Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide, Release 7.0

Purpose

This procedure changes the optical service channel (OC-3/STM-1) and PM parameters and thresholds for the OSCM and OSC-CSM cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G30 Install the DWDM Cards

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Purpose

This task changes the OC-3/STM-1 optical service channel (OSC) settings for OSCM and OSC-CSM cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, 1.

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Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/special characters. Blank by default.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

(Display only) Displays the port admin state. For more information about administrative states, see the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS (ANSI) or Unlocked (ETSI)—Puts the port in service. The port service state changes to IS-NR (ANSI) or Unlocked-enabled (ETSI).

•IS,AINS (ANSI) or Unlocked,automaticInService (ETSI)—Puts the port in automatic in-service. The port service state changes to OOS-AU,AINS (ANSI) or Unlocked-disabled,automaticInService (ETSI).

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, see "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR (In-Service and Normal [ANSI]) or Unlocked-enabled (ETSI)—The port is fully operational and is performing as provisioned.

•OOS-AU,AINS (Out-Of-Service and Autonomous, Automatic In-Service [ANSI]) or Unlocked-disabled,automaticInService (ETSI)—The port is out of service, but traffic is carried. Alarm reporting is suppressed. The ONS node monitors the ports for an error-free signal. After an error-free signal is detected, the port stays in the OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,automaticInService state for the duration of the soak period. After the soak period ends, the port service state changes to IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled.

•OOS-MA,DSBLD (Out-of-Service and Management, Disabled [ANSI]) or Locked-enabled,disabled (ETSI)—The port is out of service and unable to carry traffic.

•OOS-MA,MT (Out-of-Service and Management, Maintenance [ANSI]) or Locked-enabled,maintenance (ETSI)—The port is out of service for maintenance. Alarm reporting is suppressed, but traffic is carried and loopbacks are allowed.

SF BER

Sets the signal fail bit error rate.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•1E-3

•1E-4

•1E-5

SD BER

Sets the signal degrade bit error rate.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•1E-5

•1E-6

•1E-7

•1E-8

•1E-9

Provides Synch

(Display only) If checked, the card is provisioned as a network element (NE) timing reference.

•Checked

•Unchecked

SyncMsgIn

Enables synchronization status messages (SSM) on the S1 byte, which allow the node to choose the best timing source.

•Checked

•Unchecked

Send Do Not Use

When checked, sends a Do Not Use for Synchronization (DUS) message on the S1 byte.

•Checked

•Unchecked

PJSTSMon #

(Display only) Sets the STS that will be used for pointer justification.

This parameter is set to Off. It cannot be changed.

AINS Soak

(Display only) The automatic in-service soak period. It is always 00.00.

—

Type

Defines the port as SONET or SDH. The Enable Sync Msg field and the Send Do Not Use field must be disabled before the port can be set to SDH.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•SONET

•SDH

Purpose

This task changes the OC-3 (STM-1) SONET (SDH) thresholds settings for the OSC signal transmitted by the OSCM and OSC-CSM cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, 1

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CV

Coding violations

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for Line or Section (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

ES

Errored seconds

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for Line or Section (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

SES

Severely errored seconds

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for Line or Section (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

SEFS

Severely errored framing seconds (Section only)

Numeric. Can be set for Far End, for 15-minute or one-day intervals for Section only. Select the bullet and click Refresh.

FC

Failure count (Line only)

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for Line. Select the bullet and click Refresh (Near and Far End).

UAS

Unavailable seconds (Line only)

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for Line (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, 1

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EB

Errored block

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for MS (Multiplex Section) or RS (Regeneration Section) (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

ES

Errored seconds

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for MS (Multiplex Section) or RS (Regeneration Section) (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

SES

Severely errored seconds

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for MS or RS (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

BBE

Background block error

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for MS or RS (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

OFS

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for RS, Near End. Select the bullet and click Refresh.

UAS

Unavailable seconds

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals for MS or RS (Near and Far End). Select the bullet and click Refresh.

Purpose

This task changes the optical line parameters for OSCM and OSC-CSM cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OSCM

•2 (OSC-RX)

•3 (OSC-TX)

OSC-CSM

•2 (COM-RX)

•3 (COM-TX)

•4 (LINE-RX)

•5 (LINE-TX)

•6 (OSC-RX)

•6 (OSC-TX)

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Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Power

(Display only) Shows the current power level per port.

—

VOA Mode

(Display only) Shows the functional mode of the variable optical attenuator (VOA), when present.

•Constant Attenuation

•Constant Power

VOA Power Ref

(Display only) Shows the optical power setpoint that must be reached when a VOA is present and VOA Mode is set to Constant Power. This parameter can only be modified by Automatic Node Setup (ANS).

—

VOA Power Calib

Modifies the optical power value of the VOA when VOA Mode is set to Constant Power.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

VOA Attenuation Ref

(Display only) Shows the VOA attenuation value when VOA Mode is set to Constant Attenuation. This parameter can only be modified by ANS.

—

VOA Attenuation Calib

Modifies the attenuation value of the VOA when the VOA Mode is set to Constant Attenuation.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Purpose

This task changes the optical line threshold settings for OSCM and OSC-CSM cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OSCM

•2 (OSC-RX)

•3 (OSC-TX)

OSC-CSM

•2 (COM-RX)

•3 (COM-TX)

•4 (LINE-RX)

•5 (LINE-TX)

•6 (OSC-RX)

•6 (OSC-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Sets the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Sets the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OSCM

•2 (OSC-RX)

•3 (OSC-TX)

OSC-CSM

•2 (COM-RX)

•3 (COM-TX)

•4 (LINE-RX)

•5 (LINE-TX)

•6 (OSC-RX)

•6 (OSC-TX)

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the optical power failure low threshold for the port. The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. If the VOA Mode is Constant Attenuation, you can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

If VOA Mode is Constant Power, you cannot change the threshold manually because it is based on the Power setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib). To change the threshold, you must change the VOA Power Calib value. This adjusts the Power setpoint. The threshold is automatically set to a value that is 5 dB lower than the Power setpoint.

Numeric (dB). Double-click the table cell, enter a value, then press Enter.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

Shows the power degrade high threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port that is associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA). In Constant Power mode, the port is always active and the threshold is automatically linked to the Power setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib). To change the threshold, change the Power setpoint. The threshold will always be 2 dB higher than the Power setpoint.

Numeric.

Power Degrade Low (dBm)

Shows the power degrade low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA) always active in Constant Power mode.

In this case, the threshold is automatically linked to the Power setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib) that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint will result in changing the threshold (always 2 dB lower).

Numeric.

VOA Degrade High (dBm)

Does not apply to OSCM and OSC-CSM cards.

—

VOA Degrade Low (dBm)

Does not apply to OSCM and OSC-CSM cards.

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Purpose

This task changes the automatic laser shutdown (ALS) maintenance settings for the OSC-CSM and OSCM cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

OSRI

Optical safety remote interlock. When set to On, the OSC TX output power is shut down.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•On

•Off

ALS Mode

Automatic laser shutdown mode. For OSCM cards ALS provides the ability to shut down the OSC TX laser when the OSC RX detects a loss of signal (LOS).

For OSC-CSM cards, ALS provides the same functions as the OSCM card and also enables an optical safety mechanism at the DWDM network layer. Refer to the "Card Reference" chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual for more detail.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•Disable—Deactivates ALS.

•Auto Restart—(Default) ALS is active. The power is automatically shut down when needed and automatically tries to restart using a probe pulse until the cause of the failure is repaired.

•Manual Restart

•Manual Restart for Test

Recovery Pulse Duration

(Display only) Displays the duration of the optical power pulse that begins when an amplifier restarts.

—

Recovery Pulse Interval

(Display only) Displays the interval between optical power pulses.

—

Currently Shutdown

(Display only) Displays whether or not the laser is currently shut down, either YES or NO.

—

Request Laser Restart

If checked, allows you to restart the laser.

Checked or unchecked

Purpose

This procedure changes the line and threshold settings for the OPT-PRE, OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L amplifier cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G30 Install the DWDM Cards

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Purpose

This task changes the optical line settings for the OPT-PRE, OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, or OPT-BST-L amplifier cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L

•1 (COM-RX)

•2 (COM-TX)

•3 (OSC-RX)

•4 (OSC-TX)

•5 (LINE-RX)

OPT-PRE

•1 (COM-RX)

•3 (DC-RX)

•4 (DC-TX)

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Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Power

(Display only) Shows the current power level per port.

—

AINS Soak

(Display only) Shows the soak time, which is always 00.00.

—

Purpose

This task changes the optical line threshold settings for OPT-PRE, OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L amplifier cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L

•1 (COM-RX)

•2 (COM-TX)

•3 (OSC-RX)

•4 (OSC-TX)

•5 (LINE-RX)

OPT-PRE

•1 (COM-RX)

•3 (DC-RX)

4 (DC-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Sets the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Sets the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX):

OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L

•1 (COM-RX)

•2 (COM-TX)

•3 (OSC-RX)

•4 (OSC-TX)

•5 (LINE-RX)

OPT-PRE

•1 (COM-RX)

•3 (DC-RX)

•4 (DC-TX)

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the optical power failure low threshold for the port. The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

For OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-L cards, this parameter applies to Port 1 (COM-RX), Port 2 (COM-TX) and Port 4 (OSC-TX), which are related to the Optical Safety mechanism at the DWDM Network layer. (See the "Network Reference" chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual for more information.)

Numeric. Double-click the table cell, enter a value and press Enter.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-Land OPT-PRE line parameters.

—

Power Degrade Low (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-L and OPT-PRE line parameters.

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Gain Degrade Low (dB)

Does not apply to OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-Land OPT-PRE line parameters.

—

Gain Degrade High (dB)

Does not apply to OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-Land OPT-PRE line parameters.

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Purpose

This task changes the optical amplifier line settings for OPT-PRE, OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L amplifier cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OPT-PRE

•2 (COM-TX)

OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-L

•6 (LINE-TX)

—

Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Total Output Power

(Display only) Shows the current power level per port.

—

Channel Power Ref.

(Display only) Shows the optical per-channel signal power setpoint that must be reached at the amplifier output when gain control is active.

Numeric. Double-click the table cell, enter a value, then press Enter.

Offset

Adjusts the Total Output Power unless network conditions prevent the adjustment, for example the port is in IS state.

Numeric. Double-click the table cell, enter a value, then press Enter.

Signal Output Power

(Display only) Shows the current output power leaving the amplifier, including the amplified spontaneous emissions (ASE) contribution.

—

Output Power Set-Point

(Display only) Shows the output power setpoint.

—

Working Mode

(Display only) Shows the working mode, either GAIN or POWER.

—

Gain

(Display only) The current gain of the amplifiers.

—

Gain Set Point

The value of the gain that the amplifier must achieve. APC can modify this value based on the number of optical channel network connection (OCHNC) circuits that are managed by the amplifier or to compensate for fiber aging insertion loss. Refer to the "Network Reference" chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual for more information.

Display only or numeric depending on mode setting. When the system is configured as metro core, this field is display only. When the system is configured as metro access, this field can be changed by the user.

AINS Soak

(Display only) Shows the automatic in-service soak period. It is always 00.00.

—

Tilt Reference

(Display only) Shows the default value for the amplifier tilt. This field can only be modified by ANS.

—

Tilt Calibration

Allows you to manually change the amplifier tilt.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

DCU Insertion Loss

(OPT-PRE cards only; display only)

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Purpose

This task changes the optical channel threshold settings for the OPT-PRE, OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L amplifier cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OPT-PRE

•2 (COM-TX)

OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-L

•6 (LINE-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Sets the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Sets the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

OPT-PRE

•2 (COM-TX)

OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, OPT-BST-L

•6 (LINE-TX)

—

Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the optical power failure low threshold for the port. The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-PRE, OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, or OPT-BST-L line parameters.

—

Power Degrade Low (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-PRE, OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, or OPT-BST-L line parameters.

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Gain Degrade High (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the current value of the gain degrade high threshold configured in the card. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant gain mode.

Gain Degrade High refers to the port's Gain value and is automatically calculated by the TCC2/TCC2P and when the amplifier is turned up.

The Gain Degrade High threshold is linked to the Gain setpoint. Changing the setpoint changes the Gain Degrade High threshold. The threshold value is always 2 dB higher than the Gain Setpoint value.

APC can modify this value based on the number of OCHNC circuits that the amplifier is managing and to compensate for insertion loss due to fiber aging.

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Gain Degrade Low (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the current value of the gain degrade low threshold configured in the card. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant gain mode.

Gain Degrade Low refers to the port's Gain value and is automatically calculated by the TCC2/TCC2P and when the amplifier is turned up.

The Gain Degrade Low threshold is automatically linked to the Gain Setpoint that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint changes the Gain Degrade Low threshold. The threshold value is always 2 dB lower than the Gain Setpoint value.

APC can also modify this value based on the number of OCHNC circuits that the amplifier is managing.

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Purpose

This task changes the ALS maintenance settings for the OPT-BST, OPT-BST-E, and OPT-BST-L cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

OSRI

Optical safety remote interlock. When set to On, the OPT-BST TX output power is shut down.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•On

•Off

ALS Mode

Automatic laser shutdown. For OPT-BST cards, ALS provides the ability to shut down the OPT-BST TX laser when the OPT-BST RX detects an LOS.

ALS also enables an optical safety mechanism at the DWDM network layer. See the "Automatic Laser Shutdown" section in the Card Reference chapter of the ONS 15454 DWDM Reference manual for more information.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•Disable—Deactivates ALS.

•Auto Restart—(Default) ALS is active. The power is automatically shut down when needed and automatically tries to restart using a probe pulse until the cause of the failure is repaired.

•Manual Restart

•Manual Restart for Test

Recovery Pulse Duration

(Display only) Displays the duration of the optical power pulse that begins when an amplifier restarts.

—

Recovery Pulse Interval

(Display only) Displays the interval between optical power pulses.

—

Currently Shutdown

(Display only) Displays whether or not the laser is currently shut down, either YES or NO.

—

Request Laser Restart

If checked, allows you to restart the laser.

Checked or unchecked

Purpose

This procedure changes the line and threshold settings for the OPT-AMP-L amplifier card.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G30 Install the DWDM Cards

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Purpose

This task changes the optical line settings for the OPT-AMP-L amplifier card.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

•1 (COM-RX)

•2 (COM-TX)

•3 (OSC-RX)

•4 (OSC-TX)

•5 (LINE-RX)

•7 (DC-RX)

•9 (DC-TX)

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Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS/Unlocked

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

AINS Soak

(Display only) Shows the soak time.

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Power

(Display only) Shows the current power level per port.

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Purpose

This task changes the optical line threshold settings for OPT-AMP-L amplifier card.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

•1 (COM-RX)

•2 (COM-TX)

•3 (OSC-RX)

•4 (OSC-TX)

•5 (LINE-RX)

•7 (DC-RX)

•8 (DC-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Sets the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Sets the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number.

•1 (COM-RX)

•2 (COM-TX)

•3 (OSC-RX)

•4 (OSC-TX)

•5 (LINE-RX)

•7 (DC-RX)

•8 (DC-TX)

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the optical power failure low threshold for the port. The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-AMP-L line parameters.

Numeric.

Power Degrade Low (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-AMP-L line parameters.

Numeric.

Gain Degrade Low (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-AMP-L line parameters.

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Gain Degrade High (dBm)

Does not apply to OPT-AMP-L line parameters.

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Purpose

This task changes the optical amplifier line settings for OPT-AMP-L amplifier card.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction: 6 (LINE-TX).

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Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS/Unlocked

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Total Output Power

(Display only) Shows the current power level per port.

—

Channel Power Ref.

(Display only) Shows the optical per-channel signal power setpoint that must be reached at the amplifier output when gain control is active.

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Offset

Adjusts the Total Output Power unless network conditions prevent the adjustment, for example the port is in IS state.

Numeric. Double-click to change.

Signal Output Power

(Display only) Shows the current output power leaving the amplifier, including the ASE contribution.

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Output Power Set-Point

(Display only) Shows the output power setpoint.

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Working Mode

(Display only) Shows the working mode, either Output Power or Control Gain

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Gain

(Display only) The current gain of the amplifiers.

—

Gain Set Point

The value of the gain that the amplifier must achieve. APC can modify this value based on the number of OCHNC circuits that are managed by the amplifier or to compensate for fiber aging insertion loss. Refer to the "Network Reference" chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual for more information.

Display only or numeric depending on mode setting. When the system is configured as metro core, this field is display only. When the system is configured as metro access, this field can be changed by the user.

AINS Soak

(Display only) Shows the automatic in-service soak period.

•Duration of valid input signal, in hh.mm format, after which the card becomes in service (IS) automatically

•0 to 48 hours, 15-minute increments

Tilt Reference

(Display only) Shows the default value for the amplifier tilt. This field can only be modified by ANS.

—

Tilt Calibration

Allows you to manually change the amplifier tilt.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

DCU Insertion Loss

(When provisioned as an OPT-PRE only; display only) Shows the DCU insertion loss.

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Purpose

This task changes the optical channel threshold settings for the OPT-AMP-L amplifier card.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction: 6 (LINE-TX).

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opwrMin (dBm)

Sets the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Sets the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction: 6 (LINE-TX).

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the optical power failure low threshold for the port. The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric. Double-click to change.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the current value of the optical power degrade high threshold. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant power mode.

Power Degrade High refers to the port's Signal Output Power value and is automatically calculated by the TCC2/TCC2P when the amplifier is turned up.

The Power Degrade High threshold is linked to the Output Power Setpoint on the Parameters tab. Changing the setpoint changes the Power Degrade High threshold. The threshold value is always 2 dB higher than the Output Power Setpoint value.

APC can modify this value based on the number of OCHNC circuits that the amplifier is managing. Refer to the "Network Reference" chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual for more information.

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Power Degrade Low (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the current value of the optical power degrade high threshold configured in the card. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant power mode.

Power Degrade Low refers to the port's Signal Output Power value and is automatically calculated by the TCC2/TCC2P when the amplifier is turned up.

The Power Degrade Low threshold is automatically linked to the Output Power Setpoint on the Parameters tab. Changing the setpoint changes the Power Degrade Low threshold. The threshold value is always 2 dB lower than the Output Power Setpoint.

APC can modify this value based on the number of OCHNC circuits that the amplifier is managing.

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Gain Degrade High (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the current value of the gain degrade high threshold configured in the card. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant gain mode.

Gain Degrade High refers to the port's Gain value and is automatically calculated by the TCC2/TCC2P and when the amplifier is turned up.

The Gain Degrade High threshold is linked to the Gain setpoint. Changing the setpoint changes the Gain Degrade High threshold. The threshold value is always 2 dB higher than the Gain Setpoint value.

APC can modify this value based on the number of OCHNC circuits that the amplifier is managing and to compensate for insertion loss due to fiber aging.

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Gain Degrade Low (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the current value of the gain degrade low threshold configured in the card. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant gain mode.

Gain Degrade Low refers to the port's Gain value and is automatically calculated by the TCC2/TCC2P and when the amplifier is turned up.

The Gain Degrade Low threshold is automatically linked to the Gain Setpoint that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint changes the Gain Degrade Low threshold. The threshold value is always 2 dB lower than the Gain Setpoint value.

APC can also modify this value based on the number of OCHNC circuits that the amplifier is managing.

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Purpose

This task changes the ALS maintenance settings for the OPT-AMP-L card that is configured in OPT-LINE mode.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

OSRI

Optical safety remote interlock. When set to On, the OPT-AMP-L TX output power is shut down.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•On

•Off

ALS Mode

Automatic laser shutdown. For OPT-AMP-L cards, ALS provides the ability to shut down the OPT-AMP-L TX laser when the OPT-AMP-L RX detects an LOS.

ALS also enables an optical safety mechanism at the DWDM network layer. See the "Network Reference" chapter in the ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual for more information.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•Disable—Deactivates ALS.

•Auto Restart—(Default) ALS is active. The power is automatically shut down when needed and automatically tries to restart using a probe pulse until the cause of the failure is repaired.

•Manual Restart

•Manual Restart for Test

Recovery Pulse Duration

(Display only) Displays the duration of the optical power pulse that begins when an amplifier restarts.

—

Recovery Pulse Interval

(Display only) Displays the interval between optical power pulses.

—

Currently Shutdown

(Display only) Displays the current status of the laser.

—

Request Laser Restart

If checked, allows you to restart the laser for maintenance.

Checked or unchecked

Purpose

This procedure changes the line and PM parameter threshold settings for the multiplexer and demultiplexer cards. The cards included in this category are the 32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L, and 4MD-xx.x cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G30 Install the DWDM Cards

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Purpose

This task changes the optical line settings for 32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L, and 4MD-xx.x multiplexer and demultiplexer cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

32DMX, 32DMX-O, 32DMX-L

•33 (COM-RX)

32MUX-O

•33 (COM-TX)

4MD

•9 (COM-RX) and 10 (COM-TX)

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Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Power

(Display only) Shows the current power level per port.

—

AINS Soak

(Display only) Sets the automatic in-service soak period. The value is always 00.00.

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VOA Mode

(32DMX and 32DMX-L only; display only) Shows the functional mode of the VOA, when present.

•Constant Attenuation

•Constant Power

VOA Power Ref

(32DMX and 32DMX-L only; display only) Shows the optical power setpoint that must be reached when a VOA is present and VOA Mode is set to Constant Power. This parameter can only be modified by ANS.

—

VOA Power Calib

(32DMX and 32DMX-L only) Modifies the optical power value of the VOA when VOA Mode is set to Constant Power.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

VOA ATTenuation Ref

(32DMX and 32DMX-L only; display only) Shows the VOA attenuation value when VOA Mode is set to Constant Attenuation. This parameter can only be modified by ANS.

—

VOA Attenuation Calib

(32DMX and 32DMX-L only) Modifies the attenuation value of the VOA when the VOA Mode is set to Constant Attenuation.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Purpose

This task changes the optical line threshold settings for 32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L, and 4MD-xx.x multiplexer and demultiplexer cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

32DMX, 32DMX-O, 32DMX-L

•33 (COM-RX)

32MUX-O

•33 (COM-TX)

4MD

•9 (COM-RX) and 10 (COM-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Sets the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Sets the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

32DMX, 32DMX-O, 32DMX-L

•33 (COM-RX)

32MUX-O

•33 (COM-TX)

4MD

•9 (COM-RX) and 10 (COM-TX)

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the optical power failure low threshold for the port. The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

Not applicable to 32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L, and 4MD-xx.x cards.

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Power Degrade Low (dBm)

Not applicable to 32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L, and 4MD-xx.x cards.

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Purpose

This task changes the optical channel settings for 32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L, and 4MD-xx.x multiplexer and demultiplexer cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L

1 through 32 (CHAN-RX or CHAN-TX)

4MD-xx.x

1 through 8 (CHAN-RX or CHAN-TX)

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Port Name

Provides the ability to assign the specified port a name.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Power

(Display only) Shows the current power level per port.

—

Actual Wavelength

(Display only) Shows the wavelength specified by the manufacturing data. This field cannot be set manually.

—

Expected Wavelength

(Display only) Shows the preprovisioned wavelength. This field is used to preprovsion cards.

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AINS Soak

(Display only) Automatic in-service soak period. It is always 00.00

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VOA Mode

(Display only; 32MUX-O, 32DMX-0, 4MD-xx.x cards only) Shows the current functional mode of the VOA.

•Constant Power

•Constant Attenuation

VOA Power Ref.

(Display only; 32MUX-O, 32DMX-0, 4MD-xx.x cards only) Shows the Power setpoint that must be reached on the path where a VOA is present when the VOA Mode is Constant Power.

Demultiplexers show the reference value of the desired optical power going to the client. Multiplexers show the reference value of the desired per-channel optical power. This parameter can only be modified by ANS.

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VOA Power Calib.

(32MUX-O, 32DMX-0, 4MD-xx.x cards only) The user can modify the optical output power to the VOA if necessary. The VOA power calibration offsets the VOA power reference.

For demultplexers, you can modify the optical output power to the client if necessary. For multiplexers, you can modify the output power per channel.

This feature is normally used when the Network Type is configured as Access in the Provisioning > WDM-ANS tab.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value and press Enter.

VOA Attenuation Ref.

(Display only; 32MUX-O, 32DMX-0, 4MD-xx.x cards only) Shows the attenuation value of the VOA when the VOA is set in attenuation mode. This parameter can only be modified by ANS and APC.

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VOA Attenuation Calib.

(32MUX-O, 32DMX-0, and 4MD-xx.x cards only) Allows the user to modify the attenuation value of the VOA if necessary when the VOA mode is set for constant attenuation.

Numeric, double-click the parameter, enter a value and press Enter.

Purpose

This task changes the optical channel threshold settings for 32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L, and 4MD-xx.x multiplexer and demultiplexer cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L

•1 through 32 (CHAN-RX or CHAN-TX)

4MD-xx.x

•1 through 8 (CHAN-RX or CHAN-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Set the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Set the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX):

32MUX-O, 32DMX-O, 32DMX, 32DMX-L

•1 through 32 (CHAN-RX or CHAN-TX)

4MD-xx.x

•1 through 8 (CHAN-RX or CHAN-TX)

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the power failure low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA) always active in Constant Power mode.

The threshold is automatically linked to the Power Setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib) that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint results in changing the threshold (always 5 dB lower).

The 32DMX is an exception. 32DMX Power Failure Low thresholds apply to ports that are not associated to a VOA. The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

Shows the power degrade high threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA) always active in Constant Power mode.

The threshold is automatically linked to the Power Setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib) that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint will result in changing the threshold (always 3 dB higher).

This threshold does not apply to the 32DMX and 32DMX-L cards.

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Power Degrade Low (dBm)

Shows the power degrade low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA) always active in Constant Power mode.

The threshold is automatically linked to the Power Setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib) that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint will result in changing the threshold (always 2 dB lower).

This threshold does not apply to the 32DMX and 32DMX-L cards.

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Purpose

This procedure changes the 32WSS and 32WSS-L card thresholds and settings.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G30 Install the DWDM Cards

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Purpose

This task changes the optical channel parameter settings for the 32WSS and 32WSS-L cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Shows the port number. Each optical channel (wavelength) has two logical ports. However, only one is active at a time depending on the operating mode provisioned for the port on the card view Maintenance tab: either CHAN-RX or PASS-THROUGH.

Ports 1 through 32 (CHAN-RX) are assigned to optical channels configured as Add Channels. Ports 33 through 64 (PASS-THROUGH) are assigned to optical channels configured as pass-through channels.

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Port Name

Allows a logical name to be assigned for each of the port.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/special characters. Blank by default. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Power

(Display only) Power value read by the photodiode located after the VOA associated to the port, and calibrated to the COM_TX port. For more information, see the "Card Reference" chapter or the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

Numeric value (dB)

Actual Wavelength

(Display only) Displays the actual wavelength utilized by the channel.

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Expected Wavelength

(Display only) Displays the expected wavelength assigned for the channel.

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AINS Soak

(Display only) Shows the automatic in-service soak period. It is always 00.00

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VOA Mode

(Display only) Displays the active VOA working mode.

•Constant Power

•Constant Attenuation

VOA Power Reference

(Display only) Shows the value of the optical power setpoint that must be reached on the path where a VOA is present, when VOA Mode is set to Constant Power. This value is the desired per-channel optical power. This parameter can only be modified by ANS.

Numeric value (dB)

VOA Power Calibration

Allows you to modify the VOA power value when VOA Mode is Constant Power.

Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

•Numeric value (dB)

•-37 dB to -2 dB

VOA Attenuation Reference

(Display only) Shows the attenuation value of the VOA when the VOA Mode is Constant Attenuation. This parameter can only be modified by ANS.

Numeric value (dB)

VOA Attenuation Calibration

Allows you to modify the VOA attenuation value when VOA Mode is Constant Attenuation.

Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

•Numeric value (dB)

•-30 dB to +30 dB

Power ADD

(Display only) Displays a measurement of the optical power coming in on the ADD RX port, reported in the CHAN-RX port column. This is the power transmitted by the TX laser of the TXP or MXP card that is connected to the 32WSS or 32WSS-L.

Numeric value (dB)

Path Value

(Display only) Displays Path value for the CHAN-RX port column parameter.

•Standby

Purpose

This task changes the optical channel threshold settings for the 32WSS and 32WSS-L cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Shows the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX). Each optical channel (wavelength) has two logical ports. However, only one is active at a time depending on the operating mode provisioned for the port on the card view Maintenance tab: either CHAN-RX or PASS-THROUGH.

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opwrMin (dBm)

Set the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

opwrMax (dBm)

Set the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX). For each optical channel (wavelength), two logical ports are associated. Only one port can be active at a time, depending on the port's operating mode. The operating mode, provisioned on the card view Maintenance tab, is either CHAN RX or PASS-THROUGH.

Ports 1 through 32 (CHAN-RX) are associated to optical channels configured as Add Drop channels. Ports 33 through 64 (PASS-THROUGH) are associated to optical channels configured as Pass-Through channels.

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the power failure low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA) always active in Constant Power mode.

The threshold is automatically linked to the Power Setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib) that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint results in changing the threshold (always 5 dB lower).

The threshold is calculated automatically when you run ANS. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric. CTC does not allow it to be changed.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the power degrade high threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA) always active in Constant Power mode.

The threshold is automatically linked to the Power Setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib) that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint results in changing the threshold (always 3 dB higher).

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Power Degrade Low (dBm)

(Display only) Shows the power degrade low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to a port associated to a VOA (OSC-VOA) always active in Constant Power mode.

The threshold is automatically linked to the Power Setpoint (VOA Power Ref + VOA Power Calib) that is provisioned. Changing the setpoint results in changing the threshold (always 2 dB lower).

Numeric

Power ADD Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the power add failure low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

This threshold applies to the actual measurement of the optical power on the ADD RX port, reported as CHAN RX, that is, the power transmitted by the Trunk-Tx laser of the TXP/MXP card connected to the 32WSS or 32WSS-L card.

Numeric. CTC does not allow it to be changed.

Purpose

This task changes the optical line parameter settings for the 32WSS and 32WSS-L cards.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX).

•65 (EXP-TX)

•66 (EXP-RX)

•67 (COM-TX)

•68 (COM-RX)

•69 (DROP-TX)

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Port Name

Allows you to assign a logical name for each of the ports shown.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Power

(Display only) Power value read by the photodiode associated with the port.

Numeric value (dB)

AINS Soak

(Display only) The automatic in-service soak period. It is always 00.00.

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Purpose

This task changes the 32WSS and 32WSS-L card optical line threshold settings.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX):

•65 (EXP-TX)

•66 (EXP-RX)

•67 (COM-TX)

•68 (COM-RX)

•69 (DROP-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Set the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm.

opwrMax (dBm)

Set the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX):

•65 (EXP-TX)

•66 (EXP-RX)

•67 (COM-TX)

•68 (COM-RX)

•69 (DROP-TX)

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the power failure low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric. Double-click the parameter, enter a value, and press Enter.

Power Degrade High (dBm)

Does not apply to 32WSS and 32WSS-L cards at the optical line level.

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Power Degrade Low (dBm)

Does not apply to 32WSS and 32WSS-L cards at the optical line level.

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Purpose

This procedure changes the MMU card thresholds and settings.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G30 Install the DWDM Cards

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Purpose

This task changes the optical line parameter settings for the MMU card.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX):

•1 (EXP-RX)

•2 (EXP-TX)

•3 (COM-RX)

•4 (COM-TX)

•5 (EXP A-RX)

•6 (EXP A-TX)

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Port Name

Allows you to assign a logical name for each of the ports shown.

User-defined. Name can be up to 32 alphanumeric/ special characters. Blank by default. Double-click, enter the name, and press Enter.

See the "DLP-G104 Assign a Name to a Port" task.

Admin State

Sets the port service state unless network conditions prevent the change. For more information about administrative states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

From the drop-down list, choose one of the following:

•IS/Unlocked

•IS,AINS/Unlocked,automaticInService

•OOS,DSBLD/Locked,disabled

•OOS,MT/Locked,maintenance

Service State

(Display only) Identifies the autonomously generated state that gives the overall condition of the port. Service states appear in the format: Primary State-Primary State Qualifier, Secondary State. For more information about service states, refer to the "Administrative and Service States" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.

•IS-NR/Unlocked-enabled

•OOS-AU,AINS/Unlocked-disabled,
automaticInService

•OOS-MA,DSBLD/Locked-enabled,disabled

•OOS-MA,MT/Locked-enabled,maintenance

Line Direction

Shows the line direction associated with the optical signal that passes through the port. This parameter is automatically configured during ANS. To change it, you must modify the network plan in Cisco MetroPlanner, import the NE Update file and run ANS.

•East to West

•West to East

The options cannot be modified.

Power

(Display only) Power value read by the photodiode associated with the port.

Numeric value (dB)

AINS Soak

(Display only) Sets the automatic in-service soak period.

•Duration of valid input signal, in hh.mm format, after which the card becomes in service (IS) automatically

•0 to 48 hours, 15-minute increments

Purpose

This task changes the MMU card optical line threshold settings.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G46 Log into CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX):

•1 (EXP-RX)

•2 (EXP-TX)

•3 (COM-RX)

•4 (COM-TX)

•5 (EXP A-RX)

•6 (EXP A-TX)

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opwrMin (dBm)

Set the low power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is -50 dBm.

opwrMax (dBm)

Set the high power warning level.

Numeric. Can be set for 15-minute or one-day intervals. The default is 30 dBm.

Port

(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (RX or TX):

•1 (EXP-RX)

•2 (EXP-TX)

•3 (COM-RX)

•4 (COM-TX)

•5 (EXP A-RX)

•6 (EXP A-TX)

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Power Failure Low (dBm)

Shows the power failure low threshold. This power value applies to the corresponding port and is automatically calculated when ANS is run.

You can manually change the threshold. The value must be within the optical power range that is specified for the card. (Refer to the "Hardware Specifications" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual.)

Numeric. Double-click the parameters, enter a value, and press Enter.

Purpose

This procedure provisions the AIC-I card to receive input from or send output to external devices wired to the backplane (called external alarms and controls or environmental alarms), or changes orderwire settings.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

G72 Provision External Alarms and Controls on the Alarm Interface Controller-International Card

G109 Provision Orderwire

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote