Line Interface Modules
OC-N/STM-N Applications
The OC-N/STM-N LIM with the PCX can be configured to support a variety of LIM applications.
The LIM card is physically divided into two parts of four links each. The following matrix
demonstrates the permitted link locations for each LIM application, including Automatic Protection
Switching (APS) applications.
LIM Applications
Eight OC-3s
Four OC-3s with APS
Two OC-3s; One OC-12
Two OC-3s with APS;
One OC-12 with APS
Four OC-3s; One OC-12
Two OC-3s with APS;
One OC-12 with APS
Two OC-12s with APS
Note
The limitation of the switch fabric is two OC-3s.
Note
For detailed information on configuring the OC-N/STM-N LIM for use with the PCx Slot Controller, refer to
the Xedge V7x Configuration Guide.
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Permitted Link Locations
Link0 Link1
Link 2 Link 3
OC-3 OC-3
OC-3 OC-3
OC-3 APS
OC-3 APS
OC-3 OC-3
--
OC-3 APS
OC-3 APS
OC-12
--
--
OC-12 APS
--
OC-12 APS
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Link 4 Link 5
Link 6 Link 7
OC-3 OC-3
OC-3 APS
--
OC-12
--
OC-12 APS
--
OC-3 OC-3
--
OC-3 APS
--
OC-12 APS
OC-3 OC-3
OC-3 APS
--
--
--
--
OC-3 OC-3
OC-3 APS
--
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