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Chapter 20 Monitoring MToP Services
Viewing Channelization Properties
Viewing SONET/SDH Channelization Properties
SONET and SDH use the same concepts for channelization, but the terminology differs. Table 20-10
describes the equivalent terms for SONET and SDH channelization. The information displayed in Pri me
Network Vision reflects whether SONET or SDH is configured on the interface.
To view SONET/SDH channelization properties:
Step 1 In Prime Network Vision, right-click the required device, then choose Inventory.
Step 2 Choose Physical Inventory > Chassis > slot > subslot > SONET/SDH-interface. The properties for
SONET/SDH and OC-3 are displayed in the content pane. See Figure 20-9.
Figure 20-9 SONET/SDH Interface in Physical Inventory
Table 20-10 SONET and SDH Channelization Terminology
Concept SONET Term SDH Term
Frame Synchronous Transport Signal
level N (STS-N) Synchronous Transport Module
level N (STM-N)
HOP channel STS-1 Administrative Unit (AU-n)
Lower-order channels Virtual Tributary (VT) Tributary Unit Group (TUG)
LOP payloads DS1, DS3, or E1