Procedure 5-147: Clear "VCG Loss of Partial Capacity" alarm
Before you begin
Prior to performing this procedure:
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Refer to Before you begin and Required equipment in this chapter.
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Refer to Laser safety and Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.
Steps
Complete the following steps to clear a VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm.
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From the WaveStar® CIT System View, click the Alarm List button and locate the VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm in the resulting alarm list. | ||||||
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Are there other inc. OCN, STSN, or VT1.5 alarms in the alarm list affecting tributaries in the specified VCG?
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm still present?
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Are there Member Signal Unacceptable-LCAS alarms in the alarm list affecting tributaries in the specified VCG?
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm still present?
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Are there other inc. VCG conditions/alarms in the alarm list?
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm still present?
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Refer to the Probable Cause column in the alarm list, determine the affected circuit pack, and note the corresponding AID. | ||||||
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From the System View, select Fault → Reset → System Controller. Result: The Reset System Controller window opens. | ||||||
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Important! Do NOT select Restore the system-level parameters to their default values (Phase 9) on an in-service system. Phase 9 resets all provisionable parameters to the default values and the system controller executes a full power-up sequence. Click Reset the system software without changing parameters (Phase 3). Click OK. Result: A warning appears asking you to confirm executing this command. | ||||||
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Click Yes to execute the command. Result: The system resets and you are logged off the system. A flashing b in the IND display on the SYSCTL indicates that a boot is in progress. During the boot, the b may extinguish for up to 20 seconds and then resume flashing. | ||||||
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Log back into the network element. Click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm still present?
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Disconnecting cables and/or replacing circuit packs may disrupt service. Before taking action, determine the extent of service disruption caused by disconnecting cables or replacing a circuit pack. Then, perform the action(s) deemed appropriate in light of the traffic being carried and the nature of the failure. Perform the following to remove the affected circuit pack completely from the shelf and then re-seat the circuit pack.
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm still present?
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Disconnecting cables and/or replacing circuit packs may disrupt service. Before taking action, determine the extent of service disruption caused by disconnecting cables or replacing a circuit pack. Then, perform the action(s) deemed appropriate in light of the traffic being carried and the nature of the failure. Replace the near-end Ethernet circuit pack. Reference: Procedure 6-7: Replace Ethernet/Data circuit pack | ||||||
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. If the VCG Loss of Partial Capacity alarm is still present, contact your next level of support. End of steps |
