Chapter 9 Management Network Connectivity

9.7.10 OSI Provisioning in CTC

9.7.10 OSI Provisioning in CTC

Table 9-16shows the OSI actions that are performed from the node view Provisioning tab. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15600 Procedures Guide for OSI procedures and tasks.

Table 9-16 OSI Actions from the CTC Provisioning Tab

Tab

Actions

 

 

OSI > Main Setup

View and edit Primary Area Address.

 

Change OSI routing mode.

 

Change LSP buffers.

 

 

OSI > TARP > Config

Configure the TARP parameters:

 

PDU L1/L2 propagation and origination.

 

TARP data cache and loop detection buffer.

 

LAN storm suppression.

 

Type 4 PDU on startup.

 

TARP timers: LDB, T1, T2, T3, T4.

 

 

OSI > TARP > Static TDC

Add and delete static TARP data cache entries.

 

 

OSI > TARP > MAT

Add and delete static manual area table entries.

 

 

OSI > Routers > Setup

Enable and disable routers.

 

Add, delete, and edit manual area addresses.

 

 

OSI > Routers > Subnets

Edit SDCC, LDCC, and LAN subnets that are provisioned for OSI.

 

 

OSI > Tunnels

Add, delete, and edit Cisco and IP-over-CLNS tunnels.

 

 

Comm Channels > SDCC

Add OSI configuration to an SDCC.

 

Choose the data link layer protocol, PPP or LAP-D.

 

 

Comm Channels > LDCC

Add OSI configuration to an SDCC.

 

 

 

Table 9-17shows the OSI actions that are performed from the node view Maintenance tab.

Table 9-17 OSI Actions from the CTC Maintenance Tab

Tab

Actions

 

 

OSI > ISIS RIB

View the IS-IS routing table.

 

 

OSI > ESIS RIB

View ESs that are attached to ISs.

 

 

OSI > TDC

View the TARP data cache and identify static and dynamic entries.

 

Perform TID to NSAP resolutions.

 

Flush the TDC.

 

 

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ONS 15600 specifications

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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.

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