RTN 910 Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) - (V100R002C01&C02 - 03)

OptiX RTN 910 Radio Transmission System
V100R002C01&C02
Commissioning Guide (Web LCT)
Issue 03
Date 2011-12-20
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Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) About This Document
About This Document
Related Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product Name Version
OptiX RTN 910 V100R002C01&C02
iManager U2000 Web LCT V100R002C01
NOTE
For the OptiX RTN 910 , SSL communication between a gateway NE and the U2000 is not supported in
V100R002C01 but is supported in V100R002C02.
Intended Audience
This document describes the installation process, including Preparations for the Commissioning,
Site commissioning, system commissioning of the OptiX RTN 910.
The intended audience of this document is:
Installation and Commissioning Engineer
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk,

which if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level

of risk, which if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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Symbol Description
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,

which if not avoided, could result in
equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a tip that may help you solve a

problem or save time.
Provides additional information to emphasize

or supplement important points of the main
text.
General Conventions
The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention Description
Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.
Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in

boldface. For example, log in as user root.
Italic Book titles are in italics.

Courier New Examples of information displayed on the screen are in
Courier New.
Command Conventions
The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.
Italic Command arguments are in italics.
[] Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.
{ x | y | ... } Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected.
[ x | y | ... ] Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.
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{ x | y | ... }* Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all
items can be selected.
[ x | y | ... ]* Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.
GUI Conventions
The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Boldface Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles

are in boldface. For example, click OK.
> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"

signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.
Update History
Updates between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document issue contains
all updates made in previous issues.
Updates in Issue 03 (2011-12-20) Based on Product Version V100R002C01&C02

This document is the third release of the V100R002C01 version, and the second release of the
V100R002C02 version.
Update Position Description
All the document Fixed the known bugs.
Updates in Issue 02 (2010-12-20) Based on Product Version V100R002C01&C02

This document is the second release of the V100R002C01 version, and the first release of the
V100R002C02 version.
Update Position Description
All the document Modified the user interfaces and operations

related to the NMS.
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Updates in Issue 01 (2010-09-25) Based on Product Version V100R002C01

This document is the first release of the V100R002C01 version.
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Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) Contents
Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii

1 Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................................1
1.1 General Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Warning and Safety Symbols.............................................................................................................................3
1.3 Electrical Safety..................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Environment of Flammable Gas.........................................................................................................................7
1.5 Storage Batteries.................................................................................................................................................7
1.6 Radiation.............................................................................................................................................................9
1.6.1 Safe Usage of Optical Fibers.....................................................................................................................9
1.6.2 Electromagnetic Exposure.......................................................................................................................11
1.6.3 Forbidden Areas......................................................................................................................................11
1.6.4 Laser........................................................................................................................................................11
1.6.5 Microwave...............................................................................................................................................12
1.7 Working at Heights...........................................................................................................................................13
1.7.1 Hoisting Heavy Objects...........................................................................................................................13
1.7.2 Using Ladders..........................................................................................................................................14
1.8 Mechanical Safety............................................................................................................................................16
1.9 Other Precautions.............................................................................................................................................17
2 Guides to High-Risk Operations..............................................................................................19

2.1 Operation Guide to the Toggle Lever Switch...................................................................................................20
2.2 Operation Guide to the IF Jumper....................................................................................................................22
2.3 Operation Guide to the IF Cable.......................................................................................................................23
2.4 Operation Guide to the IF Board......................................................................................................................24
3 Commissioning Preparations....................................................................................................25
3.1 Commissioning Items.......................................................................................................................................26
3.1.1 Site Commissioning Items.......................................................................................................................26
3.1.2 System Commissioning Process..............................................................................................................28
3.2 Determining the Commissioning Method........................................................................................................29
3.3 Documents and Tools Preparation....................................................................................................................30
3.4 Commissioning Conditions Check...................................................................................................................31
3.4.1 Site Commissioning Conditions Check...................................................................................................31
3.4.2 System Commissioning Conditions Check.............................................................................................32
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4 Site Commissioning Guide.......................................................................................................33

4.1 Powering On the Equipment.............................................................................................................................34
4.2 Configuring the Site Commissioning Data by Using the Web LCT................................................................36
4.2.1 Connecting the Web LCT to the IDU......................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Creating NEs by Using the Search Method.............................................................................................43
4.2.3 Logging In to an NE................................................................................................................................44
4.2.4 Changing the NE ID................................................................................................................................45
4.2.5 Changing the NE Name...........................................................................................................................46
4.2.6 Setting NE Communication Parameters..................................................................................................47
4.2.7 Configuring the Logical Board................................................................................................................48
4.2.8 Creating an IF 1+1 Protection Group......................................................................................................49
4.2.9 Configuring the IF/ODU Information of a Radio Link...........................................................................50
4.2.10 Setting the Power Attributes of the ODU..............................................................................................51
4.2.11 Synchronizing NE Time........................................................................................................................52
4.2.12 Configuring the Orderwire....................................................................................................................52
4.2.13 Checking Alarms...................................................................................................................................53
4.3 Configuring Site Commissioning Data by Using the Hand-Held Tool............................................................54
4.3.1 Connecting the Hand-Held Tool to the IDU...........................................................................................54
4.3.2 Setting NE Attributes...............................................................................................................................55
4.3.3 Configuring a Radio Link........................................................................................................................58
4.3.4 Checking Alarms.....................................................................................................................................60
4.4 Testing Connectivity of the Cables..................................................................................................................61
4.4.1 Testing Connectivity of the E1 Cables by Using the Web LCT.............................................................61
4.4.2 Testing Connectivity of E1 Cables by Using the Hand-Held Tool.........................................................63
4.4.3 Testing Connectivity of the Ethernet Cables...........................................................................................64
4.4.4 Checking Optical Fiber Connection........................................................................................................65
4.5 Aligning the Antennas......................................................................................................................................67
4.5.1 Main Lobe and Side Lobe.......................................................................................................................67
4.5.2 Aligning the Single-Polarized Antennas ................................................................................................70
4.5.3 Aligning the Dual-Polarized Antennas....................................................................................................73
4.6 Checking the Status of Radio Links.................................................................................................................75
4.7 Querying the DCN Status.................................................................................................................................76
5 System Commissioning Guide.................................................................................................78

5.1 Configuring the Network-wide Service Data...................................................................................................79
5.1.1 Creating NEs by Using the Search Method.............................................................................................79
5.1.2 Logging In to an NE................................................................................................................................80
5.1.3 Changing the NE ID................................................................................................................................81
5.1.4 Changing the NE Name...........................................................................................................................82
5.1.5 Setting NE Communication Parameters..................................................................................................83
5.1.6 Configuring the Logical Board................................................................................................................84
5.1.7 Creating an IF 1+1 Protection Group......................................................................................................85
5.1.8 Configuring the IF/ODU Information of a Radio Link...........................................................................86
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5.1.9 Configuring the ATPC Attributes............................................................................................................87

5.1.10 Setting the Power Attributes of the ODU..............................................................................................88
5.1.11 Synchronizing the NE Time..................................................................................................................88
5.1.12 Creating the Cross-Connections of Point-to-Point Services..................................................................90
5.1.13 Configuring the Clock Sources..............................................................................................................91
5.1.14 Configuring the Orderwire....................................................................................................................92
5.2 Testing the E1 Service......................................................................................................................................93
5.2.1 Testing the E1 Service by Using a BER Tester.......................................................................................94
5.2.2 Testing the E1 Service Through PRBS...................................................................................................95
5.3 Testing the Ethernet Service.............................................................................................................................96
5.4 Testing the AM Switching..............................................................................................................................100
5.4.1 Testing the AM Switching by Using a BER Tester...............................................................................100
5.4.2 Testing the AM Switching Without a BER Tester................................................................................102
5.5 Testing the Protection Switching....................................................................................................................104
5.5.1 Testing the IF 1+1 Switching................................................................................................................104
5.5.2 Testing the N+1 Protection Switching...................................................................................................107
5.5.3 Testing the SNCP Switching.................................................................................................................110
5.5.4 Testing the ERPS...................................................................................................................................113
5.5.5 Testing the Linear MSP Switching........................................................................................................115
5.6 Checking the Clock Status..............................................................................................................................118
5.7 Testing the FM over a Radio Link..................................................................................................................119
5.8 Testing the 24-Hour BER...............................................................................................................................122
6 Introduction to the Hand-Held Tool......................................................................................124

6.1 Functions and Features...................................................................................................................................125
6.2 Operation Interface.........................................................................................................................................125
7 Configuration Example of Service Data................................................................................127

7.1 Networking Diagram......................................................................................................................................128
7.2 Board Configurations.....................................................................................................................................128
7.3 Service Planning.............................................................................................................................................129
7.4 Configuration Process.....................................................................................................................................131
8 ETH-OAM Operations on the EoPDH Plane.......................................................................135

8.1 Creating MDs.................................................................................................................................................136
8.2 Creating MAs.................................................................................................................................................137
8.3 Creating MPs..................................................................................................................................................138
8.4 Performing an LB Test...................................................................................................................................139
A Parameters Description...........................................................................................................141
A.1 Parameter Description: NE Searching...........................................................................................................143
A.2 Parameter Description: Login to an NE.........................................................................................................144
A.3 Parameter Description: NE Attribute_Changing NE IDs..............................................................................145
A.4 Parameter Description: NE Communication Parameter Setting....................................................................145
A.5 Parameter: IF 1+1 Protection_Create............................................................................................................147
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A.6 Parameter: Link Configuration_IF/ODU Configuration...............................................................................150

A.7 Parameter Description: ODU Interface_Power Attributes............................................................................157
A.8 Parameter Description: IF Interface_ATPC Attribute...................................................................................161
A.9 Parameter Description: NE Time Synchronization.......................................................................................163
A.10 Parameter Description: SDH Service Configuration_Creation...................................................................168
A.11 Parameter Description: Clock Source Priority Table..................................................................................170
A.12 Parameter Description: Orderwire_General................................................................................................172
A.13 Parameter Description: Orderwire_Advanced.............................................................................................174
A.14 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MDs.............................................................175
A.15 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MAs.............................................................176
A.16 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MPs..............................................................177
A.17 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Enabling LB....................................................................179
B Glossary......................................................................................................................................181
B.1 0-9..................................................................................................................................................................182
B.2 A-E.................................................................................................................................................................182
B.3 F-J..................................................................................................................................................................191
B.4 K-O................................................................................................................................................................196
B.5 P-T..................................................................................................................................................................202
B.6 U-Z.................................................................................................................................................................211
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Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 1 Safety Precautions
1 Safety Precautions
About This Chapter
This topic describes the safety precautions that you must follow when installing, operating, and
maintaining Huawei devices.
1.1 General Safety Precautions

This topic describes essential safety precautions that instruct you in the selection of measuring
and testing instruments when you install, operate, and maintain Huawei devices.
1.2 Warning and Safety Symbols
Before using the equipment, note the following warning and safety symbols on the equipment.
1.3 Electrical Safety
This topic describes safety precautions for high voltage, lightning strikes, high leakage current,
power cables, fuses, and ESD.
1.4 Environment of Flammable Gas
This topic describes safety precautions for the operating environment of a device.
1.5 Storage Batteries
This topic describes safety precautions for operations of storage batteries.
1.6 Radiation
This topic describes safety precautions for electromagnetic exposure and lasers.
1.7 Working at Heights
This topic describes safety precautions for working at heights.
1.8 Mechanical Safety
This topic describes safety precautions for drilling holes, handling sharp objects, operating fans,
and carrying heavy objects.
1.9 Other Precautions
This topic describes safety precautions for removing and inserting boards, binding signal cables,
and routing cables.
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1.1 General Safety Precautions

This topic describes essential safety precautions that instruct you in the selection of measuring
and testing instruments when you install, operate, and maintain Huawei devices.
All Safety Precautions

To ensure the safety of humans and a device, follow the marks on the device and all the safety
precautions in this document when installing, operating, and maintaining a device.
The "CAUTION", "WARNING", and "DANGER" marks in this document do not cover all the
safety precautions that must be followed. They are supplements to the safety precautions.
Local Laws and Regulations

When operating a device, always comply with the local laws and regulations. The safety
precautions provided in the documents are in addition/supplementary to the local laws and
regulations.
Basic Installation Requirements

The installation and maintenance personnel of Huawei devices must receive strict training and
be familiar with the proper operation methods and safety precautions before any operation.
l Only trained and qualified personnel are permitted to install, operate, and maintain a device.
l Only certified professionals are permitted to remove the safety facilities, and to troubleshoot
and maintain the device.
l Only the personnel authenticated or authorized by Huawei are permitted to replace or
change the device or parts of the device (including software).
l The operating personnel must immediately report the faults or errors that may cause safety
problems to the person in charge.
Grounding Requirements
The grounding requirements are applicable to the device that needs to be grounded.
l When installing the device, always connect the grounding facilities first. When removing
the device, always disconnect the grounding facilities last.
l Ensure that the grounding conductor is intact.
l Do not operate the device in the absence of a suitably installed grounding conductor.
l The device must be connected to the PGND permanently. Before operating the device,
check the electrical connections of the device, and ensure that the device is properly
grounded.
Human Safety
l When there is a risk of a lightning strike, do not operate the fixed terminal or touch the
cables.
l When there is risk of a lightning strike, unplug the AC power connector. Do not use the
fixed terminal or touch the terminal or antenna connector.

NOTE
The preceding requirements apply to wireless fixed station terminals.
l To avoid electric shocks, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to
telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits.
l Do not look into optical ports without eye protection. Otherwise, human eyes may be hurt
by laser beams.
l Before operating the device, wear an ESD protective coat, ESD gloves, and an ESD wrist
strap. In addition, you need to get off the conductive objects, such as jewelry and watches,
to prevent electric shock and burn.
l In case of fire, escape from the building or site where the device is located and press the
fire alarm bell or dial the telephone number for fire alarms. Do not enter the burning building
again in any situation.
Device Safety
l Before any operation, install the device firmly on the ground or other rigid objects, such as
on a wall or in a rack.
l When the system is working, ensure that the ventilation hole is not blocked.
l When installing the front panel, use a tool to tighten the screws firmly, if required.
l After installing the device, clean up the packing materials.
1.2 Warning and Safety Symbols

Before using the equipment, note the following warning and safety symbols on the equipment.
Table 1-1 lists the warning and safety symbols of the OptiX RTN 910 and their meanings.
Table 1-1 Warning and safety symbols of the OptiX RTN 910
Symbol Indication
This symbol is for ESD protection.

A notice with this symbol indicates that you should wear an
ESD wrist strap or glove when you touch a board. Otherwise,
you may cause damage to the board.
This symbol is for the laser class.

CLASS 1
LASER A notice with this symbol indicates the class of the laser.
PRODUCT Avoid direct exposure to the laser beams. Otherwise, it may
damage you eyes or skin.
LASER
RADIATION
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY

WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 1M LASER
PRODUCT

Symbol Indication
A notice with this symbol indicates where the subrack is

grounded.
A notice with this symbol indicates that the air filter should
ATTENTION 警告 be cleaned periodically.
CLEAN PERIODICALLY定期清洗
严禁在风扇高速旋转时接触叶片 This symbol is for fan safety.

DON'T TOUCH THE
FAN LEAVES BEFORE A notice with this symbol indicates that the fan leaves should
THEY SLOW DOWN !
not be touched when the fan is rotating.
1.3 Electrical Safety

This topic describes safety precautions for high voltage, lightning strikes, high leakage current,
power cables, fuses, and ESD.
High Voltage
DANGER
l A high-voltage power supply provides power for device operations. Direct human contact
with the high voltage power supply or human contact through damp objects can be fatal.
l Unspecified or unauthorized high voltage operations could result in fire or electric shock, or
both.
Thunderstorm
The requirements apply only to wireless base stations or devices with antennas and feeders.
DANGER
Do not perform operations on high voltage, AC power, towers, or backstays in stormy weather
conditions.

High Leakage Current
WARNING
Before powering on a device, ground the device. Otherwise, the safety of humans and the device
cannot be ensured.
If a high leakage current mark is labeled near the power connector of the device, you must
connect the PGND terminal on the shell to the ground before connecting the device to an A/C
input power supply. This is to prevent the electric shock caused by leakage current of the device.
Power Cables
DANGER
Do not install or remove the power cable with a live line. Transient contact between the core of
the power cable and the conductor may generate electric arc or spark, which may cause fire or
eye injury.
l Before installing or removing power cables, you must power off the device.
l Before connecting a power cable, you must ensure that the label on the power cable is
correct.
Device with Power On
DANGER
Installing or removing a device is prohibited if the device is on.
DANGER
Do not install or remove the power cables of the equipment when it is powered on.
Short Circuits
When installing and maintaining devices, place and use the associated tools and instruments in
accordance with regulations to avoid short-circuits caused by metal objects.

CAUTION
To avoid short-circuits when using a tool (such as a screwdriver), do not place the tool on the
ventilation plate of the subrack.
CAUTION
Prevent any screws from dropping into the subrack or chassis to avoid short-circuits.
Fuse
WARNING
If the fuse on a device blows, replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and specifications to
ensure safe operation of the device.
Electrostatic Discharge
CAUTION
The static electricity generated by the human body may damage the electrostatic sensitive
components on the board, such as the large-scale integrated circuit (LSI).
l The human body can generate static electromagnetic fields in the following situations:
physical movement, clothing friction, friction between shoes and the ground, plastics in
the hand. Such static electromagnetic effects can remain for an appreciable time.
l Before operating a device, circuit boards, or ASICs, wear an ESD wrist strap that is properly
grounded. The ESD wrist strap can prevent the electrostatic-sensitive components from
being damaged by the static electricity in the human body.
Figure 1-1 shows the method of wearing an ESD wrist strap.

Figure 1-1 Wearing an ESD wrist strap
1.4 Environment of Flammable Gas

This topic describes safety precautions for the operating environment of a device.
DANGER
Do not place or operate devices in an environment of flammable or explosive air or gas.
Operating an electronic device in an environment of flammable gas causes a severe hazard.
1.5 Storage Batteries

This topic describes safety precautions for operations of storage batteries.
DANGER
Before operating a storage battery, you must read the safety precautions carefully and be familiar
with the method of connecting a storage battery.
l Incorrect operations of storage batteries cause hazards. During operation, prevent any short-
circuit, and prevent the electrolyte from overflowing or leakage.
l If the electrolyte overflows, it causes potential hazards to the device. The electrolyte may
corrode metal parts and the circuit boards, and ultimately damage the circuit boards.
l A storage battery contains a great deal of energy. Misoperations may cause a short-circuit,
which leads to human injuries.

Basic Precautions
To ensure safety, note the following points before installing or maintaining the storage battery:
l Use special insulation tools.

l Wear an eye protector and take effective protection measures.
l Wear rubber gloves and a protection coat to prevent the hazard caused by the overflowing
electrolyte.
l When handling the storage battery, ensure that its electrodes are upward. Leaning or
reversing the storage battery is prohibited.
l Before installing or maintaining the storage battery, ensure that the storage battery is
disconnected from the power supply that charges the storage battery.
Short-Circuit
DANGER
A battery short-circuit may cause human injuries. Although the voltage of an ordinary battery
is low, the instantaneous high current caused by a short-circuit emits a great deal of energy.
Avoid any short-circuit of batteries caused by metal objects. If possible, disconnect the working
battery before performing other operations.
Hazardous Gas
CAUTION
Do not use any unsealed lead-acid storage battery. Lay a storage battery horizontally and fix it
properly to prevent the battery from emitting flammable gas, which may cause fire or device
erosion.
Working lead-acid storage batteries emit flammable gas. Therefore, ventilation and fireproofing
measures must be taken at the sites where lead-acid storage batteries are placed.
Battery Temperature
CAUTION
If a battery overheats, the battery may be deformed or damaged, and the electrolyte may
overflow.
When the temperature of the battery is higher than 60°C, you need to check whether the
electrolyte overflows. If the electrolyte overflows, take appropriate measures immediately.

Battery Leakage
CAUTION
In the event of acid overflow or spillage, neutralize the acid and clean it up appropriately.
When handling a leaky battery, protect against the possible damage caused by the acid. When
you find the electrolyte leaks, you can use the following substances to counteract and absorb the
leaking electrolyte:
l Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

l Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
In the event of acid overflow or spillage, neutralize the acid and clean it up as recommended by
the battery manufacturer and any local regulations for acid disposal.
If a person contacts battery electrolyte, clean the skin that contacts the battery electrolyte
immediately by using water. In case of a severe situation, the person must be sent to a hospital
immediately.
1.6 Radiation
This topic describes safety precautions for electromagnetic exposure and lasers.
1.6.1 Safe Usage of Optical Fibers

The laser beam can cause damage to your eyes. Hence, you must exercise caution when using
optical fibers.
DANGER
When installing or maintaining an optical interface board or optical fibers, avoid direct eye
exposure to the laser beams launched from the optical interface board or fiber connectors. The
laser beam can cause damage to your eyes.
Cleaning Fiber Connectors and Optical Interfaces
CAUTION
If fiber connectors or flanges are contaminated, optical power commissioning is seriously
affected. Therefore, the two endfaces and flange of every external fiber must be cleaned before
the fiber is led into the equipment through the ODF for being inserted into an optical interface
on the equipment.

The fiber connectors and optical interfaces of the lasers must be cleaned with the following
special cleaning tools and materials:
l Special cleaning solvent: It is preferred to use isoamylol. Propyl alcohol, however, can also
be used. It is prohibited that you use alcohol and formalin.
l Non-woven lens tissue
l Special compressed gas
l Cotton stick (medical cotton or long fiber cotton)
l Special cleaning roll, used with the recommended cleaning solvent
l Special magnifier for fiber connectors
For cleaning steps, see Task Collection "Cleaning Fiber Connectors and Adapters" in the OptiX
RTN 910 Radio Transmission System Maintenance and Troubleshooting.
Replacing Optical Fibers

When replacing an optical fiber, cover the fiber connector of the unused optical fiber with a
protective cap.
Connecting Optical Fibers

l Use an attenuator if the optical power is excessively high. A high received optical power
damages the optical interface.
l Directly connect an attenuator to a slanting optical interface. Install the attenuator on the
IN port instead of the OUT port.
l Do not directly connect an attenuator to the level optical interface. Use the optical
distribution frame (ODF) to connect an attenuator to a level optical interface.
Figure 1-2 shows a slanting optical interface, and Figure 1-3 shows a level optical interface.
Figure 1-2 Slanting optical interface
Slanting optical
interface

Figure 1-3 Level optical interface
Level optical
interface
1.6.2 Electromagnetic Exposure

This topic describes safety precautions for electromagnetic exposure.
If multiple transmit antennas are installed on a tower or backstay, keep away from the transmit
directions of the antennas when you install or maintain an antenna locally.
CAUTION
Ensure that all personnel are beyond the transmit direction of a working antenna.
1.6.3 Forbidden Areas

The topic describes requirements for a forbidden area.
l Before entering an area where the electromagnetic radiation is beyond the specified range,
the associated personnel must shut down the electromagnetic radiator or stay at least 10
meters away from the electromagnetic radiator, if in the transmit direction.
l A physical barrier and an eye-catching warning flag should be available in each forbidden
area.
1.6.4 Laser
This topic describes safety precautions for lasers.
WARNING
When handling optical fibers, do not stand close to, or look into the optical fiber outlet directly
without eye protection.

Laser transceivers are used in the optical transmission system and associated test tools. The laser
transmitted through the bare optical fiber produces a small beam of light, and therefore it has
very high power density and is invisible to human eyes. When a beam of light enters eyes, the
eyes may be damaged.
In normal cases, viewing an un-terminated optical fiber or a damaged optical fiber without eye
protection at a distance greater than 150 mm does not cause eye injury. Eye injury may occur,
however, if an optical tool such as a microscope, magnifying glass, or eye loupe is used to view
an un-terminated optical fiber.
Safety Instructions Regarding Lasers

To avoid laser radiation, obey the following instructions:
l All operations should be performed by authorized personnel who have completed the
required training courses.
l Wear a pair of eye-protective glasses when you are handling lasers or fibers.
l Ensure that the optical source is switched off before disconnecting optical fiber connectors.
l Do not look into the end of an exposed fiber or an open connector when you are not sure
whether the optical source is switched off.
l Use an optical power meter to measure the optical power and ensure that the optical source
is switched off.
l Before opening the front door of an optical transmission device, ensure that you are not
exposed to laser radiation.
l Do not use an optical tool such as a microscope, a magnifying glass, or an eye loupe to
view the optical connector or fiber that is transmitting optical signals.
Instructions Regarding Fiber Handling

Read and abide by the following instructions before handling fibers:
l Only trained personnel are permitted to cut and splice fibers.

l Before cutting or splicing a fiber, ensure that the fiber is disconnected from the optical
source. After disconnecting the fiber, cap to the fiber connectors.
1.6.5 Microwave
When installing and maintaining the equipment of Huawei, follow the safety precautions of
microwave to ensure the safety of the human body and the equipment.
WARNING
Strong radio frequency can harm the human body.
When installing or maintaining an aerial on the tower or mast that is installed with multiple
aerials, switch off the transmitter in advance.

1.7 Working at Heights

This topic describes safety precautions for working at heights.
WARNING
When working at heights, be cautious to prevent objects from falling down.
The requirements for working at heights are as follows:

l The personnel who work at heights must be trained.
l Carry and handle the operating machines and tools with caution to prevent them from falling
down.
l Safety measures, such as wearing a helmet and a safety belt, must be taken.
l Wear cold-proof clothes when working at heights in cold areas.
l Check all lifting appliances thoroughly before starting the work, and ensure that they are
intact.
1.7.1 Hoisting Heavy Objects

This topic describes the safety precautions for hoisting heavy objects that you must follow when
installing, operating, and maintaining Huawei devices.
WARNING
When heavy objects are being hoisted, do not walk below the cantilever or hoisted objects.
l Only trained and qualified personnel can perform hoisting operations.

l Before hoisting heavy objects, check that the hoisting tools are complete and in good
condition.
l Before hoisting heavy objects, ensure that the hoisting tools are fixed to a secure object or
wall with good weight-bearing capacity.
l Issue orders with short and explicit words to ensure correct operations.
l Ensure that the angle between the two cables is less than or equal to 90 degrees during the
lifting, as shown in Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-4 Hoisting heavy objects
1.7.2 Using Ladders

This topic describes safety precautions for using ladders.
Checking Ladders
l Before using a ladder, check whether the ladder is damaged. After checking that the ladder
is in good condition, you can use the ladder.
l Before using a ladder, you should know the maximum weight capacity of the ladder. Avoid
overweighing the ladder.
Placing Ladders
The proper slant angle of the ladder is 75 degrees. You can measure the slant angle of the ladder
with an angle square or your arms, as shown in Figure 1-5. When using a ladder, to prevent the
ladder from sliding, ensure that the wider feet of the ladder are downward, or take protection
measures for the ladder feet. Ensure that the ladder is placed securely.

Figure 1-5 Slanting a ladder
Climbing Up a Ladder
When climbing up a ladder, pay attention to the following points:
l Ensure that the center of gravity of your body does not deviate from the edges of the two
long sides.
l Before operations, ensure that your body is stable to reduce risks.
l Do not climb higher than the fourth rung of the ladder (counted from up to down).
If you want to climb up a roof, ensure that the ladder top is at least one meter higher than the
roof, as shown in Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6 Ladder top being one meter higher than the roof

1.8 Mechanical Safety

This topic describes safety precautions for drilling holes, handling sharp objects, operating fans,
and carrying heavy objects.
Drilling Holes
WARNING
Do not drill holes on the cabinet without prior permission. Drilling holes without complying
with the requirements affects the electromagnetic shielding performance of the cabinet and
damages the cables inside the cabinet. In addition, if the scraps caused by drilling enter the
cabinet, the printed circuit boards (PCBs) may be short-circuited.
l Before drilling a hole on the cabinet, remove the cables inside the cabinet.
l Wear an eye protector when drilling holes. This is to prevent eyes from being injured by
the splashing metal scraps.
l Wear protection gloves when drilling holes.
l Take measures to prevent the metallic scraps from falling into the cabinet. After the drilling,
clean up the metallic scraps.
Sharp Objects
WARNING
Wear protection gloves when carrying the device. This is to prevent hands from being injured
by the sharp edges of the device.
Fans
l When replacing parts, place the objects such as the parts, screws, and tools properly. This
is to prevent them from falling into the operating fans, which damages the fans or device.
l When replacing the parts near fans, keep your fingers or boards from touching operating
fans before the fans are powered off and stop running. Otherwise, the hands or the boards
are damaged.
Carrying Heavy Objects

Wear protection gloves when carrying heavy objects. This is to prevent hands from being hurt.

WARNING
l The carrier must be prepared for load bearing before carrying heavy objects. This is to prevent
the carrier from being strained or pressed by the heavy objects.
l When you pull a chassis out of the cabinet, pay attention to the unstable or heavy objects on
the cabinet. This is to prevent the heavy objects on the cabinet top from falling down, which
may hurt you.
l Generally, two persons are needed to carry a chassis. It is prohibited that only one person
carries a heavy chassis. When carrying a chassis, the carriers should stretch their backs and
move stably to avoid being strained.
l When moving or lifting a chassis, hold the handles or bottom of the chassis. Do not hold
the handles of the modules installed in the chassis, such as the power modules, fan modules,
and boards.
1.9 Other Precautions

This topic describes safety precautions for removing and inserting boards, binding signal cables,
and routing cables.
Removing and Inserting a Board
CAUTION
When inserting a board, wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves, and handle the board gently to
avoid distorting pins on the backplane.
l Slide the board along the guide rails.

l Do not contact one board with another to avoid short-circuits or damage.
l When holding a board in hand, do not touch the board circuits, components, connectors,
or connection slots of the board to prevent damage caused by ESD of the human body to
the electrostatic-sensitive components.
Binding Signal Cables
CAUTION
Bind the signal cables separately from the high-current or high-voltage cables.
Routing Cables
In the case of extremely low temperature, heavy shock or vibration may damage the plastic skin
of the cables. To ensure the construction safety, comply with the following requirements:

l When installing cables, ensure that the environment temperature is above 0°C.
l If the cables are stored in a place where the ambient temperature is below 0°C, transfer
them to a place at room temperature and store the cables for more than 24 hours before
installation.
l Handle the cables gently, especially in a low-temperature environment. Do not perform
any improper operations, for example, pushing the cables down directly from a truck.
High Temperature
WARNING
If the ambient temperature exceeds 55°C, the temperature of the front panel surface marked the
flag may exceed 70°C. When touching the front panel of the board in such an environment,
you must wear the protection gloves.
IF Cables
WARNING
Before installing or removing an IF cable, you must turn off the power switch of the IF board.

Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 2 Guides to High-Risk Operations
2 Guides to High-Risk Operations
About This Chapter
This chapter provides guides to the operations that may cause injury on human bodies and
damage on the equipment if they are misconducted during the commissioning and maintenance
of microwave equipment.
2.1 Operation Guide to the Toggle Lever Switch

The ODU-PWR switch on the IF board is a toggle lever switch. When you turn on or turn off
the toggle lever switch, perform the operations in strict compliance with the guidelines.
Otherwise, the IF board may be damaged.
2.2 Operation Guide to the IF Jumper
Before removing or installing an IF jumper, turn off the ODU-PWR. Otherwise, the body injury
may be caused, and the IF board or the ODU may be damaged.
2.3 Operation Guide to the IF Cable
Before removing or installing an IF cable, turn off the ODU-PWR. Otherwise, the body injury
2.4 Operation Guide to the IF Board
Before removing or installing an IF board, turn off the ODU-PWR. Otherwise, the IF board or
the ODU may be damaged.

2.1 Operation Guide to the Toggle Lever Switch

The ODU-PWR switch on the IF board is a toggle lever switch. When you turn on or turn off
the toggle lever switch, perform the operations in strict compliance with the guidelines.
Otherwise, the IF board may be damaged.
Position and Description of the Toggle Lever Switch

The toggle lever switch resides on the IF board and controls the power that is fed to the ODU,
as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Toggle lever switch

O: OFF
I : ON
Turning On the Toggle Lever Switch

1. Pull the toggle lever switch out slightly.

2. Turn it to the left.
3. Release the toggle lever switch.
Turning Off the Toggle Lever Switch

1. Pull the toggle lever switch out slightly.
2. Turn it to the right.

3. Release the toggle lever switch.
2.2 Operation Guide to the IF Jumper

Before removing or installing an IF jumper, turn off the ODU-PWR. Otherwise, the body injury
Procedure
Step 1 Turn off the ODU power switch on the IF board. For details, see 2.1 Operation Guide to the
Toggle Lever Switch.
1 2

DANGER
Do not remove the IF jumper before the ODU is powered off!
Step 2 Remove or install the IF jumper.
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2.3 Operation Guide to the IF Cable

Before removing or installing an IF cable, turn off the ODU-PWR. Otherwise, the body injury
Procedure
1 2
DANGER
Do not remove or install the IF cable before the ODU is powered off!
Step 2 Install or remove the IF cable.
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2.4 Operation Guide to the IF Board

Before removing or installing an IF board, turn off the ODU-PWR. Otherwise, the IF board or
the ODU may be damaged.
Procedure
1 2 3
DANGER
Do not remove or install the IF board before the ODU is powered off!
Step 2 Disconnect the IF jumper or IF cable.

Step 3 Remove or install the IF board.
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Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 3 Commissioning Preparations
3 Commissioning Preparations
About This Chapter
Before commissioning the equipment, you must make the related preparations.
The commissioning preparations to be made are as follows:
3.1 Commissioning Items
The commissioning items are classified into two categories: site commissioning items and
system commissioning items.
3.2 Determining the Commissioning Method
When using the Web LCT for commissioning, the commissioning engineer can adopt the single-
hop commissioning method or network commissioning method.
3.3 Documents and Tools Preparation
To commission the equipment smoothly, you must make the related documents and tools
available.
3.4 Commissioning Conditions Check
Before performing the site commissioning and system commissioning, check whether the
equipment meets the commissioning requirements.

3.1 Commissioning Items

The commissioning items are classified into two categories: site commissioning items and
system commissioning items.
3.1.1 Site Commissioning Items

Site commissioning involves the commissioning of a hop of radio link and the sites on both ends.
The purpose of site commissioning is to ensure that the hop of radio link is in normal state and
to prepare for system commissioning.
In the case of the OptiX RTN 910, the following methods of site commissioning are available:
l Using the Web LCT to configure data on site
l Using the hand-held tool to configure data on site
NOTE
When using the hand-held tool, you can only commission basic items.
Site Commissioning Items (Configuring Site Commissioning Data by Using the

Web LCT)
Commissioning engineers can configure site commissioning data by using the Web LCT on site
when the following conditions are met:
l Commissioning engineers are capable of configuring radio link data on the OptiX RTN
910.
l Commissioning engineers are aware of the radio link data planning for the site.
l Commissioning engineers have a laptop on which the Web LCT is installed.
Table 3-1 Configuring site commissioning data by using the Web LCT
Commissioning Item Remarks
Powering On the Equipment Required
Configuring Site Connecting the Web LCT Required

Commissioning Data by
Using the Web LCT Creating NEs by Using the Required
Search Method
Log in to an NE Required
Changing the NE ID Required
Changing the Name of an Optional

NE
Setting the Communication Required

Parameters of an NE
Configuring Logical Required

Boards

Configuring IF 1+1 Optional

protection
Configuring IF/ODU Required

Information for a Radio
Link
Configuring the Power Required

Attributes of the ODU
Synchronizing NE Time Required
Configuring orderwire Optional
Checking Alarms Required
Testing Connectivity of the Testing Connectivity of E1 Required when E1 cables are

Cables Cables (by Using the Web used on the site
LCT)
Testing connectivity of Required when Ethernet

Ethernet cables cables are used on the site
Testing connectivity of Required when optical fibers

optical fibers are used on the site
Aligning Antennasa Aligning Single-Polarized Required when microwave

Antennas services are transmitted by
single-polarized antennas
Aligning Dual-Polarized Required when microwave

dual-polarized antennas
Querying the Status of Radio Links Required
Querying the DCN status Required
NOTE
a: Before aligning antennas, you must power on the equipment and configure site commissioning data on both
ends of the radio link.
Site Commissioning Items (Configuring Site Commissioning Data by Using the

Hand-Held Tool)
Commissioning engineers can configure site commissioning data by using the hand-held tool
on site when the following conditions are met:
l Commissioning engineers are capable of configuring radio link data on the OptiX RTN
910.
l Commissioning engineers are aware of the radio link data planning for the site.
l Commissioning engineers have the hand-held tool.

Table 3-2 Configuring site commissioning data by using the hand-held tool
Powering On the Equipment Required
Configuring Site Connecting the Hand-Held Required

Commissioning Data by Tool to the IDU
Using the Hand-Held Tool
Setting NE Attributes Required
Configure a radio link Required
Checking Alarms Required
Testing Connectivity of the Testing Connectivity of E1 Required when E1 cables are

Cables Cables by Using the Hand- used on the site
Held Tool
Testing connectivity of Required when Ethernet

Ethernet cables cables are used on the site
Testing connectivity of Required when optical fibers

optical fibers are used on the site
Aligning Antennasa Aligning Single-Polarized Required when microwave

single-polarized antennas
Aligning Dual-Polarized Required when microwave

dual-polarized antennas
NOTE
a: Before aligning antennas, you must power on the equipment and configure site commissioning data on both
ends of the radio link.
3.1.2 System Commissioning Process

System commissioning involves the commissioning of the entire radio transmission network.
The purpose of system commissioning is to ensure that various services are transmitted normally
and protection functions are realized over the radio transmission network.
Table 3-3 System commissioning process
Configuring the Network-wide Service Required

Data
Testing the E1 Testing the E1 Required when the E1 service is available and
Service Service by Using a a BER tester is available on site
BER Tester

Testing the E1 Required when the E1 service is available and

Service Through no BER tester is available on site
PRBS
Testing the Ethernet Service Required when the Ethernet service is

available
Testing the AM Testing the AM Required when the AM function is enabled

Switching Switching by Using and a BER tester is available on site
a BER Tester
Testing the AM Required when the AM function is enabled

Switching Without and no BER tester is available on site
a BER Tester
Testing the Testing the IF 1+1 Required when the radio links are configured
Protection Switching with the 1+1 HSB/FD/SD
Switching
Testing N+1 Required when the N+1 protection is
Protection configured
Switching
Testing the SNCP Required when the SNCP is configured

Switching
Testing the ERPS Required when the ERPS protection is

Protection configured
Switching
Testing the Linear Required when the 1+1/1:N linear MSP is

MSP Switching configured
Checking the Clock Status Required
Testing the FM over a Radio Link Optional
Testing the 24-Hour BER Required when the E1 service is available
3.2 Determining the Commissioning Method

When using the Web LCT for commissioning, the commissioning engineer can adopt the single-
hop commissioning method or network commissioning method.
Single-hop Commissioning
On a small-scale microwave transmission network (for example, only one or two hops of radio
link), the single-hop commissioning method is preferred. By performing NE commissioning,
you can complete all commissioning items on one NE at a time. The major commissioning steps
are as follows:
1. On both ends of a radio link, power on the NEs.
2. Use the Web LCT to configure all service data on the NEs.

3. Use the Web LCT to complete the site commissioning items.

4. Complete the system commissioning items.
Network Commissioning
On a large-scale microwave transmission network, the network commissioning method applies.
The major commissioning steps are as follows:
1. On both ends of a radio link, power on the NEs.

2. Configure site commissioning data by using the Web LCT or configure site
commissioning data by using the hand-held data.
3. Use the Web LCT to complete the site commissioning items at the site where services
converge.
4. Use the Web LCT to complete the system commissioning items at the site where services
converge.
3.3 Documents and Tools Preparation

To commission the equipment smoothly, you must make the related documents and tools
available.
Documents
Before commissioning the equipment, you must make the following documents available:
l Engineering design documents, including:

– Network Planning
– Engineering Design
l Commissioning guide documents, including:
– OptiX RTN 910 Radio Transmission System Commissioning Guide
– OptiX RTN 910 Radio Transmission System Configuration Guide
Tools
Table 3-4 lists the tools required for the commissioning task.
Table 3-4 List of tools and meters
Tool and Meter Application Scenario
Adjustable wrench, screwdriver, telescope, Aligning the antennas

intercom, socket-head wrench, multimeter
and a test cable with a BNC connector at one
end, and north-stabilized indicator
Laptop on which the Web LCT is installed l Configuring the site commissioning data
by using the Web LCT
l Testing Connectivity of the E1 Cables
l Querying the DCN Status

Tool and Meter Application Scenario
Hand-held tool Configuring site commissioning data
BER tester l Testing Connectivity of the E1 Cables

l Testing the E1 Service by Using a BER
Tester
l Testing the AM Switching by Using a
BER Tester
l Testing the IF 1+1 Switching
l Testing the N+1 Protection Switching
l Testing the SNCP Switching
l Testing the Linear MSP Switching
l Testing the 24-Hour BER
Network cable tester Testing Connectivity of the Ethernet Cables
Optical power meter, short fiber jumper Checking Optical Fiber Connection
PC on which the Web LCT is installed Completing the system commissioning items
by using the Web LCT
E1 jumper Testing the 24-Hour BER
NOTE
For the requirements and methods for installing the Web LCT, see the iManager Web LCT User Manual.
3.4 Commissioning Conditions Check

Before performing the site commissioning and system commissioning, check whether the
equipment meets the commissioning requirements.
3.4.1 Site Commissioning Conditions Check

Before performing the site commissioning, you need to check the equipment and the weather.
The site commissioning conditions are listed as follows:
l The hardware installation must be complete and pass the installation check.
l The power for the equipment must be available.
l The service signal cables that are connected to other equipment must be routed as required.
l The site conditions and antenna commissioning engineers must meet the requirements for
operations at heights.
l The weather must be favorable and the commissioning is free from the impacts of wind,
rain, snow or fog.

3.4.2 System Commissioning Conditions Check

Before performing the system commissioning, you need to check the equipment and the weather.
The system commissioning conditions are listed as follows:
l The site commissioning at both ends of the radio link must be complete.
l The weather must be favorable and the commissioning is free from the impacts of wind,
rain, snow or fog.

Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 4 Site Commissioning Guide
4 Site Commissioning Guide
About This Chapter
This topic describes how to perform all the site commissioning items.
4.1 Powering On the Equipment

By checking the process of powering on equipment, you can check whether the hardware system
of the equipment and the power system are normal.
4.2 Configuring the Site Commissioning Data by Using the Web LCT
This topic describes how to configure the site commissioning data when you use the Web LCT
to perform the site commissioning.
4.3 Configuring Site Commissioning Data by Using the Hand-Held Tool
This section describes how to configure site commissioning data by using the hand-held tool.
4.4 Testing Connectivity of the Cables
During the installation of the OptiX RTN 900, the cables may be connected to service interfaces
incorrectly, or the hardware may become faulty. To ensure that the services run normally, you
need to test connectivity of the cables.
4.5 Aligning the Antennas
Aligning the antennas is the most important activity in HOP commissioning, and its result has
a direct effect on the performance of the radio link.
4.6 Checking the Status of Radio Links
After aligning the antennas, you need to query the status of radio links and determine whether
the radio links are normal.
4.7 Querying the DCN Status
The NMS manages NEs through DCN channels. Querying the radio links through the HOP
management, you can check whether the DCN of radio links runs normally.

4.1 Powering On the Equipment

By checking the process of powering on equipment, you can check whether the hardware system
of the equipment and the power system are normal.
Prerequisite
l The hardware installation must be complete and pass the installation check.
l The power system is ready. The voltage, pole connection, and the fuse current of the power
system are checked in the process of connecting the power cables.
l The power supply (for example, the power box of the cabinet) must be turned off.
Tools, Equipment, and Materials

None.
Context
l In the case of OptiX RTN 910, the recommended fuse currents are listed in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Fuse Current

Chassis Fuse Current
OptiX RTN 910 10 A
l The OptiX RTN 910 supports the following System control Switch&Clock board:
Chassis Board Type
OptiX RTN 910 CSHA/CSHB/CSHC/CSTA
Precautions
CAUTION
l The ODU-PWR switch on the front panel of the IF board is designed with locking devices.
Hence, you must pull out the switches gently before you turn it. If the switch points to "O",
you can infer that the switch is turned off. If the switch points to "I", you can infer that the
switch is turned on.
l If the output voltage of the power supply does not meet the test requirements, reconstruct the
power supply and do not power on the cabinet.
Procedure
Step 1 Check and ensure that the power cable connections of the chassis are correct. Then, power on
the equipment and observe the indicators. In the normal case, the PIU and FAN indicators are

steady green, as shown in Figure 4-1. Otherwise, handle the anomalies according to Table
4-2.
Table 4-2 States of indicators

Indicator State Description
PWRA/PWRB Steady green Indicates that the power supply is

normal.
Off Indicates a power failure.
FAN Steady green Indicates that the fan is running

normally.
Steady red Indicates that the fan is faulty.
Off Indicates that the fan is powered off.
Figure 4-1 Normal state

the PIU indicator the FAN indicator
Step 2 Observe the indicators on the System control Switch&Clock board and ensure that the equipment
is powered on normally. The board indicators should be in the following states and sequences.
1. The PROG indicator should be green, off, flash green, and off. The process lasts about 1
minute.
NOTE
This is the case if the service data is not configured. If the service data is configured, this process
lasts longer.
2. The STAT and SYNC indicators should be green.

Figure 4-2 Normal state
SRV
SYNC
PROG
STAT
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4.2 Configuring the Site Commissioning Data by Using the

Web LCT
This topic describes how to configure the site commissioning data when you use the Web LCT
to perform the site commissioning.
Configuration Procedure
Step Operation Description
1 Connecting the Web LCT to Required.

the IDU

2 Creating NEs by Using the It is recommended that you perform this

Search Method operation when you need to create NEs by
using the centralized NMS. Set the
parameters as follows:
Domain: When the IP address of the GNE
is known, it is recommended that you set
the IP address of the GNE as the search
domain. In the case of initial configuration,
it is recommended that you set the
129.9.255.255 network segment as the
search domain.
3 Logging In to an NE Required. The parameters are set as

follows:
Set User Name and Password to correct
values. The default User Name is lct and
the default Password is password.
4 Changing the ID of an NE Required. Set the parameters as follows:

l Change ID to the NE ID specified
during the planning of the DCN.
l If the extended NE ID is required,
change Extended ID.
5 Changing the Name of an NE Optional.
6 Setting the Communication Required. Set the parameters as follows:

Parameters of an NE l In the case of the GNE, set IP
Address and Subnet Mask according
to the planning of the external DCN.
l In the case of the GNE, set Gateway IP
Address if the external DCN requires.
l In the case of non-GNEs, it is
recommended that you set IP Address
to 0x81000000 + NE ID. That is, if the
NE ID is 0x090001, set IP Address to
129.9.0.1. Set Subnet Mask to
255.255.0.0.
NOTE
If the IP address of an NE is not changed
manually, the IP address changes according to
the NE ID and is always 0x81000000 + NE ID.
In this case, the IP address of a non-GNE does
not need to be changed manually.
7 Configuring Logical Boards Required.

8 Creating IF 1+1 Protection This is required when the radio links are
configured with 1+1 protection.
Parameters are set according to the network
planning.

9 4.2.9 Configuring the IF/ODU Required.

Information of a Radio Link l – In the case of the TDM microwave,
set the main parameters as follows:
– Set Work Mode and Link ID
according to the network planning
information.
– Set TX Frequency(MHz), T/R
Spacing(MHz), and TX Power
(dBm) according to the network
planning information.
– Set TX Status to unmute.
NOTE
l After the site commissioning, however,
you need to reset ATPC Enable
Status.
l In the case of radio links configured
with 1+1 HSB/SD, you need to
configure the IF and ODU information
on the main radio link only. In the case
of radio links configured with 1+1 FD,
you need to configure the IF and ODU
information on the main radio link and
the ODU information on the standby
radio link.
l In the case of TDM radio links
configured with N+1 protection, you
need to configure the IF and ODU
information on each link. Work Mode
must be configured as 7, STM-1,
28MHz, 128QAM.
l In the case of the Hybrid microwave, set
the main parameters as follows:
– Set AM Enable Status and IF
Channel Bandwidth according to
the network planning information.
– set AM Enable Status to
Disabled. In addition, set Manually
Specified Modulation Mode to
Modulation Mode of the
Guarantee AM Capacity that is
planned.
– Set Full E1 Capacity and Link ID
according to the network planning
information.
– Set TX Frequency(MHz), T/R
Spacing(MHz), and TX Power
(dBm) according to the network

– Set TX Status to unmute.

– To enable the E1 priority function,
set Enable E1 Priority to
Disabled. In addition, set
Guarantee E1 Capacity according
to the network planning
information.
NOTE
l In the case of radio links configured
with 1+1 HSB/SD, you need to
configure the IF and ODU information
on the main radio link only. In the case
of radio links configured with 1+1 FD,
you need to configure the IF and ODU
information on the main radio link and
the ODU information on the standby
radio link.
l To configure Hybrid radio links with N
+1 protection, you need to configure the
IF and ODU information on each link.
10 4.2.10 Setting the Power Required.

Attributes of the ODU Set Power to Be Received(dBm) to the
received signal level specified in the
network planning information. The
antenna non-alignment indication function
is enabled only after this parameter is set.
When the antenna non-alignment
indication function is enabled, if the actual
receive power of the ODU is 3 dB lower
than the power expected to be received, the
ODU indicator on the IF board connected
to the ODU blinks yellow (300 ms on, 300
ms off), indicating that the antennas are not
aligned. After the antennas are aligned for
consecutive 30 minutes, the NE
automatically disables the antenna non-
alignment indication function.
11 Synchronizing NE Time Required. During the site commissioning,

you only need to synchronize the NE with
the NMS.
12 Configuring the Orderwire Optional.
13 Checking Alarms Required.

NOTE
l After commissioning the site, reset AM Enable Status and ATPC Enable Status according to site
requirements.
l In the case of radio links configured with N+1 protection group, you need to configure each radio link
separately.
l If the Hybrid microwave uses the XPIC function, consider the XPIC workgroup as two independent Hybrid
radio links and configure the two radio links separately.
4.2.1 Connecting the Web LCT to the IDU

Connecting the Web LCT to the IDU properly is a prerequisite for future data configuration.
Prerequisite
The equipment must be powered on.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Start the laptop and log in to the operating system.
Step 2 Set the IP address of the laptop.
The IP address of the laptop should meet the following requirements:
l The IP address of the laptop and the IP address of the NE should be in the same network
segment (the default network segment is 129.9.0.0), and the IP address of the laptop is
different from the IP address of the NE.
l The subnet mask of the IP address of the laptop should be the same as the subnet mask of
the IP address of the NE (the default subnet mask is 255.255.0.0).
l The default gateway is null.
Step 3 Use a network cable to connect the Ethernet port of the laptop to the NMS/COM port on the
System control Switch&Clock board.
NMS/COM
CAUTION
Ensure that the network cable is properly connected to the Ethernet port of the laptop and the
NMS/COM port on the System control Switch&Clock board. Otherwise, the equipment or test
tool may be damaged.

NOTE
The NMS/COM port on the System control Switch&Clock board is a self-adaptive port for crossover cables and
straight through cables. Thus, a straight through cable can also be used to make the connection. For the wire
sequences of crossover cables and straight through cables, see Network Cable in the OptiX RTN 910 Radio
Transmission System IDU Hardware Description.
In this case, the indicators at the Ethernet port and the NMS/COM port are on (green). If the
operating system on the laptop allows the prompt for local connections, the prompt that the
network has been connected is displayed. If the operating system displays the prompt indicating
the collision of IP addresses, change the IP address.
Step 4 Optional: Set the IE to the default browser.
Step 5 Optional: Set the security level of the IE to medium or lower.
Step 6 Optional: Disable the interception function for pop-up windows.

NOTE
If the other plug-ins also intercept pop-up windows, disable the interception function.
Step 7 Optional: Set the options of the IE.

1. Run the IE.
2. Choose Tool > Internet Options in the tool bar of the IE.
3. On the Common tab, click Settings in the Internet Temporaries box.
4. In Check for newer versions of stored pages, click Every visit to the page, and then
click OK.
5. Click OK.
Step 8 On desktop, double-click the Start Web LCT icon.

The system displays the USER LOGIN window of the Web LCT.
Step 9 Enter the values of User Name and Password, and then click Login.
l User Name: admin
l Password: admin
If the entered user name and the password are both correct, the NE List page is displayed in the
IE.

----End
4.2.2 Creating NEs by Using the Search Method

The Web LCT can find all NEs that communicate with a specific gateway NE by using the IP
address of the gateway NE, the IP address range of the gateway NE, or the NSAP addresses. In
addition, the Web LCT can create the NEs that are found in batches. Compared with the method
of manually creating NEs, this method is faster and more reliable.
Prerequisite
l The communication between the NMS and the NE must be normal.
l The NE user must have the authority of Operation Level or higher.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 In NE List, click NE Search.
Then, the Search NE dialog box is displayed.
Step 2 Select the search mode.
Step 3 Optional: If Search Mode is set to Search NE, you need to set the network segment.
1. Click Manage Domain.
The Manage Domain Search dialog box is displayed.
2. Optional: Click Add, and set Domain and Domain Address to add a network segment.
3. Optional: Select an existing network segment, and click Modify to modify the network
segment.
4. Optional: Select an existing network segment, and click Delete to delete the network
segment.
NOTE
During initial configuration, Domain is 129.9.255.255 by default. After the gateway NE IP address of the
searched NE is changed, you need to change the value of Domain. The default network segment cannot
be modified and deleted.
Step 4 Click Search.
Step 5 After the Web LCT finds the NEs to be managed, click End Search.

Step 6 Select the NE that needs to be added and click Add NE.
A dialog box is displayed, indicating that the NE is added successfully.
Step 7 Click OK.

A new NE is already added to the NE list.
Step 8 Click Cancel.
----End
4.2.3 Logging In to an NE
After an NE is created, you need to log in to the NE before managing the NE.
Prerequisite
l The NEs to be managed must be created in the NE List.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE List, select the target NE and click NE Login.
TIP
You can select more than one NE at one time.

The NE Login dialog box is displayed.
Step 2 Enter User Name and Password. Then, click OK.

l The default User Name is lct.

l The default Password of user lct is password.
Login Status of the NE in the NE List changes to Logged In. Alarm Status of the NE is changed
from Unknown to the current alarm status of the NE.
Step 3 Click NE Explorer.

The NE Explorer is displayed.
TIP
To quickly start the NE Explorer, double-click the NE to be managed in the NE list.

TIP
l Check the legend to learn the specific meanings of different colors and symbols in the slot layout
diagram.
l Click to fold/unfold the legend.
----End
Related References
A.2 Parameter Description: Login to an NE
4.2.4 Changing the NE ID

Modify the NE ID according to the engineering planning to guarantee that each NE ID is unique.
Modifying the NE ID does not interrupt services.
Prerequisite
The NE user must have the authority of Operation Level or higher.

Web LCT

Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select the NE from the Object Tree and choose Configuration > NE
Attribute from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click Modify NE ID.
The Modify NE ID dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Specify New ID and New Extended ID.
Step 4 Click OK.

A dialog box is displayed for confirmation, click OK.
----End
Related References
A.3 Parameter Description: NE Attribute_Changing NE IDs
4.2.5 Changing the NE Name

To better identify the NE in the Main Topology, name the NE according to the NE geographical
location or the device connected to the NE.
Prerequisite

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select the NE from the Object Tree and then choose Configuration > NE
Step 2 Enter the name of the NE in Name.
NOTE
The name of an NE cannot contain Chinese characters.

Step 3 Click Apply.
----End
4.2.6 Setting NE Communication Parameters

The communication parameters of an NE include the IP address of the NE, the gateway IP
address, and the subnet mask.
Prerequisite

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Communication >
Communication Parameters from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Configure the communication parameters of the NE.
Step 3 Click Apply.
NOTE
When you configure multiple parameters, click Apply respectively.

----End
Related References
A.4 Parameter Description: NE Communication Parameter Setting
4.2.7 Configuring the Logical Board

If the logical board corresponding to the physical board is not added in the slot layout, add the
logical board in the slot layout. If the physical board is inconsistent with the logical board in the
slot layout, delete the inconsistent logical board and add the correct logical board.
Prerequisite
l All the boards must be installed correctly.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Click the Slot Layout tab and click Add Physical Boards.
Based on the slot layout, the NE automatically configures the logical boards that are required
but still not be configured for certain physical boards.
Step 2 Optional: On the slot to which the board is to be added, right-click, and then select Add
XXX. XXX is the name of the board to be added.
Step 3 Optional: On the slot to which the board is to be deleted, right-click, and then select Delete.
1. A dialog box is displayed for confirmation, click OK.

2. A dialog box is displayed again for confirmation, click OK.

NOTE
Before deleting the board, delete the data, such as the service, clock, orderwire, and protection, on the
board.
----End
4.2.8 Creating an IF 1+1 Protection Group

If the radio link adopts 1+1 HSB/FD/SD protection, you need to create the corresponding IF 1
+1 protection group.
Prerequisite
l The IF boards and the ODUs to which the IF boards are connected must be added on the
Slot Layout.
l The IF boards of an IF 1+1 FD/SD protection group must be configured in two paired slots.

Web LCT
Background Information
When a 1+0 service is converted into a 1+1 HSB protection through the configuration of the IF
1+1 protection group, the original service is not interrupted. The board where the original service
exists, however, needs to be set to the working board.
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Link
Configuration from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click the IF 1+1 Protection tab.
Step 3 Click New.
The Create IF 1+1 Protection dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 Configure the parameters of the IF 1+1 protection group.
Step 5 Click Apply.
----End

Related References
A.5 Parameter: IF 1+1 Protection_Create
4.2.9 Configuring the IF/ODU Information of a Radio Link

By configuring the IF/ODU information of a radio link, you can configure the IF/ODU
information that is frequently used by the SDH/PDH radio link based on each radio link.
Prerequisite
Slot Layout.

Web LCT
Precautions
l In 1+1 HSB/SD protection mode, one protection group corresponds to one radio link. In
this case, you need configure only the IF/ODU information of the main device.
l In 1+1 FD protection mode, one protection group corresponds to one radio link. In this
case, you need configure the IF/ODU information of the active device and the ODU
information of the standby device.
l In the case of one XPIC radio link, one XPIC workgroup corresponds to two radio links.
The IF/ODU information of the two radio links in different polarization directions should
be separately configured.
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select the NE and then choose Configuration > Link Configuration from
the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click the IF/ODU Configuration tab.
Step 3 Click an IF board icon or ODU icon.
Then, the system displays the IF/ODU information of the radio link to which the IF board or
ODU to which the IF board is connected belongs.

Step 4 Configure the corresponding IF information of the radio link.
Step 5 Click Apply.
Step 6 Configure the corresponding ODU information of the radio link.
Step 7 Click Apply.
----End
Related References
A.6 Parameter: Link Configuration_IF/ODU Configuration
4.2.10 Setting the Power Attributes of the ODU

The power attribute of the ODU is used to configure the transmit power and receive power of
the ODU.
Prerequisite
l The related IF board must be added.
l The corresponding board must be added on the Slot Layout.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the ODU from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > ODU
Interface from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click the Power Attributes tab.
Step 3 Configure the power attribute parameters of the ODU.

Step 4 Click Apply.
----End
Related References
A.7 Parameter Description: ODU Interface_Power Attributes
4.2.11 Synchronizing NE Time

Adjust the NE time so that the NE time remains synchronized with the time on the NMS. In this
manner, the NMS can accurately record the time when an alarm, a performance event, or an
abnormal event occurs.
Prerequisite
l The basic data of NEs on the entire network must be configured.
l Time setting on the Web LCT must be correct.
l The NE user must have the authority of Maintenance Level or higher.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select the NE and then choose Configuration > NE Time
Synchronization from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Right-click the NE whose time needs to be synchronized and choose Synchronize with NM
Time from the shortcut menu.
----End
4.2.12 Configuring the Orderwire

The orderwire for an NE provides a dedicated communication channel that the network
maintenance personnel can use.
Prerequisite


Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Orderwire
from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click the General tab.
Step 3 Configure the orderwire information.
Step 4 Click Apply.
Step 5 Optional: Change the overhead bytes occupied by the orderwire.
1. Click the Advanced tab.
2. Configure Orderwire Occupied Bytes.
3. Click Apply.
----End
Related References
A.12 Parameter Description: Orderwire_General
A.13 Parameter Description: Orderwire_Advanced
4.2.13 Checking Alarms

By checking the alarms generated by the equipment, you can check whether the equipment is
working properly.
Prerequisite
l The equipment must be connected to the Web LCT.
l Data configuration must be complete.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select an NE from the Object Tree, and then click in the toolbar.
Step 2 Click the Browse Current Alarms tab.
Step 3 Check the displayed alarm information.
Check whether there are equipment alarms, particularly the following alarms:

l POWER_ALM
l FAN_FAIL
l HARD_BAD
l BD_STATUS
l SYNC_C_LOS
l CONFIG_NOSUPPORT
l NESF_LOST
l TEMP_ALARM
l IF_CABLE_OPEN
l XPIC_LOS
For details on the previous alarms and about how to handle them, refer to the OptiX RTN 910
Radio Transmission System Maintenance Guide.
----End
4.3 Configuring Site Commissioning Data by Using the

Hand-Held Tool
This section describes how to configure site commissioning data by using the hand-held tool.
4.3.1 Connecting the Hand-Held Tool to the IDU

The hand-held tool needs to be connected to the IDU before data configuration.
Prerequisite
The equipment is powered on.

Hand-held tool
Procedure
Step 1 Use appropriate cables to connect the hand-held tool to the OptiX RTN 910, as shown in Figure
4-3.
Figure 4-3 Connecting the hand-held tool to the IDU
Hand-held
tool
NMS/COM port on
the CSHA, CSHB,
CSHC, CSTA board
MINI USB
port DB9-female DB9-male RJ-45 connector

Step 2 Press the Power button on the hand-held tool until the hand-held tool starts. Two seconds later,
the login window is displayed.
Step 3 The hand-held tool is logged in to the system automatically and queries the NE information. The
information about queried slot is displayed in the standby window.
NOTE
l If the Login Fail ! message is displayed in the login window, the hand-held tool starts another login
attempt until login succeeds.
l Login is completed automatically and may last a long period. Do not press any button in the login
process. Otherwise, the system stops the login process.
l In the standby window, the hand-held tool relogs in to the system any time you press the 0 button.
l If the Abnormal Connection message is displayed in the standby window, check the physical
connection between the hand-held tool and the NE. Ensure that the connection is normal and then relog
in to the system.
l The upward arrow in the upper right corner of the standby interface indicates the status of the physical
connection. If the arrow blinks regularly, the connection is normal. Otherwise, relog in to the system
according to the prompt message of the system.
----End
4.3.2 Setting NE Attributes

Setting NE attributes includes setting NE ID, NE IP, and NE name.
Prerequisite
The hand-held tool is logged in to the NE.
NOTE
In the case of the Hybrid radio, the AM function is disabled by default on the hand-held tool.
Procedure
Step 1 When the hand-held tool displays the standby window, press F2 to configure NE attributes.

Step 2 Set NE name.

1. Select 1-NE name and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface is displayed.
2. Set the NE name according to network planning.

NOTE
l Only the first 11 characters of the NE name can be displayed on the interface.
l An NE name can contain a maximum of 21 characters currently. You can press F1 to shift between
different symbols.
3. Press Enter to confirm the setting and return to the previous menu.
Step 3 Configure NE ID and extended ID.

1. Select 2-NE ID and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface is displayed.
2. Set NE ID according to the network planning.

4. Select 3-Ext-ID and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface is displayed.
5. Set the extended ID according to the network planning.

Step 4 Configure NE IP, subnet mask, and gateway NE.

1. Select 5-IP and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface is displayed.
2. Set NE IP according to the network planning.

NOTE
The IP address is composed of four fields. After you finish one field, press Enter to enter the next
field.
4. Select 6-MSK and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface is displayed.
5. Set the subnet mask according to the network planning.

7. Select 7-GNE and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface is displayed.
8. Set the gate NE according to the network planning.

Step 5 Select 8-APPLY, and press Enter to save the data.

The Confirm Configure ? dialog box is displayed.
Step 6 Select YES and press Enter to save the data. Then, the system starts saving the previous
configuration.
NOTE
l In the configuration process, you can press C to return to the previous menu.
l After the system saves the configuration, it automatically backs up the database and the backup operation
lasts 30 to 60 seconds. You need to check the backup result.
l If you change NE ID or extended ID in the configuration process, the hand-held tool automatically relogs
in to the system after the system successfully backs up the updated data. Then, the standby interface is
displayed. If the system fails in backing up the updated data, the active configuration interface is displayed.
----End

4.3.3 Configuring a Radio Link

To configure a radio link, you can configure the IF information, ODU information and protection
modes of the radio link.
Prerequisite
Procedure
Step 1 When the hand-held tool displays the standby window, press F1 to configure IF attributes.
NOTE
By default, the system displays the information about the radio link carried by the IF board in the slot with the
smallest number.
Step 2 Select the required IF board.

1. Select 1-Board and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface is displayed.
2. Select the online IF board.

3. Press Enter to return to the previous menu.
NOTE
In the case of 1+1 HSB/SD radio links, you need to configure the IF and ODU information of the
main radio link only.
Step 3 Configure IF 1+1 protection.

1. Select 7-Protection and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface of IF 1+1 protection
modes is displayed.
2. Select an IF 1+1 protection mode according to the network planning.

When you configure IF 1+1 protection with the hand-held tool, the default main/standby
IF boards are as follows:

Link ID Slot of main IF board Slot of standby IF board
1 3 4

NOTE
Step 4 Configuring IF information for a radio link

1. Select 5-BandWidth and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface of IF bandwidth
is displayed.
2. Select the IF bandwidth according to the network planning.

NOTE
4. Select 6-Modulate and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface of modulation modes
is displayed.
5. Select the modulation mode according to the network planning.

NOTE
Step 5 Configure the ODU information of an NE.

1. Select 2-Frequency and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface of transmit
frequencies is displayed.
2. Enter the value of transmit frequency (MHz) according to the network planning.

NOTE
l Press the F1 key to enter a point.

l If the ODU is online, the system displays the frequency range that the ODU supports.
4. Select 3-TRSpacing and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface of T/R spacing is
displayed.
5. Enter the value of T/R spacing (MHz) according to the network planning.
NOTE
Press the F1 key to enter a point.

7. Select 4-TX Power and press Enter. Then, the configuration interface of transmit power
is displayed.
8. Enter the value of transmit power (dBm) according to the network planning.
NOTE
Press the F1 key to enter a point.

Step 6 Select 8 APPLY and press Enter to confirm the configuration.

The system starts delivering the configuration. After the configuration is delivered, the last line
of the system interface displays Any Key To Continue.
Step 7 Press any key to continue. After the configuration data is saved, the current configuration
interface is automatically displayed.
NOTE
The waiting time is about 30 to 60 seconds.
----End
4.3.4 Checking Alarms

By checking the alarms generated on the equipment, you can check whether the equipment is
working properly.
Prerequisite

Procedure
Step 1 When the hand-held tool displays the standby window, press F3 to query the NE information.
Step 2 Select 5-Current Alarm Query and press Enter. Then, the query interface is displayed.
Step 3 Check the displayed alarm information.

Check whether there are equipment alarms, particularly the following alarms:
l POWER_ALM
l FAN_FAIL
l HARD_BAD
l BD_STATUS
l SYNC_C_LOS
l CONFIG_NOSUPPORT
l NESF_LOST
l TEMP_ALARM
l IF_CABLE_OPEN
l XPIC_LOS
For details on the previous alarms and about how to handle them, refer to the OptiX RTN 910
Radio Transmission System Maintenance Guide.
----End
4.4 Testing Connectivity of the Cables

During the installation of the OptiX RTN 900, the cables may be connected to service interfaces
incorrectly, or the hardware may become faulty. To ensure that the services run normally, you
need to test connectivity of the cables.
4.4.1 Testing Connectivity of the E1 Cables by Using the Web LCT

By testing the connectivity of the E1 cable, you can check whether the connection of the E1
cable between the equipment and the DDF is correct, and whether the E1 cable itself is normal.

Prerequisite
The equipment must be equipped with an E1 interface board, and the E1 port must travel through
the DDF before being connected to another device.

l Web LCT
l BER tester
Procedure
Step 1 At the DDF, connect the BER tester to the first E1 port of the IDU.
The BER tester displays the AIS alarm.
Figure 4-4 Connecting the BER Tester

DDF
RX TX
1
2
RX TX
3
. 4
..
.
BER tester
Step 2 Set the corresponding E1 port to Outloop through the Web LCT.
1. Select the PDH interface board in the Object Tree.
2. In the Function Tree, choose Configuration > PDH Interface.
3. Select By Function and select Tributary Loopback from the drop-down menu.
4. In Tributary Loopback, select Outloop.
5. Click Apply.
The Confirm dialog box is displayed.
6. Click OK.
Step 3 Observe the BER tester.

The BER tester should not display the AIS alarm any more.
Step 4 Release the outloop set in Step 2.

4. In Tributary Loopback, select Non-Loopback.

5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 5 Observe the BER tester.

The BER tester should report the AIS alarm.
Step 6 Repeat Step 1 to Step 5 to test all the other E1 ports.
----End
4.4.2 Testing Connectivity of E1 Cables by Using the Hand-Held

Tool
By testing connectivity of E1 cables, you can check whether the E1 cables between the equipment
and the DDF are connected correctly, and whether the E1 cables are in normal status. When
performing site commissioning with the hand-held tool, test the connectivity of E1 cables
through the PRBS function enabled on the NE.
Prerequisite
l The NE houses an E1 interface board, and the E1 port travels through the DDF before being
connected to another device.
l The hand-held tool is logged in to the NE.

Hand-held tool
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the hand-held tool to the OptiX RTN 910. For details, see 4.3.1 Connecting the Hand-
Held Tool to the IDU.
Step 2 On the DDF, perform a hardware loopback at the first E1 port on the IDU.
DDF
RX TX
1
2
3
. 4
..
.
Step 3 Test the cable connectivity of the first port with the hand-held tool.
1. When the hand-held tool displays the standby window, press F3 to query the NE
information.

2. Select 6-E1 Cable Check and press Enter. Then, the tributary board configuration
interface is displayed.
3. Select the tributary board that is connected to the E1 port, and press Enter to test cable
connectivity.
4. Check the test result.

Port 1 does not fail.
5. Press any button to display the NE information query interface.
Step 4 Release the hardware loopback that is performed in Step 2.
Step 5 Repeat Step 2 to Step 4 to test cable connectivity at the other ports.
----End
4.4.3 Testing Connectivity of the Ethernet Cables

By testing the connectivity of the Ethernet cable, you can check whether the Ethernet cable itself
is normal.
Prerequisite
The Ethernet service cables must be prepared.


Network cable tester
You can also test the connectivity of the network cable by performing a loopback on the data
ports (this method is applicable when the equipment is powered on). Specifically, use the
Ethernet cable to be tested to connect any two data ports. If the LINK indicators of the two data
ports are on, it indicates that the Ethernet cable is normal.
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the Ethernet service cable to the port of the network cable tester.
Figure 4-5 Testing the Ethernet service cable
Step 2 Check the indicator of the network cable tester.
Network Cable End A End B

Straight through cable The 1-8-G indicators turn on The 1-8-G indicators turn on one after
one after another. another.
Crossover cable The 1-8-G indicators turn on The 3-6-1-4-5-2-7-8-G indicators
one after another. turn on one after another.
Step 3 Connect the Ethernet cable that passes the test to the Ethernet port of the device.
----End
4.4.4 Checking Optical Fiber Connection

During the installation of fiber jumpers, the fiber jumpers may be incorrectly connected or the
attenuation may be very high. As a result, the services may fail to run normally. To prevent this
situation, check the fiber jumper connection after the fiber jumper is routed from the optical
interface to the optical distribution frame (ODF). This topic mainly describes how to test the
fiber jumper connection by using the optical interface on a certain board.

Prerequisite
The fiber jumper must be installed and routed from the optical interface to the ODF.
The equipment must be powered on.

Optical power meter, short fiber jumper
Precautions
DANGER
When you check the connection of fiber jumpers, avoid direct eye exposure to the laser beams.
Connection Diagram for the Check

When you use an optical interface board to test the fiber jumper connection, connect the fiber
jumper to the optical power meter on the ODF side and connect the fiber jumper to the TX port
of the optical interface board on the chassis side. Figure 4-6 shows the connection.
Figure 4-6 Connection diagram for checking the fiber jumper connection by using an optical
interface board
External
Cable
ODF
TX RX
Fiber jumper connected

to the TX port
Procedure
Step 1 On the chassis side, disconnect the fiber jumper from the TX port of an optical interface board.

Step 2 Connect the optical power meter to the OUT port of the optical interface board with a short fiber
jumper.
Step 3 Switch on the optical power meter and set the operating wavelength according to the optical
interface type. The measured launched optical power of the optical interface board is A.
Step 4 Insert the fiber jumper back to the TX port.
Step 5 On the ODF side, disconnect the fiber jumper from the TX port. Connect the fiber jumper to the
optical power meter. The measured optical power is B.
Step 6 Disconnect the fiber jumper from the corresponding TX port of the optical interface board. The
optical power meter reads "LO" and does not receive optical signals.
Step 7 Compare the values of A and B.
l If the difference between A and B is less than 1 dB, it indicates that the fiber jumper is
correctly connected and the attenuation of the fiber jumper is within the normal range.
l If the difference between A and B is more than 1 dB, check and ensure that the fiber jumper
is in good condition and is correctly routed. Then, check and ensure that the fiber jumper
terminal is clean.
CAUTION
If the fiber jumper is connected through a flange, the difference between A and B should be less
than 2 dB. Otherwise, you can infer that the fiber jumper is incorrectly connected or the
attenuation of the fiber jumper is not within the normal range. Check and ensure that the fiber
jumper is in good condition and is correctly routed. Then, check and ensure that the fiber jumper
terminal is clean.
Step 8 Check the fiber jumper that is connected to the RX port in the same manner.
Step 9 Recover the fiber jumper connections on the chassis side and on the ODF side.
Step 10 Repeat Steps 1 to 9 to check fiber jumper connections of the other optical interfaces.
----End
4.5 Aligning the Antennas

Aligning the antennas is the most important activity in HOP commissioning, and its result has
a direct effect on the performance of the radio link.
4.5.1 Main Lobe and Side Lobe

Before you align the antenna, you should be familiar with the related knowledge of the main
lobe and side lobe.
Definitions of the Main Lobe and Side Lobe

The electric field strength of the radiated power of the antenna varies in space. The differences
of the power distribution can be shown in an azimuth diagram. Generally, there are the horizontal
azimuth diagram for the horizontal section and the vertical azimuth diagram for the vertical

section. Figure 4-7 is a vertical azimuth diagram. There are many lobes in this figure. The lobe
with the strongest radiated power is the main lobe. The other lobes are side lobes wherein the
first side lobe can be used for aligning the antenna.
Figure 4-7 Main lobe and side lobe
Main lobe
First side lobe
Second side lobe
Locating the Main Lobe

The antenna alignment involves making the main lobe of the local antenna aligned with the main
lobe of the opposite antenna. The purpose is to make the received signal strength of the opposite
antenna reach the maximum value.
The main lobe width of the microwave antenna is narrow, that is, between 0.6° and 3.7°. For
instance, in the case of a 1.2 m antenna at the working frequency of 23 GHz, the azimuth is only
0.9° when the signal level drops from the signal peak to zero. Once a signal is detected, very
small alignment adjustments are required to locate the main lobe.
Antenna movement across the main lobe results in a rapid rise and fall of signal level. Whether
the main lobe is aligned properly can be verified by comparing the received signal peaks.
Typically, the main lobe signal peak is 20-25 dB higher than the first side lobe signal peak.
Figure 4-8 shows the head-on view of a free-space model for radio propagation with concentric
rings of side lobe peaks and troughs radiating outward from the main lobe.

Figure 4-8 Horizontal section and front view of the antenna

180o
90o
0o
Center of the main lobe

Outer edge of the main
180o lobe, 3-10 dB lower than
the main lobe
Trough between the main lobe
and the first side lobe, 30
dB lower than the main lobe
90o First side lobe, 20-25 dB
lower than the main lobe
Trough between the first
side lobe and the second
side lobe, 30 dB or more
0o lower than the main lobe
Second side lobe, where
a Horizontal section signals are very weak
b head-on view
of the antenna
Tracking Path
Side lobe signal readings can be mistaken for main lobe readings when signals are tracked on
different elevation (or azimuth). Figure 4-9 shows a horizontal radio propagation model of the
antenna, and signal levels at three different elevation positions (1-7 represent the measured signal
level values of the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) port of the ODU.)
Figure 4-9 Three tracking paths

Head-on view of tracking paths for
different elevations Signal levels for each path
6 7
C C'
C 6 7 C' 5
4
4 5
B B'
B B'
1 2 3
A A'
2
1 3
A A'

l Line AA' represents that the main lobe of the antenna is almost aligned properly. The main
lobe is at point 2, and the first side lobes are at points 1 and 3. Slightly adjust the azimuth
of the antenna at point 2 until the peak signal appears.
l Line BB' represents that the elevation of the antenna slightly deviates from the main lobe.
The signal peaks appear at points 4 and 5. The signal peak at point 4 is higher than the
signal peak at point 5 because of the antenna characteristics. As a result, point 4 may be
mistaken for the peak point of the main lobe signal. The correct method is to set the azimuth
of the antenna to the middle position between the two signal peaks. Then, adjust the
elevation of the antenna until the three signal peaks of line AA' appear. Slightly adjust the
elevation and azimuth of the antenna at point 2 until the peak signal appears.
l Line CC' represents that the elevation of the antenna completely deviates from the main
lobe and is almost aligned with the first side lobe. The signal peak of the first side lobe at
point 6 and the signal peak of the first side lobe at point 7 appear as one signal peak. As a
result, points 6 and 7 may be mistaken for the peak point of the main lobe signal. The correct
method is to set the azimuth of the antenna to the middle of points 6 and 7. Then, adjust
the elevation of the antenna until the three signal peaks of line AA' appear. Slightly adjust
the elevation and azimuth of the antenna at point 2 until the peak signal appears.
When the side lobe peak at one side is higher than the side lobe peak at the other side, as shown
in Figure 4-10, a common error is to move the antenna left to right along line DD', or top to
bottom along line EE'. As a result, point 1 may be mistaken for the peak point of the main lobe
signal. The correct method is to adjust the elevation in the middle of points 1 and 2 or the azimuth
in the middle of points 1 and 3. Several adjustments are required so that the three signal peaks
of line AA' can appear. Slightly adjust the elevation and azimuth of the antenna at point 2 as
shown in Figure 4-9 until the peak signal appears.
Figure 4-10 Aligning the antenna with the first side lobe
E
1
2
D D'
1 2
D D'
1
3
3
E E'
E'
4.5.2 Aligning the Single-Polarized Antennas

When you align the single-polarized antennas, you need to align the main lobes of the antenna
by adjusting the azimuth and elevation of the antennas at both ends.
Prerequisite
l The site commissioning of the radio equipment at both ends of the radio link must be
complete.

l The weather must be suitable for outdoor work. There should be no rain, snow or fog
between stations.
l The on-site conditions must meet the requirements for the antenna to operate at a high
altitude and the personnel required to commission the antenna must be trained to work at
high altitudes.
l The ATPC Function must be disabled (the default status on the NE is Disabled).
l The AM Function must be disabled (the default status on the NE is Disabled).

l Adjustable wrench
l Telescope, interphone, and socket-head wrench
l Multimeter (with a BNC connecter prepared at one end for future tests), and north-stabilized
indicator.
Precautions
l If the radio link is configured in 1+1 protection mode and one antenna is used at each end,
power off the standby ODUs at both ends before aligning the antennas. After the antennas
are aligned, power on the standby ODUs at both ends.
l If the radio link is configured in 1+1 SD mode, align the antennas as follows:
1. Power on the main ODUs at both ends. Ensure that they are powered on during the
alignment.
2. Power off the standby ODUs at both ends. Then, align the main antennas at both ends.
3. Power on the standby ODU at the local end. Retain the position of the main antenna
at the remote end, and adjust the diversity antenna at the local end.
4. Power on the standby ODU at the remote end. Retain the position of the main antenna
at the local end, and adjust the diversity antenna at the remote end.
l If the radio link is configured in 1+1 FD mode and two antennas are used at each end, align
the antenna as follows:
1. At both ends, power on the main ODUs, power off the standby ODUs, and align the
main antennas.
2. At both ends, power off the main ODUs, power on the standby ODUs, and align the
diversity antennas.
CAUTION
You can adjust the azimuth and elevation of the antennas by adjusting the related nuts or screws.
For details, see the related installation guide.
Procedure
Step 1 Determine the azimuth of the antenna according to the installation position and height of the
antenna. Then, adjust the elevation of the antenna to the horizontal position.
Step 2 Connect a multimeter to the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) port on the ODU at the
local end and test the voltage value VBNC.

TIP
It is recommended that you make the test line terminated with a BNC connector at one end in advance
because it is more convenient to test the voltage value VBNC.
Figure 4-11 Testing the RSSI voltage by using a multimeter
Step 3 Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the antenna as follows:

1. Keep the remote antenna fixed.
2. Use the multimeter to measure the VBNC. At the local end, rotate the antenna widely in the
horizontal direction.
When you rotate the antenna, the tested signal peaks may be as follows:
l Three signal peaks are tracked, for example, line AA' in Figure 4-9. In this case, adjust
the azimuth of the antenna to the peak position at point 2 as shown in Figure 4-9.
l Two signal peaks are tracked, for example, line BB' in Figure 4-9. In this case, adjust
the azimuth of the antenna to the middle of points 4 and 5 as shown in Figure 4-9. Then,
adjust the elevation of the antenna so that the three signal peaks in the case of line AA'
can appear. Adjust the antenna to the peak position at point 2 as shown in Figure 4-9.
l One signal peak is tracked, for example, line CC' in Figure 4-9. In this case, adjust the
azimuth of the antenna to the middle of points 6 and 7 as shown in Figure 4-9. Then,
adjust the elevation of the antenna so that the three signal peaks in the case of line AA'
can appear. Adjust the antenna to the peak position at point 2 as shown in Figure 4-9.
3. Slightly adjust the elevation and azimuth at point 2 as shown in Figure 4-9 until the
VBNC reaches the peak within the tracked range.
4. Adjust the antenna until the VBNC voltage reaches the peak value. Then, fix the antenna at
the local end.

NOTE
When you tighten the antenna, ensure that the VBNC voltage remains the peak value.
Step 4 Repeat Step 2 to Step 3 to adjust the antenna at the remote end. When the VBNC reaches the
peak value, tighten the antenna at the remote end.
Step 5 Repeat Step 2 to Step 4 for two to four times. When the VBNC at the local end and the VBNC at
the remote end reach the peak value, tighten the antennas at both ends
Step 6 Use the multimeter to test the VBNC voltage at both ends. Obtain the current RSL by referring
to the relation curve between the VBNC of ODUs and the RSLs at both ends.
NOTE
The curve diagram of the VBNC and RSL is delivered in the carton of the ODU.
The actual RSL must be the same as planned by the network planning department.
NOTE
l If the VBNC does not meet the requirements, see the OptiX RTN 910 Radio Transmission System
Maintenance Guide for handling the fault.
Step 7 Observe the ODU indicator on the IF board. The ODU indicator should be off. If the ODU
indicator blinks yellow, align the antennas.
Step 8 Tighten all the screws of the antennas.
NOTE
Use the multimeter to measure the received value of RSSI. Avoid any fault in the alignment of antennas in the
process of tightening the screws.
----End
4.5.3 Aligning the Dual-Polarized Antennas

When you align the dual-polarized antennas, you need to align the main lobe of the antenna
signals by adjusting the azimuth and elevation of the antennas at both ends. You also need to
adjust the feed booms of the antennas so that the cross-polarization discrimination (XPD) meets
the specified requirements.
Prerequisite
l The site commissioning of the radio equipment at both ends of the radio link must be
complete.
l The weather must be suitable for outdoor work. There should be no rain, snow or fog
between stations.
l The on-site conditions must meet the requirements for the antenna to operate at a high
altitude and the personnel required to commission the antenna must be trained to work at
high altitudes.
l The ATPC function must be disabled (the default status on the NE is Disabled).
l The AM function must be disabled (the default status on the NE is Disabled).

l Adjustable wrench
l Telescope, interphone, socket-head wrench

l Multimeter (with a BNC connecter prepared at one end for future tests), and north-stabilized
indicator.
Procedure
Step 1 Power off the vertically polarized ODUs at both ends of the radio link, power on the horizontally
polarized ODUs at both ends of the radio link, and thus ensure that the antennas transmit
horizontally polarized signals.
Step 2 Adjust the azimuth angle and elevation angle of the antennas at both ends by referring to 4.5.2
Aligning the Single-Polarized Antennas , and ensure that the main lobe of the horizontally
polarized signals is aligned with the antenna.
Step 3 Measure the RSL (P1) of the horizontally polarized signals at the local end.
1. Use a multimeter to measure the signal level on the RSSI port of the horizontally polarized
ODU.
2. Calculate the RSL (P1) of the horizontally polarized received signals by referring to the
curve diagram in the ODU box.
Step 4 Adjust the feed boom at the local end, and ensure that the RSL of the vertically polarized signals
reaches the lower threshold (P2).
1. Power on the vertically polarized ODU at the local end.
2. Use a multimeter to measure the signal level on the RSSI port of the vertically polarized
ODU.
3. Calculate the RSL (P2) of the vertically polarized signals by referring to the curve diagram
in the ODU box.
4. Calculate the XPD1 (XPD1 = P1 - P2).
If... Then...
The calculated XPD1 (XPD1 = P1 - P2) should be less than 30 Proceed to the next step.
dB.
The calculated XPD1 (XPD1 = P1 - P2) should not be less than Perform Step 5.
30 dB.
5. Release the holder of the feed boom to some extent, and turn the feed boom slightly until
the signal level reaches the lower threshold. The calculated XPD1 (XPD1 = P1 - P2) should
be less than 30 dB.
Step 5 Record the angle (D1) of the current feed boom.
Step 6 Power off the horizontally polarized ODUs at both ends of the radio link, power on the vertically
polarized ODUs at both ends of the radio link, and thus ensure that the antennas transmit
vertically polarized signals.
Step 7 Measure the RSL (P3) of the vertically polarized signals at the local end by referring to Step
3.
Step 8 Adjust the feed boom at the local end, and ensure that the RSL of the vertically polarized signals
reaches the lower threshold (P4).
1. Power on the vertically polarized ODU at the local end.
2. Use a multimeter to measure the signal level on the RSSI port of the vertically polarized
ODU.

3. Calculate the RSL (P4) of the vertically polarized signals by referring to the curve diagram
in the ODU box.
4. Calculate the XPD2 (XPD2 = P3 - P4).
If... Then...
The calculated XPD2 (XPD2 = P3 - P4) should be less than 30 Proceed to the next step.
dB.
The calculated XPD2 (XPD2 = P3 - P4) should not be less than Perform Step 9.
30 dB.
5. Release the holder of the feed boom to some extent, and turn the feed boom slightly until
the signal level reaches the lower threshold. The calculated XPD2 (XPD2 = P3 - P4) should
be less than 30 dB.
Step 9 Record the angle (D2) of the current feed boom.
Step 10 Adjust the feed boom slightly (ranging from D1 to D2), and ensure that XPD1 and XPD2 are
not less than 30 dB.
NOTE
If D1 and D2 are the same, you need not adjust the feed boom.
Step 11 Tighten all the screws of the antennas.

NOTE
Use the multimeter to measure the received value of RSSI. Avoid any fault in the alignment of antennas in the
process of tightening the screws.
----End
Related Information
In the actual situation, you can align the dual-polarized antennas by measuring only the vertically
polarized signals.
4.6 Checking the Status of Radio Links

After aligning the antennas, you need to query the status of radio links and determine whether
the radio links are normal.
Prerequisite
Aligning the antennas must be complete.
Procedure
Step 1 Observe the Link indicator on the IF board.

ACT
RMT
ODU
LINK
STAT
SRV
1. If the Link indicator on the IF board is on (green), it indicates that the radio link is normal.
2. If the Link indicator on the IF board is on (red), check whether the data configuration of
the ODU is correct and whether the antennas are aligned.
----End
4.7 Querying the DCN Status

The NMS manages NEs through DCN channels. Querying the radio links through the HOP
management, you can check whether the DCN of radio links runs normally.
Prerequisite
l The basic data of NEs on the entire network must be configured.
l Aligning the antennas must be complete.
l The NE user must have the authority of Maintenance Level or higher.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select an NE in Object Tree. Choose Configuration > Link Configuration from Function Tree.
Step 2 In the IF/ODU Configuration tab, select and right-click the required IF board. Then, choose
HOP Management from the shortcut menu.
l If the HOP manage window is displayed as Figure 4-12, then the DCN of radio links runs
normally.

Figure 4-12 HOP manage
l If the dialog box is displayed as The opposite NE does not exist, then check the data
configuration.
----End

Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 5 System Commissioning Guide
5 System Commissioning Guide
About This Chapter
This topic describes how to perform all the system commissioning items.
5.1 Configuring the Network-wide Service Data

After the site commissioning is performed for each hop of radio links, the ECC communication
between NEs is normal. In this case, an NE can be accessed by using Web LCT, and the network-
wide service data can be configured.
5.2 Testing the E1 Service
By testing the E1 service, you can check whether the E1 service is available over radio links.
5.3 Testing the Ethernet Service
By testing the Ethernet service, you can check whether the Ethernet service is available over
radio links. The Ethernet service can be tested through the ETH-OAM function. Thus, no tester
is required.
5.4 Testing the AM Switching
By testing the AM switching, you can check whether the AM switching is normal over radio
links.
5.5 Testing the Protection Switching
By testing the protection switching, you can check whether the protection switching is normal
over radio links.
5.6 Checking the Clock Status
Check the clock status for each NE to ensure that the clocks of all the NEs on a radio network
are synchronized.
5.7 Testing the FM over a Radio Link
The fade margin (FM) over a radio link can be evaluated by measuring the mean square errors
(MSEs) at different received signal levels (RSLs).
5.8 Testing the 24-Hour BER
You can check whether the equipment can transmit services stably for a long term by testing the
24-hour BER.

5.1 Configuring the Network-wide Service Data

After the site commissioning is performed for each hop of radio links, the ECC communication
between NEs is normal. In this case, an NE can be accessed by using Web LCT, and the network-
wide service data can be configured.
NOTE
This section only includes the basic configuration tasks related to NEs, TDM services, and clocks. For more
configuration tasks, see the Configuration Guide.

The Web LCT can find all NEs that communicate with a specific gateway NE by using the IP
address of the gateway NE, the IP address range of the gateway NE, or the NSAP addresses. In
addition, the Web LCT can create the NEs that are found in batches. Compared with the method
of manually creating NEs, this method is faster and more reliable.
Prerequisite

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 In NE List, click NE Search.
Then, the Search NE dialog box is displayed.
Step 2 Select the search mode.
Step 3 Optional: If Search Mode is set to Search NE, you need to set the network segment.
1. Click Manage Domain.
The Manage Domain Search dialog box is displayed.
2. Optional: Click Add, and set Domain and Domain Address to add a network segment.
3. Optional: Select an existing network segment, and click Modify to modify the network
segment.
4. Optional: Select an existing network segment, and click Delete to delete the network
segment.
NOTE
During initial configuration, Domain is 129.9.255.255 by default. After the gateway NE IP address of the
searched NE is changed, you need to change the value of Domain. The default network segment cannot
be modified and deleted.
Step 4 Click Search.
Step 5 After the Web LCT finds the NEs to be managed, click End Search.

Step 6 Select the NE that needs to be added and click Add NE.
A dialog box is displayed, indicating that the NE is added successfully.
Step 7 Click OK.

A new NE is already added to the NE list.
Step 8 Click Cancel.
----End
Related References
A.1 Parameter Description: NE Searching
After an NE is created, you need to log in to the NE before managing the NE.
Prerequisite
l The NEs to be managed must be created in the NE List.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE List, select the target NE and click NE Login.
TIP
You can select more than one NE at one time.

The NE Login dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Enter User Name and Password. Then, click OK.
l The default User Name is lct.

l The default Password of user lct is password.
Login Status of the NE in the NE List changes to Logged In. Alarm Status of the NE is changed
from Unknown to the current alarm status of the NE.
Step 3 Click NE Explorer.
The NE Explorer is displayed.
TIP
To quickly start the NE Explorer, double-click the NE to be managed in the NE list.

TIP
l Check the legend to learn the specific meanings of different colors and symbols in the slot layout
diagram.
l Click to fold/unfold the legend.
----End
Related References

Modify the NE ID according to the engineering planning to guarantee that each NE ID is unique.
Modifying the NE ID does not interrupt services.
Prerequisite

Web LCT

Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select the NE from the Object Tree and choose Configuration > NE
Step 2 Click Modify NE ID.
The Modify NE ID dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Specify New ID and New Extended ID.
Step 4 Click OK.

A dialog box is displayed for confirmation, click OK.
----End
Related References
5.1.4 Changing the NE Name

To better identify the NE in the Main Topology, name the NE according to the NE geographical
location or the device connected to the NE.
Prerequisite

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 2 Enter the name of the NE in Name.
NOTE
The name of an NE cannot contain any space or Chinese characters.

Step 3 Click Apply.
----End

The communication parameters of an NE include the IP address of the NE, the gateway IP
address, and the subnet mask.
Prerequisite

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Communication >
Step 2 Configure the communication parameters of the NE.
Step 3 Click Apply.
NOTE
When you configure multiple parameters, click Apply respectively.

----End
Related References
5.1.6 Configuring the Logical Board

If the logical board corresponding to the physical board is not added in the slot layout, add the
logical board in the slot layout. If the physical board is inconsistent with the logical board in the
slot layout, delete the inconsistent logical board and add the correct logical board.
Prerequisite
l All the boards must be installed correctly.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Click the Slot Layout tab and click Add Physical Boards.
Based on the slot layout, the NE automatically configures the logical boards that are required
but still not be configured for certain physical boards.
Step 2 Optional: On the slot to which the board is to be added, right-click, and then select Add
XXX. XXX is the name of the board to be added.

Step 3 Optional: On the slot to which the board is to be deleted, right-click, and then select Delete.
NOTE
Before deleting the board, delete the data, such as the service, clock, orderwire, and protection, on the
board.
----End

If the radio link adopts 1+1 HSB/FD/SD protection, you need to create the corresponding IF 1
+1 protection group.
Prerequisite
Slot Layout.
l The IF boards of an IF 1+1 FD/SD protection group must be configured in two paired slots.

Web LCT
When a 1+0 service is converted into a 1+1 HSB protection through the configuration of the IF
1+1 protection group, the original service is not interrupted. The board where the original service
exists, however, needs to be set to the working board.
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Link
Step 2 Click the IF 1+1 Protection tab.
Step 3 Click New.

The Create IF 1+1 Protection dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 Configure the parameters of the IF 1+1 protection group.

Step 5 Click OK.
----End
Related References

By performing this operation, you can configure the IF/ODU information for a radio link.
Prerequisite
Slot Layout.

Web LCT
Precautions
l In the case of 1+1 HSB/SD protection, you need to configure only the IF/ODU information
of the main radio link.
l In the case of 1+1 FD protection, you need to configure the IF/ODU information of the
main radio link and the ODU information of the standby radio link.
l In the case of XPIC configuration, you need to configure the IF/ODU information of the
two radio links in different polarization directions separately.
l In the case of N+1 protection, you need to configure the IF/ODU information of the N+1
radio links respectively.
l The MW_CFG_MISMATCH alarm is reported, if the E1 count, AM enabled status, 1588
timeslot enabled status, modulation mode, or IF bandwidth is set inconsistently for both
ends of a Hybrid radio link.
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select the NE and then choose Configuration > Link Configuration from
the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click the IF/ODU Configuration tab.

Step 3 Click an IF board icon or ODU icon.

Then, the system displays the IF/ODU information of the radio link to which the IF board or
ODU to which the IF board is connected belongs.
Step 4 Configure the corresponding IF information of the radio link.

Step 5 Click Apply.
Step 6 Configure the corresponding ODU information of the radio link.
Step 7 Click Apply.
----End
Related References
5.1.9 Configuring the ATPC Attributes

To configure the ATPC function, set the ATPC attributes of the IF board.
Prerequisite
l The corresponding IF board must be added on the Slot Layout.
Precautions
l For the IF boards that are configured with 1+1 protection, configure only the ATPC
attributes of the main IF board.
l The following procedure describes the configuration of ATPC parameters in the IF interface
configuration dialog box of the IF board. You can also configure ATPC parameters in the
following configuration dialog boxes:
Create an XPIC working group

Web LCT

Procedure
Step 1 Select the corresponding board from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose
Configuration > IF Interface from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click the ATPC Attributes tab.
Step 3 Configure the parameters of ATPC attributes.
Step 4 Click Apply.
----End

The power attribute of the ODU is used to configure the transmit power and receive power of
the ODU.
Prerequisite
l The related IF board must be added.
l The corresponding board must be added on the Slot Layout.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the ODU from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > ODU
Step 2 Click the Power Attributes tab.
Step 3 Configure the power attribute parameters of the ODU.
Step 4 Click Apply.
----End
5.1.11 Synchronizing the NE Time

By setting the NE time to be synchronous with the time on the NMS or standard NTP server,
you can record the exact time when alarms and abnormal events occur.
Prerequisite

l When you need to synchronize the NE time with the time on the NMS server, the time zone
and time must be set correctly on the PC or server that is installed with the NMS software.

Web LCT
Procedure
Time Synchronization from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Set the synchronous mode.
If ... Then ...

You set Synchronous Mode to NULL Set the relevant parameters, and then click
Apply.
You set Synchronous Mode to NM Set the relevant parameters, and then click
Apply to perform step Step 5.
You set Synchronous Mode to Standard NTP Set the related parameters, and then click
Apply to perform steps Step 3.
NOTE
If you only need to synchronize the NE time and need not change the type of synchronization or parameters,
select the synchronization option corresponding to the NE, right-click, and choose Synchronize with NM
Time.
Step 3 Configure the upper-layer standard NTP server of the NE.

1. Click the Standard NTP Server tab. In the Standard NTP Server tab page, click Add.
2. After setting the parameters of the standard NTP server, click OK.
NOTE
l If the NE is a GNE, set the external NTP server as the standard NTP server.
l If the NE is a non-GNE, set the GNE as the standard NTP server.
Step 4 Optional: Configure standard NTP keys.

1. Click the Standard NTP Key Management tab.
2. Click Add.
The Add Key dialog box is displayed.

3. After the related parameters are configured, click OK.

Step 5 Optional: Set Synchronization Starting Time and click Apply.
----End
Related References
A.9 Parameter Description: NE Time Synchronization
5.1.12 Creating the Cross-Connections of Point-to-Point Services

In a cross-connection of point-to-point services, one service source corresponds to one service
sink.
Prerequisite
l The corresponding source and sink boards must be added on Slot Layout.

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Cross-
Connection Configuration from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click Scheme to change the VC-12 timeslot numbering policy used by the cross-connection.
Step 3 Click New.

The Create SDH Service dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 Configure the parameters of a new SDH service.

Step 5 Click OK.
----End
Related References
A.10 Parameter Description: SDH Service Configuration_Creation
5.1.13 Configuring the Clock Sources

This topic describes how to configure the clock source according to the planned clock
synchronization scheme to ensure that all the NEs on the network trace the same clock.
Prerequisite

Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Clock >
Physical Clock > Clock Source Priority.
Step 2 Click the System Clock Source Priority List tab.
Step 3 Click Create.
The Add Clock Source dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 Select the clock sources.

TIP
By pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard, you can select multiple clock sources at one time.
Step 5 Click OK.
Step 6 Optional: Repeat Step 3 to Step 5 to add other clock sources.
Step 7 Optional: Select a clock source and click or to adjust the priority of this
clock source.
NOTE
The clock priorities levels are arranged in a descending order from the first row to the last row. The internal
clock source is always of the lowest priority.
Step 8 Optional: Set External Clock Source Mode and Synchronous Status Byte for the external
clock sources.
Step 9 Click Apply.
----End
Related References
A.11 Parameter Description: Clock Source Priority Table

The orderwire for an NE provides a dedicated communication channel that the network
maintenance personnel can use.
Prerequisite


Web LCT
Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Orderwire
from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click the General tab.
Step 3 Configure the orderwire information.
Step 4 Click Apply.
Step 5 Optional: Change the overhead bytes occupied by the orderwire.

2. Configure Orderwire Occupied Bytes.
3. Click Apply.
----End
Related References
5.2 Testing the E1 Service

By testing the E1 service, you can check whether the E1 service is available over radio links.

NOTE
It is recommended that you test low-priority Ethernet services in good weather conditions, where the AM
function works in the highest modulation mode.
5.2.1 Testing the E1 Service by Using a BER Tester

If a BER tester is available, the BER tester can be used to test the E1 service.
Prerequisite
The NE must be configured with E1 services, and the E1 services must be transmitted through
the DDF.

l Web LCT
l BER tester
Procedure
Step 1 On the DDF at the central site, connect the BER tester to the first E1 port of the IDU.
The BER tester indicates the AIS alarm.
Figure 5-1 Connecting the BER tester

DDF
RX TX
1
2
RX TX
3
. 4
..
.
BER tester
Step 2 On the NMS, perform an inloop for the corresponding E1 port at the remote site.
4. In Tributary Loopback, select Inloop.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 3 Test the bit errors for two minutes.

There should be no bit errors.
Step 4 Release the inloop set in Step 2.

5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 to test all other E1 ports.
----End
5.2.2 Testing the E1 Service Through PRBS

If no BER tester is available, you can test the E1 service by using the PRBS test system embedded
in the equipment.
Prerequisite
l The NE equipment must be configured with E1 services, and the E1 services must be
transmitted through the DDF.

Web LCT
Precautions
CAUTION
l When a PRBS test is performed, the services carried on the tested path are interrupted.
l The PRBS test can be performed only in a unidirectional manner and on one path at a time.
Procedure
Step 1 On the NMS, perform an inloop for the corresponding E1 port at the remote site.
5. Click Apply.

6. Click OK.
Step 2 At the central site, on the NMS, select the PDH interface board in the Object Tree.
Step 3 In the Function Tree, choose Configuration > PRBS Test.
Step 4 Select the first E1 port, and then set the following PRBS-related parameters:
l Direction: Cross
l Duration: a value from 120 to 180
l Measured in Time: seconds
Step 5 Click Start to Test.

The system displays a dialog box indicating The operation may interrupt the service, Are
you sure to continue?
Step 6 Click OK.
Step 7 When the Progress column is 100%, click Query to check the test result.
The curve diagram should be green.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 9 Repeat Step 1 through Step 8 to test all other E1 ports.
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5.3 Testing the Ethernet Service

By testing the Ethernet service, you can check whether the Ethernet service is available over
radio links. The Ethernet service can be tested through the ETH-OAM function. Thus, no tester
is required.
Prerequisite
Ethernet services must be configured.

NOTE
It is recommended that you test low-priority Ethernet services in good weather conditions, where the AM
function works in the highest modulation mode.

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The following test procedure considers the Ethernet service from PORT2 on NE2 and PORT3
on NE3 to PORT1 on NE1 as an example, as shown in Figure 5-2.The three Ethernet ports are
not on the EFP8 boards.
Figure 5-2 Networking diagram for testing the Ethernet service
NE 2 PORT 2
VLAN ID=100
NE 1
PORT 1
NE 3
PORT 3
Microwave network
VLAN ID=200
The VLAN ID of the Ethernet service from NE2 to NE1 is 100, and the VLAN ID of the Ethernet
service from NE3 to NE1 is 200.
NOTE
If the Ethernet ports are on the EFP8 boards, you can still perform the following steps to test the Ethernet
services by eliminating the need to set up the remote maintenance end point. In addition, the operations on
the NMS are different. For details, see 8.1 Creating MDs, 8.2 Creating MAs, 8.3 Creating MPs, and
8.4 Performing an LB Test.
Procedure
Step 1 Configure the maintenance domains of NE1, NE2, and NE3.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Ethernet
OAM Management > Ethernet Service OAM from the Function Tree.
2. Choose New > New Maintenance Domain.
The New Maintenance Domain dialog box is displayed.
3. Configure the parameters of the new maintenance domains.
l Maintenance Domain Name: MD1 for NE1, NE2, and NE3
l Maintenance Domain Level: 4 for NE1, NE2, and NE3

NOTE
The maintenance domain names and the maintenance domain levels of the NEs must be the same.
4. Click OK.
Step 2 Configure the maintenance associations of NE1, NE2, and NE3.
2. Select the maintenance domain in which a maintenance association needs to be created.
Choose New > New Maintenance Association.
The New Maintenance Association dialog box is displayed.
3. Configure the parameters of the new maintenance associations.
l Maintenance Association Name: MA1 for NE1, NE2, and NE3
l Relevant Service: services from NE1 to NE2 and NE3
NOTE
Click in Relevant Service, and select relevant services in the New Maintenance
Association dialog box.
4. Click OK.
Step 3 Configure the MEPs of NE1, NE2, and NE3.
OAM Management > Ethernet Service from the Function Tree.
2. Click the Maintenance Association tab.
3. Select the maintenance association in which an MEP needs to be created. Choose New >
New MEP Point.
The system displays the New MEP Point dialog box.
4. Configure the parameters of the new MEPs.
l MP ID: 101 for NE1, 102 for NE2, and 103 for NE3
l Direction: Ingress for NE1, NE2, and NE3
l CC Status: activation for NE1, NE2, and NE3

5. Click OK.
Step 4 Configure the remote MEPs for the maintenance associations of NE1, NE2, and NE3.
2. Click the Maintenance Association tab.
3. Choose OAM > Manage Remote MEP Point. Then, the Manage Remote MEP Point
dialog box is displayed.
4. Click New.
Then, the Add Maintenance Association Remote Maintenance Point dialog box is
displayed.
5. Set the parameters of the new remote MEPs.
l Remote Maintenance Point ID: 102 and 103 for NE1, and 101 for NE2 and NE3
NOTE
Set the Remote Maintenance Point ID of NE1 to the MP ID of NE2 and NE3, and set the
Remote Maintenance Point ID of NE2 and NE3 to the MP ID of NE1.
6. Click OK.
Step 5 Test the availability of the Ethernet services from NE1 to NE2 and NE3.
1. Select an NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of the NE1, and then choose
Configuration > Ethernet OAM Management > Ethernet Service OAM.
2. Select the MD, MA, and MEP that correspond to Port 1, click OAM.
3. Select Start LB.
The LB Test window is displayed.
4. Select MP ID, and set the parameters in Test Node.
l Source Maintenance Point ID: 101 (maintenance point ID of NE1)
l Destination Maintenance Point ID: 102 (maintenance point ID of NE2)
l Transmitted Packet Count: 20 (recommended)

l Transmitted Packet Length: 64 (64 is a recommended value, and the parameter can
also be set to 128, 256, 512, 1024, and 1280 for testing the Ethernet services of different
packet lengths.)
NOTE
The maximum Packet Length is 1400.

l Transmitted Packet Priority: 7 (recommended)
5. Click Start Test.

6. Check Detection Result.
The LossRate in the Detection Result should be 0.
7. Repeat Step 5.4 to Step 5.6 to test the Ethernet services from NE1 to NE3.
l Source Maintenance Point ID: 101 (maintenance point ID of NE1)
l Destination Maintenance Point ID: 103 (maintenance point ID of NE3)
l Transmitted Packet Count: 20 (recommended)
l Transmitted Packet Length: 64 (recommended)
l Transmitted Packet Priority: 7 (recommended)
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5.4 Testing the AM Switching

By testing the AM switching, you can check whether the AM switching is normal over radio
links.
5.4.1 Testing the AM Switching by Using a BER Tester

If a BER tester is available, the BER tester can be used to test the AM switching.

Prerequisite
l The radio links must be Hybrid radio links for which the AM function is enabled.
l The E1 service must be configured.
l The weather is favorable.

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Precautions
The following test procedure considers the E1 service between NEs as an example.
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the BER tester to an E1 port on the local NE.
NOTE
Test the E1 services with the highest priority, which are not discarded in the lowest-order modulation mode.
Step 2 On the remote NE, perform an inloop at the E1 port by using the NMS.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 3 Configure the Hybrid/AM attribute on the local NE.
1. Select the IF board from the NE Explorer, and then choose Configuration > Hybrid/AM
2. On the local NE, set the AM attribute to Disable, and set Manually Specified Modulation
Mode to the same value as Modulation Mode of the Guarantee AM Capacity.
3. Click Apply.
Step 4 Querying the AM working status on the local NE.
2. Click Query.
Transmit-End Modulation Mode should be Manually Specified Modulation Mode of
a pre-set value.
Step 5 Use the BER tester to test the bit errors.

The test result should show that no bit error occurs.

Step 6 Configure the Hybrid/AM attribute to the planned values on the local NE.
2. On the local NE, set the AM attribute to Enable, and set Modulation Mode of the
Guarantee AM Capacity and Modulation Mode of the Full AM Capacity to the planned
values.
3. Click Apply.
2. Click Query.
Transmit-End Modulation mode should be Modulation Mode of the Full AM
Capacity of a preset value.
NOTE
In the case of unfavorable weather, the current modulation mode may be lower than the value of
Modulation Mode of the Full AM Capacity.
Step 8 Check the BER test result.

There should be no bit errors.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
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5.4.2 Testing the AM Switching Without a BER Tester

If no BER tester is available, you can test the AM switching by querying the bit errors over radio
links.
Prerequisite
l The radio links must be Hybrid radio links for which the AM function is enabled.
l The weather is favorable.

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Procedure
Step 1 Configure the Hybrid/AM attribute on the local NE.
2. On the local NE, set the AM attribute to Disable, and set Manually Specified Modulation
Mode to the same value as Modulation Mode of the Guarantee AM Capacity.
3. Click Apply.
Step 2 Query the 15-minute performance value of the IF board on the local NE.
1. Select the required IF board from the Object Tree in NE Explorer.
2. In the Function Tree, choose Performance > Current Performance.
3. In Monitored Object Filter Condition, select All.
4. Set Monitor Period to 15-Minute.
5. In Count, select Other Errors. In Display Options, select Consecutive Severely Errored
Seconds Second.
6. Click Query.
In performance events, the value of FEC_BEF_COR_ER should be 0.

2. Click Query.
Transmit-End Modulation Mode should be Manually Specified Modulation Mode of
a pre-set value.
Step 4 Reset the performance event register.

1. Select the required IF board from the Object Tree in NE Explorer.
2. In the Function Tree, choose Performance > Current Performance.
3. Click Reset.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
4. Click OK.
Step 5 Configure the Hybrid/AM attribute to the planned values on the local NE.
2. On the local NE, set the AM attribute to Enable, and set Modulation Mode of the
Guarantee AM Capacity and Modulation Mode of the Full AM Capacity to the planned
values.
3. Click Apply.

Step 6 Repeat Step 2. Wait for a period, and query the 15-minute performance value of the IF board
on the local NE.
In performance events, the value of FEC_BEF_COR_ER should be 0.

2. Click Query.
Transmit-End Modulation mode should be Modulation Mode of the Full AM
Capacity of a preset value.
NOTE
In the case of unfavorable weather, the current modulation mode may be lower than the value of
Modulation Mode of the Full AM Capacity.
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5.5 Testing the Protection Switching

By testing the protection switching, you can check whether the protection switching is normal
over radio links.
5.5.1 Testing the IF 1+1 Switching

You can verify whether the IF 1+1 protection works normally by checking the working board
of the IF 1+1 protection group before and after the switching.
Prerequisite
l Aligning the antennas is complete.
l The equipment is configured with the IF 1+1 protection.
l The E1 service is configured.

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Figure 5-3 Configuration for testing the IF 1+1 switching
NE A and NE B are configured as follows:

l Main IF board: IFU2 in slot 3
l Standby IF board: IFU2 in slot 4
l Main ODU: ODU in slot 23

l Standby ODU: ODU in slot 24
NE A NE B
As shown in Figure 5-3, the following procedures consider the E1 service between NE A and
NE B that is configured with the 1+1 HSB protection as an example.
NOTE
l If Working Mode of the IF 1+1 protection is set to HSB, TX Status should be set to mute for the ODU on
the main channel of NE A, and Enable Reverse Switching should be set to Enable. The switching occurs
at NE A.
l If Working Mode of the IF 1+1 protection is set to SD, TX Status should be set to mute for the ODU on
the main channel of NE A, and Enable Reverse Switching should be set to Enable. The switching occurs
at NE A.
l If Working Mode of the IF 1+1 protection is set to FD, TX Status should be set to mute for the ODU on
the main channel of NE B. The switching occurs at NE A.
Precautions
NOTE
If no BER tester is available on site, you can compare the values of Active Board of Device or Active Board
of Channel in Protection Group before and after the protection switching.
Procedure
Step 1 Check whether a BER tester is available at the central site.
If... Then...
A BER tester is available on site Perform Step 2 to Step 11.
No BER tester is available on site Perform Step 6 to Step 10.
Step 2 At the central site NE A, connect one E1 port to the BER tester.
Step 3 At the remote site NE B, perform a software inloop at the E1 port by using the NMS.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 4 Test the BER by using the BER tester.

The BER tester should show that no bit errors occur.
Step 5 Set Enable Reverse Switching in the 1+1 HSB protection group for NE A.
1. Select the required NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE A, and then choose
Configuration > Link Configuration from the Function Tree.
2. Click the IF 1+1 Protection tab.
3. Select the corresponding protection group in Protection Group, and set Enable Reverse
Switching to Enable.
4. Click Apply.
Step 6 Before the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE A.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE A, and then choose
3. Select the corresponding protection group in Protection Group, and then click Query.
4. In Protection Group, the value of Active Board of Device should be the main IF board
3-IFU2.
Step 7 Set TX Status to mute for the main ODU 23-ODU of NE A.

2. Click the IF/ODU Configuration tab.
3. Select the required ODU, and set TX Status to mute.
4. Click Apply.
Step 8 Check the availability of the service after the switching.
If... Then...
A BER tester is available on site Check the test result on the BER tester. It
should show that the service is restored after a
transient interruption.
No BER tester is available on site, and the See 5.2.2 Testing the E1 Service Through
E1 service is transmitted on the radio link. PRBS to test the availability of the E1 service.
No BER tester is available on site, and the See 5.3 Testing the Ethernet Service to test
Ethernet service is transmitted on the radio the availability of the Ethernet service.
link.
Step 9 After the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE A.
3. Select the corresponding protection group in Protection Group, and then click Query.
4. In Protection Group, the value of Active Board of Device should be the standby IF board
4-IFU2.

Step 10 Set TX Status to Unmute for the main ODU 23-ODU of NE A.

3. Select the required ODU, and set TX Status to Unmute.
4. Click Apply.
Step 11 Release the loopback set in Step 3.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 12 Restore the setting of Enable Reverse Switching in Step 5.
1. Select the required NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE A, and then choose
3. Select the corresponding protection group in Protection Group, and set Enable Reverse
Switching to Disable.
4. Click Apply.
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5.5.2 Testing the N+1 Protection Switching

You can verify whether the IF N+1 protection works normally by checking the working board
of the IF N+1 protection group before and after the switching.
Prerequisite
l The equipment must be configured with the N+1 protection.

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Figure 5-4 Configuration for testing the N+1 protection

NE A and NE B are configured as follows:


NE A NE B
NE B that is configured with the N+1 (N=1) protection as an example.
Precautions
NOTE
If no BER tester is available on site, you can compare the values of Switching Status in Slot Mapping
Relation before and after the protection switching.
Procedure
If... Then...
Step 3 At the remote site NE B, perform a software inloop at the E1 port by using the NMS.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 5 Before the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE B.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE B, and then choose

2. Click the N+1 Protection tab.

3. Select the ID of the protection group to be queried, and then click Query.
4. In Slot Mapping Relation, Switching Status of the working unit 3-IFU2-1 and the
protection unit 4-IFU2-1 should be Normal.
NOTE
If a fault arises, you must rectify the fault and then proceed with the N+1 protection testing.
Step 6 Set TX Status to mute for the main ODU 23-ODU of NE A.

4. Click Apply.
If... Then...
No BER tester is available on site, and the See 5.3 Testing the Ethernet Service to test
Ethernet service is transmitted on the radio the availability of the Ethernet service.
link.
Step 8 After the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE B.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE B, and then choose
2. Click the N+1 Protection tab.
3. Select the ID of the protection group to be queried, and then click Query.
4. In Slot Mapping Relation, the Switching Status of the working unit 3-IFU2-1 for the
service that is configured with the N+1 protection should be SF.
Step 9 Set TX Status to Unmute for the main ODU 23-ODU of NE A.

4. Click Apply.


5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
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5.5.3 Testing the SNCP Switching

You can verify whether the SNCP works normally by checking the working port of the SNCP
protection group before and after the switching.
Prerequisite
l The equipment must be configured with the SNCP.

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NE C that is configured with the SNCP as an example. Figure 5-5 shows a network composed
of radio links, and the test procedures are similar in the case of a network composed of optical
fiber links.
Figure 5-5 Configuration for testing the SNCP switching

NE A and NE C are configured as follows:
l West IF board: IFU2 in slot 3
l East IF board: IFU2 in slot 4
l West ODU: ODU in slot 23
l East ODU: ODU in slot 24

NE A
Working
Protecting SNC SNC
NE D
NE B
NE C
Precautions
NOTE
If no BER tester is available on site, you can compare the values of Current Channel in Working Cross-
Connections before and after the protection switching.
Procedure
If... Then...
Step 3 At the remote site NE C, perform a software inloop at the E1 port by using the NMS.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.


Step 5 Before the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE C.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE C, and then choose
Configuration > SNCP Service Control from the Function Tree.
2. In Working Cross-Connections, select an SNCP service that is already created, then click
Function, and finally select Query Switching Status.
3. The current SNCP status of the equipment is displayed in Working Cross-Connections
and Protection Cross-Connections.
In Current Status, Normal should be displayed. In Current Channel, Working Path
should be displayed.
Step 6 Set TX Status to mute for the west ODU 23-ODU of NE A.

4. Click Apply.
If... Then...
Step 8 After the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE C.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE C, and then choose
Configuration > SNCP Service Control from the Function Tree.
2. Click Function, and then select Query Switching Status.
3. The current SNCP status of the equipment is displayed in Working Cross-Connections
and Protection Cross-Connections.
In Current Status, the service switching mode is displayed. In Current Channel,
Protection Path should be displayed.

Step 9 Set TX Status to unmute for the west ODU 23-ODU of NE A.

4. Click Apply.

5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
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5.5.4 Testing the ERPS

You can verify whether the ERPS works normally by checking the port status of the ERPS
protection group before and after the switching.
Prerequisite
l The equipment must be configured with the ERPS.
l The network cable for carrying the working and protection Ethernet services of the ERPS
must be properly connected.

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As shown in Figure 5-6, the following procedures consider the Ethernet service between NE A
and NE D that is configured with the ERPS as an example, the owner node is NE D.

Figure 5-6 Configuration for testing the ERPS

NE A,NE B, NE C and NE D are configured as follows:
East West
NE B
Protection channel East
West
NE A NE D
East
West
Working channel
NE C
West
East
Procedure
Step 1 Before the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE D.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE D, and then choose
Configuration > Ethernet Protection > ERPS Management from the Function Tree.
2. Select the ERPS protection group to be queried, and then click Query.
3. The value of Status of State Machine should be Idle.

Step 2 See 5.3 Testing the Ethernet Service to test the availability of the Ethernet service.
Step 3 Set TX Status to mute for the west ODU 23-ODU of NE A.
4. Click Apply.
Step 4 After the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE D.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE D, and then choose
Configuration > Ethernet Protection > ERPS Management from the Function Tree.
2. Select the ERPS protection group to be queried, and then click Query.
3. The value of Status of State Machine should be Protection.
Step 5 See 5.3 Testing the Ethernet Service to test the availability of the Ethernet service.
Step 6 Set TX Status to unmute for the west ODU 23-ODU of NE A.
4. Click Apply.
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5.5.5 Testing the Linear MSP Switching

You can verify whether the linear MSP group works normally by checking the working port of
the linear MSP group before and after the switching.
Prerequisite
l The equipment must be configured with the linear MSP.
l The working and protection optical fibers of the linear MSP are connected properly.

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Figure 5-7 shows the linear MSP composed of the OptiX RTN equipment through the
connection of optical fibers. The following procedures consider the E1 service from NE A to
NE B as an example.
Figure 5-7 Configuration for testing the Ethernet service
NE A Working channel NE B
Protection channel
Precautions
NOTE
If no BER tester is available on site, you can compare the values of West Switching Status in Slot Mapping
Relation before and after the protection switching.
Procedure
If... Then...
Step 3 At the remote site NE B, perform a software inloop at the corresponding E1 port by using the
NMS.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 4 Test the BER by using the BER tester. The BER tester should show that no bit errors occur.
If bit errors occur, see the Maintenance Guide for handling the bit errors.

Step 5 Before the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE A.
Configuration > Linear MS from the Function Tree.
2. In Slot Mapping Relation, select Working Unit.
3. Click Query, and then select Query Switching Status.
In Slot Mapping Relation, the value of West Switching Status should be Idle.
NOTE
In the case of the working and protection units of the service that is configured with the linear MSP, the
values of West Switching Status should be Idle. If a fault arises, you must rectify the fault and proceed
with the linear MSP switching testing.
Step 6 Shut down the laser for the working unit on NE A.

1. Select the required optical interface board from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE
A.
2. Choose Configuration > SDH Interface from the Function Tree.
3. Select By Function and then select Laser Switch from the drop-down list.
4. Select the laser port that corresponds to the working unit, and then set Laser Switch to
Close.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
If... Then...
The BER tester is available on site Check the test result on the BER tester. It
E1 service is transmitted on the optical fiber PRBS to test the availability of the E1 service.
link.
Step 8 After the switching, query the status of the protection group that is configured on NE A.
Configuration > Linear MS from the Function Tree.
2. In Slot Mapping Relation, select Working Unit.
3. Click Query, and then select Query Switching Status.
In Slot Mapping Relation, the value of West Switching Status should be Switch upon
signal failure.

NOTE
In the case of the 1+1 linear MSP, Revertive Mode can be set to Revertive or Non-Revertive. In the case
of the 1:N linear MSP, Revertive Mode is always set to Revertive.
l After the automatic switching occurs on the equipment, the service is restored. If Revertive Mode is
set to Revertive for the linear MSP, the change in values of West Switching Status and Protected
Unit can be queried after the WTR time expires.
l After the automatic switching occurs on the equipment, the service is restored. If Revertive Mode is
set to Non-Revertive for the linear MSP, stop and then start the MSP protocol to restore the value of
West Switching Status to Idle.
Step 9 Turn on the laser for the working unit on NE A.

1. Select the required optical interface board from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer of NE
A.
2. Choose Configuration > SDH Interface from the Function Tree.
3. Select By Function and then select Laser Switch from the drop-down list.
4. Select the laser port that corresponds to the working unit, and then set Laser Switch to
Open.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.

5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
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5.6 Checking the Clock Status

Check the clock status for each NE to ensure that the clocks of all the NEs on a radio network
are synchronized.
Prerequisite
The clock configuration must be complete. The link that transmits clocks must be normal.

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Procedure
Step 1 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer, and then choose Configuration >
Clock > Clock Synchronization Status from the Function Tree.
Step 2 Click Query.

NOTE
l If the clock of an NE is selected as the working clock of the radio network, this clock should be in free-
run mode and the clocks of the other NEs should be in tracing mode.
l If a service clock or an external clock is selected as the working clock of the radio network, the clocks
of all the NEs should be in tracing mode.
Step 3 Repeat Step 1 to Step 2 to check the working modes of the other NEs on the radio network.
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5.7 Testing the FM over a Radio Link

The fade margin (FM) over a radio link can be evaluated by measuring the mean square errors
(MSEs) at different received signal levels (RSLs).
Prerequisite
l The weather must be fine.
l The antennas must be aligned, and the RSLs at both ends of the radio link and the cross-
polarization discrimination (XPD) must meet the requirements.
The principle of the FM test is as follows:
l Test the corresponding relations between RSLs and MSEs at multiple sites.
l Calculate the RSL corresponding to the demodulation threshold of the MSE, that is, the
receiver sensitivity of the site.
l The current RSL minus the receiver sensitivity is the FM.

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Precautions
1. When the FM is tested, all the services carried on the radio link maybe interrupted.
2. For a radio link with 1+1 protection, it is recommended that you lock the protection path
before testing the main radio link and that you switch the signal to the standby path forcedly
before you test the standby radio link. The main and standby radio paths are tested
synchronously. Thus, the FMs of the working and protection boards are reported at the
same time.
3. For an XPIC radio link, the paths in polarization direction V and polarization direction H
are tested synchronously. Thus, the FMs of the working and protection boards are reported
at the same time.

Procedure
Step 1 Disable the ATPC function on the radio link between two sites.
1. Select the corresponding IF board from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose
Configuration > IF Interface.
2. Click the ATPC Attributes tab.
3. Set ATPC Enable Status to Disabled.
4. Click Apply.
Step 2 Disable the AM function on the radio link between two sites.
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Link
Configuration.
3. Select the corresponding IF board, and set AM Enable Status to Disabled.
4. Click Apply.
Step 3 Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Fade
Margin.
Step 4 Click the Fade Margin tab.
Step 5 Select the IF board corresponding to the radio link that needs to be tested.
The Result dialog box displays the query result.
Step 6 In Direction, select Remote To Local.
Step 7 Click Start.

The Result dialog box displays that the test is successful.

Step 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7. In Direction, select Local To Remote.

The Result dialog box displays that the test is successful.
Step 9 Restore the ATPC function on the radio link between two sites.
1. Select the corresponding IF board from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose
Configuration > IF Interface.
2. Click the ATPC Attributes tab.
3. Set ATPC Enable Status to Enabled.
4. Click Apply.
Step 10 Restore the AM function and E1 priority on the radio link between two sites.
Configuration.

3. Select the corresponding IF board, and set AM Enable Status to Enabled.

4. Set Enable E1 priority to Enabled, and Full E1 Capacity to the initial value.
5. Click Apply.
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5.8 Testing the 24-Hour BER

You can check whether the equipment can transmit services stably for a long term by testing the
24-hour BER.
Prerequisite
Aligning the antennas must be complete.
The E1 service must be configured.

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Precautions
l If the 24-hour BER cannot be tested for each hop of link because of restrictions of the actual
situation, choose the E1 service of the first node and the last node on each link to perform
the test. Through this method, you can ensure that the test path cover all the radio links.
l The following test procedure considers the E1 service between NEs as an example.
Procedure
Step 1 At the central site, extract several typical E1 services on the equipment and then connect them
to the DDF in a serial manner. After that, input these services into the BER tester.
DDF
RX TX
1
2
RX TX
3
. 4
..
.
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Step 2 On the equipment at the remote site, perform a software inloop at the E1 port by using the NMS.

5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
Step 3 Perform the 24-hour BER test by using the BER tester.
Step 4 Record the test result, which should meet the design requirements.
Step 5 Release the loopback and serial connection.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
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Follow-up Procedure
l If the first 24-hour BER test does not meet the specified requirement, find out the cause
and rectify the fault. Perform another 24-hour BER test until the test is passed.
l If the BER exceeds the nominal value in the test for a serial connection, locate the fault by
using the dichotomizing search or other methods until each channel passes the 24-hour
BER test independently.

Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 6 Introduction to the Hand-Held Tool
6 Introduction to the Hand-Held Tool
About This Chapter
To improve commissioning efficiency, Huawei has developed the hand-held tool dedicated to
the site commissioning of the OptiX RTN equipment.
6.1 Functions and Features

The hand-held tool provides various functions and features to meet the requirements of site
commissioning of microwave equipment.
6.2 Operation Interface
The hand-held tool provides a user-friendly interface.

6.1 Functions and Features

The hand-held tool provides various functions and features to meet the requirements of site
commissioning of microwave equipment.
The hand-held tool provides the following functions:
l Supports switch-on by pressing and holding the power button.
l Supports automatic login to the NE upon switch-on, and supports serial port login mode
from MML to NMS.
l Automatically adds logical boards for in-position physical boards.
l Automatically changes the LCT access enabling status to Enable.
l Displays all in-service physical board information in the standby window.
l Supports settings of IF information through the F1 key, settings of NE attributes through
function key F2, and query of configurations through function key F3.
l Supports settings and query of IF information, including transmit frequency, transmit
power, T/R spacing, IF channel bandwidth, modulation mode, and 1+1 protection scheme.
l Supports settings and query of NE attributes, including NE name, NE ID, extended ID,
extended ECC, IP address, and subnet mask.
l Supports settings and query of the DCN of an NE.
l Supports regular query of the receive power of an ODU.
l Supports query of the basic information, frequency range, power range, and serial number
of an ODU.
l Supports query of all current alarms on the NE.
l Supports query of the NE version and terminal version.
l Supports automatic backup to the flash memory for data protection after the NE databases
are updated.
l Supports a real-time check on the physical connections between the hand-held tool and the
NE when the user interface is in standby state. Supports automatic re-login in the case of
disconnection.
6.2 Operation Interface

The hand-held tool provides a user-friendly interface.
The hand-held tool is available in two types: type I and type IV. The two types are the same in
function, but are different in exterior and key arrangement. The following figure shows the
exterior and key arrangement of the two types of hand-held tool.

Figure 6-1 Exterior and key arrangement of type I hand-held tool
Screen
Charge indicator
Communication Power key

indicator
Digit keys
Decimal points
Up and down Battery
Backspace
keys area
Function keys
Communication
port Back
Reset port cover lock
The keys include digit keys, function keys, power key, and confirmation key. The window
mainly displays configuration information about the NE and modification.
Figure 6-2 Exterior and key arrangement of type II hand-held tool
Screen
Up and down
keys
Reset port
1 2 3 Communic-
Digit keys ation port
4 5 6 F1
Function
7 8 9 F2 keys
Backspace C 0 F3
Charge
indicator Power key
Front Back
Type I and type II are almost the same. The main difference is with regard to the key arrangement.

Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 7 Configuration Example of Service Data
7 Configuration Example of Service Data
About This Chapter
This topic uses an example of configuring service data of one hop of TDM radio equipment to
describe how to configure service data.
7.1 Networking Diagram

This topic describes the networking information about the NEs.
7.2 Board Configurations
Before performing the networking planning, you need to be familiar with the board
configurations of each NE.
7.3 Service Planning
The service planning information contains all the parameter information required for configuring
the NE data.
7.4 Configuration Process
This topic describes the procedure of data configuration.

7.1 Networking Diagram

This topic describes the networking information about the NEs.
As shown in Figure 7-1, there is a TDM radio link between NE A and NE B that are constructed
by the OptiX RTN 910, you need to configure 1+1 HSB for the radio link between NE A and
NE B.
Figure 7-1 Networking diagram
101
14930M
14510M
8E1，7M，16QAM
1+1 HSB
H-polarzation
Tx high Tx low
NE A NE B
Link ID
Tx high station Tx Freq.
Tx low station Tx Freq.
Radio work mode
RF configuarion
Polarization
7.2 Board Configurations

Before performing the networking planning, you need to be familiar with the board
configurations of each NE.
The board configurations of NE A are the same as the board configurations of NE B, as shown
in Figure 7-2.

Figure 7-2 Board configuration diagram
SLOT SLOT IF1 SLOT 3 IF1 SLOT 4

5 6
(PIU) (FAN) CSTA SLOT 1
NOTE
The ODU that is connected to the IF board in slot n occupies logical slot 20+n. The logical slot of the ODU
is not shown in the board layout diagram.
7.3 Service Planning

The service planning information contains all the parameter information required for configuring
the NE data.
NE attributes
Parameter NE A NE B
Equipment type OptiX RTN 910 OptiX RTN 910
NE ID 101 102
extended ID 9 (default value) 9 (default value)
NE IP address 129.9.0.101 129.9.0.102
Radio Link Information
Table 7-1 Planning information about radio links
Parameter Link 1
Tx high site NE A
Tx low site NE B
Tx frequency at the Tx high site (MHz) 14930
Tx frequency at the Tx low site (MHz) 14510
T/R Spacing (MHz) 420
Microwave working mode 4) 8E1, 7MHz, 16QAM
Link protection mode 1+1 HSB
Polarization directiona H (horizontal polarization)
Transmit power (dBm) 5 (NE A)

5 (NE B)

Parameter Link 1
Receive power (dBm) -42 (NE A)

-42 (NE B)
ATPC enabling Disabled

NOTE
a: The planning information that is not associated with the configuration of the IDU (except for the polarization direction) is not
provided in this example.
Information About IF Boards

Based on the radio type, slot priorities of IF boards, and configuration rules of the 1+1 protection,
you can obtain the information of IF boards as shown in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2 Information about IF boards

Parameter Link 1
Main IF board 3-IF1
Standby IF board 4-IF1
RF configuration mode 1+1 HSB
Revertive mode Revertive (default value)
Wait to Restore Time 600 seconds (default value)
Enable Reverse Switching Disabled
Timeslot Allocation Information
Figure 7-3 Timeslot allocation diagram
Links-1: NE A-NE B
Station NE A NE B
Timeslot 3-IF1 3-IF1
VC12: 1-8 VC12: 1-8
VC4-1
9-SP3S:1-8 9-SP3S:1-8
Add/Drop
Foward

Figure 7-3shows the service timeslots between NEs.
E1 services between NE A and NE B: Ports 1-8 on the SP3S board in slot 9 add/drop services.
Clock and Orderwire Information
Table 7-3 Clock and orderwire information
Parameter NE A NE B
Clock First clock source Internal clock source 3-IF1-1

source
Second clock - 4-IF1-1
source
Third clock source - Internal clock source
Orderw Orderwire phone 101 102

ire number
Call waiting time 5 seconds 5 seconds
Orderwire port 3-IF1-1 3-IF1-1

4-IF1-1 4-IF1-1
Occupied E1 E1
overhead type
7.4 Configuration Process

This topic describes the procedure of data configuration.
Precautions
If operations including changing the ID of an NE, modifying the parameters of NE
communication, and configuring logical boards are already performed, start site commissioning
from Step 6.
Procedure
Step 1 See Creating NEs by Using the Search Method and create the NEs.
The parameters are set as follows.
Parameter Value
Network Segment 129.9.255.255

NOTE
In this example, the following assumptions are made: the IP address of the gateway NE is never changed and
the specific IP address is unknown. Therefore, the network segment 129.9.255.255 is used as the search domain
to search for NEs. If the IP address of the gateway NE is known, it is recommended that you set the IP address
of the gateway NE as the search domain.
In normal cases, NE A and NE B are created in NE List.
Step 2 See Logging in to an NE and log in to the NEs.
Parameter Value
User Name lct
Password password
Step 3 See Changing the ID of an NE and change NE IDs.
The parameters of NE A and NE B are set as follows.
Parameter Value
NE A NE B
ID 101 102
Extended ID 9 (default value) 9 (default value)
Step 4 See Configuring Logical Boards and configure logical boards.
Configure logical boards based on their mapping relationships with the physical boards.
Step 5 See Synchronizing NE Time and synchronize the NE time.
Step 6 See Creating IF 1+1 Protection and create IF 1+1 protection.
Parameter Value
NE A NE B
Working Mode HSB HSB
Revertive Mode Revertive Mode Revertive Mode
WTR Time(s) 600 600
Enable Reverse Switching Disabled Disabled
Working Board 3-IF1A-1 3-IF1A-1
Protection Boar 4-IF1-1 4-IF1-1
Step 7 See Configuring IF/ODU Information for a Radio Link and configure the IF/ODU
information.


Parameter Value (NE A) Value (NE B)
3-IF1 & 23-ODU 3-IF1 & 23-ODU
Work Mode 4) 8E1,7MHz,16QAM 4) 8E1,7MHz,16QAM
Link ID 101 101
TX Frequency(MHz) 14930 14510
T/R Spacing(MHz) 420 420
TX Power(dBm) 5 5
TX Status unmute unmute
Step 8 See 5.1.9 Configuring the ATPC Attributes and configure the ATPC Enable Status
information.
3-IF1 & 23-ODU 3-IF1 & 23-ODU
ATPC Enable Status Disabled Disabled
Step 9 See 5.1.10 Setting the Power Attributes of the ODU and configure the Receive Power
(dBm).
3-IF1 & 23-ODU 3-IF1 & 23-ODU
Receive Power (dBm) -42 -42
Step 10 See Creating Cross-Connections for Point-to-Point Services and create the cross-
connections.
Parameter Value
NE A NE B
Level VC-12 VC-12
Direction Bidirectional Bidirectional
Source 3-IF1-1 3-IF1-1
Source VC4 VC4-1 VC4-1

Parameter Value
NE A NE B
Source Timeslot Range(e.g. 1-8 1-8

1,3-6)
Sink 9-SP3S 9-SP3S
Sink VC4 - -
Sink Timeslot Range(e.g. 1-8 1-8

1,3-6)
Step 11 See Configuring a Clock Source and configure clock sources.

Parameter Value
NE A NE B
Clock Source Internal Clock Source 3-IF1-1
- 4-IF1-1
- Internal Clock Source
Step 12 See Configuring the Orderwire Phone and configure the orderwire phone.
Parameter Value
NE A NE B
Call Waiting Time(s) 9 9
Phone 1 101 102
Orderwire Port 3-IF1-1 3-IF1-1

4-IF1-1 4-IF1-1
Occupied Overhead Byte E1 E1
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Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) 8 ETH-OAM Operations on the EoPDH Plane
8 ETH-OAM Operations on the EoPDH Plane
About This Chapter
This section describes the ETH-OAM operations that are commonly performed on the EoPDH
plane.
8.1 Creating MDs

A maintenance domain (MD) defines the scope and level of the 802.1ag OAM. The MDs of
different levels and scopes can provide differentiated OAM services to users.
8.2 Creating MAs
A maintenance domain (MD) can be divided into several independent maintenance associations
(MA). By creating MAs, operators can associate specific Ethernet services with the MAs for
easy Ethernet OAM operation.
8.3 Creating MPs
MPs refer to function entities of IEEE 802.1ag OAM, including MEPs and MIPs. The functions
of the IEEE 802.1ag OAM can be used only after MPs are created.
8.4 Performing an LB Test
During a loopback (LB) test, you can check the bidirectional connectivity between the source
MEP and any MP in the same maintenance association (MA).

8.1 Creating MDs

A maintenance domain (MD) defines the scope and level of the 802.1ag OAM. The MDs of
different levels and scopes can provide differentiated OAM services to users.
Prerequisite
l The EFP8 board must be added in the Slot Layout.

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Procedure
Step 1 In the NE Explorer, select the EFP8 board from the Object Tree and choose Configuration >
Ethernet Maintenance > Ethernet Service OAM from the Function Tree.
Step 2 In the right pane, click OAM Configuration.

The OAM Configuration dialog box is displayed.
NOTE
In this GUI interface, you can maintain or delete OAM MDs.
Step 3 Click New and choose Create MD from the drop-down list.
The Create MD dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 Set the parameters of the new MD.

Step 5 Click OK.
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Related References
A.14 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MDs
8.2 Creating MAs

A maintenance domain (MD) can be divided into several independent maintenance associations
(MA). By creating MAs, operators can associate specific Ethernet services with the MAs for
easy Ethernet OAM operation.
Prerequisite
l The MD must be created.

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Procedure
Step 2 In the right pane, click OAM Configuration.
The OAM Configuration dialog box is displayed.
NOTE
In this GUI interface, you can maintain or delete OAM MAs.
Step 3 Click New and choose Create MA from the drop-down list.
1. The Create MA dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 Set the parameters of the new MA.
Step 5 Click OK.
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Related References
A.15 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MAs
8.3 Creating MPs

MPs refer to function entities of IEEE 802.1ag OAM, including MEPs and MIPs. The functions
of the IEEE 802.1ag OAM can be used only after MPs are created.
Prerequisite
l The Ethernet services must be created and activated.
l The MD and MA must be created.

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Precautions
In an OAM test, all MPs that are involved in the operation of the same service flow must be in
the same MD. In an existing MD involved in the same service flow, creating an MP of the same
level or a higher level may damage the existing MD. As a result, the OAM test fails.
Procedure
Step 2 Click New.

The Create MP dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Set the parameters of the new MP.
Step 4 Optional: Click Advanced. In the dialog box that is displayed, set the corresponding parameters
and click OK.

NOTE
If an MEP is created, you can choose whether to perform the following configurations:
l Activate the CC and set the sending period of the CC test.
l Set the timeout time for the LB or LT test.
Step 5 Click OK.
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Related References
A.16 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MPs

During a loopback (LB) test, you can check the bidirectional connectivity between the source
MEP and any MP in the same maintenance association (MA).
Prerequisite
l The source and sink MEPs in the same MD must be created.
l In the case of a standard MP, you must activate CC before an LB test.

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l Only an MEP can initiate an LB test.
l During the LB test, the source MEP constructs and transmits the LBM frames and starts
the timer. If the sink MP receives the LBM frames, it sends the LBR frames back to the
source MEP. This indicates that the loopback is successful. If the source MEP timer times
out, it indicates that the loopback fails.
l Performing an LB test does not affect the services.
Procedure

Step 2 Select the node that requires an LB test, click OAM Operation, and select Start LB.
The LB Test dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Set the parameters involved in the LB test.
NOTE
l In the case of standard MPs, when an MIP functions as the receive end in the LB test, you need to select
Test based on the MAC Address and set LB Sink MP MAC Address.
l Before the LB test, you can set LB Timeout(ms) according to the actual requirements.
Step 4 Click Start LB. Then, the test result is displayed.
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Related References
A.17 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Enabling LB

Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) A Parameters Description
A Parameters Description
This topic describes the parameters used in this document.

This topic describes the parameters that are used for searching for NEs.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for logging into an NE.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for changing NE IDs.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for NE communication setting.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for creating an IF 1+1 protection group.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for configuring the IF/ODU.
A.7 Parameter Description: ODU Interface_Power Attributes
This topic describes the parameters that are used for configuring the power attributes of the
ODU.
A.8 Parameter Description: IF Interface_ATPC Attribute
This topic describes the parameters that are related to the ATPC attributes.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for synchronizing the time of NEs.
A.10 Parameter Description: SDH Service Configuration_Creation
This parameter describes the parameters that are used for creating point-to-point cross-
connections.
This topic describes the parameters that are related to the priority table of a clock source.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for general orderwire features.
This topic describes the parameters that are used for advanced orderwire features.

A.14 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MDs

This topic describes the parameters for creating maintenance domains (MDs).
A.15 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MAs
This section describes the parameters for creating maintenance associations (MAs).
A.16 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Creation of MPs
This section describes the parameters for creating a maintenance point (MP).
A.17 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service OAM_Enabling LB
This section describes the parameters for enabling the LB.


This topic describes the parameters that are used for searching for NEs.
Navigation Path
In NE List, click NE Search.
Parameters for Searching NEs

Parameter Value Range Default Value Description
Domain 129.9.255.255 10.255.255.255 This parameter specifies

10.255.255.255 the network segment to be
searched.
NE Name - - This parameter displays

the name of the found NE.
NE ID - - This parameter displays

the ID of the found NE.
Gateway GNE - This parameter displays

Non-GNE whether the found NE is a
GNE or non-GNE.
Gateway IP Address - - This parameter displays

the gateway IP address of
the found NE.
Port No. 1400 1400 This parameter displays

the communication port
number of the found NE.
Gateway Type IP Gateway IP Gateway This parameter displays

the gateway type of the
found NE.
Parameters for Managing a Network Segment

Domain Type GNE IP Domain GNE IP Domain l To search for all the
GNE IP Address NEs that communicate
with the GNE, select
GNE IP Domain.
l To search for the GNE
only, select GNE IP
Address.

Domain Address - - l When Domain Type

is GNE IP Domain,
enter the IP network
segment where the
GNE is located, for
example,
129.9.255.255.
l When Domain Type
is GNE IP Address,
enter the IP address of
the GNE, for example,
129.9.x.x.
Related Tasks

This topic describes the parameters that are used for logging into an NE.
Navigation Path
In the NE List, select the target NE and click NE Login.
Parameters
User Name - lct This parameter specifies the name of the

user. This parameter can take the default
value in the case of initial login.
Password - - The default password of user lct is

password.
Use same user Selected Deselected When this parameter is selected, enter User
name and Deselected Name and Password to log in to all the
password to login selected NEs.
Use the user name Selected Deselected When this parameter is selected, enter User
and password that Deselected Name and Password that were used for the
was used last time latest login to log in to the NE.
Related Tasks


This topic describes the parameters that are used for changing NE IDs.
Navigation Path
1. In the NE Explorer, select the NE from the Object Tree and choose Configuration > NE
2. Click Modify NE ID.
Parameters for Changing NE IDs

New ID - - l The new ID refers to

the basic ID. If the
extended ID is not
used, the basic ID of an
NE must be unique on
the networks that are
managed by the same
NMS.
l This parameter is set
according to the
NOTE
The NE ID consisting of the
basic ID and extended ID
identifies an NE on the
NMS.
New Extended ID 1 to 254 9 If the number of existing

NEs does not exceed the
range represented by the
basic ID, do not change
the extended ID.
Related Tasks
A.4 Parameter Description: NE Communication Parameter

Setting
This topic describes the parameters that are used for NE communication setting.

Navigation Path
Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Communication >
Parameters for NE Communication Setting

IP - Before delivery, the In the HWECC solution, an IP address is

IP address of the set according to the following rules:
NE is set to l The IP address, subnet mask, and
129.9.0.x. The default gateway of the gateway NE
letter x indicates the should meet the planning requirements
basic ID. of the external DCN.
Gateway IP - 0.0.0.0 l If an NE uses the extended ECC, the IP
address must be in the same network
Subnet Mask - 255.255.0.0 segment.
l The IP address of other NEs should be
set according to the NE ID. In this case,
the IP address of an NE should be set
in the format of 0x81000000+ID. That
is, if the ID is 0x090001, the IP address
should be set to 129.9.0.1.
Extended ID 1 to 254 9 l Do not change the extended ID when

the number of actual NEs does not
exceed the range permitted by the basic
NE ID.
l It is recommended that this parameter
takes the default value.
NSAP Address - - This parameter is valid only when the OSI

over DCC solution is applied. This
parameter is used to set only the area ID of
an NSAP address. The other parts of the
NSAP address are automatically
generated by the NE.

Connection Mode Common + Common + l Specifies the connection mode that the
Security SSL Security SSL gateway NE allows the NMS to use for
Common connecting to the gateway NE.
Security SSL l If the gateway NE has no special
security requirement for connection to
the NMS, Connection Mode can be set
to Common.
l If the gateway NE requests secure
connection to the NMS for preventing
information interception and cracking,
Connection Mode needs to be set to
Security SSL.
l If NE communication security level
needs to be the same as NMS
communication security level,
Connection Mode needs to be set to
Common + Security SSL.
l The default parameter value is
recommended unless the gateway NE
requires that the NMS use the SSL
connection mode.
l The parameter value takes effect only
when it is set for a gateway NE and the
gateway NE is connected to the NMS
by means of the IP protocol.
Related Tasks

This topic describes the parameters that are used for creating an IF 1+1 protection group.
Navigation Path
3. Click New.

Parameters
Working Mode HSB HSB l This parameter specifies the working

FD mode of the IF 1+1 protection.
SD l In HSB mode, the equipment provides a
1+1 hot standby configuration for the IF
board and ODU at both ends of each hop
of a radio link to realize the protection.
l In FD mode, the system uses two
channels that have a frequency spacing
between them, to transmit and receive
the same signal. The remote end selects
signals from the two received signals.
With FD protection, the impact of the
fading on signal transmission is reduced.
l In SD mode, the system uses two
antennas that have a space distance
between them, to receive the same
signal. The equipment selects signals
from the two received signals. With SD
protection, the impact of the fading on
signal transmission is reduced.
l The FD mode and SD mode are
compatible with the HSB switching
function.
l This parameter is set according to the
Revertive Mode Revertive Mode Revertive Mode l This parameter specifies the revertive
Non-Revertive mode of the IF 1+1 protection.
Mode l When this parameter is set to Revertive
Mode, the NE that is in the switching
state releases the switching and enables
the former working channel to return to
the normal state some time after the
former working channel is restored to
normal.
l When this parameter is set to Non-
Revertive Mode, the NE that is in the
switching state keeps the current state
unchanged unless another switching
occurs even though the former working
channel is restored to normal.
l It is recommended that you set this
parameter to Revertive Mode.

WTR Time(s) 300 to 720 600 l This parameter specifies the wait-to-
restore (WTR) time.
l When the time after the former working
channel is restored to normal reaches the
set WTR time, a revertive switching
occurs.
l You can set WTR Time(s) only when
Revertive Mode is set to Revertive
Mode.
l It is recommended that you use the
default value.
Enable Reverse Enabled Enabled l This parameter indicates whether the

Switching Disabled reverse switching function is enabled.
l When both the main IF board and the
standby IF board at the sink end report
service alarms, they send the alarms to
the source end by using the MWRDI
overhead in the microwave frame. When
this parameter at the source end is set to
Enabled and the reverse switching
conditions are met, the IF 1+1 protection
switching occurs at the source end.
l This parameter is valid only when
Working Mode is set to HSB or SD.
l Generally, if Working Mode is set to
HSB, it is recommended that you set this
parameter to Disabled; if Working
Mode is set to SD, it is recommended
that you set this parameter to Enabled.
Working Board - - This parameter specifies the working board

of the protection group.
Protection Board - - This parameter specifies the protection

board of the protection group.
NOTE
Each of the parameters Working Mode, Revertive Mode, WTR Time(s), and Enable Reverse
Switching must be set to the same value at both ends of a radio hop.
Related Tasks


This topic describes the parameters that are used for configuring the IF/ODU.
Navigation Path
1. In the NE Explorer, select the NE and then choose Configuration > Link
Parameters for Configuring the IF

Work Mode 1,4E1,7MHz,QPSK - l This parameter indicates or specifies the

2,4E1,3.5MHz, work mode of the radio link in "work
16QAM mode number, service capacity, channel
spacing, modulation mode" format.
3,8E1,14MHz,QPS
K l This parameter is set according to the
planning information. The work modes
4,8E1,7MHz, of the IF boards at the two ends of a radio
16QAM link must be the same.
5,16E1,28MHz,QP NOTE
SK This parameter is not applicable to the IFU2
6,16E1,14MHz, board and the IFX2 board.
16QAM
7,STM-1,28MHz,
128QAM
8,E3,28MHz,QPSK
9,E3,14MHz,
16QAM
10,22E1,14MHz,
32QAM
11,26E1,14MHz,
64QAM
12,32E1,14MHz,
128QAM
13,35E1,28MHz,
16QAM
14,44E1,28MHz,
32QAM
15,53E1,28MHz,
64QAM

Link ID 1 to 4094 1 l This parameter indicates or specifies the

ID of a radio link. As the identifier of a
radio link, this parameter is used to
prevent incorrect connections of radio
links between sites.
l If the value of Received Radio Link
ID does not match the preset value of
Link ID at the local end, the local end
inserts the AIS signal to the downstream
direction of the service. At the same
time, the local end reports MW_LIM
alarm to the NMS, indicating that the
link IDs do not match.
l Each radio link of an NE should have a
unique link ID, and the link IDs at both
ends of a radio link should be the same.
Received Link ID - - This parameter indicates the received ID of

the radio link.
NOTE
When the radio link becomes faulty, this
parameter is displayed as an invalid value.
IF Channel 7M - IF Channel Bandwidth indicates the

Bandwidth 14M channel spacing of the corresponding radio
link. This parameter is set according to the
28M planning information.
56M NOTE
This parameter is not applicable to the IF1 board.
AM Mode - - This parameter is not applicable to the

OptiX RTN 910.
AM Enable Status Disabled Disabled l When this parameter is set to Disabled,

Enabled the radio link uses only the specified
modulation scheme. In this case, you
need to select Manually Specified
Modulation Mode.
l When this parameter is set to Enabled,
the radio link uses the corresponding
modulation scheme according to the
channel conditions.
l Hence, the Hybrid radio can ensure the
reliable transmission of the E1 services
and provide bandwidth adaptively for
the Ethernet services when the AM
function is enabled.
NOTE

Manually Specified QPSK QPSK This parameter specifies the modulation

Modulation Mode 16QAM scheme that the radio link uses for signal
transmission.
32QAM
This parameter is valid only when AM
64QAM
Enable Status is set to Disabled.
128QAM NOTE
256QAM This parameter is not applicable to the IF1 board.
Modulation Mode QPSK QPSK l This parameter is valid only when AM

of the Guarantee 16QAM Enable Status is set to Enabled.
AM Capacity l This parameter specifies the lowest-gain
32QAM
modulation scheme that the AM function
64QAM supports. This parameter is set according
128QAM to the planning information. Generally,
256QAM the value of this parameter is determined
by the service transmission bandwidth
that the Hybrid radio must ensure and the
availability of the radio link that
corresponds to this modulation scheme.
NOTE
Modulation Mode QPSK - l This parameter is valid only when AM

of the Full AM 16QAM Enable Status is set to Enabled.
Capacity l This parameter specifies the highest-
32QAM
gain modulation scheme that the AM
64QAM function supports. This parameter is set
128QAM according to the planning information.
256QAM Generally, the value of this parameter is
determined by the bandwidth of the
services that need to be transmitted over
the Hybrid radio and the availability of
the radio link that corresponds to this
modulation scheme.
NOTE
Modulation Mode of the Full AM
Capacity must be higher than Modulation
Mode of the Guarantee AM Capacity.
NOTE
Enable E1 Priority Disabled Disabled l This parameter specifies whether to

Enabled enable the E1 priority function.
l This parameter is valid only when AM
Enable Status is set to Enabled.
NOTE

Guarantee E1 - - l If AM Enable Status is set to

Capacity Enabled, this parameter needs to be set
according to IF Channel Bandwidth,
Modulation Mode of the Guarantee
AM Capacity, and the actually
transmitted services.
l If AM Enable Status is set to
Disabled, this parameter needs to be set
according to IF Channel Bandwidth,
Manually Specified Modulation
Mode, and the actually transmitted
services.
NOTE
Full E1 Capacity - - l This parameter specifies the number of

transmitted E1 services in Modulation
Mode of the Full AM Capacity.
l This parameter is valid if Enable E1
Priority is set to Enabled.
l E1 service bandwidth in full capacity
mode ≤ Service bandwidth in full
capacity mode - Service bandwidth in
guarantee capacity mode + E1 service
bandwidth in guarantee capacity mode.
In addition, the number of E1 services in
full capacity modulation mode should be
smaller than or equal to the maximum
number of E1 services in full capacity
modulation mode.
l The Full E1 Capacity must be set to the
same value at both ends of a radio link.
NOTE

Parameters for Configuring the RF

TX Frequency - - l This parameter indicates or specifies the

(MHz) transmit frequency of the ODU, namely,
the channel central frequency.
l The value of this parameter must not be
less than the sum of the lower TX
frequency limit supported by the ODU
and a half of the channel spacing, and
must not be more than the difference
between the upper TX frequency limit
supported by the ODU and a half of the
channel spacing.
l The difference between the transmit
frequencies of both the ends of a radio
link should be one T/R spacing.
l This parameter needs to be set according
to the planning information.
Range of TX - - l This parameter indicates the range of the

Frequency(MHz) transmit frequency of the ODU.
l The Range of Frequency(MHz)
depends on the specifications of the
ODU.
Actual TX - - This parameter indicates the actual transmit

Frequency(MHz) frequency of the ODU.
Actual RX - - This parameter indicates the actual receive

Frequency(MHz) frequency of the ODU.

T/R Spacing(MHz) - - l This parameter specifies the spacing

between the transmit frequency and the
receive frequency of an ODU to prevent
interference between them.
l If Station Type of the ODU is TX
high, the TX frequency is one T/R
spacing higher than the receive
frequency. If Station Type of the ODU
is TX low, the TX frequency is one T/R
spacing lower than the receive
frequency.
l If the ODU supports only one T/R
spacing, set this parameter to 0,
indicating that the T/R spacing supported
by the ODU is used.
l A valid T/R spacing value is determined
by the ODU itself, and the T/R spacing
should be set according to the technical
specifications of the ODU.
l The T/R spacing of the ODU should be
set to the same value at both the ends of
a radio link.
Actual T/R - - This parameter indicates the actual T/R

Spacing(MHz) spacing of the ODU.

Parameters for Configuring the Power

TX Power(dBm) - - l This parameter indicates or specifies the

transmit power of the ODU. This
parameter cannot be set to a value that
exceeds the nominal power range of the
ODU.
l This parameter cannot take a value
greater than the preset value of
Maximum Transmit Power(dBm).
l The transmit power of the ODU should
be set to the same value at both ends of a
radio link.
l Consider the receive power of the ODU
at the opposite end when you set this
parameter. Ensure that the receive power
of the ODU at the opposite end can
ensure stable radio services.
l This parameter needs to be set according
to the planning information.
Range of TX - - This parameter indicates the range of the

Power(dBm) transmit power of the ODU.
Actual TX Power - - l This parameter indicates the actual

(dBm) transmit power of the ODU.
l If the ATPC function is enabled, the
queried actual transmit power may be
different from the preset value.
Actual RX Power - - This parameter indicates the actual receive

(dBm) power of the ODU.
TX Status Unmute Unmute l This parameter indicates or specifies the

Mute transmit status of the ODU.
l When this parameter is set to Mute, the
transmitter of the ODU does not work
but can normally receive microwave
signals.
l When this parameter is set to Unmute,
the ODU can normally transmit and
receive microwave signals.
l In normal cases, it is recommended that
you set this parameter to unmute.
Actual TX Status - - This parameter indicates the actual transmit

status of the ODU.

Equipment Information
Frequency(GHz) - - This parameter indicates the frequency band

where the ODU operates.
Equip Type - - l This parameter indicates the equipment

type of the ODU.
l PDH and SDH indicate the transmission
capacity only and are irrelevant to the
type of transmitted service.
Station Type - - l This parameter indicates whether the

ODU is a Tx high station or a Tx low
station.
l The transmit frequency of a Tx high
station is one T/R spacing higher than the
transmit frequency of a Tx low station.
Produce SN - - This parameter indicates the manufacturing

serial number and the manufacturer code of
the ODU.
Transmission - - This parameter indicates the level of the

Power Type output power of the ODU.
Related Tasks
A.7 Parameter Description: ODU Interface_Power

Attributes
This topic describes the parameters that are used for configuring the power attributes of the
ODU.
Navigation Path
l Select the ODU from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > ODU
l Click the Power Attributes tab.
Parameters
Board - - This parameter indicates the corresponding

ODU.

Maximum - - l This parameter specifies the maximum

Transmit Power transmit power of the ODU. This
(dBm) parameter cannot be set to a value that
exceeds the nominal power rang of the
ODU in the guaranteed capacity
modulation module.
l This parameter is set to limit the
maximum transmit power of the ODU
within this preset range.
l The maximum transmit power adjusted
by using the ATPC function should not
exceed this value.
Transmit Power - - l This parameter specifies the transmit

(dBm) power of the ODU. This parameter
cannot be set to a value that exceeds the
nominal power rang of the ODU or a
value that exceeds Maximum Transmit
Power(dBm).
l The transmit power of the ODU should
be set to the same value at both ends of a
radio link.
l Consider the receive power of the ODU
at the opposite end when you set this
parameter. Ensure that the receive power
of the ODU at the opposite end can
ensure stable radio services.

Power to Be -90.0 to -20.0 -10.0 l This parameter is used to set the expected
Received(dBm) receive power of the ODU and is mainly
used in the antenna alignment stage.
After this parameter is set, the NE
automatically enables the antenna
misalignment indicating function.
l When the antenna misalignment
indicating function is enabled, if the
actual receive power of the ODU is 3 dB
lower than the power expected to be
received, the ODU LED of the IF board
connected to the ODU is on (yellow) for
300 ms and off for 300 ms repeatedly,
indicating that the antenna is not aligned.
l After the antenna alignment, after the
state that the antenna is aligned lasts for
30 minutes, the NE automatically
disables the antenna misalignment
indicating function.
l When this parameter takes the default
value, the antenna misalignment
indicating function is disabled.
TX High - - l If the value of the actual transmit power

Threshold(dBm) of the ODU is greater than the preset
value of TX High Threshold(dBm), the
system separately records the duration
when the value of the actual transmit
power of the ODU is greater than the
preset value of TX High Threshold
(dBm) and the duration when the value
of the actual transmit power of the ODU
is greater than the preset value of TX
Low Threshold(dBm) in the
performance events.
l If the value of the actual transmit power
of the ODU is greater than the preset
value of TX Low Threshold(dBm) and
is lower than the preset value of TX High
Threshold(dBm), the system records
the duration when the value of the actual
transmit power of the ODU is greater
than the preset value of TX Low
Threshold(dBm) in the performance
events.

TX Low Threshold - - l If the value of the actual transmit power

(dBm) of the ODU is lower than the preset value
of TX Low Threshold(dBm), the
system does not record it.
l TX High Threshold(dBm) and TX
Low Threshold(dBm) are valid only
when the ATPC function is enabled.
RX High - - l If the value of the actual receive power

Threshold(dBm) of the ODU is lower than the preset value
of RX Low Threshold(dBm), the
system records the duration when the
value of the actual receive power of the
ODU is lower than the preset value of
RX Low Threshold(dBm) and duration
when the value of the actual transmit
power of the ODU is lower than the
preset value of RX High Threshold
(dBm)in the performance events.
l If the value of the actual receive power
value of RX Low Threshold(dBm) and
is lower than the preset value of RX High
Threshold(dBm), the system records
the duration when the value of the actual
receive power of the ODU is Lower than
the preset value of RX High Threshold
(dBm) in the performance events.
l If the value of the actual receive power

RX Low Threshold - - value of RX High Threshold(dBm), the

(dBm) system does not record it.
Actual Transmit - - l This parameter indicates the actual

Power(dBm) transmit power of the ODU.
l If the ATPC function is enabled, the
queried actual transmit power may be
different from the preset value.
Actual Receive - - This parameter indicates the actual receive

Power(dBm) power of the ODU.
Actual range of - - This parameter indicates the range of the

Power(dBm) actual transmit power of the ODU.
Transmission - - This parameter indicates the level of the

Power Type output power of the ODU.
Related Tasks
A.8 Parameter Description: IF Interface_ATPC Attribute

This topic describes the parameters that are related to the ATPC attributes.

Navigation Path
l Select the corresponding board from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose
Configuration > IF Interface from the Function Tree.
l Click the ATPC Attributes tab.
Parameters
Port - - This parameter indicates the corresponding

IF interface.
ATPC Enable Disabled Disabled l This parameter specifies whether the

Status Enabled ATPC function is enabled.
l When this parameter is set to Enabled
and if the RSL at the receive end is 2 dB
higher or lower than the central value
between the ATPC upper threshold and
the ATPC lower threshold at the receive
end, the receiver notifies the transmitter
to decrease or increase the transmit
power until the RSL is within the range
that is 2 dB higher or lower than the
central value between the ATPC upper
threshold and the ATPC lower threshold.
l The settings of the ATPC attributes must
be consistent at both ends of a radio link.
l In the case of areas where fast fading
severely affects the radio transmission, it
is recommended that you set this
parameter to Disabled.
l During the commissioning process, set
this parameter to Disabled to ensure that
the transmit power is not changed. After
the commissioning, re-set the ATPC
attributes.
ATPC Upper -85.0 to -20.0 -45.0 l Set the central value between the ATPC
Threshold(dBm) upper threshold and the ATPC lower
threshold to a value for the expected
receive power.
l It is recommended that you set ATPC
Upper Threshold(dBm) to the sum of
the planned central value between the
ATPC upper threshold and the ATPC
lower threshold and 10 dB, and ATPC
Lower Threshold(dBm) to the
difference between the planned central
value between the ATPC upper threshold
and the ATPC lower threshold and 10
dB.

ATPC Lower -90.0 to -25.0 -70.0 l You can set the ATPC upper threshold
Threshold(dBm) only when ATPC Automatic
Threshold(dBm) is set to Disabled.
ATPC Automatic Enabled Disabled l This parameter specifies whether the

Threshold Enable Disabled ATPC automatic threshold function is
Status enabled.
l If this parameter is set to Enabled, the
equipment automatically uses the preset
ATPC upper and lower thresholds
according to the work mode of the radio
link.
l If this parameter is set to Disabled, you
need to manually set ATPC Upper
Threshold(dBm) and ATPC Lower
Threshold(dBm).
ATPC Upper - - l This parameter indicates that the

Automatic equipment automatically uses the preset
Threshold(dBm) ATPC upper and lower thresholds.
l This parameter is valid only when ATPC
ATPC Lower - -
Automatic Threshold Enable Status is
Automatic
set to Enabled.
Threshold(dBm)

This topic describes the parameters that are used for synchronizing the time of NEs.
Navigation Path
1. In the NE Explorer, select the NE from the Object Tree and then choose Configuration >
NE Time Synchronization from the Function Tree.
2. Set the synchronous mode.

Parameters for NE Time Synchronization

NE Name - - This parameter indicates

the name of the NE.
NE ID - - This parameter indicates

the ID of the NE.
Synchronous Mode Standard NTP Null l If this parameter is set

NM to NM, the NE
synchronizes the time
Null of the NMS server.
l If this parameter is set
to Standard NTP, the
NE synchronizes the
Network Time
Protocol (NTP) server
through the standard
NTP.
Standard NTP Enabled Disabled This parameter is valid

Authentication Disabled only when Synchronous
Mode is set to Standard
NTP.
Parameters for the Standard NTP Server

Standard NTP Server NE ID NE ID l If the NE functions as

Flag NE IP the gateway NE, this
parameter is set to IP.
l If the NE functions as
a non-gateway NE and
communicates with
the gateway NE
through the HWECC
protocol, this
parameter is set to NE
ID.
a non-gateway NE and
communicates with
the gateway NE
through the IP
protocol, this
parameter is set to IP.

Standard NTP Server - - l If the NE functions as

the gateway NE, this
parameter is set to the
IP address of the
external NTP server.
a non-gateway NE,
this parameter is set to
the ID or IP address of
the gateway NE.
Standard NTP Server 0 to 1024 0 l If the NTP server does

Key not need to
authenticated, this
parameter is set to the
value "0".
l If the NTP server
needs to be
authenticated, the
authentication is
performed according
to the allocated key of
the NTP server. In this
case, the NE
authenticates the NTP
server based on the key
and the corresponding
password (specified in
the management of the
standard NTP key).
Standard NTP Version 2 2 Set this parameter

3 according to the settings
for the standard NTP
protocol version used at
the peer end.
Used First Yes No This parameter specifies

No whether to select a server
preferentially when
multiple NTP servers are
available.
Parameters of the access control rights

ACL No. 1 to 250 1 This parameter specifies the number of the

ACL.

NE Flag NE ID NE ID l When ECC is used to communicate with

NE IP the standard NTP server, set the
parameter to NE ID.
l When the IP protocol is used to
communicate with the standard NTP
server, set the parameter to NE IP.
NE - - This parameter specifies the ID or IP address

of an NE.
Whether to Yes Yes This parameter specifies whether to receive

Receive Data No packets from an NE.
Packet
Right Level query query The equipment provides four levels of

synchronize access control. When an NTP access request
is received on the local equipment, the
server request is matched with the levels from the
peer minimum access limit to the maximum
access limit, and the first matched level
prevails. The matching order is as follows:
l Peer (minimum access limit): The time
request and the control query can be
carried out for the NTP service of the
local equipment. The local clock can also
be synchronized with the remote server.
l Server: The time request and the control
query can be carried out for the NTP
service of the local equipment, but the
local clock is not synchronized to the
remote server.
l Synchronization: The time query is
allowed for only the NTP service of the
local equipment.
l Query (maximum access limit): The
control query can be carried out only for
the NTP service of the local equipment.
Parameters of the NTP key management

Encryption MD5 MD5 This parameter specifies the MD5 key

algorithm.
Key 1 to 1024 1 This parameter specifies the number of the

key.

Password - - This parameter specifies the password of the

key.
Trusted Yes No If you set this parameter to No, the key is

No verified but cannot be trusted during the
clock synchronization. Therefore, the clock
of the NE cannot be synchronized.
Parameters for Setting Automatic Synchronization

Synchronization - - l This parameter

Starting Time specifies the start time
of the synchronization
period. After this
parameter is specified,
the NMS and the NE
synchronize the time
once at the intervals of
Synchronization
Period(days).
l It is recommended that
you use the default
value.
DST Selected Deselected l This parameter

Deselected indicates whether
Synchronization
Starting Time is the
daylight saving time.
according to the actual
situation.
Synchronization Period 1 to 300 1 l This parameter

(days) indicates the period of
synchronizing the time
of the NE with the time
of the NMS.
l It is recommended that
you use the default
value.
Related Tasks

A.10 Parameter Description: SDH Service

Configuration_Creation
This parameter describes the parameters that are used for creating point-to-point cross-
connections.
Navigation Path
l Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Cross-
Connection Configuration from the Function Tree.
l Click Scheme to change the VC-12 timeslot numbering policy used by the cross-
connection.
l Click New.
Parameters
Level VC12 VC12 l This parameter specifies the level of the

VC3 service to be created.
VC4 l If the service is an E1 service or a data
service that is bound with VC-12
channels, set this parameter to VC12.
l If the service is a data service that is
bound with VC-3 channels, set this
parameter to VC3.
l If all the services on a VC-4 channel pass
through the NE, set this parameter to
VC4.
Direction Bidirectional Bidirectional l When this parameter is set to

Unidirectional Unidirectional, create only the cross-
connections from the service source to
the service sink.
l When this parameter is set to
Bidirectional, create the cross-
connections from the service source to
the service sink and the cross-
connections from the service sink to the
service source.
l In normal cases, it is recommended that
you set this parameter to Bidirectional.
Source - - This parameter specifies the slot of the

service source.
Source Port - - This parameter specifies the port of the

service source.

Source VC4 - - l This parameter specifies the number of

the VC-4 channel where the service
source is located.
l This parameter cannot be set when
Source Slot is set to the slot of the
tributary board.
Source Timeslot - - l This parameter indicates the timeslot

Range(e.g.1,3-6) range of the service source.
l This parameter can be set to a number or
several numbers. When setting this
parameter to several numbers, use the
comma (,) to separate the discrete
numbers, or use the endash (-) to
represent a consecutive number. For
example, the numbers 1, and 3-6 indicate
1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Sink - - This parameter specifies the slot of the

service sink.
Sink Port - - This parameter specifies the port of the

service sink.
Sink VC4 - - l This parameter specifies the number of

the VC-4 channel where the service sink
is located.
l This parameter cannot be set when Sink
Slot is set to the slot of the tributary
board.
Sink Timeslot - - l This parameter specifies the timeslot

Range(e.g.1,3-6) range of the service sink.
l This parameter can be set to a number or
several numbers. When setting this
parameter to several numbers, use the
comma (,) to separate the discrete
numbers, or use the endash (-) to
represent a consecutive number. For
example, the numbers 1, and 3-6 indicate
1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

E1 Priority High - l This parameter specifies the priority of

Low an E1 service.
None l This parameter is available only if the E1
priority function is enabled for the ports
configured in the cross-connections.
l If E1 Priority is set to High,
transmission of the E1 service is ensured
in any modulation scheme.
l If E1 Priority is set to Low, transmission
of the E1 service is ensured only in full-
capacity modulation scheme
l If the service priority is not specified
during service creation, E1 Priority is
None. In this case, the E1 priority of a
service needs to be changed after the
service is created.
Related Tasks
5.1.12 Creating the Cross-Connections of Point-to-Point Services

This topic describes the parameters that are related to the priority table of a clock source.
Navigation Path
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration > Clock >
Physical Clock > Clock Source Priority.
2. Click the System Clock Source Priority List tab.

Parameters
Clock Source - - l External clock source

1 indicates the external
clock source at the
CLK or TIME port on
the CSTA, CSHA,
CSHB, or CSHC
board in physical slot
1.
l The internal clock
source is always at the
lowest priority and
indicates that the NE
works in the free-run
mode.
l The clock sources and
the corresponding
clock source priority
levels are determined
according to the clock
synchronization
schemes.
NOTE
If the second tributary clock
on a CSTA/CSHA/CHSB/
CSHC board needs to be
used as a clock source,
connect an E1 cable to the
ninth instead of the fifth E1
port on the CSTA/CSHA/
CHSB/CSHC board.
In addition, ensure that the
fifth E1 port functions
properly. That is, ensure:
l The fifth E1 port
receives/transmits E1
services and is
configured with related
cross-connections.
l The fifth E1 port is self-
looped and
unidirectional cross-
connections with the
source or sink being the
fifth E1 port have been
configured.

External Clock Source 2Mbit/s 2Mbit/s l This parameter

Mode 2MHz indicates the type of
the external clock
source signal.
according to the
external clock signal.
In normal cases, the
external clock signal is
a 2 Mbit/s signal.
Synchronous Status Byte SA4 to SA8 SA4 l This parameter is valid

only when External
Clock Source Mode is
set to 2Mbit/s.
l This parameter
indicates which bit of
the TS0 in odd frames
of the external clock
signal is used to
transmit the SSM.
l This parameter needs
to be set only when the
SSM or extended SSM
is enabled. In normal
cases, the external
clock sources use the
SA4 to transmit the
SSM.
Clock Source Priority - - Displays the priority

Sequence (1 is the sequence of clock sources.
highest) 1 indicates the highest
clock source priority.
Related Tasks
5.1.13 Configuring the Clock Sources

This topic describes the parameters that are used for general orderwire features.
Navigation Path
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration >
Orderwire from the Function Tree.

2. Click the General tab.
Parameters
Call Waiting Time 1 to 9 9 l This parameter indicates the waiting

(s) time after the local station dials the
number. If the calling station does not
receive the response message from the
called station within the call waiting
time, it automatically removes the
communication connection.
l If less than 30 nodes exist in the
orderwire subnet, it is recommended that
you set this parameter to five seconds. If
more than 30 nodes exist in the orderwire
subnet, it is recommended that you set
this parameter to nine seconds.
l The call waiting time should be set to the
same for all the NEs.
Dialling Mode Pulse Dual-Tone This parameter indicates the dialling mode
Dual-Tone Frequency of the orderwire phone.
Frequency
Conference Call - 888 l This parameter indicates the telephone

number of the network-wide orderwire
conference call.
l When an OptiX RTN 910 dials the
telephone number 888, the orderwire
phones of all the NEs on the orderwire
subnet ring. When an OptiX RTN 910
receives the call, the orderwire phones
on the other NEs do not ring. In this case,
the orderwire point-to-multipoint group
call changes to a point-to-point call
between two NEs.
l The telephone number of the orderwire
conference call should be the same for
all the nodes on the same subnet.
l The telephone number of the orderwire
conference call must have the same
length as the telephone number of the
orderwire phone (phone 1) at the local
site.

Phone 1 100 to 99999999 101 l This parameter specifies the orderwire

phone number of the local station. An
addressing call refers to a point-to-point
call.
l The length of the orderwire phone
number of each NE should be the same.
It is recommended that you set the phone
number to a three-digit number.
l The orderwire phone number of each NE
should be unique. It is recommended that
the phone numbers are allocated from
101 for the NEs in a sequential order
according to the NE IDs.
l The orderwire phone number cannot be
set to the group call number 888 and
cannot start with 888.
Available - - This parameter indicates the available port

Orderwire Port for the orderwire phone.
Selected - - This parameter indicates the selected port

Orderwire Port for the orderwire phone.
Related Tasks

This topic describes the parameters that are used for advanced orderwire features.
Navigation Path
1. Select the NE from the Object Tree in the NE Explorer. Choose Configuration >
Orderwire from the Function Tree.

Parameters for Bytes Occupied by Orderwire Phones

Orderwire E1 E1 l This parameter specifies the overhead

Occupied Bytes E2 byte that is used to transmit the orderwire
signals.
l Regardless the parameter value, the
radio link always uses a customized
overhead byte to transmit the orderwire
signals. Hence, this parameter should be
set according to the occupied SDH
overhead bytes in the ordinary SDH.
Related Tasks
A.14 Parameter Description: Ethernet Service

OAM_Creation of MDs
This topic describes the parameters for creating maintenance domains (MDs).
Navigation Path
1. In the NE Explorer, select the EFP8 board from the Object Tree and choose
Configuration > Ethernet Maintenance > Ethernet Service OAM from the Function
Tree.
2. In the right pane, click OAM Configuration.
3. Click New and choose Create MD from the drop-down list.
Parameters on the Main Interface
Table A-1 Parameters on the main interface

Maintenance Domain For example: MD1 - Specifies the name of the

Name MD.

Maintenance Domain Consumer High(7) Operator Low(0) Specifies the level of the
Level Consumer Middle(6) MD. The greater the value,
the higher the level.
Consumer Low(5)
Provider High(4)
Provider Low(3)
Operator High(2)
Operator Middle(1)
Operator Low(0)
Related Tasks
8.1 Creating MDs

OAM_Creation of MAs
This section describes the parameters for creating maintenance associations (MAs).
Navigation Path
Tree.
2. In the right pane, click OAM Configuration.
3. Click New and choose Create MA from the drop-down list.

Maintenance Domain For example: MD1 - Displays the MD in which

Name an MA is to be created.
Maintenance For example: MA1 - This parameter specifies

Association Name the name of the MA,
which is a service-related
domain. By creating MAs,
the connectivity check
(CC) can be performed on
the network that transmits
a particular service
instance.

Related Tasks
8.2 Creating MAs

OAM_Creation of MPs
This section describes the parameters for creating a maintenance point (MP).
Navigation Path
Tree.
2. Click New.

Maintenance - NULL Specifies the maintenance domain (MD) of

Domain Name the MP.
NOTE
An MD is not required for a common MP. For
the creation of a common MP, select NULL.
Maintenance - NULL Specifies the maintenance association (MA)

Association Name of the MP.
NOTE
An MA is not required for a common MP. For
the creation of a common MP, select NULL.
Node - - Specifies the port where you want to create

an MP.
VLAN ID - - l Configures the ID of the VLAN to which

the service of the MP belongs. The
information is contained in the OAM
data packet. The MPs with the same
VLAN ID in an MD can communicate
with each other.
l This parameter can be null in the case of
PORT services, but need to be set in the
case of PORT+VLAN services.

MP ID Standard MP: 00-00-0000 Uniquely identifies an MP. From the highest

00-00-0000 to FF- to the lowest, the first byte indicates the
FF-1FFF network number, the second byte indicates
Common MP: the number of the node in the local network,
00-00-0000 to FF- and the third and forth bytes indicate the ID
FF-FF00 of the MP on the network node. The MP ID
must be unique in the entire network.
Type MEP MEP Specifies the MP type defined in IEEE

MIP 802.1ag. An MP can be a maintenance
association end point (MEP) or a
maintenance association intermediate point
(MIP).
Direction Ingress Ingress l Specifies the direction of the MEP.

Egress l Set this parameter to Ingress if the OAM
data initiated by the MEP travels through
the Ethernet switching unit on the local
NE. Otherwise, set this parameter to
Egress.
Parameters for Advanced Attributes
Table A-4 Parameters for advanced attributes

Level Consumer High(7) Provider High(4) Specifies the level of a common MP. The
Consumer Middle greater the value, the higher the level.
(6) NOTE
This parameter is valid only for a common MP
Consumer Low(5) (NULL).
Provider High(4)
Provider Low(3)
Operator High(2)
Operator Middle(1)
Operator Low(0)
CC Status Active Inactive Specifies whether to enable the connectivity

Inactive check (CC) function at an MP.
LB Timeout(ms) 3000 to 60000, in 5000 l Specifies the timeout duration of an LB

step of 100 test.
l This parameter can be set only for an
MEP.

LT Timeout(ms) 3000 to 60000, in 5000 l Specifies the timeout duration of an LT

step of 100 test.
MEP.
CCM Sending Standard MP: Standard MP Specifies the interval for sending the CCM
Period(ms) 1000 1000 packet at the MP where the CC test is
performed.
10000 Common MP:
l If this parameter takes a very small
6000 5000 value, service bandwidth decreases
600000 significantly.
Common MP: l If this parameter takes a very great value,
1000 to 60000, in the CC test will become less capable in
step of 100 detecting service interruptions. The
default value is recommended.
MEP.
Related Tasks
8.3 Creating MPs

OAM_Enabling LB
This section describes the parameters for enabling the LB.
Navigation Path
Tree.
2. Select the node that requires an LB test, click OAM Operation, and select Start LB.

LB Source MP ID - - Specifies the ID of the

source maintenance point
in the LB test.

LB Sink MP ID - - Specifies the ID of the sink

maintenance point in the
LB test.
Test Result - - Indicates the result of one

LB test.
Test based on the MAC Selected Not selected Select this parameter for
Address Not selected an LB test based on MAC
addresses.
NOTE
This parameter is valid only
for a standard MP.
LB Sink MP MAC Specifies the MAC

Address address of the sink
maintenance point in the
LB test. This parameter is
valid only in the case of
Test based on the MAC
Address.
Related Tasks

Commissioning Guide (Web LCT) B Glossary
B Glossary
Terms are listed in an alphabetical order.
B.1 0-9
This section provides the terms starting with numbers.
B.2 A-E
This section provides the terms starting with letters A to E.
B.3 F-J
This section provides the terms starting with letters F to J.
B.4 K-O
This section provides the terms starting with letters K to O.
B.5 P-T
This section provides the terms starting with letters P to T.
B.6 U-Z
This section provides the terms starting with letters U to Z.

B.1 0-9
This section provides the terms starting with numbers.
1U The standard electronics industries association (EIA) rack unit (44 mm/1.75 in.)
B.2 A-E
This section provides the terms starting with letters A to E.
ABR See available bit rate

ACAP See adjacent channel alternate polarization
access control list A list of entities, together with their access rights, which are authorized to have access
to a resource.
ACL See access control list
adaptive modulation A technology that is used to automatically adjust the modulation mode according to the
channel quality. When the channel quality is favorable, the equipment adopts a high-
efficiency modulation mode to improve the transmission efficiency and the spectrum
utilization of the system. When the channel quality is degraded, the equipment adopts
the low-efficiency modulation mode to improve the anti-interference capability of the
link that carries high-priority services.
ADC See analog to digital converter
add/drop multiplexer Network elements that provide access to all or some subset of the constituent signals
contained within an STM-N signal. The constituent signals are added to (inserted), and/
or dropped from (extracted) the STM-N signal as it passed through the ADM.
Address Resolution Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is an Internet Protocol used to map IP addresses to
Protocol MAC addresses. It allows hosts and routers to determine the link layer addresses through
ARP requests and ARP responses. The address resolution is a process in which the host
converts the target IP address into a target MAC address before transmitting a frame.
The basic function of the ARP is to query the MAC address of the target equipment
through its IP address.
adjacent channel A channel configuration method, which uses two adjacent channels (a horizontal
alternate polarization polarization wave and a vertical polarization wave) to transmit two signals.
ADM See add/drop multiplexer
administrative unit The information structure which provides adaptation between the higher order path layer
and the multiplex section layer. It consists of an information payload (the higher order
VC) and an AU pointer which indicates the offset of the payload frame start relative to
the multiplex section frame start.
AF See assured forwarding
aggregation A collection of objects that makes a whole. An aggregation can be a concrete or
conceptual set of whole-part relationships among objects.

AIS See alarm indication signal

alarm automatic report When an alarm is generated on the device side, the alarm is reported to the Network
Management System (NMS). Then, an alarm panel prompts and the user can view the
details of the alarm.
alarm cascading The shunt-wound output of the alarm signals of several subracks or cabinets.
Alarm Filtering An NE reports the detected alarm to the element management system (EMS). Based on
the filter state of the alarm, the EMS determines whether to display or save the alarm
information. If the filter state of an alarm is set to Filter, the alarm is not displayed or
stored on the EMS. The alarm, however, is still monitored by the NE.
alarm indication signal A code sent downstream in a digital network as an indication that an upstream failure
has been detected and alarmed. It is associated with multiple transport layers.
alarm suppression A function used not to monitor alarms for a specific object, which may be the
networkwide equipment, a specific NE, a specific board and even a specific function
module of a specific board.
AM See adaptive modulation
analog to digital An electronic circuit that converts continuous signals to discrete digital numbers. The
converter reverse operation is performed by a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
APS See automatic protection switching
ARP See Address Resolution Protocol
assured forwarding One of the four per-hop behaviors (PHB) defined by the Diff-Serv workgroup of IETF.
It is suitable for certain key data services that require assured bandwidth and short delay.
For traffic within the bandwidth limit, AF assures quality in forwarding. For traffic that
exceeds the bandwidth limit, AF degrades the service class and continues to forward the
traffic instead of discarding the packets.
Asynchronous A protocol for the transmission of a variety of digital signals using uniform 53 byte cells.
Transfer Mode A transfer mode in which the information is organized into cells; it is asynchronous in
the sense that the recurrence of cells depends on the required or instantaneous bit rate.
Statistical and deterministic values may also be used to qualify the transfer mode.
ATM See Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATM PVC ATM permanent virtual circuit
ATPC See automatic transmit power control
attenuator A device used to increase the attenuation of an Optical Fiber Link. Generally used to
ensure that the signal at the receive end is not too strong.
AU See administrative unit
automatic protection Capability of a transmission system to detect a failure on a working facility and to switch
switching to a standby facility to recover the traffic.
automatic transmit A method of adjusting the transmit power based on fading of the transmit signal detected
power control at the receiver
available bit rate A kind of service categories defined by the ATM forum. ABR only provides possible
forwarding service and applies to the connections that does not require the real-time
quality. It does not provide any guarantee in terms of cell loss or delay.

B
backward defect When detecting a defect, the sink node of an LSP uses backward defect indication (BDI)
indication to inform the upstream end of the LSP of a downstream defect along the return path.
bandwidth A range of transmission frequencies that a transmission line or channel can carry in a
network. In fact, it is the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies the
transmission line or channel. The greater the bandwidth, the faster the data transfer rate.
base station controller A logical entity that connects the BTS with the MSC in a GSM network. It interworks
with the BTS through the Abis interface, the MSC through the A interface. It provides
the following functions: radio resource management, base station management, power
control, handover control, and traffic measurement. One BSC controls and manages one
or more BTSs in an actual network.
base transceiver station A Base Transceiver Station terminates the radio interface. It allows transmission of traffic
and signaling across the air interface. The BTS includes the baseband processing, radio
equipment, and the antenna.
basic input/output A firmware stored in the computer mainboard. It contains basic input/output control
system programs, power-on self test (POST) programs, bootstraps, and system setting
information. The BIOS provides hardware setting and control functions for the computer.
BDI See backward defect indication
BE See best effort
BER See bit error rate
best effort A traditional IP packet transport service. In this service, the diagrams are forwarded
following the sequence of the time they reach. All diagrams share the bandwidth of the
network and routers. The amount of resource that a diagram can use depends of the time
it reaches. BE service does not ensure any improvement in delay time, jitter, packet loss
ratio, and high reliability.
binding strap The binding strap is 12.7 mm wide, with one hook side (made of transparent
polypropylene material) and one mat side (made of black nylon material).
BIOS See basic input/output system
BIP See bit interleaved parity
bit error An incompatibility between a bit in a transmitted digital signal and the corresponding
bit in the received digital signal.
bit error rate Ratio of received bits that contain errors. BER is an important index used to measure the
communications quality of a network.
bit interleaved parity A method of error monitoring. With even parity an X-bit code is generated by the
transmitting equipment over a specified portion of the signal in such a manner that the
first bit of the code provides even parity over the first bit of all X-bit sequences in the
covered portion of the signal, the second bit provides even parity over the second bit of
all X-bit sequences within the specified portion, etc. Even parity is generated by setting
the BIP-X bits so that there is an even number of 1s in each monitored partition of the
signal. A monitored partition comprises all bits which are in the same bit position within
the X-bit sequences in the covered portion of the signal. The covered portion includes
the BIP-X.
BPDU See bridge protocol data unit

bridge protocol data The data messages that are exchanged across the switches within an extended LAN that
unit uses a spanning tree protocol (STP) topology. BPDU packets contain information on
ports, addresses, priorities and costs and ensure that the data ends up where it was
intended to go. BPDU messages are exchanged across bridges to detect loops in a
network topology. The loops are then removed by shutting down selected bridges
interfaces and placing redundant switch ports in a backup, or blocked, state.
broadcast A means of delivering information to all members in a network. The broadcast range is
determined by the broadcast address.
BSC See base station controller
BTS See base transceiver station
buffer A storage area used for handling data in transit. Buffers are used in internetworking to
compensate for differences in processing speed between network devices. Bursts of data
can be stored in buffers until they can be handled by slower processing devices. In a
program, buffers are created to hold some amount of data from each of the files that will
be read or written. In a streaming media application, the program uses buffers to store
an advance supply of audio or video data to compensate for momentary delays.
C
cable tie The tape used to bind the cables.
cable tray N/A
cable trough N/A
CAR See committed access rate
CBR See constant bit rate
CBS See committed burst size
CC See connectivity check
CCC See circuit cross connect
CCDP See co-channel dual polarization
CCM See continuity check message
CE See customer edge
central processing unit The computational and control unit of a computer. The CPU is the device that interprets
and executes instructions. The CPU has the ability to fetch, decode, and execute
instructions and to transfer information to and from other resources over the computer's
main data-transfer path, the bus.
CES See circuit emulation service
CF See compact flash
CGMP See Cisco Group Management Protocol
channel A telecommunication path of a specific capacity and/or at a specific speed between two
or more locations in a network. The channel can be established through wire, radio
(microwave), fiber or a combination of the three. The amount of information transmitted
per second in a channel is the information transmission speed, expressed in bits per
second. For example, b/s (100 bit/s), kb/s (103 bit/s), Mb/s (106 bit/s), Gb/s (109 bit/s),
and Tb/s (1012 bit/s).

CIR See committed information rate

circuit cross connect An implementation of MPLS L2VPN through the static configuration of labels.
circuit emulation A function with which the E1/T1 data can be transmitted through ATM networks. At the
service transmission end, the interface module packs timeslot data into ATM cells. These ATM
cells are sent to the reception end through the ATM network. At the reception end, the
interface module re-assigns the data in these ATM cells to E1/T1 timeslots. The CES
technology guarantees that the data in E1/T1 timeslots can be recovered to the original
sequence at the reception end.
Cisco Group N/A
Management Protocol
CIST See common and internal spanning tree
CIST root A switch of the highest priority is elected as the root in an MSTP network.
clock tracing The method to keep the time on each node being synchronized with a clock source in a
network.
co-channel dual A channel configuration method, which uses a horizontal polarization wave and a vertical
polarization polarization wave to transmit two signals. The Co-Channel Dual Polarization is twice
the transmission capacity of the single polarization.
coarse wavelength A signal transmission technology that multiplexes widely-spaced optical channels into
division multiplexing the same fiber. CWDM widely spaces wavelengths at a spacing of several nm. CWDM
does not support optical amplifiers and is applied in short-distance chain networking.
colored packet A packet whose priority is determined by defined colors.
committed access rate A traffic control method that uses a set of rate limits to be applied to a router interface.
CAR is a configurable method by which incoming and outgoing packets can be classified
into QoS (Quality of Service) groups, and by which the input or output transmission rate
can be defined.
committed burst size committed burst size. A parameter used to define the capacity of token bucket C, that is,
the maximum burst IP packet size when the information is transferred at the committed
information rate. This parameter must be larger than 0. It is recommended that this
parameter should be not less than the maximum length of the IP packet that might be
forwarded.
committed information The rate at which a frame relay network agrees to transfer information in normal
rate conditions. Namely, it is the rate, measured in bit/s, at which the token is transferred to
the leaky bucket.
common and internal The single spanning tree calculated by STP and RSTP together with the logical
spanning tree continuation of that connectivity by using MST Bridges and regions, calculated by MSTP
to ensure that all LANs in the bridged local area network are simply and fully connected.
compact flash Compact flash (CF) was originally developed as a type of data storage device used in
portable electronic devices. For storage, CompactFlash typically uses flash memory in
a standardized enclosure.
concatenation A process that combines multiple virtual containers. The combined capacities can be
used a single capacity. The concatenation also keeps the integrity of bit sequence.
connectivity check Ethernet CFM can detect the connectivity between MEPs. The detection is achieved by
each MEP transmitting a Continuity Check Message (CCM) periodically.

constant bit rate A kind of service categories defined by the ATM forum. CBR transfers cells based on
the constant bandwidth. It is applicable to service connections that depend on precise
clocking to ensure undistorted transmission.
continuity check CCM is used to detect the link status.
message
corrugated pipe Used to protect optical fibers.
CPU See central processing unit
CRC See cyclic redundancy check
cross polarization A technology used in the case of the Co-Channel Dual Polarization (CCDP) to eliminate
interference the cross-connect interference between two polarization waves in the CCDP.
cancellation
customer edge A part of BGP/MPLS IP VPN model. It provides interfaces for direct connection to the
Service Provider (SP) network. A CE can be a router, switch, or host.
CWDM See coarse wavelength division multiplexing
cyclic redundancy A procedure used in checking for errors in data transmission. CRC error checking uses
check a complex calculation to generate a number based on the data transmitted. The sending
device performs the calculation before transmission and includes it in the packet that it
sends to the receiving device. The receiving device repeats the same calculation after
transmission. If both devices obtain the same result, it is assumed that the transmission
was error free. The procedure is known as a redundancy check because each transmission
includes not only data but extra (redundant) error-checking values.
D
data communication A communication network used in a TMN or between TMNs to support the Data
network Communication Function (DCF).
data communications The data channel that uses the D1-D12 bytes in the overhead of an STM-N signal to
channel transmit information on operation, management, maintenance and provision (OAM&P)
between NEs. The DCC channels that are composed of bytes D1-D3 is referred to as the
192 kbit/s DCC-R channel. The other DCC channel that are composed of bytes D4-D12
is referred to as the 576 kbit/s DCC-M channel.
Datagram A kind of PDU which is used in Connectionless Network Protocol, such as IP datagram,
UDP datagram.
DC See direct current
DC-C See DC-return common (with ground)
DC-C DC-return common (with ground)
DC-C See DC-return common (with ground)
DC-I See DC-return isolate (with ground)
DC-return common A power system, in which the BGND of the DC return conductor is short-circuited with
(with ground) the PGND on the output side of the power supply cabinet and also on the line between
the output of the power supply cabinet and the electric equipment.
DC-return common A power system, in which the BGND of the DC return conductor is short-circuited with
(with ground) the PGND on the output side of the power supply cabinet and also on the line between
the output of the power supply cabinet and the electric equipment.

DC-return isolate (with A power system, in which the BGND of the DC return conductor is short-circuited with
ground) the PGND on the output side of the power supply cabinet and is isolated from the PGND
on the line between the output of the power supply cabinet and the electric equipment.
DCC See data communications channel
DCN See data communication network
DDF See digital distribution frame
DDN See digital data network
DE See discard eligible
differentiated services A service architecture that provides the end-to-end QoS function. It consists of a series
of functional units implemented at the network nodes, including a small group of per-
hop forwarding behaviors, packet classification functions, and traffic conditioning
functions such as metering, marking, shaping and policing.
differentiated services A marker in the header of each IP packet that prompts network routers to apply
code point differentiated grades of service to various packet streams. It is specified by the DiffServ
policy proposed by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force). This allows Internet and
other IP-based network service providers to offer different levels of service to customers.
DiffServ See differentiated services
digital data network A high-quality data transport tunnel that combines the digital channel (such as fiber
channel, digital microwave channel, or satellite channel) and the cross multiplex
technology.
digital distribution A type of equipment used between the transmission equipment and the exchange with
frame transmission rate of 2 to 155 Mbit/s to provide the functions such as cables connection,
cable patching, and test of loops that transmitting digital signals.
digital modulation A digital modulation controls the changes in amplitude, phase, and frequency of the
carrier based on the changes in the baseband digital signal. In this manner, the
information can be transmitted by the carrier.
direct current Electrical current whose direction of flow does not reverse. The current may stop or
change amplitude, but it always flows in the same direction.
discard eligible A bit in the frame relay header. It indicates the priority of a packet. If a node supports
the FR QoS, the rate of the accessed FR packets is controlled. When the packet traffic
exceeds the specified traffic, the DE value of the redundant packets is set to 1. In the
case of network congestion, the packets with DE value as 1 are discarded at the node.
Distance Vector An Internet gateway protocol mainly based on the RIP. The protocol implements a typical
Multicast Routing dense mode IP multicast solution. The DVMRP protocol uses IGMP to exchange routing
Protocol datagrams with its neighbors.
DS boundary node A DS node that connects one DS domain to a node either in another DS domain or in a
domain that is not DS-capable.
DS domain In the DifferServ mechanism, the DS domain is a domain consisting of a group of
network nodes that share the same service provisioning policy and same PHB. It provides
point-to-point QoS guarantees for services transmitted over this domain.
DS interior node A DS node located at the center of a DS domain. It is a non-DS boundary node.
DS node A DS-compliant node, which is subdivided into DS boundary node and ID interior node.
DSCP See differentiated services code point

dual-polarized antenna An antenna intended to radiate or receive simultaneously two independent radio waves
orthogonally polarized.
DVMRP See Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol
E
E-Aggr See Ethernet aggregation
E-LAN See Ethernet LAN
E-Line See Ethernet line
E-Tree See Ethernet-tree
EBS See excess burst size
ECC See embedded control channel
EF See expedited forwarding
electromagnetic Electromagnetic compatibility is the condition which prevails when telecommunications
compatibility equipment is performing its individually designed function in a common electromagnetic
environment without causing or suffering unacceptable degradation due to unintentional
electromagnetic interference to or from other equipment in the same environment.
electromagnetic Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, or otherwise degrades or
interference limits the effective performance of electronics/electrical equipment.
electrostatic discharge The sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different
electrical potentials caused by direct contact or induced by an electrostatic field.
embedded control A logical channel that uses a data communications channel (DCC) as its physical layer,
channel to enable transmission of operation, administration, and maintenance (OAM)
information between NEs.
EMC See electromagnetic compatibility
EMI See electromagnetic interference
Engineering label A mark on a cable, a subrack, or a cabinet for identification.
EPL See Ethernet private line
EPLAN See Ethernet private LAN service
equalization A method of avoiding selective fading of frequencies. Equalization can compensate for
the changes of amplitude frequency caused by frequency selective fading.
ERPS See Ethernet ring protection switching
ESD See electrostatic discharge
ESD jack Electrostatic discharge jack. A hole in the cabinet or shelf, which connect the shelf or
cabinet to the insertion of ESD wrist strap.
Ethernet A technology complemented in LAN. It adopts Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision
Detection. The speed of an Ethernet interface can be 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, 1000 Mbit/
s or 10000 Mbit/s. The Ethernet network features high reliability and easy maintaining.
Ethernet A technology complemented in LAN. It adopts Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision
Detection. The speed of an Ethernet interface can be 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, 1000 Mbit/
s or 10000 Mbit/s. The Ethernet network features high reliability and easy maintaining..

Ethernet aggregation A type of Ethernet service that is based on a multipoint-to-point EVC (Ethernet virtual
connection).
Ethernet LAN A type of Ethernet service that is based on a multipoint-to-multipoint EVC (Ethernet
virtual connection).
Ethernet line A type of Ethernet service that is based on a point-to-point EVC (Ethernet virtual
connection).
Ethernet private LAN An Ethernet service type, which carries Ethernet characteristic information over a
service dedicated bridge, point-to-multipoint connections, provided by SDH, PDH, ATM, or
MPLS server layer networks.
Ethernet private line A type of Ethernet service that is provided with dedicated bandwidth and point-to-point
connections on an SDH, PDH, ATM, or MPLS server layer network.
Ethernet ring protection switching mechanisms for ETH layer Ethernet ring topologies.
protection switching
Ethernet virtual An Ethernet service type, which carries Ethernet characteristic information over a shared
private LAN service bridge, point-to-multipoint connections, provided by SDH, PDH, ATM, or MPLS server
layer networks.
Ethernet virtual An Ethernet service type, which carries Ethernet characteristic information over shared
private line bandwidth, point-to-point connections, provided by SDH, PDH, ATM, or MPLS server
layer networks.
Ethernet-tree An Ethernet service type that is based on a Point-to-multipoint Ethernet Virtual
Connection.
ETS European Telecommunication Standards
ETSI See European Telecommunications Standards Institute
European A standards-setting body in Europe. Also the standards body responsible for GSM.
Telecommunications
Standards Institute
EVPL See Ethernet virtual private line
EVPLAN See Ethernet virtual private LAN service
excess burst size A parameter related to traffic. In the single rate three color marker (srTCM) mode, the
traffic control is achieved by the token buckets C and E. Excess burst size is a parameter
used to define the capacity of token bucket E, that is, the maximum burst IP packet size
when the information is transferred at the committed information rate. This parameter
must be larger than 0. It is recommended that this parameter should be not less than the
maximum length of the IP packet that might be forwarded.
Exercise Switching An operation to check if the protection switching protocol functions normally. The
protection switching is not really performed.
expansion Connecting a storage system to more disk enclosures through connection cables, thus
expanding the capacity of the storage system.
expedited forwarding The highest order QoS in the Diff-Serv network. EF PHB is suitable for services that
demand low packet loss ratio, short delay, and broad bandwidth. In all the cases, EF
traffic can guarantee a transmission rate equal to or faster than the set rate. The DSCP
value of EF PHB is "101110".

B.3 F-J
This section provides the terms starting with letters F to J.
failure If the fault persists long enough to consider the ability of an item with a required function
to be terminated. The item may be considered as having failed; a fault has now been
detected.
fast Ethernet Any network that supports transmission rate of 100Mbits/s. The Fast Ethernet is 10 times
faster than 10BaseT, and inherits frame format, MAC addressing scheme, MTU, and so
on. Fast Ethernet is extended from the IEEE802.3 standard, and it uses the following
three types of transmission media: 100BASE-T4 (4 pairs of phone twisted-pair cables),
100BASE-TX (2 pairs of data twisted-pair cables), and 100BASE-FX (2-core optical
fibers).
fast link pulse The link pulse that is used to encode information during automatic negotiation.
FD See frequency diversity
FDI See forward defect indication
FE See fast Ethernet
FEC See forward error correction
FFD fast failure detection
fiber patch cord A kind of fiber used for connections between the subrack and the ODF, and for
connections between subracks or inside a subrack.
field programmable A type of semi-customized circuit used in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit
gate array (ASIC) field. It is developed on the basis of the programmable components, such as the
PAL, GAL, and EPLD. It not only remedies the defects of customized circuits, but also
overcomes the disadvantage of the original programmable components in terms of the
limited number of gate arrays.
FIFO See First in First out
File Transfer Protocol A member of the TCP/IP suite of protocols, used to copy files between two computers
on the Internet. Both computers must support their respective FTP roles: one must be an
FTP client and the other an FTP server.
First in First out A stack management mechanism. The first saved data is first read and invoked.
Forced switch For normal traffic signals, switches normal traffic signal to the protection section, unless
an equal or higher priority switch command is in effect or SF condition exists on the
protection section, by issuing a forced switch request for that traffic signal.
forward defect Forward defect indication (FDI) is generated and traced forward to the sink node of the
indication LSP by the node that first detects defects. It includes fields to indicate the nature of the
defect and its location. Its primary purpose is to suppress alarms being raised at affected
higher level client LSPs and (in turn) their client layers.
forward error A bit error correction technology that adds the correction information to the payload at
correction the transmit end. Based on the correction information, the bit errors generated during
transmission are corrected at the receive end.

Forwarding plane Also referred to as the data plane. The forwarding plane is connection-oriented, and can
be used in Layer 2 networks such as an ATM network.
FPGA See field programmable gate array
fragment Piece of a larger packet that has been broken down to smaller units.
Fragmentation Process of breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium
that cannot support the original size of the packet.
frame A frame, starting with a header, is a string of bytes with a specified length. Frame length
is represented by the sampling circle or the total number of bytes sampled during a circle.
A header comprises one or a number of bytes with pre-specified values. In other words,
a header is a code segment that reflects the distribution (diagram) of the elements pre-
specified by the sending and receiving parties.
frequency diversity A diversity scheme that enables two or more microwave frequencies with a certain
frequency interval are used to transmit/receive the same signal and selection is then
performed between the two signals to ease the impact of fading.
FTP See File Transfer Protocol
full-duplex A full-duplex, or sometimes double-duplex system, allows communication in both
directions, and, unlike half-duplex, allows this to happen simultaneously. Land-line
telephone networks are full-duplex, since they allow both callers to speak and be heard
at the same time. A good analogy for a full-duplex system would be a two-lane road with
one lane for each direction.
G
gateway network A network element that is used for communication between the NE application layer and
element the NM application layer
GE See gigabit Ethernet
generic framing A framing and encapsulated method which can be applied to any data type. It has been
procedure standardized by ITU-T SG15.
generic traffic shaping A traffic control measure that initiatively adjusts the output speed of the traffic. This is
to adapt the traffic to network resources that can be provided by the downstream router
to avoid packet discarding and congestion.
GFP See generic framing procedure
gigabit Ethernet GE adopts the IEEE 802.3z. GE is compatible with 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s Ethernet.
It runs at 1000 Mbit/s. Gigabit Ethernet uses a private medium, and it does not support
coaxial cables or other cables. It also supports the channels in the bandwidth mode. If
Gigabit Ethernet is, however, deployed to be the private bandwidth system with a bridge
(switch) or a router as the center, it gives full play to the performance and the bandwidth.
In the network structure, Gigabit Ethernet uses full duplex links that are private, causing
the length of the links to be sufficient for backbone applications in a building and campus.
Global Positioning A global navigation satellite system. It provides reliable positioning, navigation, and
System timing services to worldwide users.
GNE See gateway network element
GPS See Global Positioning System

graphical user interface A visual computer environment that represents programs, files, and options with
graphical images, such as icons, menus, and dialog boxes, on the screen.
GTS See generic traffic shaping
GUI See graphical user interface
guide rail Components to guide, position, and support plug-in boards.
H
HA See high availability
half-duplex A transmitting mode in which a half-duplex system provides for communication in both
directions, but only one direction at a time (not simultaneously). Typically, once a party
begins receiving a signal, it must wait for the transmitter to stop transmitting, before
replying.
HDLC See high level data link control
hierarchical quality of A type of QoS that can control the traffic of users, and perform the scheduling according
service to the priority of user services. HQoS has a perfect traffic statistics function, and the
administrator can monitor the usage of bandwidth of each service. Hence, the bandwidth
can be allocated reasonably through traffic analysis.
high availability Typically, a scheme in which two modules operate in active/standby mode to achieve
high availability. When the active module fails, the standby module automatically takes
over the system functions of the active module.
high level data link The HDLC protocol is a general purpose protocol which operates at the data link layer
control of the OSI reference model. Each piece of data is encapsulated in an HDLC frame by
adding a trailer and a header.
High Speed Downlink A modulating-demodulating algorithm put forward in 3GPP R5 to meet the requirement
Packet Access for asymmetric uplink and downlink transmission of data services. It enables the
maximum downlink data service rate to reach 14.4 Mbit/s without changing the
WCDMA network topology.
higher order path In an SDH network, the higher order path layers provide a server network from the lower
order path layers.
Hold priority The priority of the tunnel with respect to holding resources, ranging from 0 (indicates
the highest priority) to 7. It is used to determine whether the resources occupied by the
tunnel can be preempted by other tunnels.
hop A network connection between two distant nodes. For Internet operation a hop represents
a small step on the route from one main computer to another.
hot standby A mechanism of ensuring device running security. The environment variables and
storage information of each running device are synchronized to the standby device. When
the faults occur on the running device, the standby device can take over the services in
the faulty device in automatic or manual way to ensure the normal running of the entire
system.
HP See higher order path
HQoS See hierarchical quality of service
HSB See hot standby
HSDPA See High Speed Downlink Packet Access

HSM hitless switch mode

HTB high tributary bus
hybrid radio The hybrid transmission of Native E1 and Native Ethernet signals. Hybrid radio supports
the AM function.
I
ICMP See Internet Control Message Protocol
IDU See indoor unit
IEC See International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE See Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IETF See Internet Engineering Task Force
IF See intermediate frequency
IGMP See Internet Group Management Protocol
IGMP snooping A multicast constraint mechanism running on a layer 2 device. This protocol manages
and controls the multicast group by listening to and analyze the Internet Group
Management Protocol (IGMP) packet between hosts and layer 3 devices. In this manner,
the spread of the multicast data on layer 2 network can be prevented efficiently.
IMA See inverse multiplexing over ATM
indoor unit The indoor unit of the split-structured radio equipment. It implements accessing,
multiplexing/demultiplexing, and IF processing for services.
Inloop A method of looping the signals from the cross-connect unit back to the cross-connect
unit.
Institute of Electrical A society of engineering and electronics professionals based in the United States but
and Electronics boasting membership from numerous other countries. The IEEE focuses on electrical,
Engineers electronics, computer engineering, and science-related matters.
intermediate frequency The transitional frequency between the frequencies of a modulated signal and an RF
signal.
Intermediate System The basic unit in the IS-IS protocol used to transmit routing information and generate
routes.
Intermediate System to A protocol used by network devices (routers) to determine the best way to forward
Intermediate System datagrams or packets through a packet-based network, a process called routing.
routing protocol
internal spanning tree A segment of CIST in a certain MST region. An IST is a special MSTI whose ID is 0.
International The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is an international and non-
Electrotechnical governmental standards organization dealing with electrical and electronic standards.
Commission
International An international association that works to establish global standards for communications
Organization for and information exchange. Primary among its accomplishments is the widely accepted
Standardization ISO/OSI reference model, which defines standards for the interaction of computers
connected by communications networks.

International An international body that develops worldwide standards for telecommunications

Telecommunication technologies. These standards are grouped together in series which are prefixed with a
Union- letter indicating the general subject and a number specifying the particular standard. For
Telecommunication example, X.25 comes from the "X" series which deals with data networks and open
Standardization Sector system communications and number "25" deals with packet switched networks.
Internet Control A network-layer (ISO/OSI level 3) Internet protocol that provides error correction and
Message Protocol other information relevant to IP packet processing. For example, it can let the IP software
on one machine inform another machine about an unreachable destination. See also
communications protocol, IP, ISO/OSI reference model, packet (definition 1).
Internet Engineering A worldwide organization of individuals interested in networking and the Internet.
Task Force Managed by the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG), the IETF is charged with
studying technical problems facing the Internet and proposing solutions to the Internet
Architecture Board (IAB). The work of the IETF is carried out by various working groups
that concentrate on specific topics, such as routing and security. The IETF is the publisher
of the specifications that led to the TCP/IP protocol standard.
Internet Group The protocol for managing the membership of Internet Protocol multicast groups among
Management Protocol the TCP/IP protocols. It is used by IP hosts and adjacent multicast routers to establish
and maintain multicast group memberships.
Internet Protocol The TCP/IP standard protocol that defines the IP packet as the unit of information sent
across an internet and provides the basis for connectionless, best-effort packet delivery
service. IP includes the ICMP control and error message protocol as an integral part. The
entire protocol suite is often referred to as TCP/IP because TCP and IP are the two
fundamental protocols. IP is standardized in RFC 791.
Internet protocol A update version of IPv4. It is also called IP Next Generation (IPng). The specifications
version 6 and standardizations provided by it are consistent with the Internet Engineering Task
Force (IETF). IPv6 is also called. It is a new version of the Internet Protocol, designed
as the successor to IPv4. The difference between IPv6 and IPv4 is that an IPv4 address
has 32 bits while an IPv6 address has 128 bits.
Internet protocol A update version of IPv4. It is also called IP Next Generation (IPng). The specifications
version 6 and standardizations provided by it are consistent with the Internet Engineering Task
Force (IETF). IPv6 is also called. It is a new version of the Internet Protocol, designed
as the successor to IPv4. The difference between IPv6 and IPv4 is that an IPv4 address
has 32 bits while an IPv6 address has 128 bits.
inverse multiplexing The ATM inverse multiplexing technique involves inverse multiplexing and de-
over ATM multiplexing of ATM cells in a cyclical fashion among links grouped to form a higher
bandwidth logical link whose rate is approximately the sum of the link rates. This is
referred to as an IMA group.
IP See Internet Protocol
IPV6 See Internet protocol version 6
IPv6 See Internet protocol version 6
IS-IS See Intermediate System to Intermediate System routing protocol
ISO See International Organization for Standardization
IST See internal spanning tree
ITU-T See International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization
Sector

J
Jitter Short waveform variations caused by vibration, voltage fluctuations, and control system
instability.
B.4 K-O
This section provides the terms starting with letters K to O.
L
L2VPN See Layer 2 virtual private network
label switched path A sequence of hops (R0...Rn) in which a packet travels from R0 to Rn through label
switching mechanisms. A label-switched path can be chosen dynamically, based on
normal routing mechanisms, or through configuration.
label switching router Basic element of MPLS network. All LSRs support the MPLS protocol. The LSR is
composed of two parts: control unit and forwarding unit. The former is responsible for
allocating the label, selecting the route, creating the label forwarding table, creating and
removing the label switch path; the latter forwards the labels according to groups
received in the label forwarding table.
LACP See Link Aggregation Control Protocol
LAG See link aggregation group
LAN See local area network
LAN See local area network
LAPS link access protocol-SDH
Laser A component that generates directional optical waves of narrow wavelengths. The laser
light has better coherence than ordinary light. The fiber system takes the semi-conductor
laser as the light source.
layer 2 switch A data forwarding method. In LAN, a network bridge or 802.3 Ethernet switch transmits
and distributes packet data based on the MAC address. Since the MAC address is the
second layer of the OSI model, this data forwarding method is called layer 2 switch.
Layer 2 virtual private A virtual private network achieved by Layer 2 switching technologies in the packet
network switched (IP/MPLS) network.
LB See loopback
LCAS See link capacity adjustment scheme
LCT local craft terminal
line rate The maximum packet forwarding capacity on a cable. The value of line rate equals the
maximum transmission rate capable on a given type of media.
line rate forwarding The line rate equals the maximum transmission rate capable on a given type of media.
Link Aggregation A method of bundling a group of physical interfaces together as a logical interface to
Control Protocol increase bandwidth and reliability. For related protocols and standards, refer to IEEE
802.3ad.

link aggregation group An aggregation that allows one or more links to be aggregated together to form a link
aggregation group so that a MAC client can treat the link aggregation group as if it were
a single link.
link capacity LCAS in the virtual concatenation source and sink adaptation functions provides a
adjustment scheme control mechanism to hitlessly increase or decrease the capacity of a link to meet the
bandwidth needs of the application. It also provides a means of removing member links
that have experienced failure. The LCAS assumes that in cases of capacity initiation,
increases or decreases, the construction or destruction of the end-to-end path is the
responsibility of the Network and Element Management Systems.
Link Protection Protection provided by the bypass tunnel for the link on the working tunnel. The link is
a downstream link adjacent to the PLR. When the PLR fails to provide node protection,
the link protection should be provided.
LMSP linear multiplex section protection
local area network A network formed by the computers and workstations within the coverage of a few square
kilometers or within a single building. It features high speed and low error rate. Ethernet,
FDDI, and Token Ring are three technologies used to implement a LAN. Current LANs
are generally based on switched Ethernet or Wi-Fi technology and running at 1,000 Mbit/
s (that is, 1 Gbit/s).
local area network A network formed by the computers and workstations within the coverage of a few square
kilometers or within a single building. It features high speed and low error rate. Ethernet,
FDDI, and Token Ring are three technologies used to implement a LAN. Current LANs
are generally based on switched Ethernet or Wi-Fi technology and running at 1,000 Mbit/
s (that is, 1 Gbit/s).
Locked switching When the switching condition is satisfied, this function disables the service from being
switched from the working channel to the protection channel. When the service has been
switched, the function enables the service to be restored from the protection channel to
the working channel.
LOF See Loss Of Frame
LOM loss of multiframe
loopback A troubleshooting technique that returns a transmitted signal to its source so that the
signal or message can be analyzed for errors.
LOP See loss of pointer
LOS See Loss Of Signal
Loss Of Frame A condition at the receiver or a maintenance signal transmitted in the PHY overhead
indicating that the receiving equipment has lost frame delineation. This is used to monitor
the performance of the PHY layer.
loss of pointer Loss of Pointer: A condition at the receiver or a maintenance signal transmitted in the
PHY overhead indicating that the receiving equipment has lost the pointer to the start of
cell in the payload. This is used to monitor the performance of the PHY layer.
Loss Of Signal Loss of signal (LOS) indicates that there are no transitions occurring in the received
signal.
LP lower order path
LPT link-state pass through
LSP See label switched path

LSR See label switching router
M
MA See maintenance association
MAC See media access control
MAC See media access control
MADM multiple add/drop multiplexer
main topology A interface that displays the connection relation of NEs on the NMS (screen display).
The default client interface of the NMS, a basic component of the human-machine
interactive interface. The topology clearly shows the structure of the network, the alarms
of different NEs, subnets in the network, the communication status as well as the basic
network operation status. All topology management functions are accessed here.
maintenance That portion of a Service Instance, preferably all of it or as much as possible, the
association connectivity of which is maintained by CFM. It is also a full mesh of Maintenance
Entities.
maintenance A MEP is an actively managed CFM Entity, associated with a specific DSAP of a Service
association end point Instance, which can generate and receive CFM frames and track any responses. It is an
end point of a single Maintenance Association, and terminates a separate Maintenance
Entity for each of the other MEPs in the same Maintenance Association.
maintenance domain The network or the part of the network for which connectivity is managed by CFM. The
devices in an MD are managed by a single ISP.
maintenance point Maintenance Point (MP) is one of either a MEP or a MIP.
management A type of database used for managing the devices in a communications network. It
information base comprises a collection of objects in a (virtual) database used to manage entities (such as
routers and switches) in a network.
manual switch Switches normal traffic signal to the protection section, unless a failure condition exists
on other sections (including the protection section) or an equal or higher priority switch
command is in effect, by issuing a manual switch request for that normal traffic signal.
maximum transmission The largest packet of data that can be transmitted on a network. MTU size varies,
unit depending on the network—576 bytes on X.25 networks, for example, 1500 bytes on
Ethernet, and 17,914 bytes on 16 Mbps Token Ring. Responsibility for determining the
size of the MTU lies with the link layer of the network. When packets are transmitted
across networks, the path MTU, or PMTU, represents the smallest packet size (the one
that all networks can transmit without breaking up the packet) among the networks
involved.
MBS maximum burst size
MCF See message communication function
MD See maintenance domain
MDI See medium dependent interface
Mean Time Between The average time between consecutive failures of a piece of equipment. It is a measure
Failures of the reliability of the system.
Mean Time To Repair The average time that a device will take to recover from a failure.

media access control A protocol at the media access control sublayer. The protocol is at the lower part of the
data link layer in the OSI model and is mainly responsible for controlling and connecting
the physical media at the physical layer. When transmitting data, the MAC protocol
checks whether to be able to transmit data. If the data can be transmitted, certain control
information is added to the data, and then the data and the control information are
transmitted in a specified format to the physical layer. When receiving data, the MAC
protocol checks whether the information is correct and whether the data is transmitted
correctly. If the information is correct and the data is transmitted correctly, the control
information is removed from the data and then the data is transmitted to the LLC layer.
media access control A protocol at the media access control sublayer. The protocol is at the lower part of the
data link layer in the OSI model and is mainly responsible for controlling and connecting
the physical media at the physical layer. When transmitting data, the MAC protocol
checks whether to be able to transmit data. If the data can be transmitted, certain control
information is added to the data, and then the data and the control information are
transmitted in a specified format to the physical layer. When receiving data, the MAC
protocol checks whether the information is correct and whether the data is transmitted
correctly. If the information is correct and the data is transmitted correctly, the control
information is removed from the data and then the data is transmitted to the LLC layer.
medium dependent The electrical and mechanical interface between the equipment and the media
interface transmission.
MEP See maintenance association end point
MEP maintenance end point
message The MCF is composed of a protocol stack that allows exchange of management
communication information with their prs.
function
MIB See management information base
MIP maintenance intermediate point
mounting ear A piece of angle plate with holes in it on a rack. It is used to fix network elements or
components.
MP See maintenance point
MPID maintenance point identification
MPLS See Multiprotocol Label Switching
MPLS L2VPN The MPLS L2VPN provides the Layer 2 VPN service based on an MPLS network. In
this case, on a uniform MPLS network, the carrier is able to provide Layer 2 VPNs of
different media types, such as ATM, FR, VLAN, Ethernet, and PPP.
MPLS OAM The MPLS OAM provides continuity check for a single LSP, and provides a set of fault
detection tools and fault correct mechanisms for MPLS networks. The MPLS OAM and
relevant protection switching components implement the detection function for the CR-
LSP forwarding plane, and perform the protection switching in 50 ms after a fault occurs.
In this way, the impact of a fault can be lowered to the minimum.
MPLS TE See multiprotocol label switching traffic engineering

MPLS TE tunnel In the case of reroute deployment, or when traffic needs to be transported through
multiple trails, multiple LSP tunnels might be used. In traffic engineering, such a group
of LSP tunnels are referred to as TE tunnels. An LSP tunnel of this kind has two
identifiers. One is the Tunnel ID carried by the SENDER object, and is used to uniquely
define the TE tunnel. The other is the LSP ID carried by the SENDER_TEMPLATE or
FILTER_SPEC object.
MS See multiplex section
MSP See multiplex section protection
MSTP See Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
MTBF See Mean Time Between Failures
MTTR See Mean Time To Repair
MTU See maximum transmission unit
Multicast A process of transmitting packets of data from one source to many destinations. The
destination address of the multicast packet uses Class D address, that is, the IP address
ranges from 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. Each multicast address represents a multicast
group rather than a host.
Multiple Spanning Multiple spanning tree protocol. The MSTP can be used in a loop network. Using an
Tree Protocol algorithm, the MSTP blocks redundant paths so that the loop network can be trimmed
as a tree network. In this case, the proliferation and endless cycling of packets is avoided
in the loop network. The protocol that introduces the mapping between VLANs and
multiple spanning trees. This solves the problem that data cannot be normally forwarded
in a VLAN because in STP/RSTP, only one spanning tree corresponds to all the VLANs.
multiplex section The trail between and including two multiplex section trail termination functions.
multiplex section A function, which is performed to provide capability for switching a signal between and
protection including two multiplex section termination (MST) functions, from a "working" to a
"protection" channel.
Multiprotocol Label A technology that uses short tags of fixed length to encapsulate packets in different link
Switching layers, and provides connection-oriented switching for the network layer on the basis of
IP routing and control protocols. It improves the cost performance and expandability of
networks, and is beneficial to routing.
multiprotocol label N/A
switching traffic
engineering
N
N+1 protection A radio link protection system composed of N working channels and one protection
channel.
NE See network element
NE Explorer The main operation interface, of the NMS, which is used to manage the
telecommunication equipment. In the NE Explorer, the user can query, manage and
maintain the NE, boards, and ports on a per-NE basis.

network element A network element (NE) contains both the hardware and the software running on it. One
NE is at least equipped with one system control and communication(SCC) board which
manages and monitors the entire network element. The NE software runs on the SCC
board.
Network Management A system in charge of the operation, administration, and maintenance of a network.
System
network service access A network address defined by ISO, through which entities on the network layer can
point access OSI network services.
network to network An internal interface within a network linking two or more elements.
interface
next hop The next router to which a packet is sent from any given router as it traverses a network
on its journey to its final destination.
NLP normal link pulse
NMS See Network Management System
NNI See network to network interface
node A node stands for a managed device in the network. For a device with a single frame,
one node stands for one device. For a device with multiple frames, one node stands for
one frame of the device. Therefore, a node does not always mean a device.
Node Protection A parameter of the FRR protection. It indicates that the bypass tunnel should be able to
protect the downstream node that is involved in the working tunnel and adjacent to the
PLR. The node cannot be a merge point, and the bypass tunnel should also be able to
protect the downstream link that is involved in the working tunnel and adjacent to the
PLR.
non-gateway network A network element whose communication with the NM application layer must be
element transferred by the gateway network element application layer.
non-GNE See non-gateway network element
NSAP See network service access point
NSF not stop forwarding
O
OAM See operation, administration and maintenance
ODF See optical distribution frame
ODU See outdoor unit
OM Operation and maintenance
One-to-One Backup A local repair method in which a backup tunnel is separately created for each protected
tunnel at a PLR.
open shortest path first A link-state, hierarchical interior gateway protocol (IGP) for network routing. Dijkstra's
algorithm is used to calculate the shortest path tree. It uses cost as its routing metric. A
link state database is constructed of the network topology which is identical on all routers
in the area.

Open Systems A framework of ISO standards for communication between different systems made by
Interconnection different vendors, in which the communications process is organized into seven different
categories that are placed in a layered sequence based on their relationship to the user.
Each layer uses the layer immediately below it and provides a service to the layer above.
Layers 7 through 4 deal with end-to-end communication between the message source
and destination, and layers 3 through 1 deal with network functions.
operation, A group of network support functions that monitor and sustain segment operation,
administration and activities that are concerned with, but not limited to, failure detection, notification,
maintenance location, and repairs that are intended to eliminate faults and keep a segment in an
operational state and support activities required to provide the services of a subscriber
access network to users/subscribers.
optic fiber connector A device installed at the end of a fiber, optical source or receive unit. It is used to couple
the optical wave to the fiber when connected to another device of the same type. A
connector can either connect two fiber ends or connect a fiber end and an optical source
(or a detector).+
optical distribution A frame which is used to transfer and spool fibers.
frame
orderwire A channel that provides voice communication between operation engineers or
maintenance engineers of different stations.
OSI See Open Systems Interconnection
OSPF See open shortest path first
outdoor unit The outdoor unit of the split-structured radio equipment. It implements frequency
conversion and amplification for RF signals.
Outloop A method of looping back the input signals received at a port to an output port without
changing the structure of the signals.
Output optical power The ranger of optical energy level of output signals.
B.5 P-T
This section provides the terms starting with letters P to T.
P
packet switched A telecommunication network which works in packet switching mode.
network
Packing case A case which is used for packing the board or subrack.
Path A performance resource object defined in the network management system. The left end
of a path is a device node whose port needs to be specified and the right end of a path is
a certain IP address which can be configured by the user. By defining a path in the
network management system, a user can test the performance of a network path between
a device port and an IP address. The tested performance may be the path delay, packet
loss ratio or other aspects.
PBS See peak burst size
PCB See printed circuit board

PCI bus PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus. A high performance bus, 32-bit or 64-bit
for interconnecting chips, expansion boards, and processor/memory subsystems.
PDH See plesiochronous digital hierarchy
PDU See protocol data unit
PE See provider edge
peak burst size A parameter used to define the capacity of token bucket P, that is, the maximum burst
IP packet size when the information is transferred at the peak information rate. This
parameter must be larger than 0. It is recommended that this parameter should be not
less than the maximum length of the IP packet that might be forwarded.
peak information rate A traffic parameter, expressed in bit/s, whose value should be not less than the committed
information rate.
penultimate hop Penultimate Hop Popping (PHP) is a function performed by certain routers in an MPLS
popping enabled network. It refers to the process whereby the outermost label of an MPLS tagged
packet is removed by a Label Switched Router (LSR) before the packet is passed to an
adjacent Label Edge Router (LER).
per-hop behavior IETF Diff-Serv workgroup defines forwarding behaviors of network nodes as per-hop
behaviors (PHB), such as, traffic scheduling and policing. A device in the network should
select the proper PHB behaviors, based on the value of DSCP. At present, the IETF
defines four types of PHB. They are class selector (CS), expedited forwarding (EF),
assured forwarding (AF), and best-effort (BE).
PHB See per-hop behavior
PHP See penultimate hop popping
PIR See peak information rate
plesiochronous digital A multiplexing scheme of bit stuffing and byte interleaving. It multiplexes the minimum
hierarchy rate 64 kit/s into the 2 Mbit/s, 34 Mbit/s, 140 Mbit/s, and 565 Mbit/s rates.
Point-to-Point Protocol A protocol on the data link layer, provides point-to-point transmission and encapsulates
data packets on the network layer. It is located in layer 2 of the IP protocol stack.
polarization A kind of electromagnetic wave, the direction of whose electric field vector is fixed or
rotates regularly. Specifically, if the electric field vector of the electromagnetic wave is
perpendicular to the plane of horizon, this electromagnetic wave is called vertically
polarized wave; if the electric field vector of the electromagnetic wave is parallel to the
plane of horizon, this electromagnetic wave is called horizontal polarized wave; if the
tip of the electric field vector, at a fixed point in space, describes a circle, this
electromagnetic wave is called circularly polarized wave.
Power box A direct current power distribution box at the upper part of a cabinet, which supplies
power for the subracks in the cabinet.
PPP See Point-to-Point Protocol
PQ See priority queue
PRBS See pseudo random binary sequence
PRC primary reference clock
printed circuit board A board used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components
using conductive pathways, tracks, or traces, etched from copper sheets laminated onto
a non-conductive substrate.

priority queue An abstract data type in computer programming that supports the following three
operations: (1) InsertWithPriority: add an element to the queue with an associated
priority (2) GetNext: remove the element from the queue that has the highest priority,
and return it (also known as "PopElement(Off)", or "GetMinimum") (3) PeekAtNext
(optional): look at the element with highest priority without removing it
protection ground A cable which connects the equipment and the protection grounding bar. Usually, one
cable half of the cable is yellow; while the other half is green.
Protection path A specific path that is part of a protection group and is labeled protection.
protocol data unit It is a data packet at the network layer of the OSI model.
provider edge A device that is located in the backbone network of the MPLS VPN structure. A PE is
responsible for VPN user management, establishment of LSPs between PEs, and
exchange of routing information between sites of the same VPN. During the process, a
PE performs the mapping and forwarding of packets between the private network and
the public channel. A PE can be a UPE, an SPE, or an NPE.
pseudo random binary A sequence that is random in a sense that the value of an element is independent of the
sequence values of any of the other elements, similar to real random sequences.
pseudo wire An emulated connection between two PEs for transmitting frames. The PW is established
and maintained by PEs through signaling protocols. The status information of a PW is
maintained by the two end PEs of a PW.
pseudo wire emulation A type of end-to-end Layer 2 transmitting technology. It emulates the essential attributes
edge-to-edge of a telecommunication service such as ATM, FR or Ethernet in a Packet Switched
Network (PSN). PWE3 also emulates the essential attributes of low speed Time Division
Multiplexed (TDM) circuit and SONET/SDH. The simulation approximates to the real
situation.
PSN See packet switched network
PTN packet transport network
PW See pseudo wire
PWE3 See pseudo wire emulation edge-to-edge
Q
QinQ A layer 2 tunnel protocol based on IEEE 802.1Q encapsulation. It encapsulates the tag
of the user's private virtual local area network (VLAN) into the tag of the public VLAN.
The packet carries two layers of tags to travel through the backbone network of the
carrier. In this manner, the layer 2 virtual private network (VPN) is provided for the user.
QoS See quality of service
QPSK See quadrature phase shift keying
quadrature phase shift A modulation method of data transmission through the conversion or modulation and
keying the phase determination of the reference signals (carrier). It is also called the fourth period
or 4-phase PSK or 4-PSK. QPSK uses four dots in the star diagram. The four dots are
evenly distributed on a circle. On these phases, each QPSK character can perform two-
bit coding and display the codes in Gray code on graph with the minimum BER.

quality of service A commonly-used performance indicator of a telecommunication system or channel.

Depending on the specific system and service, it may relate to jitter, delay, packet loss
ratio, bit error ratio, and signal-to-noise ratio. It functions to measure the quality of the
transmission system and the effectiveness of the services, as well as the capability of a
service provider to meet the demands of users.
R
radio frequency A type of electric current in the wireless network using AC antennas to create an
electromagnetic field. It is the abbreviation of high-frequency AC electromagnetic wave.
The AC with the frequency lower than 1 kHz is called low-frequency current. The AC
with frequency higher than 10 kHz is called high-frequency current. RF can be classified
into such high-frequency current.
radio network A device in the RNS which is in charge of controlling the use and the integrity of the
controller radio resources.
random early detection A packet loss algorithm used in congestion avoidance. It discards the packet according
to the specified higher limit and lower limit of a queue so that global TCP synchronization
resulted in traditional Tail-Drop can be prevented.
Rapid Spanning Tree An evolution of the Spanning Tree Protocol, providing for faster spanning tree
Protocol convergence after a topology change. The RSTP protocol is backward compatible with
the STP protocol.
RDI See remote defect indication
received signal level The signal level at a receiver input terminal.
Received Signal The received wide band power, including thermal noise and noise generated in the
Strength Indicator receiver, within the bandwidth defined by the receiver pulse shaping filter, for TDD
within a specified timeslot. The reference point for the measurement shall be the antenna
Receiver Sensitivity Receiver sensitivity is defined as the minimum acceptable value of average received
power at point R to achieve a 1 x 10-12 BER (The FEC is open).
RED See random early detection
Reed-Solomon-Code A forward error correction code located before interleaving that enables correction of
errors induced by burst noise. Widely used error correction scheme to fight transmission
errors at the receiver site.
REI See remote error indication
remote defect A signal transmitted at the first opportunity in the outgoing direction when a terminal
indication detects specific defects in the incoming signal.
remote error indication A remote error indication (REI) is sent upstream to signal an error condition. There are
two types of REI alarms: Remote error indication line (REI-L) is sent to the upstream
LTE when errors are detected in the B2 byte. Remote error indication path (REI-P) is
sent to the upstream PTE when errors are detected in the B3 byte.
Request For Comments A document in which a standard, a protocol, or other information pertaining to the
operation of the Internet is published. The RFC is actually issued, under the control of
the IAB, after discussion and serves as the standard. RFCs can be obtained from sources
such as InterNIC.

Resource Reservation The Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) is designed for Integrated Service and is
Protocol used to reserve resources on every node along a path. RSVP operates on the transport
layer; however, RSVP does not transport application data. RSVP is a network control
protocol like Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP).
reverse pressure A traffic control method. In telecommunication, when detecting that the transmit end
transmits a large volume of traffic, the receive end sends signals to ask the transmit end
to slow down the transmission rate.
RF See radio frequency
RFC See Request For Comments
RIP See Routing Information Protocol
RMON remote network monitoring
RMON remote network monitoring
RNC See radio network controller
Root alarm An alarm directly caused by anomaly events or faults in the network. Some lower-level
alarms always accompany a root alarm.
route A route is the path that network traffic takes from its source to its destination. In a TCP/
IP network, each IP packet is routed independently. Routes can change dynamically.
route table A mapping table that stores the relationship between the original address, destination
address, short message (SM) protocol type and account. The SMSC delivers an SM to
the designated account according to the information set in the route table.
Routing Information A simple routing protocol that is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. It determines a route
Protocol based on the smallest hop count between source and destination. RIP is a distance vector
protocol that routinely broadcasts routing information to its neighboring routers and is
known to waste bandwidth.
routing table A table that stores and updates the locations (addresses) of network devices. Routers
regularly share routing table information to be up to date. A router relies on the
destination address and on the information in the table that gives the possible routes--in
hops or in number of jumps--between itself, intervening routers, and the destination.
Routing tables are updated frequently as new information is available.
RSL See received signal level
RSSI See Received Signal Strength Indicator
RSTP See Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
RSVP See Resource Reservation Protocol
RTN radio transmission node
S
SD See space diversity
SDH See synchronous digital hierarchy
SEMF See synchronous equipment management function

service level agreement A service contract between a customer and a service provider that specifies the
forwarding service a customer should receive. A customer may be a user organization
(source domain) or another differentiated services domain (upstream domain). A SLA
may include traffic conditioning rules which constitute a traffic conditioning agreement
as a whole or partially.
Service Level A management-documented agreement that defines the relationship between service
Agreement * provider and its customer. It also provides specific, quantifiable information about
measuring and evaluating the delivery of services. The SLA details the specific operating
and support requirements for each service provided. It protects the service provider and
customer and allows the service provider to provide evidence that it has achieved the
documented target measure.
SES See severely errored second
Setup Priority The priority of the tunnel with respect to obtaining resources, ranging from 0 (indicates
the highest priority) to 7. It is used to determine whether the tunnel can preempt the
resources required by other backup tunnels.
severely errored second A one-second period which has a bit error ratio ≥ X 10-3 or at least one defect. Time
interval of one second during which a given digital signal is received with an error ratio
greater than 1 X 10 -3 (Rec. ITU R F. 592 needs correction).
SF See signal fail
SFP See small form-factor pluggable
side trough The trough on the side of the cable rack, which is used to place nuts so as to fix the
cabinet.
signal cable Common signal cables cover the E1 cable, network cable, and other non-subscriber
signal cable.
signal fail A signal that indicates the associated data has failed in the sense that a near-end defect
condition (non-degrade defect) is active.
signal to noise ratio The ratio of the amplitude of the desired signal to the amplitude of noise signals at a
given point in time. SNR is expressed as 10 times the logarithm of the power ratio and
is usually expressed in dB (Decibel).
Simple Network A network management protocol of TCP/IP. It enables remote users to view and modify
Management Protocol the management information of a network element. This protocol ensures the
transmission of management information between any two points. The polling
mechanism is adopted to provide basic function sets. According to SNMP, agents, which
can be hardware as well as software, can monitor the activities of various devices on the
network and report these activities to the network console workstation. Control
information about each device is maintained by a management information block.
simplex Designating or pertaining to a method of operation in which information can be
transmitted in either direction, but not simultaneously, between two points.
SLA See service level agreement
SLA* See Service Level Agreement *
Slicing To divide data into the information units proper for transmission.
small form-factor A specification for a new generation of optical modular transceivers.
pluggable
SNC See subnetwork connection

SNCP See subnetwork connection protection

SNMP See Simple Network Management Protocol
SNR See signal to noise ratio
space diversity A diversity scheme that enables two or more antennas separated by a specific distance
to transmit/receive the same signal and selection is then performed between the two
signals to ease the impact of fading. Currently, only receive SD is used.
Spanning Tree Protocol STP is a protocol that is used in the LAN to remove the loop. STP applies to the redundant
network to block some undesirable redundant paths through certain algorithms and prune
a loop network into a loop-free tree network.
SSM See Synchronization Status Message
static virtual circuit Static virtual circuit. A static implementation of MPLS L2VPN that transfers L2VPN
information by manual configuration of VC labels, instead of by a signaling protocol.
Statistical multiplexing A multiplexing technique whereby information from multiple logical channels can be
transmitted across a single physical channel. It dynamically allocates bandwidth only to
active input channels, to make better use of available bandwidth and allow more devices
to be connected than with other multiplexing techniques. Compare with TDM.
STM See Synchronous Transport Module
STM-1 See synchronous transport mode-1
STM-N See synchronous transport module of order N
STP See Spanning Tree Protocol
sub-network Sub-network is the logical entity in the transmission network and comprises a group of
network management objects. The network that consists of a group of interconnected or
correlated NEs, according to different functions. For example, protection subnet, clock
subnet and so on. A sub-network can contain NEs and other sub-networks. Generally, a
sub-network is used to contain the equipments which are located in adjacent regions and
closely related with one another, and it is indicated with a sub-network icon on a
topological view. The U2000 supports multilevels of sub-networks. A sub-network
planning can better the organization of a network view. On the one hand, the view space
can be saved, on the other hand, it helps the network management personnel focus on
the equipments under their management.
subnet mask The technique used by the IP protocol to determine which network segment packets are
destined for. The subnet mask is a binary pattern that is stored in the client machine,
server or router and is matched with the IP address.
subnetwork connection A "transport entity" that transfers information across a subnetwork, it is formed by the
association of "ports" on the boundary of the subnetwork.
subnetwork connection A function, which allows a working subnetwork connection to be replaced by a protection
protection subnetwork connection if the working subnetwork connection fails, or if its performance
falls below a required level.
SVC See static virtual circuit
switch To filter, forward frames based on label or the destination address of each frame. This
behavior operates at the data link layer of the OSI model.

Synchronization Status A message that carries quality levels of timing signals on a synchronous timing link.
Message Nodes on an SDH network and a synchronization network acquire upstream clock
information through this message. Then the nodes can perform proper operations on their
clocks, such as tracing, switching, or converting to holdoff, and forward the
synchronization information to downstream nodes.
synchronous digital A transmission scheme that follows ITU-T G.707, G.708, and G.709. It defines the
hierarchy transmission features of digital signals such as frame structure, multiplexing mode,
transmission rate level, and interface code. SDH is an important part of ISDN and B-
ISDN. It interleaves the bytes of low-speed signals to multiplex the signals to high-speed
counterparts, and the line coding of scrambling is used only for signals. SDH is suitable
for the fiber communication system with high speed and a large capacity since it uses
synchronous multiplexing and flexible mapping structure.
synchronous The SEMF converts performance data and implementation specific hardware alarms into
equipment object-oriented messages for transmission over DCCs and/or a Q interface.
management function
synchronous transport Synchronous Transfer Mode at 155 Mbit/s.
mode-1
Synchronous An STM is the information structure used to support section layer connections in the
Transport Module SDH. It consists of information payload and Section Overhead (SOH) information fields
organized in a block frame structure which repeats every 125. The information is suitably
conditioned for serial transmission on the selected media at a rate which is synchronized
to the network. A basic STM is defined at 155 520 kbit/s. This is termed STM-1. Higher
capacity STMs are formed at rates equivalent to N times this basic rate. STM capacities
for N = 4, N = 16 and N = 64 are defined; higher values are under consideration.
synchronous transport A STM-N is the information structure used to support section layer connections in SDH.
module of order N See ITU-T Recommendation G. 707 for STM modules of order 1, 4, 16 and 64.
tail drop A type of QoS. When a queue within a network router reaches its maximum length,
packet drops can occur. When a packet drop occurs, connection-based protocols such as
TCP slow down their transmission rates in an attempt to let queued packets be serviced,
thereby letting the queue empty. This is also known as tail drop because packets are
dropped from the input end (tail) of the queue.
Tail drop A congestion management mechanism, in which packets arrive later are discarded when
the queue is full. This policy of discarding packets may result in network-wide
synchronization due to the TCP slow startup mechanism.
TCI tag control information
TCP See Transmission Control Protocol
TDM See time division multiplexing
TE See traffic engineering
TEDB See traffic engineering database
Telecommunication A protocol model defined by ITU-T for managing open systems in a communications
Management Network network. An architecture for management, including planning, provisioning, installation,
maintenance, operation and administration of telecommunications equipment, networks
and services.

TIM trace identifier mismatch

time division A multiplexing technology. TDM divides the sampling cycle of a channel into time slots
multiplexing (TSn, n=0, 1, 2, 3…), and the sampling value codes of multiple signals engross time slots
in a certain order, forming multiple multiplexing digital signals to be transmitted over
one channel.
time to live A technique used in best-effort delivery systems to prevent packets that loop endlessly.
The TTL is set by the sender to the maximum time the packet is allowed to be in the
network. Each router in the network decrements the TTL field when the packet arrives,
and discards any packet if the TTL counter reaches zero.
TMN See Telecommunication Management Network
ToS priority A ToS sub-field (the bits 0 to 2 in the ToS field) in the ToS field of the IP packet header.
TPS See tributary protection switch
traffic engineering A technology that is used to dynamically monitor the traffic of the network and the load
of the network elements, to adjust in real time the parameters such as traffic management
parameters, route parameters and resource restriction parameters, and to optimize the
utilization of network resources. The purpose is to prevent the congestion caused by
unbalanced loads.
traffic engineering TEDB is the abbreviation of the traffic engineering database. MPLS TE needs to know
database the features of the dynamic TE of every links by expanding the current IGP, which uses
the link state algorithm, such as OSPF and IS-IS. The expanded OSPF and IS-IS contain
some TE features, such as the link bandwidth and color. The maximum reserved
bandwidth of the link and the unreserved bandwidth of every link with priority are rather
important. Every router collects the information about TE of every links in its area and
generates TE DataBase. TEDB is the base of forming the dynamic TE path in the MPLS
TE network.
Traffic shaping It is a way of controlling the network traffic from a computer to optimize or guarantee
the performance and minimize the delay. It actively adjusts the output speed of traffic
in the scenario that the traffic matches network resources provided by the lower layer
devices, avoiding packet loss and congestion.
Transmission Control The protocol within TCP/IP that governs the breakup of data messages into packets to
Protocol be sent via IP (Internet Protocol), and the reassembly and verification of the complete
messages from packets received by IP. A connection-oriented, reliable protocol (reliable
in the sense of ensuring error-free delivery), TCP corresponds to the transport layer in
the ISO/OSI reference model.
tributary protection Tributary protection switching, a function provided by the equipment, is intended to
switch protect N tributary processing boards through a standby tributary processing board.
trTCM See two rate three color marker
TTL See time to live
TU tributary unit
Tunnel A channel on the packet switching network that transmits service traffic between PEs.
In VPN, a tunnel is an information transmission channel between two entities. The tunnel
ensures secure and transparent transmission of VPN information. In most cases, a tunnel
is an MPLS tunnel.

two rate three color The trTCM meters an IP packet stream and marks its packets based on two rates, Peak
marker Information Rate (PIR) and Committed Information Rate (CIR), and their associated
burst sizes to be either green, yellow, or red. A packet is marked red if it exceeds the
PIR. Otherwise it is marked either yellow or green depending on whether it exceeds or
doesn't exceed the CIR.
B.6 U-Z
This section provides the terms starting with letters U to Z.
U
U-VLAN A VLAN attribute indicating that the current VLAN is a user VLAN of an M-VLAN.
Multicast services are copied from the M-VLAN to the user VLAN.
UAS unavailable second
UBR See unspecified bit rate
UDP See User Datagram Protocol
underfloor cabling The cables connected cabinets and other devices are routed underfloor.
UNI See user network interface
unicast The process of sending data from a source to a single recipient.
unspecified bit rate No commitment to transmission. No feedback to congestion. This type of service is ideal
for the transmission of IP datagrams. In case of congestion, UBR cells are discarded,
and no feedback or request for slowing down the data rate is delivered to the sender.
upload An operation to report some or all configuration data of an NE to the NMS(Network
Management system). The configuration data then covers the configuration data stored
at the NMS side.
User Datagram A TCP/IP standard protocol that allows an application program on one device to send a
Protocol datagram to an application program on another. User Datagram Protocol (UDP) uses IP
to deliver datagrams. UDP provides application programs with the unreliable
connectionless packet delivery service. Thus, UDP messages can be lost, duplicated,
delayed, or delivered out of order. UDP is used to try to transmit the data packet, that is,
the destination device does not actively confirm whether the correct data packet is
received.
user network interface The interface between user equipment and private or public network equipment (for
example, ATM switches).
V
V-UNI See virtual user-network interface
variable bit rate One of the traffic classes used by ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode). Unlike a
permanent CBR (Constant Bit Rate) channel, a VBR data stream varies in bandwidth
and is better suited to non real time transfers than to real-time streams such as voice calls.
VBR See variable bit rate
VC See virtual container

VCC See virtual channel connection

VCG See virtual concatenation group
VCI See virtual channel identifier
VCTRUNK A virtual concatenation group applied in data service mapping, also called the internal
port of a data service processing board
virtual channel The VC logical trail that carries data between two end points in an ATM network. A
connection logical grouping of multiple virtual channel connections into one virtual connection.
virtual channel A 16-bit field in the header of an ATM cell. The VCI, together with the VPI, is used to
identifier identify the next destination of a cell as it passes through a series of ATM switches on
its way to its destination.
virtual concatenation A group of co-located member trail termination functions that are connected to the same
group virtual concatenation link
virtual container The information structure used to support path layer connections in the SDH. It consists
of information payload and path Overhead (POH) information fields organized in a block
frame structure which repeats every 125 or 500 μs.
virtual local area A logical grouping of two or more nodes which are not necessarily on the same physical
network network segment but which share the same IP network number. This is often associated
with switched Ethernet.
virtual path identifier The field in the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) cell header that identifies to which
virtual path the cell belongs.
virtual private LAN A type of point-to-multipoint L2VPN service provided over the public network. VPLS
service enables geographically isolated user sites to communicate with each other through the
MAN/WAN as if they are on the same LAN.
virtual private network A system configuration, where the subscriber is able to build a private network via
connections to different network switches that may include private network capabilities.
virtual route forward VRF performs the function of establishing multiple virtual routing devices on one actual
routing device. That is, the L3 interfaces of the device are distributed to different VRFs,
performing the function of establishing multiple virtual route forwarding instances on
the device.
virtual user-network A virtual user-network interface, works as an action point to perform service
interface classification and traffic control in HQoS.
VLAN See virtual local area network
voice over IP An IP telephony term for a set of facilities used to manage the delivery of voice
information over the Internet. VoIP involves sending voice information in a digital form
in discrete packets rather than by using the traditional circuit-committed protocols of the
public switched telephone network (PSTN).
VoIP See voice over IP
VPI See virtual path identifier
VPLS See virtual private LAN service
VPN See virtual private network
VRF See virtual route forward

W
wait to restore The number of minutes to wait before services are switched back to the working line.
WAN See wide area network
Web LCT The local maintenance terminal of a transport network, which is located on the NE
management layer of the transport network
weighted fair queuing A fair queue scheduling algorithm based on bandwidth allocation weights. This
scheduling algorithm allocates the total bandwidth of an interface to queues, according
to their weights and schedules the queues cyclically. In this manner, packets of all priority
queues can be scheduled.
weighted random early A packet loss algorithm used for congestion avoidance. It can prevent the global TCP
detection synchronization caused by traditional tail-drop. WRED is favorable for the high-priority
packet when calculating the packet loss ratio.
weighted round Robin N/A
WFQ See weighted fair queuing
wide area network A network composed of computers which are far away from each other which are
physically connected through specific protocols. WAN covers a broad area, such as a
province, a state or even a country.
winding pipe A tool for fiber routing, which acts as the corrugated pipe.
WRED See weighted random early detection
WRR See weighted round Robin
WTR See wait to restore
X
XPIC See cross polarization interference cancellation


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