Hit 7300 TSMN

SURPASS hiT 7300
4.30
Troubleshooting Manual (TSMN)
Issue: 2
Issue date: September 2010
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Important Notice on Product Safety

Elevated voltages are inevitably present at specific points in this electrical equipment.
Some of the parts may also have elevated operating temperatures.
Non-observance of these conditions and the safety instructions can result in personal
injury or in property damage.
Therefore, only trained and qualified personnel may install and maintain the system.
The system complies with the standard EN 60950 / IEC 60950. All equipment connected
has to comply with the applicable safety standards.
The same text in German:

Wichtiger Hinweis zur Produktsicherheit
In elektrischen Anlagen stehen zwangslufig bestimmte Teile der Gerte unter Spannung. Einige Teile knnen auch eine hohe Betriebstemperatur aufweisen.
Eine Nichtbeachtung dieser Situation und der Warnungshinweise kann zu Krperverletzungen und Sachschden fhren.
Deshalb wird vorausgesetzt, dass nur geschultes und qualifiziertes Personal die
Anlagen installiert und wartet.
Das System entspricht den Anforderungen der EN 60950 / IEC 60950. Angeschlossene
Gerte mssen die zutreffenden Sicherheitsbestimmungen erfllen.
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Issue: 2 Issue date: September 2010
Table of Contents
This document has 159 pages.
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Structure of this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
History of changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Alarm lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing error alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quality of service alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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14
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18
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3
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
3.1.9.1
Troubleshooting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Equipment alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ACTLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
APRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CCFAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CMISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CMISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CONCABF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CP alarm raised by transponder, muxponder, or regenerator card (except
40G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CP alarm raised by 40G card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CP alarm raised by CFSU card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CP alarm raised by MCP404 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CP alarm raised by any other card type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FAN_MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FAN_MAJOR raised by a shelf that can hold only a
single Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FAN_MAJOR raised by a shelf that can hold
multiple Fan Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FAN_MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FAN_MINOR raised by a shelf that can hold only a
single Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FAN_MINOR raised by a shelf that can hold
multiple Fan Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FCTNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FF_MISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
FilterExpired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
FMISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ILANF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ISLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.1.9.2
3.1.9.3
3.1.9.4
3.1.9.5
3.1.10
3.1.10.1
3.1.10.2
3.1.11
3.1.11.1
3.1.11.2
3.1.12
3.1.13
3.1.14
3.1.15
3.1.16
3.1.17
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3.1.24
3.1.25
3.1.26
3.1.27
3.1.28
3.1.29
3.1.30
3.1.31
3.1.32
3.1.33
3.1.34
3.1.35
3.1.36
3.1.37
3.1.38
3.1.39
3.1.40
3.1.41
3.1.42
3.1.43
3.1.44
3.1.45
3.1.46
3.1.47
3.1.48
3.1.49
3.1.50
3.1.51
3.1.52
3.1.53
3.1.54
3.1.55
3.1.56
3.1.57
3.1.58
3.1.59
3.1.60
3.1.61
3.1.62
3.1.63
3.1.64
LowCFSUFlow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LSBFAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LSBMISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LSBWRONG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MeasFail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MMISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MMISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MNOTCT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
NLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
OBFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
OBRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
OBTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
OPRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
OPTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
OSCLOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
OSCTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
OSCTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
OverPower1M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
PF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
POOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
PS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
PS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Pu1TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pu2TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pu3TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pu4TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Pu1TF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pu2TF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pu3TF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Pu4TF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SBLOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SLH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
SLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
SRMISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
TempM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
TempMIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
TempP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
TempP1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
TempP2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
TF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
WRGSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
3.2.10
3.2.11
3.2.12
3.2.13
3.2.14
3.2.15
3.2.16
3.2.17
3.2.18
3.2.19
3.2.20
3.2.21
3.2.22
3.2.23
3.2.24
3.2.25
3.2.26
3.2.27
3.2.28
3.2.29
3.2.30
3.2.31
3.2.32
3.2.33
3.2.34
3.2.35
3.2.36
3.2.37
3.2.38
3.2.39
3.2.40
3.2.41
3.2.42
3.2.43
3.2.44
3.2.45
3.2.46
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Communication alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CSF_LCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CSF_LOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEG-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOPFail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EOCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXC-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ITIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOF-egress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOFLOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOF-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOS-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOS-P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MSIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NFR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PESF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSF-egress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSF-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSF-P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSF-prot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYNCF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYNCF-egress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIM-egress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TNEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.2.47
3.2.48
3.2.49
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
3.3.7
3.3.8
3.3.9
3.3.10
3.3.11
3.4
3.4.1
3.5
3.5.1
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VOATC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing error alarms . . . . .
APSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CFFULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DUPDHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIBF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIBFULL_MAJOR . . . . . . . . .
MIBFULL_MINOR . . . . . . . . . .
NQO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAMFULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RQO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TL1NQO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental alarms . . . . . . .
EXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quality of Service alarms . . . .
TCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
Card replacement instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

How to replace the CCEP and CCMP card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
CP alarm or OBFF alarm scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
MIBF alarm scenario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Loss of Communication scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
How to replace the Compact Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
How to replace the CCSP card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
How to replace the CFSU card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
How to replace the F02MR card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
How to Replace the F09MDRT card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
How to replace F06-type and F09-type cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
How to replace the F08MR-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
How to replace F40-1 and F40V-1 cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
How to replace the F40MR-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
How to replace the F80DCI-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
How to replace the F80MDI-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
How to replace the LIFB-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
How to replace MCP-type cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
How to replace an OPMDC card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
How to replace the PL-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
How to replace a transponder,muxponder,
and regenerator cards (all types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
How to replace Filter cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
How to replace the O08VA-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
How to replace an Amplifier card (all types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
How to replace the PRC-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
How to replace the O02CSP-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
How to replace the O03CP-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
4.18
4.19
4.20
4.21
4.22
4.23
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4.25
4.26
4.27
4.27.1
4.27.2
4.28
4.28.1
How to replace the CDMM-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to replace a DCM card or UDCM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to replace a UDCM Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to replace a failed shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing a main shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing an extension shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to replace the air filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For shelves where the Air Filter is mounted
inside the Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
outside the Fan Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
124
125
126
127
127
129
129
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
Fiber cleaning instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Method 1: Dry cleaning cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Method 2: Blast of clean, compressed air . . . . . . . . .
Method 3: Westover Scientific CleanBlast system. . .
133
133
133
133
6
6.1
6.2
Warm Start and Cold Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Differences between Warm and Cold Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Impact of Warm and Cold Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
Card LED behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FAULT and OK LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LED behavior on Controller cards (CCEP, CCMP, CCSP) . . . . . . . . .
Port LED behavior on I22CE10G-1 cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mux and Demux LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hints for Recover Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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131
137
137
138
139
139
List of Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
How to remove / install the Compact Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

SRS-1 shelf Fan Unit: air filter is inside the Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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List of Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7
Table 8
Table 9
Table 10
Table 11
Table 12
Table 13
Table 14
Table 15
Table 16
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List of conventions used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

History of changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SURPASS hiT 7300 equipment alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SURPASS hiT 7300 communication alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SURPASS hiT 7300 processing error alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SURPASS hiT 7300 environmental alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SURPASS hiT 7300 quality of service alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MCP card system compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Phased-out DCM cards and required replacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Differences between Warm Start and Cold Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Impact of Warm Start and Cold Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
FAULT and OK LED behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Controller card LED behavior during NE start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Controller card LED behavior after NE start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Port LED behavior on I22CE10-G-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Clear Recover Mode window - reasons and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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Preface
1 Preface
This Troubleshooting Manual describes fault-clearing procedures to be performed in
response to alarm events that may occur in the SURPASS hiT 7300 system.
1.1
Intended audience
This document is intended for anyone tasked with clearing fault conditions to restore
normal system operation. Personnel performing these procedures must have general
experience with long-haul optical DWDM networks as well as specific experience with
Nokia Siemens Networks SURPASS hiT 7300 hardware components and network management software. Personnel must also comply with all relevant safety practices
whenever working with SURPASS hiT 7300 equipment.
1.2
Structure of this document

Alarm Lists
When a fault condition occurs, the relevant alarm notification will be generated and displayed on craft terminal screens. All SURPASS hiT 7300 alarms are listed in the Alarm
lists in chapter 2. The Alarm Lists are divided into separate tables that match the fault
categories as presented on craft terminal screens. These categories are as follows:
Equipment alarms
Communication alarms
Processing Error alarms
Environmental alarms
Quality of Service alarms
Troubleshooting Instructions
For each entry in the Alarm Lists, specific fault-clearing procedures are contained in the
Troubleshooting instructions in chapter 3. Click the desired alarm name in the Alarm List
to jump directly to the instructions for that alarm.
Described Features
g Some features described in this document may not be available. To identify the
features released for your project, please refer to the Release Notes delivered
together with the product.
1.3
Symbols and conventions

The following symbols and conventions are used in this document:
Representation
Bold
Meaning
Text in the Graphic User Interface (window and wizard titles, field
names, buttons, etc.) is represented in bold face.
Example: Click Shutdown and then click OK to turn off the computer.
Table 1
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Preface
Representation
Italic
Meaning
Field values, file names, file extensions, folder and directory
names are denoted by italic text.
Examples: Enter 192.168.0.1 in the IP address field. Click OK to
produce a .pdf file.
Command and screen output are denoted by courier font.
Courier
Example: ping -t 192.168.0.1

<Angle brackets> Place holders for distinct names or values are represented by
enclosing them in <angle brackets>. If a file name is involved, italic
text will also be used.
Example: The naming convention for the log files is
<NEname>.txt, where <NEname> is the name of the NE sending
the messages.
Keyboard button
Keyboard keys are represented with a surrounding box.

Example: Press Enter .
[Square brackets] Keyboard shortcuts are represented using square brackets.

Example: Press [CTRL+ALT+DEL] to open the Task Manager.
>
The > symbol is used as short form to define a path through individual elements of the Graphic User Interface, e.g., menus and
menu commands.
Example: On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Programs >
TNMS > Client menu command to start the TNMS Core/CDM
Client.
A tip provides additional information related to the topic described.
A note provides important information on a situation that can

cause property damage or data loss.
A note introduced in the text by the keyword NOTICE: describes a
hazard that may result in property damage but not in personal
injury.
A safety message provides information on a dangerous situation

that could cause bodily injury.
The different hazard levels are introduced in the text by the following keywords:
DANGER! - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious (irreversible) personal injury.
WARNING! - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious (irreversible) personal
injury.
CAUTION! - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate (reversible) personal injury.
Table 1
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Screenshots of the Graphic User Interface are examples only to illustrate principles.
This especially applies to a software version number visible in a screenshot.
1.4
History of changes
Issue
Issue date
Remarks
June 2010
Initial version
September 2010
Maintenance version
Table 2
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Alarm lists
2 Alarm lists
SURPASS hiT 7300 alarms are divided into the following categories:
2.1
Equipment alarms: originate from specific hardware elements (e.g., traffic card,
controller card, shelf, etc).
Communication alarms: originate from termination points which represent a particular function of the network.
Processing Error alarms: originate from the NE software.
Environmental alarms: originate from telemetry sensors that monitor conditions/events external to the NE.
Quality of Service alarms: originate from termination points where performance
measurement and threshold supervision is enabled.
Equipment alarms
Table 3 lists SURPASS hiT 7300 equipment alarms. Click on the alarm name in the table
to jump directly to the troubleshooting procedure for that alarm.
Alarm Name
ACTLP
Active Loop (ACTLP)
APRM
Automatic Power Reduction Mode (APRM)
CCFAIL
Card Communication Failure (CCFAIL)
CFF
Compact Flash Failure (CFF)
CMISM
Card Mismatch (CMISM)
CMISS
Card Missing (CMISS)
CMM
Client Mode Mismatch (CMM)
CONCABF
Connection Cable Fail (CONCABF)
CP
Card Problem (CP)
FAN_MAJOR
Fan Major (FAN_MAJOR)
FAN_MINOR
Fan Minor (FAN_MINOR)
FCTNS
Function Not Supported (FCTNS)
FF_MISS
Fan Filter Missing (FF_MISS)
FilterExpired
Filter Life Time Expired (FilterExpired)
FMISM
Frequency Mismatch (Optical Interface) (FMISM)
ILANF
ILAN Fail (ILANF)
ISLP
Interstage Loss Problem (ISLP)
LowCFSUFlow
Low CFSU Flow (LowCFSUFlow)
LSBFAIL
Laser Safety Bus Failure (LSBFAIL)
LSBMISM
Slot LSB Mismatch (LSBMISM)
LSBWRONG
Wrong LSB Cabling (LSBWRONG)
Table 3
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Alarm Message Text
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Alarm lists
Alarm Name
Alarm Message Text
MeasFail
Measurement Failed (MeasFail)
MMISM
Module Type Mismatch (MMISM)
MMISS
Module Missing (MMISS)
MNOTCT
Module Not Certified (MNOTCT)
MP
Module Problem (MP)
NLD
No Light Detected (NLD)
OBFF
Onboard Flash Failure (OBFF)
OBRF
Optical Booster Stage Receive Failure (OBRF)
OBTF
Booster Stage Transmit Fail (OBTF)
OPRF
Optical Preamplifier Stage Receive Failure (OPRF)
OPTF
Preamplifier Stage Transmit Fail (OPTF)
OSCLOL
OSC Loss of Lock (OSCLOL)
OSCTD
OSC Laser Transmit Degrade (OSCTD)
OSCTF
OSC Laser Transmit Fail (OSCTF)
OverPower1M
Over Power 1M (OverPower1M)
PD
Pump Degrade (PD)
PF
Pump Fail (PF)
POOR
Power Out of Range (POOR)
PS1
Power Supply 1 Problem (PS1)
PS2
PS3
PS4
Pu1TD
Transmit Degrade Pump 1 (Pu1TD)
Pu2TD
Pu3TD
Pu4TD
Pu1TF
Transmit Fail Pump 1 (Pu1TF)
Pu2TF
Pu3TF
Pu4TF
SBLOS
Sub Band Loss of Signal (SBLOS)
SLH
Span Loss High (SLH)
SLL
Span Loss Low (SLL)
SRMISS
Shelf Missing (SRMISS)
Table 3
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Alarm lists
Alarm Name
SWP
Switch Problem (SWP)
TD
Transmit Degrade (TD)
TempM
Temperature Problem (major) (TempM)
TempMIN
Temperature Problem (minor) (TempMIN)
TempP
Temperature Problem (TempP)
TempP1
Temperature Problem 1 (TempP1)
TempP2
TF
Transmit Fail (TF)
WRGSR
Wrong Shelf Type (WRGSR)
Table 3
2.2
Alarm Message Text
SURPASS hiT 7300 equipment alarms (Cont.)
Table 4 lists SURPASS hiT 7300 communication alarms. Click on the alarm name in the
table to jump directly to the troubleshooting procedure for that alarm.
Alarm Name
BDI
Backward Defect Indication (BDI)
CHM
Channel Mismatch (CHM)
CSF_LCS
GFP Client Signal Fail - Loss of Character Synchronization

(CSF_LCS)
CSF_LOS
GFP Client Signal Fail - Loss of Signal (CSF_LOS)
DEG
Degraded Signal (DEG)
DEG-O
Degraded Signal (OSC) (DEG-O)
DOPFail
Degree of Polarization Failure (DOPFail)
DRM
GFP Data Rate Mismatch (DRM)
EOCI
External Open Connection Indication (EOCI)
EXC-O
Excessive Bit Error Ratio (OSC) (EXC-O)
EXM
GFP Extension Header Mismatch (EXM)
ITIM
Internal Trace Identifier Mismatch (ITIM)
LCK
Locked Defect (LCK)
LFD
GFP Loss of Frame Delineation (LFD)
LOCL
Loss of Clock Lock (LOCL)
LOF
Loss of Frame (LOF)
LOF-egress
Loss of Frame (egress) (LOF-egress)
LOFLOM
Loss of Frame and Multiframe (LOFLOM)
Table 4
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Alarm Message Text
SURPASS hiT 7300 communication alarms
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Alarm lists
Alarm Name
Alarm Message Text
LOF-O
Loss of Frame (OSC) (LOF-O)
LOM
Loss of Multiframe (LOM)
LOS
Loss of Signal (LOS)
LOS-O
Loss of Signal (OSC) (LOS-O)
LOS-P
Loss of Signal (payload) (LOS-P)
LSM
Link State Mismatch (LSM)
LSS
Loss of PRBS Lock (LSS)
LTC
Loss of Tandem Connection (LTC)
MSIM
Multiplex Structure Identifier Mismatch (MSIM)
NFR
GFP No Frames Received (NFR)
OCI
Open Connection Indication (OCI)
OOS
GFP Frames Out Of Sequence (OOS)
OPR
Optical Power Received Too Low (OPR)
PESF
Preemphasis Section Fail (PESF)
PHF
Power Too High Failure (PHF)
PLF
Power Too Low Failure (PLF)
PLM
Payload Mismatch (PLM)
SSF
Server Signal Fail (SSF)
SSF-egress
Server Signal Fail (egress) (SSF-egress)
SSF-O
Server Signal Fail (OSC) (SSF-O)
SSF-P
Server Signal Fail (payload) (SSF-P)
SSF-prot
Server Signal Fail (protection) (SSF-prot)
SYNCF
Synchronization Failure (SYNCF)
SYNCF-egress
Synchronization Failure (egress) (SYNCF-egress)
TCLL
TDC Control Loop Limit (TCLL)
TIM
Trace Identifier Mismatch (TIM)
TIM-egress
Trace Identifier Mismatch (egress) (TIM-egress)
TNEF
Target NE Failure (TNEF)
UCI
GFP Unexpected Channel ID (UCI)
UPM
GFP User Payload Mismatch (UPM)
VOATC
VOA Threshold Crossed (VOATC)
Table 4
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Alarm lists
2.3
Processing error alarms

Table 5 lists SURPASS hiT 7300 processing error alarms. Click on the alarm name in
the table to jump directly to the troubleshooting procedure for that alarm.
Alarm Name
APSM
APS Mismatch (APSM)
CFFULL
Compact Flash Full (CFFULL)
DUPDHCP
Duplicated DHCP Server (DUPDHCP)
LOTR
Loss of Time Reference (LOTR)
MIBF
MIB Failure (MIBF)
MIBFULL_MAJOR
MIB Full Major (MIBFULL_MAJOR)
MIBFULL_MINOR
MIB Full Minor (MIBFULL_MINOR)
NQO
Notification Queue Overflow (NQO)
RAMFULL
RAM Full (RAMFULL)
RQO
Request Queue Overflow (RQO)
TL1NQO
TL1 Notification Queue Overflow (TL1NQO)
Table 5
2.4
Alarm Message Text
SURPASS hiT 7300 processing error alarms
Table 6 lists SURPASS hiT 7300 environmental alarms. Click on the alarm name in the
table to jump directly to the troubleshooting procedure for that alarm.
Alarm Name
EXT
Table 6
2.5
Alarm Message Text

External Alarm (via TIF Sensor) (EXT)
SURPASS hiT 7300 environmental alarms
Quality of service alarms

Table 7 lists SURPASS hiT 7300 quality of service alarms. Click on the alarm name in
the table to jump directly to the troubleshooting procedure for that alarm.
Alarm Name
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Alarm Message Text
TCA
Threshold Crossing Alert (TCA)
Table 7
SURPASS hiT 7300 quality of service alarms
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Troubleshooting instructions
3 Troubleshooting instructions
This section provides alarm-clearing procedures for all alarms defined in the hiT 7300
system.
For many failure events, when the root cause is repaired, NEs that are downstream
of the original fault may continue to display alarms for a brief period. This happens
because downstream NEs require a short amount of time to pass through the recovered optical channels. When the traffic is completely restored end-to-end, all alarms
will be cleared.
Under certain error conditions related to a mismatch of the NEs APS software or
MIB contents, a hiT 7300 NE will automatically enter Recover Mode. When the NE
is in Recover Mode, the TL1 interface is not available, so only the Element Manager
management tool can be used to restore the NE to normal operation. This Troubleshooting Manual provides instructions in appropriate chapters to exit Recover Mode
and restore normal operation.
3.1
3.1.1
Equipment alarms
ACTLP
Alarm name
Active Loop (ACTLP)
Default severity
Warning
Alarm object
Transponder card Client interface
General information
and causes
There is an active loopback on a Transponder card Client

interface.
3.1.2
Via the craft terminal, the user may set one or more Client interfaces on Transponder cards to loopback mode for test purposes. When this is done, a separate ACTLP
alarm will be raised for each loopback as a reminder that the loopback is active. If
loopback(s) are no longer desired, deactivate them via the craft terminal. When all
loopbacks are disabled, all ACTLP alarms will be cleared.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
APRM
Alarm name
Automatic Power Reduction Mode (APRM)
Default severity
Minor
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Alarm object
The APRM alarm can be raised by:
General information
and causes
LAL- type amplifier card used as a pre-amplifier.

LAV- type amplifier card used as a pre-amplifier.
PL-1 external pump card.
The APRM alarm will be raised when Automatic Power

Reduction Mode is active on the card raising the alarm.
APRM is a laser safety mode.
When the APRM alarm is raised, optical power fluctuations in downstream preemphasis sections may occur (since APRM decreases the output power of the
amplifier for laser safety reasons). Similarly, fluctuations may also occur when the
APRM alarm is cleared.
Note that the APRM alarm may require several minutes to clear. The alarm will clear
when the amplifier card output power returns to its original value. For example, if the
steps below confirm that the alarm was caused by dirty, disconnected, or damaged
fiber, the APRM alarm may not clear immediately upon establishing a good fiber
connection. If the amplifier cards original output power was very high, it may require
several minutes for the card to reach this output power level again and clear the
ARPM alarm.
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If any card has raised a CP alarm, troubleshoot and clear that alarm first.
If the APRM alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Verify that the Laser
Safety Bus cabling in this Network Element (NE) is connected among all shelves as
directed in the Interconnection and Mechanical Assembly Manual (ICMA).
If the APRM alarm persists, the most probable cause is a fiber connection problem
in the demux path (disconnected/damaged fiber or dirty connectors). Verify that the
following fiber connections are made correctly and that the fiber is not bent or
kinked. Make corrections as necessary.
3.1.3
Fiber between the Out port of the amplifier card raising the APRM alarm and the
first Filter card in the demux direction.
Fiber between remaining Filter cards in the demux direction.
If the APRM alarm persists, optical connectors may be dirty. One-by-one, disconnect the fibers listed above in Step 3, clean the optical connectors, and re-connect.
If the APRM alarm persists, Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, Cold Start the card.
If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, replace the Filter card connected to the amplifier.
CCFAIL
Alarm name
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Card Communication Failure (CCFAIL)
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Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Card slot
General information
and causes
If a Controller card cannot communicate with one (or more) of

the cards that it manages, the CCFAIL alarm will be raised.
Since the type of card is therefore unknown to the Controller
because of the lack of communication, the CCFAIL alarm is
raised against the shelf slot(s) that cannot communicate.
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Which type of Controller card manages the slot(s) raising the CCFAIL alarm?
a) CCEP or CCMP NE Controller card: Cold Start this Controller card. If the alarm
persists, go to step 2.
b) CCSP Shelf Controller card: [If previously-working communication between
shelves has been interrupted, CCFAIL will be raised by all slots managed by the
CCSP card]. Warm Start the CCSP card. If the alarm persists, Cold Start the
CCSP card. If the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Check that the
inter-shelf LAN cable is properly connected. If the cable is properly connected,
but the alarm persists, replace the cable with a spare. If the alarm persists, go
to step 2.
3.1.4
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support. If only one
slot is raising the CCFAIL alarm, the card in that slot probably needs to be replaced.
CFF
Alarm name
Compact Flash Failure (CFF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
CCEP and CCMP cards
General information
and causes
CCEP and CCMP cards contain a removable Compact Flash

memory module. The CFF alarm will be raised if the card
cannot write data to its Compact Flash.
g NOTICE: Do NOT Cold Start a card that has an active CFF alarm!
3.1.5
Dispatch service personnel to the site of the card raising the alarm. Bring at least
one spare Compact Flash module. Replace the Compact Flash module on the card
raising the CFF alarm. To do so, follow the Compact Flash replacement instructions
in chapter 4.2.
CMISM
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Alarm name
Card Mismatch (CMISM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Card slot
General information
and causes
The NE Configuration File (NCF) specifies the card type to be

installed in each slot. If a slot contains a card different from
that specified by the NCF, a CMISM alarm will be raised.
3.1.6
Remove the incorrect card and install the exact card type specified in the NCF.
CMISS
Alarm name
Card Missing (CMISS)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Card slot
General information
and causes
The NE Configuration File (NCF) specifies the card type to be

installed in each slot. If no card is installed in a slot that is
supposed to contain a card, a CMISS alarm will be raised.
3.1.7
Install the exact card type specified in the NCF.
CMM
Alarm name
Client Mode Mismatch (CMM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Client port of I01T10G card and I04TQ10G card
General information
and causes
The CMM alarm will be raised if the card is not capable of

running the user-specified client mode. The cards client laser
will be switched off when a CMM alarm is active.
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What card type is raising the CMM alarm?
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I01T10G card: go to step 2.

I04TQ10G card::go to step 3.
For the I01T10G card, the CMM alarm will be raised for either of the following
reasons:
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If 11.09 10GbE LAN PHY [also known as OTU2 (overclocked, OTU2e)]

mapping is selected by the user for any sub-type of I01T10G card that does not
support it. Only the I01T10G-1 LHD (Long-haul, higher dispersion tolerance)
and I01T10G-1 LHDS (Long-haul, higher dispersion tolerance, submarine) subtypes supports this client mode. Selecting 11.09 10GbE LAN PHY mapping for
any I01T10G sub-type other than LHD or LHDS will raise the CMM alarm.
If superFEC is activated when 11.09 10GbE LAN PHY [OTU2 (overclocked
OTU2e)] or 10GbE LAN PHY (mapping via OPU2e) is selected for the client
port, the CMM alarm will be raised if the current optical module cannot support
the increased bit rate.
So, to clear the alarm, select another client mode that is supported by the sub-type
of I01T10G card actually installed, or change the line interface FEC to standard (but
this will reduce performance). Conversely, if 11.09 10GbE LAN PHY mapping is
absolutely required, the currently installed I01T10G sub-type must be replaced by
an I01T10G-1 LHD or I01T10G-1 LHDS sub-type.
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For the I04TQ10G card, the CMM alarm will be raised if superFEC is activated on
the line side when 10G Fibre Channel client mode is specified. To clear the alarm,
ensure that client mode and FEC type are compatible as follows:
3.1.8
If client mode needs to be 10G Fibre Channel, then the line interface must be
set to Standard FEC.
If the line interface must be superFEC, then the client mode is not allowed to be
10G Fibre Channel.
CONCABF
Alarm name
Connection Cable Fail (CONCABF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
PL-1 card
General information
and causes
Each LALx amplifier card may have an optional PL-1 pump

card connected to it via fiber cable. This fiber includes a
small, low-voltage electrical cable that provides the capability
to detect if the connection is mated properly. If the cable is not
connected, the affected PL-1 card will raise a CONCABF
alarm. The PL-1 cards laser is shut off under these conditions.
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Contact your next level of technical support before proceeding since the following
action is traffic-affecting. Warm Start the PL-1 card raising the alarm. If the alarm
persists after Warm Start recovery time (approx 3 minutes), dispatch personnel to
the site to check the cable.
Ensure that the fiber from the associated LALx amplifier card is connected properly
to the PL-1 card raising the alarm. If not, clean all optical connectors and make the
correct fiber connections. This should clear the CONCABF alarm. Note that it is nec-
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essary to withdraw the PL-1 card a short distance from the shelf in order to access
its internal connector.
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3.1.9
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support before proceeding since the following action is traffic-affecting. Replace the faulty PL-1 card
with a spare.
CP
Alarm name
Card Problem (CP)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Card (active type cards only; the CP alarm is not raised by

Filter or DCM cards).
General information
and causes
The CP alarm is raised due to a fault condition on the indicated card.
1
What type of card is raising the CP alarm?
3.1.9.1
Transponder, Muxponder, and Regenerator card (except 40G cards): go to

chapter 3.1.9.1.
40G card: go to chapter 3.1.9.2.
CFSU card: go to chapter 3.1.9.3.
MCP404 card: go to chapter 3.1.9.4.
Any other card type: go to chapter 3.1.9.5.
CP alarm raised by transponder, muxponder, or regenerator card

(except 40G)
Are MMISS alarm(s) also raised by the same card?
3.1.9.2
No: go to chapter 3.1.9.5.

Yes: there is a problem with the insertion of pluggable modules. Go to the troubleshooting instructions for the MMISS alarm.
CP alarm raised by 40G card

The following description is valid for I01T40G-1, I01R40G-1, and I04T40G-1 cards.
Perform the following steps:
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Try to clear the alarm remotely first. Warm Start the card raising the CP alarm and
see if the alarm clears. If the alarm persists, continue to step 2.
If one (or more) of these card types has raised a CP alarm, it does not necessarily
mean there is a defect on the card. If the cards allowable temperature range has
been significantly exceeded, the card will be automatically taken out of operation (all
traffic interfaces are switched off) as a safety precaution to prevent damage to the
card. The CP alarm will be raised to alert the user to this condition. If the remote
Warm Start did not clear the alarm, dispatch personnel to the site. For the shelf that
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contains the card(s) raising the CP alarm, withdraw the Fan Unit from the shelf and
check the type listed on the label.
3.1.9.3
If the Fan Unit is the older CFS-1 type, replace it with a CFS-2 Fan Unit: Nokia
Siemens Networks part number S42024-L5423-C200-x (where x is 3 or
higher). The CFS-1 Fan Unit cannot be used in any shelf that contains 40G
cards. Only the CFS-2 Fan Unit (Rev 3 or higher) may be used with 40G
cards.
If the Fan Unit is the CFS-2 type, verify that it is correctly installed and working.
If a FAN_MAJOR or FAN_MINOR alarm is also active, follow the troubleshooting procedures for those alarms, including replacement of the Fan Unit with a
spare if necessary.
Once a correctly-functioning CFS-2 Fan Unit is installed in the shelf, wait 15 minutes
for the fan to cool the shelf and cards to the proper temperature. Then, Cold Start
the 40G card(s) raising the CP alarm (or withdraw the card from the shelf and then
re-seat it). This is the only way to clear this type of CP alarm and restore the card to
operation.
CP alarm raised by CFSU card

The CFSU card is designed to be operated at altitudes from 0 m to 2000 m above sea
level. If the CFSU is installed at altitudes lower than 500 m below sea level or higher
than 8000 m above sea level, the card will raise a CP alarm. The CFSU card will also
raise a CP alarm if the ambient temperature is lower than -10 degrees Celsius or higher
than +73 degrees Celsius. All these conditions are far outside the allowable hiT 7300
operating ranges. Under such conditions, the card will raise a CP alarm that cannot be
cleared (except by moving the CFSU to a lower altitude location or correcting the
ambient temperature).
Conversely, if the CFSU is installed at a location that does meet the official Nokia
Siemens Networks specifications for operating environment, then the CP alarm has
been caused by a fault on the card itself. Go to chapter 3.1.9.5.
3.1.9.4
CP alarm raised by MCP404 card

If the CP alarm is raised by an MCP404 card, there is a possibility that the wrong card
type was installed. These cards are available in two types; MCP404-1 and MCP404-2.
An MCP404 card may raise a CP alarm if it receives configuration instructions from the
Network Configuration File (NCF) that are not supported by that type of MCP404. In this
case, the CP alarm does not indicate a defective card; it simply indicates that the wrong
MCP404 type is installed. Therefore, check the part number of the installed card. If it
does not agree with the part number specified in the TransNet report, remove the incorrect card and install the correct type. If the CP alarm persists, go to chapter 3.1.9.5.
3.1.9.5
CP alarm raised by any other card type

1
Execute a Warm Start of the card raising the CP alarm. Sometimes, this allows a
faulty card to recover. However, the recovery may only be temporary. If the alarm
persists, continue to step 2.
Is traffic affected by the failed condition?
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a) Yes: execute a Cold Start of the card. If the alarm persists, immediately dispatch
personnel to the site and replace the card with a spare. See Card Replacement
instructions in chapter 4.1.
b) No: do NOT execute a Cold Start (since traffic is OK). However, replacement of
the faulty card should be scheduled for the next scheduled maintenance
window. See Card Replacement instructions in chapter 4.1.
3.1.10
FAN_MAJOR
Alarm name
Fan Major (FAN_MAJOR)
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
A shelf will raise the FAN_MAJOR alarm as follows:
Shelf types that can hold only a single Fan Unit (CFS1 or CFS-2 type Fan Units): the FAN_MAJOR alarm will
be raised if two or more individual fans inside the Fan Unit
are faulty. Note: all working fans in the Fan Unit will go to
high speed when a FAN_MAJOR alarm is active. In addition, the FAN_MAJOR alarm is raised if the Fan Units
presence is not detected by the shelf. Either the Fan Unit
has been unplugged from the shelf, or there is some
problem with its connector plug.
Shelf types that can hold multiple Fan Units (CFS-3
type Fan Units): the FAN_MAJOR alarm will be raised if
two or more Fan Units have completely failed. Note: all
working Fan Units in the shelf will go to high speed when
a FAN_MAJOR alarm is active. In addition, the
FAN_MAJOR alarm is raised if the two or more Fan Units
are detected to be missing from the shelf. Either the Fan
Units have been unplugged from the shelf, or there is
some problem with their connector plugs.
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What type of shelf is raising the alarm?
3.1.10.1
A shelf that can hold only one Fan Unit: go to chapter 3.1.10.1.
A shelf that can hold multiple Fan Units: go to chapter 3.1.10.2.
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single Fan Unit
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Immediately dispatch personnel to the site. Take a spare Fan Unit and a spare Air
Filter.
Once on site, check the shelf raising the alarm.
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If there is no Fan Unit in the shelf, install the replacement (with its new Air Filter).
The FAN_MAJOR alarm should clear when a fully-working Fan Unit is installed.
Go to step 3.
If the Fan Unit is present in the shelf, it may not be fully engaged with its shelf
connector plug. Withdraw the Fan Unit from the shelf, then immediately re-insert
it. If this Fan Unit is functioning correctly, the FAN_MAJOR alarm will clear. If the
FAN_MAJOR alarm persists, it means two or more individual fans in the Fan
Unit are faulty. Withdraw the Fan Unit and replace it with the spare (with its new
Air Filter). The FAN_MAJOR alarm will clear when a fully-working Fan Unit is
correctly installed in the shelf. Go to step 3.
g NOTICE: Do NOT remove the Fan Unit unless the replacement unit is readily at
hand. When a shelfs Fan Unit is removed, there is no cooling airflow. Therefore,
the replacement unit must be inserted as quickly as possible after removing the
old unit.
3
If a new Fan Unit was installed, it is assumed that it contained a new Air Filter. Therefore, the filter maintenance timer must be reset. There are two ways to do this:
3.1.10.2
If the shelf contains the optional CFSU card, there is a button on the cards
front panel named Restart Timer. Press this button (a small tool is required)
and hold the button for 5 seconds. This will restart the filter replacement timer.
In addition, the new filters Insertion Date (visible on the Element Manager
Shelf-Config window) will be set to the current date and time.
If the shelf does not contain a CFSU card, restart the timer via Element
Manager. In the Shelf Equipment window, right-click on the Shelf bar and
select Configuration. On the resulting window, click the Fan Filter Configuration button, enter the current date and time in the fields provided, and then click
the Apply button.
FAN_MAJOR raised by a shelf that can hold

multiple Fan Units
1
Immediately dispatch personnel to the site. Take at least two spare CFS-3 Fan
Units.
Once on site, remove the plate that covers the shelfs Fan Unit area.
g NOTICE: In these shelf types, the Air Filter and the Fan Units are separate
assemblies. Whenever one or more Fan Units are removed from the shelf, do
not remove the Air Filter. If the Air Filter is removed from the shelf when one or
more Fan Units are also removed, cooling airflow will not be sufficient and
damage to the cards will occur.
If Fan Units are missing from the shelf, install the spares. The FAN_MAJOR
alarm should clear when fully-working Fan Units are installed.
If all Fan Units are present in the shelf, they may not be fully engaged with their
connector plugs. One by one, withdraw each Fan Unit from the shelf, then immediately re-insert it. If all Fan Units are functioning correctly, the FAN_MAJOR
alarm will clear. If the FAN_MAJOR alarm persists, it means two or more Fan
Units are faulty. The faulty units can be usually be quickly identified since their
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red LED should be on. Remove each failed Fan Unit from the shelf and replace
them with the spares. The FAN_MAJOR alarm will clear when fully-working Fan
Units are correctly installed in the shelf.
3
Re-install the cover plate over the fan area of the shelf.
Operating note: CFS-3 fans are displayed in Element Managers Equipment

Inventory list. But this inventory data can be updated on the GUI only if all Fan
Units are inserted in the shelf. If one or more Fan Units are removed from the
shelf, old inventory data will continue to be displayed. Once all Fans are
inserted, inventory status will be updated.
3.1.11
FAN_MINOR
Alarm name
Fan Minor (FAN_MINOR)
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
A shelf will raise the FAN_MINOR alarm as follows:
Shelf types that can hold only a single Fan Unit (CFS1 or CFS-2 type Fan Units): the FAN_MINOR alarm will
be raised if one individual fan inside the Fan Unit is faulty.
Note: all working fans in the Fan Unit will go to high speed
when a FAN_MINOR alarm is active.
Shelf types that can hold multiple Fan Units (CFS-3
type Fan Units): the FAN_MINOR alarm will be raised if
one Fan Unit has completely failed. In addition, the
FAN_MINOR alarm is raised if one Fan Unit is detected
to be missing from the shelf. Either the Fan Unit has been
unplugged from the shelf, or there is some problem with
its connector plugs.
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What type of shelf is raising the alarm
3.1.11.1
A shelf that can hold only one Fan Unit: go to chapter 3.1.11.1.
A shelf that can hold multiple Fan Units: go to chapter 3.1.11.2.
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single Fan Unit
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Which alarm(s) are raised?
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FAN_MAJOR and FAN_MINOR: If both alarms are raised simultaneously, go

to the troubleshooting instructions for the FAN_MAJOR alarm.
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FAN_MINOR only: one fan pack in the Fan Unit is faulty. Replace the Fan Unit
with a spare as soon as possible before a more serious FAN_MAJOR alarm has
a chance to occur. It is recommended to replace the Fan Unit within 24 hours of
a FAN_MINOR alarm. In addition to the spare Fan Unit, take a spare air filter to
the site. It is a good idea to also replace the air filter at this time.
g NOTICE: Do NOT remove the Fan Unit unless the replacement unit is readily at
hand. When a shelfs Fan Unit is removed, there is no cooling airflow. Therefore,
the replacement unit must be inserted as quickly as possible after removing the
old unit.
2
If a new Fan Unit was installed, it is assumed that it contained a new Air Filter. Therefore, the filter maintenance timer must be reset. There are two ways to do this:
3.1.11.2
the Apply button.
FAN_MINOR raised by a shelf that can hold

multiple Fan Units
1
Dispatch personnel to the site within 24 hours of the FAN_MINOR alarm being
raised. Take at least one spare CFS-3 Fan Unit.
Once on site, remove the plate that covers the shelfs Fan Unit area.
g NOTICE: In these shelf types, the Air Filter and the Fan Units are separate
assemblies. Whenever one or more Fan Units are removed from the shelf, do
not remove the Air Filter. If the Air Filter is removed from the shelf when one or
more Fan Units are also removed, cooling airflow will not be sufficient and
damage to the cards will occur.
If a Fan Unit is missing from the shelf, install the spare. The FAN_MINOR alarm
should clear when all Fan Units are installed in the shelf and fully working.
If all Fan Units are present in the shelf, they may not be fully engaged with their
connector plugs. One by one, withdraw each Fan Unit from the shelf, then immediately re-insert it. If all Fan Units are functioning correctly, the FAN_MINOR
alarm will clear. If the FAN_MINOR alarm persists, it means one Fan Unit is
faulty. The faulty unit can be usually be quickly identified since its red LED
should be on. Remove the failed Fan Unit from the shelf and replace it with the
spare. The FAN_MINOR alarm will clear when fully-working Fan Units are correctly installed in the shelf.
Re-install the cover plate over the fan area of the shelf.
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Operating note: CFS-3 fans are displayed in Element Managers Equipment

Inventory list. But this inventory data can be updated on the GUI only if all Fan
Units are inserted in the shelf. If one or more Fan Units are removed from the
shelf, old inventory data will continue to be displayed. Once all Fans are
inserted, inventory status will be updated.
3.1.12
FCTNS
Alarm name
Function Not Supported (FCTNS)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The FCTNS alarm can be raised by the following:
General information
and causes
I04T2G5-1 card
I05AD10G-1 card
MCP404-1 card and MCP404-2 card
The FCTNS alarm will be raised by a card that does not

support one or more functions due to a hardware limitation or
a netlist that has not yet been upgraded.
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Which type of card is raising the FCTNS alarm?
I04T2G5-1 card: go to step 2.

I05AD10G-1 card: go to step 3.
MCP-404-1 or MCP-404-2 card: go to step 4.
I04T2G5-1 card: there is only one I04T2G5-1 function that can be activated to
cause an FCTNS alarm: GCC0. Beginning with Release 4.2, GCC0 is supported
with a netlist variant. I04T2G5-1 cards already running in the system with an older
netlist cannot support GCC0 unless the new netlist is downloaded to the card.
Therefore, if an FCTNS alarm is raised by an I04T2G5-1 card, it means that the
GCC0 feature has been activated on a card that cannot support it with its current
netlist. To clear the alarm, do either of the following:
deactivate GCC0 on the card raising the alarm.

Or, Cold Start the card to download the new netlist. This is traffic-affecting!
I05AD10G-1 card: Cold Start the card to clear the FCTNS alarm. This is trafficaffecting!
Explanation: if a client mode change makes it necessary to download a different

"partial netlist" to the card, the card software will check if the currently running
"master netlist" is the compatible version. If yes, then the partial netlist will be
automatically downloaded and used. If not, changing the partial netlist will be
blocked, and the FCTNS alarm will be raised. The only way to recover is to Cold
Start the card, which will trigger download of a new master netlist and unblock
the download of the partial netlist.
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MCP404-1 and MCP404-2 cards: MCP cards must be deployed only as specified
in the following table. If an FCTNS alarm is raised, it means that the card has been
installed in a system that is incompatible. Therefore, be sure to install these card
types (MCP404-1, MCP404-2, and MCP4-1) according to the table below. Be aware
of this requirement if you are replacing a failed MCP card - be sure the replacement card is an acceptable type for your system. When the correct card type is
installed, the FCTNS alarm will clear.
MCP Card System Compatibility
Bit Rate
Channel Count (Spacing)
Card Type
40G DPSK
All Others
40 ch (100 GHz)
80 ch (50 GHz)
MCP404-1
OK
OK
OK
No!
MCP404-2
No!
OK
OK
No!
MCP4-1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Table 8
MCP card system compatibility

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3.1.13
FF_MISS
Alarm name
Fan Filter Missing (FF_MISS)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Shelf (SRS-2 type only)
General information
and causes
An SRS-2 shelf will raise the FF_MISS alarm if the Air Filter
is removed from the shelf. Note that all four fan units must be
inserted in the shelf in order for the shelf to be able to detect
a missing filter and raise the FF_MISS alarm.
3.1.14
Inert the Air Filter into its slot underneath the fans. Make sure it is fully seated.
FilterExpired
Alarm name
Filter Life Time Expired (FilterExpired)
Default severity
Warning
Alarm object
Shelf
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General information
and causes
As a back-up to detection of a clogged air filter by CFSU card

airflow measurement, the user can also configure a simple
timer. When the timer expires, a FilterExpired alarm will be
raised to remind the user to replace the shelf air filter. This
timer is implemented by the Controller card (CCEP, CCMP,
and CCSP).
The timer parameters are set on the Shelf-Configuration
window. Available choices (based on site environmental conditions) are 6, 8, 10, or 12 months. Refer to the NE Commissioning Manuals for details that will assist in choosing the
time period appropriate for your NE site conditions.
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It is possible that the FilterExpired alarm has been raised unintentionally by the user.
This can happen when a new value for the air Filter Insertion Date (on the Shelf Configuration window) is set manually by the user. If the Insertion Date is accidentally set to a value that is later than the NE Time, then the Filter Expired alarm will
be raised immediately. The root cause is that a typo was made when setting the
Insertion Date, or the NE Time itself is incorrect. So, if a FilterExpired alarm occurs
immediately after manually setting the air filter Insertion Date, verify that the NE
Time is correct and the Insertion Date is set correctly. Instructions for setting both
these parameters can be found in the hiT 7300 NE Commissioning Manual. When
these parameters are set correctly, the FilterExpired alarm will clear. If the FilterExpired alarm was not caused by this manual setting, continue to step 2.
Dispatch personnel to the site. Be sure to take a spare air filter. Replace the air filter
in the shelf raising the alarm according to the instructions in chapter 4.28. As
explained in chapter 4.28, note that a key part of the procedure is to restart the timer
after replacing the filter. There are two ways to do this:
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the Apply button.
FMISM
Alarm name
Frequency Mismatch (Optical Interface) (FMISM)
Default severity
Major
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Alarm object
Transponder card Client port (if configured as WDM client)

and Transponder card Line port.
General information
and causes
The FMISM alarm will be raised in there is an anomaly with

the transponder cards transmit frequency on the indicated
port.
3.1.16
Verify that the card raising the alarm is installed in the correct slot, and correct if necessary. Card positions not in agreement with the NE Configuration File (NCF) or
manual configuration (for SON), can cause the FMISM alarm.
If the FMISM alarm persists, verify that the proper type of pluggable module is
installed in the port raising the FMISM alarm. If the wrong type of pluggable module
is installed, remove it and install the correct type.
If the FMISM alarm persists, Warm Start the card raising the alarm.
If the FMISM alarm persists, Cold Start the card raising the alarm.
If the FMISM alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm with a spare.
Transfer all pluggable modules from the old card to the new card.
If the FMISM alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
ILANF
Alarm name
ILAN Fail (ILANF)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
ILAN1 and ILAN2 ports on CCxP card
General information
and causes
The hiT 7300 NE Commissioning procedures recommend

that ILAN ports and the ILANF alarm be configured as
follows:
When an ILAN port is used (i.e., a cable is connected to

it):
The port itself should be enabled.
The ILANF alarm should be enabled.
When an ILAN port is unused (i.e., no cable is connected to it):
The port itself should remain enabled.
But, the ILANF alarm should be suppressed.
Suppressing or enabling the ILANF alarm is done on the

Element Manager Alarm Notification Suppression window.
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If the ILANF alarm is raised, it can be caused by either of the following:
3.1.17
The cable connected to an ILAN port has been disconnected. If this is the case,
re-install the cable and the ILANF will clear. If the alarm persists, replace the
cable with a spare.
An unused ILAN port does not have the alarm suppressed. If this is the case,
suppress this ports ILANF alarm via the Alarm Notification Suppression
window.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the CCxP card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, replace the CCxP card and re-connect all ILAN cables.
ISLP
Alarm name
Interstage Loss Problem (ISLP)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Amplifier card interstage input port. (All amplifier card types

execpt LASBC-1 feature interstage access).
General information
and causes
The ISLP alarm will be raised if the indicated amplifier card

detects that the insertion loss through its external "interstage"
device(s) is too high.
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First, try to clear the alarm remotely. Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the
alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site.
If any of the amplifier cards interstage fibers are pinched or kinked (which will cause
increased attenuation), correct the condition. If the alarm persists, continue to the
next step.
Verify that all interstage devices (DCM and/or attenuator patchcord) connected to
the amplifier card raising the alarm are the exact types required at this location. If
any interstage device is an incorrect type, replace it with the correct type.
If the alarm persists, disconnect all interstage fibers, clean all connectors, and reconnect. If the alarm persists, replace the fibers one-by-one with spares until the
alarm clears. Be sure to replace any attenuator patchcord with one of an equivalent
rating.
If the alarm persists, try another Warm Start of the amplifier card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, replace the DCM with a spare of the identical type.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the amplifier card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, replace the amplifier card raising the alarm.
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LowCFSUFlow
Alarm name
Low CFSU Flow (LowCFSUFlow)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
CFSU card
General information
and causes
The CFSU card has determined that the airflow through the
shelfs air filter is too low. This indicates that the filter is
clogged and needs to be replaced.
3.1.19
Dispatch personnel to the site raising the alarm. Be sure to take a spare air filter.
Once on site, identify the shelf raising the alarm. Replace its air filter by following the
instructions in chapter 4.28. Verify that the LowCFSUFlow alarm clears and that the
yellow Replace Filter LED on the front panel of the CFSU card turns off.
LSBFAIL
Alarm name
Laser Safety Bus Failure (LSBFAIL)
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
The LSBFAIL alarm will be raised if the indicated shelf

detects a failure of the Laser Safety Bus (also known as the
APSD bus).
3.1.20
Verify that the APSD IN/APSD OUT cable connections are correctly made to the
shelf indicating the LSBFAIL alarm as directed in the hiT 7300 Installation Manual
(ITMN). Correct any cabling errors.
If the alarm persists, replace the APSD IN and APSD OUT cables connected to the
shelf raising the alarm. If there was a bad cable, this should clear the alarm.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the Controller card in the shelf raising the alarm.
LSBMISM
Alarm name
Slot LSB Mismatch (LSBMISM)
Default severity
Major
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Alarm object
The LSBMISM alarm can be raised by the following card

types:
General information
and causes
LAL-type Amplifier cards (LALIC-1, LALPC-1, LALBC-1,

and LALBCH-1)
LAV-type Amplifier cards (LAVIC-1, LAVBC-1, and
LAVBCH-1)
LIFB-1 card
PRC-1 Raman Pump card
PL-1 Pump card
F40-1/S and F40-1/O cards (only when the card is used
in demux mode)
F40V-1/S and F40V-1/O cards (only when the card is
used in demux mode)
F02MR-1 card
F08MR-1 card
F16SB-1 card
F80MDI-1 and F80DCI-1 cards
F06DR80-1 and F09DR80-1 cards
F09MDRT-1/S and F09MDRT-1/O cards
A card will raise the LSBMISM alarm if it receives a laser

safety bus (LSB) address that is not permitted for its card type
or slot position in the shelf.
Warm Start the Controller card in the shelf raising the LSBMISM alarm. If the alarm
persists after Warm Start recovery, Cold Start the Controller card.
If the alarm persists, follow the instructions in the Danger note below and
contact your next higher level of technical support for instructions to clear this alarm.
The LSBMISM alarm could be caused by a corrupt NCF (Network Configuration
File).
DANGER! if your system contains PL-1 Pump cards, shut down the system immediately
if an LSBMISM alarm is still active! If the system is allowed to remain in operation with
PL-1 Pump cards, laser safety requirements are not met, which causes a risk of human
injury.
If your system does not contain PL-1 Pump cards, it is permitted for the system to remain
in operation with an LSBMISM alarm raised - but do not install any PL-1 cards until the
alarm is cleared. It is unsafe to operate the system with PL-1 card(s) when an
LSBMISM alarm is raised!
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LSBWRONG
Alarm name
Wrong LSB Cabling (LSBWRONG)
Default severity
Critical
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Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
The LSBWRONG alarm will be raised if the indicated shelf

detects a non-allowed laser safety bus (LSB) address on one
of the member cards of the LSB ring. This is most often
caused by connecting the APSD IN/APSD OUT cables incorrectly (i.e., not connected in agreement with the TransNet
Cabling Plan Report).
Check that the APSD IN/APSD OUT cables are correctly connected to form the laser
safety bus ring as directed in the TransNet Cabling Plan Report. Always use the
TransNet Cabling Plan Report that matches the currently active APS software of the
network element (example: for APS = R4.10.00, use the Cabling Plan Report from
TransNet V6.0x). If the cables are not connected properly, immediately make the
required corrections.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the Controller card in the shelf raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, follow the instructions in the Danger note below and
contact your next higher level of technical support for instructions to clear this alarm.
In addition to incorrect cable connections, the LSBWRONG alarm could be caused
by a corrupt NCF (Network Configuration File).
DANGER! if your system contains PL-1 Pump cards, shut down the system immediately
if an LSBWRONG alarm is still active! If the system is allowed to remain in operation with
PL-1 Pump cards, laser safety requirements are not met, which causes a risk of human
injury.
If your system does not contain PL-1 Pump cards, it is permitted for the system to remain
in operation with an LSBWRONG alarm raised - but do not install any PL-1 cards until
the alarm is cleared. It is unsafe to operate the system with PL-1 card(s) when a
LSBWRONG alarm is raised!
3.1.22
MeasFail
Alarm name
Measurement Failed (MeasFail)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
CFSU card
General information
and causes
The MeasFail alarm indicates that the shelf's CFSU (Flow

Sensor Unit) failed to successfully complete an airflow measurement. The CFSU card automatically makes periodic
airflow measurements to determine if the air filter is clogged.
The interval between measurements is user-configurable via
the Element Manager Shelf - Config window. A failed measurement indicates a problem with the CFSU card or possibly
the Fan Unit.
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The CFSU is designed to function only at altitudes between 0 to 2000 m above sea
level. CFSU behavior is as follows:
If the equipment has been installed at an altitude from 2000 m to 4000 m, a

MeasFail alarm will be raised the very first time the CFSU performs an airflow
measurement. In this case, CFSU measurements will be ignored and the
CFSUs air filter Maintenance interval is automatically set to 12 months. A FilterExpired alarm will therefore be raised at 12-month intervals as a reminder to
replace the air filter. Therefore, at these altitudes, the CFSU card provides the
timer function only. It provides no capability to detect a clogged filter via airflow
measurements. Note that as long as the CFSU is used at such altitudes, the
MeasFail alarm will remain raised and cannot be cleared.
If the equipment has been installed at an altitude higher than 4000 m, the CFSU
is being used beyond its design parameters. Again, the MeasFail alarm will be
raised the very first time the CFSU performs a measurement. Since such usage
is not supported, remove the CFSU card from the shelf. It cannot be used at
such altitudes.
If the equipment has been installed at its approved design altitude of 0 m to 2000
m, continue to step 2.
Before dispatching personnel to the site, try to clear the MeasFail alarm remotely by
issuing a manual measurement command to the CFSU card raising the alarm. To
do so, open the CFSU Card - Config window and click the Check Air Flow button.
The read-only Measurement State field on this window will change to Measurement
in progress. It requires 3 to 5 minutes for a measurement to be completed.
Monitor the Measurement State field on the CFSU Card - Config window and look
for one of the following messages:
If the Measurement State field displays Last measurement cycle finished, the
measurement was successful and the MeasFail alarm will be cleared.
If the Measurement State field displays Last status rejected, or Last measurement cycle failed, dispatch personnel to the site with a replacement CFSU card,
a replacement Fan Unit, and replacement Air Filter. Go to step 4.
Once on-site, check the following in the shelf that contains the CFSU raising the
alarm:
Make sure the CFSU card is correctly installed. Equipping rules are: CFSU can
be installed only in Slot 1. Slot 2 is not allowed to be empty. If Slot 2 does not
contain a traffic-carrying card, then this slot must be equipped with a special
type of Filler Panel (NSN part number C50117-A29-B214). Other types of Filler
Panels cannot be used in this situation. One such Filler Panel is shipped with
each CFSU card.
Make sure all Fan Unit(s) are correctly installed in the shelf. If one or more Fan
Units are missing or not fully plugged-in, install the correct Fan Unit in the shelf
(also make sure the air filter element is installed properly).
Older shelf types contain only a single Fan Unit that also contains the Air
Filter. Newer shelf types contain multiple Fan Units and a separate Air Filter.
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Repeat step 2 (manual measurement) to see if the MeasFail alarm clears. If the
alarm persists, continue to step 6.
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Note that during an airflow measurement, the fans will temporarily change
speeds. This is normal behavior and does not indicate any problem with the Fan
Unit(s).
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If the alarm persists, a properly-installed, but defective Fan Unit may be causing the
MeasFail alarm. Replace any defective Fan Unit with a spare and repeat step 2. If
the alarm persists, continue to step 7.
g NOTICE: For shelves that contain only a single Fan Unit, do NOT remove it
unless the replacement is readily at hand. Since there is only one Fan Unit in
these shelf types, there is no forced-airflow cooling when the Fan Unit is
removed. Therefore, install the new Fan Unit as quickly as possible to minimize
the time the shelf is without a Fan Unit.
3.1.23
If the MeasFail alarm persists, replace the CFSU card with a spare. For instructions,
see chapter 4.4. Then, repeat step 2 to verify that the MeasFail alarm has cleared.
MMISM
Alarm name
Module Type Mismatch (MMISM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Transponder Line Port and Transponder Client Port
General information
and causes
The MMISM alarm be raised if the pluggable module actually

installed in a transponder Line or Client port does not match
that ports user-configured Required WDM Grid Type value
(on the ports Traffic Configuration window).
For fixed-mounted, non-tunable MSA modules, if the
"Required WDM Grid Type" is set to CWDM, but the MSA
module has a frequency other than a CWDM wavelength, the
MMISM alarm will be raised. Behavior note: in this case,
invalid values will be shown for "Maximum Wavelength" and
"Minimum Wavelength" on this cards 'Line Traffic Configuration' window.
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Follow the instructions in a) or b) as appropriate:

a) For a port equipped with a pluggable module: locate the port on the transponder card raising the MMISM alarm. Verify that pluggable module type
actually installed matches the user-configured Required WDM Grid Type
value. If there is a mismatch, install the correct module, or change the configuration setting to match the module actually installed.
b) For a card equipped with a fixed-mounted, non-tunable MSA module: the
MMISM alarm has been raised because the "Required WDM Grid Type" is configured to CWDM, but the MSA module has a frequency other than a CWDM
wavelength. So, change the Required WDM Grid Type to match the MSA
module. Alternately, if a CWDM wavelength is truly needed for this line port, the
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entire transponder card must be replaced with one that does have a CWDM
MSA module.
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3.1.24
MMISS
Alarm name
Module Missing (MMISS)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Transponder Pluggable Port
General information
and causes
The MMISS alarm will be raised if any required SFP or XFP

module is not installed on the indicated transponder port.
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Locate the port on the transponder card raising the MMISS alarm and verify that it
is equipped with a pluggable module appropriate for the card type. Refer to the
Product Description document (PD) for listings of SFPs and XFPs that are compatible with each type of hiT 7300 transponder card.
If the pluggable module is present but simply loose, insert it fully into the cards connector and the alarm should clear. However, if the required module is missing
entirely, determine the exact Nokia Siemens Networks part number of the module
that is required for this port and install it. Connect fibers to the pluggable module.
g Behavior note: It is mechanically possible to install some SFPs upside down. In

some cases, this will cause a short circuit and raise the MMISS alarm (typically,
the alarm will be raised simultaneously on all the cards ports). In addition, this
situation will also raise a CP alarm. If investigation shows that an SFP is installed
upside down, do the following:
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Remove the incorrectly-installed SFP and re-insert it in the correct orientation.

Warm Start the transponder card. This will clear the CP and MMISS alarms.
MNOTCT
Alarm name
Module Not Certified (MNOTCT)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Transponder Pluggable Port
General information
and causes
The MNOTCT alarm will be raised if a non-Nokia Siemens

Networks SFP or XFP module is installed in the indicated
transponder port. Refer to the Product Description document
(PD) for listings of SFPs and XFPs that are compatible with
each type of hiT 7300 transponder card.
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The following procedure is traffic-affecting!
3.1.26
Locate the port on the transponder card raising the MNOTCT alarm. Carefully disconnect fibers from the pluggable module. Remove the non-approved module from
this port.
Determine the exact Nokia Siemens Networks part number of the module that is
required for this port and install it. Re-connect fibers.
MP
Alarm name
Module Problem (MP)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Transponder pluggable port
General information
and causes
The MP alarm indicates a failure of the indicated ports SFP

or XFP module.
3.1.27
Before dispatching personnel to the site, remotely Warm Start the card raising the
alarm. Sometimes, this will clear an MP alarm.
If the alarm persists after the card recovers from the Warm Start, dispatch personnel
to the site. Be sure to take a spare SFP or XFP pluggable module of the exact type
that matches the failed one. Also take a spare transponder card of the exact type
involved.
Once on-site, replace the faulty SFP or XFP module with the spare. The MP alarm
will clear as soon as the faulty module is removed from the card.
If the MP alarm persists after replacing the SFP or XFP module, then replace the
entire card according to the instructions in chapter 4.17.
NLD
Alarm name
No Light Detected (NLD)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
MCP card input port.
General information
and causes
The NLD alarm will be raised if no light is detected at the currently-selected input port of the MCP card.
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3.1.28
First, try to clear the alarm remotely. Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the
alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site.
Missing or loose fiber connections between the amplifier cards MonSo port and the
MCP cards input ports can cause the NLD alarm. Verify that all fiber patchcords are
properly installed. If any patchcord is missing, bent/pinched, or improperly connected, the NLD alarm should clear when the correct connection is established.
If the alarm persists, disconnect the fiber patchcord from the relevant input port of
the MCP card and the MonSo port of the corresponding amplifier card. Clean all
optical connectors and re-connect. If the NLD alarm persists after cleaning, replace
the fiber patchcord with a cleaned, inspected spare.
If the alarm persists, there may be no light coming from the amplifier cards MonSo
port. Disconnect the fiber from the amplifier cards MonSo port and measure the
output power. If no light is exiting the MonSo port, contact your next higher level of
technical support before proceeding. Replace the amplifier card with a spare.
If no other cause can be found, try another Warm Start of the affected MCP card. If
the alarm persists after recovery time (approx 3 minutes), Cold Start the MCP card.
If the alarm persists after recovery time (approx 3 minutes), the MCP card is defective. Replace the MCP card with a spare.
OBFF
Alarm name
Onboard Flash Failure (OBFF)
Default severity
Warning
Alarm object
CCEP and CCMP cards.
General information
and causes
The CCEP and CCMP cards both contain an onboard flash

memory. A copy of the MIB contents is periodically written to
the onboard flash. When the onboard flash reaches the end
of its lifetime, no further backup copies can be written to it.
Therefore, the OBFF alarm serves as a warning that the
onboard flash has reached the end of its lifetime. The entire
card (CCEP or CCMP) card must then be replaced.
3.1.29
Replace the card raising the OBFF alarm with a spare as soon as practical. For
instructions, go to Chapter 4.1.
OBRF
Alarm name
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Optical Booster Stage Receive Failure (OBRF)
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Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
Amplifier card interstage input port. (All types of amplifier

cards except LASBC-1 feature interstage access).
General information
and causes
If an amplifier card detects a loss of signal condition at the

input to its booster stage, the OBRF alarm will be raised.
3.1.30
If an LOS alarm is raised anywhere in the network, troubleshoot and clear that alarm
first.
If the alarm persists, Warm Start the amplifier card raising the alarm.
If the OBRF alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Check the interstage fiber
connections of the card raising the alarm. If any of these fibers are pinched or kinked
(which will cause increased attenuation), correct the condition. If the alarm persists,
continue to step 3.
If the alarm persists, disconnect all interstage fibers, clean all connectors, and reconnect. If the alarm persists, replace the fibers one-by-one with spares until the
alarm clears. Be sure to replace any attenuation patchcord with one of an equivalent
rating.
OBTF
Alarm name
Booster Stage Transmit Fail (OBTF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Amplifier cards (all types).
General information
and causes
The OBTF alarm is raised if the gain of the amplifier cards

booster stage is too low, or if there is a back reflection condition at the cards transmit port.
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If other alarms are raised on the same amplifier card, troubleshoot and clear them
first.
If the OBTF alarm persists, disconnect the fiber from the amplifier cards output connector. Clean the fiber end and connector. Re-attach the fiber.
If the alarm persists, disconnect the fiber from the amplifier cards output connector
and replace it with a cleaned, inspected spare.
If the alarm persists, Warm Start the amplifier card raising the alarm.
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3.1.31
OPRF
Alarm name
Optical Preamplifier Stage Receive Failure (OPRF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
LAxB and LIFB amplifier cards.
General information
and causes
This alarm is raised if there is a loss of signal detected at the

input of Amplifier Stage I of the card raising the alarm.
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Troubleshoot and clear any upstream alarms first. If the OPRF alarm persists, Warm
Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site.
An OPRF alarm is typically caused by a fiber break or other fiber problem immediately prior to the amplifier card raising the alarm. So, verify that the input fiber to the
card is properly installed. If the cable was missing, bent/pinched, or improperly connected, correct the problem. The OPRF alarm should clear when the correct connection is established.
If the alarm persists, disconnect the fiber at the In connector of the affected amplifier
card. Clean all optical connectors and re-connect. If OPRF alarm persists, replace
the fiber cable with a cleaned, inspected spare.
If the alarm persists, try another Warm Start of the card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the card raising the alarm.
OPTF
Alarm name
Preamplifier Stage Transmit Fail (OPTF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Amplifier card interstage output port. (All types of amplifier

cards except LASBC-1 feature interstage access)..
General information
and causes
The OPTF alarm is raised if the amplifier cards pre-amplifier

stage cannot achieve the required power gain, or if there is a
back reflection condition at the cards interstage output
(transmit) port.
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3.1.33
If other alarms are raised on the same amplifier card, troubleshoot and clear them
first.
If the OPTF alarm persists, Warm Start the amplifier card raising the alarm.
If the OPTF alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Disconnect the fiber from
the amplifier cards To ISD output connector. Clean the fiber end and connector.
Re-attach the fiber.
OSCLOL
Alarm name
OSC Loss of Lock (OSCLOL)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
In-line and Pre-amplifier cards
General information
and causes
The OSCLOL alarm is raised if the indicated amplifier card

detects a clocking problem on the incoming Optical Supervisory Channel.
3.1.34
Troubleshoot and clear upstream alarms first.
If the OSCLOL alarm persists, Warm Start the amplifier card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site and replace the amplifier card
raising the alarm.
OSCTD
Alarm name
OSC Laser Transmit Degrade (OSCTD)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Booster and In-line amplifier cards (i.e., those amplifier types

that transmit the Optical Supervisory Channel).
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General information
and causes
The OSCTD alarm is raised if the indicated amplifier card

detects a fault with its Optical Supervisory Channel transmit
laser for more than 900 consecutive seconds. The alarm is
based on laser modulation current, bias current, and monitor
current. The exact alarm trigger threshold of each parameter
varies slightly according to the specific type of amplifier card.
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Warm Start the amplifier card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, continue to
step 2. Note that this alarm has a clear time of 900 seconds (15 minutes), so it will
be necessary to wait at least that long after the Warm Start to verify if the alarm
clears.
Since Cold Starting an amplifier card is traffic-affecting, do not Cold Start the
card raising the OSCTD alarm. This alarm indicates that only the Optical Supervisory Channel is experiencing problems - the payload is still OK. So, a Cold
Start would unnecessarily drop good payload traffic.
3.1.35
If the alarm persists, replace the amplifier card raising the alarm during the next
scheduled network maintenance period.
OSCTF
Alarm name
OSC Laser Transmit Fail (OSCTF)
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
Booster and In-line amplifier cards (i.e., those amplifier types

that transmit the Optical Supervisory Channel).
General information
and causes
The OSCTF alarm is raised if the indicated amplifier card

cannot transmit the Optical Supervisory Channel.
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Warm Start the amplifier card raising the alarm.
Since Cold Starting an amplifier card is traffic-affecting, do not Cold Start the
card raising the OSCTF alarm. This alarm indicates that only the Optical Supervisory Channel is experiencing problems - the payload is still OK. So, a Cold
Start would unnecessarily drop good payload traffic.
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If the alarm persists, replace the amplifier card raising the alarm during the next
scheduled network maintenance period.
OverPower1M
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Alarm name
Over Power 1M (OverPower1M)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The OverPower1M alarm can be raised by an LALx amplifier

card used as a pre-amplifier.
General information
and causes
Filter cards receiving the optical signal from the pre-amplifier

card contain over power monitors. If these monitors detect
optical power higher than the 1M laser safety level, the preamplifier card will enter Automatic Power Reduction Mode
(APRM) and raise the OverPower1M alarm. This alarm signifies that the pre-amplifier card has reduced its output power
and is latched in APRM.
3.1.37
If any card has raised a CP alarm, troubleshoot and clear that alarm first.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support. Changes to
the Network Configuration File (NCF) may be necessary.
Only after the OverPower1M alarm has been cleared is it permitted to release the
latched APRM. To do so, open the pre-amplifier cards Card-Config window and
click the Disable APRM button.
PD
Alarm name
Pump Degrade (PD)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
40G transponder cards
General information
and causes
40G transponder cards contain a pre-amplifier module. The

PD alarm indicates a degraded condition with the pump laser
portion of the amplifier module. The pump laser is not shut
down as a result of this alarm. Among the conditions that can
trigger the PD alarm are:
Pump laser current has exceeded its maximum value.

An anomaly is detected between the Pump laser current
and the amplifier output power.
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Try to clear the alarm remotely first. Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the
Has the card been in service a long time?
Yes: the alarm indicates that the laser is nearing its End of Life. Replace the card
at the earliest opportunity.
No: troubleshoot any upstream alarms first. Verify that the cards output power
settings are correct. If the alarm persists, continue to step 3.
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3.1.38
Dispatch personnel to the site. Disconnect fiber at this cards input. Clean fiber ends
and connectors. Re-connect fiber.
If the alarm persists, try another Warm Start the card raising the alarm.
PF
Alarm name
Pump Failure (PF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
40G transponder cards
General information
and causes
40G transponder cards contain a pre-amplifier module. The

PF alarm indicates a failed condition with the pre-amplifiers
pump laser. The pump laser is shut down as a result of this
alarm. Among the conditions that can trigger the PF alarm
are:
Pump laser current is far above its maximum upper limit.

Pump laser temperature is too high or too low.
3.1.39
Try to clear the alarm remotely first. Cold Start the card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site and replace the card raising the
alarm.
POOR
Alarm name
Power Out of Range (POOR)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The POOR alarm can be raised by:
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LAMIC-1, LAMPC-1, and LASBC-1 cards

O02CSP-1 Protection Switch card
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General information
and causes
The POOR alarm can be caused by: .
If raised by an amplifier card: Release 4.2 of hiT 7300

(which supports 80-channel operation) re-uses amplifier
card hardware from earlier releases which was designed
for a maximum channel count of 40. The fixed range of
power measurement circuitry at various stages of the
amplifier cards is not sufficient for 80 channels. A POOR
alarm signifies that the monitor circuitry is near its upper
or lower limit and that the card may shift its measurement
range. If the card is in running state, this range shift will
cause a traffic hit of approximately 1 second.
If raised by O02CSP-1 card: there is an incorrect equipment configuration resulting in a laser safety hazard as
explained below.
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What card is raising the POOR alarm?
3.1.40
Amplifier card: The POOR alarm may be temporary (caused by power fluctuations or temporary changes in span attenuation). In these cases, the POOR
alarm will clear itself. However, if the POOR alarm persists, do not perform a
channel upgrade or downgrade when a POOR alarm is active until a
network maintenance window is available, because there will be a 1second traffic hit when the card shifts its measurement range. After the
range shift occurs, the POOR alarm will clear itself.
O02CSP-1 card: if the POOR alarm is raised by an O02CSP-1 card, it means
that the optical power of the client input port(s) of the Protection Group exceeds
10 dBm (which can occur for certain equipment combinations when OTS protection mode is being used), and the Protection Group was not configured correctly.
As described in the Operating Manual (OMN), Protection Groups must always
be created before performing link start-up. If this was not done, the O02CSP-1
card will raise the POOR alarm after the link is running.
To clear the POOR alarm, immediately create the required Protection Group.
The Protection Group Layer must be OTS. After creating the Protection
Group, the POOR alarm will clear. Since it indicates a laser safety hazard,
it is not permitted for the user to mask the POOR alarm.
If the POOR alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
PS1
Alarm name
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
The PS1 alarm will be raised if the shelf detects a failure of its
UBAT1 power feed.
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Check the rack-mounted Power Distribution Panel that serves this shelf. ANSI
systems are equipped with fuses. ETSI systems are equipped with circuit breakers.
If a fuse is blown or missing, insert a new fuse of the proper rating. If a circuit breaker
is off, set it to on. If the alarm persists, continue to step 2.
Ensure that all power cables from the rack Power Distribution Panel to the shelf are
connected properly. If the alarm persists, continue to step 3.
Verify that all cables and fuses from the Facility Battery Distribution Bay to the rack
Power Distribution Panel are OK. If the alarm persists, continue to step 4.
Disconnect the UBAT1/3 cable at the shelf and measure the voltage being delivered
to the shelf via this cable. Requirements:
ANSI: -40.5 Vdc to -57.5 Vdc

ETSI: -40.5 Vdc to -75 Vdc
If the voltage is out of range, measure the voltage at other points to determine where
the problem originates (Power Distribution Panel, Battery Bay, etc).
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PS2
Alarm name
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
UBAT2 power feed.
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PS3
Alarm name
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
UBAT3 power feed.
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3.1.43
PS4
Alarm name
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
UBAT4 power feed.
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3.1.44
Pu1TD
Alarm name
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
All sub-types of LAL, LAM, and LAS amplifier cards, PRC-1

card, and PL-1 card.
General information
and causes
The Pu1TD alarm indicates a degraded condition with the

indicated cards Pump Laser 1. The pump laser is not shut
trigger the Pu1TD alarm are:
Pump 1 laser current has exceeded its maximum value.

An anomaly is detected between the Pump 1 laser
current and the cards output power.
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If the card has been in service a long time, this alarm indicates that the laser is
nearing its End of Life. Replace the card at the earliest opportunity. If this alarm is
raised after the card has been in service only a short time, check and correct the following:
the cards output power settings.

troubleshoot any upstream alarms.
If the alarm persists, Warm Start the card raising the alarm.
If the Pu1TD alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Disconnect fiber at this
cards input. Clean fiber ends and connectors. Re-connect fiber.
If the alarm persists, try another Warm Start of the card raising the alarm. If the alarm
persists, Cold Start the card raising the alarm.
g Note: Alarm integration (raise/clear) times: the raise time for the Pu1TD alarm
is 120 seconds for the PL-1 card and 900 seconds for all other cards. The clear
time for the Pu1TD alarm is 60 seconds for the PL-1 card and 900 seconds for
all other cards. Take these times into consideration when troubleshooting. For
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example, if this alarm occurs on a PRC-1 card, it will be necessary to wait 900
seconds (15 minutes) after each troubleshooting step to verify that the alarm has
cleared.
3.1.45
Pu2TD
Alarm name
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
All sub-types of LAL and LAV amplifier cards, and PRC-1

card
General information
and causes
The Pu2TD alarm indicates a degraded condition with the

indicated cards Pump Laser 2. The pump laser is not shut
trigger the Pu2TD alarm are:
Pump 2 laser current has exceeded its maximum value.

An anomaly is detected between the Pump 2 laser
current and the cards output power.
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is 900 seconds. The clear time for the Pu2TD alarm is also 900 seconds. Take
these times into consideration when troubleshooting, i.e., it will be necessary to
wait 900 seconds (15 minutes) after each troubleshooting step to verify that the
alarm has cleared.
3.1.46
Pu3TD
Alarm name
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Default severity
Major
Alarm object
PRC-1 card
General information
and causes
The Pu3TD alarm will be raised if the indicated card detects

that its Pump 3 laser current has exceeded 120% of its BOL
(Beginning of Life) value for 900 consecutive seconds.
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alarm has cleared.
3.1.47
Pu4TD
Alarm name
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
PRC-1 card
General information
and causes
The Pu4TD alarm will be raised if the indicated card detects

that its Pump 4 laser current has exceeded 120% of its BOL
(Beginning of Life) value for 900 consecutive seconds.
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alarm has cleared.
3.1.48
Pu1TF
Alarm name
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
All sub-types of LAL, LAM, and LAS amplifier cards, PRC-1

card, and PL-1 card.
General information
and causes
The Pu1TF alarm indicates a failed condition with the indicated cards Pump Laser 1. The pump laser is shut down as
a result of this alarm. Among the conditions that can trigger
the Pu1TF alarm are:
Pump 1 laser current is far above its maximum upper

limit.
Pump 1 laser temperature is too high or too low. A corresponding temperature alarm will also be raised (TempP1
for amplifier cards and TempP for PRC-1 and PL-1
cards).
3.1.49
Cold Start the card raising the alarm.
alarm.
Pu2TF
Alarm name
Default severity
Critical
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Alarm object
All sub-types of LAL and LAV amplifier cards, and PRC-1

card
General information
and causes

limit.
Pump 2 laser temperature is too high or too low. A corresponding temperature alarm will also be raised (TempP2
for amplifier cards and TempP for PRC-1 cards).
3.1.50
alarm.
Pu3TF
Alarm name
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
PRC-1 card
General information
and causes

limit.
Pump 3 laser temperature is too high or too low. The card
will also raise a TempP alarm in this case.
3.1.51
Cold start the card raising the alarm.
alarm.
Pu4TF
Alarm name
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Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
PRC-1 card
General information
and causes

limit.
Pump 4 laser temperature is too high or too low. The card
will also raise a TempP alarm in this case.
3.1.52
alarm.
SBLOS
Alarm name
Sub Band Loss of Signal (SBLOS)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The SBLOS alarm can be raised by the following:
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F40V card COM port

F40MR card:
Line input port (RX-IN)
Express input port (EXP-IN)
F02MR card:
Line input port (RX-IN)
Add path input port (TX-IN2)
Express path input port (TX-IN1)
F08MR card RX-IN port
F06DR80 card RX-IN port
F09DR80 card RX-IN port
F09MR80 card:
Add path input ports (IN1 and IN2)
Express path input ports (IN3 to IN9)
F09MDRT card:
R-COM port
C9 port
LAxD card Line In port
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General information
and causes
The SBLOS alarm is raised if the indicated card detects the

loss of all the input channels that it is supposed to be receiving at one of its input ports (as listed above for each card
type).
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Before dispatching personnel to the site, try to clear the alarm remotely by Warm
Starting the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists after the card recovers from
the Warm Start, Cold Start the card. If the alarm persists after the card recovers from
the Cold Start, continue to step 2.
Dispatch personnel to the site. Take a spare card of the same type raising the
SBLOS alarm. Once on-site, inspect the fiber connection at the input ports listed
above (ports will have different names, depending on card type).
3.1.53
If the fiber is missing, bent/pinched, or improperly connected, correct the

problem. The SBLOS alarm should clear when the correct connection is established.
If the SBLOS alarm persists, disconnect both ends of the fiber. Clean all optical
connectors and re-connect. If the alarm persists, replace the fiber cable with a
cleaned, inspected spare.
If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm with a spare.
SLH
Alarm name
Span Loss High (SLH)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Line In port of amplifier cards
General information
and causes
The total attenuation of the fiber span leading up to each inline amplifier and pre-amplifier is automatically calculated by
the system on a periodic basis. The SLH alarm signifies that
the span attenuation is too high. If a spans attenuation
increases above its defined End of Life (EOL)* value by 3 dB
or more (6 dB or more if PRC-1 Raman card is active), the
SLH alarm will be raised.
*The EOL attenuation value for each span is defined in the
NE Configuration File.
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Warm start the amplifier card raising the alarm. This may clear the alarm if there was
a defect on the amplifier card. If the alarm persists, continue to step 2.
Something caused the span attenuation to rise. Check the following:
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Check for damaged or kinked fiber at the input of the amplifier card raising the
alarm or at the output of this spans upstream amplifier card. Such fiber
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3.1.54
problems should be suspected if personnel recently performed any work at

either site. Dirty connectors could also be the problem, but if the system has
already been operating successfully long-term, fibers that have remained connected to the amplifiers are unlikely to be the cause.
If obvious fiber problems can be ruled out, call your next higher level of technical
support. It may be necessary to schedule an OTDR (Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer) reading of the outside fiber plant at the next maintenance
window to determine the location of the problem.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start of the amplifier card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, replace the amplifier card raising the alarm with a spare.
SLL
Alarm name
Span Loss Low (SLL)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Line In port of amplifier cards
General information
and causes
The total attenuation of the fiber span leading up to each inline amplifier and pre-amplifier is automatically calculated by
the system on a periodic basis. The SLL alarm signifies that
the attenuation is too low. The SLL alarm will be raised under
the following conditions:
For spans without Raman Pump cards:
If the End of Life (EOL)* span attenuation is defined to be

any value less than 12 dB, then the SLL alarm will be
raised if the spans attenuation decreases to 2 dB or less.
If the EOL span attenuation is defined to be greater or
equal to 12 dB, but less than 18 dB, then the SLL alarm
will be raised if the spans attenuation decreases below
its EOL value by 6 dB or more.
If the EOL span attenuation is defined to be greater or
equal to 18 dB, then the SLL alarm will be raised if the
spans attenuation decreases below its EOL value by 10
dB or more.
For spans with Raman Pump cards:
The SLL alarm will be raised if the spans attenuation

decreases below its EOL value by 15 dB or more.
*The EOL attenuation value for each span is defined in the

NE Configuration File.
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3.1.55
Via the craft terminal, check the reported attenuation for the span leading up to the
amplifier card raising the SLL alarm. If the span loss is too low, padding attenuation
must be added.
If no other cause can be found, the amplifier card may have a defect. Warm Start
the amplifier card raising the alarm. This may clear the alarm.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the amplifier card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, replace this amplifier card with a spare.
SRMISS
Alarm name
Shelf Missing (SRMISS)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Shelf
General information
and causes
The SRMISS alarm will be raised if:
a shelf specified by the NE Configuration File (NCF) or

manual configuration (for SON), is not installed.
the "missing" shelf is actually installed, but the NE Controller card cannot communicate with it.
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If a shelf specified by the NE Configuration File is not installed, install it according to

the instructions in the Installation and Test Manual (ITMN).
If the "missing" shelf is actually correctly installed, verify that its Shelf ID is set as
specified in the Commissioning Report. If the "missing" shelf is equipped with a
CCSP (Shelf Controller card) verify that the inter-shelf LAN cable is properly connected to this shelf. This will allow the NE Controller card (CCEP or CCMP) to communicate with the CCSP-equipped shelf and clear the SRMISS alarm.
SWP
Alarm name
Switch Problem (SWP)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
MCP card
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General information
and causes
The MCP card contains an on-board Optical Spectrum

Analyzer (OSA). So, in order to monitor four input ports, the
card must switch to each port in sequence. The SWP alarm
indicates a problem with this switch. The operational state of
the MCP card is disabled when the SWP alarm is active.
3.1.57
Warm Start the card raising the SWP alarm. Sometimes, this allows a failed card to
recover. Note however, that the recovery is often only temporary. If the Warm Start
does not clear the alarm, Cold Start the card. If the Cold Start does not clear the
alarm, immediately replace the failed card with a spare.
TD
Alarm name
Transmit Degrade (TD)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Transponder Line port, Transponder Client port
General information
and causes
The TD alarm will be raised if the laser current on the indicated port has risen above its BOL (Beginning of Life) value.
3.1.58
The TD alarm serves as advance notice that a TF alarm may subsequently occur.
Immediate replacement of a component is not necessary, but the transmit conditions
should be monitored. Replacement of the relevant pluggable module (or possibly the
entire card) should probably be scheduled for the next convenient maintenance
period.
TempM
Alarm name
Temperature Problem (major) (TempM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The TempM alarm can be raised by:
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F40V-1/S and F40V-1/O cards
F40MR-1 card
F08MR-1 card
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General information
and causes
The TempM alarm will be raised if a temperature anomaly

exists on the indicated card (temperature too high or too low).
The operational state of the card is disabled when this alarm
is active.
3.1.59
If the shelf containing the affected card has raised a FAN_MAJOR or FAN_MINOR
alarm, troubleshoot that alarm first.
If the TempM alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Check the ambient temperature around the shelf. It must be within the operating limits quoted in the official
SURPASS hiT 7300 product specifications. Verify that the air filter is not clogged.
If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm with a spare.
TempMIN
Alarm name
Temperature Problem (minor) (TempMIN)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The TempMIN alarm can be raised by:
General information
and causes
LALx, LASx, and LAMx cards

F40MR-1 card
F40V-1/S and F40V-1/O cards
F08MR-1 card
OPMDC card
The TempMIN alarm will be raised if a temperature anomaly

exists on the indicated card (temperature too high or too low).
The operational state of the card remains enabled when this
alarm is active.
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If the TempMIN alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Check the ambient
temperature around the shelf. It must be within the operating limits quoted in the
official SURPASS hiT 7300 product specifications. Verify that the air filter is not
clogged.
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TempP
Alarm name
Temperature Problem (TempP)
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
PRC-1 card and PL-1 card
General information
and causes
The TempP alarm will be raised if a temperature anomaly is

detcted on the indicated card. The cards laser will be
switched off as a result of the TempP alarm.
3.1.61
If the TempP alarm persists, check the ambient temperature around the shelf. It
must be within the operating limits quoted in the official SURPASS hiT 7300 product
specifications. Verify that the air filter in the Fan Unit is not clogged.
TempP1
Alarm name
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
The TempP1 alarm can be raised by all sub-types of LAL,

LAV, LAM, and LAS amplifier cards.
General information
and causes
The TempP1 alarm will be raised if the temperature of Pump

1 on the indicated card is too high. Note: this alarm causes
the card to shut down its Pump1 amplifier stage.
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If the shelf containing the affected card has raised a FAN_MAJOR, or FAN_MINOR
If the TempP1 alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Check the ambient
official SURPASS hiT 7300 product specifications. Verify that the shelfs air filter is
not clogged.
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3.1.62
TempP2
Alarm name
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
All sub-types of LAL and LAV amplifier cards.
General information
and causes
The TempP2 alarm will be raised if the temperature of Pump

2 on the indicated card is too high. Note: this alarm causes
the card to shut down its Pump2 amplifier stage.
3.1.63
If the TempP2 alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site. Check the ambient
official SURPASS hiT 7300 product specifications. Verify that the shelfs air filter is
not clogged.
TF
Alarm name
Transmit Fail (TF)
Default severity
Critical
Alarm object
Transponder Line port, Transponder Client port
General information
and causes
A TF alarm will be raised if an internal fault on the card

causes either of the following anomalies:
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the indicated ports transmit laser is off when it should be

on.
the indicated port emits optical power at a higher level
than the maximum output specification for that optical
interface type.
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Try to clear the alarm remotely first. Warm Start the card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, note the following behavior:
For the port raising the alarm, replace the pluggable module with a spare of the
same type.
If the alarm persists, replace the card with a spare. Transfer all pluggable modules
from the failed card to the new card.
WARNING!
For SON, SONF, and ONN network elements, Transponders that have an active
Transmit Fail alarm must be replaced without further delay, since laser safety is compromised in this condition.
3.1.64
Client Mode is set by the user on Transponder Card - Configuration windows.

If a pluggable module that does not support the selected Client Mode is inserted
in a port, a TF alarm will sometimes be raised because the port is emitting optical
power that is too high. [The mismatch can be confirmed by opening this cards
Card Label window. On the Port labels tab, check the read-only field named
Module application code. If module mismatch is displayed for any port, there
is a module mismatch condition on that port]. Resolve the mismatch condition to
clear the TF alarm. Exchange the pluggable module with a type that matches the
Client Mode setting, or change the Client Mode setting to match the pluggable
module.
Once this situation has been fixed (or ruled out), proceed to step 3 if the alarm
persists.
WRGSR
Alarm name
Wrong shelf type (WRGSR)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Shelf
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General information
and causes
If an incorrect shelf type is added to an NE, it will be detected

during startup and the WRGSR alarm will be raised to
indicate the mismatch.
An NE must always contain only the shelf type(s) allowed
for the NE type, as specified in the Installation Manual
(ITMN). In nearly all cases, an NE must contain only one
shelf type - either standard hiT 7300 shelves or Flatpack
shelves. It is not permitted to mix shelf types in the same
NE except in the following case. Standard shelves and
Flatpack shelves can be used together in SON NEs that
use MPBC equipment for long single-span applications.
However, in this case, the Flatpack shelf is permitted to
contain only DCM cards (plus the Controller card).
Since the shelf mismatch condition is detected at shelf
startup, the WRGSR alarm would typically be seen only
during the NE commissioning phase or if service staff has just
added new equipment to the NE.
3.2
3.2.1
Remove the incorrect shelf and install a shelf that is compatible with the NE type.
BDI
Alarm name
Backward Defect Indication (BDI)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The BDI alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder Line ports (OTUk Sink)

Transponder Line ports (ODUk Sink)
Transponder Client ports (OTUk Sink)
Transponder Client ports (ODUk Sink)
Transponder TCM Layers (ODUk Sink)
BDI signals are maintenance signals placed on the line. BDI

is a signal sent in the opposite direction to the direction that
is experiencing a fiber cut or other problem.
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Since BDI is a maintenance signal that signifies downstream alarms, troubleshoot

and fix all alarms (especially LOS, LOF, or TIM) which have occurred downstream
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of the card raising the BDI alarm. Clearing all downstream alarms should clear the
BDI alarm.
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3.2.2
CHM
Alarm name
Channel Mismatch (CHM)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Link Control: Optical Channel Layer.
General information
and causes
The CHM alarm indicates that there is a mismatch in a

channel status detected by the MCP card and the Optical
Supervisory Channel. Either the channel is provisioned as
used, but is not actually present, or the channel is provisioned
as unused, but is detected as being present.
3.2.3
Ensure that all channels are provisioned correctly (used or unused). Make changes
as necessary to reflect the actual deployment.
If the alarm persists, re-attempt the action (Manual Power Adjust or Enhanced Preemphasis - Manual) that triggered the CHM alarm. A second attempt will most likely
work correctly and clear the alarm.
CSF_LCS
Alarm name
GFP Client Signal Fail - Loss of Character Synchronization

(CSF_LCS)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
I05AD10G-1 card Line port GFP(P)_TT_Sk:
General information
and causes
The CSF_LCS alarm indicates an error situation in the client

egress direction, which is originally detected at the far end.
The loss of character synchronization is detected at the client
ingress direction at the far end and should also be indicated
there. So most troubleshooting actions should concentrate
on the far end.
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If an CSF_LCS alarm occurs, system self-recovery to proper character synchronization is often achieved very quickly. If self-recovery occurs, no further action is necessary. Otherwise, continue to step 2.
It is possible that the far-end client (non-Nokia Siemens) equipment is faulty and is
not supplying a properly-framed signal. Troubleshoot the client equipment for
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problems according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions. If the alarm persists, continue to step 3.
3.2.4
Warm Start the far-end transponder card. If the alarm persists, Cold Start the card.
If the alarm persists, Warm Start the corresponding near-end card. If the alarm persists, Cold Start the near-end card. If the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the
far-end site.
Once on site, disconnect the fiber at the Client In connector of the affected transponder card. Clean all optical connectors and re-connect. If the CSF_LCS alarm persists, replace the fiber cable with a cleaned, inspected spare.
If the alarm persists, try another Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm
persists, Cold Start the card. If the alarm persists, the card is defective. Replace the
affected card with a spare.
CSF_LOS
Alarm name
GFP Client Signal Fail - Loss of Signal (CSF_LOS)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
I05AD10G-1 Line port GFP(P)_TT_Sk
General information
and causes
The CSF_LOS alarm indicates an error situation in the client

egress direction, which is originally detected at the far end.
The loss of signal is detected at the client ingress direction at
the far end and should also be indicated there. This alarm
indicates that the incoming client signal has been lost. This
alarm is basically equivalent to an EOCI (External Open Connection Indication). So most troubleshooting actions should
concentrate on the far end.
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Try to clear the alarm remotely first by Warm Starting the card raising the alarm. If
the CSF_LOS alarm persists, Warm Start the corresponding card at the far end. If
the alarm persists, continue to step 2.
The card at the far-end is likely raising a Client In LOS alarm. So, troubleshoot and
clear that alarm according to the Client In LOS instructions. Once the Client In LOS
alarm at the far-end is cleared, the CSF_LOS alarm at the near end should also
clear.
If the CSF_LOS alarm persists, Warm Start the near-end and far-end cards again.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the card raising the CSF_LOS alarm.
If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the CSF_LOS alarm.
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DEG
Alarm name
Degraded Signal (DEG)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The DEG alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder Line ports (OTUk Sink)

Transponder Line ports (ODUk Sink)
Transponder Client ports (OTUk Sink)
Transponder Client ports (ODUk Sink)
The DEG alarm is raised if the Bit Error Rate (after Forward
Error Correction) of the received optical signal is worse than
a user-specified threshold.
3.2.6
Verify that the user-specified value for BER Degraded Threshold on the affected
card is set properly. Correct as necessary.
If the alarm does not clear, troubleshoot via the same instructions for the LOS alarm.
If the DEG alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
DEG-O
Alarm name
Degraded Signal (OSC) (DEG-O)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The DEG-O alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
In-line amplifier and Pre-amplifier OTS Sink
An amplifier card will raise the DEG-O alarm if the Bit Error
rate (BER) of the incoming Optical Supervisory Channel is 1
x 10E-6 or worse.
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First, troubleshoot and fix any upstream alarms. Problems with an upstream amplifier that interfere with proper transmission of the Optical Supervisory Channel can
cause an DEG-O alarm. Check especially for an OSCTD or CP alarm raised by an
upstream amplifier.
If the DEG-O alarm persists, Warm Start the card raising the alarm.
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3.2.7
DOPFail
Alarm name
Degree of Polarization Failure (DOPFail)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
OPMDC-1 card
General information
and causes
The DOPFail alarm will be raised if the measured Degree of

Polarization is lower than the user-designated threshold.
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Open the Traffic Configuration - Source window for the OPMDC card raising the
alarm. Check the value displayed in the DOP Threshold field. Is the value as specified by TransNet?
3.2.8
No: correct the value, then click Apply. Go to step 2.

Yes: Warm Start the card raising the alarm. Go to step 2.
If the alarm persists, the card is defective. Replace the OPMDC card with a spare.
DRM
Alarm name
GFP Data Rate Mismatch (DRM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
I05AD10G-1 card ODU2P/GFP_A_Sink
General information
and causes
A CDR (Channel Data Rate) field is inserted by the

ODU2P/GFP_A_Source function. This field reports the data
rate of the client signal configured for the respective channel.
The CDR is extracted from the header of the incoming signal
and compared with the expected data rate of the same
channel in the ODU2P/GFP_A_Sink function. If the received
and expected data rates do not match, the DRM alarm will be
raised (individually per GFP-T channel). In addition to raising
the alarm, the following will occur:
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If the received CDR value is higher than the expected

value, all frames of that channel are discarded in order
not to affect the remaining traffic.
If the received CDR value is lower than the configured
value, no frames are discarded.
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Troubleshoot and clear any upstream alarms first. If the DRM alarm persists,
continue to step 2.
Verify that the client mode is set properly for all channels raising the DRM alarm. In
addition, verify that the Tx line interface of the card at the head end is connected to
the line properly.
Then, if necessary to restore traffic, Warm Start the card raising the DRM alarm. If
the Warm Start does not restore traffic, Cold Start the card.
EOCI
Alarm name
External Open Connection Indication (EOCI)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The EOCI alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder SDH/SONET Client ports (ODUk Sink)

Transponder Ethernet Client ports (10GE Sink)
Transponder Ethernet Client ports (ODU1/ETC3 Sink)
Transponder Fibre Channel Client ports (ODU1P/FC-2
Sink)
EOCI (External Open Connection Indication) is a special

maintenance signal which indicates an upstream fault (i.e.,
LOS) in the physical layer (ETYm, OSn, or FC-0-n) at the
head end.
3.2.10
EOCI indicates an open connection at the signal source end. There will be a Client
LOS alarm at the source end. Troubleshoot and clear the Client LOS alarm to clear
the EOCI alarm.
EXC-O
Alarm name
Excessive Bit Error Ratio (OSC) (EXC-O)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The EXC-O alarm can be raised on the following objects:
General information
and causes
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An amplifier card will raise the EXC-O alarm if the Bit Error
rate (BER) of the incoming Optical Supervisory Channel is 1
x 10E-3 or worse.
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3.2.11
Troubleshoot an EXC-O alarm via the same instructions for a DEG-O alarm.
If the EXC-O alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
EXM
Alarm name
GFP Extension Header Mismatch (EXM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The EXM alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder/Muxponder SDH/SONET Client port.

Transponder/Muxponder Ethernet Client port.
Transponder/Muxponder Fibre Channel Client port.
The EXM alarm is raised due to a mismatch between the

received and expected values for the Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) payload Extension Header Identifier (EXI) field.
3.2.12
Troubleshoot the EXM alarm with the same instructions for the LFD alarm.
ITIM
Alarm name
Internal Trace Identifier Mismatch (ITIM)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Amplifier card OTS Layer Sink
General information
and causes
To verify correct cabling between line amplifier cards,

Transnet creates an expected and a transmitted 2-byte
number for every line amplifier card. Each transmitted
number is unique. Booster amplifiers send these trace bytes
via the OSC to the next far end NE. The far-end preamplifier
reads the trace bytes. If the expected bytes do not match
those actually received, the ITIM alarm will be raised.
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Correct the cabling error.
LCK
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Alarm name
Locked Defect (LCK)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The LCK alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder/Muxponder Line ports in the sink direction

(ODUk Sink)
Transponder/Muxponder Client ports in the sink direction
(ODUk Sink)
Transponder/Muxponder TCM layers on line ports in the
sink direction (ODUkT Sink)
Transponder TCM layers Client ports in the sink direction
(ODUkT Sink)
LCK is a special ODUk maintenance signal specified in ITU

G.709. LCK is typically invoked to lock the signal from user
access while, for example, performing set-up tests. The
ODUk, ODUk-TCM and OPUk overhead bytes and the whole
payload are overwritten with the LCK pattern (binary
01010101). The LCK signal is therefore always traffic-affecting.
3.2.14
There is no spontaneous fault that causes the LCK signal. Insertion of LCK is generated via user command. To remove the LCK signal, the parameter must set to
unlocked in the upstream transponder card.
LFD
Alarm name
GFP Loss of Frame Delineation (LFD)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LFD alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder/Muxponder SDH/SONET Client port

Transponder/Muxponder Ethernet Client port
Transponder/Muxponder Fibre Channel port
The Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) frame alignment is

not detected by the card raising the LFD alarm.
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Troubleshoot and clear any other raised alarms first (especially any LOS or LOF
alarms).
If the LFD alarm persists, the problem is with the upstream transponder. Verify that
it is configured for GbE or Fibre Channel traffic, as appropriate. Correct as necessary.
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3.2.15
If the alarm persists, Warm Start the upstream transponder card.
If the alarm persists, Cold Start the upstream transponder card.
LOCL
Alarm name
Loss of Clock Lock (LOCL)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Transponder and Muxponder card client interface in the

receive direction.
General information
and causes
The LOCL alarm is raised if the cards phase-locked loop

(PLL) loses lock for 100 msec or more.
3.2.16
Often the LOCL condition is only temporary. Wait a short time and see if the alarm
clears by itself.
alarm.
LOF
Alarm name
Loss of Frame (LOF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LOF alarm can be raised by the following objects:
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Transponder Line port (OCh/OTUk Sink)

Transponder SDH/SONET Client port (ODUk/RSj Sink)
Transponder SDH/SONET Client port (OS16/OS64 Sink)
Transponder Client port (OChr/OTUk Sink)
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General information
and causes
An LOF alarm is raised if a Loss of Frame condition is

detected in the incoming signal. Typical causes of an LOF
alarm are as follows:
low signal-to-noise-ratio (low input signal optical power;

high noise in the line, or damaged/dirty optical components).
severely distorted signal (input signal with high impairments such as dispersion, or non-linear effects).
Wrong signal format (mapping of an input signal that is
not accepted by Nokia Siemens Networks transponder
cards).
In rare cases, the LOF alarm indicates a receiver permanently damaged by an overpower condition. See step 1
below.
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In rare cases, the LOF alarm indicates a receiver permanently damaged by an overpower condition, caused by using the card in an incorrectly configured system. This
can occur only with high-sensitivity (APD) receivers like those used in Metro transponders.
An overpower condition should never occur in a properly configured system or in a
system that already successfully carried traffic. But, check the following:
For the card raising the LOF alarm, open its Traffic Config window (Line or Client
as applicable) for the interface raising the LOF alarm. Check the value displayed for
Optical Input Power. If the displayed value is unreasonably high and/or the displayed
value does not vary even when the input power is changed, then it is likely that the
receiver has been damaged. Do all the above conditions apply?
No: go to step 2.
Yes: A damaged receiver is a fatal error. The entire card must be replaced with
a spare (or if the interface raising the alarm contains an SFP or XFP module,
only the module needs to be replaced). But first, whatever system problem is
causing the optical input overpower must be fixed to prevent the replacement card/module from immediately suffering the same damage!
If an LOF alarm occurs, system self-recovery to proper signal framing is often

achieved very quickly. If self-recovery occurs, no further action is necessary. If the
Which interface is raising the LOF alarm?
Transponder Line port: Warm Start the corresponding upstream Transponder. If

the alarm persists, Cold Start the upstream card. If the alarm persists, go to step
4.
Transponder Client port (Client to Line direction): It is possible that the client
(non-Nokia Siemens Networks) equipment is faulty and is not supplying a
properly-framed SONET/SDH signal. Troubleshoot the client equipment for
problems according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions. If the alarm
persists, go to step 4.
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Note that an LOF alarm on the OTU layer will occur if it is attempted to
combine standard FEC (e.g., any standard OTU2 client) with enhanced FEC
(i.e., an I01T10G line). Connecting such interfaces is not supported.
Note that an LOF alarm at Client In for XFP interfaces suppresses a TF

alarm.
3.2.17
If the alarm persists, Warm Start the card raising the LOF alarm.
If the alarm persists, dispatch service personnel to the site of the card raising the
alarm. If the Line port raised the LOF alarm, disconnect the Line In fiber from the
affected Transponder and clean the connectors. If the Client In port raised the LOF
alarm, disconnect the Client In fiber from the affected Transponder and clean the
connectors. Re-connect the fiber.
If the alarm persists, replace the pluggable modules (SFP or XFP) on the port raising
alarm (line port or client port).
If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm. Transfer all pluggable
modules to the new card.
LOF-egress
Alarm name
Loss of Frame (egress) (LOF-egress)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LOF-egress alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder Client Out port [incoming (ingress) signal

from the Line mapped to the outgoing (egress) signal
exiting the SDH/SONET Client Out port].
An LOF-egress alarm is generated from a LOF defect

detected by the mapping of ingress line port signal to the
egress direction of a SDH/SONET Client Out port.
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If an LOF-egress alarm occurs, system self-recovery to proper signal framing is

often achieved very quickly. If self-recovery occurs, no further action is necessary.
If the alarm persists, continue to step 2.
If the alarm persists, troubleshoot and clear any alarms raised by the corresponding
upstream Transponder card (especially Client In LOS or LOF).
It is possible that the client (non-Nokia Siemens Networks) equipment is faulty and
is not supplying a properly-framed SONET/SDH signal. Troubleshoot the client
equipment for problems according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions. If
the alarm persists, go to step 4.
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If the LOF-egress alarm persists, Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm
persists, Cold Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, replace the card
with a spare.
If the LOF-egress alarm persists, replace the upstream Transponder card with a
spare.
LOFLOM
Alarm name
Loss of Frame and Multiframe (LOFLOM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LOM alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Muxponder Line port (ODU Sink)
An LOFLOM alarm is raised if a Loss of Frame and a Loss of

Multiframe condition are both detected in the incoming signal.
3.2.19
If an LOFLOM alarm occurs, system self-recovery to proper signal framing is often

Troubleshoot and clear any alarm raised by the corresponding upstream Transponder first (especially Client In LOS or LOF).
If the alarm persists, warm start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, cold
start the card raising the alarm.
alarm. Disconnect the fiber at the In connector of the affected Transponder card.
Clean all optical connectors and re-connect. If the LOFLOM alarm persists, replace
the fiber cable.
LOF-O
Alarm name
Loss of Frame (OSC) (LOF-O)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LOF-O alarm can be raised by the following objects:
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General information
and causes
An amplifier card will raise the LOF-O alarm if it can no longer

detect the proper frame structure of the incoming Optical
Supervisory Channel.
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3.2.20
Troubleshoot the LOF-O alarm via the same instructions for the DEG-O alarm.
LOM
Alarm name
Loss of Multiframe (LOM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LOM alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder Line port (OCh/OTUk Sink)

Transponder Client port (OCh/OTUk Sink)
An LOM alarm is raised if a Loss of Multiframe condition is

detected in the incoming signal. Also, if an FEC-enabled
signal is expected, but an FEC-disabled signal is actually
received, the LOM alarm will be raised.
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If an LOM alarm occurs, system self-recovery to proper signal framing is often

Since LOM on the OTU layer may occur if an FEC-enabled signal is expected, but
an FEC-disabled signal is actually received, ensure consistent configuration of FEC
between OTUk interfaces. If the alarm persists, continue to step 3.
Troubleshoot and clear any alarm raised by the corresponding upstream Transponder first (especially Client In LOS or LOF).
If the alarm persists, warm start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, cold
start the card raising the alarm.
alarm. Disconnect the fiber at the In connector of the affected Transponder card.
Clean all optical connectors and re-connect. If LOM alarm persists, replace the fiber
cable.
LOS
Alarm name
Loss of Signal (LOS)
Default severity
Major
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The LOS alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder Client In port.

Amplifier Line In port (OTS Sink).
An LOS alarm will be raised if the incoming signal power at

the indicated interface falls below the LOS threshold. For
Transponders, LOS detection of the Client In signal is a builtin feature of the SFP/XFP modules. For Amplifier cards, LOS
is raised if there is both of the following conditions exist simultaneously: loss of payload (LOS-P) and loss of Optical Supervisory Channel (LOS-O).
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Troubleshoot and clear any upstream alarms first. If the alarm persists, continue to
step 2.
Note that an LOS alarm at Client In for XFP interfaces suppresses a TF alarm.
Note the following behavior when protection-switch cards (O02CSP-1 or
O03CP-1) are used. If the protection-switch card has a loss-of-signal condition
at a Client In port (the input to its working/protection splitter), obviously no signal
will be output on the working or protection output ports. But, there is no downstream LOS alarm suppression in this case. An LOS alarm will be raised by the
working and protection traffic cards connected to the protection switch card. So,
if a card raising an LOS alarm is connected to an O02CSP-1 or O03CP-1 card,
the problem could be with the fiber connected to the card raising the alarm, or
the problem could be further upstream at the Client In port of the protectionswitch card.
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Which interface is raising the LOS alarm?
Transponder Client In interface: go to step 3.

Amplifier Line In interface: use the troubleshooting instructions for the LOS-P
alarm.
There may be missing or loose connections at the Client input to the affected card.
Verify that the Client input fiber is properly installed. If the cable was missing,
bent/pinched, or improperly connected, correct the problem. The LOS alarm should
clear when the correct connection is established
If the alarm persists, disconnect the fiber at the Client In port of the affected card.
Clean all optical connectors. Measure the optical power of the signal being carried
by this fiber. Is the measured power higher or lower than the Client In LOS threshold?
Lower than the threshold: assuming upstream conditions are OK, the fiber connected to the Transponder card is likely bad. Replace the fiber. Measure the
power before connecting the fiber to the Client In port. If the power is higher than
the LOS threshold, connect the fiber to the Client In port. The LOS alarm should
clear within 15 seconds.
Higher than the threshold: Re-connect the fiber to the card raising the Client In
LOS alarm. The LOS alarm should clear within 15 seconds. If it does not clear,
go to step 5.
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3.2.22
If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm. See Transponder replacement instructions in chapter 4.17.
LOS-O
Alarm name
Loss of Signal (OSC) (LOS-OSC)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LOS-O alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
A card will raise the LOS-O alarm if it can no longer detect the
incoming Optical Supervisory Channel. Note: when the OSC
is lost, the link control mechanism goes to a "best effort" state
in order to maintain service. Consequently, an LOS-O condition must be fixed as soon as possible.
3.2.23
Troubleshoot the LOS-O alarm via the same instructions for the LOS-P alarm.
LOS-P
Alarm name
Loss of Signal (Payload) (LOS-P)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The LOS-P alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
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Amplifier Line port (OTS Sink and OMS Sink)

Transponder Line port (OCh Sink)
F40MP, F40VMP, and F09MDRT card input ports (OCh
Sink)
O02CSP-1 card Client In port
OPMDC-1 card input port
The LOS-P alarm is raised if the indicated interface detects a

loss of signal, but the Optical Supervisory Channel is still
working.
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Troubleshoot and clear any upstream alarms first. If the LOS-P alarm persists,
continue to step 2.
On the craft terminals NE Configuration window, there is a checkbox named

Optical Channel LOS Declared by LOF. Enabling this checkbox causes a Loss of
Frame (LOF) condition to be reported as Loss of Signal (LOS-P). Is this checkbox
enabled?
Yes, checkbox is enabled: the LOS-P alarm could be caused by a Loss of

Frame condition. Temporarily disable the checkbox. Does the LOS-P alarm
clear?
Yes, LOS-P alarm clears: this proves that a Loss of Frame condition was
causing the LOS-P alarm. Therefore, re-enable the checkbox, go to the troubleshooting instructions for the LOF alarm and use those instructions to
clear the LOS-P.
No, LOS-P alarm remains raised: the LOS-P alarm is truly indicating a
Loss of Signal condition. Re-enable the checkbox and continue to step 3.
No, checkbox is not enabled: the LOS-P alarm is truly indicating a Loss of
Signal condition. Continue to step 3.
Operating tip for the Optical Channel LOS Declared by LOF checkbox: verify
that the checkbox is really supposed to be enabled. This checkbox should be
enabled only under very specific circumstances when hiT 7300 equipment is
interworking with third-party equipment from MPB Communications). Disable
the checkbox if it was erroneously enabled.
3.2.24
There may be missing or loose connections at the Line input to the affected card.
Verify that the Line input fiber is properly installed. If the cable was missing,
bent/pinched, or improperly connected, correct the problem. The LOS-P alarm
should clear when the correct connection is established.
If the alarm persists, disconnect the fiber at the Line In port of the affected card.
Clean all optical connectors, then re-connect the fiber. The LOS-P alarm should
clear within 15 seconds. If it does not clear, continue to step 4.
f the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support. There may
be an outside plant fiber break causing the LOS-P alarm. Once the fiber break is
repaired, the alarm should clear. After a fiber break is repaired, re-check the
Span Loss as described in the hiT 7300 Optical Link Commissioning (OLC)
Manual. If the span loss has significantly increased, it will be necessary to
perform a link shutdown (see the hiT 7300 Operating Manual (OMN). Then
perform a new Link Startup as described in the OLC Manual.
LSM
Alarm name
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Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Amplifier card OMS Layer Sink
General information
and causes
A mismatch has been detected in the link state, i.e., the link
state running received at the OSC does not match the link
state prestart as configured by link control.
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3.2.25
Call your next higher level of technical support. It may be necessary to re-start the
entire link.
LSS
Alarm name
Loss of PRBS Lock (LSS)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The LSS alarm can be raised by:
General information
and causes
I01T10G-1 and I05AD10G-1: ODU2P PRBS Sink

I08T10G: ODU1P PRBS Sink
I01T40G-1: ODU3P PRBS Sink
I04T40G-1: ODU2P PRBS Sink
The above-mentioned transponder cards support generation

and detection of a PRBS (Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence)
signal for test purposes. The LSS alarm will be raised if the
indicated card does not detect the PRBS. For testing, the
typical procedure is to provision a transponder at one end of
a link to send a PRBS signal in the ODUk payload. The
matching receive transponder at the other end of the link is
provisioned to detect the PRBS signal. If the PRBS is not
detected at the receive end, the cause is likely incorrect cable
connections, high bit errors on the line, or incorrect PRBS
provisioning.
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Verify that the two transponder cards under test have the correct PRBS settings.
One card must be set to PRBS Source and the other card must be set to PRBS Sink.
When set correctly, the test should work and the LSS alarm will clear.
If the alarm persists, verify that there has not been a cabling mistake. Check the endto-end path connections via the ODU TTI (Trail Trace Identifier) feature for the two
cards under test. If the transmitted and received TTI strings do not match, then there
is a cabling mistake somewhere. Correct the cabling error and re-test. The LSS
alarm should clear.
If this does not clear the alarm, the problem may be due to a high bit error rate on
the line. Follow the troubleshooting procedure for the LOS alarm and/or the DEG
alarm..
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LTC
Alarm name
Loss of Tandem Connection (LTC)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The LTC alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder TCM Layers
LTC functions according to ITU G.798. The LTC alarm is

raised if the Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM) sink is
configured, but the TCM source is not configured.
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Typically, the LTC alarm will be raised if TCM sink and source are set-up in an incorrect sequence. Complete instructions for setting-up TCMs appear in the hiT 7300
Operating Manual (OMN). Configure TCMs only in the sequence described in the
OMN. When a TCMs source and sink are properly configured, the LTC alarm will
clear.
Important points for I04T2G5-1 transponder cards:
3.2.27
f the transponders at both ends use GbE/SDH clients, TCM is NOT recommended since enabling TCM will cause temporary traffic loss. Use management by regular ODU Path termination instead.
If one end (A) is a GbE/SDH client, and the other end (B) is an OTU client,
configure TCMs in the following sequence: Source at B, then Sink at A, then
Sink at B.
If both ends are OTU or FC client, configure the TCM source at one end (A),
then the sink at other end (B), then the source at B, then the sink at A.
To monitor the tandem connection at an intermediate point (which, consequently must be an OTU client), take the value MONITORED for the corresponding sink, and TRANSPARENT for the source.
MSIM
Alarm name
Multiplex Structure Identifier Mismatch (MSIM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The MSIM alarm can be raised by:
General information
and causes
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I08T10G-1 card: ODU2 layer

I04T40G-1 card: ODU3 layer
The MSIM alarm will be raised if the MSI fields do not indicate
a multiplex structure that is correct for the card type raising
the alarm. This may occur if the transmitting transponder at
the far end is an older hiT 7300 transponder.
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3.2.28
Upgrade the far-end hiT 7300 transponder card to a version which inserts the correct
MSI.
NFR
Alarm name
GFP No Frames Received (NFR)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
I05AD10G-1 card Line Port (GFP_TT_Sink):
General information
and causes
The NFR alarm will be raised (per GFP-T channel) if no frame

is received for the channel within a period equivalent to the
time required to transmit 20 frames of the corresponding
client signal type. The alarm will be cleared when a new
frame is received for the respective channel.
3.2.29
If an NFR alarm occurs, system self-recovery to proper signal framing is often

achieved very quickly. If self-recovery occurs, no further action is necessary. Otherwise, continue to step 2.
Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, Cold Start the card. If
the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site.
Once on site, disconnect the fiber at the Line In connector of the affected transponder card. Clean all optical connectors and re-connect. If the NFR alarm persists,
replace the fiber cable with a cleaned, inspected spare.
OCI
Alarm name
Open Connection Indication (OCI)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The OCI alarm can be raised by the following objects:
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Transponder Line Port (ODUk Sink)

Transponder Client Port (ODUk Sink)
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General information
and causes
Open Connection Indication (OCI) is monitored at the ODUk

layer. Detection of OCI signifies that there is a Loss of Signal
defect due to an output connection point not connected to an
input connection point.
3.2.30
Ensure correct configuration of ODUk connections in upstream NEs.
OOS
Alarm name
GFP Frames Out Of Sequence (OOS)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
I05AD10G-1 card Line port (GFP_TT_Sink function):
General information
and causes
In the sink direction, the GFP Frame Sequence is extracted

and used to detect missing GFP-T frames (monitoring is done
per GFP-T channel). If there is a mismatch between the
expected value of the GFP Frame Sequence and the
received value, the OOS alarm will be raised.
3.2.31
If an OOS alarm occurs, system self-recovery to proper signal framing is often

achieved very quickly. If self-recovery occurs, no further action is necessary. Otherwise, continue to step 2.
alarm persists, Cold Start the card. If the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the
site.
Once on site, disconnect the fiber at the Line In connector of the affected transponder card. Clean all optical connectors and re-connect. If the OOS alarm persists,
replace the fiber cable with a cleaned, inspected spare.
OPR
Alarm name
Optical Power Received Too Low (OPR)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The OPR alarm can be raised by the following objects:
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General information
and causes
A transponder card will raise the OPR alarm if the incoming

signal power at the line interface falls below the alarm threshold. OPR is intended to be a "degraded signal" alarm threshold that is reached before the more serious LOS threshold is
reached.
Important Note
The OPR raise and clear time is 100 seconds. So, after each
troubleshooting step, wait at least 100 seconds to see if the
alarm clears.
3.2.32
Troubleshoot and clear any upstream alarms first. If the alarm persists, Warm Start
the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, dispatch personnel to the site.
There may be missing or loose connections at the Line input to the affected card.
Verify that the Line input fiber is properly installed. If the cable was missing,
bent/pinched, or improperly connected, correct the problem. The OPR alarm should
clear when the correct connection is established.
If the alarm persists, disconnect the fiber at the Line In port of the affected card.
Clean all optical connectors, then re-connect the fiber. The OPR alarm should clear
within 15 seconds. If it does not clear, continue to step 4.
If the alarm persists, try another Warm Start the card raising the alarm.
PESF
Alarm name
Preemphasis Section Fail (PESF)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Link Control: Preemphasis Section Layer.
General information
and causes
The PESF alarm indicates that 10 consecutive power preemphasis routines have failed. This could be due to a faulty MCP
card, a faulty CCEP card, or a DCN communications failure.
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When NEs are using Released Service Provisioning mode, the user can change the
pre-emphasis mode from pre-calculated to automatic. If this is done (and the
required new MCP card is installed in the head end node, software will wait for a preemphasis measurement from the tail end. After 10 cycles (10 x 5 minutes), if the tail
end MCP has not been installed yet, the PESF alarm will be raised. This is expected
behavior since 10 consecutive pre-emphasis routines have failed due to the missing
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MCP card. To clear the alarm, install an MCP card in the tail end node. For all other
scenarios, proceed to step 2.
3.2.33
Troubleshoot and clear any other alarms first, especially alarms raised by amplifier,
CCEP, or MCP cards.
If the PESF alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support. There
may be a problem with the DCN.
PHF
Alarm name
Power Too High Failure (PHF)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The PHF alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder SDH/SONET Client Port (OS Sink)

Transponder OTU Client Port
Transponder 10G Ethernet Client port (ETY4 Sink)
Transponder Fibre Channel Client port
MCP card input ports
F40MR-1 card input ports
The PHF alarm will be raised if the optical power of the input
signal at the indicated port is above the user-specified PHF
threshold.
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Was a Channel Upgrade (addition of new channels) or a Channel Downgrade

(removal of existing channels) recently performed and the MCP card is raising the
PHF alarm?
Yes: Channel Upgrades or Channel Downgrades can cause significant changes

to the monitored spectrum, whereby a PHF alarm is an expected result. There
is no actual fault in the system, but it is necessary to take new power reference
values. Wait 30 minutes after the Channel Upgrade/Downgrade, then open
the MCP cards Channel Monitoring window. Click the Take Power Reference
Values button. Once the new reference values are captured, the PHF alarm will
clear. If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
No: go to step 2.
Verify that the relevant user-configurable PHF threshold is set to the proper value.
If set incorrectly, set it to the proper value.
If the PHF alarm persists, the signal power entering the card is too high. Check the
output power of the upstream equipment. If the power is too high, lower the equipments output power (or, insert an attenuation fiber to lower the signal level into the
transponder card). This should clear the alarm.
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3.2.34
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support before proceeding. Warm start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, cold start the
card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm.
PLF
Alarm name
Power Too Low Failure (PLF)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The PLF alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder SDH/SONET Client Port (OS Sink).

Transponder OTU Client Port
Transponder Fibre Channel Client port
MCP card input ports
F40MR card input ports
OPMDC card input and output port
The PLF alarm will be raised if the optical signal power at the
indicated port is below the user-specified PLF threshold.
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Was a Channel Upgrade (addition of new channels) or a Channel Downgrade

(removal of existing channels) recently performed and the MCP card is raising the
PLF alarm?
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Yes: Channel Upgrades or Channel Downgrades can cause significant changes

to the monitored spectrum, whereby a PLF alarm is an expected result. There is
no actual fault in the system, but it is necessary to take new power reference
values. Wait 30 minutes after the Channel Upgrade/Downgrade, then open
the MCP cards Channel Monitoring window. Click the Take Power Reference
Values button. Once the new reference values are captured, the PLF alarm will
clear. If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
No: go to step 2.
Verify that the user-configurable PLF threshold is set to the proper value. If set incorrectly, set it to the proper value.
If the PLF alarm persists, the signal power entering the card from the upstream
equipment is too low. Disconnect fiber and measure the power at the output port of
the upstream equipment. If it is too low, increase the output power. If the power is
OK, the problem is between the upstream equipment and the card raising the alarm
(bad fiber or dirty connectors). Clean all connectors and re-attach the fiber. If the
alarm persists, replace the fiber cable with a spare.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support before proceeding. Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, Cold Start the
card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, replace the card raising the alarm.
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PLM
Alarm name
Payload Mismatch (PLM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The PLM alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder SDH/SONET Client port (ODUk Sink)

Transponder Ethernet Client port (ODU2 Sink)
Transponder Ethernet Client port (ODU1/ETC3 Sink)
ODU2P/ODU1 in the muxponder if the received ODU2 is
not ODU1-structured.
ODU3P/ODU2 in the muxponder if the received ODU3 is
not ODU2-structured.
A channel traversing the optical path must use the same transponder card type and Client signal type at each end. If both
ends do not match, the PLM alarm will be raised at the
receive end.
3.2.36
Ensure that identical transponder card types are used at both ends of the affected
channels optical path and that both cards are configured for the same Client type.
In addition, verify that the Tx line interface of the transponder card at the head end
is connected to the line properly.
Then, if necessary to restore traffic, execute a warm start of the card(s) raising the
PLM alarm. If the warm start does not restore traffic, execute a cold start.
SSF
Alarm name
Server Signal Fail (SSF)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Transponder cards and amplifier cards
General information
and causes
The SSF alarm indicates a signal failure on a server layer.

The signal failure could be on the card raising the SSF alarm,
or on another upstream card.
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An SSF alarm always results from some other alarm (e.g., LOF, LOM, PLM,
SYNCF). For transponder cards, clear all other alarms on the client ports or
upstream of this cards client ports. For amplifier cards, clear all other alarms on the
line port or upstream of this cards line port.
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g Background information about SSF: The principle of SSF (an alarm name
defined by ITU-T) is very similar to an Alarm Indication Signal (AIS). The word
"Server" in "Server Signal Fail" refers to lower transport server layers. If a layer
receives SSF, it is not considered to be service affecting because the layer that
inserted the SSF will have already reported the root-cause problem (incoming
signal problem or equipment problem) as a service-affecting alarm.
3.2.37
SSF-egress
Alarm name
Server Signal Fail (egress) (SSF-egress)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Transponder cards
General information
and causes
An SSF-egress alarm is raised due to a signal failure on a

server layer on the Line that is mapped to the Client (egress)
SDH/SONET or Ethernet port.
3.2.38
Troubleshoot and clear all other alarms on the transponder cards line port or
upstream of this cards line port. Once cleared, the SSF-egress should also clear.
SSF-O
Alarm name
Server Signal Fail (OSC) (SSF-O)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Amplifier card line ports
General information
and causes
The SSF-O alarm indicates an SSF condition that affects the

Optical Supervisory Channel, but not the payload. The fault
could be on the card raising the SSF alarm, or on another
upstream card.
3.2.39
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Troubleshoot the SSF-O alarm via the same instructions for the SSF alarm.
SSF-P
Alarm name
Server Signal Fail (payload) (SSF-P)
Default severity
Minor
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Alarm object
Amplifier card line ports
General information
and causes
The SSF-P alarm indicates an SSF condition that affects the

payload, but not the Optical Supervisory Channel. The fault
could be on the card raising the SSF alarm, or on another
upstream card.
3.2.40
Troubleshoot the SSF-O alarm via the same instructions for the SSF alarm.
SSF-prot
Alarm name
Server Signal Fail (protection) (SSF-prot)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Transponder cards
General information
and causes
The SSF-prot alarm is raised due to an SSF condition on the

signal after the protection switch. If there is no operator
command on the protection switch, SSF-prot will occur if both
the working and protection line fail.
3.2.41
Troubleshoot the SSF-prot alarm via the same instructions for the SSF alarm.
SYNCF
Alarm name
Synchronization Failure (SYNCF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Ethernet and Fibre Channel client signals of transponder,

muxponder and Carrier Ethernet (I22CE10G-1) cards.
General information
and causes
Ethernet or Fibre Channel synchronization failure in Client-toLine direction.
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The problem is with the Ethernet router at the NE raising the alarm. It is not supplying
a valid Ethernet signal to the indicated client port. Correct the problem with the
router.
For I04T40G cards, netlists from hiT 7300 Release 4.30 and 4.30.01 are not
compatible with earlier hiT 7300 netlists (Release 4.25 or earlier). So, if the
SYNCF alarm is raised by an I04T40G card, check whether the netlists on this
card and the corresponding upstream card are the same release. If the netlists
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on the two cards are incompatible, the SYNCF alarm will be raised. To clear the
alarm, the netlists on the two cards must be upgraded to match. Cold start both
cards (the I04T40G raising the SYNCF alarm, and the corresponding card
at the other end of the link). This is traffic-affecting! This will upgrade the
netlists and clear the SYNCF alarm.
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3.2.42
SYNCF-egress
Alarm name
Synchronization Failure (egress) (SYNCF-egress)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
The SYNCF-egress alarm can be raised by the following

objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder Ethernet and Fibre Channel Client port
The SYNCF-egress alarm is generated from a SYNCF defect

detected by the mapping of the ingress line port signal to the
egress direction of a directly-mapped 1G or 10G Ethernet or
Fibre Channel client port.
3.2.43
The problem is with the router at other end.
TCLL
Alarm name
TDC Control Loop Limit (TCLL)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
40G cards (I01T40G, I01R40G, and I04T40G) Optical

Channel
General information
and causes
The TCLL alarm is raised if the cards TDC control loop

reaches the upper or lower limit of its range (+/- 700 ps/nm).
Such a condition indicates that traffic loss may soon
occur since dispersion present on the line may no longer
be adequately compensated.
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Open the Line Traffic-Config window for the card raising the alarm. Click the Optical
Channel tab. Verify that the TDC Value field reads near the upper or lower limit (+/700 ps/nm). Then, check the same field for other 40G cards serving neighboring
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channels. Is the TDC value near its upper or lower limit for the neighboring channels?
3.2.44
Yes: the problem is with the transmission line. Something caused the dispersion
to increase.
No: the card reporting the TCLL alarm is probably defective. Dispatch personnel
to the site and continue to step 3.
Verify that all fibers are connected properly to the card raising the alarm. If the alarm
persists, contact your next higher level of technical support before proceeding since
the following actions are traffic-affecting. Disconnect all fibers from the card and
clean fiber ends and connectors. Re-connect the fibers. If the alarm persists, replace
the defective card with a spare.
TIM
Alarm name
Trace Identifier Mismatch (TIM)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The TIM alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Amplifier Line In port (OTS Sink)

Transponder/Muxponder Line In port (OTUk Sink)
Transponder/Muxponder Line In port (ODUk Sink)
Transponder SDH/SONET Client port (RS ingress)
Transponder/Muxponder Client In port (OTUk Sink)
Transponder/Muxponder Client In port (ODUkP Sink)
Transponder/Muxponder TCM Line In port (ODUkT Sink)
Transponder TCM Client In port (ODUkT Sink)
The TIM alarm is raised if the indicated card detects a

mismatch between the expected Trail Trace Identifier
message string and the Trail Trace Identifier message string
actually received.
Trail Trace Identifier (TTI) is a feature that allows network operators to verify correct connectivity through the network elements. The basic principle is that specific overhead
bytes are reserved for Trace Messages of the users choosing. By specifying the transmitted and the expected received trace messages on various craft terminal windows,
the system can automatically verify that fiber connections have been made as intended.
This is accomplished by comparing the expected Trace Message to that actually
received. If they differ, the mismatch alarm is raised, alerting personnel of the incorrect
connections.
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3.2.45
Check the configuration of the Trail Trace Identifier message strings at both the
immediate upstream card and the card raising the alarm. Verify that the Trace
Messages were configured as desired.
If the Trace Messages were configured as desired and the TIM alarm persists, there
is a fiber misconnection somewhere between the two cards. Determine the location
and make the correct fiber connection.
TIM-egress
Alarm name
Trace Identifier Mismatch (egress) (TIM-egress)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
The TIM-egress alarm can be raised by the following objects:
General information
and causes
Transponder SDH/SONET Client port (RS egress)
The TIM-egress alarm is generated from a TIM defect

detected by the RS trace monitoring of the signal mapped
from line to client.
3.2.46
Troubleshoot the TIM-egress alarm via the same instructions for the TIM alarm (for
the NE feeding the RS trace at the remote end).
TNEF
Alarm name
Target NE Failure (TNEF)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
UDP port
General information
and causes
The TNEF alarm will be raised if a Network Element is not

reachable via the DCN.
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When configuring the NTP (Network Time Protocol), it is natural that the time can
jump. This can cause the allocation "leases" to expire, which will cause a temporary TNEF alarm. In this case, ignore the temporary TNEF alarm. It will clear by itself.
Otherwise, continue to step 2.
Although any primary or secondary DHCP server can be removed from the network
(i.e., is no longer reachable by any NE within the DCN) it cannot be deleted from the
Reachable Systems list. Attempting to delete a previously-discovered server from
the list will cause a TNEF alarm. Also, that NEs name will be displayed as *ame on
the Reachable Systems list. To clear this TNEF alarm, Cold Start the other (remain-
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ing) DHCP server. After start-up, the TNEF alarm will be cleared. The deleted DHCP
server will still remain on the list - now with an asterisk (*) in the name field, signifying
that there are no alarms.
3.2.47
If the unreachable NE belongs in the network and uses external Ethernet connections, verify that these connections are all intact.
If the alarm persists, replace the NE Controller (CCEP or CCMP) card in the
unreachable NE. See Card replacement instructions in chapter 4.1.
UCI
Alarm name
GFP Unexpected Channel ID (UCI)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
I05AD10G-1 card ODU2P/GFP_A_Sink
General information
and causes
The I05AD10G-1 uses channel IDs local to the segment

between two adjacent NEs. The channel ID is extracted from
the incoming signal (ODU2P/GFP_A_Sink) and a new
channel ID is inserted into the outgoing GFP-T frames
(ODU2P/GFP_A_Source). If the received and expected
Channel IDs do not match, the UCI alarm will be raised (individually per GFP-T channel).
An express connection is defined by associating an incoming
channel ID with a corresponding outgoing GFP channel ID.
For add/drop channels, the connection is defined by associating a certain client port with the incoming (drop) or outgoing
(add) channel ID. Drop & Continue channels have an association between incoming and outgoing channel IDs and with a
client port (egress direction).
3.2.48
Verify that all express, add/drop, and drop & continue connections are configured
properly. If the alarm persists, continue to step 2.
Warm Start the card raising the alarm. If the alarm persists, Cold Start the card.
If the alarm persists, replace the card with a spare.
UPM
Alarm name
GFP User Payload Mismatch (UPM)
Default severity
Major
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Alarm object
Transponder Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and STM-1/OC-3

Client port.
General information
and causes
The UPM alarm is raised due to a mismatch between the

received and expected values for the Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) payload User Payload Identifier (UPI) header
field.
3.2.49
Troubleshoot the UPM alarm via the same instructions as the LFD alarm.
VOATC
Alarm name
VOA Threshold Crossed (VOATC)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Link Control: Optical Channel layer.
General information
and causes
A Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) problem occurred during

a manual power adjust or manual pre-emphasis routine. A
setting higher than the upper VOA threshold (20 dB) or lower
than the lower VOA threshold (0 dB) is being attempted.
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Re-attempt the action (Manual Power Adjust or Enhanced Pre-emphasis - Manual)

that triggered the VOATC alarm. A second attempt will most likely work correctly and
clear the VOATC alarm. Ensure that unused channels are provisioned as unused.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support. There is a
slight chance that fixed attenuators may need to be inserted in various locations (inline with the F04 / F08 / F16 Filter cards) to clear a standing VOATC alarm. Contact
Nokia Siemens Networks Customer Support for guidance. Nokia Siemens Networks
will analyze characteristics of your network (fiber type, span counts, types of Filter
cards used, etc) and provide further instructions on the insertion of any required
attenuators.
g Behavior note: If a VOATC alarm is active and the NE Controller card (CCEP or
CCMP) is Cold Started, the VOATC alarm will no longer be raised (the root cause is
likely still present, but the alarm itself is no longer raised). However, after the next
link control action is performed (Power Adjust, Pre-emphasis, etc), the VOATC
alarm will be raised again if conditions warrant.
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3.3.1
Processing error alarms

APSM
Alarm name
APS Mismatch (APSM)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Network Element
General information
and causes
Replacement of a faulty Compact Flash module on an NE

Controller card (CCEP or CCMP) can cause an APSM alarm.
See Compact Flash replacement in chapter 4.2. After
replacement, the APS version that is present on the new
Compact Flash is checked against the version number the
network element thinks it should have. (The latter is stored on
an EEPROM on the shelf backplane).
If there is a mismatch, the NE will enter Recover Mode (see
chapter 8 for details), and the APSM alarm will be raised.
3.3.2
Since the NE has entered Recover Mode, Element Manager will display the Clear
Recover Mode window. This window will state that APS_MISMATCH is the
reason the NE has entered Recover Mode. It is necessary to download the correct
APS to this NE. So, click the Change APS button on this window, which will open
the Software/File Management window. Download the correct APS to this NE.
Detailed instructions can be found in the hiT 7300 Operating Manual (OMN).
CFFULL
Alarm name
Compact Flash Full (CFFULL)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
CCEP card and CCMP card
General information
and causes
The CFFULL alarm indicates that the cards Compact Flash

MIB partition exceeds 90% of total capacity.
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The Compact Flash card on the card is too full. This can be caused when an older
hiT 7300 Compact Flash (with low capacity) is used in newer hiT 7300 systems that
require larger amounts of NE configuration data.
Ideally, the Compact Flash should be replaced with one that has a higher capacity
(refer to chapter 4.2 for instructions). However, it is highly recommended that you
first contact your next higher level of technical support. It may be beneficial to
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gather diagnostic data from the card to analyze memory usage to determine if some
other fault might be causing the CFFULL alarm.
3.3.3
DUPDHCP
Alarm name
Duplicated DHCP Server (DUPDHCP)
Default severity
Warning
Alarm object
Network Element.
General information
and causes
The DUPDHCP alarm will be raised if duplicate primary or

secondary DHCP servers are detected. This is often caused
by accidentally duplicating IP addresses when performing
DHCP configuration during commissioning.
3.3.4
Carefully follow the procedures in the hiT 7300 Operating Manual Configuring
DHCP settings.
LOTR
Alarm name
Loss of Time Reference (LOTR)
Default severity
Warning
Alarm object
Network Element
General information
and causes
The LOTR alarm will be raised if all configured external NTP

(Network Time Protocol) references have been unreachable
for a period of at least 30 minutes.
The alarm will self-clear as soon as an NTP server is available again (or, if all configured NTP servers are deleted by
the user).
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If the alarm is simultaneously raised on multiple NEs, the problem is likely with the
NTP Servers themselves. If the alarm is raised by a single NE, verify that the NTP
servers were set-up correctly during commissioning, especially each servers IP
address. [NTP server addresses must be provided by the customer]. Refer to the NE
Commissioning Manual for instructions.
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MIBF
Alarm name
MIB Failure (MIBF)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
Network Element
General information
and causes
Each NEs Management Information Base (MIB) contents are

stored in two places: the flash memory on-board the NE Controller card (CCEP or CCMP) and on that cards removable
Compact Flash module.
The MIBF alarm can be caused by three related, yet distinct
events:
A sudden double hardware failure in an operational

network (i.e., simultaneous failure of an NE Controller
cards two MIB storage devices - its Onboard Flash and
its Compact Flash). Such a failure is extremely unlikely. If
it occurs, the NE Controller card and its Compact Flash
must be replaced.
A mismatch condition that might occur immediately after
(and as a direct result of) replacing a failed NE Controller
card and/or its Compact Flash module. Such replacements can sometimes result in a mismatch of the MIB
contents and/or a mismatch of the APS software versions. In such cases, the NE will re-start in Recover
Mode (meaning it could not find a valid MIB). No communication to peripheral cards is possible and the NE will
appear as an OLR network element on the Element
Manager Shelf Equipment window. A backup copy of
the MIB must be downloaded to the NE.
If the NE was in Recover Mode, setting the NE to default
(see chapter Resetting the NE to default configuration in
the hiT 7300 Operating Manual) will raise the MIBF
alarm. In this case, Recover Mode can be exited only via
manual methods as explained below.
g NOTICE: Do NOT Cold Start a card that has an active MIBF alarm!
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How was the MIBF alarm raised?
It was suddenly raised in an operational network (the double hardware failure

described above): Dispatch service personnel to replace the NE Controller card
and the Compact Flash module. For instructions, go to CCEP/CCMP replacement due to MIBF alarm scenario in chapter 4.1.
A failed NE Controller card and/or its Compact Flash was just replaced. When
the card was re-installed, the MIBF alarm, and possibly the APSM alarm, were
raised: go to step 2.
While the NE was in Recover Mode, the NE was set to default configuration. This
will erase the MIB data on the Controller cards Compact Flash and on-board
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flash. In this case, go to step 3. (A backup copy of the MIB must be downloaded
to the Controller card in order to exit Recover Mode and clear the MIBF alarm).
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If an APSM alarm is also raised, troubleshoot and clear that alarm first.
Download a back-up copy of this NEs MIB contents and activate the MIB. Instructions for doing so can be found in the hiT 7300 Operating Manual (OMN).
When an NE is is Recover Mode, a MIB can be downloaded and swapped only

if the NE Name of the downloaded MIB matches the NE Name stored on the
shelf backplane EEPROM.
3.3.6
After selecting Activate MIB, the Element Manager connection to this NE will be
temporarily lost again. The NE Controller card will start. Wait approximately 3
minutes for the NE Controller card to light its green OK LED. Wait an additional 1
minute, then re-connect to the NE over the Q or QF interface. Verify that all alarms
have cleared.
If the MIBF alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support.
MIBFULL_MAJOR
Alarm name
MIB Full Major (MIBFULL_MAJOR)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
General information
and causes
The MIBFULL_MAJOR alarm will be raised if the contents of

the cards memory storage (PRAM or On-board Flash)
exceeds 90% of maximum capacity.
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If a CCEP-1 card is raising the alarm, replace it with a CCEP-2 card according to the
instructions in chapter 4.1. If a CCMP-1 card is raising the alarm, replace it with a
CCMP-2 card according to the instructions in chapter 4.1.
MIBFULL_MINOR
Alarm name
MIB Full Minor (MIBFULL_MINOR)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
General information
and causes
The MIBFULL_MINOR alarm will be raised if the contents of

the cards memory storage (PRAM or On-board Flash)
exceeds 70% of maximum capacity.
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No immediate action is required. The MIBFULL_MINOR alarm serves as an

advance warning that serious memory shortage problems may eventually occur. As
a precaution, schedule a card replacement at the next convenient opportunity as
follows:
3.3.8
If a CCEP-1 card is raising the alarm, replace it with a CCEP-2 card at the next
convenient opportunity. Follow the instructions in chapter 4.1.
If a CCMP-1 card is raising the alarm, replace it with a CCMP-2 card at the next
convenient opportunity. Follow the instructions in chapter 4.1.
If the alarm persists after replacing the card, contact your next higher level of technical support.
NQO
Alarm name
Notification Queue Overflow (NQO)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Network Element
General information
and causes
The NQO alarm indicates an internal overload of the Controller card software due to too many notification messages.
3.3.9
Often, the NQO condition is only temporary. Wait a short time and see if the alarm
clears by itself.
If the alarm persists, the problem could be due to too many Element Managers connected at once. Reduce the number of Element Managers connected.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support before proceeding. Warm Start the NE Controller card (CCEP or CCMP). If the alarm persists
after recovery time, Cold Start the NE Controller card. Management visibility to this
NE will be lost while the Controller card executes its Cold Start routine.
If the alarm persists, replace the NE Controller card.
RAMFULL
Alarm name
RAM Full (RAMFULL)
Default severity
Major
Alarm object
General information
and causes
The RAMFULL alarm will be raised if the contents of the

cards memory storage area exceeds a pre-defined threshold.
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Wait 30 minutes. The high memory usage may have only been temporary. If
memory usage returns to a sufficiently low level, the alarm will self-clear.
If the alarm persists for more than 30 minutes, Cold Start the card raising the alarm.
If the alarm persists after recovery from the Cold Start, upgrade the Controller card
to the new model (which contains more memory):
3.3.10
If a CCEP-1 card is raising the alarm, replace it with a CCEP-2.

If a CCMP-1 card is raising the alarm, replace it with a CCMP-2.
RQO
Alarm name
Request Queue Overflow (RQO)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Network Element
General information
and causes
The RQO alarm indicates an internal overload of the Controller card software due to too many requests.
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Often, the RQO condition is only temporary. Wait a short time and see if the alarm
clears by itself.
If the alarm persists, the problem could be due to too many Element Managers connected at once. Reduce the number of Element Managers connected.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support before proceeding. Warm Start the NE Controller card (CCEP or CCMP). If the alarm persists
after recovery time, Cold Start the NE Controller card. Management visibility to this
NE will be lost while the Controller card executes its Cold Start routine.
If the alarm persists, replace the NE Controller card.
TL1NQO
Alarm name
TL1 Notification Queue Overflow (TL1NQO)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Network Element.
General information
and causes
The TL1NQO alarm indicates an internal overload of the TL1

Gateway software due to too many notification messages..
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3.4.1
Often, the TL1NQO condition is only temporary. Wait a short time and see if the
alarm clears by itself.
If the alarm persists, the problem could be due to too many TL1 sessions active
simultaneously. Reduce the number of TL1 sessions.
If the alarm persists, contact your next higher level of technical support before proceeding. Cold Start the NE Controller card (CCEP or CCMP). Management visibility
to this NE will be lost while the Controller card executes its Cold Start routine.
EXT
Alarm name
External Alarm (via TIF Sensor) (EXT)
Default severity
Minor
Alarm object
Telemetry Interface (TIF) Monitor
General information
and causes
The EXT alarm is raised when one of the user-defined Telemetry Interface input relays (TIF Monitors) is activated. The
alarm message will identify (by number) which TIF Monitor is
raising the alarm as: TIF Monitor nn, where "nn" is the
number of the Monitor (01 to 16).
3.5
3.5.1
The input relays are intended to be used as traditional "housekeeping" alarm inputs
connected to customer facilities of his choosing (door alarm, temperature alarm,
etc). These inputs are configured via the craft terminal. Note: the cable for TIF
Sensors attaches to the connector named "TIF IN" on the NE Controller card (CCEP
type only). So, to clear the alarm, the relevant facility at the customer premises must
be dealt with (example: if a door open monitor is activated, then the door at the site
must be closed).
Quality of Service alarms

TCA
Alarm name
Threshold Crossing Alert (TCA)
Default severity
Warning
Alarm object
Monitored Performance Parameter
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General information
and causes
The TCA alarm is raised if a monitored performance parameter counter exceeds its user-defined threshold.
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SURPASS hiT 7300 monitors various performance parameters, (e.g. CV, BBE, ES,
SES, SEFS, UAS, Avg-BER, Max-BER), on many layers in order to calculate the
transmission quality.
Performance monitoring provides the capability to signal performance degradation
(via a TCA alarm) before a more serious failure occurs. Each transponder card accumulates its performance measurements every 00, 15, 30, and 45 minutes past each
hour. At the end of each 15-minute reporting period, each card automatically reports
its performance counts to the Controller card. In addition, 24-hour performance
counts are obtained by summing all 15-minute counts of the day. The user may set
the desired 15-minute and 24-hour alarm threshold for each monitored parameter.
A TCA alarm will be raised if the count for a monitored parameter exceeds its userdesignated threshold.
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Card replacement instructions
4 Card replacement instructions

This section contains instructions for removing a faulty card and replacing it with a spare
of the same type. Once the replacement card is inserted, the software detects the
presence of the new card, performs the necessary validation, and automatically configures the card for normal operation. Upon completion of the configuration, the fault management software will re-evaluate the alarm conditions and raise or clear the alarm(s)
as appropriate. There is no need for the user to issue any reset command or restart the
NE during these procedures.
DANGER!
Always use appropriate laser eye protection when working with the hiT 7300 system.
g NOTICE: always use appropriate ESD grounding devices and practices to avoid
damaging the equipment.
g NOTICE: all plug-in cards must be inserted slowly and carefully to avoid damage to
components.If a card seems to require unusual effort to insert - STOP. If anything is
physically interfering with card insertion - STOP. If a card is not correctly engaging
the shelf guide rails or backplane connector - STOP. Never apply excessive force
when installing a card; otherwise severe damage can occur to the card and
shelf.Always insert one card at a time. Never attempt to simultaneously insert two or
more cards into the shelf.
g NOTICE: Before replacing any card, attach an identifying label to each fiber connected to the failed card (if such labels are not already present). This will help ensure
that each fiber is re-connected to the correct port on the replacement card.
g NOTICE: The small captive screws that secure hiT 7300 plug-in cards in the shelf
are the Pozidriv type. Specifically, a screwdriver equipped with a Pozidriv #0 bit
is mandatory to loosen or tighten these screws. Do not use a Phillips screwdriver.
Use of a Phillips screwdriver will damage the screw. When re-installing a plug-in
card, tighten these screws to a maximum torque of 0.63 N-m (equivalent to 0.46
ft-lbs or 5.57 in-lbs).
4.1
How to replace the CCEP and CCMP card

Each Network Element (NE) includes an NE Controller card, which will be either a CCEP
or CCMP card. This card functions as the central management controller for the NE.
Replacement of these card types requires special care since they contain a fieldreplaceable Compact Flash (CF) module used for persistent storage of the MIB and APS
software. Card replacement procedures vary, depending on the failure scenario (as indicated by different alarms). These different scenarios are as follows:
CP alarm or OBFF alarm scenario (see chapter 4.1.1)

MIBF alarm scenario (see chapter 4.1.2)
Loss of communication scenario (see chapter 4.1.3)
g If any configuration changes have been made to the NE within the previous 10
minutes, do NOT replace the CCEP or CCMP card yet! Wait at least 10
minutes after making any NE configuration changes before replacing the
CCEP or CCMP card.
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g When an NE Controller card (CCEP or CCMP) is removed from the shelf, the
management system will lose connectivity to that NE. During this time, neither
the management interface nor the local Element Manager interface is functional.
Note that traffic is preserved and all peripheral cards continue to operate normally.
If a network is configured so that only one Controller card is assigned to provide
the Gateway Function, removal of that card will cause the management system
to lose connection and visibility to the whole network. In addition, the network
will not have the support of a DHCP server, NTP server, or FTP server, which
means file transfer (APS or NCF files), new NE addition, or time synchronization
are not possible for the network. For such a case, consider temporarily enabling
a redundant Gateway Function NE before the removal of the Controller card.
g When replacing a failed CCEP-1 card, check the part number of the replacement card:
if the spare card has part number S42024-L5424-A101, note that it cannot
be used in a system that is still running software earlier than R4.1.1. If your
system is running 4.1.1 or later, it is OK to use this card. But, if your system
is still running software earlier than 4.1.1, you must obtain CCEP type
S42024-L5424-A100 to replace the failed card.
if the spare card is S42024-L5424-A100, note that this card type can be
installed in a system running any software version up to and including 4.2.
When replacing a failed CCMP-1 card, check the part number of the replacement card:
if the spare card has part number S42024-L5424-A201, note that it cannot
be used in a system that is still running software earlier than R4.1.1. If your
system is running 4.1.1 or later, it is OK to use this card. But, if your system
is still running software earlier than 4.1.1, you must obtain CCMP type
S42024-L5424-A200 to replace the failed card.
if the spare card is S42024-L5424-A200, note that this card type can be
installed in a system running any software version up to and including 4.2.
g Replace a CCEP-2 card or CCMP-2 card only with a spare of the same type.
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CP alarm or OBFF alarm scenario

A CP (Card Problem) alarm or an OBFF (Onboard Flash Failure) alarm raised by a NE
Controller card (CCEP or CCMP card) indicates that the card has suffered an internal
fault, but the removable Compact Flash module is still OK. Since the Compact Flash
module contains the MIB and APS software, it must be physically transferred to the
replacement card. Detailed instructions are as follows:
4.1.2
IMPORTANT! Before doing anything else, upload a back-up copy of the MIB (from
the faulty Controller card). Instructions for doing so can be found in the hiT 7300
Operating Manual (OMN).
Disconnect all cables from the failed Controller card. Remove the failed card from
the shelf.
Follow the instructions in Figure 1 to remove the Compact Flash module from the
failed Controller card. Install this same Compact Flash onto the new Controller
card. After inserting the Compact Flash into its holder, be sure to rotate the
hinged arm of the ejector button back to its folded position. Otherwise, the
ejector button can be broken when the Controller card is inserted into the
shelf.
Insert the new Controller card into the shelf and re-attach all cables. The card will
automatically boot using the MIB contents of the Compact Flash module. Verify that
the green OK LED on the card front panel lights, indicating a successful re-boot. If
boot-up does not occur within 15 minutes, withdraw the card from the shelf and reinsert it. If boot-up still does not occur within 15 minutes, stop. Contact your next
higher level of technical support. If boot-up is successful, wait 2 minutes, then
continue to the next step.
Re-connect to the NE over the Q or QF interface. Verify that all alarms have cleared.
PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
MIBF alarm scenario

g Do not Cold Start a card raising a MIBF alarm! When a MIBF alarm is raised, the
NE can still function normally utilizing the working copy of the MIB residing on the
NE Controller cards PRAM. But, if the NE Controller card is Cold Started while in
this condition, the PRAM copy of the MIB will be lost, and the NE will not be able to
recover to the state that existed prior to the Cold Start. That is why it is important
to regularly maintain a backup MIB copy for each NE in your network. If
recovery is required, having the backup MIB copy available will make restoration
easier. If a backup MIB is not available, the NE can be recovered with a default MIB,
but traffic most likely will be impacted and all manual provisioning data will be lost!
A network elements MIB contents are persistently stored in two areas on the CCEP (or
CCMP) card; the cards Onboard Flash, and the cards replaceable Compact Flash
module. A MIBF alarm indicates that both these storage areas have failed. Dispatch
service personnel to replace the failed Controller card and its Compact Flash module,
i.e., it is necessary to take a spare Controller card and a spare Compact Flash module
to the site. Detailed instructions are as follows:
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Disconnect all cables from the failed Controller card. Remove the failed card from
the shelf.
Install the replacement Compact Flash module onto the new Controller card. See
Figure 1 for details.
g The APS version loaded onto each Compact Flash by the Nokia Siemens
Networks factory is identified on a label attached to the outside of the Compact
Flash module. It would be best if the replacement Compact Flash has the correct
APS version on it, but this is not a strict requirement.
g Never replace a failed Compact Flash with one that has a smaller capacity. If a
1 GB Compact Flash is being replaced, it is not permitted to replace it with a 256
MB type. If an 8 GB Compact Flash is being replaced, it is not permitted to
replace it with a 1 GB or 256 MB type.
If the spare Compact Flash is the original type (256 MB), it is highly recommended to instead obtain a newer type of Compact Flash (1 GB or 8 GB) to
replace the failed unit. In fact, the 1 GB or 8 GB type is required for systems
running Release 4.20 (or higher) software. The 1 GB or 8 GB Compact Flash is
also required for any system using TL1.
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Insert the new Controller card into the shelf and re-attach all cables.
Various automatic procedures will now be executed by the system in an attempt to

get everything synchronized. The entire process may require up to 20 minutes to
complete.
a) If the NE goes into Recover Mode and an APSM alarm is raised, stop. Go to the
troubleshooting instructions for the APSM alarm.
b) If the process completes successfully (indicated by the Controller card lighting
its front-panel green OK LED), continue to step 5.
4.1.3
After the green OK LED comes on, wait 2 minutes. Then, re-connect to the NE over
the Q or QF interface. Download a previously-made copy of the MIB contents to
this NE. Verify that all alarms have cleared. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
Loss of Communication scenario

There are cases in which the failure of a CCEP or CCMP card is of such a nature that it
affects the ability of the card (or the cards software) to report its own failure, or even its
ability to communicate with other devices such as the network management system. In
such cases, the failure likely is detected by the Element Management System as a loss
of communications to the network element. In such a case, a replacement of the
relevant Controller card is warranted. Detailed instructions are as follows:
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If the network management system reports a Loss of Communication to an NE,

dispatch service personnel to that site with a spare CCEP card (or CCMP as appropriate) and a spare Compact Flash module. (It is impossible to know at this point
whether the loss of communication was caused by a failed Controller card or a
failure of its Compact Flash. So take both to the site to avoid making a second trip).
First, assume the problem is a faulty Controller card. Complete the procedures in
paragraph 4.1.1.
If the problem persists, assume the problem is a Compact Flash failure. Complete
the procedures in paragraph 4.2.
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If the problem persists, assume there is a failure of the Controller card and the
Compact Flash, which is equivalent to a MIBF condition. Complete the procedures
in paragraph 4.1.2.
If the problem persists, contact your next higher level of technical support. PROCEDURE COMPLETE
How to replace the Compact Flash

Each CCEP and CCMP Controller card contains a removable Compact Flash module.
The Compact Flash module is used for persistent storage of the MIB and APS software.
If the Compact Flash fails (indicated by the CFF alarm), the correct APS and the working
MIB contents must be restored onto the replacement Compact Flash module (which
should occur automatically). Detailed instructions are as follows:
g The APS version loaded onto each Compact Flash by the Nokia Siemens Networks
factory is identified on a label attached to the outside of the Compact Flash module.
It would be best if the replacement Compact Flash has the correct APS, but this is
not a strict requirement.
g Never Cold Start a CCEP or CCMP card that has an active CFF alarm.
g Never replace a failed Compact Flash with one that has a smaller capacity. If a 1
GB Compact Flash is being replaced, it is not permitted to replace it with a 256 MB
type. If an 8 GB Compact Flash is being replaced, it is not permitted to replace it
with a 1 GB or 256 MB type.
If the spare Compact Flash is the original type (256 MB), it is highly recommended
to instead obtain a newer type of Compact Flash (1 GB or 8 GB) to replace the failed
unit. In fact, the 1 GB or 8 GB type is required for systems running Release 4.20 (or
higher) software. The 1 GB or 8 GB Compact Flash is also required for any system
using TL1.
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IMPORTANT! Before doing anything else, upload a back-up copy of the MIB (from
the Controller card that contains the failed Compact Flash). Instructions for doing so
can be found in the hiT 7300 Operating Manual (OMN).
Locate the card (CCEP or CCMP) that contains the failed Compact Flash. Disconnect all cables from this card. Then, remove the card from the shelf.
Refer to Figure 1. Remove the failed Compact Flash module from the card. Install
the replacement Compact Flash. After installing the new Compact Flash, be sure
to rotate the hinged arm of the ejector button back to its folded position. Otherwise, the ejector button can be broken when the Controller card is reinserted into the shelf.
Re-insert the Controller card (with new Compact Flash) back into the shelf. Reconnect all cables to the card. Various automatic procedures will now be executed
by the system in an attempt to ensure the correct APS and MIB contents are present
on the new Compact Flash, synchronized with the Controller card software. The
entire process may require up to 20 minutes to complete.
a) If a MIBF alarm is raised, stop. Go to the troubleshooting instructions for the
MIBF alarm.
b) If an APSM alarm is raised, stop. Go to the troubleshooting instructions for the
APSM alarm.
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c) If the process completes successfully (indicated by the card lighting its frontpanel green OK LED), continue to step 5.
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After the green OK LED comes on, wait 2 minutes. Then, re-connect to the NE over
the Q or QF interface. Verify that all alarms have cleared. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
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4.3
How to replace the CCSP card

CCSP controller cards are responsible for the management of shelves other than the
main self. The CCSP does not contain any MIB data or APS. Therefore, replacement
procedures are very simple as follows:
4.4
Disconnect all cables from the failed CCSP card. Remove the failed CCSP card from
its shelf.
Insert the replacement CCSP into the shelf and re-attach all cables. Normal operation will automatically resume. Verify that all alarms are cleared and that the green
OK LED on the CCSP front panel lights.
How to replace the CFSU card

The CFSU card monitors the fan-driven airflow through the shelf. This card has no
optical connections. Detailed replacement instructions are as follows:
g NOTICE: If the CFSU card is used to manage the UDCM tray, the electrical cable
connected between the UDCM Tray and the CFSU card must be disconnected and
re-connected only when the CFSU is disengaged from its backplane connector.
Otherwise, equipment damage may result. Carefully follow the instructions below to
prevent damage.
4.5
Withdraw the failed CFSU a short distance until it is disengaged from the backplane
connector.
If the CFSU is being used to manage a UDCM Tray installed in the rack, there will
be an electrical cable connected to the D-sub connector on the front of the CFSU.
Disconnect this cable now.
Fully remove the failed CFSU from the shelf.
Insert the replacement CFSU into the shelf, but do not fully plug-it in yet. If there
was a UDCM cable disconnected in step 2, re-attach this cable to the D-sub connector on the front panel of the CFSU. Only after this cable is re-connected, insert the
new CFSU fully into the shelf and lock it in place.
Normal operation will automatically resume. After a delay of 15 minutes, the card will
automatically perform an airflow measurement. When the measurement is completed, verify that all alarms are cleared and that the green OK LED on the CFSU
front panel lights. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
How to replace the F02MR card

Detailed replacement instructions are as follows:
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If not already present, attach a label to each fiber connected to the F02MR-1 card to
ensure that all fibers are re-connected to the correct ports on the new card.
Disconnect all fibers attached to the failed card.
Remove the failed card from the shelf. Install the replacement card in the shelf and
latch it into place.
Clean all fibers and connectors as described in chapter 5. Re-connect all fibers to
the new F02MR-1 card. Be sure to re-connect each fiber to the same port that it was
connected to before.
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Verify that all alarms are cleared. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
Impact: The F02MR-1 card carries traffic in both Tx and Rx directions. When the
F02MR-1 card is removed for replacement, all transmit, receive, and express traffic are
lost for the line direction corresponding to this F02MR-1. All express traffic is lost for the
other line direction opposite to this F02MR-1 card.
After the new F02MR-1 card is inserted, the NE software will automatically return the
card to the traffic-carrying state. In addition, once connectivity is restored, LOS will no
longer be detected, and consequently amplifier card APRM (Automatic Power Reduction Mode) will be disabled to restore the drop and express traffic. No additional user
actions are required.
4.6
How to Replace the F09MDRT card

The following instructions are valid for:Detailed replacement instructions are as follows:
F09MDRT-1/S
F09MDRT-1/O

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If not already present, attach a label to each fiber connected to the failed card to
Disconnect all fibers from the failed card.
the new card. Be sure to re-connect each fiber to the same port that it was connected
to before.
Impact: The F09MDRT-1 is a bidirectional card that carries add, drop, and express
traffic. When an F09MDRT-1/S card is removed for replacement, all standard-grid add,
drop, and express traffic is lost. When an F09MDRT-1/O card is removed for replacement, all offset-grid add, drop, and express traffic is lost.
In an ONN-RT (which is designed for standard-grid wavelengths only), when the
F09MDRT-1/S card is removed from the shelf, APRM will likely be triggered in that half
of the NE.
After the new F09MDRT-1/S or F09MDRT-1/O card is inserted, the NE software will
automatically return the card to the traffic-carrying state. No additional user actions are
required.
4.7
How to replace F06-type and F09-type cards

These instructions are valid for the following cards:
F06DR80-1
F06MR80-1
F09DR80-1
F09MR80-1
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Disconnect all fibers attached to the failed card. Make sure to note which fiber is connected to which port to prevent misconnections when the fibers are re-connected in
a later step. If not already present, attach a label to each fiber for identification.
to before.
Impact: F06 and F09 cards are unidirectional. The F06DR80-1 and F09DR80-1 are
wavelength-selective switch cards that handle local drop channels in the demux direction. When such a card is removed for replacement, all drop channels will be lost. The
F06MR80-1 and F09MR80-1 are wavelength-selective switch cards that handle local
add channels in the mux direction. When such a card is removed for replacement, all
add channels will be lost.
After the new card is inserted, the NE software will automatically return the card to the
traffic-carrying state. No additional user actions are required.
4.8
How to replace the F08MR-1 card

1
Disconnect all fibers attached to the failed card. Make sure to note which fiber is connected to which port to prevent misconnections when the fibers are re-connected in
a later step. If not already present, attach a label to each fiber for identification.
to before.
The F08MR-1 card is bidirectional. This card is a wavelength-selective switch that

handles local add/drop and express channels, which will be lost when the card is
replaced.
After the new card is inserted, the NE software will automatically return the card to the
traffic-carrying state. No additional user actions are required.
4.9
How to replace F40-1 and F40V-1 cards

These instructions are valid for the following card types. For convenience, they are all
referred to as F40-1 in the instructions below.
F40-1/S
F40-1/O
F40V-1/S
F40V-1/O
Detailed replacement instructions are as follows
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Disconnect all fibers attached to the failed F40-1 card. Since there are up to 41 fiber
connections to/from an F40-1 card, make sure to note which fiber is connected to
which port to prevent misconnections when the fibers are re-connected in a later
step.
Remove the failed F40-1 card from the shelf. Install the replacement card in the shelf
and latch it into place.
Clean all fiber ends and connectors as described in chapter 5. Re-connect all fibers
to the new F40-1 card. Be sure to re-connect each fiber to the same port that it
was connected to before.
Impact: The F40-1 card can be equipped in ONN-R, ONN-T, and SON. It can be used
as the demultiplexer of the ONN-R, and as a multiplexer and a demultiplexer (2 separate
cards) in ONN-T.
When F40-1 is used as a demultiplexer
When the F40-1 card is used as a demultiplexer and is removed for replacement, all
drop traffic is lost for the line associated with this card. Note that in hiT 7300 R4.2, there
is no alarm correlation and suppression between the F40-1 card and the affected transponders. Therefore, a burst of transponder LOS alarms is expected when an F40-1
card is removed.
In addition, a LOS detector is used to detect the optical power at the common input when
the card is used as a demultiplexer, which can trigger APRM. Therefore, when the card
is removed for replacement, APRM will be triggered, causing the pre-amplifier output to
be reduced to conform to laser class 1M. Consequently, all drop traffic will be lost. In
addition, if the NE is an ONN-R, all the express traffic is also lost.
After the new F40-1 card is inserted, the NE software will automatically return the card
to traffic-carrying state and turn off APRM to restore the traffic. No additional user
actions are required.
When F40-1 is used as a multiplexer
When the F40-1 card is used as a multiplexer (only in ONN-T) and is removed for
replacement, all add traffic is lost for the line associated with this card. Note that in R4.2,
there is no alarm correlation and suppression between the F40-1 card and the affected
transponders. Therefore, a burst of transponder LOS alarms are expected in the downstream NEs. In addition, the booster amplifier will detect no optical input power and will
be shut down.
After the new F40-1 multiplexer card is inserted, the NE software will automatically turn
on the booster amplifier and orderly bring the channels back into service according to
the channel upgrade rule. No additional user actions are required.
4.10
How to replace the F40MR-1 card

1
Disconnect all fibers attached to the failed F40MR-1 card. CAUTION: Since there
are up to 45 fiber connections to/from an F40MR-1 card, make sure to note which
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fiber is connected to which port to prevent misconnections when the fibers are reconnected in a later step.
2
Remove the failed F40MR-1 card from the shelf. Install the replacement card in the
shelf and latch it into place.
the new F40MR-1 card. Be sure to re-connect each fiber to the same port that it was
Impact: The F40MR-1 card carries traffic in both Tx and Rx directions. When the
F40MR-1 card is removed for replacement, all transmit, receive, and express traffic are
lost for the line direction corresponding to this F40MR-1. All express traffic is lost for the
other line direction opposite to this F40MR-1 card.
After the F40MR-1 replacement card is inserted, the NE software will automatically
return the card to the traffic-carrying state. In addition, once connectivity is restored,
LOS will no longer be detected, and consequently amplifier card APRM (Automatic
Power Reduction Mode) will be disabled to restore the drop and express traffic. No additional user actions are required.
4.11
How to replace the F80DCI-1 card

1
Disconnect all fibers attached to the failed F80DCI-1 card. Make sure to note which
fiber is connected to which port to prevent misconnections when the fibers are reconnected in a later step. If not already present, attach a label to each fiber for identification.
Remove the failed F80DCI-1 card from the shelf. Install the replacement card in the
the new F80DCI-1 card. Be sure to re-connect each fiber to the same port that it was
Impact: The F80DCI-1 is a unidirectional card that carries drop and continue traffic.
When this card is removed for replacement, all drop and continue traffic is lost.
After the new F80DCI-1 card is inserted, the NE software will automatically return the
card to the traffic-carrying state. No additional user actions are required.
4.12
!
How to replace the F80MDI-1 card

DANGER!
Cabling mistakes made when re-connecting fiber to an F80MDI-1 card can result in light
being emitted from an open port at hazardous power levels. Carefully follow the instructions below to avoid exposure to hazardous optical power levels.
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Before disconnecting any of the F80MDI-1 cards optical fibers, ensure that
the optical power at all connectors is below 18 dBm. To do so, disable the
pump lasers on the Pre-amplifier card connected to the F80MDI-1. Open the
Element Manager Card - Config window for the Pre-amplifier and uncheck the
Pump Lasers Enabled checkbox.
WARNING!: Since it is very important that each fiber is re-connected to its original
port in a specific sequence, make sure to note which fiber is connected to which port
to prevent misconnections when the fibers are re-connected in a later step. If not
already present, apply a label to each fiber for identification. Then, disconnect all
fibers from the failed F80MDI-1 card.
Remove the failed F80MDI-1 card from the shelf. Install the replacement card in the
Clean all fibers and connectors as described in chapter 5.
Re-connect the F80MDI-1 cards fibers in the following sequence:
First, re-connect S-IN and O-IN. Your system may only have one of these connections depending on the wavelengths used: Standard grid (S) or Offset grid
(O).
Next, re-connect Tx-OUT. This completes the fiber connections in the Mux to
Booster direction for transmission downstream. Do not re-connect any other
fibers yet.
Verify that the LOS alarms are cleared on downstream transponder cards. If the
LOS alarms have not cleared, verify that the fibers re-connected so far are
routed properly. Make sure that:
F80MDI-1 Tx Out is connected to LAxB IN.
F80MDI-1 S-IN is connected to the COM port of the F40-1/S (or F40V-1/S if
applicable) Mux card.
F80MDI-1 O-IN is connected to the COM port of the F40-1/O (or F40V-1/O
if applicable) Mux card.
Only after the LOS alarms clear on the downstream transponder cards is
it permitted to continue to the next step.
Now, re-connect these fibers in the following sequence:
Re-connect S-OUT and O-OUT. Your system may have only one of these connections depending on the wavelengths used: Standard grid (S) or Offset grid
(O).
Make sure that S-OUT is connected to the COM port of the F40-1/S (or
F40V-1/S if applicable) Demux card
Make sure that O-OUT is connected to the COM port of the F40-1/O (or
F40V-1/O if applicable) Demux card
Lastly, re-connect Rx-IN from the LaxP card Out port.
Re-enable the Pre-amplifier cards pump lasers that were disabled in step 1.
Impact: The F80MDI-1 card carries traffic in both Tx and Rx directions. When the
F80MDI-1 card is removed for replacement, all transmit, receive, and express traffic are
lost for the line direction corresponding to this card.
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After the new F80MDI-1 card is inserted, the NE software will automatically return the
card to the traffic-carrying state. No additional user actions are required.
4.13
How to replace the LIFB-1 card

Detailed instructions are as follows:
4.14
Disconnect all fibers from the failed card. Remove the failed card from the shelf.
Install the replacement card in the shelf. Clean all fiber ends and connectors as
described in chapter 5. Re-connect all fibers. Upon card startup, the system will
automatically restore provisioning data and return the affected channels back to
normal. The link control process will restore to the running state without user intervention.
Verify that the new card lights its front-panel OK LED and that all alarms are cleared.
PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
How to replace MCP-type cards

These instructions are valid for the following card types. For convenience, they are all
referred to as MCP in the instructions below.
MCP404-1
MCP404-2
MCP4-1
MCP cards are used for measurement of the channels at the output of the amplifiers.
MCP cards are necessary for automatic and continuous preemphasis. Replacement of
a failed MCP is not traffic-affecting. NE software will automatically suspend the continuous pre-emphasis (if enabled) during MCP replacement. Detailed MCP replacement
instructions are as follows:
1
Disconnect the fiber from the failed card.
Remove the failed card from the shelf.
Insert the new card fully into the shelf and latch it in place.
Clean all fiber ends and connectors as described in chapter 5. Re-attach all fibers to
the new card. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
Impact: For ONN-T and ONN-I, there will be no degradation of system performance
since continuous pre-emphasis is optional. For ONN-R, if continuous pre-emphasis is
compulsory, then the system will maintain service without degradation at least within the
duration of the typical maintenance window (i.e., at least 3 to 4 hours).
4.15
How to replace an OPMDC card

It is assumed that an OPMDC card has suffered an on-board fault and must be replaced.
The following procedure is valid for OPMDC-1 and OPMDC-2 cards.
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Disconnect all fibers from the failed card. NOTICE: Make sure to note which fiber is
connected to which port to prevent misconnections when the fibers are reconnected
in a later step. If not already present, attach a label to each fiber for identification.
Remove the failed OPMDC card from the shelf.
Insert the new OPMDC into the shelf. Clean all fiber ends and connectors as
described in chapter 5. Re-connect the fibers to the OPMDC card. The new card will
automatically perform its normal boot-up sequence and the correct provisioning
information will be restored to it. Full traffic recovery for the channel served by the
new OPMDC may take up to 30 minutes while the OPMDC closes its loop control
and achieves steady state. Note that during the recovery of this channel, no other
channels will be impacted.
Verify that the new OPMDC lights its front-panel OK LED and that all alarms are
cleared. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
How to replace the PL-1 card

Detailed PL-1 replacement instructions are as follows:
1
Withdraw the failed card from the shelf a short distance. Disconnect the fiber from
the failed card.
Insert the new card a short distance into the shelf - do not fully insert it yet. Clean all
fiber ends and connectors as described in chapter 5. Re-attach the fiber to the amplifier card.
Fully insert the new card into the shelf and latch it into place. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
Impact: Bit errors may occur during card replacement since the required output power
cannot be reached with a missing/failed PL-1 card. After the new PL-1 is installed, the
software will automatically start the PL-1 card, and the amplifier card software will automatically re-enable the PL-1s pump laser and restore the necessary pump power.
There are no additional actions required by the user (e.g., restarting the link).
4.17
How to replace a transponder,muxponder,

and regenerator cards (all types)
The following instructions are valid for all sub-types of hiT 7300 transponder, muxponder, regenerator, multi-service, and Carrier Ethernet cards:
CAUTION! XFP metal casings can become extremely hot (close to 70 C). This is especially true in the case of DWDM XFPs used in an I05AD10G-1 card.
So, when removing any XFP from a card, do not touch the XFPs metal casing. Exercise
caution to avoid injury.
It is assumed that a card has suffered an on-board fault and that any SFP or XFP
modules installed on the card are OK. Detailed replacement instructions are as follows:
1
If the faulty card is part of a Protection Group, (Working and Protection cards),
perform a Forced Switch to place traffic on the other card (the card which is not
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being replaced). Note that this step is not required for I04T2G5-1 or I05AD10G-1
cards.
2
Disconnect all fibers from the failed card. Remove any SFP or XFP modules present
on this card, noting carefully which module was installed in which port.
Insert the new card into the shelf. Clean all fiber ends and connectors as described
in chapter 5, but do not re-connect any fibers yet.
Re-install all SFP/XFP modules in their former positions in the new card.
g Always insert a pluggable module (SFP or XFP) into its card port before connecting fiber to the pluggable module.
4.18
Now, re-connect all fibers to the new card. The card will execute its normal boot-up
sequence and be restored with correct provisioning information. Full recovery time
will require 5 minutes or less. Card types that automatically receive a downloaded
netlist to maintain support of provisioned client types may require a few extra
minutes.
Verify that the new Transponder lights its front-panel OK LED and that all alarms are
cleared.
If the Forced Switch command was done in step 1, issue a Clear command. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
How to replace Filter cards

These instructions are valid for the following card types:
F04MDN-1
F04MDU-1
F08SB-1
F16SB-1
Filter cards are basically passive in nature, therefore the probability of failure is small.
However, if card replacement is required, all the interconnecting fibers must be disconnected, and consequently, such a card replacement operation is always service affecting. While it is expected that the channels directly connected to the card being replaced
will be lost during the replacement procedure, it is necessary to ensure that other
channels are preserved without service impacts. The major concern is the sudden loss
of channel powers when the fibers are disconnected. For example, if an F04MDN-1 card
is being replaced, when the fiber at that cards 1C-out port is disconnected, up to 4
channels are dropped from the line, which can cause severe transient conditions. As
such, an orderly procedure is required to drop the channels gradually if the expected
channel power drop is greater than 3 dB, i.e. if half or more of the total number of
channels will be interrupted due to the card replacement. Detailed replacement instructions are as follows:
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Identify the Transponders that are connected to the failed filter card.
Determine the current total number of booster amplifier input channels. If the
number of channels affected by the failed filter card is greater than or equal to half
of the total channels, go to step 3. Otherwise, skip step 3 and go directly to step 4.
Note that the fiber connected to a single port on a Filter card may be carrying one or
more entire sub-bands. Do not mistakenly count that as one channel!
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Temporarily modify the channel count as follows: reduce the channel count by an
amount equal to the number handled by the affected Transponders (as identified in
step 1). This is done via the Booster amplifiers cards Traffic-Config window. See the
chapter entitled Updating the Channel Count in the Operating Manual (OMN) for
instructions how to enter a new channel count value on this window.
Disconnect all input fibers attached to the failed Filter card. Then, disconnect the
output fibers.
Remove the failed Filter card from the shelf. Install the replacement card. CAUTION:
since there are many Filter card types with similar names, take extra care that the
replacement card is the same type.
Clean all fiber ends and connectors as described in chapter 5. Re-connect the
output fibers to the new Filter card. Then, re-connect all input fibers.
IMPORTANT: if step 3 was performed, change the channel count back to its original
value.
How to replace the O08VA-1 card

g NOTICE: Due to the type of VOAs used inside the O08VA-1 card, it is extremely
important to follow the card replacement steps below in exact sequence. Otherwise,
channels being carried by other O08VA-1 cards may be affected, and in rare cases,
transponder cards may be irreparably damaged.
Replacement of an O08VA-1 card is service affecting for the (up to 8) channels passing
through it. As mentioned above, follow the instructions below in exact sequence to avoid
affecting other channels or damaging equipment. Detailed instructions are as follows:
1
Identify the Transponders that are connected to the failed O08VA-1 card.
Determine the current total number of booster amplifier input channels. If the
number of channels affected by the failed card is greater than or equal to half of the
total channels, go to step 3. Otherwise, proceed to step 4.
Temporarily modify the channel count as follows: reduce the channel count by an
amount equal to the number handled by the affected Transponders (as identified in
step 1). This is done via the Booster amplifiers cards Traffic - Config window. See
the chapter, entitled Updating the Channel Count in the Operating Manual (OMN)
for instructions how to enter a new channel count value on this window.
Remove the input fibers to the failed O08VA-1 card. Then, remove the output fibers.
Place a safety cap on each disconnected fiber.
Remove the failed O08VA-1 card from the shelf. Install the replacement card.
Wait until the new O08VA-1 is up and running as verified by its front-panel green OK
LED and the card becoming yellow on the Element Manager Shelf Equipment
window. Do not proceed to the next step until after the card is up and running.
Carefully remove the safety caps and clean all fiber ends and connectors as
described in chapter 5. Re-connect the output fibers to the new O08VA-1 card.
Then, re-connect all input fibers.
IMPORTANT: if step 3 was performed, change the channel count back to its original
value.
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This step is not required for SON systems. Perform a Power Adjustment procedure as described in the Optical Link Commissioning (OLC) Manual. This must be
done to guarantee that all traffic is recovered properly.
10 Verify that all alarms are cleared. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
4.20
How to replace an Amplifier card (all types)

If an Amplifier has failed and the card software is able to detect the failure, the software
will raise the appropriate alarm, update the channel status and send it downstream, and
shut down the amplifier output. The downstream amplifiers will adjust according to the
updated channel status and there will be no impact on the downstream Add traffic. The
failed Amplifier can then be replaced. Detailed instructions are as follows:
1
It is possible that the failed amplifier card has not been automatically shut down as
described above. So, before replacing any amplifier card, it is safest to perform a
Link Shutdown to minimize the impact on downstream Add traffic. Refer to the hiT
7300 Operating Manual (OMN) for Link Shutdown instructions. Note that the procedure varies slightly, depending on whether or not Raman cards are used on the link.
Once the link is shut down, disconnect all fibers from the failed card. Remove the
failed card from the shelf.
Install the replacement card in the shelf. Clean all fiber ends and connectors as
described in chapter 5. Re-connect all fibers. Upon card startup, the system will
automatically restore provisioning data.
Wait for the new amplifier card to light its green OK LED.
Perform the appropriate task described below:
4.21
If the link section contains ONN-S NE(s): perform a Link Recovery to reoptimize link performance. Follow the Link Recovery procedure in the hiT 7300
Operating Manual (OMN). Note that the OMN describes two different Link
Recovery procedures - one for link sections with an ONN-S NE and one without
ONN-S. Be sure to use the Link sections with an ONN-S procedure.
If the link section does not contain ONN-S NEs: simply re-start the link
according to the instructions in the hiT 7300 Optical Link Commissioning (OLC)
Manual.
How to replace the PRC-1 card

If a PRC-1 card has failed and the card software is able to detect the failure, the software
will raise the appropriate alarm and shut down the PRC-1 output. When this occurs, the
affected channels will typically exhibit high BER or a Loss of Frame condition. Detailed
instructions to replace a failed PRC-1 card are as follows:
1
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It is possible that the failed PRC-1 card has not been automatically shut down as
described above. So, before replacing a PRC-1 card, it is safest to perform a Link
Shutdown to minimize the impact on downstream Add traffic. Refer to the hiT 7300
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Operating Manual (OMN) for Link Shutdown instructions. Be sure to follow the procedure for the case where Raman cards are used on the link.
2
Once the link is shut down, locate the Amplifier card that is connected to the failed
PRC-1 card. Unplug this Amplifier card from the backplane and slide it out a short
distance on its mounting rails.
Now, unplug the failed PRC-1 card from the backplane and slide it out a short
distance on its mounting rails. Disconnect all fibers from the failed card and then
remove the card completely from the shelf.
Slide the replacement PRC-1 card a short distance into the shelf, but do not insert it
fully yet. Clean all fiber ends and connectors as described in chapter 5. Re-connect
all fibers to the new card. Then, insert the new card fully into the shelf and secure it
in place.
Wait for the new PRC-1 to complete its initialization process. When the PRC-1
cards front-panel OK LED lights steady on, this process has been completed.
Now re-insert the Amplifier card (that was unplugged in step 2) fully into the shelf
again and secure it in place. The system will automatically restore provisioning data.
Wait for the Amplifier card to light its green OK LED.
Perform the appropriate task described below:
4.22
If the link section contains ONN-S NE(s): perform a Link Recovery to reoptimize link performance. Follow the Link Recovery procedure in the hiT 7300
Operating Manual (OMN). Note that the OMN describes two different Link
Recovery procedures - one for link sections with an ONN-S NE and one without
ONN-S. Be sure to use the Link sections with an ONN-S procedure.
If the link section does not contain ONN-S NEs: simply re-start the link
according to the instructions in the hiT 7300 Optical Link Commissioning (OLC)
Manual.
Verify that all alarms have cleared. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
How to replace the O02CSP-1 card

Detailed instructions for replacing an O02CSP-1 card are as follows:
1
If not already present, attach a label to each fiber connected to the O02CSP-1 card
to ensure that all fibers are re-connected to the correct ports on the new card.
Disconnect all fibers from the failed card. LOS alarms will be raised.
the new card. Ensure each fiber is re-connected to the correct port. It is permitted to
re-connect the fibers in any sequence.
Wait for all LOS alarms to clear, which signifies that traffic has been restored.
For each protection group served by the new O02CSP-1 card, perform a manual
protection switch to verify that the new card is functioning correctly. PROCEDURE
COMPLETE.
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Impact: During O02CSP-1 card replacement, the line traffic on both working and protection paths will be lost. Downstream transponders for the affected channels will report
line LOS.
4.23
How to replace the O03CP-1 card

Detailed instructions for replacing an O03CP-1 card are as follows:
1
If not already present, attach a label to each fiber connected to the O03CP-1 card to
Disconnect all fibers from the failed card. LOS alarms will be raised.
the new card. Ensure each fiber is re-connected to the correct port. It is permitted to
re-connect the fibers in any sequence.
Wait for all LOS alarms to clear, which signifies that traffic is restored.
For each protection group served by the new O03CP-1 card, perform a manual protection switch to verify that the new card is functioning correctly. PROCEDURE
COMPLETE.
Impact: During O03CP-1 replacement, the client traffic (for up to 3 protection groups
served by the failed card) will be lost. The working and protection transponders will
report a Client LOS alarm.
4.24
How to replace the CDMM-1 card

The CDMM card manages the UDCM modules residing in the UDCM Tray. Detailed
instructions for replacing a CDMM card are as follows:
g NOTICE: The electrical cable connected between the UDCM Tray and the CDMM
card must be disconnected and re-connected only when the CDMM is disengaged
from its backplane connector. Otherwise, equipment damage may result. Carefully
follow the instructions below to prevent damage.
1
Withdraw the failed CDMM a short distance until it is disengaged from the backplane
connector.
Disconnect the UDCM cable from the CDMM card.
Fully remove the failed CDMM from the shelf.
Insert the replacement CDMM into the shelf, but do not fully plug-it in yet. Re-attach
the UDCM cable to the D-sub connector on the front panel of the CDMM. Only after
this cable is re-connected, insert the new CDMM fully into the shelf and lock it in
place.
Normal operation will automatically resume. Verify that all alarms are cleared and
that the green OK LED on the CDMM front panel lights. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
Impact: When there is no CDMM card installed, the NE Controller card will not be able
to access the inventory information about the UDCMs residing in the UDCM Tray. When
the new CDMM card is installed and the cable re-connected, the NE Controller will automatically retrieve UDCM inventory information again.
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When there is no CDMM installed, do not replace any of the UDCMs in the UDCM
Tray since such a change will not be detected by the NE Controller card (UDCMs
are unmanaged while the CDMM card is removed). If a UDCM change is necessary,
wait until a working CDMM is installed in the shelf.
4.25
How to replace a DCM card or UDCM

These instructions are valid for DCM Cards (which are installed in a regular shelf slot
like other traffic cards) and UDCM modules (which are installed in the separate UDCM
Tray typically mounted at the bottom of the rack). Detailed instructions are as follows:
1
If not already present, attach a label to each fiber connected to the failed DCM (to
help ensure that each fiber will be connected to the correct port on the replacement
card).
Withdraw the failed DCM from its shelf a short distance. Disconnect the fibers from
the failed card.
Remove the failed DCM fully from the shelf.
Refer to the table below. DCM cards that occupy 2 or 3 shelf slots are being phased
out. New cards occupy fewer slots, and are direct replacements for the larger cards.
If you are replacing a DCM card that is on the phased out list shown on the
left side of the table below, you must replace it with its newer equivalent listed
on the right side of the table.
After removing the failed DCM card, several slots adjacent to each other will now be
empty. Always put the new DCM is the left-most of these empty slots. This will
result in 1 or 2 empty slots on the right side of the new card. These empty slots must
be filled with blank panels. Each empty slot must have a blank panel installed
(Nokia Siemens Networks part number C50117-A29-B84).
These DCMs have been phased out

Name
P/N
Slot
size
Use these DCMs as the replacement

Name
P/N
Slot
size
D0170DCF
S42024-L5445-A10
D0170DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C10-2
D0340DCF
S42024-L5445-A20
D0340DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C20-2
D0510DCF
S42024-L5445-A30
D0510DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C30-2
D0680DCF
S42024-L5445-A40
D0680DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C40-2
D0850DCF
S42024-L5445-A50
D0850DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C50-2
D1020DCF
S42024-L5445-A60
D1020DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C60-2
D1190DCF
S42024-L5445-A70
D1190DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C70-2
D1360DCF
S42024-L5445-A80
D1360DCF-2
S42024-L5445-C80-2
Table 9
Phased-out DCM cards and required replacements

5
Insert the replacement DCM a short distance into the shelf. Do not fully insert it.
Clean all fiber ends and re-connect all fibers to the new DCM.
Fully insert the replacement DCM into the shelf.
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Be sure to install required blank panel(s) as described in step 4.
Verify that all alarms are cleared. Prepare the failed DCM for return to Nokia
Siemens Networks.
Impact: Complete loss of traffic passing through the DCM during replacement.
4.26
How to replace a UDCM Tray

Before replacing a UDCM tray, verify that the actual failure is the tray - not one of the
UDCMs housed in the tray. A failure of the tray is typically indicated by the inability to
retrieve inventory data from any of the UDCMs in the tray. However, if inventory data
can be retrieved from one of the UDCM modules but not from the other, it is more likely
that an individual UDCM module has failed - not the tray.
The complete UDCM tray can be replaced from the front without interrupting traffic by
following the steps below. Rear access is not required to replace the DCM tray.
g NOTICE: A CFSU card (or CDMM card) mounted in another shelf is used to manage
the UDCMs in the UDCM Tray. The electrical cable connected between the UDCM
Tray and the CFSU/CDMM card must be disconnected and re-connected only when
the CFSU/CDMM is disengaged from its backplane connector. Otherwise, equipment damage may result. Carefully follow the instructions below to prevent damage.
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Locate the defective UDCM tray. The UDCM tray is usually mounted at the bottom
of a rack.
Carefully uncover all optical fibers that lead to/from the UDCM tray from the vertical
plastic fiber duct without disconnecting or straining any of the optical connectors or
fibers. Make sure that all fibers leading to/from the UDCM tray are completely loose.
Place a lab trolley or sturdy box close to the UDCM Tray. The top surface of the
trolley or box must be approximately the same height as the DCM tray mounted in
the bay and must be large enough to accommodate all UDCM modules. Make sure
the fibers connected to the UDCM modules have enough slack to permit placing the
modules onto the trolley/box.
Remove one UDCM module at a time from the faulty UDCM tray and carefully place
them on the trolley/box without straining or bending the fibers excessively.
The UDCM tray is connected via cable to D-sub connector on the front panel of a
CFSU (or CDMM) card. Withdraw the CFSU (or CDMM) card slightly from the shelf
to disengage it from its backplane connector. Now, disconnect the cable.
Unscrew the UDCM tray's grounding cable - it is attached to the right-hand rack
upright
Carefully remove the four screws that attach the UDCM Tray to the rack (two each
side). While loosening the screws, make sure to hold the UDCM tray in place with
your other hand. Note: if the mounting bracket of a rack end-guard is obstructing the
direct removal of the faulty UDCM tray, move the tray to the left or right (away from
the rack end guard) until the tray's mounting flanges are free.
Lift the faulty UDCM Tray carefully out of the rack and prepare it for the return and
repair process. Mark it with a defective label and attach a short failure description
Unpack the new UDCM tray and cable. Do not fasten the cable to the tray yet.
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10 Carefully route the cable from the bottom of the rack, behind the mounting flanges,
up and connect it to the D-sub connector of the CFSU (or CDMM) card. Do not fully
insert the CFSU (or CDMM) fully into its shelf yet.
11 Fasten the cable to the new UDCM Tray.
12 Roll up (and secure) the excess cable and store it behind the mounting brackets.
Place the new UDCM tray in the same location in the rack as the one removed.
13 Align the mounting holes of the UDCM tray with the ones of the rack beams. Hold
the tray in place with one hand and attach the new tray to the rack with the four
mounting screws that were removed in Step 7.
14 Attach the tray's grounding cable to the same hole in the rack upright. Use the same
screw and lockwasher that were removed in Step 6.
15 Carefully place the UDCM modules into the new UDCM tray without straining or
bending the fibers excessively.
16 Carefully slide the optical fibers back into the vertical fiber duct and place the slack
in the Fiber Storage area. Do not disconnect any optical fiber! Ensure fibers are not
squeezed, strained, or bent beyond the minimum allowed bend radius.
17 Now, fully insert the CFSU (or CDMM) card back into its shelf and latch it in place.
18 Verify operational status via the Craft Interface:
No alarms should be raised.

All UDCM modules can be "configured" via the Craft Interface
Inventory data from all UDCM modules can be retrieved.
19 Prepare the failed tray for return to Nokia Siemens Networks. PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
4.27
How to replace a failed shelf

Procedures for replacing a failed shelf are different for a main shelf and an extension
shelf.
4.27.1
Main shelf (i.e., shelf with CCEP or CCMP): go to chapter 4.27.1.

Extension shelf (i.e., shelf with CCSP): go to chapter 4.27.2.
Replacing a main shelf

This procedure is valid no matter if the main shelf is the standard SRS-1 ANSI
or ETSI type, or the SFL-1 flat pack shelf. The procedure for replacing a main shelf
is as follows:
1
IMPORTANT! Before doing anything else, upload a back-up copy of the MIB from
the faulty shelfs Controller card (CCEP or CCMP). Instructions for doing so can be
found in the hiT 7300 Operating Manual (OMN).
Disconnect all electrical cables from the failed shelf (including ILAN connections to
other shelves).
Disconnect all fibers from the failed shelf. Disconnect in a sequence that keeps
power transients low on surviving traffic directions, i.e., disconnect channel-bychannel.
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Disconnect power from the shelf.
Remove all cards from the shelf. Or, temporarily leave them in the old shelf, especially if there is no means available to provide static protection for removed cards.
Remove the failed shelf from the rack. Install the new shelf in the rack, but do not
apply power yet.
Install the cards into the new shelf. Clean all fiber ends and connectors as described
in chapter 5. Restore all fiber connections.
Re-connect all electrical cables, including ILAN connections to other shelves.
g All ILAN cables must be re-connected with the new shelf powered OFF.
9
Apply power to the new shelf. The NE will boot-up with a Default MIB.
10 Is a back-up copy of the MIB available for download?
Yes: Download and activate the back-up copy of the MIB. The NE will reboot
and load the MIB. Then, the NE will start with the correct MIB active.
No: Perform a complete NE commissioning procedure by following the instructions in the NE Commissioning Manual
11 Check that all channels affected by the failed shelf are working again (good BER and
optical power). PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
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4.27.2
Replacing an extension shelf

This procedure is valid no matter if the extension shelf is the standard SRS-1
ANSI or ETSI shelf, or the SFL-1 flat pack shelf. The procedure for replacing an
extension shelf is as follows:
1
Shut down the link of the affected traffic side if the entire traffic for that side will be
affected.
Disconnect all electrical cables from the failed shelf (including ILAN connections to
other shelves).
Disconnect all fibers from the failed shelf. Disconnect in a sequence that keeps
power transients low on surviving traffic directions, i.e., disconnect channel-bychannel.
Disconnect power to the shelf.
Remove all cards from the shelf. Or, temporarily leave them in the old shelf, especially if there is no means available to provide static protection for removed cards.
Remove the failed shelf from the rack. Install the new shelf in the rack but do not
apply power yet.
Install the CCSP into the new shelf. Restore ILAN cable connections to neighboring
shelves.
g All ILAN cables must be re-connected with the new shelf powered OFF.
8
Apply power to the new shelf.
On Element Manager, go to the Shelf Configuration menu and set the old shelf to
not commissioned.
10 Configure the new shelf to the desired Shelf ID, according to NE Commissioning
documents.
11 Once the shelf is properly recognized, and communication to the Shelf Controller is
established, install the other cards. Clean all fiber ends and connectors as described
in chapter 5 and then restore fiber connections. Here, also try to keep power transients low (see step 2).
12 Restart the link (if it was shut down in step 1).
13 Check that all channels affected by the failed shelf are working again (good BER and
optical power). PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
4.28
How to replace the air filter element

Which type of shelf requires an Air Filter replacement?
Shelf with a single Fan Unit (Air Filter is mounted inside the Fan Unit): go to chapter
4.28.1.
Shelf with multiple Fan Units (Air Filter is separate from the Fan Units): go to chapter
4.28.2.
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4.28.1

inside the Fan Unit
For these shelf types, the air filter element is mounted inside the shelfs Fan Unit. So, it
is necessary to remove the Fan Unit from the shelf to replace the air filter.
g NOTICE: Do NOT remove the Fan Unit unless the replacement air filter is readily at
hand. In these shelf types, there is only one Fan Unit. So, when it is removed from
the shelf, there is no forced-airflow cooling. Therefore, perform all steps in the procedure below as quickly as possible to minimize the time the shelf is without a Fan
Unit.
g NOTICE: When replacing the Air Filter, use only a spare provided by Nokia Siemens
Networks or a spare that is explicitly approved by Nokia Siemens Networks for use
with SURPASS hiT 7300 equipment. Use of a non-approved Air Filter will cause
equipment damage and erratic system behavior.
1
Open the latches of the Fan Unit (the Fan Unit on the Flat Pack shelf has one latch
while the Fan Unit on other shelves has two latches). Carefully slide the Fan Unit a
short distance out on its mounting rails. Wait for all fans to stop spinning. Note:
alarms will be generated when the Fan Unit is removed. Ignore these alarms; they
will clear when the Fan Unit is re-installed.
Now, remove the Fan Unit completely from the shelf. Carefully place it on a surface
(workbench, table) suitable for this work.
The filter element is contained in a dedicated cavity in the Fan Unit as shown in
Figure 2. Slide the filter out of its housing. Wipe the entire Fan Unit clean with a soft
cloth to remove any dust that may have accumulated.
Install the new filter element in the Fan Unit. One side of the filter will have the
manufacturers logo printed on it - this is the filters high-density side. Make
sure the filter is installed with that side up (closest to the fans).
Re-install the Fan Unit in the shelf and latch it in place. Verify that the fans are
running again and the Fan Alarm LED on the Fan Unit is off. Discard the old filter.
Reset the Air Filter maintenance timer. There are two ways to do this:
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and hold the button for 5 seconds. The CFSU will perform and airflow measurement and the filter replacement timer will be reset. As a result, the new
filters Insertion Date (visible on the Element Manager Shelf - Config window)
will be set to the current date and time.
select Configuration. On the resulting window, click the Fan filter Configuration button, enter the current date and time in the fields provided, and then click
the Apply.button.
Verify that all alarms are cleared PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
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4.28.2
SRS-1 shelf Fan Unit: air filter is inside the Fan Unit

outside the Fan Units
In these shelf types (SRS-2 and SRS-19), the air filter element is a separate component
from the shelfs Fan Units. Therefore, the Air Filter can be removed/replaced without disturbing the Fan Units.
g NOTICE: When replacing the Air Filter, use only a spare provided by Nokia Siemens
Networks or a spare that is explicitly approved by Nokia Siemens Networks for use
with SURPASS hiT 7300 equipment. Use of a non-approved Air Filter will cause
equipment damage and erratic system behavior.
g NOTICE: Remove the Air Filter only if all Fan Units are installed in the shelf. If
the Air Filter is removed while one or more Fan Units are also removed from the
shelf, cooling airflow will be insufficient and damage to cards will occur.
1
Remove the plate that covers the Fans and Air Filter. Slide the Air filter out of the
shelf. A Fan Filter Missing (FF_MISS) alarm will be raised. Ignore this alarm. It will
clear when the new filter is installed.
Install the new filter element in the shelf. Make sure it is installed in the correct orientation (up is marked on the filters metal frame).
Re-install the plate that covers the Fan Units and Air Filter.
Reset the Air Filter maintenance timer. There are two ways to do this:
and hold the button for 5 seconds. The CFSU will perform and airflow measurement and the filter replacement timer will be reset. As a result, the new
filters Insertion Date (visible on the Element Manager Shelf - Config window)
will be set to the current date and time.
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select Configuration. On the resulting window, click the Fan filter Configuration button, enter the current date and time in the fields provided, and then click
the Apply.button.
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Fiber cleaning instructions
5 Fiber cleaning instructions

Three cleaning methods are approved for use with the SURPASS hiT 7300 system.
These are described in chapters 5.1 through 5.3. The choice of cleaning method
depends on the optical power present during cleaning and the type of component
being cleaned. Applicable rules are as follows:
If the optical power during cleaning is higher than 15 dBm, only Method 3 may
be used. This rule is valid no matter what type of component is being cleaned.
If the optical power is 15 dBm or less, any of the three methods may be used.
Exceptions: For SFP pluggable modules, XFP pluggable modules, and connectors
on the front panels of plug-in cards, only Method 2 or Method 3 may be used.
To determine the optical power present, read it from craft terminal GUIs, instead of
measuring with a power meter. Reason: even though the power meters fiber pigtail
may be clean, it will be making physical contact with a system fiber that likely has
dust on it. If the power level proves to be high, this physical contact will likely cause
fiber damage.
DANGER! when cleaning optical connectors, always wear appropriate eye protection
suitable for the potential power levels and wavelengths that may be present.
5.1
Method 1: Dry cleaning cassette

This method is permitted only when optical power is 15 dBm or less. The recommended
type of dry-cleaning cassette is the CLETOP FCC-02R (Type A). This device can be
used to clean the ends of fiber patchcords and pigtails used in the hiT 7300 system.
Follow the manufacturers instructions supplied with the device.
5.2
Method 2: Blast of clean, compressed air

This method is permitted only when the optical power is 15 dBm or less. Use a can of
compressed air specifically marketed as appropriate for cleaning fiber-optic telecommunications components. Follow the manufacturers instructions supplied with the compressed air.
5.3
Method 3: Westover Scientific CleanBlast system

This method may be used if the optical power is 15 dBm or less. However, this is the
only approved method when the optical power is greater than 15 dBm. This is a
wet method (with cleaning fluid). Use the Westover Scientific CleanBlast system (FCLP1100) and cleaning fluid FCLP-SOL1 according to the manufacturers instructions.
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Warm Start and Cold Start
6 Warm Start and Cold Start

Many troubleshooting procedures covered in this document call for a Warm Start or Cold
Start to be executed on a plug-in card raising an alarm. This chapter provides a
complete description of these features.
6.1
Differences between Warm and Cold Start

Via Element Manager, the user can command individual plug-in cards to execute a
Warm Start or Cold Start. The differences are explained in Table 10. Note the following:
The NE State must be active in order to execute a Warm Start or Cold Start on any
plug-in card. The current NE State is displayed in the Status Bar at the bottom of the
Element Manager Main Window.
For some cards, it is not possible to execute a Warm Start. Only a Cold Start is possible.
Plugging a card into the shelf will automatically cause a Cold Start of that card.
Possible on:
Warm Start
Cold Start
All cards can execute a Warm

Start except the following
(which can execute only a
Cold Start):
All cards can execute a Cold

Start.
How to perform:
Right-click on the desired

card replica in the Shelf
Equipment window and select
Card > Warm Start.
Right-click on the desired

card replica in the Shelf
Equipment window and select
Card > Cold Start.
Time required for the

card to fully recover:
Approximately 3 minutes.
Approximately 5 minutes.
Result:
Card software is re-started.
Card hardware and software

are re-started.
Table 10
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CCEP, CCMP, CCSP

F04, F08, F16, and F40
Filter cards
O03CP cards
F80DCI, F80MDI cards
CPFLAC cards
DCM cards
Differences between Warm Start and Cold Start
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Impact of Warm and Cold Start

Table 11 explains the impact of Warm Start and Cold Start on various system functions.
Warm Start
Cold Start
CCEP, CCMP, CCSP
Not applicable
Traffic not interrupted. All

data will be restored to the
CCxP from the MIB. See
Behavior Note 1 below.
Traffic-carrying cards
For all card types except

I22CE10G-1, traffic will not
be interrupted. All card
configuration data will be
restored. However, Warm
Starting an I22CE10G-1 is
traffic-affecting!
Cold Starting Amplifier

cards and Transponder
cards will interrupt
traffic. See Behavior Note
2 below.
Performance-monitoring
(PM) data
The PM data of the current monitoring interval will be

marked with the suspect interval flag due to a Warm
Start or Cold Start.
Alarms
If the alarm condition still exists after a Warm or Cold

Start, the alarm will continue to be raised. If the alarm
condition was cleared as a result of the Warm or Cold
Start, it will no longer be raised.
Table 11
Impact of Warm Start and Cold Start
g Behavior Note 1: during a CCEP Cold Start, the connection to the network element
is not lost, so it is not possible to determine exactly when the network element has
recovered and is available again. As a workaround, do the following:
1. Wait 5 minutes after initiating the CCEP Cold Start command.
2. Via TNMS-CT, disconnect from the network element.
3. Then, periodically (recommended: once every minute) try to re-establish the
connection with the network element. If the connection cannot be re-established,
the NE is not ready. When the CCEP has recovered from the Cold Start, it will
be possible to re-connect.
g Behavior Note 2: After Cold Starting Amplifier, Transponder, Muxponder, or

Regenerator cards, traffic will be lost for up to 90 seconds. For some card
types (principally 40G cards) traffic may be lost for up to 160 seconds.
g Behavior Note 3: After Cold Starting an LALx amplifier card, or after recovery from
Automatic Power Shutdown (APSD), there will be a delay in link recovery of 12
seconds per LALx amplifier card on the link. Similarly, after Cold Starting a PRC-1
Raman card, or after recovery from Automatic Power Shutdown (APSD), there will
be a delay in link recovery of 60 seconds per PRC-1 card on the link.
g Behavior Note 4: If the wrong fiber directions were accidentally connected at an

NE, perform the following steps:
1. Correct the fiber connections.
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2. Cold Start the NE Controller (CCEP or CCMP card) in order to get the DCN
working again.
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Card LED behavior
7 Card LED behavior

LEDs on the front panel of hiT 7300 plug-in cards provide information useful for operation and troubleshooting purposes. This chapter explains the following LED behavior:
7.1
FAULT and OK LEDs: see chapter 7.1.

LED behavior specific to Controller cards: see chapter 7.2.
Port LED behavior on I22CE10G-1 cards: see chapter 7.3.
Mux / Demux LEDs: see chapter 7.4.
FAULT and OK LEDs

All hiT 7300 active cards (i.e., those that contain an on-board processor) feature a
front-panel red LED named FAULT and a green LED named OK. The functions of these
LEDs are summarized in Table 12. In addition, note the following important points:
Normal operation for an in-service card correctly installed in its proper slot is indicated by OK LED on and FAULT LED off.
During a cards Cold Start process and built-in self-test, LEDs will be temporarily on,
off, or blinking as described in the table below.
If the FAULT LED comes on, it indicates that the card has detected an on-board
hardware or software failure. The appropriate alarm(s) will be raised, so troubleshoot the alarm(s) as instructed in this document to restore normal operation.
For applicable card types, the FAULT LED will blink to indicate that a loss-of-signal
(LOS) condition exists for the card. The appropriate alarm will be raised, so troubleshoot the alarm as instructed in this document to restore normal operation.
When the fault condition has been corrected, the FAULT LED will extinguish.
Condition
FAULT LED
OK LED
Lamp test at beginning of card Cold Start

process (LEDs light temporarily)
on
on
During card Cold Start process
off
off
During card built-in self test
off
blinking
Normal operation: expected card is installed

in the slot, power is applied, card is operating fault-free, and software is OK.
off
on
Wrong card is installed in the slot
off
off
Card suffers hardware or software failure
on
on or off
LOS condition exists on the card
blinking
on
Table 12
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Card LED behavior
7.2
LED behavior on Controller cards (CCEP, CCMP, CCSP)

Controller card LED behavior is explained in the following tables:
Controller card LED behavior during NE startup: see Table 13.

Controller card LED behavior after NE start-up: see Table 14.
FAULT LED
Meaning
on
off
Start-up of boot software.
Blinking (1 Hz)
off
Start-up of Linux (kernel running and driver

loaded).
off
Blinking (0.5 Hz)
Start-up of application software.
off
Blinking (1 Hz)
NE State has changed to enabled.
off
on
SNMP start-up finished - end of start-up

process.
Table 13
Controller card LED behavior during NE start-up
LED name
Color
Description
FAULT
Red
If the FAULT LED is on, the card has detected an

on-board hardware or software failure. The
appropriate alarm(s) will be raised, so troubleshoot the alarm(s) as instructed in this document
to restore normal operation.
OK
Green
When the OK LED is on, power is applied, the

card is operating fault-free, and software is OK.
UBAT 1 to
UBAT 4
Green
Individual LEDs for the four shelf DC power

feeds. When LED is on, power is supplied to that
feed.
COM Alarms
CRITICAL
Red
When on, this LED indicates that one or more

Critical Communication alarms are active in the
shelf / shelves managed by this Controller card.
COM Alarms
MAJOR
Orange

Major Communication alarms are active in the
COM Alarms
MINOR
Yellow

Minor Communication alarms are active in the
EQUIP Alarms
CRITICAL
Red

Critical Equipment alarms are active in the shelf /
shelves managed by this Controller card.
Table 14
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Controller card LED behavior after NE start-up
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Card LED behavior
LED name
Description
EQUIP Alarms
MAJOR
Orange

Major Equipment alarms are active in the shelf /
EQUIP Alarms
MINOR
Yellow

Minor Equipment alarms are active in the shelf /
INFO
Green / Red When this LED is on in red, it indicates that the

NE has entered Recover Mode (see chapter 8 for
further details).
When this LED is blinking in green, it indicates
that a MIB backup is in progress. Never unplug
a card when the INFO LED is blinking!
Table 14
7.3
Color
Controller card LED behavior after NE start-up (Cont.)
Port LED behavior on I22CE10G-1 cards

Each port on an I22CE10G-1 (Carrier Ethernet card) has a dedicated LED. Behavior is
summarized in Table 15.
Condition
Port LED status
Port role = Client

on
Link is available, no frames being transmitted or received
Port role = Client
Frames being transmitted or received
blinking
Port role = Line

blinking
Pluggable Module problem or loss-ofsignal.
The appropriate alarm(s) will be raised, so
troubleshoot the alarm(s) as instructed in
this document to restore normal operation.
All other conditions
Table 15
7.4
off
Port LED behavior on I22CE10-G-1 card
Mux and Demux LEDs

F40 cards (F40-1/S, F40-1/O, F40V-1/S, and F40V-1/O) can be used in either the mutiplexer (Mux) role or demultiplexer (Demux) role. Accordingly, the front panel of these
card types feature an LED named MUX and an LED named DEMUX. The appropriate
LED will light to signify the operating mode of the card.
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Hints for Recover Mode
8 Hints for Recover Mode

If an NE cannot complete its startup, it will be forced into Recover Mode. This is typically
caused by APS or MIB inconsistencies. Therefore, Recover Mode provides a safe operating state for the user to recover proper NE operation. User intervention is required to
clear Recover Mode.
Recover Mode means the NE is using a default MIB. The default MIB has only the
default user and password. So, when in Recover Mode, only an Administrator-level
user can log-in via the default password.
Only the following operations are possible while in Recover Mode (all other configuration
actions attempted will be rejected by the NE):
APS download and swap

MIB download and swap*
NCF download and swap
Cold Start of cards
Upload of (most) diagnostic data
* When an NE is in Recover Mode, a MIB can be downloaded and swapped only if the
NE Name of the downloaded MIB matches the NE Name stored on the shelf backplane
EEPROM.
Whenever Element Manager connects to an NE, it will check to see if the NE is in
Recover Mode. If so, as soon as the start-up is finished, Element Manager will display
the Clear Recover Mode window. This window will list the reason the NE is in Recover
Mode, along with various clickable buttons that are directly linked to specific Element
Manager windows used to remedy the situation. Table 16 (on the next page) lists the
Recover Mode reasons displayed on the Clear Recover Mode window, along with the
appropriate remedy for each.
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Listed Reason for

Recover Mode
Description
Remedy
APS_MISMATCH
The APS version stored in the shelf

backplane EEPROM does not
match the version on the
CCEP/CCMP Compact Flash. The
usual cause is that a faulty Compact
Flash was just replaced. The APSM
alarm will be raised.
Manually install the correct APS.

Click the Change APS button on the
Clear Recover Mode window. This
will open the Software/File Management window.
APS_MISMATCH (application
startup failed after max # tries)
End of Startup could not be reached

after 3 attempts (usually caused by
a software anomaly).
Manually install the APS from a

known-good source. Click the
Change APS button on the Clear
Recover Mode window. This will
open the Software/File Management window.
APS_MISMATCH (ILAN IP
address conflict)
ILAN cables are not connected

properly or duplicate main controller
cards (CCEP or CCMP) have been
installed in the NE.
Refer to the Installation and Test

Manual (ITMN) for instructions to
properly connect ILAN cables from
shelf to shelf.
Only one shelf in an NE can have
the main controller card (CCEP or
CCMP). All other shelves must each
have a CCSP card.
MIB_MISMATCH
Typically occurs after replacing a

failed CCEP or CCMP card and/or
its Compact Flash module. Such
replacements can sometimes result
in a mismatch of the MIB contents.
In such cases, the Controller card
cannot find a valid MIB. A MIBF
alarm will be raised.
Download a backup copy of the MIB

to the NE. Click the Change MIB
button on the Clear Recover Mode
window. This will open the Software/File Management window.
MIB_MISMATCH (APS Downgrade)
A failure occurred with MIB migration during an APS downgrade.
Download a backup copy of the MIB

to the NE. Click the Change MIB
button on the Clear Recover Mode
window. This will open the Software/File Management window.
Table 16
Clear Recover Mode window - reasons and remedies
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Glossary
9 Glossary
@CT
@CT is a web-based craft terminal (i.e., element manager) software which provides web
access to SURPASS hiT 7300 NEs in the customer network without the use of a management system. It communicates via SNMP with the NEs and uses the FTPS for
upload/download of software or other data configuration (e.g., log files).
10 Gbit/s Small
Form-Factor Pluggable
An XFP module is a swappable component mounted at the front panel of some types of
hiT 7300 transponder cards. It acts as a boundary interface between the client signal
and the DWDM line signal by performing the bidirectional optical/electrical traffic conversion.
Add/Drop channel
Air filter
An add/drop channel is an active channel added or dropped at any ONN-S NE at the

considered pre-emphasis section.
An air filter is a one-piece replaceable element mounted in the shelf to protect the shelf
from ingesting environmental dust or other airborne contaminants.
Alarm
An alarm is a management mechanism intended to inform the user that there is a

standing fault condition in the system.
Alarm log
An alarm log provides a list of the alarms associated with a managed object, and
provides the following information about each of the alarms:
the identification of the affected object
the identification of the failed NE or the NE in which the failed unit resides
the alarm severity
the time the event occurred
the indication whether the alarmed event is service affecting or not
the location and the affected traffic
Alarm severity
Each failure is assigned a severity. The following values are used:

critical
major
minor
warning
Element Manager (EM) can configure the severity which is assigned to each fault cause
by an alarm severity assignment profile. In addition, EM can specify that a fault cause
shall not be alarmed. These fault causes will be blocked, hence do not lead to any LED
alarm indications, log entries or alarm reporting.
Amplified Spontaneous Emission
ASE is produced when a laser gain medium is pumped to produce a population inversion. Feedback of the ASE by the laser's optical cavity may produce laser operation if
the lasing threshold is reached. Excess ASE is an unwanted effect in lasers, since it
limits the maximum gain that can be achieved in the gain medium. ASE creates serious
problems in any laser with high gain and/or large size.
Amplifier card
The line amplifier cards provide the optical signal amplification via a gain block with one
or two pump lasers, interstage access for dispersion compensation, a stage for connection of external pumps, and gain control mechanisms.
Attenuator card
A VOA card is a variable attenuator that can supply up to 8 EVOA channels. The VOA
card is applicable in pre-emphasis.
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Automatic Laser
Shutdown
Booster
Booster-less card
C/DWDM filter pack
Glossary
ALS acts by disabling the laser of the forward transmission side if the receiving line is
inactive (i.e., no signal is detected). During service provisioning, the ALS checks for link
restoration in small time intervals and resumes the transmission (i.e., enables the transmission laser) when the line is restored.
A Booster is an optical amplifier placed at the link section head end.
A booster-less line interface card is a unidirectional line interface card for the transmit
direction of a DWDM line interface without amplification functionality. The booster-less
line interface card can replace a booster amplifier card for short span applications.
C/DWDM filter pack is a passive filtering solution realized in a small filter pack shelf
(SPF-1) which allows up to 4 filter modules to be plugged-in.
The C/DWDM filter pack does not require power supply. It is completely independent
from the SURPASS hiT 7300 system from a management point of view.
Card
A card is a plug-in unit that occupies one (or multiple) shelf slots. Cards perform specific
electrical and/or optical functions within an NE.
Each card has a faceplate with information LEDs and, in most cases, several ports for
interconnection of optical fibers and/or optical interfaces (e.g., SFP).
Card faceplate
Card LEDs
Card slot
All cards are equipped with individual faceplates in order to meet EMI/ESD requirements, and ensure heat dissipation. The card faceplate contains LEDs, and in some
cases optical or electrical interfaces.
Card LEDs are luminous signals that can alert the user to:
The state of the power supply.
A card problem that requires card replacement.
The existence of communication or equipment alarms.
The presence or absence of traffic in the card.
A card slot is the insertion facility for a card in a shelf. Each card slot is designed for one
or several particular card types.
Mechanical coding elements make sure that each card can be fully inserted only into a
card slot that is suitable for the given card type. Therefore, fundamental shelf equipping
errors (which might cause hardware damage or fatal malfunctions) are impossible.
Chain network
A chain network is a network topology characterized by a chain connection between

several NEs, i.e., the optical signal is transmitted from one end-point NE to another but
new channels can be added, dropped or re-routed (to another optical path) along the
optical path.
Channel power
monitor card
Channel power monitor cards provide in-service monitoring of optical channel power
levels via an on-board Optical Spectrum Analyzer. The card has four input ports to
monitor the channel spectrum from four separate points in an NE.
Chromatic dispersion
Client interface
Chromatic dispersion has the effect of spreading the signal pulse width, no longer
allowing an accurate recognition of a single one bit or a single zero bit.
A client interface is a transponder interface that faces the client side of the link. Contrast
with line interface which faces the transmission (line) side of the link.
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Glossary
Coarse Wavelength
Division Multiplexing
Commissioning
Controller card
CWDM solution allows a simple and low-cost implementation of a passive optical multiplexing system (with compact passive multiplexer modules), which can be used for data
collection and aggregation of multiple client data from different remote locations within
enterprise, or small metropolitan networks.
Commissioning an NE is the process of taking an installed NE and bringing it in to an
operational state. The NE commissioning phase is performed after the NE is installed
and powered-up.
NE controller cards (CCEP-2 and CCMP-2) provide the central monitoring and controlling functions of the system, as well as the MCF to operate the Q and QF Ethernet interfaces.
The controller card performs the following main functions: Fault Management, Performance Management, Configuration Management, Security Management, Equipment
Management, Communication Management, Software Management (performing all
software downloads, uploads, and software integrity functions) and controlling the NE
alarm LEDs.
CWDM patch-cord
A CWDM patch-cord solution is provided by the add/drop patch-cord. The patch-cord is

an optical Y-cable with 3 LC/PC connectors, which allows the add/drop of a single
CWDM channel.
Data Communication Network
A DCN domain interconnects several NEs for the purpose of network management. The
communication is established via the OSC of the optical links and an Ethernet/L2 switching network implemented by the NEs.
Dense Wavelength
Division Multiplexing
DWDM is a technology which simultaneously places a large number of optical signals

(in the 1550 nm band) on a single optical fiber.
Differential Phase
Shift Keying
A digital modulation technique used in the transmission of optical signals. DPSK is used
in the optical line interface of the I01T40G-1, I01R40G-1 and I04T40G-1 cards, as well
as the OPMDC-2 card.
DPSK transmits data by modulating the phase of a signal. The phase is changed if the
current data bit is different from its predecessor. At a receiving end, phase changes are
detected by comparing the phase of each signal element with the phase of a preceding
signal element. ?
Dispersion Compensation Module card
DCM cards counteract the chromatic dispersion of the signal traveling through the
optical fiber.
Element Manager
SURPASS hiT 7300 EM enables the user to perform operation, administration and
maintenance tasks with the SURPASS hiT 7300 system in a GUI environment.
Engineering Order
Wire
The EOW interface is located at the NE controller cards and is used to establish conference and selective calls from one NE to another NE(s) using a handset.
Erbium Doped Fiber

Amplifier
An EDFA is an optical fiber doped with a rare earth element (Erbium), which can amplify
laser light in the 1550 nm region when pumped by an external laser source.
Error correction
Error correction in a DWDM system is achieved with FEC and S-FEC functions. These
functions ensure the detection and correction of data errors carried by a channel or
channels.
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Ethernet
Express channels
Glossary
Ethernet is a family of frame-based computer networking technologies for LANs. It

defines a number of wiring and signaling standards for the physical layer, through
means of network access at the MAC/Data Link Layer, and a common addressing
format.
An express channel is an active channel that travels over an entire pre-emphasis
section, from ONN to ONN (except ONN-S) without being added (or dropped) at any
ONN-S multiplexer (or demultiplexer).
External pump card
An external pump card can be connected to an amplifier card to increase its normal
output power, which is sometimes needed for longer spans, different fiber types.
Fan unit
Each shelf is equipped with one or more fan units that provide cooling airflow for the
cards.
Fault management
Fault management reports all hardware and software malfunctions within an NE, and
monitors the integrity of all incoming and outgoing digital signals.
File Transfer
Protocol
FTP is a network protocol used to transfer files from one computer to an NE and viceversa through the network.
Filter card
Filter cards act as multiplexers/demultiplexers by providing the primary wave division or

aggregation of all the transponder signals and allowing access to a particular set of
wavelengths from an optical fiber while passing the remaining wavelengths.
Forward Error Correction
FEC is a technique that optimizes signal performance by providing a better OSNR tolerance at the transponders, i.e., FEC enables the system to withstand more signal
noise.
FEC is a coding algorithm that enables bit error detection and correction. FEC is a "forward" scheme, i.e., the receiver receives only the information needed to detect and
correct bit errors and never requests a re-transmission.
Frequency
Frequency is a physical attribute of a wave (e.g., an optical wave), defined as the

number of wave cycles per time unit. The frequency is directly related to the wavelength.
Gain control
Gain control of SURPASS hiT 7300 is provided by the EDFA modules in the line amplifier cards. Gain control ensures a sufficiently fast response to transients and keeps
constant the gain between input and output of the EDFA line amplifier card.
Interstage Loss
Most hiT 7300 amplifier cards feature two ports to connect an interstage device (typically a DCM). Interstage loss is the power loss experienced by the optical signal passing
through the interstage device.
Laser
Laser safety
Laser Safety Bus
Line interface
Link section
A laser is a device that generates an intense narrow beam of light by stimulating the
emission of photons from excited atoms or molecules.
Laser safety rules are a group of mechanisms and actions necessary to protect all users
from harmful laser light emissions.
SURPASS hiT 7300 LSB rings provide a reliable communication between cards to
ensure a safe NE operation via APSD and APRM functions.
A line interface is a transponder interface that faces the line side of the link. Contrast
with client interface which faces the client equipment side of the link.
See Optical Multiplex Section
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Long Haul
SURPASS hiT 7300 LH segment is a DWDM application characterized by a reach of

more than 500 km and up to 1200 km.
Mesh network
A mesh network is a network topology which is characterized by the constant routing of

the optical channel between the NEs. It allows a continuous connection and a reconfiguration around a broken or blocked optical path by "hopping" from NE to NE until the
destination is reached. A mesh network whose NEs are all connected to each other is a
fully connected network.
Metro
SURPASS hiT 7300 Metro segment is a DWDM application characterized by short path
lengths of up to 200 km.
MPB communications
The RMH07 and 1RU-R Long Reach Transport Series from MPB Communications
consists of amplifiers designed to transmit and receive signals over fiber optic links from
100 to more than 400 km in a single span using SON NEs.
Network Craft
Terminal
NCT is a network management craft terminal (i.e., element manager) software which is
used for either local or remote network management.
Network Element
An NE is a self-contained logical unit within the network. The NE can be uniquely

addressed and individually managed via software.
Each NE consists of hardware and software components to perform given electrical and
optical functions within the network.
Network Element
Configuration File
NCFs contain most of the necessary configurations for each NE of the planned network.
However, several configurations (e.g., DCN and NE configurations) must be performed
manually with the support of the NE commissioning manuals.
Network Management
The network management layer includes all the required functions to manage the optical
network in an effective and user-friendly way, such as the visualization of the network
topology, creation of services, and correlation of alarms to network resources.
Network topologies
A topology of a network is defined by the list of NEs included in the network and the list
of links that connect those NEs (e.g., point-to-point, chain, ring, etc.)
Nodal degree
The nodal degree of an NE is the number of NEs that are directly connected to the NE.
Non-return to Zero
A data encoding technique used to transmit digital data over the line interface of the following cards: I04T2G5-1; I01T10G-1; I08T10G-1; I05AD10G-1; I04TQ10G-1 and
I22CE10G-1. In telecommunication, a non-return-to-zero (NRZ) line code is a binary
code in which 1's are represented by one significant condition (usually a positive
voltage) and 0's are represented by some other significant condition (usually a negative
voltage), with no other neutral or rest condition.?
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OADM architectures refer to the capability of an OADM NE to perform some optical

tasks within the SURPASS hiT 7300 network. In SURPASS hiT 7300 the following
OADM architectures are available:
Small
Terminal
Flexible
FullAccess
Reconfigurable
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Optical Add-Drop
Multiplexer
Glossary
An OADM is an optical node NE used for multiplexing and routing different optical
channels of into or out of an optical fiber. An OADM NE is generally used for the construction of a ring-based network. "Add" and "drop" refer to the capability of the NE to
add one or more channels to an existing DWDM signal, and/or to drop one or more
channels and/or routing those signals to another optical path.
Optical Channel
A predefined wavelength that can be used to transmit a bit stream by means of a modulated light signal.
Optical channel
control
Optical channel control manages the optical channel state information through the entire
optical path. The optical channel control activates mechanisms to recover the normal
operation of the optical path in a link failure scenario, or activate mechanisms to manage
operations in case of an optical channel upgrade/ downgrade scenario. The activation
of such mechanisms, depends on the optical channel state information monitored on
each NE. The transmission of this information along the optical path, between NEs, is
provided by the OSC.
Optical channel protection card
An optical channel protection card is a passive card which contains 6 optical splitters.
Three of those splitters act as combiners to switch the traffic together with the transponder cards. The remaining three are used for bridging the traffic for protection.
Up to three protection groups can be created and managed by the optical channel protection card (i.e., three pairs of client interfaces).
Optical Line
Repeater
An OLR is an NE which is used for optical signal amplification and dispersion compensation.
Optical link control
Optical link control optimizes and maintains the operation of individual link sections and
pre-emphasis sections. Most of the optical link control functions are executed by the
CCEP card, and the time-critical functions are executed by the line amplifier cards.
Optical Multiplex
Section
An optical multiplex section (or link section) is the optical segment from the booster of
an ONN to the pre-amplifier of the next adjacent ONN.
Optical Network
Node
An ONN is an NE where the incoming channels are either dropped or routed to a line in
a different direction, outgoing channels can also be added locally. Apart from multiplexing and demultiplexing an ONN NE implements optical or 3R signal regeneration and
dispersion compensation.
Optical path
Optical Signal to
Noise Ratio
The path followed by an optical channel from the first multiplexer to the last demultiplexer.
OSNR is the ratio of an optical signal power to the noise power in the signal.
Optical Spectrum
Analyzer
An OSA is a device that measures properties of an optical signal within a defined spectrum.
Optical Supervisory
Channel
An OSC is a supervisory channel that is transmitted/received by the line amplifier cards.

It provides all the network management communication required to set-up and maintain
a DWDM system configuration, fault management, performance monitoring, and
software maintenance.
Optical Transmission Section
An optical transmission section (or span) is any fiber segment between two adjacent
amplifiers (i.e., between two NEs).
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Performance management
Performance monitoring and signal quality analysis provide information for detecting
and alerting, a cause that could lead to a degraded performance before a failure is
declared.
Point-to-point
network
A point-to-point network is a network topology characterized by a connection between

two end-point NEs, i.e., the optical signal is transmitted from one end-point to another
end-point without add or drop of channels. Applications where the span length is considerably big may require an amplification/regeneration (done by OLR NEs) along the
optical path.
Power Distribution
Panel
A PDP is the device responsible for the power distribution of all the racks of an NE. It
contains fuses (or circuit breakers) to protect all the dual-redundant power feeds connected to each shelf in the rack.
Power meter
An optical power meter is the equipment recommended to use in case of single optical
channel power measurement.
Power tilt
Spectrum power tilt occurs when a flat DWDM signals travel through transmission fiber.
Due to stimulated Raman scattering, shorter wavelength channels will pump longer
wavelength channels, and so transfer their energy to longer wavelength channels.
Preamplifier
Preamplifier is an optical amplifier placed at the link section tail end.
Pre-emphasis
The Pre-emphasis method is applied to pre-emphasis sections, and is used to optimize

the optical link by means of optical power adjustment (manual or automatic).
Pre-emphasis
method
The pre-emphasis method is applied to pre-emphasis sections and is used to optimize

the optical link by means of optical power adjustment.
Pre-emphasis
section
A pre-emphasis section is the optical segment from the booster of an ONN (except
ONN-S) to the pre-amplifier of the next adjacent ONN (except ONN-S).
Pump laser
A pump laser is a laser with a wavelength different from the signal laser, used as the
energy source for signal amplification.
Rack
A rack is the main unit of the SURPASS hiT 7300, it carries all system devices in a
specific arrangement. The most important elements placed in the rack are the shelves
and the Power Distribution Panel.
Raman amplification
The basis of Raman amplification is the energy scattering effect called SRS. The SRS
is a non-linear effect inherent to the fiber itself. SRS involves a transfer of power from a
signal at a higher frequency (lower wavelength) to one at a lower frequency (higher
wavelength), due to inelastic collisions in the fiber medium. It can be used for optical
amplification, in which the higher frequency laser serves as a pump source, amplifying
the lower frequency wave carrying the actual traffic signal to be amplified.
Raman pump card
Raman pump cards must be inserted at the receiving line interface. They are normally
used in long span applications to ensure that the same amplifier spacing can be
achieved with lower EDFA output power per channel, allowing a higher total number of
channels.
For certain links where the non-linear effects limit an increase in the number of spans,
a channel power reduction decreases the non-linear effects, and therefore allows a
higher number of spans. Raman amplifiers are preferably applied to bridge single extra
long spans.
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Regenerator
Glossary
A regenerator is a device used to extend the reach of fiber-optic traffic communications,

by compensating the attenuation and the distortion of the optical signal.
The regenerator converts the received optical signal to an electrical signal, processes it,
reconverts it to an optical signal and retransmits it.
Regional
SURPASS hiT 7300 Regional segment is a DWDM application characterized by path

lengths starting at 200 km and for high traffic volumes. These networks are often used
as regional collector networks to feed into LH portions of the network. Regional DWDM
networks have typical path lengths of up to 500 km.
Remote Optically
Pumped Amplifier
A ROPA module is a passive unit with a Erbium doped fiber to amplify the optical signal.
It is placed in the transmission cable to extend the long single span length.
Ring network
Security management
Service Provisioning
A ring network is a network topology in which each NE connects to exactly two other
NEs, forming a circular optical path for signals (i.e., a ring).
Security Management controls the individual access to particular NE functions via the
network management system and/or via a craft terminal, using a hierarchical security
management user ID, and password concept.
Service provisioning consists of establishing and managing OCh connections via
GMPLS signaling.
Shelf
The rack-mountable housing into which cards are installed. The shelf contains terminals
for connection of the power supply voltage that is distributed to each card. Major components of each shelf are card slots, backplane, Connector Panel, Fan Unit(s) and Air
Filter.
Simple Network
Management
Protocol
SNMP is used in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for

conditions that warrant administrative control. It consists of a set of standards for
network management, including an application layer protocol, a database schema, and
a set of data objects.
Small Form-Factor
Pluggable
An SFP module is a swappable component mounted at the front panel of some types of
hiT 7300 transponder cards. It acts as a boundary interface between the client signal
and the DWDM line signal by performing bidirectional optical/electrical traffic conversion.
Software management
Software management performs all software downloads, uploads, and software integrity
functions.
Span
Span loss
See Optical Transmission Section

Span loss is the optical power loss measured in dBs between two adjacent NEs.
Standalone Optical
Node
A SON is a DWDM NE that can be used in passive DWDM (e.g., point-to-point and
remote transponder solutions) and long single span applications.
Standalone Optical
Node Flatpack
A SONF is a DWDM NE realized in a flatpack shelf which can be used in passive DWDM
(e.g., point-to-point and remote transponder solutions).
Stimulated Brillouin
Scattering
SBS is the interaction of photons and optical phonons (acoustic phonons). The latter are
the particles, which can be assigned to vibrations of the array of atoms and electrons.
The SBS acts in backward direction and it is especially important when there is bidirectional transmission. In this case, a channel interferes with itself causing significant distortion and loss in forward direction.
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Tandem Connection
Monitoring
TCMs are configurable parameters (via EM) of the transponders. They provide a PM of
the all OTN (i.e., end-to-end connection) or specific sections only and implement an
ODU termination provisioned to support up to six TCM levels.
Telecommunication
Network Management System
Core/Cross Domain
Manager
TNMS Core/CDM is an integrated solution designed for large, medium and small size
networks. It supports NEs with DWDM, OTH, SDH, PDH, Ethernet in line, star, ring and
mesh network configurations. TNMS Core/CDM can be used to manage networks in the
access, edge, metro, core and backbone levels.
Telecommunication
Network Management System Craft
Terminal
TNMS CT is a transparent software platform for SDH and DWDM NEs using QD2, QST,
QST V2, Q3 or SNMP telegram protocols. It supports line, star, ring and mesh networks
and provides access to NEs via Ethernet interface or via a serial line interface (RS232).
Telemetry Interface
TIF sensors (inputs) and TIF actors (outputs) can be found in the NEs controller cards
as a separate module called TIF module. The TIF module is intended to be used for traditional user-defined housekeeping purposes (e.g., fire alarm, over-temperature
alarm, door-open alarm, lights, air conditioning, etc.).
Trail Trace Identifier
TTI is a transponder card parameter (configurable via EM) of which is used to verify
correct cabling or correct TCM configuration. The basic principle is that specific
overhead bytes are reserved for Trace Messages of the user's choosing. By specifying
the Actually Sent (transmitted) and the Expected (received) trace messages, the system
can automatically verify that fiber connections have been made as intended. This is
accomplished by comparing the expected Trace Message to that actually received. If
they differ, an alarm is raised, alerting personnel of the incorrect connections.
Transaction
Language 1
TL1 is a telecommunications management protocol. It is a cross-vendor, cross-technology man-machine language, which is used to manage optical and broadband access
infrastructures in North America. It is defined in GR-831 by Telcordia Technologies.
TransNet
Planning of a SURPASS hiT 7300 network is done by the SURPASS TransNet tool.
SURPASS TransNet is a sophisticated software simulation tool developed specifically
for designing and/or upgrading optical DWDM networks with SURPASS hiT 7300. It
runs on PCs using Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems.
Transponder card
A transponder card receives an optical input signal and converts it to an optical output
signal suitable for DWDM multiplexing and transmission.
Transponder
loopback
Loopbacks are diagnostic tests that can be activated via EM. Loopbacks return the
transmitted signal back to the sending device after the signal has passed across a particular link. The returned signal can then be compared to the transmitted one. Any discrepancy between the transmitted and the returned signal helps to trace faults.
UDCM tray
A UDCM tray is a mechanical shelf mounted in a rack, which can hold up to 4 UDCMs.
Ultra Long Haul

Unidirectional Dispersion Compensation Module
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SURPASS hiT 7300 ULH segment is a DWDM application characterized by long path
lengths of up to 1600 km.
UDCMs provide a dispersion compensation of the DWDM signal. They are not supplied
as shelf plug-in cards, being mounted in a specific plug-in box inside the UDCM tray.
UDCMs are available in "single-height" UDCM and "double-height" UDCM. A blank
(dummy) UDCM is also available to be installed in those positions that do not have an
actual UDCM installed.
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User Channel
VOA
Wavelength
Glossary
SURPASS hiT 7300 user channels are used for bidirectional connections between NEs
via the OSC or GCC0, providing the customer with a point-to-point Ethernet connection
for specific data network or remote access to NEs not reachable via DCN.
See Attenuator Card
Wavelength is a physical attribute of a wave (e.g., an optical wave), defined as the
distance between corresponding points of two consecutive wave cycles.
The wavelength is directly related to the frequency of the wave.
Wrist strap
A grounded anti-static strap worn on the wrist to prevent electrostatic discharge that may
damage electronic equipment.
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Abbreviations
10 Abbreviations
AC
@CT
Web-based Craft Terminal
ADF
Armored Fiber Distribution Frame
AIS
ALS
Alarm Indication Signal

Automatic Laser Shutdown
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
APD
Avalanche Photodiode
APR
Address Resolution Protocol
APRM
APS
APSD
ASE
ASON
AWG
BBE
BDI
Automatic Power Reduction Mode

Application Program System
Automatic Power Shutdown
Amplified Spontaneous Emission
Automatic Switched Optical Network
Arrayed Waveguide Grating
Background Block Errors
Backward Defect Indication
BER
Bit Error Rate
BOL
Begin-of-Life
CAPEX
CARP
CCAMP
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Alternating Current
Capital Expenditure
Common Address Redundancy Protocol
Common Control And Measurement Plane
CD
Compact Disk
CE
Communaut Europenne
CLI
Command Line Interface
CML
Command and Message List
CMS
Control plane MIB Stub
COPA
Connector Panel
COS
Class of Service
CT
Craft Terminal
CV
Code Violations
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DC
Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Coding Violations
DCF
Dispersion Compensation Fiber
DCM
Dispersion Compensation Module
DCN
Data Communication Network
DGD
Differential Group Delay
DHCP
DLI
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Delay Line Interferometer
DNS
Domain Name Service
DOP
Degree Of Polarization
DPSK
DSF
DSLAM
DTMF
DWDM
Differential Phase-shift Keying

Dispersion Shifted Fiber
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
EAM
Electro-Absorption Modulator
EBP
Earth Bonding Point
EDF
Erbium Doped Fiber
EDFA
EGB
Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier

Elektrostatisch gefhrdetes Bauteil
EM
Element Manager
EMI
Electromagnetic Interference
EN
EOCI
EOL
EOW
European Norm
External Open Connection Indication
End-of-Life
Engineering Order Wire
EPC
Enhanced Power Control
EPL
Ethernet Private Line
ERO
Explicit Route Object
ES
Abbreviations
Errored Seconds
ESD
Electrostatically Sensitive Device
ETS
European Telecommunications Standard
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Abbreviations
ETSI
EVPL
FBG
FC
FCC
Ethernet Virtual Private Line

Fiber Bragg Grating
Fiber Channel
Federal Communications Commission
FDI
Forward Defect Indication
FEC
Forward Error Correction
FIT
FPGA
FTP
Failures In Time
Field Programmable Gate Array
File Transfer Protocol
FTPS
File Transfer Protocol Secure
G-AIS
Generic Alarm Indication Signal
GbE
Gigabit Ethernet
GCC
Generic Communication Channel
GFP-T
GMPLS
GMT
GUI
HTTP
Generic Framing Protocol - Transparent

Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS)
Greenwich Mean Time
Graphical User Interface
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
HU
Height Unit (1 HU = 1.75 inches)
HW
Hardware
I2C
Inter-Integrated Circuit
ICMA
Interconnect, Configuration and Mechanical Assembly manual
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol
ID
IEC
ILAN
INNI
IP
ISL
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European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Identifier
International Electrotechnical Commission
Inter-shelf Local Area Network
Internal Network to Network Interface
Internet Protocol
Interstage Loss
ITMN
Installation and Test Manual
ITTI
Internal Trail Trace Identifier
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JRE
Java Runtime Environment
LAN
Local Area Network
LAx
Line Amplifier
LEAF
LED
LH
LLDP
Large Effective Area Fiber

Light Emitting Diode
Long Haul
Link Layer Discovery Protocol
LOM
List of Material
LOS
Loss of Signal
LSB
Laser Safety Bus
LSP
Label Switched Path
LSR
Label Switch Route
LWL
Lichtwellenleiter
MAC
Media Access Control
MCF
Message Communication Function
MDF
Medium Dispersion Fiber
MEMS-WSS
MIB
Micro-Electro-Mechanical System - Wavelength Selective Switch

Management Information Base
MLSE
Maximum Likelihood Sequence Estimator
MPBC
MPB communications
MPE
MPLS
Maximum Permissible Exposure

Multiprotocol Label Switching
MSA
Multi-Source Agreement
MST
Multiple Spanning Tree
MSTP
MS-AIS
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

Multiplex Section Alarm Indication Signal
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
MZM
Mach-Zehnder Modulator
NAPT
Network Address Port Translation
NCF
Network Element Configuration File
NCT
Network Craft Terminal
NE
Abbreviations
Network Element
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NMS
Network Management System
NNI
Network to Network Interface
NTP
Network Time Protocol
NZ-DSF
OADM
Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer
OChP
Optical Channel Protection
ODF
Optical Distribution Frame
ODU
Optical channel Data Unit
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
OLC
Optical Link Commissioning
OLR
Optical Line Repeater
OMN
Operating Manual
OMS
Optical Multiplex Section
ONN
Optical Network Node
ONN-I
ONN-I80
ONN-R
Optical Network Node - Interconnect

Optical Network Node - Interconnect 80 Channels
Optical Network Node - Reconfigurable
ONN-R2
Optical Network Node - Reconfigurable 2
ONN-RT
Optical Network Node - Reconfigurable/Tunable
ONN-R80
ONN-RT80
Optical Network Node - Reconfigurable 80 Channels

Optical Network Node - Reconfigurable/Tunable 80 Channels
ONN-S
Optical Network Node - Small
ONN-T
Optical Network Node - Terminal
ONN-T80
ONN-X
ONN-X80
OPEX
OPU
OS
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Nonzero-dispersion-shifted Fiber
Optical Network Node - Terminal 80 Channels

Optical Network Node - Cross-Connect
Optical Network Node - Cross-Connect 80 Channels
Operational Expenditure
Optical channel Payload Unit
Operating System
OSA
Optical Spectrum Analyzer
OSC
Optical Supervisory Channel
OSNR
Optical Signal to Noise Ratio
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OSU
OTDR
Optical Supervisory Unit

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
OTH
Optical Transport Hierarchy
OTN
Optical Transport Network
OTS
Optical Transmission Section
OTU
Optical Transport Unit
PC
Personal Computer
PD
Product Description
PDP
Power Distribution Panel
PDU
Packet Data Unit
PHF
Power High Failure
PIU
PLC-WSS
PLF
PM
Plug In Unit
Planar Lightwave Circuit-Wavelength Selective Switch
Power Line Filter
Performance Management
PMD
Polarization Mode Dispersion
PMP
Performance Monitoring Points
PRBS
Pseudo Random Bit Sequence
PSCF
Pure Silica Core Fiber
PSU
Power Supply Unit
PXC
Photonic Cross-Connect
QoS
Quality of Service
RAM
Random Access Memory
ROADM
Abbreviations
Reconfigurable OADM
ROPA
Remote Optically Pumped Amplifier
RSVP
Resource Reservation Setup Protocol
S-FEC
Super Forward Error Correction
SAPI
Source Access Point Identifier
SBS
Stimulated Brillouin Scattering
SDH
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
SEFS
Severely Errored Framing Seconds
SELV
Safety Extra Low Voltage
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Abbreviations
SES
Severely Errored Seconds
SFP
Small Form-Factor Pluggable
SLC
Stratalight Communications
SNC/I
Sub-Network Connection protection with Inherent monitoring
SNCP
Sub-Network Connection Protection
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
SON
SONET
SONF
Synchronous Optical NETwork

Standalone Optical Node Flatpack
SPC
Standard Power Control
SPM
Self Phase Modulation
SRS
Stimulated Raman Scattering
SSM
Solution Sales Management
SSMF
Standard Single Mode Fiber
STP
Spanning Tree Protocol
SU
System Unit (1 SU = 25 mm)
SW
Software
TCA
Threshold Crossing Alert
TCM
Tandem Connection Monitoring
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
TDC
Tunable Dispersion Compensation
TDM
Time Division Multiplexing
TID
Target Identifier
TIF
Telemetry Interface
TIM
Trace Identifier Mismatch
TL1
Transaction Language 1
TMN
TNMS Core/CDM
TNMS CT
TP
TPID
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Standalone Optical Node
Telecommunication Management Network

Telecommunication Network Management System Core/Cross Domain Manager
Telecommunication Network Management System Craft Terminal
Termination Point
Tag Protocol Identifier
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TTI
TTL
TW-C
UAS
UDCM
UDP
UL
Trail Trace Identifier

Time to Live
TrueWave Classic
Unavailable Seconds
Unidirectional Dispersion Compensation Module
Universal Datagram Protocol
Underwriters Laboratories
ULH
Ultra Long Haul
UMN
User Manual
UNI
User-to-Network Interface
UNI-P
User-to-Network Interface - Port based
UNI-S
User-to-Network Interface - Service based
USM
User-based Security Model
UTC
Universal Time Coordinated
VACM
View-based Access Control Model
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
VOA
Variable Optical Attenuator
WAN
Wide Area Network
WDM
Wavelength Division Multiplexing
WEEE
WSS
Abbreviations
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Wavelength Selective Switch
XFP
10 Gbit/s Small Form-Factor Pluggable
XPM
Cross Phase Modulation
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Issue date: September 2010

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Important Notice on Product Safety

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Card replacement instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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How to replace the CDMM-1 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fiber cleaning instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warm Start and Cold Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Card LED behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hints for Recover Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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How to remove / install the Compact Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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List of conventions used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Structure of this document

Symbols and conventions

List of conventions used in this document

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Example: ping -t 192.168.0.1

Keyboard keys are represented with a surrounding box.

[Square brackets] Keyboard shortcuts are represented using square brackets.

A tip provides additional information related to the topic described.

A note provides important information on a situation that can

A safety message provides information on a dangerous situation

List of conventions used in this document (Cont.)

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Active Loop (ACTLP)

Automatic Power Reduction Mode (APRM)

Card Communication Failure (CCFAIL)

Compact Flash Failure (CFF)

Card Mismatch (CMISM)

Card Missing (CMISS)

Client Mode Mismatch (CMM)

Connection Cable Fail (CONCABF)

Card Problem (CP)

Fan Major (FAN_MAJOR)

Fan Minor (FAN_MINOR)

Function Not Supported (FCTNS)

Fan Filter Missing (FF_MISS)

Filter Life Time Expired (FilterExpired)

Frequency Mismatch (Optical Interface) (FMISM)

ILAN Fail (ILANF)

Interstage Loss Problem (ISLP)

Low CFSU Flow (LowCFSUFlow)

Laser Safety Bus Failure (LSBFAIL)

Slot LSB Mismatch (LSBMISM)

Wrong LSB Cabling (LSBWRONG)

Alarm Message Text

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Alarm Message Text

Measurement Failed (MeasFail)

Module Type Mismatch (MMISM)

Module Missing (MMISS)