Overview
This book provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and managing optical applications on the NCS 1010 platform. It helps users understand key features, supported configurations, and operational procedures for managing the network.
NCS 1010 Overview
This chapter provides a brief overview of the NCS 1010 platform.
Topology Discovery and Communication
This chapter explains how to configure OSPF on NCS 1010 platforms for topology discovery and communication. This chapter provides instructions for defining link costs to ensure efficient path selection.
Span Loss
This chapter describes how to monitor and configure signal power differences between NCS 1010 nodes to ensure optical integrity. It explains how to view real-time measurements, setting threshold alarms, and diagnosing connectivity issues across Raman and non-Raman fiber spans to maintain network performance.
Raman Tuning
This chapter explains how to configure and verify Raman tuning and interpret status and parameter details. It covers tuning modes, activation conditions, and operating with OTDR lock and OSRI to support troubleshooting.
Gain Estimator
This chapter explains how to optimize EDFA amplifier performance on NCS 1010 by analyzing span loss and setting appropriate gain modes. This chapter provides instructions for enabling gain estimator, performing span analysis, and monitoring status to ensure efficient optical link configuration.
Link Tuner
This chapter explains how to configure and monitor the optical application that calculates optimal Power Spectral Densities for network spans. It enables precise power control and optimizes channel performance by automatically adjusting target values based on fiber characteristics, span loss, and length measurements.
Automatic Power Control
This chapter details how to regulate optical power on Cisco NCS 1010 to ensure signal quality and compensate for network degradation. It provides procedures for configuring power spectral density profiles and monitoring system states using centralized or decentralized span-mode operations across C and L bands.
Band Failure Recovery
This chapter explains how to configure and monitor automated power profile adjustments on Cisco NCS 1010 systems to mitigate signal degradation. It ensures stable performance across C and L bands by compensating for power transfer effects during signal outages and restoration.
Upgrade C-Band to C+L Band Without Affecting Traffic Flow
This chapter describes how to expand Cisco NCS 1010 network capacity by integrating L-band support into existing C-band infrastructures.
Automatic Link Bringup
This chapter details the automated workflow for activating DWDM links using integrated optical applications. It explains how to measure span parameters and establish optimal setpoints to ensure reliable end-to-end traffic performance.
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
This chapter explains how to utilize integrated fiber diagnostic tools to monitor link performance and localize faults in real time. It covers configuring scan parameters, managing baseline references, and analyzing measurement data to ensure network integrity and streamline troubleshooting processes.