flexi packet multiradio and idu fph800

STC FlexiPacket MultiRadio and IDU FPH800 configuration and commissioning

Ali Dawood

Issue: 1 Issue date: February 2013

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Topics

1- Flexi Packet MW scenarios2- Flexi Packet MW topology 3- XPIC antenna alignment procedures4- Basic commissioing Assisted Mode5- Adding New link Advanced Mode6- FPMR standalone configuration7- Ethernet service & QOS configuration 8- E1 configuration

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1 STC FlexiPacket Microwave scenarios

1.1 OverviewThis document describes the sequence of steps to be adopted in order to install a site with Hub+FPMR(P) SVR 2.4 Network Elements.

The supported Hubs are listed in Table 1 and are already supported by the Commis-sioning Tool CT1.3EP1.

In case of the usage of NON-NSN IDUs, the ODUs must be configured connecting directly the management PC, either via CT or (in this case better) with the WebLCT just to avoid to use two different tools. In these scenarios the powering of the ODUs should be already in place without the P+E support.

With the FPMR(P) SVR 2.4 the System Types in Table 2 are available:

Supported IDUs Abbreviations

Hub 800 or FPH800

Table 1 Supported IDUs

Configuration Hw protection Mode

1+0/1+0 Ring -

1+1 Hot Stand-by - two cables mode1

mode3

1+1 Hot Stand-by - single cable -

1+1 FD - two cables mode1

1+1 SD - two cables mode1

2+0 FD - two cables mode1

2+0 XPIC - two cables mode1

mode3

2+0 XPIC - single cable -

Table 2 System configurations

FlexiPacket Hub 800 R2.0

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STC Basic network structures

2-Tail Toplogy or chain topology

1-Hub and Spoke Topology

Two Main basic structures in STC network

>You can cascad IDUs to aggregate the traffic into one port connected to MPLS router ,in this case both E-lines and E-LAN can be configured ,but be sure you choose right IDU ports.

>Use this topology at Sites which is directly connected to SDH or Cisco MPLS router

>Services should be created as E-Line service ,Check how to create them at Service creation section.>Adding new Link will be through CT Advanced Mode,Please Check the Add new link section.

>Services Can be configured as E-LAN or E-LINE According to TD design .

>Use Assisted Mode of CT while choosing system as 1+1 or 2+0 XPIC according to TD design

>Maximum ports for POE is Two Per IDU which need external power injector if you need to add more links on the same IDU

Important Note:STC network have different topologies and scenarios that can be used for Flexi Packet multi Radio Links :So please note the following before start the commissioning1- Mesh Topology or Hub site where IDU “Hub and spoke topology” includes power injector to supply the MULTIPLE ODU ( refer to the Adding New link Advanced Mode ) ,also please refere to installation Manual for Power injector and Hub800 connectivity .2-One to one links “Tail or chain topology “ ( Refer to Basic commissioing Assisted Mode section )For that please confirm the right topology always read and review first the TD planning doc site by site , reconfirm the link solution with PM, site supervisors or NSN Care technical team ( Tariq Ali , Azeem Ulla).

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Commissioning Using Assisted Mode

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2+0 XPIC Commissioning ProcedureScope

This section describes the recommended commissioning tests for a radio link in a 2+0 XPIC Co-Channel-Dual-Polarization configuration. The purpose of the commissioning tests is to verify correct and proper operation of the product. Important! Since operation of the XPIC system depends on correct installation, make sure the guidelines for XPIC system installation provided below are followed correctly.

XPIC Installation Guidelines Antenna and ODU Installation 1. Install the dual polarization antenna and point it in the direction of the other site. 2. Install the two ODUs on a dual polarization antenna using the appropriate mounting kit, and mark the ODUs with V and H respectively. IDU-ODU Cable Installation 1. Install two cables between the ODUs and the drawers (IDMs). Note that cable length difference should not exceed 10 meters. 2. Mark the cables with V and H respectively, and make sure V is connected to the right drawer and H is connected to the left drawer. 3. Mark the drawers respectively. Antenna Alignment 1. Power up drawer V on both ends of the link and configure it to the desired frequency channel and maximum power. 2. Align the antennas, one at a time, until expected RSL is achieved. Make sure the achieved RSL is no more than +/-4 dB from the expected level. Polarization Alignment Polarization alignment is required to verify that the antenna feeds are adjusted, to ensure that the antenna XPD (Cross Polarization Discrimination) is achieved. Polarization adjustment should be done on one antenna only. 1. Power up drawer V on both ends of the link and record the RSL reading on one end. 2. Power off drawer V on that end and power on drawer H. 3. Check the RSL obtained on this ODU on H pol, and compare it to the RSL obtained by the ODU installed on the V pol. 4. Verify that XPI (Cross Polarization Interference) is at least 25 dB where: XPI= RSLpol - RSLxpol RSLpol ->RSL Link RSL with orthogona lpolarizatoi ns used at both sites.

XPIC Antenna alignment

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RSLxpol -> Link RSL with the same polarizatoi n used at both sites. 5. If XPI is less than 25 dB, adjust the feed polarization by opening the polarization screw and gently rotating the feed to minimize the RSLXPOL. Note that polarization alignment is not always possible since the RSLXPOL may fall below the sensitivity threshold of the ODU. It is also recommended to try to maximize the XPI as much as possible, by aligning the polarization.

XPIC Commissioning Tests Individual Link Verification Before operating in XPIC configuration, each of the links (V and H) should be commissioned individually in order to verify its proper operation. 1 Power up only drawer V at both ends and verify its frequency channel and Tx power configuration. 2 Verify that the RSL is no more than +/-4 dB from the expected level. 3 Run BER stability test on the link for at least 15 minutes to ensure error-free operation. 4 Power up only drawer H at both ends and verify its frequency channel and Tx power configuration. 5 Verify that the RSL is no more than +/-4 dB from the expected level. 6 Run BER stability test on the link for at least 15 minutes to ensure error-free operation. XPIC Configuration Verification 1 Using the XPIC cable, connect the two ODUs at each end to the TNC connectors. Make sure the cable is no longer than 3 meters. 2 Configure the drawers to work in XPIC mode. 3 Verify that the RSL at all four ODUs is no more than +/-4 dB from the expected level. 4 Verify that no alarms exist (if a 155 Mbps line is connected). 5 Run BER stability test on each of the 155 Mbps links for at least 1 hour to ensure error-free operation. Note: In a 2+2 configuration, repeat each step above for each of the four coupled ODU combinations. XPIC Recovery Verification In order to verify XPIC operation, simulate the faults described below. 1 Disconnect the IDU-ODU cable for each of the drawers (one at a time), and verify that the other link is operating. 2 Disconnect the XPIC cable and check that the relevant alarms are generated. 3 Power down each of the drawers and verify that the other link is operating. 4 Swap the V and H cables and check that the relevant alarm is generated. 5 Mute and then un-mute one ODU at a time and verify that the other link is operating. Note: In a 2+2 configuration, repeat each step above for each of the four coupled ODUs connected to the two standby IDUs.

XPIC Antenna alignment

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Commissioning procedures for 2+0 XPIC

This paragraph gives the procedures to install for the first time (starting from scratch) the FlexiPacket Hub 800 and the FlexiPacket MultiRadio to commission the radio link.

The initial ODU SVR is 2.1.

The Commissioning Tool configures the ODUs with svr 2.4 and system type 2+0 XPIC.

Follow the steps here below and the steps in paragraphs Steps1 Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer Ethernet port to the OBB connector

of the FlexiPacket Hub 800.

OOB IP address is 192.168.254.1002 Upgrade the FlexiPacket Hub 800 to R 2.0 .3 Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer Ethernet port to the DCN connector

of the FlexiPacket Hub 800 (DCN default IP address: 192.168.255.100).

4 Run the FlexiPacket Commissioning Tool application from Start > Programs > Nokia Siemens Networks > Commissioning Tool > Run CT.

Figure 3 First Installation Scenario example (FlexiPacket Hub 800)

>You can Use this method to configure the following system 1+0 ,1+1 and 2+0 XPIC First time. >For new link at Hub and spoke topology you should follow Advanced Mode method to protect service .

Tips :

Assisted Mode 2+0 commissioning

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5 Select FPH800.


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6 SW IDU configuration ,choose file to upgrade the IDU to SVR 2.0

7.1 Add required license provide by NSN Technical support

7.2 Click Next (Add Row if you have License key).


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9 Configure according to TD and DCN design and click Next.

8 Configure according to DCN plan and TD provided by STC planning and click Next.


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9 Configure and click Add.

ODU type must be FPMR(P).Power supply must be Enable , External power or Power injector must be Disabled


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10 PWR source must be PWR on integrate device.Note :choose External in case you are using External power ofr power injector

Check and click Next.

11 Add if you want another Management Port ,Recommended to Add all ports and click Next.


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13 Configure and click Add.

ODU type must be FPMR(P).ODU system type must be 2+0 XPIC


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14 Check and click Next.

15 Browse and select latest FPMR software file for both row to upgrade from

16 Click Modify.


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17 Fill Licence key and click Add.


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18 Fill Licence key and click Add if you need to add more license .

19 Click Next.


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2 0 Configure according to STC TD and click Modify.

21 Configure according to TD and click Modify.

22 Click Next.


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25 Click Next.



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27 Set Source SyncE transfer: NCT (if no clock transfer).

28 Configure and click Modify.

Set Source SyncE transfer: NCT (if no clock transfer).


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t Set Source SyncE setting “Radio” for remote 2 ODUs, if Source SyncE transfer Fixed and Source SyncE setting “

29 Modify if necessary and click Next.

30 .Configure and click Modify.


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Radio port service status must be down.

31 Configure and click Modify. Click Next.


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32 Modify if necessary and click Next.

33 Click on Save As.

34 Click Next.


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35 Select Use default IP.

36 Click Next.


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37 Click Yes.


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38 Click OK.

39 Click Yes.


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40 Click Validate.


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4 1 Write the IP address.


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4 2 Click Next.


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4 3 Click Run.


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44 Click Next.

45 Check and click Next.

46 Click Exit.


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Adding New Link using Advanced Mode

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Choose the FPH800 ,operation mode advanced

Click Next

Click Next

Change FPH800 IP to your IDU ip address

Adding New Link Advanced Mode

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Click Connect

Click Port view ,then click Add device


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Choose device as FPMR(P)

PWR device should be power injector Change IP address according to DCN design

Click ODU licenses and add prober license for your newely added ports


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Click Device viewChoose both new ports and click add LPGChoose prober LPG type for the new link and click add


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2.1Steps1 Open the Web browser.

2 Enter http:\\ NE IP address

3 The Java authentication screen opens.

Open NE screen

4 Enter:

• User name: admin

• Password: sysmanager

and click on OK.

After the first launch you can install a shortcut into the desktop through the Java Control Panel.

5 The Main view opens.

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FPMR Standalone paramters

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Radio parameter configuration - BB/Modem

From the left-hand side tree select Radio > Link parameters.

Figure Link parameters configuration

To change the parameters click on the Modify configuration button. The following screen opens.

Steps

Select the Standard mode according to the market: etsi or ansi.

Select the Channel bandwidth.


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Select the Profile Criteria: "Standard profile" or "High Performance profile". In the

latter case the LDPC (more robust) coding is used.

Select the ACM TX: adaptive or static.

Note: In case of the first link setup (before antenna alignment), the ACM Tx must be

static. It can be adaptive at the end of antennas alignment.

If the Static Modulation has to be used, enter in the relevant Tx Static Profile field

the Modulation scheme to be used:

QPSK

16 QAM

32 QAM

64 QAM

128 QAM

256 QAM

t In Rx side the Modulation scheme automatically changes according to the Modula-

tion scheme used in Tx side in the remote equipment.

If the Adaptive Modulation has to be used, enter the Lowest Tx Profile and the

Highest Tx Profile.

t In Rx side the Modulation scheme automatically changes according to the Modula-

tion scheme used in Tx side in the remote equipment.

Click OK to confirm the new parameters.

t By clicking on Profiles Details the following read-only screen opens.

Figure 113 Profiles Details

This screen shows the modulation schemes selected for the Adaptive Modulation, the

max. Tx power for each modulation scheme and the switching thresholds (based on the

S/MSE) from one modulation scheme to another one.


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3.4 Radio parameter configuration - Link parametersFrom the left-hand side tree select Radio > link parameters “main window”.

This window You can configure >ATPC >Frequency >Max TX power>Modify ACM


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Steps

Click on Service State field. The Input dialog box appears.

Figure 116 BB/Modem Configuration: service state selection

Tick up and click on OK.

Enter the Tx RF frequency (in kHz) in the Tx Value field or Rx RF frequency (in kHz)

in the Rx Value field (250 kHz steps). The dual RF frequency (Rx or Tx) is automat-

ically calculated according to the selected frequency and the frequency shifter.

Figure 117 Tx RF frequency

If the ATPC is not used, enter the Tx Power value (RTPC).

Note: In case of the first link setup (before antenna alignment), the ATPC must be

disabled. It can be enabled at the end of antennas alignment.

Figure 118 RTPC

Enable the ATPC, if required, and enter the relevant parameters.

Figure 119 ATPC


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By clicking on HW Parameters button the following screen opens.

Figure 120 HW Inventory

This screen is read-only and shows the remote inventory of the FlexiPacket Mul-

tiRadio.


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3.5 System type configuration

Make the following settings depending on the System Type to be used.

3.5.1 1+0 SynchE Ring configuration

Click the System configuration.

Figure 121 System Configuration View

Click Change System Type on the System configuration window.

Select: 1+0 with SynchE-Ring.

Figure 122 Change System Type

Click the Synchronization button on the Configure area.


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Figure 123 Synchronization Configuration

Click Modify.

For Operation mode, No clock transfer, Fixed clock transfer, Priority based clock

transfer can be selected (Figure 124).

t The red line refers to all the available timing sources and the blue line refers to the

output clock.


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Figure 124 Operation mode configuration

For GbE source type, synchronous and non-synchronous can be selected.


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For Source for synch propagation, synchronous and non-synchronous can be

selected. Under fixed clock transfer mode, only GbE port can be chosen as synch

source, and under priority based clock transfer mode, only radio and ODU-ODU port

can be chosen.

Figure 125 Source for synch propagation

Figure 126 Source for synch propagation

For SSM management, disabled and enabled can be chosen. If enabled is

selected, the synch source port will send out SSM message for synch propagation,

otherwise not.


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For GbE port, Radio port, ODU-ODU port, you can select auto or force ql+Value.

Figure 127 GbE port, Radio port, ODU-ODU port

Click Local Status tab-panel.

Figure 128 Local Status

t With the Reset button the value of Synch switch counter will return to default value 0.

With the Restart Synchronization button the system will have resynchronization.

With the Restart Synch Source Seletion button, the system will have the restart of the

synch source selection.


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3.5.2 1+1 HSBY 2 cable mode 1 configuration

Click the System configuration on the left side (Figure 129).

Click the Change System Type on the system configuration window (Figure 129).

Select the 1+1 Hot Standby on the System type item. Select the 2 cables on the

Cables item. Select the CCM based on the Mode item. Then input the value in the

range 16 to 39 for the P-CCM VID item (Figure 129).

Figure 129 Protection mode configuration

After protection mode is selected, the NE will cold reboot. After that, click the Pro-

tection button on the configuration area (Figure 130).


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The P-CCM Transmission rate can be configured by clicking the value of Protection

CCM transmission rate item. Then the Input Dialog window will open. 3 value

10ms/100ms/1s can be selected. If the peer ODU select the different value, the

PCCM configuration error alarm will appear (Figure 130).

Figure 130 CCM transmission rate configuration

The ODU switching mode can be configured by clicking the Switching Mode item.

Then the Switching mode window will appear. Two mode unrevertive/reveritve

mode can be selected. The peer of ODU should be configured the same switching

mode.

Figure 131 Switching mode configuration


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The system suspend interval can be configured by clicking the Suspend Interval

item and the Input Dialog window will appear. Three value 160/240/320 s can be

selected as the suspend interval (Figure 132).

Figure 132 Suspend interval configuration

The role of the ODU can be configured by clicking the ODU role item. The input

Dialog window will appear. Two value protection/main can be selected. The peer

of ODU should be configured different role (Figure 133).

ODU Radio switching stats item shows the ODU real role on the protection group.

Colocated ODU Radio switching stats item shows the collocated ODU real role

on the protection group. In the normal status, the two role should be different.

Colocated ODU force down item shows the collocated ODU whether or not on the

Force down status. All the item for these is readonly (Figure 134).


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Force Down items for the ODU force down configuration. Click the Force down

disable item then the input dialog window appear. Enable/disable can be selected.

Enable means enable the Force down. If active ODU force down, the ODU role

switching will happen.

Figure 133 ODU role configuration

Figure 134 Switching status


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Figure 135 Force down configuration

3.5.3 1+1 SD 2 cable mode 1 configuration



Select the 1+1 Space Diversity on the System type item. Then input the value in

the range 16 to 39 for the P-CCM VID item (Figure 135).

Figure 136 Protection mode configuration




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The PCCM and ACCM Transmission rate can be configured by clicking the value of

Protection CCM transmission rate item. Then the Input Dialog window will open.

3 value 10ms/100ms/1s can be selected. If the peer ODU select the different value,

the PCCM and ACCM configuration error alarm will appear (Figure 137).

Figure 137 CCM transmission rate configuration

The role of the ODU can be configured by clicking the ODU role item. The input

Dialog window will appear. Two value slave/master can be selected. The peer of

ODU should be configured different role (Figure 138).


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Switching forcing is for the Rx data. Click the Switching forcing, there is three value

auto/forcedLocal/forceColocated to choose. Auto means the acting master ODU

will select the Rx data automatically. Force Local means forcing acting master ODU

select the Rx data from itself. Force Colocated means forcing acting master ODU

select the Rx data from collocated ODU.

Figure 138 Rx Switching


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3.5.4 2+0 XPIC 2 cable mode 1 configuration



Select the 2+0 XPIC on the System type item. Select the 2 cables on the Cables

item. Select the CCM based on the Mode item. Then input the value in the range

16 to 39 for the P-CCM VID item. Select the horizontal polarization/vertical polar-

ization on the Polarization item. The peer ODU should select the different polariza-

tion (Figure 139).

Figure 139 2+0 XPIC configuration



Switching ODU behavior item on the acting master ODU. Click the apply means the

ODU role will switch between the Peer ODU (Figure 140).

Rx clock forcing is for the Rx clock. Click the Switching forcing, there is three value

auto/forcedLocal/forceColocated to choose. Auto means the acting master ODU

will select the Rx clock automatically. Force Local means forcing acting master

ODU select the Rx clock from itself. Force Colocated means forcing acting master

ODU select the Rx clock from collocated ODU.


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Figure 140 Switch ODU behavior

Figure 141 Rx clock switch


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Select the 2+0 XPIC on the System type item. Select the 1 cables on the Cables

item. Then input the value in the range 16 to 39 for the P-CCM VID item. Select the

horizontal polarization/vertical polarization on the Polarization item. The peer

ODU should select the different polarization (Figure 142).

Figure 142 2+0 XPIC 1 cable configuration



Figure 143 Protection configuration


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3.5.6 1+1 FD 2 cable mode 1 configuration

Click the System configuration on the left side.

Click the System type on the system configuration window.

Select 1+1 Frequency diversity.

Configure the P-CCM VID, the value between 16 to 39.

Figure 144 1+1 Frequency diversity

The system will hardware reboot after change the system type.

If protection mode is selected, click the Protection button on the configuration area.

Configure the ODU role (master/slave) on the protection window. The ODU

behavior can also be shown on the window.

Configure the switch ODU behavior in the Acting master ODU.


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Clock Switch can also operated by switch forcing command.

Figure 145 Switch forcing

Set the value of P-CCM and A-CCM transmission rate, 10ms, 100ms and 1s can

be chose.

The system status can be checked by click the Equipment/System Status.

Some main information can be shown on the System Status windows. The ODU

reboot command can also be operated by select software reboot/Configuration to

default/Hardware reset.

Figure 146 System Status


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3.5.7 2+0 FD 2 cable mode 1 configuration


Click the system type on the system configuration window.

Select 2+0 Frequency diversity.

Configure the P-CCM VID (value between 16 to 39).

Figure 147 2+0 Frequency diversity

The system will hardware reboot after change the system type.

If protection mode is selected, click the Protection button on the configuration area.

Configure the ODU role (master/slave) on the protection window. The ODU

behavior can also be shown on the window.

Configure the switch ODU behavior in the Acting master ODU.


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Clock Switch can also operated by switch forcing command.

Figure 148 Switch forcing

Set the value of P-CCM and A-CCM transmission rate, 10ms, 100ms and 1s can

be chose.

The system status can be checked by click the Equipment/System Status.

Some main information can be shown on the System Status windows. The ODU

reboot command can also be operated by select software reboot/Configuration to

default/Hardware reset.

Figure 149 System Status


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3.5.8 1+1 HSBY 2 cable mode 3 configuration



Select 1+1 Hot Stand-by.

Click the Cables on the system configuration window. 2 options can be selected: 1

cable/2cables.

Choose 2 cables.

Click the Mode on the system configuration window. 2 options can be selec-

ted:

Standalone/CCM based. Here we choose Standalone.

Click the P-CCM VID on the system configuration window. The VID should be set

properly within the range [16-39]. And for the partner ODU the P-CCM VID should

be same. Here we use 16 as P-CCM VID.

The system will reboot after change the system type.

If system mode is changed successfully, click the Protection button on the

system configuration area.

Click the Switching Mode on the system configuration window. 2 options can be

selected: revertive/unrevertive. Here we choose revertive mode and for the

partner ODU the same mode should be set properly.

You can Configure the ODU role (main/protection) on the protection window.

The ODU behavior can also be shown on the window. Here we choose main for

one ODU and for the partner one we should choose protection.

Click the CCM Transmission Rate in CCM area. The CCM interval can be set for

A-CCM (ODU-ODU) and P-CCM (Protection). 3 value can be set for the CCI:

10ms/100ms/1s. Here we choose 100ms and this value should be same for both

A-CCM and P-CCM. For the partner ODU the same value should be set properly.

The Force down function can be enabled to manual switch the traffic to the partner

ODU.


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The ODU reboot command can also be operated by select software reboot/Con-

figuration to default/Hardware reset.

Figure 150 System type view

Figure 151 Protection Configuration


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Select 2+0 XPIC.

Click the Cables on the system configuration window. 2 options can be selected: 1

cable/2cables.

Choose 2 cables.

Click the Mode on the system configuration window. 2 options can be selected:

Standalone/CCM based. Here we choose Standalone.

Click the Polarization on the system configuration window. 2 options can be

selected: horizontal polarization/vertical polarization. Here we choose horizon-

tal polarization for one ODU and for the partner one we should choose vertical

polarization.

Click the P-CCM VID on the system configuration window. The VID should be set

properly within the range [16-39]. And for the partner ODU the P-CCM VID should

be same. Here we use 16 as P-CCM VID.

The system will reboot after change the system type.

If system mode is changed successfully, click the Protection button on the system

configuration area.

You can Configure the ODU role (master/slave) on the protection window. The

ODU behavior can also be shown on the window. Here we choose master for one

ODU and for the partner one we should choose slave.

Rx Clock Switch can also operated by switch forcing command.

Click the CCM Transmission Rate in CCM area. The CCM interval can be set for

A-CCM (ODU-ODU) and P-CCM (Protection). 3 value can be set for the CCI:

10ms/100ms/1s. Here we choose 100ms and this value should be same for both

A-CCM and P-CCM. For the partner ODU the same value should be set properly.


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The ODU reboot command can also be operated by select software reboot/Con-

figuration to default/Hardware reset.

Figure 152 System type view

Figure 153 Protection Configuration


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4 Test FunctionsSelect menu Equipment > Operation, Administration and Maintenance.

Figure 9 Test Functions (1+0)

4.1 LoopbacksThe loopbacks are available only in 1+0 configuration:

• LL4: used to test cable connectivity. LL4 can be enabled for a time T (user config-urable with granularity in seconds), before being automatically disabled by µP.

• LL1: RF loopback. • LsRL3 (in the local station) and RL3 (in the remote station): these 2 loopbacks can

be used to test the radio link.

t Note - When a loopback is activated on the remote ODU, the STP protocol must be disabled on the IDU.


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Figure 10 IDU-ODU Cable Test

Figure 11 RF Self Test

Figure 12 Link Test

Not more than one loopback can be enabled at a given time. When a loopback is enabled, the system moves to a "test mode" configuration designed for transmitting back traffic.

The differences between the test and the normal are in the L2 switch configuration. When operating in test mode the auto-learning and filtering functions are disabled; the MAC forwarding table is flushed.

During the entire duration of the loopback the FlexiPacket MultiRadio is not reachable for management. Moreover after loopback has been performed, an xml file becomes available containing the result of the counters.


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4.1.1Check the cable connectivity by using the local loopback.

Steps


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4.1.2 LL1 (RF loopback)Check the correct operation of the station by using the RF loopback.

Once enabled the FlexiPacket MultiRadio declares the "test mode"; during loopback test the µP is not reachable from local GbE cable and supervision is lost.

The system will save the actual configuration for the involved elements (switch, modem, etc…) for being restored once the procedure is finished.

Test packets are generated by the µP.

The procedure terminates after a configurable time T (default = 10 seconds). Once the previous system configuration is restored, the result of the loopback test is reported and a detailed report file (.xml format) is available.

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4.1.3 Link Test loopbacksRemotely test the radio link by using two loopbacks:

• LsRL3 in the Local Station • RL3 in the Remote Station

t First activate the loopback in the Remote Station and then activate the loopback in the Local Station.

t The time-out set in the Remote Station must be longer than the time-out set in the Local Station.

This test procedure extends local self-test procedure over the radio link. The procedure here described assumes the LCT being able to access both local and remote Flexi-Packet MultiRadio. No User traffic is required to be supported whilst remote test proce-dure is ongoing. Test packets are generated by the µP.

The system will save the actual configuration for the involved elements (switch, modem, etc…) for being restored once the procedure is finished.

The procedure terminates after a configurable time T (default = 10 seconds). Once the previous system configuration is restored, the result of the loopback test is reported and a detailed report file (.xml format) is available.

t Note - When a loopback is activated on the remote ODU, the STP protocol must be disabled on the IDU.


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Steps for LsRL3


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8.2 Product and Software menu

8.2.1 Software Data ViewSelect “Software Inventory” in menu Product & Software.

This menu shows the following software data:

• check sum, software release and build of the software uploaded on the active memory bank;

• check sum, software release and build of the software uploaded on the standby memory bank;

• version of the software running on each hardware module.

Figure 48 Equipment Software Data View

8.2.2 Software UpgradeFrom WebLCT, the build software can be upgraded without any interruption on the operation.

The upgrade procedure uploads the software build on the standby bank; the system keeps running the pre-existing software on the active bank.

To make active the new build software, it is necessary to execute the switching of the banks. The switching operation runs the new version of the software.

To upgrade the build software, follow the steps.

Steps

1. Click on Product and Software menu.2. Click on SW Upload button.3. Insert User Name = “admin” and Password = Administrator Password.


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4. Click OK.

Figure 49 Software Upgrade5. Select the file “standby.pec” (previously stored in the PC). 6. Confirm the operation.


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7. In the Stand-by SW loadthe status of the download (running), as shown in the next figure.

8. Wait until the SW download field disappears from the screen (the download is now complete).

9. In the Switch Loads area two ways to swap the 2 banks are available: a) Click the Switch button in the Immediate Switch field to start with the swap of

the two loads: the standby load becomes active and the active load becomes standby.

b) Click on Schedule button in the Scheduled Switch field to set the date and time of the activation of the standby load.(Click on Delete to cancel the scheduled date).

t The software upgrade can be done also by using any FTP client in binary mode. When you log-in check to be in directory ram 0.

t The Align loads button copies the active bank to the stand-by bank.

t Sw load hybrid packet mismatch alarm in the stand-by SW load areaThe FlexiPacket MultiRadio can work in 2 different ways according to the type of the installed software: packet (application described in this document) or hybrid. If on the active bank is installed the packet application and for any reason in the stand-by bank is installed the hybrid application, this alarm will become active.


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8.2.4 Product Inventory DataSelect HW Inventory in the Product & Software menu.

The Hardware Inventory menu shows all the inventory data (memorized into non volatile memories).

Figure 51 Product Inventory Data


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8.3 License UpgradeThe license is stored into the Memory Hardware.

When a change of the functionalities (subject to license) is required, the NE checks if the fees and the credits allow the new setting.

Select the menu Equipment > Operation, Administration and Maintenance > tab-panel License.

In the Feature area are listed the features included in the installed license.

Pressing the “Enter License SMS Key Code” push-button, the License Key Modifywindow opens, where it is possible to insert in SMS format a new license for expanding the software functions. There are four text fields for the four blocks of the license.

t To generate a new license the CLicS application must be used.With this application the new values to be inserted in the four License Key fields are calculated.The instructions to use the CLicS are given in chapter 9.1 Instructions for fetching license key from CLicS system.


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8.6 Backup and RestoreA backup file, which contains the NE configuration, can be saved on the PC. (Refer to paragraph 8.6.1).

A previous saved backup file can be downloaded to the NE by the Restore menu. (Refer to paragraph 8.6.2).

Select the menu Equipment > Operation, Administration and Maintenance > tab-panel Backup & Restore.

8.6.1 Backup

Figure 54 Backup

Steps

1 Press the Backup button (to create the backup file in the NE).

2 Wait until the Backup status is normal.

3 Press the Get config file from NE button.

4 Click OK on the message “Always allows this action”.

5 Browse in the directory to be used to store the backup file.

6 Save the file by assigning name and extension.


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8.6.2 Restore

Figure 55 Restore

Steps

1 Press the Put config file from NE button.

2 Browse in the directories to find the previously saved backup file.

3 Click on Open.

4 Wait until the transfer of the file on the NE has been completed.

5 Click on Restore to activate the new configuration.

t Click on View Last Restore Log button to view the log of the last restore done on the application, if any (refer to Figure 56).


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Example : Service Creation

1- From Service Managment > Create

Follow TD design for Service VLANService Type will be according to Topology and number of ports need to be in same service

Choose the ports which will be in same service then Click Next


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Add Mapping rule according to TD and QOS configuration ,this should be done only for UNI ports

Click Next

Assign the Traffic priority according to QOS STC TD provided.Click Next


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Click Next

Click Accept ,All should be Green


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Modify

From Main window click Advance QOS and change the parameters as per following slides

Modify to “350,016” for Queue Rate shaper index 1 (BE queue egress traffic shping)Others Queue use default “1,000,000”


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Modify to max. value for Q0, Q1 & Q5, the others leave as default


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Radio FPMR/FPR with 8 QueuesModify existing configuration for QoS Mapping

Configuration steps in Priority settings

>Check “IPv4/IPv6” priority>Click on “IPv4/IPv6” Button to map the DSCP (TOSTC) to CoS (Priority value)>Scheduling remain SP Queue in 6 & 7, and WFQ in Queue 5,4,3,2,1,0 with defaultweight settings.


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Radio FPMR/FPR with 8 Queues DSCP to COC mapping

Mapping:TOS 46 to 6TOS 34 to 5TOS 10 to 1TOS 0 to 0The rest as default.


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Select E1/T1 port window-Advanced mode (SAToP)

g By default, all the Time Slots are ticked.

Select the values for the parameters Operation mode, PW Type, Time Slot, Port,

VC12 / FB channel id, Remote UDP port, Local UDP port, CVLAN ID. Click the

button to add a port entity. Click the button to delete a port

selected.

Click to open the Select Traffic Profile window, see Figure 157.

g This step is not available for the Basic mode.

Figure 157 Selecting traffic profile for CES service

Click Create button to open the Create CESoP Service win-

dow, there are two modes that can be selected.

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Figure 156 Select E1/T1 port window-Advanced mode (SAToP)

g By default, all the Time Slots are ticked.

Select the values for the parameters Operation mode, PW Type, Time Slot, Port,

VC12 / FB channel id, Remote UDP port, Local UDP port, CVLAN ID. Click the

button to add a port entity. Click the button to delete a port

selected.

Click to open the Select Traffic Profile window, see Figure 157.

g This step is not available for the Basic mode.

Figure 157 Selecting traffic profile for CES service

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Set the Frame Size, RTP header used, Jitter buffer size to a profile, and give a

Name to it in the corresponding text field.

Click the button to add the profile defined in step 4.

Click to open the Select Ethernet Service window, see Figure 158.

Figure 158 Selecting Ethernet service for CES service

Select an desired Ethernet service to be mapped in the available Ethernet service

list.

Click to open the Config Service window, see Figure 159.

Figure 159 Config service for CES service

Configure the required parameters in the page.

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Click to open the Finish window, see Figure 160.

Figure 160 Finishing creating a CES service

Click the button to confirm the settings, the CES service is created suc-

cessfully.

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Figure 176 Modifying a CES IWF window

In the Modify window, type in the value of the parameters and click the button

to modify the CES IWF.

8.2.5 CES bandwidth

In the CES Bandwidth tab (see Figure 177), the bandwidth used by each CES service

is listed with detailed information, the parameters are listed in Table 61.

Figure 177 CES Bandwidth view

Parameter Description

Index Identification of a CES bandwidth.

Name A name given by the user.

Packet size The packet size in bytes.

Packet rate The packet rate in packet/s.

Bit rate The bit rate in bit/s.

Table 61 CES bandwidth parameters

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