4. Configuration Options
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Configuring the DSX-1 Interface

Select DSX-1 to display or change the physical configuration options when a

DSX-1 interface is installed (see Table4-8, DSX-1 Physical Interface Options).

Main Menu
Configuration

DSX-1

Table 4-8. DSX-1 Physical Interface Options (1 of 2)

Interface Status
Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting:Disable
Specifies whether the DSX-1 interface selected is available for use.
Enable The interface is avai lable.
Disable The interface is not available for use. If there are time slots assigned to the
DSX-1 interface when you attempt to disable it, the message This action will
clear all DSX-1 Cross Connecti ons . Are You Sure? No appears. If you
select:
No The operation is cancelled.
Yes The following occurs:
All existing DSX-1 interface cross-connect assignment s are cl eared.
Alarms or traps associated with the DSX-1 interface are not generated.
LEDs associated with the DSX-1 interface are held in an off’’ state.
Line Framing Format
Possible Settings: D4, ESF
Default Setting: ESF
Specifies the framing format for transmitted and received signals on the DSX-1 interface.
D4 Uses D4 framing format.
ESF Uses Extended Superframe (ESF) framing format.
Line Coding Format
Possible Settings: AMI, B8ZS
Default Setting: B8ZS
Specifies the line coding format for the DSX-1 interface.
AMI Uses Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI) line coding format.
B8ZS Uses Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS) line coding format.