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Using Cisco Transport Controller 3

Figure 3-27

The Alarming tab showing the default profile and a new profile

Alarm Profiles are created at the network view using the Provisioning > Alarming tabs (Figure 3-27). A default alarm profile (in the Default column) is pre-provisioned and you use the Clone feature to create new profiles based on the default alarm profile.

The Alarming tab shows the default profile and the new profile. It also has two headings, Node/Profile Ops and Profile Misc, which include six alarm profile buttons. Table 3-15lists and describes each of the alarm profile buttons.

Table 3-15

Alarm Profile Buttons

 

 

 

 

 

Heading

 

Button

Description

 

 

 

 

Node Profile Ops

 

Load

Loads a profile from either a node or a file

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store

Stores profiles to a node (or nodes) or to a file

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delete

Deletes profiles from a node

 

 

 

 

Profile Misc.

 

Compare

Displays differences between alarm profiles (i.e.

 

 

 

individual alarms that are not configured

 

 

 

equivalently between profiles)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available

Displays all of the profiles available on each node

 

 

 

 

 

 

Usage

Displays all of the entities present in the network

 

 

 

and which profile(s) each is using

 

 

 

 

Five additional alarm profile options are located in a Profile Editing menu that you can display with a right-click in any column that contains an alarm profile. Table 3-16lists and describes the profile editing options available when you right-click an alarm profile column.

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Cisco Systems ONS 15327 Alarming tab showing the default profile and a new profile, Alarm Profile Buttons Heading Description

ONS 15327 specifications

Cisco Systems ONS 15327 is a high-performance optical networking solution tailored for service providers and enterprises looking to enhance their optical communication infrastructure. This versatile platform is recognized for its robust performance, scalability, and flexibility, making it suitable for a wide array of applications ranging from broadband access to metropolitan area networking.

One of the standout features of the ONS 15327 is its ability to handle multiple data types over a single platform. It supports a rich array of protocols, including Ethernet and SONET/SDH, allowing service providers to deliver a diverse portfolio of services to their customers. This multiservice capability simplifies the network architecture, reducing operational complexity and costs.

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Another significant characteristic of the Cisco ONS 15327 is its advanced performance monitoring and management features. Built-in diagnostic tools provide real-time visibility into network performance, enabling prompt identification and troubleshooting of potential issues. This proactive approach to network management enhances service reliability and customer satisfaction.

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