Contbus - Cisco ONS 15327 User Documentation

Alarm Procedures
b.
c.
If the software reset does not clear the alarm, physically reseat the reporting card.
Step 3
If all cards with the exception of the active XTC report this alarm, perform a software reset of the active
Step 4
XTC:
a.
b.
c.
If the software reset does not clear the card, physically reseat the XTC card to perform a card pull.
Step 5
If the alarm still does not clear, replace the XTC card.
Step 6
Note
14.4.30 CONTBUS-B-18
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The communication failure from XTC slot to XTC slot (CONTBUS-B-18) alarm means main processor
on the XTC card in Slot 6 lost communication with the coprocessor on the XTC card in Slot 5. The
problem is with the physical path of communication from the XTC card to the reporting XTC card. The
physical path of communication includes the two XTC cards and the backplane.
Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15327. Plug the wristband
Caution
cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside edge of the shelf assembly.
Procedure: Clear the CONTBUS-B-18 Alarm on the XTC Card
Position the cursor over the XTC card in Slot 6.
Step 1
Right-click and choose RESET CARD to make the XTC in Slot 6 the active XTC card.
Step 2
Wait approximately two minutes for the XTC in Slot 5 to reset as the standby XTC card. Verify that the
Step 3
Standby LED is lit before proceeding to the next step.
Position the cursor over the XTC card in Slot 5.
Step 4
Right-click and choose RESET CARD again to make the XTC in Slot 6 the active XTC card.
Step 5
If the alarm reappears when the XTC in Slot 6 reboots as the active XTC, the XTC card in Slot 6 is
Step 6
defective and must be replaced.
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Position the cursor over the slot reporting the alarm.
Right-click the mouse and choose RESET CARD to do a software reset.
Display the CTC node view.
Position the cursor over the active XTC card slot.
Choose RESET CARD.
When you replace a card with an identical type of card, you do not need to make any changes to
the database.
Major, Non-Service-Affecting
Chapter 14 Alarm Troubleshooting
June 2002