inc. (from DSX) DS1 sig. failed

Description

The bit error ratio (BER) in the DS1 signal incoming from the DSX-1 exceeds the provisioned failure threshold of 10-3 (default).

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

T-BERL (incoming line signal BER thresholds exceeded)

Effect on Service

SA or NSA

Alarm Entity Type

T1

Description

inc. (from DSX) DS1 sig. failed

Likely Cause

Mismatch of line code (AMI/B8ZS)

Failure of upstream equipment or facility (towards the DSX-1)

Cross-talk in office wiring

Failure of the 28DS1/28DS1PM or 56DS1/E1 circuit pack.

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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