Chapter 2 Alarm Troubleshooting

Alarm Procedures

Step 3 If the SYNC-FREQ alarm continues to report after replacing the XTC card, log onto

http://www.cisco.com/tac for more information or call TAC (1-800-553-2447).

2.6.178 SYNCPRI

Minor (MN), Non-Service Affecting (NSA)

A Loss of Timing on Primary Reference (SYNCPRI) alarm occurs when the ONS 15327 loses the primary timing source (reference 1). The ONS 15327 uses three ranking timing references. The timing references are typically two BITS-level or line-level sources and an internal reference. If SYNCPRI occurs, the ONS 15327 should switch to its secondary timing source (reference 2). Switching to the secondary timing source also triggers a SWTOSEC condition (see page 2-115).

Procedure: Clear the SYNCPRI Alarm

Step 1 In node view, click the Provisioning > Timing tabs.

Step 2 Verify the current configuration for the REF-1 of the NE Reference.

Step 3 If the primary reference is a BITS input, complete the “Clear the LOS (BITS) Alarm” procedure on page 2-82.

Step 4 If the primary reference clock is an incoming port on the ONS 15327, complete the “Clear the LOS (OC-N) Alarm” procedure on page 2-85.

Step 5 If the condition does not clear, log onto http://www.cisco.com/tac for more information or call TAC (1-800-553-2447).

2.6.179 SYNCSEC

Minor (MN), Non-Service Affecting (NSA)

A Loss of Timing on Secondary Reference (SYNCSEC) alarm occurs when the ONS 15327 loses the secondary timing source (reference 2). The ONS 15327 uses three ranked timing references. The timing references are typically two BITS-level or line-level sources and an internal reference. If SYNCSEC occurs, the ONS 15327 should switch to the third timing source (reference 3) to obtain valid timing for the ONS 15327. Switching to the third timing source also triggers a SWTOTHIRD condition (see page 2-115).

Procedure: Clear the SYNCSEC Alarm

 

Step 1

In node view, click the Provisioning > Timing tabs.

 

Step 2

Verify the current configuration of the REF-2 for the NE Reference.

 

Step 3

If the secondary reference is a BITS input, complete the “Clear the LOS (BITS) Alarm” procedure on

 

 

page 2-82.

 

Step 4

Verify that the BITS clock is operating properly.

 

 

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ONS 15327 specifications

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The ONS 15327 is designed with a modular architecture, which enables operators to customize and scale their network as demand grows. It supports a variety of card options for different media types, wavelengths, and capacity requirements. This modularity not only facilitates straightforward upgrades but also allows for efficient network management.

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