LCT-SNPT

Version 3.15.3

Operation and Maintenance Manual

Document Revision: 01
Published Date: April 2023
LCT-SNPT Operation and Maintenance Manual
V3.15.3
April 2023
Rev01

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Contents
Useful information ............................................................................................... vi
Related documents .................................................................................................................... vi
Contact information .................................................................................................................... vi
Revision history.......................................................................................................................... vi

1 LCT-SNPT Overview .....................................................................................1

1.1 LCT-SNPT Supported Product Types ............................................................................. 2
1.2 Log in to LCT-SNPT ....................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Log Out of LCT-SNPT .................................................................................................... 2

2 LCT-SNPT User Management .......................................................................4

2.1 Create an LCT-SNPT User ............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Modify an LCT-SNPT User ............................................................................................. 5
2.3 Delete an LCT-SNPT User ............................................................................................. 5
2.4 Check for Online LCT-SNPT Users................................................................................. 6

3 Network Element Configuration ...................................................................7

3.1 Set NE Attributes ............................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Configure an NE with the Configuration Wizard .............................................................. 8
3.3 Upload or Download the MIB ........................................................................................ 11
3.4 ECN Management ........................................................................................................ 11

4 Subtrack Management ................................................................................ 26

4.1 Subtrack Overview ....................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Card Configuration ....................................................................................................... 26

5 QoS Configuration ...................................................................................... 28

5.1 QoS Overview .............................................................................................................. 28
5.2 CMAP Template Configuration ..................................................................................... 29
5.3 PMAP Template Configuration...................................................................................... 32
5.4 CoS2EXP Mapping....................................................................................................... 34
5.5 CoS2VLANPri Mapping ................................................................................................ 36
5.6 VLANPri2Color Mapping............................................................................................... 38

6 Interface Management ................................................................................ 40

6.1 Interface Management Overview .................................................................................. 40
6.2 Physical Interface Management.................................................................................... 42
6.3 Virtual Interface Management....................................................................................... 47
6.4 AC Interface Management ............................................................................................ 50

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6.5 Configure a PW Interface.............................................................................................. 52

6.6 Configure a Tunnel Interface ........................................................................................ 55
6.7 Configure an LPS Interface........................................................................................... 58

7 OAM Configuration ..................................................................................... 60

7.1 OAM Overview ............................................................................................................. 60
7.2 OAM Bandwidth Requirements..................................................................................... 60
7.3 MPLS-TP OAM............................................................................................................. 61
7.4 ETH EFM (802.3ah)...................................................................................................... 69
7.5 ETH Service OAM (Y.1731) .......................................................................................... 72
7.6 CFM ............................................................................................................................. 75

8 BFD Configuration ...................................................................................... 77

8.1 BFD Overview .............................................................................................................. 77
8.2 MPLS TP Section BFD Configuration ........................................................................... 77
8.3 LSP Configuration for BFD ........................................................................................... 79
8.4 PW Configuration for BFD ............................................................................................ 84

9 Synchronization Management.................................................................... 88
9.1 Clocking Overview........................................................................................................ 88
9.2 G.8265.1 Clock Port Configuration................................................................................ 89
9.3 G.8275.1 Clock Port Configuration................................................................................ 92
9.4 G.8275.2 Clock Port Configuration................................................................................ 95
9.5 Clock Synchronization Configuration ............................................................................ 98
9.6 Time Synchronization Configuration ........................................................................... 101

10 Service Configuration ............................................................................... 108

10.1 Service Configuration Overview.................................................................................. 108
10.2 Service Configuration Workflow .................................................................................. 108
10.3 Create a Switch Label................................................................................................. 108
10.4 E-Line Service Configuration ...................................................................................... 110
10.5 E-LAN Service Configuration ...................................................................................... 111
10.6 E-Tree Service Configuration...................................................................................... 119
10.7 CES Service Configuration ......................................................................................... 121

11 LPT Configuration..................................................................................... 123

11.1 LPT Configuration Overview ....................................................................................... 123
11.2 Create an LPT ............................................................................................................ 125

12 Performance Management ....................................................................... 126

12.1 Performance Management Overview.......................................................................... 126

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12.2 Performance Templates.............................................................................................. 126

13 Maintenance Operations........................................................................... 128

13.1 Log Management........................................................................................................ 128
13.2 Upgrade the LCT-SNPT Software............................................................................... 128
13.3 Check the Optical Power ............................................................................................ 129
13.4 Manage LCT-SNPT Environment Ports ...................................................................... 130

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Useful information
This document describes instructions for using LCT-SNPT to operate and maintain your SNPT. It is
intended for system administrators and operators responsible for setting up and maintaining the
system.

Related documents
 EMS-SNPT Installation Guide: Linux
 EMS-SNPT User Guide
 EMS-SNPT Server Administration Guide

Contact information
Contact Telephone Email
IP Optical Documentation +972-3-9268145 [email protected]
IP Optical Customer Support +972-3-9266000 [email protected]

Revision history
Revision Section Description
1 N/A New

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1 LCT-SNPT Overview
LCT is a local craft terminal for configuring and maintaining products. It’s an element management
system for equipment, while EMS-SNPT is a management system in the sub-network management
layer.

LCT-SNPT Installation Prerequisites

Item Requirement
Operating System Windows XP Pro Sp3
Windows 7 Pro
Minimum Hardware Configuration • CPU: Core 2 > 2.0GHz
• Resolution: 1600*1200/1440*900
• RAM: >2GB
• HDD: >200GB
• Fast Ethernet Interface
• Audio Card
• Speaker

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1.1 LCT-SNPT Supported Product Types

LCT-SNPT supports the following products:
 NPT-1015
 NPT-1015B

1.2 Log in to LCT-SNPT

Prerequisites
 LCT-SNPT is correctly installed on your PC.
 A physical connection is established between the Ethernet interface of your PC and the
management interface of the equipment.
 The IP address of the equipment and your PC are configured correctly, and IP routing is added if
necessary.
 The equipment is powered on.

Start
1. Open the LCT-SNPT application.
The User Login dialog box appears.

2. Enter the following details:

 User: Your username for accessing the LCT-SNPT. The default username is lct.
 Password: Your password for accessing the LCT-SNPT. The default password for the lct
user is cMPC_pxn. We highly recommend you change this password the first time you log in.
The password must be at least six characters long.
 NE IP: The NMS port physical address or the node ID. The default IP is 192.168.1.201/24.
 Port: The port used by LCT-SNPT to connect the node. The default is 3333.
3. Click Login.

1.3 Log Out of LCT-SNPT

Start

1. From the main menu, select System > Exit System.

A confirmation message appears.

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2. Click Yes.

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2 LCT-SNPT User Management
LCT-SNPT supports four types of users: Viewer, Operator, Administrator, and Root. The following table
shows the supported permissions for each user type.

User Permissions
Module Permission Root Administrator Operator Viewer
System Module Managing system Yes Yes Yes No
Viewing system Yes Yes Yes Yes
Topology Module Managing topology Yes Yes No No
Viewing topology Yes Yes Yes Yes
Core Module Managing core Yes Yes Yes No
Viewing core Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alarm Module Managing alarms Yes Yes Yes No
Viewing alarms Yes Yes Yes Yes
Performance Module Managing performance Yes Yes Yes No
Viewing performance Yes Yes Yes Yes
Statistics Module Managing statistics Yes Yes Yes No
Viewing statistics Yes Yes Yes Yes
Configuration Managing configuration Yes Yes Yes No
Management Module
Viewing configuration Yes Yes Yes Yes
Security Module Managing security Yes Yes No No
Viewing security Yes No No No

NOTE: Only the system administrator should have Root user permissions.

2.1 Create an LCT-SNPT User

Only users with Administrator permissions can create and manage other users.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > User Management.
3. Select the All Users tab.

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4. Click .
The Add User window appears.

5. Enter the user details, then click OK.

2.2 Modify an LCT-SNPT User

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > User Management.
3. Select the All Users tab.

4. Select the user you want to modify, then click .

The Modify User window appears.
5. Update the user details, then click OK.

2.3 Delete an LCT-SNPT User

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > User Management.
3. Select the All Users tab.

4. Select the user you want to delete, then click .

The user is deleted.

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2.4 Check for Online LCT-SNPT Users

You can see which users LCT-SNPT users are currently online.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > User Management.
3. Select the Online User tab.
A list of the users who are currently online appears.

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3 Network Element Configuration

3.1 Set NE Attributes

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > NE Attribute.
3. Select an NE, then click Search.
The current information appears.

4. Update the NE attributes:

NE Attribute Fields

Field Description
NE Description A description of the NE, between 1 – 64 characters.
NE ID A unique ID for the NE in IP format (A.B.C.D). The default is 10.0.1.254, and
this should be changed according to the network design the first time you log in.
Once you configure the node, the ID cannot be changed.
Equip Type Read-only. The NE type, which matches the physical product type.
NE Version Read-only. The NE version, which matches the software version.
Icccode The ICC code, between 1 – 6 characters. The default is ptn. Modifying the value
of this parameter may trigger an OAM alarm on the NE and the peer NE.

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Field Description
TP-OAM Chanel Type The OAM channel type, between 32760 – 32767. The default is 32762.
Modifying the value of this parameter may cause an OAM interruption.
Time Zone The time zone, between GMT -12:00 – GMT +13:00. The default is GMT
+08:00. The NE time zone should match the LCT-SNPT and EMS-SNPT time
zones. Modifying the value of this parameter may cause divergence of the
transmission performance.
NE Time The current date and time of the NE. Modifying the value of this parameter may
cause divergence of the transmission performance.
Current NTP The IP address of the NTP server. Click to synchronize the NE time with
the NTP time. Modifying the value of this parameter may cause divergence of
the transmission performance.

5. Click Commit.

3.2 Configure an NE with the Configuration

Wizard
You can use a configuration wizard to guide you through the basic NE configuration. The wizard
includes configuring the NE properties, subtrack, Ethernet port role, and related OSPF/CCN
configuration. The basic functions and management of the NE will be working once the wizard is
complete.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The equipment is configured according to the network scheme.
 The NE ID and other basic parameters are defined.
 The ETH interface is planned.
 The CCN and route parameters are defined.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > NE Configuration Wizard.
3. Click Start.
The wizard window opens.

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4. Update the NE attributes as described in Set NE Attributes, then click Commit.

5. Click Next.
The card configuration options appear.
6. Configure the card as follows:
a. Select the vacant slot in the shelf view.
b. Right-click the card and click Commit.
7. Click Next.
The Configure ETH Port options appear.

8. Select the Ethernet port and configure it as follows:

a. Set the Manage Status as Enabled.
b. Set the Role as NNI.
9. Click Next.
The Enable OSPF options appear.

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10. Update the OSPF details, as described in Configure OSPF, then click Commit.
11. Click Next.
12. Create an ECN interface as follows:

a. Click .
The Create ECN Interface window appears.

b. Set the ECN interface details, and click OK.

13. Click Finish.

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3.3 Upload or Download the MIB

You can upload and download the MIB to backup and restore the NE configuration. After restoring the
NE configuration, the software version of the node will change to the version in the downloaded file.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 Port 21 of your PC is not occupied by another application or blocked by a firewall.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > Upload/Download.
The Upload/Download window appears.

3. Set the Operation type as either Download or Upload.

4. Click browse to select the file path and name.

NOTE: You can only use Western characters in the file name.

5. Click OK.

3.4 ECN Management

ECN provides an inband channel for an NMS to access, configuration, monitor, manage, and maintain
the nodes. The NE can communicate with the NMS via the ECN channel as a data communication
channel. Products in the inband ECN network use the OSPF protocol.

3.4.1 OSPF Management

3.4.1.1 Configure OSPF

The OSPF configuration is only valid when OSPF is enabled. Disabling OSPF will make the remote
node unreachable.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.

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Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN > OSPF.
3. Select the OSPF Configuration tab.

4. Update the OSP configuration details:

OSPF Configuration Fields

Field Description
Enable NE OSPF Whether the OSPF protocol is enabled (checked) or disabled (unchecked).
Software Version Read-only. The OSPF software version.
OSPF Area The ID of the area to which the node belongs. Nodes are divided into areas
in OSPF. Each area is identified with Area ID. Each interface should be
specified with Area ID. If a node belongs to multiple areas, it is
recommended to add the node to Area 0.
Router Timer The timer for routing calculations, in ms.
ABR Compatible Type The criteria for ABR detection, either:
• IBM
• CISCO
• SHORTCUT
• STANDARD
Maximum Count Time The maximum time for routing calculations, in ms.
Default Metric The default metric for routing calculations.
Delay Interval The interval for routing calculations, in ms.
LSA Refresh Interval(s) The LSA refresh interval, in seconds between 10 – 1800. Each OSPF LSA
has its own lifecycle, which shows whether the LSA is still valid. During the
LSA lifecycle, the source router sends refresh datagrams to avoid LSA
expiration.
Routing Distance Value The route path cost of OSPF. The lower the value, the greater the possibility
to be selected as the forward path.
Compatible RFC1583 Whether OSPF is compatible with RFC1583.

5. Click Commit.

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3.4.1.2 Configure the OSPF Area

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 OSPF is enabled for the NE.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN > OSPF.
3. Select the Area Configuration Object tab.

4. Click .
The Create Area Configuration Object window appears.

5. Set the area configuration details:

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Area Configuration Object Fields

Field Description
OSPF Area ID The ID of the area, between 0 – 255.
Area Type The area type, either:
• None
• Standard: Allows routing between areas.
• STUB: Only allows default type3 route by ASBR. Does not allow
external route from other autonomy systems and other areas.
• NSSA: Allows external routes from other autonomy systems and
broadcasted as type7 LSA by ASBR.
Default Metric The default metric, between 1 – 65535. This metric is disabled when the
area type is None.
No Summary Whether the area enables no summary.

6. Select the Area Boundaries Configuration Table tab.

7. Click .
The Configure Address window appears.

8. Set the address details:

Configure Address Fields

Field Description
Destination Network The IP address of the destination network.
Mask The network mask.
Cost The cost of aggregation group advertising. -1 means not valid and calculated
according to the valid routes.
Advertisement Whether advertisement is used.

9. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.

10. Select the VL Configuration Table tab.

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NOTE: Virtual links are not allowed in Area 0 or in SUTB/NSSA areas.

11. Click .
The Create VL window appears.

12. Set the virtual link details:

Create VL Fields
Field Description
IP Address The IP address of the virtual link. Type A, B, or C addresses are allowed, but
not type D.
Hello Interval(s) The hello interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Dead Interval(s) The dead interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Retransmit Interval(s) The retransmit interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Packet Transmission The packet transmission delay, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Delay(s)

13. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.
14. Click OK.

3.4.1.3 Configure OSPF Redistribution

Prerequisites

 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 OSPF is enabled for the NE.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN > OSPF.

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3. Select the Redistribution tab.

4. Click .
The Create Redistribution window appears.
5. Set the redistribution details:

Create Redistribution Fields

Field Description
Redistribution Type The redistribution type, either:
• DEFAULT
• STATIC
• MCN
Redistribution Resource The redistribution resource, either:
• RIB
• ALWAYS
Router Type The router type.
Metric The metric, between 1 – 16777214.
Filter Rule Whether the filter rule is enabled. The option is not available when the
redistribution type is DEFAULT.

6. (Optional) Enable filtering as follows:

a. Click .
The Add Filtering Item window appears.
b. Set the filtering details:

Add Filtering Item Fields

Field Description
Destination Network The IP address of the destination network.
Mask digits The network mask.
Priority The priority, between 0 – 65535.
Redistribution Whether redistribution is enabled.

c. Click OK to close the dialog box.

7. Click OK.

3.4.2 Routing Management

3.4.2.1 View the Routing Table

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 OSPF is enabled for the NE.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.

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2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN > Route.
3. Select the Routing Table tab.

4. Click to get the routing table of the node.

3.4.2.2 Configure a Static Route

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 OSPF is enabled for the NE.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN > Route.
3. Select the Routing Table tab.

4. Click .
The Create Static Route window appears.
5. Set the static route details:

Create Static Route Fields

Field Description
Destination Network The IP address of the destination network.
Mask Digits The network mask.
Next Hop The IP address of the next hop.
Output Port The output port.
Default Metric The default metric.

6. Click OK.

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3.4.3 ECN Interface Management

3.4.3.1 Configure an MCN Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE, then, in the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN >ECN Interface
Management.
3. Select the MCN Management tab.
4. Select one of the MCN entries.

5. Click .
The Modify MCN Interface window appears.

6. Update the MCN interface details:

Modify MCN Interface Fields

Field Description
Port Name The MCN port name.
Local Port IP The IP of the local port.
Mask The network mask.
Max Tx Unit (byte) The maximum Tx units, in bytes.

7. Ensure that Enable OSPF is select, then click OSPF configuration.

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The Modify OSPF Interface window appears.

8. Update the OSPF interface details:

Modify OSPF Interface Fields

Field Description
OSPF Area ID The OSPF area ID.
Type The OSPF type, either:
• P2P
• Broadcast
Packet Transmission The packet transmission delay interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Delay(s)
Hello Interval(s) The hello interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Passive Mode Whether passive mode is enabled.
Dead Interval(s) The dead interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Metric The metric, between 0 – 65535.
Retransmission Interval(s) The retransmission interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Priority The priority, between 0 – 255.
Authentication Type The authentication type, either:
• None
• Simple
• MD5
Password The password, between 1 – 8 characters, required when the Authentication
Type is Simple.
Key The key, between 1 – 16 characters, required when the Authentication Type
is MD5.

9. Click OK to close the dialog box.

10. Click OK.

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3.4.3.2 Configure an ECN Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE, then, in the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN >ECN Interface
Management.
3. Select the ECN Management tab.

4. Click .
The Create ECN Interface window appears.

5. Set the ECN details. Note that different fields are available depending on the selected ECN Port
Type.

Create ECN Interface (ACN) Fields

Field Description
ECN Port Type The ECN port type, in this case ACN.
ECN Port Name The ECN port name.
Peer NE ID The ID of the peer NE.
Manage Status The manage status, either:
• Enable
• Disable
• Test

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Create ECN Interface (CCN) Fields

Field Description
ECN Port Type The ECN port type, in this case CCN.
ECN Port Name The ECN port name.
Local Port IP The IP of the local port.
Mask The network mask.
Max Tx Unit (byte) The maximum Tx units, in bytes.
Peer NE ID The ID of the peer NE.
Manage Status The manage status, either:
• Enable
• Disable
• Test

Create ECN Interface (Eth AC) Fields

Field Description
ECN Port Type The ECN port type, in this case Eth AC.
ECN Port Name The ECN port name.
Local Port IP The IP of the local port.
Mask The network mask.
Max Tx Unit (byte) The maximum Tx units, in bytes.

Create ECN Interface (PWETH IP) Fields

Field Description
ECN Port Type The ECN port type, in this case PWETH IP.
ECN Port Name The ECN port name.
Local Port IP The IP of the local port.
Mask The network mask.
Max Tx Unit (byte) The maximum Tx units, in bytes.
VLAN ID The ID of the VLAN.
VLAN TPID The TPID of the VLAN.

Create ECN Interface (Tunnel) Fields

Field Description
ECN Port Type The ECN port type, in this case Tunnel.
ECN Port Name The ECN port name.

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6. Ensure that Enable OSPF is select, then click OSPF configuration.

The Modify OSPF Interface window appears.

7. Update the OSPF interface details:

Modify OSPF Interface Fields

Field Description
OSPF Area ID The OSPF area ID.
Type The OSPF type, either:
• P2P
• Broadcast
Packet Transmission The packet transmission delay interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Delay(s)
Hello Interval(s) The hello interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Passive Mode Whether passive mode is enabled.
Dead Interval(s) The dead interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Metric The metric, between 0 – 65535.
Retransmission Interval(s) The retransmission interval, in seconds, between 1 – 1800.
Priority The priority, between 0 – 255.
Authentication Type The authentication type, either:
• None
• Simple
• MD5
Password The password, between 1 – 8 characters, required when the Authentication
Type is Simple.
Key The key, between 1 – 16 characters, required when the Authentication Type
is MD5.

8. Click OK to close the dialog box.

9. Click OK.

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3.4.3.3 Set the ECN Carrier Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 There is an ETH interface as NNI.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE, then, in the function tree, select NE Configuration > ECN >ECN Interface
Management.
3. Select the Carrier Interface tab.
4. Select one of the items, then click Submit and choose enable/disable.

3.4.4 ECN Network Design and Deployment

ECN can be realized via the following three scenarios:
 Single GNE: Via a single gateway NE, all nodes are connected to an NMS client with OSPF
redistribution over an MCN interface.
 Single GNE with static route: Via a single gateway NE, all nodes are connected with a static
route related with an MCN interface.
 Dual GNE Protection: Connection between NE and NMS Client will have 1+1 protection via
OSPF on MCN interface and router.

3.4.4.1 Single GNE Scenario

Single GNE Scenario

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1. Plan and deploy the network according to the design.

2. Configure all nodes, and make sure CCN communication between nodes is ok.
3. Configure the IP address on the MCN interface of GNE1 (such as 192.168.1.1/24), and enable the
redistribution on the MCN interface.
4. Modify the gateway of server (such as 192.168.1.1), execute the command “route add 1.0.0.0
mask 255.0.0.0 192.168.1.1”, and make sure the server and router are reachable.
5. Configure the IP address of the Client or add the route to the server, using ping to make sure the
Client and Server can reach each other.

3.4.4.2 Single GNE with Static Route Scenario

Single GNE with Static Route Scenario

1. Plan and deploy the network according to the design.

2. Configure all nodes, and make sure CCN communication between nodes is ok.
3. Configure the IP address on the MCN interface of GNE1 (such as 192.168.1.1/24), and add the
Server IP to GNE1 as static route.
4. Modify the gateway of the server interface or add a route accordingly, and make sure the Server
and DCN router are reachable.
5. Configure the IP address of the Client or add the route to the server, using ping to make sure the
Client and Server can reach each other.

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3.4.4.3 Dual GNE Protection

Dual GNE Protection

1. Plan and deploy the network according to the design.

2. Configure all nodes, and make sure CCN communication between nodes is ok.
3. Configure the IP address on the MCN interface of GNE1 (such as 192.168.1.1/24), and enable
OSPF on the MCN interface.
4. Configure the IP address on the MCN interface of GNE10 (such as 192.168.2.1/24), and enable
OSPF on the MCN interface.
5. Modify the gateway of the server interface or add a route accordingly, and make sure the Server
and DCN router are reachable.
6. Configure the router in the DCN. Enable OSPF on the interfaces towards GNE1 and GNE10 and
configure the parameters on the interface towards the Server.
7. Configure the Server to make the nodes and DCN reachable.
8. Configure the IP address of the Client or add the route to the server, using ping to make sure the
Client and Server can reach each other.

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4 Subtrack Management

4.1 Subtrack Overview

Equipment Overview
Product Shelf View
NPT-1015

Slot Arrangement

Product Slot Card

NPT-1015 Slot1 ACTPS_J

4.2 Card Configuration

All the cards can be divided into Main Controller with switch fabric and timing, traffic function card,
traffic interface card, fan, and power. The supported card types are different in different products.
The actual module is the card that is physically inserted into the slot. The expected module is the card
that is logically assigned and configured in the management system. Once the card is assigned, traffic
can be configured over it. After card is inserted physically, traffic will be up.
Card assignment can be done to an empty slot or to a slot with the same type of module.

4.2.1 Add a Card Manually

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The NE is created.
 The target slot is empty.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Shelf.

3. Select an empty slot on the shelf.

4. Right-click the slot to select the card type.
5. Click Commit.

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4.2.2 Automatically Match Cards

You can quickly assign a card according to the actual physical card. IP32 and PSU cards cannot be
automatically matched.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The NE is created.
 The target slot is logically empty but with a physical card inserted.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Shelf.
3. Click Auto Match to configure the logical cards according to the physical cards in the slots.
4. Click Commit.

4.2.3 Delete a Card

You can only delete a card if there is no service on the card.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Shelf.
3. Right-click the card to be deleted.

4. Select Uninstall Card.

5. Click Submit.

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5 QoS Configuration

5.1 QoS Overview

Qos (Quality of Service) is a criterion to measure performance when the data stream goes through the
network. It’s used to ensure the quality of point-to-point services.
The system offers a complete QoS function that supports different quality level, to provide differentiated
services and guarantee the service quality requirement during multi-service transmission. The QoS
function includes:
 Traffic classification
 Policing and shaping
 Congestion management
 Queuing
 Layered QoS

5.1.1 Datagram Classification

Datagram classification can distinguish different services, which is a pre-condition of QoS
implementation.

5.1.2 Policing
Policing is used for flow control at the ingress side, to avoid too much bandwidth occupied by some
traffic, and to allow more users to share the limited bandwidth. The SNPT uses TCM to do the policing.
 Policing supports the following functions:
 Blind and color aware mode.
 Double token bucket, committed information rate (CIR), committed burst size (CBS), excessive
information rate (EIR) and excessive burst size (EBS).
 Coloring and QoS.
 Bandwidth limit on all interfaces or all traffic level, with granularity as 64 kps.

5.1.3 Traffic Shaping

Traffic shaping buffers the burst packets at the egress side and makes them more possible to be
forwarded when the traffic rate decreases. It is implemented via a buffer area and token bucket. When
there is congestion at the egress side, unsent packets will be buffered in the buffer area first, and re-
sent when there is no congestion.

5.1.4 Congestion Management

SNPT supports discarding green and yellow packets with tailing and with WRED policies. Both policies
can be used if the forwarding rate is greater than the egress bandwidth, which means the buffer will be
used out.

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5.1.5 Queuing
Queuing happens when there is congestion. It specifies different QoS for different classes of traffic,
guaranteeing the QoS of the high-class traffic. SNPT supports two queuing algorithms (SP and DWRR)
and eight classes of service (CS7, CS6, EF, AF4, AF3, AF2, AF1 and BE).

NOTE: There is 10M bandwidth reserved invisibly in CS7 for signal transmission.

5.1.6 Layered QoS

SNPT supports PW and Tunnel policing for AF1~AF4 traffic with ELSP type.

5.2 CMAP Template Configuration

5.2.1 Create a CMAP Template
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CMAP.

2. Click .

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The Create CMAP window appears.

3. Set the CMAP template details. Note that different fields are available depending on the selected
Type.

CMAP Template Fields

Field Description
Type The template type, either:
• L2
• L3
Name A unique name for the template.
S-VLAN ID The S-VLAN ID between 0 – 4094.
C-VLAN ID The C-VLAN ID between 0 – 4094.
S-VLANPri The S-VLAN PRI, between 0 – 7.
C-VLANPri The C-VLAN PRI, between 0 – 7.
ETH Type L2 only. 0x0.
SA L2 only. The ETH source MAC address.
DA L2 only. The destination MAC address.
Dst IP L3 only. The destination IP address in A, B, or C IP address format.
Src IP L3 only.
IP Type L3 only. The IP type between 0 – 255.
TCP/UDP Dst Port L3 only. The TCP/UDP destination port between 0 – 65535.
TCP/UDP Src Port L3 only. The TCP/UDP source port between 0 – 65535.
DSCP L3 only between 0 – 63.

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4. Click OK.

5.2.2 Modify a CMAP Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CMAP.

2. Select the template you want to modify, then click .

The Modify CMAP window appears.
3. Update the CMAP template details, then click OK.

5.2.3 Duplicate a CMAP Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CMAP.

2. Select the template you want to duplicate, then click .

The selected template is duplicated.

5.2.4 Delete a CMAP Template

The default CMAP template cannot be deleted.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CMAP.

2. Select the template you want to delete, then click .

The selected template is deleted.

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5.3 PMAP Template Configuration

5.3.1 Create a PMAP Template
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > ETHAC PMAP.

2. Click .
The Create ETHAC PMAP window appears.

3. Update the template details.

4. Click OK.

5.3.2 Modify a PMAP Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > PMAP.

2. Select the template you want to modify, then click .

The Modify ETHAC PMAP window appears.
3. Update the template details, then click OK.

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5.3.3 Duplicate a PMAP Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > PMAP.

2. Select the template you want to duplicate, then click .

The selected template is duplicated.

5.3.4 Delete a PMAP Template

The default PMAP template cannot be deleted.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > PMAP.

2. Select the template you want to delete, then click .

The selected template is deleted.

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5.4 CoS2EXP Mapping

5.4.1 Create a CoS2EXP Template
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2EXP.

2. Click .
The Create CoS2EXP window appears.

3. Complete the name, type, direction, and the relationship between the EXP level and color.
4. Click OK.

5.4.2 Modify a CoS2EXP Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2EXP.

2. Select the template you want to modify, then click .

The Modify CoS2EXP window appears.
3. Update the template details, then click OK.

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5.4.3 Duplicate a CoS2EXP Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2EXP.

2. Select the template you want to duplicate, then click .

The selected template is duplicated.

5.4.4 Peg and Batch Submit a CoS2EXP Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2EXP.

2. Select the template you want to peg, then click .

3. Peg the interface used or to be used by the template to submit.

5.4.5 Delete a CoS2EXP Template

The default CoS2EXP template cannot be deleted.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2EXP.

2. Select the template you want to delete, then click .

The selected template is deleted.

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5.5 CoS2VLANPri Mapping

5.5.1 Create a CoS2VLANPri Template
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2VLANPri.

2. Click .
The Create CoS2VLANPri window appears.

3. Complete the name and the relationship between the COS and VLANPri.
4. Click OK.

5.5.2 Modify a CoS2VLANPri Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2VLANPri.

2. Select the template you want to modify, then click .

The Modify CoS2VLANPri window appears.
3. Update the template details, then click OK.

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5.5.3 Duplicate a CoS2VLANPri Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2VLANPri.

2. Select the template you want to duplicate, then click .

The selected template is duplicated.

5.5.4 Peg and Batch Submit a CoS2VLANPri Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2VLANPri.

2. Select the template you want to peg, then click .

3. Peg the interface used or to be used by the template to submit.

5.5.5 Delete a CoS2VLANPri Template

The default CoS2VLANPri template cannot be deleted.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > CoS2VLANPri.

2. Select the template you want to delete, then click .

The selected template is deleted.

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5.6 VLANPri2Color Mapping

5.6.1 Create a VLANPri2Color Template
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > VLANPri2Color.

2. Click .
The Create VLANPri2Color window appears.

3. Complete the name and the relationship between the VLANPri and coloring.
4. Click OK.

5.6.2 Modify a VLANPri2Color Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > VLANPri2Color.

2. Select the template you want to modify, then click .

The Modify VLANPri2Color window appears.
3. Update the template details, then click OK.

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5.6.3 Duplicate a VLANPri2Color Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > VLANPri2Color.

2. Select the template you want to duplicate, then click .

The selected template is duplicated.

5.6.4 Peg and Batch Submit a VLANPri2Color Template

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > VLANPri2Color.

2. Select the template you want to peg, then click .

3. Peg the interface used or to be used by the template to submit.

5.6.5 Delete a CoS2VLANPri Template

The default CoS2VLANPri template cannot be deleted.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > VLANPri2Color.

2. Select the template you want to delete, then click .

The selected template is deleted.

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6.1 Interface Management Overview

The SNPT provides the following interface types:
SNPT Interface Types
Type Interface Description Naming Rule
Physical Interfaces ETH Interface Can be configured as a x.slot.port
UNI or NNI interface. x: fe (Fast Ethernet), ge (Giga
Ethernet), xg (10G
Ethernet),cg(100G Ethernet)
slot: slot number, start from 1
port: port number, start from 1
SDH Interface - x.slot.port
x: STM1 interface
slot: slot number, start from 1
port: port number, start from 1
PDH(E1) Interface - x.slot.port
x: E1(2M) interface
slot: slot number, start from 1
port: port number, start from 1
MCN Management interface mcn/ID
on the main controller ID: 1, management port
TOD External time interface tod.slot.port
EXTCLK External clock interface extclk.slot.port
Virtual Interfaces LAG Interface LAG aggregates lag/LAG ID
multiple links to the LAG ID: ID of the LAG, start from
same equipment to 1 to the maximum number of
increase the bandwidth supported groups
and improve the
reliability of link. An
Aggregated link can act
as one link. LAG can be
used to create ETH AC
or act as NNI.
AC Interfaces ETH AC Interface Support port based and Two naming rule:
port+cevlan/port+spvlan Ethernet interface name/AC ID
/port > cevlan+spvlan. LAG name/AC ID
AC ID start from 1 to the
maximum number of supported
ETH AC

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Type Interface Description Naming Rule

PDH AC Interface Under SAToP -
encapsulation, the
whole E1 interface is a
PDH AC. In the
configuration model,
you can’t create a PDH
AC. PDH AC is quoted
only for easy
understanding.
SDH AC Interface Supports granularity as
VC12 and only supports -
traditional SDH
multiplexing.
PW Interfaces ETH PW Interface - pweth/ID
ID starts from 1 to the maximum
number of supported Ethernet
PW.
PDH PW Interface SAToP encapsulation pwpdh/ID
ID starts from 1 to the maximum
number of supported Ethernet
PW.
SDH PW Interface SAToP encapsulation pwsdh/ID
ID starts from 1 to the maximum
number of supported Ethernet
PW.
Tunnel Interfaces Tunnel Interface - tunnel/Tunnel ID
Tunnel ID starts from 1 to the
maximum number of supported
Tunnels
LSP Interfaces LSP Interface LSP is a Subinterface of Tunnel name/LSP ID
Tunnel. LSP ID can be 1 or 2. 2 means
two LSP of Tunnel.
CCN Interfaces CCN Interface CCN interface is a ccn/ID
control and ID starts from 1 to the maximum
management channel number of support CCN (128)
between two nodes. It
can be over one or
more data links (ETH
NNI interface). It can
make DCN remain
available when one of
the data links fails.

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6.2 Physical Interface Management

6.2.1 Configure a PDH Interface
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The PDH interface is available.
Start
3. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
4. Select an NE.
5. From the function tree, select Interface > PDH.
The PDH Interface Management window appears.

6. Select an interface, then click .

The Modify PDH window appears.

7. Update the interface details, then click OK.

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

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6.2.2 Configure an ETH Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The ETH interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Interface > ETH.
The ETH Interface Management window appears.

4. Select an interface, then click .

The Modify ETH window appears.

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5. Update the basic information, SFTP module information, NNI information, and UNI information
details, then click OK.

T IP: When an STM1 BiDi SFP is inserted in the GW port, in the Basic Information tab,
clear the Auto-Negotiation checkbox.

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

6.2.3 Configure a TOD Interface

The clockclass of the system should be set as the default (248). For an external clock such as TOD, the
clockclass must be no less than 128, and less than the system default value (248).
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Clock > Clock Ports.
3. Select the EXT CLK Port tab.

4. Click .
The Configure Clock Port window appears.
5. Select the TOD radio button, then click OK.

6. Select a TOD interface, then click .

The Modify Clock Port window appears.

7. Update the interface details, then click OK.

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

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6.2.4 Configure an EXTCLK Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Clock > Clock Ports.
3. Select the EXT CLK Port tab.

4. Click .
The Configure Clock Port window appears.
5. Select the EXTCLK radio button, then click OK.

6. Select an EXTCLK interface, then click .

The Modify Clock Port window appears.

7. Update the interface details, then click OK.

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

6.2.5 Configure a Line Clock Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.

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Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Clock > Clock Ports.
3. Select the Line CLK Port tab.
4. Right-click an interface and select Modify.
The Modify Line CLK Port window appears.

5. Update the interface details, then click OK.

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use. To do so, right-click the
interface and select Modify Manage Status, then select Enable.

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6.3 Virtual Interface Management

LAG (Link Aggregation Group) combines a set of physical links together into a logical link (LAG), which
provides higher bandwidth and more reliability. SNPT supports LAG over Ethernet links. Both manual
and static aggregation is supported.
LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) is used to dynamically control whether the physical interface
can join the LAG.
The available aggregation methods are:
 Manual Aggregation: You manually create a LAG and add the members of LAG. Manual
aggregation does not use LACP protocol and can only interwork with equipment that does not
LACP. In the case of individual member failure (such as a unidirectional fiber break of one
Ethernet interface), the transmission side of the broken fiber cannot detect the failure. Traffic will
be affected if load sharing is in use, or interrupted if there is no non-load sharing.
 Static Aggregation: You manually create a LAG and add the member links. LACP is used in
static aggregation, but it does not change your configuration. Equipment on both sides of the link
will negotiate about the aggregation over LCAP. As the aggregation is not dependent on the
configuration of either end, control of the aggregation is more accurate and effective.

6.3.1 Set the Global LACP for LAG

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH interface with the type None is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Interface > LAG.
3. Click Set LACP.
The Set Global LCAP Protocol window appears.

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4. Update the LACP details:

Global LACP Protocol Fields

Field Description
LACP System Priority The LAG priority, which affects the working status of the LAG member ports,
between 0 – 65535. The default is 32678.
When the local LAG negotiates with a remote LAG, they can get the LAG
system priority from each other and use the logical calculation of the one
with the higher priority as the common result of both ends. If both sides have
the same priority, the MAC address will be compared, and the LAG with the
lower MAC address will get priority.
LACP System ID The MAC address of the Ethernet destination.
LACP Software Version The LACP software version.

5. Click OK.

6.3.2 Configure a LAG Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Interface > LAG.

3. Click .

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The Create LAG window appears.

4. In the Basic Information tab, update the LAG details, including:

LAG Interface Fields

Field Description
Manage Status Whether the interface is enabled. Set this field as Enabled when the object is
in use. Set this field as Disabled before deleting the LAG port, or the
switching will time out.
Working Port The working port for the interface. This field is required when the LAG type is
1:1.
Max Frame Length The maximum frame length, between 64 – 9600. Set this value according to
the frame length of incoming traffic. Received frames that are larger than this
value will be discarded.

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

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5. Select the relevant radio button to set the aggregation method as Manual or Static, then add
ports as follows:
a. From the list of ports on the left, select a port, then click Add.
b. The LACP Interface Priority determines priority when the other conditions of ports in the
LACP LAG are the same. Ports with higher priority (smaller number) will carry the traffic first.
This setting is invalid when the LAG does not use LACP.
c. The WTR (Wait to Restore) timer is used when the LAG type is 1:1 and the LAG uses manual
aggregation. Set this as a second value between 0 – 120. The default is 5.
6. (Optional) When the LAG Role is UNI, select the UNI Attribute tab.

7. Set the UNI attributes, then click OK.

8. Set a QoS.

6.4 AC Interface Management

6.4.1 Configure a PDH AC Interface
The whole PDH interface can be considered a PDH AC. See Configure a PDH Interface for the detailed
configuration.

6.4.2 Configure an SDH AC Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An SDH interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Interface > SDH Time Slot.

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The Modify SDH Time Slot window appears.

3. Update the time slot details, then click OK.

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

6.4.3 Configure an ETH AC Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH/LAG interface is available, and the Interface Role is UNI.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Interface > ETH AC.

3. Click .
The ETH AC window appears.

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4. Modify the interface details, then click Next.

The output rule details appear.

5. Select the Output Rule, then click Next.

The QoS options appear.

6. Set a QoS by selecting a PMAP Type and setting the QoS classification, then click Finish.

6.5 Configure a PW Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A PW resource is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Interface > PW.

3. Click .

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The Create PW window appears.

4. Set the interface details, including:

LAG Interface Fields

Field Description
Manage Status Whether the interface is enabled. Set this field as Enabled when the object
is in use.
Service Type The service type, either:
• PWETH
• PWSDH
• PWPDH

T IP: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

5. Click Next.
The required information differs according to the Service Type you selected.
• PWSDH and PWPDH:

Where Clock Recovery mode can be either:

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o Auto: Recover the clock according to the time interval of packet arrival or fill rate of
the buffer.
o DiffService: Calculated based on the difference between the traffic clock and the
reference clock, which is transmitted in the packet transmission network. The traffic
clock is recovered at the far end with the same reference clock.
o Network Synchronization: The whole network is synchronized with same reference.
The PRC clock is used as the traffic clock at both ends. As cSTM-1 is channelized
traffic, it doesn’t need network synchronization.
• PWETH:

6. Set the interface details, then click Next.

The QoS options appear.
7. Select a QoS.
The available options differ according to the Service Type you selected.
 PWSDH and PWPDH:

 PWETH:

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NOTE: The bandwidth of each QoS must be less than the interface bandwidth.

8. Click Finish.

6.6 Configure a Tunnel Interface

A tunnel is independent from traffic. It can be used for end-to-end transmission, and to provide a carrier
channel for service-related PW.
The tunnel does not care what kind of traffic is encapsulated in a PW. It only provides a channel from
the local end to the remote end. Packets are encapsulated into PWs, added with an MPLS (Multi-
Protocol Label Switching) label, and sent to the tunnel for transmission. They are recovered at the
destination end, keeping the original characteristics.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Interface > Tunnel.

3. Click .
The Create Tunnel window appears.

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4. Set the basic information for the tunnel as follows:

Tunnel Interface Fields

Field Description
Type The tunnel type, either:
• Normal
• 1:1
Role The tunnel role, either:
• Ingress: The tunnel traffic is in.
• Egress: The tunnel traffic is out.
Port Status Whether the port is enabled or disabled.
Desc A description of the tunnel.

5. Click Next.
6. Set the label information. The available options differ according to the tunnel Type you selected:
 Normal

 1:1

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1:1 Tunnel Label Fields

Field Description
WTR(s) The time to wait before switching from the protection channel to the working
channel when the working channel is recovered, in seconds between 0 – 450,
with 30s steps. 0 means not to revert.
SD Trigger Whether protection can be triggered by a Signal Degrade (SD) alarm.
Hold-off Time The time to wait before protection is executed when a failure occurs, in
milliseconds between 0 – 750, with 50ms steps.

7. Click Next.
The QoS options appear.

8. Set a QoS.

NOTE: The bandwidth of each QoS must be less than the interface bandwidth.

9. Click Finish.

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6.7 Configure an LPS Interface

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Interface > LSP.

3. Click .
The list of LSP interfaces updates.

4. Select an item, then click .

The Modify LSP window appears. The available options differ according to whether you are
configuring a tunnel or XC interface.
• Tunnel:

• XC:

5. Modify the interface information as required, then click OK.

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NOTE: Set Manage Status as Enable when the object is in use.

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7.1 OAM Overview

OAM (Operations Administration and Maintenance) is a tool for monitoring network. With feedback from
OAM, the network administrator can quickly locate the network problems.
SNPT has a layered OAM function for quick problem detection and location on each layer. With the
protection given by quick problem detection with the OAM, the QoS of the telecommunication class can
be guaranteed in the packet switch network.
The following diagram shows the layered OAM module:

OAM Layered Module

7.2 OAM Bandwidth Requirements

 If Performance Monitoring is not enabled, reserve 300k bandwidth in each OAM for the
application. If Performance Monitoring is enabled, plan the bandwidth used for Performance
Monitoring based on the configuration.
 For the LSP layer and PW layer, when the QoS type is EE-LSP or E-LSP, reserve 300k extra
bandwidth in CS7 for OAM.
 For the LSP layer and PW layer, when the QoS type is L-LSP, reserve 300k extra bandwidth in
the related queue for OAM.

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7.3 MPLS-TP OAM

The MPLS-TP OAM mechanism detects, determines, and locates defects in the MPLS network, and
effectively monitors the network performance. The equipment can use the status detected by the OAM
to trigger protection switches, thereby providing fast defect detection and service protection.
Monitoring of the network performance includes package loss ratio, delay, and jitter. MPLS-TP OAM
guarantees service quality at the telecommunication level in packet switch networks.
MPLS-TP OAM has three layers:
 Section OAM
 LSP OAM
 PW OAM
The ITU Y.1731 protocol runs in the three layers to accomplish the function defined by the OAM.

7.3.1 MPLS-TP OAM Related Concepts

ME (Maintenance Entity)
In T-MPLS, the basic ME is the T-MPLS path. M represents an entity to be managed. It is a relationship
between two ME points.
MEG (Maintenance Entity Group)
MEs in one MEG are in the same management domain boundary and have the same MEG level.
MEP (Maintenance End Point)
The MEP is the ingress and egress node for OAM messages. It's related to service.
MIP (Maintenance Intermediate Point)
A MIP can't initiate OAM messages, but can execute specific actions for certain OAM messages.
MEL (MEG Level)
There are 8 (0-7) MELs. In MEG nesting, different MEGs uses different MELs level to distinguish OAM
frames.

7.3.2 Create a Section OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM .
3. Select the MPLS TP section OAM type.

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4. Click .
The Create Section OAM window appears.

5. Set the OAM details, including:

Create Section OAM Fields

Field Description
Port The OAM maintenance port.
Icccode The ICC code, between 1 – 6 characters.
MEG ID The ID of the Maintenance Entity Group, between 1 – 7 characters.
MEG Level The MEG Level, between 0 – 7. The default is 7.
Local MEP ID The ID of the local Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
Remote MEP ID The ID of the remote Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
LB Timeout(s) The timeout for sending out loopback packages and waiting for the response, in
seconds, between 3 – 10.
CV Detection Whether connectivity tests are enabled. Note that these tests require bandwidth.
CV Interval The CV interval, either:
• 3.3ms for protection switch
• 100ms for performance test
• 1s for CV detection
The smaller the interval, the greater the amount of bandwidth used.
Lock Whether the lock function is enabled. When the Lock function is enabled, it
indicates that the tunnel is in maintenance, which may affect traffic. When the
Lock function is disabled, the tunnel is not in maintenance and can carry traffic.
Enable CSF Whether CSF is enabled.

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6. Click OK.

7.3.3 Set Loopback for a Section OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM .
3. Select the MPLS TP section OAM type.

4. Select an item, then click .

The Loopback window appears.

5. Set the loopback details:

Loopback Fields
Field Description
Port Read-only. The NNI port used for OAM loopback.
LB Object ID Read-only. The ID of the loopback object.
Data Length The message length, between 0 – 64.
Tx Packets The number of packets in each transmission, between 1 – 5.
TTL The Time to Live, between 1 – 255.
Interrupt Service Test Whether service tests are enabled during the OAM loopback test.

6. Click Start Test to begin the OAM loopback test.

7.3.4 Create an LSP OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.

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 The connection to the NE is up.

 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM.
3. Select the LSP OAM type.

4. Click .
The Create LSP OAM window appears.

5. Set the OAM details. The available fields differ according to the Type you select.

Create LSP OAM Fields

Field Description
Type The OAM type, either MEP or MIP.
Port The OAM maintenance port.
Icccode The ICC code, between 1 – 6 characters.
MEG ID The ID of the Maintenance Entity Group, between 1 – 7 characters.
MEG Level The MEG Level, between 0 – 7. The default is 7.
Local MEP ID MEP only. The ID of the local Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
Remote MEP ID MEP only. The ID of the remote Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
LB Timeout(s) MEP only. The timeout for sending out loopback packages and waiting for the
response, in seconds, between 3 – 10.
CV Detection MEP only. Whether connectivity tests are enabled. Note that these tests require
bandwidth.

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Field Description
CV Interval MEP only. The CV interval, either:
• 3.3ms for protection switch
• 100ms for performance test
• 1s for CV detection
The smaller the interval, the greater the amount of bandwidth used.
Lock MEP only. Whether the lock function is enabled. When the Lock function is
enabled, it indicates that the tunnel is in maintenance, which may affect traffic.
When the Lock function is disabled, the tunnel is not in maintenance and can
carry traffic.
Enable CSF MEP only. Whether CSF is enabled.
MIP ID MIP only. The ID of the MIP, between 0 – 8191.
MEP ID1 MIP only. The first MEP ID, between 0 – 8191.
MEP ID2 MIP only. The second MEP ID, between 0 – 8191.

6. Click OK.

7.3.5 Set Loopback for a LSP OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM .
3. Select the LSP OAM type.

4. Select an item, then click .

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The Loopback window appears.

5. Set the loopback details:

Loopback Fields
Field Description
Port Read-only. The NNI port used for OAM loopback.
LB Object ID Read-only. The ID of the loopback object.
Data Length The message length, between 0 – 64.
Tx Packets The number of packets in each transmission, between 1 – 5.
TTL The Time to Live, between 1 – 255.
Interrupt Service Test Whether service tests are enabled during the OAM loopback test.

6. Click Start Test to begin the OAM loopback test.

7.3.6 Create a PW OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM .
3. Select the PW OAM type.

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4. Click .
The Create PW OAM window appears.

5. Set the OAM details. The available fields differ according to the Type you select.

Create PW OAM Fields

Field Description
Type The OAM type, either MEP or MIP.
Port The OAM maintenance port.
Icccode The ICC code, between 1 – 6 characters.
MEG ID The ID of the Maintenance Entity Group, between 1 – 7 characters.
MEG Level The MEG Level, between 0 – 7. The default is 7.
Local MEP ID MEP only. The ID of the local Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
Remote MEP ID MEP only. The ID of the remote Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
LB Timeout(s) MEP only. The timeout for sending out loopback packages and waiting for the
response, in seconds, between 3 – 10.
CV Detection MEP only. Whether connectivity tests are enabled. Note that these tests require
bandwidth.
CV Interval MEP only. The CV interval, either:
• 3.3ms for protection switch
• 100ms for performance test
• 1s for CV detection
The smaller the interval, the greater the amount of bandwidth used.
Lock MEP only. Whether the lock function is enabled. When the Lock function is
enabled, it indicates that the tunnel is in maintenance, which may affect traffic.
When the Lock function is disabled, the tunnel is not in maintenance and can
carry traffic.

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Field Description
Enable CSF MEP only. Whether CSF is enabled.
MIP ID MIP only. The ID of the MIP, between 0 – 8191.
MEP ID1 MIP only. The first MEP ID, between 0 – 8191.
MEP ID2 MIP only. The second MEP ID, between 0 – 8191.

6. Click OK.

7.3.7 Set Loopback for a PW OAM

You can only set loopback for MEP PW OAMs. This functionality is not supported for MIP PW OAMs.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM .
3. Select the PW OAM type.

4. Select an item, then click .

The Loopback window appears.

5. Set the loopback details:

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Loopback Fields
Field Description
Port Read-only. The NNI port used for OAM loopback.
LB Object ID Read-only. The ID of the loopback object.
Data Length The message length, between 0 – 64.
Tx Packets The number of packets in each transmission, between 1 – 5.
TTL The Time to Live, between 1 – 255.
Interrupt Service Test Whether service tests are enabled during the OAM loopback test.

6. Click Start Test to begin the OAM loopback test.

7.4 ETH EFM (802.3ah)

ETH EFM (802.3ah) is an end-to-end OAM function for services. It can detect the quality of Ethernet
links that step over several NEs. ETH EFM (802.3ah) provides automatic detection and location
services, mainly for the connectivity and performance of the MAC layer and the physical layer. It mainly
applies to the physical port direct Ethernet connection.
ETH EFM (802.3ah) supports two working modes:
1. Active Mode: In this mode, the port can initiate an OAM message.
2. Passive Mode: In this mode, the port can't initiate an OAM message. It can only response to the
OAM PDU message from the opposite end, which is in active mode.

7.4.1 Create an ETH EFM (802.3ah)

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select ETH EFM (802.3ah) .

3. Click .
The Create ETH OAM window appears.

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4. Set the OAM details, including:

Create ETH EFM (802.3ah) Fields

Field Description
Port The UNI port maintained by OAM.
OAM Configuration
Enable OAM Whether 802.3ah is enabled on the port.
Work Mode The work mode for the port, either:
• Active Mode: The port can initiate an OAM message.
• Passive Mode: The port can't initiate an OAM message. It can only
response to the OAM PDU message from the opposite end, which is in
active mode.
Remote Loopback Whether remote loopback is enabled to test the connectivity of physical links for
troubleshooting.
LB Timeout(s) The timeout for sending out loopback packages and waiting for the response, in
seconds, between 3 – 10.
Link Event Whether link event is enabled to notify remote ports if an event on the local port
is beyond the threshold.
Variables Query Whether variables query is enabled.
Max OAM PDU The maximum OAM message length, between 64 – 1522.
OUI The ID of the MEG, between 0 – 16777215.
Vendor Info The related vendor information.
Linkfail Period(s) The linkfail periods, between 2 – 5.
OAM Event
ErrSymbPeriod The error message period, between 12500000 – 4294967295. When the
number of error messages received in the error message period is higher than
the threshold, the event occurs.

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Field Description
ErrSymbThreshold The error message threshold, between 1 – 7500000000. When the number of
error messages received in the error message period is higher than the
threshold, the event occurs.
ErrFramePeriod The error frame period, in seconds between 1 – 60. When the number of the
error frames received in the error frame period is higher than the threshold, the
event occurs.
ErrFrameThreshold The error frame threshold, in frames between 1 – 4294967295. When the
number of the error frames received in the error frame period is higher than the
threshold, the event occurs.
Period of ErrFramePeriod The period of the error frame period, in frame between 14880000 – 892800000.
When the number of the error frames received in the period of the error frame
period is higher than the threshold, the event occurs.
ErrorFramePeriodThresh The error frame period threshold, in frames between 1 – 4294967295. When the
old number of the error frames received in the period of the error frame period is
higher than the threshold, the event occurs.
ErrFrmSecPeriod The error frame second period, in seconds between 10 – 900. When the
number of seconds that contain error frames is higher than the threshold, the
event occurs.
ErrFrmSecThreshold The error frame second threshold, in seconds between 1 – 900. When the
number of seconds that contain error frames is higher than the threshold, the
event occurs.

5. Click OK.

7.4.2 Set Loopback for an ETH OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select ETH EFM (802.3ah) .

3. Select an item, then click .

The Loopback window appears.

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4. In the Loopback Setting tab, set the loopback details, then click Set.

7.5 ETH Service OAM (Y.1731)

ETH Service OAM (Y.1731) provides connectivity detection and defect location functionality for
Ethernet links. ETH Service OAM (Y.1731) is based on the Ethernet service stream, mainly to
automatically detect the link connectivity, locate the defect, and monitor the performance.

ETH Service OAM (Y.1731) has three detection methods: CC, LB and LT.

7.5.1 Create an E-Line OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select ETH Service OAM (Y.1731).

3. Click .
The Create ETH Service OAM (Y.1731) window appears.

4. Set the OAM details. The available fields differ according to the Type you select.

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Create LSP OAM Fields

Field Description
Type The OAM type, either MEP or MIP.
Port The OAM maintenance port.
VLAN MIP only. The VLAN for the OAM.
MEG ID The ID of the Maintenance Entity Group, between 1 – 7 characters.
MEG Level The MEG Level, between 0 – 7. The default is 7.
Local MEP ID MEP only. The ID of the local Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
Remote MEP ID MEP only. The ID of the remote Maintenance End Point, between 0 – 8191.
LB Timeout(s) MEP only. The timeout for sending out loopback packages and waiting for the
response, in seconds, between 3 – 10.
CV Detection MEP only. Whether connectivity tests are enabled. Note that these tests require
bandwidth.
CV Interval MEP only. The CV interval, either:
• 3.3ms for protection switch
• 100ms for performance test
• 1s for CV detection
The smaller the interval, the greater the amount of bandwidth used.
Lock MEP only. Whether the lock function is enabled. When the Lock function is
enabled, it indicates that the tunnel is in maintenance, which may affect traffic.
When the Lock function is disabled, the tunnel is not in maintenance and can
carry traffic.
Enable CSF MEP only. Whether CSF is enabled.
MIP ID MIP only. The ID of the MIP, between 0 – 8191.

5. Click OK.

7.5.2 Set Loopback for an E-Line OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM .
3. Select the E-Line OAM type.

4. Select an item, then click .

The Loopback window appears.

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5. Set the loopback details:

Loopback Fields
Field Description
Port Read-only. The NNI port used for OAM loopback.
LB Object ID Read-only. The ID of the loopback object.
Data Length The message length, between 0 – 64.
Tx Packets The number of packets in each transmission, between 1 – 5.
TTL The Time to Live, between 1 – 255.
Interrupt Service Test Whether service tests are enabled during the OAM loopback test.

6. Click Start Test to begin the OAM loopback test.

7.5.3 Set Trace for an E-Line OAM

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An ETH-NNI interface is available.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select OAM .
3. Select the E-Line OAM type.

4. Select an item, then click .

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The Trace window appears.

5. Set the trace details:

Trace Fields
Field Description
Port Read-only. The NNI port used for OAM trace.
Monitor Target Station Read-only. The ID of the monitor target station.
TTL The Time to Live, between 1 – 255.
Tx Packets The number of packets in each transmission, between 1 – 5.

6. Click Start Test to begin the OAM trace test.

7.6 CFM
The CFM (Connectivity Fault Management) protocol is a two-layer Ethernet OAM protocol. CFM
provides automatic fault detection for point-to-point or multipoint-to-multipoint EVC (Ethernet Virtual
Connection). It is an end-to-end service level OAM protocol.
CFM is distinguished from other OAMs by its ability to monitor EVC connectivity.

7.6.1 CFM OAM Related Concepts

MD (Maintenance Domain)
A MD means the network that needs OAM. One important property of MD is level. Level limits the OAM
operation. MD can be nested, but not overlap. The principle of MD OAM processing messages is to
block low level messages, transport high level messages, and handle the same level messages.
MA (Maintenance Association)
A MA is a domain related to service. MA consists of several MEPs.

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MEP (Maintenance End Point)

A MEP is the ingress and egress node of an OAM message. It is related to services. Each MEP has a
unique MEP ID in the MA. In a network, the MA and MEP ID can define one MEP uniquely.
MIP (Maintenance Intermediate Point)
A MIP is related to an MD, not to an MA. A MIP cannot initiate an OAM message, but it can respond
and forward LB and LT messages. For CC messages, MIPs only support forwarding, not processing.

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8 BFD Configuration

8.1 BFD Overview

Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) is a fault detection mechanism with a light load and short
duration. It can detect faults on any kinds of links between systems, including direct physical links,
virtual circuits, tunnels, MPLS LSP, multi-hop routes, and unidirectional links.
For BFD, the equipment on both ends exchange identification. Both ends simultaneously send a CC
message and a CV message at specified intervals. The receiver compares its configuration information
with received information. If there is a match, the link is up between both ends. If there is not a match,
or if the receiver does not receive the BFD message before the timeout, it reports an error link alarm or
a timeout alarm.

8.2 MPLS TP Section BFD Configuration

8.2.1 Create an MPLS TP Section BFD
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An NNI ETH port exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > MPLS TP Section BFD.

4. Click .
The Create Section BFD window appears.
5. Set the BFD details:

MPLS TP Section BFD Fields

Field Description
Basic Information
CC Tx Interval The CC sending interval.
CC Rx Interval The CC receiving interval.
Enable LM Whether LM is enabled. If you enable LM, set the test sending interval used to
deduce package loss.
My Discriminator Select this option to send the unique non-zero discrimination value generated by
the system to discriminate BFD sessions between two systems.
Your Discriminator Select this option to receive the My Discriminator value from the remote system.
Advanced Settings

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Field Description
LM CoS The service class of package losing measurement, effective for E-LSP and EE-
LSP.
LM Color The service color of package losing measurement, effective for L-LSP.
LM Packet Length The message length of package losing measurement, an integral multiple of 32.
DM CoS The service class of delay measurement.
DM Color The service color of delay measurement, effective for l-lsp.
DM Packet Length The message length of delay measurement, an integral multiple of 32.
Auth The authentication password.

6. Click OK.

8.2.2 Configure Throughput for an MPLS TP Section BFD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 An NNI ETH port exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > MPLS TP Section BFD.
4. Select an item, then click Throughput.
The Throughput window appears.

5. Set the throughput details:

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MPLS TP Section Throughput Fields

Field Description
Cos The service class of throughput testing, between 1 – 15.
Color The color of throughput testing, either:
• Green
• Yellow
Length The message length of throughput testing, between 64 – 1536.
Time The duration of throughput testing, in seconds, between 30 – 120.
Dm The dm way, either:
• 1 way
• 2 way
• Disable
Bw The maximum bandwidth of throughput testing.

6. Click Start Test.

8.3 LSP Configuration for BFD

8.3.1 Create an LSP BFD
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A tunnel exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > LSP BFD.

4. Click .
The Create LSP BFD window appears.
5. Set the BFD details:

LSP BFD Fields

Field Description
Basic Information
CC Tx Interval The CC sending interval.
CC Rx Interval The CC receiving interval.
Enable LM Whether LM is enabled. If you enable LM, set the test sending interval used to
deduce package loss.
My Discriminator Select this option to send the unique non-zero discrimination value generated by
the system to discriminate BFD sessions between two systems.
Your Discriminator Select this option to receive the My Discriminator value from the remote system.

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Field Description
Advanced Settings
LM CoS The service class of package losing measurement, effective for E-LSP and EE-
LSP.
LM Color The service color of package losing measurement, effective for L-LSP.
LM Packrt Length The message length of package losing measurement, an integral multiple of 32.
DM CoS The service class of delay measurement.
DM Color The service color of delay measurement, effective for l-lsp.
DM Packet Length The message length of delay measurement, an integral multiple of 32.
Auth The authentication password.

6. Click OK.

8.3.2 Ping an LSP BFD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A tunnel exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > LSP BFD.
4. Select an item, then click Ping.

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The Ping window appears.

5. Set the Test Parameters, then click Start Test.

8.3.3 Trace an LSP BFD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A tunnel exists.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > LSP BFD.
4. Select an item, then click Trace.

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The Tracert window appears.

5. Set the Test Parameters, then click Start Test.

8.3.4 Configure Throughput for an LSP BFD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A tunnel exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > LSP BFD.
4. Select an item, then click Throughput.

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The Throughput window appears.

5. Set the throughput details:

LSP Throughput Fields

Field Description
Cos The service class of throughput testing, between 1 – 15.
Color The color of throughput testing, either:
• Green
• Yellow
Length The message length of throughput testing, between 64 – 1536.
Time The duration of throughput testing, in seconds, between 30 – 120.
Dm The dm way, either:
• 1 way
• 2 way
• Disable
Bw The maximum bandwidth of throughput testing.

6. Click Start Test.

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8.4 PW Configuration for BFD

8.4.1 Create a PW BFD
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A PW exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > PW BFD.

4. Click .
The Create PW BFD window appears.
5. Set the BFD details:

PW BFD Fields
Field Description
Basic Information
CC Tx Interval The CC sending interval.
CC Rx Interval The CC receiving interval.
Enable LM Whether LM is enabled. If you enable LM, set the test sending interval used to
deduce package loss.
My Discriminator Select this option to send the unique non-zero discrimination value generated by
the system to discriminate BFD sessions between two systems.
Your Discriminator Select this option to receive the My Discriminator value from the remote system.
Advanced Settings
LM CoS The service class of package losing measurement, effective for E-LSP and EE-
LSP.
LM Color The service color of package losing measurement, effective for L-LSP.
LM Packrt Length The message length of package losing measurement, an integral multiple of 32.
DM CoS The service class of delay measurement.
DM Color The service color of delay measurement, effective for l-lsp.
DM Packet Length The message length of delay measurement, an integral multiple of 32.
Auth The authentication password.

6. Click OK.

8.4.2 Ping a PW BFD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.

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 A PW exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > PW BFD.
4. Select an item, then click Ping.
The Ping window appears.

5. Set the Test Parameters, then click Start Test.

8.4.3 Trace a PW BFD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A PW exists.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > PW BFD.
4. Select an item, then click Trace.
The Tracert window appears.

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5. Set the Test Parameters, then click Start Test.

8.4.4 Configure Throughput for a PW BFD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 A PW exists.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select the NE.
3. From the function tree, select BFD > PW BFD.
4. Select an item, then click Throughput.

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The Throughput window appears.

5. Set the throughput details:

PW Throughput Fields
Field Description
Cos The service class of throughput testing, between 1 – 15.
Color The color of throughput testing, either:
• Green
• Yellow
Length The message length of throughput testing, between 64 – 1536.
Time The duration of throughput testing, in seconds, between 30 – 120.
Dm The dm way, either:
• 1 way
• 2 way
• Disable
Bw The maximum bandwidth of throughput testing.

6. Click Start Test.

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9 Synchronization Management

9.1 Clocking Overview

Synchronization required is to centralize the bytes to be sent and sent in a batch and omit the reminder
of start-stop bits of all bytes, which increases the efficiency of data transmission.

9.1.1 Synchronization Types

There are two main types of synchronization:
 Clock Synchronization: Also known as frequency synchronization, clock synchronization works
using a strict relationship on frequency or phase between signals. The corresponding effective
moment appears at the same mean speed to guarantee all the equipment in the network is
working at the same speed.
 Time Synchronization: Also known as phase synchronization, time synchronization works by
keeping the frequency and phase the same between signals.

9.1.2 Clock Source

The system includes two clock sources:
 System Clock: Provides a synchronized clock for the whole system.
 External Clock: Provides a clocking reference to a 2M external clock port.

9.1.3 Clocking Models

The following clocking models are available:
 Ordinary Clock (OC): Connects to the network via a PTP port. It maintains a local clock and a
port clock, and uses a BMC algorithm to determine the primary clock and secondary clock. When
the port clock is the secondary clock, equipment gets clock packets from the PTP port to recover
the clock. When the port clock is the primary clock, the system works as free running or locked to
the external clock port, and advertises the clock from the port.
 Boundary Clock (BC): Connects to the network via multiple PTP ports. Each PTP of a boundary
clock is the same as that of an ordinary clock. It maintains one set of clock information, and
shares the local clock and current clock source information. When the BMC algorithm selects a
local clock, the boundary clock is the primary clock. All the ports act as primary and advertise the
clock. When the BMC algorithm selects a PTP port, the PTP port is secondary and the clock is
recovered from the port. All the other ports are primary and advertise the clock information.
 Transparent Clock (TC): Consists of transparent ports. A transparent clock forwards all the PTP
packets in the same way as a router or switch. It is not synchronized with the PTP ports. Instead,
it calculates the residence time (the amount of time packets spend going through the node). A
transparent clock can work together with an ordinary clock or a boundary clock in one node, and
act as a network element.

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9.2 G.8265.1 Clock Port Configuration

9.2.1 Create a G.8265.1 Clock Port Profile
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8265.1.

4. Click .
The Create G.8265.1 Profile window appears.

5. Set the clock port profile details, then click OK.

9.2.2 Modify a G.8265.1 Clock Port Profile

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.

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 The connection to the NE is up.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8265.1.

4. Select the profile you want to modify, then click .

The Modify G.8265.1 Profile window appears.
5. Update the clock port profile details, then click OK.

9.2.3 Delete a G.8265.1 Clock Port Profile

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8265.1.

4. Select the profile you want to delete, then click .

The profile is deleted.

9.2.4 Create a G.8265.1 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8265.1.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

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5. Click .
The Create Port window appears.

6. Set the port details, then click OK.

9.2.5 Modify a G.8265.1 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8265.1.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Select the port you want to modify, then click .

The Modify Port window appears.
6. Update the clock port details, then click OK.

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9.2.6 Delete a G.8265.1 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8265.1.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Select the port you want to delete, then click .

The port is deleted.

9.3 G.8275.1 Clock Port Configuration

9.3.1 Create a G.8275.1 Clock Port Profile
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.1.

4. Click .

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The Create G.8275.1 Profile window appears.

5. Set the clock port profile details, then click OK.

9.3.2 Modify a G.8275.1 Clock Port Profile

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.1.

4. Select the profile you want to modify, then click .

The Modify G.8275.1 Profile window appears.
5. Update the clock port profile details, then click OK.

9.3.3 Delete a G.8275.1 Clock Port Profile

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.

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 The connection to the NE is up.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.1.

4. Select the profile you want to delete, then click .

The profile is deleted.

9.3.4 Create a G.8275.1 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.1.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Click .
The Create Port window appears.
6. Set the port details, then click OK.

9.3.5 Modify a G.8275.1 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.1.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Select the port you want to modify, then click .

The Modify Port window appears.
6. Update the clock port details, then click OK.

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9.3.6 Delete a G.8275.1 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.1.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Select the port you want to delete, then click .

The port is deleted.

9.4 G.8275.2 Clock Port Configuration

9.4.1 Create a G.8275.2 Clock Port Profile
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.2.

4. Click .
The Create G.8275.2 Profile window appears.
5. Set the clock port profile details, then click OK.

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9.4.2 Modify a G.8275.2 Clock Port Profile

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.2.

4. Select the profile you want to modify, then click .

The Modify G.8275.2 Profile window appears.
5. Update the clock port profile details, then click OK.

9.4.3 Delete a G.8275.2 Clock Port Profile

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.2.

4. Select the profile you want to delete, then click .

The profile is deleted.

9.4.4 Create a G.8275.2 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.2.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Click .
The Create Port window appears.
6. Set the port details, then click OK.

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9.4.5 Modify a G.8275.2 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.2.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Select the port you want to modify, then click .

The Modify Port window appears.
6. Update the clock port details, then click OK.

9.4.6 Delete a G.8275.2 Clock Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock_PTP_G.8275.2.
4. Select a profile, then click .
The Port Manage window appears.

5. Select the port you want to delete, then click .

The port is deleted.

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9.5 Clock Synchronization Configuration

9.5.1 Set the Clock Attributes
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock > Frequency.
4. Select the NE Clock Status/Attribute tab.

5. Set the clock attributes:

NE Clock Status/Attribute Fields

Field Description
NE Clock Attributes
Mode The source clock mode, either:
• Priority
• SSM: Enables resource clock quality information exchange between nodes
to ensure the system selects the best quality resource clock with the
highest priority, and prevents the clocks from being locked by each other.
SCS WRT The wait time, in minutes between 0 – 12, from when the resource clock
recovers from a fault until it is used again. It is recommended to not set the
WRT as 0, to avoid the clock repeatedly switching while it is unstable.
Operation Mode The operating mode, either:
• Auto
• Free-run
• Holdover
Free-run Mode The free-run mode.
QL-UNK Mapping The mode for unknown clocks. Set this as Non Synchronous to avoid the NE
tracing the error clock.

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Field Description
Export Clock mode The export clock mode, either:
• SETG
• Selector
ECS Suppression The external clock suppression threshold, either:
Threshold • G > 811
• G > 812 > U
• G > 812 > A
• G > 813（SETS）
This option is available only when the clock mode is SSM.
Actual Clock Status
Working Status Read-only. The status of the current clock.
Actual Reference Source Read-only. The actual reference source.

6. Click Set.

9.5.2 Set the Clock Source

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock > Frequency.
4. Select the CLK Source Config/Status tab.

5. Click .

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The Create Clock Source window appears.

6. Set the clock source details:

Create Clock Source Fields

Field Description
Port The port to create the clock source.
System Clock
Priority The priority of the clock source between 0 – 255, where 0 indicates that no
priority is selected.
Revertive Mode The revertive mode. This value is only applicable to PDH ports.
DNU Group The ID of the DNU group between 0 – 255. To avoid a clocking loop caused by
interlocking of the clock source, it is recommended to set the idea as the same
value as a known clock source.
Export Clock
Priority The priority of the export clock, between 0 – 255. This value is only applicable to
PDH ports.
Shared Parameters
Rx SSM Value The receive SSM value.
Enable Tx SSM Whether the Tx SSM is enabled.

7. Click OK.

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9.5.3 Switch the Clock Source

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock > Frequency.
4. Select the CLK Source Config/Status tab.

5. Select a clock source, then click .

The External Command window appears.

6. Select the required external command, then click Set.

9.6 Time Synchronization Configuration

9.6.1 Configure the Time Attributes
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock > PTP.

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4. Select the PTP Configuration tab.

5. Set the PTP attributes.

PTP Attribute Fields

Field Description
Mode The PTP mode, either:
• Priority
• BMC: Compares the data between two clocks to select the clock source
with the better quality.
Clock Class The clock quality, between 0 – 255. A lower value indicates higher quality.
Clock Precision The clock precision, between 0 – 255. A lower value indicates higher precision.
Clock Variance The clock variance, between 0 – 65535.
Priority 1 The first clock priority, between 0 – 255. A lower value indicates higher priority.
Priority 2 The second clock priority, between 0 – 255. A lower value indicates higher
priority. When two clocks have the same value for Priority 1, Priority 2
determines the priority.

Clock Domain The clock domain, between 0 – 255.

TC Domain1 The first TC domain, between 0 – 255.
TC Domain2 The second TC domain, between 0 – 255.
TC Domain3 The third TC domain, between 0 – 255.

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Field Description
TC Domain4 The fourth TC domain, between 0 – 255.
TC Delay Mechanism The TC delay mechanism, either:
• E2E
• P2P
Follow mode The Follow Mode, either:
• Slave_Only: The NE only follows another PTP clock in OC mode.
• Non_Slave_Only: The NE can either follow another PTP clock in OC mode,
or act as the major clock equipment, depending on the quality of the PTP
clock.
TOD Tx Type The TOD transmission type, either:
• Time information
• Time information/Status information

6. Click Set.

9.6.2 Set the PTP Time Port

 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock > PTP.
4. Select the ETH Configuration tab.

5. Click .

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The Create PTP Time Port window appears.

6. Set the time port details:

PTP Time Port Fields

Field Description
Port Attribute
Enable Port Whether the port is enabled.
Port Type The port type, either:
• Trans
• Non-Trans
Time Stamp Mode The timestamp mode, either:
• One-Step
• Two-Step
Delay Mechanism The delay mechanism, either:
• E2E
• P2P
Operation Mode The operation mode, either:
• Auto
• Master
• Slave
• Passive
VLAN ID The ID of the VLAN, between 0 – 4094.

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Field Description
Port Message
ANNC Interval(s) The ANNC intervals, in seconds.
Set ANNC Timeout The ANNC timeout, between 1 – 65535.
Sync Interval(s) The sync intervals, in seconds.
Delay_Req Time The Delay_Req time intervals, in seconds. This value is only used when the
Interval(s) selected Delay Mechanism is P2P.
Pdel_Req Time The Pdel_Req time intervals, in seconds. This value is only used when the
Interval(s) selected Delay Mechanism is E2E.
Clock Offset
Delay Offset (ns) The time offset for Ethernet port time synchronization between equipment. This
value is configured on the secondary port, irrespective of the amount of
equipment. This setting should be configured before the time synchronization
protection path is configured. The optical fiber asymmetric offset is configured
after the delay offset is configured. See the offset values listed in the following
table.

Delay Offset Settings

Primary Secondary Offset Value on
Secondary Port
Ethernet port of line card in 240 M/92 M Ethernet port in 8 M/5 M 40ns
Ethernet port in 8 M Ethernet port of line card in 240 M/92 M -40ns
Ethernet port of line card in 240 M/92 M Ethernet port of cross connection card in 24ns
92 M. Note the difference of line card and
cross connection card in 92 M.
Ethernet port of cross connection card in Ethernet port of line card in 240 M/92 M -24ns
92 M
Ethernet port of cross connection card in Ethernet port in 8 M/5 M 16ns
92 M
Ethernet port in 8 M/5 M Ethernet port of cross connection card in -16ns
92 M

NOTE: If time synchronization is not configured according to the patterns listed above,
delay offset is not required. Delay offset is also not required for TC ports. If the PTP is
configured on a TOD port, a 200ns time offset should be configured on the TOD input
interface.

9.6.3 Set the Port MAP Table

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock > PTP.

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4. Select the ETH Configuration tab.

5. Click Map Table.
The Map Table window appears.

6. On the left, select the ports to be added to the MAP table, then click the right arrow to move them
to the MAP table.
7. Select the ports in the MAP table to set the relationship, then click OK.

9.6.4 Set the TOD

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Clock > PTP.
4. Select the TOD Configuration tab.

5. Select an item, then click .

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The Modify TOD Port window appears.

6. Set the interface details.

7. Click OK.

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10.1 Service Configuration Overview

SNPT supports both Ethernet services and CES (Circuit Emulation Service).
 The supported Ethernet services include E-Line, E-LAN and E-Tree serviced.
 The supported CES include E1, STM-1, and aggregation services. Only point-to-point CES
services are supported in the current release, which means only traffic in one TDM port can be
mapped to one PW. You cannot map multiple TDM ports to one PW.

10.2 Service Configuration Workflow

Configuring a service includes the following steps:
1. Create a logical card, as described in Card Configuration. The system will create the
corresponding physical ports according to the logical card type.
2. Create an AC port, as described in AC Interface Management. The AC port can be attached to a
physical port or a LAG port. You can set the port, timeslot, QoS, and OAM for input traffic.
3. Create a tunnel/LSP port, as described in Configure a Tunnel Interface and Configure an LPS
Interface. On the PE node, you can set the input and output nodes for the tunnel, bandwidth, LSP
protection, LSP OAM, and so on. You can also set the input and egress labels for the working and
protection LSP and corresponding NNI port. On the P node, you can create the cross connections
of each LSP.
4. Create a PW, as described in Configure a PW Interface. You can set the bandwidth, OAM, labels,
and QoS, as well as the corresponding port, which could be a tunnel or NNI port.
5. Create cross-connections, as described in E-Line Service Configuration, E-LAN Service
Configuration, E-Tree Service Configuration, and CES Service Configuration. You can associate
the AC to a specified cross-connection and associate the PW to a specified cross-connection.

NOTE: Ethernet services cross-connect between ETH AC and PW ETH. CES services
cross-connect between SDH AC and PW SDH, or PDH AC and PW PDH. CCC services
cross-connect between PW (ETH/SDH/PDH)/E1 or SDH AC/ETH AC.

10.3 Create a Switch Label

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > Label XC.

4. Click .

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The Create Label Switch window appears.

5. Set the label details, then click Next.

The QoS options appear.

6. Select a QoS, then click Finish.

7. Click to refresh the list and ensure the service was created.

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10.4 E-Line Service Configuration

10.4.1 E-Line Service Overview
An E-Line service is a P2P service in the network topology. A bi-directional P2P tunnel and PW are
created to support the E-Line service between nodes. The following diagram shows a typical service
model:

E-Line Service Model

Teleconferencing
PC
CE A
CE B
VoIP
Port Port
VoIP
Internet
E-Line
VLAN VLAN
Business
Enterprise
CE C CE D

Business Enterprise

10.4.2 Set E-Line Service Ports

 Set the following ports:
 ETH, as described in Configure an ETH Interface.
 ETH AC, as described in Configure an ETH AC Interface.
 Tunnel, as described in Configure a Tunnel Interface.
 ETH PW, as described in Configure a PW Interface.

10.4.3 Set E-Line Service XC

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-Line XC.

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4. Click .
The Create E-Line XC window appears.

5. Set the basic attributes, then select an AC and PW, and click the right arrow to move them to the
list on the right.
6. Click OK.

7. Click to refresh the list and ensure the service was created.

10.4.4 Set E-Line Service OAM

Set the OAM for all layers, as described in OAM Configuration.

10.5 E-LAN Service Configuration

10.5.1 E-LAN Service Overview
An E-LAN service is a multipoint to multipoint service model from the topology point of view. SNPT
supports E-LAN services via bi-directional tunnels and PW between all PE nodes. The following
diagram shows a typical service model:

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E-LAN Service Model

Teleconferencing
PC
CE A CE B
VoIP

VoIP
Internet
E-LAN
Business
Enterprise CE C CE D

Business Enterprise

10.5.2 Set E-LAN Service Ports

 Set the following ports:
 ETH, as described in Configure an ETH Interface.
 ETH AC, as described in Configure an ETH AC Interface.
 Tunnel, as described in Configure a Tunnel Interface.
 ETH PW, as described in Configure a PW Interface.

10.5.3 Set E-LAN Service XC

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-LAN XC.

4. Click .

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The Create E-LAN XC window appears.

5. Set the basic attributes:

E-LAN XC Fields
Field Description
Manage Status Whether the E-LAN XC is enabled or disabled. When it is enabled, the data
is saved on the equipment and is available for use. When it is disabled, the
data is saved on the equipment, but is not available for use.
Max Addr Entry Whether maximum address entry is enabled. If it is enabled, set the value,
between 0 – 32000.
Learning Rules The learning rules for the E-LAN XC, either:
• Discard
• Broadcast
Broadcast Suppression Whether broadcast suppression is available. If you select Yes, the E-LAN
XC will not receive or transmit broadcast messages. If you select No,
broadcast messages can be transmitted to all the members of the network.
The range is defined by the broadcast address.
Unknown Unicast Whether unknown unicast suppression is available. If you select Yes, the E-
LAN XC will not receive or transmit unknown unicast messages.
Multicast Suppression Whether multicast suppression is available. If you select Yes, the E-LAN XC
will not receive or transmit multicast messages. If you select No, messages
can be transmitted to multiple destinations.

6. Select an AC and PW, and click the right arrow to move them to the list on the right.
7. Click OK.

8. Click to refresh the list and ensure the service was created.

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10.5.4 Set E-LAN Service IGS

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-LAN XC.
4. Right-click an item, then select IGS Configuration.
The IGMP Snooping window appears.

5. Set the IGS information.

IGS Fields
Field Description
IGS Whether IGS is enabled. When IGS is enabled, the equipment starts the
learning and aging operations for the multicast group. The corresponding
multicast services only can be carried within the group.
When IGS is disabled, learning and aging operations are not allowed for the
multicast group. All learned dynamic multicast groups are deleted.
Proxy Report Whether proxy reporting is enabled. When proxy reporting is enabled, the
message can be transmitted only when the first member joins in, or the last
member quits the group.
Version The IGMP snooping protocol version, either 1 or 2.
Fast Leave Whether fast leaving is enabled. When fast leave is enabled, messages are
received without delay.
Querier Whether querier functionality is enabled. When querier is enabled, the IGS
functions as the querier when there is no router on the E-LAN/E-Tree.
Query Interval(s) The time interval at which the IGS sends the query as the querier, in
seconds, between 60 – 125.

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Field Description
Other Query Interval(s) The other query interval, in seconds, between 120 – 800.
Max Query Response The maximum query response time, in milliseconds, between 100 – 25500.
Last Query Interval (ms) The last query interval, in milliseconds, between 0 – 25500.
Host Aging Time(s) The value used by IGMP snooping to age the router port once it expires and
no query message is received, in seconds, between 60 – 600. IGMP
protocol requires the router to send IGMP query messages to the host.
When an E-LAN/E-Tree service of PTN equipment learns the router port in a
broadcast domain then, an aging timer is enabled on the port.
Router Port Learn Whether port learning by the router is enabled.

6. Click OK.

10.5.5 Set E-LAN Service MAC Address

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.

Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-LAN XC.
4. Right-click an item, then select MAC Address Configuration.
The Configure MAC Address window appears.

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5. Set the MAC Aging Time. If a dynamic route is not updated for some time (no more frames from
the MAC address to re-learn it), the routing entry will be deleted automatically. This is know as
aging, and the time is called the aging time. The MAC address aging time is a general parameter
valid for both E-LAN and E-Tree.
6. From the list on the left, select a node, then click the right arrow.
The Configure MAC Address window appears.

7. Select the type and set the MAC address, then click OK to close the window.
8. Click OK.

10.5.6 Query E-LAN Service MAC

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-LAN XC.
4. Right-click an item, then select Query MAC.
The Query E-LAN MAC window appears.

5. Select a port and slot, then click Query MAC.

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The MAC address appears.

10.5.7 Set E-LAN Service STP

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-LAN XC.
4. Right-click an item, then select STP Configuration.

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The Configure ELAN STP window appears.

5. Set the STP details, then click OK

10.5.8 Remove E-LAN Service STP

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-LAN XC.
4. Right-click the item, then select Remove STP.

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10.6 E-Tree Service Configuration

10.6.1 E-Tree Service Overview
An E-Tree service is a point to multipoint aggregation service from the topology point of view. SNPT
supports E-Tree services via bi-directional tunnels and PW between the root PE and the branch PE.
The following diagram shows a typical service model:

E-Tree Service Model

Bran
ch

ch Root
Bran PTN 10GE
Access HQ

ch
Bran

Branch

10.6.2 Set E-Tree Service Ports

 Set the following ports:
 ETH, as described in Configure an ETH Interface.
 ETH AC, as described in Configure an ETH AC Interface.
 Tunnel, as described in Configure a Tunnel Interface.
 ETH PW, as described in Configure a PW Interface.

10.6.3 Set E-Tree Service XC

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > E-Tree XC.

4. Click .

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The Create E-Tree XC window appears.

5. Set the basic attributes:

E-Tree XC Fields
Field Description
Manage Status Whether the E-LAN XC is enabled or disabled. When it is enabled, the data
is saved on the equipment and is available for use. When it is disabled, the
data is saved on the equipment, but is not available for use.
Max Addr Entry Whether maximum address entry is enabled. If it is enabled, set the value,
between 0 – 32000.
Learning Rules The learning rules for the E-LAN XC, either:
• Discard
• Broadcast
Broadcast Suppression Whether broadcast suppression is available. If you select Yes, the E-LAN
XC will not receive or transmit broadcast messages. If you select No,
broadcast messages can be transmitted to all the members of the network.
The range is defined by the broadcast address.
Unknown Unicast Whether unknown unicast suppression is available. If you select Yes, the E-
LAN XC will not receive or transmit unknown unicast messages.
Multicast Suppression Whether multicast suppression is available. If you select Yes, the E-LAN XC
will not receive or transmit multicast messages. If you select No, messages
can be transmitted to multiple destinations.
Activate Whether the service is active. When it is active, the configuration data is
assigned to the equipment. When it is not active, the configuration data is
saved on the EMS-SNPT and removed from the equipment.

6. Select an AC and PW, and click the right arrow to move them to the list on the right.
7. Click OK.

8. Click to refresh the list and ensure the service was created.

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10.6.4 Set E-Tree Service IGS

See Set E-LAN Service IGS.

10.6.5 Set E-Tree Service MAC Address

See Set E-LAN Service MAC Address.

10.7 CES Service Configuration

10.7.1 CES Service Overview
SNPT supports CES (Circuit Emulation Service) based on MPLS network for transparent E1 and
channelized STM-1 service.
SAToP (Structure-Agnostic TDM over Packet) ignores the structure of the TDM signal. Instead, it looks
at the data as a bit stream with a fixed rate. These bit streams are encapsulated as packets and sent
through PW.

10.7.2 Set CES Service Ports

 Set the following ports:
 PDH/SDH AC, as described in Configure a PDH AC Interface and Configure an SDH AC
Interface.
 PDH/SDH PW, as described in Configure a PW Interface.

10.7.3 Set CES Service XC

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. Select an NE.
3. From the function tree, select Service > CES XC.

4. Click .

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The Create CES XC window appears.

5. Set the basic attributes:

E-Tree XC Fields
Field Description
Activate Whether the service is active. When it is active, the configuration data is
assigned to the equipment. When it is not active, the configuration data is
saved on the EMS-SNPT and removed from the equipment.
Service Type The service type, either PDH or SDH.
Manage Status Whether the CES XC is enabled or disabled. When it is enabled, the data is
saved on the equipment and is available for use. When it is disabled, the
data is saved on the equipment, but is not available for use.

6. Select a port and PW, and click the right arrow to move them to the list on the right.
7. Click OK.

8. Click to refresh the list and ensure the service was created.

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11.1 LPT Configuration Overview

LPT (Link State Pass Through) is a technology that transfers the link state of one side to another side
through the network. This lets the device on one side make a correlative operation according to the
other side’s link state. For example, to start a backup link when remote link is faulty, thereby realizing
network level protection.
The LPT mechanism can detect faults between the service access point and the transport network and
inform the fault. It then notifies devices on both sides to start up the backup network in time for
communicating, to ensure the normal data transmission.

11.1.1 LPT Working Mechanism

The following diagram shows the LPT function application model:

LPT Function Application Model

On the user side:

 In normal case, when access point link on CE1 side is faulty, CE1 will detect the link fault and start
up the backup network automatically, then try to use backup network to communicate with CE2.
Due to CE2 cannot get the information from CE1 of the link fault, it will still use the original
network to communicate with CE1, leading the communication between CE1 and CE2 failed.
 After starting up LPT function, if the transmission device PE1 detected the link fault between itself
and CE1, it will send LPT message to transmission device PE2 on the other side. PE2 will let CE2
detect the link fault by shutting down its own interface, therefore CE2 will start up backup network
then set up the connection with CE1 in backup network.
On the network side, after detecting service network fault, service network will start up LPT function,
and send LPT message to the faulty end, cut down connections between transmission devices
(PE1/PE2) and access devices (CE1/CE2), then use backup network to communicate.

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11.1.2 LPT Application

Scenarios of LPT function supporting E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree:
Access point fault
As in below picture, after detecting fault between transmission device PE1 and access point CE1, PE1
will shut down the link between PE1 and CE1, then send PE2 the information with link fault between
itself and CE1. At the same time PE1 will supervise the link state between itself and CE1, in case that if
the link recovers, service can recover to normal state. After receiving the message with link fault on the
otherside, PE2 will shut down the link between PE2 and CE2, then let both sides shift to backup
network. If recovery of link between PE1 and CE1 has been detected, PE1 will send fault recovery
message to PE2, after receiving this message PE2 will open the link, service will be recovered to
original network.

Network fault
As in below picture, under the situation of network fault with single-direction, for example, if the network
between PE1 and PE2 is faulty only on PE1PE2 direction, PE2 will shut down the link between PE2
and CE2 after detecting the network fault, at the same time send a message to PE1 with PE2 side’s link
fault information by using the original service network on PE2PE1 direction. After receiving this
message, PE1 will shut down the link between PE1 and CE1, to make both sides shifted to backup
network at the same time.

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11.2 Create an LPT

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The AC mode is Port and is not configured.
 The PW is configured as OAM .
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select LPT.

3. Click .
The Create Section BFD dialog box appears.

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12.1 Performance Management Overview

Performance monitoring and signal quality analysis enables you to detect and act on issues that could
lead to degraded performance before a failure is declared.

12.2 Performance Templates

12.2.1 Create a Performance Template
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The logical port is enabled and an XC is created.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > Performance.
2. Select the port type and click Search.
A list of the available performance templates appears.

3. Click .
The Create Template window appears.

4. Enter a Name and Description for the template.

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5. Set the high and low thresholds for each file type as follows:

a. Select an entry, then click .

The Modify Template window appears.
b. Complete the 15m PM L_threshold, 15m PM H_threshold, 24H PM L _threshold and 24H
PM H_threshold.
c. Click OK.

12.2.2 Modify or Delete a Performance Template

You cannot modify or delete the default template, nor can you delete the quoted template.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The logical port is enabled and an XC is created.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > Performance.
2. Select the port type and click Search.
A list of the available performance templates appears.
3. Select a template to modify or delete as required.

12.2.3 Export a Performance Template

You can export a performance template as a Microsoft Excel file.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The logical port is enabled and an XC is created.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Template > Performance.
2. Select the port type and click Search.
A list of the available performance templates appears.

3. Select the template you want to export and click .

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13.1 Log Management

SNPT records log files that can be used to trace system operation and provide important data for
system maintenance. The following types of logs are recorded:
 System Logs: Record all system events.
 Security Logs: Record user logins and logouts, including remote login and login via CLI.
 Operation Logs: Record user operations, by object.
You can search, print, archive and delete the logs files.

13.1.1 Manage Log Files

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select NE Configuration > Log Management.
3. Select the required tab.

4. Use the options at the top of the tabs to export, print, refresh, delete, or clear the logs. Delete
enables you to archive specific files and delete them from the equipment, while Clear deletes all
the log directly from the equipment.

13.2 Upgrade the LCT-SNPT Software

You can upgrade the card software.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
 The cards are both physically and logically present.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Maintenance > Upgrade.

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The Upgrade Management window appears. The working card has a checkmark in the Working
Card column. Unchecked cards are standby cards.

3. Select the working card and click Upgrade.

The Upgrade Version dialog box appears.
4. Select the build file (must end with tar.gz) to be used for the upgrade and the download type, then
click OK.
5. Synchronize the standby card as follows:
a. Select the build file uploaded in step 4 and click Synchronize.
b. A confirmation message appears.
c. Click Yes.
6. Activate the standby card.

13.3 Check the Optical Power

The optical power can change while the signal is going through the transmission system. These
changes impact the strength and sensitivity of the optical signal. A bit error may be generated, or, if the
optical power is too high or too low, the optical component may be managed.
Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Maintenance > Optical Power.
The Optical Power window appears.

3. Search for the current optical power.

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13.4 Manage LCT-SNPT Environment Ports

The environment ports are used to send equipment alarms to external systems, such as to a central
alarm management system.

13.4.1 Configure the LCT-SNPT Environment Monitor Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Maintenance > Environment Interface.

3. Select an entry on the Environment Monitor Port tab, then click .

The Modify Environment Monitor Port window appears.

4. Modify the following settings as required:

Modify Environment Monitor Port Fields

Field Description
Port Name The name of the port. This field is read-only.
Environment Monitor Port Configuration
Monitor Name The name of the monitored object.
Actual Input The input value, either:
• High Level
• Low Level
Report Whether the alarm is reported or not, either:
• Reporting
• Not Reporting
Environment Monitor Port Status
Hardware Input Value The hardware input value. This field is read-only.

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Field Description
Monitor Result Whether the input is valid. When the actual input matches the hardware
input value, the result is valid. This field is read-only.

5. Click OK.

13.4.2 Configure the LCT-SNPT Environment Control Port

Prerequisites
 You are logged in to the LCT-NPT as a user with Operator or Administrator permissions.
 The connection to the NE is up.
Start
1. From the main menu, select Configuration > NE Configuration.
2. From the function tree, select Maintenance > Environment Port.

3. Select an entry on the Environment Control Port tab, then click .

The Modify Environment Control Port dialog box appears.

4. Modify the following settings as required:

Modify Environment Control Port Fields

Field Description
Port Name The name of the port. This field is read-only.
Control Name The name of the monitored object.
Rule The rule for transmitting alarms through this port, either:
• Specify the Output as Valid
• Specify the Output as Invalid
• Combination Mode

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Field Description
Valid Output Value The output value, either:
• High Level
• Low Level
Hardware Status The hardware status. This field is read-only.

5. Click OK.

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