Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
OPERATOR’S HDBK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HANDBOOK STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
QUICK GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SECTION 1: INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1–1 SWP INSTALLATION IN PC ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1–1.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1–1.1.1 PC characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1–1.1.2 Operator skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1–1.2 Reference Information Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1–1.3 Summary of SW installation / de–installation phases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1–1.4 SWP loading in PC WINDOWS–NT/2000/XP (Professional Edition only)
environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1–1.4.1 Installation of 1320CT + NE software from SWP CD–ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1–1.4.2 Installation of SIBDL program from SWP CD–ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
1–1.4.3 End of SW installation from SWP CD–ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
1–1.5 CT initial configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1–1.5.1 Craft Terminal configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1–1.5.2 Craft Terminal connection to the NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
1–1.6 De–installation phases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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1–2.2 Summary of the SWP installation phases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1–2.3 SW download to the NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1–2.4 NE Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
1–2.5 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
SECTION 2: NE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2–1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ON VIEWS AND MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
2–1.1 9400 AWY view organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
2–1.1.1 View Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2–1.1.2 Resource Tree Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
2–1.1.3 Resource Detail Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
2–1.1.4 Button Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
2–1.2 Introduction to the menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
2–1.2.1 Views menu introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
2–1.2.2 Configuration menu introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
2–1.2.3 Diagnosis menu introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
2–1.2.4 Supervision menu introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2–1.2.5 Download menu introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2–2 CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
2–2.1 NE Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
2–2.2 Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
2–2.2.1 Local Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2–2.2.2 NTP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
2–2.2.3 Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
2–2.2.4 IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
2–2.2.5 Routing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
2–2.3 Alarm Severities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
2–2.3.1 How to create a new Alarm Severity Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
2–2.4 System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
2–2.4.1 NE Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
2–2.4.2 Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
2–2.5 Quick Configuration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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2–4.1 Tab panels in the Resource Detail Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
2–4.1.1 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
2–4.1.2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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2–10.1 Log Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
2–10.2 Remote Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
2–10.3 Abnormal Condition List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
2–10.4 Summary Block Diagram View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
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SECTION 4: SWP DESCRIPTION AND VERSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
4–1 SWP 9400AWY R.2.0 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
4–1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
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C.1 : Common situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
C.2 : Troubleshooting situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
FIGURES
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Fig. 51. System Settings: NE configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Fig. 52. Confirmation message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Fig. 53. USM closing warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Fig. 54. Overhead Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fig. 101. Output External Points: CP01 ... CP04 (Automatic activation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Fig. 102. Output External Points View: FAIL IDU, FAIL ODU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Fig. 103. Configuration of the Craft access state from the Equipment NE view in the OS mode . . 165
Fig. 104. Restart NE call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
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Fig. 105. Restart NE confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Fig. 106. MIB Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fig. 107. Backup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Fig. 108. Restore screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
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Fig. 159. MIB load from disk – phase 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Fig. 160. Corrective Maintenance general flow–chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Fig. 161. Active alarm screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fig. 162. 9400AWY R.2.0 split–mount system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
TABLES
Tab. 1. Additional feature and SWP–version relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tab. 2. Radio application: Market, capacity and modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tab. 3. ATPC Range Rx Threshold for ETSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Tab. 4. ATPC Range Rx Threshold for ANSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Tab. 5. Command priority list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Tab. 6. Command priority list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tab. 7. Command priority list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Tab. 8. 1+0 loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tab. 9. 1+1 loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Tab. 10. SES Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Tab. 11. Alarm Synthesis indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Tab. 12. Alarm information, general description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Tab. 13. General issues of the alarm meanings and their respective maintenance actions . . . . . . . 231
Tab. 14. Software products part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Tab. 15. Software licence part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Tab. 16. Markets, tributaries and modulations forecasted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Tab. 17. Shelves Equipment Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Tab. 18. Allowed board/plug–in types in IDU Main shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Tab. 19. Allowed board/plug–in types in IDU Extension shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Tab. 20. Characteristics of the protection scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Tab. 21. Available Flash cards for 9400AWY Rel.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Tab. 22. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (IDU basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Tab. 23. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (with 9–16 E1/DS1 plug–in) . . 264
Tab. 24. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (with E3/DS3 plug–in) . . . . . . . 265
Tab. 25. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (with Ethernet plug–in) . . . . . . . 266
Tab. 26. Handbook history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Tab. 27. 9400AWY Rel.2.0 product release handbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Tab. 28. 9400AWY Rel. 2.0 Technical Handbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tab. 29. 9400AWY Rel. 2.0 Installation and Line–Up Handbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tab. 30. Operator’s Handbooks related to the specific Software Package SWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tab. 32. 9400AWY Rel.2.0 Documentation on CD–ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Tab. 33. Documentation common to Alcatel Network Elements using 1320CT platform . . . . . . . . . 292
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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
a) Warranty
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
Any warranty must be referred exclusively to the terms of the contact of sale of the equipment this
All rights reserved. Passing on and copying of this
document, use and communication of its contents
b) Information
The product specification and/or performance levels contained in this document are for information
purposes only and are subject to change without notice. They do not represent any obligation on the
part of ALCATEL.
c) Copyright Notification
The technical information of this manual is the property of ALCATEL and must not be copied,
reproduced or disclosed to a third party without written consent.
d) Safety recommendations
The safety recommendations here below must be considered to avoid injuries on persons and/or
damage to the equipment:
1) Service Personnel
Installation and service must be carried out by authorized people having appropriate technical
training and experience necessary to be aware of hazardous operations during installation and
service and of measures to avoid any danger to them, to any other people and to the equipment.
3) Safety norms
Recommended safety norms are not indicated in this manual, but in Handbooks REF. [A] on
page 291 and [D] on page 291. The warning labels that can be found on the equipment parts
are indicated on page 14.
Local safety regulations must be used if mandatory. Safety instructions in such handbook
should be used in addition to the local safety regulations. In the case of conflict between safety
instructions stated in such manual and those indicated in local regulations, mandatory local
norms will prevail. Should not local regulations be mandatory, then safety norms in the above
cited manual will prevail.
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HANDBOOK APPLICABILITY, PURPOSE AND HISTORY
Please refer to para.E.1 on page 285.
This handbook describes SWP 9400AWY Rel.2.0, taking into account all system features that are made
available by first SWP version V2.0.0, as well as by successive SWP releases–versions. Following
Tab. 1. sums–up the major additional features (mainly related to new HW items and relevant
performance) that are available starting from a certain SWP–version successive to first SWP version
V2.0.0.
Available from
Additional feature
SWP–version
New ETSI IDU Main and Extension units, with different ’3DB xxxxx AB––’ P/N mandatory from
(refer to para.1–2.1.1 point [2] on page 57) V2.0.1
7–8 GHz ODUs (new 9470AWY product)
V2.0.2
Frequency shifter management
to be confirmed
Security management
ANSI version (DS1/DS3) interfaces and relevant ANSI IDU Main and Extension
units and Plug–Ins V2.0.3
to be confirmed
ANSI version ODUs
Ed.02 of this handbook is validated in conjunction with SWP versions V2.0.0 to V2.0.1
only. Information relevant to SWP versions > V2.0.1 must be considered preliminary,
subject to change and without any obligation on the part of ALCATEL.
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HANDBOOK STRUCTURE
Information in this handbook is divided into the following parts:
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
a) FRONT MATTER
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• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
• PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
• HANDBOOK STRUCTURE
• SAFETY, EMC, EMF, ESD NORMS AND EQUIPMENT LABELLING
• CAUTIONS TO AVOID EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• QUICK GUIDE
It allows to access immediately the most frequently needed operative pieces of information
contained in this handbook and in other related handbooks.
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SAFETY, EMC, EMF, ESD NORMS AND EQUIPMENT LABELLING
a) Please refer to Technical Handbook (from ED.02) to obtain details regarding following information:
Risk of explosion
• Other labels:
b) Identical or similar information on Personal Computer, Work–Station etc., other than ALCATEL’s,
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loaded with software applications described in this Handbook, is supplied in the Constructor’s
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CAUTIONS TO AVOID EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
a) Unit assemblies
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
Each of the IDU MAIN UNIT and IDU EXTENSION UNIT is assembled inside its own box and must
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be considered an unique item from the service and maintenance points of view. Such an assembly
is supplied by Alcatel “as it is” and must never be disassembled .
When operating on boards out of the equipment shelf, this kit (see figure below) must be always warn
and its termination must be connected to a grounded structure, to avoids the possible damage of the
electronic devices for electrostatic discharges.
ELASTICIZED BAND
COILED CORD
c) Screw fixing
In normal operation conditions, all screws (for unit box closing, cable fixing, etc.) must be always
tightened to avoid item detachment and to ensure the equipment EMI–EMC performance.
The screw tightening torque must be:
Before to disconnect or connect the IDU–ODU cable (at IDU or ODU side) switch off the
corresponding MAIN IDU UNIT or EXTENSION IDU UNIT.
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QUICK GUIDE
C.T. OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK SWP 9400AWY R.2.0
read:
get operative information regarding and read its QUICK GUIDE (same topics)
the units in IDU shelf and ODU
(connectors, leds, buttons)
HW INSTALLATION
get:
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.. continues
If you need immediate operative information on how to:
install SWP (first time) on ECT proceed as specified in chapter 1–1 on page 21
get:
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.. continues
If you need immediate operative information on how to:
MAINTENANCE
To find any other kind of information not listed in the above table, please refer to the TABLE OF
CONTENTS of this handbook.
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SECTION 1: INSTALLATION
Chapter 1–3 – CT & NE Upgrade to a new SWP “version” (same SWP “release”)
This chapter details all phases necessary to install a new SWP ’version’ in the PC
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environment as well as in the equipment environment.
N.B. Procedure not meaningful for first version (V2.0.0) of the SWP.
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1–1 SWP INSTALLATION IN PC ENVIRONMENT
This chapter details all phases necessary to install for the first time a SWP in the PC environment or to
upgrade it with a new version of the same SWP.
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Before starting the installation procedures, it is suggested to give a look to para.B.1 on page 260
and Appendix C on page 271.
Procedures described in this chapter are carried out with the PC disconnected from the NE.
1–1.1 Requirements
1–1.1.1 PC characteristics
The operator shall be familiar with the use of personal computers in WINDOWS–NT / WINDOWS 2000
/ WINDOWS XP (Professional Edition only) environment, internally to which the Network Element’s
application software operates.
Furthermore, for a number of configuration applications, the operator shall be aware of some
specifications of the International Standard Organization (ISO) and of the standards applied to the
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) (ITU–T Recommendations).
The sequence of installation phases for the SWP loading in PC WINDOWS–NT/XP (Professional Edition
only)/2000 environment (PC is disconnected from Equipment Controller) are as follows:
b) CT initial configuration
Para.1–1.6 on page 55 describes how to to de–install the Software Package from the PC.
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1–1.4 SWP loading in PC WINDOWS–NT/2000/XP (Professional Edition only)
environment
Procedures described in the following are carried out with the PC disconnected from the NE.
This operation must be perfomed by the Administrator of the PC, because it subsequently could
be to set IP address.
– First installation
The first time this SWP is installed on the PC, follow this procedure:
1) First install the Java and LLMan components by using the guided installation mode, described
in the para. 1–1.4.1.1 – CT Products installation guided.
2) Second configure the Alcatel Virtual Network Card by using the procedure described in the para.
1–1.4.1.2 – Alcatel Virtual Network Card configuration.
3) At the end install the other components, by using the automatic installation mode, described in
the para. 1–1.4.1.3 – CT Products automatic installation.
– Complete updating
1) To update the Java and LLMan components use the guided installation mode, described in the
para. 1–1.4.1.1 – CT Products installation guided.
2) To update the other components use the automatic installation mode, described in the para.
1–1.4.1.3 – CT Products automatic installation.
To update one or more components, excluded Java and LLMan, use only the automatic installation
mode, described in the para. 1–1.4.1.3 – CT Products automatic installation.
WARNING: During the installation an ALCATEL directory is automatically created, if not already
present.
If ALCATEL directory is already present on the PC, for a correct operation of the FTP
server, this directory must have all upper case characters (i.e. “ALCATEL”).
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1–1.4.1.1 CT Products installation guided
In the following is described (step by step) the procedure to install “JRE” and “Alcatel Lower Layer
Manager” with the “CT Products installation guided”.
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Operations sequence:
Step 1. Select the “CT Products installation guided” and press “NEXT” button.
Step 2. Select “JRE” (ONLY if you have an OLDER version) and “Alcatel Lower Layer Manager”
components.
WARNING: if try to update JRE and JRE V 1.4.1 is already installed, the procedure automatically
de–install, it WITHOUT making the new installation. Keep attention in this case to the
“Question Window” that appears, which ask you to proceed to the de–installation.
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Step 3. Press “NEXT” button to execute the installation of the previously selected components.
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Step 5. Select “Configure Lower Layer” and press “FINISH” button to complete the operation.
N.B. If a network adapter is not running in the PC, you can set the “System identifier”field with a
sequence of 12 “0”. The following window will be displayed.
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1–1.4.1.2 Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers
At first SWP installation on ECT, after installation of Alcatel Lower Layer Manager and before the
installation of other ECT SW components, it is necessary, for NE connection using TCP/IP through serial
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is a software component used by Alcatel Lower Layers
Manager to manage TCP/IP packets through the serial port.
Follow this guide to install and configure Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers using the
Control Panel.
Refer to para. 1–1.4.1.2.1 on page 27 for installation on Windows NT 4.0; refer to para. 1–1.4.1.2.2 on
page 33 for installation on Windows 2000; refer to para. 1–1.4.1.2.3 on page 41 for installation on Windows
XP.
1–1.4.1.2.1.1 Installing the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers
To install the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers select the Adapters tab in the Network Control
Panel applet.
After installing Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you need to configure it following the
instruction of the Windows NT 4.0: Configuring Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers section.
Before installing Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you need to install TCP/IP protocol (please
refer to Windows NT Help).
– Click the Add... button in the Adapter tab of the Network Control Panel applet.
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– In the Insert Disk dialog box, type the source path of the driver files copied during installation phase
(e.g. C:\WinNT\System32\Drivers\LLmanNIC; type ”echo %systemroot%” from a Command Prompt
window to discover the right location of the WinNT folder) and click OK.
Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is now installed. You need to configure its TCP/IP
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1–1.4.1.2.1.2 Configuring the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers
To configure the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers use both the Bindings and the Protocols
tabs in the Network Control Panel applet.
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Before configuring Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you need to install TCP/IP protocol
(please refer to Windows NT Help).
This operation must be performs at Administrator of the PC, because it subsequently could be to
set IP address .
To install the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers run the Network Control Panel applet from
the Control Panel.
– Select the bindings of Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers in the Bindings tab (1), (2) of
the Network Control Panel applet.
– Selecting the Protocols tab (5) of the Network Control Panel applet, the either a message box
(Fig. 5. NT configuration step 2) or a dialog box (Fig. 6. NT configuration step 3) may appear.
– Follow the instructions until the dialog box (Fig. 7. NT configuration step 4) will appear.
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– Click Yes to save changes.
– Select Protocols tab (1), TCP/IP Protocol (2) and click the Properties button (3).
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– Configure the IP Address and the Subnet Mask for the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower
Layers and push OK.
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If the IP Address of the Virtual Network Card has been changed after a complete SWP installation, it is
necessary, for a correct ECT functionality, to perform an explicit ECT re–customization by executing the
following command:
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– Click Close in the Protocols tab of the Network Control Panel applet.
– The new configuration of Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers will be used at the next restart
of the computer.
– If you are configuring or installing the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you can click Yes.
If you are installing some other component you should click No and restart the computer later.
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1–1.4.1.2.2 Windows 2000
The System Standby function in the Power Option menu of the Control Panel must be always
disabled (select in the Power Schemes tab panel in the Power schemes field “Always On”).
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1–1.4.1.2.2.1 Installing the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers
To install the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers run the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard from
the Control Panel.
Before installing and configuring Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you need to install TCP/IP
protocol (please refer to Windows 2000 Help).
Please make sure of Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is not already installed on your PC:
Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers has to be installed only once.
After installing Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you need to configure it following the
instruction of the Windows 2000: Configuring Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers section.
– Click the Next button in the Welcome to the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard dialog box.
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– In the Install From Disk dialog box, type the source path of the driver files copied during installation
phase (e.g. C:\WinNT\System32\Drivers\LLmanNIC; type ”echo %systemroot%” from a Command
Prompt window to discover the right location of the WinNT folder) and click OK.
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– Click Next in the Start Hardware Installation dialog box.
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Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is now installed. You need to configure its TCP/IP
parameters before use it in with Alcatel Lower Layers Manager.
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1–1.4.1.2.2.2 Configuring the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers
This operation must be performs at Administrator of the PC, because it subsequently could be to
set IP address .
Before installing and configuring Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you need to install TCP/IP
protocol (please refer to Windows 2000 Help).
To install the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers run the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard from
the Control Panel.
– Open the network connection using the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers from the
Network and Dial–up connections applet.
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– Uncheck any unneeded component in the Properties dialog box General tab (1). Check and select
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component (2) and click Properties (3).
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– Configure the IP Address (1) and the Subnet Mask (2) and push OK (3).
Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is now configured. You need Alcatel Lower Layers Manager
to use it.
If the IP Address of the Virtual Network Card has been changed after a complete SWP installation, it is
necessary, for a correct ECT functionality, to perform an explicit ECT re–customization by executing the
following command:
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1–1.4.1.2.3 Windows XP (Professional Edition only)
The System Standby function in the Power Option menu of the Control Panel must be always
disabled (select in the Power Schemes tab panel in the Power schemes field “Always On”).
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1–1.4.1.2.3.1 Installing the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers
To install the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers run the Add Hardware Wizard from the Control
Panel.
After installing Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers you need to configure it following the
instruction of the Windows XP: Configuring Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers section.
Please make sure of Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is not already installed on your PC:
Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers has to be installed only once.
– Click the Next button in the Welcome to the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard dialog box.
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Click the Have Disk... button in the Select Network Adapter dialog box.
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– In the Install From Disk dialog box, type the source path of the driver files copied during installation
phase (e.g. C:\WinNT\System32\Drivers\LLmanNIC; type ”echo %systemroot%” from a Command
Prompt window to discover the right location of the WinNT folder) and click OK.
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– Click Next in the The wizard is ready to install your hardware dialog box.
Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is now installed. You need to configure its TCP/IP
parameters before use it in with Alcatel Lower Layers Manager.
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1–1.4.1.2.3.2 Configuring the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers
This operation must be perfomed by the Administrator of the PC, because it subsequently could
be to set IP address .
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To configure the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers run the Network connections applet from
the Control Panel.
To install the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers run the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard from
the Control Panel.
– Open the network connection using the Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers from the
Network and Dial–up connections applet.
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– Uncheck any unneeded component (disable always the QoS Packet Scheduler – 1 –) in the
Properties dialog box General tab. Check and select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component (2)
and click Properties (3).
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– Configure the IP Address (1) and the Subnet Mask (2) and Advanced option (3) and then push OK
(4).
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If the IP Address of the Virtual Network Card has been changed after a complete SWP installation, it is
necessary, for a correct ECT functionality, to perform an explicit ECT re–customization by executing the
following command:
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– Configure the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box select the WINS sheet (1), Disable NetBIOS
over TCP/IP (2) and then push OK (3).
Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers is now configured. You need Alcatel Lower Layers
Manager to use it.
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1–1.4.1.3 CT Products installation guided
Hereafter is described the procedure to install all the components except “JRE” and “Alcatel Lower Layer
Manager” with the “CT Products automatic installation”
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Operations sequence:
Step 1. Select the “CT Products automatic installation ” and press “NEXT” button.
Step 2. Select all components except “JRE” and “Alcatel Lower Layer Manager”.
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1–1.4.2 Installation of SIBDL program from SWP CD–ROM
Refer to chapter B.1 for general information on SIBDL program (in particular point 2 ) in para.B.3.2 on
page 270 and point 2 ) in para.C.2 on page 273).
N.B. It is not mandatory to install SIBDL in this phase. You can postpone it when necessary (take into
account that you will need the SWP CD–ROM).
Having reached this phase, you have finished the Software transfer from SWP CD–ROM to the PC
environment. Now, you can extract the SWP CD–ROM from the PC’s CD–ROM unit.
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1–1.5 CT initial configuration
Procedures described in the following are carried out with the PC disconnected from the NE.
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This procedure is necessary to configure the PC in order to manage the Network Elements and includes
the following types of configuration:
– PC hostname
– CT configuration
– Screen settings
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1–1.5.2 Craft Terminal connection to the NE
The CT can be connected to the NE through the Serial Port or through the Ethernet Network Port.
1) The Alcatel Virtual Network Card for Lower Layers Software has to be installed on the PC (refer
to para. 1–1.4.1.2 on page 27).
N.B. If the IP Address configured for the Alcatel Virtual Card has been changed after the 1320CT
Platform installation, it is necessary to perform a re–customization by entering the following
command:
N.B. If the connection through Ethernet Network Port has been activated, to activate again the
connection through the Serial Port enter the following command:
1) Configure the Network Card on the CT as explained in the 1320CT Basic Craft Terminal
Operator’s Handbook.
2) Enter the NE and enable the Ethernet port on the NE (refer to para. 2–2.2.3 on page 92).
4) Activate the CT Connection through the Ethernet Port by the following command:
N.B. If the IP Address configured on the Ethernet port has been changed, it is necessary to perform
a re–customization by entering the following commands:
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1–1.6 De–installation phases
This paragraph describes how to de–install from the PC the Software Package required by the Craft
Terminal to manage the relevant Network Element.
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This can be useful, for example, when a version of the software package is no more updated.
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1–2 SWP DOWNLOAD TOWARD NE
This chapter details all phases necessary to install for the first time a SWP in the equipment environment.
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Before starting the installation procedures, it is suggested to give a look to para.B.1 on page 260
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Procedures described in this chapter are carried out with the PC connected to the NE.
1–2.1 Requirements
1–2.1.1 NE hardware
• the use of the units with the new P/N (3DB xxxxx AB––) is mandatory when the used SWP
version is 2.0.1
• the use of the units with the old P/N (3DB xxxxx AA––) is possible only when the used SWP
version is = 2.0.0
For details, please refer to Chapter IDU PART LIST in Technical Handbook (from Ed.02)
The Craft Terminal, already loaded with the SWP to be downloaded toward the NE (N.B.), must be
available together with the cable for its connection to the equipment F interface.
In addition to skills stated in para.1–1.1.2 on page 21, the Operator must be familiar with all the equipment
functionalities.
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1–2.2 Summary of the SWP installation phases
Through the suitable cable, connect the ECT to the F interface of the MAIN unit (see Fig. 163. on page
259).
N.B. The software download can be performed also by using the Ethernet interface of the PC. The
ECT must be connected to the Ethernet interface of the MAIN unit (see Fig. 163. on page 259).
To activate the Ethernet connection refer to para. 1–1.5.2.2 on page 54. In this case the
download will last only few minutes.
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On SWP Administrator windows press install bottom
(C:\ALCATEL\JUSMw0.1.5\ect\swdw\R94AWY\2.0.0)
Browse the SWP file descriptor “R94a.dsc” from the disk
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Step 3. Start Supervision
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• In the “FTP Login” window the field “Address” must be set with the same address written in
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Use System Default button
When the operator click the Use System Default button the field ADDRESS can be set in two different
modes:
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2) by LAN interface: set IP address of the PC to download the software in LAN mode
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When action is completed, press “Enter” to close message window.
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Step 7. Activation of the new Software Package on the NE
• After the software download, two software packages are present in the NE: one “Committed”
and the other “Stand by”. The “NE Software Status Detail” window shows the information.
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• To activate the new software package select the software package in “Stand by Status”.
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Confirm the selected action.
After this window the NE restarts with the new software package.
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1–2.4 NE Login
a) Cable connection
To activate on the CT the connection through the Serial Port or through the Ethernet Port refer to
para. 1–1.5.2 on page 54.
1) CT start :
after a while, the “Network Element Synthesis” screen will appear, showing all Network
Elements that can be selected. After this Start operation, all NEs appear with symbol “?”
(it means they are not supervised)
N.B. For a corrected operation, only on some PC with Windows 2000 or XP by using the
serial connection, it is necessary to start the Lower Layers Manager (Start →
Programs → Alcatel → Lower Layers → Lower Layers Manager) before starting the
ECT Platform (Alcatel 1320CT).
N.B. During the creation of the SNMP NE (refer to the 1320CT Basic Craft Terminal
Operator’s Handbook, section 5 “EML CONSTRUCTION”), in the TCP/IP Port field
number “161” must be inserted.
2) while NE selected, with right mouse button choose Start Supervision and with left mouse
button execute it (click once).
Wait until the symbol “?” becomes colored “•” (it means “NE in supervised state”)
N.B. The User Label of the NE must not include the following characters: \ ? : * “ < >
|.
WARNING: Due to a deep fading the radio remote NE can be unreachable. In this condition in the
USM will appear the following message:
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– The USM must be closed.
– Wait for the automatic restarting of the Supervision (at the end of the fading conditions). The icon in
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NES will become whole and the bullet will take the color relevant to the alarms (if any) active in the NE.
– If the Supervision does not start, close and open again the CT.
– If the Supervision does not start, switch off and switch on the PC.
WARNING: When the supervision of a NE has been started don’t click on the name of the map.
This operation causes the lock of the CT and the CT must be closed and opened again.
From screen “Network Element Synthesis” with NE in supervised state ( see point c ) – 2 ) ):
1) select the interested Network Element (NE) clicking once right mouse button on it;
2) select Show Equipment. All the available menus are explained in Section 2.
WARNING: Before disconnecting the F interface cable or before switching off the NE, stop the
supervision and close the JUSM.
1–2.5 Commissioning
The instructions given in the handbook cited in para. 1–2.5 above may not include the definition of all the
Equipment configuration data that could be necessary.
In order to manage this data, refer to the Section 2 NE MANAGEMENT on page 75.
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1–3 ECT & NE UPGRADE TO A NEW SWP ’VERSION’ (SAME SWP ’RELEASE’)
This chapter details all phases necessary to install a new SWP ’version’ in the PC environment as well
as in the equipment environment.
Procedure:
1) Requirements: see para.1–1.1 on page 21 and para.1–2.1 on page 57.
2) Carry out the installation of the new SWP version in the ECT environment, as indicated in
chapter 1–1 on page 21.
3) The subsequent phases depend on the compatibility of MIB structure between previous and
new SWP versions. This MIB compatibility is indicated in the suitable chapter–paragraph
(according to SWP Version) in Section 4 on page 233. In case you receive a version higher than
the highest listed on page 233, please refer to the documentation accompanying the SWP
delivery to get this information.
N.B. Usually the MIB structure is fully compatible inside a SWP Release, so that the
following step 4 ) must be taken into consideration.
a) perform the SW download with the following Craft Terminal commands (refer to
para.2–12.2 on page 210 for detailed description):
• then, after about 1/2 hour, ⇒ SW Download ⇒ SW status ⇒ Apply Action to activate
the software.
N.B. The software download can be performed also by using the Ethernet interface
of the PC. In this case the download lasts only few minutes.
The result is the Equipment working with the new SWP version nevertheless maintaining the
old configuration data.
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1–4 FLASH CARD UPGRADE
Please refer to para.B.2 on page 262 for detailed information on Flash Card position, types, identification
and content.
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Whenever the Base configuration of the 9400AWY NE must be upgraded, Customer must order a new
Flash Card:
– of the type consistent with the equipment configuration he wants (see Tab. 21. on page 262),
• with the same SWP–version (or higher) present in the 9400AWY system to be upgraded,
already present in the Flash–Card’s SW COMMIT VERSION bank
• with the same MIB of the system to be upgraded (for this purpose, Customer can save the MIB
on floppy–disk and give it to Alcatel Factory).
This simplified procedure can be carried out only if the new Flash Card is delivered with SW and
data as specified in para.1–4.1 above.
After having got the new Flash Card, the phases for the Flash Card upgrading are:
[1] get the new Flash Card; leave it in its protective envelope until you have worn the antistatic protection
armlet
[2] if not connected, connect the Craft Terminal (see point e ) on page 15 for cautions), switch it on, start
1320CT and login the NE
[3] wear the antistatic protection armlet (see point b ) on page 15) and connect its termination to a
grounded structure
[4] remove the Flash Card cover (see Fig. 164. on page 259). Store tidily cover and screws for their
successive mount
[5] extract the old Flash Card from the IDU Main Unit and insert the new one (refer to Fig. 165. on page
259 for Flash Card profile and insertion direction)
[6] restore the Flash Card cover removed in step [4] above (screw tightening torque as in point c ) on
page 15)
[7] now you can take off the antistatic protection armlet
[9] as the new Flash Card is supplied with a self–adhesive label containing the Flash Card Name, get
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and stick it over the older one (see Fig. 163. on page 259); (N.B. if possible, remove the older
self–adhesive label before sticking the newer).
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1–4.3 Installation of a new Flash Card not configured in factory
With this procedure, the system is isolated from the supervision network.
In fact, the insertion in a 9400AWY system connected to the network of a Flash Card with:
After having got the new Flash Card, the phases for the Flash Card upgrading are:
[1] get the new Flash Card; leave it in its protective envelope until you have worn the antistatic protection
armlet
[2] if not connected, connect the Craft Terminal (see point e ) on page 15 for cautions), switch it on, start
1320CT and login the NE
[3] by Craft Terminal, take notice of the NE network routing data currently set (see point c ) on page
268)
[6] wear the antistatic protection armlet (see point b ) on page 15) and connect its termination to a
grounded structure
[7] remove the Flash Card cover (see Fig. 164. on page 259). Store tidily cover and screws for their
successive mount
[8] extract the old Flash Card from the Scalable Main Unit and insert the new one. Refer to Fig. 165. on
page 259 for Flash Card profile and insertion direction
[9] restore the Flash Card cover removed in step [7] above (screw tightening torque as in point c ) on
page 15)
[10] now you can take off the antistatic protection armlet
[11] now you must perform all operations regarding the NE SW download and data definition, as it is was
done at the equipment SW first time installation:
[14] as the new Flash Card is supplied with a self–adhesive label containing the Flash Card Name, get
and stick it over the older one (see Fig. 163. on page 259); (N.B. if possible, remove the older
self–adhesive label before sticking the newer).
In alternative, if an off–line IDU MAIN unit is available at Customer premises, the Flash Card
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can be prepared on it, and then installed on the target system as described in previous
para.1–4.2 on page 73.
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SECTION 2: NE MANAGEMENT
This chapter describes the organization of the 9400AWY ULS N.E., presented after 77
the NE login.
EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2–2 – Configuration
87
This chapter describes the configuration relevant to the equipment management.
Chapter 2–3 – Equipment
This chapter deals with the presentation of the N.E. and the structure of the
127
hierarchical tree, and the types of subracks and boards, that comprise the Network
Element.
Chapter 2–4 – Line Interface
This chapter describes the operations necessary for the configuration setting and 137
verification of each tributary.
Chapter 2–5 – Radio
147
This chapter deals with the management of the Radio transmission features.
Chapter 2–6 – External input and output points
This chapter describes how to display and set the input/output environmental 161
alarms (housekeeping alarms).
FUNCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
Chapter 2–7 – Supervision
This chapter describes how to manage the NE access from OS or local ECT and 165
how to restart the NE.
Chapter 2–8 – Protection schemes
171
This chapter deals with the management of the Radio protections.
Chapter 2–9 – Loopbacks
This chapter describes the commands for loopback management, for 183
commissioning or maintenance purposes.
Chapter 2–10 – Diagnosis
This chapter describes how to access the Alarm and Event Log files and explains
the Summary Block Diagram View menu. 193
N.B. The chapter does not describe the Log Browser. Reference must be
done to the specific “ELB Operator’s Handbook”.
Chapter 2–11 – Performance Monitoring
199
This chapter deals with the use of the Performance Monitoring functionalities.
SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2–12 – Software Management
This chapter deals with the management of the functions related to the software 209
verification/download.
Chapter 2–13 – MIB Management
This chapter deals with the management of the functions related to the back–up 213
and restore of equipment configuration data.
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2–1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ON VIEWS AND MENUS
This chapter describes the organization of the 9400 AWY N.E., presented after the NE login.
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First the view organization is introduced, then the accessible menu options are listed.
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N.B. This operator handbook explains the menus for Rel. 2.0.0 and Rel. 2.0.1.
The 9400 AWY view ( see Fig. 28. on page 78 ) contains the following fields, which provide the operator
with the information needed to manage the NE:
• View title,
• View area,
• Message/state area.
The Menu bar and the View area contained in the same NE view permit to perform all configuration and
supervision operations and the display the specific selected item.
The view organization is detailed in the Basic Craft Terminal Operator Handbook to which refer for the
description.
N.B. Fig. 28. on page 78 shows the 9400 AWY in 1+1 configuration.
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Severity alarm Domain alarm
synthesis synthesis
Menu
bar
View
area
Management
state control panel
N.B. For the meaning of the icons in the Severity alarm synthesis, Domain alarm synthesis and the
Management state control panel refer to Section 3 paragraph Alarm synthesis indication in
this handbook.
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2–1.1.1 View Area
The View Area manages all domains from which the user can start. It is organized into tabbed panel, e.g.
many windows placed one upon another. Each window is selectable (placing it on top of the others) with
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Each panel represents a set of functions. The area consist of the following sets:
– Equipment
– External Points
– Line Interface
– Performance
– Radio
– Loopback
– Sw Download
Each tab panel is labeled with the set name ( e.g. Equipment, Line Interface, etc ).
RESOURCE
TREE AREA
RESOURCE LIST AREA
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Each tab–panel (e.g. functionalities area) consists of four areas:
– Resource–Tree Area: displays all the available resources of the Radio NE.
• Tabular View: displays a tabular representation of the selected resource. As default, no tabular
element is shown.
– Resource–Detail Area: displays detailed information of a selected item in the Resource List area.
As a default, no entry view is displayed as a consequence of the default behavior of the Resource
List area.
The “Resource Area” displays all the available resources in a tree structure like the protocol stack
hierarchy. The below figure shows an example of the resource tree instance (for the Line Interface
functions):
Each tree node consists of two symbols. The first symbol indicates the state of the structure e.g., if the
symbol is ”+” the tree can be expanded to a lower level. The tree structure can be collapsed if the symbol
is “–“. Finally, if there is no symbol, the node represents a leaf. The second symbol is the graphical
representation of the resource.
The user must select the resource by clicking with the mouse to carry out an action that depends on the
type of click.
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Single left click:
By a single left click the resource is highlighted. This selection causes the activation of the
resource list area, e.g., every time the user selects a resource in the resource tree area the
corresponding Tabular or Graphical representation is displayed in the ”Resource list area” .
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This area displays the detailed information of the selected object in the Resource list area. It also provides
the types of operations available
– Apply this button activates the “modify”, but it does not close the window.
– Cancel this button closes the window without modifying the parameters displayed in the window.
– Help this button provides the help management for the functions of the supporting window.
Critical configuration choices generate a warning message for user confirmation before to be activated.
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2–1.2 Introduction to the menu options
The menu bar allows to perform configuration and supervision functions on the Network Element.
From Chapter 2–2 on page 87 details and operating information on all views are given.
In the menu bar, a number of permanent menu items are always displayed. Starting from the left, the
menus are:
– Permanent Menus
To set the general configuration of the NE and to show or modify some parameters
(performance monitoring, OverHead parameters).
The menu bar also comprises other menus, presented only when a specific option is selected.
– Other Menus
• Equipment
This menu is present only when the Equipment menu (selected in the View menu or in the
Equipment tab panel) is active. It allows to go back to the supporting equipment of the displayed
object.
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2–1.2.1 Views menu introduction
The menu on the left side of the screen, allows to navigate among the views and to set some parameters,
by means of the following entries:
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– Open in New
Window: Not active.
– Duplicate View in
New Window: Not active.
– Line Interface: Opens the Line Interface view to configure all the tributary ports.
See Chapter 2–4 on page 137.
– Radio: Allows to manage all the functions relevant to the radio channels.
See Chapter 2–5 on page 147.
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N.B. It is possible to enter directly menus Equipment, External Points, Line Interface, Performance,
Radio, Protection Scheme, Loopback by clicking on the relevant tab panel above the view area.
Refer to Fig. 31. on page 84.
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2–1.2.2 Configuration menu introduction
This menu allows to set the general configuration of the NE and to show or modify some parameters, by
means of the following entries:
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– NE Time: Displays and set the NE local time. See para. 2–2.1 on page 87.
– System setting: Allows the system configuration, providing the setting of all the parameters
for the NE setup. See para. 2–2.4 on page 106.
This menu allows to get information on the NE, by means of the following entries:
– Current configuration
View: Displays the current configuration of the NE.
See para. 2–10.2 on page 193.
– Summary Block
Diagram View: Displays a global logical view (strictly related to the physical implementation)
highlighting a synthesis of all the alarms and statuses present in the system
(ODU+IDU).
See para. 2–10.4 on page 194.
– Abnormal
condition list: Displays the manually operations active in the NE.
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2–1.2.4 Supervision menu introduction
This menu allows to set the supervision states of the NE, by means of the following entries (see chapter
2–7 on page 165) :
– MIB Management: Allows to perform backup and restore operations of the MIB.
See para. 2–7.3 on page 167.
– SW key: Displays the type of the key stored in the flash card.
See para. 2–7.4 on page 170.
This menu allows to manage the NE software, by means of the following entries (see chapter 2–12 on page
209) :
– Server Access
Configuration: Manages the configuration of the FTP server to be used for the software
download to the NE.
See para. 2–12.1 on page 209.
– SW status: Shows and manages the status of the software packages installed in the NE
memory banks.
See para. 2–12.3 on page 211.
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2–2 CONFIGURATION
2–2.1 NE Time
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The NE local time can be displayed and/or re–aligned to the OS time basis.
From the Configuration pull down menu, select the NE Time option.
The following dialogue box opens, from which you can set the local NE time.
The NE Time dialogue box displays the current NE time and the current OS time.
To re–align the NE time to the OS time, click on the Set NE Time With OS Time check box and click the
Apply pushbutton to validate.
The NTP status field is a read–only screen, which shows the configuration regarding the Network Time
Protocol performed in the menu Configuration –> Network Configuration –> NTP Configuration.
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2–2.2 Network Configuration
To get access the Network Configuration option select the Configuration pull down menu, as shown
in the following figure.
IP static routing configuration: defines the Host/Network destination address for IP static
routing
OSPF Area configuration: defines the Open Shortest Path First address
IP Address configuration of
Point–To–Point Interfaces : defines the IP address of the interface which use the PPP
protocol
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2–2.2.1 Local Configuration
Select the Network Configuration option and then, from the cascading menu, the Local Configuration
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option.
The dialogue box opens ( see Fig. 34. on page 89 ) which allows to configure the local IP address of the
NE.
This local IP address is the IP address associated to the F interface and to the other interfaces which use
the PPP protocol (the 3 NMS channels).
Apply button is used to perform a configuration change of the data contained in the dialogue box and
closes it; the dialogue is visible until the end of the operations and a wait cursor is displayed.
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2–2.2.2 NTP Configuration
By selecting NTP Configuration the dialog–box in Fig. 35. opens, which allows to enable the Network
Time Protocol.
To enable the NTP put a tick in the check box of the Enabling NTP protocol field.
If the NTP has been enabled in the Main Server address field write the IP address of the Server, which
distributes the NTP and in the Spare Server address field write the IP address of the Spare Server, if any,
which will distribute the NTP in case of failure in the Main Server.
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2–2.2.2.1 How to configure the NTP in a network
When the NTP is enabled, one of the NE must be MASTER and all the other NEs must be SLAVEs.
An example is shown in Fig. 36.
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NE1
NE2
NE3
NE4
– in the Main Server address field enter the IP address of NE1 (the Master NE);
– in the Spare Server address field enter the IP address of NE2.
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2–2.2.3 Ethernet Configuration
The dialogue box in Fig. 37. on page 92 opens, which allows to define the parameters necessary to
configure the Ethernet interface.
– Enable which comprises two selections to Enable or Disable the Ethernet interface.
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2–2.2.4 IP Configuration
Select the Configuration pull down menu. Select the Network Configuration and then from the
cascading menu, the IP Configuration option ( see Fig. 38. on page 93).
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The dialog–box opens ( see Fig. 39. on page 94 ) and allows to configure the parameters for IP Static
Routing Configuration.
[3] Default Gateway IP Address: allows to define the address of the next hop gateway
[4] Interface type: allows to use point to point interfaces made available
by the NE.
Apply button is used to perform a configuration change of the data contained in the complete table and
close the view; the view is visible until the end of the operations and a wait cursor is displayed.
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Fig. 39. IP static routing configuration screen
– Point to Point Interface Index for the NMS channels (NMS–RF, NMS–V11, NMS–G703)
The default software uses first the static routes and then the dynamic routes. An open
static route is always considered as a preferential path.
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If in the screen of Fig. 40. on page 95 the Default Gateway IP Address check box has been selected,
write in the Default Gateway IP Address field below the relevant IP address.
If in screen in Fig. 40. on page 95 has been selected the Point To Point Interface Index check box,
the screen in Fig. 41. on page 96 opens.
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2–2.2.4.2 OSPF Area configuration
The dialog–box opens ( see Fig. 42. on page 97 ) and allows to configure the parameters for OSPF
(Open Shortest Path First) Area Table Configuration.
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The fields give a synthetical information that includes all the addresses (specific to a NE and to a Network)
in an Area.
Apply button is used to perform a configuration change of the data contained in the complete RAP table
and close the view; the view is visible until the end of the operations and a wait cursor is displayed.
WARNING: If the area is a Stub area the functionalities of the Remote Craft Terminal are not fully
guaranteed.
WARNING: When the area is a Stub area, all the interfaces (NMS and Ethernet) must be defined “Stub”.
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By pressing Create pushbutton the screen in Fig. 43. on page 98 opens.
In the screen write the IP address, the IP mask and select the flag (True/False).
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2–2.2.4.3 IP Address configuration of Point–To–Point Interfaces
The dialog–box opens ( see Fig. 44. on page 99 ) and allows to Enable or Disable the three NMS
channels, which use the PPP protocol.
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OK button is used to perform a configuration change of the data contained in the dialog–box and closes
it; the dialog is visible until the end of the operations and a wait cursor is displayed.
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2–2.2.5 Routing information
Select the Configuration pull down menu. Select the Network Configuration and then from the
cascading menu, the Routing information option.
This screen is a read–only screen and displays the routing parameters currently active on the NE.
The pushbutton Refresh allows to refresh the information shown in the screen.
The Close button closes the dialogue without changing of the data.
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2–2.3 Alarm Severities
By selecting the Alarm Severities option from the Configuration menu the screen in Fig. 46. on page
102 appears.
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In this screen in the Profile Name field are listed the 4 default Alarm Severity Profiles:
– Profile “No Alarms”. With this profile all alarms are disabled.
– Profile “Primary Alarms”. This profile enables the emission of the primary alarms. General rules
used to define the alarms severity:
• MINOR or WARNING (according to the impact of the alarm): the alarm doesn’t affects the
service (with the exception of HighBER alarm, which MINOR alarm severity is defined, even if
it is service affecting).
– Profile “No Remote Alarms”. This profile enables the emission of the primary alarms plus EW and
LBER alarm. This profile uses the following rules to define the alarms severity:
• MINOR: the alarm is potentially service affecting but a protection has recovered the service;
• WARNING: the alarm cannot affect the service (independently from any protection).
– Profile “All Alarms”. This profile enables the emission of all the alarms (included AIS and RDI). This
profile uses the same severity of the “Primary alarm” profile, the only difference is that EW, LBER,
AIS and RDI alarms are emitted.
The rules used to define the alarm severity are the same of the “Primary alarm” profile.
N.B. In case of alarms affecting a protection different severities are used for SA and NSA. The same
severity is used both for SA and NSA in case of service independent alarms.
N.B. The rules used to define the profile alarms severity described above, are not applied to the
housekeeping alarms. In this case, in order to enhance the flexibility, a different severity is
assigned to each alarm profile (WAR, MIN and MAJ).
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Fig. 46. Alarm Severities Profile
An Alarm Profile is the complete set of the equipment alarms with their severity in case of Service
Affecting situation and No Service Affecting situation.
Each alarm has its Service Affecting and No Service Affecting attribute, which can differ according to the
Alarm Severity Profile.
N.B. To some objects in the equipment (overhead alarm, input housekeeping alarm, tributaries etc.)
can be assigned an Alarm Profile.
To do this association:
– select the tab panel (Equipment, Line Interface, FSO etc.) in which is present the object
to be associated to a specific Alarm Severity Profile;
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2–2.3.1 How to create a new Alarm Severity Profile
– Select in the screen of Fig. 46. on page 102 the Alarm Profile to be cloned.
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– Digit the name to be assigned to the new Alarm Profile and click on Apply.
– Select again the Alarm Severity option from the Configuration menu.
– Select the just created Alarm Profile (Link 1 in the example of Fig. 48. on page 103).
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– In this screen are available 4 buttons:
– To modify the severity of an alarm click on the Service Affecting field click on the suitable alarm and
select a new severity (see Fig. 49. on page 104).
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– To modify the severity of an alarm click on the No Service Affecting field click on the suitable alarm
and select a new severity (see Fig. 50. on page 105).
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– To save the changes in the Alarm Severity Profile click on Apply. (By clicking on Cancel you quit the
Alarm Severity Profile screen without any change) (see Fig. 50. on page 105).
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2–2.4 System Settings
This menu allows the system configuration, providing the setting of all the parameters for the NE setup.
WARNING: At the first configuration (i.e. with a flash card with an empty MIB) at the end of the
configuration the “Restart NE” must be performed (refer to para. 2–7.2 on page 166).
WARNING: Should during this procedure to be selected a wrong type (i.e. PSU4860 instead of
PSU24), to insert the correct type enter the System Settings menu → NE configuration
tab panel; select the correct type; click on Apply and then restart the EC by entering
menu Supervision and by activating command ”Restart NE”.
2–2.4.1 NE Configuration
The user can view and define the NE configuration by selecting the “NE Parameters” tabbed panel.
The window displayed in Fig. 51. on page 106 will appear.
The field “Type” contains all the allowed configurations supported for the NE. The operator choice will be
applied by selecting the related “Apply” button.
The “Structure” area displays the market, capacity and modulation and, if needed, the ability to change
it, according to NE market configured in the previous screen.
The field ”Market” contains the market type: ETSI only in Rel. 2.0.0 and ETSI or ANSI in Rel. 2.0.1. (refer
to Tab. 2. on page 107). The operator choice will be applied by clicking the related “Apply” button.
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Tab. 2. Radio application: Market, capacity and modulation
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The information related to the modulation type is shown in the “Modulation” field. The possible values are
”4QAM” or ”16QAM”. The operator choice will be applied by clicking the related “Apply” button.
WARNING: When you change the modulation scheme (from 4 QAM to 16 QAM or vice–versa) the Tx
power (in case of operation with RTPC) and the ATPC range (in case of operation with
ATPC) of the new modulation scheme must be in the correct range (refer to para. 2–5.4
on page 152). If the value is out of range the relevant field in the RTPC & ATPC screen
appears empty (automatically is associated a default value, but this value is not displayed).
Fill the field with the suitable value.
The Capacity can be modified by selecting a different type according to Tab. 2. and then selecting the
”Apply” button to send the new value.
N.B. After a change in the “Type” or “Market” or “Capacity” or “Modulation” field the explicit
confirmation shown in Fig. 52. is requested.
all the other fields are disabled. To perform another change close the screen and enter again.
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N.B. After a change in the “Type” or “Market” or “Capacity” or “Modulation” field (for the “Modulation”
only for the remote NE configuration) at the completion of the operation the CT forces the JUSM
closing with the following warning message (see Fig. 53. ).
The “Tributary Port Configuration” area is in the lower part of the window. The “Impedance” field allows
the operator to configure the impedance of the E1/DS1 tributary (unbalanced 75 ohm or balanced 120ohm
for E1 tributary; balanced 100 ohm for DS1 tributary).
N.B. The DS1/DS3 tributaries (ANSI market) are not supported in Rel. 2.0.0.
The impedance value will be applied by clicking on the related ”Apply” button.
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2–2.4.2 Overhead
The ”Overhead” tabbed panel identifies the parameters for the management of the phone number and
auxiliary interface (Fig. 54. on page 109).
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The field ”Phone Number” in the ”Order Wire Configuration” area allows the operator to read and write
the station number associated to the Engineering Order Wire to be used in the selective call. Possible
values are: 10–99.
The field ”Type” in the ”Auxiliary Interface Configuration” area allows the operator to change the
interface of the auxiliary channels.
The parameter will be sent to NE by clicking on the related “Apply” button.
The field Alarm Profile allows to associate to the Overhead alarms a particular Alarm Profile: a default
alarm profile or an Alarm Profile previously created by the Operator (refer to para. 2–2.3.1 on page 103).
To associate a different Alarm Profile click on the selection button and make the selection among the
available Alarm Profiles.
N.B. the default associated Alarm Profile is the Primary Alarm profile.
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2–2.5 Quick Configuration Procedure
This procedure allows a full system configuration through a guided process, based on a reduced set of
screens. The related windows will be displayed by a “Wizard Tool” according to a specific order.
– 1+0 configuration:
• 12 steps for the advanced configuration (the advanced configuration can be activated in step
5)
– 1+1 configuration:
• 13 steps for the advanced configuration (the advanced configuration can activated in step 6)
– Back: by clicking on this button the procedure goes back to the previous step
– Next: by clicking on this button the procedure goes on the next step
– Finish: this button is active only in the last step. By clicking on this button the operator confirms the
configuration and the new parameters are sent to the equipment.
– Cancel: by clicking on this button the operator quits the procedure without any change in the
configuration.
– Help: by clicking on this button the operator calls the help–on line.
In the following is explained step by step the most complete procedure for 1+1 configuration.
WARNING: At the first configuration (i.e. with a flash card with an empty MIB) at the end of the
configuration the “Restart NE” must be performed (refer to para. 2–8.2 on page 160).
WARNING: Should during this procedure to be selected a wrong type (i.e. PSU4860 instead of
PSU24), to insert the correct type enter the System Settings menu → NE configuration
tab panel; select the correct type; click on Apply and then restart the EC by entering
menu Supervision and by activating command ”Restart NE”.
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Step 1 (NE Parameter configuration)
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– 8xE1/8xDS1
– 16xE1/16xDS1
– 1xE3/1xDS3
– 8xE1/8xDS1 + 2 Ethernet ports
The market choice implies a first selection of possible frame structure. The type definition implies the
equipment configuration and other related functions: for example, the protection schemes supported.
N.B. For the Remote NE in this step the Type and the Market cannot be modified.
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To modify them the System Settings menu must be used (refer to para. 2–2.4.1 on page 106).
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Step 2 (Frame structure and modulation format)
The screen shown in Fig. 56. on page 112 provides the fields to set the Structure of the Frame
configuration (Capacity and Modulation).
N.B. The association between Capacity and Modulation is shown in Tab. 2. on page 107.
Moreover, the Impedance for the E1 tributary also must be selected in the Tributary Port Configuration
(unbalanced 75 ohm or balanced 120 ohm).
In the screen displayed in Fig. 56. on page 112 (and in the following Steps), the “Back” button is enabled
also. It allows the operator to turn back and change the parameters configured in the previous screen.
N.B. For the Remote NE in this step the Capacity and the Modulation cannot be modified. To modify
them the System Settings menu must be used (refer to para. 2–2.4.1 on page 106).
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Step 3 (Tributary configuration)
Step 3 allows the operator to choose, for each tributary configured, the signal mode or disable it
(Fig. 57. on page 113).
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By clicking on the one facility button (“All Framed”, “All Unframed” and “All Disabled”), the operator can
configure all the tributaries with the same values; otherwise he can apply all configuration for each tributary
by selecting the related value from the relevant scroll list.
N.B. This procedure can be used also after the first configuration to perform multiple changes in the
configuration both in the local and in the remote NE.
WARNING: In case of the configuration with the two Ethernet ports some tributary ports must be at
least disabled in order to allow the transmission of the Ethernet data.
Refer to the following Table.
16xDS1 8
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To go back to the previous step click on button “Back”.
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Step 5 (Channel configuration) in Rel. 2.0.0
Step 5 allows the operator to define the basic parameters for each configured channel. The related screen
is shown in the Fig. 59. on page 115:
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Fig. 59. Quick Configuration Procedure: Channels Configuration (Step 5 in Rel. 2.0.0)
In the Channel Configuration area the ATPC can be Enabled or Disabled. If enabled, the other ATPC
parameters (min. value, max. value and Rx threshold) must be configured in RTPC & ATPC menu in the
Radio domain (refer to para. 2–5.4 on page 152).
If ATPC is disabled in the RTPC area the power (constantly transmitted) can be selected by writing the
suitable value in the Tx power field.
In the Frequency Value area the Tx operating frequency must be written in the Tx Freq field.
N.B. The Tx Frequency value can be changed only on the Local NE (To change the Tx frequency
for the Remote NE use the Radio menu – refer to para. 2–5.3 on page 149).
The Rx Frequency is automatically changed according to the frequency shifter available with the ODU.
All the values must be selected according to the relevant allowed ranges (shown between brackets).
N.B. In case of 1+1HST the choices will be applied to both “channels”. In case of 1+1FD, the same
screen will be re–proposed for channel 0 with the same choices applied for channel 1, with the
possibility to change the frequency, but without any possibility to change ATPC/RTPC selection.
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Step 5 (Channel configuration) in Rel. 2.0.1
Step 5 allows the operator to define the basic parameters for each configured channel. The related screen
is shown in the Fig. 60. on page 116:
In the Channel Configuration area the ATPC can be Enabled or Disabled. If enabled, the other ATPC
parameters (min. value, max. value and Rx threshold) must be configured in RTPC & ATPC menu in the
Radio domain (refer to para. 2–5.4 on page 152).
If ATPC is disabled in the RTPC area the power (constantly transmitted) can be selected by writing the
suitable value in the Tx power field.
The system can operate with different types of ODU according to the RF band and to the channel
arrangement. There are ODUs which can manage only one shifter (fixed shifter) or several predefined
shifters (flexible shifter).
If the ODU can manage only one shifter the Shifter field in the menu is not available (it is grey).
In the Tx frequency field insert the Tx suitable frequency (the allowed Tx range is written in the Frequency
Range field on the right side) and press push–button Apply (the Rx frequency is automatically calculated
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ODU with different available Shifters
In the Tx frequency field insert the suitable Tx frequency and press push–button Apply.
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In the Shifter field select the suitable shifter and press push–button Apply (the Rx frequency is
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Note: During the command setting the CT is frozen. Waiting time: max 30’.
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Step 6 (Local configuration)
Step 6 performs the network configuration (Fig. 61. on page 118). This window allows to enter to IP
address associated to the F interface of the NE.
For an advanced network configuration the operator must select the “Advanced Configuration” flag.
If the flag has been selected, the screens in the next steps allow the operator to perform a complete
configuration of all the Network parameters.
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Step 7 (OSPF area configuration)
Step 7 allows to configure one or more OSPF Areas (3 areas max.) (Fig. 62. on page 119).
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To create a new area write a number in the Area Id field, in the IP address field write the address and click
on Add button.
If the OSPF area must be a stub area, make the selection in the Stub Area check box.
In the upper part of the screen the new OSPF area will appear.
To remove or change an OSPF Area Configuration select the Area in the upper part and click on Remove
or Change button.
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Step 8 (IP static route configuration)
The following windows for Network Configuration allow the complete IP configuration.
[1] Host Address: allows to define the IP address necessary to reach a specific Host.
[2] Network Address: it is in alternative to the Host Address; allows to define the IP Mask to reach
a network.
[3] Gateway Address: allows to define the address of the next hop gateway.
[4] PPP: it allows to use the point to point interfaces (the 3 NMS channels) available
with the NE.
The default software uses first the static routes and then the dynamic routes. An open
static route is always considered as a preferential path.
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Step 9 (NMS RF channel configuration)
Step 9 allows the configuration of the NMS–RF channel (Fig. 64. on page 121):
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The “NMS–RF” interface is a communication interface based on the use of an in–frame RF proprietary
64 kbit/s channel. Through the “NMS–RF” interface the NE can exchange management messages with
a remote OS (or Craft Terminal) station.
The NMS–RF channel can be Enabled or Disabled by selection in the NMS RF field.
If enabled, in the Remote Address field will appear the IP address of the remote connected NE.
In the Routing IP Protocol field enter the used IP protocol and in case of OSPF protocol select also the
associated OSPF area.
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Step 10 (NMS V11 channel configuration)
Step 10 allows the configuration of the NMS–V11 interface (Fig. 65. on page 122):
Through the “NMS–V11” interface the NE can exchange management messages with an OS (or Craft
Terminal) in the same station.
The NMS–V11 channel can be Enabled or Disabled by selection in the NMS V11 field.
If enabled, in the Remote Address field will appear the IP address of the remote connected NE.
In the Routing IP Protocol field enter the used IP protocol and in case of OSPF protocol select also the
associated OSPF area.
– DTE mode:
to interface an SDH service channel, where DCE mode is not available because of the common
synchronization of the SDH network.
– Co–directional mode:
to allow the routing of the LUX40 NMS, avoiding the needed V11/Eth adapter or to link adjacent AWY.
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Step 11 (NMS G703 channel configuration)
Step 11 allows the configuration of the NMS–G703 interface (Fig. 66. on page 123):
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Fig. 66. Quick Configuration Procedure: NMS–G703 Interface Configuration (Step 11)
Through the “NMS–G703” interface the NE can exchange management messages with an OS (or Craft
Terminal) in the same station.
The NMS–G703 channel can be Enabled or Disabled by selection in the NMS G703 field.
If enabled, in the Remote Address field will appear the IP address of the remote connected NE.
In the Routing IP Protocol field enter the used IP protocol and in case of OSPF protocol select also the
associated OSPF area.
– DTE mode:
to interface an SDH service channel, where DCE mode is not available because of the common
synchronization of the SDH network.
– Co–directional mode:
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Step 12 (Ethernet configuration)
Step 12 (Fig. 67. on page 124) allows to configure the Ethernet Interface.
The Ethernet interface can be Enabled or Disabled by selection in the Ethernet configuration field.
If enabled, in the relevant fields below enter the IP address, the IP mask and select the Routing IP
protocol. If the selected routing protocol has been OSPF, select also the area number in the Associated
OSPF Area field.
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Step 13 (Summary)
Step 13 is the last step. The screen shown summarizes all the parameters configured during this
procedure and some relevant parameters with default values (Fig. 68. on page 125).
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All the parameters can still be changed by clicking on the “Back” button. The operator can navigate back
to the desired screen and set the new values.
At the end the operator can confirm the selections by pressing the “Finish” button. All the parameters will
be stored and sent to the NE.
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2–3 EQUIPMENT
This chapter describes the types of functions offered to the user for Equipment Management.
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components.
The equipment domain deals with the management of the NE as a whole and its physical components
(subrack, boards,..)
The main screen of the Equipment tab panel differs according to the configuration:
In the Resource List Area is shown a graphical representation of the Equipment, which consists of one
IDU and one ODU in 1+0 configuration and two IDUs and two ODUs in 1+1 configuration.
The IDU consists of different boards according to the configuration: 8xE1/DS1, 16xE1/DS1, E3/DS3 with
or without the Ethernet ports.
A colored ball gives information on the status of the associated object (Equipment, ODU, IDU, IDU board).
The colour differs according to the severity of the alarms:
– Green: no alarm
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Equipment Status
ODU
ODU Status
IDU
IDU Status
Equipment Status
ODU
Ch#0
ODU
Ch#1
ODU
Status
IDU/MAIN Ch #1
IDU Ch #0
IDU Status
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2–3.1 IDU level
To enter the IDU level click on the IDU object in the Resource Tree Area or double click on the IDU image
in the Resource Detail Area.
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IDU Status
IDU
MAIN BOARD
Status
The IDU channel#1 includes the IDU/Main Ch#1 object, which includes according to the configuration type
the following options:
– IDU/MAIN/8xE1/DS1 Ch#1 with the second group of 8xE1/DS1 trib. to implement the 16xE1/DS1
configuration
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2–3.1.2 1+1 configuration
The screen in Fig. 72. on page 130 will appear for the Ch#1 and the screen in Fig. 73. on page 131 will
appear for the Ch#0.
IDU
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Status
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IDU Status
IDU
The IDU channel#1 includes the IDU/Main Ch#1 object which includes according to the configuration type
the following options:
– IDU/MAIN/DATA Ch#1 with the 2 Ethernet ports (this board receives the power supply from the Main
IDU only).
– IDU/MAIN/8xE1/DS1 Ch#1 with the second group of 8xE1/DS1 trib. to implement the 16xE1/DS1
configuration
The IDU channel#0 includes the IDU/Ext Ch#0 object which includes according to the configuration type
the following options:
– IDU/EXT/8xE1/DS1 Ch#0 with the second group of 8xE1/DS1 trib. to implement the 16xE1/DS1
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2–3.1.3 Board level
To enter a board click on the object in the Resource Tree Area or double click on the board image in the
Resource Detail Area.
BOARD Status
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2–3.2 ODU level
To enter the ODU level click on the ODU object in the Resource Tree Area or double click on the ODU
image in the Resource Detail Area.
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2–3.3 Tab panels in the Resource Detail Area
2–3.3.1 Alarms
The alarm tab panel has one row for each possible alarm, but only rows related to the active alarms are
highlighted. When the alarm disappears it is automatically cleared in the screen.
By putting a tick in the Include alarms from sub–nodes box the alarms currently active in the sub–nodes
of the object will also appear.
– Severity: the severity associated to the alarm and assigned in the Alarm Profile
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2–3.3.2 Configuration
The “User Label” field (Fig. 77. ) only display the label associated to the selected node in the tree.
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The field Alarm Profile allows to associate to the object alarms a particular Alarm Profile: a default alarm
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profile or an Alarm Profile previously created by the Operator (refer to para. 2–2.3.1 on page 103). To
associate a different Alarm Profile click on the selection button and make the selection among the available
Alarm Profiles.
N.B. the default associated Alarm Profile is the Primary Alarm profile.
The information about the unit can be read in the Remote Inventory panel in the Resource Detail Area
as the following window shows (Fig. 78. on page 135):
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2–4 LINE INTERFACE
This chapter describes the type of functions available for Line Interface Management.
The Line Interface domain deals with the management of the aggregate frame and tributary ports (line
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The Line Interface menu allows the user to manage the resources of the line interfaces: PDH tributary,
NMS channel and Ethernet port, if has been configured.
This domain view consists of the following areas (Fig. 79. on page 137):
– Resource Tree Area: displays the tributary ports sorted by the channel number and the NMS
interfaces.
– Resource List Area: displays tabular information about the selected resource in the tree area.
– Resource Detail Area: displays, through tabbed windows, the selected object’ s properties in list
area. This area performs the available functions for involved resource.
In the Resource List Area is given the information related to the tributaries or to the NMS channels:
– Type Interface (E1/DS1 or E3/DS3, Ethernet, NMS 64 kbit/s channel)
– Port Number: the port for a given channel and type of port
– Channel Number: the number of a channel
– Rate/Modulation: the bit rate of the tributary
– Signal Mode: the type of frame (Unframed/Framed/Disabled)
To configure a line interface select the interface in the Resource Tree Area and configure the Configuration
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according to the capacity selected in the System Setting menu or in Quick Configuration menu.
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2–4.1 Tab panels in the Resource Detail Area
2–4.1.1 Alarm
It is provided by the alarm panel like the one explained in para. 2–3.3.1 on page 134.
WARNING: The GFP alarm (alarm present in the Ethernet data interface) if active is shown not in this
tab panel, but in the Alarm tab panel of the Radio menu.
2–4.1.2 Configuration
The window, shown in Fig. 80. on page 138 for E1 tributary and Fig. 81. on page 138 for E3 tributary,
performs all the available functions for a PDH tributary port.
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In Fig. 80. on page 138 and Fig. 81. on page 138 the following fields are read–only fields:
– Channel Number
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– Signal Mode
– Line RAI Insertion
– Radio RAI Insertion
– Alarm Profile
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
WARNING: In case of the configuration with the two Ethernet ports some E1 ports must be at least
disabled in order to allow the transmission of the Ethernet data.
Refer to the following Table.
4xE1 1
8xE1 1
16xE1 8
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
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Line RAI Insertion (for E1 tributary only)
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
This field refers to the insertion of the RAI signal in Rx side. The possible alternative values are:
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
Alarm Profile
The field Alarm Profile allows to associate to the tributary alarms a particular Alarm Profile: a default alarm
profile or an Alarm Profile previously created by the Operator (refer to para. 2–2.3.1 on page 103). To
associate a different Alarm Profile click on the selection button and make the selection among the available
Alarm Profile.
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2–4.1.2.1.2 ANSI Market
The window, shown in Fig. 82. on page 141 for DS1 tributary and Fig. 83. on page 141 for DS3 tributary,
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In Fig. 82. on page 141 and Fig. 83. on page 141 the following fields are read–only fields:
– Signal Mode
– Line Coding (AMI/B8ZS : for DS1 tributary only)
– Line length (0–133, 133–266, 266–399, 399–533, 533–655 : for DS1 tributary only)
– Alarm Profile
– Disabled
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
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WARNING: In case of the configuration with the two Ethernet ports some tributary ports must be at
least disabled in order to allow the transmission of the Ethernet data.
Refer to the following Table.
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
This field refers to the coding relevant to the tributary signal. The possible values are:
– B8ZS
– AMI
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
This field refers to the length of the connected line. The possible values are:
– 0–133
– 133–266
– 266–399
– 399–533
– 533–655
The current state can be modified selecting a different signal mode value and then click on the ”Apply”
button to send the new value to NE.
Alarm Profile
The field Alarm Profile allows to associate to the tributary alarms a particular Alarm Profile: a default alarm
profile or an Alarm Profile previously created by the Operator (refer to para. 2–2.3.1 on page 103). To
associate a different Alarm Profile click on the selection button and make the selection among the available
Alarm Profile.
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2–4.1.2.2 NMS interfaces Configuration tab panel
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For the NMS 64 kbit/s channels only the Alarm Profile can be associated.
The field Alarm Profile allows to associate to the interface alarms a particular Alarm Profile: a default
alarm profile or an Alarm Profile previously created by the Operator in menu Configuration –> Alarm
Severities. To associate a different Alarm Profile click on the selection button and make the selection
among the available Alarm Profile.
The Ethernet interfaces can be configured according to two different modalities: manual (or default type)
mode (auto–negotiation is disabled) or automatic mode (auto–negotiation is enabled). In automatic mode
a mechanism of auto–sensing (the auto–negotiation) of the parameters involved is activated. These
parameters are negotiated with the remote Ethernet interface.
– the rate (10 or 100 Mb/s) is always configurable independently of the modality (manual or automatic);
– the directionality is always full–duplex (no carrier control mechanism is implemented to use
the half–duplex mode);
– when the auto–negotiation process fails or when the auto–negotiation parameters are changed, the
auto–negotiation restart command has to be performed in order to have new configured parameters
effective.
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1 – Configuration menu
In this menu the Ethernet port can be Enabled or Disabled and the Errored Frames can be discarded in
Tx side and in Rx side. To each Ethernet port can also be associated an Alarm Profile.
The field Alarm Profile allows to associate to the interface alarms a particular Alarm Profile: a default
alarm profile or an Alarm Profile previously created by the Operator in menu Configuration –> Alarm
Severities. To associate a different Alarm Profile click on the selection button and make the selection
among the available Alarm Profile.
WARNING: In case of the configuration with the two Ethernet ports some tributary ports must be at
least disabled in order to allow the transmission of the Ethernet data.
Refer to the following Table.
ETSI 2xE1 1
4xE1 1
8xE1 1
16xE1 8
ANSI 4xDS1 1
(see Tab. 1. on page 12.)
8xDS1 1
16xDS1 8
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2 – Auto–negotiation
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In this menu the Auto–negotiation protocol regarding the Ethernet port can be Enabled or Disabled.
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2–5 RADIO
The Radio domain view allows the user to manage the resources of the radio transmission channel.
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A Radio NE consists of one or two radio channels with a set of functional blocks (tributary ports, radio ports
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This domain view consists of the following areas (Fig. 87. on page 147):
– Resource Tree Area: displays the radio ports sorted by channel number.
– Resource List Area: displays tabular information about the selected resource in tree area.
– Resource Detail Area: displays, through tabbed windows, the object’ s properties selected in the
list area. This area enables to execute the available functions for involved resource.
– Alarms: shows the active alarms (refer to para. 2–5.1 on page 148)
– Configuration: configures some radio parameters (refer to para. 2–5.2 on page 148)
– Frequency: sets the Tx RF frequency (refer to para. 2–5.3 on page 149)
– RTPC & ATPC: sets the manual operation parameters or the automatic operation parameters (refer
to para. 2–5.4 on page 152)
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– Power Meas: performs the Tx and Rx power measurements (refer to para. 2–5.5 on page 155).
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2–5.1 Alarm
The fault management allows to check the current state of alarms related to the selected object.
It is provided by the alarm panel like that shown in para. 2–3.3.1 on page 134.
The window shown in Fig. 88. on page 148 performs all the available functions for a Radio channel.
To define the involved port, first select the port/channel in the tabular view: this selection enables the
“Resource Detail list” to show the available functions for the single resource.
The information related to the transmitter status is shown in the “Tx Mute” field. To change the transmitter
status choose the desired value (ON for Tx Squelched and OFF for Tx not Squelched) and press the
related “Apply” button.
WARNING: The Tx Remote Mute automatically works (”on” and then “off”) only if performed on the
local NE (i.e. the NE to which the CT is connected). When a remote Tx mute is executed,
the EC changes the channel in mono–directional way, in order to have the possibility to
send the command to remove the mute. If the Network Element has been restarted after
a MUTE, there is no more possibility to set–up the channel, because the remote address
is not known, and, in any case, to set–up the channel a bidirectional communication is
needed. The only way to remove the MUTE command is with local CT or from a remote
CT which can reach the Network Element through another supervisory interface.
This field is a read–only field, which displays the state of the Portable Service Kit (connected or not to the
ODU).
The field Alarm Profile allows to associate a particular Alarm Profile to the object alarms: a default alarm
profile or an Alarm Profile previously created by the Operator (refer to para. 2–2.3.1 on page 103). To
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associate a different Alarm Profile click on the selection button and select among the available Alarm
Profile.
N.B. the default associated Alarm Profile is the Primary Alarm profile.
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2–5.3 Frequency
This menu (Fig. 89. on page 149) allows to read and, if necessary, to set the frequency parameters.
The information shown concerns the port/channel selected in the Resource Tabular View.
The ”Tx Freq” field in the “Frequency Value” area of tabbed window (Fig. 89. on page 149) shows the
current value of the transmission radio frequency (expressed in kHz). To change this parameter write the
new value in the field and press the ”Apply” button.
The new value must be within the allowed radio frequency range. The allowed range is shown in “Min/Max
Value” fields.
N.B. During the command setting the CT is frozen. Waiting time: max. 30’.
The ”Rx Freq” field in the “Frequency Value” area of the tabbed window (Fig. 89. on page 149) shows the
current value of the receive radio frequency (expressed in kHz).
It is automatically changed as a consequence of the definition of the Tx frequency according to the
Frequency Shifter.
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2–5.3.2 Frequency menu in Rel. 2.0.1
This menu (Fig. 90. on page 150) allows to read and, if necessary, to set the frequency parameters.
The system can operate with different types of ODU according to the RF band and to the channel
arrangement. There are ODUs which can manage only one shifter (fixed shifter) or several predefined
shifters (flexible shifter).
If the ODU can manage only one shifter the Shifter field in the menu is not available (it is grey).
In the Tx frequency field insert the Tx suitable frequency (the allowed Tx range is written in the Frequency
Range field on the right side) and press push–button Apply (the Rx frequency is automatically calculated
by using the inserted Tx frequency and the shifter).
Note: During the command setting the CT is frozen. Waiting time: max 30’.
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2–5.3.2.2 ODU with different available Shifters
In the Tx frequency field insert the suitable Tx frequency and press push–button Apply.
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In the Shifter field select the suitable shifter and press push–button Apply (the Rx frequency is
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Now the Rx frequency can be changed in order to implement a suitable new shifter. Insert the new value
(± 5 MHz respect to the value previously automatically calculated) in the Rx frequency field and press
push–button Apply.
WARNING: The Rx frequency must be ± 5 MHz respect to the value automatically calculated according
to the Tx frequency and to the shifter.
When the Rx frequency is changed a specific warning message about possible impact on the traffic will
appear. This message requires an explicit confirmation to proceed.
At the end a specific result message appears to inform the operator that the operation has been completed
(or failed in case of failure).
WARNING: The background of the Shifter field changes to red color and the specific warning message
“WARNING: Frequency parameters are not aligned to standard configuration
associated to the selected Shifter.
For more information, refer to technical handbook” (N.B.) is written on the Frequency
screen as shown in Fig. 91.
N.B. Information present from Ed.02 of Technical Handbook.
To restore a “Standard Shifter” configuration, the operator has only to apply again the selected (or another
one) Shifter value or to apply again the Tx frequency.
As result, the normal Frequency screen is restored removing both red color as background of the Shifter
field and the specific warning message.
Note: During the command setting the CT is frozen. Waiting time: max 30’.
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2–5.4 RTPC & ATPC
This menu (Fig. 92. on page 152) allows to read and, if necessary, to set the Tx power parameters.
WARNING: When you change the modulation scheme (from 4 QAM to 16 QAM or vice–versa) the Tx
power (in case of operation with RTPC) and the ATPC range (in case of operation with
ATPC) of the new modulation scheme must be in the correct range. If the value is out of
range the relevant field in the RTPC & ATPC screen appears empty (automatically is
associated a default value, but this value is not displayed).
Fill the field with the suitable value.
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2–5.4.1 ATPC
The new value will be applied when the ”Apply” button is pressed. If the ATPC has been enabled, the
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WARNING: In 1+1 Configuration (HST or FD) the ATPC information, sent back from the Rx side to Tx
side, is the information relevant to the channel (protecting or protected) currently active
in the EPS protection scheme. The two transmitters are, therefore, driven by the same
ATPC control signal.
The Min Value and Max Value, for Tx Range in the ATPC management, are shown in the Atpc
Range area. The min and max level can be changed by writing the new value in the field.
When the Apply button is pressed the new values will be applied.
The value of the power low threshold can be changed by writing the new value in the field.
When the Apply button is pressed the new values will be applied.
WARNING: During the reconfiguration phase or during the activation of a new software the alarm
“ATPC loop” is active.
It is recommended to use the following Tab. 3. (for ETSI) and Tab. 4. (for ANSI) in order to
set the ATPC threshold. The ATPC shape is calculated using the following max capacity:
• E3 for ETSI
• DS3 for ANSI
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Tab. 4. ATPC Range Rx Threshold for ANSI
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2–5.4.2 RTPC
The Nominal Value field in the “RTPC” area is a read–only field and shows the nominal value of the
transmitted power (expressed in dBm).
[2] Tx Power
The Tx Power field in the RTPC area shows the current value of Tx power (expressed in dBm), when
the ATPC is disabled. In this case, it is possible to modify this value ERROR FREE in ATPC Range
(Pnom –20 dB) with 2 dB max step allowed, by writing the new value and by pressing the related
Apply button
N.B. During the command setting the CT is frozen. Waiting time: < 15’.
The new value must be within the allowed transmitted power range. This range is shown in the Power
Value label of RTPC area.
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2–5.5 Power Measurement
The Power Measurements capability is performed through the “Power Meas” tabbed panel in the resource
detail view (Fig. 93. on page 155).
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The Measurement screen allows the operator to set initial parameters for the required measurement.
“Measurement interval” fields allow the operator to set the time–duration of the measurement. The
default is Days: 7, Hours: 0, Minutes: 0. A 7–day measurement interval is also the maximum allowed
interval.
“Sample time” field is the period between two consecutive measurement samples. The choice is among
2, 6, 30, 60 sec.
By selecting Create File the log file is created and a default path and name for this file is displayed to the
operator. The file is stored in the ALCATEL/CT–Kv3.0.1 directory.
N.B. The file name must not include the following characters: \ ? : * “ < > |.
The log file contains the sample value and records the measurement up to a maximum dimension ( 7 days
for a 2 s sample time).
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By clicking on the ”Start“ button the screen “ Power Measurement Graphic “ appears (see Fig. 93. on
page 155).
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The Power Measurement Graphic is available only if the CT is connected to the NE.
The screen in Fig. 94. shows the Tx and Rx measurements related to the local NE.
The top graphic screen area shows the TX curves (local and remote), while the bottom area shows the
Rx curves (local and remote). Note that the colors represent the linked end–point of the two NE; for
example, if the local TX is blue, the remote receiver will also have the same color.
The top of the screen offers all the characteristics present in the current measurement:
– Radio port: gives the symbolic name associated to the radio channel being analyzed;
– Sample time: indicates the frequency used to send the measurement requests to NE;
– Start time: is the first request time;
– Stop time: is the interval time selected in the previous parameters window, added to the start time;
– Time: is the current response time;
– Log File: is the complete pathname of the file where the received values are stored.
By clicking on “Show details” box, on the left side of the Power Measurement Graphic (see Fig. 94. on
page 156), a new table appears (Fig. 95. on page 157); this table shows the following relevant values of
the received and transmitted power:
– Tx Local End
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• max TX local value and date when this value was received for the first time.
• min. TX local value and its current date when this value was received for the first time.
• current TX local value and its current date.
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– Tx Far End
• max TX remote value and date when this value was received for the first time.
• min. TX remote value and its current date when this value was received for the first time.
• current TX remote value and its current date.
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– Rx Local End
• max Rx local value and date when this value was received for the first time.
• min. Rx local value and its current date when this value was received for the first time.
• current Rx local value and its current date.
– Rx Far End
• max Rx remote value and date when this value was received for the first time.
• min. Rx remote value and its current date when this value was received for the first time.
• current Rx remote value and its current date.
WARNING:
– If in the Tx end field the indication in dBm is +99, the Transmitter is off (or in HST Configuration the
transmitter is in standby).
– If in the Tx end field the indication in dBm is +99 and, at the same time, in the relevant Rx end field
the information in dBm is –99, probably the supervision has been lost. The confirmation of the loss
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2–5.5.1 How to read a Power Measurement file
Click on Read File field and press on the Select File button. The directory of the CT automatically opens
to navigate and get the power measurement file.
Select the desired file and click the Start button in Fig. 93. on page 155 to open the file.
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The button in the lower part of the window allow to flow the graph within the measurement interval.
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Select the .txt file and click with the mouse right push–button to open .txt file with a text editor (e.g.
WordPad) and to see the power information in tabular mode (see Fig. 98. on page 159).
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2–6 EXTERNAL POINTS
This chapter describes the types of functions offered to the user for External Points Management.
There are two types of external points: input and output external points.
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By clicking on the tree root, displayed in Fig. 99. on page 161, the tree will be expanded according to the
equipment configuration.
A single left click selection of a tree element causes the activation of the corresponding Tabular
representation displayed in the ”Resource list area”. A click on a row in the Resource list area opens the
Configuration menu in the Resource Detail Area. An example of this mechanism is displayed in the
Fig. 99. on page 161.
An input external point is described by the following parameters (Fig. 99. on page 161):
The lower part provides the possible parameters, which can be modified; after a row selection, the user
can modify the User Label, the Polarity and can associate a different Alarm Profile by clicking on the
Selection button.
The operator choices will be sent to NE after selecting the “Apply” button.
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2–6.2 Output External Points
– Polarity: describes the polarity (Active Closed/ Active Opened). In this field the polarity of the external
point can be changed.
– Criteria: Manual or Automatic. The output can be activated manually by the CT by selecting Manual
(Fig. 100. on page 162) or automatically by selecting Automatic (Fig. 101. on page 163). In this case
a new field appears (Event) in which it is possible to select the alarm, the generation of which will
cause the activation of the external point output.
– External State: describes the state (on /off). In this field the external point can be activated (on) or
deactivated (off).
Fig. 100. Output External Points: CP01 ... CP04 (Manual activation)
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Fig. 101. Output External Points: CP01 ... CP04 (Automatic activation)
The last three external points (FAIL IDU, FAIL ODU Ch.#1, FAIL ODU Ch.#0) (Fig. 102. on page 164)
are described by the following parameters:
– Polarity: describes the polarity (Active Closed/ Active Opened). In this field the polarity of the external
point can be changed.
N.B. These three output external points are automatically activated when the relevant equipment
summarizing alarm is active.
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2–7 SUPERVISION
The NE can be managed by the OS or by the Craft Terminal. To control the competition of the OS and the
CT, a Local Access Control (LAC) is available.
If the LAC is ”access denied”, it means that the OS manages the NE and the CT is not allowed to modify
the NE configuration (it can only “read”). In the view, the icon with a key symbol has a circular shape.
If the LAC is “granted”, it means that the CT is allowed to manage the NE. In the view, the icon with a key
symbol has a rectangular shape.
If the LAC is ”requested”, it means that the CT has requested a permission from the OS and is waiting for
a replay.
However, the OS does continue to provide a certain number of services. These services include:
– Performance processing,
Select the Supervision pull down menu. Then select the Requested option from the Access State
cascading menu as shown in the following figure.
Fig. 103. Configuration of the Craft access state from the Equipment NE view in the OS mode
From the confirmation dialogue box that opens, you can confirm or cancel the ”Craft access” operation
using the Yes or No pushbutton. The request is sent up to the OS which accepts or refuses it.
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If the OS doesn’t answer in a predefined time, it is assumed that the NE is in the Craft access state
and can be managed by a Craft Terminal.
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2–7.1.2 Switching from the Craft Terminal access state back to the OS access state
Select the Supervision pull down menu. Then from the Access State cascading menu select the OS
option.
N.B. The key symbol icon on the management states of the NE view indicates whether the NE is
managed by a craft terminal or by the OS.
N.B. Local Craft Terminal access is denied on recovery phase after a loss of communication of the
NE. When the communication with the NE is lost, the OS automatically recovers the
communication and forces the state existing before the loss of communication (therefore, Craft
Terminal access can be denied or granted).
2–7.2 Restart NE
The RESTART operation is a software reset and can be executed in normal traffic conditions.
WARNING: After the activation of the Restart NE Command (or after the pressing of the HW reset
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push–button) the LLM icon is frozen and the supervision of the local NE and the remote
NEs is lost.
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2–7.3 MIB Management
This menu (Fig. 106. on page 167) refers to the management of the MIB (Management Information Base).
The MIB includes all the system configuration data, except the routing configuration data:
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The routing configuration data are NOT stored into the MIB file, because considered unique to a particular
system in a network and are NOT meant to be reproduced on other systems in the same network, because
will cause conflicts in the supervision network centre.
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2–7.3.1 Backup
This menu (Fig. 107. on page 168) allows to save on the CT the NE configuration. To backup the
configuration write the filename in the Backup field (Lower part) and press Confirm Backup.
In the upper part appears the list of the previously created backups.
By pressing Refresh the list is updated with the insertion of the just created backup.
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2–7.3.2 Restore
This menu (Fig. 108. on page 169) allows to download to the NE a previously created backup.
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Select one of the backups to be downloaded in the upper part and press Confirm Restore.
(By pressing the Reset push–button the previous selection is cancelled and a new selection can be made).
To activate the new configuration enter command MIB Management ––> Activate.
2–7.3.3 Activate
This command (Fig. 109. on page 169) allows to activate the configuration just downloaded with the
restore.
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2–7.3.4 Remove file
This menu allows to remove from the list of the backups one particular backup.
By pressing Refresh the list of backups in the upper part of the screen is updated.
2–7.4 SW key
In this screen the type of the key (stored in the flash card installed in the Main IDU unit) is shown.
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2–8 PROTECTION SCHEMES
This domain view consists of the following areas (Fig. 111. on page 171):
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– Resource Tree Area: displays the radio ports sorted by channel number.
– Resource List Area: displays tabular information about the selected resource in tree area.
– Resource Detail Area: displays, through tabbed windows, the properties done in list area. This area
enable to perform the available functions for involved resource.
By clicking on the tree root displayed in Fig. 111. on page 171, the tree will be expanded according to
protection schemes supported.
A single left click selection of an element tree causes the activation of the corresponding Graphical
representation displayed in the “Resource list area”. An example of this mechanism is displayed in the
following figure (Fig. 112. on page 172).
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To see the current position of the switches enter the menu Diagnosis –> Summary Block Diagram View
(refer to para. 2–10.4 on page 194).
– Mux/Demux protection corresponds to the Switch Tx and the Rx output switch in Fig. 136. on page
– The HST protection is implemented in the ODU: one Transmitter is connected to the antenna
(active), the other transmitter is in stand–by. Refer to Fig. 136. on page 196. The HST protection
is available only if the HST configuration has been selected.
The Equipment Protection Management is performed by selecting Mux/Demux Protection tree element.
The following window (Fig. 112. on page 172) allows a complete view of all Ne resource involved in the
EPS protection:
– Schema Parameters
– Channels Parameters
To read the
correct
indication
on the switch
status press
here to refresh
the screen
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2–8.1.1 Schema Parameters
The window “Schema Parameters” displays the parameters that can be modify.
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– Protection Type: this parameter is defined at creation time and it is read only. The supported type
is: 1+1, e.g. a working channel (Main) is protected by a protecting channel (Spare).
– Operation type: it defines if automatic restoration from protecting to protected channel is allowed
(revertive mode) or inhibited (not revertive mode).
The operator choice for “Operation Type” will be applied by clicking on “Apply” button.
2–8.1.2 Commands
To enter the Commands menu click on the Spare #0 element in the Tree view (Fig. 113. on page 173)
or on the Main #1 element (Fig. 114. on page 174).
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Fig. 114. Mux Protection Switch (Main #1)
The operator by the Craft Terminal can modify the state of the switch through commands Lockout, Forced
and Manual.
Lockout has higher priority than Forced: the activation forces in service Channel 1 (default channel),
independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling ABN.
Forced has higher priority than the automatic operation: the activation of this command forces in service
Channel 0, independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling ABN.
Automatic Switch is the normal operation condition: the position of the switch depends on the commands
generated by the logic.
Manual has the lowest priority: it is performed only if there are no alarms that can activate an automatic
switch. It cannot be performed if Lockout or Forced commands are already activated. If this command is
active, it will be removed by an incoming alarm. This command does not activate signaling ABN.
Manual 4
N.B. to release a previously activated command select None and click on Apply.
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2–8.2 Radio Protection Management
The Radio Protection Management is performed by selecting the Radio Protection element tree.
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The following window (Fig. 115. on page 175) allows a complete view of all Ne resource involved in a RPS
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– Rx Static Delay
– Schema Parameters
– Channels Parameters
To read the
correct
indication
on the switch
status press
here to refresh
the screen
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2–8.2.1 Rx Static Delay
– Automatic
– Manual
To activate the Automatic mode click on the Align push–button (the compensation procedure is
automatically done).
[3] click on the Apply push–button to send the value to the NE.
N.B. Write in one field the suitable value (in range 0–31) and in the other field write 0.
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2–8.2.2 Schema Parameters
The window “Schema Parameters” displays the parameters that can be modify.
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
– ”Protection Type” field: defines the protection schema architecture: 1+1 Hitless;
– ”Operation Type” field: the possible values are revertive (automatic restoration allowed) or
notRevertive (automatic restoration Inhibited).
2–8.2.3 Commands
To enter the Commands menu click on the Spare #0 element in the Tree view (Fig. 117. on page 177)
or on the Main #1 element (Fig. 118. on page 178).
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Fig. 118. Radio Protection Switch (Main #1)
The operator by the Craft Terminal can modify the state of the switch through commands Lockout, Forced
and Manual.
Lockout has higher priority than Forced: the activation forces in service Channel 1 (default channel),
independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling ABN.
Forced has higher priority than the automatic operation: the activation of this command forces in service
Channel 0, independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling ABN.
Automatic Switch is the normal operation condition: the position of the switch depends on the commands
generated by the logic.
Manual has the lowest priority: it is performed only if there are no alarms that can activate an automatic
switch. It cannot be performed if Lockout or Forced commands are already activated. If this command is
active, it will be removed by an incoming alarm. This command does not activate signaling ABN.
Manual 4
N.B. to release a previously activated command select None and click on Apply.
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2–8.3 HST Transmission Protection Management
The Transmission Protection Management is performed selecting Transmission Protection element tree.
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The following windows (Fig. 119. on page 179) allows a complete view of all Ne resource involved in a TPS
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protection:
– Schema Parameters
– Channels Parameters
To read the
correct
indication
on the switch
status press
here to refresh
the screen
The window “Schema Parameters” displays the parameters that can be modify.
– Protection Type: this parameter is defined at creation time and it is read only. The supported type
are: 1+1 (onePlusOne) ,e.g. a working element is protected by one protecting unit.
– Operation type: it defines if automatic restoration from protecting to protected unit is allowed
(revertive mode) or inhibited (not revertive mode).
The operator choice for “Operation Type” will be applied clicking on “Apply” button.
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2–8.3.2 Commands
To enter the Commands menu click on the Spare #0 element (Fig. 120. on page 180) or on the Main #1
element (Fig. 121. on page 181) in the Tree view.
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The operator by the Craft Terminal can modify the state of the switch through commands Lockout, Forced
and Manual.
Lockout has higher priority than Forced: the activation connects to the antenna Transmitter 1 (default
transmitter), independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling ABN.
Forced has higher priority than the automatic operation: the activation of this command connects to the
antenna Transmitter 0, independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling
ABN.
Automatic Switch is the normal operation condition: the position of the switch depends on the commands
generated by the logic.
Manual has the lowest priority: it is performed only if there are no alarms that can activate an automatic
switch. It cannot be performed if Lockout or Forced commands are already activated. If this command is
active, it will be removed by an incoming alarm. This command does not activate signaling ABN.
Manual 4
N.B. to release a previously activated command select None and click on Apply.
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2–9 LOOPBACKS
The functions described in this section allow to perform the test operations.
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– Resource Tree Area: displays the object on which the loopbacks can be performed, sorted by
number.
– Resource List Area: displays tabular information about the loopback supported by the resource
selected in tree area.
– Resource Detail Area: displays, through tabbed windows, the properties done in list area. This area
enable to perform the available functions for involved resource.
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2–9.1 Available Loopbacks
N.B. The DATA block in Fig. 122. is present with the Ethernet port option only.
CT
DATA DATA
MUX/ MODEM RF RF MODEM MUX/
DEMUX DEMUX
TRIB TRIB
2 4 5 6 3
1
Loop- CT selection in
Ref. to Loopback
No. back the Resource Location Note
Fig. type
name Tree Area
E1/DS1
1 Port#xx or Tributaries Fig. 125. Near End External line Input loopback at tributary level.
E3/DS3
E1/DS1
Loopback in the remote station
3 Port#xx or Tributaries Fig. 125. Far End Internal
at tributary level.
E3/DS3
RF local loopback.
6 RF Channel 1 Fig. 125. Near End External line
(Note 1)
Note 1: Before activating this loopback the Remote Tx must be muted (Menu Radio –> Configuration)
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In the Resource List Area are listed all the loopbacks which can be performed.
– Location: the station in which the loopback is performed (Near End/Far End)
In Fig. 125. on page 186 is given the association of all the possible loopbacks and their positions in the
block diagram of the equipment provided by the Summary Block Diagram View option, available in the
Diagnosis menu.
4 IDU
CABLE
2 Channel
(External Line)
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2–9.1.2 1+1 Loopbacks
N.B. The DATA block in Fig. 126. is present with the Ethernet port option only.
CT
DATA DATA
MUX/ MODEM RF RF MODEM MUX/
DEMUX DEMUX
TRIB TRIB
2 4 5 6 3
1
Loop- CT selection in
Ref. to Loopback
No. back the Resource Location Note
Fig. type
name Tree Area
E1/DS1
1 Port#xx or Tributaries Fig. 129. Near End External line Input loopback at tributary level.
E3/DS3
E1/DS1
Loopback in the remote station
3 Port#xx or Tributaries Fig. 129. Far End Internal
at tributary level.
E3/DS3
RF local loopback.
6 RF Channel 0 or 1 Fig. 129. Near End External line
(Note 1)
Note 1: Before activating this loopback the Remote Tx must be muted (Menu Radio –> Configuration).
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In the Resource List Area are listed all the loopbacks which can be performed.
– Location: the station in which the loopback is performed (Near End/Far End)
In Fig. 129. on page 189 is given the association of all the possible loopbacks and their positions in the
block diagram of the equipment provided by the Summary Block Diagram View option, available in the
Diagnosis menu.
1 Tributaries
(External Line)
2
Channel
(External Line)
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2–9.2 How to activate a loopback
N.B. For the loopbacks relevant to Ch. 0 and Ch.1 all the switches must be forced/lockout to the
related Channel; for the Tributaries loopbacks must only be forced to the radio switch to Channel
[1] Select the suitable loopback to be activated by clicking on the relevant object in the Resource Tree
Area or by selecting the relevant row in the Resource List Area.
[2] The screen in Fig. 130. on page 190 will appear. (In this screen has been selected the loopback on
tributary E1, Near End).
[5] The Loopback is now ACTIVE (in the row in the Resource List Area the Activation field of the relevant
loopback will change from Not Active to Active).
WARNING:
When the Loopback commands start the Craft Terminal is not “frozen”. Before to set another command
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2–9.3 How to remove a loopback
[1] Select the suitable loopback to be removed by clicking on the relevant object in the Resource Tree
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[2] The screen in Fig. 131. on page 191 will appear. (In this screen has been selected the loopback on
tributary E1, Near End).
[5] The Loopback is now DEACTIVATED (in the row in the Resource List Area the Activation field of the
relevant loopback will change from Active to Not Active).
WARNING:
When the Loopback commands start the Craft Terminal is not “frozen”. Before to set another command
is recommended to wait 10 to 25 seconds.
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2–10 DIAGNOSIS
In the Diagnosis menu four options are available as shown in Fig. 132.
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– Select the Alarm Log option to access the Alarm Log file.
The Alarm Log windows opens, permitting to analyze all the alarms stored in the NE.
Refer to the “ELB Operator’s Handbook”.
– Select the Event Log option to access the Event Log file.
The Event Log windows opens, permitting to analyze all the events stored in the NE.
Refer to the “ELB Operator’s Handbook”.
This screen is a read–only screen, which shows all the information on the equipment.
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2–10.3 Abnormal Condition List
The Abnormal Condition List option in the Diagnosis menu displays all the abnormal conditions (i.e.
the manual operations) currently active in the NE.
The “Summary Block Diagram View” of the Diagnosis menu displays a global logical view (strictly
related to the physical implementation) highlighting a synthesis of all the alarms and statuses present in
the system (ODU+IDU).
This window also shows a logical view of the signal flowing through the functional block and switches.
Line (and arrow) trace changes in compliance with the current switch status. By clicking on the objects
of the drawing shown in the figure the operator can navigate to the specific view to perform maintenance
operation (for example specific alarm details, equipment details, manual switches, loopback (L),
performance monitoring (P).
N.B.
• Loopback indicator: yellow letter L means active loop.
• Performance indicator: yellow letter P means active performance.
N.B. In the 1+1 configuration the current position of the switches is also shown.
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Fig. 134. Summary Block Diagram View: 1+0 with Ethernet ports
Fig. 133. Summary Block Diagram View: 1+0 without Ethernet ports
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Fig. 136. Summary Block Diagram View: 1+1 HST with Ethernet ports
Fig. 135. Summary Block Diagram View: 1+1 HST without Ethernet ports
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Fig. 138. Summary Block Diagram View: 1+1 FD with Ethernet ports
Fig. 137. Summary Block Diagram View: 1+1 FD without Ethernet ports
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By pressing the Refresh button the refresh of the screen takes place (active loopback and performance
and position of the switch).
This screen is a read–only screen, which shows the current configuration of the NE.
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2–11 PERFORMANCE MONITORING
This chapter describes the functions to provide Performance Monitoring management. It explains the
procedures that the operator must perform in order to activate a PM process.
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The performance monitoring (PM) gives indication on the quality of the service.
Quality of service PM is performed in accordance with G.826 and G.784.
It is assumed that the quality of the single tributary (E1, DS1, …) can be derived from the quality of the
aggregate signal, therefore no dedicated quality of service PM is foreseen on the single tributaries.
Considering one section (see below), one current register is for 15 min report and one for 24 h report; 96
history data can be stored for 15 min report and 8 history data for 24 h report.
N.B. The 15 min Performance Monitoring data are stored in the History Data report only if errors
have been occurred.
The 24 h Performance Monitoring data are always stored in the History Data report.
– Radio Hop Section: the section between two radio stations inside the protection section
– Radio Link Section: the section identifying the protected section.
– Errored Seconds
– Severely Errored Seconds
– Background Block Error
– Unavailable Seconds
The primitives used for the hop section quality monitoring is the Reed–Solomon (RS) decoder (block size:
2040 bits). The following table provides, for each frame structure, the main features useful to define a SES.
(Note 1) Note that according to ITU–T G.826 a second is declared Severely Errored Second if it is a
second period with more than 30 % of errored blocks or at least one defect.
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The flow chart shown below illustrates the recognition of anomalies, defects, errored blocks, ES and SES
according to ITU–T G.826 (12/2002).
Yes
Defects?
No
No
Anomalies?
Yes
Yes
%EB ≥ 30? SES
(and therefore an ES)
ES
(but not a SES) No
Path in Path in N
No
available available
State? State?
Yes Yes
T1313790–98
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Fig. 140. Anomalies, defects, errored blocks, ES and SES according to ITU–T G.826
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2–11.2 Performance menu
The performance view allows the user to activate and monitor the PM process on the selected object.
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This domain view consists of the following areas (Fig. 141. on page 201):
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– Resource Tree Area: displays the threshold for measurement and the object monitoring sorted by
channel number.
– Resource List Area: displays the PM management for the selected resource in the tree area.
– 15 minutes
– 24 hours
The following description explains the functions to provide the PM process with a granularity period of 15
min. The same functions are provided for 24h PM process.
The PM are of HOP or LINK type. The current report can be seen (and configured) and the history PM log
can be seen.
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With reference to Fig. 142. on page 202 to see (and configure) the current report:
[1] click on HOP channel (0 or 1) (in 1+0 configuration channel 1 only) to see the HOP report or click
on LINK to see the LINK report
[1] click on HOP channel (0 or 1) (in 1+0 configuration channel 1 only) to see the HOP report or click
on LINK to see the LINK report
To each PM can be associated a threshold table. To associate a threshold table click on HOP or LINK in
the Resource Tree Area in Fig. 142.
In the Counter Thresholds field select the threshold to be associated and click on Apply.
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one of the Profiles available. Click on Apply. Click on Apply on the 15min&24h Tab panel.
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2–11.3 CD (Current Data)
The window displayed in Fig. 143. on page 203 allows to start and to read the 15min PM report and 24h
PM report.
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2–11.3.1 CD parameters
The fields displayed in the upper part of Fig. 143. on page 203 allow the operator to check and manage
the parameter of the current data collection.
– “Elapsed Time” field (read–only) displays the elapsed time in the current interval of monitoring.
– “End Period”: display time of the PM in the graphical description and in the tabular description in
the upper part of the screen. By pressing the Refresh button this time changes.
– “Max Interval supp.”: max. number of intervals (reports) which can be suppressed in the History
because they don’t have errors.
– “Num. Interval supp.”: number of intervals (reports) suppressed in the History because they don’t
have errors.
N.B. An interval is defined as “suspect“ if at least one of the following conditions occurs in the
collection period:
– the elapsed time deviates more than 10 seconds of the nominal time
– loss of the PM data in the equipment
– performance counters have been reset during the interval.
2–11.3.2 CD Counters
The fields and buttons displayed in the lower part of Fig. 143. on page 203 (Counters Area) allow the
management of performance events.
In the left part of Counters Area, there is a graphical description of the event counter value:
N.B. These values refer to the last refresh performed by pressing the Refresh button.
In the right part of Fig. 143. on page 203, there are button choice to perform action on the current data
collection:
– “Start” button starts the counters for the data collection, when the CD has been stopped.
– “Stop” button stops the counters for the data collection, when the CD has been started.
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2–11.4 HD (History Data)
The PM process monitors the parameters during a specified interval (i.e. 15min) and stores their values
in history data. A History Data collection is created automatically at the end of each time interval of Current
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2–11.4.1 HD Parameters
The table displayed on the following window (Fig. 144. on page 205) collects the history data for a related
PM report.
– Suspect interval: this field describes whether the History Data is suspect or not.
– Counters: the last columns hold the counters value (BBE, ES, SES, UAS).
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2–11.5 Threshold tables
This section describes how to see or change or create the threshold tables assigned to PM counters.
To view the available threshold for PM process, the operator must select the Thresholds Tables node
tree in the Resource Tree Area of the Performance View.
N.B. For the association of the threshold tables to the PM refer to para. 2–11.5.3 “Threshold table
association”.
Click on the threshold in the Resource Tree Area in the Resource List Area: the threshold screen will
appear.
In the upper part of the screen, the Name field displays the name assigned to the threshold table.
In the lower part of the screen, low and high threshold for each counter is shown. To change them, the
operator must edit the new values in the table fields and click on the Apply button.
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2–11.5.2 How to create a threshold table
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Click on Threshold Tables HOP (or LINK) node tree in the Resource Tree Area of the Performance view.
The Threshold Data Creation screen will appear.
In the lower part write the values for the Low and High thresholds.
To associate a Threshold Table click on HOP–Channel#0 (or Channel#1) or on LINK in the Resource
Tree Area. The 15min&24h tab panel will appear.
In the Counter Thresholds field select the threshold to be associated and click on Apply.
To associate an Alarm Profile click on the selection box. The Alarm Severity profile screen opens. Select
one of the Profiles available. Click on Apply. Click on Apply on the 15min&24h Tab panel.
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2–12 SW DOWNLOAD
This menu allows to configure the FTP server to be used to download the SWP to the NE.
N.B. The complete procedure to download the SWP to the NE is shown in para. 1–2.3 on page 58.
User Id and Password are the login information to access the FTP server.
In the Port field write the port to be used and in the Root Directory field write the directory into which the
software has been downloaded.
By clicking on the Use System Default button a screen will appear showing the default configuration.
N.B. the System Default can be changed by writing different values in the fields and then by clicking
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2–12.2 Init SW Download
N.B. The first part of the procedure to download the SW to the NE is shown in para. 1–2.3 on page
58.
To start download select the desired software version and click on the Init download button.
N.B. This screen displays the software packages previously stored through the menu Supervision
–> Files Administration –> Software Administration available in the NES menu.
The Forced check box can be used to force download (i.e. the complete description file is downloaded
to the NE).
If the Forced download is not selected, the system shall first proceed to compare the software to be
downloaded with the software present in the NE. Then only the differences are downloaded.
Recommended operation: Before to start the software download it is recommended to disable the
ATPC operation (if it has been enabled) and to set in RTPC mode the max.
Tx power.
When the SW download starts a screen, showing the in progress operation of the download, appears.
Download is aborted when the Abort button is pressed.
WARNING: The download time from the CT to the NE flash is 25–30 min. approx.
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At 50% of this time starts the download to the first ODU, which lasts 15–20 min. approx.
At the end of this time interval starts the download of the second ODU, if present, which
lasts 15–20 min.
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2–12.3 SW Status
This menu allows to display the information of the software installed in the NE.
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– Current status: committed or standby. The committed status refers to the software currently in use.
By clicking on the Software Units Status button the screen of Fig. 149. on page 211 opens, giving
additional information on the software package.
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The following information is displayed on the screen:
Note 1: during the download of the ODU and FPGA software arises the alarm “Firmware Download On
Going”. This alarm disappears when the download is over. The download lasts 2 minutes for
every FPGA starting from the activation of the alarm.
The 2 banks can store 2 different software versions. One bank will be committed (active) and the other
bank will be standby.
N.B. The second bank will appear when a new software package has been downloaded the first time.
During download, necessary to update the software version, the download file is automatically stored in
the standby bank.
To activate the new version first check the operational status of the standby bank. If the status is enabled
(this means that download took place without errors) select Activation or Forced Activation in the
Software Management Action field and click on the Apply Action button.
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2–13 MIB MANAGEMENT
2–13.1 Introduction
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This function allows the backup and/or restore of the MIB and is carried out at two levels:
– the first is available at NE logged–in level, and allows operations depicted in Fig. 151. below:
NE AAA MIB back–up file NE AAA MIB back–up file MIB delete
ECT ECT
From operative point of view, this management is described in para.2–7.3 on page 167.
– the second is available at “Network Element Synthesis level” (independently of whether or not the
NE is logged in), and allows operations shown in Fig. 152. below (it depicts save/load using
floppy–disk, but the operation can be done through any available read/write computer resource):
Fig. 152. Allowed MIB management tasks at “Network Element Synthesis” level
From operative point of view, this management and whole applicative examples are described in the
following paragraphs.
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2–13.2 MIB management at Network Element Synthesis level and examples
This operation, carried out by ECT through the Network Element Synthesis screen, allows to save MIB
from ECT to a floppy disk.
N.B. This example depicts the “Save to disk” by using the floppy–disk, but the operation can be done
through any available read/write computer resource.
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– a table showing the MIBs stored in the PC directory is shown
– select the MIB you want to save (3)
– click on OK (4)
– the usual window to choose a save target directory appears (5); select it and start the save
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– at save end, a confirmation message is shown (6) indicating also the name of the saved
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N.B. The saved MIB folder name acronym does not correspond to the name of the MIB that you have
selected to be saved. In order to know such a correspondence open the saved folder: in the
“userlbl.txt” you can find such name.
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2–13.2.3 MIB load from disk
This operation, carried out by ECT through the Network Element Synthesis screen, allows to load a MIB
previously saved on a floppy disk into ECT’s MIB area.
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2) After launch of MIB load from disk, proceed as follows:
– in the screen that opens, click on Browse button (1)
– select the device from which carry out the load operation (2) and open it (3)
– in the opened directory (4) , select the MIB folder to load (5) , then click Open (6)
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3) ... procedure continues
– in the screen that opens, click on Find Now button (7)
– in the subsequent screen, select the MIB (N.B.) that must be loaded (8), then click on OK
button (9)
10
This operation, carried out by ECT with the NE logged–in, allows to restore the MIB from ECT to NE (see
MIB restore in para. 2–7.3.2 on page 169).
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SECTION 3: NE MAINTENANCE
Referenced handbook P/Ns are given in para.E.2 on page 290 of this handbook.
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3–1 MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION
This section is the 9400AWY Maintenance Manual; it describes mainly the NE troubleshooting based on
the use of the Craft Terminal.
The document that should be read before starting this document is:
– Problems with the Craft Terminal PC (shut–down and restart ). See para.3–1.2 herebelow.
This procedure describes how to shutdown and restart the PC should the Craft Terminal SoftWare Product
not be working properly or not responding to the operator’s commands.
A window (Windows NT Security user dialog) is displayed. It permits to shutdown the computer or restart
it.
The same window is displayed pressing he keys <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> simultaneously.
N.B. In the case this procedure is unsuccessful, carry out the checks indicated in:
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3–2 TROUBLESHOOTING
3–2.1 Purpose of this procedure
Troubleshooting involves detection, location and correction of the failures occurred in the equipment and
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START
Other measures
Possible intermittent N
Fixed fault ?
failure
Y
Restore spare part in the system and perform
system check via Craft Terminal
END
For detailed information regarding the whole Corrective Maintenance procedure, please refer to:
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3–2.3 Troubleshooting organization
The troubleshooting procedure is carried out with the help of some tables, reported hereinafter. Anyway
this method does not deal with the following issues (which are to be dealt with otherwise):
The following interfaces are present on the equipment for troubleshooting purposes:
Usually, maintenance is firstly done via software (TMN or Remote Craft Terminal) to locate the faulty
equipment and the faulty unit or the faulty path and then on site to physically correct the trouble.
• on site.
TMN network management center: by means of the TMN, the maintenance technician can see the
alarms generated by each equipment of the managed network (see the relevant TMN handbooks).
Remote craft terminal: the operator, connected to a local NE, can remotely manage and troubleshoot
a network composed of max 128 NEs, including itself. This handbook applies.
2) the equipment is not reachable by the remote manager (TMN or RCT) and therefore is isolated.
In cases 1 ) , 2 ), 3 ), the alarmed equipment is checked by means of the local Craft Terminal.
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The NE is provided with LEDs which indicate:
All alarms detected on the units are collected by the MAIN unit, which delivers centralized indications (by
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In the case of a MAJOR or MINOR alarm, after locating the alarmed unit, the alarm condition can be
”attended” by pressing the alarm storing push button on the front panel of the MAIN unit.
• red LEDs MINOR and MAJOR to turn off (free to accept other alarms)
If both LEDs are on, the Attend command should be given twice : one to attend the MINOR
alarm and one to attend the MAJOR alarm.
The troubleshooting operation is done by means of the Craft Terminal, and of the optical indicators (LEDs)
present on the NE.
The Craft Terminal is connected to the relative connector on the front coverplate (F interface) of the MAIN
unit.
The Craft Terminal applications provide detailed information on the alarm state thus facilitating fault
location and subsequent removal as indicated in para. 3–2.4 on page 224.
To correctly execute the troubleshooting operations the technician must know the equipment
configuration (see Equipment applications on the Craft Terminal).
The following tables should be also consulted when the unit LEDs flash; as a matter of fact, the flashing
condition might be due to external alarm causes usually, related to line problems.
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3–2.4 Troubleshooting by means of the Craft Terminal
Troubleshooting proceeds by checking the detailed information on the NE alarm by using the Craft
Terminal.
a) Look at the active alarms on the Control Panel always present on the window (which summarizes
all the NE alarms). Tab. 11. on page 225 describes the meanings of these alarms/statuses and its
respective maintenance actions.
MAJOR alarm indicates a severe alarm that could affect the current traffic (interrupt or
degrade). Hence, a prompt intervention is necessary to restore the regular operating
condition of the equipment.
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3–2.4.1 Alarm synthesis indication
The following troubleshooting table pertains to the alarm and status synthesis given in all the screens.
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External Point Check the relevant station alarm associated with the
EXTP
(Housekeeping alarm) input housekeeping indication.
NB1: The Alarm Profile can modify the assignment of each alarm root to the various synthesis.
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3–2.4.2 Details on alarms / statuses
The troubleshooting proceed by checking the detailed information on the NE alarm by using the Craft
Terminal.
It is also possible to analyze the detailed alarms present on each TP of the Port views of the NE.
[2] Select one node (or sub–node) in the Resource Tree Area to check if some alarms are active.
[3] Select the Alarm tab panel in the Resource Detail Area.
[4] If the node has sub–nodes put a tick in the Include alarms from sub–nodes field to display the
alarms active also in the sub–nodes.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
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The following table summarizes the information obtained in the Alarm view, starting from the left column.
TITLE DESCRIPTION
Severity severity associated to the alarm and assigned in the Alarm Profile
The information supplied helps the operator during the troubleshooting operations.
Tab. 13. on page 231 supplies general information on the alarm meanings and on the respective
maintenance actions to be done bases on the information given in the applications.
The maintenance action must take account of the board where the alarm is detected.
The Housekeeping alarms are referred to the input external point relevant to the Housekeeping signals.
They are available to the customer by connecting them to a dedicated subrack connector.
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3–2.5 Warnings on the troubleshooting
ODU ODU
Station A Station B
IDU IDU
For a correct operation the NMS channel has to be configured in one station as ”DTE” and in the other
station as ”Codirectional”.
This selection can be done in the Quick Configuration Procedure in Step 10 (for NMS V.11 channel) and
in Step 11 (for NMS G.703 channel) or in the Menu Configuration → Network Configuration → IP
Configuration → IP Point to Point Configuration.
3–2.5.3 Loopbacks
Note 1: The loopback will become active after 6–7 sec. approx. (24 sec. approx. for the RF loopback).
Enter Windows Task Manager and stop the process relevant to the empty USM.
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3–2.5.5 NE unreachable
Due to a deep fading the radio remote NE can be unreachable. In this condition in the USM will appear
the following message:
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– Wait for the automatic restarting of the Supervision (at the end of the fading conditions). The icon in
NES will become whole and the bullet will take the color relevant to the alarms (if any) active in the
NE.
– If the Supervision does not start, close and open again the CT.
– If the Supervision does not start, switch off and switch on the PC.
With 16 QAM the max. Tx power must be typically 3 dB below the max. Tx power of the 4 QAM (refer to
the attached Test Result Sheet).
The Quick Configuration menu must be used during the first installation to configure completely the NE
and also if some multiple configuration changes must be done (i.e. change of all the tributaries from
”Framed” to ”Unframed” or vice–versa for the E1 signal or from ”Unframed” to ”Framed SF” or ”Framed
ESF” or vice–versa for the DS1 signal both in the Local and Remote NE).
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3–2.6 Description of alarms and of probable causes
WARNING:
Before to disconnect the cable IDU–ODU of N.E., the corresponding IDU unit must be always
turn–off.
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Tab. 13. General issues of the alarm meanings and their respective maintenance actions
AIS
side or Rx side equipment
Battery fail Problem on the Station Battery Check the Station Battery
Incompatible PTX Output power out of the limits Replace the ODU
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Tab. 13. General issues of the alarm meanings and their respective maintenance actions
Remote Defect Indication Alarm active in the remote station Check the remote station
Replaceable Unit Type Mismatch between the installed unit Change the unit configuration or
Mismatch and the sw configured unit change the unit
Replaceable Unit Type Missing No unit in a configured slot Install the unit
Unconfigured Equipment
Unit present in an unconfigured slot Configure the unit
Present
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SECTION 4: SWP DESCRIPTION AND VERSIONS
This section gives information on the Software Packages this handbook refers to, and that are both
independent and independent on the specific SWP Versions.
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4–1 SWP 9400AWY R.2.0 DESCRIPTION
This chapter gives commercial information regarding the Software Packages this handbook refers to, i.e.
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
4–1.1 General
• Software package of the NE, to be installed in the NE or update the NE (by means of download
function)
The software package used for management allows the dialogue between craft terminal and NE, to
realize all the functions of the NE and EML–ULS ).
The software package used for updating the NE must be installed on the PC and then downloaded on
the NE, thus following product evolution.
They are referred both to the Network Element software features and to the Craft Terminal software
features.
Every Software Product is identified by a denomination and a part number and is distributed by a CD–ROM
with the same identifiers, listed on the following table:
Software Package
(a) SWP 9400AWY R.2.0 CD–ROM 3DB 06690 AA–– associated to LCT or
RCT SW Licence.
(b) SWP OPTICS–IM WTD SNMP V218 CD–ROM 3DB 04799 AC–– For version 2.0.0
(c) SWP OPTICS–IM WTD SNMP V220 CD–ROM 3DB 04799 AE–– For version 2.0.1
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4–1.3 OEM Software licence list and part numbers
Every Software licence is identified by a denomination and a part number, listed on the following table.
N.B. 1 Licence for Network Element software features (one per Transceiver):
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4–2 SWP REG.9400AWY R.2.0 V2.0.0 SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This chapter gives operative information regarding the Software Package Version 2.0.0: requirements (PC
and equipment Firmware), Reference Information Model, SW Package Identification, SW Package
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
Components, ECT SW Sub–Component, NE MIB Compatibility, new features, restrictions and known
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problems.
Please refer to para.E.3.2 on page 294 for the meaning of SWP Release, Version and Patch Level.
N.B. With reference to the Versions stated in this chapter, please read carefully the
N.B. on page 286.
1) HW Configuration
2) Windows Versions
3) Additional requirements
N.B. Each specific Java version could require minimal Windows SP installation.
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4–2.3 SWP version specific data
N.B. With reference to the Versions stated on this page, please read carefully the
N.B. on page 286.
Due to different IDU scalable HW platform (9400AWY Rel.2.0), ULS V2.0.0 MIB is not compatible with ULS
V1.0.x MIB (9400AWY Rel.1.0 and 9400FSO Rel.1.0). The NE data must be manually configured.
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4–2.4 New features and modifications
– Complete management of IDU scalable HW platform (9400AWY Rel.2.0) for ETSI market
– Complete management of 8E1, E3 and Data plug–ins
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N.B. The IDU hardware of 9400AWY Rel.1.0 and the 9400FSO Rel.1.0 hardware are not supported
by SWP REG. 9400AWY R2.0.
b) Restrictions related to configuration with data plug–in and frame structure 16E1:
• Before changing the configuration FROM 1+0 or 1+1 with 8E1 plug–in TO 1+0 or 1+1 with Data
plug–in (frameStructure=16E1), it is necessary to disable tributary from 9 to 16 and remove
loopback from trib.9 to trib.16
• The inhibition of loopback activation on tributary from 9 to 16 with Data plug–in is not
implemented yet.
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4–3 SWP REG.9400AWY R.2.0 V2.0.1 SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This chapter gives operative information regarding the Software Package Version 2.0.1: requirements (PC
and equipment Firmware), Reference Information Model, SW Package Identification, SW Package
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
Components, ECT SW Sub–Component, NE MIB Compatibility, new features, restrictions and known
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problems.
Please refer to para.E.3.2 on page 294 for the meaning of SWP Release, Version and Patch Level.
N.B. With reference to the Versions stated in this chapter, please read carefully the
N.B. on page 286.
They are the same as for V2.0.0 (for details, refer to para.4–2.1 on page 237).
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4–3.4 SWP version specific data
NOTE FOR ALCATEL INTERNAL USE: information in this chapter is retrieved from document:
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4–3.4.3 ECT SW Sub–Components
TLX–SLX–DDPPC V8.1.0.P128 Platform tools and script file for SUN Solaris
KS–PQ1–GECRC V8.1.0 P136 Kernel Subsystem Generic Part for PQUICC
KS–PQ1–SECRC V8.1.0 P135 Kernel Subsystem EC Specific Part for PQUICC
RWL–PQ1–SECRC V8.1.0 Raw Loader EC Specific for PQUICC
CS–PQ1–GEN–QB3 V7.3.3 Q3 Interface Management Generic Part for PQUICC
CS–PQ1–GEN–8021E V8.1.0.P10 Client Download Module Library for PQUICC
MGT–PQX–GEN V9.0.0.P20 IP Management
CS–PQX–GEN–RTG V9.0.0.P11 OSPF & RIP Routing Protocols Management
CS–PQ1–GEN–SNMPV91 V7.3.2 SNMP Protocol Management
KS–PQ1–GEN–IPNTP V7.2.1 NTP Management
VFS–PQ1–GEN V8.1.0 File System for PQUICC
DM–MA–GEN V7.1.1 DM and MA Generic Part for PQUICC
GRF–PRECOMP–SLX V1.0.0 GRF Pre–Compiler Product for SUN Solaris
GRF–RUNTIME–PQ1 V1.0.0 GRF Run–Time Library for PQUICC
INT–EC–OC V1.1.20 EC–OC IDU/ODU Interface
SVI–INTERFACE V10.2.0 SNMP Virtual Interface
SGPA V3.4.1 SNMP Generic Program Agent for 2G Radio Equipments
VHM V2.1.8 Virtual Hardware Module
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4–3.5 New features and modifications
With respect to previous SWP V2.0.0, new features and modifications are:
5) Quick Configuration improvement: pause after change of NE type from 1+0 to 1+1 and
viceversa
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[2] This for EC:
1) The functionality of automatic EPLD download (GAIA and GAIA_AE) has been removed,
because it has been verified that, for GAIA components, the reading of EPLD version (made
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
by IDU–SW during restarts and after board power–on) creates impacts on traffic.
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2) To avoid strictly dependencies to HW codes, it has been changed the algorithm used to
enable/disable the automatic FPGA/EPLD download and to enable/disable ATTENDED button
(based on remote inventory contents): for this reason, to avoid unexpected behavior, before
activate new SW package 2.0.1h it has to be kept attention on remote inventory of the boards.
The automatic FPGA/EPLD download and the attended button are DISABLED ONLY on boards
ED.2 and on boards ED.3, and, as consequence, they are ENABLED in ALL OTHER CASES.
These editions are recognized by means of UNIT PART NUMBER (stored in remote Inventory);
the automatic FPGA/EPLD download it is DISABLED ONLY when the contents of UNIT PART
NUMBER is one of the following:
– MULDEM MAIN: 3DB06395AAAA
– MULDEM EXTENSION : 3DB06404AAAA
The download can be anyway disabled putting the file NOAUTOSWDW under
/home/adm–lc–ng/debug folder, but the management of the attended button CANNOT be
disabled and using boards without the right management of this button there could be
misalignment on alarm management (both on NMS and on leds).
It has been also changed the algorithm used to recognize different GAIA components
(GAIA/GAIA_AE): it is retrieved idCode directly from GAIA and this information is used to select
the right file image to download.
4) Updated HBER threshold values (FENICE) in ANSI configurations (4/8/16DS1 and DS3) with
the same values used for ETSI market.
5) It has been inserted a check on backup contents (during restore operation) to verify if the
configuration saved is compatible with SW key: for this reason it has been changed the
database and backup made with previous pre–release are no more compatible if it is used a
SW KEY different from FULL–FLEXIBLE.
9) A modification in EC database has been made; for this reason in case of downgrade to previous
EC version there could be some problems related to NOT ENABLED pointToPoint interfaces:
after downgrade all pointToPoint are enabled (they can be deactivated by CT/NMS).
10 ) The automatic FPGA/EPLD download HAS BEEN ENABLED ONLY ON BOARD ED.4
The edition is recognized by means of UNIT PART NUMBER (stored in remote Inventory):
– MULDEM MAIN : 3DB 06395 AAAB and 3DB 06395 ABAA
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11 ) Inserted management of Transparent Ethernet (1530 bytes) (modified Medusa default
configuration)
14 ) Inserted management to mask IDU–ODU driver read (B_FULL inhibition) when IDU cable
loopback is executed.
16 ) Reported all modifications and improvements inserted in new SWP AWY 1.0.2 (Telus version):
– Inserted retry (5) on Pegaso (SPI) read in case of fail, before declare card fail alarm
The successfully retries are traced on SW–Trace log file in the following way “Recovered
error in reading Pegaso reg#x ch#y after n retry.
– In case of Loss of Signal on tributary #1 and #9 a check on exar register #0 contents is
done: in case the content is not the expected the register is re–configured and a specific
trace is inserted on SW–Trace log file.
– After a card fail (both HW or SW) the board is completely re–configured .
– Inserted traces in SW–Trace log file to trace all card fail detection.
20 ) The automatic FPGA/EPLD download HAS BEEN ENABLED ONLY ON BOARD ED.4
The edition is recognized by means of UNIT PART NUMBER (stored in remote Inventory):
– MULDEM MAIN : 3DB06395AAAB
– MULDEM EXTENSION : 3DB06404AAAB
The download can be disabled putting the file NOAUTOSWDW under /home/adm–lcng/ debug
folder.
21 ) Added management of new GAIA/GAIA_EXT image files (for new Altera components): new
components are mounted ONLY on boards ED.4 and are recognized by means of ICS (stored
in remote inventory):
– ICS 2 identify new GAIA/GAIA_EXT components
25 ) Updated management of CONF_SW_RPS_KO pin: EXT card missing alarm and fail on
CYPRESS–HITLESS configuration are taken into account.
26 ) Inserted management of specific forcing commands for EPS and HST protection: these
commands are used during maintenance operation on MAIN MULDEM board (pin MAIN3 and
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27 ) Inserted management for specific maintenance operation on MAIN board: to avoid earlier
switch of RPS protection on main board (in case ODU is not yet configured), the switch is
permitted ONLY at the end of ODU configuration. This mechanism has been implemented using
FAIL_ODU_MAIN pin on Gutturnio: this pin is put in FAIL state when ODU ch#1 is disconnected
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
or when CARD FAIL is detected on MAIN MULDEM board. The pin is put in ACTIVE state when
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30 ) Added management of flexible delay during ODU–SW download: different delay time is used
according to ODU–SW running .
37 ) Solved problem to permit many restore operations before the backup activation (MIB
management)
38 ) Added management of 1+1 FCC configuration (Ominx Scalable 1+1 ANSI files Ed.1)
For information related to supported HW configuration refer to release note inserted in Omnix
Scalable 1+1 ANSI files
– Management of all equipment configurations (DS1/DS3/DATA)
– Tributary management and specific DS1 parameters: LineCode and LineLenght
– Loopback management
– Performance Monitoring management
40 ) Added management of ODU–SW not compatible with new shifter messages: in this case new
messages are not sent. This behavior is active during SW–MISMATCH
41 ) Added management of MIB upgrading changing FROM 1+0 or 1+1 with 8E1 plug–in TO 1+0
or 1+1 with DATA plug–in (frameStructure=16E1):
– Tributary from 9 to 16 are automatically disabled
– Loopback active on tributary from 9 to 16 are automatically removed
42 ) Added management of 1+0 FCC configuration (Ominx Scalable 1+0 ANSI files Ed.1):
– Management of all equipment configurations
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43 ) Solved problem related to maintenance action on MAIN board: during EC restart the KTPS
command is checked and maintained.
44 ) Improvement management of Filter History Data retrieval (this function can be enabled only
46 ) Improvement on ODU–SW download: reduced pause time between each block to speed–up
the transfer.
3) SWPN 3CC14614AAAA
a) For Windows 2000 and Windows XP it is mandatory set ”Power schemes” equal to ”Always
On” into ”Power Options Properties”.
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SECTION 5: APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A : EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND COMPONENTS
Please refer to Tab. 1. on page 12 for system features and SWP–version relationship
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This appendix sums–up the equipment functions and defines its components from the SW point of view:
For more detailed in formation from the hardware point of view, please refer to:
From the software point of view, the equipment management is carried out as explained in Section 2 –
NE MANAGEMENT on page 75, in chapters relevant to the EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT .
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A.1 : Functions and configurations
ULS NE has the aim to multiplexer/demultiplexer the main tributaries (up to 16xE1 / 16xDS1 or 1xE3 /
1xDS3) with different modulation formats.
The main functions performed by IDU and ODU of ULS equipment are the following:
– Multiplexer/Demultiplexer
The multiplexer function receives main tributaries (see Tab. 16. above) and generates a PDH frame.
The demultiplexer function receives a PDH frame and generates main tributaries.
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A.2 : IDU and ODU Components
The ULS NE is composed by two different parts: the indoor and the outdoor part. In the following they are
described from physical and management point of view.
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Antenna
ODU
IDU–ODU cable
NE
ULS
IDU
MAIN SHELF
IDU Ch#1
Antenna Antenna
ODU
IDU–ODU cables
EXTENSION SHELF NE
IDU Ch#0 ULS
IDU
MAIN SHELF
IDU Ch#1
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A.2.1 : IDU
The indoor part is composed by one or two units/shelves (see Fig. 162. on page 253):
– IDU Main Unit Ch#1
A.2.2 : ODU
According to the configuration type, one or two electrical ODU are managed in the Outdoor part. Each ODU
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A.2.3 : Allowed Equipment Types
This paragraph provides information on the allowed equipment types for all the configurations supported
by ULS NE.
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In the following tables, the list of allowed equipment types for each physical position, includes the whole
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set of possible types, but, according to the NE configuration defined by the managers, only one value will
be present for each physical position.
N.B. Both IDU and ODU shelves are numbered inside a virtual rack (equipmentPosition = 1). All the
IDUs, ODUs and contained positions will be numbered accordingly.
The following Tab. 17. provides the shelves equipment types allowed for each supported NE
configuration (see support domain section for the list of supported configurations).
The shelves are numbered according to the following sequence rule:
• IDU Ch#1
• ODU Ch#1
• IDU Ch#0
• ODU Ch#0
Allowed
NE Market Allowed Equipment Type Equipment
Position Equipment
Configuration Type Description Label
Type
(note 1) The equipment types allowed for IDU shelf are market type independent.
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[2] Slots and Sub–slots Equipment Types
The following tables indicate the allowed equipment types for each slot inside each shelf type.
Allowed
Position Allowed Equipment Type Description Equipment Equipment Label
Type
IDU–E
Allowed
Position Allowed Equipment Type Description Equipment Equipment Label
Type
2) ODU
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A.2.4 : Remote Inventory Management
The Remote Inventory feature allows to store the information useful to identify the components of the
product.
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
From management point of view the Remote Inventory data are provided by the following equipment
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types:
– Main Unit (M24S, M4860S)
– Extension Unit (E24S, E4860S)
– Ethernet plug–in (P2DATAS)
– PDH Tributary optional plugs–in (P8E1DS1, P1E3DS3)
– ODU unit (ODU–E, ODU–A)
For all the other equipment types the remoteInventoryStatus columnar object assumes the value
“unavailable”.
The RI data of each sub–components unit (i.e. MONOM in the IDU, MILOU in the ODU) cannot be seen
at SNMP management interface but only by means of factory tools.
Also the information about the equipment type can be read from the remote inventory data (‘Unit
mnemonic’ field). All the units must be provided in its own remote inventory data this type of information.
It is used to identify the actual equipment type and then, eventually, to provide an equipment mismatch
alarm, if the equipment type read from remote inventory data is different from the equipment expected
provided by the managers.
If it is not possible to read the Remote Inventory information, a “Card Fail” alarm is declared.
Just one EPS protection scheme is supported. It provides protection both of the PDH multiplexer and of
the demultiplexer functional blocks.
The following Tab. 20. defines the characteristics of this protection scheme.
The configuration of this protection scheme is performed by the NE in conjunction with the equipment
provisioning process (declaration of boards).
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A.4 : External Points Management
ULS NE has the capability to monitor 6 input contacts (housekeeping alarms) and 4 output contacts
(housekeeping controls).
Also the summarizing alarms are managed via SNMP interface. They are managed according to the rules
described in the following table:
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APPENDIX B : SW ALLOCATION, FLASH CARD AND EQUIPMENT CONTROL
Fig. 164. herebelow shows the FLASH CARD position on back side of MAIN unit
Fig. 165. herebelow shows the FLASH CARD profile and insertion direction
Ethernet Interface
Flash card for OS connection F Interface
label for ECT connection
Fig. 163. MAIN Unit front side: interfaces for equipment control and Flash–Card–label position
Flash card
CONNECTOR
SIDE
TOP SIDE
INSERTION
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B.1 : Allocation of equipment and craft terminal software
Fig. 166. herebelow roughly depicts the NE main parts containing the local SW and the interfaces with the
Operator (Extension Unit and RT–0 are present in 1+1 configuration and are not equipped in 1+0
PQ/ECRC SUBUNIT
FLASH
F CARD
EQUIPMENT
Ethernet
CONTROLLER
RAM
MONOM
SUBUNIT
EXTENSION UNIT
MONOE
SUBUNIT
RT–0
FLASH
EPROM
ODU
CONTROLLER
RAM
RT–1
FLASH
EPROM
ODU
CONTROLLER
RAM
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Once the system has been configured and activated (as explained in Section 1 Installation), Equipment
and Craft Terminal must not necessarily be left connected, because equipment contains all the software
necessary for its working.
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
This equipment local software comprises programs and configuration data. Programs and data are
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Whole Equipment SW (programs and configuration data) is contained in the Flash Card housed in
MAIN unit’s PQ/ECRC sub–unit (the Flash Card contains also the software (programs and
configuration data) relevant to the peripheral units, i.e., in the figure RTs). See Fig. 164. and
Fig. 165. on page 259.
This flash card is removable (i.e. replaceable), and the programs can be overwritten by a SW
download from CT (through F interface) or Network Management Operation System (through
Ethernet interface) to the MAIN unit.
More precisely, as shown in Fig. 167. on page 267, the Flash Card contains two independent
instances of the Equipment SW programs (one active, the other stand–by), so that the above cited
SW download is actually done toward the stand–by instance, while equipment goes on working with
the SW programs of the active instance. Swapping between the two instances is done only under
Operator’s request.
The Peripheral units (RTs) contain their own local SW (programs and configuration data), housed in
a local Flash Eprom (physically not removable). The programs in this local Flash Eprom can be
overwritten by means of a SW download from the Equipment Controller with the same
active–standby duplication described before for the Equipment Controller.
The whole equipment configuration data (together with programs) are stored in the MAIN unit
PQ/ECRC sub–unit Flash Card. Refer to point B.2.3 on page 267 for details.
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B.2 : Flash Card
Please refer to Tab. 1. on page 12 for system features and SWP–version relationship
A FLASH CARD is plugged into the Main board (see Fig. 164. on page 259) allowing flexibility in choosing
user interfaces as in the following Tab. 21. (6 possible types of Flash card):
NAME P/N
The following tables show the possible combinations of interface types and numbers that can be supported
by each of the six types of flash cards defined in Tab. 21. above:
• Tab. 23. on page 264, to be used when tributary 9–16 E1/DS1 plug–in is equipped
• Tab. 24. on page 265, to be used when tributary E3/DS3 plug–in is equipped
b) moreover, the Flash Card Name is affixed on the label present on the front panel of the Main
Unit (see Fig. 163. on page 259).
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Tab. 22. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (IDU basic)
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
4 QAM
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16E1 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16DS1 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
E3 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
DS3
2E1
na
1E1…2E1
na
4 QAM
4E1 1E1…4E1 4 and 16 QAM
8E1 1E1…8E1 4 and 16 QAM
4DS1 1DS1…4DS1 4 QAM
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
FULL FLEXIBLE 8DS1 1DS1…8DS1 4 and 16 QAM
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16E1 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16DS1 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
E3 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
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Tab. 23. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (with 9–16 E1/DS1 plug–in)
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16DS1 1DS1…16DS1 4 QAM
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
E3 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
DS3 na na
2E1 1E1…2E1 4 QAM
4E1 1E1…4E1 4 and 16 QAM
8E1 1E1…8E1 4 and 16 QAM
4DS1 1DS1…4DS1 4 QAM
FULL FLEXIBLE 8DS1 1DS1…8DS1 4 and 16 QAM
16E1 1E1…16E1 4 and 16 QAM
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16DS1 1DS1…16DS1 4 and 16 QAM
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
E3 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
DS3 na na
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Tab. 24. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (with E3/DS3 plug–in)
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16E1
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
na na
ÉÉÉÉ
E3
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16DS1 na
E3
na
4 QAM
DS3 DS3 4 QAM
2E1 1E1…2E1 4 QAM
4E1 1E1…4E1 4 and 16 QAM
8E1 1E1…8E1 4 and 16 QAM
4DS1 1DS1…4DS1 4 QAM
FULL FLEXIBLE
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
8DS1 1DS1…8DS1 4 and 16 QAM
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16E1 na na
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16DS1
E3
na
E3
na
4 and 16 QAM
DS3 DS3 4 and 16 QAM
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Tab. 25. Capacity and modulation for 9400AWY R.2.0 flash cards (with Ethernet plug–in)
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
16DS1 0DS1…8DS1 16DS1…0DS1 16DS1 4 and 16 QAM
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
E3 na E3 E3 4 and 16 QAM
DS3
ÉÉÉÉÉÉna 51,184Mbps 51,184Mbps 4 and 16 QAM
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B.2.3 : Flash Card content
Whole Equipment configuration data and programs are contained in the Flash Card, as shown in
Fig. 167. below:
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SW SW
SW instances COMMIT STAND–BY
VERSION VERSION
(ACTIVE) (not active)
MIB
NE Data Base
configuration NE network
routing data
[1] SW instances
The SW STAND–BY VERSION instance is created the first time a SW download from ECT to the NE
is carried out.
A new SWP download is envisaged whenever a new SWP package version or release (new with
respect to that presently loaded in the system) is supplied to Customer (*).
(*) for the meaning of SWP package version and release refer to para.E.3.2 on page 294.
• unless differently required by Customer, the SWP–version downloaded in Factory is the most
recently released at the date of Flash Card delivery to the Customer.
[2] NE data
N.B. as shown in Fig. 167. above, differently from SW instances, NE data are present as single
instances in the Flash Card.
a) Base configuration
It is not changeable, but with Flash Card upgrade (see chapter 1–4 on page 73).
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b) MIB
Most (but not all) configuration data set is named MIB (Management Information Base).
Such data are defined by Craft Terminal and can be changed only within the limits (Base
MIB can be saved as a file in the Craft Terminal environment, as well can be restored in the Flash
Card retrieving this file from the Craft Terminal, as described in detail in Chapter 2–13 – MIB
Management on page 213.
The system restart (reloading of all RAMs present in the system with information stored in the Flash
Card) is without traffic interruption and is carried out:
• after the activation of a new SWP
• after power off/on
• after EC/OC reset (manual of after new SWP activation)
• after plug–in insertion
As a whole, the correct performance of a certain SWP is granted if the system software works
together with the FPGAs’ SW versions specifically required by the SWP itself. When a new SWP is
loaded into the NE, the SW versions present in the equipped FPGA may not be consistent with those
expected, so FPGA upgrade could be necessary.
When a new SWP is loaded from ECT into the ULS NE, also the SW images of FPGAs are loaded
into the PQ/ECRC. Each of these SW images is downloaded automatically toward the relevant FPGA
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only in case the FPGA version currently running is lower than that made available by the new SWP.
The FPGA version comparison and the possible FPGA download are without traffic interruption and
are launched every time a system restart is carried out.
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B.3 : Equipment control
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• The NE can be controlled by the OS (e.g. Alcatel 1353SH) through the Ethernet interface.
• ECT (Equipment Craft Terminal, briefly Craft Terminal) can be connected to the MAIN unit
through a RS232 interface (F interface). This connection can be:
– local (ECT) through a suitable cable supplied with the equipment, or remote (RECT) as
explained in following para.B.3.3 and B.3.4 on page 269
1) The Local Operator can manage the Equipment software programs and most configuration data
through the Equipment Craft Terminal 1320CT connected to the F interface (see Fig. 166. on
page 260 and Fig. 163. on page 259).
The Craft Terminal characteristics (computer configuration) are listed in chapter 4–2 on page
237.
The Craft Terminal is a project in charge of the local management of single network elements,
providing ITU– compliant Information Model Interface to the Network Element.
Multiple NE management up to 128 Network elements is possible obtaining a remote Craft
Terminal application.
A detailed description of the 9400AWY EML–ULS screens is given in the dedicated Section of
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2) A further SW application, also available in the PC and OS environment and named SIBDL
(Standard Image Binary Download), deals with the SW download in special cases, which are
detailed in the following. The physical interface for running this application from Craft Terminal
is ’F’ interface.
B.3.3 : ECT
ALCATEL TMN management products 1320 CT called Craft Terminals (CT) consists of a compatible
personal computer and application software specially developed for monitoring transmission
equipment. The CT designed to monitor a single transmission equipment is called Equipment Craft
Terminal (ECT) or 1320CT.
For each 9400AWY station an ALCATEL proprietary SWP (SoftWare Package) is employed, which
depends on the product–release and the NE (Network Element) associated to the specific
configuration.
B.3.4 : RECT
The Remote Equipment Craft Terminal is a feature only present in the Single NE Link architecture
which allows the local operator, using an ECT connected to the F interface of the NE, to zoom and
perform a complete set of management operations on all the reachable NEs in the network.
The Remote NE can be physically reached through the NMS channels or Ethernet LAN.
RECT can be connected to any NE pertaining to the same area of the local NE and to any NE
pertaining to different areas (assuming that the DCN network has been correctly designed and hence
inter–area communication is possible from networking viewpoint).
Of course, due to the limitation of the physical resources in the Equipment Controller of the NE, some
network design constraints must be taken into account as the total number of managed NEs (128).
1) The RECT function provides a remote login facility similar to those offered by an OS to manage
several configured NEs, included the local one.
2) The contemporaneous presence of the RECT function and an OS is possible. The access
disable flag avoids access conflict between the OS and both RECT and ECT on some
operations as configuration modification and remote control with access filtering.
3) The NE which may be remotely controlled by a RECT must be configured and must be loaded
with the same SW version supporting the RECT function. A NE not supporting RECT function
shall refuse the incoming association issued by a RECT and the ECT displays only local
information.
4) Only three RECTs shall be active at a time over one NE. The coexistence of ECTs and RECTs
in the whole network is guaranteed since the conflict in configuring the NEs is solved locally by
the NE itself.
5) The operator, through the RECT function, is able to see the alarm synthesis of the whole
network .
6) In a network the maximum number of NEs equipped with the RECT function are 128. This value
identifies what it is understood as ”small network” for which the RECT function may replace the
Element Manager.
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APPENDIX C : GENERAL ON SWP INSTALLATION
This Appendix introduces the basic information regarding the software installation.
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N.B. Before reading this appendix, it is suggested to read (if not yet done) previous Appendix B on
page 259.
SWP
CD–ROM
1) SWP LOADING IN PC
MS–NT ENVIRONMENT
CRAFT TERMINAL
2) NEW SWP
INSTALLATION
3) NE SWP LOADING
INTO EQUIPMENT
CONTROLLER
(if necessary)
DURATION:
– 1/2 hour with
interface F
– some minutes with
Ethernet interface
4) AUTOMATIC SW
5) NE CONFIG. DOWNLOAD TO
DATA MNGT SUPERVISOR UNITS
(if necessary)
DURATION:
some minutes
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The SW management can be distinguished into:
• (3) NE SWP downloading from ECT toward the Network–Element’s Equipment Controller (EC)
These main procedures are usually carried out sequentially; some different situations are described in
para.C.1 on page 273.
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C.1 : Common situations
1) Network Element already configured with the more recent SWP version and Craft
Terminal already available.
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ECT NE
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This is the typical situation of new installations: the Network Element SW configuration matches
the available Craft Terminal SWP version, so that the NE can be logged–in and the Operator
can carry out the required operations, without any preliminary actions.
2) Network Element already configured with the more recent SWP version, but the Craft
Terminal is not available or has a version older with respect to that of the Network
Element(s).
ECT NE
ECT release = NE release
A.B.c ECT version < NE version A.B.d
In this case, carry out SWP installation in Craft Terminal environment as explained in Chapter
1–1 on page 21. After that, the situation is equal to that of point 1 ) above.
3) Both Network Element and Craft Terminal already configured with a SWP version older
than that made available by the a new SWP version (SAME RELEASE)
ECT NE
running release = SWP release SWP
CD–ROM
A.B.c = A.B.c running version < SWP version
A.B.d
This could be the typical situation of installations already running with A.B SWP package
(e.g.2.0.0), in the case a newer version of the same A.B SWP package has to be installed
(e.g.2.0.1).
N.B. Please refer to para.E.3.2 on page 294 for the meaning of SWP Release, Version and Patch
Level.
or:
use the SW download through SIBDL program; refer to the dedicated section (if the application is
made available to Customers) of the:
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APPENDIX D : ECT–EQUIPMENT CONNECTION VIA PUBLIC SWITCHED
TELEPHONE NETWORK
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D.1 : Introduction
This chapter explains the operations necessary to allow the remote connection to the F–Interface, from
a local PC (with external or internal modem) configured as ECT, through a switched telephone line of the
standard Public Telephone Network, as shown in Fig. 169. here below.
This kind of remote control is possible for a single equipment as well as for a whole subnetwork.
F Interface
Port COM
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D.2 : Certified equipment
Sportster Flash
Sportster Flash TD 32 AC
TD 32 AC
TD 32 AC Sportster Flash
TD 32 AC
PC laptop Dell Latitude as in
Sportster Flash
point b ) 2 ) above
3Com 56K Faxmodem
Testing the connection with different types of modems is fully on Customer’s charge.
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D.3 : Connection cables
In the following figures, the cables for the connections are described:
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DCD 1 8 DCD
TD 2 3 TD
RD 3 2 RD
DTR 4 4 RTS
DSR 6 5 CTS
RTS 7 6 DSR
CTS 8 20 DTR
GND 5 7 GND
TD 2 3 TD
RD 3 2 RD
RTS 4 7 RTS
CTS 5 8 CTS
DSR 6 6 DSR
CTS 20 4 DTR
GND 7 5 GND
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D.4 : Modem setting
There is a little difference between local and remote modems setting (refer to Fig. 169. on page 275 for
the distinction between “local” and “remote”), relevant to the auto–answer option that must be set in the
remote modem and not set in the local modem.
1) Only for external modem: connect the local modem to the PC/ECT with the cable of Fig. 170. on
page 277.
2) Only for external modem: Power and switch on the local modem.
3) On the PC, activate program HyperTerminal and configure the PC–Modem serial line with the
following parameters:
4) Execute and store the modem set–up, writing the following commands in the HyperTerminal
program window:
5) Now, setting has been completed. External Modem can be switched off and disconnected, if
necessary.
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N.B. For confirmation, the modem configuration can be checked writing the command
“ATI4<Return>” in the HyperTerminal program window.
Information displayed should be as follows:
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ATI4
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B0 E1 F1 L2 M1 Q0 V1 X3 Y0
BAUD=38400 PARITY=N WORDLEN=8
DIAL=TONE OFF LINE CID=0
LAST DIALED #:
b) execute and store the modem set–up, writing in the HyperTerminal program window the same
commands described in step 4 ) for the local modem setting, and adding the following command:
c) now, setting has been completed. Modem can be switched off and disconnected, if necessary.
N.B. For confirmation, the modem configuration can be checked writing the command
“ATI4<Return>” in the HyperTerminal program window.
Information displayed should be equal to that displayed for the local modem, with only the
difference for field S00:
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D.4.2 : TD–32 AC Modem setting
This modem requires an initial HW set–up via dip–switches and a SW setting via serial port.
ON ON ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
SW3 SW2 SW1
ON ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW5 SW4
2) Connect the local modem to the PC/ECT with the cable of Fig. 170. on page 277.
4) On the PC, activate program HyperTerminal and configure the PC–Modem serial line with the
following parameters:
5) Execute and store the modem set–up, writing the following commands in the HyperTerminal
program window:
6) Now, setting has been completed. Modem can be switched off and disconnected, if necessary.
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N.B. For confirmation, the modem configuration can be checked writing the command
“AT\S<Return>” in the HyperTerminal program window.
Information displayed should be as follows:
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AT\S
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Control Panel –> Alcatel Lower Layer –> Serial port –> COM3 and Serial port selected
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D.6 : Setting up the connection
In order to activate the connection and operate the ECT in remote way, proceed as specified herebelow.
Refer to Fig. 169. on page 275 for the distinction between “local” and “remote” modems.
ATDnnn<Return>
where “nnn” is the telephone network number associated to the remote telephone line (that
which the remote modem is connected to).
11 ) Wait the message indicating the successful connection between local and remote modems.
between local and remote modems, switching off the local modem or physically disconnecting
the cable connecting it to the PC.
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D.7 : Changing the ECT–equipment connection speed
D.7.1 : Introduction
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This feature is meant to use modems with speed different from that documented in previous paragraphs,
giving the possibility to configure the ECT connection through modem (speed values: 9600, 19200, 38400,
56000) with automatic management of modem set–up and phone call at ECT start–up.
As a matter of fact, this feature is not enough to set up the desired configuration.
– at equipment side, special pshell text commands must be forwarded through a special cable to be
plugged inside the equipment
– at PC side, the configuration must be set–up as explained in the following para.D.7.2 on page 284.
Customers who need the change of modem speed must require the
operation to be performed by the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) of
relevant Alcatel Selling or Supporting Unit.
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D.7.2 : Configuration at PC side
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APPENDIX E : DOCUMENTATION GUIDE
– the Customer Documentation set this handbook belongs to, on page 290
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E.1.1 : Handbook applicability
a) Product-release applicability
This handbook applies to the following product-releases:
b) NE applicability
This handbook applies to the following Network Elements (NE): ULS
SWP Version
SWP Release SWP P/N
(N.B.)
SWP 9400AWY R.2.0 CD–ROM REF.(a) in Tab. 14. on page 235 V2.0.0 & V2.0.1
N.B. For the meaning of SWP Release and Version, please refer to para.E.3.2 on page 294.
The indication of the Versions in this handbook has the following meaning:
this handbook applies starting from the Versions stated in this table, but it could also apply to
subsequent Versions for the following reasons:
a) the Operator Handbook is not modified, unless the new version distributed to the
Customers comprises changes to the man–machine interface, or even in the presence of
minor changes that do not affect negatively the understandability of the procedures
described therein (e.g. a ”button” moved internally to a screen);
b) furthermore, if the screens contained in the handbook show the ”version–release” of the
”product–release”, then they are not replaced in the subsequent versions of handbook if
their contents remains unchanged.
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E.1.2 : Purpose of the handbook
This handbook belongs to the Customer Documentation set envisaged for the equipment specified in para.
E.1.1 on page 286.
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Please refer to para.E.2 on page 290 to have the list and description of such Customer Documentation
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set.
This handbook describes the operation and maintenance activities the operators can carry out according
the specific software application(s) referred to in this handbook (see para. E.1.1 on page 286).
This handbook must be used together with the associated Technical Handbook and, with some
exceptions, does not replicate information contained into it.
In particular, all cautions relevant to safety on rules for EMC and ESD, as well as warnings regarding
operations that may cause damages to the equipment, are not duplicated here, but must be retrieved from
the Technical Handbook.
• the structure (hardware composition) and all the possible operating modes of the equipment
(product-release) that this handbook refers to.
Before accessing other sections of this handbook, read completely this section in order to have information
on:
– how to access the other sections of this handbook according to the SWP type (if more than one
envisaged)
– how to manage Craft Terminal SW and Equipment SW for new installations or for upgrading previous
installation to the new SW version.
The document that should be read before starting this document is:
N.B. In any case, the Technical Handbook must be always available to the Operator in charge
of the equipment software management, as it contains information and documents that are
used in the procedures described in this manual (e.g. the hardware setting documents, the
unit replacement procedures (N.B.), etc.).
is not strictly necessary before starting this document, but its knowledge is necessary for operating the
procedures introduced by this document and detailed in the other sections of this Handbook.
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E.1.3 : Handbook history
Legend
n = new part m = modified part blank= part unchanged
3–2 Troubleshooting n m
table continues
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Tab. 26. Handbook history
HANDBOOK EDITION ⇒ 01 02 03 04 05
SECTION 4: SWP DESCRIPTION AND VERSIONS n m
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– Draft editions neither validated nor officially released issue, for internal validation purposes:
• Ed.01A–DRAFT created on April 5th, 2005.
– Ed.01 created on May 10th, 2005 is the first released and validated version of the handbook,
associated to SWP version V2.0.0.
– Draft editions neither validated nor officially released issue, for internal validation purposes:
• Ed.02A–DRAFT created on September 26th , 2005.
– Ed.02 created on November 9th, 2005 is the second released and validated version of the handbook
(N.B.), and has been done for the following major changes:
This issue has been done to align the handbook to the new features of SWP version V2.0.1.
Nevertheless, handbook can be used also in association with SWP former version V2.0.0.
Changes related to this new version have been introduced throughout the handbook, where
necessary.
Moreover, many operative instructions have been improved, according to suggestions and
requests from field operation teams.
Revision bars point out all modifications with respect to ED.01.
Revision bars in correspondence of empty lines or empty table rows, point out parts eliminated
or shifted in other places of the handbook.
N.B. This edition is validated in conjunction with SWP versions V2.0.0 to V2.0.1 only. Some
features not strictly pertaining to such versions are described, too. For them, please refer
to the additional feature and SWP–version relationship, summed–up in Tab. 1. on
page 12.
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E.2 : Documentation set description
This paragraph contains all information regarding the 9400AWY Rel.2.0 Customer Documentation and
is organized as follows:
This paragraph lists and briefly describes the handbooks making up the documentation set envisaged for
9400AWY Rel.2.0 product release.
Please refer to following para.E.3 on page 293 for a general description of Alcatel Customer
Documentation system.
The list of handbooks given here below is valid at the issue date of this Handbook and
can be changed without any obligation for ALCATEL to update it in this Handbook.
Some of the handbooks listed here below may not be available at the issue date of this
Handbook.
The standard Customer Documentation is in the English language and is composed by different
handbooks.
Tab. 27. herebelow lists the handbooks.
The [REF] indication in Tab. 27. is relevant to the handbook brief description given in tables Tab. 28. thru’
Tab. 32. in the following.
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Tab. 28. 9400AWY Rel. 2.0 Technical Handbooks
[A] Provides information regarding AWY equipment description and composition, station
layouts, hardware setting documentation and maintenance.
Tab. 30. Operator’s Handbooks related to the specific Software Package SWP
Provides AWY SWP screens and operational procedures for Equipment SW management and
maintenance.
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Tab. 32. 9400AWY Rel.2.0 Documentation on CD–ROM
Tab. 33. Documentation common to Alcatel Network Elements using 1320CT platform
CT–K
REF Version HANDBOOK ANV P/N NOTES
(N.B.)
1320CT Rel.3.x
3.0.1 3AL 79551 AAAA
Basic Operator’s Handbook
[G]
Provides general information and operational procedures common to all 1320CT (Craft
terminal) of Alcatel InfoModel Network Elements.
AS Rel.6.5
3.0.1 3AL 88876 AAAA
Operator’s Handbook
[H]
Provides detailed information and operational procedures regarding the alarm Surveillance
software embedded in the 1320CT software package.
ELB Rel.2.x
3.0.1 3AL 88877 AAAA
Operator’s Handbook
[I]
Provides detailed information and operational procedures regarding the Event Log Browser
software embedded in the 1320CT software package.
N.B. The CT Version is displayed when, on the PC, you select the 1320CT application for its
launch.
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E.3 : General on Alcatel Customer Documentation
This paragraph describes in general the Alcatel Customer Documentation system, details the association
between the product levels and the associated documentation, and explains Customer Documentation
not permitted without written authorization from Alcatel.
This paragraph is fully applicable to the 2nd generation Radio Product families of Alcatel WTD (Wireless
Transmission Division) only.
a) Definition
Standard system, hardware and software documentation is meant to give the Customer personnel
the possibility and the information necessary for installing, commissioning, operating, and
maintaining the equipment according to Alcatel Laboratory design and Installation Dept. choices. In
particular:
• the contents of the handbooks associated to the software applications focus on the explanation
of the man–machine interface and of the operating procedures allowed by it;
N.B. No supply to Customers of design documentation (like PCB hardware design and
production documents and files, software source programs, programming tools, etc.) is
envisaged.
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E.3.2 : Product levels and associated Customer Documentation
b) Product-releases
A ”product” evolves through successive ”product–releases”, which are the real products marketed
for their delivery at a certain ”product–release” availability date. A certain ”product–release” performs
more functionalities than the previous one.
E.g. Rel.1.0 and Rel.2.0 are two successive ”product–releases” of the same ”product”.
A ”product–release” comprehends a set of hardware components and at least one “Software
Package” (SWP); as a whole, they identify the possible network applications and the equipment
performances that the specific ”product–release” has been designed, engineered, and marketed for.
SWP version
SWP Release
1. 0. 7
SWP evolution for additional features
(new SWP Release of a new Product–Release) 2. 0. 2
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N.B. Sometimes, different SWP Releases (within the same Product–Release) are commercially
distinguished by different names, e.g. :
1.0.x 1.0
1.1.x 1.0B
1.2.x 1.0C
e) Customer Documentation
• Software documentation:
– a Craft Terminal Operator’s Handbook, associated to the specific SWP–Release
– other Operator’s Handbooks (typically those associated to the SW platform embedded
in the SWP)
PRODUCT
evolution
PRODUCT–RELEASE 1.0 PRODUCT–RELEASE 2.0
ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS
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evolution
PRODUCT SWP REL.1.0 SWP REL.1.1
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E.3.3 : Handbook and CD–ROM supply to Customers
a) Standard supply
b) Product–documentation consistency
Equipment description and lay–out are always general, i.e. they never describe the actual
composition of the equipment supplied to Customer (this task is entrusted to plant–dependent
documentation).
Detailed hardware documentation concerns actually supplied units and is coherent with the
production issue of such units.
Software–associated handbooks are coherent with the supplied SWP release.
Copies of the handbooks regarding a specific product–release previously delivered can be required
specifying P/N and edition.
c) In–advance supply
Whenever handbooks or CD–ROMs are delivered before the relevant equipment delivery, there is
the risk that their contents might not agree with the characteristics of the equipment which will be
delivered: the more they are in advance the less are they likely to agree.
Supplying updated handbooks or CD–ROMs to Customers who have already received previous
issues is subject to commercial criteria.
By updated handbook delivery, we mean the supply of a complete copy of a new issue of the
handbook (supplying errata–corrige sheets is not envisaged).
e) Copyright notification
The technical information of the handbooks and CD–ROMs supplied to Customers is the property
of ALCATEL and must not be copied, reproduced or disclosed to a third party without written consent.
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APPENDIX F : ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
N.B. For the explanation of the acronyms of the alarms refer to Section MAINTENANCE
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DEM: DEModulator
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EC: Equipment Controller
HET: HETerofrequency
ID: Identifier
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LAC: Local Access Control
MOD: Modulator
OH: OverHead
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PM: Performance Monitoring
RT: Transceiver
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APPENDIX G : GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Acknowledgment:
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When an alarm is taken into account by the application, the operator has to acknowledge it to point out
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that he has seen it and that he will react in the right way. During alarm configuration it is possible to set
a maximum delay for alarm acknowledgement. The operator can decide whether or not the alarm clear
has to be acknowledged.
Administrator:
A user who has access rights to all the Management Domains of the Craft Terminal product. He has access
to the whole network and to all the management functionalities.
Alarm:
An alerting indication to a condition that may have an immediate or potentially negative impact on the state
of an equipment or the CT. An alarm is characterized by an alarm begin and an alarm end.
Alarm Profile:
Function allowing the assignment of severities to the alarms depending on their probable causes.
Alarm Status:
Identifies the type and severity of an occurring alarm.
Board:
A board is part of an NE. They are electronic cards that fit into slots in the NE.
Craft Terminal:
Workstation or Personal computer (PC) from which local address to an NE is possible. It can be used to
configure or perform monitoring tasks on the NE.
Flushing:
This deals with logs. When a log is flushed, all its records are deleted.
History Report:
This function enables operators to get information concerning performances, security or alarms on entities
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International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee:
Standard organization for telecommunications. Now called the ITU–T (International Telecommunication
Union).
Line Terminal:
A line terminal is the end point of a communication link. it is used to transmit or receive signals. They can
undertake signal conversion functions (adapting a signal to two different transmission media) or
multiplexing/demultiplexing functions.
Logs:
Logs are files used to store history data concerning the incoming notifications, operator commands and
system alarms. The size of the log can be configured.
Management Domain:
The Craft Terminal product is partitioned into management domains for functional proposes. Each
management domain is associated with functionalities that enable the operators to manage the NEs.
Network Element:
Either a telecommunication equipment or groups parts of a Telecommunication Network. Have
characteristics compliant with CCITT recommendations.
Notification:
Spontaneous data received by the system concerning an NE.
Operation System:
A system dedicated to the supervision of NEs in a standard way, using protocols and interfaces. it offers to
the operator a set of functions necessary to supervise the NEs. The 1353SH is an Operation System.
Operator:
The end–user of the Craft Terminal. He supervises a part of the network that is dependant on his user profile.
Physical Interface:
Electrical or Electrical/Optical transformers that decouple the line signals and adapt the form of signal for
further transmission. This functional block also manages clock extraction, signal loss monitoring and
loopback functions.
Port:
A physical point at which the Network Element can be attached to a transmission medium. A port is either
a termination point or an origination point.
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Severity:
Linked to alarms, severities indicate the magnitude related to the failure.
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Telecommunication Management Network:
Defines the concept of interoperable management of TNs. They provide an organized network structure
to achieve the interconnection of the different components of the TN and the services to process the
information.
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Telecommunication Network:
Describes the network to be managed. Provides the transmission, the transport and the switching
supports to the interconnected Network Elements.
Terminal Point:
Describes either the origin or the termination of a signal in an equipment. Is related to a port.
Thresholding:
This is the assignment of a specified value to monitored parameters ( for example BIt Error Rates) that,
when exceeded, generate trouble indications.
User Profile:
Identifies the functionalities of the Craft Terminal to which a user has access. A finite number of predefined
user profiles is determined by a fixed set of FADs. To give user access to Craft Terminal functionality, the
administrator must assign a profile to a UNIX user account by choosing one among the predefined profiles
installed with Craft Terminal.
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