Monitor Performance
Performance monitoring (PM) parameters are used by service providers to gather, store, set thresholds, and report performance data for early detection of problems. For more PM information, details, and definitions refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual. This chapter explains how to enable and view performance monitoring statistics for the Cisco ONS 15454.
Before You Begin
Before performing any of the following procedures, investigate all alarms and clear any trouble conditions. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide as necessary.
This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks (DLPs).
1. A73 Enable Performance Monitoring—Complete as needed.
2. A197 Monitor Electrical or Optical Performance—Complete this procedure as needed to monitor electrical or optical performance.
3. A198 Monitor Ethernet Performance—Complete this procedure as needed to monitor Ethernet performance.
Note For additional information regarding PM parameters, refer to the Digital transmission surveillance section in Telcordia's GR-1230-CORE, GR-820-CORE, GR-499-CORE, and GR-253-CORE documents, and in the ANSI document entitled Digital Hierarchy - Layer 1 In-Service Digital Transmission Performance Monitoring.
NTP-A73 Enable Performance Monitoring
Purpose |
This procedure describes how to enable performance monitoring. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As Needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
Step 1 Log into CTC at the node that you want to monitor. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 Complete the "DLP-A121 Enable Pointer Justification Count Performance Monitoring" task if you need to monitor clock synchronization.
Step 3 Complete the "DLP-A122 Enable Intermediate Path Performance Monitoring" task if you need to monitor large amounts of STS traffic through intermediate nodes.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A121 Enable Pointer Justification Count Performance Monitoring
Purpose |
This task enables pointer justification counts, which provide a way to align the phase variations in STS and VT payloads and to monitor the clock synchronization between nodes. A consistent, large pointer justification count indicates clock synchronization problems between nodes. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the card where the line terminates (drops), called line terminating equipment (LTE) card. The card view appears.
See Table 8-1 for a list of Cisco ONS 15454 LTE cards.
Table 8-1 Traffic Cards that Terminate the Line, Called LTEs
Line Terminating Equipment
|
EC1-12 |
DS1N-14 |
DS1-14 |
DS3N-12 |
DS3-12 |
DS3N-12E |
DS3-12E |
OC3 IR4 1310 |
DS3XM-6 |
OC12 LR 1310 |
OC12 IR 1310 |
OC12 IR/STM4 SH 1310-4 |
OC12 LR 1550 |
OC48 LR 1550 |
OC48 IR 1310 |
OC48 LR/STM16 LH AS 1550 |
OC48 IR/STM16 SH AS 1310 |
OC48 ELR 200 Ghz ITU |
OC192 LR 1550 |
E100T-12 |
OC48 ELR 100 Ghz ITU |
E100T-G |
E1000-2 |
G1000-4 |
E1000-2-G |
ML100T-12 |
G1K-4 |
ML1000-2 |
Step 2 Click the Provisioning > Line tabs.
Step 3 Click the PJStsMon# menu and make a selection based on the following rules
Note Figure 8-1 shows the PJStsMon# menu on the Provisioning window.
•The default value Off means pointer justification monitoring is disabled.
•The values 1 to n are the number of STSs on the port. One STS per port can be enabled from the PJStsMon# card menu.
Figure 8-1 Line Tab for Enabling Pointer Justification Count Parameters
Step 4 In the State field, confirm that the port is in service (IS).
Step 5 If the port is IS, click Apply and go to Step 7.
Step 6 If the port is out of service (OOS, OOS_MT, OOS_AINS), Select IS in the State field and click Apply.
Step 7 Click the Performance tab to view PM parameters. Figure 8-2 shows pointer justification count. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual for more PM information, details, and definitions.
Note On CTC, the count fields for PPJC and NPJC PM parameters appear white and blank unless they are enabled on the Provisioning > Line tabs.
Figure 8-2 Pointer Justification Counts
Step 8 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A122 Enable Intermediate Path Performance Monitoring
Purpose |
This task enables intermediate path performance monitoring, which allows you to monitor large amounts of STS traffic through intermediate nodes. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
Note The monitored IPPM parameters are STS CV-P, STS ES-P, STS SES-P, STS UAS-P, and STS FC-P. For more information about IPPM parameters, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 1 In node view, double-click the LTE card you want to monitor. The card view appears.
See Table 8-1 for a list of Cisco ONS 15454 LTE cards.
Step 2 Click the Provisioning tab.
Step 3 Click the SONET STS tab. Figure 8-3 shows the SONET STS tab on the Provisioning window.
Figure 8-3 SONET STS Tab for Enabling IPPM
Step 4 Click the check box in the Enable IPPM column for the STS you want to monitor.
Step 5 Click the Apply button.
Step 6 Click the Performance tab to view PM parameters. For IPPM parameter definitions, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A197 Monitor Electrical or Optical Performance
Purpose |
The Performance tab window allows you to view node near-end or far-end performance on a selected card and port at selected time intervals to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
Before you monitor performance, be sure you have created the appropriate circuits and provisioned the card according to your specifications. For more information, see Chapter 6, "Create Circuits and VT Tunnels" and Chapter 11, "Change Card Settings." |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 Log into CTC at the node that you want to monitor. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2
Step 2 Complete the "DLP-A123 View Electrical or Optical OC-N PM Parameters" task.
Step 3 Complete the "DLP-A317 View TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G Optics PM Parameters" task.
Step 4 Complete the "DLP-A318 View TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G Payload PM Parameters" task.
Step 5 Complete the "DLP-A319 View TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G OTN PM Parameters" task.
Step 6 As needed, use the following tasks to change the display of electrical, optical, and transponder or muxponder PM counts:
•A261 Refresh PM Counts for a Different Port
•A124 Refresh Electrical or Optical PM Counts at 15-Minute Intervals
•A125 Refresh Electrical or Optical PM Counts at One-Day Intervals
•A126 Monitor Near-End PM Counts
•A127 Monitor Far-End PM Counts
•A128 Monitor PM Counts for Selected Signal Types
•A129 Reset Current PM Counts
•A130 Clear Selected PM Counts
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A123 View Electrical or Optical OC-N PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view PM counts on a selected electrical or optical (OC-N) card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the electrical or optical (OC-N) card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab (Figure 8-4).
Figure 8-4 Viewing Performance Monitoring Information
Step 3 View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The PM values appear on the right portion of the window in the Curr (current), and Prev-n (previous) columns. For PM parameter definitions, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A317 View TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G Optics PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view the optics PM counts on a selected TXP_MR_10G (transponder) or MXP_2.5G_10G (muxponder) optical card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G optical card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Optics PM tab (Figure 8-5).
View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The PM values appear on the right portion of the window in the Curr (current), and Prev-n (previous) columns. For PM parameter definitions, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Figure 8-5 Viewing TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G Optics Performance Monitoring Information
Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A318 View TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G Payload PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view the payload PM counts on a selected TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G optical card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G optical card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Payload PM tab (Figure 8-6).
View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The PM values appear on the right portion of the window in the Curr (current), and Prev-n (previous) columns. For PM parameter definitions, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Figure 8-6 Viewing TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G Payload Performance Monitoring Information
Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A319 View TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G OTN PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view the OTN PM counts on a selected TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G optical card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G optical card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the OTN PM tab.
Step 4 Click the G.709 PM tab (Figure 8-7).
View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The PM values appear on the right portion of the window in the Curr (current), and Prev-n (previous) columns. For PM parameter definitions, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Figure 8-7 Viewing TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G OTN G.709 Performance Monitoring Information
Step 5 Click the FEC PM tab (Figure 8-8).
View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The PM values appear on the right portion of the window in the Curr (current), and Prev-n (previous) columns. For PM parameter definitions, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Figure 8-8 Viewing TXP_MR_10G or MXP_2.5G_10G OTN FEC Performance Monitoring Information
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A261 Refresh PM Counts for a Different Port
Purpose |
This task changes the window view to display PM counts for another port on a multi-port card. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the electrical or optical (OC-N) card where you want to view PM counts. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 For the E-Series or G-Series Ethernet cards, click the History tab.
Step 4 Click the drop-down menu in the Port field to display the port menu.
Step 5 Click the desired port to highlight your selection.
Step 6 Click the Refresh button. The PM counts for the newly-selected port appear.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A124 Refresh Electrical or Optical PM Counts at 15-Minute Intervals
Purpose |
This task changes the window view to display PM counts in 15-minute intervals. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the electrical or optical (OC-N) card of choices. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the 15 min radio button.
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring parameters display in 15-minute intervals synchronized with the time of day.
Step 5 View the Curr 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) is raised. The number represents the counter value for each specific performance monitoring parameter.
Step 6 View the Prev-n columns to find PM counts for the previous 15-minute intervals.
Note If a complete 15-minute interval count is not possible, the value appears with a yellow background. An incomplete or incorrect count can be caused by monitoring for less than 15 minutes after the counter started, changing node timing settings, changing the time zone settings, replacing a card, resetting a card, or by changing port states. When the problem is corrected, the subsequent 15-minute interval appears with a white background.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A125 Refresh Electrical or Optical PM Counts at One-Day Intervals
Purpose |
This task changes the window view to display PM parameters in 1-day intervals. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the electrical or optical (OC-N) card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the 1 day radio button.
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring appears in 1-day intervals synchronized with the time of day.
Step 5 View the Curr column to find PM counts for the current 1-day 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 1-day interval, a threshold crossing alert (TCA) is raised. The number represents the counter value for each specific performance monitoring parameter.
Step 6 View the Prev-n columns to find PM counts for the previous 1-day intervals.
Note If a complete count over a 1-day interval is not possible, the value appears with a yellow background. An incomplete or incorrect count can be caused by monitoring for less than 24 hours after the counter started, changing node timing settings, changing the time zone settings, replacing a card, resetting a card, or by changing port states. When the problem is corrected, the subsequent 1-day interval appears with a white background.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A126 Monitor Near-End PM Counts
Purpose |
Use this task to view near-end PM counts for the selected card and port. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the electrical or optical (OC-N) card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Near End radio button.
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. All PM parameters occurring for the selected card on the incoming signal are displayed. For PM parameter definitions refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 5 View the Curr column to find PM counts for the current time interval.
Step 6 View the Prev-n columns to find PM counts for the previous time intervals.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A127 Monitor Far-End PM Counts
Purpose |
Use this task to view far-end PM parameters for the selected card and port. Only cards that allow far-end monitoring have the Far End button as an option. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Note Only cards that allow far-end monitoring have this radio button as an option.
Step 1 In node view, double-click the electrical or optical (OC-N) card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Far End radio button.
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. All PM parameters recorded by the far-end node for the selected card on the outgoing signal are displayed. For PM parameter definitions refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 5 View the Curr column to find PM counts for the current time interval.
Step 6 View the Prev-n columns to find PM counts for the previous time intervals.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A128 Monitor PM Counts for Selected Signal Types
Purpose |
Use the signal-type menus to monitor near-end or far-end PM counts for specific signals on a selected card and port. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the electrical or optical (OC-N) card where you want to view PM counts. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Note Different port and signal-type menus appear depending on the card type and the circuit type. The appropriate types (DS1, DS3, VT path, STS path, OC-N section, line) appear based on the card. For example, the DS3XM card lists DS3, DS1, VT path, and STS path PM parameters as signal-types. This enables selection of both the DS-3 port and the DS-1 within the specified DS-3.
Step 3 Choose Port/Line from the drop-down menu and highlight the desired port/line. The options vary depending on the card.
Step 4 Choose the signal type from the drop-down menu and highlight the desired signal. The options vary depending on the card. Figure 8-9 shows the Port and Signal-type menus on the Performance window for a DS3XM-6 card.
Figure 8-9 Signal-Type Menus for a DS3XM-6 Card
Step 5 Click the Refresh button. All PM counts recorded by the near-end or far-end node for the specified outgoing signal type on the selected card and port are displayed. For PM parameter definitions, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 6 View the Curr column to find PM counts for the current time interval.
Step 7 View the Prev-n columns to find PM counts for the previous time intervals.
Step 8 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A129 Reset Current PM Counts
Purpose |
This task clears the PM count displayed in the current time interval, but it does not clear the cumulative PM count. This task allows you to see how quickly PM counts rise. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the Ethernet, electrical, or optical (OC-N) card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Baseline button.
Note The Baseline button clears the PM counts displayed in the current time interval but does not clear the PM counts on the card. When the current time interval expires or the window view changes, the total number of PM counts on the card and on the window appear in the appropriate column. The baseline values are discarded if you change views to a different window and then return to the Performance window.
Step 4 View the current statistics column(s) to observe changes to PM counts for the current time interval.
Step 5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A130 Clear Selected PM Counts
Purpose |
This task uses the Clear button to clear specified PM counts depending on the option selected. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Caution
Pressing the Clear button can mask problems if used incorrectly. This button is commonly used for testing purposes.
Step 1 In node view, double-click the Ethernet, electrical, or optical (OC-N) card where you want to view PM counts. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Clear button.
Step 4 From the Clear Statistics menu, choose one of three options:
•Selected statistics: Clearing selected statistics erases from the card and the window display all PM counts associated with the current combination of statistics on the selected port. This means the selected time interval, direction, and signal type counts are erased from the card and the window display.
•All statistics on port x: Clearing all statistics on port x erases from the card and the window display all PM counts associated with all combinations of the statistics on the selected port. This means all time intervals, directions, and signal type counts are erased from the card and the window display.
•All statistics in current view: Clearing all statistics in the current view erases from the card and the window display all PM counts for all ports.
Step 5 From the Clear Statistics menu, click Yes to clear the selected statistics.
Step 6 View the displayed columns to verify that the selected PM counts have been cleared.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A198 Monitor Ethernet Performance
Purpose |
This procedure allows you to view node transmit and receive performance on a selected Ethernet card and port at selected time intervals to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
Before you monitor performance, be sure you have created the appropriate circuits and provisioned the card according to your specifications. For more information, see Chapter 6, "Create Circuits and VT Tunnels" and Chapter 11, "Change Card Settings." |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 Log into CTC at the node that you want to monitor. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 Complete the "DLP-A256 View Ethernet Statistics PM Parameters" task.
As needed, use the following tasks to change the display of Ethernet statistical PM counts:
•A260 Set Auto-Refresh Interval for Displayed PM Counts
•A129 Reset Current PM Counts
•A130 Clear Selected PM Counts
Step 3 Complete the "DLP-A257 View Ethernet Utilization PM Parameters" task.
As needed, use the "DLP-A259 Refresh Ethernet PM Counts at a Different Time Interval" task to change the display of Ethernet utilization PM counts:
Step 4 Complete the "DLP-A258 View Ethernet History PM Parameters" task.
As needed, use the following tasks to change the display of Ethernet history PM counts:
•A261 Refresh PM Counts for a Different Port
•A259 Refresh Ethernet PM Counts at a Different Time Interval
Step 5 Complete the "DLP-A320 View ML-Series Ether Ports PM Parameters" task.
As needed, use the following tasks to change the display of Ether port PM counts:
•A260 Set Auto-Refresh Interval for Displayed PM Counts
•A129 Reset Current PM Counts
Step 6 Complete the "DLP-A321 View ML-Series POS Ports PM Parameters" task.
As needed, use the following tasks to change the display of POS port PM counts:
•A260 Set Auto-Refresh Interval for Displayed PM Counts
•A129 Reset Current PM Counts
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A256 View Ethernet Statistics PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view current statistical PM counts on an Ethernet card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the E-Series or G-Series Ethernet card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Statistics subtab. Figure 8-10 shows the Statistics pane on the Performance tab.
Figure 8-10 G-Series Statistics Pane on the Card View Performance Tab
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring statistics for each port on the card are displayed.
Step 5 View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The parameter numbers appear on the right portion of the window in the Port # columns. For PM parameter definitions refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 6 View the Port # columns to view the current PM statistics for each port.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A260 Set Auto-Refresh Interval for Displayed PM Counts
Purpose |
This task changes the window auto-refresh intervals for updating the displayed PM counts. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the Ethernet, electrical, or optical (OC-N) card where you want to view PM counts. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Choose Auto-refresh from the drop-down menu.
Step 4 From the Auto-refresh drop-down menu, choose one of six options:
•None: This option disables the auto-refresh feature.
•15 Seconds: This option sets the window auto-refresh to 15-second time intervals.
•30 Seconds: This option sets the window auto-refresh to 30-second time intervals.
•1 Minute: This option sets the window auto-refresh to 1-minute time intervals.
•3 Minutes: This option sets the window auto-refresh to 3-minute time intervals.
•5 Minutes: This option sets the window auto-refresh to 5-minute time intervals.
Step 5 Click the Refresh button. The PM counts for the newly-selected auto-refresh time interval appear.
Depending on the selected auto-refresh interval, the displayed PM counts automatically update at completion of each refresh interval. If the auto-refresh interval is set to None, the displayed PM counts are not updated unless you click the Refresh button.
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A257 View Ethernet Utilization PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view line utilization PM counts on an Ethernet card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the E-Series or G-Series Ethernet card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Utilization subtab. Figure 8-11 shows the Utilization pane on the Performance tab.
Figure 8-11 G-Series Utilization Pane on the Card View Performance Tab
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring utilization values for each port on the card are displayed.
Step 5 View the Port # column to find the port you wish to monitor.
Step 6 View the Prev-n columns to find transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) bandwidth utilization values for the previous time intervals.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A259 Refresh Ethernet PM Counts at a Different Time Interval
Purpose |
This task changes the window view to display specified PM counts in time intervals depending on the interval option selected. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the E-Series or G-Series Ethernet card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click either the Utilization or History tab.
Step 4 Choose the Interval from the drop-down menu.
Step 5 From the Interval menu, choose one of four options:
•1 min: This option appears the specified PM counts in one-minute time intervals.
•15 min: This option appears the specified PM counts in 15-minute time intervals.
•1 hour: This option appears the specified PM counts in one-hour time intervals.
•1 day: This option appears the specified PM counts in one-day (24 hours) time intervals.
Step 6 Click the Refresh button. The PM counts refresh with values based on one-minute time intervals.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A258 View Ethernet History PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view historical PM counts at selected time intervals on an Ethernet card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the E-Series or G-Series Ethernet card where you want to view PM counts. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the History subtab. Figure 8-12 shows the History pane on the Performance tab.
Figure 8-12 History Pane on the Card View Performance Tab
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring statistics for each port on the card are displayed.
Step 5 View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The parameter numbers appear on the right portion of the window in the Port # columns. For PM parameter definitions refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 6 View the Port # columns to view the current PM statistics for each port.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A320 View ML-Series Ether Ports PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view Ethernet port PM counts at selected time intervals on an Ethernet card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the ML-series Ethernet card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the Ether Ports subtab. Figure 8-13 shows the Ether Ports pane on the Performance tab.
Figure 8-13 Ether Ports Pane on the Card View Performance Tab
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring statistics for each port on the card are displayed.
Step 5 View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The parameter numbers appear on the right portion of the window in the Port # columns. For PM parameter definitions refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 6 View the Port # columns to view the current PM counts for each port.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A321 View ML-Series POS Ports PM Parameters
Purpose |
This task enables you to view Packet Over SONET (POS) port PM counts at selected time intervals on an Ethernet card and port to detect possible performance problems. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click the ML-series Ethernet card of choice. The card view appears.
Step 2 Click the Performance tab.
Step 3 Click the POS Ports subtab. Figure 8-14 shows the POS Ports pane on the Performance tab.
Figure 8-14 POS Ports Pane on the Card View Performance Tab
Step 4 Click the Refresh button. Performance monitoring statistics for each port on the card are displayed.
Step 5 View the PM parameter names that appear on the left portion of the window in the Param column. The parameter numbers appear on the right portion of the window in the Port # columns. For PM parameter definitions refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 6 View the Port # columns to view the current PM counts for each port.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).