Dlp-B194 Clear A Blsr Force Ring Switch - Cisco ONS 15327 Procedure Manual

NTP-B12 Add a BLSR Node
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On the network graphic, an F appears on the working BLSR channel where you invoked the protection
switch. The span lines change color to reflect the forced traffic. Green span lines indicate the new BLSR
path, and the lines between the protection switch are purple.
Performing a Force switch generates several conditions including FORCED-REQ-RING,
FORCED-REQ-RING, and WKSWPR.
From the File menu, choose Close.
Step 6
Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
Step 7

DLP-B194 Clear a BLSR Force Ring Switch

Purpose
Tools/Equipment
Prerequisite Procedures
Required/As Needed
Onsite/Remote
Security Level
Display the network view.
Step 1
Click the Provisioning > BLSR tabs.
Step 2
Click Edit.
Step 3
To clear a Force switch on the west line:
Step 4
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Step 5 To clear a Force switch on the east line:
a.
b.
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On the BLSR network graphic, a green and a purple span line connects each node. This is the normal
display for BLSR spans when a protection switch is not present.
From the File menu, choose Close.
Step 6
Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
Step 7
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Click Yes in the two Confirm BLSR Operation dialog boxes that display.
Use this task to remove a BLSR Force ring switch.
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DLP-B60 Log into CTC, page 2-23
As needed
Onsite
Provisioning or higher
Right-click the BLSR west port where you want to clear the protection switch and choose Set West
Protection Operation. Ports with a Force switch applied are marked with an F.
In the Set West Protection Operation dialog box, choose CLEAR from the pull-down menu. Click
OK.
In the Confirm BLSR Operation dialog box, click Yes.
Right-click the BLSR east port where you want to clear the protection switch and choose Set East
Protection Operation. Ports with a Force switch applied are marked with an F.
In the Set East Protection Operation dialog box, choose CLEAR from the pull-down menu. Click
OK.
In the Confirm BLSR Operation dialog box, click Yes.
Chapter 13 Add and Remove Nodes
March 2003