Maintain the Node
This chapter provides procedures for maintaining 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 for general troubleshooting information and alarm or error descriptions.
This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure to view its tasks (DLPs).
1.
A107 Inspect and Replace the Air Filter—Complete as needed.
2.
A108 Back Up the Database—Complete as needed.
3.
A109 Restore the Database—Complete as needed.
4.
A320 View and Manage OSI Information—Complete as needed.
5.
A163 Restore the Node to Factory Configuration—Complete as needed to clear the database and upload a blank database and the latest software.
6.
A300 Viewing the Audit Trail Records—Complete as needed.
7.
A214 Off-Load the Audit Trail Record—Complete as needed.
8.
A306 Off-Load the Diagnostics File—Complete as needed.
9.
A302 Initiate or Clear an External Switching Command—Complete as needed to initiate Force switches, Manual switches, lock-ons, and lockouts.
10.
A112 Clean Fiber Connectors—Complete as needed.
11.
A332 Reset a Card in CTC—Complete as needed.
12.
A215 View G-Series Ethernet Maintenance Information—Complete as needed.
13.
A239 View E-Series Ethernet Maintenance Information—Complete as needed.
14.
A218 Change the Node Timing Reference—Complete as needed.
15.
A223 View the ONS 15454 Timing Report—Complete as needed.
16.
A287 Replace an In-Service Cross-Connect Card—Complete as needed.
17.
A288 Replace the Fan-Tray Assembly—Complete as needed.
18.
A290 Replace the Alarm Interface Panel—Complete as needed.
19.
A291 Replace the Plastic Lower Backplane Cover—Complete as needed.
20.
A162 Replace the UBIC-V EIA—Complete as needed.
21.
A336 Edit Network Element Defaults—Complete as needed to edit the factory-configured (default) network element settings for the Cisco ONS 15454.
22.
A337 Import Network Element Defaults—Complete as needed to import the factory-configured (default) network element settings for the Cisco ONS 15454.
23.
A338 Export Network Element Defaults—Complete as needed to export the factory-configured (default) network element settings for the Cisco ONS 15454.
24.
A356 Test DS1/E1-56 and DS3XM-12 Electrical Card Ports—Complete as needed.
NTP-A107 Inspect and Replace the Air Filter
Purpose |
This procedure ensures that the air filter is free from dirt and dust, which allows optimum air flow and prevents dirt and dust from entering the shelf. |
Tools/Equipment |
New air filter and pinned hex key tool |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
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Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. Statement 206
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Note
The air filters are single-use only. They must not be cleaned and reused. This is a Telcordia NEBS requirement, GR-63-CORE Issue 4.
Note
Air filters must be inspected every month. If they are dirty or clogged with dust, they must be replaced with a new air filter.
Caution
If you install the air filter below 15454-CC-FTA (800-27558-xx), only filters with part numbers 700-23193-01 and 700-23194-01 can be used in this configuration.
Caution
Although the filter can work with FTA3 if it is installed with either side facing up, it is recommended that you install it with the metal bracing facing up to preserve the surface of the filter. You must install the air filter with the metal bracing facing up with 15454-CC-FTA.
Note
To install the air filter inside the air ramp unit (15454E-AIR-RAMP or 15454-AIR-RAMP), use the ETSI version of the air filter (15454-FTF2 or 15454E-FTF4).
Step 1
If the air filter is installed in the external filter brackets, slide the filter out of the brackets while being careful not to dislodge any dust that might have collected on the filter and proceed to Step 8. Figure 15-1 illustrates a fan-tray air filter in an external filter bracket.
Step 2
If the filter is installed below the fan tray and not in the external filter brackets, open the front door of the shelf assembly using the following substeps. If the front door is already open, proceed to Step 3.
a.
Open the front door lock.
The ONS 15454 comes with a pinned hex key for locking and unlocking the front door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door and clockwise to lock it.
b.
Press the door button to release the latch.
c.
Swing the door open.
Step 3
Remove the front door (optional). If you do not want to remove the door or it is already removed, proceed to Step 4.
a.
Detach the ground strap from either the door or the chassis by removing one of the Kepnuts.
b.
Place the Kepnut back on the stud after the ground strap is removed to avoid misplacement.
c.
Secure the dangling end of the ground strap to the door or chassis with tape.
Figure 15-1 ANSI Shelf Fan-Tray Air Filter in an External Filter Bracket (Front Door Removed)
Step 4
Push the outer side of the handles on the fan-tray assembly to expose the handles.
Step 5
Pull the handles and slide the fan-tray assembly one half inch (12.7 mm) out of the shelf assembly and wait until the fans stop.
Step 6
When the fans have stopped, pull the fan-tray assembly completely out of the shelf assembly.
Step 7
Gently remove the air filter from the shelf assembly. Be careful not to dislodge any dust that might have collected on the filter.
Step 8
Visually inspect the air filter material for dirt and dust.
Step 9
Replace the air filter with a new one if the air filter is dirty or clogged with dust.
Caution
Do not leave the fan tray out of the chassis for an extended period of time because excessive heat can damage the ONS 15454 cards.
Step 10
Replace the air filter:
a.
If the air filter is installed in the external filter brackets, slide the dry air filter all the way to the back of the brackets.
b.
If the filter is installed below the fan-tray assembly, slide the dry/clean air filter into the recessed compartment at the bottom of the shelf assembly. Put the front edge of the air filter flush against the front edge of the recessed compartment. Push the fan tray back into the shelf assembly.
Caution
If the fan tray does not slide all the way to the back of the shelf assembly, pull the fan tray out and readjust the position of the air filter until the fan tray fits correctly.
Note
On a powered-up ONS 15454, the fans start immediately after the fan-tray assembly is correctly inserted.
Step 11
To verify that the tray is plugged into the backplane, ensure that the LCD on the front of the fan-tray assembly is activated and displays node information.
Step 12
Rotate the retractable handles back into their compartments.
Step 13
If you replace the door, also reattach the ground strap.
Step 14
Close and lock the door.
Step 15
Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A108 Back Up the Database
Purpose |
This procedure stores a backup version of the TCC2/TCC2P (software) database on the workstation running Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) or on a network server. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Required. Cisco recommends performing a database backup at approximately weekly intervals and prior to and after configuration changes. |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Maintenance or higher |
Note
You must back up and restore the database for each node on a circuit path in order to maintain a complete circuit.
Note
The following parameters are not backed up and restored: node name, and Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP) port. If you change the node name and then restore a backed up database with a different node name, the circuits map to the new node name. Cisco recommends keeping a record of the old and new node names.
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node you want to back up. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
Click the Maintenance > Database tabs.
Step 3
Click Backup.
Step 4
Save the database on the workstation's hard drive or on network storage. Use an appropriate file name with the .db file extension; for example, database.db.
Step 5
Click Save.
Step 6
Click OK in the confirmation dialog box.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A109 Restore the Database
Purpose |
This procedure restores the TCC2/TCC2P software database, either partially or completely. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A108 Back Up the Database |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Caution
E1000-2 cards lose traffic for approximately 90 seconds when an ONS 15454 database is restored. Traffic is lost during the period of spanning tree reconvergence. The CARLOSS alarm appears and clears during this period.
Caution
If you are restoring the database on multiple nodes, wait approximately one minute after the TCC2/TCC2P reboot has completed on each node before proceeding to the next node.
Caution
TCC2P cards can be used in single IP address (repeater) and dual IP address (secure) modes. The secure mode has advanced features that affect database restore. A database from a secure node cannot be loaded on an unsecure repeater node. An unsecure repeater node database can be loaded onto a secure node but the database will follow the node characteristics (that is, become secure). A secure database cannot be loaded onto a TCC2; only TCC2P cards support secure mode. For more information about the dual IP-address secure mode, see the
"NTP-A169 Set Up CTC Network Access" procedure. Also refer to the "Management Network Connectivity" chapter in the
Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Caution
To avoid a node IP and secure IP ending up in the same domain after restoring a database, ensure that the node IP stored in the database differs in domain from that of the node in repeater mode. Also, after restoring a database, ensure that the node IP and secure IP differ in domain.
Note
The following parameters are not backed up and restored: node name, and IIOP port. If you change the node name and then restore a backed up database with a different node name, the circuits map to the new renamed node. Cisco recommends keeping a record of the old and new node names.
Note
ML-Series Ethernet cards must be reset after a database restore. For more information about restoring these cards, refer to the Ethernet Card Software Feature and Configuration Guide for the Cisco ONS 15454, Cisco ONS 15454 SDH, and Cisco ONS 15327.
Note
If you want to revert to a previously used software load, consult the platform-specific upgrade documentation for instructions.
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you are restoring the database. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
Ensure that no BLSR switch events are present; for example, ring-switch east or west. In network view, click the Conditions tab and click Retrieve to view a list of conditions.
Step 3
If switch events need to be cleared, in node view click the Maintenance > BLSR tabs and view the West Switch and East Switch columns.
a.
If a switch event (not caused by a line failure) is present, choose CLEAR from the drop-down list and click Apply.
b.
If a switch event caused by the Wait to Restore (WTR) condition is present, choose CLEAR from the drop-down list and click Apply.
When a switch event is cleared, NO COMMAND appears in the column to indicate that the switch event is no longer in effect.
Step 4
In node view, click the Maintenance > Database tabs. Figure 15-2 shows this tab for the TCC2 card. (The TCC2P tab is similar.)
Figure 15-2 Restoring the TCC2 Database
Step 5
Click Restore.
Step 6
Locate the database file stored on the workstation hard drive or on network storage.
Note
To clear all existing provisioning, locate and upload the database found on the latest ONS 15454 software CD.
Step 7
Click the database file to highlight it.
Step 8
Click Open. The DB Restore dialog box appears.
Caution
Opening a restore file from another node or from an earlier backup might affect traffic on the login node.
Step 9
If you need a complete database restore, check the Complete database (System and Provisioning) checkbox. Continue with Step 11.
Note
Complete database restore may be used only on a node that is removed from the network, and does not carry live provisioning traffic. This operation needs to be done by a live operator onsite, and must not use a remote connection.
Step 10
If you need to restore only the provisioning database (partial restore), do not check the Complete database (System and Provisioning) checkbox.
Step 11
Click Ok.
The Restore Database dialog box monitors the file transfer (Figure 15-3).
Figure 15-3 Restoring the Database—In-Process Notification
Step 12
Wait for the file to complete the transfer to the TCC2/TCC2P card.
Step 13
Click OK when the "Lost connection to node, changing to Network View" dialog box appears. Wait for the node to reconnect.
Step 14
If you cleared a switch in Step 3, reapply the switch as needed.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A320 View and Manage OSI Information
Purpose |
This procedure allows you to view and manage OSI including the ES-IS and IS-IS routing information tables, TARP data cache and manual area table. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A108 Back Up the Database A260 Set Up Computer for CTC A318 Provision OSI |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
Note
Additional information about the ONS 15454 implementation of OSI is provided in the "Management Network Connectivity" chapter of the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
Perform any of the following tasks as needed:
•
A549 View IS-IS Routing Information Base
•
A550 View ES-IS Routing Information Base
•
A551 Manage the TARP Data Cache
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A163 Restore the Node to Factory Configuration
Caution
Cisco strongly recommends that you keep different node databases in separate folders. This is because the reinit tool chooses the first product-specific software package in the specified directory if you use the Search Path field instead of the Package and Database fields. You might accidentally copy an incorrect database if multiple databases are kept in the specified directory.
Caution
Restoring a node to the factory configuration deletes all cross-connects on the node.
Caution
Cisco recommends that you save the node database to safe location if you will not be restoring the node using the database provided on the software CD.
Note
The following parameters are not backed up and restored when you delete the database and restore the factory settings: node name, IP address, subnet mask and gateway, and IIOP port. If you change the node name and then restore a backed up database with a different node name, the circuits map to the new renamed node. Cisco recommends keeping a record of the old and new node names.
Step 1
If you need to install or replace one or more TCC2/TCC2P cards, see the "DLP-A36 Install the TCC2/TCC2P Cards" task.
Step 2
If you are using Microsoft Windows, complete the "DLP-A244 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software (Windows)" task.
Step 3
If you are using UNIX, complete the "DLP-A245 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software (UNIX)" task.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A300 Viewing the Audit Trail Records
Purpose |
This procedure describes how to view Audit Trail records. Audit trail records are useful for maintaining security, recovering lost transactions, and enforcing accountability. Accountability refers to tracing user activities; that is, associating a process or action with a specific user. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to view the audit trail log. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
In the node view, click the Maintenance > Audit tabs.
Step 3
Click Retrieve.
A window containing the most recent Audit Trail records appears as shown in Figure 15-4.
Figure 15-4 Viewing the Audit Trail Records
A definition of each column in the Audit Trail log is listed in Table 15-1.
Table 15-1 Audit Trail Column Definitions
|
|
Date |
Date when the action occurred in the format MM/dd/yy HH:mm:ss |
Num |
Incrementing count of actions |
User |
User ID that initiated the action |
P/F |
Pass/Fail (that is, whether or not the action was executed) |
Operation |
Action that was taken |
Step 4
Right-click on the column headings to display the list in ascending-to-descending or descending-to-ascending order.
Step 5
Left-click on the column heading to display the following options:
•
Reset Sorting—Resets the column to the default setting.
•
Hide Column—Hides the column from view.
•
Reset Columns Order/Visibility—Displays all hidden columns.
•
Row Count—Provides a numerical count of log entries.
Step 6
Shift-click on the column heading for an incremental sort of the list.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A214 Off-Load the Audit Trail Record
Purpose |
This procedure describes how to off-load up to 640 audit trail log entries in a local or network drive file to maintain a record of actions performed for the node. If the audit trail log is not off-loaded, the oldest entries are overwritten after the log reaches capacity. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to off-load the audit trail log. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
In the node view, click the Maintenance > Audit tabs.
Step 3
Click Retrieve.
Step 4
Click Archive.
Step 5
In the Archive Audit Trail dialog box, navigate to the directory (local or network) where you want to save the file.
Step 6
Enter a name in the File Name field.
You do not have to give the archive file a particular extension. It is readable in any application that supports text files, such as WordPad, Microsoft Word (imported), etc.
Step 7
Click Save.
The 640 entries are saved in this file. The next entries continue with the next number in the sequence, rather than starting over.
Note
Archiving does not delete entries from the CTC audit trail log. However, entries can be self-deleted by the system after the log maximum is reached. If you archived the entries, you cannot reimport the log file back into CTC and will have to view the log in a different application.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A306 Off-Load the Diagnostics File
Purpose |
This task describes how to off-load a diagnostic file. The diagnostic file contains a set of debug commands run on a node and its results. This file is useful to Cisco Technical Support (TAC) when troubleshooting problems with the node. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Maintenance or higher |
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to off-load the diagnostics file. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
In the node view, click the Maintenance > Diagnostic tabs.
Step 3
Click the Retrieve Tech Support Log.
Step 4
In the Saving Diagnostic File dialog box, navigate to the directory (local or network) where you want to save the file.
Step 5
Enter a name in the File Name field.
You do not have to give the archive file a particular extension. It is a compressed file (.gzip) that can be unzipped and read by Cisco Technical Support.
Step 6
Click Save.
The Get Diagnostics status window shows a progress bar indicating the percentage of the file being saved, then shows "Get Diagnostics Complete."
Step 7
Click OK.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A302 Initiate or Clear an External Switching Command
Purpose |
This procedure describes how to apply an external switching command to an optical or electrical card, including Manual and Force switches and lock-ons and lockouts. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A324 Create Protection Groups |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task.
Step 2
As needed, complete the "DLP-A365 Initiate an Optical Protection Switch" task.
Step 3
As needed, complete the "DLP-A366 Initiate an Electrical Protection Switch" task.
Step 4
To prevent traffic on a working or protect card from switching to the other card in the pair, complete the "DLP-A201 Apply a Lock-on" task.
Step 5
To prevent traffic from switching to the protect card, complete the "DLP-A202 Apply a Lockout" task.
Note
A combination of lock-on and lockout is allowed in 1:1 and 1:N protection; for example, a lock-on on the working card and a lockout on the protect card is permissible.
Step 6
To remove a lock-on or lockout and return a protection group to its usual switching method, complete the "DLP-A203 Clear a Lock-on or Lockout" task.
Note
A non-alarmed event (INHSW) is raised when a card is placed in a Lock On or Lock Out state.
Step 7
To lock out a span on a BLSR, which prevents traffic from switching to the locked out span, complete the "DLP-A299 Initiate a BLSR Span Lockout" task.
Step 8
As needed, complete the "DLP-A300 Clear a BLSR Span Lockout" task.
Step 9
As needed, complete the "DLP-A301 Initiate a BLSR Manual Ring Switch" task.
Step 10
As needed, complete the "DLP-A241 Clear a BLSR Manual Ring Switch" task.
Step 11
As needed, complete the "DLP-A303 Initiate a BLSR Force Ring Switch" task.
Step 12
As needed, complete the "DLP-A194 Clear a BLSR Force Ring Switch" task.
Step 13
As needed, complete the "DLP-A197 Initiate a Path Protection Force Switch" task.
Step 14
As needed, complete the "DLP-A198 Clear a Path Protection Force Switch" task.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A112 Clean Fiber Connectors
Purpose |
This procedure cleans the fiber connectors. |
Tools/Equipment |
Inspection microscope Type A Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner (CLETOP reel) Optical swab Optical receiver cleaning stick |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Required |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
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Warning Invisible laser radiation could be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do not stare into the beam directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments (for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm could pose an eye hazard. Statement 1056
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Step 1
Using an inspection microscope, inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches.
Step 2
Replace any damaged fiber connectors.
Note
Replace all dust caps whenever the equipment is unused for 30 minutes or more.
Step 3
Complete the "DLP-A205 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP" task as necessary.
Step 4
Complete the "DLP-A206 Clean the Fiber Adapters" task as necessary.
Note
To clean multi-fiber optic connectors, complete the "DLP-A204 Clean Multi Fiber-Optic Cable Connectors" task as necessary.
Caution
Do not reuse optical swabs. Keep unused swabs off of work surfaces.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A332 Reset a Card in CTC
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
As necessary, complete the "DLP-A364 Reset the TCC2/TCC2P Card Using CTC" task.
Step 3
To reset an optical, electrical, E-Series Ethernet, G-Series Ethernet, ML-Series Ethernet, CE-1000-4 Ethernet, or Storage Access Networking (SAN) cards, complete the "DLP-A460 Reset a Traffic Card Using CTC" task.
Step 4
As necessary complete the "DLP-A54 Hard-Reset a CE-100T-8 Card Using CTC" task.
Step 5
As necessary, complete the "DLP-A224 Soft-Reset a CE-100T-8 Card Using CTC" task.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A215 View G-Series Ethernet Maintenance Information
Purpose |
This procedure enables you to view loopback, bandwidth, and J1 path trace information for G-Series Ethernet cards. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A246 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
In node view, double-click a G-Series Ethernet card. The card view appears.
Step 3
To view loopback status, click the Maintenance > Loopback tabs.
The Port and Service State columns identify the port number and current service state (In-Service and Normal [IS-NR], Out-of-Service and Management, Disabled [OOS-MA,DSBLD], or Out-of-Service and Management, Maintenance [OOS-MA,MT]) for each port. The Loopback Type column identifies the type of loopback (None, Terminal [Inward], or Facility [Line]) applied to each port on the card.
Step 4
To view Ethernet bandwidth utilization, click the Maintenance > Bandwidth tabs.
Step 5
Click Retrieve Bandwidth Usage.
The current STS bandwidth usage information appears.
Step 6
To view J1 path trace information, click the Maintenance > Path Trace tabs and then click Retrieve.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A239 View E-Series Ethernet Maintenance Information
Purpose |
This procedure enables you to view maintenance information for E-Series Ethernet cards. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A246 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Note
The E-Series Maintenance tab is not implemented in this release.
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
As needed, complete the following tasks:
•
A430 View Spanning Tree Information
•
A309 View the Ethernet MAC Address Table
•
A310 View Ethernet Trunk Utilization
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A218 Change the Node Timing Reference
Purpose |
This procedure enables automatic timing reference switching or returns the node timing to normal operation. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A28 Set Up Timing |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Maintenance or higher |
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to enable timing switching. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
Complete the "DLP-A322 Manual or Force Switch the Node Timing Reference" task as needed.
Step 3
Complete the "DLP-A323 Clear a Manual or Force Switch on a Node Timing Reference" task as needed.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A223 View the ONS 15454 Timing Report
Purpose |
This procedure displays the current status of the ONS 15454 timing references. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A28 Set Up Timing |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to view the node timing status. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2
Click the Maintenance > Timing > Report tabs.
Step 3
In the Timing Report area, you can view node timing information. The date and time of the report appear at the top of the report. The time stamp is the same as the alarms time stamp and can be configured using the "DLP-A112 Display Alarms and Conditions Using Time Zone" task. Table 15-2 describes the report fields and entries.
Step 4
To update the report, click Refresh.
Table 15-2 ONS 15454 Timing Report
|
|
|
|
Clock |
Indicates the timing clock. The report section that follows applies to the timing clock indicated. |
NE |
The node timing clock. |
BITS-1 Out |
The BITS-1 Out timing clock. |
BITS-2 Out |
The BITS-2 Out timing clock. |
Status |
Indicates the status of the timing clock. |
INIT_STATE |
The timing reference has not been provisioned. For an NE reference, this status appears just before the first provisioning messages when the TCC2/TCC2P is booting. Timing is provisioned to the internal clock of the node. |
HOLDOVER_STATE |
The clock was locked onto a valid timing reference for more than 140 seconds when a failure occurred. Holdover state timing is a computation based on timing during normal state combined with the node's internal clock. The node holds onto this frequency until the valid reference is restored. This status appears for NE references only. |
FREERUN_STATE |
The node is running off its internal clock without any modification except the calibrated value to bring timing to 0 PPM. Freerun state can occur when a Force switch to the Internal clock is initiated, all references fail without the 140 seconds of holdover data, or only Internal timing references are defined. This status appears for NE references only. |
NO_SYNC_STATE |
A synchronization timing reference is not defined. BITS-1 Out or BITS-2 Out default to this status until an OC-N card is defined as its reference on the Provisioning > Timing tab. This status appears for external references only. |
NE_SYNCH_STATE |
BITS-1 Out and BITS-2 Out use the same timing source as the NE. This is displayed when NE Reference is selected for BITS-1 Out and BITS-2 Out Reference List on the Provisioning > Timing tab. |
NORMAL_STATE |
The timing reference is locked onto one of its provisioned references. The reference cannot be Internal or no sync state. |
FAST_START_STATE |
The node has switched references, but the reference is too far away to reach normal state within an acceptable amount of time. Fast Start is a fast acquisition mode to allow the node to quickly acquire the reference. After it achieves this goal, the node progresses to the normal state. |
Status (cont.) |
|
FAST_START_FAILED_STATE |
A timing reference is too far away to reach in normal state. The fast start state could not acquire sufficient timing information within the allowable amount of time. |
Status Changed At |
Date and time of the last status change. |
— |
— |
Switch Type |
Type of switch. |
AUTOMATIC |
The timing switch was system-generated. |
Manual |
The timing switch was a user-initiated Manual switch. |
Force |
The timing switch was user-initiated Force switch. |
Reference |
Indicates the timing reference. |
Three timing references (Ref-1, Ref-2, and Ref-3) are available on the Provisioning > Timing tab. |
These options indicate the timing references that the system uses, and the order in which they are called. (For example, if Ref-1 becomes available, Ref-2 is called.) |
Selected |
Indicates whether the reference is selected. |
Selected references are indicated with an X. |
— |
Facility |
Indicates the timing facility provisioned for the reference on the Provisioning > Timing tab. |
BITS-1 |
The timing facility is a building integrated timing supply (BITS) clock attached to the node's BITS-1 pins. |
BITS-2 |
The timing facility is a BITS clock attached to the node's BITS-2 pins. |
OC-N card with port # |
If the node is set to line timing, this is the OC-N card and port provisioned as the timing reference. |
Internal clock |
The node is using its internal clock. |
State |
Indicates the timing reference state. |
IS |
The timing reference is in service. |
OOS |
The timing reference is out of service. |
Condition |
Indicates the timing reference state. |
OKAY |
The reference is valid to use as a timing reference. |
OOB |
Out of bounds; the reference is not valid and cannot be used as a timing reference, for example, a BITS clock is disconnected. |
Condition Changed |
Indicates the date and time of the last status change in MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS format. |
— |
— |
SSM |
Indicates whether SSM is enabled for the timing reference. |
Enabled |
SSM is enabled. |
Disabled |
SSM is not enabled. |
SSM Quality |
Indicates the SSM timing quality. |
8 to 10 SSM quality messages might be displayed. |
For a list of SSM message sets, see the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual. |
SSM Changed |
Indicates the date and time of the last SSM status change in MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS format. |
— |
— |
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A287 Replace an In-Service Cross-Connect Card
Purpose |
This procedure replaces an in service cross-connect card. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A37 Install the XCVT, XC10G, or XC-VXC-10G Cards |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
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Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. Statement 206
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Caution
Removing any active card from the ONS 15454 can result in traffic interruption. Use caution when replacing cards and verify that only the standby card is being replaced.
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you will replace the card.
Step 2
From the View menu choose Go to Network View.
Step 3
Click the Alarms tab, then complete the following substeps:
a.
Verify that the alarm filter is not on. See the "DLP-A227 Disable Alarm Filtering" task as necessary.
b.
Verify that no unexplained alarms appear on the network. If unexplained alarms appear, resolve them before continuing. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide if necessary.
Step 4
Determine the active cross-connect card (XCVT/XC10G/XC-VXC-10G). The ACT/STBY LED of the active card is green. The ACT/STBY LED of the standby card is amber.
Note
You can also place the cursor over the card graphic to display a popup identifying the card as active or standby.
Step 5
If you want to replace the active cross-connect card, you must switch it to standby first by completing the following substeps. If you want to replace the standby card, skip this step and continue with Step 6.
a.
In the node view, click the Maintenance > Cross-Connect tabs.
b.
Under Cross Connect Cards, choose Switch.
c.
Click Yes in the Confirm Switch dialog box.
Note
After the active XCVT/XC10G/XC-VXC-10G goes into standby, the original standby slot becomes active. This causes the ACT/STBY LED to become green on the former standby card.
Step 6
Physically remove the standby cross-connect card (XCVT/XC10G/XC-VXC-10G) from the ONS 15454.
Note
An improper removal (IMPROPRMVL) alarm is raised when a card reseat is performed, unless the card is first deleted in CTC. The alarm clears after the card replacement is complete.
Step 7
Insert the replacement cross-connect card (XCVT/XC10G/XC-VXC-10G) into the empty slot.
The replacement card boots up and becomes ready for service after approximately one minute.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A288 Replace the Fan-Tray Assembly
Purpose |
This procedure replaces a malfunctioning fan-tray assembly. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Caution
The 15454-FTA3 and 15454-FTA3-T fan-tray assemblies can only be installed in ONS 15454 R3.1 and later shelf assemblies (15454-SA-ANSI, P/N: 800-19857-xx; 15454-SA-HD, P/N: 800-24848-xx). The fan-tray assembly includes a pin that prevents it from being installed in ONS 15454 shelf assemblies released before ONS 15454 R3.1 (15454-SA-NEBS3E, 15454-SA-NEBS3, and 15454-SA-R1, P/N: 800-07149). Equipment damage can result from attempting to install the 15454-FTA3-T or 15454-FTA3 in an incompatible shelf assembly.
Caution
15454-CC-FTA is compatible with Software R2.2.2 and greater. It is compatible with shelf assemblies 15454-SA-ANSI and 15454-SA-HD.
Caution
As with the FTA3, the 15454-CC-FTA Fan Fail LED on the front of the fan-tray assembly illuminates when one or more fans fail to indicate that a fan-tray assembly or AIP replacement is required. But the Fan Fail LED on the 15454-CC-FTA will also illuminate when only one power source is connected to the chassis, and or any fuse blows. In such conditions, the Fan Alarm is triggered and the fans run at maximum speed.
Caution
Do not force a fan-tray assembly into place. Doing so can damage the connectors on the fan tray and/or the connectors on the backplane.
Note
The 15454-SA-ANSI or 15454-SA-HD shelf assembly and 15454-FTA3, 15454-FTA3-T, or 15454-CC-FTA fan-tray assembly are required with the ONS 15454 XC-10G, OC-192, and OC-48 any slot (AS) cards.
Note
To replace the fan-tray assembly (FTA), it is not necessary to move any of the cable management facilities.
Step 1
Review Table 15-3 to ensure that you have compatible components when replacing the fan-tray assembly and note the alarms that will occur when an incompatibility occurs.
Note
If you need to determine the hardware that has been installed on a node, click the Inventory tab in node view.
Table 15-3 Incompatibility Alarms
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
— |
No fuse |
— |
— |
Mismatch of Equipment Attributes (MEA) on alarm interface panel (AIP) |
NEBS3E or NEBS3 |
2A |
2A |
No |
— |
None |
NEBS3E or NEBS3 |
2A |
2A |
Yes |
— |
MEA on 10G |
NEBS3E or NEBS3 |
2A |
5A |
No |
— |
None |
NEBS3E or NEBS3 |
2A |
5A |
Yes |
— |
MEA on 10G |
ANSI or HD |
2A |
2A |
No |
— |
None |
ANSI or HD |
2A |
2A |
Yes |
2.5G compatible |
MEA on fan tray, AIP, and Ethernet |
ANSI or HD |
2A |
2A |
Yes |
10G compatible |
MEA on fan tray and AIP |
ANSI or HD |
2A |
5A |
No |
Either |
None |
ANSI or HD |
2A |
5A |
Yes |
2.5G compatible |
MEA on fan tray and Ethernet |
ANSI or HD |
2A |
5A |
Yes |
10G compatible |
MEA on fan tray |
ANSI or HD |
5A |
2A |
No |
Either |
MEA on AIP |
ANSI or HD |
5A |
2A |
Yes |
2.5G compatible |
MEA on AIP and Ethernet |
ANSI or HD |
5A |
2A |
Yes |
10G compatible |
MEA on AIP |
ANSI or HD |
5A |
5A |
No |
Either |
None |
ANSI or HD |
5A |
5A |
Yes |
Either |
None |
Step 2
Open the front door of the shelf assembly. If the shelf assembly does not have a front door, continue with Step 4.
a.
Open the front door lock.
The ONS 15454 comes with a pinned hex key for locking and unlocking the front door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door and clockwise to lock it.
b.
Press the door button to release the latch.
c.
Swing the door open.
Step 3
Remove the front door (optional). If you do not want to remove the door, proceed to Step 4.
a.
Detach the ground strap from either the door or the chassis by removing one of the Kepnuts.
b.
Place the Kepnut back on the stud after the ground strap is removed to avoid misplacement.
c.
Secure the dangling end of the ground strap to the door or chassis with tape.
Step 4
Push the outer side of the handles on the fan-tray assembly to expose the handles.
Step 5
Fold out the retractable handles at the outside edges of the fan tray.
Step 6
Pull the handles and slide the fan-tray assembly one half inch (12.7 mm) out of the shelf assembly and wait until the fans stop.
Step 7
When the fans have stopped, pull the fan-tray assembly completely out of the shelf assembly. Figure 15-5 shows the location of the fan tray.
Figure 15-5 Removing or Replacing the Fan-Tray Assembly (Front Door Removed)
Step 8
If you are replacing the fan-tray air filter and it is installed beneath the fan-tray assembly, slide the existing air filter out of the shelf assembly and replace it before replacing the fan-tray assembly.
If you are replacing the fan-tray air filter and it is installed in the external bottom bracket, you can slide the existing air filter out of the bracket and replace it at anytime. For more information on the fan-tray air filter, see the "NTP-A107 Inspect and Replace the Air Filter" procedure.
Step 9
Slide the new fan tray into the shelf assembly until the electrical plug at the rear of the tray plugs into the corresponding receptacle on the backplane.
Step 10
To verify that the tray has plugged into the backplane, check that the LCD on the front of the fan tray is activated.
Step 11
If you replace the door, be sure to reattach the ground strap.
Stop. You have completed this procedure. Estimated time of replacement by a skilled technician is two minutes.
NTP-A290 Replace the Alarm Interface Panel
Purpose |
This procedure replaces the alarm interface panel (AIP) with a new AIP on an in-service node without affecting traffic; however, shared packet rings might need to be deleted and rebuilt after the repair procedure. Ethernet circuits that traverse nodes with a software release prior to R4.0 will be affected. |
Tools/Equipment |
#2 Phillips screwdriver |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
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Warning The covers are an integral part of the safety design of the product. Do not operate the unit without the covers installed. Statement 1077
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Caution
Do not use a 2A AIP with a 5A fan-tray assembly; doing so will cause a blown fuse on the AIP.
Caution
If any nodes in an Ethernet circuit are not using Software R4.0 or later, there is a risk of Ethernet traffic disruptions. Contact the Cisco Technical Support at 1 800 553-2447 when prompted to do so in the procedure.
Caution
Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454. Plug the wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside edge of the shelf assembly.
Note
Perform this procedure during a maintenance window. Resetting the active TCC2/TCC2P card can cause a service disruption of less then 50 ms to OC-N or DS-N traffic. Resetting the active TCC2/TCC2P card can cause a service disruption of 3 to 5 minutes on all Ethernet traffic due to spanning tree reconvergence if any nodes in the Ethernet circuit are not using Software R4.0 or later.
Step 1
Review Table 15-3 to ensure that you have compatible components when replacing the fan-tray assembly and note the alarms that will occur when an incompatibility occurs.
Step 2
Ensure that all nodes in the affected network are running the same software version by completing the following substeps before replacing the AIP and repairing circuits:
a.
Log into the node if you have not done so already by completing the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task.
b.
In network view, click the Maintenance > Software tabs. The working software version for each node is listed in the Working Version column.
c.
If you need to upgrade the software on a node, refer to the release-specific software upgrade document for software upgrade procedures. No hardware should be changed or circuit repair performed until after the software upgrade is complete. If you do not need to upgrade software or have completed the software upgrade, proceed to Step 3.
Step 3
Record the MAC address of the old AIP:
a.
If you are using a single IP address "repeater" configuration, click the Provisioning > Network > General tab.
b.
Record the MAC address shown in the General tab (Figure 15-6).
Figure 15-6 Find the MAC Address in a Single IP Address Configuration
(If you are using a secure dual IP mode configuration, the MAC addresses are shown in the Provisioning > Security > Data Comm tab.)
Step 4
Call Cisco Technical Support for assistance in replacing the AIP and maintaining the original MAC address. See the "Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request" section.
Step 5
Unscrew the five screws that hold the lower backplane cover in place (Figure 15-7).
Figure 15-7 Lower Backplane Cover
Step 6
Grip the lower backplane cover and gently pull it straight away from the backplane.
Step 7
Unscrew the two screws that hold the AIP cover in place.
Step 8
Grip the cover and gently pull away from the backplane.
Note
On the 15454-SA-HD (P/N: 800-24848), 15454-SA-NEBS3E, 15454-SA-NEBS3, and 15454-SA-R1 (P/N: 800-07149) shelves, the AIP cover is clear plastic. On the 15454-SA-ANSI shelf (P/N: 800-19857), the AIP cover is metal.
Step 9
Grip the AIP and gently pull it away from the backplane.
Step 10
Disconnect the fan-tray assembly power cable from the AIP.
Step 11
Set the old AIP aside for return to Cisco.
Caution
The type of shelf the AIP resides in determines the version of AIP that should replace the failed AIP. The 15454-SA-ANSI shelf (P/N: 800-19857) and 15454-SA-HD (P/N: 800-24848) currently use the 5A AIP, (P/N: 73-7665-01). The 15454-SA-NEBS3E, 15454-SA-NEBS3, and 15454-SA-R1 (P/N: 800-07149) shelves and earlier use the 2A AIP (P/N: 73-5262-01).
Caution
Do not put a 2A AIP (P/N: 73-5262-01) into a 15454-SA-ANSI shelf (P/N: 800-19857) or 15454-SA-HD (P/N: 800-24848); doing so will cause a blown fuse on the AIP.
Step 12
Attach the fan-tray assembly power cable to the new AIP.
Step 13
Place the new AIP on the backplane by plugging the panel into the backplane using the DIN connector.
Step 14
Replace the AIP cover over the AIP and secure the cover with the two screws.
Step 15
Replace the lower backplane cover and secure the cover with the five screws.
Caution
Cisco recommends that TCC2/TCC2P card resets be performed in a maintenance window to avoid any potential service disruptions.
Step 16
Reset the standby TCC2/TCC2P card:
a.
Right-click the standby TCC2/TCC2P card and choose Reset Card.
b.
Click Yes in the Resetting Card dialog box. As the card resets, a loading (Ldg) indication appears on the card in CTC.
Note
The reset takes approximately five minutes. Do not perform any other steps until the reset is complete.
Step 17
Complete the "DLP-A364 Reset the TCC2/TCC2P Card Using CTC" task to reset the active TCC2/TCC2P card.
Step 18
From the File menu, choose Exit to exit the CTC session.
Step 19
Log back into the node. At the Login dialog box, choose (None) from the Additional Nodes drop-down list.
Step 20
Record the new MAC address:
a.
In node view, click the Provisioning > Network tabs.
b.
Record the MAC address shown in the General tab.
Note
This location assumes a single IP, "repeater" configuration. For a secure, dual IP node, the IPs are viewable on the Provisioning > Security > Data Comm tab.
Step 21
In node view, click the Circuits tab. Note that all circuits listed have a status of PARTIAL.
Step 22
In node view, choose Circuits > Repair Circuits from the Tools menu. The Circuit Repair dialog box appears.
Step 23
Read the instructions in the Circuit Repair dialog box (Figure 15-8). If all the steps in the dialog box have been completed, click Next. Ensure that you have the old and new MAC addresses.
Figure 15-8 Repairing Circuits
Step 24
The Node MAC Addresses dialog box appears (Figure 15-9):
a.
From the Node drop-down list, choose the name of the node where you replaced the AIP.
b.
In the Old MAC Address field, enter the old MAC address that was recorded in Step 3.
c.
Click Next.
Figure 15-9 Recording the Old MAC Address Before Replacing the AIP
Step 25
The Repair Circuits dialog box appears (Figure 15-10). Read the information in the dialog box and click Finish.
Figure 15-10 Circuit Repair Information
Note
The CTC session freezes until all circuits are repaired. Circuit repair can take up to five minutes or more depending on the number of circuits provisioned.
When the circuit repair is complete, the Circuits Repaired dialog box appears.
Step 26
Click OK.
Step 27
In the node view of the new node, click the Circuits tab. Check to ensure that all circuits listed have a status of DISCOVERED. If all circuits listed are not DISCOVERED, call the Cisco Technical Support to open a Return Material Authorization (RMA). See the "Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request" section.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A291 Replace the Plastic Lower Backplane Cover
Purpose |
This procedure replaces the plastic cover located at the bottom rear of the ONS 15454. |
Tools/Equipment |
Phillips screwdriver |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Step 1
Use the Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the five retaining screws that hold the plastic cover in place.
Step 2
Grasp the metal cover on each side.
Step 3
Gently pull the plastic cover away from the backplane.
Step 4
Place the plastic cover against the shelf assembly and align the screw holes on the cover and the shelf assembly (Figure 15-11).
Figure 15-11 Attaching Plastic Lower Backplane Cover
Step 5
Tighten the five retaining screws that hold the plastic cover in place.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A162 Replace the UBIC-V EIA
Purpose |
This procedure replaces the UBIC-V EIA. |
Tools/Equipment |
#2 Phillips screwdriver Small slot-head screwdriver Replacement UBIC-V EIA and accompanying screws |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Step 1
To remove the lower backplane cover, loosen and remove the five screws that secure it to the ONS 15454 and pull it away from the shelf assembly (Figure 15-12).
Figure 15-12 ONS 15454 Rear View (with Sheet Metal Covers Attached)
Step 2
Loosen and remove the six perimeter screws that hold the sheet metal cover and UBIC-V in place (Figure 15-13).
Figure 15-13 UBIC-V EIA Screw Locations
Step 3
Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen each jack screw a maximum of two turns. Rotate each jack screw two turns at a time (per the rotation indicator) until all jack screws are fully disengaged (Figure 15-14).
Caution
Loosening the jack screws unevenly could cause damage to the UBIC-V connectors.
Figure 15-14 UBIC-V EIA Jack Screw
Step 4
Grip two of the jack screws and use them to carefully pull the UBIC-V away from the shelf.
Note
Attach backplane sheet metal covers whenever EIAs are not installed.
Step 5
Perform the "DLP-A190 Install a UBIC-V EIA" task to install the new UBIC-V EIA.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A336 Edit Network Element Defaults
Purpose |
This procedure edits the NE defaults using the NE Defaults editor. The new defaults can either be applied only to the node on which they are edited or exported to a file and imported for use on other nodes. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Note
For a list of card and node default settings, refer to the "Network Element Defaults" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual. To change card settings individually (that is, without changing the defaults), see Chapter 10 "Change Card Settings." To change node settings, see Chapter 11 "Change Node Settings."
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to edit NE defaults.
Step 2
Click the Provisioning > Defaults tabs.
Step 3
Under Defaults Selector, choose a card type (if editing card-level defaults), CTC (if editing CTC defaults), or NODE (if editing node-level defaults). Clicking on the node name (at the top of the Defaults Selector column) lists all available NE defaults in the Default Name column. To selectively display just the defaults for a given card type, for node-level, or for CTC-level, you can drill down the Defaults Selector menu structure.
Step 4
Locate a default you want to change under Default Name.
Step 5
Click in the Default Value column for the default property you are changing and either choose a value from the drop-down menu (when available), or type in the desired new value.
Note
If you click Reset before you click Apply, all values will return to their original settings.
Step 6
Click Apply (click in the Default Name column to activate the Apply button if it is unavailable). You can modify multiple default values before applying the changes.
A pencil icon will appear next to any default value that will be changed as a result of editing the defaults file.
Step 7
If you are modifying node-level defaults, a dialog box appears telling you that applying defaults for node level attributes overrides current provisioning and asks if you want to continue. Click Yes.
If you are modifying the IIOP Listener Port setting, a dialog box appears warning you that the node will reboot and asks if you want to continue. Click Yes.
Note
Changes to most node defaults reprovision the node when you click Apply. Changes made to card settings using the Defaults Editor do not change the settings for cards that are already installed or slots that are preprovisioned for cards, but rather, change only cards that are installed or preprovisioned thereafter. To change settings for installed cards or preprovisioned slots, see Chapter 10 "Change Card Settings."
Note
Changing some NE defaults can cause CTC disconnection or a reboot of the node in order for the default to take effect. Before you change a default, view the Side Effects column of the Defaults editor (right-click a column header and select Show Column > Side Effects) and be prepared for the occurrence of any side effects listed for that default.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A337 Import Network Element Defaults
Purpose |
This procedure imports the NE defaults using the NE Defaults editor. The defaults can either be imported from the CTC software CD (factory defaults) or from a customized file exported and saved from a node. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Note
For a list of card and node default settings, refer to the "Network Element Defaults" appendix in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to import NE defaults.
Step 2
Click the Provisioning > Defaults tabs.
Step 3
Click Import.
Step 4
If the correct file name and location of the desired file do not appear in the Import Defaults from File dialog box, click Browse and browse to the file you are importing.
Step 5
When the correct file name and location appear in the dialog box (the correct file name is 15454-defaults.txt if you are importing the factory defaults), click OK.
A pencil icon will appear next to any default value that will be changed as a result of importing the new defaults file.
Step 6
Click Apply.
Step 7
If the imported file fails to pass all edits, the problem field shows the first encountered problem default value that must be fixed. Change the problem default value and click Apply. Repeat until the imported file passes all edits successfully.
Step 8
If you are modifying node-level defaults, a dialog box appears telling you that applying defaults for node level attributes overrides current provisioning and asks if you want to continue. Click Yes.
If you are modifying the IIOP Listener Port setting, a dialog box appears warning you that the node will reboot and asks if you want to continue. Click Yes.
Note
Changes to most node defaults reprovision the node when you click Apply. Changes made to card settings using the Defaults Editor do not change the settings for cards that are already installed or slots that are preprovisioned for cards, but rather, change only cards that are installed or preprovisioned thereafter. To change settings for installed cards or preprovisioned slots, see Chapter 10 "Change Card Settings."
Note
Changing some NE defaults can cause CTC disconnection or a reboot of the node in order for the default to take effect. Before you change a default, view the Side Effects column of the Defaults editor (right-click a column header and select Show Column > Side Effects) and be prepared for the occurrence of any side effects listed for that default.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A338 Export Network Element Defaults
Purpose |
This procedure exports the NE defaults using the NE Defaults Editor. The exported defaults can be imported to other nodes. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Note
The defaults currently displayed are exported whether or not they have been applied to the current node.
Note
The NE defaults can also be exported from the File > Export menu. These exported defaults are for reference only and cannot be imported.
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to export NE defaults.
Step 2
Click the Provisioning > Defaults tabs.
Step 3
Click Export.
Step 4
If the desired file to export to does not appear in the Export Defaults to File dialog box (or does not yet exist) click Browse and browse to the directory where you want to export the data; then either choose or type in (to create) the file to export to [the defaults will be exported as a text file delimited by equals (=) signs].
Step 5
Click OK.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A356 Test DS1/E1-56 and DS3XM-12 Electrical Card Ports
Step 1
Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task at the node where you want to perform Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT).
Note
The ports must be in OOS-MT state before enabling BERT. For more information on setting the service state of the circuit, see "DLP-A230 Change a Circuit Service State" task.
Step 2
Go to the card view for the card you want to test.
Step 3
Click the Maintenance > BERT tabs.
Step 4
To enable BERT on the DS1/E1-56 cards, choose one of the following options from the TPGM-Selection drop-down list:
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TPGM-L—Enables the test pattern generation and monitoring on the line side.
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TPGM-B—Enables the test pattern generation and monitoring on the backplane side. You can enable TPGM-B on a port only if that port has a bidirectional circuit.
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None—Disables the BERT mode.
Go to Step 7.
Step 5
To change the test pattern from Test Pattern Generator and Monitor-Line (TPGM-L) to Test Pattern Generator and Monitor-Backplane (TPGM-B) or vice versa, choose the following options from the TPGM-Selection drop-down list in a sequence:
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None—Stops the previous test pattern that is executed.
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TPGM-L or TPGM-B—Enables the test pattern generation and monitoring on the line side or the backplane side.
Go to Step 7.
Step 6
To enable BERT on the DS3XM-12 cards, select the DS1 or DS3 tab. From the TPGM-Selection drop-down list, choose the required option:
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(Only DS1) TPGM-B—Enables test pattern generation and monitoring on the backplane side. You can enable TPGM-B on a port only if that port has a bidirectional circuit.
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(Only DS3) TPGM-L—Enables test pattern generation and monitoring on the line side.
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None—Disables the BERT mode.
Go to Step 7.
Note
While reverting CTC to a version lower than Release 8.5, disable BERT on the DS3XM-12 cards.
Step 7
Choose a test pattern from the drop-down list. The available test patterns are PRBS15, PRBS20, PRBS23, QRSS, and ALT1s0s (alternating ones and zeroes).
Note
When testing with PRBS15 or PRBS23 BERT signals on the DS3XM-12 card, you need to set the PRBS pattern to inverted mode on test equipment that follow the ITU-T standard 0.150.
Step 8
Click Apply.
Step 9
Click the Test Mode subtab. In the test mode you can inject error bits and monitor the error count on the traffic running on a port.
Note
You can inject errors only if the Synchronization Status is True.
The Synchronization Status column displays the connection status between the test pattern generator (TPG) and test pattern monitor (TPM). If the status is True, then synchronization between TPG and TPM conforms to the test pattern that is configured.
Step 10
Click Inject Bit Errors.
The Error Injection dialog appears.
Step 11
Select Single Bit Error Injection (single-error-injection mode) or errors at pre-defined error rates, such as, 1.0E-3, 1.0E-4, 1.0E-5, and 1.0E-6 (multirate-error-injection mode). To stop injecting errors in multirate-error-injection mode, click Stop in the Error Injection dialog box.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.