NEC of America 58155I NEC iPasolink Digital Microwave Radio User Manual iPasolink250 Installation and Commissioning Guide
NEC Corporation of America NEC iPasolink Digital Microwave Radio iPasolink250 Installation and Commissioning Guide
User Manual
Document ID: 141-DOC000008-E
iPasolink Installation and
Commissioning Guide
Release: Beta Draft
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Table of Contents
List of Figures vii
List of Tables viii
Chapter 1 Using this Guide 11
Who This Guide Is For ............................................................................................................... 11
What This Guide Covers ............................................................................................................. 11
What You Should Already Know .............................................................................................. 12
Safety Signs Conventions ............................................................................................................ 12
Typographical Conventions ........................................................................................................ 13
Mouse Operation Conventions .................................................................................................. 13
Chapter Organization ................................................................................................................... 14
Using NEC Corporation Product Documentation ................................................................. 15
Related Documents ...................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2 Understanding Installation, Commissioning, and Testing Process17
Installation and Commissioning Process Overview ................................................................ 18
Understanding Installation Procedure ....................................................................................... 18
Understanding Commissioning Procedure ............................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 Observing Safety Guidelines 21
Safety Standard Compliance........................................................................................................ 21
Safety Recommendations ............................................................................................................ 22
General Safety Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 22
Maintaining Safety with Electricity ............................................................................................ 22
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ................................................................................ 23
Site Environment ...................................................................................................................... 23
General Site Requirements .......................................................................................................... 23
Preventive Site Configuration ..................................................................................................... 24
Configuring Equipment Racks .................................................................................................. 24
Working with Power Supply Unit .............................................................................................. 24
Preventing Damage to Card and Pluggable Module ............................................................... 25
Dissipating Static Electricity ....................................................................................................... 26
Controlling Equipment Environment ....................................................................................... 27
Using Optical Fibers .................................................................................................................... 27
Handling Optical Fibers ........................................................................................................... 27
Splicing Optical Fibers .............................................................................................................. 28
Repairing Optical Fibers ........................................................................................................... 28
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Chapter 4 Receiving and Unpacking Network Element 31
Receiving and Unpacking Network Element Process............................................................. 31
Handling Package ......................................................................................................................... 32
Verifying Shipment ....................................................................................................................... 32
Storing Packages ........................................................................................................................... 32
Unpacking the Network Element .............................................................................................. 32
Chapter 5 Installing the Network Element 37
Site Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 37
Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 37
Installing Network Element into the Rack ............................................................................... 38
Connecting the Grounding Cables............................................................................................. 39
Connecting the Power Cables ..................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 6 Installing OAM Interfaces 41
Alarm Cable Connection ............................................................................................................. 41
RF SW/FAN Cable Connection ................................................................................................ 42
Clock Cable Connection .............................................................................................................. 42
NMS Cable Connection ............................................................................................................... 43
GPS Clock Cable Connection .................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 7 Installing PDH Cards 45
DS1 Connection ........................................................................................................................... 45
E3/DS3 Connection .................................................................................................................... 46
MODEM-A Connection ............................................................................................................. 46
MAIN-A Card Connection ......................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 8 Installing Optical Cards 49
STM-1/OC-3 Connection ........................................................................................................... 49
OC-12 Connection ....................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 9 Installing Ethernet Card 51
GbE Connection .......................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 10 Node Commissioning 53
Connecting the PC to the NMS interface of the Network Element .................................... 53
Logging into an Uncommissioned Network Element ............................................................ 54
Configuring Parameters in SLAT Page ..................................................................................... 55
Setting Ethernet IP, Subnet Mask, Router ID, and Port Rate on the Network Element .. 56
Verifying the Serial Numbers of Cards and Pluggable Modules of the Network Element57
Setting Network Element Date and Time ................................................................................ 58
Nominating a Synchronization Reference Clock Source for the Network Element .......... 59
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Backing Up or Restoring Network Element Configuration Data ......................................... 59
Appendix I Recording Data and Test Results 61
Site Verification Checklist ........................................................................................................... 61
Commissioning and Testing Report .......................................................................................... 63
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-3 ........................................................................... 63
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-12 ......................................................................... 63
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements For GbE ........................................................................... 64
Synchronization Tests .................................................................................................................. 64
BER (BIT Error Rate) Performance.......................................................................................... 65
Appendix II General Configuration 67
Switch ON Node and PC Configuration .................................................................................. 67
Logging into the System .............................................................................................................. 67
Configuring OSPF Parameters ................................................................................................... 68
Configuring E3/DS3 Ports ......................................................................................................... 68
Configuring VCG Ports ............................................................................................................... 70
Adding New VC to VCG ............................................................................................................ 71
Configuring Ethernet Ports ......................................................................................................... 71
Configuring Timing Manager ...................................................................................................... 72
Checking Alarms ........................................................................................................................... 73
Appendix III General Procedures 75
Cleaning Fiber Connectors .......................................................................................................... 75
Cleaning Optical Connectors ...................................................................................................... 76
Ejecting Cross-Connect Cards .................................................................................................... 77
Inserting and Ejecting Cards ....................................................................................................... 77
Inserting and Ejecting Fan Tray Unit (FAN-A) ....................................................................... 79
Inserting and Ejecting Air Filter Unit ........................................................................................ 81
Appendix IV Connector Pin Assignment 85
RF SW/FAN ALM 1 Connector ............................................................................................... 85
ALM I/O Connector ................................................................................................................... 85
5 MHz/10 MHz ............................................................................................................................ 86
1 PPS Connector........................................................................................................................... 86
NE1 Connector ............................................................................................................................ 86
NMS Connector ............................................................................................................................ 87
EXT CLK Connector .................................................................................................................. 87
160 PIN LFH DS1 Connector (120 Ohm)............................................................................... 88
MDR Connector ........................................................................................................................... 93
Glossary of Terms 95
Index 97
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Installation and Commissioning Process Flow ............................................................... 18
Figure 2: Receiving and Unpacking Process .................................................................................... 31
Figure 3: Warning Logo ...................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4: Starps on the Packing Box ................................................................................................. 33
Figure 5: Reinforced Packing Tape .................................................................................................... 34
Figure 6: Silica Gel in the Packing Box ............................................................................................. 34
Figure 7: Taking Packing Cushion and Equipment ........................................................................ 35
Figure 8: Removing Cushions from the Packing Box .................................................................... 35
Figure 9: Antistatic Bag ....................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 10: Installing Chassis into the Rack ....................................................................................... 39
Figure 11: Connecting Power Cables (PS-A Card) .......................................................................... 40
Figure 12: Alarm Connection ............................................................................................................. 41
Figure 13: FAN Alarm Connection ................................................................................................... 42
Figure 14: Clock Connection .............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 15: NMS Cable Connection.................................................................................................... 43
Figure 16: NE1 Cable Connection .................................................................................................... 43
Figure 17: GPS Clock Connection .................................................................................................... 44
Figure 18: DS1 Connection (DS1 Card) ........................................................................................... 45
Figure 19: DS3 Connection (ST6E3 Card) ....................................................................................... 46
Figure 20: MAIN-A Card Connection (DS1 Connector) .............................................................. 47
Figure 21: OC-3 Connection .............................................................................................................. 49
Figure 22: OC-12 Connection ............................................................................................................ 50
Figure 23: GbE Connection (MAIN-A Card) ................................................................................. 51
Figure 24: PC connected to the Node ............................................................................................... 68
Figure 25: Inserting Card into the Chassis ....................................................................................... 78
Figure 26: Pushing Ejector Lever Inwards ....................................................................................... 78
Figure 27: Pulling Ejector Lever Outwards ...................................................................................... 79
Figure 28: Sliding the Card Outwards ............................................................................................... 79
Figure 29: Installing Fan Tray Unit (FAN-A) .................................................................................. 80
Figure 30: Installing FAN-A (II) ........................................................................................................ 80
Figure 31: Uninstalling FAN-A from the Chassis ........................................................................... 81
Figure 32: Installing Air Filter Tray Unit (I) ..................................................................................... 81
Figure 33: Installing Air Filter Tray Unit (II) ................................................................................... 82
Figure 34: Unstalling the Air Filter Unit (I) ...................................................................................... 82
Figure 35: Unstalling the Air Filter Unit (II) .................................................................................... 83
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List of Tables
Table 1: Site Verification Checklist ................................................................................................ 61
Table 2: Commissioning and Testing Report ............................................................................... 63
Table 3: Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-3 ................................................................ 63
Table 4: Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for STM-4/OC-12 ............................................... 63
Table 5: Receiver Sensitivity Measurements For GbE ................................................................ 64
Table 6: Syncronization Tests ......................................................................................................... 64
Table 7: BER (BIT Error Rate) Performance .............................................................................. 65
Table 8: PDH Interface Parameters ............................................................................................... 70
Table 9: RF SW/FAN ALM 1 Connector .................................................................................... 85
Table 10: ALM I/O Connector ........................................................................................................ 85
Table 11: 5 MHz/10 MHz Connector ............................................................................................. 86
Table 12: 1 PPS Connector ............................................................................................................... 86
Table 13: NE1 Connector ................................................................................................................. 86
Table 14: NMS Connector ................................................................................................................ 87
Table 15: EXT CLK Connector ....................................................................................................... 87
Table 16: 160 PIN LFH Connector (120 Ohm) ............................................................................ 88
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NOTE: THE NEC iPASOLINK 5.8 GHz RADIOS MUST BE
PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED AND ARE THEREFORE EXEMPT FROM
THE ANTENNA RESTRICTIONS (FCC PART 15.203).
NOTE: THE NEC iPASOLINK 5.8 GHz RADIOS USE QAM MODULATED
SIGNALS AND IT IS CERTIFIED FOR OPERATION UNDER PART 15.247
OF THE FCC REGULATIONS. THE NEC iPASOLINK 5.8 GHz RADIO IS
DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN A POINT-TO-POINT COMMUNICATIONS
LINK USING THE 5.725 – 5.850 GHz BAND. THE RADIO WILL PROVIDE A
TRAFFIC CAPACITY OF 155 MBP/S USING 128 OR 256 QAM
MODULATION. THE NEC iPASOLINK 5.8 GHz RADIOS ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED OR USED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC,
THE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ARE SUCH THAT CONSUMERS
OR BUSINESS PERSONS DO NOT HAVE THE TECHNICAL SKILLS TO
PROPERLY INSTALL AND COMMISION THE iPASOLINK RADIO.
NOTE: THE NEC iPASOLINK 5.8 GHz RADIO WILL BE SOLD NY NEC
CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND IT’S SALESPERSONS OR
AUTHORIZED AGENTS ONLY, AND WILL BE INSTALLED BY TRAINED
PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL.
NOTE: THE NEC iPASOLINK 5.8 GHz RADIOS WILL BE USED FOR
FIXED POINT TO POINT APPLICATIONS. THE iPASOLINK RADIO
UTILIZES A PARABOLIC ANTENNA THAT REQUIRES PROFESSIONAL
INSTALLERS FOR PATH ALIGNMENT.
WARNING: THE MAXIMUM RF TRANSMIT POWER OF THE NEC
iPASOLINK 5.8 GHz RADIO IS 1.0 WATT (+30.0 dBm). THE TECHNICIAN
CAN SET THE OUTPUT POWER FROM +10 dBm TO +30 dBm DURING
INSTALLATION. THE METHOD OF ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT POWER
IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION III OF THE INSTALLATION MANUAL AND
REQUIRES THE USE OF A LAPTOP COMPUTER. THE NEC iPASOLINK
5.8 GHz RADIO IS SOLD WITHOUT ANTENNAS AND SUPPORTING
HARDWARE.
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WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 187.93 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
NOTE: The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 187.93cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation
distance of at least 187.93cm must be maintained between the user and antenna when
the product is used with a parabolic 31dBi antenna in point-to-point applications.
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This section describes who should read this guide, how it is organized, and what conventions are
used in the document.
Who This Guide Is For
This document is intended for Technician or Field engineers who install and commission
hardware or software on the customer premises.
What This Guide Covers
This document provides information to install the product and to initially configure the product
to the point of verifying proper operation of the product in the network. The information
provided in this document includes hardware/software installation, provision specific protocols,
user accounts, services, interfaces, and related items to support the design of the network, and/or
the network application in which the product is installed. This document does not cover
installation of racks, electrical wiring, raceways, and other supporting equipments.
Chapter 1
Using this Guide
IN THIS CHAPTER
Who This Guide Is For .................................................................................. 11
What This Guide Covers ................................................................................ 11
What You Should Already Know ................................................................. 12
Safety Signs Conventions ............................................................................... 12
Typographical Conventions ........................................................................... 13
Mouse Operation Conventions ..................................................................... 13
Chapter Organization ..................................................................................... 14
Using NEC Corporation Product Documentation.................................... 15
Related Documents ......................................................................................... 16
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What You Should Already Know
Before you read this Guide you need to be comfortable installing and commissioning hardware
or software on the customer premises. You must have prior experience handling equipment
under variety of circumstances.
Personnel working directly on equipment must be:
Trained, authorized, and qualified to carry out the tasks required.
Able to follow safety guidelines specific to the product and all local customer-specific safety
procedures.
Safety Signs Conventions
To prevent personal injury, equipment damage, and service interruptions, you must follow all
precautionary messages given in the document in addition to all the local safety standards
required by your company. The following symbols inserted in the document at various places
represent important situations.
Symbols
Meaning
Represents
Caution
Situations that could result in equipment damage or loss of
data.
Danger
Situation that could cause bodily injury. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in personal injury, death, or equipment
damage.
Hot Surface
Situation that could result in bodily burns.
Optical Safety
Staring directly into the optical connector output beam may
cause irreparable damage to your eyes and even leading to loss
of eye sight.
Electric Shock Risk
Failure to observe this precaution may result in personal injury,
death, or equipment damage.
Static Discharge
Warning
Handle the equipment wearing a grounding wrist strap to
discharge the static buildup. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in equipment damage.
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Chapter 1 Using this Guide
Typographical Conventions
Before you start using this guide, it is important to understand the terms and typographical
conventions used in the document. The following kinds of formatting in the text identify special
information.
Formatting Convention
Type of Information
Procedures
Step-by-step procedures. You can follow these instructions to
complete a specific task.
Special Bold
Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons,
or items in a list.
Emphasis
Use to emphasize the importance of a point or for variable
expressions such as parameters.
CAPITALS
Names of keys on the keyboard, for example, SHIFT, CTRL, or
ALT.
KEY+KEY
Key combinations for which the user must press and hold down
one key and then press another, for example, CTRL+P, or
ALT+F4.
NOTE:
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or
references to materials not contained in this manual.
Mouse Operation Conventions
Convention
Description
Click
Refers to pressing and releasing a mouse button to select a screen object.
Double-click
Refers to pressing and releasing a mouse button twice in succession while the cursor
is positioned over an object on-screen.
Drag
Refers to the function of the mouse by which an element on the screen of a monitor
is moved with the cursor, while holding down the mouse button and moving the
mouse.
Right-click
Refers to pressing the right button on a two-button mouse.
Wheel button
Refers to the third (middle) button on the mouse.
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Chapter Organization
The rest of this document is organized as follows:
Chapter
Scope
Understanding Installation and
Commissioning Process
see
"
Understanding Installation,
Commissioning, and Testing Process
"
on page 17
This chapter provides an overview of the Installation,
Commissioning, and Testing process flow of iPasolink
network element.
Observing Safety Guidelines
on page 21
This chapter contains safety guidelines that you must follow
for personal safety and to operate the iPasolink network
element correctly. It also describes about the site environment
and instructions to be followed during site preparation and
equipment rack configuration.
Receiving and Unpacking Network
Element
on page 31
This chapter describes the procedures to be followed during
receiving and unpacking of the iPasolink network element. It
includes shipment verification, handling packages, and
unpacking the equipment.
Installing the Network Element
on page
37
This chapter describes procedures to be followed when
installing iPasolink network element. It includes preparing site
for installation, installation guide lines, installing network
element into the rack, connecting power cables and grounding
cables.
Installing OAM Interfaces
on page 41
This chapter describes the OAM interface configuration
supported in iPasolink network element.
Installing PDH Cards
on page 45
This chapter describes the PDH card configuration supported
in iPasolink network element.
Installing Optical Cards
on page 49
This chapter describes the optical card configuration which
includes STM-1/4 connections.
Installing Ethernet Card
on page 51
This chapter describes the Ethernet configuration which
includes GbE connection.
Node Commissioning
on page 53
This chapter describes the commissioning procedures that
have to be performed on a newly installed iPasolink network
element. It includes logging into a uncommissioned network
element, downloading software from SLAT page, setting
Ethernet parameters, setting network element date and time,
and nominating synchronization clock reference for the
network element.
Recording Data and Test Results
on
page 61
This appendix provides various forms to record system data
and test results during the commissioning process.
General Configuration
on page 67
This appendix describes the general procedures for
configuring iPasolink network element. It includes switching
ON the node and PC configuration, logging into the network
element, configuring optical ports, OSPF, Ethernet ports,
VCG ports, timing manager, and checking alarms.
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Chapter 1 Using this Guide
General Procedures
on page 75
This chapter describes the procedures to be followed when
cleaning and inspecting optical and fiber connectors. It also
describes the procedure to be followed during inserting and
ejecting of cards.
Connector Pin Assignment
on page 85
This appendix provides connector pin details used for
installing the network element.
Using NEC Corporation Product Documentation
The following NEC Corporation product documentation set helps you use the range of NEC
Corporation products:
The Hardware Description Guide explains hardware configuration, functions, capabilities,
limitations, and physical characteristics of the product.
The Installation and Commissioning Guide provides information on installing the product and to
initially configuring it to the point of verifying its proper operation in the network.
The User Interface Guide introduces and orients service providers to the content, function, and
organization of the user interface that support the network elements.
The Planning guide provides information about the features, configurations, engineering
guidelines and applications of NEC Corporation products.
All documents for the shelf are referred to as NEC Corporation technical publications. Each
document has a unique thirteen-digit identification number called NEC Corporation Part
Number (TPN). This number is used to identify each document, and assist in cross-referencing
from one document TPN to another.
The TPN is found on the cover page and at the top of every even page in a document.
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Related Documents
This document needs to be used in conjunction with the following documents.
Document Name
NEC Corporation
Part Number
Description
iPasolink Hardware Description
Guide
141-DOC000007-E
This document provides information
to install the product and to initially
configure the product to the point of
verifying proper operation of the
product in the network.
iPasolink User Interface Guide
141-DOC000009-E
This document introduces and
orients service providers to the
content, function, and organization
of the user interface that support the
network elements.
iPasolink L2 Services User
Interface Guide
141-DOC000010-E
This document introduces and
orients service providers to the
content, function, and organization
of the L2 services user interface that
support the network elements.
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This chapter describes procedure followed during installation and commissioning process of
iPasolink network element.
Chapter 2
Understanding Installation,
Commissioning, and Testing Process
IN THIS CHAPTER
Installation and Commissioning Process Overview .................................. 18
Understanding Installation Procedure ......................................................... 18
Understanding Commissioning Procedure ................................................. 19
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Installation and Commissioning Process Overview
The flowchart below shows the installation and commissioning process.
Understanding Installation Procedure
Installation procedure comprises of:
Receiving and unpacking the network element
Installing the chassis on the rack
Cabling of 48 V earthing cable and DC power supply cables.
Figure 1: Installation and Commissioning Process Flow
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Chapter 2 Understanding Installation, Commissioning, and Testing Process
Understanding Commissioning Procedure
The commissioning is the formal hand over of the operational and maintenance responsibility for
the end-product from the vendor to the operator. The process comprises of Operation and
Performance qualification and includes environment compliance checks, verification of personnel
protection equipment and qualification of containment systems.
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This chapter provides important safety guidelines that you must follow for personnel safety and
to operate the equipment correctly. It also describes about the site environment and instructions
to be followed during site preparation and network element rack configuration. You must read
and follow all the precautionary procedures before starting to operate the network element.
Safety Standard Compliance
The network element complies with the following safety standards:
Specification
Standard Compliance
EMI / EMC
FCC Part-15, Subpart B, Class-A
ICES-003, Class-A
EN 300386
EN 55022 Class-A / CISPR-22 Class-A
EN 55024 / CISPR-24
EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3 (applicable to AC power supply
model only)
Chapter 3
Observing Safety Guidelines
IN THIS CHAPTER
Safety Standard Compliance .......................................................................... 21
Safety Recommendations ............................................................................... 22
General Site Requirements ............................................................................. 23
Working with Power Supply Unit ................................................................. 24
Preventing Damage to Card and Pluggable Module .................................. 25
Dissipating Static Electricity .......................................................................... 26
Controlling Equipment Environment .......................................................... 27
Using Optical Fibers ....................................................................................... 27
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Specification
Standard Compliance
Safety
Certified for CB – Scheme
IEC 60950 / EN 60950
UL 60950
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
Laser Safety
IEC 60825-1 / EN 60825-1
IEC 60825-2 / EN 60825-2
21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)1040
Safety Recommendations
This section lists the safety recommendations that need to be followed for safe operation of the
network element.
General Safety Guidelines
Keep the chassis clean and dust-free before, during and after the installation.
Keep tools away from the area where you and others could fall over them.
Avoid wearing loose cloths that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and
roll up your sleeves before handling the equipment.
Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might hazardous to your
eyes.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or make the equipment
unsafe.
Maintaining Safety with Electricity
Follow the listed guidelines while working on equipment powered by electricity:
1. Locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working. Then, if an
electrical accident occurs, you can act quickly to turn off the power.
2. Disconnect all power by turning off the power and unplugging the power cord before:
Installing or removing a chassis
Working near power supplies
3. Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
4. Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check the circuit to confirm.
5. Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as cords, and missing safety
grounds. If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:
Turn off the system.
Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions,
and then take appropriate action.
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Chapter 3 Observing Safety Guidelines
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage
occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or
intermittent failures.
To ensure optimal electrostatic discharge protection:
Always follow ESD-prevention when removing and replacing components.
Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact.
Connect the grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely ground
ESD voltages.
The wrist strap and cord must operate effectively to properly guard against ESD damage and
shocks. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the
chassis.
For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be
between 1 and 10 Mega Ohms (MOhm).
Site Environment
Network element can be mounted in a rack. The location of the network element, the layout of
your network element rack including wiring room is extremely important for proper system
operation. Network element placed closer to each other, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible
panels can cause system malfunctions and shutdowns, which calls for unscheduled system
maintenance.
While planning your site layout and network element locations, consider the precautions
described in the section "
Preventive Site Configuration
on page 24" to understand how to
avoid network element failures and reduce the possibility of environmentally caused shutdowns.
If you are currently experiencing shutdowns or unusually high errors with your existing network
element, these precautions may help you isolate the cause of failures and prevent potential
problems.
General Site Requirements
This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of
the system. Before installation, verify the site for readiness as per the site verification checklist
given in "Site Verification Checklist".
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Preventive Site Configuration
Take following precautions to plan an acceptable operating environment for your network
element and to avoid environmental equipment failures:
Electrical equipment generates heat. Without adequate air circulation, the ambient air
temperature might not be adequate to cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures.
Ensure that the room in which you operate your system has proper ventilation.
Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure. Always
follow the ESD prevention procedures to avoid damage to equipment.
An open chassis allows air leaks, which may interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air
from internal components. Ensure that the chassis cover is secure to allow cooling air to flow
effectively from right to left within it.
CAUTION: Proper hydraulic/pneumatic material handling equipment must be used
for mounting the equipment. If the network element is heavy and the hydraulic equipment is
not available then ensure that at least two installers are at the installation site.
Configuring Equipment Racks
While planning an acceptable equipment rack configuration, ensure that:
The enclosed racks have adequate ventilation and are not overly congested.
The enclosed rack should have lowered sides and a fan to provide cooling air, since each unit
generates heat.
The rack frame does not block the intake or exhaust ports while chassis is mounted in an
open rack.
Chassis is placed at the right position into the rack, if the chassis is installed on slides.
Adequate ventilation is available for equipment at the bottom of the rack. In an enclosed rack
with a ventilation fan in the top, excessive heat generated by equipment near the bottom of
the rack can be drawn upward and intake ports of the equipment.
Baffles helps isolating exhaust air from intake air, which also helps to draw cooling air
through the chassis. The best placement of the baffles depends on the airflow patterns in the
rack. Experiment with different arrangements to position the baffles effectively.
Working with Power Supply Unit
When you install power feeds to the product input terminals or if you perform routine power
maintenance, make sure that you do the following:
Read the power procedures before you perform any function.
Use appropriate insulated tools to perform any tasks.
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The green LED continuously lit at the faceplate on the base card indicating that the card is
powered up and is functioning correctly. If the green LED on the PSU is ON, the power at the
associated feeder is present and the conditions can be assumed to be normal. Some of the
possible cases when the green LED on the base card is not ON are:
Power supply unit is damaged or non-functional.
Base card is damaged or non-functional.
Feeder low voltage or power failure
Over-current failure
Blown fuse in the power supply unit due to the reverse polarity condition at the input
terminals.
The circuit breaker on the power supply unit is an electronic circuit breaker that cuts off the
power to the card on over-current condition.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: The battery feeds can be at a high enough
potential to constitute a shock hazard. Use the appropriate insulated tools when working with
power unit.
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, ENERGY HAZARD: The battery feeds are capable
of supplying very high current which, during an unintentional short, can cause burns. Use the
appropriate insulated tools when working with power unit.
Preventing Damage to Card and Pluggable Module
In this section, the generic term 'card' is used to refer to cards or pluggable modules as applicable.
These cards are shipped to the customer premises in shielded containers. All cards are subject to
damage by rough handling or by electrostatic discharges.
NOTE: Follow precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
While handling, installing, storing or replacing cards, take the following necessary precautions:
Wear an antistatic wrist-strap, a heel grounder, or another personal grounding device before
you remove a module from its package or from the shelf.
Follow installation and removal procedures for each module. Make sure to understand and
perform each precautionary message in these procedures (for example, opening or closing the
latches of the card simultaneously).
Do not touch the solder side of the module, the pin connector, or the components.
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Inspect all pin connectors for damage before using them on each module.
Inspect each module for damage before inserting the component into the shelf.
Store uninstalled cards separately in a shielded box.
Do not stack cards on or against each other.
Do not force cards into their packaging material.
Do not store several cards in the same container.
Allow each module to reach room temperature before you insert the module into the shelf.
When not in use store pluggable modules in their protective static-dissipative containers to
prevent damage to the exposed connector terminals.
Leave spare cards in the original shielded containers until you need the cards.
To prevent damage to cards in storage, follow procedures that prevent accumulation of dirt
or dust on the pin connectors and damage to the printed-circuit board or its components
wrapage. This situation is typical for printed-circuit boards stored in areas where the humidity
can exceed 95% and the temperature can exceed 70 °C.
While transporting cards, pack each module in its original shielded container and padding, or
in an electrostatically shielded bag. In case the original packing material is lost, place the
module in a shielded bag and use another container with sufficient padding.
Air filters have to be replaced once in 6 months.
Dissipating Static Electricity
The static electricity level in your body increases when you move around or come into contact
with other charged surfaces. Excessive levels of static electricity can damage the equipment. You
must either wear a properly functioning heel grounder (that attaches to your leg and foot) and/or
an antistatic wrist-strap, or another grounding device when you work on any of the following:
Network element chassis (including the metal frame and cover)
Cables connected to cards
Cards
Any one of the previously mentioned grounding devices dissipates electrostatic charges to the
ground quickly and safely. Use grounding devices correctly to eliminate the ESD threat you pose
to the equipment.
When you wear an antistatic wrist-strap or a heel grounder, you must make sure the grounding
straps are in contact with a moist part of your skin. Connect the grounding cord to the grounding
plug on a grounded fixture of the product you are working on, such as the shelf ESD jack,
grounded fixtures are accessible on most of the products.
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CAUTION: Heel grounders or similar worn footwear attachments work when the
floor is designed to dissipate static electricity. Also check for the ESD foot wear attachment
connectivity to ground using suitable ESD tester. If the properties of the floor are unknown
or in doubt, use a wrist-strap and make sure it is connected to a piece of electrostatic discharge
(ESD) grounding equipment before proceeding with any maintenance or installation activity.
The following guidelines provide an optimal electrostatic discharge protection:
Install bays on conductive floor coverings.
Provide conductive shoes, antistatic wrist-straps and heel grounders to all personnel working
on the equipment.
Maintain local environmental conditions so that relative humidity around equipment to be
serviced is in excess of 20% (preferably higher than 40%). This lowers the threat of
developing damaging electrostatic levels.
Implement an ESD training and control program that educates personnel on the hazards of
ESD and simple mitigation procedures that can easily be applied.
Controlling Equipment Environment
The maximum operational long-term ambient temperature of the system location is 40 °C. A
temperature above 40 °C is permissible (according to ETSI EN 300 019-1-3 V2.1.2 Edition
2003-04 for Environmental Class 3.1: Temperature controlled locations and ETSI EN 300 019-2-
3 V2.1.2 for Environmental Class T3.1 and T3.1E: Temperature controlled locations) provided
the probability of occurrence is less than 1%. A temperature of 50 °C is permissible but the
duration should not exceed 72 continuous hours.
Using Optical Fibers
Optical fibers are either single mode or multiple modes. The information in the following
sections applies to all optical fibers.
Handling Optical Fibers
When handling optical fibers:
Wear safety glasses when you install optical fibers.
Do not look into the opening of an optical fiber, or the opening of an optical fiber
connector, if the optical fiber is active or the unit has the power turned on.
Avoid direct exposure to optical fiber ends or optical connector ends where you can access
the laser signal directly.
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LASER RADIATION EXPOSURE RISK: Do not look directly into the optical beam.
Invisible light can severely damage your eyes. Keep all optical connectors capped.
Splicing Optical Fibers
Before looking at a spliced optical fiber with a magnifier:
Power off all laser sources to the optical fiber or disconnect the remote optical fiber end
from the laser sources before you start splicing. The laser sources can be in a central office,
on subscriber premises, or in a remote location.
Disconnect all optical test sets from the optical fiber before you start splicing. The
connections can be local or remote.
Use only the optical instruments approved by your company.
When splicing optical fibers:
Clean your hands after you handle optical fibers. Small pieces of glass are not always visible
and can damage your eyes.
Do not handle pieces of optical fiber with your fingers. Use tweezers (preferably non
metallic) or adhesive tape to lift and discard any loose optical fiber ends.
Wear rubber gloves when you clean optical connectors. The gloves prevent direct contact
with the isopropyl alcohol and prevent contamination of the ferrules with skin oils.
Place all optical fiber clippings in a plastic container provided for that purpose.
Handle optical fibers with caution. Place the optical fibers in a safe location during
installation.
Protect all optical fiber connectors with clean dust caps at all times.
Follow the manufacturer instructions when you use an optical test set. Incorrect calibration
or control settings can create hazardous levels of radiation.
EYE INJURY RISK: If you have a piece of a glass in your eye, get medical assistance
immediately.
Repairing Optical Fibers
When an accidental break occurs in the optical fiber:
Report the location of the damaged optical fiber to both the central office and the field repair
personnel.
Power-off all laser sources to the optical fiber or disconnect the remote optical fiber end
from the laser sources. The laser sources can be in a central office, on subscriber premises, or
in a remote location.
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This chapter describes the procedures to be followed during receiving and unpacking of the
iPasolink network element. These procedures must be followed when a iPasolink network
element is delivered to the customer as part of a supply-only contract.
Receiving and Unpacking Network Element Process
The flowchart below shows the receiving and unpacking process.
Chapter 4
Receiving and Unpacking Network
Element
IN THIS CHAPTER
Receiving and Unpacking Network Element Process ............................... 31
Handling Package ............................................................................................ 32
Verifying Shipment.......................................................................................... 32
Storing Packages .............................................................................................. 32
Unpacking the Network Element ................................................................. 32
Figure 2: Receiving and Unpacking Process
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Handling Package
Identify the top face of the container, (identifiable by packing labels) and keep the top face
uppermost at all times. The package contents are to be considered fragile at all times. Apply
sufficient water-proofing if packages are to be handled in wet weather conditions.
Verifying Shipment
The network element and the corresponding accessories are delivered in two different cartons.
Compare the package list information with the alphanumeric information provided on the
shipping labels. The package list and shipping labels should contain the same information. If any
discrepancies found between the shipping label information and the package list information,
contact the Technical Support Center.
Storing Packages
Follow the below instructions when storing the packages:
Unpack the network element only during installation.
Preserve the packaging materials (after unpacking the network element) for future use.
If the network element is damaged during shipment, preserve as much of the packaging as
possible to allow customer service and the shipper to analyze the damage. To report damage
shipped articles, contact the Technical Support Center to open a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA).
Unpacking the Network Element
Before unpacking the iPasolink network element, make sure that you have the following tools:
Sharp pointed blade or knife
Conductive bonded wrist strap
To unpack the system:
1. Place the packing box in the direction as per shown in the warning logo sticker pasted on the
packing box. Figure below shows warning logo.
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2. Use sharp pointed blade or knife to cut the starps shown in Figure from the packing box.
Figure 3: Warning Logo
Figure 4: Starps on the Packing Box
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3. Use sharp pointed blade or knife to cut the shown in Figure from the packing box.
4. Remove the silica gel bag shown in the Figure from the packing box.
Figure 5: Reinforced Packing Tape
Figure 6: Silica Gel in the Packing Box
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5. Take the equipment along with packing cushion from the packing box, as shown in Figure
below.
6. Remove the top and bottom cushions from the packing box, as shown in Figure below.
Figure 7: Taking Packing Cushion and Equipment
Figure 8: Removing Cushions from the Packing Box
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7. Remove the equipment from the antistatic bag, as shown in Figure below.
STATIC DISCHARGE WARNING: Static charge can damage the equipment. While
unpacking and handling cards, or making network element interconnections, wear a grounding
wrist strap to discharge the static buildup.
Figure 9: Antistatic Bag
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This chapter describes procedures to be followed when installing iPasolink network element.
These instructions are limited to address the installation of the iPasolink network element and the
supporting cards. The installation of racks, electrical wiring, raceways, and other equipment are
not covered in this guide. The relevant local/state/federal or international (if applicable) codes
and regulations should be followed during the installation process.
Site Preparation
The installation site should meet the following criteria:
Power supply requirements: 40 V to 72 V DC
Circuit breaker requirements: 10 A Fast Acting Fuse
NOTE: The instructions in this chapter primarily address the installation of the iPasolink
network element and supplied cards. The installation of racks, electrical wiring, raceways, and
other equipment are not covered in this guide. The relevant local/state/federal or
international (if applicable) codes and regulations should be followed when assembling the
same.
Installation Guidelines
The guidelines for iPasolink network element installation are as follows:
Consider the effect of additional electronic equipment and its generated heat on the iPasolink
network element and if more than 1 NE is to be installed in the same rack following spacing
should be considered
2UI (Approx 9 cm) should be left between 2 NEs if the air flow due to FANs is sideways.
4UI (Approx 18 cm) should be left between 2 NEs if the air flow is bottom to top or if there
is a FAN less operation supported in the NE being installed.
Chapter 5
Installing the Network Element
IN THIS CHAPTER
Site Preparation ................................................................................................ 37
Installation Guidelines .................................................................................... 37
Installing Network Element into the Rack .................................................. 38
Connecting the Grounding Cables ............................................................... 39
Connecting the Power Cables ....................................................................... 40
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Make sure the equipment rack is properly bolted to the ground.
Install the first network element on the rack in the lowest possible position.
Ensure that the wire size and dimension requirements are based on cable length and local
engineering standards and practices.
NOTE: iPasolink network element must only be installed in a Restricted Access Location
(RAL) in accordance with IEC 60950. In this context, restricted access locations are defined as
locations where access can be restricted to suitably trained personnel and where unsupervised
members (of the general public) are not allowed.
iPasolink must be properly installed in a rack with brackets or in other ways properly
connected to a safety ground. The iPasolink 48V DC must not be powered on from a source
external to the RAL. All the electrical interfaces used must be limited to Safety Extra-Low
Voltage (SELV).
During installation, do not use the handle of the FRU to lift or align the shelf. In an unlikely
event of fan not rotating while installing the FTUs, though the power supply cord is working,
it is recommended to remove those specific FTUs.
Installing Network Element into the Rack
In addition to the standard installer tool kit, the following items are also required for installation:
Phillips screwdriver (PH3) to install the iPasolink network element into the rack.
Phillips screwdriver (PH1) to install the earth cable to the iPasolink network element.
Four M6 screws and nuts for fixing the chassis to the rack.
Power cable
Grounding cable
Plugs for optical adapters
Cable ties
NOTE: Before locating the chassis in the rack earthing cable should be fixed to the chassis. As
there will not be enough space to fix the earthing cable after installing the chassis on the rack.
To install the chassis into the rack, perform the following steps:
1. Depending on the access requirements, decide which side you want to use as the front side in
the rack.
2. Move the iPasolink network element to the desired rack position.
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3. Affix the iPasolink network element to the rack with four M6 screws and nuts. Figure below
shows the installation of the chassis to the rack.
Connecting the Grounding Cables
iPasolink network element is grounded through the 48 V power connector to the rack ground.
iPasolink network element is grounded through an external screw terminal to the building earth.
This option is also mandatory even if the network element is installed in a rack. The location of
the main earthing cable is connected to the screws on the rear side of the network element. For
additional safety, grounding facility is also provided as a part of the power cord.
NOTE: All the cables used for connectivity must be labeled according to the site engineering
practices.
Before grounding the network element, ensure that the following tools and meters are available:
Standard installer tool kit
Grounding cable
Philips screw driver (PH3, PH1)
Multimeter
Figure 10: Installing Chassis into the Rack
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Connecting the Power Cables
Power Supply Unit (PS-A card) is plugged in at the front side of the network element. For cable
color coding details, refer to "Power Cable" in Appendix "Cable Color Coding". Each PS-A card
should be separately powered and fed through independent circuit breaker.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to PS-A card, do not jack out the card when power
cable is connected to the card. This equipment might have more than one power supply
connection. All connection must be removed to de-energize the equipment.
To connect DC Power Supply Unit:
1. Ensure that the circuit breaker feeding power to the iPasolink network element is switched
off.
2. Plug in the power cable to the power supply connector.
3. Secure the connector with screws to the network element.
4. Route the power cable securely along the left and right sides of the rack. Figure below shows
DC Power Supply Unit connections to the subrack.
Figure 11: Connecting Power Cables (PS-A Card)
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This chapter describes the OAM interface configuration supported in iPasolink network element.
Alarm Cable Connection
The alarm cable connection is made through ALM I/O D-SUB9 Female connector on the rear
side of the network element.
To connect alarm cable, perform the following steps:
1. Identify and label the cables.
2. Connect the cable to D-SUB9 Female connector accordingly as indicated by the arrow-heads
marked against the connectors.
3. Route the alarm-in cable to the ALM I/O port.
4. Route the alarm cable from the ALM I/O port securely along the left side or right side of the
rack and connect it to the audio/visual unit. Figure below shows the Alarm connections of
the chassis to the subrack.
Chapter 6
Installing OAM Interfaces
IN THIS CHAPTER
Alarm Cable Connection ................................................................................ 41
RF SW/FAN Cable Connection ................................................................... 42
Clock Cable Connection ................................................................................. 42
NMS Cable Connection ................................................................................. 43
GPS Clock Cable Connection ....................................................................... 44
Figure 12: Alarm Connection
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RF SW/FAN Cable Connection
The RF SW/FAN ALM Cable connection is made through RF SW/FAN ALM D-SUB9 Female
connector on the rear side of the network element.
To connect alarm cable, perform the following steps:
1. Identify and label the cables.
2. Connect the cable to D-SUB9 Female connector accordingly as indicated by the arrow-heads
marked against the connectors.
3. Route the RF SW/FAN ALM cable from the RF SW/FAN ALM port securely along the left
side or right side of the rack and connect it to the TRP unit. Figure below shows the RF
SW/FAN ALM Cable Connection connections of the chassis to the subrack.
Clock Cable Connection
The clock terminal communicate to iPasolink using D-SUB9 Female connector on EXT CLK
interface on OAM card.
To connect clock cable:
1. Identify and label the cable.
2. Connect the clock cable to the D-SUB9 Female connector.
Figure 13: FAN Alarm Connection
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3. Route the clock cable securely along the left side or right side of the rack. Figure below shows
the clock cable connection of the chassis to the rack.
NMS Cable Connection
NMS/NE1 access terminals communicate to iPasolink using an RJ-45 connector on NMS/NE1
interfaces.
To connect NMS/NE1 cable:
1. Identify and label the cables.
2. Connect the cable to RJ-45 connector.
3. Route the NMS/NE1 cable securely along the left side or right side of the rack. Figure below
shows the NMS connection of the chassis to the rack.
Figure below shows the NE1 connection of the chassis to the rack.
Figure 14: Clock Connection
Figure 15: NMS Cable Connection
Figure 16: NE1 Cable Connection
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GPS Clock Cable Connection
The GPS clock terminal communicate to iPasolink using BNC 50E connector on 1PPS (Pulse
Per Second) / 5 MHz/10 MHz interfaces.
To connect clock cable:
1. Identify and label the cable.
2. Connect the clock cable to the BNC 50E connector.
3. Route the clock cable securely along the left side or right side of the rack and connect it to
the GPS receiver or any equipment that can produce 1 PPS or 5 MHz/10 MHz clock. Figure
below shows the GPS clock cable connection of the chassis to the rack.
Figure 17: GPS Clock Connection
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This chapter describes the PDH card configuration which includes DS1/DS3 connections.
DS1 Connection
DS1 card provides line interface to 63 DS1 channels in both add and drop directions. DS1 traffic
is received and transmitted from the network element through an LFH connector. This
connectivity is available on the DS1 interface of DS1 card. DS1s can be directly connected to a
Digital Distribution Frame (DDF). For connecting DS1s directly to a DDF, use the cable with
DS1 connector on both sides.
NOTE: Use fillers for unused slots.
NOTE: Use only shielded DS1 cable.
To connect DS1 cable:
1. Identify and label the DS1 cables.
2. Connect the cable to LFH connector, and secure the connector with screws to the network
element.
3. Route the DS1 cables securely along the left side or right side of the rack. Figure below
shows DS1 cable connection using DS1 card.
Chapter 7
Installing PDH Cards
IN THIS CHAPTER
DS1 Connection .............................................................................................. 45
E3/DS3 Connection ....................................................................................... 46
MODEM-A Connection ................................................................................ 46
MAIN-A Card Connection ............................................................................ 47
Figure 18: DS1 Connection (DS1 Card)
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E3/DS3 Connection
DS3 card provides line interface to six DS3 Connection channels in both add and drop
directions. DS3 interface is provided through SFP connector.
To connect DS3 cable:
1. Identify and label the DS3 (RG-59) cable.
2. Connect each cable in turn to the transmit and receive ports.
3. Route the DS3 cable securely along the right side or left side of the rack depending on the
position of the card. Figure below shows the DS3 connection of the chassis to the rack.
MODEM-A Connection
Modem cards work in redundant mode and support various stand by configurations. There are 2
modem slots providing radio uplink. Each of the modem card connects through backplane to a
GE L2 switch and 2.5G worth of TDM fabric on MAIN-A card. Each modem card supports a
dedicated bandwidth of STM-4.
Follow the given procedure for MODEM-A card connection:
1. Identify and label the coaxial cables.
2. Connect the cable in turn to the transmit and receive ports.
3. Route the cable securely along the right side of the rack. Figure below shows the MODEM-A
card connection.
Figure 19: DS3 Connection (ST6E3 Card)
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MAIN-A Card Connection
MAIN-A is the Cross-Connect and Aggregate card for the product. The card consists of the
cross-connect sub-system and the timing sub-system. The MAIN-A card is a 2.5G TDM cross
connect, timing and 6Gbit Layer 2 Ethernet switch card with 2GbE ports and 16xDS1 ports
interface. The 16xDS1 interface on the MAIN-A card supports 16 DS1 100 ohms ports.
Follow the given procedure for MAIN-A card connection:
1. Identify and label the cables.
2. Connect the cable to MDR connectors and ensure that retention slide operates to hold the
connector in place.
3. Route the cables securely along the right side of the rack. Figure below shows MAIN-A card
connection of the chassis to the subrack.
Figure 20: MAIN-A Card Connection (DS1 Connector)
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OC-3 Connection
OC-3/12 card provides OC-3 line interfaces in both transmit and receive directions. The
connectivity is made through an LC connector.
To connect OC-3 interface, perform the following steps:
1. Identify and label the LC connector cables.
2. Connect the cable to LC connectors, and ensure that retention slide operates to hold the
connector in place.
3. Route the cables securely along the right side or left side of the rack depending on the
position of the card. Figure below shows OC-3 connection using OC-3/12 card.
OC-12 Connection
OC-3/12 card provides OC-12 line interfaces in both transmit and receive directions. The
connectivity is made through an LC connector. In OC-12 mode, SFPs of OC-12 capacity is
plugged in at ports 1 and 5.
To connect OC-12 interface, perform the following steps:
1. Identify and label the LC connector cables.
Chapter 8
Installing Optical Cards
IN THIS CHAPTER
OC-3 Connection ............................................................................................ 49
OC-12 Connection .......................................................................................... 49
Figure 21: OC-3 Connection
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2. Connect the cable to LC connectors, and ensure that retention slide operates to hold the
connector in place.
3. Route the cables securely along the right side or left side of the rack depending on the
position of the card. Figure below shows OC-12 connection using OC-3/12 card.
Figure 22: OC-12 Connection
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This chapter describes the Ethernet configuration which includes GbE connection.
GbE Connection
MAIN-A is the Cross-connect and Aggregate card for the product. The card consists of the
cross-connect sub-system and the timing sub-system. The MAIN-A card is a 2.5G TDM cross
connect, timing and 6Gbit Layer 2 Ethernet switch card with 2GbE ports and 16xDS1 ports
interface. The 16xDS1 interface on the MAIN-A card supports 16 DS1 100 ohms ports.
Follow the given procedure for GbE connection:
1. Identify and label the Ethernet cables.
2. Connect the cable to RJ-45 connectors and ensure that retention slide operates to hold the
connector in place.
3. Route the cables securely along the right side of the rack. Figure below shows MAIN-A card
connection of the chassis to the subrack.
Chapter 9
Installing Ethernet Card
IN THIS CHAPTER
GbE Connection ............................................................................................. 51
Figure 23: GbE Connection (MAIN-A Card)
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This chapter describes the node commissioning procedures you must perform on a newly
installed network element. Nodal commissioning is performed using the web user interface by
providing the commissioning data of the network element. The "
Commissioning and Testing
Report
on page 63" is used to record the commissioning data of a network element.
Connecting the PC to the NMS interface of the Network
Element
Before connecting the PC to the NMS interface of the Network Element,
Ensure that you have a PC and an Ethernet crossover cable with an RJ-45 connector.
Ensure you have the network element IP address information, if the network element has
already been commissioned.
NOTE: After powering up the network element you have to wait for approximately 7 minutes
for the network element software to be up. The Status/Active LED indicates the up status of
the network element. The IP address of the PC should be in the same IP subnet as that
configured on the node. If the node is getting commissioned for the 1st time then use any
address of PC other than 192.168.1.254 in 192.168.1.0 subnetwork.
Follow the procedure for connecting the PC to the NMS interface of the network element.
1. Connect the LAN port of the network element and the PC terminal with an Ethernet cable
of RJ-45 connector type.
2. Configure the IP address of the PC to be in the same sub net as the network element.
3. If the above steps fail, check whether that you have used correct cables.
Chapter 10
Node Commissioning
IN THIS CHAPTER
Connecting the PC to the NMS interface of the Network Element ....... 53
Logging into an Uncommissioned Network Element .............................. 54
Configuring Parameters in SLAT Page ........................................................ 55
Setting Ethernet IP, Subnet Mask, Router ID, and Port Rate on the Network
Element ............................................................................................................. 56
Verifying the Serial Numbers of Cards and Pluggable Modules of the
Network Element ............................................................................................ 57
Setting Network Element Date and Time ................................................... 58
Nominating a Synchronization Reference Clock Source for the Network
Element ............................................................................................................. 59
Backing Up or Restoring Network Element Configuration Data ........... 59
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NOTE: While connecting to an uncommissioned network element, your PC IP address must
be 192.168.1.xxx where xxx is between 1 and 253. While connecting to a commissioned
network element, your PC IP address must reside in the same subnet as the network element.
Also, configure the PC subnet mask to match the network element’s subnet mask and the PC
default gateway must be in the same NMS, where gateway is there.
Logging into an Uncommissioned Network Element
Before logging into an uncommissioned Network Element, ensure that the PC is connected to
the NMS interface of the network element through a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
To Login to an uncommissioned network element,
1. Launch your browser (Netscape 4.75/ Internet Explorer 6.0 / Mozilla 1.7.15 preferred) and
enter the URL http://192.168.1.254:20080/ which is the default IP address of the NMS
interface and can be changed. If the network element does not respond, check the physical
connection. Otherwise, contact your next level of support.
2. Enter the following default user id and password at the login prompt:
Username: default
Password: default0
3. The Navigation menu of the network element is displayed. Node View is the default page of
the WUI. If the default page of the WUI does not appear or login failed, check whether the
user id and password entered are correct. The user id and the password rules are given below:
User name
is unique
can be
alphabetic/numeric/alphanumeric
supports special characters except space
supports up to 32 characters
is case sensitive
Password
is unique
at least be eight characters long
can be
alphabetic/numeric/alphanumeric
supports special characters except space
is case sensitive
and the user ID cannot be identical
NOTE: Change the default username and for the default user account on the network
element. The default user accounts and passwords are widely known.
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Configuring Parameters in SLAT Page
Before downloading software from SLAT page, ensure that you have
PC and an Ethernet crossover cable with RJ-45 connector.
Network element IP address information if the network element has already been
commissioned.
To download software from SLAT page, ensure the following:
1. Connect the laptop with static IP 192.168.1.x to the node so that, it can be accessed.
2. Launch the Netscape 4.75/Internet Explorer 6.0/ Mozilla 1.7.15 browser and enter the URL
http://192.168.1.254:20080
Restore from a previous back up configuration.
Initialize node parameters.
Please install the software to proceed.
3. Click Please install the software to proceed.
4. Select the software download options
Deliver release from local machine
Deliver release from remote machine
5. If local machine is selected, provide the file path.
6. If a remote machine is selected, provide the following:
User name
Password
IP of remote machine
FTP (optional)
Directory
7. Click Submit. The new software gets downloaded to the NE. On completing the download,
the system will prompt you to initialize the node parameters like Node Name, Router ID,
Ethernet IP, and location.
On initializing the node parameters, node will go for warm reboot and while the node is coming
up the software gets initialized on the NE. Once the node is up, issue a service disruptive reboot
for the FPGAs to get programmed on the NE.
NOTE: After restoring the new database, the network element requires a hard reboot for the
new configuration to take effect. You can verify the software Version from the description
field of the default WUI page. The software version is in the format x.y, where 'x' and 'y'
represents major and minor release respectively.
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Setting Ethernet IP, Subnet Mask, Router ID, and Port
Rate on the Network Element
Ethernet IP
Each network element has a network management system (NMS) interface which is a 10/100
Mbps network interface controller (NIC) port. Ethernet IP is the IP address with which the
network element communicates with the external world.
Subnet mask length
The subnet mask length is an optional parameter that corresponds to the Ethernet IP address.
Subnetting is used to set the subnet mask parameters.
NOTE: The subnet mask for a point-to-point connection (that is, a direct Ethernet
connection between the WUI host and the network element) should be set to 32.
Router ID
Network element communicate in the network over the embedded communication channel
(ECC), using the router ID. A network element can be configured either as a gateway element
(interconnecting two networks) or just a pass-through network element.
Before setting the Ethernet IP, Subnet Mask, Router ID, and Port Rate on the Network Element:
Log into network element WUI using the NMS port.
Ensure your PC is correctly connected to the network element through the NMS interface.
Ensure that you have the Ethernet IP address, router ID, sub net mask and static route IP of
the network element to be configured.
Ensure the PC is configured in the same NMS as the network element.
To set the Ethernet IP, Subnet Mask, Router ID, and Port Rate on the Network Element,
1. Connect the laptop with static IP 192.168.1.x to the node so that, it can be accessed.
2. Launch the Internet Explorer 8.0/ Firefox 3.6 browser and enter the URL
http://192.168.1.254:20080
Restore from a previous back up configuration.
Initialize Node Parameters.
Please install the software to proceed.
3. Click Initialize Node Parameters.
4. Enter the network element name in the name field.
5. Enter the functional router ID of the network in the router ID field of the NE information
page. Network element uses same entered ID for communication over ECC path.
6. In the Ethernet IP field the IP address must be entered. The Ethernet IP of each network
element in the network must be in different networks and unique.
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7. Select the SDH/SONET mode in which the network element needs to function.
8. Click Submit. A confirmation page is displayed.
9. Click Accept Valid Modifications. A network element reboot warning is displayed.
NOTE: The network element name can be alphabetic/numeric/alphanumeric consisting of 1-
20 characters. Special characters can also be used, except space.
NOTE: The default router ID displayed is 192.168.1.254. The node IP is to be set as
192.168.1.xxx, where xxx must be between 1 to 253. The last octet of the router ID and
Ethernet IP must not be provisioned as 0 and 255 as they are reserved addresses and therefore
should not be provisioned,
NOTE: The default Ethernet IP displayed is 192.168.1.254
NOTE: The network element reboots after the Ethernet IP, subnet mask and the router ID
are entered. After the network element is up, verify whether all the changes are reflected. If
the changes are not reflected correctly, contact your next level of support. The PC IP
configuration must be updated to ensure reachability to the newly provisioned IP address for
the network element. Software Version is displayed in the description field of the default WUI
page. The software Version is in the format x.y, where "x" is the major release and "y" is the
minor release.
Verifying the Serial Numbers of Cards and Pluggable
Modules of the Network Element
To verify the serial numbers of the chassis and the cards present in the network element.
1. Click Inventory in the Navigation menu.
2. Click on Node inventory link. The Node inventory page is displayed.
3. View the serial numbers of all the cards in the network element in the Node Inventory page.
4. Verify the serial numbers of all the cards with the shipment report.
5. Verify whether all the cards present in the chassis are listed with the correct information in
the WUI Inventory application.
6. Verify whether the Power LED is turned on with green color for all the cards.
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Setting Network Element Date and Time
Use the following procedure to edit Network Element date and time:
Setting date and time for a network element
1. Click System Time in the Navigation menu.
2. Click Set time link. Set Node Time page is displayed.
3. Set date and time by selecting appropriate values from the drop-down menu.
4. Click Submit. The changes are applied and a confirmation message is displayed.
Setting time zone for a network element
1. Click System Time in the Navigation menu.
2. Click Set time zone link. Set Time Zone page is displayed.
3. Set the time zone by selecting appropriate value from the drop down menu.
4. Click Submit.
5. The changes are applied and a confirmation message is displayed. In case the drop down
menu does not display the desired time zone, click Other Time Zones. The Other Time Zones
page is displayed.
6. Enter the name of the time zone, the offset value, Enable Day light saving from drop down
menu. Set the Day light saving time parameters as:
Month
Week
Day
Hour
Minute
7. Click Submit. Changes are applied and a confirmation message is displayed.
Setting time server for a network element
1. Click System Time in the Navigation menu.
2. Click Set time server link. Set Time Server page is displayed
3. Enable the field NTP Client Enable.
4. Enter the IP address of the server from which the network element is to derive the date and
time.
5. Select the Synchronization interval from the drop-down menu.
6. Click Submit. Changes are applied and a confirmation message is displayed.
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NOTE: Set the timing server of stratum level to 14 or less than 10. The network element will
not synchronize to the server if the stratum level is not within the specified range. NTP
servers provisioned may take five minutes to update current NTP server parameter.
Nominating a Synchronization Reference Clock Source for
the Network Element
To nominate a synchronization reference clock source for the network element:
1. Click Configuration in the Navigation menu.
2. Click Synchronization > Nominate Timing Reference. The Nominate Timing Reference page
is displayed.
3. Select the clock reference type for a network element. Set the clock reference port and the
priority for the clock reference selected.
4. Click Submit. Changes are applied and a confirmation message is displayed.
If the clock source is not nominated as expected, contact your next level of support.
Backing Up or Restoring Network Element Configuration
Data
Before backing up or restoring the network element configuration data, ensure that:
PC/Laptop is connected to the FTP server.
IP address of the source/destination for the restore or backup operation is correct.
Directory path from where the configuration file will be restored from or saved to is correct.
Username and password of the FTP account is correct.
NOTE: If you have a Linux or Unix machine, enable the FTP server that comes along with it.
If you are using a Windows machine, you must install FTP server such as 3Com. The FTP
server for Windows can be downloaded from the following location:
http://support.3com.com/software/utilities for windows 32 bit.htm
To restore configuration,
1. Click Maintenance > Configuration management > Restore Configuration in the navigation
menu. The Restore Configuration preview pane is displayed.
2. Edit required values referring to the below table.
3. Click Submit. You are connected to the PC from which you want to restore configuration.
4. Locate the configuration file and click it. The configuration is restored on the network
element.
5. Click Commit for the restored configuration to take effect.
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NOTE: The remote server should have an FTP server installed on it to carry out the Restore
configuration data command. For a Linux system, FTP server is inbuilt. For Windows system,
install any third party server such as 3com server along with the provided IIS server.
The following table describes the Restore Configuration Parameters
Parameter
Default Value
Description
Configuration Operation
Restore Configuration
from Remote Machine
Parameter to select if the configuration is to be
backed up from Remote machine or local
machine.
Restore Configuration from Remote Machine:
Configuration is backed up from remote
machine.
Restore Configuration from Local Machine:
Configuration is backed up from local machine.
User Name
:
The user name of the system where the backup
configuration is present.
Password
-
The password of the system on which the
backup is present.
IP Address
-
The IP address of the system where the backup
is present.
FTP Port (optional)
-
The FTP port number for establishing
connection with system having the
configuration backup.
Directory
-
The Directory in which backup configuration
file is present.
NOTE: Cold reboot the shelf after committing the configuration. The Node Configuration
state is displayed at the bottom of the preview pane.
CAUTION: The restoration of configuration data of a network element is service
disruptive. The new configuration data requires backup. Restoration could be done from a
system which has an FTP server.
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This appendix provides various forms to record system data and test results during the
commissioning process. These forms must be filled and completed as and when you complete
the tests during the network element commissioning process.
Site Verification Checklist
Table 1:
Site Verification Checklist
SI.No
Site Verification
Checkpoints
Status
(Yes/No)
Measurements (Mts)
Remarks
1
Is the Existing Rack
width in line with the
standard measurements
details (19", 21", 23 ")?
If yes, is there a
Clearance for equipment
with existing rack?
2
Can the existing room
accommodate new
Racks?
If no, has a
recommendation been
done to the Customer or
any alternative method
suggested?
Has the suggestions
/recommendations
recorded in the Remarks
Column?
3
Are the Rack and
equipments shipped to
site? Are these available
for installation and
commissioning.
Please provide the
flooring details
False flooring
Non False
flooring
4
Is the DC Power Cable
and the Ground Cable
extended till the Rack?
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SI.No
Site Verification
Checkpoints
Status
(Yes/No)
Measurements (Mts)
Remarks
If no, has a suggestion /
recommendation been
communicated?
This should be recorded
in the Remarks Column
5
Is there adequate
distance between DCDB
and rack for extension
of Power cables
If no, has a suggestion
or recommendation
been communicated?
This has to be recorded
in the Remarks Column
<< Record the
measurement here >>
6
Is there adequate
distance between
Ground point and the
rack?
If no, has a suggestion
or recommendation
been communicated?
Has this been recorded
in the Remarks Column?
<< Record the
measurement here >>
7
Is Rectifier available at
Site and is powered on?
8
Has Type of DS1/DS3
DDF available and
verified (Poyet, Krone,
Wrapping, RJ45)?
9
Is there an FDF
available at the site?
10
Is there adequate
distance between the
FDF and the equipment
for fiber patch chords?
<< Record the
measurement here >>
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Commissioning and Testing Report
Table 2:
Commissioning and Testing Report
Product description
Name of the customer
Location
Ethernet IP
Router ID
Representative name
Signature
Customer representative
name
Signature
Date
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-3
Table 3:
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-3
Parameter
Laser type
Spec
Measured values
Port 1
Port 2
Tx output power (dBm)
S1.1
-8 to -15
L1.1
0 to -5
L1.2
0 to -5
Receiver sensitivity (dBm)
S1.1
-8 to -28
L1.1
-10 to -34
L1.2
-10 to -34
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-12
Table 4:
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for STM-4/OC-12
Parameter
Laser Type
Spec
Measured Values
Port 1
Port 2
Tx output power (dBm)
S4.1
-8 to -15
L4.1
2 to -3
L4.2
2 to -3
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Parameter
Laser Type
Spec
Measured Values
Port 1
Port 2
Receiver Sensitivity (dBm)
S4.1
-8 to -28
L4.1
-8 to -28
L4.2
-8 to -28
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements For GbE
Table 5:
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements For GbE
Specifications
1x GE LX (~10
Kms)
1x GE LX (~40
Kms)
1x GE LH (~ 80
Kms)
1x GE SX (~ 550 m)
Minimum
Output Power
-9.5 (dBm)
--4.5 (dBm)
-2.0 (dBm)
-9.5 (dBm)
Maximum
Output Power
-3.0 (dBm)
3.0 (dBm)
3.0 (dBm)
-3.0 (dBm)
Receiver
Sensitivity
-20.5 (dBm)
-23 (dBm)
-24 (dBm)
18 (dBm)
Receiver
Overload
-3.0 (dBm)
-3.0 (dBm)
-3.0 (dBm)
0
Wavelength
(nominal)
1310 nm
1310 nm
1550 nm
850 nm
Connector
Type
LC
LC
LC
LC
Fiber Type
Single mode
Single mode
Single mode
Single mode
Synchronization Tests
Table 6:
Syncronization Tests
Clock
Status
OC-3/12
BITS clock, BITS data
Internal
Hold over
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BER (BIT Error Rate) Performance
Table 7:
BER (BIT Error Rate) Performance
DS1/DS3 ports
Results
DS1/DS3 ports
Results
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This appendix describes the general configuration procedures for iPasolink network element.
Switch ON Node and PC Configuration
1. Switch ON the Node, wait for at least 7 minutes for the node to completely come-up (before
trying to ping or access the node (through browser).
2. The Factory default IP address for NEC Multiplexer is 192.168.1.254 or the one, which is
present on the sticker pasted on the Node.
3. Use a PC/Laptop and configure the PC/laptop
IP Address to: Replace the IP address in the 192.168.1.0 network
Subnet Mask to: 255.255.255.0
4. Connect the PC to the NMS/LCT interface of the multiplexer using a cross RJ-45 NMS
cable.
Logging into the System
To logging into the system, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of PC/Laptop to the NMS port of the network element using a
cross cable. Use straight cable only, if both the Node and PC/Laptop are connected through
Hub/Switch.
2. Open the Internet Explorer in the Windows PC. Enter the address in the address space:
http://192.168.1.254:20080.
3. Log into the WUI with following user name and password.
User Name: NEC Corporation
Password: j72e#05t
4. Configuration:
Name: Enter the Name of the Site/Location.
Acceptable Values: combination of alphabets/numeric/special characters
Value Range: 1-22
Router ID: Enter the Router ID (Ex:192.168.254.1)
Ethernet IP: Enter the Ethernet IP of the iPasolink node (Ex:192.168.1.254)
Contact: Enter the contact details
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Location: Enter the location name
5. Submit changes and Accept the Modifications. The network element will go for a soft reboot
if values of Ethernet IP and Router ID are changed and after 3 minutes, you can login to the
system. If you are connecting other vendor Node to the local Node, then set the Remote
node with the router ID and Ethernet IP as follows:
Router ID: Enter the Router ID (Ex: 192.168.254.2)
Ethernet IP: Enter the Ethernet IP of the other vendor's node (Ex: 192.168.2.254)
Figure below illustrates PC connected to the node in a network.
Configuring OSPF Parameters
To configure OSPF parameters:
1. Click Configuration > DCN > OSPF in the navigation menu. OSPF Parameters configuration
page is displayed with default Ospf area configured as 0.0.0.1.
2. Enter value for area if different from default area address mentioned above.
3. Click Submit. A confirmation page is displayed.
4. Click Accept Valid Modifications. A "Successfully Modified" message is displayed.
Configuring E3/DS3 Ports
To provision PDH ports,
1. Click Configuration > Facilities > DS1/DS3 in the Navigation menu.
2. Click DS1/DS3 in the sub menu. DS1/DS3 Interface configuration preview pane is
displayed.
3. Click the desired DS1/DS3 port. Provision interface preview pane is displayed.
4. Select/Enter values referring to the PDH Interface Parameters table.
5. Click Submit. A confirmation message is displayed.
Figure 24: PC connected to the Node
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6. Click Accept Valid Modifications. A "Successfully Modified" message is displayed.
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Table 8:
PDH Interface Parameters
Parameter
Default Value
Description
Admin Status
Down
The administrative status of the PDH port.
Up: Sets the port in service.
Down: Sets the port out of service.
Alarm Reporting
Status
Report
The alarm reporting status of the PDH port.
Report: Reports alarms raised on the port.
No-Report: Alarms raised at the port are
not reported.
Threshold (for TCA
15min/24-hour)
Disable
Parameter to enable or disable TCAs for
15minutes 24 hours on the PDH ports.
Enable: Enables configuring threshold
level (for TCA-15min / 1-day) for TCA.
Disable: Disables threshold level for TCA-
15 min/1-day.
Default TCA Profile: The default TCA
profile is assigned.
Identifier
-
The identifier for the port. The identifier can be
any alphanumeric string. This string can be used
to search on list of port.
Line build out type
DS3_0_225ft
(for DS3)
The Line build out type. This parameter is not
applicable for E1/E3 ports.
For DS3:
DS3_0_225ft
DS3_225_450ft
Retiming
Disable
Enable: The E1 signal is reconstituted to
the primary reference source performance
specifications.
Disable: The E1 signal is not reconstituted
to the primary reference source
performance specifications and hence the
synchronization information is lost.
Framing Application
The framing application being used.
Framing Type
Unframed
The type of frame.
Configuring VCG Ports
To configure VCG ports:
1. Click Configuration > Facilities > VCG > VCG Group and configure following settings:
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LCAS: Enable or Disable as required (VCAT should be enabled for LCAS
enabling.
VCAT: Enable or Disable as required
Operating Granularity: as required by customer
Payload FCS: Enable or disable as intended.
Circuit Identifier: Any alphanumeric string to identify the interface
2. Click Submit. A confirmation page is displayed.
3. Click Accept Valid Modifications. A "Successfully Modified" message is displayed.
Repeat the above steps to configure more VCG ports.
Adding New VC to VCG
To add new VC to VCG, perform the following steps:
1. Click Configuration > Facilities > VCG. VCG interface configuration page is displayed.
2. Click VCG to be configured. Provisioning VCG Interface page is displayed.
3. Click Add new VC. Add VC to VCG page is displayed. Configure the following parameters:
Number of connections: Enter the number of VCs to be created.
Working Port: select a work port and corresponding K, L, M values
Reversion Mode: Non-Revertive / Revertive
The default value is Non-Revertive. The options Revertive and Non-Revertive are
available when protection is enabled.
WTR Time: Select value when Revertive is selected for Reversion Mode.
Protection type on network: No Protection/50 ms Protection/Slow Protection
4. Click Submit. A confirmation page is displayed.
5. Click on Accept Valid Modifications. A "Successfully Modified" message is displayed.
Repeat the above steps to add more VCs.
Configuring Ethernet Ports
To configure Ethernet port, perform the following steps:
1. Click Configuration >Facilities > Ethernet in the navigation menu.
Admin Status: Up
Alarm Reporting Status: Report
Auto Negotiation: Enable or Disable depending on end equipment configuration
LAN Circuit Identifier: User dependent /Convenient
2. Click the intended Ethernet port.
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3. Click Submit. A confirmation page is displayed.
4. Click Accept Valid Modifications. A "Successfully Modified" message is displayed. Repeat the
above steps to configure the more Ethernet ports.
Configuring Timing Manager
To configure Timing Manager:
1. Click Configuration > Synchronization > Synchronization Status in the navigation menu and
change QL Mode to Enable.
To configure the following parameters:
QL Mode: Enabled/Disabled
Output QL mode: Auto/Manual
Manual should be selected for Output QL mode when QL Mode is disabled.
Reversion mode: Auto/Manual
WTR time: 0 to 12 minutes
Node output quality level: PRC, SSU_A, SSU_B, SEC, DNU, INVALID
Node minimum quality level: PRC, SSU_A, SSU_B, SEC, DNU, INVALID
Node minimum quality level (SONET)
Output quality level: SEC
SETG Status: Hold Over
Selected Clock Source: Internal
External Request on Selected source: No Request
Click Submit.
2. Click Nominate timing reference. Provide the second reference source and assign the second
priority to it.
3. Select a value from the drop-down menu for the following parameters.
Clock Reference: Port/Bits
Clock Reference Port: select the STM port
Priority: 0 to 8
4. Click View Nominated timing reference to verify the nominated clock. Repeat the above steps
to nominate more than one clock source.
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Checking Alarms
To check the alarms:
To view current active alarms, click Faults > Active Alarms in the navigation menu.
To view all the alarms suppressed on the node, click Faults > Suppressed Alarms in the
navigation menu.
To provision new alarm filters, click Faults > Alarm Filters in the Navigation menu.
To provision the alarm history, click Faults > Event history in the Navigation menu.
To view and change the severity of alarms, click Faults > Alarm Severity in the navigation
menu. An asterisk appears before the name of alarms for which severity has been changed.
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This chapter describes the procedures to be followed when cleaning and inspecting optical and
fiber connectors. It also describes the procedure to be followed during inserting and ejecting of
cards and fan trays.
NEC recommends that you always clean fiber-optic connectors before connecting to
transmission equipment, test equipment, patch panels, or other connectors.
Cleaning Fiber Connectors
1. Clean the fiber end with a new lint-free cleaning pad, lens tissue, or swab. Move the cleaning
pad back and forth across the fiber end several times. If you are using a swab, gently rotate
the swab as you wipe across the end face.
2. Clean the ferrules and other parts of the connector with a lint-free, non abrasive cleaning pad
or lens tissue. After you finish, discard the used pad or tissue.
3. Aim a filtered, dry compressed-air dust remover at a shallow angle to the fiber end face and
blow across the end face from a distance of 6–8 inches.
4. Verify whether the other end of the fiber is disconnected from its laser source.
Inspect the fiber-optic connector with an optical fiber scope to verify that it is
free of dirt and dust. Then do either of the following:
If the connector is clean, cover the connector with a protective dust cover until
ready to use it.
If the connector is not completely clean, continue with steps 5 to 13 to clean it
with alcohol.
5. Apply 99% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to a lint-free, non-abrasive cleaning pad or lens tissue.
6. Clean the ferrules and other parts of the connector with a lint-free, non abrasive cleaning pad
or lens tissue. After you finish, discard the used pad or tissue.
7. Apply alcohol to a new, lint-free cleaning pad, lens tissue, or swab.
8. Clean the fiber end with a new lint-free cleaning pad, lens tissue, or swab. Move the cleaning
pad back and forth across the fiber end several times. If you are using a swab, gently rotate
the swab as you wipe across the end face.
9. Immediately dry the fiber ends with a clean, dry, lint-free cleaning pad or lens tissue.
10. Discard the used cleaning materials.
11. Aim a filtered, dry compressed-air dust remover at a shallow angle to the fiber end face and
blow across the end face from a distance of 150-200 mm.
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12. Inspect the fiber-optic connector with an optical fiber scope to verify whether it is free of dirt
and dust.
13. Cover the connector with a protective dust cover until it is ready to be used.
Cleaning Optical Connectors
It is important to keep all interconnects as clean as possible. Since the single-mode fiber has a
light-carrying core with diameter less than 10 micro meters, even a single microscopic speck of
dust on the connector end can significantly attenuate the light traveling through the fiber. Clean
connections are required for accurate and repeatable measurements. Leave the protective dust
covers on the connectors when they are not in use.
Observe the following guidelines to achieve the best performance:
Visually inspect fiber ends to locate any signs of damage.
Use dry connections whenever possible.
Keep connectors covered when not in use.
For more information on cleaning procedure, refer to "
Cleaning Fiber Connectors
on page
75".
CAUTION: Improper cleaning may result in high attenuation due to dirt or dust or
may cause mechanical damage to the fiber end, resulting in performance degradation. While
handling an optical fiber, do not exceed the minimum bed radius (35 mm). Do not over
tighten the cable tie wraps while dressing the cable.
DANGER: Do not look into the end of fiber-optic connectors or into faceplate
connectors of installed circuit packs. The light source used in fiber-optic devices can damage
your eyes.
The following items are recommended for cleaning the optical connectors:
99% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol
Lint-free, non abrasive optical-quality cleaning pads or lens tissue, or cotton or urethane-
foam swabs.
Pressurized dry-air duster.
Optical fiber scope.
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Ejecting Cross-Connect Cards
To eject the cross-connect card:
1. Press the RST (Reset) switch till LED status displays 'RED' color and release the switch
immediately. Sts (Status) LED displays 'RED' color. During this card goes for booting
process.
2. Once the process is complete, Sts (Status) LED displays 'RED BLINKING' color. This
indicates that card is ready for Jack-Out. Now slave cross-connect card will become Master
cross-connect card.
3. Remove the screws located at either end of the face plate using Philips (PH1) screwdriver.
4. Operate the two ejector levers (outwards) to disengage the card from the backplane.
5. Slide out the card with the ejector levers in horizontal position along the guide ways.
Inserting and Ejecting Cards
This section details the insertion and ejection of the cards in a network element. The cards are
provided with ejectors that aid in their insertion and ejection from the chassis.
STATIC ELECTRICITY: Static electricity can damage the equipment. While
unpacking and handling cards, or making network element interconnections, wear a grounding
wrist strap to discharge the static buildup.
CAUTION: If any of the plug-in units or interface modules need to be inserted or
ejected, it is imperative that the following procedures are adopted to avoid possible damages
to the connectors or spring fingers.
To insert a card in a network element:
1. Identify the appropriate slot into which the card is to be inserted.
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2. Slide in the card along the guide ways provided on the chassis with the ejector levers in the
horizontal position to engage the ejectors to the chassis groove.
3. Operate the two ejector levers (inwards) simultaneously to engage the card to the backplane.
4. Fasten the face plate to the chassis using Philips (PH1) screwdriver. Apply 0.7 N-M torque
when tightening the screws with the chassis.
RISK OF PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION: Failure to fasten the face plate to the
chassis may result in intermittent failures, because of poor connectivity.
To eject a card from the network element:
1. Identify the card that is to be ejected.
Figure 25: Inserting Card into the Chassis
Figure 26: Pushing Ejector Lever Inwards
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2. Remove both screws located at either end of the card using Philips (PH1) screwdriver. Apply
0.7 N-M torque to remove screws from the chassis.
3. Operate the two ejector levers (outwards) to disengage the card from the backplane.
4. Slide out the card with the ejector levers in horizontal position along the guide ways.
Inserting and Ejecting Fan Tray Unit (FAN-A)
To insert a Fan Tray Unit (FAN-A) in a network element:
1. Identify the correct slot for the FAN-A.
Figure 27: Pulling Ejector Lever Outwards
Figure 28: Sliding the Card Outwards
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2. Slide the FAN-A with carrier along the guide ways provided on the chassis.
3. To engage the FAN-A to the backplane connector, push the carrier handle.
4. Fasten the screw to the chassis using Philips (PH1) screwdriver. Apply 0.7 N-M torque when
tightening the screws with the chassis. Figure below shows FAN-A installed into the chassis.
RISK OF PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION: Failure to fasten the face plate to the
chassis may result in intermittent failures because of poor connectivity.
ROTATING PARTS: The fan blades may be rotating even after the power is removed, which
may cause injury. Be cautious while removing the Fan unit.
To eject a FAN-A from a network element:
1. Remove the screw located at the left-hand side of the FAN-A using Philips (PH1)
screwdriver. Apply 0.7 N-M torque to remove screws from the chassis.
Figure 29: Installing Fan Tray Unit (FAN-A)
Figure 30: Installing FAN-A (II)
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2. Pull the carrier handle to disengage the FAN-A from the backplane connector.
3. Slide the FAN-A along the guide way till it comes out of the slot. Figure below shows FAN-
A uninstalled from the chassis.
Inserting and Ejecting Air Filter Unit
To insert a fan tray in a network element:
1. Identify the correct slot for the Air Filter Unit.
2. Slide the Air Filter Unit with carrier along the guide ways provided on the chassis.
Figure 31: Uninstalling FAN-A from the Chassis
Figure 32: Installing Air Filter Tray Unit (I)
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3. Tighten the screws on the Air Filter Unit using Philips (PH1) screwdriver. Apply 0.7 N-M
torque when tightening the screws with the chassis. Figure below shows Air Filter Unit
installed into the chassis.
NOTE: Air Filters must be replaced once in six months.
To eject a Air Filter Unit from the network element:
1. Remove the screws located on the Air Filter Unit using Philips (PH1) screwdriver, as shown
in Figure below. Apply 0.7 N-M torque to remove screws from the chassis.
Figure 33: Installing Air Filter Tray Unit (II)
Figure 34: Unstalling the Air Filter Unit (I)
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2. Slide the Air Filter Unit along the guide way till it comes out of the slot. Figure below shows
FTU uninstalled from the chassis.
Figure 35: Unstalling the Air Filter Unit (II)
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RF SW/FAN ALM 1 Connector
Table 9:
RF SW/FAN ALM 1 Connector
Diagram
Pin
Signal Name
Direction
1
FAN_ALM1
I
2
FAN_ALM2
I
3
FAN_ALM3
I
4
FAN_ALM4
I
5
GND
GND
6
SW_RF_CTRL1
O
7
GND
GND
8
RF SW cable open
I
9
GND
GND
ALM I/O Connector
Table 10:
ALM I/O Connector
Diagram
Pin
Signal Name
Direction
1
ALM_OUT_COM
I
2
ALM_OUT_3_NO
O
3
ALM_OUT_2_NO
O
4
ALM_OUT_1_NO
O
5
ALM_OUT_1_NC
O
6
ALM_OUT_2_NC
O
7
ALM_OUT_3_NC
O
8
ALM_IN_P
I
9
ALM_IN_N
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5 MHz/10 MHz
Table 11:
5 MHz/10 MHz Connector
Diagram
Pin
Signal Name
Direction
1
GPS_CLK_10MHz/5MH
z_IN
I
Body
GND
GND
1 PPS Connector
Table 12:
1 PPS Connector
Diagram
Pin
Signal Name
Direction
1
GPS_CLK_1PPS_I
N
I
1PPS_OUT
O
Body
GND
GND
NE1 Connector
Table 13:
NE1 Connector
Diagram
Pin
Signal Name
Direction
1
ENET_TX_NMS_P
O
2
ENET_TX_NMS_N
O
3
ENET_RX_NMS_P
I
4
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
5
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
6
ENET_RX_NMS_N
I
7
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
8
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
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NMS Connector
Table 14:
NMS Connector
Diagram
Pin
Signal Name
Direction
1
ENET_TX_NMS_P
O
2
ENET_TX_NMS_N
O
3
ENET_RX_NMS_P
I
4
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
5
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
6
ENET_RX_NMS_N
I
7
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
8
75 ohm Bob Smith termination
I
EXT CLK Connector
Table 15:
EXT CLK Connector
Diagram
Pin
Signal
Direction
1
BITS_DATA_IN_
N
I
2
BITS_DATA_OUT
_N
O
3
BITS_CLK_IN_N
I
4
BITS_CLK_OUT_
N
O
CLK_1588v2_OUT
_N
5
GND
GND
6
BITS_DATA_IN_
N
I
7
BITS_DATA_OUT
_N
O
8
BITS_CLK_IN_N
I
9
BITS_CLK_OUT_
P
O
CLK_1588v2_OUT
_P
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160 PIN LFH DS1 Connector (120 Ohm)
Table 16:
160 PIN LFH Connector (120 Ohm)
Group
Pins on the connector
Signal
Tx Group
156
TIP-Tx32
85
RING-Tx32
155
TIP-Tx31
86
RING-Tx31
154
TIP-Tx30
87
RING-Tx30
153
TIP-Tx29
88
RING-Tx29
152
TIP-Tx28
89
RING-Tx28
151
TIP-Tx27
90
RING-Tx27
150
TIP-Tx26
91
RING-Tx26
149
TIP-Tx25
92
RING-Tx25
148
TIP-Tx24
93
RING-Tx24
147
TIP-Tx23
94
RING-Tx23
146
TIP-Tx22
95
TIP-Tx22
145
TIP-Tx21
96
TIP-Tx21
144
TIP-Tx20
97
RING-Tx20
143
TIP-Tx19
98
RING-Tx19
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Group
Pins on the connector
Signal
142
TIP-Tx18
99
RING-Tx18
141
TIP-Tx17
100
RING-Tx17
140
TIP-Rx16
101
RING-Rx16
139
TIP-Rx15
102
RING-Rx15
138
TIP-Tx14
103
RING-Tx14
137
TIP-Tx13
104
RING-Tx13
136
TIP-Tx12
105
RING-Tx12
135
TIP-Tx11
106
RING-Tx11
134
TIP-Tx10
107
RING-Tx10
133
TIP-Tx09
108
RING-Tx09
132
TIP-Tx8
109
RING-Tx8
131
TIP-Tx7
110
RING-Tx7
130
TIP-Tx6
111
RING-Tx6
129
TIP-Tx5
112
RING-Tx5
128
TIP-Tx4
113
RING-Tx4
127
TIP-Tx3
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Group
Pins on the connector
Signal
114
RING-Tx3
126
TIP-Tx2
115
RING-Tx2
125
TIP-Tx1
116
RING-Tx1
Rx Group
5
TIP-Rx32
76
RING-Rx32
6
TIP-Rx31
75
RING-Rx31
7
TIP-Rx30
74
RING-Rx30
8
TIP-Rx29
73
RING-Rx29
9
TIP-Rx28
72
RING-Rx28
10
TIP-Rx27
71
RING-Rx27
11
TIP-Rx26
70
RING-Rx26
12
TIP-Rx25
69
RING-R25
13
TIP-Rx24
68
RING-Rx24
14
TIP-Rx23
67
RING-Rx23
15
TIP-Rx22
66
RING-Rx22
16
TIP-Rx21
65
RING-Rx21
17
TIP-Rx20
64
RING-Rx20
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Group
Pins on the connector
Signal
18
TIP-Rx19
63
RING-Rx19
19
TIP-Rx18
62
RING-Rx18
20
TIP-Rx17
61
RING-Rx17
21
TIP-Rx16
60
RING-Rx16
22
TIP-Rx15
59
RING-Rx15
23
TIP-Rx14
58
RING-Rx14
24
TIP-Rx13
57
RING-Rx13
25
TIP-Rx12
56
RING-Rx12
26
TIP-Rx11
55
RING-Rx11
27
TIP-Rx10
54
RING-Rx10
28
TIP-Rx9
53
RING-Rx9
29
TIP-Rx8
52
RING-Rx8
30
TIP-Rx7
51
RING-Rx7
31
TIP-Rx6
50
RING-Rx6
32
TIP-Rx5
49
RING-Rx5
33
TIP-Rx4
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Group
Pins on the connector
Signal
48
RING-Rx4
34
TIP-Rx3
47
RING-Rx3
35
TIP-Rx2
46
RING-Rx2
36
TIP-Rx1
45
RING-Rx1
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MDR Connector
Transmit Port
Receive Port
Specification
Range
Specification
Range
33
CH1 OUT(P)
32
CH1 IN(P)
67
CH1 OUT(N)
66
CH1 IN(N)
31
CH2 OUT(P)
30
CH2 IN(P)
65
CH2 OUT(N)
64
CH2 IN(N)
29
CH3 OUT(P)
28
CH3 IN(P)
63
CH3 OUT(N)
62
CH3 IN(N)
27
CH4 OUT(P)
26
CH4 IN(P)
61
CH4 OUT(N)
60
CH4 IN(N)
25
CH5 OUT(P)
24
CH5 IN(P)
59
CH5 OUT(N)
58
CH5 IN(N)
23
CH6 OUT(P)
22
CH6 IN(P)
57
CH6 OUT(N)
56
CH6 IN(N)
21
CH7 OUT(P)
20
CH7 IN(P)
51
CH9 OUT(P)
50
CH9 IN(P)
15
CH10 OUT(P)
14
CH10 IN(P)
49
CH10 OUT(N)
48
CH10 IN(N)
13
CH11 OUT(P)
12
CH11 IN(P)
47
CH11 OUT(N)
46
CH11 IN(N)
11
CH12 OUT(P)
10
CH12 IN(P)
45
CH12 OUT(N)
44
CH12 IN(N)
9
CH13 OUT(P)
8
CH13 IN(P)
43
CH13 OUT(N)
42
CH13 IN(N)
7
CH14 OUT(P)
6
CH14 IN(P)
40
CH14 OUT(N)
40
CH14 IN(N)
5
CH15 OUT(P)
4
CH15 IN(P)
39
CH15 OUT(N)
38
CH15 IN(N)
3
CH16 OUT(P)
2
CH16 IN(P)
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D
DCN
Data Communication Network is SDH network
that enables OAM communication between
individual network elements as well as inter
network element communication.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A
protocol used by networked devices (clients)
to obtain various parameters necessary for
the clients to operate in an Internet Protocol
(IP) network. By using this protocol, system
administration workload greatly decreases,
and devices can be added to the network
with minimal or no manual configurations.
E
ELAN
Emulated Local Area Network. An emulated
LAN is a set of clients and servers
connected by virtual circuits over a network.
EOW
Engineering Order Wire. An operator's
communication channel that supports a 2-
wire analog telephone.
F
FRU
Field Replaceable Unit. A circuit board or part
that can be quickly and easily removed and
replaced by the user or by a technician
without having to send the entire product or
system to a repair facility.
FTU
Fan Tray Unit.
L
LC CONNECTOR
Lucent Connector. An optical fiber connector
terminates the end of an optical fiber, and
enables quicker connection and
disconnection than splicing. The connectors
mechanically couple and align the cores of
fibers so that light can pass. LC connectors
are replacing SC connectors in corporate
networking environment due to its smaller
size.
M
MAC ADDRESS
Media Access Control address. An address—
typically made up of numbers and letters—
assigned to your hardware that uniquely
identifies its place on the network.
O
OSPF
Open Shortest Path First. A dynamic routing
protocol for use in Internet Protocol (IP)
networks.
P
PDH
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH). A
technology used in telecommunications
networks to transport large quantities of
data over digital transport equipment such as
fibre optic and microwave radio systems.
S
SLAT
System Line-up And Test.
Glossary of Terms
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SNCP
Sub Network Connection Protection. A path
protection switching scheme that supports
uni-directional and dedicated type of
protection.
T
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A
method of packet-switched data
transmission used on the Internet.
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1
1 PPS Connector • 86
160 PIN LFH DS1 Connector (120 Ohm) •
88
5
5 MHz/10 MHz • 86
A
Adding New VC to VCG • 72
Alarm Cable Connection • 43
ALM I/O Connector • 85
B
Backing Up or Restoring Network Element
Configuration Data • 61
BER (BIT Error Rate) Performance • 68
C
Chapter Organization • 14
Checking Alarms • 74
Cleaning Fiber Connectors • 75, 76
Cleaning Optical Connectors • 76
Clock Cable Connection • 44
Commissioning and Testing Report • 55, 66
Configuring E3/DS3 Ports • 70
Configuring Equipment Racks • 24
Configuring Ethernet Ports • 72
Configuring OSPF Parameters • 70
Configuring Parameters in SLAT Page • 57
Configuring Timing Manager • 73
Configuring VCG Ports • 72
Connecting the Grounding Cables • 41
Connecting the PC to the NMS interface of
the Network Element • 55
Connecting the Power Cables • 42
Connector Pin Assignment • 15, 85
Controlling Equipment Environment • 27
D
DCN • 95
DHCP • 95
Dissipating Static Electricity • 27
DS1 Connection • 47
E
E3/DS3 Connection • 48
Ejecting Cross-Connect Cards • 77
ELAN • 95
EOW • 95
EXT CLK Connector • 87
F
FRU • 95
FTU • 95
G
GbE Connection • 53
General Configuration • 14, 69
General Procedures • 15, 75
General Safety Guidelines • 22
General Site Requirements • 23
GPS Clock Cable Connection • 46
H
Handling Optical Fibers • 28
Handling Package • 32
I
Inserting and Ejecting Air Filter Unit • 81
Inserting and Ejecting Cards • 77
Inserting and Ejecting Fan Tray Unit (FAN-A)
• 79
Installation and Commissioning Process
Overview • 18
Installation Guidelines • 39
Installing Ethernet Card • 14, 53
Installing Network Element into the Rack • 40
Installing OAM Interfaces • 14, 43
Installing Optical Cards • 14, 51
Installing PDH Cards • 14, 47
Installing the Network Element • 14, 39
L
LC CONNECTOR • 95
List of Figures • viii
List of Tables • ix
Index
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Logging into an Uncommissioned Network
Element • 56
Logging into the System • 69
M
MAC ADDRESS • 95
MAIN-A Card Connection • 49
Maintaining Safety with Electricity • 22
MDR Connector • 93
MODEM-A Connection • 48
Mouse Operation Conventions • 13
N
NE1 Connector • 86
NMS Cable Connection • 45
NMS Connector • 87
Node Commissioning • 14, 55
Nominating a Synchronization Reference
Clock Source for the Network Element • 61
O
Observing Safety Guidelines • 14, 21
OC-12 Connection • 51
OSPF • 95
P
PDH • 95
Preventing Damage to Card and Pluggable
Module • 26
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage •
23
Preventive Site Configuration • 23, 24
R
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements For GbE •
67
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-12
• 66
Receiver Sensitivity Measurements for OC-3 •
66
Receiving and Unpacking Network Element •
14, 31
Receiving and Unpacking Network Element
Process • 31
Recording Data and Test Results • 14, 63
Related Documents • 16
Repairing Optical Fibers • 29
RF SW/FAN ALM 1 Connector • 85
RF SW/FAN Cable Connection • 44
S
Safety Recommendations • 22
Safety Signs Conventions • 12
Safety Standard Compliance • 21
Setting Ethernet IP, Subnet Mask, Router ID,
and Port Rate on the Network Element • 58
Setting Network Element Date and Time • 60
Site Environment • 23
Site Preparation • 39
Site Verification Checklist • 64
SLAT • 95
SNCP • 96
Splicing Optical Fibers • 29
STM-1/OC-3 Connection • 51
Storing Packages • 32
Switch ON Node and PC Configuration • 69
Synchronization Tests • 67
T
TCP/IP • 96
Typographical Conventions • 13
U
Understanding Commissioning Procedure • 19
Understanding Installation Procedure • 18
Understanding Installation, Commissioning,
and Testing Process • 14, 17
Unpacking the Network Element • 33
Using Optical Fibers • 28
Using NEC Corporation Product
Documentation • 15
Using this Guide • 11
V
Verifying Shipment • 32
Verifying the Serial Numbers of Cards and
Pluggable Modules of the Network Element
• 59
W
What This Guide Covers • 11
What You Should Already Know • 12
Who This Guide Is For • 11
Working with Power Supply Unit • 25