Chapter 1 Product Overview

System Modules

Data Rate Transparent Front Panel LEDs

The WCM LEDs provide information about its operating status. Table 1-3 describes the LEDs.

Table 1-3 Transparent WCM LED Descriptions

Label

Color1

Description

On/Err

Green

Power is on. No software or hardware errors are detected.

 

 

 

 

Red

A hardware or software error was detected or the

 

 

initialization is in progress (during system startup only).

 

 

 

 

Red

WCM is in manual setting mode (not shown in case of

 

blinking

error).

 

 

 

Loop

Orange

A remote and/or a local loop is established.

 

 

 

L/R

Green

Data is received from the local port.

 

 

 

L/T

Green

Data is transmitted to the local port.

 

 

 

R/R

Green

Data is received from the remote end of the link.

 

 

 

R/T

Green

Data is transmitted to the remote end of the link.

 

 

 

 

Green

WCM is in ALS mode; LED blinks once every 10 seconds.

 

blinking

 

 

 

 

1. Any other state than the ones listed indicates a possible failure in the local system.

WCMs with Fixed Clock Recovery

The following transparent WCMs are available with fixed clock recovery:

High-speed transparent WCM that supports data rates of 622 Mbps

High-speed transparent WCM with 1062-Mbps clock for coupling link

WCM that supports 2.488 Gbps

WCM with 850-nm multiclock

Note WCMs with settable clock recovery are also available. See the “WCMs with Settable Clock Recovery” section on page 1-20.

 

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Cisco Systems 1500 manual Data Rate Transparent Front Panel LEDs, WCMs with Fixed Clock Recovery, Label Color

1500 specifications

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Scalability is an essential aspect of the Cisco 1500 series, providing businesses the flexibility to grow without major overhauls of their infrastructure. The ability to support multiple connections and integrate seamlessly with cloud services makes the 1500 series an ideal choice for hybrid environments.

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