Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM - DLP- G178 Apply a Manual Y-Cable or Splitter Protection Switch

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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide, R6.0

September 2005

Chapter 10 Manage the Node

DLP-G178 Apply a Manual Y-Cable or Splitter Protection Switch

Caution A Manual switch will move traffic from the active to the standby card only if network conditions permit

it. If conditions change during the switch, CTC will attempt to place traffic back on the original active

card.

Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.

Step 2 In the Protection Groups list, click the Y-cable or splitter protection group where you want to apply the

Manual protection switch.

Step 3 In the Selected Group area, click the active card or port.

Step 4 In the Switch Commands drop-down list, click Manual.

Step 5 In the Confirm Manual Operation dialog box, click Ye s .

If conditions permit, the Manual switch will be applied. To clear the Manual switch, see the “DLP-G180

Clear a Manual or Force Y-Cable or Splitter Protection Switch” task on page 10-36.

Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).

DLP-G179 Apply a Force Y-Cable or Splitter Protection Switch

Caution A Force switch will move traffic from the active to the standby card or port immediately, regardless of

network conditions. The switch will remain in effect until it is cleared.

Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance > Protection tabs.

Step 2 In the Protection Groups list, click the Y-cable or splitter protection group where you want to apply the

Force protection switch.

Purpose This task performs a Manual protection switch on a Y-cable or splitter

protection group.

Tools/Equipment None

Prerequisite Procedures DLP-G46 Log into CTC, page 2-25

Required/As Needed As needed

Onsite/Remote Onsite or remote

Security Level Maintenance or higher