From the WaveStar^® CIT System View, click the Alarm List button and locate the ECV - excessive code violation alarm in the resulting alarm list.

Refer to the Probable Cause column in the alarm list, determine the affected port, and note the corresponding AID.

NOTICE Service-disruption hazard

Disconnecting fibers may disrupt service.

Before taking action, determine the extent of service disruption caused by disconnecting fibers. Then, perform the action(s) deemed appropriate in light of the traffic being carried and the nature of the failure.

Check the Gigabit Ethernet fibers for loose connections or signs of damage.

Was a problem found with the fibers?

From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh.

Is the ECV - excessive code violation alarm still present?

Important!

A likely cause of the alarm is the interfacing customer GELAN equipment creating frames with excessive code violations.

Follow local procedures to clear any alarms/conditions at the interfacing customer GELAN equipment.

From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh.

Is the ECV - excessive code violation alarm still present?

From the System View, select Fault → Reset → Smart Pack. Select the required Gigabit Ethernet circuit pack and click Select. Click Apply to reset the circuit pack.

Result:

A warning may appear asking you to confirm executing this command. Click Yes to reset the smart circuit pack. A dialog box appears indicating a successful reset. Click OK.

A smart pack reset may take several minutes to complete depending on the circuit pack type.

From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh.

Is the ECV - excessive code violation alarm still present?

From the System View, select Fault → Reset → System Controller.

Result:

The Reset System Controller window opens.

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.

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.

Log back into the network element. Click the Alarm List button and click Refresh.

Is the ECV - excessive code violation alarm still present?

NOTICE Service-disruption hazard

Disconnecting fibers 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 Gigabit Ethernet circuit pack.

Reference:

Procedure 6-7: Replace Ethernet/Data circuit pack

From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh.

Is the ECV - excessive code violation alarm still present?

Important!

A likely cause of the alarm is a failure at the interfacing customer GELAN equipment or a problem with cabling/wiring between the local GELAN port and the interfacing customer GELAN equipment.

Follow local procedures to isolate and clear the trouble.

From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh.

Is the ECV - excessive code violation alarm still present?

End of steps