Important!

The Slot Protection State cannot be changed from Protected to Unprotected if the Main 2 slot is equipped with a VLNC50/52/55 circuit pack.

Verify that Main 2 slot is not equipped with an VLNC50/52/55.

If required, perform the following to remove the VLNC50/52/55 circuit pack from the Main 2 slot.

1. Remove the optical fibers from the circuit pack.

2. If required, remove any pluggable transmission modules from the circuit pack.

3. Remove the required circuit pack by grasping the inner edge of the locking-lever, and applying a constant pressure, pull the lever forward and remove the circuit pack.

4. Select Configuration → Update System → Update Inventory to update the system equipment list.

From the System View window, select Configuration → Equipment.

Result:

The Configure Equipment window opens.

Click (highlight) the required CP Main-1 circuit pack being provisioned, then click Select at the bottom of the window.

Result:

The circuit pack parameters appear.

Provision the Slot Protection State parameter as Unprotected and click Apply.

Result:

A dialog box appears stating that executing this command resets the network element. Click Yes and the WaveStar^® CIT disconnects from the network element.

Re-establish the log in session to the network element.

Reference:

Procedure 14-2: Connect personal computer (PC) and establish WaveStar^® CIT session

Select View → Equipment to access the affected VLNC50/52/55 circuit pack and verify that the Slot Protection State is Unprotected.

The line-related parameters for Main-1-1 and Main-1-2 are set to the default values in an equipment unprotected shelf which may cause pluggable transmission module and DCC-related alarms. If required, refer to the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-5) Maintenance and Trouble-Clearing Guide.

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