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. This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure to view its tasks (DLPs).
1. A107 Inspect and Maintain the Air Filter—Complete as needed.
2. A108 Back Up the Database—Complete as needed.
3. A109 Restore the Database—Complete as needed.
4. A163 Restore the Node to Factory Configuration—Complete as needed to clear the database and upload a blank database and the latest software.
5. A214 Offload the Security Audit Trail Log—Complete as needed.
6. A110 Inhibit Protection Switching—Complete as needed.
7. A111 Revert to an Earlier Software Load—Complete as needed
8. A112 Clean Fiber Connectors—Complete as needed.
9. A113 Reset the TCC+/TCC2 Card Using CTC—Complete this procedure as needed to reset the TCC2 card and switch the node to the redundant TCC2.
10. A215 View Ethernet Maintenance Information—Complete this procedure as needed to view the Ethernet card maintenance information.
11. A218 Change the Node Timing Reference—Complete this procedure as needed to switch the node timing reference to perform maintenance or return to normal timing operation.
NTP-A107 Inspect and Maintain the Air Filter
Purpose |
This procedure explains how to inspect and maintain reusable and disposable fan tray air filters. |
Tools/Equipment |
Spare air filters |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
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.
Note Although the filter can work if it is installed with either side facing up, Cisco recommends that you install it with the metal bracing facing up to preserve the surface of the filter.
Step 1 To maintain the reusable air filter, complete the "DLP-A199 Inspect, Clean, and Replace the Reusable Air Filter" task.
Step 2 To maintain the disposable air filter, complete the "DLP-A200 Inspect and Replace the Disposable Air Filter" task.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A199 Inspect, Clean, and Replace the Reusable Air Filter
Purpose |
This task 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 |
Vacuum or detergent and water faucet, spare filter, pinned hex key tool |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Inspection required every 30 days. Clean as needed. |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
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.
Step 1 Verify that you are replacing a reusable air filter. The reusable filter is made of a gray, open-cell, polyurethane foam that is specially coated to provide fire and fungi resistance. NEBS 3E and later versions of the ONS 15454 use a reusable air filter.
Step 2 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 may have collected on the filter and proceed to Step 9. Figure 15-1 illustrates a reusable fan-tray air filter in an external filter bracket.
Step 3 If the filter is installed below the fan tray and not in the external filter brackets, open the front door of the shelf assembly. If the front door is already open, proceed to 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 4 Remove the front door (optional). If you do not want to remove the door or it is already removed, proceed to Step 5:
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 Reusable Fan-Tray Air Filter in an External Filter Bracket (Front Door Removed)
Step 5 Push the outer side of the handles on the fan-tray assembly to expose the handles.
Step 6 Pull the handles and slide the fan-tray assembly one inch 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.
Step 8 Gently remove the air filter from the shelf assembly. Be careful not to dislodge any dust that may have collected on the filter.
Step 9 Visually inspect the air filter material for dirt and dust.
Step 10 If the reusable air filter contains a concentration of dirt and dust, replace the dirty air filter with a clean air filter (spare filters should be kept in stock) and re-insert the fan-tray assembly. Then, vacuum or wash the dirty air filter under a faucet with a light detergent.
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.
Note Cleaning should take place outside the operating environment to avoid releasing dirt and dust near the equipment.
Step 11 If you washed the filter, allow it to completely air dry for at least eight hours.
Warning Do not put a damp filter back in the ONS 15454.
Step 12 Replace the clean 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 to complete the procedure.
b. If the filter is installed below the fan-tray assembly, remove the fan-tray assembly and 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 reusable 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 13 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 14 Rotate the retractable handles back into their compartments.
Step 15 If you replace the door, also reattach the ground strap.
Step 16 Close and lock the door.
Step 17 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A200 Inspect and Replace the Disposable Air Filter
Purpose |
This task ensures that the air filter is free from dirt and dust to allow optimum air flow and prevent dirt and dust from entering the ONS 15454. |
Tools/Equipment |
Extra filters, pinned hex key |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Inspection required every 30 days. Replace as needed. |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Note The disposable air filter is installed below the fan-tray assembly only, so you must remove the fan-tray assembly to inspect and replace the disposable air filter.
Step 1 Verify that you are replacing a disposable air filter. The disposable filter is made of spun white polyester that is flame retardant. NEBS 3E and earlier versions of the ONS 15454 use a disposable air filter.
Step 2 Open the front door of the shelf assembly. If the front door is already open, proceed to 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 the door is already removed or you do not want to remove it, 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 Pull the handles and slide the fan-tray assembly one inch 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 (Figure 15-2).
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.
Figure 15-2 Inserting or Removing the Fan-Tray Assembly (Front Door Removed)
Step 7 Gently remove the air filter from the shelf assembly (Figure 15-3). Be careful not to dislodge any dust that may have collected on the filter.
Step 8 Visually inspect the white filter material for dirt and dust.
Step 9 If the air filter shows a heavy concentration of dirt and dust, replace it with a new filter by sliding the new filter into the bottom of the shelf assembly. Make sure that the front of the filter is flush with the front of the shelf assembly and that the air flow indicators on the filter point upwards.
Figure 15-3 Inserting or Removing a Disposable Fan-Tray Air Filter (Front Door Removed)
Step 10 Slide the fan-tray assembly into the shelf assembly until the electrical plug at the rear of the tray plugs into the corresponding receptacle on the backplane.
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 group strap.
Step 14 Close and lock the door.
Step 15 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A108 Back Up the Database
Purpose |
This procedure stores a backup version of the TCC+/TCC2 (software) database on the workstation running 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 |
Superuser |
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, 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 node name. Cisco recommends keeping a record of the old and new node names.
Step 1 Log into the node where you are performing the database backup. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 In node (default) view, click the Maintenance > Database tabs (Figure 15-4).
Figure 15-4 Backing up the TCC2 Database
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 TCC+/TCC2 software database. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A108 Back Up the Database |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Note The following parameters are not backed up and restored: 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.
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 until the TCC2 reboot has completed on each node before proceeding to the next node.
Step 1 Log into the node where you are restoring the database. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 Ensure that there are no ring or span (four-fiber only) switch events; for example, ring-switch east or west, and span-switch east or west. In network view, click the Conditions tab and click Retrieve Conditions to view a list of conditions.
Step 3 If there are switch events that need to be cleared, in node view click the Maintenance > BLSR tabs and view the West Switch and East Switch columns.
a. If there is a switch event (not caused by a line failure), clear the switch by choosing CLEAR from the drop-down menu and click Apply.
b. If there is a switch event caused by the Wait to Restore (WTR) condition, choose LOCKOUT SPAN from the drop-down menu and click Apply. When the LOCKOUT SPAN is applied, choose CLEAR from the drop-down menu and click Apply.
Step 4 In node view, click the Maintenance > Database tabs (Figure 15-5).
Figure 15-5 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. Opening a restore file from another node or from an earlier backup may affect traffic on the login node (Figure 15-6).
Figure 15-6 Restoring the Database—Traffic Loss Warning
Step 9 Click Yes.
The Restore Database dialog box monitors the file transfer (Figure 15-7).
Figure 15-7 Restoring the Database - In-Process Notification
Step 10 Wait for the file to complete the transfer to the TCC2.
Step 11 Click OK when the "Lost connection to node, changing to Network View" dialog box appears. Wait for the node to reconnect.
Step 12 If you cleared a switch in Step 3, reapply the switch as needed.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A163 Restore the Node to Factory Configuration
Purpose |
Use this procedure to clear the TCC2 database and restore customer or factory defaults. This process involves uploading the most recent software package and a blank database. This process is performed by the RE-INIT.jar utility, also called the reinitialization (reinit) tool. |
Tools/Equipment |
Software CD containing Software Release 3.4 or later, the node NE defaults, and the reinitialization tool. JRE 1.03_02 must also be installed on the computer you use to perform this procedure. |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A108 Back Up the Database |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Caution
If you are restoring the database on multiple nodes, wait until the TCC2 cards have rebooted on each node before proceeding to the next node.
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 only use the Search Path field. You may accidentally copy an incorrect database if multiple databases are kept in the specified directory.
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 cards, see the "DLP-A36 Install the TCC+/TCC2 Cards" task on page 2-7.
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.
DLP-A244 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software (Windows)
Purpose |
This procedure describes how to use the reinitialization tool in Windows. Use this tool to clear the database on the TCC2, upload software, and restore factory or customer defaults. |
Tools/Equipment |
Software CD containing Release 3.4 software, the NE defaults, and the reinitialization tool Straight-through (CAT-5) LAN cable JRE 1.03_02 must be installed on your PC |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A108 Back Up the Database |
Required/As Needed |
As needed to clear the existing database from a TCC2 and restore the node default settings. |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Note The TCC2 cards reboot several times during this procedure. Wait until they are completely rebooted before continuing.
Step 1 Insert the system software CD containing the reinit tool, software, and defaults database into the local craft interface PC drive. If the CTC Installation Wizard opens, click Cancel.
Step 2 To find the recovery tool file, go to Start > Run > Browse and select the CD drive.
Step 3 On the CD drive, go to the CISCO15454 folder and choose All Files from the Files of Type drop-down menu.
Step 4 Select the RE-INIT.jar file and click Open to open the reinit tool (Figure 15-8).
Figure 15-8 Reinitialization Tool in Windows
Step 5 If the node you are reinitializing is an external network element (ENE) in a proxy server network, enter the IP address of the gateway network element (GNE) in the GNE IP field. If not, leave it blank.
Step 6 Enter the node name or IP address of the node you are reinitializing in the Node IP field (Figure 15-8).
Step 7 Verify that the Re-Init Database, Upload Package, and Confirm checkboxes are checked. If one is not checked, click the checkbox.
Step 8 In the Search Path field, verify that the path to the CISCO15454 folder on the CD drive is listed.
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 may accidentally copy an incorrect database if multiple databases are kept in the specified directory.
Caution
Before you perform the next step, be sure you are uploading the correct database. You cannot reverse the upload process after you click Yes.
Step 9 Click Go.
Step 10 A confirmation dialog box opens (Figure 15-9). Click Yes.
Step 11 The status bar at the bottom of the screen displays Complete when the node has activated the software and uploaded the database.
Note The Complete message only indicates that the TCC2 successfully uploaded the database, not that the database restore was successful. The TCC2 then tries to restore the database after it reboots.
Step 12 If you are logged into CTC, close the browser window and disconnect the straight-through LAN cable from the RJ-45 (LAN) port on the TCC2 or on the hub or switch to which the ONS 15454 is physically connected. Reconnect your straight-through LAN cable to the LAN port and log back into CTC. See the "NTP-A22 Set Up CTC Computer to Connect to the ONS 15454" procedure on page 3-8.
Step 13 Manually set the node name and network configuration to site-specific values. See the "NTP-A25 Set Up Name, Date, Time, and Contact Information" procedure on page 4-6 and "NTP-A169 Set Up CTC Network Access" procedure on page 4-8 for information on setting the node name, IP address, mask and gateway, and IIOP port.
Figure 15-9 Confirming NE Restoration
Step 14 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A245 Use the Reinitialization Tool to Clear the Database and Upload Software (UNIX)
Purpose |
This procedure describes how to use the reinitialization tool in a UNIX environment. Use this tool to clear the database on the TCC2 and restore factory or customer defaults. |
Tools/Equipment |
Software CD containing Software R3.4 software, the node NE defaults, and the reinitialization tool. JRE 1.03_02 must also be installed on the computer you use to perform this procedure. |
Prerequisite Procedures |
A108 Back Up the Database |
Required/As Needed |
As needed to clear the existing database from a TCC2 and restore the node's default settings. |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Note The TCC2 cards reboot several times during this procedure. Wait until they are completely rebooted before continuing.
Step 1 Insert the system software CD containing the reinit tool, software, and defaults database into the local craft interface PC drive. If the CTC Installation Wizard opens, click Cancel.
Step 2 To find the recovery tool file, go to the CISCO15454 directory on the CD (usually /cdrom/cdrom0/CISCO15454).
Step 3 If you are using a file explorer, double-click the RE-INIT.jar file to open the reinit tool (Figure 15-10). If you are working with a command line interface, run java -jar RE-INIT.jar.
Figure 15-10 The Reinitialization Tool in UNIX
Step 4 If the node you are reinitializing is an external network element (ENE) in a proxy server network, enter the IP address of the gateway network element (GNE) in the GNE IP field. If not, leave it blank.
Step 5 Enter the node name or IP address of the node you are reinitializing in the Node IP field (Figure 15-10).
Step 6 Verify that the Re-Init Database, Upload Package, and Confirm checkboxes are checked. If one is not checked, click the checkbox.
Step 7 In the Search Path field, verify that the path to the CISCO15454 folder on the CD drive is listed.
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 may accidentally copy an incorrect database if multiple databases are kept in the specified directory.
Caution
Before you perform the next step, be sure you are uploading the correct database. You cannot reverse the upload process after you click Yes.
Step 8 Click Go.
Step 9 A confirmation dialog box opens (Figure 15-9). Click Yes.
Step 10 The status bar at the bottom of the screen displays Complete when the node has activated the software and uploaded the database.
Note The Complete message only indicates that the TCC2 successfully uploaded the database, not that the database restore was successful. The TCC2 then tries to restore the database after it reboots.
Step 11 If you are logged into CTC, close the browser window and disconnect the straight-through LAN cable from the RJ-45 (LAN) port on the TCC2 or on the hub or switch where the ONS 15454 is physically connected. Reconnect your straight-through LAN cable to the LAN port and log back into CTC. See the "DLP-A53 Set Up a Solaris Workstation for a Craft Connection to an ONS 15454" task on page 3-17.
Step 12 Set the node name and network configuration to site-specific values. See the "NTP-A81 Change Node Management Information" procedure on page 10-2 and the "NTP-A201 Change CTC Network Access" procedure on page 10-4 for information on provisioning the node name, IP address, subnet mask and gateway, and IIOP port.
Step 13 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A214 Offload the Security Audit Trail Log
Purpose |
This procedure stores up to 650 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 offloaded, 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 |
Superuser |
Step 1 Log into the node where you are offloading the audit tail log. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 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, 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 650 entries are saved in this file. The next entries continue with the next number in the sequence, rather than starting over.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A110 Inhibit Protection Switching
Step 1 Log into the node where you are offloading the audit tail log. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 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 3 To prevent traffic from switching to the protect card, complete the "DLP-A202 Apply a Lock Out" task.
Note A combination of Lock On and Lock Out is allowed in 1:1 and 1:N protection; for example, a Lock On on the working card and a Lock Out on the protect card is permissible.
Step 4 To remove a lock on or lock out and return a protection group to its usual switching method, complete the "DLP-A203 Clear a Lock On or Lock Out" task.
Note A non-alarmed event (INHSW) is raised when a card is placed in a Lock On or Lock Out state.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A201 Apply a Lock On
Purpose |
This task prevents traffic from being switched from one card to another. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Both |
Security Level |
Maintenance |
Note To apply a Lock On to a protect card in a 1:1 or 1:N protection group, the protect card must be active. If the protect card is in standby, the Lock On button is disabled. To make the protect card active, you must switch traffic from the working card to the protect card (Step 4). When the protect card is active, you can apply the Lock On.
Step 1 Use the following rules to determine if you can apply a lock on:
•For a 1:1 electrical protection group, both the working and protect cards can be placed in the Lock On state.
•For a 1:N electrical protection group, both the working and protect cards can be placed in the Lock On state.
•For a 1+1 optical protection group, only the working card can be placed in the Lock On state.
Step 2 In node (default) view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.
Step 3 In the Protection Groups list, click the protection group where you want to apply a lock on.
Step 4 If you determine that the protect card is in standby and you want to apply the lock on to the protect card, make the protect card active:
a. Under Selected Group, click the protect card.
b. Under switch Commands, click Switch.
Step 5 Under Selected Group, click the active card where you want to lock traffic.
Step 6 From Inhibit Switching, click Lock On.
Step 7 Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.
The Lock On has been applied and traffic cannot be switched to the working card. To clear the Lock On, see the "DLP-A203 Clear a Lock On or Lock Out" task.
Step 8 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A202 Apply a Lock Out
Purpose |
This task switches traffic from one card to another using a lock out, which is a switching mechanism that overrides other manual switching connections (Force, Manual, and Exercise). |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Maintenance or higher |
Note Multiple Lock Outs in the same protection group are not allowed.
Step 1 Use the following rules to determine if you can put the intended card in a Lock Out state:
•For a 1:1 electrical protection group, you can apply a l lock out to the working and protect cards.
•For a 1:N electrical protection group,you can apply a lock out to the working and protect cards.
•For a 1+1 optical protection group, you can apply a lock out to the protect card.
Step 2 In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.
Step 3 In the Protection Groups list, click the protection group that contains the card you want to lock out.
Step 4 Under Selected Group, click the card you want to lock traffic out of.
Step 5 From Inhibit Switching, click Lock Out.
Step 6 Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.
The lock out has been applied and traffic is switched to the opposite card. To clear the lock out, see the "DLP-A203 Clear a Lock On or Lock Out" task.
Note Provisioning a lock out causes a LOCKOUT-REQ or an FE-LOCKOUT condition to be raised on CTC. Clearing the lockout switch request clears these conditions.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A203 Clear a Lock On or Lock Out
Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.
Step 2 In the Protection Groups list, click the protection group that contains the card you want to clear.
Step 3 Under Selected Group, click the card you want to clear.
Step 4 From Inhibit Switching, click Unlock.
Step 5 Click Yes on the confirmation dialog box.
The Lock On or Lock Out is cleared.
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A111 Revert to an Earlier Software Load
Purpose |
This procedure reverts the ONS 15454 database to an earlier software load. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
On site or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
Note Reverting to a 2.2.1 or later load switches to the older software load and its attendant database without affecting traffic or DCC connectivity. This feature requires dual TCC+/TCC2 cards and CTC Software R 2.2.1 or later as the protect version.
Tip The revert feature is useful if a maintenance window closes while you are upgrading CTC software. You can revert to the standby software load without losing traffic. When the next maintenance window opens, complete the upgrade and activate the new software load.
Note A revert to a maintenance release software load uses the current active database; therefore, no provisioning is lost. All other reverts do restore the database. (A maintenance release has a three-digit release number, e.g. 2.2.2).
Note Circuits created and provisioning performed after a software load is activated (upgraded to a higher software release) does not reinstate with a revert. The database configuration at the time of activation is reinstated after a revert. This note does not apply to maintenance reverts (e.g. 2.2.2 to 2.2.1), because maintenance releases use the same database.
Step 1 Log into the node where you are offloading the audit tail log. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 Record the IP address of that node; the IP address is displayed on the left side of the node view window.
Note To find the IP address you can also click the Provisioning > Network > General tabs.
Step 3 If you are reverting to a previous software release (not a maintenance release) record any new circuits created since the previous software upgrade because these circuits have to be manually recreated (if needed) once the software reversion has taken place.
Step 4 Click the Maintenance > Software tabs.
Step 5 Verify that the protect software is Software R2.2.0 or later. If the protect software is not Software R2.2.0 or later, do not revert.
Step 6 Click Revert. The Revert button activates the protect software load.
Step 7 Click Yes on the revert confirmation dialog box. The ONS 15454 reboots and loses the connection to CTC.
Step 8 Wait until the software upgrade finishes. This may take as long as 30 minutes.
Step 9 When the software upgrade is finished, click the Delete CTC Cache button in the browser window.
Step 10 Completely close the browser.
Step 11 Restart the browser and log back into the node using the IP address recorded in Step 2. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 as needed.
The browser downloads the CTC applet for the standby software load.
Step 12 If needed, recreate the circuits recorded in Step 3. See Chapter 6, "Create Circuits and VT Tunnels" for specific circuit creation procedures.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A112 Clean Fiber Connectors
Purpose |
This procedure cleans the fiber connectors. |
Tools/Equipment |
Inspection microscope Compressed air/duster "Type A" Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner (Cletop reel) Isopropyl alcohol 70% or higher Optical swab Optical receiver cleaning stick |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Required |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do not stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments.
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-A204 Scope and Clean Fiber Connectors and Adapters with Alcohol and Dry Wipes" task as necessary.
Step 4 Complete the "DLP-A205 Clean Fiber Connectors with Cletop" task as necessary.
Step 5 Complete the "DLP-A206 Clean the Fiber Adapters" task as necessary.
Caution
Do not reuse the optical swabs. Keep unused swabs off of work surfaces.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A204 Scope and Clean Fiber Connectors and Adapters with Alcohol and Dry Wipes
Purpose |
This task cleans the fiber connectors and adapters with alcohol and dry wipes. |
Tools/Equipment |
Compressed air/duster Isopropyl alcohol 70% or higher Optical swab Optical receiver cleaning stick |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Required |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do not stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments.
Step 1 Remove the dust cap from the fiber connector.
Step 2 Wipe the connector tip with the pre-moistened alcohol wipe.
Step 3 Blow dry using filtered air.
Step 4 Use an inspection microscope to inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. If the connector is not clean, repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Step 5 Insert the fiber connector into the applicable adapter or attach a dust cap to the fiber connector.
Note If you must replace a dust cap on a connector, first verify that the dust cap is clean. To clean the dust cap, wipe the outside of the cap using a dry lint free wipe and the inside of the dust cap using a Cletop stick swab (14100400).
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A205 Clean Fiber Connectors with Cletop
Purpose |
This task cleans the fiber connectors with Cletop. |
Tools/Equipment |
"Type A" Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner (Cletop reel) Optical receiver cleaning stick |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Required |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Step 1 Remove the dust cap from the fiber connector.
Step 2 Press the lever down to open the shutter door. Each time you press the lever, you expose a clean wiping surface.
Step 3 Insert the connector into the Cletop cleaning cassette slot, rotate one quarter turn, and gently swipe downwards.
Step 4 Use an inspection microscope to inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. If the connector is not clean, repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Step 5 Insert the fiber connector into the applicable adapter or attach a dust cap to the fiber connector.
Note If you must replace a dust cap on a connector, first verify that the dust cap is clean. To clean the dust cap, wipe the outside of the cap using a dry lint free wipe and the inside of the dust cap using a Cletop stick swab (14100400).
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A206 Clean the Fiber Adapters
Purpose |
This task cleans the fiber adapters. |
Tools/Equipment |
Cletop stick swab |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
Required |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite |
Security Level |
None |
Step 1 Remove the dust plug from the fiber adapter.
Step 2 Insert a Cletop stick swab (14100400) into the adapter opening and rotate the swab.
Step 3 Place dust plugs on the fiber adapters when not in use.
Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A113 Reset the TCC+/TCC2 Card Using CTC
Purpose |
This procedure resets the TCC+ or TCC2 card and switches the node to the redundant card. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
None |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Superuser |
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.
Note Before you reset the TCC2, you should wait at least 60 seconds after the last provisioning change you made to avoid losing any changes to the database.
Note When a software reset is performed on an active TCC2, the AIC card goes through an initialization process and also resets. The AIC card reset is normal and happens each time an active TCC2 card goes through a software-initiated reset.
Step 1 Log into the node where you are performing the software reset. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 In node view, right-click the TCC+/TCC2 card to reveal a drop-down menu.
Step 3 Click Reset Card.
Step 4 Click Yes when the "Are You Sure?" dialog box appears.
Step 5 Click OK when the "Lost connection to node, changing to Network View" dialog box appears.
Note For LED behavior during a TCC2 reboot, see Table 4-1 on page 4-11.
Step 6 Confirm that the TCC+/TCC2 card LED is amber (standby).
Onsite or RemoteStop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-A215 View Ethernet Maintenance Information
Purpose |
This procedure enables you to view maintenance information on a selected Ethernet card. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
Before you view PMs, be sure you have created the appropriate circuits and provisioned the card according to your specifications. For more information, see Chapter 6, "Create Circuits and VT Tunnels" and Chapter 11, "Change Card Settings." |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 Complete the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23. If you are already logged in, continue with Step 2.
Step 2 As needed, use the following tasks to change the display of Ethernet maintenance information:
•A305 View J1 Path Trace Information
•A306 View Loopback Status
•A307 View Ethernet Bandwidth Utilization
•A308 View Ethernet Spanning Tree Parameters
•A309 View the Ethernet MAC Address Table
•A310 View Ethernet Trunk Utilization
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A305 View J1 Path Trace Information
Purpose |
This task changes the screen view to display J1 path trace information on a selected G-Series Ethernet card. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or Remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click a G-Series Ethernet card. The card view displays.
Step 2 Click the Maintenance > J1 Path Trace tabs.
Step 3 Click the Retrieve button.
Step 4 View the columns to the right for the J1 Path Trace information for each port on the card.
Step 5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A306 View Loopback Status
Purpose |
This task changes the screen view to display loopback status information on a selected G-Series Ethernet card. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click a G-Series Ethernet card. The card view displays.
Step 2 Click the Maintenance > Loopback tabs.
The # and State columns identify the port number and current circuit state (IS, OOS, OOS_MT) of each port on the card. The Loopback Type column identifies the type of loopback (None or Terminal) applied to each port on the card.
Step 3 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A307 View Ethernet Bandwidth Utilization
Purpose |
This task changes the screen view to display Ethernet bandwidth utilization on a selected G-Series Ethernet card. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, double-click a G-Series Ethernet card. The card view displays.
Step 2 Click the Maintenance > Bandwidth tabs.
The current STS bandwidth usage information appears.
Step 3 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A308 View Ethernet Spanning Tree Parameters
Purpose |
This task changes the screen view to display the Ethernet Spanning Tree parameters for any node with one or more E-Series Ethernet cards installed. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or Remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Ether Bridge > Spanning Trees tabs.
The current spanning tree information is displayed.
Step 2 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A309 View the Ethernet MAC Address Table
Purpose |
This task displays the Ethernet MAC address table for any node with one or more E-Series Ethernet cards installed. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or Remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Ether Bridge > MAC Table tabs.
Step 2 Select the appropriate E-Series Ethernet card in the Layer 2 Domain field.
Step 3 Click the Retrieve button.
The MAC address table information is displayed.
Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A310 View Ethernet Trunk Utilization
Purpose |
This task displays the Ethernet Trunk bandwidth usage on any node with one or more E-Series Ethernet cards installed. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or Remote |
Security Level |
Retrieve or higher |
Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Ether Bridge > Trunk Utilization tabs.
Step 2 Select the desired time interval in the Interval field.
Step 3 Click the Refresh button.
The trunk utilization information for the current and previous time intervals is displayed.
Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A218 Change the Node Timing Reference
Purpose |
This procedure enables switching the node timing reference to enable maintenance on a timing reference or returning the node timing to normal operation. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
NTP-A28 Set Up Timing, page 4-21 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or Remote |
Security Level |
Maintenance or higher |
Step 1 Log into CTC at the node that you want to monitor. See the "DLP-A60 Log into CTC" task on page 3-23 for instructions. If you are already logged in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 Complete the "DLP-A322 Manual or Force Switch the Node Timing Reference" taskas 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.
DLP-A322 Manual or Force Switch the Node Timing Reference
Purpose |
This task commands the NE to switch to the timing reference you have selected if the SSM quality of the requested reference is not less than the current reference. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Maintenance or higher |
Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Timing tabs. The Timing source window appears.
Step 2 From the Reference drop-down menu for the desired Clock choose the desired reference.
Step 3 From the Operation drop-down menu for the desired Clock choose one of the following options:
•Manual—This operation commands the node to switch to the reference you have selected if the SSM quality of the reference is not lower than the current timing reference.
•Force—This operation commands the node to switch to the reference you have selected, regardless of the SSM quality (if the reference is valid).
Step 4 Click the Apply button.
Step 5 Click Yes in the confirmation dialog. If the selected timing reference is an acceptable valid reference, the node switches to the selected timing reference.
Step 6 If the selected timing reference is invalid, a warning dialog appears. Click OK; the node does not revert to the normal timing reference.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-A323 Clear a Manual or Force Switch on a Node Timing Reference
Purpose |
This task clears a Manual or Force switch on a node timing reference and reverts the timing reference to its provisioned reference. |
Tools/Equipment |
None |
Prerequisite Procedures |
DLP-A60 Log into CTC, page 3-23 |
Required/As Needed |
As needed |
Onsite/Remote |
Onsite or remote |
Security Level |
Maintenance or higher |
Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Timing tabs. The Timing source window appears.
Step 2 Find the Clock reference that is currently set to Manual or Force in the Operation menu.
Step 3 From the Operation drop-down menu choose the desired Clock and choose Clear.
Step 4 Click the Apply button.
Step 5 Click Yes in the confirmation dialog. If the normal timing reference is an acceptable valid reference, the node switches back to the normal timing reference as defined by the system configuration.
Step 6 If the normal timing reference is invalid or has failed, a warning dialog appears. Click OK; the timing reference does not revert.
Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).