Change Node Settings


This chapter explains how to modify node provisioning for the Cisco ONS 15310-CL and Cisco ONS 15310-MA. To provision a new node, see Chapter 4 "Turn Up a Node." To change default card-level and node-level settings, refer to the "Network Element Defaults" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15310-CL and Cisco ONS 15310-MA Reference Manual.

Before You Begin

Before performing the following procedures, investigate all alarms and clear any trouble conditions. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15310-CL and Cisco ONS 15310-MA Troubleshooting Guide as necessary.

This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks (DLPs).

1. C78 Change Node Management Information—As needed, complete this procedure to change the node name, contact information, latitude, longitude, date, time, and login legal disclaimer.

2. C79 Change CTC Network Access—As needed, complete this procedure to change the IP address, default router, subnet mask, network configuration settings, and static routes.

3. C133 Modify OSI Provisioning—Complete this procedure as needed to modify Open System Interconnection (OSI) parameters including the OSI routing mode, Target Identifier Address Resolution Protocol (TARP), routers, subnets, and IP-over-OSI tunnels.

4. C80 Customize the CTC Network View—As needed, complete this procedure to customize the appearance of the network map, including specifying the default map, selecting your own map or image, consolidating links, and changing the background color.

5. C143 Modify or Delete Card Protection Settings—Complete as needed.

6. C82 Change Node Timing—Complete as needed.

7. C83 Modify Users and Change Security—As needed, complete this procedure to change the security policy on one or more nodes, change the node access and PM clearing privilege, grant superuser privileges to provisioning users, change the user password and security settings on one or more nodes, delete and logout users on one or more nodes, and configure the node for RADIUS authentication.

8. C84 Change SNMP Settings—Complete as needed.

9. C85 Modify or Delete Communications Channel Terminations and Provisionable Patchcords—Complete as needed.

NTP-C78 Change Node Management Information

Purpose

This procedure changes basic information about the node such as node name, date, time, contact information, and the login legal disclaimer.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C20 Set Up Name, Date, Time, and Contact Information

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher



Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Step 3 As needed, complete the "DLP-C123 Change the Node Name, Date, Time, and Contact Information" task.

Step 4 As needed, complete the "DLP-C124 Change the Login Legal Disclaimer" task.

Step 5 After confirming the changes, complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C79 Change CTC Network Access

Purpose

This procedure changes essential network information, including IP settings, static routes, and OSPF options.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C21 Set Up CTC Network Access

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher



Note Additional ONS 15310-CL and ONS 15310-MA networking information and procedures, including IP addressing examples, static route scenarios, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol, routing information protocol options, and Open System Interconnection (OSI) information, are provided in the "Management Network Connectivity" chapter of the Cisco ONS 15310-CL and Cisco ONS 15310-MA Reference Manual.



Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Step 3 Perform any of the following tasks as needed:

C125 Change IP Settings

C40 Create a Static Route

C126 Modify a Static Route

C127 Delete a Static Route

C128 Disable Open Shortest Path First Protocol

C41 Set Up or Change Open Shortest Path First Protocol

C47 Provision a Proxy Tunnel

C129 Delete a Proxy Tunnel

C48 Provision a Firewall Tunnel

C130 Delete a Firewall Tunnel

Step 4 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C133 Modify OSI Provisioning

Purpose

This procedure modifies the ONS 15310-CL and ONS 15310-MA OSI parameters including the OSI routing mode, TARP, routers, subnets, and IP-over-CLNS tunnels.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C131 Provision OSI

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher



Note The "Management Network Connectivity" chapter of the Cisco ONS 15310-CL and Cisco ONS 15310-MA Reference Manual includes additional information about the ONS 15310-CL or
ONS 15310-MA implementation of OSI.



Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Step 3 Perform any of the following tasks as needed:

C201 Provision or Modify TARP Operating Parameters

C202 Add a Static TID to NSAP Entry to the TARP Data Cache

C203 Remove a Static TID to NSAP Entry from the TARP Data Cache

C204 Add a TARP Manual Adjacency Table Entry

C209 Remove a TARP Manual Adjacency Table Entry

C235 Change the OSI Routing Mode

C211 Edit the OSI Router Configuration

C212 Edit the OSI Subnetwork Point of Attachment

C208 Create an IP-Over-CLNS Tunnel

C214 Delete an IP-Over-CLNS Tunnel

Step 4 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C80 Customize the CTC Network View

Purpose

This procedure modifies the CTC network view, including grouping nodes into domains for a clearer display, changing the network view background color, and using a custom image for the network view background.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

None

Required/As needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Superuser



Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the following tasks, as needed:

C131 Change the Network View Background Color

C132 Change to the Default Network View Background Map

C133 Apply a Custom Network View Background Map

C134 Create Domain Icons

C135 Manage Domain Icons

C136 Enable Dialog Box Do-Not-Display Option

C229 Consolidate Links in Network View

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C143 Modify or Delete Card Protection Settings

Purpose

This procedure modifies or deletes card protection settings.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C141 Create Optical Protection Groups for the ONS 15310-CL or C142 Create Protection Groups for the ONS 15310-MA

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher



Caution Modifying and deleting protection groups can be service affecting.


Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Step 3 For the ONS 15310-CL, perform any of the following tasks as needed:

C137 Modify a 1+1 Protection Group

C138 Delete a Protection Group

Step 4 For the ONS 15310-MA, perform any of the following tasks as needed:

C245 Modify a 1:1 Protection Group for the ONS 15310-MA

C137 Modify a 1+1 Protection Group

C244 Modify an Optimized 1+1 Protection Group for the ONS 15310-MA

C138 Delete a Protection Group


Note 1:1 protection groups are created automatically and can only be deleted when the protect card of a 1:1 protection group is deleted.


Step 5 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C82 Change Node Timing

Purpose

This procedure changes the SONET timing settings for the ONS 15310-CL and ONS 15310-MA.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C23 Set Up Timing

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher



Caution Internal timing is Stratum 3 and not intended for permanent use. All ONS 15310-CL and
ONS 15310-MA nodes should be timed to a Stratum 2 or better primary reference source.


Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Step 3 As needed, complete the "DLP-C139 Change the Node Timing Source" task.

Step 4 If you need to change any internal timing settings, follow the "DLP-C46 Set Up Internal Timing" task for the settings you need to modify.

Step 5 If you need to verify timing after removing a node from a path protection configuration, see the "DLP-C140 Verify Timing in a Reduced Ring" task.

Step 6 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C83 Modify Users and Change Security

Purpose

This procedure modifies user and security properties for the ONS 15310-CL or ONS 15310-MA.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C19 Create Users and Assign Security

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Superuser only



Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Step 3 Perform any of the following tasks as needed:

C141 Change the Security Policy on a Single Node

C142 Change the Security Policy on Multiple Nodes

C143 Change Node Access and PM Clearing Privilege

C234 Grant Superuser Privileges to Provisioning Users

C144 Change User Password and Security Settings on a Single Node

C145 Change User Password and Security Settings on Multiple Nodes

C146 Delete a User on a Single Node

C147 Delete a User on Multiple Nodes

C148 Log Out a User on a Single Node

C149 Log Out a User on Multiple Nodes

C196 Configure the Node for RADIUS Authentication

Step 4 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C84 Change SNMP Settings

Purpose

This procedure modifies SNMP settings for the ONS 15310-CL and
ONS 15310-MA.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C25 Set Up SNMP

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Superuser only



Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Step 3 Perform any of the following tasks as needed:

C150 Modify SNMP Trap Destination

C151 Delete SNMP Trap Destinations

Step 4 Complete the "NTP-C102 Back Up the Database" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.


NTP-C85 Modify or Delete Communications Channel Terminations and Provisionable Patchcords

Purpose

This procedure changes or deletes SDCCs and LDCCs, and deletes provisionable patchcords (PPCs) on the ONS 15310-CL or
ONS 15310-MA.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

C52 Provision Section DCC Terminations

C53 Provision Line DCC Terminations

C49 Create a Provisionable Patchcord

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Provisioning or higher



Caution Deleting a DCC termination can cause you to lose visibility of nodes that do not have other DCCs or network connections to the CTC computer.


Step 1 Complete the "DLP-C29 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 As needed, complete the following tasks to modify data communication channel settings:

C152 Change a Section DCC Termination

C153 Change a Line DCC Termination

Step 3 As needed, complete the following tasks to delete data communication channel terminations:

C154 Delete a Section DCC Termination.

C155 Delete a Line DCC Termination.

Step 4 As needed, complete the "DLP-C156 Delete a Provisionable Patchcord" task.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.