WaveStar® CIT
Purpose
The WaveStar® CIT is the primary tool used to interface with the SYSCTL circuit pack and manage VLNC50/52/55 circuit pack SONET/SDH operations on Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5.
The WaveStar® CIT user-interface software is installs and operates on your PC.
The WaveStar® CIT supports the following user interface options:
The WaveStar® CIT is referred to as the WaveStar® CIT because the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5 user-interface software is integrated with the WaveStar® CIT software for the WaveStar® products.
WaveStar® CIT functionality
The WaveStar® CIT provides an easy-to-use interface and security features to prevent unauthorized access. The WaveStar® CIT supports the following:
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Local access control based on login and password
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OSI neighbor discovery for easy access to the local NE(s)
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User provisioning of cross-connections, equipment, Ethernet services, software management, protection provisioning, and fault management
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Reports on NE equipage, cross-connections, alarms, and states
TL1 interface
The interface between the WaveStar® CIT and the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5 supports TL1 messages. This interface allows the WaveStar® CIT to issue TL1 commands and receive responses, as well as receive TL1 alarm reports from autonomous events that are detected by the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5.
WaveStar® CIT access methods
The WaveStar® CIT can access a network element using the following:
WaveStar® CIT direct local access
The recommended method for temporary local access is to connect the WaveStar® CIT to Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5 via the CIT LAN port on the system controller (SYSCTL) circuit pack faceplate. IP access is enabled by default on the LAN port and default IP addresses are assigned.
The WaveStar® CIT can also be connected to the serial CIT RS-232 port on the SYSCTL circuit pack faceplate.
Figure 5-8: WaveStar® CIT direct local access
Important!
When the WaveStar® CIT is directly connected to the CIT LAN port (not to an Ethernet LAN hub), a LAN crossover cable is required.
WaveStar® CIT remote access using DCC
A WaveStar® CIT with direct physical access to a local Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5 can also be used to access remote NEs with DCC connectivity to the local Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5. WaveStar® CIT remote access over DCC is functionally equivalent to WaveStar® CIT direct access.
Figure 5-9: WaveStar® CIT access via DCC
Remote access to the front serial port
Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5 can also be accessed remotely via dialup modems, but not by the WaveStar® CIT software. The serial port when equipped with the recommended cable is configured as DTE to allow a permanent modem connection.
A PC with a terminal emulation software package, such as HyperTerminal, can be used for access to Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5's serial port via dialup modems. The PC can use its internal modem or an external modem (shown). This form of access supports TL1 messages only, and can be used to access remote NEs with DCC connectivity to the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-5 with the modem connection.
Figure 5-10: Remote WaveStar® CIT access via modem
