Use this procedure to configure amplifier parameters in Cisco Optical Site Manager. It helps you complete the required configuration, verification, or management action and confirm the result.
Set the optical amplifier settings for cards. This includes selecting the amplifier working mode (such as Channel Power or Fixed Gain), setting gain values, tilt, power setpoints, and other parameters to optimize the amplifier’s performance and maintain signal quality across the optical network.
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Feature Name |
Release Information |
Description |
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Amplifier Working Mode Support for NCS 1001 |
Cisco IOS XR Release 25.4.1 |
You can now choose between Channel Power and Fixed Gain modes when configuring the working mode for Cisco NCS 1001 cards in the Amplifier section of the Provisioning tab. In Channel Power mode, the amplifier keeps each channel at a set power. |
Before you begin
Follow these steps to configure the optical amplifier parameters.
Procedure
The Amplifier section displays the following details:
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Parameter |
Description |
Displayed Values |
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Port |
(Display only) Displays the port number, port type, and direction (TX or RX). |
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Total Output Power (dBm) |
(Display only) Shows the current power level for each port. |
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Output Power Setpoint (dBm) |
Shows the output power setpoint. |
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Working Mode |
Select the working mode. |
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Role |
Role of the amplifier. |
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Actual Gain (dB) |
Actual gain setpoint. |
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Target Gain (dB) |
Target gain setpoint. |
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Tilt Setpoint (dB) |
Target output tilt requested by the user. |
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PSD Setpoint (dBm/12.5 GHz) |
Set this when Working Mode is selected as Channel Power. Target output power requested by the user for each circuit.
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Valid range: Upto +10dBm |
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Channel Power Setpoint (dBm) |
Set this when Working Mode is selected as Channel Power. Channel Power Setpoint defines the target transmit power level for an individual optical channel (wavelength). It's essential for optimizing signal strength, preventing overload, and maintaining overall signal quality across the optical network.
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Valid range: - 40dBm to +30dBm |
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PSD Optimized (dBm/GHz) |
Optimized PSD |
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Gain Setpoint (dB) |
Set this when Working Mode is selected as Fixed Gain. Target amplifier gain requested by the user. |
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Gain Range |
Sets the gain range of the amplifier. |
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Power Degrade Threshold (High) (dBm/GHz) |
Shows the current value of the optical power degrade high threshold. |
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Power Degrade Threshold (Low) (dBm/GHz) |
Shows the current value of the optical power degrade low threshold. |
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Status |
Shows the current status of the amplifier. |
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Gain Degrade High (dB) |
(Display only) Shows the current value of the gain degrade high threshold configured in the card. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant gain mode. Gain Degrade High refers to the Gain value of the port and is automatically calculated by the control card when the amplifier is turned up. |
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Gain Degrade Low (dB) |
(Display only) Shows the current value of the gain degrade low threshold configured in the card. This threshold applies only when the amplifier is active and in constant gain mode. Gain Degrade Low refers to the Gain value of the port and is automatically calculated by the control card when the amplifier is turned up. |
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Max OSC Power Delta |
The maximum allowable deviation or change in the optical power level of the OSC before an alarm or warning is triggered. |
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