7.3 BERT
The Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) described in this section is applicable for OTN
interfaces.
7.3.1 Ports Setup and Status
The first step in running an application is to set up the port interfaces. This is
done on the Ports Setup screen, which also provides port status
information.
The setup options and status information related to the OTN interface are
described in a separate section:
OTN Setup and Status
7.3.2 Test Setup
7.3.2.1 Control
When you go to the test setup of the OTN BERT application, the following
screen is displayed.
This screen allows you to configure the test mode and other general
parameters related to the test.
Interval length
Allows you to specify the duration of the BERT intervals. The drop-down
menu contains the following values: 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10
seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,
15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours
or No Intervals.
Start action
Allows you to specify when the measurement is started.
Immediate: Starts the measurement when you touch the Start button.
Start at: Starts the measurement at the time specified in the Start at
field on the right.
Stop function
Allows you to specify when the measurement ends. Select the relevant
option from the drop-down menu:
Manual stop: Stops the measurement immediately when you touch the
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