Procedure 5-63: Clear "inc. OTS LOS-P" 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 inc. OTS LOS-P alarm.
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From the WaveStar® CIT System View, click the Alarm List button and locate the inc. OTS LOS-P alarm in the resulting alarm list. | ||||||
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Refer to the Probable Cause column in the alarm list, determine the affected OTS line, and note the corresponding AID. | ||||||
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Visually check the local receive fiber connections between the circuit pack faceplate and the LGX panel or equivalent connection point for faulty connections or damage.
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. OTS LOS-P 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 affected local OMD circuit pack. Reference: Procedure 6-28: Replace DWDM optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit pack | ||||||
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. OTS LOS-P alarm still present?
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Important! At this point, the local network element is operating correctly. The trouble is in the far-end network element or in the fiber/cable between the far-end network element and the local network element. Follow local procedures for addressing OTS-related conditions/alarms at the far-end network element. | ||||||
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From the System View at the local network element, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. OTS LOS-P alarm still present?
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