Connecting adjacent network elements
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Automatic protection switching test
Description
This section provides the procedures for verifying the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-60 shelf
automatic and manual protection switching.
Note the following:
These tests do NOT simulate circuit pack failures.
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A properly grounded wrist strap must always be worn while handling circuit packs.
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Prior to performing each test, the shelf under test must be clear of all alarms (that is,
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only green LEDs are lighted).
Main OLIU switch test
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In order to perform path switching, enter an STS-1 add/drop cross-connection between an
equipped Function Unit and the Main OLIU. Select
Cross-Connections...
cross-connection.
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2
Select
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3
Under Path Protection choose
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4
Note the Active Path (m1 or m2).
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5
Disconnect the optical fiber connected to the IN port on the active path OLIU.
Result:
LED should flash on the OLIU.
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Refresh
Click
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Verify the Active Path has changed (from m1 to m2 or m2 to m1).
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and use the
View -> Protection...
The MN and then MJ alarm LED should light on the SYSCTL and the FAULT
View Protection
in the
Cross-Connection Wizard
Path m1-1-1
and click
window.
Automatic protection switching test
Configuration ->
to enter an add/drop
Select
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