Eqpt - Cisco ONS 15327 User Documentation

Alarm Procedures
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e.
Step 6 Using a test set, check for signal failures on fiber terminations.
Caution
Measure power levels to verify that the budget loss is within the parameters of the receiver.
Step 7
Note
Ensure that fiber connectors are securely fastened and properly terminated.
Step 8
Reset the active XTC using the
Step 9
Note
Resetting the active XTC switches the traffic to the standby XTC. If the alarm clears when the ONS
15327 switches to the standby XTC, the user can assume that the original active XTC is the cause of the
alarm.
Replace the original active XTC with a new XTC card.
Step 10
Caution
Delete and recreate the problematic SDCC termination:
Step 11
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b.
c.
d.
Verify that both ends of the SDCC have been recreated at the optical ports.
Step 12
Login to http://www.cisco.com/TAC for more information or call the Cisco Technical Assistance Center
Step 13
to report a service-affecting problem (1-800-553-2447).

14.4.36 EQPT

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An equipment failure (EQPT) alarm indicates that a hardware failure has occurred on the reporting card.
If the EQPT alarm occurs with a BKUPMEMP alarm, follow the procedure
Alarm" section on page
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Verify that the Status column lists the port as in service.
If the Status column lists the port as out of service, click the column and select In Service. Click
Apply.
Using a test set disrupts service on the OC-N card. It may be necessary to manually switch
traffic carrying circuits to a protection path.
After measuring power levels, clean fibers according to site practice.
Ensure that the active green LED is lit before removing card.
Resetting the active XTC can result in loss of traffic.
Click the Provisioning > SONET DCC tabs.
Highlight the problematic SDCC termination.
Click Delete.
Click Yes at confirmation dialog box.
Critical, Service-Affecting
14-18. This procedure also clears the EQPT alarm.
"Card Turn-Up" section on page
Chapter 14 Alarm Troubleshooting
1-18.
"Clear the BKUPMEMP
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