Chapter 11 Change Card Settings

NTP-E66 Modify Line and Status Thresholds for Optical Ports

Table 11-2

OC-N Card Line Settings (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heading

 

Description

Options

 

 

 

 

 

SD BER

 

Sets the signal degrade bit error rate

1E-5

 

 

 

1E-6

 

 

 

1E-7 (default)

 

 

 

1E-8

 

 

 

1E-9

 

 

 

 

Provides Sync

 

Indicates that the port has been

Read-only

 

 

provisioned as a network element timing

Yes (checked)

 

 

reference on another node (ONS 15600,

 

 

No (unchecked)

 

 

ONS 15454, or ONS 15327)

 

 

 

 

 

Send Do Not

 

When checked, sends a DUS (do not use)

Yes (checked)

Use

 

message on the S1 byte

No (unchecked; default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLSR Ext.

 

Chosen extended byte carries information

K3

Byte

 

that governs BLSR protection switches.

Z2

 

 

 

 

 

 

E2

 

 

 

F1

 

 

 

 

 

Admin State

 

Sets the port service state unless network

IS—Puts the port in-service. The

 

 

conditions prevent the change.

 

port service state changes to IS-NR.

 

 

 

IS,AINS (default)—Puts the port in

 

 

 

 

automatic in-service. The port

 

 

 

 

service state changes to

 

 

 

 

OOS-AU,AINS.

 

 

 

OOS,DSBLD—Removes the port

 

 

 

 

from service and disables it. The port

 

 

 

 

service state changes to

 

 

 

 

OOS-MA,DSBLD.

 

 

 

OOS,MT—Removes the port from

 

 

 

 

service for maintenance. The port

 

 

 

 

service state changes to

 

 

 

 

OOS-MA,MT.

 

 

 

 

AINS Soak

 

Sets the automatic in-service soak period.

Duration of valid input signal, in hh.mm

 

 

 

format, after which the card becomes in

 

 

 

service (IS) automatically (0 to 48 hours,

 

 

 

in 15-minute increments).

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Defines the port as SONET or SDH.

SONET (default)

 

 

Enable Sync Msg and Send Do Not Use

SDH

 

 

must be disabled before the port can be

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to SDH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cisco ONS 15600 Procedure Guide, R5.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 2008

 

 

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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.