CTC Card View Showing an OC-192 Card | Cisco Systems ONS 15600

Chapter 4 Cisco Transport Controller Operation

4.5.3 Card View

Figure 4-6 CTC Card View Showing an OC-192 Card

Use the card view tabs and subtabs, shown in Table 4-8, to provision and manage the ONS 15600. The subtabs, fields, and information displayed under each tab depend on the card type selected.

Table 4-8	Card View Tabs and Subtabs

Tab	Description	Subtabs

Alarms	Lists current alarms (CR, MJ, MN) for the card	—
	and updates them in real time

Conditions	Displays a list of standing conditions on the	—
	card

History	Provides a history of card alarms including	Session (displays alarms and events
	date, object, port, and severity of each alarm	for the current session); Card
		(displays alarms and events retrieved
		from a fixed-size log on the card)

Circuits	Create, delete, edit, and search circuits	Circuits, Rolls

Provisioning	Provision an ONS 15600 card	Line, SONET Thresholds, Optics
		Thresholds, SONET STS, and Alarm
		Profiles

Maintenance	Perform maintenance tasks for the card	Loopback, Transceiver, Protection,
		Path Trace, AINS Soak (options
		depend on the card type)

Performance	Perform performance monitoring for the card	—

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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.

Cisco Systems ONS 15600 manual CTC Card View Showing an OC-192 Card

Models: ONS 15600

Figure 4-6 CTC Card View Showing an OC-192 Card

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