inc. (from DSX) DS1 LOF

Description

The system has detected a loss-of-frame (LOF) condition in an incoming DS1 signal. LOF is declared when an out-of-frame (OOF) defect persists for 2.5 (±0.5) seconds, except when AIS is present.

Alarm Data

Value/Meaning

Severity Levels

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

Default: Not Alarmed (NA)

ASAP Type

DS1 Port

AID Type

DS1 Port

Date

Month/day/year that the condition was detected

Time

Hour:minute:second that the condition was detected

Probable Cause

LOF (Loss of frame)

Effect on Service

SA or NSA

Alarm Entity Type

T1

Description

inc. (from DSX) DS1 LOF

Likely Cause

The upstream DS1 terminal equipment failed or there is incorrect DS1 port provisioning at either the upstream DS1 terminal equipment or the local network element.

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 5-50: Clear "inc. (from DSX) DS1" alarms.

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