Chapter 5. Configuration and Diagnostics
Vol. II-5-2 Alcatel-Lucent
For an overview of configuration and diagnostic features, refer to 9500 MXC CT
Feature Summary on page 5-2.
For information on CT PC connection, refer to Volume IV, Chapter 2.
9500 MXC CT Feature Summary
Table 5-1 summarizes configuration features, Table 5-2 diagnostic features.
For detail information on CT installation and operation, refer to Volume IV.
Table 5-1. 9500 MXC CT Configuration Features
Configuration Feature Function Summary
Plug-in slot location (INU/
INUe)
The system summary screen (Diagnostics) is used to verify installation of new
plug-ins, or the removal or re-location of existing plug-ins.
Plug-in/module setup Screens prompt for all configuration actions relevant to the selected plug-in/module.
Protection settings For 9500 MXC Node the protection screen supports RAC/ODU partnering for
hot-standby, space diversity, frequency diversity, or ring. It also supports RAC 30
and DAC 155oM partnering for a radio-to-fiber ring transition.
For permitted Terminals, the protection screen supports IDU/IDU partnering for
hot-standby, diversity or ring operation.
Circuit cross-connect
configuration
For the Node, circuit screens prompt for traffic and auxiliary cross-connections
between all relevant plug-ins. Additionally, the TDM backplane bus is configured for
NxE1, DS1, E3, DS3, or STM1/OC3 operation.
For the Terminal, the Circuits screen is only applicable to the IDU ES.
Network management IP
addressing and routing
Networking screens support single or individual port-based addressing, and static or
dynamic routing. Also selection of an Ethernet DHCP server option for CT PC
DHCP log in.
Alarm Actions Prompts the mapping of alarm input/output actions within a 9500 MXC network.
Date and time Date and time screens prompt for date and time settings based on locality or PC
settings.
License upgrade The licensing screen provides a view of the licensed capacity for a Node or Terminal,
and prompts for the up-loading of a new license.
Software management The software management screen supports loading of system software.