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System commissioning

Contents
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1.1
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

Commissioning of the SURPASS hiT7300

Commissioning overview
OLR and ONN commissioning
SURPASS hiT7300 delivery variants
hiT7300 commissioning strategies
NE commissioning procedures
Optical link commissioning
Overview of optical link commissioning
Pre-emphasis schemes
Optical link commissioning strategy
Optical link commissioning procedures

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Commissioning of the SURPASS hiT7300

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Commissioning overview

The installation of SURPASS hiT7300 comprises shelves, racks and cable assembly.
TransNet provides a list of material for the entire network and for each NE in
particular, and a bill of material of each DWDM route. The assembly of all the cards,
in each shelf, and all the cabling connections must be based on TransNet reports for
a successful system installation and commissioning.
SURPASS hiT7300 has to be configured on initial commissioning, prior to the regular
operation. NE and Optical Link commissioning is mandatory after all the racks and
shelves hardware are properly installed.
Commissioning a SURPASS hiT7300 is the process of taking the installed NE's and
bringing them to an operational state. The commissioning tasks have to be performed
partially on site; in this case personnel must travel to NE site to perform the
necessary operations.
To perform the NE and Optical Link commissioning, TransNet provides a set of
NCF's and a commissioning report, at the end of the network planning. The NCF's
contain most of the necessary configurations for each NE of the planned network.
To install and commission SURPASS hiT7300, all necessary tasks have to be
performed in sequence. For each task, a separate document is provided:
For the Installation:
Interconnect, Cabling and Mechanical Assembly (ICMA);
Installation Test Manual (ITMN).
For NE Commissioning:
OLR and ONN Commissioning;
SON Commissioning.
For Optical Link Commissioning:
Optical Link Commissioning (OL).
Warning
Before commissioning procedures may be started, the following installation
tasks must be completed for each network element:

All equipment bays installed and grounded;

All sub-racks installed and grounded;
All fuses in the fuse panel have to be installed;
All DC power and ground connections complete;
All cards, and blank panels as required have been installed in the sub-racks;
All electrical cable connections (LAN, external alarm, etc.) complete for each subrack;

All optical cable connections complete.

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Start

1. ITMN;
2. ICMA;
3. TransNet
reports.

1
Installation

1. OLR and ONN

Commissioning;
2. SON
Commissioning;
3. Commissioning
Report;
4. NCF files.

2
NE Commissioning

3
Optical Link
Commissioning

1. OLC;
2. TransNet
reports.

Finish
Finish
Fig. 1 Installation/Commissioning sequence

Installation Steps

done

Equipment bays are installed.

All sub-racks are installed.
All fuses are installed.
DC power and ground
connections complete.
All cards are installed.
Electrical cable connections
complete.
All fiber connections made

Fig. 2 Installation steps

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OLR and ONN commissioning

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SURPASS hiT7300 delivery variants

The three delivery formats are available, which differ regarding the pre-installed
Hardware (HW) and Software (SW). The SURPASS hiT7300 system is available in
the following delivery formats:

Rack and Shelf preconfiguration;

In the Rack and Shelf preconfiguration delivery format, the entire assembly work is
assured by Siemens in advance. In this case, all cards are plugged in the shelves
according to the customer List Of Material (LOM), and installed in the correct
racks. In addition, the main NE configuration parameters are set in the Local Craft
Terminal (LCT), and the required software is installed to the NE.

Shelf preconfiguration;
In the Shelf preconfiguration delivery format, all shelves are equipped with cards
according to the customer LOM. In this case, the required software is installed to
the NE, and the shelf identifier (ID) is the only configured parameter in the NE via
LCT.

Bulk.
The Bulk delivery format does not support any pre-configured parameters for the
NE's.

TIP
According to the purchased delivery format, the corresponding commissioning
strategy has to be selected.

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Rack and Shelf

preconfiguration done
Sub-Racks are installed
in the Racks.
All cards are plugged in.
Software is installed .
Shelf (ID) is configured.
NCF is loaded.

Fig. 4 SURPASS hiT7300 Rack and Shelf preconfiguration

Shelf preconfiguration

Tools

Opt
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fib e a l
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done
Sub-Racks are installed
in the Racks.
All cards are plugged in.
Software is installed .
Shelf (ID) is configured.
NCF is loaded.

hiT7300
Sub-Rack

Rack

TNMS-CT

SW

hiT7300
Sub-Rack

hiT7300
Sub-Rack

hiT7300
Sub-Rack

hiT7300
Rack

Fig. 5 SURPASS hiT7300 Shelf preconfiguration

Bulk delivery

Bulk? Oh

done
Sub-Racks are installed
in the Racks.
All cards are plugged in.
Software is installed .
Shelf (ID) is configured.
NCF is loaded.

Fig. 6 Bulk

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hiT7300 commissioning strategies

According to the purchased delivery format, the corresponding commissioning

strategy should be selected.

2.2.1

Rack and Shelf preconfiguration:

Prerequisites:

No card fault Light Emitting Diodes (red LED's) are continuously lit.
The NE is powered up and the NE controller card has the OK LED lit.
2.2.1.1

Commissioning gateway NE's (on site):

As the first commissioning step the GW NE's that will connect the Data
Communication Network (DCN) to the TMN system, or customer network shall be
configured (on site).
TIP
The GW NE must be configured as a permanent gateway, and support a Dynamic
Host Communication Protocol (DHCP) server.

Procedures:
1. Connecting to NE on site;
2. Configuring NE security settings;
3. Configuring gateway function;
4. Configuring external NTP server or NE time;
5. Configuring ring manager.

2.2.1.2

Commissioning non gateway NE's (remotely):

Once the GW NE that supports DHCP server is commissioned and non GW NE's are
installed in powered, the OSC connectivity is up and running. The non GW NE's
became reachable and commissioning of the remaining NE's shall be performed.
Procedures:
1. Connecting to NE remotely;
2. Configuring NE security settings;
3. Configuring ring manager;
4. Configuring user channel (OLR only).

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Prerequisites:
No card fault Light Emitting Diodes (red LED's) are continuously lit.
The NE is powered up and the NE controller card has the OK LED lit.

Fig. 7 Prerequisites

Commissioning strategy in case of Rack and Shelf preconfiguration

Commissioning gateway NE's (on site)

1.
1. Connecting
Connecting to
to NE
NE on
on site
site
2.
2. Configuring
Configuring NE
NE security
security settings
settings
3.
3. Configuring
Configuring gateway
gateway function
function
4.
4. Set
Set NE
NE time
time and
and NTP
NTP
5.
5. Configuring
Configuring ring
ring manager
manager

Commissioning non gateway NE's (remotely)

1.
1. Connecting
Connecting to
to NE
NE remotely
remotely
2.
2. Configuring
Configuring NE
NE security
security settings
settings
3.
3. Configuring
Configuring ring
ring manager
manager
4.
4. Configuring
Configuring user
user channel
channel (OLR
(OLR only)
only)

Fig. 8 Commissioning strategy in case of Rack and Shelf preconfiguration

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2.2.2

Shelf preconfiguration

Prerequisites:

Assembly and cabling according to TransNet commissioning reports and

Installation and Test Manual (ITMN);

No card fault LED's are continuously lit;

The NE is powered up, and the NE controller card has the OK LED lit;
TransNet commissioning reports must be available;
A list with the DCN MAC addresses of all shelves that contain the NE controller
cards (CCEP/CCMP) must be available;

The Network Element Configuration File (NCF) must be available and ready for the
loading to NE's.

2.2.2.1

Commissioning NE's on site:

On site should be commissioned NE's that will connect the DCN to the TMN system,
or customer network (GW NE's) and remaining ONN's (non OLR's), which allows to
establish OSC connectivity in the entire DCN. The GW NE must be configured as a
permanent gateway, and support a Dynamic Host Communication Protocol (DHCP)
server.
1. Connecting to NE on site;
2. Configuring NE security settings;
3. Configuring gateway function (for GW NE's only);
4. Setting NE name;
5. Downloading NCF;
6. Configuring external NTP server (for GW NE's only) or NE time;
7. Configuring ring manager;
8. Setting NE state to commissioned.

2.2.2.2

Remotely Commission OLR's:

Once all NE's in the DCN, and a permanent gateway that supports DHCP server are
commissioned, the OSC connectivity is up and running and all NE's in the DCN can
be remotely accessed.
1. Connecting to NE remotely;
2. Configuring NE security settings;
3. Setting NE name;
4. Downloading NCF;
5. Configuring ring manager;
6. Configuring user channel;
7. Setting NE state to commissioned.

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Prerequisites:
Assembly and cabling according to TransNet commissioning reports
and Installation and Test Manual (ITMN).
No card fault LED's are continuously lit.
The NE is powered up and the NE controller card has the OK LED lit.
TransNet commissioning reports must be available.
A list with the DCN MAC addresses of all shelves that contain the NE
controller cards (CCEP/CCMP) must be available.
The Network Element Configuration File (NCF) must be available
and ready for the loading to NE's.
Fig. 9 Prerequisites

Commissioning strategy in case of Shelf preconfiguration

1.
1. Connecting
Connecting to
to NE
NE on
on site
site
2.
2. Configuring
Configuring NE
NE security
security settings
settings
3.
3. Configuring
Configuring GW
GW function
function (GW
(GW NEs)
NEs)
4.
4. Setting
Setting NE
NE name
name
5.
5. Downloading
Downloading NCF
NCF
6.
6. Set
Set NE
NE time
time and
and NTP
NTP (GW
(GW NEs)
NEs)
7.
7. Configuring
Configuring ring
ring manager
manager
8.
8. Setting
Setting NE
NE state
state to
to commissioned
commissioned
Commissioning
NE's on site

Remotely Commission OLR's

1.
1. Connecting
Connecting to
to NE
NE remotely
remotely
2.
2. Configuring
Configuring NE
NE security
security settings
settings
3.
3. Setting
Setting NE
NE name
name
4.
4. Downloading
Downloading NCF
NCF
5.
5. Configuring
Configuring ring
ring manager
manager
6.
6. Configuring
Configuring user
user channel
channel
7.
7. Setting
Setting NE
NE state
state to
to commissioned
commissioned

Fig. 10 Commissioning strategy in case of Shelf preconfiguration

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2.2.3

Bulk

The Bulk delivery format does not support any pre-configured parameters for the
NE's and the corresponding procedures that listed below must be executed in the
correct order.
In order to start NE commissioning, the following prerequisites must be fulfilled.
Prerequisites:

Assembly and cabling according to TransNet commissioning reports and

Installation and Test Manual (ITMN);

No card fault LED's are continuously lit;

The NE is powered up, and the NE controller card has the OK LED lit;
TransNet commissioning reports must be available;
A list with the DCN MAC addresses of all shelves that contain the NE controller
cards (CCEP/CCMP) must be available;

Manufacturing number of the shelves that contain all shelf controller cards

(CCSP), and corresponding shelf ID according to TransNet commissioning reports

must be available;

The NCF must be available and ready for the loading to NE's.

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Prerequisites:
Assembly and cabling according to TransNet commissioning reports
and Installation and Test Manual (ITMN).
No card fault LED's are continuously lit.
The NE is powered up and the NE controller card has the OK LED lit.
TransNet commissioning reports must be available.
A list with the DCN MAC addresses of all shelves that contain the NE
controller cards (CCEP/CCMP) must be available.
Manufacturing number of the shelves that contain all shelf controller
cards (CCSP), and corresponding shelf ID according to TransNet
commissioning reports must be available;
The Network Element Configuration File (NCF) must be available
and ready for the loading to NE's.

Fig. 11 Prerequisites

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2.2.3.1

Commissioning NE's on site:

On site should be commissioned NE's that will connect the DCN to the TMN system,
or customer network (GW NE's) and remaining ONN's (non OLR's), which allows to
establish OSC connectivity in the entire DCN.
TIP
The GW NE must be configured as a permanent gateway, and support a Dynamic
Host Communication Protocol (DHCP) server.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Connecting to NE on site;
Configuring NE security settings;
Configuring gateway function (for GW NE's only);
Setting NE name;
Setting shelf ID;
Downloading NCF;
Configuring external NTP server (for GW NE's only) or NE time;
Configuring ring manager;
Setting NE state to commissioned.

2.2.3.2

Remotely Commission OLR's:

Once all NE's in the DCN, and a permanent gateway that supports DHCP server are
commissioned, the OSC connectivity is up and running and all NE's in the DCN can
be remotely accessed.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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Connecting to NE remotely;
Configuring NE security settings;
Setting NE name;
Setting shelf ID;
Downloading NCF;
Configuring ring manager;
Configuring user channel;
Setting NE state to commissioned.

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Commissioning strategy in case of Bulk delivery

1.
1. Connecting
Connecting to
to NE
NE on
on site
site
2.
2. Configuring
Configuring NE
NE security
security settings
settings
3.
3. Configuring
Configuring GW
GW function
function (GW
(GW NEs)
NEs)
4.
4. Setting
Setting NE
NE name
name
Remotely Commission OLR's

5.
5. Setting
Setting shelf
shelf ID
ID
6.
6. Downloading
Downloading NCF
NCF

1.
1. Connecting
Connecting to
to NE
NE remotely
remotely

7.
7. Set
Set NE
NE time
time and
and NTP
NTP (GW
(GW NEs)
NEs)

2.
2. Configuring
Configuring NE
NE security
security settings
settings

8.
8. Configuring
Configuring ring
ring manager
manager

3.
3. Setting
Setting NE
NE name
name

9.
9. Setting
Setting NE
NE state
state to
to commissioned
commissioned

4.
4. Setting
Setting shelf
shelf ID
ID
5.
5. Downloading
Downloading NCF
NCF

Commissioning
NE's on site

6.
6. Configuring
Configuring ring
ring manager
manager
7.
7. Configuring
Configuring user
user channel
channel
8.
8. Setting
Setting NE
NE state
state to
to commissioned
commissioned

Fig. 12 Commissioning strategy in case of Bulk delivery

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2.3
2.3.1

NE commissioning procedures
Connecting to NE on site

This procedure provides the necessary steps to establish a connection, on site, to an

NE.
TIP
It is mandatory that the laptop is set to DHCP in order to be able to obtain an IP
address from the network.
1. Connect the laptop to the QF Ethernet interface on the NE controller card via
standard Ethernet cable.
2. To open Internet Explorer window on the Windows taskbar, select "Start >
Programs > Internet Explorer" menu item.
3. To access the NE via QF Ethernet interface, the default Domain Name System
(DNS) name must be entered. In the Internet Explorer Address field enter:
"http://LocalQF."
4. Click on "Start the @CT". A "Login" window is opened.
5. A default account is provided to access the NE for the first time. Enter the
following settings of the default user account:
Security Name:" Administrator"
Password: "siemens"
Privacy Protocol: "AES_128"
Authentication Protocol: "MD5"
6. Click "Login" button to login, and the LCT is opened.

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2.3.2

Connecting to NE remotely

TIP
This procedure must be completed from the NE, which has been commissioned and
configured as a GW NE.
To establish remote connection to an NE, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Reachable Systems - Info" window select in the LCT main menu,
"Communication > DCN > Reachable Systems..." menu item.
2. Select the correct NE name to be commissioned, and then click "Connect".
The NE name after startup contains the MAC address of the shelf where the main
controller card is installed (e.g. hiT-080006ABCDEF). The commissioner must
identify NE by the MAC address information noted down during installation.
3. A default account is provided to access the NE for the first time. Enter the
following settings of the default user account:
Security Name:" Administrator"
Password: "siemens"
Privacy Protocol: "AES_128"
Authentication Protocol: "MD5"
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2.3.3

Configuring NE security settings

It is recommended to modify the default user account or create a new user account
after the initial login.
To modify an existing user account, complete the following steps:
1. In the LCT main menu, select "Security -> Change Password..." menu item.
2. In the "Change Password" window enter the following settings:
"Password"-> new password;
"Confirm Password" -> confirm new password;
3. Click "Apply" to confirm the settings.
To create a new user account, complete the following steps:
1. In the LCT main menu, select "Security -> User Administration..." menu item.
2. In the "User Administration" window click "Add" button to open "User Add"
window.
3. In the "User Add" window enter the following settings:
"Name" -> new account name;
"Password" -> new account password;
"Confirm password" -> confirm new password.
4. In the Group drop-down list, select one of the following user groups:
Administration
Configuration
Operation
Maintenance
Supervision
5. Click Apply to confirm all settings.

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2.3.4

Configuring gateway function

This procedure is only used to commission a permanent gateway NE.

To configure the gateway function, complete the following tasks:
Enabling permanent gateway
To enable the permanent gateway function, complete the following steps:
1. To open "DCN - Config" window, select in the LCT main menu "Communication
> DCN > Configuration..." menu item.
2. In the Gateway Function Status drop-down list, select the "Permanent list" item.
3. Click "Apply" to confirm the setting.
Configuring DHCP server
To configure the DHCP server, complete the following steps:
1. To open "DHCP - Config" window, select in the LCT main menu
"Communication > DCN > TCP/IP > DHCP..." menu item.
2. In the DHCP area, select one of the following from the Role drop-down list:
"Primary": if primary DHCP server.
"Secondary": if secondary DHCP server.
"Client": if no DHCP server function has to be activated in this NE.
3. Click "Apply" to confirm the settings.

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System commissioning

Assigning Q external interface IP address

This task is only applicable when connecting the permanent gateway NE to a TMN.
The Q Ethernet interface is configured to connect the NE/DCN to the customer IP
network.
WARNING
The IP addresses listed in the following table cannot be used for the Q external
interface, or by any device connected to this interface (e.g., TMN system, FTP
server, or NTP server). Furthermore, no routes to external destinations can use
the IP addresses belonging to such ranges.
Assigned IP address range

Remarks

169.254.0.0 - 169.254.255.255
(prefix subnet length = 16).

Used for internal communication between the NE

controller card and remaining cards.

172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
(prefix subnet length = 24).

Used by the DHCP server for IP assignment to

NE's communication via DCN. Note that only one
subnet, with prefix length 24, in the specified range
is used (default is 172.16.1.0/24).

192.168.126.0 192.168.127.252 (prefix subnet

length = 30)

Used for laptop (with LCT installed) access via

local QF to the NE.

To assign the Q external interface IP address, complete the following steps:

1. To open "Interfaces - Config" window select in the LCT main menu,
"Communication > Interfaces..." menu item.
2. Based on customer network information, enter the following settings in the "Q
External Interface" area:
"IP Address": Q external interface IP address;
"Subnet Mask": subnet mask;
Click "Apply" to confirm the settings.

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Configuring a static route

To establish a static route to a TMN or FTP server, complete the following steps:
1. To open "IP Static Routing - Config" window, select in the LCT main menu
"Communication > DCN > TCP/IP > IP Static Routing..." menu item.
2. To open "IP Static Route - Modify" window, select an empty entry in the table
and click "Modify" button.
3. According to the customer network, enter the following settings:
"Address Type": e.g. "IPv4";
"Network Address": e.g. "10.10.0.0";
"Subnet Mask": e.g. "255.255.0.0"
"Next hop Type": e.g. "IPv4";
"Next hop": e.g. "10.10.11.1";
"IP Route Type": e.g. "Direct".
4. Press "Apply" button to confirm the settings.

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Setting NE name

To set the NE name, complete the following steps:

1. To open "Network Element - Config" window in the "Module View", right-click
on the NE bar, and then select "Configuration > NE Configuration..." menu
item.
2. According to TransNet commissioning reports enter the following settings:
"Name": NE name;
"Location": NE location.
3. Click "Apply" to confirm the settings.

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2.3.6

Setting shelf ID

It is mandatory that the shelf ID number is correctly assigned according to TransNet

commissioning reports; no shelf ID modifications are possible after initial
configuration. The shelf that contains the NE controller card (CCEP/CCMP) is always
assigned to shelf ID "1" by NE software, so no another configuration is possible for
this shelf.
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The shelf manufacturing number noted down during installation is required to
complete this procedure.
To set shelf ID, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Shelves - Config" window right-click on the NE bar in the "Module
View" window, and then select "Configuration > Shelves..." menu item.
2. The table displays the NE shelves with the corresponding shelf "Manufacturing
Number", and "Shelf ID" assigned by the NE controller card (from 1 to 128).
3. If in this NE more then one shelf is available select a shelf by matching the
Manufacturing number in the table with the shelf manufacturing number noted
down during installation.
4. According to the shelf manufacturing number enter the following settings:
"Assign Shelf ID [2...127]": shelf ID number (from 2-127);
"Location": shelf location (shelf location in rack).
5. Click "Apply" to confirm the settings.

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Shelf
Shelf ID
ID should
should be
be
Assigned
Assigned here
here

Shelf
Shelf manufacturing
manufacturing
number
number should
should be
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2.3.7

Downloading NCF

To load the NCF to the NE, complete the following steps:

1. To open "Software/File Management" window right-click in the "Module View"
window, on the NE bar, and then select "Software/File Management..." menu
item.
2. In the "NCF" tab, click "Download" to open the "FTP Download - Network
Element - NCF" window.
3. According to the NCF location, in the FTP File drop-down list select one of the
following:
a) If the NCF is in the laptop performing commissioning, select Local and then
proceed to step 4.
b) If the NCF is in a remote server, select Remote and then proceed to step 7.
c) If the NCF is in a permanent gateway NE, select Other NE then proceed to
step 9.
4. To open "Open File Dialog" window select in the "Type of Protocol" drop-down
list "FTP/FTPS", and then click "Browse".
5. According to the NCF file name in TransNet commissioning reports, select the
correct NCF for this NE and click "Open".
6. Click Start to start NCF download and proceed to step 11.
7. In the "FTP Parameters" area enter the following settings:
"Type of Protocol": FTP/FTPS;
"Remote Login Account": user account name to access external FTP server;
"Remote Login Password": user account password to external FTP/FTPS server;
"Remote Address": external FTP/FTPS server IP address;
"Remote File Name": path and NCF name (according to TransNet commissioning
reports) on external FTP/FTPS server.
8. Click "Start" to start NCF download and proceed to step 10.
9. In the "FTP Parameters" area, according to the TransNet commissioning reports
enter the following settings:
"Type of Protocol": FTP/FTPS;
"Gateway hostname": permanent gateway NE name;
"Remote File Name": NCF name for this particular NE.
10. Click Start to start NCF download and proceed to step 11.
11. In the "Software/File Management" window, select the "NCF" tab and then click
"Swap NCF".
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1
3

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Configuring external NTP server or NE time

NTP is used for time synchronization of the NE's. NTP servers can be configured in
NE's where DHCP server is enabled, and SON's. For the remaining NE's, the NTP
servers are configured automatically via DHCP, i.e., the permanent gateway NE is
used as the NTP server by the remaining NE's. If no NTP server is currently
available, the NE goes into a free-running mode, depending only on its internal clock.
To configure an NTP server, or NE time, complete one of the following tasks:
Configuring external NTP server.
1. To open "Network Time Protocol - Config" window right-click on the NE bar in
the "Module View", and then select the "Configuration > Network Time
Protocol..." menu item.
2. Select an available "Server Index" in the table, and enter the IP address of the
external NTP server in the "Server Address" field.
3. Click "Apply" to confirm all settings.

Configuring NE time.
The NE time can only be configured if there is no NTP server has been enabled.
Once an NTP server is configured, the NE time is automatically overridden.
1. To open "Network Element Time - Config" window right-click on the NE bar in
the "Module View" window, and then select the "Configuration > NE Time..."
menu item.
2. Set the NE time in the "Adjust NE Time to" area.
3. Click "Apply" to confirm all settings.

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2.3.9

Configuring ring manager

In case of a ring or meshed network topologies, the Engineering Order Wire (EOW)
ring manager can be used to prevent feedback distortion due to loop configuration in
an EOW call.
To enable EOW ring manager on a specific shelf, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Shelves" window right-click on the NE bar in the "Module View"
window, and then select "Configuration > Shelves..." menu item.
2. In the "Ring Manager" column, select the checkbox related to the desired shelf.
3. Click "Apply" button to confirm the setting.

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Configuring user channel

The user channels are not accessible by default in an Optical Line Repeater (OLR).
To allow customer access to the user channel in an OLR, the User Channel
parameter must be set accordingly.
To configure the user channel access, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Shelves - Config" window right-click on the NE bar in the "Module
View" window, and then select "Configuration > Shelves..." menu item.
2. In the "User Channel Connection" drop-down list, select the "Drop" menu.
3. Click "Apply" to confirm the setting.

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2.3.11

Setting NE state to commissioned

To set NE state to commissioned, complete the following steps:

1. To open "Network Element - Config" window right-click on the NE bar in the
"Module View" window, and then select "Configuration > NE Configuration..."
menu item.
2. In the "Status" area, click "Commissioned" button to set the NE state to
commissioned.

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Optical link commissioning

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3.1

Overview of optical link commissioning

The link control is the core mechanism of the optical link. Most of the link control
functions are executed by the main controller card and the time-critical functions by
the Line Amplifier cards. The link control instances for each transmission direction
work independently of each other, therefore each transmission direction must be
commissioned separately.
Exchange of link control information between Network Elements (NE's) takes place
via the Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC); hence the link commissioning tasks can
only be completed after the OSC channel is functioning.
In an optical path, the segment from the booster of an Optical Network Node (ONN)
to the preamplifier of the next adjacent ONN constitutes an Optical Multiplex Section
(OMS), while the segment from the booster of an ONN-I/T to the preamplifier of the
next adjacent ONN-I/T constitutes a pre-emphasis section. The first ONN within an
OMS serves as the link master, transmitting all relevant link control information to the
downstream NE's in this OMS. An optical path may consist of more than one OMS.
TIP
The OMS sections function independently of each other, and hence they must be
started sequentially, in each transmission direction.
Prior to starting up an OMS, several link control-related parameters must be
configured at the corresponding NE's. Network Element Configuration Files (NCF)
provide automatic configuration for most of the settings although other settings such
as OSC trace must be manually configured.
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Link
Link
master
master
(forward)
(forward)

Controller
Card

ONN-I

Controller
Card

Controller
Card
OSC

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Link
Link
master
master
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Controller
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OSC

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Link
Link master
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Link master
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Optical Multiplex Section

Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section 11 Forward
Forward

Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section 22 Forward
Forward

Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section 22 Backward
Backward

Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section 11 Backward
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3.2

Pre-emphasis schemes

A customer network is planned in TransNet based on one of the following

characteristics:

Maximum reach (all channels equipped with Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA);
Reduced reach with the possibility for later automation (all channels equipped with
VOA's);

Reduced reach with no automation (a mixture of channels equipped with VOA's

and channels equipped with fixed attenuators).

The link optimization method to use depends mainly on how the network was
planned in TransNet. In the current release, two pre-emphasis methods are offered
for link optimization:

3.2.1

Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement

Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement consists in adjusting the power

levels of all ONN-T/I channels to the TransNet pre-calculated values. Pre-calculated
pre-emphasis with measurement must be performed before link start-up and after
channel upgrade/channel downgrade operations at the transmitting ONN-T/I NE. An
external OSA is required for measuring the spectrum power levels at the LAx cards of
the transmitting ONN-T/I.
TransNet calculates the reference power values at the multiplexer input, based on
the End-of-Life (EOL) performance criteria. These values are specified in the
TransNet Commissioning Report.
During the commissioning phase, these power values are set by:

Using the appropriate attenuators/attenuation patch cords (for channels with fixed
attenuators);

or

Adjusting the VOA at the multiplexer input of the Tx ONN.

Once a power adjustment is performed at the Tx ONN, channels equipped with
VOA's are automatically adjusted, while those with fixed attenuators are manually
adjusted by the commissioning team.

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Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement :

Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement must be performed
before link start-up.
Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement must be performed
after channel upgrade/channel downgrade operations.
An external OSA is required for measuring the spectrum power levels
at the LAx cards of the transmitting ONN-T/I.

Fig. 34 Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement_1

Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement

OSA
Measured results

Attenuator.

2.5G

Filter

booster

In-line amplifier

OLR

ONN-T
VOAs
VOAs or
or fixed
fixed
attenuators
attenuators have
have to
to
be
be adjusted
adjusted here
here

Pre-amplifier

Filter

G5.2

G5.2

Transponder

2.5G

Controller
Card

Controller
Card

Attenuator.

Transponder

Controller
Card

ONN-T

Link
Link
Master
Master
Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section

Fig. 35 Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement_2

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3.2.2

Enhanced pre-emphasis (manual)

Once the link has been sequentially started, may need to be further optimized, via
enhanced pre-emphasis.
Enhanced pre-emphasis must be performed in the following cases:

The channel count in the pre-emphasis section equals 16, 23, 32 or 40 (i.e. delta
power between these channel counts should be less than 2 dB).

After upgrading several channels, the above channel count limit was exceeded
and more channels need to be upgraded.

External OSA's are required to measure the spectrum power at the transmitting and
the receiving ONN-T/I NE's. Measurement of the near-end and far-end spectrums
must be performed within a window of 5 minutes. Therefore a technician must be
stationed at each end terminal when executing this procedure, with the capability to
communicate the measured values. The OMS within this pre-emphasis section must
be in state "Running".
Enhanced pre-emphasis has the advantage that the penalty is reduced. It offers the
capability to have more than 15 channels in the system.

3.2.3

Which pre-emphasis scheme should be used?

The pre-emphasis scheme to use depends on how the network was planned in
Trans-Net. The following table shows the relation between the network goal and
which preemphasis to use.

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Network goal

Pre-emphasis scheme

Maximum reach

Prior to link start-up, pre-calculated pre-emphasis with

measurement is required. After channel upgrades, pre-calculated
pre-emphasis is required while the channel count < 16. Once a
channel count of 16 is exceeded, enhanced pre-emphasis is
required. Channels require equipping with VOA's.

Reduced reach,
with future
automation

Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement is required prior

to link start-up and after channel upgrade. Once a channel count
of 16 is exceeded, enhanced pre-emphasis is required. Channels
require equipping with VOA's.

Reduced reach,
no automation

Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement is required prior

to link start-up and after channel upgrade.

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Enhanced pre-emphasis (manual):

Enhanced pre-emphasis may be required for further optimization.
Enhanced pre-emphasis must be performed if the channel count
in the pre-emphasis section equals 16, 23, 32 or 40.
Enhanced pre-emphasis must be performed, if after upgrading several
channels, the above mentioned channel count limit was exceeded.
An external OSA is required for measuring the spectrum power levels
at the transmitting and the receiving ONN-T/I NE's.

Fig. 36 Enhanced pre-emphasis (manual) _1

Enhanced pre-emphasis (manual)

OSA

OSA
Measured results

Measured results

Attenuator.

2.5G

Filter

booster

In-line amplifier

OLR

ONN-T
VOAs
VOAs have
have to
to
be
be adjusted
adjusted
here
here

Pre-amplifier

Filter

G5.2

G5.2

Transponder

2.5G

Controller
Card

Controller
Card

Attenuator.

Transponder

Controller
Card

ONN-T

Link
Link
Master
Master
Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section

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3.3

Optical link commissioning strategy

A sequence of tasks must be executed when commissioning and optimizing an

optical link. Some of the link commissioning procedures, such as pre-calculated preemphasis with measurement must be executed on-site. To avoid excessive costs
associated with onsite commissioning, the order in which these procedures are
executed at each NE site must be carefully planned based on the available network
topology.
Optical link commissioning in a linear network.
The Optical link commissioning in a linear configuration, starts at one end of the link
and proceeds to the next adjacent ONN, until all OMS is started up.
If the channel count has not yet reached 16, 23, 32 or 40, enhanced pre-emphasis
can be delayed to a later time when the channel count has reached these limits, via
channel upgrades.
Optical link commissioning in a ring network.
To select an NE to start the optical link commissioning in a ring configuration, follow
this conditions:

No express channels are present at this NE.

This NE has the biggest number of add channels.
If condition #1 cannot be met, then this NE should have the least number of

express channels.
Once the NE is selected, the direction to proceed depends on which of the two
transmission directions (clockwise or counter-clockwise) results in the lesser number
of trips to the NE sites. NE's with both add/drop and express traffic must be visited
twice; the first time to adjust the available add/drop channel attenuators, the second
time to adjust the express attenuator, once the express channels from neighboring
links are running.
Optical link commissioning in a mesh network.
To select an NE to start the optical link commissioning in a mesh configuration, follow
this conditions:

This is a terminal (ONN-T), and has a new channel.

This NE has the most number of add channels.
This NE has the least number of express channels.
NE's with both add/drop and express traffic must be visited twice; the first time to
adjust the available add/drop channel attenuators, the second time to adjust the
express attenuator, once the express channels from neighboring links are running.

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Optical link commissioning in a linear network

The Optical link commissioning

in a linear configuration, starts
at one end of the link and
proceeds to the next adjacent
ONN, until all OMS is started up.

Fig. 38 Optical link commissioning in a linear network

Optical link commissioning in a ring network

1. No express channels are present at this NE.

2. This NE has the biggest number of add
channels.
3. This NE has the least number of express
channels.

Fig. 39 Optical link commissioning in a ring network

Optical link commissioning in a mesh network

1. Is this a terminal (ONN-T), and

has a new channel ?
2. Is this NE has the most number
of add channels ?
3. If this NE has the least number of
express channels?

Fig. 40 Optical link commissioning in a mesh network

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Optical link commissioning procedures

The following steps have to be performed before, during and after starting up the link.
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Verifying NE commissioning status;

Verifying Network Time Protocol status;
Verifying transponder settings;
Updating the channel count;
Performing pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement;
Start-up the OMS;
Checking Interstage Loss;
Checking span loss;
Performing enhanced pre-emphasis (manual);
Adjusting drop channels;
Clearing NE logs;
Verifying alarm status.

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Main Steps of the Optical Link Commissioning

1.
1. Verifying
Verifying NE
NE commissioning
commissioning status
status
2.
2. Verifying
Verifying Network
Network Time
Time Protocol
Protocol status
status
3.
3. Verifying
Verifying transponder
transponder settings
settings
4.
4. Updating
Updating the
the channel
channel count
count
5.
5. Performing
Performing pre-calculated
pre-calculated pre-emphasis
pre-emphasis
6.
6. Start-up
Start-up the
the OMS
OMS
7.
7. Checking
Checking Interstage
Interstage Loss
Loss
8.
8. Checking
Checking span
span loss
loss
9.
9. Performing
Performing enhanced
enhanced pre-emphasis
pre-emphasis
10.
10. Adjusting
Adjusting drop
drop channels
channels
11.
11. Clearing
Clearing NE
NE logs
logs
12.
12. Verifying
Verifying alarm
alarm status
status

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3.4.1

Verifying NE commissioning status

Each NE in the commissioned link need to be checked to ensure that the correct
NCF file has been downloaded and swapped successfully. This is indicated by the
value of the Commissioning Status parameter of the NE.
To verify the NE commissioning status, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Network Element - Config" window right-click in the "Module View"
on the Network Element bar and select "Configuration > NE Configuration..."
menu item.
2. The Commissioning Status parameter should have value "Commissioned"
mean that associated NCF file was loaded to the system and activated.

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Verifying Network Time Protocol status

This procedure is optional, only applicable to NE's used as primary DHCP server. To
ensure the NTP is working in all NE's along the link, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Network Time Protocol - Config" window right-click on the Network
Element bar in the "Module View" of the LCT, and select "Configuration >
Network Time Protocol..." menu item.
2. Verify the NTP status. A "*" next to a given NTP entry indicates NTP is working
with the NTP server IP address shown. A "+" next to a given NTP entry indicates
the corresponding NTP server is used as a second or third source.
TIP
Repeat these steps for all NE's that are used as primary or secondary DHCP servers.

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3.4.3

Verifying transponder settings

Prior to starting up the link for the first time, verify that patch cords are properly
connected between transponders and their associated multiplexer/demultiplexer
cards. For each transponder, ensure that The Line Out / Line In ports are connected
to the corresponding input / output port of the multiplexer with the correct attenuator,
as given in the TransNet cabling plan.
In addition, line side parameters of the transponders must be checked.
For I01T10G cards, execute the following steps:
1. To open "Line Traffic - Config" window, right-click on the I01T10G replica in the
"Module View", and select "Traffic > Optical Channel > Configuration..." menu
item.
2. Select the "Decision Optimization Enabled" check box and set the
"Supervision Mode" to "Automatic" in the "Snk" area.
3. In the "Src" area, verify that the "Laser State" field indicates "Enabled". If this
field indicates "Disabled", select the "Laser Enabled" check box to switch on the
laser and then click "Apply" button to confirm the settings.
For I04T2G5 cards, execute the following steps:
1. To open "Line Traffic - Config" window, right-click on the I04T2G5 replica in the
"Module View", and select " Traffic > Optical Channel > Line #1 >
Configuration..." menu item.
2. In the "Src" area, verify that the "Laser State" field indicates "Enabled". If this
field indicates "Disabled", select the "Laser Enabled" check box to switch on the
laser.
3. In the "Snk" area, set the "Supervision Mode" to "Automatic" from the pulldown menu and then click "Apply" button to confirm the settings.
TIP
Repeat these steps for all line ports of all transponder cards that have been planned
for the optical line commissioning.

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3.4.4

Updating the channel count

Since the exact channel count is not automatically detected, it is recommended to set
this value at the transmitting ONN-T/I, prior to performing pre-calculated preemphasis with measurement (when the Link Status is Running) and enhanced preemphasis (manual).
TIP
The wrong channel count value leads to incorrect amplifier settings.
To update the channel count, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Traffic Config" window right-click on the LAxB card replica in the
"Module View" window and select "Traffic > Configuration..." menu item.
2. In the "Optical Link Control" tab, click the "Recalculate..." button. The "Link
Readjust" window is opened.
3. Enter the current channel count in the "Optimize Channel Count" field and then
click "Apply" to confirm the settings.

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Performing pre-calculated pre-emphasis

Pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement consists in adjusting the power

levels of all ONN-T/I channels to the TransNet pre-calculated values.
An external OSA is required for measuring the spectrum power levels at the LAxBC
cards of the transmitting ONN-T/I. To perform pre-calculated pre-emphasis with
measurement connect an external OSA to "MonSo" port of the LAxBC card at the
beginning of the pre- emphasis section to be commissioned, as it shown in the sketch
below.
TIP
Check in the appendix of the Optical Link Commissioning "OLC" document for details
on selecting an OSA and measuring the spectrum power.

OSA

MonSo
MonSo
port
port

Attenuator.

2.5G

Filter

LAxBC

LAxIC

OLR

ONN-T/I

LAxPC

Filter

G5.2

G5.2

Transponder

2.5G

Controller
Card

Controller
Card

Attenuator.

Transponder

Controller
Card

ONN-T/I

Link
Link
Master
Master
Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section

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To perform pre-calculated pre-emphasis with measurement, complete the following

steps:
1. To open "Traffic Config" window right-click on the LAxB card replica in the
"Module View", and select "Traffic > Configuration..." menu item.
2. To open "Power Adjust" window click the "Power Adjust..." button in the
"Optical Link Control" tab.
TIP
If the Link Status of this pre-emphasis section is in "Prestart" mode, the LAxB laser
switches on.
3. Wait some minutes and then read spectrum power level results from the OSA
screen.
4. In the "Power Adjust" window, for each valid channel enter the measured power
values in the "Measured Power" column and then click on the "Calculate" button
to start the power adjustment.
TIP
The measured spectrum data can be loaded from a file, using the "Load" button.
Please ensure that the selected text file is correct, i.e. only text files with the correct
strings can be loaded.
5. The "Power Adjust - Result" window is opened, once calculation of the delta
power adjustment values is completed.
6. Read the calculated delta attenuation value for each channel, displayed in the
"Power Adjust Delta Attenuation" column and do one of the following:
7. For channels with fixed attenuators: if the delta attenuation values are outside the
range [-2.5 ... 2.5] dB, replace these attenuators at the "Mux-In" ports. Perform
another power adjustment by repeating steps 2 to 6, until this range is reached.
a) For channels with VOA's: if the delta attenuation values are outside the range
[- 0.6 dB ... 0.6 dB], perform another power adjustment by repeating steps 2 to
6, until this range is reached.
TIP
Steps 2 to 6 can be repeated up to five times, in order to reach the target power
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Fig. 48

Read
Read spectrum
spectrum
power
power level
level
results
results from
from the
the
OSA
OSA screen
screen

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3.4.6

Start-up the OMS

At this stage the optical link can be started and all NEs in this OMS will be started up
in sequence, beginning with the LAxB at the transmitting ONN T/I.
TIP
To start up optical link at least one channel must be present in the OMS.
To start-up optical link, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Traffic Config" window right-click on the LAxB card replica in the
"Module View", and select "Traffic > Configuration..." menu item.
2. Prior to starting up the link, the Link Status should be in "Prestart" mode and all
line amplifiers should be switched off. To ensure this, in the "Optical Link
Control" tab click the "Shutdown" button.
3. A warning message window is opened. Click "Yes" to proceed with the
shutdown.
4. Verify that Link Status is "Prestart" on the "Traffic - Config" window.
5. To open "Link Startup" window click on the "Startup" button.
6. Enter the "Link Startup Channel Count" and click "OK" button.

Each line amplifier has to reach a certain level of stability, before the next amplifier in
line switches on. The Link Status changes to Startup as soon as the first booster
amplifier has completed its startup.
The start-up is successfully completed when the Link Status changes from Startup to
Running. The start-up may take several minutes to complete, depending on the
number of NE's in this OMS. If the Link Status does not change from Startup to
Running (e.g. change to Prestart), check if any communication or equipment alarms
are currently raised at this OMS.

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1

3
Fig. 51

IfIf the
the start-up
start-up is
is
successfully
successfully
completed
completed Link
Link
Status
Status changes
changes from
from
Startup
Startup to
to Running
Running

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3.4.7

Checking Interstage Loss

After the link start, additional post-configuration tasks will need to be performed to
optimize the link.
TIP
If the link is not currently in state running, the following procedures cannot be
executed. In this case, please first execute the pre-configuration and link start-up
procedures for the given link topology.
TIP
The Interstage Loss (ISL) must be checked at all LAx cards against values specified
in the TransNet Commissioning Report. The ISL must be read from the LCT GUI
while the link state is running.
WARNING
If corrective actions are required, the link must be first shut down for laser
safety purposes.
To check ISL complete the following steps:
1. To open "LAx - Config" window right-click on the LAx card replica in the
"Module View" window, and select "Card > Configuration..." menu item.
2. Check if the value displayed in the "Interstage Loss" field is within the
minimum/maximum values specified in the TransNet Commissioning report.
a) If the current ISL is less than the minimum ISL allowed, check if the correct
attenuation cable or DCM cards are being used and add padding fibers, if
necessary.
b) If the current ISL is higher than the maximum ISL allowed, clean all fiber
connectors at the LAx ports and reduce/remove the padding fiber, if
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Post-configuration procedures can be executed only if the link

is in state running!!
If corrective actions are required, the link must be first shut down
for laser safety purposes!!

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The
The value
value displayed
displayed in
in the
the
"Interstage
"Interstage Loss"
Loss" field
field
must
must be
be checked
checked against
against
minimum/maximum
minimum/maximum values
values
specified
specified in
in the
the TransNet
TransNet
Commissioning
Commissioning report.
report.

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3.4.8

Checking span loss

The span attenuation must be checked at the Rx ONN/OLR against the End-of-Life
(EOL) span attenuation values specified in the TransNet Commissioning Report. This
procedure applies to LAxPC and LAxIC cards.
TIP
The span attenuation must be read from the LCT GUI while the link state is
"Running".
To check the span losses complete the following steps:
1. To open "LAxxC - Config" window right-click on the LAxxC card replica in the
"Module View" window, and select "Card > Configuration..." menu item.
2. Read the "Span Attenuation" and "EOL Span Attenuation Threshold" values
and compare with the BOL span attenuation values listed in the TransNet
Commissioning Report.
a) If the current span attenuation value is within the EOL - BOL range, corrective
actions are not required for this LAxxC.
c) If the current span attenuation is less than the BOL span attenuation specified
in the TransNet Commissioning Report, add padding fiber to the LAxxC-Line2
port of the upstream site feeding into this LAxxC card.
d) If the current span attenuation exceeds the EOL span attenuation, clean all
fiber connectors between the upstream LAxxC "Out" (LAxBC/LAXIC) and the
downstream LAxxC "In" (LAxPC/LAxIC) ports.
WARNING
If corrective actions are required, the link must be first shut down for laser
safety purposes.

TIP
A Span Loss Low (SLL) alarm would be raised if the current span attenuation is less
than (EOL Span Attenuation Threshold - 10.0 dB).
TIP
A Span Loss High (SLH) alarm would be raised if the current span attenuation is
greater than (EOL Span Attenuation Threshold + 1.0 dB).

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2
Read
Read the
the "Span
"Span Attenuation"
Attenuation" and
and
"EOL
"EOL Span
Span Attenuation
Attenuation
Threshold"
Threshold" values
values and
and compare
compare
with
with the
the BOL
BOL span
span attenuation
attenuation
values
values listed
listed in
in the
the TransNet
TransNet
Commissioning
Commissioning Report.
Report.

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3.4.9

Performing enhanced pre-emphasis

Once the entire pre-emphasis section (ONN-T/I -> ONN-T/I) has been started, the
optical channels may need to be further optimized, via enhanced pre-emphasis.
Enhanced pre-emphasis must be performed if the channel count in the pre-emphasis
section equals 16, 23, 32, 40 or after upgrading several channels, the above
mentioned channel count limit was exceeded and more channels need to be
upgraded.
External OSA's are required to measure the spectrum power at the transmitting and
the receiving ONN-T/I NE's. Measurement of the near-end and far-end spectrums
must be performed within a window of 5 minutes. Therefore a technician must be
stationed at each end of the pre-emphasis section when executing this procedure,
with the capability to communicate the measured values. To perform enhanced preemphasis connect an external OSA to "MonSo" port of the LAxxC card at the
beginning and at the end of the pre- emphasis section to be commissioned, as it
shown in the sketch below.

TIP
The OMS within this pre-emphasis section must be in state "Running".

To perform enhanced pre-emphasis (manual), complete the following steps:

1. To open "Traffic Config" window right-click on the LAxB card replica in the
beginning of in the "Module View" and select "Traffic > Configuration..." menu
item.
2. To open "Power Pre-emphasis" window click "Power Pre-emphasis" button in
the "Optical Link Control" tab.

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The
The OMS
OMS within
within this
this pre-emphasis
pre-emphasis section
section must
must be
be in
in state
state "Running
"Running !!!!

Enhanced
pre-emphasis
must
be
performed
if
the
channel
count
Enhanced pre-emphasis must be performed if the channel count inin the
the pre-emphasis
pre-emphasis section
section

equals
equals 16,
16, 23,
23, 32,
32, 40
40 or
or after
after upgrading
upgrading several
several channels,
channels, the
the above
above mentioned
mentioned channel
channel count
count
limit
limit was
was exceeded
exceeded and
and more
more channels
channels need
need to
to be
be upgraded
upgraded !!!!

OSA

OSA
Measured results

Measured results

MonSo
MonSo
port
port

MonSo
MonSo
port
port

Attenuator.

2.5G

Filter

booster

Filter

Pre-amplifier

In-line amplifier

OLR

ONN-T

G5.2

G5.2

Transponder

2.5G

Controller
Card

Controller
Card

Attenuator.

Transponder

Controller
Card

ONN-T

Link
Link
Master
Master
Pre-emphasis
Pre-emphasis section
section

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3. Read spectrum power level results of valid channels from the OSA screen in the
near-end and the far-end spectrums.
4. In the "Power Pre-emphasis" window, for each valid channel enter the
measured power values in the "Near End Tx" - > (transmitting ONN power
levels) and "Far End Rx" -> (receiving ONN power levels) columns.
TIP
The measured spectrum data can be loaded from a file, using the "Load" button.
Please ensure that the selected text file is correct, i.e. only text files with the correct
strings can be loaded.
5. Click on the "Calculate" button to start the pre-emphasis.
6. The "Power Pre-emphasis - Result" window is opened, when pre-emphasis is
completed. The Pre-emphasis Delta Attenuation values are displayed.
7. Read the calculated delta attenuation value for each channel, displayed in the
"Power Adjust Delta Attenuation" column and do one of the following:
a) For channels with fixed attenuators: if the delta attenuation values are outside
the range [-2.5 ... 2.5] dB, replace these attenuators at the "Mux-In" ports of
the transmitting ONN-T/I. Perform another power adjustment by repeating
steps 2 to7, until this range is reached.
e) For channels with VOA's: if the delta attenuation values are outside the range
[- 0.6 dB ... 0.6 dB], perform another power adjustment by repeating steps 2
to7, until this range is reached.
TIP
Steps 2 to 7 can be repeated up to five times, in order to reach the target power
range.

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Read
Read spectrum
spectrum power
power level
level
results
results of
of valid
valid channels
channels from
from
the
the OSA
OSA screen
screen in
in the
the near-end
near-end
and
and the
the far-end
far-end spectrums.
spectrums.

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3.4.10

Adjusting drop channels

At the receiving ONN-T/I, the power level of each drop channel must be manually
adjusted, if the power level at the receiving transponder exceeds the range specified
in the TransNet Commissioning Report.
Verifying the power level
To verify the power level of the drop channels, complete the following steps:
1. To open "Line Traffic - Config" window of the transponder card at the receiving
(dropping) NE, right-click on the transponder card replica and select "Traffic >
Optical Channel > Configuration..." menu in case of I01T10G card, or "Traffic
> Optical Channel > Line #x -> Configuration..." menu item in case of I04T2G5
card.
2. Read the Optical Input Power value under the Optical Channel tab:
a) If the Optical Input Power value is within the range specified in the TransNet
Commissioning Report, the received power level of this transponder does not
need to be adjusted.
b) If the Optical Input Power value exceeds the range specified in the TransNet
Commissioning Report, received power level of this transponder has to be
adjusted.
Adjusting power level
To adjust the received power level of the transponder, complete the following steps:
3. If a fixed attenuator is connected to the demultiplexer for this channel, replace the
external attenuator at the corresponding demultiplexers output, such that the
received power level at the terminating transponder is in the range indicated by
the TransNet Commissioning Report.
4. If a VOA (O08VA card) is connected to the demultiplexer for this channel, rightclick on the port symbol of the corresponding O08VA card replica in the "Module
View" and select "Port Configuration..." menu item to open "Port Config"
window.
5. Adjust the Attenuation, such that the Optical Input Power value of the terminating
transponder is within the range specified in the TransNet Commissioning Report.

TIP
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each drop channel remaining.

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3.4.11

Clearing NE logs

Each NE has its own configuration, alarm, event and security log. During the
commissioning phase, several events are written into these logs that are not required
once the system is in a running state. To make maintenance and troubleshooting
easier, the configuration, alarm and events logs have to be cleared (contents of the
security log cannot be deleted).
To clear NE logs complete the following steps:
1. In the "Module View" window of the LCT, right-click on the network element bar
and select:
a) "NE Logs > Configuration > Clear" menu item to clear configuration log.
b) "NE Logs > Alarms > Clear" menu item to clear alarm log.
c) "NE Logs > Events > Clear" menu item to clear Events and Protection Events
log.
TIP
Repeat this procedure for each NE.

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Verifying alarm status

Once the optical link has been started up and all procedures outlined in this chapter
have been successfully executed, it is important to check for any existing alarms.
To verify alarm status complete the following steps:
1. To open "Alarm List" window select from the main menu "Fault > Alarm List..."
menu item.
2. If an alarm is raised, check this alarm with a help of TSMN and follow the
instructions provided to clear alarms.
TIP
Repeat this procedure for each NE.

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