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Related documents
What's New in this Version: Outline of the new features added in the latest version, and links to the
relevant topics.
LightSOFT Management Guides: Topology, Trails, Tunnels, Services: Documents major actions that can
be performed in LightSOFT, including creating and managing network topology, creating, managing and
performing actions on SDH/SONET, data, and optical trails, MPLS tunnels, and Ethernet services, and
adding protection appropriate for the technology type.
Getting Started and Administration Guide: Introduction to LightSOFT GUI, all information about how
to log on, and perform basic functions in LightSOFT. It also includes how to perform security and
account administration.
Supporting Information: Supplementary information related to this User Guide.
NOTE: The Fault management operations available dependent on the security permissions
associated with your ID; see Resource domain management in the Getting Started and
Administration Guide.
These windows have a common toolbar and some common menu commands. The Current Alarms, Threshold
Crossing Alert, and Event Log windows open displaying a limited set of columns by default. You can include
additional columns in the windows and auto-fit the column widths to their text; see the Getting Started &
Administration Guide.
List area: Each line or record in the table represents one alarm, TCA, or other event. Right-click a record
to access additional menu options relevant for the selected record.
Status bar: The status bar at the bottom of the window displays the total number of records in a list
and the number of records that match a selected filter criterion.
Inconsistent (white)
Disconnected or Unknown (dark gray)
Connected/not uploaded (light blue)
Uploading (blue)
Operational (at the end of the upload process, the corresponding Alarm color appears)
NOTE: Alarm default color codes are customizable per user; see Customize fault color coding in
the Getting Started and Administration Guide. Usability state colors cannot be changed.
NOTE: The Alarm state takes into account the AutoClearonACK feature in the Current Alarms
window.
A cleared alarm doesn’t affect the object alarm state, regardless of its acknowledge state.
The object alarms state doesn’t take cleared unacknowledged alarms into account – links, NEs, etc.
However, cleared unacknowledged alarms should be presented in the Current Alarms window opened
for a selected object.
There may be a possible conflict between the object color when opening the Current Alarms window
for it. e.g an object may be in green color but when opening the Current Alarms window for it, cleared
unacknowledged alarms may appear.
In the relevant fault management window, click . Automatic updates are enabled. The table is
automatically refreshed as soon as new information is available from the database (Current mode)
In the relevant fault management window, click . Automatic updates are disabled and the update
button changes to paused ( ).
Refresh in the bottom right of the window flashes. You can perform a one-time refresh of the
entire window by clicking Refresh . All the grayed alarm lines are shown in regular type or are
removed from the list if applicable.
However, following the refresh action, the information in a window in which Automatic Updates are disabled
remains static regarding subsequent changes in the database. Continuous dynamic refreshing of the window
resumes only when Automatic Updates are re-enabled.
Table 1-1: Menu and toolbar options common to all fault management windows
Toolbar
Menu command Description
icon
Current Alarms, Current TCAs, Event Log, and Event Log History menu commands
Preferences Enables you to divide the records into pages and to scroll
pages using the scroll arrows in the bottom right corner of
the window; see Paginate list windows in the Getting Started
and Administration Guide.
Export to CSV Exports list data to a delimited format file, such as comma-
separated values (CSV), for import to Microsoft Excel or a
relational database application; see Export to CSV in the
Getting Started and Administration Guide.
Print Prints the current window list.
Import Imports the history records of a selected XML file to the
Event Log History window; see View historical events. (Event
Log History window only.)
Alarm, TCAs, Events, and Event menu commands
Acknowledge
Acknowledges the selected notification. Acknowledgments
for network alarms are sent to the corresponding object (EMS
or ME) for handling, and the notification is marked as
acknowledged. Before acknowledgment, Waiting for
Acknowledge appears in the Ack column, and after, a
checkmark appears; see Acknowledge notifications. (Not
applicable for Event Log History window.)
Show Affected Trails
Opens the Trails List with trails that may be affected by the
selected notifications; see View traffic entities affected by an
alarm. (Appears only in Current Alarms window.)
Open Object Opens the object of reference for the selected notification in
the EMS.
For link failure alarms, opens the Actual Links Between Two
Elements window; see View topology link information in the
User Guide.
Not applicable to duct failure alarms.
Show Info Shows additional attributes for the selected notification; see
Notification info window parameters.
Toolbar
Menu command Description
icon
Corrective Actions Opens the Suggested Corrective Actions window relevant
for the selected notification, describing the alarm and
recommending steps to clear it; see View suggested
corrective actions. (Not applicable for Event Log History
window.)
Add Note Opens a window where you can create a new user note and
save it for future reference; see User notes. (Not applicable
for Event Log History window.)
Show/Hide Secondary (Present when Alarm Correlation is installed and enabled.)
Alarms Toggles between showing or hiding secondary alarms
(leaving only primary and Not Correlated alarms in the table
view); see Hide secondary alarms.
For a detailed explanation of primary and secondary alarms,
see Alarm correlation.
Hierarchical Sort Present when Alarm Correlation is installed and enabled.
Sorts primary and secondary alarms in a hierarchical order,
where secondary alarms are located under their root cause;
see Show secondary alarms of a primary.
Show User Notes Displays the user notes preview panel; see User notes. (Not
applicable for Event Log History window.)
Search Bar
Search for entries based on a string or part of a string. Displays results based on the information in the
currently displayed columns. Insert a space between strings to search for information that appears in
more than one column.
Filter menu commands
No Filter N/A Dropdown lists from which you can select a specific filter.
Predefined Filters Filters are grouped by their specified sharing option.
Public Filters The toolbar provides the Select Filter dropdown list for this
User Group Filters purpose. Clicking a specific filter in a category applies that
filter to the list. When the No Filter option is selected, the
Private Filters
fault table becomes unfiltered and lists all faults; see Filter a
fault management list.
Show Filter Properties
Opens the properties of the selected filter; see Create and
edit a custom fault management filter.
Create New Filter N/A Opens the Filter dialog box.
Save Filter N/A Saves the changes to the current filter settings.
Save Filter As N/A Saves the current filter settings as a new filter under another
name.
Delete N/A Deletes the currently selected filter; see Delete a filter.
Toolbar
Menu command Description
icon
Set Filter as Default Sets the selected filter as the default that is automatically
applied when the window opens; see Set a filter as default.
Help menu command
Open Help Opens the Help file.
You can also use the search bar to search for entries based on a string or part of a string. The Results pane
displays results based on the information in the currently displayed columns. Insert a space between strings
to search for information that appears in more than one column. For example, the following figure illustrates
a search for three different values, found in three different columns. You can use the search bar together
with a filter, to display only the results that match both criteria; see also Filter a list in the Getting Started
and Administration Guide.
NOTE: If you select objects on the LightSOFT map and then open the fault management
window, the fault list window opens filtered to display information about the selected objects
only. The Filter list defines this method of filtering as a Temporary filter.
Predefined filters cannot be changed. You can create a custom filter that is based on an existing predefined
filter by editing the predefined filter, and saving it with a new name; see Create and edit a custom fault
management filter. The following table lists the available predefined fault management filters.
Filter Description
NOTE: You can use the search bar together with a custom filter, to search within the results of
a custom filter. The results pane displays only results that match both criteria.
To customize a predefined filter, select the filter and then click . The filter panel and toolbar opens
showing the filter criteria for the selected filter.
2. To display categories with criteria you want to include in the filter, click Add/Remove Filter Items
and select the checkbox(es) of the filter criteria categories you want to use. The selected filter criteria
categories are displayed in the Filter panel.
To expand a category, click the criteria available in that category are shown. Drag the lower
edge to resize.
Note: Only categories that are visible will be included in a filter. Hiding a category from the filter
panel clears any criteria selections that were made in that category.
3. For each category, click once to select the criteria you want to include, and click again to clear a
selection. To select multiple values, press SHIFT or CTRL and then click the values you want to include.
To clear selections in a category, on the title bar of the relevant category, click .
Click Apply to test the current filter settings in the list window. The Total statistic in the list
window's status bar shows the total number of records and the number of records that meet the
filter criteria.
4. Click either:
7. Click Save. The filter is saved, and applied to the current window. Select the filter from the relevant
category in the fault management Filter menu.
If you save a custom filter for Public or User Group use, other users must log out and then log back in
again to access the new filter. Access privileges depend on security settings.
TIP: The List window may be time consuming if the default filter is one that returns a large
number of results. To ensure the List window opens quickly, define the "No Objects" filter as
the default filter. You can then apply the filter you want after the List window opens.
To delete a filter:
1. From the relevant fault management window, click Filter and then select the filter you want to delete.
The filter is applied to the list.
2. Click to open the Filter panel. The categories with selected criteria for this filter appear and are
expanded.
3. In the fault management menu bar, select Filter > Delete.
OR
From the Filter panel toolbar, click Delete Filter . A confirmation dialog box appears.
4. Click Yes. The filter is deleted.
Network alarms on objects activated by the respective EMS systems and uploaded to LightSOFT
(majority of alarms activated by NEs).
Internal alarms activated by LightSOFT.
Disconnection alarms, indicating that an EMS is disconnected from LightSOFT.
Link and duct failure alarms generated as part of the Alarm Correlation product add-on operation; see
Alarm correlation.
The Alarms list can be filtered to display only the alarms you want to view. For complete information about
filters; see Filter a fault management list.
NOTE: Alarms from certain network elements (such as the Aurora family) are summarized as
one alarm line in the Current Alarms window list, with a severity that represents the worst
severity traffic alarm present on the element (minor, major, or critical). To view the detailed
alarms on the element, open a GCT session to the relevant EMS by right-clicking the alarm line
and selecting Open Object. You can also right-click the LE in the ETH/MPLS layer and selecting
Open Object. For more information; see Access EMSs in the User Guide.
In the case of Aurora LEs, for GCT from LightSOFT to be enabled, non-Admin users must have
the same user name defined in both the EMS-Aurora and the EMS-NPT.
To display additional information, click and select the checkbox for each parameter that you want to
include. A column is added for each attribute you select. For information about parameters; see Fault window
parameters.
3. You can filter the alarms list to display a more focused list of results. A range of predefined alarm filters
are available and configurable by default, or create your own custom filter; see Filter a fault
management list.
4. To view more detailed information about a specific notification select the relevant notification and click
Info . The Info dialog box opens showing summary information for the selected notification.
NOTE: The Current Alarms window data font size can be modified by changing a system file;
contact your local Customer Support representative for assistance.
Records in excess of the maximum parameters are automatically exported to XML history files
based on a user-configurable predefined schedule; see Configure event log, archive, and
historical view.
NOTE: Rules determine whether an alarm is considered trail affecting, especially in the case of
link or duct failure alarms. For more information; see the Trail Affecting column description in
Optional window columns.
The Trail Handling on Demand feature improves large network performance by uploading
alarms from the database and recalculating alarm-affected relationships only when needed,
avoiding the overhead of continuous update. This feature must be specifically set if required for
trails. The behavior is always "on demand" with respect to tunnels and services. For more
details; see Trail handling on demand.
2. Select one or more alarms where the Trail Affecting column displays , indicating that the fault is
trail-affecting. Note that these are actually alarms on physical layer objects, not on the traffic entities
themselves.
Notice that the Affected Trails column shows either the trail label of the affected trail or "Multiple" if
more than one trail is affected.
NOTE: The trail alarm state doesn't take unacknowledged cleared alarms into account.
Unacknowledged cleared alarms will no longer show the affected trails/tunnels/services in the
Current Alarms window related columns and in the Alarm Info window.
A list opens including all the tunnels which are affected by this particular alarm.
NOTE: The Trail Handling on Demand feature improves large network performance by
uploading alarms from the database and recalculating alarm-affected relationships only when
needed, avoiding the overhead of continuous update. This feature must be specifically set if
required for trails. The behavior is always "on demand" with respect to tunnels and services;
see Trail handling on demand.
Actual Alarm State mode (default): All the alarms will be shown in the list. Alarmed objects are color
coded according to the highest severity of all associated alarms (acknowledged and unacknowledged).
Unacknowledged Alarm State mode: The color of alarmed objects indicates the highest severity of
unacknowledged alarms associated with the object. If all of an object's alarms are acknowledged, the
objects are color coded. Unacknowledged cleared alarms should not be calculated for an object’s alarm
state in either mode, actual and/or unacknowledged.
The Alarm State window updates with the current alarm state of the selected object.
NOTES: The relationship between alarms and the tunnels or services affected by these alarms
is always "on demand", updated and reflected in real time. Therefore, on-demand updates do
not have to be specifically set with respect to tunnels and services. However, to see trail alarm
states on demand, as described in Trail handling on demand, contact your local Customer
Support representative.
NOTE: Alarms acknowledged in the EMS are reflected in the Current Alarms window in the
NMS. Acknowledged alarms when cleared in the NMS should also be reflected in the EMS under
the Cleared Alarms tab.
OPTIONAL FEATURE: Alarm correlation is a fully integrated add-on feature. Its features are
only available with the appropriate license.
Alarms can be classified into causes and effects. A specific alarm can cause a chain of related alarms to be
reported in some MEs. For example, in the SDH/SONET layer, a LOS alarm at an object may cause an AIS
alarm on a downstream (low order or high order) transmission object.
While the conjunction of all the alarms represents the real status of the network, concentrating on the root
cause can save time and reduce OPEX. Alarm correlation enables you to identify the root cause of a problem
without having to check the chain of alarms precipitated by an initial alarm.
NOTE: For AlarmClearonACK, when alarms are cleared, you need to set the alarm's correlation
state to N/A or NotCorrelated. Unacknowledged cleared alarms will not have any correlation
information.
NOTE: Disconnection internal alarms appear in the alarm table as not correlated.
If a duct alarm is present (all links associated with the duct have the same alarm type), the link alarms
are considered secondary to the duct alarm and are hidden along with the associated LOS alarms.
If a duct alarm is not present (not all links associated with the duct are alarmed), the link alarms are
considered primary, so only the LOS alarms (and any other resultant alarms) are hidden.
TIP: You can filter out Not Correlated alarms, leaving only primary alarms; see Filter correlated
alarms. However, it can be useful to keep Not Correlated alarms visible with primary alarms
since Not Correlated alarms are likely to be primary alarms, even though the correlation
processing could not distinctively classify them.
Columns of the Current Alarms window can also be sorted either individually or in nested multiple groupings
in the same way as in other LightSOFT window tables; see Sort list tables in the Getting Started and
Administration Guide.
Click Hierarchical Sort on the toolbar. All primary and secondary alarms are hierarchically sorted.
NOTE:
When the window is filtered beforehand, only sorting involves only the alarms that are
currently filtered in.
When hierarchical sort is performed, the alarm correlation-specific columns are
automatically displayed in the window (if they were not already present).
TIP: When secondary alarms are hidden any Not Correlated alarms remain in the view along
with primary alarms. Keeping Not Correlated alarms visible together with primary alarms can
be useful since these alarms are likely also primary, even if the correlation processing could not
distinctively classify them.
NOTE: The relation between alarms and tunnels or services affected by them is always "on
demand", updated and reflected in the same way as described for the Trail Handling on
Demand. It does not have to be specifically set with respect to tunnels and services.
To display additional information, click and select the checkbox for each parameter that you want to
include. A column is added for each attribute you select. For information about parameters; see Fault window
parameters.
3. You can filter the TCAs list to display a more focused list of results. A range of predefined filters are
available and configurable by default, or create your own custom filter; see Filter a fault management
list.
4. To view more detailed information about a specific notification select the relevant notification and click
Info . The Info dialog box opens showing summary information for the selected notification.
To view events:
1. (Optional) If you want to view events related to a specific object or group of objects, press CTRL and
select the object(s) in the LightSOFT map.
2. In the main window Faults tab, in the Alarms group, click Event Log. The Event Log window opens,
displaying a list of events and their basic parameters.
3. To display additional information, click and select the checkbox for each parameter that you want
to include. A column is added for each attribute you select. For information about parameters; see Fault
window parameters.
4. You can filter the event log to display a more focused list of results. A range of predefined alarm filters
are available and configurable by default, or create your own custom filter; see Filter a fault
management list.
5. To view more detailed information about a specific notification select the relevant notification and click
Info . The Info dialog box opens showing summary information for the selected notification.
NOTE: Events are removed from the Event Log window at intervals defined in the Event Log
Configuration window.
You can:
Set the maximum number and age of event records available for viewing in the Event Log window (kept
in the active Event Log database).
Periodically remove excess/older records from the active database, export them to XML files (at user-
specified intervals), and save them. Additional exports of excess records can be triggered manually.
The exported records are removed from the active database even if a Clear event was not received for
a particular alarm.
Exported events can no longer be viewed in the Event Log window. They can be viewed with the Event
Log History window; see View historical events.
(Optional) Delete older history files from a specified path, either according to a schedule and/or
manually. Deleted files are no longer accessible from the Event Log History window.
Event log records in XML format can subsequently be converted to CSV for viewing in a relational database
program; for details, see Export to CSV in the Getting Started and Administration Guide.
You can manually delete selected files by clicking Force Delete and answering Yes in the confirmation
dialog box. This does not affect scheduled removal of older files if Delete files older than was selected.
Deleted files are removed from the database and can no longer be accessed from the Event Log History
window.
5. If you made changes to the settings, click Apply.
NOTE: The Force Export to a file and Force Delete actions are implemented immediately - they
do not require to be applied. The Force Export to file may take some time.
Initially loads a predefined number of events to LightSOFT, as set in the Event Log Preferences dialog
box.
Then loads new events as they arrive while at least one Event Log window remains open. After the last
Event Log window is closed, events loaded until then remain in memory accessible to other LightSOFT
windows until the LightSOFT session is closed.
For information about implementing the Event Log on Demand feature, contact your local Customer Support
representative.
In the Event Log window, select Event Log > Preferences, or click Preferences .
The Events Filter Attributes pane contains the parameters that affect this behavior:
Age (Number of Days to Load Events From): Maximum age in days of loaded events. 1-10. Default 1
day. Older events are not loaded.
Size (Maximum Number of Rows to Load): Maximum number of events to load from server. 1-30,000.
Default 1000.
When the Size and/or Age is increased, the difference in events up to the new maximums is immediately
loaded to the client.
VPN users might receive fewer events than required according to the indicated Size and Age if not all events
are permitted to the user. To receive more events, the VPN user can increase the Size and/or Age values.
The Current Alarms, Threshold Crossing Alert, and Event Log window parameters are displayed as follows:
Default window columns: Basic parameters.
Optional window columns: Click and select the parameters that you want to include in the list. A
new column is added for each parameter selected.
Fault Info Dialog Boxes: More information for each notification; see Notification info window
parameters.
Parameters of link and duct failure alarms may have slightly different meaning and behavior from EMS-
generated alarms (described in context); see Alarm correlation for details about these alarms in the context
of alarm correlation.
The Event Log History window uses the same parameters as the Event Log window unless otherwise stated.
Certain parameters of alarms or TCAs that pertain to trails that may be deleted do not appear in the Events
windows (described in context).
The parameters displayed, their type (default, optional, or info), and their specific meanings may vary
according to the type of notification (as noted in context).
Tunnel Name Displays either the tunnel label, or the number of tunnels affected by this fault. View the full list of tunnels in the Alarm Info
window.
Service Affecting If the icon is shown, indicates that the fault is service affecting.
Service Label Displays the service label, or the number of services affected by this fault. View the full list of services in the Alarm Info window.
IP Address IP of the NE on which the object that triggered the alarm is located.
Layer Rate Transmission rate of the object that activated the notification.
Link failure alarm: Shows the rate of the connected port.
Duct failure alarm: Shows "DUCT".
Trails Label If a trail is affected by the current fault, shows the trail label for that trail. If more than one trail is affected, Multiple appears in the
field. To see details of the trails affected by this notification, use the Show Affected Trails option to open a Trail List window
filtered by the affected trails; see View traffic entities affected by an alarm.
Not shown when Trail Handling on Demand is implemented; see Trail handling on demand.
In that case you can select one or more alarms and select Show Affected Trails to view the trails affected by the alarm.
Affected Trail IDs Shows the ID of the trail, or the number of trails affected by the fault. View the full list of affected trails in the Alarm Info window.
Affected Tunnel IDs Shows the ID of the tunnel, or the number of tunnels affected by the fault. View the full list of affected tunnels in the Alarm Info
window.
Affected EthVPN Shows the ID of the service, or the number of services affected by the fault. View the full list of affected services in the Alarm Info
IDs window.
Traffic Affecting Include alarms reported by the EMS as service-affecting.
Cleared Whether the notification has been cleared.
Clear Time When the notification was cleared, provided it was at least one minute after the Event time. Otherwise the Event time is displayed.
Granularity Period Time interval for which PM data is collected (15 min or 24 hrs).
Threshold Type For TCA parameters: Highest, High, Low, and Lowest.
and click Info . The Info window opens showing information for the selected notification.
The following table describes the parameters displayed in the Info window in addition to the parameters
displayed in the fault management windows. The order of the fields may differ according to the notification
type. (In the following list, "N/A to Alarm or TCAs" means listed in non-Alarm/TCA events only.)
NOTES:
Acknowledgments entered to link/duct alarms and internal alarms (such as Disconnect)
generated by LightSOFT are not sent to an EMS and are not persistent following an alarm
process initialization.
Acknowledging a primary alarm does not acknowledge its secondary alarms. For
information about primary vs. secondary alarms, see Alarm correlation.
It is not possible to acknowledge a LRS alarm, where the EMS or ME is disconnected and
communication is not possible.
To acknowledge a notification:
1. In the Current Alarms, Current Threshold Crossing Alerts, or Event Log windows, select a notification.
2. Click Ack .
A checkmark appears in the Acknowledged column.
To color code the LightSOFT map to display the most severe alarm state
for unacknowledged alarms only:
Right-click the alarm icon on the bottom right of the LightSOFT map window.
Figure 1-8: Alarm State mode in Status bar
Toggle between:
Actual (default): Display the color of the highest severity of all associated alarms
(acknowledged and unacknowledged).
Unacknowledged : Display the color of the highest severity of unacknowledged alarms only.
The display is updated, and saved in your user profile.
Choosing the Unacknowledged alarm state mode does not affect the color coding of the individual alarm
records listed in fault windows. These continue to reflect their actual fault status, and alarm counters
continue to reflect the actual numbers of alarms of each severity in the system.
NOTE: If all of an object's alarms are acknowledged, the object is color coded according to the
Acknowledged Alarm State color scheme preferences; see Customize fault color coding in the
Getting Started and Administration Guide.
After these changes have been made you see the bell icon and the cleared time (similar to the one in
the Event Log window) in the Current Alarms window.
This icon indicates a cleared status and appears next to the cleared time which is automatically updated in
the next column:
NOTE: If an alarm clears and reappears without having been acknowledged, it won’t create an
additional row. The new alarm will take the place of the cleared alarm row.
the network.
The following counters can be displayed:
Inconsistency Counters (displayed by default):
TCI Counters: Shows the number of trail inconsistencies on the network.
TSC Counters: Shows the number of inconsistent tunnel segments on the network.
ESI Counters: Shows the total of Inconsistent + Incomplete + Not Admitted services.
The color of the Inconsistency Counter flag indicates the worst inconsistency condition of the trails in
the selected count.
(Optical inconsistencies are not included in the partial counts as they have lesser impact on traffic
management.)
Alarms Counters (displayed by default):
Critical & Major: Shows the total of critical and major faults on the network.
Minor & Warning: Shows the total of minor faults and warnings.
Disconnected EMS/ME counter: Shows the total of objects disconnected from LightSOFT due to
communication problem between the EMSs and NEs, faults in the current or another NE, or some
LightSOFT problem.
Customizable Counters: You can edit existing counters, or configure new alarm counters, to display the
number of alarms of a specific type, according to your needs. You can share counters that you create
with other users, if required.
The default predefined counters at the top of the window are: Critical&Major, Minor&Warning and
Disconnection not counting cleared unacknowledged alarms.
Click a counter once to toggle between all alarms ( ) and only acknowledged alarms (
) of the selected type.
The Service List window opens, displaying only the problematic services with the given severity.
The upper pane displays a list of counters, who created the counter, a description of the counter and
the number of actual and unacknowledged alarms for that counter.
The lower pane shows a graphical breakdown of the total and unacknowledged alarms for each counter
type.
In the More Properties tab, if Indicate Clear Alarms is selected the counter will show also the cleared
alarms. Unacknowledged cleared alarms will be observed.
To create a counter:
1. In the main window Faults tab, in the Counters group, click Alarm Counters. The Alarm Counters
window opens.
Severity
Probable Cause
General Probable Cause
8. In the More Properties tab:
a. Select the checkbox(es) of the criteria that you want to include (see More Properties table below).
b. In the Counter Color Chooser area, select the color of the icon representing this counter. You can
choose the color swatch in the Swatches tab or select specific color values in the appropriate tab
(HSV, HSL, RGB, or CMYK).
9. Click Save. The counter is saved.
10. To display the counter in the LightSOFT Counter bar:
a. In the main window, right-click the Alarm Counter bar. A list of available counters is displayed.
b. Select the checkbox(es) of the counter(s) that you want to display. The counters are added to the
Alarm Counter bar.
To edit a counter:
1. In the main window Faults tab, in the Counters group, click Alarm Counters. The Alarm Counters
window opens, displaying a list of counters.
2. Select a counter and click (Open Counter). The Counter Properties window opens displaying the
counter details.
3. Edit the filter criteria for the counter and click Save; see also Create a counter.
4. To display the counter in the Alarms Counter bar:
a. In the main window, right-click the Alarm Counter bar. A list of available counters is displayed.
b. Select the checkbox(es) of the counter(s) that you want to display. The counters are added to the
Alarm Counter bar.
The popup opens when conditions defined in an AI (that is set for visual notification) are triggered.
Additional alarms on the same AI are reflected in the same dialog box as they arrive. When the
conditions relate to a different AI (involving same or different resources), another popup opens. Each
popup remains visible until it is closed by clicking Close.
The dialog box has the following features:
The title color reflects the currently received alarm with the highest severity, the number of
alarms, and the time of the most recent alarm.
You can scroll through the alarms using the arrows.
Show Info displays read-only information about the currently visible alarm. Acknowledging an
alarm must be performed through the Current Alarms window.
Audio notification: When an alarm of a specific type occurs, a sound file can be played. In addition, if
visual notification is configured, you can set the audio notification to automatically sound intermittently
until the Alarm Indicator popup closes. Each alarm filter definition can be associated with a different
WAV sound file.
AIs, being a type of filter, enable you to view/hear only those alarms that are currently relevant and need to
be dealt with to ensure maximum system performance. The criteria for a specific AI can include any
attributes, such as severity, layer type, or any combination of network resources (groups, MEs, and even
ports).
An AI can be enabled or switched off. When an AI is not enabled, it gives no indication; see Enable and Disable
an AI. When an AI is enabled, the nature of its notification depends on how it is configured; see Configure AI
audio/visual behavior. Enabling/disabling an AI and configuring its audio/visual behavior applies per user,
regardless of whether the AI is shared across users. The settings per AI are carried over to future user
sessions.
AIs are either user-defined or predefined.
User-Defined AIs
User-defined AIs are created by LightSOFT users. You can create them using a predefined AI as a starting
point, modifying its parameters, and saving it under a new name. Alternatively, you can create an AI from
the beginning.
You can share AIs that you create with other users. The AIs can be set with the following sharing options:
Public - accessible to all users.
User Group - accessible only to members of the same user group.
Private - accessible only to the user who created it.
You can access any AIs to which you are entitled from any workstation. Access entitlements depend on
security settings; see Security in the Getting Started and Administration Guide.
Predefined AIs
The following predefined AIs are included in LightSOFT:
Critical - recognizes alarms whose severity is Critical.
Major - recognizes alarms whose severity is Major.
Minor - recognizes alarms whose severity is Minor.
Warning - recognizes alarms whose severity is Warning.
Predefined AIs cannot be edited but can be used as the basis for creating user-defined AIs.
NOTE: A new AI with Public or User Group sharing status is not available to users who are
already logged in when the AI is created. To access the AI, these users must log out and log in
again.
Toolbar
Menu command Description
icon
Export Exports data to a delimited format file like comma-separated
values (CSV) for import to Microsoft Excel or a relational
database application; see Export to CSV in the Getting
Started and Administration Guide.
Create New Creates a new AI; see Create and edit an AI.
Open Alarm Indicator Opens the Alarm Indicator Properties dialog box for the
selected AI; see Create and edit an AI.
Delete Deletes the selected AI; see Delete an AI.
Help menu
Open Help Opens the Help file.
Click Create New . An empty Alarm Indicator Properties dialog box opens.
2. If you are editing an AI or creating a new AI based on an existing one, in the Alarm Indicators window:
a. Select an AI.
b. Select Alarm Indicators > Open Alarm Indicator.
OR
Click Open Alarm Indicator . The Alarm Indicator Properties dialog box opens with the AI details.
3. Create or edit the AI in the same way as you would a filter, as described in Create and edit a custom
fault management filter, with the following exceptions:
The More Properties tab includes AI-specific options. For details, see More properties tab for AIs.
The Audio Indicator Properties dialog box does not include Apply and Delete options, which are
not relevant for AIs.
NOTE: Customized audio indicators will only play on GUI clients running on Sun/Linux
workstations and not on remote sessions (for example, on X-sessions or remote logins - these
may play a standard 'system beep').
4. Select an audio file. Type a file path or click to browse for the file you want. (If no file is selected,
the default ding.wav sound file applies.) You can click Audio Test to play the audio file via the console's
speaker.
5. If the Show Visual Indicator Window checkbox is selected:
a. Select or clear the Play Audio Reminder Every checkbox.
b. If selected, define the number of minutes between audio reminders (default 1 minute, max. 99).
c. Click Save to save the AI. Click Clear to remove your selections and begin again.
1.9.5 Delete an AI
You can delete a user-defined AI that is no longer useful. Predefined AIs cannot be deleted.
To delete an AI:
1. In the Alarm Indicators window, select the AI you want to delete.
2. Select Alarm Indicators > Delete.
OR
Click Delete .
The AI is deleted.
NOTE: Alarms and their associated Clear events can be viewed in the Event Log window even
after they are removed from the Current TCA and Current Alarms lists.
select Corrective Actions or click . The Suggested Corrective Actions dialog box opens.
If no corrective action is available, an Information dialog box to that effect is displayed.
You can open Suggested Corrective Actions dialog boxes for additional notifications by repeating the
preceding steps for each one. The dialog boxes remain open in the view until they are individually
closed.
Snapshot Export
LightSOFT can also be configured to periodically back up (snapshot) all notifications in the Current Alarms
window to the same local file as new alarms exports. The snapshot is automatically appended to the file at
the remote FTP host systems. In addition to snapshots at the configured frequency (if any), a snapshot export
is automatically performed each time the alarms export feature is re-enabled. As with new alarm exports,
the local file is cleared following successful export to all remote hosts.
Snapshot exports are useful for redundancy and data consistency purposes, for example, to resynchronize
the remote database with the present alarm situation in the network.
When Alarm Forwarder product add-on features are enabled, any user with Fault Management
administration capability can change the current export configuration. No special UNIX security requirements
apply.
NOTE: The remote file may contain duplicate notifications. In such cases, timestamps can assist
your analysis.
The top of panel list shows the currently defined hosts. The Host Details pane (bottom of window) displays
information about the selected host, as follows:
Host Name: Name of the FTP remote host system. A host can be defined by name or by IP address.
User Name: User name used for remote FTP session access purposes.
Password: Password used for remote FTP session access purposes.
Remote File (Full Path): Name and path to the FTP remote file.
These fields can be edited; see Set up remote hosts.
The Host Details pane includes the following options:
Add: Adds a new FTP host; see Add procedure in Set up remote hosts.
Delete: Deletes the currently selected FTP host; see Delete procedure in Set up remote hosts.
Replace: Saves edit changes to parameters of the currently selected host; see Edit procedure in Set up
remote hosts.
Time: Date/time of the alarm as recorded by the EMS. Default dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss. The format is
configurable; see Customize time formats in the Getting Started and Administration Guide. (Begins in
column 2. A time format longer than 19 characters is truncated.)
Severity: Severity of the alarm - Critical, Major, Minor, Warning, or Cleared.
(Begins in column 21, 11 characters.)
Object: Name of the alarmed object - NE name followed by the native name from the EMS system
(usually a port), separated by “:” (for example, NE-1:PTP-2). A name longer than 40 characters is
truncated.
(Begins in column 34. A name longer than 40 characters is truncated.)
Probable cause: Probable cause of the alarm. (Begins in column 76. A name longer than 42 characters
is truncated.)
A snapshot export appends all Current Alarms window information in the same file as new alarm records,
with an indication before the header identifying the nature of the data.
In the remote file, each writing action is followed by a blank line.
If no changes occurred in the Current Alarms window since the last export, only the export time and a header
record are sent. If real-time mode applies, the header is normally not sent. However, sending the header at
periodic intervals can be forced by setting the Write Header Interval parameter; see Alarm export panel.
The following is an example of FTP file content:
Figure 1-16: Example FTP file content
OPTIONAL FEATURE: The Alarm Forwarder product is a fully integrated add-on capability,
available on a cost basis. If not purchased, the associated features will be disabled.
1. Specify system-wide operational parameters for SMS/email export; see Set up alarm export by
SMS/email.
2. Enable the feature on a per user basis and specify a valid cellular phone number (for SMS) and/or email
address for the user; see SMS/email export per user setup.
3. Define filters per user (at least one SMS and/or email filter); see Setting SMS/email notification filters.
For information about the export file formats, see SMS and email alarm format.
The example window shows the default settings. The following information is provided for SMS and email,
respectively:
SMS Settings pane:
Max Notifications per Interval: Alarm count (within the specified time interval) which triggers sending
a statistical summary of alarms by SMS instead of individual alarms.
Interval Size X Minutes: Time interval between scheduled SMS export actions.
Max Message Size: Maximum size of an SMS alarm notification. If exceeded, the message is split into
several SMS messages (split on a field separator).
NOTE: You need to have access to the company's SMS server from the LightSOFT server.
NOTE: Email must be configured through the operating system (not via LightSOFT). Use your
company's SMTP server address for the email messaging protocol. The email address would be:
<user>@<companyname.com>.
The dialog box contains the following components for SMS and email specification, respectively.
SMS:
Enabled checkbox: Select to enable SMS notification for the selected user. By default, initially disabled.
Number: Cellular phone number to which the SMS notifications should be sent.
Filter: Opens the Filter dialog box where you can define filters for SMS notifications (at least one must
be defined for the feature to operate for the user); see Set SMS/email notification filters.
Email:
Enabled checkbox: Select to enable email notification for the selected user. By default, initially disabled.
Address: Email address to which the email notifications should be sent.
Filter: Opens the Filter dialog box where you can define filters for email notifications (at least one must
be defined for the feature to operate for the user); see Setting SMS/email notification filters.
TIP: Sending alarm notifications can be disabled temporarily for a user, for example, at vacation
time.
Multiple filters can be defined with different criteria or all alarms can be filtered in. Specific filters can be
removed. At least one filter must be defined per user for SMS or email export to work.
When no filters have yet been defined, the filter window opens with one column including criteria for a filter
"A". When multiple filters are defined the criteria for each filter are arranged in columns. The preceding
example shows two filters defined for the user.
The SMS Filter and Email Filter dialog boxes include the following filter categories for each filter. You can
select one or more filter criteria for a specific filter. The available categories are similar to those defining fault
filters; see Filter criteria:
Severity: Filters alarms according to severity level of the fault that caused the alarm. Multiple severity
levels can be selected.
Object Instance: Specifies the network resources (ports, slots, or elements) from which alarms will be
filtered in. Multiple objects can be selected.
General Probable Cause: Specifies the probable cause (equipment or other) as reported to the EMS for
which alarms will be filtered in.
General Probable Cause uses a generic list of probable causes, whereas Probable Cause is the probable
cause that appears in the EMS; see Probable Cause in Default window columns.
The SMS Filter and Email Filter dialog boxes include the following options:
Select one or more criteria for the current filter. Clear all selections in this panel appears on
the category header after a criterion is selected; click it to clear all selections in a category.
If you want another specific filter, click Add Filter Item. A new column of filter criteria opens.
Select one or more criteria for the additional filter, as described. Repeat this step for as many
specific filters as required.
OR
4. Modify, remove, or add another specific filter, as follows:
To modify a filter:
Change the criteria selections in the filter's column. To remove all the selections in a specific filter
category, click Clear all selections in this panel on the category header.)
To remove a filter:
Select the filter by clicking anywhere in the filter column and click Remove Filter Item.
To add another filter:
Click Add Filter Item. A new column of filter criteria opens. Define the additional filter as described
in Step 3 of this procedure.
NOTE: Add Filter Item is not enabled if all alarms are already set to be filtered in.
Where:
Parameter Description
Severity One of Critical, Major, Minor, Warning, or Cleared.
Object name Name of the alarmed object - displaying the names of the object hierarchy from NE
to alarmed object (e.g. NE-1:PTP-2). Objects in the hierarchy are separated by “:”.
Slot number is provided when possible.
Probable Cause Probable cause of the alarm.
Time Event date/time (default - dd/mm/yyyy HH:MM:SS).
Affected Trails List of all the affected trails, with the prefix: "T" for SMS, or "Affected Trails" in
emails.
Affected Customers List of all the affected customers, with the prefix: "C" for SMS, or "Affected
Customers" in emails.
Cleared "Cleared" appears in the case of a Clear notification.
Clear time Date/time the alarm was cleared (default - dd/mm/yyyy HH:MM:SS).
Maximum size of an SMS alarm notification is set according to the Max Message Size parameter; see
SMS/email panel. Any excess size is truncated.
The email format is similar to the FTP notification format; see FTP export file format. No maximum size applies
for email notifications.
OPTIONAL FEATURE: The Control Map functionality is a fully integrated add-on capability,
available on a cost basis; if not purchased, the feature and the related menu options are
unavailable.
This section introduces the network control entities provided by LightSOFT for managing a variety of
technology types.
NOTE: From the Control Map, you can right-click an object to access many of the same options
available from the Main window topology map, including object Properties window, current
alarms, and related trail or service list. Options vary according to the object selected.
2. To view details for specific objects, select the object(s), right-click and select either:
Related Controls: show all control entities related to the selected object(s) in a new tab.
Unrelated Controls: show all control entities not related to the selected object(s) in a new tab.
NOTE: OSC links are internal, and are not displayed in the Control Map.
2. Click an entry in the Control List to highlight a single entity in the Control Map.
NOTES:
Trail performance monitoring and path protection switching can be performed on up to
300 trails at a time.
The functions described in this section are not available for UMEs. Although UMEs
participating in trails are shown as TPs, performance parameters are unavailable for them.
In some procedures and contexts, the term platform is referred to in the GUI as shelf.
Note: For some NE types (including XDM), the Enable PM command sets the Monitor Active
attribute of the TP to Yes. In addition to enabling PM counters, the overhead will now be
monitored. The monitoring results in SNCP/N (instead of SNCP/I) and certain overhead-related
alarms will now be detected.
The Trail Performance Monitoring window lists trail termination points and associated PM data for selected
trails.
Figure 3-1: Trail Performance Monitoring window
The window provides a record for each TP associated with the selected trails and shows trail timestamp and
count information. For details, see the table at the end of this section. The rightmost columns in the table
represent the time counters. Each TP has its own counters. Cells where the counter is not relevant to the TP
are empty. A TP record will not have counts if PM is not enabled in the NE, or if there is some loss of
connectivity between the LightSOFT and the NE, or if an equipment problem. In such cases the timestamp
cell may be empty or a reason may be provided. TP records can be filtered according to a variety of criteria;
see Filter performance monitoring data.
Trail PM is not available for UMEs. Although UMEs participating in trails are shown as TPs, performance
parameters are unavailable for them.
Refresh PM Data Reloads PM information for all TPs related to the selected trails,
reflecting any changes in the network since the window was last
displayed. The time of last refresh is shown at the bottom of the
window. Refresh should be performed after PM counters are reset.
Show Filter Filters the TP records listed in the Trail Performance Monitoring
window.
Open Selected Opens a GCT to the EMS card view for the selected TP.
Termination Points
Export to CSV File Exports Trail Performance Monitoring window data to a CSV file.
Print Out PM Data Prints the Trail Performance Monitoring window data.
Most toolbar options are available as well by right-clicking a TP record. The shortcut menu also includes the
following options only available from this menu.
The Total statistic in the status bar shows the number of records filtered into the view out of the total number
of records that can be displayed.
1. In the Trail Performance Monitoring window, click Show Filter . The Performance Monitoring Trail
Filter window opens.
2. Select the network objects you want included in the filter. (All are selected by default).
3. Select the checkboxes to activate the filters you want to apply.
4. If you selected Period Filtering, the Period Filtering panel options are enabled. Set the From and To
dates and times for the filter. These can be entered either manually or selected using the calendar and
the up/down selectors.
5. Click OK. The Trail Performance Monitoring window is filtered according to your selections. Click
Default to reset the selections to the system defaults.
Option Description
Select the channel(s) that you want to include.
Available channels
Period Filter Panel
From Starting date and time for the filter. These can be entered either manually or
selected using the calendar and up/down selectors.
To Ending date and time for the filter.
Path Type
Main Filters TPs that are on main paths.
Protection Filters TPs that are on protection paths.
Both Filters TPs that are on either path.
NOTE: The Mixed path type cannot be filtered. TPs with that path type are always listed in the
Trail Performance Monitoring window.
Parameter Description
TP Dir Indicates whether the PM counter is for ingoing or outgoing traffic. Possible values In/Out.
Power Min Minimum power recorded during the measured time period.
Power Max Maximum power recorded during the measured time period.
OSNR Min Minimum OSNR value recorded during the measured time period.
ONCP Max Maximum OSNR value recorded during the measured time period.
1. In the Trail Performance Monitoring window, select the TPs. (You can click Select All to select all
at once.)
2. Click the Enable PM Counters icon (or Disable PM Counters icon ). A confirmation message is
displayed.
3. Click Yes to continue. A progress bar appears at the bottom of the window. To stop the process by
clicking Abort. A message is displayed to indicate when the operation is completed successfully. If the
operation failed or was partially successful (it could not be applied to one or more TPs), a summary
message appears in the information bar at the bottom of the window. Click Details for more
information.
When you close the Trail Performance Monitoring window, the following confirmation message opens
if changes to the enable state were performed.
1. In the Trail Performance Monitoring window, select the TPs. (You can click Select All to select all
at once.)
4. Click Refresh PM Data to reflect the new values in the Trail Performance Monitoring window.
The Path Protection Switch feature enables you to impose a different main/protection flow according to
network requirements. The functions are parallel to those offered by the EMS, with the advantage that they
are presented from the trail's perspective. LightSOFT views and manages all path switches of a trail, even
those not at the trail endpoints.
LightSOFT supports the following protection switching actions:
Manual switch - causes the switch TP to receive traffic from the selected (main or protection) TP. This
is performed only if the selected switch's trail source is not alarmed. The flow automatically reverts
back to the other switch if the selected switch trail source becomes alarmed.
Force switch - same as Manual switch, but with the imposed flow remaining in effect regardless of
current or subsequent alarms.
Lock on switch - causes the switch TP never to receive traffic from the selected TP, regardless of current
or subsequent alarms.
Once selected, these commands remain in effect until Release All is used to remove them from any SNCPs
to which they have been applied.
The Path Protection Switch window has two versions, depending on the trail type:
Regular version, called Path Protection Switch window, applicable to all trail types, but listing only the
protected endpoints of multiroute OCH trails (not showing intermediate TPs). The table lists the Switch
TPs of all the selected trails, one per row. For Trails with a VCAT size > 1, the switch TP of each VCAT is
listed in a separate row. Note that if the OCH trail has a User Defined Protection scheme, the endpoints
are not considered protected for this purpose. The regular version is described in this section.
Multiroute OCH trail version, called Path and Route Protection Switch window. It lists the Switch TP of
one selected element in the trail path, with the associated default and secondary TPs listed on separate
lines; see Path protection switching for multiroute trails.
NOTES:
Path Protection Switch commands may be traffic-affecting.
You can choose between two presentation modes for the path protection window:
Display all relevant switching points in the window
Display only SNCP switching points in the window
To switch between display modes, contact your customer service representative.
You can also open a multiroute OCH trail in the regular Path Protection Switch window in
the same way as any other trail. However, the table entries will include only protected
endpoints of the trail (if any) and will not show any SNCPs.
Protection switching commands are available for the trail and affect the paths, but not
specific routes. To show the SNCPs of the trail, you must open the Path and Route
Protection Switch window from a node on the map; see Path protection switching for
multiroute trails.
OPTIONAL FEATURE: The Path Protection Switch functionality is a fully integrated add-on
capability, available on a cost basis. If not purchased, the feature and the related menu options
are unavailable.
NOTE: The Path Protection Switch window opens only if SNCP trails are selected. You can view
whether the trails are SNCP-protected by clicking Details.
Multiroute trail:
If the selection of trails includes a multiroute trail, a notification window opens.
OCH multiroute trails can be opened in the Path Protection Switch window together with other trail types,
showing one TP per line and enabling you to configure only the two endpoint TPs of the multiroute trail
(meaning only regular, not multiroute protection).
Click Yes if you want to open the Path Protection Switch window, which enables you to configure only
the two endpoint TPs of multiroute trails. The Path Protection Switch window opens, showing the
SNCPs associated with the selected trails.
OR
Click No if you also need to configure intermediate points with multiroute configuration. The operation
is canceled and dialog box closes. With the required trail still highlighted in the Trails pane, in the
window map, right-click the required node and select the Path and Route Protection Switch shortcut
option. The Path and Route Protection Switch window opens, showing the Switch TP of the selected
element in the trail path, with the associated default and secondary TPs listed on separate lines; see
Path protection switching for multiroute trails.
The shortcut menu additionally includes the following options that are only available from this menu.
Column Description
The switch TP is currently receiving the signal from the protection TP (not
applicable if the SNCP does not reside in an ME).
Protection TP Identification of the protection TP in the SNCP, comprising the
corresponding Slot, Port, and CTP IDs.
User Command Applied: A user command is in effect.
None: No user command is in effect. The switch TP receives traffic
according to normal operating conditions.
Unmanaged: The SNCP resides in a UME and the user command, if
applicable, is not known to LightSOFT.
N/A: A refresh operation was aborted before all data records could be
filled with information.
A failure reason, for example:
Synchronization error (inconsistency, possibly temporary) between
LightSOFT and the respective EMS)
EMS Disconnected
EMS Failure
NE Disconnected
Operation Not Supported
Unknown Error
The status bar shows the number of records filtered into the view out of the total number of records that
can be displayed.
1. In the Path Protection Switch window, click Show Filter . The Path Protection Switch Filter dialog
box opens.
2. Select the options according to which you want to filter the list.
3. Click OK. The Path Protection Switch window is filtered according to your selections. Click Default to
reset the selections to the system defaults.
NOTE: The Path Protection Switch window can be opened for a multiroute trail using a Trails
pane shortcut option. In this case you can configure only the two endpoint TPs of the multiroute
trail, meaning only regular, not multiroute protection; see Path protection switch window.
Column Description
LE LE where the SNCP resides.
Information about TP
Switch TP Switch TP identification within the SNCP.
Indicates the active TP from which the switch TP is currently receiving the
signal, according to the TP which the arrow symbol is opposite (Default TP
or a specific Secondary TP). The symbol marks the active TP as follows:
In an SNCP, by an arrow pointing from it to the Switch TP.
In a trail protected endpoint (without a Switch TP), by an arrow
pointing towards it.
Role Role of the specific route or bridge path with respect to the Switch TP.
Values: Default, Secondary1, Secondary2, according to the multiroute
definition.
The Default TP is the Default From leg of the SNCP.
TP Label Identification of each TP.
LE LE where each TP resides.
In an SNCP, all TPs normally have the same LE.
In a protected trail endpoint, the Default and Secondary TP are
normally on different LEs.
Main Path Routes & Bridges List of Main path routes and bridges that traverse the specific TP (comma
separated).
Protection Path Routes & Lists the Protection path routes and bridges that traverse the specific TP
Bridges (comma separated). For example, bridge 1 means this TP is traversed by the
sub-bridge from the Protection path to the Main path. In rare cases the
same TP may also be used for routes.
The status bar shows the number of records filtered into the view out of the total number of records that
can be displayed.
4. Click the required command option; see Path and route protection commands. A warning appears,
reminding you that the action may be traffic-affecting.
5. Click Yes to continue. The progress bar at the bottom of the window indicates the process status. An
Operation Succeeded message appears at the conclusion. You can stop the processing by clicking Abort.
If the operation succeeded, Applied appears in the User Command field at the top of the window).
If the operation failed or was partially successful (it could not be applied to one or more SNCPs), click
Details to view the reasons.
6. If you need to perform another command (for example Lockout of a second leg), repeat the procedure
from Step 3.
Optional Feature: The Timing Map functionality is a fully integrated add-on capability, available
on a cost basis; if not purchased, the feature and the related menu options are unavailable.
The Timing Map displays Frequency synchronization representations, and also displays Phase and ToD
synchronization representations, where relevant.
The Timing Map window displays two representations of timing sources:
Timing - Active Timing view (accessed by selecting Map > Active Map), shows the timing sources that
are in use.
Timing - Configured Timing view (accessed by selecting Map > Configured Map), shows the
configured/requested timing sources.
The views provides the following information:
Timing source of each NE. For example, specific line or internal oscillators, or PTP.
Direction of the timing distribution.
Information type (Frequency, or Phase and ToD).
Quality of a timing source. Not all qualities apply to each equipment type.
These are indicated on the Timing Map, as illustrated in the following table.
Not all qualities apply to each equipment type; consult the relevant EMS user manual for more
information.
The colors corresponding to each quality are configurable via the Timing Preferences dialog box; see
Modify timing display preferences.
Timing directionality: indicated by arrows at the edge of a link. For example, on a link between NE-1
and NE-2, an arrow pointing to NE-2 denotes that NE-2 is receiving its timing from NE-1.
The system recognizes a view that has become out of date and displays "Configure map has changed" or
"Active map has changed" on the status bar in any of the following cases:
A configuration change is made to an element in the EMS.
A different timing source becomes active.
The quality of a timing source changes.
NOTE: The Timing Map uploads latest information from the EMS. As this can be time
consuming, it is recommended to open a subset of the available MEs, rather than selecting the
entire network.
View
Refresh Refreshes the Timing Map window views to show the most current
timing source information. The Last Update field at the bottom left
corner of the window shows the date/time of the last refresh.
The Timing Map window must be refreshed per view. For example,
if you refreshed the Active view, you must refresh the window to
obtain updated Configured information.
Both views are automatically refreshed when the Timing Map
window is first opened, or when new preferences are applied.
Legend Shows or hides the status bar legend and Last Updated time stamp.
A different color coding scheme can be applied to the Timing Map - Active view vs. the Timing Map - Configure
/ First Priority view. (The latter contains SSM (Synchronization Status Message) quality, which is not present
in the Timing Map - Active view.)
1. In the Timing Map menu, select Map > Preferences or Preferences . The Timing Preferences
dialog box opens.
2. Change the color associated with a timing quality by customizing its color swatch . For
information about standard color customization, see Customize LightSOFT object status colors in the
Getting Started and Administration Guide.
OR
Revert to the default colors by clicking Defaults. This changes the colors in the Timing Preferences
dialog box to the system default values.
3. Click Apply to save the changes to the database; a confirmation message appears and the Timing
Preferences dialog box closes. The selected view of the Timing Map window is automatically refreshed
reflecting the new preferences. The legend on the status bar indicates the color correspondence for
each quality. The changes remain in effect for your user profile until you change them.
OR
Click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving changes.
When the window first opens, all toolbar options are initially disabled. As TPs are selected, the specifically
relevant operations become enabled, as determined by the EMS. (If multiple TPs are selected, only options
that are relevant to all the selected TPs are enabled.)
The Maintenance Operations window provides one or more records for each TP associated with the selected
trails or links, one for each layer rate of the TP or port that supports maintenance operations in the NE.
NOTE: LightSOFT presents all potential layers that support maintenance operations. Some layer
rates may not be applicable for some ports of some NE types. See the EMS manual to see which
operations are supported by the NE.
The Operations column shows the applied operations on the indicated TP since the last refresh.
The TP records can be filtered according to a variety of criteria. For details, see Filtering Maintenance
Operation Data.
The Maintenance functions are traffic-affecting and should be used only by experienced operators.
Open Opens a GCT to the EMS card view for the selected endpoint or
intermediate TP.
Refresh Reloads the maintenance information for all TPs related to the
selected trails, reflecting any changes in the network since the
window was last refreshed or opened. If the Show entire path TPs
option is used, intermediate TP records are also reloaded. The time of
last refresh is shown at the bottom of the window.
Filter Filters the TP records listed in the Maintenance Operations window.
Export to CSV Exports the Maintenance Operations window data to a CSV format
file.
Most toolbar options are also accessible by right-clicking a TP record. In addition, the shortcut menu also
includes the following options.
The Total statistic at the bottom of the list shows the number of records filtered into the view out of the total
number of records that can be displayed.
1. In the Maintenance Operations window, click Filter . The Filter dialog box opens.
2. Select the options by which you want to filter the list.
3. Click OK. The Maintenance Operations window is filtered according to your selections.
4. Click Default to reset the selections to the system defaults.
NOTE: Reroute of 1+R trails is traffic-affecting and should be used only by experienced
operators. Reroute of 1++ trails may cause a traffic hit (less than 50 msec interruption). Other
ASON maintenance operation functions are not traffic-affecting.
OPTIONAL FEATURE: The ASON Maintenance Operations functionality is a fully integrated add-
on capability, available on a cost basis; if not purchased, the feature and the related menu
options are unavailable.
NOTE: After you reroute a trail, unless revert is inhibited, the trail automatically revert to the
provisioned path after the wait to restore (WTR) time elapses (assuming the provisioned path
links are not faulty). This will occur even if no revert operation was committed.
WRT is the stabilization delay following repair before traffic is switched back to the originally
provisioned path - 6 minute default can be changed). WTR is defined per node, with the Head
End node of each trail governing the switchback behavior. (The terminating node WTR is not
relevant.)
NOTE: Updates to the maintenance and command status are only displayed after refresh is
performed.
The following table describes the ASON maintenance operations options that are available via the ASON
Maintenance Operations window toolbar.
The following table describes the additional ASON maintenance operations options that are available by
right-clicking a trail record in the ASON Trail Maintenance Operations window. Using the shortcut menu,
you can choose to perform an operation either on the main or protection path individually or on both main
and protection paths simultaneously.
According to the option selected, the window's Restoration Allowed and Reversion Allowed columns
indicate trail paths for which the operations are allowed (Main, Protection, or Both). Otherwise Inhibited is
displayed, meaning the operation is not allowed for any path.
According to the option selected, the window’s Restoration Allowed and Reversion Allowed columns
indicate trail paths for which the operations are allowed (Main, Protection or Both). Otherwise Inhibited is
displayed, meaning the operation is not allowed for any path.
NOTE: The user-requested changes and command status are reflected in the table only after
you click Refresh to reload the table content.
The Total statistic at the bottom of the list shows the number of records filtered into the view out of the total
number of records that can be displayed.
1. In the ASON Maintenance Operations window, click Filter . The Filter dialog box opens.
2. Select the options by which you want to filter the list.
3. Click OK. The ASON Maintenance Operations window is filtered according to your selections. Click
Default to reset the selections to the system defaults.
Operation
Allow Restoration Main Filters in the ASON Maintenance Operations window only trails in
Allow Restoration Prot which the selected statuses are present. For more information, see
Allow Reversion Main ASON maintenance operations.
Allow Reversion Prot
NOTE: To edit a client trail, ensure that the Trail State is OK and the Trail Type is not Flex.
Current Protection Migrate to Bronze (1+R) Migrate to Silver Migrate to Gold (1++)
(1+1+R)
Unprotected service trail (EoS- Yes Yes Yes
VC4x, MoT-VC4x high order)
SNCP (1+1) service trail Yes Yes Yes
Bronze (1+R) N/A Service trail: Yes Service trail: Yes
Server trail: No Server trail: No
Silver (1+1+R) Service trail: Yes N/A Yes
Server trail: No
Gold (1++) Service trail: Yes Yes N/A
Server trail: No
2. In LightSOFT, acquire the rerouted ASON trails to make them provisioned; see Redefine an ASON
provisioned path (admit). In the case of silver (1+1+R) trails, follow the instructions Redefining ASON
provisioned Path for 1+1+R Silver Trails in that section.
3. In the EMS Topology Links window, exclude the topology links; see Exclude a link from the ASON
domain in the EMS User Guide.
4. In LightSOFT, use Insert ME/UME to insert the NE into the ASON link; see Insert elements in SDH/SONET
links.
5. In the EMS Topology Links window, delete the original topology links; see Delete a topology link in the
EMS User Guide.
6. In the EMS, assign the ACP to include the NE to be inserted if not already done. This may be done at
any stage before new topology link discovery.
7. Physically connect the two new links to the inserted NE.
8. In the EMS, discover the new topology links to include them in the ASON domain; see Topology link
discovery in the EMS User Guide.
9. In LightSOFT, modify the ASON trails acquired in step 2 to traverse the two new topology links if needed;
see Edit trails.