To perform a bulk channel creation on ports that support multiple sub-channels

Purpose

Perform this procedure to create the maximum number of channels on ports that support multiple sub-channels. The following table lists the port types that support bulk channel creation.

Table 16-6: Bulk channel creation support

Node

OC3

OC12

DS3 ASAP

E3 ASAP

APS common port

APS SONET VTG

7450 ESS

X

X

X

X

X

X

7705 SAR-8

7705 SAR-8v2

7705 SAR-18

X

X

Note: This procedure assumes you have preconfigured an NE with an appropriate daughter card that supports multiple sub-channels.

Steps
 

Choose Equipment from the view selector in the navigation tree.


Locate and expand the device on which you need to perform a bulk channel creation.


Perform one of the following:

  1. For OC3, OC12, DS3 ASAP, and E3 ASAP ports, right-click on a port icon and choose Create Maximum # of Channels. The Create Maximum # of Channels form opens.

  2. For APS common ports and APS SONET VTGs, right click on an APS Common Config SONET channel icon and choose Create Maximum # of Channels. The Create Maximum # of Channels form opens.

    Note: APS common ports and APS SONET VTGs are created when you create APS groups. See To create an SC APS group for more information.


Configure the required parameters.


Click Execute.

End of steps