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Cisco ONS 15454 Dense Wave Division Multiplexing Network Configuration and Testing
This manual provides procedures for configuring and testing Cisco ONS 15454 dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. It covers network topologies like hubbed rings and linear configurations, and node types including hubs, terminals, and OADM. The document requires software version 4.6 and includes tasks for verifying node readiness, provisioning connections, checking span attenuation, and configuring OSC, GCC, and LDCC terminations. It also references other Cisco manuals for additional details.
Read onlineCisco ONS 15454 specifications
| Supported Bandwidth per POS Port | STS-24c |
|---|---|
| Total Bandwidth per Card | STS-48c |
| Number of POS Ports on ML1000-2 | Two (0 and 1) |
Source: Cisco ONS 15454 ML-Series Card Troubleshooting Guide
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Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What commands are used to troubleshoot ML IOS issues?
The relevant commands include show ons alarm, show ip interface brief, clear counters, show interface summary, and show interface.
What alarm is reported when an OC12 protection switch occurs?
No alarms or errors are created by the OC12 protection switching mechanism.
What software version is required to support DWDM or hybrid networks?
The ONS 15454 must be running Software Release 4.6.
From: Cisco ONS 15454 Dense Wave Division Multiplexing Network Configuration and Testing
What types of DWDM network topologies are supported?
The supported topologies include hubbed rings, multihubbed rings, meshed rings, linear configurations, and single-span links.
From: Cisco ONS 15454 Dense Wave Division Multiplexing Network Configuration and Testing
What types of DWDM network topologies does the Cisco ONS 15454 support?
The supported topologies are hubbed rings, multihubbed rings, meshed rings, linear configurations, and single-span links.
What is the range for the Ring ID when provisioning a DWDM ring?
The Ring ID must be a number from 1 to 255.
