Cisco Systems ONS 15327 manual External Input Alarms, Procedure Provision External Alarms

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3.12.2 External Input Alarms

Use external alarms for sensors such as open doors, temperature sensors, flood sensors, and other environmental conditions.

Procedure: Provision External Alarms

Step 1 Wire the external-device relays to the Alarm RJ-45 connector on the MIC.

Step 2 Log into CTC and display the working XTC card in card view.

Step 3 Click the External Alarms subtab (Figure 3-24).

Step 4 Complete the following fields for each external device wired to the RJ-45 connector on the MIC card:

•Enabled— Click the box to activate the fields for the corresponding alarm input number.

•Alarm Type— Select an alarm type from the list provided.

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Contents Overview Using Cisco Transport ControllerPreparing PCs to Run CTC Installing CTCProcedure Install Netscape Windows Preparing Solaris Workstations to Run CTC Procedure Extracting the CTC Version 2.3 Files for SolarisProcedure Install Netscape Solaris If gzip required is not installed, install it now by typing Procedure Install the Java Files SolarisRemove the intermediate tar files, for example Procedure Enable Applet Security for CTC Procedure Set Up a PC for Direct Connection Connecting PCs to the ONSCheck Enable DNS for Windows Resolution Direct ConnectionsNetwork dialog boxes for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT TCP/IP Properties dialog box Gateway tab Windows 95/98 Click Specify an IP addressStep LAN Connections Procedure Disable Proxy Service Using Windows with NetscapeSettings Logging into CTC Remote Access to the ONSConnecting to the ONS 15327 with TL1 Terminals Viewing CTC Procedure Log into the CTCCard Color Status Node ViewNode View Card Colors Node View Tabs and Subtabs Description Node Status Color Alarm StatusNetwork View Network View Actions Action ProcedureBackground Image Tab Description Preferences TabsCreating Domains Procedure Create a New DomainChoose Create New Domain Example of a customized map graphic10 The CTC card view showing an E10/100 card Card ViewTool Description CTC NavigationToolbar and Menu Bar Options Table Data Table Display Options Task Click Right-Click Shortcut Menu Inventory Data13 Viewing hardware information about installed cards Column Description Viewing ONS 15327 Alarms, Conditions, and EventsAlarm Data Controlling Alarm Display 15 Viewing current-session alarms and events Viewing Alarm HistoryProcedure Set Up General Node Information Setting Up General Node InformationRetrieving alarms Click the Provisioning General tabsClick Apply Changing the IP Address Setting Up General Network InformationProcedure Set Up Network Information 17 Entering network information Click Apply Snmp Setting Up ONS 15327 SecurityONS 15327 Security Idle Times Procedure Create New UsersSecurity Level Idle Time Click OKClick the Provisioning Security tabs Procedure Edit User Security Node LevelProcedure Edit User Security at the Network Level all nodes Procedure Create Protection Groups for Optical Cards Setting Up Protection GroupsProcedure Edit Protection Groups Procedure Delete Protection Groups Setting Up TimingClick the Maintenance Protection tabs Click the Provisioning Protection tabsMessage Quality Description SSM Generation 1 Message SetSSM Generation 2 Message Set Procedure Set Up ONS 15327 TimingJuly Using Cisco Transport Controller Setting timing parameters Setting Up External User-Provisionable AlarmsUsing Virtual Wires Procedure Provision External Alarms External Input Alarms24shows the External Alarms subtab External Output Controls Procedure Provision External ControlsExample of the external alarm input and output process Creating Alarm ProfilesAlarm Profile Buttons Heading Description Alarming tab showing the default profile and a new profileClick the Provisioning Alarming tabs Procedure Create an Alarm ProfileAlarm Profile Editing Options Button DescriptionProcedure Apply an Alarm Profile at the Node View Procedure Apply an Alarm Profile at the Card ViewClick the Provisioning DS1 or DS3 Alarming tabs Click Force still need to ApplyView Tab Subtab Printing and Exporting CTC DataExportable CTC Table Data Procedure Export CTC Data Procedure Print CTC Data29 Exporting CTC data as Html Step Displaying CTC Data in Other Applications
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ONS 15327 specifications

Cisco Systems ONS 15327 is a high-performance optical networking solution tailored for service providers and enterprises looking to enhance their optical communication infrastructure. This versatile platform is recognized for its robust performance, scalability, and flexibility, making it suitable for a wide array of applications ranging from broadband access to metropolitan area networking.

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In conclusion, Cisco Systems ONS 15327 stands out as a powerful optical networking platform that combines versatility, scalability, and advanced management features. Its ability to support various protocols and harness optical technologies makes it an essential tool for organizations aiming to optimize their telecommunications infrastructure while minimizing costs and complexity.
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