Configure Bridge and Roll Using CTC
Purpose |
Bridge allows setup a link between two temporary paths when the main path requires any maintenance. Rolls allows to get revert the temporary path once maintenance done of the main path. This chapter provides the CTC procedures to configure the bridge and roll. |
Tools/Equipment | None |
Prerequisite Procedures | |
Required/As Needed | As needed |
Onsite/Remote | Onsite or remote |
Security Level | Provisioning or higher |
Procedure
Perform any of the following procedures as needed to configure the bridge and roll:
Stop. You have completed this procedure. |
Add an Explicit Path to an unprotected OTN Circuit for a Roll Over Using CTC
Purpose |
This procedure enables you to add an explicit path to an unprotected OTN circuit for a roll over for NCS4K-20T-O-S, NCS4K-2H-O-K,NCS4K-24LR-O-S, NCS4K-2H10T-OP-KS, and NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2 line cards, using CTC. Adding an Explicit Path allows to roll over into the original path. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
"Login to CTC" in System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series.
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Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Onsite/Remote |
Provisioning or higher |
Procedure
Step 1 |
In the Network View, double-click the line card. |
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Step 2 |
Click the OTN > Circuit tab. |
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Step 3 |
Select a circuit from the list. |
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Step 4 |
From the Tools menu, choose Circuit. |
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Step 5 |
Click Roll Circuit. Perform the following steps in the Select a Member Circuit to Roll screen that appears.
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Step 6 |
Return to your originating procedure. |
Perform a Manual Switch Using CTC
Purpose |
This procedure enables you to perform a manual switch for NCS4K-20T-O-S, NCS4K-2H-O-K,NCS4K-24LR-O-S, NCS4K-2H10T-OP-KS, and NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2 line cards, using CTC. Manual Switch allows the traffic to switch from the working path to the protected path. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
"Login to CTC" in System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series. |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Provisioning or higher |
Procedure
Step 1 |
In the Network View, double-click the line card. |
Step 2 |
Click the OTN > Rolls tab. |
Step 3 |
Select a circuit from the list. |
Step 4 |
Click Manual Switch Over. The traffic is switched from the working path to the protected path. |
Step 5 |
Return to your originating procedure. |