inc. (from DSX) DS3 IDLE

Description

A DS3 IDLE signal is being received from the near-end DSX-3. The system reports this condition when an incoming DS3 IDLE signal persists for 2.5 (±0.5) seconds.

Alarm Data

Value/Meaning

Severity Levels

Critical (CR), Major (MJ), Minor (MN), Not Alarmed (NA), Not Reported (NR)

Default: Critical (CR)

ASAP Type

DS3 Port

AID Type

DS3 Port

Date

Month/day/year that the condition was detected

Time

Hour:minute:second that the condition was detected

Probable Cause

IDLE (Idle condition detected)

Effect on Service

SA or NSA

Alarm Entity Type

T3

Description

inc. (from DSX) DS3 IDLE

Likely Cause

The upstream equipment either failed or lower rate (DS2 or DS1) equipment was removed.

Visible Indication

Lighted CR, MJ, or MN LED on the SYSCTL faceplate (when the severity level is provisioned to Critical, Major, or Minor, respectively) and a flashing Fault LED on the alarmed circuit pack.

Action

Proceed to Procedure 5-51: Clear "inc. (from DSX) DS3" alarms.

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