Map TL1 message types to OS applications

Procedure 7-19: Map TL1 message types to OS applications

Overview

Use this procedure to map TL1 autonomous message types to an OS type application context ID (ACID). TL1 autonomous messages are not reported unless they are assigned to an OS type. This command allows a user to assign specific TL1 autonomous message types, or none at all.

Privilege level

You must log in as a Privileged user to complete this procedure.

Before you begin

Prior to performing this procedure:

Refer to Before you begin and Required equipment in this chapter.
Obtain the work instructions for this procedure, particularly all relevant ACID/OS requirements.

Steps

Complete the following steps to map TL1 message types to the OS.


1	From the System View menu, select Administration → Set TL1 Message Map. Result: The Set TL1 Message Map window opens.
2	From the TL1 Message Type List, select one of the following ACIDs from the OS Type column TL1MAINTENANCE — Maintenance To be used by the systems that monitor alarms and performance monitoring. Defaults All autonomous messages except for Database Changes. TL1MEMORYADMINISTRATION — Memory Administration To be used by systems that provision cross-connections. Defaults Database Changes autonomous messages ONLY. TL1TEST — Test (Use with WaveStar^® CIT) Defaults All autonomous messages except for REPT PM. TL1PEERCOM — Peer Communications Defaults NO autonomous messages. TL1OTHER1 — All autonomous messages except for REPT PM. TL1OTHER2 — NO autonomous messages.
3	For the selected OS type, verify the desired status (ENABLED or DISABLED) for each of the following Message Types: Alarm — Reports the occurrence of alarms. Environment — Reports the occurrence of environmental alarms. Conditions — Periodically reports the active status conditions (every six hours beginning at midnight). Database Changes — Reports the occurrence of provisioning changes. Events — Reports the occurrence of status conditions (events). Performance Monitoring — Reports performance monitoring data on a scheduled basis. Protection Switch — Reports automatic equipment protection switches. Connection Changes — Reports control plane connection changes. Connection Events — Reports control plane connection events.
4	To change an ENABLED/DISABLED status, double-left-click on the status cell and select the correct status from the drop-down menu.
5	Continue from Step 2 until all types have been correctly defined.
6	Click OK at bottom of the window, read the warning message, then click Yes to execute the command or No to abort the command. End of steps