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Clear a Path Protection Force Switch

Purpose	This procedure clears a path protection circuit Force switch. It is used to
	revert traffic to the original circuits after the card has been serviced.
Tools/Equipment	None
Prerequisite Procedures	“Force-Switch Path Protection Paths” section on page 10
Required/As Needed	As needed
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 In the CTC node view, click View > Go to Network View if this view is not already displayed.

Step 2 In the network map, right-click the span that you Force switched. Choose Circuits from the shortcut menu.

The Circuits window is displayed.

Step 3 Choose Clear from the pull-down menu at the bottom of the window.

The Force switch is cleared.

Note Active circuits are displayed green in the Circuits window. Standby circuits are displayed purple in the window.

Note If these circuits are configured for revertive switching, they will revert to original paths after the revertive time expires. If they are not revertive, they will not move back unless you Force-switch them back. If the switch state is clear, you can complete the “Force-Switch Path Protection Paths” task on page 10 again to force traffic back to the original path.

Step 4 Return to the“Replace an OC-48 Card” procedure on page 8 , or to your originating procedure.

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Installing the Cisco ONS 15600 OC48/STM16 LR/LH 16 Port 1550 Card

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Clear a Path Protection Force Switch

“Force-Switch Path Protection Paths” section on page 10

Required/As Needed

Onsite/Remote

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