Corba, Ctc, IN-3 | Cisco Systems ONS 15600 guide

Index

card colors 4-7

card protection

See also 1+1 optical port protection

unprotected 3-3cards

optical. See OC-N cards

common control. See individual card names

filler cards			2-28
list of	A-2
optical cable routing					1-20
ports and line rates					1-18
replacement			1-20
reset	4-15
slot requirements				1-17
symbols 1-17
card view
description			4-12
list of tabs			4-13
circuits
definition		7-2
attributes		7-2
automatic routing				7-18
autorange		7-2
circuit (STS) sizes					7-2
circuit states			7-7
circuit status			7-6
detailed map			7-9
Edit Circuit window					7-9
Ethernet circuit sizes					10-4
export	7-3,7-9
filter	7-3
find circuits with alarms 11-4
manual routing				7-20
merge	7-26
path calculation				7-21
path trace		7-17
properties		7-2
protection types				7-8
reconfigure			7-27

Release 5.02 and 7.0 caveat					7-7
STS squelch table				7-16
STS time slot assignments					7-4
VT squelch table				7-17
Cisco Transport Controller. See CTC
CMS. See CTC
colors
alarms and conditions 11-3
cards	4-7
network view (node status)					4-10
ports	4-7
port state		7-10
computer requirements				4-3
concatenated STS time slot assignments						7-4
conditions
actions in the Conditions window						11-6
viewing in the Conditions window						11-6
configurations			A-2
connectionless network protocol (OSI)						9-28
connectionless network service (OSI)						9-28
CORBA	9-23
cost 9-7
cover
PBU bus bar			1-7
rear	1-5
CRM. See cable routing module
cross-connect
definition		7-2
See also SSXC card
See also circuits
crossover cable			4-4
CTC
alarms
See also alarms
history			11-7
profiles			11-9
view		11-1
autodiscovery of newer software releases 4-2
card compatibility				2-2

Cisco ONS 15600 Reference Manual, R7.2

IN-3

ONS 15600 specifications

Cisco Systems ONS 15600 is a highly versatile optical networking platform designed to meet the demands of modern telecommunications and data services. This multiservice edge platform supports various transmission mediums and offers a wide array of features that enable efficient data transport. Ideal for service providers and large enterprises, the ONS 15600 is engineered to provide scalable and reliable optical transport solutions.

One of the notable features of the ONS 15600 is its capability to support multiple protocols, including SONET/SDH, Ethernet, OTN, and legacy TDM services. This flexibility allows users to tailor their networks according to specific service requirements while ensuring interoperability with existing infrastructure. The platform is designed to facilitate seamless service migration, accommodating both legacy and next-generation services.

The modular architecture of the ONS 15600 enhances its scalability. It allows for easy expansion by incorporating additional line cards or interface modules without requiring significant downtime. This modularity ensures that service providers can evolve their networks over time, responding to increasing bandwidth demands and new service offerings with ease.

Incorporating advanced technologies, the ONS 15600 employs Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), significantly increasing the capacity of fiber networks by allowing multiple signals to be transmitted simultaneously over a single optical fiber. This capability helps to optimize fiber utilization and reduce operational costs. In addition, the platform supports Optical Transport Network (OTN) for improved error detection and correction, contributing to higher reliability and performance.

Another key characteristic of the ONS 15600 is its robust management capabilities. The platform can be managed through Cisco's Optical Networking Manager (ONM), providing a centralized interface for network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. This enhances operational efficiency and minimizes downtime, allowing service providers to focus on delivering quality services to their customers.

The ONS 15600 also prioritizes security, offering various features like encryption and access control to safeguard sensitive data during transmission. With its combination of scalability, flexibility, and security, the Cisco ONS 15600 stands out as a reliable choice for organizations looking to enhance their optical networking capabilities while meeting the evolving demands of the digital landscape. Its commitment to quality and performance makes it a cornerstone of modern optical networks.

CORBA

CTC

See also alarms

Cisco ONS 15600 Reference Manual, R7.2

IN-3

ONS 15600 specifications