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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Troubleshooting Guide, R7.0.1
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Chapter 1 General Troubleshooting
1.2.2 Perform a Terminal Loopback on a Source-Node MXP or TXP Port
Figure 1-4 Terminal Loopback on a Source-Node MXP or TXP Port
Caution Performing a loopback on an in-service circuit is service-affecting.
Note Terminal loopbacks require on-site personnel.
Complete the “Create the Terminal Loopback on a Source-Node MXP or TXP Port” procedure on
page 1-11.
Create the Terminal Loopback on a Source-Node MXP or TXP Port
Step 1 Connect an optical test set to the port you are testing:
Note For specific procedures to connect, set up, and use the test set equipment, consult the
manufacturer.
a. If you just completed the “1.2.1 Perform a Facility Loopback on a Source-Node MXP or TXP Port”
procedure on page 1-7, leave the optical test set hooked up to the MXP or TXP port in the source
node.
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