times it switches back to a working line.  
A count is only incremented if ring switching is used.  
PSD-R  
In a 4-fiber BLSR, Protection Switching Duration-Ring (PSD-R) is a  
count of the seconds that the protection line was used to carry service. A  
count is only incremented if ring switching is used.  
Table 8-39 Near-End SONET Path PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards  
Parameter  
Note  
Definition  
SONET path PMs will not count unless IPPM is enabled. For additional information, see the  
IPPM feature is not supported in Software R3.1. However, SONET path PMs can be monitored  
by logging into the far-end node directly.  
STS CV-P  
STS ES-P  
STS FC-P  
Near-End STS Path Coding Violations (CV-P) is a count of BIP errors  
detected at the STS path layer (i.e., using the B3 byte). Up to eight BIP  
errors can be detected per frame; each error increments the current CV-P  
second register.  
Near-End STS Path Errored Seconds (ES-P) is a count of the seconds  
when at least one STS path BIP error was detected. An AIS-P defect (or a  
lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an LOP-P defect can also  
cause an STS ES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Failure Counts (FC-P) is a count of the number of  
near-end STS path failure events. A failure event begins with an AIS-P  
failure, an LOP-P failure, a UNEQ-P failure or a TIM-P failure is  
declared, or if the STS PTE that is monitoring the path supports ERDI-P  
for that path. The failure event ends when these failures are cleared.  
STS SES-P  
STS UAS-P  
Near-End STS Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P) is a count of the  
seconds when K (2400) or more STS path BIP errors were detected. An  
AIS-P defect (or a lower-layer, traffic-related, near-end defect) or an  
LOP-P defect can also cause an STS SES-P.  
Near-End STS Path Unavailable Seconds (UAS-P) is a count of the  
seconds when the STS path was unavailable. An STS path becomes  
unavailable when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-Ps,  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-Ps.  
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Table 8-40 Far-End Line Layer PMs for the OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 Cards  
Parameter  
Definition  
CV-L  
Far-End Line Code Violation (CV-L) is a count of BIP errors detected by  
the far-end line terminating equipment (LTE) and reported back to the  
near-end LTE using the REI-L indication in the line overhead. For SONET  
signals at rates below OC-48, up to 8 x N BIP errors per STS-N frame can  
be indicated using the REI-L. For OC-48 signals, up to 255 BIP errors per  
STS-N frame can be indicated. The current CV-L second register is  
incremented for each BIP error indicated by the incoming REI-L.  
ES-L  
Far-End Line Errored Seconds (ES-L) is a count of the seconds when at  
least one line-layer BIP error was reported by the far-end LTE or an RDI-L  
defect was present.  
SES-L  
UAS-L  
Far-End Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES-L) is a count of the seconds  
when K (see GR-253-CORE for values) or more line-layer BIP errors  
were reported by the far-end LTE or an RDI-L defect was present.  
Far-End Line Unavailable Seconds (UAS-L) is a count of the seconds  
when the line is unavailable at the far end. A line becomes unavailable at  
the far end when ten consecutive seconds occur that qualify as SES-LFEs,  
and it continues to be unavailable until ten consecutive seconds occur that  
do not qualify as SES-LFEs.  
FC-L  
Far-End Line Failure Count (FC-L) is a count of the number of far-end  
line failure events. A failure event begins when RFI-L failure is declared  
and ends when the RFI-L failure clears. A failure event that begins in one  
period and ends in another period is counted only in the period where it  
began.  
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9
Ethernet Operation  
The Cisco ONS 15454 integrates Ethernet into a SONET time-division multiplexing (TDM) platform.  
Unlike traditional transport products, which map Ethernet frames directly over dedicated TDM  
bandwidth, the ONS 15454 incorporates layer 2 switching to allow more efficient data transport over the  
existing SONET backbone.  
This chapter describes the Ethernet capabilities of the ONS 15454, including:  
Ethernet cards  
Multicard and Single-card Etherswitch  
Ethernet circuit combinations and configurations  
VLAN and IEEE 802.1Q support  
Spanning tree and IEEE 802.1D support  
Ethernet performance and maintenance screens  
Ethernet alarm thresholds (RMON)  
9.1 Ethernet Cards  
The ONS 15454 shelf assembly holds up to ten Ethernet cards in any multispeed slot. Ethernet cards  
include the E100T-12, E100T-G, E1000-2 and E1000-2-G. The E100T-12 is the functional equivalent of  
the E100T-G, and the E1000-2 is the functional equivalent of the E1000-2-G. An ONS 15454 using  
XC10G cards requires the G versions of the Ethernet cards.  
Ethernet card faceplates have two card-level LEDs and a pair of port-level LEDs next to each port.  
Table 9-1 Card-level LEDS  
LED State  
Description  
The red FAIL LED indicates that the cards processor is not ready or a  
catastrophic software failure occurred on the Ethernet card. As part of the  
boot sequence, the FAIL LED is turned on until the software deems the card  
operational.  
Red FAIL LED  
A green ACT LED provides the operational status of the E100T-G. When the  
ACT LED is green it indicates that the Ethernet card is active and the  
software is operational.  
Green ACT LED  
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Table 9-2 Port-level LEDs  
LED State  
Description  
Amber  
Transmitting and Receiving  
Solid Green  
Green Light Off  
Idle and Link Integrity  
Inactive Connection or Unidirectional Traffic  
9.1.1 E100T-12/E100T-G  
E100T-12/E100T-G cards provide twelve switched, IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100 Base-T Ethernet  
ports. Ports detect the speed of an attached device by auto-negotiation and automatically connect at the  
appropriate speed and duplex mode, either half or full duplex, and determine whether to enable or disable  
flow control. An E100T-12/E100T-G card consumes 55 W, 1.46 AMPS, and 188 BTU/Hr.  
9.1.2 E1000-2/E1000-2-G  
E1000-2/E1000-2-G cards provides two switched, IEEE 802.3-compliant Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)  
ports that support full duplex operation. An E100T-12/E100T-G card consumes 60 W, 1.25 AMPS, and  
205 BTU/Hr.  
Gigabit interface converters (GBICs) are hot-swappable input/output devices that plug into a Gigabit  
Ethernet (E1000-2 or E1000-2-G) card to link the port with the fiber-optic network and determine the  
maximum distance that the Ethernet traffic will travel from the E1000-2/E1000-2-G card to the next  
network device.  
E1000-2/E1000-2-G cards support two types of standard Cisco GBICs: the IEEE 1000Base-SX  
compliant 850 nm short reachand the IEEE 1000Base-LX compliant 1300 nm long reach.The 850  
nm SX optics are designed for multimode fiber and distances up to 220 meters on 62.5 micron fiber and  
up to 550 meters on 50 micron fiber. The 1300 nm LX optics are designed for single-mode fiber and  
distances up to 5 kilometers.  
Figure 9-1 A gigabit interface converter  
Receiver  
Transmitter  
Table 9-3 shows the available GBICs.  
Table 9-3 Available GBICs  
GBIC  
Product Number  
15454-GBIC-SX  
15454-GBIC-LX  
Short wavelength (1000BaseSX)  
Long wavelength/long haul (1000BaseLX)  
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Caution  
E1000-2/E1000-2-G cards lose traffic for approximately 30 seconds when an ONS 15454 database  
is restored. Traffic is lost during the period of spanning tree reconvergence. The CARLOSS alarm  
will appear and clear during this period.  
For detailed specifications of the Ethernet cards, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and  
Maintenance Guide.  
9.1.3 Port Provisioning for Ethernet Cards  
This section explains how to provision Ethernet ports on an Ethernet card. Most provisioning requires  
filling in two fields: Enabled and Mode. However, you can also map incoming traffic to a low priority or  
a high priority queue using the Priority column, and you can enable spanning tree with the Stp Enabled  
column. For more information about spanning tree, see the Spanning Tree (IEEE 802.1D)section on  
page 9-26. The Status column displays information about the ports current operating mode, and the Stp  
State column provides the current spanning tree status.  
Procedure: Provision Ethernet Ports  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Display CTC and double-click the card graphic to open the Ethernet card.  
Choose the Provisioning > Port tabs.  
Figure 9-2 shows the Provisioning tab with the Port function subtab selected.  
Figure 9-2 Provisioning Ethernet ports  
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Step 3  
From the Port screen, choose the appropriate mode for each Ethernet port. Valid choices for the  
E100T-12/E100T-G card are Auto, 10 Half, 10 Full, 100 Half, or 100 Full. Valid choices for the  
E1000-2/E1000-2-G card are 1000 Full or Auto.  
Both 1000 Full and Auto mode set the E1000-2 port to the 1000 Mbps and Full duplex operating mode;  
however, flow control is disabled when 1000 Full is selected. Choosing Auto mode enables the E1000-2  
card to autonegotiate flow control. Flow control is a mechanism that prevents network congestion by  
ensuring that transmitting devices do not overwhelm receiving devices with data. The E1000-2 port  
handshakes with the connected network device to determine if that device supports flow control.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Click the Enabled checkbox(s) to activate the corresponding Ethernet port(s).  
Click Apply.  
Your Ethernet ports are now provisioned and ready to be configured for VLAN membership.  
Repeat this procedure for all other cards that will be in the VLAN.  
Step 6  
9.2 Multicard and Single-Card EtherSwitch  
The ONS 15454 enables multicard and single-card EtherSwitch modes. At the Ethernet card view in  
CTC, click the Provisioning > Card tabs to reveal the Card Mode option.  
9.2.1 Multicard EtherSwitch  
Multicard EtherSwitch provisions two or more Ethernet cards to act as a single layer 2 switch. It supports  
one STS-6c shared packet ring, two STS-3c shared packet rings, or six STS-1 shared packet rings. The  
bandwidth of the single switch formed by the Ethernet cards matches the bandwidth of the provisioned  
Ethernet circuit up to STS-6c worth of bandwidth.  
Figure 9-3 A Multicard EtherSwitch configuration  
ONS Node  
VLAN A  
Ethernet card #1  
Ethernet card #2  
Router  
Router  
Router  
Router  
ONS Node  
ONS Node  
Shared packet ring  
Ethernet card #3  
Ethernet card #4  
ONS Node  
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Caution  
Whenever you drop two STS-3c multicard EtherSwitch circuits onto an Ethernet card and delete only  
the first circuit, you should not provision STS-1 circuits to the card without first deleting the  
remaining STS-3c circuit. If you attempt to create a STS-1 circuit after deleting the first STS-3c  
circuit, the STS-1 circuit will not work and no alarms will indicate this condition. To avoid this  
condition, delete the second STS-3c prior to creating the STS-1 circuit.  
9.2.2 Single-Card EtherSwitch  
Single-card EtherSwitch allows each Ethernet card to remain a single switching entity within the ONS  
15454 shelf. This option allows a full STS-12c worth of bandwidth between two Ethernet circuit points.  
Figure 9-4 illustrates a single-card EtherSwitch configuration.  
Figure 9-4 A Single-card EtherSwitch configuration  
Ethernet card #1  
Ethernet card #2  
Router  
Router  
Router  
Router  
VLAN A  
VLAN B  
ONS Node  
ONS Node  
Ethernet card #3  
Ethernet card #4  
Seven scenarios exist for provisioning single-card EtherSwitch bandwidth:  
1. STS 12c  
2. STS 6c + STS 6c  
3. STS 6c + STS 3c + STS 3c  
4. STS 6c + 6 STS-1s  
5. STS 3c + STS 3c +STS 3c +STS 3c  
6. STS 3c +STS 3c + 6 STS-1s  
7. 12 STS-1s  
Note  
When configuring scenario 3, the STS 6c must be provisioned before either of the STS 3c circuits.  
9.2.3 ONS 15454 and ONS 15327 EtherSwitch Circuit Combinations  
The following table shows the Ethernet circuit combinations available in ONS 15454s and ONS 15327s  
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Table 9-4 ONS 15454 and ONS 15327 Ethernet Circuit Combinations  
15327  
Single-Card  
15454  
15327 Multicard Single-Card  
15454 Multicard  
six STS-1s  
six STS-1s  
two STS 3cs  
one STS 6c  
three STS-1s  
one STS 3c  
one STS 12c  
two STS 6cs  
two STS 3cs  
one STS 6c and one STS 6c  
two STS 3cs  
one STS 12c  
one STS 6c and  
six STS-1s  
four STS 3cs  
two STS 3cs and  
six STS-1s  
twelve STS-1s  
9.3 Ethernet Circuit Configurations  
Ethernet circuits can link ONS nodes through point-to-point, shared packet ring, or hub and spoke  
configurations. Two nodes usually connect with a point-to-point configuration. More than two nodes  
usually connect with a shared packet ring configuration or a hub and spoke configuration. This section  
includes procedures for creating these configurations and also explains how to create Ethernet manual  
cross-connects. Ethernet manual cross-connects allow you to cross connect individual Ethernet circuits  
to an STS channel on the ONS 15454 optical interface and also to bridge non-ONS SONET network  
segments.  
Note  
Note  
Before making Ethernet connections, choose a circuit size from STS-1, STS-3c, STS-6c, or STS-12c.  
When making an STS-12c Ethernet circuit, Ethernet cards must be configured as single-card  
EtherSwitch. Multi-card mode does not support STS-12c Ethernet circuits.  
9.3.1 Point-to-Point Ethernet Circuits  
The ONS 15454 can set up a point-to-point (straight) Ethernet circuit as Single-card or Multicard.  
Multicard EtherSwitch limits bandwidth to STS-6c of bandwidth between two Ethernet circuit points,  
but allows adding nodes and cards and making a shared packet ring. Single-card EtherSwitch allows a  
full STS-12c of bandwidth between two Ethernet circuit points.  
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Figure 9-5 A Multicard EtherSwitch point-to-point circuit  
ONS 15454  
#1  
192.168.1.25  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test 1  
192.168.1.50  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test 1  
Slot 4, port 1  
Slot 15, port 1  
192.168.1.100  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test 1  
ONS 15454  
#2  
ONS 15454  
#3  
192.168.1.75  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test 1  
Slot 5, port 1  
Slot 17, port 1  
SONET  
Ethernet  
Figure 9-6 A Single-card Etherswitch point-to-point circuit  
ONS 15454  
#1  
192.168.1.25  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test  
Slot 4  
ONS 15454  
#2  
ONS 15454  
#3  
192.168.1.50  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test  
Slot 15  
Procedure: Provision an EtherSwitch Point-to-Point Circuit (Multicard or Single-Card)  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Display CTC for one of the ONS 15454 Ethernet circuit endpoint nodes.  
Double-click one of the Ethernet cards that will carry the circuit.  
Click the Provisioning > Card tabs.  
If you are building a Multicard Etherswitch point-to-point circuit:  
a. Under Card Mode, verify that Multi-card EtherSwitch Group is checked.  
b. If Multi-card EtherSwitch Group is not checked, check it and click Apply.  
c. Repeat Steps 2 4 for all other Ethernet cards in the ONS 15454 that will carry the circuit.  
If you are building a Single-card Etherswitch circuit:  
d. Under Card Mode, verify that Single-card EtherSwitch is checked.  
e. If Single-card EtherSwitch is not checked, check it and click Apply.  
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Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Navigate to the other ONS 15454 Ethernet circuit endpoint.  
Repeat Steps 2 5.  
Click the Circuits tab and click Create.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Attributes) dialog box opens (Figure 9-7).  
Figure 9-7 Provisioning an Ethernet circuit  
Step 8  
Step 9  
In the Name field, type a name for the circuit.  
From the Type pull-down menu, choose STS.  
Step 10 The VT and VT Tunnel types do not apply to Ethernet circuits.  
Step 11 Choose the size of the circuit from the Size pull-down menu.  
The valid circuit sizes for an Ethernet Multicard circuit are STS-1, STS-3c and STS6c.  
The valid circuit sizes for an Ethernet Single-card circuit are STS-1, STS-3c, STS6c and STS12c.  
Step 12 Verify that the Bidirectional checkbox is checked and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Source) dialog box opens (Figure 9-8).  
Figure 9-8 Choosing a circuit source  
Step 13 Choose the circuit source from the Node menu. Either end node can be the circuit source.  
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Step 14 If you are building a Multicard EtherSwitch circuit, choose Ethergroup from the Slot menu and click  
Next.  
Step 15 If you are building a Single-card EtherSwitch circuit, from the Slot menu choose the Ethernet card where  
you enabled the single-card Etherswitch and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Destination) dialog box opens.  
Step 16 Choose the circuit destination from the Node menu, in this example Node 2. Choose the node that is not  
the source.  
Step 17 If you are building a Multicard EtherSwitch circuit choose Ethergroup from the Slot menu and click  
Next.  
Step 18 If you are building a Single-card EtherSwitch circuit, from the Slot menu choose the Ethernet card for  
which you enabled the Single-card Etherswitch and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit VLAN Selection) dialog box opens.  
Step 19 Create the VLAN:  
a. Click the New VLAN tab.  
b. Assign an easily-identifiable name to your VLAN.  
c. Assign a VLAN ID.  
d. 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 of 509 user-provisionable  
VLANs.  
e. Click OK.  
f. Highlight the VLAN name and click the arrow >> tab to move the available VLAN(s) to the Circuit  
VLANs column.  
Step 20 Click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Routing Preferences) dialog box opens.  
Step 21 Confirm that the following information about the point-to-point circuit is correct:  
Circuit name  
Circuit type  
Circuit size  
VLANs on the circuit  
ONS 15454 nodes included in the circuit  
Step 22 Click Finish.  
Step 23 You now need to provision the Ethernet ports and assign ports to VLANs. For port provisioning  
instructions, see the Provision Ethernet Portsprocedure on page 9-3. For assigning ports to VLANs,  
about manually provisioning circuits, see the Ethernet Manual Cross-Connectsprocedure on  
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9.3.2 Shared Packet Ring Ethernet Circuits  
This section provides steps for creating a shared packet ring (Figure 9-9). Your network architecture may  
differ from the example.  
Figure 9-9 A shared packet ring Ethernet circuit  
Backbone router  
Access router  
SONET Ring  
Access router  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
Access router  
Access router  
ONS 15454  
SONET  
Ethernet  
Access router  
Access router  
Procedure: Provision a Shared Packet Ring  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Step 9  
Display CTC for one of the ONS 15454 Ethernet circuit endpoints.  
Double-click one of the Ethernet cards that will carry the circuit.  
Click the Provisioning > Card tabs.  
Under Card Mode, verify that Multi-card EtherSwitch Group is checked.  
If Multi-card EtherSwitch Group is not checked, check it and click Apply.  
Display the node view.  
Repeat Steps 2 6 for all other Ethernet cards in the ONS 15454 that will carry the shared packet ring.  
Navigate to the other ONS 15454 endpoint.  
Repeat Steps 2 7.  
Step 10 Click the Circuits tab and click Create.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Attributes) dialog box opens.  
Step 11 In the Name field, type a name for the circuit.  
Step 12 From the Type pull-down menu, choose STS. The VT and VT Tunnel types do not apply to Ethernet  
circuits.  
Step 13 From the Size pull-down menu, choose the size of the circuit.  
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Step 14 Verify that the Bidirectional checkbox is checked.  
Note  
You must manually provision the circuits if you are building a shared packet ring  
configuration.  
Step 15 Click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Source) dialog box opens.  
Step 16 From the Node menu, choose the circuit source.  
Any shared packet ring node can serve as the circuit source.  
Step 17 Choose Ethergroup from the Slot menu and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Destination) dialog box opens.  
Step 18 Choose the circuit destination from the Node menu.  
Step 19 Except for the source node, any shared packet ring node can serve as the circuit destination.  
Step 20 Choose Ethergroup from the Slot menu and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit VLAN Selection) dialog box opens.  
Step 21 Create the VLAN:  
a. Click the New VLAN tab.  
The Circuit Creation (Define New VLAN) dialog box opens (Figure 9-10).  
Figure 9-10 Choosing a VLAN name and ID  
b. Assign an easily-identifiable name to your VLAN.  
c. Assign a VLAN ID.  
This VLAN ID number must be unique. It is usually the next available number not already assigned  
to an existing VLAN (between 2 and 4093). Each ONS 15454 network supports a maximum of 509  
user-provisionable VLANs.  
d. Click OK.  
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Figure 9-11 Selecting VLANs  
e. Highlight the VLAN name and click the >> tab to move the VLAN(s) from the Available VLANs  
column to the Circuit VLANs column (Figure 9-11).  
By moving the VLAN from the Available VLANs column to the Circuit VLANs column, all the VLAN  
traffic is forced to use the shared packet ring circuit you created.  
Step 22 Click Next.  
Step 23 Uncheck the Route Automatically checkbox and click Next.  
Figure 9-12 Adding a span  
Step 24 Click either span (green arrow) leading from the source node (Figure 9-12).  
The span turns white.  
Step 25 Click Add Span.  
The span turns blue and adds the span to the Included Spans field.  
Step 26 Click the node at the end of the blue span.  
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Step 27 Click the green span leading to the next node.  
The span turns white.  
Step 28 Click Add Span.  
The span turns blue.  
Step 29 Repeat Steps 24 27 for every node remaining in the ring. Figure 9-13 shows the Circuit Path Selection  
dialog box with all the spans selected.  
Figure 9-13 Viewing a span  
Step 30 Verify that the new circuit is correctly configured.  
Note  
If the circuit information is not correct, click the Back button and repeat the procedure with  
the correct information. You can also click Finish, delete the completed circuit, and begin  
the procedure again.  
Step 31 Click Finish.  
Step 32 You now need to provision the Ethernet ports and assign ports to VLANs. For port provisioning  
instructions, see the Provision Ethernet Portsprocedure on page 9-3. For assigning ports to VLANs,  
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9.3.3 Hub and Spoke Ethernet Circuit Provisioning  
This section provides steps for creating a hub and spoke Ethernet circuit configuration. The hub and  
spoke configuration connects point-to-point circuits (the spokes) to an aggregation point (the hub). In  
many cases, the hub links to a high-speed connection and the spokes are Ethernet cards. Figure 9-14  
illustrates a sample hub and spoke ring. Your network architecture may differ from the example.  
Figure 9-14 A Hub and Spoke Ethernet circuit  
192.168.1.75  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test  
192.168.1.125  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test  
192.168.1.100  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test  
ONS 15454  
#1  
192.168.1.25  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test  
ONS 15454  
#2  
ONS 15454 192.168.1.50  
#3  
255.255.255.0  
VLAN test  
Procedure: Provision a Hub and Spoke Ethernet Circuit  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Display CTC for one of the ONS 15454 Ethernet circuit endpoints.  
Double-click the Ethernet card that will create the circuit.  
Click the Provisioning > Card tabs.  
Under Card Mode, check the Single-card EtherSwitch checkbox.  
If Single-card EtherSwitch is not checked, check it and click Apply.  
Navigate to the other ONS 15454 endpoint and repeat Steps 2 4.  
Display the node view or network view.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Click the Circuits tab and click Create.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Attributes) dialog box opens (Figure 9-7 on page 9-8).  
In the Name field, type a name for the circuit.  
Step 8  
Step 9  
From the Type pull-down menu, choose STS.  
Note  
The types VT and VT Tunnel do not apply to Ethernet circuits.  
Step 10 Choose the size of the circuit from the Size pull-down menu.  
Step 11 Verify that the Bidirectional checkbox is checked and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Source) dialog box opens.  
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Step 12 From the Node menu, choose the circuit source.  
Either end node can be the circuit source.  
Step 13 From the Slot menu, choose the Ethernet card where you enabled the single-card EtherSwitch and click  
Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Destination) dialog box opens.  
Step 14 Choose the circuit destination from the Node menu.  
Choose the node that is not the source.  
Step 15 From the Slot menu, choose the Ethernet card where you enabled the single-card EtherSwitch and click  
Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit VLAN Selection) dialog box opens (Figure 9-8 on page 9-8).  
Step 16 Create the VLAN:  
a. Click the New VLAN tab.  
The Circuit Creation (Define New VLAN) dialog box opens (Figure 9-10 on page 9-11).  
b. Assign an easily-identifiable name to your VLAN.  
c. Assign a VLAN ID.  
This should be the next available number (between 2 and 4093) not already assigned to an existing  
VLAN. Each ONS 15454 network supports a maximum of 509 user-provisionable VLANs.  
d. Click OK.  
e. Highlight the VLAN name and click the >> tab to move the VLAN(s) from the Available VLANs  
column to the Circuit VLANs column (Figure 9-11 on page 9-12).  
Step 17 Click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Routing Preferences) dialog box opens.  
Step 18 Confirm that the following information about the point-to-point circuit is correct:  
Circuit name  
Circuit type  
Circuit size  
VLANs that will be transported across this circuit  
ONS 15454 nodes included in this circuit  
Note  
If the circuit information is not correct, click the Back button and repeat the procedure with  
the correct information. You can also click Finish, delete the completed circuit, and start the  
procedure from the beginning.  
Step 19 Click Finish.You must now provision the second circuit and attach it to the already-created VLAN.  
Step 20 Log into the ONS 15454 Ethernet circuit endpoint for the second circuit.  
Step 21 Double-click the Ethernet card that will create the circuit. The CTC card view displays.  
Step 22 Click the Provisioning > Card tabs.  
Step 23 Under Card Mode, check Single-card EtherSwitch.  
If the Single-card EtherSwitch checkbox is not checked, check it and click Apply.  
Step 24 Log into the other ONS 15454 endpoint for the second circuit and repeat Steps 21 23.  
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Step 25 Display the CTC node view.  
Step 26 Click the Circuits tab and click Create.  
Step 27 Choose STS from the Type pull-down menu.  
Note  
The types VT and VT Tunnel do not apply to Ethernet circuits.  
Step 28 Choose the size of the circuit from the Size pull-down menu.  
Step 29 Verify that the Bidirectional checkbox is checked and click Next.  
Step 30 Choose the circuit source from the Node menu and click Next.  
Either end node can be the circuit source.  
Step 31 Choose the circuit destination from the Node menu.  
Choose the node that is not the source.  
Step 32 From the Slot menu, choose the Ethernet card where you enabled the single-card EtherSwitch and click  
Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit VLAN Selection) dialog box is displayed.  
Step 33 Highlight the VLAN that you created for the first circuit and click the >> tab to move the VLAN(s) from  
the Available VLANs column to the Selected VLANs column.  
Step 34 Click Next and click Finish.  
Step 35 You now need to provision the Ethernet ports and assign ports to VLANs. For port provisioning  
instructions, see the Provision Ethernet Portsprocedure on page 9-3. For assigning ports to VLANs,  
9.3.4 Ethernet Manual Cross-Connects  
ONS 15454s require end-to-end CTC visibility between nodes for normal provisioning of Ethernet  
circuits. When other vendorsequipment sits between ONS 15454s, OSI/TARP- based equipment does  
not allow tunneling of the ONS 15454 TCP/IP-based DCC. To circumvent this lack of continuous DCC,  
the Ethernet circuit must be manually cross connected to an STS channel riding through the non-ONS  
network. This allows an Ethernet circuit to run from ONS node to ONS node utilizing the non-ONS  
network.  
Note  
Provisioning manual cross-connects for Multicard Etherswitch circuits is a separate procedure from  
provisioning manual cross-connects for Single-card Etherswitch circuits. Both procedures are listed  
below.  
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Figure 9-15 Ethernet manual cross-connects  
Non-ONS  
Network  
ONS Node  
ONS Node  
SONET  
Ethernet  
Procedure: Provision a Single-card EtherSwitch Manual Cross-Connect  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Display CTC for one of the ONS 15454 Ethernet circuit endpoints.  
Double-click one of the Ethernet cards that will carry the circuit.  
Click the Provisioning > Card tabs.  
Under Card Mode, verify that Single-card EtherSwitch is checked.  
If the Single-card EtherSwitch is not checked, check it and click Apply.  
Display the node view.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Click the Circuits tab and click Create.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Attributes) dialog box opens (Figure 9-16).  
Figure 9-16 Creating an Ethernet circuit  
Step 7  
Step 8  
In the Name field, type a name for the circuit.  
From the Type pull-down menu, choose STS.  
Note  
The types VT and VT Tunnel do not apply to Ethernet circuits.  
Step 9  
Choose the size of the circuit from the Size pull-down menu.  
The valid circuit sizes for an Ethernet Multicard circuit are STS-1, STS-3c and STS-6c.  
Step 10 Verify that the Bidirectional checkbox is checked and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Source) dialog box opens.  
Step 11 From the Node menu, choose the current node as the circuit source.  
Step 12 From the Slot menu, choose the Ethernet card that will carry the circuit and click Next.  
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The Circuit Creation (Circuit Destination) dialog box opens.  
Step 13 From the Node menu, choose the current node as the circuit destination.  
Step 14 From the Slot menu, choose the optical card that will carry the circuit.  
Step 15 Choose the STS that will carry the circuit from the STS menu and click Next.  
Note  
For Ethernet manual cross-connects, the same node serves as both source and destination.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit VLAN Selection) dialog box opens (Figure 9-11 on page 9-12).  
Step 16 Create the VLAN:  
a. Click the New VLAN tab.  
The Circuit Creation (Define New VLAN) dialog box opens (Figure 9-10 on page 9-11).  
b. Assign an easily-identifiable name to your VLAN.  
c. 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 of 509 user-provisionable  
VLANs.  
d. Click OK.  
Figure 9-17 Selecting VLANs  
e. Highlight the VLAN name and click the arrow >> tab to move the VLAN(s) from the Available  
VLANs column to the Circuit VLANs column (Figure 9-17).  
Step 17 Click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Routing Preferences) dialog box opens.  
Step 18 Confirm that the following information is correct:  
Circuit name  
Circuit type  
Circuit size  
VLANs on this circuit  
ONS 15454 nodes included in this circuit  
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Note  
If the circuit information is not correct use the Back button, then redo the procedure with the  
correct information. Alternately, you can click Finish, then delete the completed circuit and  
start the procedure from the beginning.  
Step 19 Click Finish.  
Step 20 You now need to provision the Ethernet ports and assign ports to VLANs. For port provisioning  
instructions, see the Provision Ethernet Portsprocedure on page 9-3. For assigning ports to VLANs,  
Step 21 After assigning the ports to the VLANs, repeat Steps 1 19 at the second ONS 15454 Ethernet manual  
cross-connect endpoint.  
Note  
The appropriate STS circuit must exist in the non-ONS 15454 equipment to connect the two STSs  
from the ONS 15454 Ethernet manual cross-connect endpoints.  
Procedure: Provision a Multicard EtherSwitch Manual Cross-Connect  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Display CTC for one of the ONS 15454 Ethernet circuit endpoints.  
Double-click one of the Ethernet cards that will carry the circuit.  
Click the Provisioning > Card tabs.  
Under Card Mode, verify that Multi-card EtherSwitch Group is checked.  
If the Multicard-card EtherSwitch Group is not checked, check it and click Apply.  
Display the node view.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Repeat Steps 2 5 for any other Ethernet cards in the ONS 15454 that will carry the circuit.  
Click the Circuits tab and click Create.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Attributes) dialog box opens (Figure 9-18).  
Figure 9-18 Creating an Ethernet circuit  
Step 8  
Step 9  
In the Name field, type a name for the circuit.  
From the Type pull-down menu, choose STS.  
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The types VT and VT Tunnel do not apply to Ethernet circuits.  
Step 10 Choose the size of the circuit from the Size pull-down menu.  
The valid circuit sizes for an Ethernet Multicard circuit are STS-1, STS-3c and STS-6c.  
Step 11 Verify that the Bidirectional checkbox is checked and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Source) dialog box opens.  
Step 12 From the Node menu, choose the current node as the circuit source.  
Step 13 Choose Ethergroup from the Slot menu and click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Destination) dialog box opens.  
Step 14 From the Node menu, choose the current node as the circuit destination.  
Step 15 Choose the Ethernet card that will carry the circuit from the Slot menu and click Next.  
Note  
For the Ethernet manual cross-connect, the destination and source should be the same node.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit VLAN Selection) dialog box opens (Figure 9-11 on page 9-12).  
Step 16 Create the VLAN:  
a. Click the New VLAN tab.  
The Circuit Creation (Define New VLAN) dialog box opens (Figure 9-10 on page 9-11).  
b. Assign an easily-identifiable name to your VLAN.  
c. 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 of 509 user-provisionable  
VLANs.  
d. Click OK.  
Figure 9-19 Selecting VLANs  
e. Highlight the VLAN name and click the arrow >> tab to move the VLAN(s) from the Available  
VLANs column to the Circuit VLANs column (Figure 9-19).  
Step 17 Click Next.  
The Circuit Creation (Circuit Routing Preferences) dialog box opens.  
Step 18 Confirm that the following information is correct:  
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Circuit name  
Circuit type  
Circuit size  
VLANs on this circuit  
ONS 15454 nodes included in this circuit  
Note  
If the circuit information is not correct use the Back button, then redo the procedure with the  
correct information. Alternately, you can click Finish, then delete the completed circuit and  
start the procedure from the beginning.  
Step 19 Click Finish.  
You now need to provision the Ethernet ports and assign ports to VLANs. For port provisioning  
instructions, see the Provision Ethernet Portsprocedure on page 9-3. For assigning ports to VLANs,  
following step after assigning the ports to VLANs.  
Step 20 Highlight the circuit and click Edit.  
The Edit Circuit dialog box opens.  
Step 21 Click Drops and click Create.  
The Define New Drop dialog box opens.  
Step 22 From the Slot menu, choose the optical card that links the ONS 15454 to the non-ONS 15454 equipment.  
Step 23 From the Port menu, choose the appropriate port.  
Step 24 From the STS menu, choose the STS that matches the STS of the connecting non-ONS 15454 equipment.  
Step 25 Click OK.  
The Edit Circuit dialog box opens.  
Step 26 Confirm the circuit information that displays in the Circuit Information dialog box and click Close.  
Step 27 Repeat Steps 1 26 at the second ONS 15454 Ethernet manual cross-connect endpoint.  
Note  
The appropriate STS circuit must exist in the non-ONS 15454 equipment to connect the two  
ONS 15454 Ethernet manual cross-connect endpoints.  
9.4 VLAN Support  
Users can provision up to 509 VLANs with the CTC software. Specific sets of ports define the broadcast  
domain for the ONS 15454. The definition of VLAN ports includes all Ethernet and packet-switched  
SONET port types. All VLAN IP address discovery, flooding, and forwarding is limited to these ports.  
The ONS 15454 802.1Q-based VLAN mechanism provides logical isolation of subscriber LAN traffic  
over a common SONET transport infrastructure. Each subscriber has an Ethernet port at each site, and  
each subscriber is assigned to a VLAN. Although the subscribers VLAN data flows over shared circuits,  
the service appears to the subscriber as a private data transport.  
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9.4.1 Q-Tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)  
IEEE 802.1Q allows the same physical port to host multiple 802.1Q VLANs. Each 802.1Q VLAN  
represents a different logical network.  
The ONS 15454 works with Ethernet devices that support IEEE 802.1Q and those that do not support  
IEEE 802.1Q. If a device attached to an ONS 15454 Ethernet port does not support IEEE 802.1Q, the  
ONS 15454 only uses Q-tags internally. The ONS 15454 associates these Q-tags with specific ports.  
With Ethernet devices that do not support IEEE 802.1Q, the ONS 15454 takes non-tagged Ethernet  
frames that enter the ONS network and uses a Q-tag to assign the packet to the VLAN associated with  
the ONS networks ingress port. The receiving ONS node removes the Q-tag when the frame leaves the  
ONS network (to prevent older Ethernet equipment from incorrectly identifying the 8021.Q packet as an  
illegal frame). The ingress and egress ports on the ONS network must be set to Untag for the process to  
occur. Untag is the default setting for ONS ports. Example #1 in Figure 9-20 illustrates Q-tag use only  
within an ONS network.  
With Ethernet devices that support IEEE 802.1Q, the ONS 15454 uses the Q-tag attached by the external  
Ethernet devices. Packets enter the ONS network with an existing Q-tag; the ONS 15454 uses this same  
Q-tag to forward the packet within the ONS network and leaves the Q-tag attached when the packet  
leaves the ONS network. Set both entry and egress ports on the ONS network to Tagged for this process  
to occur. Example #2 in Figure 9-20 illustrates the handling of packets that both enter and exit the ONS  
network with a Q-tag.  
For more information about setting ports to Tagged and Untag, see the Provision Ethernet Ports for  
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Figure 9-20 A Q-tag moving through a VLAN  
Data Flow  
No tag  
Q-tag  
No tag  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
1. The ONS 15454  
The receiving ONS 15454  
removes the Q-tag  
and forwards the frame  
to the specific VLAN.  
uses a Q-tag internally  
to deliver the frame to a  
specific VLAN.  
Q-tag  
Q-tag  
Q-tag  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
2. The ONS 15454  
receives a frame with a  
Q-tag and passes it on.  
The receiving ONS 15454  
receives a frame with a  
Q-tag and passes it on.  
9.4.2 Priority Queuing (IEEE 802.1Q)  
Note  
IEEE 802.1Q was formerly IEEE 802.1P.  
Networks without priority queuing handle all packets on a first-in-first-out basis. Priority queuing  
reduces the impact of network congestion by mapping Ethernet traffic to different priority levels. The  
ONS 15454 supports priority queuing. The ONS 15454 takes the eight priorities specified in IEEE  
802.1Q and maps them to two queues (Table 9-5). Q-tags carry priority queuing information through the  
network.  
The ONS 15454 uses a leaky bucketalgorithm to establish a weighted priority (not a strict priority).  
A weighted priority gives high-priority packets greater access to bandwidth, but does not totally preempt  
low-priority packets. During periods of network congestion, roughly 70% of bandwidth goes to the  
high-priority queue and the remaining 30% goes to the low-priority queue. A network that is too  
congested will drop packets.  
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Table 9-5 Priority Queuing  
User Priority  
0,1,2,3  
Queue  
Low  
Allocated Bandwidth  
30%  
70%  
4,5,6,7  
High  
Figure 9-21 The priority queuing process  
Data Flow  
Priority tag  
removed  
Priority  
No priority  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454 maps a frame  
with port-based priority using  
a Q-tag.  
The receiving ONS 15454  
removes the Q-tag and  
forwards the frame.  
Same  
priority  
Priority  
Priority  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454  
ONS 15454 uses a Q-tag to  
map a frame with priority and  
forwards it on.  
The receiving ONS 15454  
receives the frame with a  
Q-tag and forwards it.  
9.4.3 VLAN Membership  
This section explains how to provision Ethernet ports for VLAN membership. For initial port  
provisioning (prior to provisioning VLAN membership) see the Port Provisioning for Ethernet Cards”  
Procedure: Provision Ethernet Ports for VLAN Membership  
The ONS 15454 allows you to configure the VLAN membership and Q-tag handling of individual  
Ethernet ports.  
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Step 1  
Step 2  
Display the CTC card view for the Ethernet card.  
Click the Provisioning > VLAN tabs (Figure 9-22).  
Figure 9-22 Configuring VLAN membership for individual Ethernet ports  
Step 3  
To put a port in a VLAN, click the port and choose either Tagged or Untag. Figure 9-22 on page 9-25  
shows Port 1 in the red VLAN and Port 2 through Port 12 in the default VLAN. Table 9-6 shows valid  
port settings.  
If a port is a member of only one VLAN, go to that VLANs row and choose Untag from the Port column.  
Choose -- for all the other VLAN rows in that Port column. The VLAN with Untag selected can connect  
to the port, but other VLANs cannot access that port.  
If a port is a trunk port, it connects multiple VLANs to an external device, such as a switch, which also  
supports trunking. A trunk port must have tagging (802.1Q) enabled for all the VLANs that connect to  
that external device. Choose Tagged at all VLAN rows that need to be trunked. Choose Untag at one or  
more VLAN rows in the trunk ports column that do not need to be trunked, for example, the default  
VLAN. Each Ethernet port must attached to at least one untagged VLAN.  
Step 4  
After each port is in the appropriate VLAN, click Apply.  
Table 9-6 Port Settings  
Setting  
--  
Description  
A port marked with this symbol does not belong to the VLAN.  
The ONS 15454 will tag ingress frames and strip tags from egress frames.  
Untag  
Tagged  
The ONS 15454 will handle ingress frames according to VLAN ID; egress  
frames will not have their tags removed.  
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Note  
Note  
If Tagged is chosen, the attached external devices must recognize IEEE 802.1Q VLANs.  
Both ports on individual E1000-2/E1000-2-G cards cannot be members of the same VLAN.  
9.5 Spanning Tree (IEEE 802.1D)  
The Cisco ONS 15454 operates spanning tree protocol (STP) according to IEEE 802.1D when an  
Ethernet card is installed. STP operates over all packet-switched ports including Ethernet and SONET  
ports. On Ethernet ports, STP is disabled by default but may be enabled with a check box under the  
Provisioning > Port tabs at the card-level view. On SONET interface ports, STP activates by default and  
cannot be disabled.  
The Ethernet card can enable STP on the Ethernet ports to allow redundant paths to the attached Ethernet  
equipment. STP spans cards so that both equipment and facilities are protected against failure.  
STP detects and eliminates network loops. When STP detects multiple paths between any two network  
hosts, STP blocks ports until only one path exists between any two network hosts (Figure 9-23). The  
single path eliminates possible bridge loops. This is crucial for shared packet rings, which naturally  
include a loop.  
Figure 9-23 An STP blocked path  
Primary path (forwarding)  
Redundant path (blocked)  
To remove loops, STP defines a tree that spans all the switches in an extended network. STP forces  
certain redundant data paths into a standby (blocked) state. If one network segment in the STP becomes  
unreachable, the spanning-tree algorithm reconfigures the spanning-tree topology and reactivates the  
blocked path to reestablish the link. STP operation is transparent to end stations, which do not  
discriminate between connections to a single LAN segment or to a switched LAN with multiple  
segments. The ONS 15454 supports one STP instance per circuit and a maximum of eight STP instances  
per ONS 15454.  
9.5.1 Multi-Instance Spanning Tree and VLANs  
The ONS 15454 can operate multiple instances of STP to support VLANs in a looped topology. You can  
dedicate separate circuits across the SONET ring for different VLAN groups (i.e., one for private TLS  
services and one for Internet access). Each circuit runs its own STP to maintain VLAN connectivity in  
a multi-ring environment.  
Procedure: Enable Spanning Tree on Ethernet Ports  
Step 1  
Display the CTC card view.  
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Step 2  
Step 3  
Click the Provisioning > Port tabs.  
In the left-hand column, find the applicable port number and check the Stp Enabled checkbox to enable  
STP for that port.  
Step 4  
Click Apply.  
9.5.2 Spanning Tree Parameters  
Default spanning tree parameters are appropriate for most situations. Contact the Cisco Technical  
Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-877-323-7368 before you change the default STP parameters.  
At the node view, click the Maintenance > Etherbridge > Spanning Trees tabs to view spanning tree  
parameters.  
Table 9-7 Spanning Tree Parameters  
BridgeID  
ONS 15454 unique identifier that transmits the  
configuration bridge protocol data unit (BPDU); the  
bridge ID is a combination of the bridge priority and  
the ONS 15454 MAC address  
TopoAge  
Amount of time in seconds since the last topology  
change  
TopoChanges  
Number of times the spanning tree topology has been  
changed since the node booted up  
DesignatedRoot Identifies the spanning trees designated root for a  
particular spanning tree instance  
RootCost  
RootPort  
MaxAge  
Identifies the total path cost to the designated root  
Port used to reach the root  
Maximum time that received-protocol information is  
retained before it is discarded  
HelloTime  
Time interval, in seconds, between the transmission of  
configuration BPDUs by a bridge that is the spanning  
tree root or is attempting to become the spanning tree  
root  
HoldTime  
Minimum time period, in seconds, that elapses during  
the transmission of configuration information on a  
given port  
ForwardDelay  
Time spent by a port in the listening state and the  
learning state  
9.5.3 Spanning Tree Configuration  
To view the spanning tree configuration, at the node view click the Provisioning tab and Etherbridge  
subtab.  
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Table 9-8 Spanning Tree Configuration  
Column  
Default Value Value Range  
Priority  
32768  
0 - 65535  
Bridge max age  
Bridge Hello Time  
20 seconds  
2 seconds  
6 - 40 seconds  
1 - 10 seconds  
4 - 30 seconds  
Bridge Forward Delay 15 seconds  
9.5.4 Spanning Tree Map  
The Circuit screen shows forwarding spans and blocked spans on the spanning tree map.  
Procedure: View the Spanning Tree Map  
Step 1  
On the circuit screen (Figure 9-24), double-click an Ethernet circuit.  
Figure 9-24 The spanning tree map on the circuit screen  
Note  
Green represents forwarding spans and purple represents blocked (protect) spans. If you have a  
packet ring configuration, at least one span should be purple.  
9.6 Ethernet Performance and Maintenance Screens  
CTC provides Ethernet performance information, including line-level parameters, the amount of port  
bandwidth used, and historical Ethernet statistics. CTC also includes spanning tree information, MAC  
address information, and the amount of circuit bandwidth used. To view spanning tree information, see  
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9.6.1 Statistics Screen  
The Ethernet statistics screen lists Ethernet parameters at the line level. Table 9-9 defines the  
parameters. Display the CTC card view for the Ethernet card and click the Performance > Statistics  
tabs to display the screen.  
Table 9-9 Ethernet Parameters  
Parameter  
Meaning  
Link Status  
Indicates whether link integrity is present; up means present, and down  
means not present  
RX Packets  
RX Bytes  
Number of packets received since the last counter reset  
Number of bytes received since the last counter reset  
Number of packets transmitted since the last counter reset  
Number of bytes transmitted since the last counter reset  
Total number of receive errors  
TX Packets  
TX Bytes  
RX Total Errors  
RX FCS  
Number of packets with a Frame Check Sequence (FCS) error. FCS  
errors indicate Frame corruption during transmission  
RX Alignment  
Number of packets with alignment errors; alignment errors are  
received incomplete frames  
RX Runts  
RX Giants  
Number of packets received that are less than 64 bytes in length  
Number of packets received that are greater than 1518 bytes in length  
for untagged interfaces and 1522 bytes for tagged interfaces  
TX Collisions  
Number of transmit packets that are collisions; the port and the  
attached device transmitting at the same time caused collisions  
TX Excessive  
TX Deferred  
Number of consecutive collisions  
Number of packets deferred  
9.6.2 Line Utilization Screen  
The Line Utilization screen shows the percentage of line, or port, bandwidth used and the percentage  
used in the past. Display the CTC card view and click the Performance and Utilization tabs to display  
the screen. From the Interval menu, choose a time segment interval. Valid intervals are 1 minute, 15  
minutes, 1 hour, and 1 day. Press Refresh to update the data.  
Note  
Line utilization numbers express the average of ingress and egress traffic as a percentage of capacity.  
9.6.3 History Screen  
The Ethernet History screen lists past Ethernet statistics. At the CTC card view, click the Performance  
tab and History subtab to view the screen. Choose the appropriate port from the Line menu and the  
appropriate interval from the Interval menu. Press Refresh to update the data. Table 9-9 defines the  
listed parameters.  
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9.6.4 MAC Table Screen  
A MAC address is a hardware address that physically identifies a network device. The ONS 15454 MAC  
table, also known as the MAC forwarding table, will allow you to see all the MAC addresses attached  
to the enabled ports of an Ethernet card or an Ethernet Group. This includes the MAC address of the  
network device attached directly to the port and any MAC addresses on the network linked to the port.  
The MAC addresses table lists the MAC addresses stored by the ONS 15454 and the VLAN,  
Slot/Port/STS, and circuit that links the ONS 15454 to each MAC address (Figure 9-25).  
Figure 9-25 MAC addresses recorded in the MAC table  
MAC Address  
00-00-00-00-00-03  
Slot 4,  
MAC Address  
00-00-00-00-00-09  
port 1  
Network  
attached to  
optic port  
Slot 6,  
port 1  
Slot 5,  
port 1  
ONS 15454  
MAC Address  
00-00-00-00-00-01  
Procedure: Retrieve the MAC Table Information  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Click the Maintenance > EtherBridge > MAC Table tabs.  
Select the appropriate Ethernet card or Ethergroup from the Layer 2 Domain pull-down menu.  
Click Retrieve for the ONS 15454 to retrieve and display the current MAC IDs.  
Note  
Click Clear to clear the highlighted rows and click Clear All to clear all displayed rows.  
9.6.5 Trunk Utilization Screen  
The Trunk Utilization screen is similar to the Line Utilization screen, but Trunk Utilization shows the  
percentage of circuit bandwidth used rather than the percentage of line bandwidth used. Click the  
Maintenance > Ether Bridge > Trunk Utilization tabs to view the screen. Choose a time segment  
interval from the Interval menu.  
Note  
The percentage shown is the average of ingress and egress traffic.  
9.7 Remote Monitoring Specification Alarm Thresholds  
The ONS 15454 features Remote Monitoring (RMON) that allows network operators to monitor the  
health of the network with a Network Management System (NMS). For a detailed description of the ONS  
SNMP implementation, see Chapter 11, SNMP.”  
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One of the ONS 15454s RMON MIBs is the Alarm group. The alarm group consists of the alarmTable.  
An NMS uses the alarmTable to find the alarm-causing thresholds for network performance. The  
thresholds apply to the current 15-minute interval and the current 24-hour interval. RMON monitors  
several variables, such as Ethernet collisions, and triggers an event when the variable crosses a threshold  
during that time interval. For example, if a threshold is set at 1000 collisions and 1001 collisions occur  
during the 15-minute interval, an event triggers. CTC allows you to provision these thresholds for  
Ethernet statistics.  
Note  
Note  
You can find performance monitoring specifications for all other cards in the Cisco ONS 15454  
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.  
The following tables define the variables you can provision in CTC. For example, to set the collision  
threshold, choose etherStatsCollisions from the Variable menu.  
Table 9-10 Ethernet Threshold Variables (MIBs)  
Variable  
Definition  
iflnOctets  
Total number of octets received on the interface, including  
framing octets  
iflnUcastPkts  
iflnErrors  
Total number of unicast packets delivered to an appropriate  
protocol  
Number of inbound packets discarded because they contain  
errors  
ifOutOctets  
Total number of transmitted octets, including framing packets  
ifOutUcastPkts  
Total number of unicast packets requested to transmit to a single  
address  
dot3statsAlignmentErrors  
dot3StatsFCSErrors  
Number of frames with an alignment error, i.e., the length is not  
an integral number of octets and the frame cannot pass the Frame  
Check Sequence (FCS) test  
Number of frames with framecheck errors, i.e., there is an  
integral number of octets, but an incorrect Frame Check  
Sequence (FCS)  
dot3StatsSingleCollisionFrames  
Number of successfully transmitted frames that had exactly one  
collision  
dot3StatsMutlipleCollisionFrame Number of successfully transmitted frames that had multiple  
collisions  
dot3StatsDeferredTransmissions  
Number of times the first transmission was delayed because the  
medium was busy  
dot3StatsLateCollision  
Number of times that a collision was detected later than 64 octets  
into the transmission (also added into collision count)  
dot3StatsExcessiveCollision  
etherStatsJabbers  
Number of frames where transmissions failed because of  
excessive collisions  
Total number of Octets of data (including bad packets) received  
on the network  
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Table 9-10 Ethernet Threshold Variables (MIBs) (continued)  
Variable  
Definition  
etherStatsUndersizePkts  
etherStatsFragments  
Number of packets received with a length less than 64 octets  
Total number of packets that are not an integral number of octets  
or have a bad FCS, and that are less than 64 octets long  
etherStatsPkts64Octets  
Total number of packets received (including error packets) that  
were 64 octets in length  
etherStatsPkts65to127Octets  
etherStatsPkts128to255Octets  
etherStatsPkts256to511Octets  
etherStatsPkts512to1023Octets  
etherStatsPkts1024to1518Octets  
etherStatsJabbers  
Total number of packets received (including error packets) that  
were 65 172 octets in length  
Total number of packets received (including error packets) that  
were 128 255 octets in length  
Total number of packets received (including error packets) that  
were 256 511 octets in length  
Total number of packets received (including error packets) that  
were 512 1023 octets in length  
Total number of packets received (including error packets) that  
were 1024 1518 octets in length  
Total number of packets longer than 1518 octets that were not an  
integral number of octets or had a bad FCS  
etherStatsCollisions  
Best estimate of the total number of collisions on this segment  
etherStatsCollisionFrames  
Best estimate of the total number of frame collisions on this  
segment  
etherStatsCRCAlignErrors  
Total number of packets with a length between 64 and 1518  
octets, inclusive, that had a bad FCS or were not an integral  
number of octets in length  
Procedure: Creating Ethernet RMON Alarm Thresholds  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Display the CTC node view.  
Click the Provisioning > Etherbridge > Thresholds tabs.  
Click Create.  
The Create Ether Threshold dialog box opens.  
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Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
From the Slot menu, choose the appropriate Ethernet card.  
From the Port menu, choose the Port on the Ethernet card.  
From the Variable menu, choose the variable. Table 9-10 lists and defines the Ethernet Threshold  
Variables available in this field.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
From Alarm Type, indicate whether the event will be triggered by the rising threshold, falling threshold,  
or both the rising and falling thresholds.  
From the Sample Type pull-down menu, choose either Relative or Absolute. Relative restricts the  
threshold to use the number of occurrences in the user-set sample period. Absolute sets the threshold to  
use the total number of occurrences, regardless of any time period.  
Step 9  
Type in an appropriate number of seconds for the Sample Period.  
Step 10 Type in the appropriate number of occurrences for the Rising Threshold.  
Note  
For a rising type of alarm to fire, the measured value must shoot from below the falling  
threshold to above the rising threshold. For example, if a network is running below a falling  
threshold of 400 collisions every 15 seconds and a problem causes 1001 collisions in 15  
seconds, these occurrences fire an alarm.  
Step 11 Type in the appropriate number of occurrences for the Falling Threshold. In most cases a falling  
threshold is set lower than the rising threshold.  
A falling 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  
rising threshold so that if network collisions again spike over a 1000 per 15 minute period, an event again  
triggers when the rising threshold is crossed. An event is triggered only the first time a rising threshold  
is exceeded (otherwise a single network problem might cause a rising threshold to be exceeded multiple  
times and cause a flood of events).  
Step 12 Click the OK button to complete the procedure.  
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10  
Alarm Monitoring and Management  
This chapter explains how to manage alarms with Cisco Transport Controller (CTC), which includes  
Viewing alarms  
Viewing history  
Viewing conditions  
Viewing alarm counts on the front-panel LCD  
Creating and managing alarm profiles  
Suppressing alarms  
To troubleshoot specific alarms, see the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.  
10.1 Overview  
The Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) detects and reports SONET alarms generated by the Cisco ONS  
15454 and the larger SONET network. You can use CTC to monitor and manage alarms at a card, node,  
or network levels and view alarm counts on the LCD front panel. Default alarm severities conform to the  
Telcordia GR-253 standard, but you can reset severities to customized alarm profiles or suppress CTC  
alarm reporting. For a detailed description of the standard Telcordia categories employed by ONS nodes,  
see the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.  
Note  
ONS 15454 alarms can also be monitored and managed through TL1 or a network management  
system (NMS).  
10.2 Viewing ONS 15454 Alarms  
At the card, node, or network-level CTC view, click the Alarms tab to display the alarms for that card,  
node or network. Table 10-1 lists the tabs column headings and the information recorded in each  
column.  
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Table 10-1 Alarms Column Descriptions  
Column Information Recorded  
New  
Indicates a new alarm. To change this status check either the Synchronize Alarms or  
Delete Cleared Alarms checkbox, or reset the active TCC+ card.  
Date  
Node  
Object  
Type  
Slot  
Date and time of the alarm  
Node where the alarm occurred (displays in network view only)  
TL1 access identifier (AID) for the alarmed object  
Card type in this slot  
Slot where the alarm occurred (displays in network and node view only)  
Port where the alarm occurred  
Port  
Sev  
Severity level: CR (critical), MJ (major), MN (minor), NA (not alarmed), NR (not  
reported)  
ST  
Status: R (raised), C (clear), T (transient)  
SA  
When checked, indicates a service-affecting alarm  
Cond  
The error message/alarm name. These are defined alphabetically in the alarm chapter of  
the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.  
Description Description of the alarm  
Num  
Ref  
A count of incrementing alarm messages (this column is hidden by default)  
The reference number assigned to a cleared alarm (this column is hidden by default).  
Figure 10-1 Viewing alarms in the CTC node view  
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Alarms display in one of five background colors, listed in Table 10-2, to quickly communicate the alarm  
severity. Events, conditions, and cleared alarms are also color coded. Conditions and events display in  
the History or Conditions tab.  
Table 10-2 Color Codes for Alarms, Conditions, and Events  
Color  
Description  
Red  
Critical Alarm (CR)  
Major Alarm (MJ)  
Minor Alarm (MN)  
Orange  
Yellow  
Magenta Event (NA)  
Blue  
Condition (NR)  
Cleared alarm or event (CL)  
White  
10.2.1 Controlling Alarm Display  
You can control the display of the alarms on the Alarms tab. Table 10-3 shows the actions you can  
perform from the Alarms tab.  
Table 10-3 Alarm Display  
Button  
Action  
Synchronize Alarms  
Updates the alarm display; although CTC displays alarms in real time, the  
Synchronize Alarms button allows you to verify the alarm display. This is  
particularly useful during provisioning or troubleshooting.  
Delete Cleared Alarms  
Deletes alarms that have been cleared  
AutoDelete Cleared  
Alarms  
If checked, CTC automatically deletes cleared alarms  
Show Events (NA)  
If checked, CTC shows alarms and not alarmed (NA) events or Conditions.  
Not-alarmed events do not require action and normally display only under  
the Conditions tab.  
10.2.2 Viewing Alarm-Affected Circuits  
User can view which ONS 15454 circuits are affected by a specific alarm. Figure 10-6 illustrates the  
Select Affected Circuits option.  
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Figure 10-2 Selecting the Affected Circuits option  
Procedure: View Affected Circuits for a Specific Alarm  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Under the Alarm tab, right-click the Cond column of an active alarm.  
The Select Affected Circuit dialog appears.  
Left-click Select Affected Circuits.  
The Circuits screen appears with affected circuits highlighted (Figure 10-3.)  
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Figure 10-3 Highlighted circuit appears  
10.2.3 Conditions Tab  
The Conditions tab displays retrieved fault conditions. A fault is a problem detected by ONS 15454  
hardware or software. When a fault occurs and continues for a minimum time period, it raises a fault  
condition, which is a flag showing whether this particular fault currently exists on the ONS 15454. Fault  
conditions include all existing conditions, whether the severity is that of an alarm (Critical, Major or  
Minor) or a condition (Not Reported or Non Alarmed.) See the trouble notifications information in the  
Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for more information on the classifications  
for alarms and conditions.  
Displaying all existing fault conditions is helpful while troubleshooting the ONS 15454. The Conditions  
tab does not adhere to Telcordia guidelines for reporting alarms, events, and conditions. Alarm reporting  
under the Alarms tab is Telcordia-compliant.  
10.2.3.1 Retrieve and Display Conditions  
At the node view, click the Conditions tab and the Retrieve Conditions button to retrieve the current set  
of all existing fault conditions from the ONS 15454, as maintained by the alarm manager. Users can  
perform the same operation at the card view for the card level and at the network view for the network  
level.  
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Figure 10-4 Viewing fault conditions retrieved under the Conditions tabs  
10.2.3.2 Conditions Column Descriptions  
Table 10-4 lists the tabs column headings and the information recorded in each column.  
Table 10-4 Conditions Columns Description  
Column  
Node  
Object  
Type  
Slot  
Information Recorded  
Node where the condition occurred (displays in network view only)  
TL1 access identifier (AID) for the alarmed object  
Card type in this slot  
Slot where the condition occurred (displays in network and node view only)  
Port where the condition occurred  
Port  
Sev  
Severity level: CR (critical), MJ (major), MN (minor), NA (not alarmed), NR (not  
reported)  
SA  
When checked, indicates a service-affecting alarm  
The condition name  
Cond  
Description Description of the condition  
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10.2.4 Viewing History  
The History tab displays historical alarm data. It also displays events, which are non-alarmed activities  
such as timing changes and threshold crossings. For example, protection switching events or  
performance monitoring threshold crossings appear here. The History tab presents two alarm history  
views:  
The Session subtab (Figure 10-5) presents alarms and events that have occurred during the current  
CTC session.  
The Node subtab shows the alarms and events that occurred at the node since the CTC software  
installation. The ONS 15454 can store up to 640 critical alarms, 640 major alarms, 640 minor  
alarms, and 256 events. When the limit is reached, the ONS 15454 discards the oldest alarms and  
events.  
Tip  
Double click an alarm in the alarm table or an event in the history table to display the corresponding  
view. For example, double-clicking a card alarm takes you to card view. In network view,  
double-clicking a node alarm takes you to node view.  
Figure 10-5 Viewing all alarms reported for the current session  
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10.2.5 Viewing Alarms on the LCD  
The Critical, Major and Minor alarm LEDs on the fan-tray assembly front panel indicate whether a  
critical, major, or minor alarm is present anywhere on the ONS 15454. These LEDs are viewable through  
the front door so that you can quickly determine if any alarms are present on the node. These LEDs are  
independent of the Card, Port, and Status indicators on the LCD.  
When you press the Slot, Status, or Port buttons on the LCD to toggle to a certain slot or port, the LCD  
displays the Critical, Major, or Minor alarm count for the selected slot and port. Figure 10-6 illustrates  
the LCD panel.  
Figure 10-6 The LCD panel  
Slot  
Status  
Port  
06/29/01  
03.00-001A-00  
24˚C  
FAN FAIL CRIT  
MAJ  
MIN  
Procedure: View Alarm Counts on a Specific Slot and Port  
Step 1  
Use the Slot button to toggle to the desired slot number.  
Set the slot number to Node to see a summary of alarms for the node.  
Use the Port button to toggle to the port.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Press the Status button to display the slot and port.  
Figure 10-6 shows the LCD panel.  
Note  
A blank LCD results when the fuse on the AIP board is blown. If this occurs, call Cisco TAC at  
1-877-323-7368.  
10.3 Alarm Profiles  
The alarm profiles feature allows you to change default alarm severities by creating unique alarm profiles  
for individual ONS 15454 nodes. A profile you create can be applied to any node on the network. Alarm  
profiles must be stored on a node before they can be applied to a node, card, or port. CTC can store up  
to ten alarm profiles; eight are available for custom use and two are reserved. CTC can load an unlimited  
number of alarm profiles that have been stored on a node, server, or CTC workstation.  
The two reserved profiles include the default profile, which sets severities to standard Telcordia GR-253  
settings, and the Inherited profile, which sets all alarm severities to transparent (TR). If an alarm has an  
Inherited profile, it inherits (copies) its severity from the same alarms severity at the next level. For  
example, a card with an Inherited alarm profile copies the severities used by the node that contains the  
card. The Inherited profile is not available at the node level.  
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10.3.1 Creating and Modifying Alarm Profiles  
Alarm profiles are created at the network view using the Provisioning > Alarm Profiles tabs  
(Figure 10-7.) A default alarm profile (in the Default column) is pre-provisioned for every alarm. After  
loading the Default profile on the node, you can use the Clone feature to create new profiles based on  
the default alarm profile. After the new profile is created, the Alarm Profiles tab shows the default profile  
and the new profile.  
Figure 10-7 Alarm profiles screen showing the default profiles of the listed alarms  
Procedure: Create an Alarm Profile  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Display the CTC network view.  
Click the Provisioning > Alarm Profiles tabs.  
Click Load.  
Highlight the node name you are logged into under Node Names and highlight Default under Profile  
Names.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Click OK.  
Right-click anywhere in the Default column to display the Profile Editing menu.  
Choose Clone from the menu. (You can also clone any other profiles that appear under the Available  
button, except Inherited.)  
Step 8  
In the Clone Profile Default dialog box, enter a name in New Profile Name.  
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Profile names must be unique. If you try to import or name a profile that has the same name as another  
profile, CTC adds a suffix to create a new name.  
Step 9  
Click OK.  
A new alarm profile (named in Step 5) is created. This profile duplicates the severities of the default  
profile and is added as a new column on the far right-hand side.  
Step 10 Modify (customize) the alarm profile:  
a. In the new alarm profile column, click in a row that contains the alarm severity you want to change.  
b. From the menu, select the desired severity.  
c. Repeat Steps a and b for each alarm that needs to be changed.  
d. After you have assigned the properties to your new alarm profile, click the new alarm profile to  
highlight it and click the Store button.  
e. In the Store Profile(s) dialog box, select a node or nodes where the profile will be stored and/or  
specify a file on the workstation.  
f. Click OK.  
Note  
You can also clone alarm profiles shown under the Available tab.  
10.3.1.1 Alarm Profile Menus  
The Alarm Profiles tab displays two menus on the right-hand side, Node/Profile Ops and Profile Misc,  
which include six alarm profile buttons. Table 10-5 lists and describes each of the alarm profile buttons.  
Table 10-5 Alarm Profile Buttons  
Heading  
Button  
Load  
Description  
Node Profile Ops  
Loads a profile to either a node or a file  
Saves profiles on a node (or nodes) or in a file  
Deletes profiles from a node  
Store  
Delete  
Compare  
Profile Misc.  
Displays differences between alarm profiles  
(i.e. individual alarms that are not configured  
equivalently between profiles)  
Available  
Usage  
Displays all of the profiles available on each  
node  
Displays all of the entities present in the  
network and which profile(s) each is using  
10.3.1.2 Alarm Profile Editing  
Table 10-6 lists and describes the five profile editing options available when you right-click in an alarm  
profile column.  
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Table 10-6 Alarm Profile Editing Options  
Button  
Store  
Description  
Saves a profile in either a node or a file  
Changes a profile name  
Rename  
Clone  
Creates a new profile that contains the same alarm severity  
settings as the highlighted profile (the profile being cloned)  
Reset  
Restores a profile to the state of that profile before it was last  
applied or to the state when it was first loaded, if it has not yet  
been applied  
Remove  
Removes a profile from the table editor  
10.3.1.3 Alarm Severity Option  
You change or assign alarm severity using a menu. To view this menu, right-click the alarm you want to  
change in its alarm profile column. Seven severity levels appear for the alarm:  
CR: Critical  
MJ: Major  
MN: Minor  
NR: Not reported  
NA: Not alarmed  
TR: Transparent  
UNSET: Unset/Unknown (not normally used)  
Transparent and Unset only appear in alarm profiles; they do not appear when you view alarms, history,  
or conditions.  
10.3.1.4 Row Display Options  
In addition to the alarm profile tabs, the Alarm Behavior tab displays two checkboxes at the bottom of  
the screen: Hide default values and Hide identical rows. The Hide default values checkbox highlights  
alarms with non-default severities by clearing alarm cells with default severities. The Hide identical rows  
checkbox hides rows of alarms that contain the same severity for each profile.  
10.3.2 Applying Alarm Profiles  
In CTC card view, the Alarm Behavior subtab displays the alarm profiles of the selected card. In node  
view, the Alarm Behavior subtab displays alarm profiles for the node. Alarms form a hierarchy. A  
node-level alarm profile applies to all cards in the node, except those that have their own profiles. A  
card-level alarm profile applies to all ports on the card, except those that have their own profiles.  
At the node level, you may apply profile changes on a card-by-card basis or set a profile for the entire  
node. Figure 10-8 shows the profile of a DS-1 card being changed to Inherited at the node view.  
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Figure 10-8 Node view of a DS1 alarm profile  
At the card level, you can apply profile changes on a port-by-port basis or set all ports on that card at  
once. Figure 10-9 shows the affected DS-1 card; notice the CTC shows Parent Card Profile: Inherited.  
Figure 10-9 Card view of a DS1 alarm profile  
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Procedure: Apply an Alarm Profile at the Card View  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In CTC, display the card view of the desired card.  
Click the Provisioning > Alarm Behavior tabs.  
To apply profiles on a port-to-port basis:  
a. Click the appropriate row under the Profile column for the port desired.  
b. Choose the appropriate Profile.  
c. Click Apply. (Multiple port profiles can be selected before clicking Apply.)  
To set a profile for all the ports on a card:  
Step 4  
a. Click the Force all ports to profile menu arrow at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Choose the appropriate Profile.  
c. Click Force (still need to “Apply”)  
d. Click Apply.  
Tip  
If you choose the wrong profile, click Reset to return to the previous profile setting.  
Procedure: Apply an Alarm Profile at the Node View  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In CTC, display the node view.  
Click the Provisioning > Alarm Profiles tabs.  
To apply profiles on a card basis:  
a. Click the Profile column for the card desired.  
b. Choose the appropriate Profile.  
c. Click Apply. (Multiple card profiles can be selected before clicking Apply.)  
To apply the profile to an entire node:  
a. Click the Node Profile menu arrow.  
b. Choose the appropriate Profile.  
Step 4  
c. Click Apply.  
Note  
The Port Overrides column at the node view reads true when additional profiles are available  
and false when only the inherited profile is available.  
Tip  
If you choose the wrong profile, click Reset to return to the previous profile.  
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10.4 Suppressing Alarms  
Suppressing alarms causes alarms to appear under the Conditions tab instead of the Alarms tab. It  
prevents alarms from appearing on CTC Alarm or History tabs or in any other clients. The suppressed  
alarms behave like conditions, which have their own non-reporting (NR) severities. Under the  
Conditions tab, the suppressed alarms appear with their alarm severity, color code, and service-affecting  
status.  
Note  
Use alarm suppression with caution. If multiple CTC/TL1 sessions are open, you will suppress the  
alarms in all other open sessions.  
Procedure: Suppressing Alarms  
Step 1  
At either the card view or node view, click the Provisioning > Alarm Behavior tabs.  
At the card level, you can suppress alarms on a port-by-port basis. At the node level, you can suppress  
alarms on a card-by-card basis or the entire node.  
Step 2  
Check the Suppress Alarms box for the card or port you want to suppress. Figure 10-10 shows the  
Suppress Alarms box.  
Figure 10-10 The suppress alarms checkbox  
Step 3  
Click the Apply button.  
The node sends out autonomous messages to clear any raised alarms.  
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Note  
When you uncheck the Suppress Alarms checkbox and click Apply, the node sends out  
autonomous messages to raise any actively suppressed alarms.  
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11  
SNMP  
This chapter explains Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as implemented by the Cisco ONS  
15454.  
11.1 SNMP Overview  
SNMP is an application-layer communication protocol that allows network devices to exchange  
management information. SNMP enables network administrators to manage network performance, find  
and solve network problems, and plan network growth.  
The ONS 15454 uses SNMP to provide asynchronous event notification to a network management  
system (NMS). ONS SNMP implementation uses standard Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)  
MIBs to convey node-level inventory, fault, and performance management information for generic  
read-only management of DS-1, DS-3, SONET, and Ethernet technologies. SNMP allows limited  
management of the ONS 15454 by a generic SNMP manager, for example HP OpenView Network Node  
Manager (NNM) or Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) NetExpert.  
The Cisco ONS 15454 supports SNMP Version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP Version 2c (SNMPv2c). Both  
versions share many features, but SNMPv2c includes additional protocol operations. This chapter  
describes both versions and explains how to configure SNMP on the ONS 15454. Figure 11-1 illustrates  
a basic network managed by SNMP.  
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Figure 11-1 A basic network managed by SNMP  
11.2 SNMP Basic Components  
An SNMP-managed network consists of three primary components: managed devices, agents, and  
management systems. A managed device is a network node that contains an SNMP agent and resides on  
an SNMP-managed network. Managed devices collect and store management information and use  
SNMP to make this information available to management systems that use SNMP. Managed devices  
include routers, access servers, switches, bridges, hubs, computer hosts, and network elements such as  
an ONS 15454.  
An agent is a software module that resides in a managed device. An agent has local knowledge of  
management information and translates that information into a form compatible with SNMP. The SNMP  
agent gathers data from the MIB, which is the repository for device parameter and network data. The  
agent can also send traps, or notification of certain events, to the manager. Figure 11-2 illustrates these  
SNMP operations.  
Figure 11-2 An SNMP agent gathering data from an MIB and sending traps to the manager  
Network device  
NMS  
get-next-request, get-bulk  
get-response, traps  
SNMP Manager  
MIB  
SNMP Agent  
A management system such as HP OpenView executes applications that monitor and control managed  
devices. Management systems provide the bulk of the processing and memory resources required for  
network management. One or more management systems must exist on any managed network.  
Figure 11-3 illustrates the relationship between the three key SNMP components.  
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Figure 11-3 Example of the primary SNMP components  
Management  
Entity  
NMS  
Agent  
Agent  
Agent  
Management  
Database  
Management  
Database  
Management  
Database  
Managed Devices  
11.3 SNMP Support  
The ONS 15454 supports SNMP v1 and v2c traps and get requests. The SNMP MIBs in the ONS 15454  
define alarms, traps, and status. Through SNMP, NMS applications can query a management agent using  
a supported MIB. The functional entities include Ethernet switches and SONET multiplexers.  
Procedure: Set Up SNMP Support  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Display the CTC node view.  
Click the Provisioning > SNMP tabs.  
Click Create at the bottom of the screen.  
The Create SNMP Trap Destination dialog box opens (Figure 11-4).  
For a description of SNMP traps, see the SNMP Trapssection on page 11-6.  
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Figure 11-4 Setting up SNMP  
Step 4  
Type the IP address of your NMS in the IP Address field.  
Step 5  
Type the SNMP community name in the Community Name field.  
For a description of SNMP community names, see the SNMP Community Namessection on  
Note  
The community name is a form of authentication and access control. The community name  
assigned to the ONS 15454 is case-sensitive and must match the community name of the  
NMS.  
Note  
The default UDP port for SNMP is 162.  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Set the Trap Version field for either SNMPv1 or SNMPv2.  
Refer to your NMS documentation to determine whether to use SNMP v1 or v2.  
Set your maximum traps per second in the Max Traps per Second field.  
Note  
The Max Traps per Second is the maximum number of traps per second that will be sent to  
the SNMP manager. If the field is set to 0, there is no maximum and all traps are sent.  
Step 8  
Click OK.  
SNMP settings are now configured. To view SNMP information for each node, highlight the node IP  
address in the Trap Destinations area of the Trap Destinations screen (Figure 11-5).  
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Figure 11-5 Viewing trap destinations  
11.4 SNMP Management Information Bases  
A management information base (MIB) is a hierarchically-organized collection of information.  
Network-management protocols, such as SNMP, gain access to MIBs. MIBs consist of managed objects  
and are identified by object identifiers.  
The ONS 15454 SNMP agent communicates with an SNMP management application using SNMP  
messages. Table 11-1 describes these messages.  
Table 11-1 SNMP Message Types  
Operation  
Description  
get-request  
Retrieves a value from a specific variable  
get-next-request Retrieves the value following the named variable; this operation is often  
used to retrieve variables from within a table. With this operation, an SNMP  
manager does not need to know the exact variable name. The SNMP  
manager searches sequentially to find the needed variable from within the  
MIB.  
get-response  
The reply to a get-request, get-next-request, get-bulk-request, or set-request  
sent by an NMS  
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Operation Description  
get-bulk-request Similar to a get-next-request, but this operation fills the get-response with  
up to the max-repetition number of get-next interactions  
trap  
An unsolicited message sent by an SNMP agent to an SNMP manager  
indicating that an event has occurred  
A managed object (sometimes called a MIB object) is one of any specific characteristics of a managed  
device. Managed objects consist of one or more object instances (variables).  
The ONS 15454 MIBs are included on the software CD that ships with the ONS 15454. Compile these  
MIBs in the following order. If you do not follow the order, one or more MIB files might not compile.  
1. CERENT-GLOBAL-REGISTRY.mib  
2. CERENT-TC.mib  
3. CERENT-454.mib  
4. CERENT-GENERIC.mib  
If you cannot compile the ONS 15454 MIBs, call the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at  
1-877-323-7368.  
Table 11-2 IETF Standard MIBs Implemented in the ONS 15454 SNMP Agent  
RFC#  
Module Name  
Title/Comments  
1213  
RFC1213-MIB,  
MIB-II from RFC1213 with enhancement from RFC1907  
for v2  
+1907 SNMPV2-MIB  
1493  
1757  
2737  
2233  
2358  
2495  
2496  
2558  
2674  
BRIDGE-MIB  
RMON-MIB  
ENTITY-MIB  
IF-MIB  
Bridge/Spanning Tree (SNMPv1 MIB)  
Remote monitoring (RMON) Ethernet  
Entity MIB using SMI v2 (version II)  
Interface evolution (enhances MIB-II)  
Ethernet-like interface (SNMPv2 MIB)  
DS-1/E1  
Etherlike-MIB  
DS1-MIB  
DS3-MIB  
DS-3/E3  
SONET-MIB  
SONET  
P-BRIDGE-MIB,  
Q-BRIDGE-MIB  
P-Bridge and Q-Bridge MIB  
11.5 SNMP Traps  
The ONS 15454 can receive SNMP requests from a number of SNMP managers and send traps to ten  
trap receivers. The ONS 15454 generates all alarms and events as SNMP traps.  
The ONS 15454 generates traps containing an object ID that uniquely identifies the alarm. An entity  
identifier uniquely identifies the entity that generated the alarm (slot, port, STS, VT, BLSR, STP, etc.).  
The traps give the severity of the alarm (critical, major, minor, event, etc.) and indicate whether the alarm  
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is service affecting or non-service affecting. The traps also contain a date/time stamp that shows the date  
and time the alarm occurred. The ONS 15454 also generates a trap for each alarm when the alarm  
condition clears.  
Each SNMP trap contains ten variable bindings listed in Table 11-4.  
Table 11-3 SNMP Trap Variable Bindings  
Number Name  
Description  
1
cerentGenericAlarmTable  
This table holds all the currently-raised alarms.  
When an alarm is raised, it appears as a new entry in  
the table. When an alarm is cleared, it is removed  
from the table and all the subsequent entries move  
up by one row.  
2
3
cerentGenericAlarmIndex  
This variable uniquely identifies each entry in an  
alarm table. When an alarm in the alarm table clears,  
the alarm indexes change for each alarm located  
subsequent to the cleared alarm.  
cerentGenericAlarmObjectType  
This variable provides the entity type that raised the  
alarm. The NMS should use this value to decide  
which table to poll for further information about the  
alarm.  
4
5
6
7
cerentGenericAlarmSlotNumber  
cerentGenericAlarmPortNumber  
This variable indicates the slot of the object that  
raised the alarm. If a slot is not relevant to the alarm,  
the slot number is zero.  
This variable provides the port of the object that  
raised the alarm. If a port is not relevant to the  
alarm, the port number is zero.  
cerentGenericAlarmLineNumber This variable provides the object line that raised the  
alarm. If a line is not relevant to the alarm, the line  
number is zero.  
cerentGenericAlarmObjectIndex  
Every alarm is raised by an object entry in a specific  
table. This variable is the index of the objects in  
each table; if the alarm is interface related, this is  
the index of the interfaces in the interface table.  
8
9
cerentGenericAlarmType  
cerentGenericAlarmState  
This variable provides the exact alarm type.  
This variable specifies alarm severity and  
service-affecting status. Severities are minor, major  
and critical. Service- affecting statuses are  
service-affecting and non-service affecting.  
10  
cerentGenericAlarmTimeStamp  
This variable gives the time when the alarm  
occurred. The value is the number of the ticks that  
has lapsed since 1/1/1970.  
The ONS 15454 supports the generic and IETF traps listed in Table 11-4.  
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Table 11-4 Traps Supported in the ONS 15454  
Trap From RFC# Description  
ColdStart  
RFC1213-MIB Agent up, cold start  
WarmStart  
RFC1213-MIB Agent up, warm start  
AuthenticationFailure  
NewRoot  
RFC1213-MIB Community string does not match  
RFC1493/  
Sending agent is the new root of the spanning tree  
BRIDGE-MIB  
RFC1493/  
TopologyChange  
A port in a bridge has changed from Learning to  
Forwarding or Forwarding to Blocking  
BRIDGE-MIB  
RFC2037/  
EntConfigChange  
ds1xLineStatusChange  
The entLastChangeTime value has changed  
ENTITY-MIB  
RFC2495/  
A dsx1LineStatusChange trap is sent when the value of  
an instance dsx1LineStatus changes. The trap can be  
used by an NMS to trigger polls. When the line status  
change results from a higher-level line status change (ex.  
DS-3), no traps for the DS-1 are sent.  
DS1-MIB  
dsx3LineStatusChange  
RFC2496/  
DS3-MIB  
A dsx3LineStatusLastChange trap is sent when the value  
of an instance of dsx3LineStatus changes. This trap can  
be used by an NMS to trigger polls. When the line status  
change results in a lower-level line status change (ex.  
DS-1), no traps for the lower-level are sent.  
risingAlarm  
fallingAlarm  
RFC1757/  
The SNMP trap that is generated when an alarm entry  
crosses the rising threshold and the entry generates an  
event that is configured for sending SNMP traps.  
RMON-MIB  
RFC1757/  
The SNMP trap that is generated when an alarm entry  
crosses the falling threshold and the entry generates an  
event that is configured for sending SNMP traps.  
RMON-MIB  
11.6 SNMP Community Names  
You can provision community names for all SNMP requests from the SNMP Trap Destination dialog box  
in CTC (see the SNMP Supportsection on page 11-3). In effect, SNMP considers any request valid  
that uses a community name matching a community name on the list of provisioned SNMP trap  
destinations. Otherwise, SNMP considers the request invalid and drops it.  
If an SNMP request contains an invalid community name, the request silently drops and the MIB  
variable (snmpInBadCommunityNames) increments. All MIB variables managed by the agent grant  
access to all SNMP requests containing a validated community name.  
11.7 SNMP Remote Network Monitoring  
The ONS 15454 incorporates Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) to allow network operators to  
monitor the ONS 15454 E10/100-4 cards. For more information on Ethernet RMONs, see Remote  
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typical CTC user, because RMON interoperates with an NMS. However, with CTC you can provision  
the RMON alarm thresholds (see the SNMP Remote Network Monitoringsection on page 11-8). CTC  
also monitors the five RMON groups implemented by the ONS 15454.  
ONS 15454 RMON implementation is based on the IETF-standard MIB Request for Comment  
(RFC)1757. The ONS 15454 implements five groups from the standard MIB: Ethernet Statistics, History  
Control, Ethernet History, Alarm, and Event.  
11.7.1 Ethernet Statistics Group  
The Ethernet Statistics group contains the basic statistics for each monitored subnetwork in a single table  
named etherstats.  
11.7.2 History Control Group  
The History Control group defines sampling functions for one or more monitor interfaces. RFC 1757  
defines the historyControlTable.  
11.7.3 Ethernet History Group  
The ONS 15454 implements the etherHistoryTable as defined in RFC 1757, within the bounds of the  
historyControlTable.  
11.7.4 Alarm Group  
The Alarm group consists of a single alarm table. This table provides the network performance alarm  
thresholds for the network management application. With CTC, you can provision the thresholds in the  
table.  
11.7.5 Event Group  
The Event group consists of two tables, eventTable and logTable. The eventTable is read-only. The ONS  
15454 implements the logTable as specified in RFC 1757.  
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A
Circuit Routing  
This appendix provides an in-depth explanation of ONS 15454 circuit routing and VT tunneling in mixed  
protection or meshed environments, such as the one shown in Figure A-1. For circuit creation and  
provisioning procedures, see Chapter 6, Circuits and Tunnels.”  
Figure A-1 Multiple protection domains  
UPSR  
UPSR  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Source  
1+1  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Node 5  
BLSR ring  
Node 7 Node 8  
Node 6  
Node 9  
Node 10  
Node 3  
Node 4  
Node 11 Node 12  
1+1  
Drop  
1+1  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Path Segment 1 Path Segment 2 Path Segment 3  
Path Segment 4  
1+1 protected  
UPSR/MESH  
protected  
1+1 protected  
BLSR protected  
Primary path  
Alternate path  
Automatic Circuit Routing  
If you select automatic routing during circuit creation, Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) routes the  
circuit by dividing the entire circuit route into segments based on protection domains. For unprotected  
segments of protected circuits, CTC finds an alternate route to protect the segment in a virtual UPSR  
fashion. Each path segment is a separate protection domain, and each protection domain is protected in  
a specific fashion (virtual UPSR, BLSR, or 1+1).  
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Circuit Routing Characteristics  
The following list provides principles and charactistics of automatic circuit routing:  
Circuit routing tries to use the shortest path within the user-specified or network-specified  
constraints. VT tunnels are preferable for VT circuits because VT tunnels are considered shortcuts  
when CTC calculates a circuit path in path-protected mesh networks.  
If you do not choose Fully Path Protected during circuit creation, circuits may still contain protected  
segments. Because circuit routing always selects the shortest path, one or more links and/or  
segments may have some protection. CTC does not look at link protection while computing a path  
for unprotected circuits.  
Circuit routing will not use links that are down. If you want all links to be considered for routing,  
do not create circuits when a link is down.  
Circuit routing computes the shortest path when you add a new drop to an existing circuit. It tries to  
find a shortest path from the new drop to any nodes on the existing circuit.  
If the network has a mixture of VT-capable nodes and nodes that are not VT capable, depending on  
the route found, CTC will automatically force creation of a VT tunnel. Otherwise, CTC asks you  
whether a VT tunnel is needed.  
Bandwidth Allocation and Routing  
Within a given network, CTC will route circuits on the shortest possible path between source and  
destination based on the circuit attributes, such as protection and type. CTC will consider using a link  
for the circuit only if the link meets the following requirements:  
The link has sufficient bandwidth to support the circuit  
The link does not change the protection characteristics of the path  
The link has the required time slots to enforce the same time slot restrictions for BLSR  
If CTC cannot find a link that meets these requirements, it displays an error  
The same logic applies to VT circuits on VT tunnels. Circuit routing typically favors VT tunnels  
because, based on topology maintained by circuit routing, VT tunnels are shortcuts between a given  
source and destination. If the VT tunnel in the route is full (no more bandwidth), CTC asks whether you  
want to create an additional VT tunnel.  
Secondary Sources and Drops  
CTC supports secondary sources and drops. Secondary sources and drops typically interconnect two  
foreignnetworks, as shown in Figure A-2. Traffic is protected while it goes through a network of ONS  
15454s.  
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Figure A-2 Secondary sources and drops  
Primary source  
Primary destination  
Vendor A  
network  
Vendor B  
network  
Secondary source  
Secondary destination  
ONS 15454 network  
Several rules apply to secondary sources and drops:  
CTC does not allow a secondary destination for unidirectional circuits because you can always  
specify additional destinations (drops) after you create the circuit  
Primary and secondary sources should be on the same node  
Primary and secondary destinations should be on the same node  
The sources and drops cannot be DS-3, DS3XM, or DS-1 based STS-1s or VTs  
Secondary sources and destinations are permitted only for regular STS/VT connections (not for VT  
tunnels and multicard EtherSwitch circuits)  
For point-to-point (straight) Ethernet circuits, only SONET STS endpoints can be specified as  
multiple sources or drops  
For bidirectional circuits, CTC creates a UPSR connection at the source node that allows traffic to be  
selected from one of the two sources on the ONS 15454 network. If you check the Fully Path Protected  
option during circuit creation, traffic is protected within the ONS 15454 network. At the destination,  
another UPSR connection is created to bridge traffic from the ONS 15454 network to the two  
destinations. A similar but opposite path exists for the reverse traffic flowing from the destinations to  
the sources.  
For unidirectional circuits, a UPSR drop-and-continue connection is created at the source node.  
Manual Circuit Routing  
Routing circuits manually allows you to:  
Choose a specific path, not just the shortest path chosen by automatic routing  
Choose a specific STS/VT on each link along the route  
Create a shared packet ring for Multicard EtherSwitch circuits  
Choose a protected path for Multicard EtherSwitch circuits, allowing virtual UPSR segments  
CTC imposes the following rules on manual routes:  
All circuits, except Multicard EtherSwitch circuits in a shared packet ring, should have links with a  
direction that flows from source to destination. This is true for Multicard EtherSwitch circuits that  
are not in a shared packet ring (see Figure A-1).  
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If you enabled Fully Path Protected, choose a diverse protect (alternate) path for every unprotected  
segment (see Figure A-3).  
Figure A-3 Alternate paths for virtual UPSR segments  
UPSR  
UPSR  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Source  
1+1  
Node 1  
Node 2  
Node 5  
BLSR ring  
Node 7 Node 8  
Node 6  
Node 9  
Node 10  
Node 3  
Node 4  
Node 11 Node 12  
1+1  
Drop  
1+1  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Twoway  
Path Segment 1 Path Segment 2 Path Segment 3  
Path Segment 4  
1+1 protected  
UPSR/MESH  
protected  
1+1 protected  
BLSR protected  
Needs alternate path  
from N1 to N2  
No need for alternate path  
For Multicard EtherSwitch circuits, the Fully Path Protected option is ignored.  
For a node that has a UPSR selector based on the links chosen, the input links to the UPSR selectors  
cannot be 1+1 or BLSR protected (see Figure A-4). The same rule applies at the UPSR bridge.  
Figure A-4 Mixing 1+1 or BLSR protected links with a UPSR  
UPSR  
UPSR  
UPSR  
UPSR  
Unprotected  
Node 1  
(source) (destination)  
Node 2  
Node 1  
(source)  
Node 2  
BLSR ring  
Unprotected  
Unprotected  
Node 4  
(destination)  
Node 3  
Node 4  
Node 3  
UPSR  
UPSR  
Unprotected  
Unprotected  
Legal  
Illegal  
Node 1  
(source)  
Node 2  
Unprotected  
1+1 protected  
Node 4  
Node 3  
(destination)  
Unprotected  
Illegal  
Choose the links of Multicard EtherSwitch circuits in a shared packet ring to route from source to  
destination back to source (see Figure A-5). Otherwise, a route (set of links) chosen with loops is  
invalid.  
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Figure A-5 Ethernet shared packet ring routing  
Ethernet source  
Node 1  
Node 3  
Node 2  
Node 4  
Ethernet destination  
Multicard EtherSwitch circuits can have virtual UPSR segments if the source or destination is not  
in the UPSR domain. This restriction also applies after circuit creation; therefore if you create a  
circuit with UPSR segments, Ethernet node drops cannot exist anywhere on the UPSR segment (see  
Figure A-6 Ethernet and UPSR  
Source  
Source  
Node 2  
Node 5  
UPSR Segment  
Node 7 Node 8  
Node 6  
Node 5  
UPSR Segment  
Node 7 Node 8  
Node 6  
Drop  
Drop  
Node 11  
Node 11  
Legal  
Illegal  
VT Tunnels cannot be an endpoint of a UPSR segment. A UPSR segment endpoint is where the  
UPSR selector resides.  
If Fully Path Protected is chosen, CTC verifies that the route selection is protected at all segments. A  
route can have multiple protection domains with each domain protected by a different mechanism.  
The following tables summarize the available node connections. Any other combination is invalid and  
will generate an error.  
Table A-1 Bidirectional STS/VT/Regular Multicard EtherSwitch/Point-to-Point (straight) Ethernet  
Circuits  
# of Inbound Links  
# of Outbound Links  
# of Sources  
# of Drops  
Connection Type  
UPSR  
-
2
-
1
-
-
2
2
1
1
-
1
-
UPSR  
1
2
-
-
UPSR  
-
-
UPSR  
-
2
-
UPSR  
1
2
-
2
-
UPSR  
2
2
-
Double UPSR  
Double UPSR  
-
2
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Table A-1 Bidirectional STS/VT/Regular Multicard EtherSwitch/Point-to-Point (straight) Ethernet  
Circuits (continued)  
# of Inbound Links  
# of Outbound Links  
# of Sources  
# of Drops  
Connection Type  
Double UPSR  
Two Way  
-
2
2
-
-
-
-
1
1
0 or 1  
0 or 1  
Ethernet Node  
Source  
Ethernet  
0 or 1  
0 or 1  
-
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Node Drop  
Table A-2 Unidirectional STS/VT Circuit  
# of Inbound Links  
# of Outbound Links  
# of Sources  
# of Drops  
Connection Type  
One way  
1
1
-
1
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
UPSR Head End  
UPSR Head End  
1
-
-
2
1+  
UPSR drop and  
continue  
Table A-3 Multicard Group Ethernet Shared Packet Ring Circuit  
# of Inbound Links  
# of Outbound Links  
# of Sources  
# of Drops  
Connection Type  
At intermediate nodes only  
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UPSR  
UPSR  
Double UPSR  
Two way  
At source or destination nodes only  
1
1
-
-
Ethernet  
Table A-4 Bidirectional VT Tunnels  
# of Inbound Links  
# of Outbound Links  
# of Sources  
# of Drops  
Connection Type  
At intermediate nodes only  
2
1
2
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UPSR  
2
2
1
UPSR  
Double UPSR  
Two way  
At source nodes only  
-
1
-
-
VT tunnel end point  
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Table A-4 Bidirectional VT Tunnels (continued)  
# of Inbound Links  
# of Outbound Links  
# of Sources  
# of Drops  
Connection Type  
At destination nodes only  
1
-
-
-
VT tunnel end point  
Although virtual UPSR segments are possible in VT Tunnels, VT tunnels are still considered  
unprotected. If you need to protect VT circuits either use two independent VT tunnels that are diversely  
routed or use a VT tunnel that is routed over only 1+1 or BLSR (or a mix) links.  
Constraint-Based Circuit Routing  
When you create circuits, you can choose Fully Protected Path to protect the circuit from source to  
destination. The protection mechanism used depends on the path CTC calculates for the circuit. If the  
network is comprised entirely of BLSR and/or 1+1 links, or the path between source and destination can  
be entirely protected using 1+1 and/or BLSR links, no PPMN (virtual UPSR) protection is used.  
If virtual UPSR (PPMN) protection is needed to protect the path, set the level of node diversity for the  
PPMN portions of the complete path on the Circuit Creation dialog box:  
RequiredEnsures that the primary and alternate paths of each PPMN domain in the complete path  
have a diverse set of nodes.  
DesiredCTC looks for a node diverse path; if a node diverse path is not available, CTC finds a  
link diverse path for each PPMN domain in the complete path.  
Dont CareCreates only a link diverse path for each PPMN domain  
When you choose automatic circuit routing during circuit creation, you have the option to require and/or  
exclude nodes and links in the calculated route. You can use this option to:  
Simplify manual routing, especially if the network is large and selecting every span is tedious. You  
can select a general route from source to destination and allow CTC to fill in the route details.  
Balance network traffic; by default CTC chooses the shortest path, which can load traffic on certain  
links while other links are either free or less used. By selecting a required node and/or a link, you  
force the CTC to use (or not use) an element, resulting in more efficent use of network resources.  
CTC considers required nodes and links to be an ordered set of elements. CTC treats the source nodes  
of every required link as required nodes. When CTC calculates the path, it makes sure the computed path  
traverses the required set of nodes and links and does not traverse excluded nodes and links.  
The required nodes and links constraint is only used during the primary path computation and only for  
PPMN domains/segments. The alternate path is computed normally; CTC uses excluded nodes/links  
when finding all primary and alternate paths on PPMNs.  
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A P P E N D I X  
B
Regulatory and Compliance Requirements  
This appendix lists customer, industry, and government requirements met by the Cisco ONS 15454.  
Installation warnings are also included.  
Regulatory Compliance  
Table B-1 Standards  
Discipline  
EMC  
Country  
Specification  
Canada  
ICES-003 Issue 3, 1997  
Emissions  
Telcordia GR-1089-CORE  
Telcordia GR-1089-CORE  
FCC Part 15 Class A  
USA  
EU & Asia  
Canada  
USA  
EN55022 Class A-readiness  
Telcordia GR-1089-CORE  
Telcordia GR-1089-CORE  
Telcordia GR-1089-CORE  
WorldCom Electrostatic Discharge immunity  
EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge immunity  
EN61000-4-3 Radiated immunity  
EN61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity  
EN61000-4-6 Conducted immunity  
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 950-95  
Telcordia GR-1089-CORE  
Telcordia GR-63-CORE  
EMC  
Immunity  
Global  
Safety  
Canada  
USA  
UL 1950  
Telcordia GR-1089-CORE  
Telcordia GR-63-CORE  
EU & Asia  
EN60950-readiness  
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Japan Approvals  
Table B-1 Standards (continued)  
Discipline  
Country  
Canada  
USA  
Specification  
Environmental  
Telcordia GR-63-CORE NEBS  
Cisco Mechanical Environmental Design and  
Qualification Guideline ENG-3396  
Structural Dynamics Canada  
Telcordia GR-63-CORE NEBS  
(Mechanical)  
Bell Atlantic NEBS Requirements,  
RNSA-NEB-95-0003, Rev 8  
USA  
AT&T Network Equipment Development Standards  
(NEDS) Generic Requirements, AT&T 801-900-160  
Pacific Bell/Nevada Bell, Detailed Method of Procedure  
Number 1 (13.01), Section 8  
Power & Grounding Global  
SBC Local Exchange Carriers, Network Equipment  
Power, Grounding, Environmental, and Physical Design  
Requirements, TP76200MP  
Japan Approvals  
Table B-2 Card Approvals  
Card  
Certificate Number  
L00-0265  
OC3-4IR 1310  
OC12IR 1310  
OC48IR 1310  
DS3N-12  
L00-0266  
L00-267  
L00-0285  
Label Information  
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Installation Warnings  
Class A Notice  
Warning  
This is a Class A Information Product. When used in residential environment, it may cause radio  
frequency interference. Under such circumstances, the user may be requested to take  
appropriate countermeasures.  
Installation Warnings  
Install the ONS 15454 in compliance with your local and national electrical codes:  
United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; United States National Electrical  
Code  
Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1  
Other countries: If local and national electrical codes are not available, refer to IEC 364, Part 1  
through Part 7.  
Warning  
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.  
Waarschuwing  
Varoitus  
Raadpleeg de installatie-aanwijzingen voordat u het systeem met de voeding verbindt.  
Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen.  
Attention  
Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives  
d'installation.  
Warnung  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Aviso  
Lesen Sie die Installationsanweisungen, bevor Sie das System an die Stromquelle anschließen.  
Consultare le istruzioni di installazione prima di collegare il sistema allalimentatore.  
Les installasjonsinstruksjonene før systemet kobles til strømkilden.  
Leia as instruções de instalação antes de ligar o sistema à sua fonte de energia.  
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Installation Warnings  
¡Advertencia!  
Ver las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.  
Läs installationsanvisningarna innan du kopplar systemet till dess strömförsörjningsenhet.  
Varning!  
DC Power Disconnection Warning  
Warning  
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC  
circuit. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that  
services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch  
handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.  
Waarschuwing  
Voordat u een van de onderstaande procedures uitvoert, dient u te controleren of de stroom naar  
het gelijkstroom circuit uitgeschakeld is. Om u ervan te verzekeren dat alle stroom UIT is  
geschakeld, kiest u op het schakelbord de stroomverbreker die het gelijkstroom circuit bedient,  
draait de stroomverbreker naar de UIT positie en plakt de schakelaarhendel van de  
stroomverbreker met plakband in de UIT positie vast.  
Varoitus  
Attention  
Warnung  
Varmista, että tasavirtapiirissä ei ole virtaa ennen seuraavien toimenpiteiden suorittamista.  
Varmistaaksesi, että virta on KATKAISTU täysin, paikanna tasavirrasta huolehtivassa  
kojetaulussa sijaitseva suojakytkin, käännä suojakytkin KATKAISTU-asentoon ja teippaa  
suojakytkimen varsi niin, että se pysyy KATKAISTU-asennossa.  
Avant de pratiquer l'une quelconque des procédures ci-dessous, vérifier que le circuit en  
courant continu n'est plus sous tension. Pour en être sûr, localiser le disjoncteur situé sur le  
panneau de service du circuit en courant continu, placer le disjoncteur en position fermée (OFF)  
et, à l'aide d'un ruban adhésif, bloquer la poignée du disjoncteur en position OFF.  
Vor Ausführung der folgenden Vorgänge ist sicherzustellen, daß die Gleichstromschaltung  
keinen Strom erhält. Um sicherzustellen, daß sämtlicher Strom abgestellt ist, machen Sie auf  
der Schalttafel den Unterbrecher für die Gleichstromschaltung ausfindig, stellen Sie den  
Unterbrecher auf AUS, und kleben Sie den Schaltergriff des Unterbrechers mit Klebeband in der  
AUS-Stellung fest.  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Prima di svolgere una qualsiasi delle procedure seguenti, verificare che il circuito CC non sia  
alimentato. Per verificare che tutta lalimentazione sia scollegata (OFF), individuare  
linterruttore automatico sul quadro strumenti che alimenta il circuito CC, mettere linterruttore  
in posizione OFF e fissarlo con nastro adesivo in tale posizione.  
Før noen av disse prosedyrene utføres, kontroller at strømmen er frakoblet likestrømkretsen.  
Sørg for at all strøm er slått AV. Dette gjøres ved å lokalisere strømbryteren på brytertavlen som  
betjener likestrømkretsen, slå strømbryteren AV og teipe bryterhåndtaket på strømbryteren i  
AV-stilling.  
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Aviso  
¡Advertencia!  
Varning!  
Antes de executar um dos seguintes procedimentos, certifique-se que desligou a fonte de  
alimentação de energia do circuito de corrente contínua. Para se assegurar que toda a corrente  
foi DESLIGADA, localize o disjuntor no painel que serve o circuito de corrente contínua e  
coloque-o na posição OFF (Desligado), segurando nessa posição a manivela do interruptor do  
disjuntor com fita isoladora.  
Antes de proceder con los siguientes pasos, comprobar que la alimentación del circuito de  
corriente continua (CC) esté cortada (OFF). Para asegurarse de que toda la alimentación esté  
cortada (OFF), localizar el interruptor automático en el panel que alimenta al circuito de  
corriente continua, cambiar el interruptor automático a la posición de Apagado (OFF), y sujetar  
con cinta la palanca del interruptor automático en posición de Apagado (OFF).  
Innan du utför någon av följande procedurer måste du kontrollera att strömförsörjningen till  
likströmskretsen är bruten. Kontrollera att all strömförsörjning är BRUTEN genom att slå AV det  
överspänningsskydd som skyddar likströmskretsen och tejpa fast överspänningsskyddets  
omkopplare i FRÅN-läget.  
DC Power Connection Warning  
Warning  
After wiring the DC power supply, remove the tape from the circuit breaker switch handle and  
reinstate power by moving the handle of the circuit breaker to the ON position.  
Waarschuwing  
Nadat de bedrading van de gelijkstroom voeding aangebracht is, verwijdert u het plakband van  
de schakelaarhendel van de stroomverbreker en schakelt de stroom weer in door de hendel van  
de stroomverbreker naar de AAN positie te draaien.  
Varoitus  
Attention  
Warnung  
Yhdistettyäsi tasavirtalähteen johdon avulla poista teippi suojakytkimen varresta ja kytke virta  
uudestaan kääntämällä suojakytkimen varsi KYTKETTY-asentoon.  
Une fois l'alimentation connectée, retirer le ruban adhésif servant à bloquer la poignée du  
disjoncteur et rétablir l'alimentation en plaçant cette poignée en position de marche (ON).  
Nach Verdrahtung des Gleichstrom-Netzgeräts entfernen Sie das Klebeband vom Schaltergriff  
des Unterbrechers und schalten den Strom erneut ein, indem Sie den Griff des Unterbrechers auf  
EIN stellen.  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Aviso  
Dopo aver eseguito il cablaggio dellalimentatore CC, togliere il nastro adesivo dallinterruttore  
automatico e ristabilire lalimentazione spostando all'interruttore automatico in posizione ON.  
Etter at likestrømsenheten er tilkoblet, fjernes teipen fra håndtaket på strømbryteren, og  
deretter aktiveres strømmen ved å dreie håndtaket på strømbryteren til PÅ-stilling.  
Depois de ligar o sistema de fornecimento de corrente contínua, retire a fita isoladora da  
manivela do disjuntor, e volte a ligar a corrente ao deslocar a manivela para a posição ON  
(Ligado).  
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Installation Warnings  
¡Advertencia!  
Después de cablear la fuente de alimentación de corriente continua, retirar la cinta de la  
palanca del interruptor automático, y restablecer la alimentación cambiando la palanca a la  
posición de Encendido (ON).  
Varning!  
När du har kopplat ledningarna till strömförsörjningsenheten för inmatad likström tar du bort  
tejpen från överspänningsskyddets omkopplare och slår på strömmen igen genom att ställa  
överspänningsskyddets omkopplare i TILL-läget.  
Power Supply Disconnection Warning  
Warning  
Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC  
units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units.  
Waarschuwing  
Voordat u aan een frame of in de nabijheid van voedingen werkt, dient u bij wisselstroom  
toestellen de stekker van het netsnoer uit het stopcontact te halen; voor gelijkstroom toestellen  
dient u de stroom uit te schakelen bij de stroomverbreker.  
Varoitus  
Kytke irti vaihtovirtalaitteiden virtajohto ja katkaise tasavirtalaitteiden virta suojakytkimellä,  
ennen kuin teet mitään asennuspohjalle tai työskentelet virtalähteiden läheisyydessä.  
Attention  
Avant de travailler sur un châssis ou à proximité d'une alimentation électrique, débrancher le  
cordon d'alimentation des unités en courant alternatif ; couper l'alimentation des unités en  
courant continu au niveau du disjoncteur.  
Warnung  
Bevor Sie an einem Chassis oder in der Nähe von Netzgeräten arbeiten, ziehen Sie bei  
Wechselstromeinheiten das Netzkabel ab bzw. schalten Sie bei Gleichstromeinheiten den  
Strom am Unterbrecher ab.  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Prima di lavorare su un telaio o intorno ad alimentatori, scollegare il cavo di alimentazione sulle  
unità CA; scollegare l'alimentazione allinterruttore automatico sulle unità CC.  
Før det utføres arbeid på kabinettet eller det arbeides i nærheten av strømforsyningsenheter,  
skal strømledningen trekkes ut på vekselstrømsenheter og strømmen kobles fra ved  
strømbryteren på likestrømsenheter.  
Aviso  
¡Advertencia!  
Varning!  
Antes de trabalhar num chassis, ou antes de trabalhar perto de unidades de fornecimento de  
energia, desligue o cabo de alimentação nas unidades de corrente alternada; desligue a  
corrente no disjuntor nas unidades de corrente contínua.  
Antes de manipular el chasis de un equipo o trabajar cerca de una fuente de alimentación,  
desenchufar el cable de alimentación en los equipos de corriente alterna (CA); cortar la  
alimentación desde el interruptor automático en los equipos de corriente continua (CC).  
I
nnan du arbetar med ett chassi eller nära strömförsörjningsenheter skall du för  
växelströmsenheter dra ur nätsladden och för likströmsenheter bryta strömmen vid  
överspänningsskyddet.  
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Installation Warnings  
Outside Line Connection Warning  
Warning  
Metallic 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.  
Waarschuwing  
Metaalhoudende interfaces bestemd voor aansluiting op fabrieksleidingen buiten  
(zoals T1/E1/T3/E3 etc.) dienen aangesloten te worden m.b.v. een geregistreerd of  
goedgekeurd apparaat zoals CSU/DSU of NT1.  
Varoitus  
Attention  
Laitoksen ulkopuolisten linjojen (T1/E1/T3/E3 jne.) kytkentään tarkoitetut metalliset  
rajapinnat on kytkettävä rekisteröidyn tai hyväksytyn laitteen, kuten CSU/DSU tai NT1,  
kautta.  
Les interfaces métalliques destinées à une connexion à des lignes extérieures au site  
(par exemple : T1/E1/T3/E3, etc.) doivent être raccordées sur un appareil homologué ou  
approuvé tel que CSU/DSU ou NT1.  
Warnung  
Metallische Schnittstellen für die Verbindung mit Leitungen außerhalb der Anlagen  
(wie z.B. T1/E1/T3/E3 usw.) müssen durch ein registriertes oder zugelassenes Gerät  
wie CSU/DSU oder NT1 angeschlossen werden.  
Avvertenza  
Le interfacce metalliche per la connessione a linee di impianti esterni (come  
T1/E1/T3/E3 ecc.) devono essere connesse mediante un dispositivo registrato o  
approvato, come per esempio CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit) o NT1  
(Network Terminator).  
Advarsel  
Aviso  
Metallgrensesnitt for kopling til eksterne anleggslinjer (for eksempel T1/E1/T3/E3  
osv.) skal koples gjennom en registrert eller godkjent enhet, for eksempel CSU/DSU  
eller NT1.  
As interfaces metálicas para conexão com as linhas externas (como T1/E1/T3/E3 etc)  
devem ser conectadas através de um dispositivo aprovado ou certificado como  
CSU/DSU ou NT1.  
¡Advertencia!  
Varning!  
Las interfaces metálicas destinadas a las conexiones de líneas exteriores (por  
ejemplo, T1/E1/T3/E3, etc.) deben conectarse mediante un dispositivo registrado o  
aprobado como, por ejemplo, CSU/DSU o NT1.  
Metallkontakter för anslutning till utomhusledningar (t.ex. T1/E1/T3/E3 m.fl.) måste  
anslutas via en registrerad eller godkänd enhet, t.ex. CSU/DSU eller NT1.  
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Installation Warnings  
Class 1 Laser Product Warning  
Warning  
Class 1 laser product.  
Waarschuwing  
Varoitus  
Klasse-1 laser produkt.  
Luokan 1 lasertuote.  
Attention  
Warnung  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Produit laser de classe 1.  
Laserprodukt der Klasse 1.  
Prodotto laser di Classe 1.  
Laserprodukt av klasse 1.  
Produto laser de classe 1.  
Producto láser Clase I.  
Laserprodukt av klass 1.  
Aviso  
¡Advertencia!  
Varning!  
Class I and Class 1M Laser Warning  
Warning  
Class I (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) and Class 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laser products.  
Laserproducten van Klasse I (21 CFR 1040.10 en 1040.11) en Klasse 1M (IEC 60825-1  
Waarschuwing  
2001-01).  
Varoitus  
Luokan I (21 CFR 1040.10 ja 1040.11) ja luokan 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) lasertuotteita.  
Attention  
Produits laser catégorie I (21 CFR 1040.10 et 1040.11) et catégorie 1M (IEC 60825-1  
2001-01).  
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Installation Warnings  
Warnung  
Laserprodukte der Klasse I (21 CFR 1040.10 und 1040.11) und Klasse 1M (IEC 60825-1  
2001-01).  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Prodotti laser di Classe I (21 CFR 1040.10 e 1040.11) e Classe 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01).  
Klasse I (21 CFR 1040.10 og 1040.11) og klasse 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laserprodukter.  
Produtos laser Classe I (21 CFR 1040.10 e 1040.11) e Classe 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01).  
Productos láser de Clase I (21 CFR 1040.10 y 1040.11) y Clase 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01).  
Aviso  
¡Advertencia!  
Varning!  
Laserprodukter av Klass I (21 CFR 1040.10 och 1040.11) och Klass 1M (IEC 60825-1  
2001-01).  
Restricted Area Warning  
Warning  
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is  
where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock  
and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the  
location.  
Waarschuwing  
Dit toestel is bedoeld voor installatie op plaatsen met beperkte toegang. Een plaats met  
beperkte toegang is een plaats waar toegang slechts door servicepersoneel verkregen kan  
worden door middel van een speciaal instrument, een slot en sleutel, of een ander  
veiligheidsmiddel, en welke beheerd wordt door de overheidsinstantie die verantwoordelijk is  
voor de locatie.  
Varoitus  
Attention  
Tämä laite on tarkoitettu asennettavaksi paikkaan, johon pääsy on rajoitettua. Paikka, johon  
pääsy on rajoitettua, tarkoittaa paikkaa, johon vain huoltohenkilöstö pääsee jonkin  
erikoistyökalun, lukkoon sopivan avaimen tai jonkin muun turvalaitteen avulla ja joka on  
paikasta vastuussa olevien toimivaltaisten henkilöiden valvoma.  
Cet appareil est à installer dans des zones daccès réservé. Ces dernières sont des zones  
auxquelles seul le personnel de service peut accéder en utilisant un outil spécial, un  
mécanisme de verrouillage et une clé, ou tout autre moyen de sécurité. Laccès aux zones de  
sécurité est sous le contrôle de lautorité responsable de lemplacement.  
Warnung  
Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Ein Bereich  
mit beschränktem Zutritt ist ein Bereich, zu dem nur Wartungspersonal mit einem  
Spezialwerkzeugs, Schloß und Schlüssel oder anderer Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Zugang hat,  
und der von dem für die Anlage zuständigen Gremium kontrolliert wird.  
Avvertenza  
Questa unità deve essere installata in un'area ad accesso limitato. Un'area ad accesso limitato  
è un'area accessibile solo a personale di assistenza tramite un'attrezzo speciale, lucchetto, o  
altri dispositivi di sicurezza, ed è controllata dall'autorità responsabile della zona.  
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Advarsel  
Denne enheten er laget for installasjon i områder med begrenset adgang. Et område med  
begrenset adgang gir kun adgang til servicepersonale som bruker et spesielt verktøy, lås og  
nøkkel, eller en annen sikkerhetsanordning, og det kontrolleres av den autoriteten som er  
ansvarlig for området.  
Aviso  
¡Advertencia!  
Varning!  
Esta unidade foi concebida para instalação em áreas de acesso restrito. Uma área de acesso  
restrito é uma área à qual apenas tem acesso o pessoal de serviço autorizado, que possua uma  
ferramenta, chave e fechadura especial, ou qualquer outra forma de segurança. Esta área é  
controlada pela autoridade responsável pelo local.  
Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalarse en áreas de acceso restringido. Área de acceso  
restringido significa un área a la que solamente tiene acceso el personal de servicio mediante  
la utilización de una herramienta especial, cerradura con llave, o algún otro medio de  
seguridad, y que está bajo el control de la autoridad responsable del local.  
Denna enhet är avsedd för installation i områden med begränsat tillträde. Ett område med  
begränsat tillträde får endast tillträdas av servicepersonal med ett speciellt verktyg, lås och  
nyckel, eller annan säkerhetsanordning, och kontrolleras av den auktoritet som ansvarar för  
området.  
Ground Connection Warning  
Warning  
When installing the unit, always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last.  
Waarschuwing  
Bij de installatie van het toestel moet de aardverbinding altijd het eerste worden gemaakt en  
het laatste worden losgemaakt.  
Varoitus  
Attention  
Laitetta asennettaessa on maahan yhdistäminen aina tehtävä ensiksi ja maadoituksen irti  
kytkeminen viimeiseksi.  
Lors de linstallation de lappareil, la mise à la terre doit toujours être connectée en premier et  
déconnectée en dernier.  
Warnung  
Der Erdanschluß muß bei der Installation der Einheit immer zuerst hergestellt und zuletzt  
abgetrennt werden.  
Avvertenza  
In fase di installazione dell'unità, eseguire sempre per primo il collegamento a massa e  
disconnetterlo per ultimo.  
Advarsel  
Aviso  
Når enheten installeres, må jordledningen alltid tilkobles først og frakobles sist.  
Ao instalar a unidade, a ligação à terra deverá ser sempre a primeira a ser ligada, e a última a  
ser desligada.  
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¡Advertencia!  
Al instalar el equipo, conectar la tierra la primera y desconectarla la última.  
Vid installation av enheten måste jordledningen alltid anslutas först och kopplas bort sist.  
Varning!  
Qualified Personnel Warning  
Warning  
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.  
Waarschuwing  
Installatie en reparaties mogen uitsluitend door getraind en bevoegd personeel uitgevoerd  
worden.  
Varoitus  
Ainoastaan koulutettu ja pätevä henkilökunta saa asentaa tai vaihtaa tämän laitteen.  
Avertissement  
Tout installation ou remplacement de l'appareil doit être réalisé par du personnel qualifié et  
compétent.  
Achtung  
Gerät nur von geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal installieren oder auswechseln lassen.  
Avvertenza  
Solo personale addestrato e qualificato deve essere autorizzato ad installare o sostituire questo  
apparecchio.  
Advarsel  
Aviso  
Kun kvalifisert personell med riktig opplæring bør montere eller bytte ut dette utstyret.  
Este equipamento deverá ser instalado ou substituído apenas por pessoal devidamente treinado  
e qualificado.  
¡Atención!  
Estos equipos deben ser instalados y reemplazados exclusivamente por personal técnico  
adecuadamente preparado y capacitado.  
Varning  
Denna utrustning ska endast installeras och bytas ut av utbildad och kvalificerad personal.  
Invisible Laser Radiation Warning (other versions available)  
Warning  
Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is  
connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.  
Waarschuwing  
Omdat er onzichtbare laserstraling uit de opening van de poort geëmitteerd kan worden  
wanneer er geen kabel aangesloten is, dient men om blootstelling aan laserstraling te  
vermijden niet in de open openingen te kijken.  
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Varoitus  
Kun porttiin ei ole kytketty kaapelia, portin aukosta voi vuotaa näkymätöntä lasersäteilyä. Älä  
katso avoimiin aukkoihin, jotta et altistu säteilylle.  
Attention  
Etant donné quun rayonnement laser invisible peut être émis par louverture du port quand  
aucun câble nest connecté, ne pas regarder dans les ouvertures béantes afin d’éviter tout  
risque dexposition au rayonnement laser.  
Warnung  
Aus der Öffnung des Ports kann unsichtbare Laserstrahlung austreten, wenn kein Kabel  
angeschlossen ist. Kontakt mit Laserstrahlung vermeiden und nicht in offene Öffnungen blicken.  
Avvertenza  
Poiché quando nessun cavo è collegato alla porta, da questultima potrebbe essere emessa  
radiazione laser invisibile, evitare lesposizione a tale radiazione e non fissare con gli occhi  
porte a cui non siano collegati cavi.  
Advarsel  
Aviso  
Usynlige laserstråler kan sendes ut fra åpningen på utgangen når ingen kabel er tilkoblet.  
Unngå utsettelse for laserstråling og se ikke inn i åpninger som ikke er tildekket.  
Evite uma exposição à radiação laser e não olhe através de aberturas expostas, porque poderá  
ocorrer emissão de radiação laser invisível a partir da abertura da porta, quando não estiver  
qualquer cabo conectado.  
¡Advertencia!  
Cuando no esté conectado ningún cable, pueden emitirse radiaciones láser invisibles por el  
orificio del puerto. Evitar la exposición a radiaciones láser y no mirar fijamente los orificios  
abiertos.  
Varning!  
Osynliga laserstrålar kan sändas ut från öppningen i porten när ingen kabel är ansluten. Undvik  
exponering för laserstrålning och titta inte in i ej täckta öppningar.  
More Than One Power Supply  
Warning  
This unit has more than one power supply connection; all connections must be removed  
completely to completely remove power from the unit.  
Waarschuwing  
Varoitus  
Deze eenheid heeft meer dan één stroomtoevoerverbinding; alle verbindingen moeten volledig  
worden verwijderd om de stroom van deze eenheid volledig te verwijderen.  
Tässä laitteessa on useampia virtalähdekytkentöjä. Kaikki kytkennät on irrotettava kokonaan,  
jotta virta poistettaisiin täysin laitteesta.  
Attention  
Cette unité est équipée de plusieurs raccordements dalimentation. Pour supprimer tout courant  
électrique de lunité, tous les cordons dalimentation doivent être débranchés.  
Warnung  
Diese Einheit verfügt über mehr als einen Stromanschluß; um Strom gänzlich von der Einheit  
fernzuhalten, müssen alle Stromzufuhren abgetrennt sein.  
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Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Aviso  
Questa unità ha più di una connessione per alimentatore elettrico; tutte le connessioni devono  
essere completamente rimosse per togliere l'elettricità dall'unità.  
Denne enheten har mer enn én strømtilkobling. Alle tilkoblinger må kobles helt fra for å  
eliminere strøm fra enheten.  
Este dispositivo possui mais do que uma conexão de fonte de alimentação de energia; para  
poder remover a fonte de alimentação de energia, deverão ser desconectadas todas as  
conexões existentes.  
¡Advertencia!  
Esta unidad tiene más de una conexión de suministros de alimentación; para eliminar la  
alimentación por completo, deben desconectarse completamente todas las conexiones.  
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Denna enhet har mer än en strömförsörjningsanslutning; alla anslutningar måste vara helt  
avlägsnade innan strömtillförseln till enheten är fullständigt bruten.  
Unterminated Fiber Warning  
Warning  
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable  
or connector. Do not stare into the beam or view 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 may pose an eye hazard. Use  
of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified  
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
Waarschuwing  
Er kunnen onzichtbare laserstralen worden uitgezonden vanuit het uiteinde van de  
onafgebroken vezelkabel of connector. Niet in de straal kijken of deze rechtstreeks  
bekijken met optische instrumenten. Als u de laseruitvoer met bepaalde optische  
instrumenten bekijkt (zoals bijv. een oogloep, vergrootgras of microscoop) binnen een  
afstand van 100 mm kan dit gevaar voor uw ogen opleveren. Het gebruik van regelaars  
of bijstellingen of het uitvoeren van procedures anders dan opgegeven kan leiden tot  
blootstelling aan gevaarlijke straling.  
Varoitus  
Päättämättömän kuitukaapelin tai -liittimen päästä voi tulla näkymätöntä  
lasersäteilyä. Älä tuijota sädettä tai katso sitä suoraan optisilla välineillä.  
Lasersäteen katsominen tietyillä optisilla välineillä (esim. suurennuslasilla tai  
mikroskoopilla) 10 cm:n päästä tai sitä lähempää voi olla vaarallista silmille.  
Säätimien tai säätöjen käyttö ja toimenpiteiden suorittaminen ohjeista poikkeavalla  
tavalla voi altistaa vaaralliselle säteilylle.  
Attention  
Des émissions de radiations laser invisibles peuvent se produire à lextrémité dun  
câble en fibre ou dun raccord sans terminaison. Ne pas fixer du regard le rayon ou  
lobserver directement avec des instruments optiques. Lobservation du laser à laide  
certains instruments optiques (loupes et microscopes) à une distance inférieure à 100  
mm peut poser des risques pour les yeux. Lutilisation de commandes, de réglages ou  
de procédures autres que ceux spécifiés peut entraîner une exposition dangereuse à  
des radiations.  
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Warnung  
Eine unsichtbare Laserstrahlung kann vom Ende des nicht angeschlossenen  
Glasfaserkabels oder Steckers ausgestrahlt werden. Nicht in den Laserstrahl schauen  
oder diesen mit einem optischen Instrument direkt ansehen. Ein Betrachten des  
Laserstrahls mit bestimmten optischen Instrumenten, wie z.B. Augenlupen,  
Vergrößerungsgläsern und Mikroskopen innerhalb eines Abstands von 100 mm kann  
für das Auge gefährlich sein. Die Verwendung von nicht spezifizierten  
Steuerelementen, Einstellungen oder Verfahrensweisen kann eine gefährliche  
Strahlenexposition zur Folge haben.  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Lestremità del connettore o del cavo ottico senza terminazione può emettere  
radiazioni laser invisibili. Non fissare il raggio od osservarlo in modo diretto con  
strumenti ottici. Losservazione del fascio laser con determinati strumenti ottici (come  
lupette, lenti di ingrandimento o microscopi) entro una distanza di 100 mm può  
provocare danni agli occhi. Ladozione di controlli, regolazioni o procedure diverse da  
quelle specificate può comportare il pericolo di esposizione a radiazioni.  
Usynlig laserstråling kan emittere fra enden av den ikke-terminerte fiberkabelen eller  
koblingen. Ikke se inn i strålen og se heller ikke direkte på strålen med optiske  
instrumenter. Observering av laserutgang med visse optiske instrumenter (for  
eksempel øyelupe, forstørrelsesglass eller mikroskoper) innenfor en avstand på 100  
mm kan være farlig for øynene. Bruk av kontroller eller justeringer eller utførelse av  
prosedyrer som ikke er spesifiserte, kan resultere i farlig strålingseksponering.  
Aviso  
Radiação laser invisível pode ser emitida pela ponta de um conector ou cabo de fibra  
não terminado. Não olhe fixa ou diretamente para o feixe ou com instrumentos ópticos.  
Visualizar a emissão do laser com certos instrumentos ópticos (por exemplo, lupas,  
lentes de aumento ou microscópios) a uma distância de 100 mm pode causar riscos à  
visão. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes dos  
especificados pode resultar em exposição prejudicial de radiação.  
¡Advertencia!  
El extremo de un cable o conector de fibra sin terminación puede emitir radiación  
láser invisible. No se acerque al radio de acción ni lo mire directamente con  
instrumentos ópticos. La exposición del ojo a una salida de láser con determinados  
instrumentos ópticos (por ejemplo, lupas y microscopios) a una distancia de 100 mm  
puede comportar lesiones oculares. La aplicación de controles, ajustes y  
procedimientos distintos a los especificados puede comportar una exposición  
peligrosa a la radiación.  
Varning!  
Osynlig laserstrålning kan komma från änden på en oavslutad fiberkabel eller  
-anslutning. Titta inte rakt in i strålen eller direkt på den med optiska instrument. Att  
titta på laserstrålen med vissa optiska instrument (t.ex. lupper, förstoringsglas och  
mikroskop) från ett avstånd på 100 mm kan skada ögonen. Om andra kontroller eller  
justeringar än de angivna används, eller om andra processer än de angivna genomförs,  
kan skadlig strålning avges.  
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Laser Activation Warning  
Warning  
Waarschuwing  
Varoitus  
The laser is on when the card is booted and the safety key is in the on position  
(labeled 1). The port does not have to be in service for the laser to be on. The laser is  
off when the safety key is off (labeled 0).  
De laser is aan zodra de kaart is opgestart en de veiligheidssleutel in de AAN-positie  
is (gelabeld 1). De poort hoeft niet in dienst te zijn om de laser aan te zetten. De laser  
is uit wanneer de veiligheidssleutel uit is (gelabeld 0).  
Laser on päällä, kun kortti käynnistetään ja turva-avain on päällä (1) -asennossa. Laser  
voi olla päällä, vaikka portti ei olekaan käytössä. Laser on pois päältä, kun turva-avain  
on pois (0) -asennossa.  
Attention  
Le laser est allumé dès le démarrage de la carte et lorsque la clé de sûreté est en  
position allumée (ou 1). Il nest pas nécessaire que le port soit en service pour que le  
laser soit allumé. Le laser est éteint lorsque la clé de sûreté est en position éteinte  
(ou 0).  
Warnung  
Der Laser ist eingeschaltet, wenn die Karte geladen wurde und der  
Sicherheitsschlüssel eingeschaltet ist (mit 1 bezeichnete Stellung). Der Port muss  
nicht in Betrieb sein, wenn der Laser eingeschaltet ist. Der Laser ist ausgeschaltet,  
wenn sich der Sicherheitsschlüssel in der Aus-Stellung (mit 0 bezeichnet) befindet.  
Avvertenza  
Advarsel  
Il laser è attivato quando la scheda è inserita e la chiave di sicurezza è in posizione  
ON (indicata con I). Per lattivazione del laser non è necessario che la porta sia in  
funzione. Il laser è disattivato quando la chiave di sicurezza è su OFF (indicata con 0).  
Laseren er aktivert når kortet er på plass og sikkerhetstasten er i på-stilling (merket  
1). Porten trenger ikke å være aktiv selv om laseren er på. Laseren er av når  
sikkerhetstasten er i av-stilling (merket 0).  
Aviso  
O laser está ativado quando a placa é reiniciada e a chave de segurança está na  
posição on (ou 1). A porta não precisa estar em atividade para o acionamento do laser.  
O laser está desativado quando a chave de segurança está na posição off (ou 0).  
¡Advertencia!  
El láser está encendido cuando la tarjeta ha arrancado y la llave de seguridad se  
encuentra en la posición ON (etiquetada 1). No es necesario que el puerto esté en  
funcionamiento para que el láser pueda funcionar. El láser está apagado cuando la  
llave de seguridad se encuentra en la posición OFF (etiquetada 0).  
Varning!  
Lasern är på när kortet är igångsatt och säkerhetsnyckeln är i läget På (markerat  
med 1). Porten behöver inte vara igång för att lasern ska vara på. Lasern är av när  
säkerhetsnyckeln är i läget Av (markerat med 0).  
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C
Acronyms  
Numerics  
10BaseT  
standard 10 megabit per second local area network over unshielded twisted pair copper wire  
100BaseT  
standard 100 megabit per second ethernet network  
100BaseTX  
specification of 100BaseT that supports full duplex operation  
A
ACO  
Alarm Cutoff  
ACT/STBY  
Active/Standby  
ADM  
Add-Drop Multiplexer  
AIC  
Alarm Interface Controller  
AID  
Access Identifier  
AIP  
Alarm Interface Panel  
AIS  
Alarm Indication Signal  
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AIS-L  
Line Alarm Indication Signal  
AMI  
Alternate Mark Inversion  
ANSI  
American National Standards Institute  
APS  
Automatic Protection Switching  
ARP  
Address Resolution Protocol  
ATAG  
Autonomous Message Tag  
ATM  
Asynchronous Transfer Mode  
AWG  
American Wire Gauge  
B
B8ZS  
Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution  
BER  
Bit Error Rate  
BIC  
Backplane Interface Connector  
BIP  
Bit Interleaved Parity  
BITS  
Building Integrated Timing Supply  
BLSR  
Bidirectional line switched ring  
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BNC  
Bayonet Neill-Concelman (coaxial cable bayonet locking connector)  
BPDU  
Bridge Protocol Data Unit  
C
CAT 5  
Category 5 (cabling)  
CCITT  
Consultative Committee International Telegraph and Telephone (France)  
CEO  
Central Office Environment  
CEV  
Controlled Environment Vaults  
CLEI  
Common Language Equipment Identifier code  
CLNP  
Correctionless Network Protocol  
CMIP  
Common Management Information Protocol  
cm  
centimeter  
COE  
Central Office Environment  
CORBA  
Common Object Request Broker Architecture  
CPE  
Customer Premise Environments  
CTAG  
Correlation Tag  
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CTC  
Cisco Transport Controller  
D
DCC  
Data Communications Channel  
DCN  
Data Communications Network  
DCS  
Distributed Communications System  
DRAM  
Dynamic Random Access Memory  
DS-1  
Digital Signal Level One  
DS-3  
Digital Signal Level Three  
DS1-14  
Digital Signal Level One (14 ports)  
DS1N-14  
Digital Signal Level One (N-14 ports)  
DS3-12  
Digital Signal Level Three (12 ports)  
DS3N-12  
Digital Signal Level Three (N-12 ports)  
DS3XM-6  
Digital Service, level 3 Trans Multiplexer 6 ports  
DSX  
Digital Signal Cross Connect frame  
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E
EDFA  
Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier  
EFT  
Electrical Fast Transient/Burst  
EIA  
Electrical Interface Assemblies  
ELR  
Extended Long Reach  
EMI  
Electromagnetic interface  
EML  
Element Management Layer  
EMS  
Element Management System  
EOW  
Express Orderwire  
ERDI  
Enhanced Remote Defect Indicator  
ES  
Errored Seconds  
ESD  
Electrostatic Discharge  
ESF  
Extended Super Frame  
ETSI  
European Telecommunications Standards Institute  
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F
FC  
Failure Count  
FDDI  
Fiber Distributed Data Interface  
FE  
Frame Bit Errors  
FG1  
Frame Ground #1(pins are labeled FG1,” “FG2,etc.)  
FSB  
Field Service Bulletin  
G
Gbps  
Gigabits per second  
GBIC  
Gigabit Interface Converter  
GR-253-CORE  
General Requirements #253 Council Of Registrars  
GR-1089  
General Requirements #1089  
GUI  
Graphical User Interface  
H
HDLC  
High-Level Data Link Control  
I
IEC  
InterExchange Carrier  
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IEEE  
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  
IETF  
Internet Engineering Task Force  
IP  
Internet Protocol  
IPPM  
Intermediate-Path Performance Monitoring  
I/O  
Input/Output  
ITU-T  
The International Telecommunication Union- Telecommunication Standards Sector  
J
JRE  
Java Runtime Environment  
L
LAN  
Local Area Network  
LCD  
Liquid Crystal Display  
LDCC  
Line Data Communications Channel  
LOP  
Loss of Pointer  
LOS  
Loss of Signal  
LOF  
Loss of Frame  
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LOW  
Local Orderwire  
LTE  
Line Terminating Equipment  
LVDS  
Low Voltage Differential Signal  
M
MAC  
Media Access Control  
Mbps  
Million bits per second, or Million bytes per second  
Mhz  
Megahertz  
MIB  
Management Information Bases  
MIME  
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions  
Mux/Demux  
Multiplexer/Demultiplexer  
N
NE  
Network Element  
NEL  
Network Element Layer  
NEBS  
Network Equipment-Building Systems  
NML  
Network Management Layer  
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NMS  
Network Management System  
O
OAM&P  
Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning  
OC  
Optical carrier  
OOS AS  
Out of Service Assigned  
OSI  
Open Systems Interconnection  
OSPF  
Open Shortest Path First  
OSS  
Operations Support System  
OSS/NMS  
Operations Support System/Network Management System  
P
PCM  
Pulse Code Modulation  
PCMCIA  
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association  
PCN  
Product Change Notices  
PDI-P  
STS Payload Defect Indication-Path  
POP  
Point of Presence  
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PM  
Performance Monitoring  
PPMN  
Path-Protected Mesh Network  
PSC  
Protection Switching Count  
PSD  
Protection Switching Duration  
PTE  
Path Terminating Equipment  
R
RAM  
Random Access Memory  
RDI-L  
Remote Defect Indication Line  
RES  
Reserved  
RJ45  
Registered Jack #45 (8 pin)  
RMA  
Return Material Authorization  
RMON  
Remote Network Monitoring  
RS232  
Recommended Standard #232 (ANSI Electrical Interface for Serial Communication  
Rx  
Receive  
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S
SCI  
Serial Communication Interface  
SCL  
System Communications Link  
SDCC  
Section Data Communications Channel  
SDH/SONET  
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy/Synchronous Optical Network  
SEF  
Severely Errored Frame  
SELV  
Safety Extra Low Voltage  
SES  
Severely Errored Seconds  
SF  
Super Frame  
SML  
Service Management Layer  
SMF  
Single Mode Fiber  
SNMP  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
SNTP  
Simple Network Time Protocol  
SONET  
Synchronous Optical Network  
SPE  
Synchronous Payload Envelope  
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SSM  
Synchronous Status Messaging  
STA  
Spanning Tree Algorithm  
STP  
Shielded Twisted Pair  
STS-1  
Synchronous Transport Signal Level 1  
SWS  
SONET WAN Switch  
SXC  
SONET Cross Connect ASIC  
T
TAC  
Technical Assistance Center  
TBOS  
Telemetry Byte Oriented Serial protocol  
TCA  
Threshold Crossing Alert  
TCC+  
Timing Communications and Control+ Card  
TCP/IP  
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol  
TDM  
Time Division Multiplexing  
TDS  
Time Division Switching  
TID  
Target Identifier  
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TL1  
Transaction Language 1  
TLS  
Transparent LAN service  
TMN  
Telecommunications Management Network  
TSA  
Time Slot Assignment  
TSI  
Time-Slot Interchange  
Tx  
Transmit  
U
UAS  
Unavailable Seconds  
UDP/IP  
User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol  
UID  
User Identifier  
UPSR  
Unidirectional Path Switched Ring  
UTC  
Universal Time Coordinated  
UTP  
Unshielded Twisted Pair  
V
VDC  
Volts Direct Current  
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VLAN  
Virtual Local Area Network  
VPN  
Virtual Private Network  
VT1.5  
Virtual Tributary equals 1.544 megabits per second  
W
WAN  
Wide Area Network  
W
Watts  
X
XC  
Cross Connect  
XCVT  
Cross Connect Virtual Tributary  
X.25  
Protocol providing devices with direct connection to a packet switched network  
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D
Glossary  
Numerics  
1:1 protection  
A card protection scheme that pairs a working card with a protect card of the same type in an adjacent  
slot. If the working card fails, the traffic from the working card switches to the protect card. When the  
failure on the working card is resolved, traffic reverts back to the working card if this option is set. This  
protection scheme is specific to electrical cards.  
1+1 protection  
A card protection scheme that pairs a single working card with a single dedicated protect card. A term  
specific to optical cards.  
1:N protection  
A card protection scheme that allows a single card to protect several working cards. When the failure on  
the working card is resolved, traffic reverts back to the working card. A term specific to electrical cards.  
A
Access drop  
Points where network devices can access the network.  
Address mask  
Bit combination used to describe the portion of an IP address that refers to the network or subnet and the  
part that refers to the host. Sometimes referred to as mask. See also subnet mask.  
ADM  
Add/drop multiplexer. ADM allows a signal to be added into or dropped from a SONET span.  
Agent  
1. 1. Generally, software that processes queries and returns replies on behalf of an application.  
2. 2. In a network management system, a process that resides in all managed devices and reports the  
values of specified variables to management stations.  
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AID  
Access Identifier. An access code used in TL1 messaging that identifies and addresses specific objects  
within the ONS 15454. These objects include individual pieces of equipment, transport spans, access  
tributaries, and others.  
AMI  
Alternate Mark Inversion. Line-code format used on T1 circuits that transmits ones by alternate positive  
and negative pulses. Zeroes are represented by 01 during each bit cell and ones are represented by 11 or  
00, alternately, during each bit cell. AMI requires that the sending device maintain ones density. Ones  
density is not maintained independently of the data stream. Sometimes called binary-coded alternate  
mark inversion.  
APS  
Automatic Protection Switching. SONET switching mechanism that routes traffic from working lines to  
protect lines in case a line card failure or fiber cut occurs.  
ATAG  
Autonomous Message Tag. ATAG is used for TL1 message sequencing.  
B
B8ZS  
Binary 8-zero Substitution. A line-code type, used on T1 circuits, that substitutes a special code  
whenever 8 consecutive zeros are sent over the link. This code is then interpreted at the remote end of  
the connection. This technique guarantees ones density independent of the data stream. Sometimes  
called bipolar 8-zero substitution.  
BER  
Bit Error Rate. Ratio of received bits that contain errors.  
Bit rate  
Speed at which bits are transmitted, usually expressed in bits per second.  
BITS  
Building Integrated Timing Supply. A single building master timing supply that minimizes the number  
of synchronization links entering an office. Sometimes referred to as a Synchronization Supply Unit.  
BLSR  
Bidirectional Line Switched Ring. SONET ring architecture that provides working and protection fibers  
between nodes. If the working fiber between nodes is cut, traffic is automatically routed onto the  
protection fiber.  
Blue band  
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) wavelengths are broken into two distinct bands: red  
and blue. DWDM cards for the ONS 15454 operate on wavelengths between 1530.33nm and 1542.94nm  
in the blue band. The blue band is the lower frequency band.  
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Bridge  
Device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that use the same  
communications protocol. In general, a bridge will filter, forward, or flood an incoming frame based on  
the MAC address of that frame.  
Broadcast  
Data packet that will be sent to all nodes on a network. Broadcasts are identified by a broadcast address.  
Compare with multicast and unicast. See also Broadcast address.  
Broadcast address  
Special address reserved for sending a message to all stations. Generally, a broadcast address is a MAC  
destination address of all ones.  
Broadcast storm  
Undesirable network event in which many broadcasts are sent simultaneously across all network  
segments. A broadcast storm uses substantial network bandwidth and, typically, causes network  
time-outs.  
Bus  
Common physical signal path composed of wires or other media across which signals can be sent from  
one part of a computer to another.  
C
C2 byte  
The C2 byte is the signal label byte in the STS path overhead. This byte tells the equipment what the  
SONET payload envelope contains and how it is constructed.  
Collision  
In Ethernet, the result of two nodes transmitting simultaneously. The frames from each device impact  
and are damaged when they meet on the physical media.  
Concatenation  
A mechanism for allocating contiguous bandwidth for payload transport. Through the use of  
Concatenation Pointers, multiple OC-1s can be linked together to provide contiguous bandwidth through  
the network, from end to end.  
Crosspoint  
A set of physical or logical contacts that operate together to extend the speech and signal channels in a  
switching network.  
CTAG  
Correlation Tag. A unique identifier given to each input command by the TL1 operator. When the ONS  
15454 system responds to a specific command, it includes the commands CTAG in the reply. This  
eliminates discrepancies about which response corresponds to which command.  
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CTC  
Cisco Transport Controller. A Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) that allows operations,  
administration, maintenenance, and provisioning (OAM&P) of the ONS 15454 using an Internet  
browser.  
CTM  
Cisco Transport Manager. A Java-based network management tool used to support large networks of  
Cisco 15000-class equipment.  
CV  
code violation  
D
DCC  
Data Communications Channel. Used to transport information about operation, administration,  
maintenance, and provisioning (OAM&P) over a SONET interface. DCC can be located in section DCC  
(SDCC) or line overhead (LDCC.)  
Demultiplex  
To separate multiple multiplexed input streams from a common physical signal back into multiple output  
streams. See also Multiplexing.  
Destination  
The endpoint where traffic exits an ONS 15454 network. Endpoints can be a path (STS or STS/VT for  
optical card endpoints), port (for electrical circuits, such as DS1, VT, DS3, STS), or card (for circuits on  
DS1 and Ethernet cards).  
DSX  
Digital Signal Cross-connect frame. A manual bay or panel where different electrical signals are wired.  
A DSX permits cross-connections by patch cords and plugs.  
DWDM  
Dense Wave Division Multiplexing. A technology that increases the information carrying capacity of  
existing fiber optic infrastructure by transmitting and receiving data on different light wavelengths.  
Many of these wavelengths can be combined on a single strand of fiber.  
E
EDFA  
Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier. A type of fiber optical amplifier that transmits a light signal through a  
section of erbium-doped fiber and amplifies the signal with a laser pump diode. EDFA is used in  
transmitter booster amplifiers, in-line repeating amplifiers, and in receiver preamplifiers.  
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EIA  
Electrical Interface Assemblies. Provides connection points for the ONS 15454 and DS-1, DS-3, or EC-1  
units.  
EMI  
Electromagnetic Interference. Interference by electromagnetic signals that can cause reduced data  
integrity and increased error rates on transmission channels.  
Envelope  
The part of messaging that varies in composition from one transmittal step to another. It identifies the  
message originator and potential recipients, documents its past, directs its subsequent movement by the  
Message Transfer System (MTS), and characterizes its content.  
EOW  
Express Orderwire. A permanently connected voice circuit between selected stations for technical  
control purposes.  
Ethernet switch  
An Ethernet data switch. Ethernet switches provide the capability to increase the aggregate LAN  
bandwidth by allowing simultaneous switching of packets between switch ports. Ethernet switches  
subdivide previously-shared LAN segments into multiple networks with fewer stations per network.  
External timing reference  
A timing reference obtained from a source external to the communications system, such as one of the  
navigation systems. Many external timing references are referenced to Coordinated Universal Time  
(UTC).  
F
Falling threshold  
A falling threshold is the counterpart to a rising threshold. When the number of occurrences drops below  
a falling threshold, this triggers an event to reset the rising threshold. See also rising threshold.  
FDDI  
Fiber Distributed Data Interface. LAN standard, defined by ANSI X3T9.5, specifying a 100-Mbps  
token-passing network using fiber optic cable, with transmission distances of up to 2 km. FDDI uses a  
dual-ring architecture to provide redundancy.  
Frame  
Logical grouping of information sent as a data link layer unit over a transmission medium. Often refers  
to the header and trailer, used for synchronization and error control that surrounds the user data  
contained in the unit.  
Free run synchronization mode  
Occurs when the external timing sources have been disabled and the ONS 15454 is receiving timing from  
its Stratum 3 level internal timing source.  
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G
GBIC  
Gigabit Interface Converter. A hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a Gigabit Ethernet port  
to link the port with the fiber optic network.  
H
Hard reset  
The physical removal and insertion of a card. A card pull.  
HDLC  
High-Level Data Link Control. Bit-oriented, synchronous, data-link layer protocol developed by ISO.  
HDLC specifies a data encapsulation method on synchronous serial links using frame characters and  
checksums.  
Host number  
Part of IP address used to address an individual host within the network or subnetwork.  
Hot swap  
The process of replacing a failed component while the rest of the system continues to function normally.  
I
Input alarms  
Used for external sensors such as open doors, temperature sensors, flood sensors, and other  
environmental conditions.  
IP  
Internet Protocol. Network layer protocol in the TCP/IP stack offering a connectionless internetwork  
service. IP provides features for addressing, type-of-service specification, fragmentation and  
reassembly, and security.  
IP address  
32-bit address assigned to host using TCP/IP. An IP address belongs to one of five classes (A, B, C, D,  
or E) and is written as 4 octets separated by periods (dotted decimal format). Each address consists of a  
network number, an optional subnetwork number, and a host number.  
K
K bytes  
Automatic protection switching bytes. K bytes are located in the SONET line overhead and monitored  
by equipment for an indication to switch to protection.  
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L
LAN  
Local Area Network. High-speed, low error data network covering a relatively small geographic area.  
LANs connect workstations, peripherals, terminals, and other devices in a single building or other  
geographically limited area. Ethernet, FDDI, and Token Ring are widely used LAN technologies.  
LCD  
Liquid Crystal Display. An alphanumeric display using liquid crystal sealed between two pieces of glass.  
LCDs conserve electricity.  
Line layer  
Refers to the segment between two SONET devices in the circuit. The line layer deals with SONET  
payload transport, and its functions include multiplexing and synchronization. Sometimes called a  
maintenance span.  
Line timing mode  
A node that derives its clock from the SONET lines.  
Link budget  
The difference between the output power and receiver power of an optical signal expressed in dB. Link  
refers to an optical connection and all of its component parts (optical transmitters, repeaters, receivers,  
and cables).  
Link integrity  
The network communications channel is intact.  
Loopback test  
Test that sends signals then directs them back toward their source from some point along the  
communications path. Loopback tests are often used to test network interface usability.  
LOW  
Local Orderwire. A communications circuit between a technical control center and selected terminal or  
repeater locations.  
M
MAC address  
Standardized data link layer address that is required for every port or device that connects to a LAN.  
Other devices in the network use these addresses to locate specific ports in the network and to create and  
update routing tables and data structures. MAC addresses are six bytes long and are controlled by the  
IEEE. Also known as the hardware address, MAC-layer address, and physical address.  
Maintenance user  
A security level that limits user access to maintenance options only. See also Superuser, Provisioning  
User, and Retrieve User.  
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Managed device  
A network node that contains an SNMP agent and resides on a managed network. Managed devices  
include routers, access servers, switches, bridges, hubs, computer hosts, and printers.  
Managed object  
In network management, a network device that can be managed by a network management protocol.  
Sometimes called an MIB object.  
Mapping  
A logical association between one set of values, such as addresses on one network, with quantities or  
values of another set, such as devices on another network.  
MIB  
Management Information Base. Database of network management information that is used and  
maintained by a network management protocol such as SNMP or CMIP. The value of a MIB object can  
be changed or retrieved using SNMP or CMIP commands, usually through a GUI network management  
system. MIB objects are organized in a tree structure that includes public (standard) and private  
(proprietary) branches.  
Multicast  
Single packets copied by the network and sent to a specific subset of network addresses.  
Multiplex payload  
Generates section and line overhead, and converts electrical/optical signals when the electrical/optical  
card is transmitting.  
Multiplexing  
Scheme that allows multiple logical signals to be transmitted simultaneously across a single physical  
channel. Compare with Demultiplex.  
N
NE  
Network Element. In an Operations Support System, a single piece of telecommunications equipment  
used to perform a function or service integral to the underlying network.  
Network number  
Part of an IP address that specifies the network where the host belongs.  
NMS  
Network Management System. System that executes applications that monitor and control managed  
devices. NMSs provide the bulk of the processing and memory resources required for network  
management.  
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Node  
Endpoint of a network connection or a junction common to two or more lines in a network. Nodes can  
be processors, controllers, or workstations. Nodes, which vary in routing and other functional  
capabilities, can be interconnected by links, and serve as control points in the network. Node is  
sometimes used generically to refer to any entity that can access a network. In this manual the term  
nodeusually refers to an ONS 15454.  
NPJC  
negative pointer justification count  
O
OAM&P  
Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning. Provides the facilities and personnel  
required to manage a network.  
Optical amplifier  
A device that amplifies an optical signal without converting the signal from optical to electrical and back  
again to optical energy.  
Optical receiver  
An opto-electric circuit that detects incoming lightwave signals and converts them to the appropriate  
signal for processing by the receiving device.  
Orderwire  
Equipment that establishes voice contact between a central office and carrier repeater locations.  
Output contacts (alarms)  
Triggers that drive visual or audible devices such as bells and lights. Output contacts can control other  
devices such as generators, heaters, and fans.  
P
Passive devices  
Components that do not require external power to manipulate or react to electronic output. Passive  
devices include capacitors, resisters, and coils.  
Path Layer  
The segment between the originating equipment and the terminating equipment. This path segment may  
encompass several consecutive line segments or segments between two SONET devices.  
Payload  
Portion of a cell, frame, or packet that contains upper-layer information (data).  
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Ping  
Packet internet grouper. ICMP echo message and its reply. Often used in IP networks to test the  
reachability of a network device.  
PPJC  
positive pointer justification count  
PPMN  
Path Protected Mesh Network. PPMN extends the protection scheme of a unidirectional path switched  
ring (UPSR) beyond the basic ring configuration to the meshed architecture of several interconnecting  
rings.  
Priority queuing  
Routing feature that divides data packets into two queues: one low-priority and one high-priority.  
Provisioning user  
A security level that allows the user to access only provisioning and maintenance options in CTC. See  
also Superuser, Maintenance user, and Retrieve user.  
Q
Queue  
In routing, a backlog of packets waiting to be forwarded over a router interface.  
R
Red band  
DWDM wavelengths are broken into two distinct bands: red and blue. The red band is the higher  
frequency band. The red band DWDM cards for the ONS 15454 operate on wavelengths between  
1547.72nm and 1560.61nm.  
Retrieve user  
A security level that allows the user to retrieve and view CTC information but not set or modify  
parameters. See also Superuser, Maintenance user, and Provisioning user.  
Revertive switching  
A process that sends electrical interfaces back to the original working card after the card comes back  
online.  
Rising threshold  
The number of occurrences (collisions) that must be exceeded to trigger an event.  
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RMON  
Remote Network Monitoring. Allows network operators to monitor the health of the network with a  
Network Management System (NMS). RMON watches several variables, such as Ethernet collisions,  
and triggers an event when a variable crosses a threshold in the specified time interval.  
S
SNMP  
Simple Network Management Protocol. Network management protocol used almost exclusively in  
TCP/IP networks. SNMP monitors and controls network devices and manages configurations, statistics  
collection, performance, and security.  
SNTP  
Simple Network Time Protocol. Using an SNTP server ensures that all ONS 15454 network nodes use  
the same date and time reference. The server synchronizes alarm timing during power outages or  
software upgrades.  
Soft reset  
A soft reset reloads the operating system, application software, etc., and reboots the card. It does not  
initialize the ONS 15454 ASIC hardware.  
SONET  
Synchronous Optical Network. High-speed synchronous network specification developed by Telcordia  
Technologies, Inc. and designed to run on optical fiber. STS-1 is the basic building block of SONET.  
Approved as an international standard in 1988.  
Source  
The endpoint where traffic enters an ONS 15454 network. Endpoints can be a path (STS or STS/VT for  
optical card endpoints), port (for electrical circuits, such as DS1, VT, DS3, STS), or card (for circuits on  
DS1 and Ethernet cards).  
Spanning tree  
Loop-free subset of a network topology. See also STA and STP.  
SPE  
Synchronous Payload Envelope. A SONET term describing the envelope that carries the user data or  
payload.  
SSM  
Sync Status Messaging. A SONET protocol that communicates information about the quality of the  
timing source using the S1 byte of the line overhead.  
STA  
Spanning-Tree Algorithm. An algorithm used by the spanning tree protocol to create a spanning tree.  
See also Spanning tree and STP.  
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Static route  
A route that is manually entered into a routing table. Static routes take precedence over routes chosen  
by all dynamic routing protocols.  
STP  
Spanning Tree Protocol. Bridge protocol that uses the spanning-tree algorithm to enable a learning  
bridge to dynamically work around loops in a network topology by creating a spanning tree. See also  
Spanning tree, STA, and Learning bridge.  
STS-1  
Synchronous Transport Signal 1. Basic building block signal of SONET, operating at 51.84 Mbps for  
transmission over OC-1 fiber. Faster SONET rates are defined as STS-n, where n is a multiple of 51.84  
Mbps. See also SONET.  
Subnet mask  
32-bit address mask used in IP to indicate the bits of an IP address that are used for the subnet address.  
Sometimes referred to simply as mask. See also IP address mask and IP address.  
Subnetwork  
In IP networks, a network confined to a particular subnet address. Subnetworks are networks segmented  
by a network administrator in order to provide a multilevel, hierarchical routing structure while shielding  
the subnetwork from the addressing complexity of attached networks. Sometimes called a subnet.  
Subtending rings  
SONET rings that incorporate nodes that are also part of an adjacent SONET ring.  
Superuser  
A security level that can perform all of the functions of the other security levels as well as set names,  
passwords, and security levels for other users. A superuser is usually the network element administrator.  
See also Retrieve user, Maintenance user, and Provisioning user.  
T
T1  
T1 transmits DS-1-formatted data at 1.544 Mbps through the telephone-switching network using AMI  
or B8ZS coding. See also AMI, B8ZS, and DS-1.  
Tag  
Identification information, including a number plus other information.  
TDM  
Time Division Multiplexing. Allocates bandwidth on a single wire for information from multiple  
channels based on preassigned time slots. Bandwidth is allocated to each channel regardless of whether  
the station has data to transmit.  
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Telcordia  
Telcordia Technologies, Inc., formerly named Bellcore. Eighty percent of the U.S. telecommunications  
network depends on software invented, developed, implemented, or maintained by Telcordia.  
TID  
Target Identifier. Identifies the particular network element (in this case, the ONS 15454) where each TL1  
command is directed. The TID is a unique name given to each system at installation.  
TLS  
Transparent LAN Service. Provides private network service across a SONET backbone.  
Transponder  
Optional devices of a DWDM system providing the conversion of one optical wavelength to a precision  
narrow band wavelength.  
Trap  
Message sent by an SNMP agent to an NMS (CTM), console, or terminal to indicate the occurrence of  
a significant event, such as an exceeded threshold.  
Tributary  
The lower-rate signal directed into a multiplexer for combination (multiplexing) with other low rate  
signals to form an aggregate higher rate level.  
Trunk  
Network traffic travels across this physical and logical connection between two switches. A backbone  
is composed of a number of trunks. See also Backbone.  
Tunneling  
Architecture that is designed to provide the services necessary to implement any standard point-to-point  
encapsulation scheme. See also encapsulation.  
U
Unicast  
The communication of a single source to a single destination.  
UPSR  
Unidirectional Path Switched Ring. Path-switched SONET rings that employ redundant, fiber- optic  
transmission facilities in a pair configuration. One fiber transmits in one direction and the backup fiber  
transmits in the other. If the primary ring fails, the backup takes over.  
Upstream  
Set of frequencies used to send data from a subscriber to the headend.  
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Virtual fiber  
A fiber that carries signals at different rates and uses the same fiber optic cable.  
Virtual ring  
Entity in a source-route bridging (SRB) network that logically connects two or more physical rings  
together either locally or remotely. The concept of virtual rings can be expanded across router  
boundaries.  
Virtual wires  
Virtual wires route external alarms to one or more alarm collection centers across the SONET transport  
network.  
VLAN  
Virtual LAN. Group of devices located on a number of different LAN segments that are configured  
(using management software) to communicate as if they were attached to the same wire. Because  
VLANs are based on logical instead of physical connections, they are extremely flexible.  
VPN  
Virtual Private Network. Enables IP traffic to travel securely over a public TCP/IP network by  
encrypting all traffic from one network to another. A VPN uses tunnelingto encrypt all information  
at the IP level. (See also Tunneling.)  
VT  
Virtual Tributary. A structure designed for the transport and switching of sub-DS3 payloads.  
VT layer  
The VT layer or electrical layer occurs when the SONET signal is broken down into an electrical signal.  
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provisioning external alarms 7-27  
provisioning external controls 7-28  
virtual wires 7-26  
Numerics  
1+1 optical card protection  
description 3-9  
creating a protection group 3-9  
creating linear ADMs 5-41  
air filter  
description 1-25  
1:1 electrical card protection  
description 3-9  
bottom brackets 1-26  
node installation 1-8  
converting DS-1 cards to 1:N protection 7-31  
converting DS-3 cards to 1:N protection 7-33  
creating a protection group 3-9  
1:N electrical card protection  
description 3-9  
alarm interfaces 1-33  
alarm profiles  
converting DS-1 cards to 1:1 protection 7-31  
converting DS-3 cards to 1:1 protection 7-33  
creating a protection group 3-9  
description 10-8  
applying to a card or node 10-13  
applying to a port or card 10-13  
comparing 10-10  
creating 10-9  
A
list by node 10-10  
loading 10-10  
acronyms C-1  
saving 10-10  
add-drop multiplexer see linear ADM  
add node  
alarms  
changing default severities see alarm profiles  
creating profiles see alarm profiles  
deleting 10-3  
BLSR 5-18  
groups (domain) 2-17  
to current session 2-21  
UPSR 5-34  
LCD counts 10-8  
ADM see linear ADM  
AIC card  
pin fields 1-33  
severities 10-2, 10-6  
backplane pin fields 1-33  
export data 2-27  
install 1-49  
suppressing 10-14  
synchronize 10-3  
traps see SNMP  
orderwire 7-29  
user-provisionable 7-25 to 7-29  
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Index  
viewing 10-1  
TBOS 1-33  
wires 1-33  
timing 1-33  
alarm settings  
X.25 1-33  
DS-1 card 7-6  
baluns see electrical interface adapter  
bandwidth  
DS-3 card 7-8  
DS3E card 7-11  
allocation and routing A-2  
circuit percentage used 9-30  
four-fiber BLSR capacity 5-7  
line percentage used 9-29  
node specifications 1-64  
two-fiber BLSR capacity 5-7  
battery termination 1-31  
Bay Assembly 1-10  
DS3XM-6 card 7-14  
DS-N cards, general 7-3  
EC1-12 card 7-17  
Ethernet RMON thresholds 9-32  
alarm suppression 10-14  
alarm wires 1-33  
AMP Champ EIA  
attaching a ferrite 1-61  
attaching DS-1 AMP Champ cables 1-43  
attaching DS-1 cables 1-41  
description 1-20  
Bellcore See Telcordia  
BIC rear cover 1-59  
bipolar violations  
installing 1-24  
DS1 CV-L 8-19  
routing cables 1-59  
area range table (OSPF) 4-14  
BITS  
and BLSR setup 5-22  
BITS out references 3-15  
external node timing source 3-12  
facilities 3-15, 3-17  
automated circuit creation 6-3, 6-6  
B
pin field assignments 1-33  
blades see cards  
backplane  
BLSR  
BIC rear cover 1-59  
adding a node 5-18  
connecting to PC 2-5  
installing LAN wires 1-35  
interface connections see backplane pins 1-32  
pins see backplane pins 1-32  
removing lower backplane cover 1-16  
removing metal covers 1-15  
backplane pins  
alarms 5-15  
bandwidth capacity 5-7  
choosing properties 5-14  
DCC terminations 5-13  
deleting circuits 5-25  
enabling ports 5-13  
fiber configuration example 5-11  
four-fiber description 5-4  
maximum node number 5-1  
moving trunk cards 5-22  
planning fiber connections 5-11  
description 1-32  
alarm pins 1-33  
craft interface pins 1-35  
modem 1-33  
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converting DS-1 and DS-3 card protection groups 7-30  
creating a protection group 3-9  
deleting a protection group 3-11  
editing a protection group 3-11  
Ethernet (spanning tree) 9-26  
card provisioning 7-1 to 7-34  
AIC card 7-25  
removing a node 5-21  
ring switching 5-5  
set up procedures 5-10  
span switching 5-5  
subtending a BLSR 5-40  
subtending a UPSR 5-38  
testing 5-16  
converting DS-1 and DS-3 protection groups 7-30  
CTC card view 2-21  
timing 5-14  
two-fiber description 5-2  
two-fiber ring example 5-8  
upgrading from two-fiber to four-fiber 5-16  
VT1.5 capacity 6-16  
BNC EIA  
electrical cards 7-2  
IPPM 7-24  
optical cards 7-18  
STM-1 signals 7-23  
cards  
description 1-17  
colors onscreen 2-14  
connecting coaxial cable 1-36  
connecting ferrites 1-62  
installing 1-22  
installing 1-44 to 1-49  
inventory 3-18  
BPV see bipolar violations  
broadcast domains 9-21  
part number 3-19  
protection see card protection  
revision number 3-19  
serial number 3-19  
C
slot requirements 1-45  
cable management  
AMP Champ 1-59  
backplane interface connector 1-59  
DS-1 installation 1-39  
DS-1 twisted pair 1-58  
fiber-optic 1-55  
definition 6-2  
adding a node 2-17  
attributes 6-1  
automatic routing restraints 6-4, 6-7  
bidirectional 6-3, 6-6  
circuit alarms 10-4  
grounding 1-30  
creating automated circuits 6-2  
creating manual circuits 6-6  
cables  
installing 1-52 to 1-54  
protection 1-54  
deleting and recreating circuits for a linear to ring  
conversion 5-46, 5-49  
see coaxial cables  
see DS-1 cables  
deleting and recreating for a linear to ring  
conversion 5-46  
displaying span properties 2-17  
editing UPSR circuits 6-10 to 6-12  
see fiber-optic cables  
card protection  
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hub-and-spoke Ethernet circuit 9-14  
manual Ethernet cross-connects 9-16  
manual routing detail A-3  
monitoring 6-9  
CTC  
installing 2-1 to 2-13  
alarms  
colors 10-3  
deleting 10-3  
point-to-point Ethernet circuit 9-6  
provisioning with a shortcut 2-17  
review routes 6-5  
history 10-7  
profiles 10-8  
see also alarms  
route automatically 6-4, 6-7  
searching 6-10  
viewing 10-1  
card inventory 3-18  
card protection setup 3-9  
changing format of data 2-26  
computer requirements 2-2  
connecting PCs 2-5  
firewall access 2-12  
LAN connections 2-7  
logging in 2-9  
shared packet ring Ethernet circuit 9-10  
STS switching 6-15  
unidirectional with multiple drops 6-8  
upgrading a span 2-17  
VT tunnels versus STS capacity 6-20  
CLEI code 3-19  
clock, setting 3-2  
login node groups 2-10  
navigation 2-22  
CMS see CTC  
coaxial cables 1-36  
node setup 3-2  
and BNC connectors 1-36  
and high-density BNC connectors 1-38  
and SMB connectors 1-38  
routing 1-57  
printing 2-26  
remote site access 2-8  
routing multiple workstations see static routes  
setup wizard 2-4  
coding violations 7-20  
colors  
timing setup 3-12  
TL1 access 2-8  
cards 2-14  
views  
nodes 2-16  
description 2-13  
compliance information B-1  
computer requirements 2-2  
conditions 10-3  
card view 2-21  
network see network view  
node see node view  
CV-L parameter  
connected rings 5-36  
CORBA 2-12  
EC-1 card 8-15  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-39, 8-42  
CV parameter, provisioning 7-20  
CV-S parameter  
craft interface 1-36  
cross-connect  
definition 6-2  
EC-1 card 8-15  
see also circuits  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-38  
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OC-3 card 8-34  
CD-ROM xxxvi  
obtaining xxxv  
online 2-4  
CV-V parameter  
DS-1 cards 8-20, 8-22  
DS3XM-6 card 8-31, 8-33  
related xxxiv  
domains  
description 2-17  
changing background color 2-19  
creating 2-17  
D
database  
opening 2-19  
MAC address 1-16  
version 3-19  
removing 2-19  
renaming 2-19  
data export 2-26  
datagrams 4-5  
drop  
creating multiple drops 6-8  
definition 6-2  
date  
drop port 6-12, 6-15  
default 1-30  
setting 3-2  
protected drops 6-3, 6-6  
secondary A-2  
DCC  
definition 6-21  
DS1-14 card  
capacity 5-36  
AMP Champ connectors 1-17, 1-20  
balun 1-40  
exclude autodiscovery 2-10  
in domains 2-18  
cable 1-4  
metric (OSPF) 4-13  
OSPF Area ID 4-13  
terminations for BLSR 5-13  
terminations for UPSR 5-30, 5-31  
tunneling 6-21 to 6-23  
viewing connections 2-15  
convert from 1:1 protection to 1:N 7-31  
modify line and threshold settings 7-3  
path trace 6-12  
performance monitoring 8-18  
SMB EIA 1-19  
DS1 AISS-P parameter 8-31  
DS-1 cables 1-39  
default IP address 2-5  
default router 3-3, 3-4  
default thresholds 7-1  
destination  
AMP Champ connector installation 1-41  
electrical interface adapters (baluns) 1-40  
routing 1-58  
twisted pair installation 1-39  
DS1 CV-L parameter 8-19  
DS1 ES-L parameter 8-19  
DS1 ES-P parameter 8-31  
DS1 LOSS-L parameter 8-19  
DS1 Rx AISS-P parameter 8-19  
DS1 Rx CV-P parameter 8-19  
host 4-5  
in a static route 4-8  
IP addresses 4-1  
routing table 4-15  
digital service cards see DS-N cards  
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DS1 Rx ES-P parameter 8-19  
DS1 Rx SAS-P parameter 8-19  
DS1 Rx SES-P parameter 8-19  
DS1 Rx UAS-P parameter 8-19  
DS1 SAS-P parameter 8-31  
DS1 SES-L parameter 8-19  
DS1 SES-P parameter 8-31  
DS1 Tx AISS-P parameter 8-20  
DS1 Tx CV-P parameter 8-20  
DS1 Tx ES-P parameter 8-20  
DS1 Tx SAS-P parameter 8-20  
DS1 Tx SES-P parameter 8-20  
DS1 Tx UAS-P parameter 8-20  
DS1 UAS-P parameter 8-31  
DS3-12 card  
DS-3 cards 8-23  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3XM-6 card 8-29  
DS3 ES-P parameter 8-23  
DS3 ESP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30  
DS3 LOSS-L parameter 8-23  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3XM-6 card 8-29  
DS3N-12E card  
modify line and threshold settings 7-9  
path trace 6-12  
performance monitoring 8-24  
DS3 SASCP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-28  
coaxial cables 1-36  
DS3XM-6 card 8-32  
DS3 SAS-P parameter 8-23  
DS3 SASP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-26  
modify line and threshold settings 7-6  
performance monitoring 8-22  
DS3-12E card  
convert from 1:1 to 1:N protection 7-33  
path trace 6-12  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30  
DS3 SESCP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-27, 8-28  
DS3XM-6 8-32  
performance monitoring 8-24  
DS3 AISS-P parameter  
DS-3 cards 8-24  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30  
DS3 SES-L parameter 8-23  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30  
DS3 CVCP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-26, 8-28  
DS3XM-6 card 8-29  
DS3 SES-P parameter 8-23  
DS3 SESP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30, 8-32  
DS3 CV-L parameter 8-23  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3XM-6 card 8-29  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30  
DS3 UASCP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-27, 8-28  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30, 8-32  
DS3 UAS-P parameter 8-24  
DS3 UASP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3 CVP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-26  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30  
DS3 ESCP-P parameter  
DS3E cards 8-28  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30, 8-32  
DS3 ES-L parameter  
DS3XM-6 card 8-30  
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DS3XM-6 card  
installing DS-1 cables 1-40  
environment variable 2-4  
ESD plug input 1-12  
ES-L parameter 8-29  
DS-1 cards 8-19  
alarm settings 7-14  
export data 2-27  
path trace 6-12  
performance monitoring 8-28  
provision line and threshold settings 7-11  
DS-N cards  
DS-3 cards 8-23  
creating protection groups 3-9  
EIA requirement 1-2  
DS3E cards 8-26  
EC-1 card 8-15  
exporting data 2-26  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-39, 8-42  
ES parameter, provisioning 7-20  
ES-S parameter  
modifying transmission settings 7-3 to 7-17  
EC-1 card 8-15  
E
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-38  
OC-3 card 8-34  
east port 5-11, 5-15  
ES-V parameter  
EC1-12 card  
DS-1 cards 8-20, 8-22  
DS3XM-6 card 8-31, 8-33  
cards  
alarm settings 7-17  
export data 2-27  
modifying line and threshold settings 7-14  
path trace 6-12  
E1000-2 9-2  
performance monitoring 8-14  
VT1.5 circuit example 6-17  
EDFA C-5  
E1000-2-G 9-2  
E100T-12 9-2  
E100T-G 9-2  
EIAs  
circuits  
descriptions 1-17  
hub-and-spoke 9-14  
manual cross-connects 9-16  
backplane cover 1-17  
ferrites 1-61  
multicard and single-card EtherSwitch  
installing 1-22  
point-to-point 9-6  
specifications 1-66  
shared packed ring circuit 9-10  
collision monitoring (RMON) 9-31  
AMP Champ EIA see AMP Champ EIA  
BNC EIA see BNC EIA  
high-density BNC EIA see high-density BNC EIA  
SMB EIA see SMB EIA  
electrical cards  
fiber interface 1-50  
history screen 9-29  
line utilization screen 9-29  
MAC address screen 9-30  
port-provisioning for VLAN membership 9-3  
priority queuing 9-23  
see DS-N cards  
electrical interface adapters (baluns)  
installing 1-40  
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router aggregation 9-1  
spanning tree protection 9-26  
statistics screen 9-29  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-39, 8-42  
ferrites  
threshold variables (MIBs) 9-31  
trunk utilization screen 9-30  
VLANs 9-21  
attaching to power cables 1-61  
attaching to wire-wrap pin fields 1-63  
fiber boot 1-53  
fiber-optic cables  
examples  
installation on GBIC (Ethernet cards) 1-50  
installation on OC-N cards 1-53  
adding a BLSR node 5-18  
BLSR bandwidth reuse 5-7  
converting degrees to degrees and minutes 3-2  
creating a VT1.5 circuit on an EC-1 card 6-17  
creating login node groups 2-10  
creating VT1.5 circuits 6-16  
DCC tunnel 6-21  
firewalls 2-12  
four-fiber BLSR see BLSR  
framing 3-15  
front door  
equipment access 1-11  
label 1-11  
moving a BLSR trunk card 5-24  
network timing 3-13  
opening 1-12  
PPMN 5-50  
removing 1-13  
removing a BLSR node 5-21, 5-23  
subtending BLSRs 5-39  
two-fiber BLSR 5-8  
fully-protected path 6-4, 6-7  
fuse-and-alarm panel 1-2  
UPSR 5-28  
G
virtual wires 7-26  
VT tunnel 6-19  
gateway 4-1  
external (environmental) alarms 7-27  
external controls 7-28  
default 4-3, 4-6  
on routing table 4-15  
Proxy ARP-enabled 4-4  
returning MAC address 4-5  
GBIC 9-2  
external timing 3-12  
F
description 1-50  
failure count, provisioning 7-21  
fan-tray air filter see air filter  
fan-tray assembly  
installing 1-50  
removing 1-52  
Gigabit Ethernet see E1000-2/E1000-2-G card or Ethernet  
grounding 1-28  
description 1-25  
fan failure 1-25  
fan speed 1-25  
installing 1-27  
FC-L parameter  
EC-1 card 8-16  
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SMB connectors 1-38  
tasks (hardware) 1-3  
timing wires 1-34  
warnings B-1  
H
hello interval 4-14  
high-density BNC EIA  
attaching coaxial cable 1-37  
attaching ferrites 1-62  
description 1-18  
installing 1-22  
interoperability  
JRE compatibility 2-2  
hosts 3-2  
ONS node Ethernet circuit combinations 9-5  
software and hardware matrix 1-68  
inventory 3-18  
hub-and-spoke 9-14  
IP  
I
address change for LAN connection 2-7  
address definition 3-2  
idle time 3-7  
IEEE 802.1Q (priority queuing) 9-23  
IIOP 2-12  
address description 2-5  
addressing scenarios see IP addressing scenarios 4-2  
default address 2-5  
installation  
overview 1-2  
environments 4-1  
AIC card 1-49  
networking 4-1 to 4-17  
alarm wires 1-33  
OSPF see OSPF  
AMP Champ connectors 1-41  
assembly specifications 1-64  
baluns 1-40  
requirements 4-2  
select address for log in 2-10  
subnetting 4-1  
BNC connectors 1-36  
cables/fiber 1-52  
IP addressing scenarios 4-2  
CTC and nodes connected to router 4-3  
CTC and nodes on same subnet 4-2  
default gateway on CTC workstation 4-6  
OSPF 4-10  
cards 1-44  
coaxial cables 1-36  
coaxial cable with BNC connectors 1-37  
craft interface wires 1-36  
equipment required 1-3  
gigabit interface converters 1-50  
LAN wires 1-35  
Proxy ARP and gateway 4-4  
static route for multiple CTC workstations 4-9  
static routes connecting to LANs 4-6  
IPPM  
description 8-10  
multiple nodes 1-9  
power supply 1-28  
reversible mounting bracket 1-6  
shelf see rack installation  
single node 1-7  
J
J1 bytes 6-12  
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J1 path trace 6-12 to 6-15  
Java  
line timing 3-12  
listener port 2-12  
lockout 5-17  
and CTC, overview 2-1  
console window 2-9  
java.policy file 2-2  
JRE  
logging in 2-9  
login node groups  
creating 2-10  
location 2-2  
network view 2-15  
viewing 2-10  
patch requirement 2-4  
Solaris 2-5  
longitude 2-19, 2-20  
lower backplane cover 1-15  
K
M
k bytes 5-3  
MAC address 4-5  
clear table 3-7  
L
CTC screen 9-30  
definition 1-16, 9-30  
retrieve table 3-7  
viewing on node 3-3  
map (network) 2-19  
memory 1-66  
LAN  
accessing the ONS 15454 2-7  
connection points 1-34  
external interface specifications 1-65  
modems 2-8  
pin field 1-34  
MIB  
wires 1-35  
description 11-5  
latitude 2-19, 2-20  
Ethernet 9-31  
layer 2 switching 9-4  
LCD  
groups 11-9  
see also SNMP  
alarm indication 10-8  
change default router 3-4  
change IP address 3-4  
change network mask 3-4  
IP address display 2-5  
prevent IP configuration 3-3  
LEDs (faceplate) 1-11  
linear ADM  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 2-1  
modems  
LAN 2-8  
pin field 1-33  
modules see cards  
monitor circuits 6-9  
monitoring  
circuits see monitor circuits  
performance see performance monitoring  
mounting bracket 1-6  
multicard Etherswitch 9-4  
multiple drops 6-8  
description 5-41  
converting to BLSR 5-47  
converting to UPSR 5-42  
creating 5-42  
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description 8-12  
N
navigating in CTC 2-22  
Netscape Communicator  
obtaining 2-2  
EC-1 card 8-17  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-39  
OC-3 card 8-36  
running the CTC setup wizard 2-4  
Netscape Navigator  
provisioning 7-21  
NPJC-Pgen parameter 8-12  
EC-1 card 8-17  
CTC browser 2-1  
disabling proxy service 2-8  
testing the node connection 2-6  
network interface cards 2-5  
networks  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-40  
OC-3 card 8-36  
provisioning 7-21  
building circuits 6-1  
O
IP networking 4-1 to 4-17  
setting up basic information 3-3  
SONET topologies 5-1 to 5-52  
timing example 3-13  
OAM&P access 2-13  
OC-N cards  
BLSR trunk cards 5-11  
connecting fiber 1-52  
creating protection groups 3-9  
data export 2-26  
network view  
description 2-15  
adding nodes to map see domains  
changing the background color 2-19  
changing the background image (map) 2-19  
creating new users 3-8  
login node groups 2-15  
moving node positions 2-17, 2-20  
tasks 2-17  
fiber protection 1-53  
modifying transmission quality 7-18  
moving BLSR trunk cards 5-24  
path trace 6-12  
performance monitoring for OC-12, OC-48 and  
OC-192 8-37  
performance monitoring for OC-3 8-33  
provisioning for SDH 7-23  
provision line transmission settings 7-18  
provision threshold settings 7-19  
timing 3-12  
NIC 2-5  
node view  
description 2-14  
alarm profiles, assigning 10-13  
card colors 2-14  
UPSR trunk cards 5-30  
online documentation 2-4  
creating protection groups 3-9  
creating users 3-6  
ONS 15327 9-5  
optical cables see fiber-optic cables  
optical carrier cards see OC-N cards  
optical transmission quality 7-18  
orderwire 7-29 to 7-30  
setting up basic network information 3-3  
setting up basic node information 3-2  
setting up timing 3-14  
tabs list 2-15  
viewing popup information 2-15  
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OSPF  
enable for UPSR 5-32  
enabling, general 3-10  
Ethernet 9-3  
connecting nodes to CTC 4-6  
definition 4-10 to 4-13  
routing table 4-5  
IIOP port 2-12  
LCD button 3-4  
listener port 2-12  
P
path trace source and drop 6-13  
protection 3-9  
passwords 2-9, 3-8  
RJ-45 on TCC+ 2-5  
status 2-21  
path trace 6-12 to 6-15  
TL1 port 2-2  
transmit (tx) and receive (Rx) 1-52  
performance monitoring 8-1 to 8-42  
15-minute intervals 8-3  
clear count displayed 8-7  
clear count stored 8-8  
DS1 and DS1N parameters 8-18  
DS3-12E and DS3N-12E parameters 8-24  
DS3 and DS3N parameters 8-22  
DS3XM-6 parameters 8-28  
EC-1 card 8-14  
power  
PPJC-Pdet parameter  
description 8-12  
EC-1 card 8-17  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-39  
OC-3 card 8-36  
provisioning 7-21  
Ethernet 9-33  
PPJC-Pgen parameter  
EC-1 card 8-17  
IPPM 8-10  
line-level thresholds for electrical cards, setting 7-2  
OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 8-37  
OC3 parameters 8-33  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-40  
OC-3 card 8-36  
provisioning 7-21  
path-level thresholds for electrical traffic, setting 7-2  
path-level thresholds for STS/VT1.5 traffic, setting 7-2  
thresholds 8-9  
description 8-12  
PPMN 5-50  
printing 2-26  
ping 4-2  
priority queuing 9-23  
protection  
pointer justification counts 8-12  
point-to-point  
converting 1:1 to 1:N protection 7-30  
protection groups 3-9  
see protection switching  
see SONET topologies  
protection switching  
APS in SDH 7-23  
see Ethernet circuits  
see linear ADM  
popup data 2-15  
port filtering 2-12  
ports  
card list 1-46  
bidirectional 3-10  
drop 6-12  
BLSR span switching 5-5  
enable for BLSR 5-13  
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count 7-21  
PSD-S (span switching) 8-41  
PSD-W (working) 8-40  
count see PSC  
duration 7-22  
duration parameter (PSD) 8-35  
duration see PSD  
Q
editing a UPSR circuit 6-11  
reversion time 6-3, 6-7  
ring switching 5-5  
protocols  
queuing 9-23  
R
rack installation 1-5 to 1-11  
19-inch rack 1-6  
overview 1-5  
DHCP 3-3  
Proxy ARP see Proxy ARP  
SNMP see SNMP  
Bay Assembly 1-10  
multiple nodes 1-9  
reversible mounting bracket 1-6  
single node 1-7  
SNTP 3-2  
spanning tree 9-26  
reversion time 5-14  
revertive switching 6-3, 6-7  
rings  
Proxy ARP  
description 4-1  
enabling an ONS 15454 gateway 4-4  
proxy service 2-8  
PSC parameter  
converting from linear 5-42, 5-47  
maximum per node 5-1  
see BLSR  
1+1 protection 8-35, 8-40  
BLSR 8-40  
see UPSR  
subtended 5-36  
provisioning 7-21  
provisioning PSC-R 7-22  
provisioning PSC-S 7-22  
provisioning PSC-W 7-22  
PSC-R (ring) 8-41  
PSC-S (span) 8-41  
PSC-W (working) 8-40  
PSD parameter  
virtual 5-51  
RMON  
description 11-8  
Ethernet alarm thresholds 9-30  
MIB Groups 11-8  
routing table 4-15  
RS-232 port 1-35  
definition 8-35  
OC-12, OC-28, OC-192 cards 8-40  
provisioning PSD-L 7-22  
provisioning PSD-R 7-22  
provisioning PSD-S 7-22  
provisioning PSD-W 7-22  
PSD-R (ring duration) 8-41  
S
SC connectors 1-53  
SD BER 7-18  
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SD threshold 6-3, 6-7  
secondary sources A-2  
security  
single-card Etherswitch 9-5  
slots see cards  
SMB EIA  
setting up 3-6  
attaching coaxial cables 1-38  
connecting ferrites 1-62  
connecting to a balun 1-40  
description 1-19  
tasks per level 3-6  
viewing 2-14  
SEFS parameter 7-20  
SEFS-S parameter  
installing 1-22  
EC-1 card 8-15  
description 11-1  
OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 parameters 8-39  
OC-3 card 8-34  
MIBs 11-5  
SES-L parameter  
remote network monitoring (RMON) 11-8  
setting up 11-3  
EC-1 card 8-15  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-39, 8-42  
SES parameter, provisioning 7-20  
SES-S parameter  
traps 11-6  
SNTP 3-2  
software  
see CTC  
EC-1 card 8-15  
finding the version number 3-19  
installation 2-1  
OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards 8-39  
OC-3 card 8-34  
upgrading new version 1-48  
Solaris  
SES-V parameter  
DS-1 cards 8-21, 8-22  
DS3XM-6 card 8-31, 8-33  
setup wizard (CTC) 2-4  
SF BER parameter, provisioning 7-18  
SF threshold 6-3, 6-7  
shared packet ring 9-10  
shelf assembly  
CTC set up 2-4  
disabling proxy service 2-8  
JRE patch requirement 2-4  
remote access 2-8  
running the CTC setup wizard 2-4  
SONET  
K1 and K2 bytes 5-3  
synchronization status messaging 3-14  
timing parameters 3-12  
topologies 5-1  
description 1-5  
Bay Assembly 1-10  
cable installation 1-52  
dimensions 1-6  
four-node configuration 1-9  
installing 1-7  
source 6-2  
span  
power and ground 1-28  
specifications 1-64  
line appearance on map 2-18  
lockout 5-17  
shortest path 5-2  
reversion (BLSR) 5-15  
simple network time protocol 3-2  
view properties 2-17  
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spanning tree protocol  
configuration 9-27  
description 9-26  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-41  
OC-3 card 8-36  
STS FC-P parameter  
DS-1 cards 8-21  
multi-instance 9-26  
parameters 9-27  
DS-3 cards 8-24  
SPE see synchronous payload envelope  
SSM  
DS3E cards 8-27  
DS3XM-6 card 8-32  
EC-1 card 8-16  
description 3-14  
enabling 3-15, 7-18  
message set 3-15  
ST3 clock 3-12  
monitored IPPMs 8-11  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-41  
OC-3 card 8-36  
standard constant 2-13  
static routes 4-1  
STS SES-P parameter  
DS-1 cards 8-21  
connecting to LANs 4-6  
creating 4-8  
DS-3 cards 8-24  
DS3E cards 8-27  
for multiple workstations 4-9  
STM-1 7-23  
DS3XM-6 card 8-32  
EC-1 card 8-16  
STM-16 7-23  
monitored IPPM 8-11  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-41  
OC-3 card 8-36  
STM-1 signals 7-23  
STM-4 7-23  
STM-64 7-23  
STS UAS-P parameter  
DS-1 cards 8-21  
STP see spanning tree protocol  
string 6-12  
DS-3 cards 8-24  
STS CV-P parameter  
DS-1 cards 8-21  
DS3E cards 8-27  
DS3XM-6 card 8-32  
EC-1 card 8-16  
DS-3 cards 8-24  
DS3E cards 8-27  
DS3XM-6 card 8-32  
EC-1 card 8-16  
monitored IPPM 8-11  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-41  
OC-3 card 8-36  
monitored IPPMs 8-11  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-41  
OC-3 card 8-36  
subnet  
CTC and nodes on different subnets 4-3  
CTC and nodes on same subnet 4-2  
multiple subnets on the network 4-6  
select designated router 4-14  
using static routes 4-6, 4-9  
with Proxy ARP 4-4, 4-5  
subnet mask 3-3  
STS ES-P parameter  
DS-1 cards 8-21  
DS-3 cards 8-24  
DS3E cards 8-27  
DS3XM-6 card 8-32  
EC-1 card 8-16  
24-bit 4-17  
monitored IPPMs 8-11  
32-bit 4-17  
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access to nodes 4-7  
24-hour interval 8-4  
changing thresholds 8-9  
IPPM paths 8-11  
creating a static route 4-9  
destination host or network 4-15  
subnetting 3-3  
threshold guidelines 7-1  
TCC+ card  
subtending rings 5-36  
subtend a BLSR from a BLSR 5-40  
subtend a BLSR from a UPSR 5-38  
subtending a BLSR from a BLSR 5-40  
switching  
card view 2-22  
fan speed control 1-25  
installing 1-47  
non-volatile memory capacity 1-66  
RS-232 port 1-35  
see protection switching  
see traffic switching  
software installation overview 2-1  
software version change 1-48  
TDM  
synchronization status messaging see SSM 3-14  
synchronous payload envelope  
clocking differences 8-12  
EC-1 card 8-17  
augment with Ethernet 9-1  
XC/XCVT/XC10G cards 6-15  
Technical Assistance Center xxxvii  
Telcordia  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 8-40  
OC-3 card 8-36  
alarm severities 10-1  
default alarm severities 10-8  
default card thresholds 7-1  
performance monitoring 8-1  
standard racks 1-5  
T
tables  
display hidden columns 2-25  
exporting data 2-26, 2-28  
printing data 2-27  
timing requirements 1-66  
testing  
see also performance monitoring  
test set 5-42  
rearranging columns 2-24  
resizing columns 2-25  
sorting 2-25  
third-party equipment 1-2, 6-1, 6-21  
thresholds  
tabs  
overview 2-13  
card 8-10  
in card view 2-22  
DS-1 card 7-3  
node view - Alarms 2-15  
node view - Circuits 2-15  
node view - Conditions 2-15  
node view - History 2-15  
node view - Inventory 2-15, 3-18  
node view - Maintenance 2-15  
node view - Provisioning 2-15  
TCA 8-3  
DS-3 card 7-6  
DS3E card 7-9  
DS3XM-6 card 7-12  
EC-1 card 7-14  
Ethernet 9-33  
MIBs 9-31  
optical cards 7-19  
15-minute interval 8-3  
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time zone 3-2  
U
timing 7-18  
UAS-L parameter  
BITS see BITS  
EC-1 card 8-16  
installation 1-33  
OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 cards 8-42  
OC-12, OC-48, OC-192 cards 8-39  
UAS parameter 7-21  
UAS-V parameter  
internal 3-17  
parameters 3-12  
setting up 3-14  
specifications 1-66  
wires 1-34  
DS-1 cards 8-21, 8-22  
DS3XM-6 card 8-31, 8-33  
UPSR  
TL1  
AID in CTC 10-2, 10-6  
commands 2-2  
connecting to the ONS 15454 2-8  
craft interface connection 1-35  
craft interface specifications 1-66  
TLS see VLAN  
adding a node 5-34  
circuit editing 6-10  
converting from linear ADM 5-42, 5-47  
DCC terminations 5-31  
description 5-26  
topology hosts 2-10  
traffic  
enabling ports 5-32  
cards see also DS-N/OC-N cards  
outages when removing a node 5-21  
outages when removing UPSR nodes 5-35  
see also circuits  
example 5-28  
removing nodes 5-32, 5-35  
set up procedures 5-30  
subtending a BLSR 5-38  
switch protection paths 6-10  
timing 5-31  
switch UPSR traffic 5-32  
traffic monitoring 6-12  
traffic switching  
traffic switch 5-32  
adding and removing UPSR nodes 5-32  
moving a BSLR trunk card 5-24  
multicard Etherswitch 9-4  
removing a BSLR node 5-22  
single-card Etherswitch 9-5  
trunk cards  
user see security  
user setup 3-6  
V
views see CTC  
moving 5-24  
virtual link table (OSPF) 4-14  
virtual rings 5-51  
UPSR 5-30  
tunnel  
see DCC  
virtual wires 7-26  
see VT tunnel  
VLAN  
twisted pair wire-wrap 1-39, 1-58  
two-fiber BLSR see BLSR  
and MAC addresses 9-30  
number supported 9-21  
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provisioning Ethernet ports 9-3  
spanning tree 9-26  
VT1.5  
see also circuits  
cross-connect capacity on XCVT and XC10G 6-16  
cross-connect requirements 6-16  
switching 6-15  
tunneling 6-19  
VT mapping 6-17  
VT tunnels 6-19  
W
WAN 4-1  
warnings, installation B-1  
workstation requirements 2-2  
X
XC10G card  
capacities 6-15  
card view 2-22  
see also cross-connect  
turn-up 1-47  
XC card  
capacities 6-15  
card view 2-22  
see also cross-connect  
turn-up 1-47  
XCVT card  
capacities 6-15  
card view 2-22  
see also cross-connect  
turn-up 1-47  
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