Chapter 11 Alarm Monitoring and Management

11.2 Alarms, Conditions, and History

Figure 11-1shows the CTC node view Alarms window.

Figure 11-1 Viewing Alarms in CTC Node View

Alarms and conditions appear in one of five background colors, listed in Table 11-2, to communicate severity.

 

 

Table 11-2

Color Codes for Alarms and Conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

Critical alarm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange

 

Major alarm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow

 

Minor alarm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magenta (pink)

 

Event (NA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

 

Condition (NR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White

 

Cleared alarm or event (C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

Major and Minor alarms may appear yellow in CTC under certain circumstances. This is not due to a

 

 

CTC problem but to a workstation memory and color utilization problem. For example, a workstation

 

 

might run out of colors if many color-intensive applications are running. When using Netscape, you can

 

 

limit the number of colors used by launching it from the command line with either the -install option or

 

 

the -ncols 32 option.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cisco ONS 15600 Reference Manual, R7.2

11-3

Page 226 Page 228
Page 227
Image 227
Cisco Systems ONS 15600 manual Color Description, 11-3
Page 226 Page 228

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.
Top Page Image Contents