Ons 15454 Connections - Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual

12.5 CTC Window
Table 12-3
Method
TL1
Remote
12.5 CTC Window
When you log into a single-shelf ONS 15454, the CTC window appears in node view
When you log into a multishelf ONS 15454, meaning that two or more ONS 15454 shelves are
configured to operate as one node, the multishelf view
window includes a menu bar, a toolbar, and a top and bottom pane. The top pane provides status
information about the selected objects and a graphic of the current view. The bottom pane provides tabs
and subtabs to view ONS 15454 information and perform ONS 15454 provisioning and maintenance
tasks. From the CTC window, you can display the other ONS 15454 views. In single-shelf mode, these
are the network, node, and card views. In multishelf mode, these are the network, multishelf, shelf, and
card views.
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ONS 15454 Connection Methods (continued)
Description
Refers to a connection to the ONS 15454
using TL1 rather than CTC. TL1 sessions can
be started from CTC, or you can use a TL1
terminal. The physical connection can be a
craft connection, corporate LAN, or a TL1
terminal.
Refers to a connection made to the
ONS 15454 using a modem.
Chapter 12 Cisco Transport Controller Operation
Requirements
Refer to the Cisco ONS SONET TL1
Reference Guide or the Cisco ONS 15454
SDH and Cisco ONS 15600 SDH TL1
Reference Guide.
A modem must be connected to the
•
ONS 15454.
The modem must be provisioned for
•
the ONS 15454. To run CTC, the
modem must be provisioned for
Ethernet access.
(Figure 12-4) appears in the CTC window. The
(Figure 12-3).
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