To configure SDH sub-channels
Purpose
SDH sub-channels are available on deep channelized OC12 and OC3 ports. SDH AU4 channels support the following payload types:
SDH AU3 channels support the following payload types:
Perform this procedure to configure SDH sub-channels on ports that provide channelized services. You must first configure port framing to SDH since default framing on SONET/SDH ports is SONET.
Steps
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Choose Equipment from the navigation tree view selector. |
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Right-click on the device on which you want to configure SDH sub-channels and select Properties. The Network Element (Edit) form opens. |
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On the Network Element (Edit) form navigation tree, expand the Shelf icon. |
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Expand to the port level and click on a channelized port. The Physical Port (Edit) form opens. |
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Click on the SONET tab and set the Framing parameter to SDH. |
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Click OK. |
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Right-click on the port again and choose Create Channel. The Channel Type Selection form opens. |
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Choose one of the following channel types and click OK. The Stsn SONET channel (Create) form opens.
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Configure the required parameters. |
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Click on the States tab and configure the Administrative State. |
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Click OK. The STM1 (AU4) channel appears in the navigation tree under the port of the daughter card. It contains three TUG3 groups. |
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Right-click on a TUG3 group and choose Properties. The Sdh Tug3 (Edit) form opens. |
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Choose one of the following options to configure the Payload Type parameter:
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To create a TU channel, right-click on the TUG3 group and choose Create Channel. The TU3 Channel (Create) form opens. |
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Configure the required parameters. |
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Click on the States tab and configure the Administrative State. |
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Click OK. A TU3 channel is created under the TUG3 group in the navigation tree. |
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Right-click on the Tu3 and choose Create Channel. The DS3/E3 Channel (Create) form opens. The E3 is the only payload type available. |
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Configure the required parameters. |
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Click on the States tab and configure the Administrative State. |
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Click OK. An E3 clear channel is created under the AU4/TUG3 in the navigation tree. End of steps |