Cisco Transport Manager User's Guide, 5.0
Appendix B: NE Explorer Information

Table Of Contents

NE Explorer Information

B.1  CRS-1 NE Explorer

B.1.1  Rack View

B.2  ONS 15200 NE Explorer

B.2.1  ONS 15201

B.2.2  ONS 15252

B.2.3  Node View Tab

B.3  ONS 15216 NE Explorer

B.3.1  Active ONS 15216 NEs

B.3.2  Passive ONS 15216 NEs

B.3.3  ONS 15216 Passive DCU NE Explorer

B.3.4  ONS 15216 DWDM NE Explorer

B.3.5  ONS 15216 FlexLayer NE Explorer

B.3.6  ONS 15216 Passive EDFA NE Explorer

B.3.7  ONS 15216 Active EDFA2 NE Explorer

B.3.8  ONS 15216 Active EDFA3 NE Explorer

B.3.9  ONS 15216 Active OADM NE Explorer

B.3.10  ONS 15216 Passive OADM NE Explorer

B.3.11  ONS 15216 OSC Passive NE Explorer

B.4  ONS 15302 and ONS 15305

B.5  ONS 15310 CL NE Explorer

B.5.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15310 CL

B.6  ONS 15327 NE Explorer

B.6.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15327

B.7  ONS 15454 SONET NE Explorer

B.7.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15454 SONET

B.8  ONS 15454 SDH NE Explorer

B.8.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15454 SDH

B.9  ONS 15501 NE Explorer

B.9.1  Identification Tab

B.9.2  Physical Tab

B.9.3  Power Source Tab

B.10  ONS 15530 and ONS 15540

B.11  ONS 15600 SONET NE Explorer

B.11.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15600

B.12  ONS 15600 SDH NE Explorer

B.12.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15600 SDH

B.13  ONS 15800 and ONS 15801 NE Explorer

B.13.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15800, ONS 15801

B.13.2  Rack Properties—ONS 15800, ONS 15801

B.13.3  Subrack Properties—ONS 15800, ONS 15801

B.14  ONS 15808 NE Explorer

B.14.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15808

B.14.2  Rack Properties—ONS 15808

B.14.3  Subrack Properties—ONS 15808

B.15  Unmanaged NE/Other Vendor Node Property Sheet

B.15.1  Identification Tab


NE Explorer Information


This appendix provides information on the various NE Explorer windows supported in CTM. This appendix contains the following sections:

CRS-1 NE Explorer

ONS 15200 NE Explorer

ONS 15216 NE Explorer

ONS 15302 and ONS 15305

ONS 15310 CL NE Explorer

ONS 15327 NE Explorer

ONS 15454 SONET NE Explorer

ONS 15454 SDH NE Explorer

ONS 15501 NE Explorer

ONS 15530 and ONS 15540

ONS 15600 SONET NE Explorer

ONS 15600 SDH NE Explorer

ONS 15800 and ONS 15801 NE Explorer

ONS 15808 NE Explorer

Unmanaged NE/Other Vendor Node Property Sheet

B.1  CRS-1 NE Explorer

When you choose Configuration > NE Explorer for the Cisco CRS-1, the window displayed by CTM consists of a tree on the left side and a rack view graphic on the right. (See Figure B-1.) The tree provides a hierarchical view and alarm status of the device's racks, slots, ports, and line cards. The Rack View window provides information about the CRS-1 line-card chassis that is selected in the NE Explorer tree. The NE Explorer is ported from the CRS-1 craft web interface (CWI).

The Configuration and Administration menus in the NE Explorer window allow you to configure the CRS-1 device. See 5.4  Configuring the CRS-1, page 5-25 for detailed information about the Configuration and Administration menu options.

Figure B-1 NE Explorer—CRS-1

B.1.1  Rack View

The Rack View window displays a graphic of the CRS-1 line-card chassis that is selected in the NE Explorer tree. Moving the mouse over the graphic displays the current number of critical, major, minor, and warning alarms for the rack, slot, or card. The right-click menu opens the Alarm Browser or the Alarm Log for the selected entity.

The background color of alarms in the Rack View window corresponds to alarm severity. The background alarm color is not configurable.

You can change the alphanumeric LED display on the route processors. Right-click the route processor, choose Set Character Display, enter the new text, and click OK. The LED display changes on the router in real time.

In addition, you can hide or show the front or rear chassis. Right-click the chassis and choose Hide Front Chassis or Hide Rear Chassis. The menu option changes to Show Front Chassis or Show Rear Chassis.

Use the Magnify icon to zoom in anywhere on the rack view.

B.2  ONS 15200 NE Explorer

When you choose Configuration > NE Explorer for the ONS 15200, the window displayed by CTM consists of a tree on the left side and a node view on the right. (See Figure B-2.)

Figure B-2 NE Explorer—ONS 15200

The tree provides a hierarchical view and alarm status of the selected interface. The node view tab displays a graphic of the interface that is selected in the NE Explorer tree. Selectable interfaces in the ONS 15200 system include:

ONS 15201 CLIPs

ONS 15252 Multichannel Units (MCUs)

ONS 15252 Client Layer Interface Port Modules (CLIPs)

ONS 15252 Unassociated CLIPs

Network Controller Board (NCB)

The ONS 15200 is a dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) metro system that operates in the 1550-nm transmission window. Over a signal optical fiber pair, the ONS 15200 can carry up to sixteen channels of data in the following bit rates and formats:

155 Mbps-SONET OC-3 or SDH STM-1

622 Mbps-SONET OC-12 or SDH STM-4

2.5 Gbps-SONET OC-48 or SDH STM-16

1.25 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet

All ONS 15200 configurations consist of one or multiple ONS 15252 MCUs or ONS 15201 Single-Channel Units (SCUs). A CLIP module fits into the ONS 15252 or ONS 15201.

B.2.1  ONS 15201

The ONS 15201 SCU communicates with the other NEs in the ONS 15200 system on a specific wavelength or channel. From the DWDM layer, several channels of information, each occupying a wavelength, enter the ONS 15201 SCU.

B.2.2  ONS 15252

The ONS 15252 MCU communicates with the other NEs in the ONS 15200 system on one or several channels. Each channel occupies a wavelength, but in some ONS 15200 system configurations, the wavelengths can be reused. Several channels of information, each occupying a wavelength, enter the NE from the DWDM layer.

B.2.3  Node View Tab

The Node View tab shows the physical configuration of the system. Moving the mouse pointer over the NE, its shelves, or CLIPs in the node view displays the current alarms for the NE, shelf, or CLIP. Double-clicking a shelf or CLIP displays the shelf or CLIP in the NE Explorer. To display the shelf or CLIP in the Alarm Browser or Equipment Inventory table, right-click a shelf or CLIP and select the desired option from the shortcut menu.

Some nodes in the NE Explorer tree display Alarm Status and Operational State fields. The Alarm Status field shows the total number of critical, major, minor, and warning alarms currently existing on the selected NE. The Operational State field indicates the state of the CLIP. There are four states:

Unknown—The state cannot be determined.

Not Installed—The CLIP is not installed.

Out of Service—The CLIP is installed but is not commissioned and is not carrying traffic.

In Service—The CLIP is commissioned and is carrying traffic.

The MIB for the ONS 15200 R1.0(5) does not support discovery of the NCB location in a multishelf ONS 15252. However, the NCB is displayed for a single-shelf ONS 15252.

The MIB for the ONS 15200 R1.1(1) and later supports discovery information for the NCB, which is shown as part of the shelf.


Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.3  ONS 15216 NE Explorer

The NE Explorer for the ONS 15216 displays information about the selected ONS 15216 NE. (See Figure B-3.)

Figure B-3 NE Explorer—ONS 15216 DCU

ONS 15216 NEs are grouped as active NEs or passive NEs. (See Table B-1.) Passive NEs do not have a management interface, so there is no communication between CTM and passive ONS 15216 NEs. For passive ONS 15216 NEs, the NE Explorer summarizes NE information that has been entered manually through the Domain Explorer and also allows you to specify the serial number. For active ONS 15216 NEs, the NE Explorer allows you to view the actual values of settings and parameters on the NE and modify configurable parameters.

Table B-1 ONS 15216 NEs 

Active ONS 15216 NEs
Passive ONS 15216 NEs

ONS 15216 100-GHz OADM

ONS 15216 EDFA1

ONS 15216 EDFA2

ONS 15216 200-GHz OADM

ONS 15216 EDFA3

ONS 15216 100-GHz DWDM Filters

ONS 15216 200-GHz DWDM Filters

ONS 15216 OSC

ONS 15216 DCU

ONS 15216 FlexLayer


B.3.1  Active ONS 15216 NEs

The Network Element Properties sheet for active ONS 15216 NEs displays information specific to the active ONS 15216 erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) and optical add drop multiplexer (OADM) NEs. The property sheet contains the following tabs:

Status Tab

Identification Tab

Address Tab

NE Authentication Tab

Table B-2 lists the different types of active ONS 15216 NEs.

Table B-2 List of Active ONS 15216 NE Types and Descriptions 

Active ONS 15216 Types
Description

EDFA and EDFA 2.1

Active EDFA with an IP address.

OADM

Active 100-GHz OADM with an IP address. The OADM can be a 1-, 2-, or 4-channel OADM.


B.3.1.1  Status Tab

The Status tab displays status information for the active NE.

Table B-3 Field Descriptions for the Status Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the user-defined name of the selected NE.

Description

Displays information that a user has entered (if any) to describe the NE.

NE Model

Identifies the model of the selected ONS 15216 NE.

Alarm Status

Displays the total number of critical, major, minor, and warning alarms currently existing on the selected NE.

Communication State

Displays the current connectivity state between CTM and the selected NE. Values are Available or Unavailable.

Operational State

Displays the current operational state of the selected NE and allows you to change the state. Values are In Service, Out of Service, and Under Maintenance.


B.3.1.2  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays NE identification information.

Table B-4 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the user-defined name of the selected NE.

Description

Displays information that user has entered (if any) to describe the NE.

NE Model

Identifies the model of the selected ONS 15216 NE.

NE Type

Displays the ONS 15216 NE type.

Vendor Name

Displays the vendor name. The default vendor name is Cisco Systems.

Software Version

Displays the NE software version.

Version Name

Displays the name of the software version.

Location Name

Displays the geographic location of the selected NE.


B.3.1.3  Address Tab

The Address tab provides address information for the NE. If you change an address, the NE is reset automatically to make the new address selection valid.

Table B-5 Field Descriptions for the Address Tab

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the user-defined name of the selected NE.

Description

Displays information that a user has entered (if any) to describe the NE.

NE Model

Identifies the model of the selected ONS 15216 NE.

Active IP Address

Displays the IP address of the selected NE.

SNMP Community String

Displays the configured community string name used in Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messages. The community name is used to determine whether a user has access to the device.

GNE ID

Displays the ID for the gateway NE (GNE) on the selected NE ring.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the name of the subnetwork associated with the selected NE.

Network Partition ID

Displays the name of the network partition associated with the selected NE.


B.3.1.4  NE Authentication Tab

The NE Authentication tab allows you to specify user names and passwords for CTM server and CTM GateWay/TL1 connections to ONS 15216 NEs. Fields shown depend on the type of NE selected.

Table B-6 Field Descriptions for the NE Authentication Tab 

Field
Description
CTM Server - NE Connection

Username

Specify the username that the CTM server uses to connect to ONS 15216 NEs.

Password

Specify the password to use for CTM server-to-NE connections.

Confirm Password

Retype the password to confirm it.

GateWay/TL1 - NE Connection

Username

Specify the username that CTM GateWay/TL1 uses to connect to ONS 15216 NEs.

Password

Specify the password to use for GateWay/TL1-to-NE connections.

Confirm Password

Retype the password to confirm it.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.3.2  Passive ONS 15216 NEs

The Network Element Properties sheet for passive ONS 15216 NEs displays information specific to the passive EDFA, the passive OADM, the DCU, the OSC, and the DWDM ONS 15216 NEs. The passive ONS 15216 property sheet contains an Identification tab.

Table B-7 lists the different types of passive ONS 15216 NEs.

Table B-7 List of Passive ONS 15216 NE Types and Descriptions 

Passive ONS 15216 Types
Description

EDFA

Passive EDFA with no IP address or connectivity.

OADM

Passive 200-GHz OADM with no IP address or connectivity. The OADM can be either a 1- or 2-channel OADM.

DCU

Passive DCU with no IP address or connectivity.

OSC

Passive OSC with no IP address or connectivity.

DWDM

Passive DWDM filter with no IP address or connectivity. The DWDM filter can be a red, 200-GHz, DWDM filter; a blue, 200-GHz, DWDM filter; a red, 100-GHz, DWDM filter; or a blue, 100-GHz, DWDM filter.


B.3.2.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays the NE identification information.

Table B-8 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the user-defined name of the selected NE.

Description

Displays information that a user has entered (if any) to describe the NE.

NE Model

Identifies the model of the selected NE (ONS 15216).

NE Type

Displays the ONS 15216 NE type.

Vendor Name

Displays the vendor name. The default vendor name is Cisco Systems.

Version Name

Displays the name of the software version.

Location Name

Displays the geographic location of the selected NE.

Operational State

Displays the current operational state of the system: In Service, Under Maintenance, or Out of Service.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the name of the subnetwork associated with the selected NE.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.3.3  ONS 15216 Passive DCU NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 Passive DCU NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 Passive DCU NE. It contains Identification, Slot 1, and Slot 2 tabs. (See Figure B-3.)

Each slot can accommodate any one of the following modules:

DCU-100 (100 ps/nm)

DCU-350 (350 ps/nm)

DCU-450 (450 ps/nm)

DCU-550 (550 ps/nm)

DCU-750 (750 ps/nm)

DCU-950 (950 ps/nm)

DCU-1150 (1150 ps/nm)

B.3.3.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information for the ONS 15216 DCU NE.

Table B-9 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

Displays the ID of the network partition.


B.3.3.2  Slot 1 and Slot 2 Tabs

The Slot 1 and Slot 2 tabs display information about the first and second slots. The fields in the tabs are identical, except that they pertain to different slots.

Table B-10 Field Descriptions for the Slot 1 and Slot 2 Tabs 

Field
Description

Module Type

Displays the NE model type. Select one of the following module types: DCU-100 (100 ps/nm), DCU-350 (350 ps/nm), DCU-450 (450 ps/nm), DCU-550 (550 ps/nm), DCU-750 (750ps/nm), DCU-950 (950 ps/nm), DCU-1150 (1150 ps/nm).

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.


B.3.4  ONS 15216 DWDM NE Explorer

The NE Explorer for the ONS 15216 DWDM displays information about the passive ONS 15216 DWDM NE. It contains an Identification tab. (See Figure B-4.)

Figure B-4 NE Explorer—ONS 15216 DWDM

B.3.4.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information about the ONS 15216 DWDM NE.

Table B-11 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the Common Language Equipment Identification (CLEI) code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

Displays the ID of the network partition.


B.3.5  ONS 15216 FlexLayer NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 FlexLayer NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 FlexLayer NE. It contains Identification and Slot tabs. (See Figure B-5.)

Figure B-5 NE Explorer—ONS 15216 FlexLayer

B.3.5.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information about the ONS 15216 FlexLayer NE.

Table B-12 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

Displays the ID of the network partition.


B.3.5.2  Slot 1 Through Slot 4 Tabs

The Slot tabs show module information pertaining to the selected ONS 15216 FlexLayer NE slot. The fields in the tabs are identical, except that they pertain to different slots.

Table B-13 Field Descriptions for the Slot 1 through Slot 4 Tabs 

Field
Description

Module Type

Displays the type of module in the slot.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.


B.3.6  ONS 15216 Passive EDFA NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 Passive EDFA NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 Passive EDFA NE. It contains an Identification tab.

B.3.6.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information for the ONS 15216 Passive EDFA NE.

Table B-14 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

Displays the ID of the network partition.


B.3.7  ONS 15216 Active EDFA2 NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 EDFA2 NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 EDFA2 NE. (See Figure B-6.)

Figure B-6 NE Explorer—ONS 15216 EDFA2

The ONS 15216 EDFA2 NE Explorer contains the following tabs, some of which apply only to a specific NE version:

Identification Tab

Address Tab

Config/Status Tab

Diagnostics Tab

Thresholds Tab

Alarm Behavior Tab

SNMP Tab

B.3.7.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information about the ONS 15216 EDFA2 NEs.

Table B-15 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Wavelength(s)

Displays the number of wavelengths for the NE. This field is not applicable to the active EDFA NE type.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed.

Location

Latitude

Allows you to set the latitude in the database. Select North or South from the drop-down list; then, enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Longitude

Allows you to set the longitude in the database. Select East or West from the drop-down list; then, enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Date and Time

Time

Displays the NE date and time.

Time Zone

Displays the time zone where the NE is located.

Use Daylight Savings Time

If checked, Daylight Savings Time is observed.


B.3.7.2  Address Tab

The Address tab displays information about the NE network address.

Table B-16 Field Descriptions for the Address Tab 

Field
Description

IP Address

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the NE.

Subnet Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnetwork mask ID of the NE.

Gateway Address

(Read-only) Displays the gateway address of the NE.

SNMP Community String

Displays the SNMP community string of the NE. You can edit this field.

GNE ID

(Read-only) Displays the GNE ID.

Subnetwork ID

(Read-only) Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

(Read-only) Displays the ID of the network partition.


B.3.7.3  Config/Status Tab

The Config/Status tab displays the configuration settings and status of the EDFA2.

Table B-17 Field Descriptions for the Config/Status Tab 

Field
Description
Overall

Overall Gain

Displays the value of the gain set point in dB when the mode is GAINTEMP (gets cerent15216EdfaConstGainOverallGainMeasured). Must be an integer from 13.0 to 22.0.

Measured Gain

Displays the measured overall gain. The range is 0.0 to 23.0.

Note If there is no input power, this field reports a negative (invalid) value.

Pre-Attenuation

Displays the gain preattenuation value in dB (gets cerent15216EdfaVariableGainPreAttenuationMeasured). Must be an integer from 0.0 to 11.0.

Input Power

Displays the EDFA2 input power. Must be an integer from -9999.99 to 9999.99.

Output Power

Displays the EDFA2 output power. Must be an integer from -999.99 to 999.99.

DC Power Bus Mode

Displays the power bus mode setting (Simplex or Duplex) and allows you to change the mode.

Auto Laser Shutdown

Allows you to enable (On) or disable (Off) auto laser shutdown for the EDFA2.

Note The auto laser shutdown feature is available for the ONS 15216 EDFA2 R2.4 and later.

Pump

Control Mode Setting

Displays the control mode of the laser pumps. Constant gain is achieved by using an automatic control circuit that adjusts pump power when changes in input power are detected. The ONS 15216 EDFA2 operates in Constant Gain Temperature Compensated mode by default, but since there might be applications where other operating modes are required, the ONS 15216 EDFA2 can be set to operate in any one the following pump control modes:

Constant Gain Temperature Compensated mode (ConstGainTempComp; default).

Constant Output Power mode (ConstOutputPower).

Note Pump 1 cannot be set to ConstOutputPower mode.

Constant Pump Current mode (ConstCurrent).

Constant Pump Power mode (ConstPower).

Idle—Laser pumps can be shut down using the Idle control mode.


Caution Use the pump control modes Constant Output Power, Constant Pump Current, and Constant Pump Power with extreme caution. These modes are service affecting and can reduce the lifecycle of the lasers if used in extreme conditions. The factory default setting and the recommended mode of operation is Constant Gain Temperature Compensated mode. It is recommended that you contact the Cisco TAC before changing from this mode of operation.

Actual Control Mode

Displays the actual control mode of the laser pumps.

Constant Pump Current

Displays the laser pump constant pump current in milliamperes (mA). This is the current used when the control mode is changed to constCurrent. When changing Pump 1, Pump 2 is changed automatically when the Apply button is clicked.

Constant Pump Power

Displays the constant pump power in milliwatts (mW). The range is 0 to 100 mW; the default is 0. You must set the constant power of pump 1 and pump 2 at the same time.

Constant Output Power

Displays the constant output power in mW. Only Pump2 is writeable. When ConstOutputPower is selected as the control mode, this field is enabled and editable for Pump2 and not for Pump1. The Const Power field is enabled with the default value (0). The range is 0.0 to 65.0 mW.


B.3.7.4  Diagnostics Tab

The Diagnostics tab allows you to view NE laser pump attributes.

Table B-18 Field Descriptions for the Diagnostics Tab 

Field
Description

Gain Module Temp

Displays the gain module temperature in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from -99.99 to 99.99.

Gain Module Volt

Displays the gain module voltage in volts. Must be an integer from 0 to 999.

Input Power

Displays the laser input power in dBm. Must be an integer from -9999.99 to 9999.99.

Output Power

Displays the laser output power in dBm. Must be an integer from -999.99 to 999.99.

Gain

Displays the laser gain in dB. Must be an integer from -999.9 to 999.9.

Pump

Chip Temp

Displays the chip temperature in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from -999.9 to 999.9.

Chip Temp Set Pt.

Displays the chip temperature set point in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from 0.0 to 99.9.

TEC Current

Displays the TEC current in mA. Must be an integer from 0 to 99999.

Current

Displays the laser current in mA. Must be an integer from 0 to 999.

Power

Displays the pump power in mW. Must be an integer from 0.0 to 999.99.


B.3.7.5  Thresholds Tab

The Thresholds tab displays the threshold settings of the EDFA2.

Table B-19 Field Descriptions for the Thresholds Tab 

Field
Description
Input Power

Threshold

Displays the input power threshold value in dBm. Must be an integer from -31 to -15.

Hysteresis

Displays the input power hysteresis value in dB. Must be an integer from 0 to 10.

Input Power

Displays the input power threshold value. Must be an integer from -9999.99 to 9999.99.

Output Power

Alm Deviation

Displays the output power alarm deviation value in dB. Must be an integer from 0 to 10.

Alm Hysteresis

Displays the output power alarm hysteresis value in dB. Must be an integer from 0 to 10.

Output Power Setpt

Displays the output power setpoint threshold value.

Gain

Min Gain

Displays the minimum gain setting. Must be an integer from -999.99 to 999.99.

Max Gain

Displays the maximum gain setting. Must be an integer from -999.99 to 999.99.

Measured Gain

Displays the value of the gain in dB when the mode is GAINTEMP (gets cerent15216EdfaConstGainOverallGainMeasured). Must be an integer from 0 to 23.

Gain Module Temperature

Min Temperature

Displays the minimum case temperature in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from -10 to 10.

Max Temperature

Displays the maximum case temperature in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from 20 to 70.

Min Hysteresis

Displays the minimum case temperature hysteresis in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from 0 to 10.

Max Hysteresis

Displays the maximum case temperature hysteresis in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from 0 to 10.

Power Bus

Power Bus Min

Displays the minimum allowable power bus DC voltage. Must be an integer from -70 to -35.

Power Bus Max

Displays the maximum allowable power bus DC voltage. Must be an integer from -70 to -35.

Laser 1 Current

Out-of-Range

Displays the Laser 1 pump temperature that is out of range.

Current

Displays the current of the Laser 1 pump in mA.

Laser 2 Current

Out-of-Range

Displays the Laser 2 pump temperature that is out of range.

Current

Displays the current of the Laser 2 pump in mA.

Laser 1 Temperature

Temp Min

Displays the minimum temperature of Laser 1.

Temp Max

Displays the maximum temperature of Laser 1.

Chip Temp

Displays the Laser 1 chip temperature in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from -999.99 to 999.99.

Laser 2 Temperature

Temp Min

Displays the minimum temperature of Laser 2.

Temp Max

Displays the maximum temperature of Laser 2.

Chip Temp

Displays the Laser 2 chip temperature in degrees Celsius. Must be an integer from -999.99 to 999.99.


B.3.7.6  Alarm Behavior Tab

The Alarm Behavior tab allows you to enter, save, view, and update NE fault management attributes.

Table B-20 Field Descriptions for the Alarm Behavior Tab 

Field
Description

Probable Cause

Displays the probable cause of the alarm.

Severity

Displays the alarm severity (Critical, Major, Minor, Informational, or Not Alarmed).

Note If two minor power bus alarms are generated, the second alarm is escalated to critical in the Alarm Browser window. If the alarm severity is changed to another value, the alarm remains critical due to the power bus escalation feature, which overrides the alarm severity provisioning for power bus alarms.


B.3.7.7  SNMP Tab

The SNMP tab displays the settings for the SNMP Community table, the Trap Destination table, and SNMP views. The SNMP tab contains the following subtabs: SNMP Community Table, Trap Destination Table, and SNMP Views.

Table B-21 Field Descriptions for the SNMP Tab 

Field
Description
SNMP Community Table

Community Name

Displays the SNMP community name.

View Index

Displays the view index that specifies which MIBs that the community string can access.

Privileges

Displays the bitmap of access privilege that govern what management operations a particular community can perform. These privileges are expressed as a sum of values, where each value represents a particular operation. The decimal values and their respective SNMP operation are:

1—Get

2—GetNext

4—Response (enabled for all community strings)

8—Set

16—SNMPv1-Trap

32—GetBulk

64—Inform (enabled for all community strings)

128—SNMPv2-Trap (enabled for all community strings)

For example, 255 is the sum of all decimal values and specifies access to all SNMP operations. This sum is the default private community. 247 is the sum for all SNMP operations with the exception of the Set operation. This sum is the default public community.

Use the buttons in the Privileges column to set privilege values. In the Privilege Editor dialog box, check the check boxes that correspond to the privileges that you want to set. After making your selections, click OK. CTM computes the bit value automatically.

IP Address

Displays the source IP address.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnet mask for the source IP address.

Status

Displays the community string status. Values are:

Active

Not in Service

Not Ready

Create and Go

Create and Wait

Destroy

Trap Destination Table

IP Address

Displays the trap destination IP address.

UDP Port

Displays the trap destination UDP port.

Community Name

Displays the trap destination community string.

Version

Displays the trap version number.

View Index

Displays the trap destination MIB view index.

Status

Displays the community string status. Values are:

Active

Not in Service

Not ready

Create and Go

Create and Wait

Destroy

SNMP Trap Enable check box

If checked, allows you to enable SNMP traps on the NE.

Note This is a global setting, meaning all users are affected by a change to this setting.

SNMP Views

View Index

Displays the view index number, which is a unique value for each MIB view.

Subtree

Displays an object identifier that designates a subtree element in the MIB hierarchy.

Mask

Displays a bit mask that identifies objects in the subtree.

Type

Displays a flag that specifies the status of the view. Valid entries are included and excluded.

Status

Indicates the status of the SNMP view entry. If the entry currently exists, the status is active.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.3.8  ONS 15216 Active EDFA3 NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 EDFA3 NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 EDFA3 NE. (See Figure B-7.)

Figure B-7 NE Explorer—ONS 15216 EDFA3

The ONS 15216 EDFA3 NE Explorer contains the following tabs:

Identification Tab

Address Tab

Config/Status Tab

Diagnostics Tab

Thresholds Tab

Alarm Behavior Tab

SNMP Tab

B.3.8.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information for the ONS 15216 EDFA3 NE.

Table B-22 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Wavelength(s)

Displays the number of wavelengths for the NE. This field is not applicable to the active EDFA NE type.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed.

NE Date and Time

Displays the date and time configured on the NE.

Location

Latitude

Allows you to set the latitude of the NE. Select North or South from the drop-down list; then, enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Longitude

Allows you to set the longitude of the NE. Select East or West from the drop-down list; then, enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).


B.3.8.2  Address Tab

The Address tab displays information about the NE network address.

Table B-23 Field Descriptions for the Address Tab 

Field
Description

IP Address

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the NE.

Subnet Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnetwork mask ID of the NE.

Gateway Address

(Read-only) Displays the gateway address of the NE.

SNMP Community String

Displays the SNMP community string of the NE. You can edit this field.

MAC Address

(Read-only) Displays the ONS 15216 EDFA3 address as it is identified on the IEEE 802 MAC layer.

GNE ID

(Read-only) Displays the GNE ID.

Subnetwork ID

(Read-only) Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

(Read-only) Displays the ID of the network partition.


B.3.8.3  Config/Status Tab

The Config/Status tab displays the configuration settings and status of the EDFA3 and lasers.

Table B-24 Field Descriptions for the Config/Status Tab 

Field
Description
Control Mode

Control Mode

Displays the amplifier control mode. Values are:

Constant Output Power

Constant Gain (default)

Gain

Gain

Displays the gain value. Values are integers from 0 to 40 dB.

Gain Setpoint

Displays the gain setpoint. The range is 5.0 to 38.5 dB; the default is 21 dB.

Power

Laser 1 Output Power

Displays the amplifier output power related to laser 1. The range is -60 to 25 dBm.

Power Setpoint

Displays the amplifier output power setpoint value. The range is -7 to 17 dBm; the default is 10 dBm.

Amplifier Input Power

Displays the amplifier input power. The range is -60 to 25 dBm.

Laser 2 Input Power

Displays the mid-stage access input power value related to laser 2. The range is -60 to 25 dBm.

Amplifier Output Power

Displays the mid-stage access output power value. The range is -60 to 25 dBm.

Power Offset

Displays the output power offset. The range is -20 to 20 dBm; the default is 0.

Tilt

Tilt

Displays the tilt value. The range is -15 to 15 dB.

Tilt Setpoint

Displays the tilt setpoint. The range is -15 to 15 dB; the default is 0 dB.

Tilt Offset

Displays the tilt offset. The range is -20 to 20 dB; the default is 0 dB.

Laser

Laser Status

Displays the automatic laser shutdown (ALS) status. Values are:

On—Lasers are on

APR—Lasers are in the automatic power reduction state

Off—Lasers are off

OSRI

Displays the OSRI. Values are:

On—Laser switch is locked on

Off—(Default) There is no lock on the lasers

DC Power Bus Mode

DC Power Bus Mode

Displays the power bus mode: Simplex or Duplex.


B.3.8.4  Diagnostics Tab

The fields in the Diagnostics tab are read-only.

Table B-25 Field Descriptions for the Diagnostics Tab 

Field
Description

DCU Insertion Loss

Displays the insertion loss of the DCU inserted in mid-stage. The range is 0 to 20 dB.

VOA Value

Displays the VOA value. The range is -100 to 100 dB.

Laser Bias

Laser 1 Bias

Displays the laser 1 bias. The range is 0 to 150 mA.

Laser 2 Bias

Displays the laser 2 bias. The range is 0 to 150 mA.

Temperatures

Case Temperature

Displays the case temperature. The range is -100 to 150 degrees Celsius.

Fiber Temperature

Displays the fiber temperature. The range is -100 to 150 degrees Celsius.

Pump 1 Temperature

Displays the pump 1 temperature. The range is -100 to 150 degrees Celsius.

Pump 2 Temperature

Displays the pump 2 temperature. The range is -100 to 150 degrees Celsius.

Bus Voltages

Bus A Voltage

Displays the power bus A voltage. The range is 0 to 999 V.

Bus B Voltage

Displays the power bus B voltage. The range is 0 to 999 V.


B.3.8.5  Thresholds Tab

The Thresholds tab displays the threshold settings of the EDFA3.

Table B-26 Field Descriptions for the Thresholds Tab 

Field
Description
Gain

Degrade High

Displays the degrade high threshold associated with the amplifier gain. The range is 0 to 40 dB.

Degrade Low

Displays the degrade low threshold associated with the amplifier gain. The range is 0 to 40 dB.

Gain

Displays the gain value. The range is 0 to 40 dB.

Line 1 Tx Power

Degrade High

Displays the degrade high threshold associated with the amplifier output power related to the Line 1 Tx port. The range is 0 to 40 dB.

Degrade Low

Displays the degrade low threshold associated with the amplifier output power related to the Line 1 Tx port. The range is 0 to 40 dB.

Line 1 Output Power

Displays the amplifier output power related to the Line 1 Tx port. The range is -60 to 25 dBm.

Fail Low

Displays the fail low threshold associated with the output power value related to the Line 1 Tx port. The range is -10 to 14 dBm; the default is -6 dBm.

Line 1 Rx Power

Amplifier Input Power

Displays the amplifier input power value related to the Line 1 Rx port. The range is -60 to 25 dBm.

Fail Low

Displays the fail low threshold associated with the input power value related to the Line 1 Rx port. The range is -49 to 13 dBm; the default is 10 dBm.

Line 2 Rx Power

Laser 2 Input Power

Displays the mid-stage access input power value related to the Line 1 Rx port. The range is -60 to 25 dBm.

Fail Low

Displays the fail low threshold associated with the mid-stage access input power related to the Line 2 Rx port. The range is -49 to 15 dBm; the default is -33 dBm.

Gain Module Temperature

Temperature Max

Displays the maximum allowable case temperature threshold. The range is 60 to 100 degrees Celsius; the default is 65 degrees Celsius.

Temperature Min

Displays minimum allowable case temperature threshold. The range is -10 to 30 degrees Celsius; the default is -5 degrees Celsius.

Case Temperature

Displays the case temperature. The range is -100 to 150.

Bus Voltage

Bus Voltage Max

Displays the power bus A and B maximum voltage. The range is 49 to 70 V; the default is 57 V.

Bus Voltage Min

Displays the power bus A and B minimum voltage. The range is 0 to 47 V; the default is 40 V.

Bus A Voltage

Displays the power bus A voltage. The range is 0.0 to 999.9 V.

Bus B Voltage

Displays the power bus B voltage. The range is 0.0 to 999.9 V.


B.3.8.6  Alarm Behavior Tab

The Alarm Behavior tab allows you to enter, save, view, and update NE fault management attributes.

Table B-27 Field Descriptions for the Alarm Behavior Tab 

Field
Description

Probable Cause

Displays the possible causes of the alarm.

Severity

Displays the alarm severity (Critical, Major, Minor, or Not Alarmed) and whether the alarm is service affecting (SA) or nonservice affecting (NSA).


B.3.8.7  SNMP Tab

The SNMP tab displays information about the SNMP Trap Destination table. Click Add Row to create a new trap destination; click Delete Row to delete an existing trap destination.

Table B-28 Field Descriptions for the SNMP Tab 

Field
Description

IP Address

Displays the SNMP IP address.

UDP Port Number

Displays the trap destination UDP port.

Community Name

Displays the trap destination community name.

Version

Displays the SNMP version number.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.3.9  ONS 15216 Active OADM NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 OADM NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 100-GHz OADM NE. (See Figure B-8.)

Figure B-8 NE Explorer—ONS 15216 100-GHz OADM

The ONS 15216 100-GHz OADM NE Explorer contains the following tabs:

Identification Tab

Address Tab

DWDM Tab

Alarms Tab

Thresholds Tab

B.3.9.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information for the ONS 15216 100-GHz OADM NE.

Table B-29 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Wavelength(s)

Displays the number of wavelengths for this NE.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed.

NE Date and Time

Displays the date and time when the NE was installed.


B.3.9.2  Address Tab

The Address tab displays information about the NE network address. The fields in this tab are read-only.

Table B-30 Field Descriptions for the Address Tab 

Field
Description

IP Address

Displays the IP address of the NE.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnetwork mask ID of the NE. If the field does not apply to the NE, the label is grayed out and the value reads Not Applicable.

Gateway Address

Displays the gateway address of the NE. If the field does not apply to the NE, the label is grayed out and the value reads Not Applicable.

SNMP Community String

Displays the SNMP community string of the NE. If the field does not apply to the NE, the label is grayed out and the value reads Not Applicable.

GNE ID

Displays the GNE ID.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

Displays the ID of the network partition associated with the selected NE.


B.3.9.3  DWDM Tab

The DWDM tab allows you to view, enter, update, and save the NE DWDM attributes.

Table B-31 Field Descriptions for the DWDM Tab 

Field
Description

Channel Number

Displays the channels that can be added or dropped. Values are:

1-channel—West 1, East 1

2-channel—West 1, East 1, West 2, East 2

4-channel—West 1, East 1, West 2, East 2, West 3, East 3, West 4, East 4

Mode

Allows you to configure the NE DWDM mode. Values are:

Setpoint (default)—The add channel power is set to the value of the Default Add Channel Power. Although the Default Add Channel Power can be set in any configuration, the add channel power is only equal to the Default Add Channel Power value in this mode.

Off—To turn off an add channel, set the channel power to a very low value (for example, -35 dBm). No alarm will be triggered.

Disable—When an add/drop channel is not in use, the channel should be configured in DISBABLE mode where no alarms will be triggered.

Default Add Channel Power

Displays the default power of the added channel in dBm. It is only available if you select Setpoint as the mode. Values must be from -29.0 to 3.0 in increments of 0.1.

InsLossAdd

Shows the calculated insertion loss for the add channel.

InsLossDrop

Shows the calculated insertion loss for the drop channel.

InsLossXpress

Shows the calculated insertion loss for the express/through channels.

Calculated Setpoint (CALCSETP)

The CALCSETP feature of the ONS 15216 OADM is a calculated value, and represents the OADMs recommended optical power level setting for a particular add channel. Following this recommendation when selecting the setpoint value for a particular add channel will allow the composite outgoing signal (composed of express channels and newly added channels) to be as flat as possible. The formula used for this calculation is CALCSETP = PWRDROP + ILDROP - ILTHRU.


B.3.9.4  Alarms Tab

The Alarms tab allows you to enter, save, view, and update NE dropped channel signal loss alarm attributes.

Table B-32 Field Descriptions for the Alarms Tab 

Field
Description

Channel Number

Displays the channels that can be added or dropped. Values are:

1-channel—West 1, East 1

2-channel—West 1, East 1, West 2, East 2

4-channel—West 1, East 1, West 2, East 2, West 3, East 3, West 4, East 4

Drop Channel Signal Loss Alarm

Displays the current condition of the drop channel signal loss alarm. Values are:

On—Enables the loss signal alarm of the drop channel.

Off—Disables the loss signal alarm of the drop channel.


B.3.9.5  Thresholds Tab

The Thresholds tab allows you to enter, save, view, and update NE loss of signal and add/drop channel signal mismatch threshold attributes.

Table B-33 Field Descriptions for the Thresholds Tab 

Field
Description

Channel Number

Displays the channels that can be added or dropped. Values are:

1-channel—West 1, East 1

2-channel—West 1, East 1, West 2, East 2

4-channel—West 1, East 1, West 2, East 2, West 3, East 3, West 4, East 4

Loss of Signal

Displays the signal loss threshold value. Valid values are -30.0 to 3.5 dBm in increments of 0.1 dBm.

Drop and Add Signal Mismatch

Displays the threshold value for the drop channel signal loss alarm. Valid values are 0.2 to 2.0 dB in increments of 0.1 dB. The default is 1.0 dB.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.3.10  ONS 15216 Passive OADM NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 Passive OADM NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 passive OADM NE. It contains an Identification tab.

B.3.10.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information for the ONS 15216 passive OADM NE.

Table B-34 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Wavelength(s)

Displays the number of wavelengths for this NE.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product. Displays 15216-MD16-2-BLUE for the blue version and 15216-MD16-2-RED for the red version. Displays Unknown if the product name is not known.

Note The information displayed in the Product Name field depends on the wavelength selected.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code. Displays WMMFD00BRA for the blue version and WMMFE00BRA for the red version. Displays Unknown if the CLEI code is not known.

Note The information displayed in the CLEI Code field depends on the wavelength selected.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE. You can edit this field.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed. You can edit this field.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

Displays the ID of the network partition to which the NE belongs.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.3.11  ONS 15216 OSC Passive NE Explorer

The ONS 15216 Passive OSC NE Explorer displays information about the ONS 15216 passive OSC NE. It contains an Identification tab.

B.3.11.1  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays the identification information for the ONS 15216 passive OSC NE.

Table B-35 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

NE Type

Displays the type of NE.

NE Version

Displays the software version of the NE.

Wavelength(s)

Displays the number of wavelengths for this NE.

Product Name

Displays the name of the product.

CLEI Code

Displays the CLEI code.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the NE. You can edit this field.

Location Name

Displays the name of the location where the NE is installed. You can edit this field.

Subnetwork ID

Displays the ID of the subnetwork to which the NE belongs.

Network Partition ID

Displays the ID of the network partition.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.4  ONS 15302 and ONS 15305

The NE Explorer is not available for the ONS 15302 and ONS 15305. Equivalent functionality is provided through launching Cisco Edge Craft from CTM; choose Configuration > ONS 15302 or ONS 15305 > Launch Cisco Edge Craft. (See Figure B-9.)

Figure B-9 Cisco Edge Craft for the ONS 15305

B.5  ONS 15310 CL NE Explorer

When you choose Configuration > NE Explorer for the ONS 15310, the window displayed by CTM consists of a tree on the left side and a property sheet on the right. (See Figure B-10). The tree provides a hierarchical view and alarm status of the NE's physical shelves and slots. The property sheet shows information about the selected entity (NE or slot). See Node Property Sheet—ONS 15310 CL for more information.

Figure B-10 ONS 15310 CL NE Explorer


Note If CTC is launched from the web browser for an ONS 15310 node, the CTC GUI might look different from when it is launched from CTM. This discrepancy occurs because the latest version of CTC (for NE releases supported by CTM) is packaged with CTM. If launched from a browser, the CTC software is retrieved from the NE itself, which might be a different version than that packaged with CTM.


When an NE Explorer is in autorefresh mode, all values of an entity that is being edited by the user are automatically refreshed. You will lose all of your changes unless you click the Apply button. To enable autorefresh, click the Refresh Data button in the NE Explorer.

B.5.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15310 CL

The node property sheet displays information about the ONS 15310 slot that is selected in the NE Explorer tree. Use this properties sheet to change the module performance monitoring thresholds.

Shelf View Tab

Identification Tab

Network Tab

DCC Tab

Timing Tab

Protection Tab

NE Defaults Tab

Security Tab

Alarm Tab

XC Utilization Tab

B.5.1.1  Shelf View Tab

The Shelf View tab displays a graphic of the ONS 15310 that is selected in the NE Explorer tree. Moving the mouse pointer over the graphic of the NE, its shelves, slots, or cards displays the current alarms for the shelf, slot, or card. Double-clicking a slot or card displays the slot or card in the property sheet. The right-click menu allows you to reset or delete the card. For unprovisioned slots, the right-click menu allows you to add a card.

B.5.1.2  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays information about the NE.

Table B-36 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays Unmanaged NE as the NE model type.

Software Version

Displays the current running version of the system software.

Contact

Displays the name of the node contact person and the phone number.

System Description

Displays a description of the NE.

SNTP Settings

Use NTP/SNTP Server

If checked, CTC uses a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server to set the date and time of the node. Using an SNTP server ensures that all ONS 15310 network nodes use the same date and time reference. The server synchronizes the node's time after power outages or software upgrades. If you check the Use NTP/SNTP Server check box, enter the server's IP address in the next field. If you do not use an SNTP server, complete the Time and Time Zone fields. The ONS 15310 will use these fields for alarm dates and times.

SNTP Server

Displays the SNTP server IP address.

Location

Latitude

Allows you to set the latitude of the NE. Select North or South from the drop-down list, then enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Longitude

Allows you to set the longitude of the NE. Select East or West from the drop-down list, then enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Date and Time

Time

Displays the NE date and time.

Time Zone

Displays the time zone where the NE is located.

Use Daylight Savings Time

If checked, Daylight Savings Time is observed.

AIS-V Insertion on STS-1 Signal Degrade - Path

Insert AIS-V on STS-1 SD-P

If checked, the NE inserts an AIS-V signal when it detects an STS-1 signal degrade.

SD-P BER

Select the signal degrade path bit error rate for AIS-V insertion.


B.5.1.3  Network Tab

The Network tab displays information about the NE network address. The Network tab contains the following subtabs:

Address Subtab

Static Routes Subtab

OSPF Subtab

OSPF Area Range Subtab

OSPF Virtual Links Subtab

SNMP Subtab

Firewall/Proxy Subtab

RIP Routing Table Subtab

RIP Subtab

Routing Table Subtab

Proxy Tunnels Subtab

Firewall Tunnels Subtab

B.5.1.3.1  Address Subtab

The Address subtab allows you to view and change information about the NE network address.

Table B-37 Field Descriptions for the Address Subtab 

Field
Description

IP Address

Displays the IP address of the NE.

Default Router

Displays the IP address of the default router.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnetwork mask ID of the NE.

MAC Address

(Read-only) Displays the ONS 15310 address as it is identified on the IEEE 802 MAC layer.

Forward DHCP Requests

If checked, forwards Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) requests to the IP address entered in the DHCP Server field.

DHCP Server

Displays the IP address of the DHCP server.

CORBA (IIOP) Listener Port

Allows you to set a listener port to allow communication with the ONS 15310 through firewalls.


B.5.1.3.2  Static Routes Subtab

The Static Routes subtab allows you to view information about CTM and ONS 15310 connectivity and create or delete static routes.

Table B-38 Field Descriptions for the Static Routes Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the computer running CTM.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnetwork mask.

Next Hop

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the router port or the node IP address if the CTM computer is connected to the node directly.

Cost

(Read-only) Displays the number of hops between the ONS 15310 and the computer.


B.5.1.3.3  OSPF Subtab

The OSPF subtab displays Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) information. OSPF is a link state Internet routing protocol.

Table B-39 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Subtab 

Field
Description

Slot

Displays the slot number.

Port

Displays the port number.

DCC OSPF Area ID

Displays the number that identifies the ONS 15310s as a unique OSPF area. The OSPF area number can be from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. The number must be unique to the LAN OSPF area.

SDCC Metric

Sets a cost for sending packets across the Section Data Communications Channel (SDCC), which is used by OSPF routers to calculate the shortest path. This value should always be higher than the LAN metric. The default metric is 100. This value is normally unchanged.

OSPF Active on LAN

If checked, enables ONS 15310 OSPF topology to be advertised to OSPF routers on the LAN. Enable this field on ONS 15310s that directly connect to OSPF routers.

LAN Port Area ID

Displays the OSPF area ID for the router port where the ONS 15310 is connected. (This number is different from the DCC OSPF Area ID.)

Router Priority

Displays the designated router for a subnet.

Dead Interval

Displays the number of seconds that will pass while an OSPF router's packets are not visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.

Retransmit Interval

Displays the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is the default.

Hello Interval

Displays the number of seconds between OSPF hello packet advertisements sent by OSPF routers. Ten seconds is the default.

Transit Delay

Displays the service speed. One second is the default.

LAN Metric

Displays a cost for sending packets across the LAN. This value should always be lower than the DCC metric. Ten is the default.

Authentication Type

Displays Simple Password if the router where the ONS 15310 is connected uses authentication. Otherwise, it displays No Authentication.

Authentication Key

Displays the OSPF key (password) if authentication is enabled.

Confirm Authentication Key

Retype the authentication key to confirm it.


B.5.1.3.4  OSPF Area Range Subtab

The OSPF Area Range subtab allows you to view information about OSPF area ranges and create or delete area ranges.

Table B-40 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Area Range Subtab 

Field
Description

Range Address

(Read-only) Displays the area IP address for the ONS 15310s that reside within the OSPF area.

For example, if the ONS 15310 OSPF area includes nodes with IP addresses 10.10.20.100, 10.10.30.150, 10.10.40.200, and 10.10.50.250, the range address would be 10.10.0.0.

Range Area ID

(Read-only) Displays the OSPF area ID for the ONS 15310. This is either the ID in the DCC OSPF Area ID field or the ID in the Area ID for LAN Port field.

Mask Length

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask length.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask IP address.

Advertise

(Read-only) Indicates whether the OSPF range table is advertised.


B.5.1.3.5  OSPF Virtual Links Subtab

The OSPF Virtual Links subtab allows you to view information about OSPF virtual links and create or delete virtual links.


Note You cannot create a new virtual link unless OSPF is active on the LAN.


Table B-41 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Virtual Links Subtab 

Field
Description

Neighbor

(Read-only) Displays the router ID of the Area 0 router.

Transit Delay (sec)

(Read-only) Displays the service speed. One second is the default.

Retransmit Interval (sec)

(Read-only) Displays the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is the default.

Hello Interval (sec)

(Read-only) Displays the number of seconds between OSPF hello packet advertisements sent by OSPF routers. Ten seconds is the default.

Dead Interval (sec)

(Read-only) Displays the number of seconds that will pass while the packets of an OSPF router are not visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.

Authentication Type

(Read-only) Displays the authentication type.

Authentication Key

(Read-only) Displays the authentication key.


B.5.1.3.6  SNMP Subtab

The SNMP subtab allows you to view SNMP information and create or delete SNMP trap destinations.

Table B-42 Field Descriptions for the SNMP Subtab 

Field
Description

Allow SNMP Set

If checked, allows you to use SNMP management software with the ONS 15310.

Allow SNMP Proxy

If checked, allows you to configure the ONS 15310 to proxy SNMP calls.

IP Address

The IP address of the NMS.

Community Name

The SNMP community name.

Note The SNMP community string cannot be blank in CTM. If a blank community string is required in CTC builds earlier than R4.6, you must set the blank community string in CTC.

UDP Port

The UDP port for SNMP. The default UDP port is 162.

Trap Version

The trap version, either SNMP version 1 or version 2. See your NMS documentation to determine whether to use SNMP version 1 or version 2.

Relay A IP Address

The first ONS 15310 to relay traps through. The IP address is appended to the base community string (to tell the first NE that is relaying the trap) the IP address, and port to forward the trap to. The second NE recognizes the IP address and strips it from the community string before forwarding the trap.

Relay A Community Name

The community name for the relay A node to use in the trap when forwarding it.

Relay B IP Address

The second ONS 15310 to relay traps through.

Relay B Community Name

The community name for the relay B node to use in the trap when forwarding it.

Relay C IP Address

The third ONS 15310 to relay traps through.

Relay C Community Name

The community name for the relay C node to use in the trap when forwarding it.


B.5.1.3.7  Firewall/Proxy Subtab

The Firewall/Proxy subtab allows you to use an NE as a proxy server or as a firewall.

Table B-43 Field Descriptions for the Firewall/Proxy Subtab 

Field
Description
Gateway Settings

Enable Proxy Server on Port

If checked, the ONS 15310 serves as a proxy for connections between the CTM server and ONS 15310s that are DCC-connected to the proxy ONS 15310. The CTM server establishes connections to DCC-connected nodes through the proxy node. The CTM server can connect to nodes that it cannot directly reach from the host on which it runs.

If checked, the following radio buttons are enabled:

External Network Element (ENE)—Enables the ONS 15310 to proxy as an ENE.

Gateway Network Element (GNE)—Enables the ONS 15310 to proxy as a GNE.

Proxy-only—Enables proxy only.

If unchecked, the node does not proxy.


B.5.1.3.8  RIP Routing Table Subtab

The RIP Routing Table subtab allows you to view the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) routing table.

Table B-44 Field Descriptions for the RIP Routing Table Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the destination network or host.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask used to reach the destination host or network.

Gateway

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the gateway used to reach the destination network or host.

Cost

(Read-only) Displays the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.


B.5.1.3.9  RIP Subtab

The RIP subtab allows you to view and configure RIP parameters.


Note When you enable RIP, you must wait for approximately one minute for the default RIP address summary to become visible.


Table B-45 Field Descriptions for the RIP Subtab 

Field
Description

RIP Active

Enable or disable RIP.

RIP Type

Select RIP version 1.0 or RIP version 2.0.

Metric

Select the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.

Authentication Type

Select the authentication type.

Authentication Key

Enter the authentication key (password) if the authentication type is Simple Password.

Confirm Authentication Key

Retype the authentication key to confirm it.

RIP Address Summary

Summary Address—Displays the summary address.

Mask Length—Displays the subnet mask length.

Cost—Displays the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.


B.5.1.3.10  Routing Table Subtab

The Routing Table subtab allows you to view the OSPF routing table.

Table B-46 Field Descriptions for the Routing Table Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the destination network or host.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask used to reach the destination host or network.

Gateway

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the gateway used to reach the destination network or host.

Usage

(Read-only) Shows the number of times the listed route has been used.

Interface

(Read-only) Shows the ONS 15310 interface used to access the destination. Values are:

cpm0—The ONS 15310 Ethernet interface (that is, the RJ-45 jack on the TCC+/TCC2 and the LAN 1 pins on the backplane)

pdcc0—An SDCC interface (that is, an OC-N trunk card identified as the SDCC termination)

lo0—A loopback interface


B.5.1.3.11  Proxy Tunnels Subtab

The Proxy Tunnels subtab allows you to configure source and destination information for proxy tunnels.

Table B-47 Field Descriptions for the Proxy Tunnels Subtab 

Field
Description

Source Address

Specify the source IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Source Mask

Specify the source subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Destination Address

Specify the destination IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Destination Mask

Specify the destination subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.


B.5.1.3.12  Firewall Tunnels Subtab

The Firewall Tunnels subtab allows you to configure source and destination information for firewall tunnels.

Table B-48 Field Descriptions for the Firewall Tunnels Subtab 

Field
Description

Source Address

Specify the source IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Source Mask

Specify the source subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Destination Address

Specify the destination IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Destination Mask

Specify the destination subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.


B.5.1.4  DCC Tab

The DCC tab allows you to create, delete, and view SONET or SDH DCCs. The DCC tab contains the following subtabs:

SDCC Subtab

LDCC Subtab

B.5.1.4.1  SDCC Subtab

The SDCC subtab allows you to create, delete, and view SDCCs.

Table B-49 Field Descriptions for the SDCC Subtab 

Field
Description

SDCC Terminations

Displays the slot, port, and card type of an SDCC termination. Click Create to create a new SDCC termination; click Delete to delete the selected SDCC termination.

OSPF Disabled on Link

Check if you want to prevent the advertisement of the OSPF routing table.

Foreign

A check mark indicates that the far-end node is a non-ONS node.

Foreign IP

Displays the foreign node IP address.

Service State

Select the state of the SDCC termination:

IS-NR—In Service-Normal

OOS-AU—Out of Service-Autonomous

OOS-MA—Out of Service-Management

OOS-AUMA—Out of Service-Autonomous and Management

In addition, a secondary state provides additional information about the status of the entity. Values for secondary state are:

MEA—Mismatch of equipment due to invalid equipment insertion

UEQ—Unequipped; there is nothing in the slot

UAS—Unassigned; the entity does not exist, has not been created, or has been deleted

SWDL—Software download in progress

MT—Maintenance, as per the Admin State change

AINS—Automatic in service

DSBLD—Traffic is disabled on the entity

LPBK—Port or connection has a loopback on it


B.5.1.4.2  LDCC Subtab

The LDCC subtab allows you to create, delete, and view LDCCs.

Table B-50 Field Descriptions for the LDCC Subtab 

Field
Description

LDCC Terminations

Displays the slot, port, and card type of an LDCC termination. Click Create to create a new LDCC termination; click Delete to delete the selected LDCC termination.

OSPF Disabled on Link

Check if you want to prevent the advertisement of the OSPF routing table.

Foreign

A check mark indicates that the far-end node is a non-ONS node.

Foreign IP

Displays the foreign node IP address.

Service State

Select the state of the LDCC termination:

IS-NR—In Service-Normal

OOS-AU—Out of Service-Autonomous

OOS-MA—Out of Service-Management

OOS-AUMA—Out of Service-Autonomous and Management

In addition, a secondary state provides additional information about the status of the entity. Values for secondary state are:

MEA—Mismatch of equipment due to invalid equipment insertion

UEQ—Unequipped; there is nothing in the slot

UAS—Unassigned; the entity does not exist, has not been created, or has been deleted

SWDL—Software download in progress

MT—Maintenance, as per the Admin State change

AINS—Automatic in service

DSBLD—Traffic is disabled on the entity

LPBK—Port or connection has a loopback on it


B.5.1.5  Timing Tab

The Timing tab contains the following subtabs:

General Subtab

Reference List Subtab

Status Subtab

Timing Report Subtab

B.5.1.5.1  General Subtab

The General subtab displays general timing information.

Table B-51 Field Descriptions for the General Subtab 

Field
Description
General Timing

Timing Mode

Set the node timing mode:

External—The ONS 15310 derives its timing from a BITS source wired to the backplane pins.

Line—Timing is derived from an OC-N card (non-DWDM nodes) or OSC card (DWDM nodes) that is optically connected to the timing node.

Mixed—Timing is set to external and line timing references.


Caution Mixed timing might cause timing loops; it is recommended that you use this mode with care.

SSM Message Set

Choose the sync status message (SSM) set level supported by your network. SSM is a SONET protocol that communicates information about the quality of the timing source. SSM messages are carried on the S1 byte of the SONET Line layer. They enable SONET devices to automatically select the highest quality timing reference and to avoid timing loops.

If a Generation 1 node receives a Generation 2 message, the message will be mapped down to the next available Generation 1. For example, an ST3E message becomes an ST3.

Revertive

If checked, the ONS 15310 reverts to a primary reference source after the conditions that caused it to switch to a secondary timing reference are corrected.

Reversion Time

Use the Reversion Time field to specify the time in half-minute increments.

Quality of RES

If your timing source supports the reserved S1 byte, you set the timing quality here. (Most timing sources do not use RES.) Qualities are displayed in descending quality order as ranges. For example, ST3 < RES < ST2 means the timing reference is higher than a Stratum 3 and lower than a Stratum 2.

BITS Facilities 1

In State

Set the BITS In state to In Service (IS) or Out of Service (OOS). If Timing Mode is set to External or Mixed, set the BITS In State for BITS-1 and/or BITS-2 to IS (In Service) depending on whether one or both BITS input pin pairs on the backplane are connected to the external timing source. If Timing Mode is set to Line, set the BITS In State to OOS.

Out State

Set the BITS Out state to IS or OOS. If Timing Mode is set to External or Mixed, set the BITS Out State for BITS-1 and/or BITS-2 to IS depending whether one or both BITS input pin pairs on the backplane are connected to the external timing source. If Timing Mode is set to Line, set the BITS Out State to OOS.

Coding

Set to the coding used by your BITS reference, either B8ZS or AMI.

Framing

Set to the framing used by your BITS reference, either Extended Super Frame (ESF), or Super Frame (SF). SSM is not available with Super Frame.

Sync Messaging

If checked, enables the Synchronization Status Message (SSM) for BITS In. (SSM is not available if Framing is set to Super Frame.)

AIS Threshold

If SSM is disabled or Super Frame is used, set the quality level where a node sends an alarm indication signal (AIS) from the BITS-1 Out and BITS-2 Out backplane pins. An AIS is raised when the optical source for the BITS reference falls to or below the SSM quality level defined in this field.

LBO

If you are timing an external device connected to the BITS Out pins, set the distance between it and the ONS 15310. Options are 0-133 ft. (default), 134-266 ft., 267-399 ft., 400-533 ft., and 534-655 ft.


B.5.1.5.2  Reference List Subtab

The Reference List subtab provides timing reference information.

Table B-52 Field Descriptions for the Reference List Subtab 

Field
Description

NE References

Allows you to define three timing references (Ref-1, Ref-2, Ref-3). The node uses Reference 1 unless a failure occurs on that reference, in which case, the node uses Reference 2. If that fails, the node uses Reference 3, which is typically set to the internal clock. This is the Stratum 3 clock provided on the TCC+. The options displayed depend on the Timing Mode setting.

Timing Mode set to External—Options are BITS-1, BITS-2, and Internal.

Timing Mode set to Line—Options are the node's working optical cards and Internal.

Select the cards/ports that are directly or indirectly connected to the node wired to the BITS source; that is, the node's trunk cards. Set Reference 1 to the trunk card that is closest to the BITS source. For example, if Slot 5 is connected to the node wired to the BITS source, select Slot 5 as Reference 1.

Timing Mode set to Mixed—Both BITS and optical cards are available, allowing you to set a mixture of external BITS and optical trunk cards as timing references.

BITS-1 Out References

Define the timing references for equipment wired to the BITS Out backplane pins. Normally, BITS Out is used with line nodes, so the options displayed are the working optical cards. BITS-1 Out is enabled as soon as BITS-1 facilities are placed in service.


B.5.1.5.3  Status Subtab

The Status subtab provides timing status information.

Table B-53 Field Descriptions for the Status Subtab 

Field
Description

NE Reference

Set the NE timing reference to internal, BITS-1, or BITS-2.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the NE clock.

Operations

Execute a switch on the NE timing reference.

BITS-1 Out

Set the BITS-1 out timing reference.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the BITS-1 out timing reference.

Operations

Execute a switch on the BITS-1 out timing reference.


B.5.1.5.4  Timing Report Subtab

The Timing Report subtab summarizes the NE's current timing settings.

B.5.1.6  Protection Tab

The Protection tab contains the following subtabs:

Protection Groups Subtab

Operations Subtab

B.5.1.6.1  Protection Groups Subtab

The Protection Groups subtab displays a list of available protection groups and allows you to create, delete, and view protection groups.

Table B-54 Field Descriptions for the Protection Groups Subtab 

Field
Description
Protection Groups

Displays a list of available protection groups. Click the Create or Delete button to create a new protection group or delete an existing one.

Selected Protection Group

Name

Modify the name of the selected protection group. The name can have up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

Type

View the protection type (1:1 [card], 1:N [card], Y Cable [port], or 1+1 [port]) of the selected protection group.

Protect Module

View the protect module if using 1+1 protection.

Available Entities

Displays a list of available entities. You can toggle between available and working entities.

Working Entities

Displays a list of working entities. You can toggle between working and available entities.

Bidirectional Switching

Click if you want both the transmit and the receive channels to switch if a failure occurs on one. This option is only available if you select 1+1 (port) type.

Revertive

If checked, the node reverts traffic to the working card or port after failure conditions stay corrected for the amount of time entered in Reversion Time. This option is not available if the 1:N (card) type has been selected.

Reversion Time

If Revertive is checked, choose the amount of time following failure condition correction after which the node should switch back to the working card or port. Use half-minute increments. This option is only available if you select 1:1 (card) type.


B.5.1.6.2  Operations Subtab

The Operations subtab displays the protection group operation information.

Table B-55 Field Descriptions for the Operations Subtab 

Field
Description

Protection Groups

Displays a list of available protection groups.

Protection Group Details

Displays details about the selected protection groups and allows you to execute switch commands.

Switch Commands

Allows you to perform a manual switch, perform a forced switch, or clear the existing command switching.

Inhibit Switching

Allows you to inhibit unlock switching, lock out switching, or lock on switching.


B.5.1.7  NE Defaults Tab

The NE Defaults tab displays a list of default thresholds for the ONS 15310 NE.

Table B-56 Field Descriptions for the NE Defaults Tab 

Field
Description

Parameter (Units)

Lists the default NE parameter, with its corresponding unit of measure.

Value

Shows the default parameter value, and allows you to change the default.


You can load different NE defaults using the NE Defaults Management window. See 4.5.8  Restoring NE Defaults, page 4-67.

B.5.1.8  Security Tab

The Security tab allows you to view and edit security features for the ONS 15310 NE. The security tab contains the following subtabs:

Policy Subtab

Password Subtab

Access Subtab

Legal Disclaimer Subtab

B.5.1.8.1  Policy Subtab

The Policy subtab allows you to specify user security parameters.


Note If the user is already logged in, any changes to the NE user type settings become applicable only when the user next logs in.


Table B-57 Field Descriptions for the Policy Subtab 

Field
Description
Idle User Timeout

Each CTC or TL1 user can be idle during his or her login session for a specified amount of time before the CTC window is locked. The lockouts prevent unauthorized users from making changes. Higher-level users have shorter default idle periods and lower-level users have longer or unlimited default idle periods. The user idle period can be modified by a SuperUser.

Note A user already logged into the node is not affected by a change to the Idle User Timeout policy.

Retrieve

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Retrieve user.

Maintenance

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Maintenance user.

Provisioner

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Provisioner user.

SuperUser

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC SuperUser user.

User Lockout

Manual Unlock by SuperUser

If checked, the CTC SuperUser user must manually unlock locked out CTC users. If unchecked, locked out CTC users are automatically unlocked after the lockout duration period elapses.

Lockout Duration

Set the lockout duration period for locked out CTC users. This field is only enabled if the Manual Unlock by SuperUser check box is unchecked.

Failed Logins Before Lockout

Set the number of failed logins before the CTC user is automatically locked out.

Other

Single Sessions per User

If checked, each CTC user can only launch one session at a time.

Disable Inactive User

If checked, inactive users are disabled automatically for the amount of time in the Inactive Duration field.

Inactive Duration

Specify the inactive duration in days. The range is 45 to 90 days; the default is 45 days.


B.5.1.8.2  Password Subtab

The Password subtab allows you to specify user password security parameters.

Table B-58 Field Descriptions for the Password Subtab 

Field
Description
Password Change

Prevent Reusing Last

Prevents setting a CTC user's current password to one of the most recent passwords. You can set the number of most recent passwords that cannot be reused.

Disable Password Flipping

If checked, users are not allowed to change passwords for the number of days specified in the Cannot Change New Password For field.

Cannot Change New Password For

Enter the number of days that will elapse before the user can change the password.

Force Password Change After Assigned

If checked, during the first successful login, the user is forced to change the password.

Password Aging

Enable Password Aging

Check this check box to enable password aging.

Aging Period

Enter the aging period, in days, for Retrieve, Maintenance, Provisioner, and SuperUser CTC users. After the aging period expires, CTC users are forced to change their passwords.

Warning Period

Enter the warning period, in days, for Retrieve, Maintenance, Provisioner, and SuperUser CTC users. After the warning period expires, CTC users are warned that their passwords will soon expire.


B.5.1.8.3  Access Subtab

The Access subtab allows you to configure LAN and shell access to the NE.

Table B-59 Field Descriptions for the Access Subtab 

Field
Description
LAN Access

LAN Access

Specify the type of LAN access allowed. Values are Backplane Only, No LAN Access, or Front and Backplane.

After setting the LAN access to the backplane, the CTM client is unusable for 4 to 5 minutes.

Restore Timeout

This time period begins if No LAN Access is selected and all DCC connections are lost. If the time expires before a DCC is restored, LAN access is restored so that the node is not isolated. When the DCC comes back, LAN access returns to its specified settings. The range is 0 (never) to 60 minutes; the default is 5 minutes.

Shell Access

Shell Access on

Specify shell access on Telnet or SSH.

SSH Port

(Read-only) Indicates the SSH port number that will be used if the SSH radio button is selected.

Telnet Port

This is enabled if you selected the Telnet radio button. Enter the Telnet port number.

Use Standard Telnet Port

If checked, the standard Telnet port is used for Telnet access.

Other

PM Clearing Privilege

Select the users privilege that allows clearing PM statistics for the NE.


B.5.1.8.4  Legal Disclaimer Subtab

The Legal Disclaimer subtab allows you to edit the NE's advisory message and preview the disclaimer.

Table B-60 Field Descriptions for the Legal Disclaimer Subtab 

Field
Description

Advisory Message

The existing message is a default, noncustomer-specific disclaimer. If you want to edit this statement with specifics for your company, you can change the text. You can also use the following HTML commands to format the text:

<b> Begins boldface font

</b> Ends boldface font

<center> Aligns type in the center of the window

</center> Ends the center alignment

<font=n, where n = point size> Changes the font to the new size

</font> Ends the font size command

<p> Creates a line break

<sub> Begins subscript

</sub> Ends subscript

<sup> Begins superscript

</sup> Ends superscript

<u> Starts underline

</u> Ends underline

Preview

Allows you to view the advisory message before saving it.


B.5.1.9  Alarm Tab

The Alarm tab allows you to change default alarm severities by creating unique alarm profiles for individual ONS 15310 nodes. The Alarm tab contains the following subtabs:

Profile Subtab

Alarm Behavior Subtab


Note The Alarm tab might contain default alarm profile entries for cards that are not supported by the ONS 15310. Therefore, you might see some alarms that do not apply to the NE type that you are provisioning.


B.5.1.9.1  Profile Subtab

The Profile subtab allows you to select, create, or delete alarm profiles.

Table B-61 Field Descriptions for the Profile Subtab 

Field
Description

Alarm Profile Name

Choose an alarm profile for the NE from the drop-down list. Click Create to create a new alarm profile for the NE. Click Delete to delete an alarm profile from the NE.

Condition

Displays the alarm condition.

Severity

Displays the alarm severity.


B.5.1.9.2  Alarm Behavior Subtab

The Alarm Behavior subtab allows you to change default alarm severities by creating unique alarm profiles.

Table B-62 Field Descriptions for the Alarm Behavior Subtab 

Field
Description

Alarm Profile

Choose a global alarm profile for the NE from the drop-down list.

Suppress Alarms

If checked, all alarms are suppressed.

Slot Number

Displays the location of the module.

Equipment Type

Displays the type of module in the slot.

Profile

Choose an alarm profile for the slot from the drop-down list.

Suppress Alarms

Indicates whether or not the alarms for the particular card are suppressed. If checked, all alarms are suppressed for the port.


B.5.1.10  XC Utilization Tab

The XC Utilization tab allows you to view a summary of the percentage of XTC cross-connect resources used by circuits that traverse or terminate at an ONS 15310.

Table B-63 Field Descriptions for the XC Utilization Tab 

Field
Description

STS-1 Matrix

Provides the percentage of the XC cross-connect STS-1 paths resources that are used. 1152 STS-1 paths are available.

VT Matrix Ports

Provides the percentage of the XTC cross-connect VT matrix ports that are used. Each port is one STS in size, and each can transport 28 VT1.5s. 24 VT matrix ports are available.

VT Matrix

Provides the percentage of the VT matrix resources that are used. 672 are available, which is the number of VT matrix ports (24) multiplied by the number of VT1.5s in an STS (28).



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.6  ONS 15327 NE Explorer

When you choose Configuration > NE Explorer for the ONS 15327, the window displayed by CTM consists of a tree on the left side and a property sheet on the right. (See Figure B-11.) The tree provides a hierarchical view and alarm status of the NE's physical shelves and slots. The property sheet shows information about the selected entity (NE or slot). See Node Property Sheet—ONS 15327 for more information.

Figure B-11 NE Explorer—ONS 15327


Note If CTC is launched from the web browser for an ONS 15327 node, the CTC GUI might look different from when it is launched from CTM. This discrepancy occurs because the latest version of CTC (for NE releases supported by CTM) is packaged with CTM. If launched from a browser, the CTC software is retrieved from the NE itself, which might be a different version than that packaged with CTM.


When an NE Explorer is in autorefresh mode, all values of an entity that is being edited by the user are automatically refreshed. You will lose all of your changes unless you click the Apply button. To enable autorefresh, click the Refresh Data button in the NE Explorer.

B.6.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15327

The node property sheet for the ONS 15327 displays information about the ONS 15327 NE. The ONS 15327 property sheet contains the following tabs, some of which apply only to a specific NE version:

Shelf View Tab

Identification Tab

Network Tab

DCC Tab

Timing Tab

Protection Tab

Ether Bridge Tab

NE Defaults Tab

Security Tab

Alarm Tab

XC Utilization Tab

BLSR Tab

B.6.1.1  Shelf View Tab

The Shelf View tab displays a graphic of the ONS 15327 that is selected in the NE Explorer tree. Moving the mouse pointer over the graphic of the NE, its shelves, slots, or cards displays the current alarms for the shelf, slot, or card. Double-clicking a slot or card displays the slot or card in the property sheet. The right-click menu allows you to reset, delete, or change the card. For unprovisioned slots, the right-click menu allows you to add a card.

B.6.1.2  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays identification information about the ONS 15327 NE.

Table B-64 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

Software Version

Displays the current running version of the system software.

Contact

Displays the name of the node contact person and the phone number.

System Description

Displays a description of the NE.

SNTP Settings

Use NTP/SNTP Server

If checked, CTC uses an SNTP server to set the date and time of the node. Using an SNTP server ensures that all ONS 15327 network nodes use the same date and time reference. The server synchronizes the node's time after power outages or software upgrades. If you check the Use NTP/SNTP Server check box, enter the server's IP address in the next field. If you do not use an SNTP server, complete the Time and Time Zone fields. The ONS 15327 will use these fields for alarm dates and times.

SNTP Server

Displays the SNTP server IP address.

Location

Latitude

Allows you to set the latitude of the NE. Select North or South from the drop-down list, then enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Longitude

Allows you to set the longitude of the NE. Select East or West from the drop-down list, then enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Date and Time

Time

Displays the NE date and time.

Time Zone

Displays the time zone where the NE is located.

Use Daylight Savings Time

If checked, Daylight Savings Time is observed.

AIS-V Insertion on STS-1 Signal Degrade - Path

Insert AIS-V on STS-1 SD-P

If checked, the NE inserts an AIS-V signal when it detects an STS-1 signal degrade.

SD-P BER

Select the signal degrade path bit error rate for AIS-V insertion.


B.6.1.3  Network Tab

The Network tab displays information about the NE network address. The Network tab contains the following subtabs:

Address Subtab

Static Routes Subtab

OSPF Subtab

OSPF Area Range Subtab

OSPF Virtual Links Subtab

SNMP Subtab

Firewall/Proxy Subtab

RIP Routing Table Subtab

RIP Subtab

Routing Table Subtab

Proxy Tunnels Subtab

Firewall Tunnels Subtab

B.6.1.3.1  Address Subtab

The Address subtab allows you to view and change information about the NE network address.

Table B-65 Field Descriptions for the Address Subtab 

Field
Description

IP Address

Displays the IP address of the NE.

Default Router

Displays the IP address of the default router.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnetwork mask ID of the NE.

MAC Address

(Read-only) Displays the ONS 15327 address as it is identified on the IEEE 802 MAC layer.

Forward DHCP Requests

If checked, forwards DHCP requests to the IP address entered in the DHCP Server field.

DHCP Server

Displays the IP address of the DHCP server.

XTC CORBA (IIOP) Listener Port

Allows you to set a listener port to allow communication with the ONS 15327 through firewalls.


B.6.1.3.2  Static Routes Subtab

The Static Routes subtab allows you to view information about CTM and ONS 15327 connectivity and create or delete static routes.

Table B-66 Field Descriptions for the Static Routes Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the computer running CTM.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnetwork mask.

Next Hop

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the router port or the node IP address if the CTM computer is connected to the node directly.

Cost

(Read-only) Displays the number of hops between the ONS 15327 and the computer.


B.6.1.3.3  OSPF Subtab

The OSPF subtab displays OSPF information. OSPF is a link state Internet routing protocol.

Table B-67 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Subtab 

Field
Description

Slot

Displays the slot number.

Port

Displays the port number.

DCC OSPF Area ID

Displays the number that identifies the ONS 15327 as a unique OSPF area. The OSPF area number can be from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. The number must be unique to the LAN OSPF area.

SDCC Metric

Sets a cost for sending packets across the Section Data Communications Channel (SDCC), which is used by OSPF routers to calculate the shortest path. This value should always be higher than the LAN metric. The default DCC metric is 100. This value is normally unchanged.

OSPF Active on LAN

If checked, enables the ONS 15327 OSPF topology to be advertised to OSPF routers on the LAN. Enable this field on ONS 15327s that connect directly to OSPF routers.

LAN Port Area ID

Displays the OSPF area ID for the router port where the ONS 15327 is connected. (This number is different from the DCC OSPF Area ID.)

Router Priority

Displays the designated router for a subnet.

Dead Interval

Displays the number of seconds that will pass while an OSPF router's packets are not visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.

Retransmit Interval

Displays the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is the default.

Hello Interval

Displays the number of seconds between OSPF hello packet advertisements sent by OSPF routers. Ten seconds is the default.

Transit Delay

Displays the service speed. One second is the default.

LAN Metric

Displays a cost for sending packets across the LAN. This value should always be lower than the DCC metric. Ten is the default.

Authentication Type

Displays Simple Password if the router where the ONS 15327 is connected uses authentication. Otherwise, it displays No Authentication.

Authentication Key

Displays the OSPF key (password) if authentication is enabled.

Confirm Authentication Key

Retype the authentication key to confirm it.


B.6.1.3.4  OSPF Area Range Subtab

The OSPF Area Range subtab allows you to view information about OSPF area ranges and create or delete area ranges.

Table B-68 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Area Range Subtab 

Field
Description

Range Address

(Read-only) Displays the area IP address for the ONS 15327s that reside within the OSPF area.

For example, if the ONS 15327 OSPF area includes nodes with IP addresses 10.10.20.100, 10.10.30.150, 10.10.40.200, and 10.10.50.250, the range address would be 10.10.0.0.

Range Area ID

(Read-only) Displays the OSPF area ID for the ONS 15327. This is either the ID in the DCC OSPF Area ID field or the ID in the Area ID for LAN Port field.

Mask Length

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask length.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask IP address.

Advertise

(Read-only) Indicates whether the OSPF range table is advertised.


B.6.1.3.5  OSPF Virtual Links Subtab

The OSPF Virtual Links subtab allows you to view information about OSPF virtual links and create or delete virtual links.


Note You cannot create a new virtual link unless OSPF is active on the LAN.


Table B-69 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Virtual Links Subtab 

Field
Description

Neighbor

(Read-only) Displays the router ID of the Area 0 router.

Transit Delay

(Read-only) Displays the service speed. One second is the default.

Retransmit Interval

(Read-only) Displays the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is the default.

Hello Interval

(Read-only) Displays the number of seconds between OSPF hello packet advertisements sent by OSPF routers. Ten seconds is the default.

Dead Interval

(Read-only) Displays the number of seconds that will pass while the packets of an OSPF router are not visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.

Authentication Type

(Read-only) Displays the authentication type.

Authentication Key

(Read-only) Displays the authentication key.


B.6.1.3.6  SNMP Subtab

The SNMP subtab allows you to view SNMP information and create or delete SNMP trap destinations.

Table B-70 Field Descriptions for the SNMP Subtab 

Field
Description

Allow SNMP Set

If checked, allows you to use SNMP management software with the ONS 15327.

Allow SNMP Proxy

If checked, allows you to configure the ONS 15327 to proxy SNMP calls.

IP Address

The IP address of the NMS.

Community Name

The SNMP community name.

Note The SNMP community string cannot be blank in CTM. If a blank community string is required in CTC builds earlier than R4.6, you must set the blank community string in CTC.

UDP Port

The UDP port for SNMP. The default UDP port is 162.

Trap Version

The trap version, either SNMP version 1 or version 2. See your NMS documentation to determine whether to use SNMP version 1 or version 2.

Relay A IP Address

The first ONS 15327 to relay traps through. The IP address is appended to the base community string to tell the first NE that is relaying the trap the IP address and port to forward the trap to. The second NE recognizes the IP address and strips it from the community string before forwarding the trap.

Relay A Community Name

The community name for the relay A node to use in the trap when forwarding it.

Relay B IP Address

The second ONS 15327 to relay traps through.

Relay B Community Name

The community name for the relay B node to use in the trap when forwarding it.

Relay C IP Address

The third ONS 15327 to relay traps through.

Relay C Community Name

The community name for the relay C node to use in the trap when forwarding it.


B.6.1.3.7  Firewall/Proxy Subtab

The Firewall/Proxy subtab allows you to use an NE as a proxy server and/or as a firewall.

Table B-71 Field Descriptions for the Firewall/Proxy Subtab 

Field
Description

Craft Access Only

If checked, only allows CTC to access the firewall and proxy settings of the NE. Check this item only if the LAN port is used for direct workstation-to-network element connections, and not connected to a LAN. Disabling craft-only access allows the installation of a route to the LAN. Disable this only if the LAN port is actually connected to the LAN.

Note This field applies only to ONS 15327 releases earlier than R4.6.

Enable Firewall

If checked, blocks packets routed between the local area and DCC networks. This causes a loss of connectivity to DCC-only connected NEs. CTM cannot reestablish the connection unless the proxy is enabled. Additionally, all NEs connected to the LAN must also have their firewall enabled, or connectivity problems will result.

Note This field applies only to ONS 15327 releases earlier than R4.6.

Enable Proxy Server on Port

If checked, the ONS 15327 serves as a proxy for connections between the CTM server and ONS 15327s that are DCC-connected to the proxy ONS 15327. The CTM server establishes connections to DCC-connected nodes through the proxy node. The CTM server can connect to nodes that it cannot directly reach from the host on which it runs.

If checked, the following radio buttons are enabled:

External Network Element (ENE)—Enables the ONS 15327 to proxy as an ENE.

Gateway Network Element (GNE)—Enables the ONS 15327 to proxy as a GNE.

Proxy-only—Enables proxy only.

If unchecked, the node does not proxy.


B.6.1.3.8  RIP Routing Table Subtab

The RIP Routing Table subtab allows you to view the RIP routing table.

Table B-72 Field Descriptions for the RIP Routing Table Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the destination network or host.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask used to reach the destination host or network.

Gateway

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the gateway used to reach the destination network or host.

Cost

(Read-only) Displays the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.


B.6.1.3.9  RIP Subtab

The RIP subtab allows you to view and configure RIP parameters.


Note When you enable RIP, you must wait for approximately one minute for the default RIP address summary to become visible.


Table B-73 Field Descriptions for the RIP Subtab 

Field
Description

RIP Active

Enable or disable RIP.

RIP Type

Select RIP version 1.0 or RIP version 2.0.

Metric

Select the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.

Authentication Type

Select the authentication type.

Authentication Key

Enter the authentication key (password) if the authentication type is Simple Password.

Confirm Authentication Key

Retype the authentication key to confirm it.

RIP Address Summary

Summary Address—Displays the summary address.

Mask Length—Displays the subnet mask length.

Cost—Displays the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.


B.6.1.3.10  Routing Table Subtab

The Routing Table subtab allows you to view the OSPF routing table.

Table B-74 Field Descriptions for the Routing Table Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the destination network or host.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask used to reach the destination host or network.

Gateway

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the gateway used to reach the destination network or host.

Usage

(Read-only) Shows the number of times the listed route has been used.

Interface

(Read-only) Shows the ONS 15327 interface used to access the destination. Values are:

cpm0—The ONS 15327 Ethernet interface (that is, the RJ-45 jack on the TCC+/TCC2 and the LAN 1 pins on the backplane)

pdcc0—An SDCC interface (that is, an OC-N trunk card identified as the SDCC termination)

lo0—A loopback interface


B.6.1.3.11  Proxy Tunnels Subtab

The Proxy Tunnels subtab allows you to configure source and destination information for proxy tunnels.

Table B-75 Field Descriptions for the Proxy Tunnels Subtab 

Field
Description

Source Address

Specify the source IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Source Mask

Specify the source subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Destination Address

Specify the destination IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Destination Mask

Specify the destination subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.


B.6.1.3.12  Firewall Tunnels Subtab

The Firewall Tunnels subtab allows you to configure source and destination information for firewall tunnels.

Table B-76 Field Descriptions for the Firewall Tunnels Subtab 

Field
Description

Source Address

Specify the source IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Source Mask

Specify the source subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Destination Address

Specify the destination IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Destination Mask

Specify the destination subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.


B.6.1.4  DCC Tab

The DCC tab allows you to create, delete, and view SONET or SDH DCCs.

Table B-77 Field Descriptions for the DCC Tab 

Field
Description

SDCC Terminations

Displays the slot, port, and card type of an SDCC termination. Click Create to create a new SDCC termination; click Delete to delete the selected SDCC termination.

OSPF Disabled on Link

Check if you want to prevent the advertisement of the OSPF routing table.

Foreign

A check mark indicates that the far-end node is a non-ONS node.

Foreign IP

Displays the foreign node IP address.

Service State

Select the state of the termination:

IS-NR—In Service-Normal

OOS-AU—Out of Service-Autonomous

OOS-MA—Out of Service-Management

OOS-AUMA—Out of Service-Autonomous and Management

In addition, a secondary state provides additional information about the status of the entity. Values for secondary state are:

MEA—Mismatch of equipment due to invalid equipment insertion

UEQ—Unequipped; there is nothing in the slot

UAS—Unassigned; the entity does not exist, has not been created, or has been deleted

SWDL—Software download in progress

MT—Maintenance, as per the Admin State change

AINS—Automatic in service

DSBLD—Traffic is disabled on the entity

LPBK—Port or connection has a loopback on it


B.6.1.5  Timing Tab

The Timing tab contains the following subtabs:

General Subtab

Reference List Subtab

Status Subtab

Timing Report Subtab

B.6.1.5.1  General Subtab

The General subtab displays general timing information.

Table B-78 Field Descriptions for the General Subtab 

Field
Description
General

Timing Mode

Set to External if the ONS 15327 derives its timing from a BITS source wired to the backplane pins; set to Line if timing is derived from an OC-N card that is optically connected to the timing node. A third option, Mixed, allows you to set external and line timing references.


Caution Mixed timing may cause timing loops; it is recommended that you use this mode with care.

SSM Message Set

Choose the SSM set level supported by your network. SSM is a SONET protocol that communicates information about the quality of the timing source. SSM messages are carried on the S1 byte of the SONET Line layer. They enable SONET devices to automatically select the highest quality timing reference and to avoid timing loops.

If a Generation 1 node receives a Generation 2 message, the message will be mapped down to the next available Generation 1. For example, an ST3E message becomes an ST3.

Revertive

If checked, the ONS 15327 reverts to a primary reference source after the conditions that caused it to switch to a secondary timing reference are corrected.

Reversion Time

Specify the reversion time in half-minute increments.

Quality of RES

If your timing source supports the reserved S1 byte, you set the timing quality here. (Most timing sources do not use RES.) Qualities are displayed in descending quality order as ranges. For example, ST3 < RES < ST2 means the timing reference is higher than a Stratum 3 and lower than a Stratum 2.

BITS-IN-OUT Facility Type

In Facility Type

Provision the BITS In facility type.

Out Facility Type

Provisions the BITS Out facility type.

BITS IN Facilities

In State

Set the BITS reference to IS (In Service) or OOS (Out of Service). For nodes set to Line timing with no equipment timed through BITS Out, set State to OOS. For nodes using External timing or Line timing with equipment timed through BITS Out, set State to IS.

Coding

Set to the coding used by your BITS reference, either B8ZS or AMI.

Framing

Set to the framing used by your BITS reference, either ESF or SF (D4). SSM is not available with Super Frame.

Sync Messaging

If checked, enables the Synchronization Status Message (SSM) for BITS In. (SSM is not available if Framing is set to Super Frame.)

Admin SSM

If the Sync Messaging check box is not checked, you can choose the SSM Generation 2 type from the drop-down list.

BITS OUT Facilities

Out State

Set the BITS reference to IS (In Service) or OOS (Out of Service). For nodes set to Line timing with no equipment timed through BITS Out, set State to OOS. For nodes using External timing or Line timing with equipment timed through BITS Out, set State to IS.

Coding

Set to the coding used by your BITS reference, either B8ZS or AMI.

Framing

Set to the framing used by your BITS reference, either ESF or SF (D4). SSM is not available with Super Frame.

AIS Threshold

If SSM is disabled or Super Frame is used, sets the quality level where a node sends an AIS from the BITS-1 Out and BITS-2 Out backplane pins. An AIS is raised when the optical source for the BITS reference falls to or below the SSM quality level defined in this field.

LBO

If you are timing an external device connected to the BITS Out pins, set the distance between it and the ONS 15327. Options are 0-133 ft. (default), 134-266 ft., 267-399 ft., 400-533 ft., and 534-655 ft.


B.6.1.5.2  Reference List Subtab

The Reference List subtab provides timing reference information.

Table B-79 Field Descriptions for the Reference List Subtab 

Field
Description

NE References

Allows you to define three timing references (Ref-1, Ref-2, Ref-3). The node uses Reference 1 unless a failure occurs on that reference, in which case, the node uses Reference 2. If that fails, the node uses Reference 3, which is typically set to Internal Clock. This is the Stratum 3 clock provided on the TCC+. The options displayed depend on the Timing Mode setting.

Timing Mode set to External—Options are BITS-1, BITS-2, and Internal Clock.

Timing Mode set to Line—Options are the node's working optical cards and Internal Clock.

Select the cards/ports that are directly or indirectly connected to the node wired to the BITS source, that is, the node's trunk cards. Set Reference 1 to the trunk card that is closest to the BITS source. For example, if Slot 5 is connected to the node wired to the BITS source, select Slot 5 as Reference 1.

Timing Mode set to Mixed—Both BITS and optical cards are available, allowing you to set a mixture of external BITS and optical trunk cards as timing references.

BITS-1 Out References

Define the timing references for equipment wired to the BITS Out backplane pins. Normally, BITS Out is used with line nodes, so the options displayed are the working optical cards. BITS-1 and BITS-2 Out are enabled as soon as BITS-1 and BITS-2 facilities are placed in service.

BITS-2 Out References

Define the timing references for equipment wired to the BITS Out backplane pins. Normally, BITS Out is used with line nodes, so the options displayed are the working optical cards. BITS-1 and BITS-2 Out are enabled as soon as BITS-1 and BITS-2 facilities are placed in service.


B.6.1.5.3  Status Subtab

The Status subtab displays timing status information.

Table B-80 Field Descriptions for the Status Subtab 

Field
Description
NE Clock

NE Reference

Set the NE timing reference to internal, BITS-1, or BITS-2.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the NE clock.

Operations

Execute a switch on the NE timing reference.

BITS-1 Out

BITS-1 Out

Set the BITS-1 out timing reference.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the BITS-1 out timing reference.

Operations

Execute a switch on the BITS-1 out timing reference.

BITS-2 Out

BITS-2 Out

Set the BITS-2 out timing reference.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the BITS-2 out timing reference.

Operations

Execute a switch on the BITS-2 out timing reference.


B.6.1.5.4  Timing Report Subtab

The Timing Report subtab summarizes the NE's current timing settings.

B.6.1.6  Protection Tab

The Protection tab contains the following subtabs:

Protection Groups Subtab

Operations Subtab

B.6.1.6.1  Protection Groups Subtab

The Protection Groups subtab displays a list of available protection groups and allows you to create, delete, and view protection groups.

Table B-81 Field Descriptions for the Protection Groups Subtab 

Field
Description
Protection Groups

Displays a list of available protection groups. Click the Create or Delete button to create a new protection group or delete an existing one.

Selected Protection Group

Name

Modify the name of the selected protection group. The name can have up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

Type

View the protection type (1:1 [card], 1:N [card], Y Cable [port], or 1+1 [port]) of the selected protection group.

Protect Card

View the protect module if using 1:1 or 1:N protection.

Available Entities

Displays a list of available entities. You can toggle between available and working entities.

Working Entities

Displays a list of working entities. You can toggle between working and available entities.

Bidirectional Switching

Click if you want both the transmit and the receive channels to switch if a failure occurs on one. This option is only available if you select 1+1 (port) type.

Revertive

If checked, the node reverts traffic to the working card or port after failure conditions stay corrected for the amount of time entered in Reversion Time. This option is not available if the 1:N (card) type has been selected.

Reversion Time

If Revertive is checked, choose the amount of time following failure condition correction after which the node should switch back to the working card or port. Use half-minute increments. This option is only available if you select 1:1 (card) type.


B.6.1.6.2  Operations Subtab

The Operations subtab displays protection group operation information.

Table B-82 Field Descriptions for the Operations Subtab 

Field
Description

Protection Groups

Displays a list of available protection groups.

Protection Group Details

Displays details about the selected protection groups and allows you to execute switch commands.

Switch Commands

Allows you to perform a manual switch, perform a forced switch, or clear the existing command switching.

Inhibit Switching

Allows you to inhibit unlock switching, lock out switching, or lock on switching.


B.6.1.7  Ether Bridge Tab

The Ether Bridge tab contains the following subtabs:

Spanning Tree Config Subtab

Spanning Tree Status Tab

B.6.1.7.1  Spanning Tree Config Subtab

The Spanning Tree Config subtab displays spanning tree configuration information for the ONS 15327.

Table B-83 Field Descriptions for the Spanning Tree Config Subtab 

Field
Description

Index Number

Unique number that identifies the spanning tree.

Priority

Incoming traffic queue. Priority can be either high or low.

Bridge Max Age

Maximum amount of time that received-protocol information is retained before it is discarded.

Bridge Hello Time

Time interval, in seconds, between the transmission of configuration bridge protocol data units (BPDUs) by a bridge that is the spanning-tree root or is attempting to become the spanning-tree root.

Bridge Forward Delay

Time spent by a port in the listening state and the learning state.


B.6.1.7.2  Spanning Tree Status Tab

The Spanning Tree Status tab displays spanning tree status information for the ONS 15327.

Table B-84 Field Descriptions for the Spanning Tree Status Tab 

Field
Description

Index Number

Unique number that identifies the spanning tree.

Bridge ID

ONS 15327 unique identifier that transmits the BPDU; the bridge ID is a combination of the bridge priority and the ONS 15327 MAC address.

Topology Age

Amount of time, in seconds, since the last topology change.

Topology Changes

Number of times the spanning-tree topology has been changed since the node booted up.

Designated Root

Spanning tree's designated root for a particular spanning-tree instance.

Root Cost

Total path cost to the designated root.

Root Port

Port used to reach the root.

Max Age

Maximum amount of time that received-protocol information is retained before it is discarded.

Hello Time

Time interval, in seconds, between the transmission of configuration BPDUs by a bridge that is the spanning-tree root or is attempting to become the spanning-tree root.

Hold Time

Minimum time period, in seconds, that elapses during the transmission of configuration information on a given port.

Forward Delay

Time spent by a port in the listening state and the learning state.


B.6.1.8  NE Defaults Tab

The NE Defaults tab displays a list of default thresholds for the ONS 15327 NE.

Table B-85 Field Descriptions for the NE Defaults Tab 

Field
Description

Parameter (Units)

Lists the default NE parameter, with its corresponding unit of measure.

Value

Shows the default parameter value, and allows you to change the default.


You can load different NE defaults using the NE Defaults Management window. See 4.5.8  Restoring NE Defaults, page 4-67.

B.6.1.9  Security Tab

The Security tab allows you to view and edit security features for the ONS 15327 NE. The security tab contains the following subtabs:

Policy Subtab

Password Subtab

Access Subtab

Legal Disclaimer Subtab

B.6.1.9.1  Policy Subtab

The Policy subtab allows you to specify user security parameters.


Note If the user is already logged in, any changes to the NE user type settings become applicable only when the user next logs in.


Table B-86 Field Descriptions for the Policy Subtab 

Field
Description
Idle User Timeout

Each CTC or TL1 user can be idle during his or her login session for a specified amount of time before the CTC window is locked. The lockouts prevent unauthorized users from making changes. Higher-level users have shorter default idle periods and lower-level users have longer or unlimited default idle periods. The user idle period can be modified by a SuperUser.

Note A user already logged into the node is not affected by a change to the Idle User Timeout policy.

Retrieve

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Retrieve user.

Maintenance

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Maintenance user.

Provisioner

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Provisioner user.

SuperUser

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC SuperUser user.

User Lockout

Manual Unlock by SuperUser

If checked, the CTC SuperUser user must manually unlock locked out CTC users. If unchecked, locked out CTC users are automatically unlocked after the lockout duration period elapses.

Lockout Duration

Set the lockout duration period for locked out CTC users. This field is only enabled if the Manual Unlock by SuperUser check box is unchecked.

Failed Logins Before Lockout

Set the number of failed logins before the CTC user is automatically locked out.

Other

Single Sessions per User

If checked, each CTC user can only launch one session at a time.

Disable Inactive User

If checked, inactive users are disabled automatically for the amount of time in the Inactive Duration field.

Inactive Duration

Specify the inactive duration in days. The range is 45 to 90 days; the default is 45 days.


B.6.1.9.2  Password Subtab

The Password subtab allows you to specify user password security parameters.

Table B-87 Field Descriptions for the Password Subtab 

Field
Description
Password Change

Prevent Reusing Last

Prevents setting a CTC user's current password to one of the most recent passwords. You can set the number of most recent passwords that cannot be reused.

Disable Password Flipping

If checked, users are not allowed to change passwords for the number of days specified in the Cannot Change New Password For field.

Cannot Change New Password For

Enter the number of days that will elapse before the user can change the password.

Force Password Change After Assigned

If checked, during the first successful login, the user is forced to change the password.

Password Aging

Enable Password Aging

Check this check box to enable password aging.

Aging Period

Enter the aging period, in days, for Retrieve, Maintenance, Provisioner, and SuperUser CTC users. After the aging period expires, CTC users are forced to change their passwords.

Warning Period

Enter the warning period, in days, for Retrieve, Maintenance, Provisioner, and SuperUser CTC users. After the warning period expires, CTC users are warned that their passwords will soon expire.


B.6.1.9.3  Access Subtab

The Access subtab allows you to configure LAN and shell access to the NE.

Table B-88 Field Descriptions for the Access Subtab 

Field
Description
Access

LAN Access

Specify the type of LAN access allowed. Values are Backplane Only, NO LAN Access, or Front and Backplane.

After setting the LAN access to the backplane, the CTM client is unusable for 4 to 5 minutes.

Restore Timeout

This time period begins if LAN Access is NO and all DCC connections are lost. If the time expires before a DCC is restored, LAN Access is restored so that the node is not isolated. When the DCC comes back, LAN Access returns to its specified settings. The range is 0 (never) to 60 minutes; the default is 5 minutes.

Shell Access

Shell Access on

Specify shell access on Telnet or SSH.

SSH Port

(Read-only) Indicates the SSH port number that will be used if the SSH radio button is selected.

Telnet Port

This is enabled if you selected the Telnet radio button. Enter the Telnet port number.

Use Standard Telnet Port

If checked, the standard Telnet port is used for Telnet access.

Other

PM Clearing Privilege

Select the users privilege that allows clearing PM statistics for the NE.


B.6.1.9.4  Legal Disclaimer Subtab

The Legal Disclaimer subtab allows you to edit the NE's advisory message and preview the disclaimer.

Table B-89 Field Descriptions for the Legal Disclaimer Subtab 

Field
Description

Advisory Message

The existing message is a default, noncustomer-specific disclaimer. If you want to edit this statement with specifics for your company, you can change the text. You can also use the following HTML commands to format the text:

<b> Begins boldface font

</b> Ends boldface font

<center> Aligns type in the center of the window

</center> Ends the center alignment

<font=n, where n = point size> Changes the font to the new size

</font> Ends the font size command

<p> Creates a line break

<sub> Begins subscript

</sub> Ends subscript

<sup> Begins superscript

</sup> Ends superscript

<u> Starts underline

</u> Ends underline

Preview

Allows you to view the advisory message before saving it.


B.6.1.10  Alarm Tab

The Alarm tab allows you to change default alarm severities by creating unique alarm profiles for individual ONS 15327 nodes. The Alarm tab contains the following subtabs:

Profile Subtab

Alarm Behavior Subtab


Note The Alarm tab might contain default alarm profile entries for cards that are not supported by the ONS 15327. Therefore, you might see some alarms that do not apply to the NE type that you are provisioning.


B.6.1.10.1  Profile Subtab

The Profile subtab allows you to select, create, or delete alarm profiles.

Table B-90 Field Descriptions for the Profile Subtab 

Field
Description

Alarm Profile Name

Choose an alarm profile for the NE from the drop-down list. Click Create to create a new alarm profile for the NE. Click Delete to delete an alarm profile from the NE.

Condition

Displays the alarm condition.

Severity

Displays the alarm severity.


B.6.1.10.2  Alarm Behavior Subtab

The Alarm Behavior subtab allows you to change default alarm severities by creating unique alarm profiles.

Table B-91 Field Descriptions for the Alarm Behavior Subtab 

Field
Description

Alarm Profile

Choose a global alarm profile for the NE from the drop-down list.

Suppress Alarms

If checked, all alarms are suppressed.

Slot Number

Displays the location of the module.

Equipment Type

Displays the type of module in the slot.

Profile

Choose an alarm profile for the slot from the drop-down list.

Suppress Alarms

Indicates whether or not the alarms for the particular card are suppressed. If checked, all alarms are suppressed for the port.


B.6.1.11  XC Utilization Tab

The XC Utilization tab allows you to view a summary of the percentage of XTC cross-connect resources used by circuits that traverse or terminate at an ONS 15327.

Table B-92 Field Descriptions for the XC Utilization Tab 

Field
Description

STS-1 Matrix

Provides the percentage of the XC cross-connect STS-1 paths resources that are used. 1152 STS-1 paths are available.

VT Matrix Ports

Provides the percentage of the XTC cross-connect VT matrix ports that are used. Each port is one STS in size, and each can transport 28 VT1.5s. 24 VT matrix ports are available.

VT Matrix

Provides the percentage of the VT matrix resources that are used. 672 are available, which is the number of VT matrix ports (24) multiplied by the number of VT1.5s in an STS (28).


B.6.1.12  BLSR Tab

The BLSR tab allows you to view BLSR information and create or delete BLSRs.

Table B-93 Field Descriptions for the BLSR Tab 

Field
Description

Fiber Type

Indicates whether the fiber type is 2-fiber or 4-fiber.

Rate

Select the BLSR rate.

Ring Name

Assign a six-digit alphanumeric ring name. Nodes in the same BLSR must have the same ring name.

Node ID

Assign a node ID. The node ID identifies the node to the BLSR. Nodes in the same BLSR must have unique node IDs.

Ring Reversion

Set the amount of time that will pass before the traffic reverts to the original working path. The default is 5 minutes. All nodes in a BLSR ring should have the same ring reversion setting, particularly if never (nonrevertive) is selected.

East Line

Assign the east BLSR port.

East Switch

Displays a list of switch commands for the east port.

West Line

Assign the west BLSR port.

West Switch

Displays a list of switch commands for the west port.



Note See Table 1-19 on page 1-38 for the descriptions of the actions that can be performed using the action buttons at the bottom of the window.


B.7  ONS 15454 SONET NE Explorer

When you choose Configuration > NE Explorer for the ONS 15454 SONET, the window displayed by CTM consists of a tree on the left side and a node property sheet on the right. (See Figure B-12.) The tree provides a hierarchical view and alarm status of the NE's physical shelves and slots. The property sheet shows information about the selected entity (NE or slot). See Node Property Sheet—ONS 15454 SONET for more information.

Figure B-12 NE Explorer—ONS 15454 SONET


Note If CTC is launched from the web browser for an ONS 15454 SONET node, the CTC GUI might look different from when it is launched from CTM. This discrepancy occurs because the latest version of CTC (for NE releases supported by CTM) is packaged with CTM. If launched from a browser, the CTC software is retrieved from the NE itself, which might be a different version than that packaged with CTM.


When an NE Explorer is in autorefresh mode, all values of an entity that is being edited by the user are automatically refreshed. You will lose all of your changes unless you click the Apply button. To enable autorefresh, click the Refresh Data button in the NE Explorer.

B.7.1  Node Property Sheet—ONS 15454 SONET

The node property sheet displays information about the ONS 15454 SONET NE. The ONS 15454 SONET property sheet contains the following tabs, some of which apply only to a specific NE version:

Shelf View Tab

Identification Tab

Network Tab

DCC/GCC/OSC Tab

Timing Tab

Protection Tab

Ether Bridge Tab

NE Defaults Tab

Security Tab

Alarm Tab

XC Utilization Tab

BLSR Tab

DWDM Tab

B.7.1.1  Shelf View Tab

The Shelf View tab displays a graphic of the ONS 15454 SONET that is selected in the NE Explorer tree. Moving the mouse pointer over the NE, its shelves, slots, or cards displays the current alarms for the shelf, slot, or card. Double-clicking a slot or card displays the slot or card in the property sheet. The right-click menu allows you to reset, delete, or change a card. For unprovisioned slots, the right-click menu allows you to add a card.

B.7.1.2  Identification Tab

The Identification tab displays information about the ONS 15454 SONET NE.

Table B-94 Field Descriptions for the Identification Tab 

Field
Description

NE ID

Displays the ID of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

Description

Displays the description of the NE from the Domain Explorer.

NE Model

Displays the NE model type.

Software Version

Displays the current running version of the system software.

Contact

Displays the name and phone number of the node contact person.

System Description

Displays a description of the NE.

SNTP Settings

Use NTP/SNTP Server

If checked, CTC uses an SNTP server to set the date and time of the node. Using an SNTP server ensures that all ONS 15454 network nodes use the same date and time reference. The server synchronizes the node's time after power outages or software upgrades. If you check the Use NTP/SNTP Server check box, enter the server's IP address in the next field. If you do not use an SNTP server, complete the Time and Time Zone fields. The ONS 15454 will use these fields for alarm dates and times.

SNTP Server

Displays the SNTP server IP address.

Location

Latitude

Allows you to set the latitude of the NE. Select North or South from the drop-down list, then enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Longitude

Allows you to set the longitude of the NE. Select East or West from the drop-down list, then enter the degrees and minutes (or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease each by 1 unit).

Date and Time

Time

Displays the NE date and time.

Time Zone

Displays the time zone where the NE is located.

Use Daylight Savings Time

If checked, Daylight Savings Time is observed.

AIS-V Insertion on STS-1 Signal Degrade - Path

Insert AIS-V on STS-1 SD-P

If checked, the NE inserts an AIS-V signal when it detects an STS-1 signal degrade.

SD-P BER

Select the signal degrade path bit error rate for AIS-V insertion.

APC Group Name

APC State

(Read-only) Allows you to view the automatic power control state.

Voltage Thresholds

ELWBATVG

Allows you to set the monitor value for extreme low battery voltage (ELWBATVG) in volts direct current (VDC).

LWBATVG

Allows you to set the monitor value for low battery voltage (LWBATVG) in VDC.

HIBATVG

Allows you to set the monitor value for high battery voltage (HIBATVG) in VDC.

EHIBATVG

Allows you to set the monitor value for extreme high battery voltage (EHIBATVG) in VDC.

Current Voltage Environment

(Read-only) Shows the current voltage environment (48 volts for SONET; 60 volts for SDH).


B.7.1.3  Network Tab

The Network tab displays information about the NE network address. The Network tab contains the following subtabs:

Address Subtab

Static Routes Subtab

OSPF Subtab

OSPF Area Range Subtab

OSPF Virtual Links Subtab

SNMP Subtab

Firewall/Proxy Subtab

Routing Table Subtab

RIP Routing Table Subtab

RIP Subtab

Proxy Tunnels Subtab

Firewall Tunnels Subtab

Secure Config Mode Subtab

B.7.1.3.1  Address Subtab

The Address subtab allows you to view and change information about the NE network address.

Table B-95 Field Descriptions for the Address Subtab 

Field
Description

IP Address

Displays the IP address of the NE.

Default Router

Displays the IP address of the default router.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnetwork mask ID of the NE.

MAC Address

(Read-only) Displays the ONS 15454 address as it is identified on the IEEE 802 MAC layer.

Prevent LCD IP Config

If checked, prevents users from changing the shelf IP address from the LCD screen.

Note This field is present only on the ONS 15454 SONET R3.41 and earlier.

LCD IP Setting

Allows you to configure the LCD screen. Select Allow Configuration to enable shelf address changing from the LCD. Select Display Only to prevent users from changing the shelf IP address from the LCD screen. Select Suppress Display to make the LCD screen blank.

Forward DHCP Requests

If checked, forwards DHCP requests to the IP address entered in the DHCP Server field.

DHCP Server

Displays the IP address of the DHCP server.

TCC CORBA (IIOP) Listener Port

Allows you to set a listener port to allow communication with the ONS 15454 through firewalls.


B.7.1.3.2  Static Routes Subtab

The Static Routes subtab allows you to view information about CTM and ONS 15454 connectivity and create or delete static routes.

Table B-96 Field Descriptions for the Static Routes Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the computer running CTM.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnetwork mask.

Next Hop

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the router port or the node IP address if the CTM computer is connected to the node directly.

Cost

(Read-only) Displays the number of hops between the ONS 15454 and the computer.


B.7.1.3.3  OSPF Subtab

The OSPF subtab displays OSPF information. OSPF is a link state Internet routing protocol.

Table B-97 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Subtab 

Field
Description

Slot

Displays the slot number.

Port

Displays the port number.

DCC OSPF Area ID

Displays the number that identifies the ONS 15454 as a unique OSPF area. The OSPF area number can be from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. The number must be unique to the LAN OSPF area.

SDCC Metric

Sets a cost for sending packets across the Section Data Communications Channel (SDCC), which is used by OSPF routers to calculate the shortest path. This value should always be higher than the LAN metric. This value is normally unchanged.

LDCC Metric

Sets a cost for sending packets across the Line Data Communications Channel (LDCC), which is used by OSPF routers to calculate the shortest path. This value should always be higher than the LAN metric. This value is normally unchanged.

OSPF Active on LAN

If checked, enables the ONS 15454 OSPF topology to be advertised to OSPF routers on the LAN. Enable this field on ONS 15454s that directly connect to OSPF routers.

LAN Port Area ID

Displays the OSPF area ID for the router port where the ONS 15454 is connected. (This number is different from the DCC OSPF area ID.)

Router Priority

Displays the value used for this NE in designated router election. The default value is zero (0). A router that has Router Priority set to 0 is ineligible to become a designated router on the attached network.

Dead Interval

Displays the number of seconds that will pass while an OSPF router's packets are not visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.

Retransmit Interval

Displays the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is the default.

Hello Interval

Displays the number of seconds between OSPF hello packet advertisements sent by OSPF routers. Ten seconds is the default.

Transit Delay

Displays the service speed. One second is the default.

LAN Metric

Displays a cost for sending packets across the LAN. This value should always be lower than the DCC metric. Ten is the default.

Authentication Type

Displays Simple Password if the router where the ONS 15454 is connected uses authentication. Otherwise, it displays No Authentication.

Authentication Key

Displays the OSPF key (password) if authentication is enabled.

Confirm Authentication Key

Retype the authentication key to confirm it.


B.7.1.3.4  OSPF Area Range Subtab

The OSPF Area Range subtab allows you to view information about OSPF area ranges and create or delete area ranges.

Table B-98 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Area Range Subtab 

Field
Description

Range Address

(Read-only) Displays the area IP address for the ONS 15454s that reside within the OSPF area.

For example, if the ONS 15454 OSPF area includes nodes with IP addresses 10.10.20.100, 10.10.30.150, 10.10.40.200, and 10.10.50.250, the range address would be 10.10.0.0.

Range Area ID

(Read-only) Displays the OSPF area ID for the ONS 15454s. This is either the ID in the DCC OSPF Area ID field or the ID in the Area ID for LAN Port field.

Mask Length

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask length.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask IP address.

Advertise

(Read-only) Indicates whether the OSPF routing table is advertised.


B.7.1.3.5  OSPF Virtual Links Subtab

The OSPF Virtual Links subtab allows you to view information about OSPF virtual links and create, edit, or delete virtual links.


Note You cannot create a new virtual link unless OSPF is active on the LAN.


Table B-99 Field Descriptions for the OSPF Virtual Links Subtab 

Field
Description

Neighbor

(Read-only) Displays the router ID of the Area 0 router.

Transit Delay

(Read-only) Displays the service speed. One second is the default.

Retransmit Interval

(Read-only) Displays the time that will elapse before a packet is resent. Five seconds is the default.

Hello Interval

(Read-only) Displays the number of seconds between OSPF hello packet advertisements sent by OSPF routers. Ten seconds is the default.

Dead Interval

(Read-only) Displays the number of seconds that will pass while the packets of an OSPF router are not visible before its neighbors declare the router down. Forty seconds is the default.

Authentication Type

(Read-only) Displays the authentication type.

Authentication Key

(Read-only) Displays the authentication key.


B.7.1.3.6  SNMP Subtab

The SNMP subtab allows you to view SNMP information and create or delete SNMP trap destinations.

Table B-100 Field Descriptions for the SNMP Subtab 

Field
Description

Allow SNMP Set

If checked, allows you to use SNMP management software with the ONS 15454.

Allow SNMP Proxy

If checked, allows you to configure the ONS 15454 to proxy SNMP calls.

IP Address

The IP address of the NMS.

Community Name

The SNMP community name.

Note The SNMP community string cannot be blank in CTM. If a blank community string is required in CTC builds earlier than R4.6, you must set the blank community string in CTC.

UDP Port

The UDP port for SNMP. The default UDP port is 162.

Trap Version

The trap version, either SNMP version 1 or version 2. See your NMS documentation to determine whether to use SNMP version 1 or version 2.

Relay A IP Address

The first ONS 15454 to relay traps through. The IP address is appended to the base community string to tell the first NE that is relaying the trap the IP address and port to forward the trap to. The second NE recognizes the IP address and strips it from the community string before forwarding the trap.

Relay A Community Name

The community name for the relay A node to use in the trap when forwarding it.

Relay B IP Address

The second ONS 15454 to relay traps through.

Relay B Community Name

The community name for the relay B node to use in the trap when forwarding it.

Relay C IP Address

The third ONS 15454 to relay traps through.

Relay C Community Name

The community name for the relay C node to use in the trap when forwarding it.


B.7.1.3.7  Firewall/Proxy Subtab

The Firewall/Proxy subtab allows you to use an NE as a proxy server and/or as a firewall.

Table B-101 Field Descriptions for the Firewall/Proxy Subtab 

Field
Description

Craft Access Only

If checked, only allows CTC to access the firewall and proxy settings of the NE. Check this item only if the LAN port is used for direct workstation-to-NE connections, and not connected to a LAN. Disabling craft-only access allows the installation of a route to the LAN. Disable this only if the LAN port is actually connected to the LAN.

Note This field applies only to ONS 15454 SONET releases earlier than R4.6.

Enable Firewall

If checked, blocks packets routed between the local area and DCC networks. This causes a loss of connectivity to DCC-only connected NEs. CTM cannot reestablish the connection unless the proxy is enabled. Additionally, all NEs connected to the LAN must also have their firewall enabled, or connectivity problems will result.

Note This field applies only to ONS 15454 SONET releases earlier than R4.6.

Gateway Settings

Enable Proxy Server on Port

If checked, the ONS 15454 serves as a proxy for connections between the CTM server and ONS 15454s that are DCC-connected to the proxy ONS 15454. The CTM server establishes connections to DCC-connected nodes through the proxy node. The CTM server can connect to nodes that it cannot directly reach from the host on which it runs. The proxy server uses port number 1080.

If checked, the following radio buttons are enabled:

External Network Element (ENE)—Configures the ONS 15454 to proxy as an ENE, meaning the NE supports craft access only, supports firewall, and acts as a proxy.

Gateway Network Element (GNE)—Configures the ONS 15454 to proxy as a GNE, meaning the NE supports firewall and acts as a proxy.

Proxy-only—Configures the ONS 15454 to act as a proxy.

If unchecked, the node does not proxy; instead, it acts as a LAN-connected NE (LNE).


B.7.1.3.8  Routing Table Subtab

The Routing Table subtab allows you to view the OSPF routing table.

Table B-102 Field Descriptions for the Routing Table Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the destination network or host.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask used to reach the destination host or network.

Gateway

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the gateway used to reach the destination network or host.

Usage

(Read-only) Shows the number of times the listed route has been used.

Interface

(Read-only) Shows the ONS 15454 interface used to access the destination. Values are:

cpm0—The ONS 15454 Ethernet interface (that is, the RJ-45 jack on the TCC+/TCC2 and the LAN 1 pins on the backplane)

pdcc0—An SDCC interface (that is, an OC-N trunk card identified as the SDCC termination)

lo0—A loopback interface


B.7.1.3.9  RIP Routing Table Subtab

The RIP Routing Table subtab allows you to view the RIP routing table.

Table B-103 Field Descriptions for the RIP Routing Table Subtab 

Field
Description

Destination

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the destination network or host.

Mask

(Read-only) Displays the subnet mask used to reach the destination host or network.

Gateway

(Read-only) Displays the IP address of the gateway used to reach the destination network or host.

Cost

(Read-only) Displays the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.


B.7.1.3.10  RIP Subtab

The RIP subtab allows you to view and configure RIP parameters.


Note When you enable RIP, you must wait for approximately one minute for the default RIP address summary to become visible.


Table B-104 Field Descriptions for the RIP Subtab 

Field
Description

RIP Active

Check this check box to enable or disable RIP.

RIP Type

Select RIP version 1.0 or RIP version 2.0.

Metric

Select the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.

Authentication Type

Select the authentication type.

Authentication Key

Enter the authentication key (password) if the authentication type is Simple Password.

Confirm Authentication Key

Retype the authentication key to confirm it.

RIP Address Summary

Summary Address—Displays the summary address.

Mask Length—Displays the subnet mask length.

Cost—Displays the hop count metric. The valid range is 1 to 15.


B.7.1.3.11  Proxy Tunnels Subtab

The Proxy Tunnels subtab allows you to configure source and destination information for proxy tunnels.

Table B-105 Field Descriptions for the Proxy Tunnels Subtab 

Field
Description

Source Address

Specify the source IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Source Mask

Specify the source subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Destination Address

Specify the destination IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.

Destination Mask

Specify the destination subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the proxy server.


B.7.1.3.12  Firewall Tunnels Subtab

The Firewall Tunnels subtab allows you to configure source and destination information for firewall tunnels.

Table B-106 Field Descriptions for the Firewall Tunnels Subtab 

Field
Description

Source Address

Specify the source IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Source Mask

Specify the source subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Destination Address

Specify the destination IP address in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.

Destination Mask

Specify the destination subnetwork mask in the source-destination pair for the tunnel that will be routed through the firewall.


B.7.1.3.13  Secure Config Mode Subtab

The TCC2P card supports secure config mode. When the secure mode is ON, the NE has two IP addresses, one for the backplane and one for the front port. The front port IP address is used by the DCC-connected NEs. The secure config mode feature applies to the ONS 15454 SONET R5.0 and later.

The Secure Config Mode subtab allows you to configure the secure config mode. The fields shown depend on whether the NE is in secure mode. For example, the Backplane Ethernet Port values are displayed only when the NE is in secure mode.

Table B-107 Field Descriptions for the Secure Config Mode Subtab 

Field
Description
TCP/IP Mode

Normal

When this text is visible, the NE is not in secure mode. There is one IP address shared by TCC and backplane Ethernet ports, with full connectivity between ports.

Secure

When this text is visible, the NE is in secure mode. There are separate IP addresses for TCC and backplane Ethernet ports, with no connectivity between ports.

Mode not locked

When this text is visible, you can change the secure mode.

Mode permanently locked and cannot be unlocked

When this text is visible, the NE is in secure mode, and the secure mode is locked and cannot be changed.

Backplane Ethernet Port

IP Address

Displays the IP address of the NE.

Secure IP Address

Displays the backplane IP address.

Secure Subnet Mask Length

Displays the mask length of the secure IP address. Use the up or down arrows to change the mask length.

Default Router

Displays the address of the default router for this NE.

Secure MAC Address

Displays the MAC/Ethernet address for the backplane.

Secure LCD IP Setting

Displays the setting value applicable for the secure mode. Values are:

Display only

No display

Allow configuration

Change Mode

Change Mode button

Opens the Change Secure Mode dialog box, which allows you to change the mode of the NE from secure to unsecure, and vice versa. This button is enabled only if an active TCC2P card exists on the NE.

Lock

Lock button

When the NE is in secure mode, the Lock button locks the secure mode on the NE/TCC so that it cannot be changed.


B.7.1.4  DCC/GCC/OSC Tab

The DCC/GCC/OSC tab allows you to create, delete, and view SDCCs, LDCCs, Generic Communications Channels (GCCs), Optical Service Channels (OSCs), and DWDM ring IDs.

Table B-108 Field Descriptions for the DCC/GCC/OSC Tab 

Field
Description
SDCC

SDCC Terminations

Displays the slot, port, and card type of an SDCC termination.

OSPF Disabled on Link

Check if you want to prevent the advertisement of the OSPF routing table.

Foreign

A check mark indicates that the far-end node is a non-ONS node.

Foreign IP

Displays the foreign node IP address.

Service State

Select the state of the SDCC termination:

IS-NR—In Service-Normal

OOS-AU—Out of Service-Autonomous

OOS-MA—Out of Service-Management

OOS-AUMA—Out of Service-Autonomous and Management

In addition, a secondary state provides additional information about the status of the entity. Values for secondary state are:

MEA—Mismatch of equipment due to invalid equipment insertion

UEQ—Unequipped; there is nothing in the slot

UAS—Unassigned; the entity does not exist, has not been created, or has been deleted

SWDL—Software download in progress

MT—Maintenance, as per the Admin State change

AINS—Automatic in service

DSBLD—Traffic is disabled on the entity

LPBK—Port or connection has a loopback on it

LDCC

LDCC Terminations

Displays the slot, port, and card type of an LDCC termination.

OSPF Disabled on Link

Check if you want to prevent the advertisement of the OSPF routing table.

Foreign

A check mark indicates that the far-end node is a non-ONS node.

Foreign IP

Displays the foreign node IP address.

Service State

Select the state of the LDCC termination (IS-NR, OOS-AU, OOS-MA, OOS-AUMA) plus the secondary state (MEA, UEQ, UAS, SWDL, MT, AINS, DSBLD, LPBK).

GCC

GCC Terminations

Displays the slot, port, and card type of a GCC termination.

OSPF Disabled on Link

Check if you want to prevent the advertisement of the OSPF routing table.

GCC Rate

Displays the GCC rate.

Foreign

A check mark indicates that the far-end node is a non-ONS node.

Foreign IP

Displays the foreign node IP address.

Service State

Select the state of the GCC termination (IS-NR, OOS-AU, OOS-MA, OOS-AUMA) plus the secondary state (MEA, UEQ, UAS, SWDL, MT, AINS, DSBLD, LPBK).

OSC

OSC Terminations

Displays the slot, port, and card type of an OSC termination.

Service State

Displays the state of the OSC termination.

DWDM Ring ID

Ring ID

Displays the ring ID.

West Direction

Lists the OSCM or OSC-CSM port that supports the ring in the west direction. The value is N/A if there are no ports in the west direction.

East Direction

Lists the OSCM or OSC-CSM port that supports the ring in the east direction. The value is N/A if there are no ports in the east direction.


B.7.1.4.1  DCC Tunnel Connection Subtab


Note Release 3.3 and earlier of the ONS 15454 also display an additional subtab for DCC tunnel connection information.


The DCC Tunnel Connection subtab allows you to create, delete, and view DCC tunnel connections.

Table B-109 DCC Tunnel Connection Subtab 

Field
Description

Interface A

Displays the A interface for the DCC tunnel.

DCC A

Displays the A DCC for the DCC tunnel.

Interface B

Displays the B interface for the DCC tunnel.

DCC B

Displays the B DCC for the DCC tunnel.


B.7.1.5  Timing Tab

The Timing tab contains the following subtabs:

General Subtab

Reference List Subtab

Status Subtab

Timing Report Subtab

B.7.1.5.1  General Subtab

The General subtab displays general timing information.

Table B-110 Field Descriptions for the General Subtab 

Field
Description

Timing Mode

Set to External if the ONS 15454 derives its timing from a BITS source wired to the backplane pins; set to Line if timing is derived from an OC-N card that is optically connected to the timing node. A third option, Mixed, allows you to set external and line timing references.


Caution Mixed timing might cause timing loops; it is recommended that you use this mode with care.

SSM Message Set

Choose the SSM set level supported by your network. SSM is a SONET protocol that communicates information about the quality of the timing source. SSM messages are carried on the S1 byte of the SONET Line layer. They enable SONET devices to automatically select the highest quality timing reference and to avoid timing loops.

If a Generation 1 node receives a Generation 2 message, the message will be mapped down to the next available Generation 1. For example, an ST3E message becomes an ST3.

Revertive

If checked, the ONS 15454 reverts to a primary reference source after the conditions that caused it to switch to a secondary timing reference are corrected. Use the Reversion Time field to specify the time in half-minute increments.

Quality of RES

If your timing source supports the reserved S1 byte, set the timing quality here. (Most timing sources do not use RES.) Qualities are displayed in descending quality order as ranges. For example, ST3 < RES < ST2 means the timing reference is higher than a Stratum 3 and lower than a Stratum 2.

In Facility Type

Provision the BITS In facility type.

Out Facility Type

Provisions the BITS Out facility type.

In State/Out State

Set the BITS reference to IS (In Service) or OOS (Out of Service). For nodes set to Line timing with no equipment timed through BITS Out, set the state to OOS. For nodes using External timing or Line timing with equipment timed through BITS Out, set the state to IS.

Coding

Set to the coding used by your BITS reference, either B8ZS or AMI.

Framing

Set to the framing used by your BITS reference, either ESF or SF (D4). SSM is not available with Super Frame.

Sync Messaging

If checked, enables the Synchronization Status Message (SSM) for BITS In. (SSM is not available if Framing is set to Super Frame.)

Admin. SSM

If the Sync Messaging check box is not checked, you can choose the SSM Generation 2 type from the drop-down list.

AIS Threshold

If SSM is disabled or Super Frame is used, sets the quality level where a node sends an AIS from the BITS-1 Out and BITS-2 Out backplane pins. An AIS is raised when the optical source for the BITS reference falls to or below the SSM quality level defined in this field.

LBO

If you are timing an external device connected to the BITS Out pins, set the distance between it and the ONS 15454. Options are 0-133 ft. (default), 134-266 ft., 267-399 ft., 400-533 ft., and 534-655 ft.


B.7.1.5.2  Reference List Subtab

The Reference List subtab provides timing reference information.

Table B-111 Field Descriptions for the Reference List Subtab 

Field
Description

NE References

Allows you to define three timing references (Ref-1, Ref-2, Ref-3). The node uses Reference 1 unless a failure occurs on that reference, in which case, the node uses Reference 2. If that fails, the node uses Reference 3, which is typically set to the internal clock. This is the Stratum 3 clock provided on the TCC+. The options displayed depend on the Timing Mode setting.

Timing Mode set to External—Options are BITS-1, BITS-2, and Internal.

Timing Mode set to Line—Options are the node's working optical cards and Internal.

Select the cards/ports that are directly or indirectly connected to the node wired to the BITS source; that is, the node's trunk cards. Set Reference 1 to the trunk card that is closest to the BITS source. For example, if Slot 5 is connected to the node wired to the BITS source, select Slot 5 as Reference 1.

Timing Mode set to Mixed—Both BITS and optical cards are available, allowing you to set a mixture of external BITS and optical trunk cards as timing references.

BITS-1 Out References

Define the timing references for equipment wired to the BITS Out backplane pins. Normally, BITS Out is used with line nodes, so the options displayed are the working optical cards. BITS-1 and BITS-2 Out are enabled as soon as BITS-1 and BITS-2 facilities are placed in service.

BITS-2 Out References

Define the timing references for equipment wired to the BITS Out backplane pins. Normally, BITS Out is used with line nodes, so the options displayed are the working optical cards. BITS-1 and BITS-2 Out are enabled as soon as BITS-1 and BITS-2 facilities are placed in service.


B.7.1.5.3  Status Subtab

The Status subtab displays timing status information.

Table B-112 Field Descriptions for the Status Subtab 

Field
Description
NE Clock

NE Reference

Set the NE timing reference to internal, BITS-1, or BITS-2.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the NE clock.

Operations

Execute a switch on the NE timing reference.

BITS-1 Out

BITS-1 Out

Set the BITS-1 out timing reference.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the BITS-1 out timing reference.

Operations

Execute a switch on the BITS-1 out timing reference.

BITS-2 Out

BITS-2 Out

Set the BITS-2 out timing reference.

Status

(Read-only) Displays the status of the BITS-2 out timing reference.

Operations

Execute a switch on the BITS-2 out timing reference.


B.7.1.5.4  Timing Report Subtab

The Timing Report subtab summarizes the NE's current timing settings.

B.7.1.6  Protection Tab

The Protection tab contains the following subtabs:

Protection Groups Subtab

Operations Subtab

B.7.1.6.1  Protection Groups Subtab

The Protection Groups subtab displays a list of available protection groups and allows you to create, delete, and view protection groups.

Table B-113 Field Descriptions for the Protection Groups Subtab 

Field
Description
Protection Groups

Protection Groups

Displays a list of available protection groups. Click the Create or Delete button to create a new protection group or delete an existing one.

Selected Protection Group

Name

Modify the name of the selected protection group. The name can have up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

Type

View the protection type (1:1 [card], 1:N [card], Y Cable [port], 1+1 [port], or 1+1 Optimized [port]) of the selected protection group.

Protect Module

View the protect module if using 1:1 or 1:N protection.

Available Entities

Displays a list of available entities. You can toggle between available and working entities.

Working Entities

Displays a list of working entities. You can toggle between working and available entities.

Bidirectional Switching

Click if you want both the transmit and the receive channels to switch if a failure occurs on one. This option is only available if you select 1+1 (port) type.

Revertive

If checked, the node reverts traffic to the working card or port after failure conditions stay corrected for the amount of time entered in Reversion Time. This option is not available if the 1:N (card) type has been selected.

Reversion Time

If Revertive is checked, choose the amount of time following failure condition correction after which the node should switch back to the working card or port. Use half-minute increments. This option is only available if you select 1:1 (card) type.

Recovery Guard Time

The recovery guard timer prevents rapid switches due to SD or SF failures. After the SD or SF condition is cleared on a facility protected by Optimized 1+1 protection, no switches are performed for the duration of the recovery guard timer.

Verification Guard Time

The verification guard timer specifies the amount of time that a user command has to complete. If a user command cannot be completed within the duration set by the verification guard timer, the command is cleared and an APS_CLEAR event is sent.

Detection Guard Time

The detection guard timer specifies the amount of time after a failure that the system has to complete a switch. After detecting a SD, SF, LOS, LOF, or AISL failure, the detection guard timer is started. If the detection guard timer is set to zero, the system completes a switch within 60 ms for failure events.


B.7.1.6.2  Operations Subtab

The Operations subtab displays protection group operation information.

Table B-114 Field Descriptions for the Operations Subtab 

Field
Description

Protection Groups

Displays a list of available protection groups.

Protection Group Details

Displays details about the selected protection groups and allows you to execute switch commands.

Switch Commands

Allows you to perform a manual switch, perform a forced switch, or clear the existing command switching.

Inhibit Switching

Allows you to inhibit unlock switching, lock out switching, or lock on switching.


B.7.1.7  Ether Bridge Tab

The Ether Bridge tab contains the following subtabs:

Spanning Tree Config Subtab

Spanning Tree Status Subtab

B.7.1.7.1  Spanning Tree Config Subtab

The Spanning Tree Config subtab displays spanning tree configuration information for the ONS 15454.

Table B-115 Field Descriptions for the Spanning Tree Config Subtab 

Field
Description

Index Number

Unique number that identifies the spanning tree.

Priority

Incoming traffic queue. Priority can be either high or low.

Bridge Max Age

Maximum amount of time that received-protocol information is retained before it is discarded.

Bridge Hello Time

Time interval, in seconds, between the transmission of configuration bridge protocol data units (BPDUs) by a bridge that is the spanning-tree root or is attempting to become the spanning-tree root.

Bridge Forward Delay

Time spent by a port in the listening state and the learning state.


B.7.1.7.2  Spanning Tree Status Subtab

The Spanning Tree Status subtab displays spanning tree status information for the ONS 15454.

Table B-116 Field Descriptions for the Spanning Tree Status Subtab 

Field
Description

Index Number

Unique number that identifies the spanning tree.

Bridge ID

ONS 15454 unique identifier that transmits the configuration BPDU; the bridge ID is a combination of the bridge priority and the ONS 15454 MAC address.

Topology Age

Amount of time, in seconds, since the last topology change.

Topology Changes

Number of times the spanning-tree topology has been changed since the node booted up.

Designated Root

Spanning tree's designated root for a particular spanning-tree instance.

Root Cost

Total path cost to the designated root.

Root Port

Port used to reach the root.

Max Age

Maximum amount of time that received-protocol information is retained before it is discarded.

Hello Time

Time interval, in seconds, between the transmission of configuration BPDUs by a bridge that is the spanning-tree root or is attempting to become the spanning-tree root.

Hold Time

Minimum time period, in seconds, that elapses during the transmission of configuration information on a given port.

Forward Delay

Time spent by a port in the listening state and the learning state.


B.7.1.8  NE Defaults Tab

The NE Defaults tab displays a list of default thresholds for the ONS 15454 NE.

Table B-117 Field Descriptions for the NE Defaults Tab 

Field
Description

Parameter (Units)

Lists the default NE parameter, with its corresponding unit of measure.

Value

Shows the default parameter value, and allows you to change the default.


You can load different NE defaults using the NE Defaults Management window. See 4.5.8  Restoring NE Defaults, page 4-67.

B.7.1.9  Security Tab

The Security tab allows you to view and edit security features for the ONS 15454 NE. The security tab contains the following subtabs:

Policy Subtab

Password Subtab

Access Subtab

Legal Disclaimer Subtab

B.7.1.9.1  Policy Subtab

The Policy subtab allows you to specify user security parameters.


Note If the user is already logged in, any changes to the NE user type settings become applicable only when the user next logs in.


Table B-118 Field Descriptions for the Policy Subtab 

Field
Description
Idle User Timeout

Each CTC or TL1 user can be idle during his or her login session for a specified amount of time before the CTC window is locked. The lockouts prevent unauthorized users from making changes. Higher-level users have shorter default idle periods and lower-level users have longer or unlimited default idle periods. The user idle period can be modified by a SuperUser.

Note A user already logged into the node is not affected by a change to the Idle User Timeout policy.

Retrieve

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Retrieve user.

Maintenance

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Maintenance user.

Provisioner

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC Provisioner user.

SuperUser

Set the idle user timeout for a CTC SuperUser user.

User Lockout

Manual Unlock by SuperUser

If checked, the CTC SuperUser user must manually unlock locked out CTC users. If unchecked, locked out CTC users are automatically unlocked after the lockout duration period elapses.

Lockout Duration

Set the lockout duration period for locked out CTC users. This field is enabled only if the Manual Unlock by SuperUser check box is unchecked.

Failed Logins Before Lockout

Set the number of failed logins before the CTC user is automatically locked out.

Other

Single Sessions per User

If checked, each CTC user can launch only one session at a time.

Disable Inactive User

If checked, inactive users are disabled automatically. Specify the duration in the Inactive Duration field.

Inactive Duration

Specify the inactive duration in days. The range is 45 to 90 days; the default is 45 days.


B.7.1.9.2  Password Subtab

The Password subtab allows you to specify user password security parameters.

Table B-119 Field Descriptions for the Password Subtab 

Field
Description
Password Change

Prevent Reusing Last

Prevents setting a CTC user's current password to one of the most recent passwords. You can set the number of most recent passwords that cannot be reused.

Disable Password Flipping

If checked, users are not allowed to change passwords for the number of days specified in the Cannot Change New Password For field.

Cannot Change New Password For

Enter the number of days that will elapse before the user can change the password.

Force Password Change After Assigned

If checked, during the first successful login, the user is forced to change the password.

Password Aging

Enable Password Aging

Check this check box to enable password aging.

Aging Period

Enter the aging period, in days, for Retrieve, Maintenance, Provisioner, and SuperUser CTC users. After the aging period expires, CTC users are forced to change their passwords.

Warning Period

Enter the warning period, in days, for Retrieve, Maintenance, Provisioner, and SuperUser CTC users. After the warning period expires, CTC users are warned that their passwords will soon expire.


B.7.1.9.3  Access Subtab

The Access subtab allows you to configure LAN and shell access to the NE.

Table B-120 Field Descriptions for the Access Subtab 

Field
Description
Access

LAN Access

Specify the type of LAN access allowed. Values are Backplane Only, No LAN Access, or Front and Backplane.

Note After setting the LAN access to the backplane, the CTM client is unusable for 4 to 5 minutes.

Restore Timeout

This time period begins if No LAN Access is selected and all DCC connections are lost. If the time expires before a DCC is restored, LAN access is restored so that the node is not isolated. When the DCC comes back, LAN access returns to its specified settings. The range is 0 (never) to 60 minutes; the default is 5 minutes.

Shell Access

Shell Access on

Specify shell access on Telnet or SSH.

SSH Port

(Read-only) Indicates the SSH port number that will be used if the SSH radio button is selected.

Telnet Port

This is enabled if you selected the Telnet radio button. Enter the Telnet port number.

Use Standard Telnet Port

If checked, the standard Telnet port is used for Telnet access.

Other

PM Clearing Privilege

Select the user privilege that allows clearing PM statistics for the NE.


B.7.1.9.4  Legal Disclaimer Subtab

The Legal Disclaimer subtab allows you to edit the NE's advisory message and preview the disclaimer.

Table B-121 Field Descriptions for the Legal Disclaimer Subtab 

Field
Description

Advisory Message

The existing message is a default, noncustomer-specific disclaimer. If you want to edit this statement with specifics for your company, you can change the text. You can also use the following HTML commands to format the text:

<b> Begins boldface font

</b> Ends boldface font

<center> Aligns type in the center of the window

</center> Ends the center alignment

<font=n, where n = point size> Changes the font to the new size

</font> Ends the font size command

<p> Creates a line break

<sub> Begins subscript

</sub> Ends subscript

<sup> Begins superscript

</sup> Ends superscript

<u> Starts underline

</u> Ends underline

Preview

Allows you to view the advisory message before saving it.


B.7.1.10  Alarm Tab

The Alarm tab allows you to change default alarm severities by creating unique alarm profiles for individual ONS 15454 nodes. The Alarm tab contains Profile and Alarm Behavior subtabs.

B.7.1.10.1  Profile Subtab

The Profile subtab allows you to view, create, or delete alarm profiles.

Table B-122 Field Descriptions for the Profile Subtab 

Field
Description

Alarm Profile Name

Choose an alarm profile for the NE from the drop-down list. Click Create to create a new alarm profile for the NE. Click Delete to delete an alarm profile from the NE.

Condition

Displays the alarm condition.

Severity

Displays the alarm severity.


B.7.1.10.2  Alarm Behavior Subtab

The Alarm Behavior subtab allows you to change default alarm severities by creating unique alarm profiles.

Table B-123 Field Descriptions for the Alarm Behavior Subtab 

Field
Description

Alarm Profile