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pfigueroa
April 29, 2025
How do i obtain conection locally with my laptop
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Mr. Anderson
May 15, 2025
To connect your laptop locally to the Nortel Metro 3500, follow these steps:
1. Power up the Nortel Metro 3500 system and wait at least 5 minutes for it to stabilize. 2. Use a local connection to access the system. This may involve connecting your laptop to the appropriate port on the network element using a serial or Ethernet cable, depending on the interface supported. 3. Log in to the network element using the Site Manager application. The login uses a challenge-response system that requires administrative access and a shared secret. 4. Once logged in, you can retrieve alarms and events, and perform provisioning tasks.
Exact cable types and port details are not provided.
Contents About this document Supported software v Supported hardware v Technical support and information vii Safety instructions Warnings and safety precautions 1-1 Circuit packs and small form factor pluggable (SFP) modules 1-2 Avoiding the development of static electricity 1-2 Handling, installing, or replacing circuit packs and SFP modules 1-3 Transporting circuit packs and SFP modules 1-3 Optical fibers 1-4 Laser radiation 1-4...
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Contents 2-15 Provisioning a software loopback 2-56 2-16 Releasing a software loopback 2-58 2-17 Restoring the network element to its initial state 2-59 OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
This document supports the software release for Nortel Networks OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform Release 12.0. Supported hardware This document supports the OPTera Metro 3500 shelf and Universal OPTera Metro 3500 shelf. Hardware naming conventions The following naming conventions are used throughout this document to identify the OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform hardware: •...
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System User Guide (323-1059-320) InteroperabilityGuide (NTN465YG) (NTRN16AA) Provisioning Site Manager Equipment and Installation Planning and Facilities (323-1059-201) Installation Guide, (323-1059-350) Rel 6.0 Commissioning (NTNM35FA) (323-1059-210) System Testing (323-1059-222) OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
About this document vii Technical support and information For technical support and information from Nortel Networks, refer to the following table. Technical Assistance Service For service-affecting problems: North America: For 24-hour emergency recovery or software upgrade 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835) support, that is, for: •...
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About this document OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
Safety instructions This section contains safety guidelines that must be followed for personal safety and for correct handling and operation of equipment. Warnings and safety precautions To avoid injury, follow all danger warnings provided with this product and the safety procedures established by your company. To avoid damage to equipment or service interruptions, follow all caution warnings provided with this product and the safety procedures established by your company.
ATTENTION ATTENTION OBSERVER DES PRECAUTIONS OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS POUR LA MANIPULATION. DIS- FOR HANDLING ELECTRO- POSITIFS SENSIBLES AUX STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES CHARGES STATIQUES OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
Safety instructions 1-3 Handling, installing, or replacing circuit packs and SFP modules CAUTION Risk of service interruption Using radio communication devices like cellular telephones can cause service interruptions. For example, a -1 W North American cellular telephone must not be used within 30 cm of a system with an open service access front cover.
This precaution applies to any point in the system where the laser signal can be accessed (for example, at the optical connectors on the optical interface circuit packs). OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
Safety instructions 1-5 Handling optical fibers DANGER Risk of personal injury Avoid direct exposure to fiber-optic ends or fiber-optic connector ends where the laser signal can be accessed. Handle fiber-optic cables with caution. Position fiber-optic cables in a safe location during installation. CAUTION Risk of equipment damage Place all optical fiber cuttings in a appropriate container.
110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70. If this equipment cannot be installed in a controlled area, the front cover must be locked. OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
323-1059-222 System testing System testing procedures describe how to test the OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform in any of the following configurations: • linear point-to-point • linear point-to-point with DS1 service module • UPSR • UPSR with DS1 service module •...
Procedure 2-1 Getting started Use this procedure to test the OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform in a unidirectional path switched ring (UPSR), in a bidirectional line-switched ring (BLSR), or in a linear point-to- point configuration. Perform all the steps in the applicable procedures.
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System testing 2-3 System testing flowchart EX1185p Start Perform the test setup. Test the optical power at the optical interface circuit packs Test the signal continuity and protection switching locally for each network element. Does the NE pass the test ? Perform the troubleshooting.
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Note 2: For OPTera Packet Edge (OPE) system testing procedures see OPTera Packet Edge System Network Applications and Management, NTRN11YK. OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-5 Procedure 2-2 Setting up the test Use this procedure to set up the test when you are testing the functionality and protection for signal mappers, and signal cross-connects. Requirements Before you perform this procedure, ensure that you have: •...
Click Apply. Click OK. Return the facility under test in service. For information see 323-1059-350, Changing a facility state to In Service (IS) on page 2-26. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-7 Procedure 2-2 (continued) Setting up the test Step Action Connect the test set to the working facility at the cross-connect panel. See: • Testing the protection for EC-1 circuit pack on page 2-41 • Testing the protection for DS3 circuit pack on page 2-40 Add a terminal loopback at the optical interface.
Remove the protection cap from the Tx port of the optical interface circuit pack. Clean the port connector. Ensure the system has been powered up and stable for at least 5 minutes before you start the test. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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The power recorded is good if the value is equal to or higher than the minimum launch power for the optical interface circuit pack. For the minimum launch power applicable to a circuit pack, see the OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform Rel 12.0 Planning and Ordering Guide.
Test the transmit power. See Testing the power at the optical interface Tx port on page 2-8. Disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the optical interface Rx port. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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The power recorded is good if the value is within the range of power specification for optical interface circuit pack. For the receiver overload and minimum sensitivity applicable to circuit packs, see the OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform Rel 12.0 Planning and Ordering Guide.
Testing the power at the optical interface Tx port on page 2-8. Disconnect the OPM from the Tx port on the optical interface circuit pack. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-13 Procedure 2-5 (continued) Testing the transmit power at the OMX Step Action Scope the connector on the optical interface circuit pack, clean if necessary, and scope again. See: • 323-1059-201, Cleaning optical connectors and adapters on patch cords •...
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Loss (dB) Add loss Drop loss Connector loss Pass-through loss Measuring the Tx power at the OMX EX1031t OTS OUT DROP OPTera Metro 3500 shelf with DWDM OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-15 Procedure 2-6 Testing the receive power at a DWDM optical interface Use this procedure to verify the receive power at the DWDM optical interface circuit pack. Note: If you are not using a DWDM optical interface, see Testing the power at the optical interface Tx port on page 2-8 Requirements...
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-for OMX NTN449ZW on page 2-14 Maximum loss summary -for OMX + Fiber manager 4CH NT0H32AE-HE, NT0H32AF-HF on page 2-14. Repeat step 1 through step 7 for all Rx channels. —end— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-17 OC-48 DWDM Rx power specifications Parameter Power specification Receive sensitivity Start of life (SOL) -31.6 dBm Receive sensitivity End of life (EOL) -28.9 dBm Receiver optical overload -9 dBm OC-192 DWDM Rx power specifications Parameter Power specification Receive sensitivity Start of life (SOL) <TBD>...
CAUTION Risk of equipment damage Electrostatic discharge can damage electrostatic sensitive devices. Use antistatic protection to avoid damaging circuit packs. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-19 Procedure 2-7 (continued) Testing the signal continuity and tributary protection switching in the network element Step Action Ensure that the test setup is completed. For information, see Setting up the test on page 2-5. Identify your next step. If you are Then go to using a DS1 test set to test tributary circuit packs...
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2 indicate traffic is on. Review the test results. If any of the tests failed, solve the problem. See 323-1059-543, Procedures for active alarms on page 2-1. —end— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-21 Procedure 2-8 Testing a basic network configuration Use this procedure to test the signal continuity and protection switching in a basic network configuration (linear, UPSR, or BLSR). Note: If you are using DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) optical interface and OMX (optical multiplexer), see Testing a basic network configuration with DWDM optical interface and OMX on page...
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(VT1.5 cross-connect for DS1 and STS-1 cross-connect for DS3). See 323-1059-320, Procedures for end-to-end connection management on page 1-1. Go to step —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-23 Procedure 2-8 (continued) Testing a basic network configuration Step Action Provision a two-fiber BLSR configuration. See 323-1059-320, Provisioning a BLSR (bidirectional) on page 4-2. Provision a software terminal loopback at the far-end network element. See Provisioning a software loopback on page 2-56.
Review the test results. If any of the tests failed, solve the problem. See 323-1059-543, Retrieving active alarms for a network element on page 2-3. —end— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-25 Example of testing the signal continuity and line protection in a linear point-to-point configuration EX0208 Tributary AIS Tributary facility Software facility Far-end loopback network element Note 1: a and b represent slot numbers for the optical interface Near-end circuit packs.
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DS1 57-84 module module module to network element. To DS1 1-28 module port 1 IN Test DS1 cross-connect panel From DS1 1-28 module port 1 OUT OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-27 Example of testing the signal continuity and line protection in a UPSR EX0851p Software facility Tributary facility loopback Switch mate Far-end network element Pass-through Pass-through network element 2 network element 1 Near-end Switch mate network element Tx Rx Tributary facility Test set Note: w and x represent slot numbers for the optical interfaces.
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Note: w and x represent slot numbers for the optical interfaces. The slot numbers represented by these variables can vary from network element to network element. OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-29 Procedure 2-9 Testing a basic network configuration with DWDM optical interface and OMX Use this procedure to test the signal continuity and protection switching in a basic network configuration equipped with DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) optical interface circuit packs and OMX. Note: If you are not using DWDM optical interface and OMX, see Testing a basic network configuration on page...
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323-1059-311, Changing the protection scheme on an optical facility from 1+1 linear to UPSR on page 1-6. At the far-end, connect the OPTera Metro 3500 shelf to the OMX shelf. See: • 323-1059-201, Connecting an OMX shelf (NTN449ZW) to OPTera Metro 3500 shelves, or •...
13 for all wavelengths. Note: Wait for loss of signal alarms on OPTera Metro 3500 to clear before you perform the next step. Ensure the test set is switched on and connected to the I/O port that corresponds to the circuit pack you are using.
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EX0840p Loopback at DS3 facility Far end OPTera Metro 3500 shelf with DWDM Drop Pass-through Pass-through Drop OPTera Metro 3500 shelf with DWDM Test Near end OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-33 Procedure 2-10 Testing the signal continuity in a network element using an external DS1 test set Note: VT1.5 management and the DS1 signal rate and facility type are not supported on the STX-192 platform. Perform this procedure only if your shelf is equipped with VTX-48 or VTX-48e circuit packs.
Review the test results. If any of the tests failed, solve the problem. See 323-1059-543, Retrieving active alarms for a network element on page 2-3. —end— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-35 Testing the protection for DS1 circuit pack EX0855p Network element Optical interface Optical interface Fiber-optic Fiber-optic (slot w) (slot x) VTX module patch cords patch cords VT1.5 VT1.5 VT1.5 VT1.5 Working DS1 Protection DS1 circuit pack circuit pack in in slots 4-10 slot 3 (PSX)
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IS, Hot standby IS, Idle Idle after switching: IS, working IS, Hot standby IS, Idle Idle (Manual for tributary only) Idle IS, STBYS IS, Active, Working IS, Active OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-37 Signal attributes for a DS1 facility Signal Attribute description Domain Domain description attribute EQLZ Cable length connecting T1 to DS1 0-220 ft. both directions (default) cross-connect. If the cables for the incom- 0-220 ft. transmit ing and outgoing streams are different, 0-220 ft.
UPSR to 1+1 linear on page 1-8. Repeat step 3 for slot w optical interface. Ensure there is a hardware terminal loopback at the optical interface circuit packs. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-39 Procedure 2-11 (continued) Testing the signal continuity in a network element using a DS3 or STS-1 test set Step Action Provision a 2WAY STS-1 cross-connect from the slot 3 DS3 or EC-1 facility to the slot x optical interface. See 323-1059-350, Adding a facility on page 2-20.
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DS3 cross-connect panel Note: Ensure the DS3 test set supports channelized DS3 and gives access to the multiplexed DS3 test set (Note) DS1s within the DS3 signal. OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-41 Testing the protection for EC-1 circuit pack EX1171p Network element Optical interface Optical interface Fiber-optic Fiber-optic (slot w) (slot x) VTX module patch cords patch cords Working EC-1x3 Protection EC-1x3 or EC-1x12 or EC-1x12 circuit pack in circuit pack in slot slot 3, 5, 7, or 9 4, 6, 8, or 10...
TL1 interface and release the loopback. For more information on the how to log in to a network through the TL1 interface and TL1 loopback commands, refer to 323-1059-190, TL1 Reference. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-43 Procedure 2-12 (continued) Testing OC-n line switching Requirements To perform these procedures, you must: • ensure the network element is equipped with 1+1 protected optical interface circuit packs • make a copy of Protection switching test checklist on page 2-50 •...
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Click Apply. h. Put the DS1 facility back in service. See 323-1059-350, Changing a facility state to In Service (IS) on page 2-26. Go to step —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-45 Procedure 2-12 (continued) Testing OC-n line switching Step Action Setting DS3 line build out If the length of the DS3 cable Then go to is equal to or above 225 ft Set DS3 facility line build out to LONG. See 323-1059-350, Editing DS1, DS3, EC-1, 2x100BT-P2P or GE/FC SFP facility signal attributes on page...
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Perform a forced line switch on the slot a optical interface.See 323-1059-311, Operating a forced optical line switch in a 1+1 linear system on page 1-27. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-47 Procedure 2-12 (continued) Testing OC-n line switching Step Action Verify the forced line switch. a. Select Status in the Protection menu. b. Select the OC-n circuit pack in the Type column, under Protection Summary. c. The forced optical line switch test passes if the following appears under OC-n Equipment protection: —...
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Note : For simplicity, this signal flow model has only one VTX module shown. Your network element will have two VTX modules. OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-49 DS1 facility signal attributes Signal attribute Attribute describtion Domain Domain description EQLZ Cable length connecting T1 to SHORT 0-220 ft. both directions DS1 cross- connect. If the cables (default) SHORT TRANSMIT for the incoming and outgoing 0-220 transmit SHORT RECEIVE streams are different, add 0-220 receive...
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Slot a optical interface port#=_____ b slot# = ____ Slot b optical interface port#=_____ Autonomous optical line switching Forced optical line switching Manual optical line switching OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-51 Procedure 2-13 Adjusting the variable optical attenuator Use this procedure to set the variable optical attenuator (VOA) to -15 dBm. The recommended optical receive power level is -20 dBm. Requirements The following tools are mandatory to perform this procedure •...
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- 15 dBm. Switch the OPM power off and disconnect the OPM from the VOA. —end— Adjusting the VOA EX1029t OPTera Metro 3000 shelf OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
System testing 2-53 Procedure 2-14 Provisioning a hardware terminal loopback for a network element Use this procedure to provision a hardware terminal loopback for a network element. DANGER Risk of personal injury When inserted in a shelf slot, the optical interface circuit pack emits laser light that can blind.
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2-35, and Testing the protection for DS3 circuit pack on page 2-40. Repeat step 7 through step 8 for the protection optical interface circuit pack. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-55 Procedure 2-14 (continued) Provisioning a hardware terminal loopback for a network element Step Action The optical loopback sets an SDCC failure alarm (the SPx is expecting data from an other shelf). Clear the SDCC failure alarms for the working optical interface circuit pack.
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Select a network element in the navigation area. Select Equipment & Facility Provisioning from the Configuration drop-down menu to open the Equipment & Facility Provisioning window. —continued— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-57 Procedure 2-15 (continued) Provisioning a software loopback Step Action If the circuit pack for which you are provisioning a loopback Then go to is an optical interface circuit pack and has a provisioned step 5 protection scheme of either 1+1 linear or BLSR does not have a provisioned protection scheme of 1+1 linear step 6 or BLSR...
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See 323-1059-311, Releasing an optical line switch on page 1-30. —end— OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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System testing 2-59 Procedure 2-17 Restoring the network element to its initial state Use this procedure to restore a network element to its initial state. DANGER Risk of personal injury When inserted in a shelf slot, the optical interface circuit pack emits laser light that can blind.
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2-60 System testing OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform 323-1059-222 Standard Rel 12.0 Iss 1 Nov 2003 323-1059-...
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How do i obtain conection locally with my laptop
To connect your laptop locally to the Nortel Metro 3500, follow these steps:
1. Power up the Nortel Metro 3500 system and wait at least 5 minutes for it to stabilize.
2. Use a local connection to access the system. This may involve connecting your laptop to the appropriate port on the network element using a serial or Ethernet cable, depending on the interface supported.
3. Log in to the network element using the Site Manager application. The login uses a challenge-response system that requires administrative access and a shared secret.
4. Once logged in, you can retrieve alarms and events, and perform provisioning tasks.
Exact cable types and port details are not provided.
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