Procedure 5-40: Clear "inc. VCG failed" 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 an inc. VCG failed alarm.
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From the WaveStar® CIT System View, click the Alarm List button and locate the inc. VCG failed alarm in the resulting alarm list. | ||||||
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Are there other inc. OCN/STMN, STSN/VCN, or VT1.5 alarms in the alarm list?
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. VCG failed alarm still present?
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Are there other inc. LOM, inc. SQM, or inc. VCG conditions in the alarm list?
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. VCG failed alarm still present?
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From the System View menu, select Fault → Reset → System Controller. Result: The Reset System Controller window opens. | ||||||
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Click Reset the system software without changing parameters (Phase 3). Phase 9 should never be selected if the system is in-service. If desired, click History Log and/or Security Log to save the network element History and/or Security Logs. Click OK. Important! The network element logs will be lost when the controller is reset unless you choose to save the logs. Result: A warning appears asking you to confirm executing this command. | ||||||
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Click Yes to execute the command. Important! You will be logged off the system when the system resets. | ||||||
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Log back into the network element. Click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. VCG failed alarm still present?
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Refer to the Probable Cause column in your alarm list, determine the affected circuit pack, and note the corresponding AID. | ||||||
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From the System View menu, select Fault → Reset → Smart Pack. Click on the required circuit pack and Select. Result: A warning appears asking you to confirm executing this command. Click Yes. A smart pack reset may take several minutes to complete depending on the circuit pack type. | ||||||
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. VCG failed 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. Disengage the affected circuit pack completely from the shelf.
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. | ||||||
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Is the inc. VCG failed 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 near-end circuit pack. Reference: Procedure 6-4: Replace VLNC5x SONET/SDH transport circuit pack | ||||||
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From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh. If the inc. VCG failed alarm is still present, contact your next level of support. End of steps |
