55..22 SONET Setup and StatusSONET Setup and Status
An OC-xx/STS-xxOC-xx/STS-xx button in the navigation area of the Ports SetupPorts Setup screen gives
you access to the SONET setup for the transmitter and/or receiver of the
currently selected port.
Refer to SDH/SONET switching for switching to SONET.
Synchronous Optical Networking (SONET) refers to a standardized protocol that
transfers digital signals over optical fiber using lasers. At low transmission rates
data can also be transferred via an electrical interface.
The SONET interface uses the electrical BNC connectors and the optical ports.
MU100010A Connector PanelMU100010A Connector Panel
MU100011A Connector PanelMU100011A Connector Panel
55..22..11 Transmitter SetupTransmitter Setup
55..22..11..11 Physical SetupPhysical Setup
When the transmitter is set up with a SONET interface, selecting the TxTx button
in the navigation area will launch the following screen. (Note that the SONETSONET
TxTx check box above the connector panel illustration is selected.)