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OptiX RTN 600 Radio Transmission System
Maintenance Guide A Alarm Reference
A Alarm Reference
A.1 Alarm List

The following table lists all the possible alarms generated by the OptiX RTN 600 in alphabetical
order.
Table A-1 Alarm List

Alarm Name Description Alarm Source
Severity Board
A_LOC Add to bus - loss of clock Major PO1、PH1
ALM_APS_MANU_ MSP protocol is stopped manually Major SCC

STOP
ALM_GFP_dCSF GFP Loss of Client Signal Critical EFT4
ALM_GFP_dLFD GFP loss of frame delineation Major EFT4
ALM_RTC_FAIL RTC time fail alarm Major SCC
APS_FAIL APS protection switching failed Major SCC
APS_INDI APS state indication alarm Major SCC
AU_AIS AU alarm indication Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
AU_LOP AU loss of pointer Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
B1_EXC Regenerator section (B1) excessive Minor SD1, SL1,

errors SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
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Severity Board
B1_SD Regenerator section (B1) signal Minor SD1, SL1,

degraded SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
B2_EXC Multiplex section (B2) excessive Major SD1, SL1,

errors SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
B2_SD Multiplex section (B2) signal Minor SD1, SL1,

degraded SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
B3_EXC Higher order path (B3) excessive Major SD1, SL1,

errors SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
B3_EXC_VC3 B3_EXC_VC3 Major EFT4
B3_SD Higher order path (B3) signal Minor SD1, SL1,

degraded SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
B3_SD_VC3 B3_SD_VC3 Minor EFT4
BD_NOT_INSTALL Slot not installed with the Minor SCC

ED corresponding logical board
BD_STATUS Board not in position Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A,
IF1B, PO1,
PH1, EFT4,
PXC,
ODU,
FAN, EOW
BIP_EXC BIP excessive errors Minor PO1, PH1,

EFT4
BIP_SD BIP signal degraded Minor PO1, PH1,

EFT4
CONFIG_NOSUPP Configuration not supported Major ODU

ORT
DBMS_ERROR Database error Major SCC
DBMS_PROTECT_ Database in protection mode Critical SCC

MODE
DN_E1_AIS 2M down signal alarm indication Minor PO1, PH1
E1_LOC Loss of E1 clock Major PO1, PH1
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Severity Board
E1_LOS 2M line loss of signal Minor PO1, PH1
ESN_FAILED ESN failed Major SCC
ESN_INVALID ESN invalid Major SCC
ETH_LOS Ethernet receive loss of input signal Critical EFT4
EXT_SYNC_LOS Loss of external synchronous source Critical SCC
FAN_FAIL Fan failed Major FAN
FCS_ERR FCS check error Critical EFT4
HARD_BAD Hardware error Critical SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A,
IF1B, PO1,
PH1, EFT4,
PXC, SCC,
ODU
HP_CROSSTR Higher order path performance over Minor SD1, SL1,

threshold SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
HP_LOM Higher order path loss of multiframe Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
HP_RDI Higher order path remote defect Minor SD1, SL1,

indication SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
HP_REI Higher order path remote error Warning SD1, SL1,

IF1A, IF1B
HP_SLM Higher order path signal label Minor SD1, SL1,

mismatch SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
HP_TIM Higher order path trace identifier Minor SD1, SL1,

mismatch SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
HP_UNEQ Higher order path unequipped Minor SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
HPAD_CROSSTR Higher order path adaptation Minor PO1, PH1

performance over threshold


Severity Board
HSB_INDI Microwave equipment HSB Major SCC

switching indication
HSM_INDI Microwave channels HSM Major SCC

switching indication
IF_INPWR_ABN Abnormal input IF power of the Major ODU

ODU
IN_PWR_HIGH Input power too high Critical SD1, SL1
IN_PWR_LOW Input power too low Critical SD1, SL1
J0_MM Trace identifier mismatch Minor SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
K1_K2_M K1K2 mismatch Minor SCC
K2_M K2 mismatch Minor SCC
LASER_CLOSED Laser closed alarm Major SD1, SL1
LASER_MOD_ERR Pluggable optical module on the Major SD1, SL1

_EX board mismatches the optical
interface
LCAS_FOPR Failure of protocol receive Major EFT4
LCAS_FOPT Failure of protocol transmit Major EFT4
LCAS_PLCR Partial loss of capacity receive Minor EFT4
LCAS_PLCT Partial loss of capacity transmit Minor EFT4
LCAS_TLCR Total loss of capacity receive Major EFT4
LCAS_TLCT Total loss of capacity receive Major EFT4
LPS_UNI_BI_M Alarm of mismatch in unidirectional Minor SCC

operation and bidirectional
operation in linear MSP
LOOP_ALM Path loopback Minor SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A,
IF1B, PO1,
PH1, EFT4,
ODU
LP_CROSSTR Lower order path performance Minor PO1, PH1

parameter over threshold
LP_R_FIFO FIFO overflow on the receiving side Minor PO1, PH1

of the lower order path


Severity Board
LP_RDI Lower order path remote defect Minor PO1, PH1

indication
LP_RDI_VC12 VC-12 lower order path remote Minor EFT4

defect indication
LP_RDI_VC3 VC-3 lower order path remote defect Minor EFT4

indication
LP_REI Lower order path remote error Minor PO1, PH1

indication
LP_REI_VC12 VC-12 lower order path remote Minor EFT4

receiving failure indication
LP_REI_VC3 VC-3 lower order path remote Minor EFT4

receiving failure indication
LP_RFI Lower order path remote failure Minor PO1, PH1

indication
LP_SIZE_ERR TU structure error Minor PO1, PH1
LP_SLM Lower order path signal label Minor PO1, PH1

mismatch
LP_SLM_VC12 VC-12 lower order path signal flag Minor EFT4

mismatch
LP_SLM_VC3 VC-3 lower order path signal flag Minor EFT4

mismatch
LP_T_FIFO FIFO overflow on the transmission Minor PO1, PH1

side of the lower order path
LP_TIM Lower order path trace identifier Minor PO1, PH1

mismatch
LP_TIM_VC12 VC-12 lower order path trace Minor EFT4

identifier mismatch
LP_TIM_VC3 VC-3 lower order path trace Minor EFT4

identifier mismatch
LP_UNEQ Lower order path unequipped Minor PO1, PH1
LP_UNEQ_VC12 VC-12 lower order path signal Minor EFT4

unequipped
LP_UNEQ_VC3 VC-3 lower order path signal Minor EFT4

unequipped
LSR_NO_FITED Laser not installed Critical SD1, SL1
LTI Loss of timing input Major SCC


Severity Board
MS_AIS Multiplex section alarm indication Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
MS_CROSSTR Multiplex section performance over Minor SD1, SL1,

threshold SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
MS_RDI Multiplex section remote defect Minor SD1, SL1,

IF1A, IF1B
MS_REI Multiplex section remote error Warning SD1, SL1,

IF1A, IF1B
MSAD_CROSSTR Multiplex section adaptation Minor SD1, SL1,

performance over threshold SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
MSSW_DIFFEREN Master and slave software different Major SCC

T alarm
MW_FECUNCOR Microwave FEC uncorrectable Minor IF1A, IF1B
MW_LIM Microwave link identifier mismatch Major IF1A, IF1B
MW_LOF Loss of RS frame Critical IF1A, IF1B
MW_RDI Microwave link remote defect Minor IF1A, IF1B

indication
NESF_LOST Loss of NE software Critical SCC
NESTATE_INSTAL NE in install state Critical SCC

L
NO_BD_SOFT Software file corrupted or missing Critical SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A,
IF1B, PXC
POWER_ALM Power module alarm Major IF1A,

IF1B, PXC,
SCC, FAN
POWER_FAIL Board power failed Major ODU
PS Protection switch indication Major PO1, PH1
R_F_RST Receiving FIFO reset Minor PO1, PH1
R_LOC Receive loss of clock Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B


Severity Board
R_LOF Receive loss of frame Critical SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
R_LOS Receive loss of signal Critical SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
R_S_ERR Received signal error Critical PO1, PH1
RADIO_MUTE Radio transmission mute Warning ODU
RADIO_RSL_HIGH Radio receive signal level too high Critical ODU
RADIO_RSL_LOW Radio receive signal level too low Critical ODU
RADIO_TSL_HIGH Radio transmission signal level too Critical ODU

high
RADIO_TSL_LOW Radio transmission signal level too Critical ODU

low
RELAY_ALARM Relay alarm Critical EOW
RP_LOC Loss of receiving phaselock ring Major PO1, PH1

clock
RS_CROSSTR Regenerator section performance Minor SD1, SL1,

over threshold SDE, SLE,
IF1A, IF1B
S1_SYN_CHANGE Reference source change in Major SCC

S1_Mode
SYN_BAD Synchronous source degraded Minor PXC
SYNC_C_LOS Synchronous source level loss Warning SCC
T_ALOS E1 interface loss of analog signal Major PO1, PH1
T_F_RST Transmission FIFO reset Minor PO1, PH1
T_FIFO_E Transmission FIFO overflow Minor PO1, PH1
T_LOC Transmit loss of clock Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE
T_LOS Transmit loss of signal Major SD1, SL1,

SDE, SLE
TEMP_ALARM Temperature over threshold Minor IF1A,

IF1B,
EFT4,
PXC, SCC
TU_AIS TU alarm indication Major PO1, PH1


Severity Board
TU_AIS_VC12 VC-12 tributary unit alarm Major EFT4

indication
TU_AIS_VC3 VC-3 tributary unit alarm indication Major EFT4
TU_LOP TU loss of pointer Major PO1, PH1
TU_LOP_VC12 VC-12 tributary unit loss of pointer Major EFT4
TU_LOP_VC3 VC-3 tributary unit loss of pointer Major EFT4
UP_E1_AIS 2M up signal alarm indication Minor PO1, PH1
VCAT_LOA Virtual concatenation delay exceeds Critical EFT4

the threshold
VCAT_LOM_VC12 The multiframe indication of Major EFT4

members in VC-12 virtual
concatenation mismatches
VCAT_LOM_VC3 The multiframe indication of Major EFT4

VCAT_SQM_VC12 The serial number indication of Major EFT4

VCAT_SQM_VC3 The serial number indication of Major EFT4

VOLT_LOS Loss of voltage Major PXC, IF1A,

IF1B
WRG_BD_TYPE Wrong board type Major SCC
WRG_DEV_TYPE Wrong device type Critical SCC
WS_LOS Wayside interface loss of signal Major PXC
XCP_INDI XCS protection switching Major SCC

indication
A.2 Alarms and Corrective procedures

This section describes all the possible alarms of the OptiX RTN 600 and how to clear these
alarms.
A.2.1 A_LOC

Description
The A_LOC alarm indicates "add to bus - loss of clock".
Attribute
Alarm Severity Alarm Type

Major Equipment alarm
Parameters
When you view an alarm on the network management system, select the alarm. In the Alarm
Details field display the related parameters of the alarm. The alarm parameters are in the
following format: Alarm Parameters (hex): parameter1 parameter2...parameterN, for example,
Alarm Parameters (hex): 0x01 0x08. For details about each parameter, refer to the following
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 The value is always 0x01.
Parameter 2–3 Indicates the number of the path that reports the alarm. For example, "0x00
0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first path.
Impact on System
The board services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
The board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Replace the faulty board.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.2 APS_MANU_STOP
Description
The APS_MANU_STOP alarm indicates that the MS protocol is manually disabled.

Attribute

Minor Processing alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the type of a protection group. For example, "0x01" indicates a linear
MSP group.
Parameter 2 Indicates the number of the protection group that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first protection group.
Impact on System
When the APS_MANU_STOP occurs, the MSP or the switching might fail.
Possible Causes
The MS protocol is manually disabled.
Handling Procedure
Enable the MS protocol.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.3 ALM_GFP_dCSF
Description
The ALM_GFP_dCSF alarm indicates that the generic framing procedure (GFP) customer signal
is lost. If a board detects the GFP customer signal management frame that is transmitted from
the opposite station, this board reports the ALM_GFP_dCSF alarm.

Attribute
Critical Communication alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameters 2–3 Indicates the number of the VCTRUNK that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x00 0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first VCTRUNK.
Impact on System
The services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
The connection of the corresponding Ethernet port on the opposite board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Handle the alarm on the opposite board.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.4 ALM_GFP_dLFD
Description
The ALM_GFP_dLFD is an alarm indicating that the GFP frame is out of frame. When a board
detects that the GFP frame is out of frame, this board reports the ALM_GFP_dLFD alarm.
Attribute
Major Communication alarm

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
l The source and the sink VCTRUNKs are configured with different numbers of paths or
timeslots.
l Errors exist on a link or the link is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the VCTRUNKs at the transmit and the receive directions at the local station are
configured with the same number of physical paths and timeslots.
If ... Then ...

Not Correct the configuration.
Yes Go to the next step.
Step 2 Check whether a failure or bit errors occur in the line that services pass.
If ... Then ...

Yes Remove the fault.
Not Go to the next step.
Step 3 Replace the board that reports the ALM_GFP_dLFD alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.5 ALM_RTC_FAIL

Description
The ALM_RTC_FAIL alarm indicates that the real time clock (RTC) of the equipment fails.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
None.
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
The RTC of the SCC board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Reset the SCC board.
If ... Then ...

The ALM_RTC_FAIL alarm is cleared Reset the NE clock to end the
after the SCC board resets ALM_RTC_FAIL alarm.
No alarm exists Go to the next step.
Step 2 Replace the SCC board.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.6 APS_FAIL
Description
The APS_FAIL alarm indicates that the MSP switching fails.

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
MSP group.
Parameter 2 Indicates the number of the protection group that reports the APS_FAIL alarm.
For example, "0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first protection
group.
Impact on System
The services cannot be switched. If the current paths cannot be used, the services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l Parameters of the MSP are incorrectly configured.
l Parameters of the MSP are lost.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the MSP parameters of the node on which the APS_FAIL occurs are correctly
configured.
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether the networkwide MS protocol is normal. If not, manually disable and restart the
protocol.
If ... Then ...

The APS_FAIL alarm is cleared after the protocol is restarted End the alarm handling.
The APS_FAIL alarm persists after the protocol is restarted Contact Huawei engineers.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.7 APS_INDI
Description
The APS_INDI is an indication alarm of the MSP switching.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
MSP group.
Parameter 2 Indicates the number of the protection group that reports the APS_INDI alarm.
group.
Impact on System
During the MSP switching (within 50 ms), the services are interrupted. After the MSP switching
completes, the services are restored to normal.
Possible Causes
An MSP switching occurs to the services.
Handling Procedure
Detect the switching causes and take measures accordingly.
NOTE
After a non-revertive 1+1 linear MSP switching occurs, the APS_INDI alarm is generated. When the optical
channels are restored to normal, the services are not automatically switched to the working path and the
APS_INDI alarm persists. In this case, manually switch the services from the protection path to the working
path. After the switching succeeds, the APS_INDI alarm is cleared.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.8 AU_AIS
Description
The AU_AIS alarm indicates "AU alarm indication". When the AU pointers of three consecutive
frames are detected to be all "1"s, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the line port that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first port of the board.
Parameter 2–3 Indicates the number of the AU-4 path that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x00 0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first AU-4 path in the SDH
signal.
Impact on System
Services on AU-4 paths are interrupted. If the services are configured with protection, the
protection switching can be triggered.
Possible Causes
l The AU_AIS alarm is inserted at the opposite station.
l The transmit unit of the opposite station is faulty.
l The receive unit of the local station is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Locate the AU-4 channel that reports the alarm according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Query if the opposite station has the alarms that can trigger the AU_AIS alarm.

If ... Then ...

The opposite station has the alarms that can Handle the alarms at the opposite station first.
trigger the AU_AIS alarm
The opposite station has no alarms that can Go to the next step.
trigger the AU_AIS alarm
Step 3 Replace the line board of the opposite station.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the line board The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
is replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the line board is Go to the next step.
replaced
Step 4 Replace the cross-connect and timing board of the opposite station.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the cross- The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
connect and timing board is replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the cross-connect Go to the next step.
and timing board is replaced
Step 5 Replace the board that reports the alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.9 AU_LOP
Description
The AU_LOP alarm indicates "AU loss of pointer". When the board detects the AU-PTR value
of eight consecutive frames is invalid or is NDF revertive, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters

table.
Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
Services on AU-4 paths are interrupted. If the services are configured with protection, the
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Locate the AU-4 channel that reports the alarm according to alarm parameters.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the line board The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
is replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the line board is Go to the next step.
replaced
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the cross- The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
connect and timing board is replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the cross-connect Go to the next step.
and timing board is replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.10 B1_EXC

Description
The B1_EXC alarm indicates "regenerator section (B1) excessive errors". When the board
detects the B1 bit errors exceed the preset B1_EXC alarm threshold (10-3 by default), this alarm
is reported.
The IF boards that work in the PDH mode may also report this alarm. This alarm is detected by
the self-defined overhead bytes B1 in PDH microwave frames.
Attribute
Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 2–3 Indicates the path number.
Impact on System
The services on the port are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l The line performance degrades.
Handling Procedure
Refer to section 2.4 Troubleshooting Bit Errors.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.11 B1_SD

Description
The B1_SD alarm indicates "regenerator section (B1) signal degraded". When the board detects
the B1 bit errors exceed the preset B1_SD alarm threshold (10-6 by default), this alarm is reported.
The IF boards that work in the PDH mode may also report this alarm. This alarm is detected by
the self-defined overhead bytes B1 in PDH microwave frames.
Attribute
Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The service performance on the port degrades.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.12 B2_EXC

Description
The B2_EXC alarm indicates "multiplex section (B2) excessive errors". When the board detects
the B2 bit errors exceed the preset B2_EXC alarm threshold (10-3 by default), this alarm is
reported.
Attribute

Major Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the port are interrupted. If the services are configured with protection, the
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.13 B2_SD

Description
The B2_SD alarm indicates "regenerator section (B2) signal degraded". When the board detects
Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the interface degrade.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.14 B3_EXC

Description
The B3_EXC alarm indicates "higher order path (B3) excessive errors". When the board detects
the B3 bit errors exceed the preset B3_EXC alarm threshold (10-3 by default), this alarm is
reported.
Attribute

Major Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
"0x00 0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first AU-4 path.
Impact on System
The services on the path are interrupted.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.15 B3_EXC_VC3

Description
The B3_EXC_VC3 alarm indicates that excessive B3 bit errors exist in the VC-3 path. When a
board detects that the B3 bit errors cross the preset threshold of the B3_EXC_VC3 (10-3 by
default), this board reports the alarm.
Attribute

Major QoS alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameters 2–3 Indicates the number of the path that reports the alarm. For example, "0x00
0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first VC-3 path.
Impact on System
A large number of bit errors exist in the services in the VC-3 path.
Possible Causes
l The transmit part at the opposite station is faulty.
l The receive part of the local station is faulty.
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.16 B3_SD

Description
The B3_SD alarm indicates "higher order path (B3) signal degraded". When the board detects
Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
"0x00 0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first AU-4 path.
Impact on System
Services on the channel degrade. If the services are configured with protection, the protection
switching can be triggered.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.17 B3_SD_VC3

Description
The B3_SD_VC3 alarm indicates that B3 bit errors in the VC-3 path deteriorate. When a board
detects that the B3 bit errors cross the preset threshold of the B3_SD_VC3 (10-6 by default), this
board reports the alarm.
Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first VC-3 path.
Impact on System
The services in this VC-3 path degrade.
Possible Causes
l The transmit part at the opposite station is faulty.
l The receive part of the local station is faulty.
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.18 BD_NOT_INSTALLED

Description
The BD_NOT_INSTALLED alarm indicates that a slot is not installed with the corresponding
logical board.
Attribute
Minor Equipment alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the slot number.
Impact on System
The physical board in this slot cannot work.
Possible Causes
l The corresponding slot is not configured with the logical board.
l The corresponding physical board is inserted in a wrong slot when this board is used to
replace the original board.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the corresponding physical board is inserted in a wrong slot.
If ... Then ...

Yes Insert the corresponding physical board in the correct slot.
Step 2 Configure the logical board in the slot layout figure on the NMS.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.19 BD_STATUS

Description
The BD_STATUS alarm indicates "board not in position".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
None.
Impact on System
The board that reports the alarm cannot operate.
Possible Causes
If the board that reports the alarm is in the IDU, the possible causes are as follows:
l The board is faulty.

l The board is installed in an incorrect slot.
l The board and the backplane are poorly connected.
l The slot is faulty.
If the board that reports the alarm is in the ODU, the possible causes are as follows:
l The ODU is faulty.

l The power supply of the ODU is switched off.
l The IF cables are poorly connected.
l The IF boards are faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Perform alarm clearing according to the type of the board that reports the alarm.
If ... Then ...

The board that reports the alarm is in the ODU Perform Step 2 to Step 6.
The board that reports the alarm is in the IDU Perform Step 7 to Step 11.
Step 2 Check if the power supply of the ODU is switched on.

If ... Then ...

The switch is turned on Go to the next step.
The switch is turned off Turn on the switch.
Step 3 Check if the IF cables are correctly connected.
If ... Then ...

The cables are correctly connected Go to the next step.
The cables are incorrectly connected Reconnect the cables correctly.
Step 4 Replace the ODU.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the board is The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the board is Go to the next step.
replaced
Step 5 Replace the IF cables.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the cables are The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the cables are Go to the next step.
replaced
Step 6 Replace the IF board.
Step 7 Check if the board that reports the alarm is installed in the correct slot.
If ... Then ...

If the board that reports the alarm is installed in Re-install the board in the correct slot.
an incorrect slot
The board that reports the alarm is installed in the Go to the next step.
correct slot
Step 8 Remove and insert the board again.
If ... Then ...

removed and inserted complete.
removed and inserted

If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
Step 10 Install the board that reports the alarm into another slot.
If the board reports no alarm in the new slot, it indicates that the previous slot is faulty.
Step 11 Keep the board working in the new slot, and contact technical support engineers of Huawei.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.20 BIP_EXC
Description
The BIP_EXC alarm indicates "BIP excessive errors". When the BIP2 bit errors in the V5 byte
are detected over the preset BIP_EXC alarm threshold (10-3 by default), this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the path are interrupted.

Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.21 BIP_SD
Description
The BIP_SD alarm indicates "BIP signal degraded". When the BIP2 bit errors in the V5 byte
are detected over the preset BIP_SD alarm threshold (10-6 by default), this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the path degrade.
Possible Causes


Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.22 CONFIG_NOSUPPORT
Description
The CONFIG_NOSUPPORT alarm indicates "configuration not supported". When the ODU
detects the configured parameters mismatch these of the ODU, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Major Processing alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the unmatched parameter.
l "0x01" indicates the frequency configuration error.
l "0x02" indicates the TR spacing configuration error.
l "0x03" indicates the transmit power configuration error.
l "0x04" indicates the ATPC threshold configuration error.
l "0x05" indicates the bandwidth configuration error.
l "0x06" indicates the modulation mode configuration error.
Impact on System
The ODU cannot work normally. If the equipment is configured with 1+1 FD protection, the
main ODU generates the CONFIG_NOSUPPORT alarm. In this case, an IF 1+1 protection
switching occurs.

Possible Causes
The type of the ODU mismatches the configured parameters.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the unmatched parameter according to the alarm parameters.
Step 2 Check if the parameters comply with the requirement of the network planning.
If ... Then ...

The parameters comply with the requirements of Replace the ODU of the correct type.
the network planning
The parameters do not comply with the Modify the parameters.
requirements of the network planning
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.23 DBMS_ERROR
Description
The DBMS_ERROR alarm indicates that errors occur in the processing of the system database.
Attribute
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the type of the database error.
l 0x01: Indicates that the entered parameter is illegal.
l 0x02: Indicates that no database file exists.
l 0x03: Indicates that the database storage area numbers are incorrect.
l 0x04: Indicates that a database overwriting occurs.
l 0x05: Indicates that errors occur in the header information check in the
database backup area.
l 0x06: Indicates that errors occur in the FAT table structure check in the
database storage area.
l 0x07: Indicates that errors occur in the database check in the database backup
area.
l 0x08: Indicates that restoring the database fails.
l 0x09: Indicates an invalid database ID.
l 0x0A: Indicates that the databases are different.
l 0x0B: Indicates that the data is unchecked.
l 0x0E: Indicates that the semaphore handle is invalid.
l 0x0F: Indicates that errors occur in memory applying.
l 0x10: Indicates that errors occur in memory releasing.
l 0x12: Indicates that transmitting the message packets fails.
l 0x13: Indicates that the start record is queried to be incorrect.
l 0x14: The database is null.
l 0x15: Indicates that the mark is incorrectly set.
l 0x16: Indicates that the entered command parameters are incorrect.
l 0x17: Indicates that this is not a backup database.
l 0x18: Indicates that the database is in the protected mode.
l 0x19: Indicates that the configuration is not verified.
Parameter 2 Indicates the database memory area in which errors occur.

l 0x00: Indicates the database in the FDB0.
l 0x01: Indicates the database in the FDB1.
l 0x02: Indicates the database in the DRDB.
Parameter 3 Indicates the incorrect database ID.

l 0x00: Indicates the IDs of all the databases in the storage area.
l 0x01–0xff: Indicates the ID of a specific database.
Impact on System
When the DBMS_ERR alarm occurs, it indicates that errors occur in the system database
processing. The system configuration may be lost. As a result, the failure indication is returned
for some query and setting commands, and some system functions cannot work.

Possible Causes
l The database operation fails.
l The data in the database is damaged.
l The SCC board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Reset the SCC board.
If ... Then ...

The DBMS_ERROR alarm is cleared after the SCC board resets End the alarm handling.
The DBMS_ERROR alarm persists after the SCC board resets Go to the next step.
Step 2 Replace the board that reports the DBMS_ERROR alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.24 DBMS_PROTECT_MODE
Description
The DBMS_PROTECT_MODE alarm indicates that the system database is in the protected
mode.
Attribute
Critical Processing alarm
Parameters
None.
Impact on System
When the DBMS_PROTECT_MODE alarm occurs, it indicates that errors occur in the system
database processing. The system configuration may be lost. As a result, the failure indication is
returned for some query and setting commands, and some system functions cannot work.
Possible Causes
The NE software resets frequently.

Handling Procedure
Replace the board that reports the DBMS_PROTECT_MODE alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.25 DN_E1_AIS
Description
The DN_E1_AIS alarm "2M down signal alarm indication". When the tributary board detects
the downlink E1 signal is all "1"s, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The E1 signals are unavailable.
Possible Causes
l The tributary board of the opposite station has transmitted the E1_AIS signal.
l The receive unit of the tributary board of the local station is faulty.
l The cross-connect board of the local station is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the opposite equipment has the UP_E1_AIS or T_ALOS alarm.

If ... Then ...

There is the UP_E1_AIS alarm Clear the alarm.
There is no UP_E1_AIS alarm Go to the next step.
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
Step 3 Replace the cross-connect and timing board of the local station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.26 E1_LOC
Description
The E1_LOC alarm indicates "loss of E1 clock". When the tributary board cannot extract the
clock from the E1 signal, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the tributary interface/path that reports the alarm. For
example, "0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first interface/path of the
board.
Impact on System
This alarm has no impact on the services.

Possible Causes
l The input E1 signal waveform is abnormal.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the opposite equipment is faulty.
If ... Then ...

The opposite equipment is faulty Clear the fault.
The opposite equipment is not faulty Go to the next step.
Step 2 Check if there is external interference that causes abnormal E1 signal waveform.
If ... Then ...

There is external interference The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is complete.
There is no external interference Contact technical support engineers of Huawei.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.27 E1_LOS
Description
The E1_LOS alarm indicates "2M line loss of signal". When the tributary board detects the
uplink E1 signal is all "0"s, this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Minor Communication alarm
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
E1 services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l The input E1 signal is abnormal.
l The tributary board of the local station is faulty.
Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.28 ESN_FAILED
Description
The ESN_FAILED alarm indicates that the electronic serial number (ESN) of the equipment
fails.
Attribute
Parameters

table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the SCC board that reports the ESN_FAILED alarm.
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
l Reading the equipment ESN fails.
l Errors occur in the verification of the read equipment ESN.
Handling Procedure
Replace the SCC board that reports the ESN_FAILED alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.29 ESN_INVALID
Description
The ESN_INVALID alarm indicates that the electronic serial number (ESN) of the equipment
is invalid.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the SCC board that reports the ESN_INVALID alarm.

Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
Verification of the ESN that is read from the SCC board is normal, but the ESN cannot be
identified.
Handling Procedure
Contact Huawei engineers to upgrade the NE software.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.30 ETH_LOS
Description
The ETH_LOS is an alarm indicating loss of network port connection on the data board.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the port that reports the alarm. For example, "0x01"
indicates that the alarm is reported by the first Ethernet port of this board.
Parameters 2–3 The value is always 0x00 0x01.
Impact on System
The services of the port that reports the ETH_LOS alarm are interrupted.

Possible Causes
l The network cable connection at the port where the ETH_LOS alarm occurs is faulty.
l The equipment that interconnects with the port where the ETH_LOS alarm occurs is faulty.
l The working mode of the port where the ETH_LOS alarm occurs is different from that of
the interconnected equipment.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the network cable that is connected to the port where the ETH_LOS alarm occurs
is loose or damaged.
If ... Then ...

Yes Reconnect or replace the network cable.
Step 2 Check whether the equipment that interconnects with the port where the ETH_LOS alarm occurs
is faulty.
If ... Then ...

Yes Remove the fault of the interconnected equipment.
Step 3 Check whether the working mode of the port where the ETH_LOS alarm occurs is the same as
that of the interconnected equipment.
If ... Then ...

Not Correct the configuration of the port working modes.
Step 4 Replace the board on which the ETH_LOS alarm occurs.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.31 EXT_SYNC_LOS
Description
The EXT_SYNC_LOS alarm indicates "loss of external synchronous source".
Attribute
Critical Equipment alarm

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the external clock that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first external clock.
Impact on System
l If the clock source priority table is configured with the external and internal clock sources
only, the internal clock source is traced and the clock enters the free-run mode after the
loss of the external clock source.
l If the clock source priority table is configured with other valid clock sources, the loss of
the external clock source can trigger clock protection switching.
Possible Causes
The clock priority table has the external clock source, but the external clock source cannot be
detected or is unavailable.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the opposite clock source device is faulty.
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check if the external clock cable is normal.
If ... Then ...

The cables are abnormal Replace the cables.
The cables are normal Go to the next step.
Step 3 Replace the cross-connect and timing board that connects the clock source reporting the alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.32 FAN_FAIL

Description
The FAN_FAIL alarm indicates "fan failed".
Attribute

Parameters
None.
Impact on System
The system heat dissipation is affected.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Remove and insert the fan board. Clear the dust on the fan and re-install the fan board.
If ... Then ...

----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.33 FCS_ERR
Description
The FCS_ERR alarm indicates that errors occur in the verification of the frame check sequence
(FCS). If errors occur when a board performs the FCS verification of the received frames, this
board reports the FCS_ERR alarm.

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
When the encapsulation protocol or the encapsulation parameter of the Ethernet service source
is different from that of the Ethernet service sink, the service is interrupted or bit errors exist in
the service.
Possible Causes
l The encapsulation protocol or the encapsulation parameter of the Ethernet service source
is different from that of the Ethernet service sink.
l Bit errors exist in the service path.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the encapsulation protocol of the Ethernet service source is the same as that of
the Ethernet service sink.
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether the encapsulation parameter of the Ethernet service source is the same as that of
the Ethernet service sink.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 Check whether any bit error alarm or performance event occurs on the line boards through which
the service travels.

If ... Then ...

Yes Handle the alarm or performance event.
No Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the board on which the FCS_ERR alarm occurs.
If ... Then ...

The FCS_ERR alarm is cleared after the The fault is removed. End the alarm handling.
board is replaced
The FCS_ERR alarm persists after the Go to the next step.
board is replaced
Step 5 Replace the cross-connect board.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.34 HARD_BAD
Description
The HARD_BAD alarm indicates "hardware error".
Attribute
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the fault cause.
l "0x01" indicates the power module is working abnormally.
l "0x02" indicates the board is improperly installed.
l "0x03" indicates the 38M system clock 1 is abnormal.
l "0x04" indicates the 38M system clock 2 is abnormal.
l "0x05" indicates the 2M clock source is abnormal.
l "0x06" indicates the digital phased-locked loop is abnormal.
l "0x07" indicates the 38M service clock is lost.
l "0x08" indicates the bus is abnormal.
l "0x09" indicates the TPS protection board is abnormal.
l "0x0A" indicates the primary crystal oscillator stops oscillating.
l "0x0B" indicates the frequency offset of the primary crystal oscillator is
excessive.
l "0x0C" indicates the secondary crystal oscillator stops oscillating.
l "0x0D" indicates the processor (CPU/DSP/coprocessor) is faulty.
l "0x0E" indicates the storage components are faulty.
l "0x0F" indicates the programmable logic device is faulty.
l "0x10" indicates the SDH components are faulty.
l "0x11" indicates the data communication components are faulty.
l "0x12" indicates the clock components are faulty.
l "0x13" indicates the interface components are faulty.
l "0x14" indicates the power components are faulty.
l "0x15" indicates other faults.
l "0x16" indicates the analog phase-locked loop is abnormal.
l "0x17" indicates the 32M clock is unavailable.
Impact on System
The board that reports the alarm cannot operate.
Possible Causes
l The slot is faulty.

Handling Procedure
Step 1 Remove and insert the board again.
If ... Then ...

If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
Step 3 Install the board that reports the alarm into another slot.
If the board reports no alarm in the new slot, it indicates that the previous slot is faulty.
Step 4 Keep the board working in the new slot, and contact technical support engineers of Huawei.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.35 HP_CROSSTR
Description
The HP_CROSSTR alarm indicates "higher order path performance over threshold". When the
board detects higher order path bit error performance events exceed the preset threshold, this
alarm is reported.
Attribute
Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
"0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by first port of the board.
Parameter 2–3 Indicates the number of the path that reports the alarm.
Parameter 4–5 l The higher two bits of Parameter 4 indicate the performance monitoring
period. When the value of the higher two bits is "01", the monitoring period
is 15 minutes. When the value of the higher two bits is "02", the monitoring
period is 24 hours.
l The lower six bits of Parameter 4 together with Parameter 5 indicate the
performance event ID.
Impact on System
The services contain a large amount of bit errors and the services may be interrupted.
Possible Causes
Higher order path bit error performance events exceed the preset threshold.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 View the threshold crossing record of higher order path bit error performance events to determine
the performance event that exceeds the preset threshold.
Step 2 Handle the performance event that exceeds the threshold.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.36 HP_LOM
Description
The HP_LOM alarm indicates "higher order path loss of multiframe". When the board detects
the H4 byte and the expected multiframe sequence mismatch, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters


table.
Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
The services on the channel are interrupted. If the services are configured with protection, the
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.37 HP_RDI

Description
The HP_RDI alarm indicates "higher order path remote defect indication". When the board
detects bit 5 of the G1 byte is "1", this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
This alarm does not affect the local station. It indicates that the receiving services of the opposite
station are interrupted.
Possible Causes
The local station detects an alarm from the opposite station, indicating remote higher order path
defect.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the AU-4 path that reports the alarm according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Clear the alarm on the AU-4 path of the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.38 HP_REI

Description
The HP_REI alarm indicates "higher order path remote error indication". When the board detects
bit 1 to bit 4 of the G1 byte is "1" to "8", this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Warning Communication alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
The alarm does not affect the local station. It only indicates that the services received by the
opposite station have bit errors.
Possible Causes
The local station detects an alarm from the opposite station, indicating remote higher order path
bit errors.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 Handle the HP_BBE performance event on the AU-4 path of the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.39 HP_SLM

Description
The HP_SLM alarm indicates "higher order path signal label mismatch". When the board detects
the C2 byte mismatch, this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
l The C2 byte to be received by the local station mismatches the C2 byte transmitted by the
opposite station.
l The data configuration is wrong.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 If the port that reports the alarm is the SDH port used to interconnect ATM/Ethernet equipment,
configure the services to be VC-4 pass-through services.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
configurations are modified complete.
The alarm still persists after the Go to the next step.
configurations are modified

Step 3 Unify the service types at the source and sink stations of the AU-4 channel.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.40 HP_TIM
Description
The HP_TIM alarm indicates "higher order path trace identifier mismatch". When the board
detects the J1 byte mismatch, this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
If the services are configured with protection and this alarm is the triggering condition, the
Possible Causes
l The J1 byte to be received at the local station is different from the J1 byte transmitted from
the opposite station.
l Data configuration at the intermediate nodes is incorrect.

Handling Procedure
Step 2 If the port that reports the alarm is the SDH port used to interconnect ATM/Ethernet equipment,
configure the services to be VC-4 pass-through services.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
configurations are modified complete.
configurations are modified
Step 3 Set the J1 byte to be received of the local station to the disable mode. Alternatively, set the J1
byte to be received at the local station to be the same as that transmitted from the opposite station.
Step 4 Check whether the cross-connections of the intermediate nodes through which the service travels
are correctly configured. If not, correct the cross-connection configuration.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.41 HP_UNEQ
Description
The HP_UNEQ alarm indicates "higher order path unequipped". When the board detects the C2
byte is "0", this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning

Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
Services on the AU-4 path are unavailable. If the services are configured with protection and
this alarm is the triggering condition, the protection switching can be triggered.
Possible Causes
The line port of the local station is configured with services, but the line port of the opposite
station is not.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 Configure line services for the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.42 HPAD_CROSSTR
Description
The HPAD_CROSSTR alarm indicates "higher order path adaptation performance over
threshold". When the board detects the TU pointer adaptation performance events over the preset
threshold, this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
period is 24 hours.
Impact on System
Bit errors may occur to the services.
Possible Causes
The TU pointer adaptation performance events exceed the preset threshold.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 View the threshold crossing record of the TU pointer adaptation performance events, and
determine the performance event that exceeds the preset threshold.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.43 HSB_INDI
Description
The HSB_INDI alarm indicates "microwave equipment HSB switching indication".
Attribute
Parameters

table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the protection group number.
Parameter 2 Indicates the slot where the working board is seated.
Impact on System
The services are interrupted during the protection switching and return to normal after the
switching is complete.
Possible Causes
1+1 HSB protection switching occurs.
Handling Procedure
Determine the cause for switching and perform relevant operations.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.44 HSM_INDI
Description
The HSM_INDI alarm indicates "microwave channels HSM switching indication".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the protection group number.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
Bit errors cannot be generated during channel switching. This alarm has no impact on the
services.
Possible Causes
1+1 FD/SD protection switching occurs.
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.45 IF_INPWR_ABN
Description
The IF_INPWR_ABN alarm indicates "abnormal input IF power of the ODU".
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 l "0x01" indicates input power is too high.
l "0x02" indicates input power is too low.

Impact on System
The services on the ODU are interrupted. If 1+1 protection is configured, 1+1 HSB switching
can be triggered.
Possible Causes
l There is an inloop operation on the IF port.
l The IF boards are faulty.
l The IF cables are faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check the loopback status of the IF port.
If ... Then ...

There is an inloop operation on the IF port Cancel the loopback operation.
The IF port is not looped back Go to the next step.
Step 2 Check if the IF cables are soggy, broken, or pressed.
If ... Then ...

The IF cables are soggy, broken, or pressed Replace the IF cables.
The IF cables are not soggy, broken, or pressed Go to the next step.
Step 3 Check if the cable connector workmanship meets the requirement.
If ... Then ...

It does not meet the requirement Remade connectors.
It meets the requirement Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the IF board connecting with the ODU that reports the alarm.
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
Step 5 Replace the ODU that reports the alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.

A.2.46 IN_PWR_HIGH
Description
The IN_PWR_HIGH alarm indicates "input power too high".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the optical interface that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first optical interface of the board.
Impact on System
Bit errors occur to the services of the optical interface.
Possible Causes
l The transmit optical power of the opposite station is too high.
l The type of the optical module is incorrect.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the optical interface that reports the alarm according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Check if the type of the SFP optical modules of the receive and transmit ends is correct according
to transmission distance.
If ... Then ...

The type is incorrect Replace the optical modules.
The type is correct Go to the next step.
Step 3 Query the performance events of the transmit optical power at the opposite station.
If ... Then ...

The transmit optical power does not meet the requirement Replace the optical modules.

If ... Then ...

The transmit optical power meets the requirement Go to the next step.
Step 4 Add a proper optical attenuator to reduce the receive optical power.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.47 IN_PWR_LOW
Description
The IN_PWR_LOW alarm indicates "input power too low".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Bit errors may occur to the services on the optical interface.
Possible Causes
l The transmit optical power of the opposite station is too low.
l The fiber performance degrades.
l The type of the optical module is incorrect.
Handling Procedure

Step 2 Check if the type of the SFP optical modules of the receive and transmit ends is correct according
to transmission distance.
If ... Then ...

The type is incorrect Replace the optical modules.
The type is correct Go to the next step.
Step 3 Query the performance events of the transmit optical power at the opposite station.
If ... Then ...

The transmit optical power does not meet the requirement Replace the optical modules.
The transmit optical power meets the requirement Go to the next step.
Step 4 Clean the optical fiber connector.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the connector The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
is cleaned complete.
connector is cleaned
Step 5 Check if the fiber is broken or pressed.
If ... Then ...

The fiber is broken or pressed Replace the fiber.
The fiber is not broken or pressed Go to the next step.
Step 6 Add a proper optical amplifier to increase the receive optical power.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.48 J0_MM
Description
The J0_MM alarm indicates "trace identifier mismatch". When the board detects the J0 byte
mismatch, this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
The J0 byte to be received by the local station mismatches the J0 byte transmitted by the opposite
station.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the line port that reports the alarm according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Set the J0 byte to be received of the local station to the disable mode.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.49 K1_K2_M
Description
The K1_K2_M is an indication alarm of mismatch of the K1 and K2 bytes. If a board detects
that the transmitted K1 byte (bits 5–8) indicates a path number different from that the received
K2 byte indicates, this board reports the K1_K2_M alarm.
Attribute
Parameters


table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the type of a protection group. For example, "0x01" indicates the linear
MSP.
Parameter 2 Indicates the number of the protection group that reports the K1_K2_M alarm.
group.
Impact on System
When the K1_K2_M occurs, the MSP switching might be incorrect or even fail.
Possible Causes
l The switching modes of the service source and sink are single-ended switching and dual-
ended switching, respectively.
l The equipment is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the services are correctly configured.
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether the fiber connections are correct.
If ... Then ...

Not Correct the fiber connections.
Step 3 Replace the line board at the opposite station.
If ... Then ...

The K1_K2_M alarm is cleared after the The fault is removed. End the alarm handling.
board is replaced
The K1_K2_M persists Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the board that reports the K1_K2_M alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.

A.2.50 K2_M
Description
The K2_M is an indication alarm of mismatch of the K2 byte. When a board detects that the
received K2 byte (bit 5) indicates a protection mode different from that of the local NE, this
board reports the K2_M alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the type of a protection group. For example, "0x01" indicates the linear
MSP.
Parameter 2 Indicates the number of the protection group that reports the K2_M alarm. For
example, "0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first protection group.
Impact on System
When the K2_M occurs, the MSP switching might be incorrect or even fail.
Possible Causes
l Two NEs on a linear MS are configured with different MSP modes (1+1 or 1:N).
l When the MSP switching occurs, the protocol at the opposite station is disabled.
l The equipment is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether two terminal NEs on a linear MS are configured with the same MSP mode (1+1
or 1:N).
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether the fiber connections are correct.

If ... Then ...

Not Correct the fiber connections.
Step 3 Replace the line board at the opposite station.
If ... Then ...

The K2_M alarm is cleared after the board The fault is removed. End the alarm handling.
is replaced
The K2_M persists Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the board that reports the K2_M alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.51 LASER_CLOSED
Description
The LASER_CLOSED alarm indicates "laser closed alarm".
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The optical interface cannot carry services.

Possible Causes
The laser is shut down at the local station.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 Find out why the laser is shut down and turn it on in a timely manner.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.52 LASER_MOD_ERR_EX
Description
The LASER_MOD_ERR_EX alarm indicates the pluggable optical module on the board
mismatches the optical interface.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the optical interface where the alarm occurs are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l The optical module installed on the optical interface does not match the optical interface
rate.
l The optical module is faulty.

Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the optical module installed on the optical interface matches the optical interface rate.
If ... Then ...

The optical module installed on the optical Replace the optical module with one that
interface does not match the optical matches the optical interface rate.
interface rate
The optical module installed on the optical Replace the optical module with a new one of
interface matches the optical interface rate the same type.
Step 2 Check if the alarm is cleared.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the optical The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
module is replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the optical Go to the next step.
module is replaced
Step 3 Replace the reporting board.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.53 LCAS_FOPR
Description
The LCAS_FOPR alarm indicates that the link capacity adjustment scheme (LCAS) protocol in
the receive direction fails. When the receive part of the LCAS module of a board detects an
abnormal state in which the LCAS might fail to negotiate or cannot correctly negotiate, this
board reports the LCAS_FOPR alarm.
Attribute
Parameters

table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The Ethernet service is abnormal.
Possible Causes
l The downlink virtual concatenation group (VCG) receives repeated sequence numbers due
to incorrect configuration or bit errors in the link.
l The LCAS function of the opposite VCG is disabled.
l The downlink VCG simultaneously receives the FIXED and other LCAS control bytes due
to incorrect configuration or bit errors in the link.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the LCAS enable state and the LCAS parameters are the same at near and far
ends.
If ... Then ...

Not Correctly enable the LCAS protocol at the local and the opposite NEs.
Step 2 Check whether configurations of the local and opposite NEs are correct. That is, check whether
an VCG at one NE is connected to multiple VCGs at the opposite NE.
If ... Then ...

The configuration is incorrect Correct the configuration.
The configuration is correct Go to the next step.
Step 3 Check whether a fault such as failure or bit errors occurs in the service link.
If ... Then ...

Step 4 Disable the LCAS protocol at both the NEs, and then restart the protocol.
Step 5 Replace the board that reports the LCAS_FOPR alarm.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.54 LCAS_FOPT
Description
The LCAS_FOPT alarm indicates that the the LCAS protocol in the transmit direction fails.
When the transmit part of the LCAS module of a board detects an abnormal state in which the
LCAS might fail to negotiate or cannot correctly negotiate, this board reports the LCAS_FOPT
alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The Ethernet service is abnormal.
Possible Causes
l The LCAS protocol configuration is incorrect.
l The link is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the LCAS enable state and the LCAS parameters are the same at both ends of
the link.
If ... Then ...

Not Correctly enable the LCAS protocol at both ends of the link.

If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether a fault such as failure or bit errors occurs in the service link.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 Disable the LCAS protocol at both ends of the link, and then restart the protocol.
If ... Then ...

The LCAS_FOPT alarm is cleared after the protocol is restarted End the alarm handling.
The LCAS_FOPT alarm persists after the protocol is restarted Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the board that reports the LCAS_FOPT alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.55 LCAS_PLCR
Description
The LCAS_PLCR alarm indicates that part of the LCAS bandwidth in the receive direction is
lost. When a board detects that the number of paths that carry the overloads in the receive
direction of the VCTRUNK with the LCAS enabled is less than the preset number but is not
zero, this board report the LCAS_PLCR alarm.
Attribute
Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning

Name Meaning
Impact on System
The available Ethernet service bandwidth is smaller than the configured bandwidth.
Possible Causes
l The number of paths or timeslots that are configured for the VCTRUNK at the opposite
NE is different from that at the local NE.
l Some paths in the transmit direction of the opposite NE are faulty.
l Some paths in the receive direction of the local NE are faulty.
Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether any path alarm exists in the transmit direction of the opposite NE.
If ... Then ...

Yes Handle the alarms.
Step 3 Replace the board that reports the LCAS_PLCR alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.56 LCAS_PLCT
Description
The LCAS_PLCT alarm indicates that all the LCAS bandwidth in the transmit direction is lost.
When a board detects that the number of paths that carry the overloads in the transmit direction
of the VCTRUNK with the LCAS enabled is less than the preset number but is not zero, this
board report the LCAS_PLCT alarm.

Attribute
Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The available Ethernet service bandwidth is smaller than the configured bandwidth.
Possible Causes
l Some paths in the receive direction of the opposite NE are faulty.
l Some paths in the transmit direction of the local NE are faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the VCTRUNKs at the transmit direction at the local NE and the receive
directions at the opposite NE are configured with the same number of physical paths and
timeslots.
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether any path alarm exists in the receive direction of the opposite NE.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 Replace the board that reports the LCAS_PLCT alarm.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.57 LCAS_TLCR
Description
The LCAS_TLCR alarm indicates that all the bandwidth in the LCAS receiving direction is lost.
If zero path in the receive direction of the VCTRUNK with LCAS enabled carries the overload
but more than zero path is configured to carry the overload, the LCAS_TLCR alarm is reported.
Attribute

Major Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The Ethernet service is interrupted.
Possible Causes
l The paths in the transmit direction of the opposite NE are faulty.
l The paths in the receive direction of the local NE are faulty.
Handling Procedure

If ... Then ...

If ... Then ...

Step 3 Replace the board that reports the LCAS_TLCR alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.58 LCAS_TLCT
Description
The LCAS_TLCT alarm indicates that all the LCAS bandwidth in the transmit direction is lost.
If zero path in the transmit direction of the VCTRUNK with LCAS enabled carries the overload
but more than zero path is configured to carry the overload, the LCAS_TLCT alarm is reported.
Attribute
Major Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The Ethernet service is interrupted.

Possible Causes
l The paths in the transmit direction of the opposite NE are faulty.
l The paths in the receive direction of the local NE are faulty.
Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

If ... Then ...

Step 3 Replace the board that reports the LCAS_TLCT alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.59 LOOP_ALM
Description
The LOOP_ALM alarm indicates "path loopback".
Attribute
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Parameter 4 Indicates the type of loopback.
l "0x00" indicates optical/electrical port inloop.
l "0x01" indicates optical/electrical port outloop.
l "0x02" indicates path inloop.
l "0x03" indicates path outloop.
l "0x04" indicates loopback at the user side.
l "0x05" indicates loopback at the microwave combination side.
l "0x06" indicates SPI inloop.
l "0x07" indicates SPI outloop.
l "0x08" indicates ATM layer inloop.
l "0x09" indicates ATM layer outloop.
l "0x0A" indicates PHY layer inloop.
l "0x0B" indicates PHY layer outloop.
l "0x0C" indicates MAC layer inloop.
l "0x0D" indicates MAC layer outloop.
l "0x0E" indicates VC-4 timeslot inloop.
l "0x0F" indicates VC-4 timeslot outloop.
l "0x10" indicates VC-3 timeslot inloop.
l "0x11" indicates VC-3 timeslot outloop.
l "0x12" indicates VC-12 timeslot inloop.
l "0x13" indicates VC-12 timeslot outloop.
l "0x14" indicates IF outloop.
l "0x15" indicates IF inloop.
l "0x16" indicates RF inloop.
l "0xFF" indicates one of the above loopback modes.
Impact on System
The loopback port/path cannot carry services.
Possible Causes
Loopback is performed at the local station.

Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the type of loopback according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Find out why the loopback is performed and cancel the loopback.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.60 LPS_UNI_BI_M
Description
The LPS_UNI_BI_M alarm indicates that the single-ended/dual-ended mode of the linear MSP
mismatches.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the protection group that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first protection group.
Impact on System
The system performs the switching in the single-ended mode.
Possible Causes
The LPS_UNI_BI_M alarm occurs under the following conditions:
l The switching modes (single-ended or dual-ended) at the local and opposite NEs are
different.
l The last three bits of the K2 byte are set to the indicated mode.
l The type of the protocol is set to the restructure protocol.

Handling Procedure
Change the MSP switching mode. Set the linear MSP switching modes at the local and the
opposite NEs to be the same.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.61 LP_CROSSTR
Description
The LP_CROSSTR alarm indicates "lower order path performance parameter over threshold".
When the board detects the lower order path bit error performance events over the preset
Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
period is 24 hours.
Impact on System

Possible Causes
Lower order path bit error performance events exceed the preset threshold.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 View the threshold crossing record of lower order path bit error performance events to determine
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.62 LP_R_FIFO
Description
The LP_R_FIFO alarm indicates "FIFO overflow on the receiving side of the lower order path".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Bit errors occur to the services.
Possible Causes
l The clock at the local station and that at the opposite station are asynchronous.

Handling Procedure
Step 1 Query if there are TU pointer adjustment performance events at the local and opposition stations.
If ... Then ...

There are TU pointer adjustment performance events Handle the performance events.
There are no TU pointer adjustment performance events Go to the next step.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.63 LP_RDI
Description
The LP_RDI alarm indicates "lower order path remote defect indication". When the board detects
bit 8 of the V5 byte is "1", this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System

Possible Causes
The local station detects an alarm from the opposite station, indicating remote lower order path
defect.
Handling Procedure
Clear the alarm on the lower order path of the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.64 LP_RDI_VC12
Description
The LP_RDI_VC12 alarm is an VC-12 level path remote defect indication. If a board detects
that bit 8 of the V5 byte is 1, this board reports this alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameters 2–3 Indicates the number of the VC-12 path that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x00 0x01" indicates that the alarm is reported by the first VC-12 path.
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The local NE detects the return message from the opposite NE that indicates the service in a
lower order path fails to be received at the opposite NE.

Handling Procedure
Handle the lower order path alarm at the opposite NE.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.65 LP_RDI_VC3
Description
The LP_RDI_VC3 alarm is an VC-3 level path remote defect indication. If a board detects that
bit 5 of the G1 byte is 1, this board reports this alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The local NE detects the return message from the opposite NE that indicates the service in a
lower order path fails to be received at the opposite NE.
Handling Procedure
Handle the lower order path alarm at the opposite NE.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.66 LP_REI
Description
The LP_REI alarm indicates "lower order path remote error indication". When the board detects
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
station have bit errors.
Possible Causes
bit errors.
Handling Procedure
Handle the LP_BBE performance event of the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.

A.2.67 LP_REI_VC12
Description
LP_REI_VC12 alarm is a VC-12 level path remote error indication. If a board detects that bit 3
of the V5 byte is "1", this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
bit errors.
Handling Procedure
Handle the LP_BBE performance event of the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.68 LP_REI_VC3

Description
The LP_REI_VC3 alarm is a VC-3 level path remote error indication. If a board detects that any
bit of bits 1–4 of the G1 byte is 1, this board reports this alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Bit errors exist in the service in the receive direction of the opposite NE.
Possible Causes
The local NE detects the return message from the opposite NE indicating that bit errors exist in
a lower order path at the opposite NE.
Handling Procedure
Handle the VC3BBE performance event.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.69 LP_RFI
Description
The LP_RFI alarm indicates "lower order path remote failure indication". When the board detects

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
failure.
Handling Procedure
Clear the alarm on the lower order path of the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.70 LP_SIZE_ERR
Description
The LP_SIZE_ERR alarm indicates "TU structure error".
Attribute
Minor Service alarm

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the board are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l The mapping structure configuration is incorrect.
l The tributary board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the types of the add/drop services configured are consistent with the service types that
the board supports.
If ... Then ...

The service types are inconsistent Modify the configuration data.
The service types are consistent Go to the next step.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.71 LP_SLM
Description
The LP_SLM alarm indicates "lower order path signal label mismatch". When the board detects
the V5 byte signal label mismatch, this alarm is reported.

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The service in this lower order path is unavailable.
Possible Causes
The V5 byte signal label to be received by the local station mismatches that transmitted by the
opposite station.
Handling Procedure
Modify the V5 byte signal label to be received of the local station or that transmitted by the
opposite station to make the signal labels of the two stations identical.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.72 LP_SLM_VC12
Description
The LP_SLM_VC12 alarm indicates that the signal identifier of a VC-12 path mismatches. If a
board detects a V5 signal mismatch, this board reports the LP_SLM_VC12 alarm.

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The signal identifier in the V5 byte to be received at the local NE is different from that transmitted
from the opposite NE.
Handling Procedure
Modify the signal identifier in V5 byte to be received at the local NE and that transmitted from
the opposite NE to be the same.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.73 LP_SLM_VC3
Description
The LP_SLM_VC3 alarm indicates that the signal identifier of a VC-3 path mismatches. If a
board detects this mismatch, this board reports the LP_SLM_VC3 alarm.

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The signal identifier in the C2 byte to be received at the local NE is different from that at the
opposite NE.
Handling Procedure
Modify the signal identifier to be received at the local NE and that transmitted from the opposite
NE to be the same.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.74 LP_T_FIFO
Description
The LP_T_FIFO alarm indicates "FIFO overflow on the transmission side of the lower order
path".

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
l The frequency offset of the input signal is excessive.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Test the frequency offset of the input signal.
If ... Then ...

The frequency offset is excessive Troubleshoot the opposite station equipment.
The frequency offset meets the requirement Go to the next step.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.75 LP_TIM
Description
The LP_TIM alarm indicates "lower order path trace identifier mismatch". When the board
detects the J2 byte mismatch, this alarm is reported.

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Set the J2 byte to be received of the local station to the disable mode. Alternatively, set the J1
byte to be received at the local station to be the same as that transmitted from the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.76 LP_TIM_VC12
Description
The LP_TIM_VC12 alarm indicates that the VC-12 lower path trace identifier mismatches. If
a board detects the mismatch of the J2 byte in a VC-12 path, this board reports the
LP_TIM_VC12.

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Set the J2 byte to be received at the local NE to disabled or to be the same as the J2 byte
transmitted from the opposite NE.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.77 LP_TIM_VC3
Description
The LP_TIM_VC3 alarm indicates that the VC-3 lower path trace identifier mismatches. If a
board detects the mismatch of the J1 byte in a VC-3 path, this board reports the LP_TIM_VC3.

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Set the J1 byte to be received at the local NE to disabled or to be the same as the J1 byte
transmitted from the opposite NE.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.78 LP_UNEQ
Description
The LP_UNEQ alarm indicates "lower order path unequipped". When the board detects the V5
byte signal label is "0", this alarm is reported.

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The service on this path is unavailable.
Possible Causes
The tributary path of the local station is configured with services, but that of the opposite station
is not.
Handling Procedure
Configure tributary services for the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.79 LP_UNEQ_VC12
Description
The LP_UNEQ_VC12 alarm indicates that the VC-12 lower order path is unequipped. If a board
detects that the signal identifier in the V5 byte is 0, this board reports the LP_UNEQ_VC12
alarm.

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The service on this path is unavailable. If the service is configured with a protection, a switching
is triggered.
Possible Causes
Data configuration errors are as follows:
l The tributary path at the local NE is configured with services while the corresponding
tributary path at the opposite NE is not configured with services.
l The cross-connection configurations are incorrect at intermediate NEs.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the corresponding tributary path is configured with services at the opposite NE.
If ... Then ...

Not Correctly configure the services.
Step 2 Check whether the cross-connection configurations at intermediate NEs are correct. If not,
correct the configurations.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.80 LP_UNEQ_VC3

Description
The LP_UNEQ_VC3 alarm indicates that the VC-3 lower order path is unequipped. If a board
detects that the signal identifier in the C2 byte is 0, this board reports the LP_UNEQ_VC3 alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The service on this path is unavailable. If the service is configured with a protection, a switching
is triggered.
Possible Causes
Data configuration errors are as follows:
l The tributary path at the local NE is configured with services while the corresponding
tributary path at the opposite NE is not configured with services.
l The cross-connection configurations are incorrect at intermediate NEs.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the corresponding tributary path is configured with services at the opposite NE.
If ... Then ...

Not Correctly configure the services.
Step 2 Check whether the cross-connection configurations at intermediate NEs are correct. If not,
correct the configurations.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.81 LSR_NO_FITED
Description
The LSR_NO_FITED alarm indicates "laser not installed".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The optical interface cannot carry services.
Possible Causes
The laser of the local station is not installed.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 Find out why the laser is not installed and install it in a timely manner.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.82 LTI

Description
The LTI alarm indicates "loss of timing input". When all the synchronous sources are lost for
the NE, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 l "0x01" indicates all the synchronous sources of the system clock are lost.
l "0x02" indicates all the synchronous sources of the 2M phase-locked source.
Impact on System
The clock enters the free-run mode and cannot be synchronous with other NE clocks.
Possible Causes
l The clock configuration is incorrect.
l The clock sources in the clock source priority table fail.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the data in the clock source priority table complies with the network planning.
If ... Then ...

The configurations are incorrect Modify the configurations.
The configurations are correct Go to the next step.
Step 2 Determine the synchronous source according to the clock source priority table.
If ... Then ...

The synchronous source is the external clock Check if the external clock source and
external clock cable are faulty.
The synchronous source is the line clock Check if the line and line board are faulty.
The synchronous source is the IF clock Check if the microwave link, IF cable and IF
board are faulty.

If ... Then ...

The synchronous source is the tributary Check if the tributary clock source, relay
clock cable and tributary board is faulty.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.83 MS_AIS
Description
The MS_AIS alarm indicates "multiplex section alarm indication". When the board detects bit
6 to bit 8 of the K2 byte in three consecutive frames are "111", this alarm is reported.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the line port are interrupted. If the services are configured with protection, the
Possible Causes

Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.84 MS_CROSSTR
Description
The MS_CROSSTR alarm indicates "multiplex section performance over threshold". When the
board detects the multiplex section bit error performance events over the preset threshold, this
alarm is reported.
Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Parameter 4–5 l The two most significant bits of the parameter 4 indicates the performance
monitoring period (01 means that the monitoring period is 15 minutes and
02 means that the monitoring period is 24 hours).
l The parameter 5 and the six least significant bits of the parameter 4 together
indicate the ID of a performance event.
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The multiplex section bit error performance events exceed the preset threshold.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 View the threshold crossing record of multiplex section bit error performance events to
determine the performance event that exceeds the preset threshold.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.85 MS_RDI
Description
The MS_RDI alarm indicates "multiplex section remote defect indication". When the board
detects bit 6 to bit 8 of the K2 byte are "110", this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters

table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The local station detects an alarm from the opposite station, indicating remote multiplex section
receiving failure.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 Clear the alarm on the multiplex section of the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.86 MS_REI
Description
The MS_REI alarm indicates "multiplex section remote error indication". When the board
detects the M1 byte is non-zero, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Warning Service alarm
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
The alarm does not affect the local station. It only indicates that the services received by the
opposite station have bit errors.
Possible Causes
The local station detects an alarm from the opposite station, indicating remote multiplex section
bit errors.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 Handle the MS_BBE performance event on the port.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.87 MSAD_CROSSTR
Description
The MSAD_CROSSTR alarm indicates "multiplex section adaptation performance over
threshold". When the board detects AU pointer adaptation performance events over the preset
Attribute
Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
Bit errors may occur to the services.
Possible Causes
l AU pointer adaptation performance events exceed the preset threshold.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 View the threshold crossing record of AU pointer adaptation performance events to determine
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.88 MSSW_DIFFERENT
Description
The MSSW_DIFFERENT alarm indicates "master and slave software different alarm". When
the SCC board detects the software set 1 and set 2 mismatch, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters

table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the file location.
l 0x01: Indicates the files in the flash.
l 0x02: Indicates the software that is currently running.
Parameter 2–3 Indicates the number of the inconsistent file on the SCC board.
Parameter 4–5 Indicates the alarm cause.
l 0x04: Indicates that the file versions in the active and standby areas of an
SCC board are inconsistent.
l 0x08: Indicates that the file versions on the active and standby SCC boards
are inconsistent, or that the files in the corresponding directories of the
active and standby SCC boards have different names.
l 0x0c: Indicates that the file versions in the active and standby areas of an
SCC board are inconsistent and the file versions on the active and standby
SCC boards are also inconsistent.
Impact on System
If the working software is lost, the backup software cannot take over.
l If the NE software versions on the active and standby SCC boards are inconsistent, the
active/standby switching will be affected.
l If no NE software exists in the flash, the system will be unable to restart after a power-off
or reset.
Possible Causes
Software loading is abnormal.
Handling Procedure
Contact technical engineers of Huawei and re-load the software.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.89 MW_FECUNCOR
Description
The MW_FECUNCOR alarm indicates "microwave FEC uncorrectable".

Attribute

Minor Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the IF port that reports the alarm. For example, "0x01" indicates the
alarm is reported by the first port of the board.
Impact on System
Bit errors occur to the services. If the system is configured with 1+1 FD/SD protection, the
channel protection switching can be triggered.
Possible Causes
l The microwave link performance degrades.
Handling Procedure
Refer to section 2.3 Troubleshooting Microwave Links.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.90 MW_LIM
Description
The MW_LIM alarm indicates "microwave link identifier mismatch". When the board detects
the LINK ID mismatch in microwave frame overheads, this alarm is reported.

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The microwave link cannot carry services. If the services are configured with SNCP, the
Possible Causes
l The LINK ID to be received by the local station mismatches the LINK ID transmitted by
l The direction of the antenna is incorrectly configured. As a result, the antenna receives the
microwave from other stations.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the IF port that reports the alarm according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Check if the LINK ID to be received by the local station mismatches the LINK ID transmitted
by the opposite station.
If ... Then ...

The LINK ID to be received by the local station Modify the data configuration.
mismatches the LINK ID transmitted by the opposite
station
The LINK ID to be received by the local station matches Go to the next step.
the LINK ID transmitted by the opposite station
Step 3 Adjust the direction of the antenna.
----End
Related Information
None.

A.2.91 MW_LOF
Description
The MW_LOF alarm indicates "loss of Reed Solomon (RS) frame".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services are interrupted. If the system is configured with protection, the protection switching
can be triggered.
Possible Causes
l The microwave link performance degrades.
l The working modes of the IF units at the local and the opposite NEs are the same.
l The working modes of the ODUs at the local and the opposite NEs are the same.
Handling Procedure
Refer to section 2.3 Troubleshooting Microwave Links.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.92 MW_RDI

Description
The MW_RDI alarm indicates "microwave link remote defect indication". When the IF board
detects the RDI in microwave frame overheads, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
If the local station is configured with reverse switching and both the active and standby boards
receive the MW_RDI alarm at the same time, the 1+1 switching can be triggered. In addition,
this alarm also indicates the receive services of the opposite station are interrupted.
Possible Causes
After detecting a service alarm that is caused by a microwave link fault, the receive station returns
a microwave link fault indication to the transmit station.
Handling Procedure
Clear the microwave alarm on the opposite station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.93 NESF_LOST
Description
The NESF_LOST alarm indicates "loss of NE software". When the SCC board detects that the
NE software in the flash memory is lost, this alarm is reported.

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates an inspection object.
l "0x01" indicates an ordinary file.
l "0x02" indicates the version of the running software.
l "0x03" indicates a special inspection object.
Parameter 2–3 Indicates the ID of the inspection object.
l "0x01", "0x03", and "0x05" respectively indicate the scc.fpga, nesoft.hwx,

and ne.ini in the ofs1.
l "0x02", "0x04", and "0x06" respectively indicate the scc.fpga, nesoft.hwx,
and ne.ini in the ofs2.
Parameter 4 Indicates the alarm cause.
l If the first bit is 1, it means that the file does not exist.
l If the second bit is 1, it means that verification of the file fails.
l If the third bit is 1, it means that the version of the file in the active area is
different from that of the file in the standby area.
l If the fourth bit is 2, it means that the version of the file in the active board
is different from that of the file in the standby board.
Impact on System
If the NE software does not exist in the working and the protection storage areas, an NE cannot
be restarted after it is powered off or reset.
Possible Causes
l No NE software is loaded after already existing ones are erased.
l Loading the NE software is unsuccessful.
l The portable flash memory is not in position or is faulty.

Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the alarm is caused by the loading operation.
If ... Then ...

The alarm is caused by the loading Contact technical engineers of Huawei and re-
operation load the NE software.
The alarm is not caused by the loading Go to the next step.
operation
Step 2 Re-install or replace the portable flash memory.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.94 NESTATE_INSTALL
Description
The NESTATE_INSTALL alarm indicates "NE in install state".
Attribute
Parameters
None.
Impact on System
The NE fails to work.
Possible Causes
l The configuration data check fails, which results in the NE in the installation state.
l The logical cross-connect board is not configured.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 The NE downloads the databases with correct configuration.
Step 2 Check whether the logical cross-connect board is configured in the slot layout figure on the
NMS.

If ... Then ...

Not Configure the cross-connect board in the slot layout.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.95 NO_BD_SOFT
Description
The NO_BD_SOFT alarm indicates "software file corrupted or missing".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 2–3 Indicates the type of the lost software.
l "0x01" indicates board software.
l "0x02" indicates the active FPGA.
l "0x03" indicates the standby FPGA.
Impact on System
l If the board software is lost, the board fails to work normally.
l If the FPGA is lost, the FPGA has no backup.
Possible Causes
Software loading is abnormal.

Handling Procedure
Contact technical engineers of Huawei and re-load the software.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.96 POWER_ALM
Description
The POWER_ALM alarm indicates "power module alarm".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the power module that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first power module of the board.
Parameter 2 l "0x01" indicates under-voltage.
l "0x02" indicates over-voltage.
Impact on System
Power modules are configured with protection. If only one power module reports the
POWER_ALM alarm, the system cannot be affected.
Possible Causes
l The input power is abnormal.
l The power module is abnormal.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Use a multimeter to test the power voltage supplied to the chassis.

If ... Then ...

The voltage exceeds the range of -38.4 V to -72 V Clear the alarm.
The voltage is within the range of -38.4 V to -72 V Go to the next step.
----End
Related Information
l For the IDU 610, the power module on the PXC board and that on the SCC board are
configured into the 1+1 standby protection group.
l For the IDU 620, the two power modules on the two PXC boards and that on the SCC board
are configured into the 2+1 standby protection group.
l For the IDU 620, the two power modules on the FAN board are configured into the 1+1
standby protection group.
A.2.97 POWER_FAIL
Description
The POWER_FAIL alarm indicates "power failure". When the ODU detects the ODU power
module failure, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the power supply that reports the alarm. For example,
"0x01" indicates the alarm is reported by the first group power supply of the
board.
Parameter 2 l "0x01" indicates the active power failure.
l "0x02" indicates the standby power failure.
Parameter 3 l "0x01" indicates over-voltage.

l "0x02" indicates under-voltage.

Impact on System
The ODU fails to work normally.
Possible Causes
The ODU is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Replace the ODU that reports the alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.98 PS
Description
The PS alarm indicates "protection switch indication".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services are interrupted during the protection switching (<50 ms) and return to normal after
the switching is complete.
Possible Causes
Protection switching occurs to the services.

Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.99 R_F_RST
Description
The R_F_RST alarm indicates "receiving FIFO reset".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
l The local station clock is asynchronous with the opposite station clock.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Query if there are TU pointer adjustment performance events at the local station or the opposite
station.

If ... Then ...

There are TU pointer adjustment performance events at Handle the performance events.
the local station or the opposite station
There are no TU pointer adjustment performance events Go to the next step.
at the local station or the opposite station
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.100 R_LOC
Description
The R_LOC alarm indicates "receive loss of clock". When the line board cannot extract the clock
from the line signal, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
If the system is configured with protection, the protection switching can be triggered.
Possible Causes

Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.101 R_LOF
Description
The R_LOF alarm indicates "receive loss of frame". When the OOF state lasts for 3 ms, this
alarm is reported.
Attribute

Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
can be triggered.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
Step 2 If this alarm is reported by the IF board, check if there is the MW_FECUNCOR alarm.
If ... Then ...

There is the MW_FECUNCOR alarm Clear the MW_FECUNCOR alarm first.
There is no MW_FECUNCOR alarm Go to Step 4.
Step 3 If this alarm is reported by the optical interface board or STM-1 electrical interface board,
exchange the receive/transmit fiber jumpers or cables at the receive and the transmit ends.
If ... Then ...

The alarm still persists after the operation Go to the next step.
The line port of the opposite station reports the R_LOF Clear the fault in fibers/cables.
alarm
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.

If ... Then ...

replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.102 R_LOS
Description
The R_LOS alarm indicates "receive loss of signal".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
can be triggered.
Possible Causes

Handling Procedure
Step 2 If this alarm is reported by the IF board, check if the data configuration at the receive and the
transmit ends is consistent.
If ... Then ...

The data configuration is inconsistent Modify the data configuration.
The data configuration is consistent Go to the next step.
Step 3 If this alarm is reported by the IF board, check if there is the MW_FECUNCOR alarm.
If ... Then ...

There is the MW_FECUNCOR alarm Clear the MW_FECUNCOR alarm first.
There is no MW_FECUNCOR alarm Go to Step 5.
Step 4 If this alarm is reported by the optical interface board or STM-1 electrical interface board,
exchange the receive/transmit fiber jumpers or cables at the receive and the transmit ends.
If ... Then ...

The alarm still persists after the operation Go to the next step.
The line port of the opposite station reports the R_LOS Clear the fault in fibers/cables.
alarm
NOTE
This method only applies to the situation where only one end reports the alarm. If both ends reports the
alarm, check if the transmission distance is too long or the cables are broken.
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.103 R_S_ERR
Description
The R_S_ERR alarm indicates "received signal error".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the tributary board supports the type of the input signal.
If ... Then ...

The tributary board does not support the Modify the type of the output signal of the
type of the input signal opposite station.
The tributary board supports the type of the Go to the next step.
input signal

If ... Then ...

The frequency offset of the input signal is Troubleshoot the opposite station equipment.
excessive
The frequency offset of the input signal Go to the next step.
meets the requirement
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.104 RADIO_MUTE
Description
The RADIO_MUTE alarm indicates "radio transmission mute".
Attribute
Warning Equipment alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the RF port that reports the alarm.
Impact on System
The transmitter does not launch services.
Possible Causes
l The transmitter of the local station is muted.
l The data configuration of the ODU is incorrect.
l The IF board is faulty, causing abnormal IF output.

Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the transmitter of the ODU that reports the alarm is muted.
If ... Then ...

The transmitter is muted Cancel the muting operation.
The transmitter is not muted Go to the next step.
Step 2 Check if there is the CONFIG_NOSUPPORT alarm.
If ... Then ...

There is the CONFIG_NOSUPPORT Clear the CONFIG_NOSUPPORT alarm
alarm first.
There is no CONFIG_NOSUPPORT alarm Go to the next step.
Step 3 Replace the IF board.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.105 RADIO_RSL_HIGH
Description
The RADIO_RSL_HIGH alarm indicates "radio receive signal level too high". When the receive
power is detected higher than the upper threshold of the ODU receive power (-20 dBm), this
alarm is reported.
Attribute

Critical Service alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning

Impact on System
The service transmission is affected. If the system is configured with 1+1 protection, the
Possible Causes
l There is a strong interference source nearby.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Replace the ODU.
If ... Then ...

The alarm disappears after the ODU is The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
replaced complete.
The alarm persists after the ODU is Go to the next step.
replaced
Step 2 Remove the nearby strong interference source.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.106 RADIO_RSL_LOW
Description
The RADIO_RSL_LOW alarm indicates "radio receive signal level too low". When the receive
power is detected below the lower threshold of the ODU receive power (-90 dBm), this alarm
is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
If there is neither the MW_LOF nor MW_FECUNCOR alarm, the services cannot be affected.
Possible Causes
l The microwave link signal is too much attenuated.
l The transmit power of the opposite station is too low.
l The ODU of the local station is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the alarm persists.
If ... Then ...

The alarm sometimes occurs Contact the network planning department to change the design
to increase the anti-fading performance.
The alarm persists Go to the next step.
Step 2 Check if the transmit power of the opposite station is normal.
If ... Then ...

The transmit power is abnormal Go to the next step.
The transmit power is normal Replace the ODU of the opposite station.
Step 3 Check if the antenna is properly adjusted.
If ... Then ...

The antenna is not properly adjusted Adjust the antenna again.
The antenna is properly adjusted Go to the next step.
Step 4 Check if the polarization direction of the antenna is correctly set.
If ... Then ...

The polarization direction is wrongly set Correct the polarization direction.
The polarization direction is correctly set Go to the next step.
Step 5 Check if the antenna gain at both the transmit and receive sides meets the indexes.
If ... Then ...

The gain does not meet the indexes Replace the antenna.
The gain meets the indexes Go to the next step.

Step 6 Check if there is a mountain or building in the transmit direction.
If ... Then ...

There is a mountain or building in the Contact the network planning department to
transmit direction change the design to avoid the mountain or
building.
There is no mountain or building in the Go to the next step.
transmit direction
Step 7 Replace the ODU of the local station.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.107 RADIO_TSL_HIGH
Description
The RADIO_TSL_HIGH alarm indicates "radio transmission signal level too high". When the
transmit power is detected higher than the upper power threshold of the ODU, this alarm is
reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The ODU is faulty.

Handling Procedure
Replace the ODU.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.108 RADIO_TSL_LOW
Description
The RADIO_TSL_LOW alarm indicates "radio transmission signal level too low". When the
receive power is detected below the lower power threshold of the ODU, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The ODU is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Replace the ODU.
----End
Related Information
None.

A.2.109 RELAY_ALARM
Description
The RELAY_ALARM alarm indicates "relay alarm".
Attribute
Critical Environment alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the number of the input alarm. For example, "0x01" indicates the
reported external alarm is the first input alarm.
Impact on System
None.
Possible Causes
The input alarm signal reports the alarm.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the number of the input alarm according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Clear the fault according to the meaning of the input alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.110 RP_LOC
Description
The RP_LOC alarm indicates "loss of receiving phaselock ring clock".

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the board are interrupted.
Possible Causes
The board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Replace the board that reports the alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.111 RS_CROSSTR
Description
The RS_CROSSTR alarm indicates "regenerator section performance over threshold". When
the board detects the regenerator section performance events over the preset threshold, this alarm
is reported.
Attribute
Minor Service alarm

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
The regenerator section performance events exceed the preset threshold.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 View the threshold crossing record of regenerator section performance events to determine the
performance event that exceeds the preset threshold.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.112 S1_SYN_CHANGE
Description
The S1_SYN_CHANGE alarm indicates "reference source change in S1_Mode".

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 l "0x01" indicates switching of the system clock.
l "0x02" indicates switching of 2M phase-locked source.
Impact on System
This alarm has no impact on the system.
Possible Causes
In the S1 byte mode, switching occurs to the clock source.
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.113 SYN_BAD
Description
The SYN_BAD alarm indicates "synchronous source degraded".
Attribute


Parameters
None.
Impact on System
The NE clock is unlocked.
Possible Causes
l The synchronous source degraded.
l The cross-connect unit is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 If the traced synchronous source is the external clock, check if the type of the external clock
configuration is correct.
If ... Then ...

The configuration is incorrect Modify the data configuration.
The configuration is correct Go to the next step.
Step 2 If the traced synchronous source is the external clock, check if the opposite clock source device
is faulty.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 If the traced synchronous source is the external clock, check if the external clock cable is normal.
If ... Then ...

The cables are abnormal Replace the cables.
The cables are normal Perform step 5.
Step 4 If the traced synchronous source is the line clock, replace the cross-connect and timing board of
the upstream NE.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.114 SYNC_C_LOS

Description
The SYNC_C_LOS alarm indicates "synchronous source level loss".
Attribute
Warning Equipment alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter Every two parameters indicates one lost clock source.
l If the line clock source is lost, the first parameter indicates the slot number of
the clock source, and the second parameter indicates the port number of the
clock source.
l If the external clock source is lost, 0xf0, "1" indicates the external clock 1, 0xf0,
"2" indicates the external clock 2.
Impact on System
The NE clock degrades or enters the free-run mode.
Possible Causes
The clock source is lost.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Determine the lost clock source according to alarm parameters.
Step 2 Find out why the clock source is lost and clear the fault.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.115 T_ALOS
Description
The T_ALOS alarm indicates "E1 interface loss of analog signal".

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
l The port does not access the 2 Mbit/s service.
l The opposite equipment is faulty.
l The trunk cable is faulty.
l The board that reports the alarm is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the port that reports the alarm accesses the 2 Mbit/s service.
If ... Then ...

The port does not access the 2 Mbit/s Access the service to the port or delete the
service unwanted service configuration.
The port accesses the 2 Mbit/s service Go to the next step.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 Check if the trunk cable is faulty.

If ... Then ...

----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.116 T_F_RST
Description
The T_F_RST alarm indicates "transmission FIFO reset".
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the PDH channel are interrupted.
Possible Causes

Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.117 T_FIFO_E
Description
The T_FIFO_E alarm indicates "transmission FIFO overflow".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes

Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.118 T_LOC
Description
The T_LOC alarm indicates "transmit loss of clock".
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
The services on the AU-4 path are interrupted.

Possible Causes
l The cross-connect and timing board is faulty.
l The line board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 2 Replace the cross-connect and timing board.
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.119 T_LOS
Description
The T_LOS alarm indicates "transmit loss of signal".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning

Name Meaning
signal.
Impact on System
The services on the AU-4 path are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l The SDH service configuration mismatches the type of the line board.
l The line board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check the SDH service configuration.
If ... Then ...

The SDH service configuration The fault is cleared and the troubleshooting is
mismatches the type of the line board complete.
The SDH service configuration is correct Go to the next step.
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.120 TEMP_ALARM
Description
The TEMP_ALARM alarm indicates "temperature over threshold".

Attribute

Minor Environment alarm
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 l "0x01" indicates temperature over the upper threshold.
l "0x02" indicates temperature below the lower threshold.
Impact on System
The board cannot work normally.
Possible Causes
The board temperature exceeds the threshold.
l The board temperature exceeds the threshold.

l The temperature detecting circuit is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 If the alarm is reported by the ODU, install a sunshade to control the temperature.
Step 2 If the alarm is reported by a board of the IDU, check if the temperature control devices, such as
air-conditioners, operate normally.
If ... Then ...

The temperature control devices operate Adjust the temperature control devices.
abnormally
The temperature control devices operate Go to the next step.
normally
Step 3 If the alarm is reported by a board of the IDU and the IDU has air filters, clean the air filters.
Step 4 If the ambient temperature is normal and there is no heat-sinking problem, replace the board that
reports the alarm.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.121 TU_AIS
Description
The TU_AIS alarm indicates "TU alarm indication". When the board detects the TU path with
all "1" signals, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the TU path are interrupted. If the services are configured with protection, the
Possible Causes
l The line is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the SDH service data and the network protection data are correct.
If ... Then ...

The data are incorrect Modify the data configuration.

If ... Then ...

The data are correct Go to the next step.
Step 2 Check if there are line alarms on the service route.
If ... Then ...

There are line alarms Modify the data configuration.
There are no line alarms Go to the next step.
Step 3 Locate the faulty station using the loopback method.
If ... Then ...

The fault lies in a remote station Locate the faulty board by replacing boards.
The fault lies in the local station Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the line board of the local station.
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.122 TU_AIS_VC12
Description
The TU_AIS_VC12 is an indication alarm of a VC-12 TU alarm. If a board detects that the TU
pointer is 1, this board reports the TU_AIS_VC12 alarm.

Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 The value is always 1.
Impact on System
The services on this VC-12 TU path are interrupted. If the services are configured with a
protection, a switching is triggered.
Possible Causes
l The data configuration is incorrect.
l A tributary board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the SDH service data and the network protection data are correct.
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether any line alarm exists in the service trail.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 Perform a loopback to locate the faulty point.

If ... Then ...

The fault exists on another NE Replace boards to locate the faulty board.
The fault exists on the local NE Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the line board at the local NE.
If ... Then ...

The TU_AIS_VC12 alarm clears after the The fault is removed. End the alarm
board is replaced handling.
The TU_AIS_VC12 alarm persists after the Go to the next step.
board is replaced
Step 5 Replace the cross-connect and timing board at the local NE.
If ... Then ...

The TU_AIS_VC12 alarm clears after the The fault is removed. End the alarm
board is replaced
Step 6 Replace the board that reports the TU_AIS_VC12 alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.123 TU_AIS_VC3
Description
The TU_AIS_VC3 is an indication alarm of VC-3 TU alarm. If a board detects that the TU
pointer is 1, this board reports the TU_AIS_VC3 alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on this VC-3 TU path are interrupted. If the services are configured with a
protection, a switching is triggered.
Possible Causes
l The data configuration is incorrect.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the SDH service data and the network protection data are correct.
If ... Then ...

Step 2 Check whether any line alarm exists in the service trail.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 Perform a loopback to locate the faulty point.
If ... Then ...

The fault exists on another NE Replace boards to locate the faulty board.
The fault exists on the local NE Go to the next step.
Step 4 Replace the line board at the local NE.
If ... Then ...

The TU_AIS_VC3 alarm is cleared after the The fault is removed. End the alarm
board is replaced

If ... Then ...

The TU_AIS_VC3 alarm is cleared after the The fault is removed. End the alarm
board is replaced
Step 6 Replace the board that reports the TU_AIS_VC3 alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.124 TU_LOP
Description
The TU_LOP alarm indicates "TU loss of pointer". When the board detects the TU-PTR value
of eight consecutive frames is invalid or is NDF revertive, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services on the TU channel are interrupted. If the services are configured with protection,
the protection switching can be triggered.
Possible Causes

Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

replaced complete.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.125 TU_LOP_VC12
Description
The TU_LOP alarm indicates that the VC-12 TU pointer is lost. If a board detects that the VC-12
TU-PTR value of eight consecutive frames is invalid or is NDF revertive, this board reports the
TU_LOP_VC12 alarm.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 The value is always 1.

Impact on System
The services in the TU path are interrupted. If the services are configured with a protection, a
switching is triggered.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

The TU_LOP_VC12 alarm is cleared after the The fault is removed. End the alarm
The TU_LOP_VC12 alarm persists after the Go to the next step.
board is replaced
Step 2 Replace the board that reports the TU_LOP_VC12 alarm.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.126 TU_LOP_VC3
Description
The TU_LOP alarm indicates that the VC-3 TU pointer is lost. If a board detects that the TU-
PTR value of eight consecutive frames is invalid or is NDF revertive, this board reports the
TU_LOP_VC3 alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
The services in the TU path are interrupted. If the services are configured with a protection, a
switching is triggered.
Possible Causes
Handling Procedure
If ... Then ...

The TU_LOP_VC3 alarm is cleared after the The fault is removed. End the alarm
The TU_LOP_VC3 alarm persists after the Go to the next step.
board is replaced
Step 2 Replace the board that reports the TU_LOP_VC3 alarm.

----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.127 UP_E1_AIS
Description
The UP_E1_AIS alarm indicates "2M up signal alarm indication". When the tributary board
detects the up E1 signal is all "1"s, this alarm is reported.
Attribute
Parameters


table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The E1 signals are unavailable.
Possible Causes
l The opposite equipment sends the E1_AIS signal.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the opposite equipment sends the E1_AIS signal.
If ... Then ...

The opposite equipment sends the E1_AIS signal Troubleshoot the opposite equipment.
The opposite equipment does not send the E1_AIS Go to the next step.
signal
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.128 VCAT_LOA
Description
The VCAT_LOA alarm indicates that the delay of the virtual concatenation is overly long. When
a board detects that the delay time of the timeslots bound to a VCTRUNK exceeds the time
allowed by the virtual concatenation delay, this board reports the VCAT_LOA alarm.
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
The virtually concatenated services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
The differences between each VC link are too large.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the transmission routes for the paths that are bound to this VCTRUNK are the
same.
If ... Then ...

The paths have different transmission routes. Adjust the routes to be the same.
The paths have the same transmission route with each Go to the next step.
other
Step 2 Check whether any bit errors or line alarm exists. If yes, handle the alarms.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.129 VCAT_LOM_VC12
Description
The VCAT_LOM_VC12 is an alarm indicating the loss of the virtual concatenation multiframe
in the VC-12 path. When a board detects that the K4 byte of the VC-12 timeslot mismatches
with the expected multiframe sequence, this board reports the VCAT_LOM_VC12 alarm.

Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
This path is unavailable. If the LCAS function is disabled, the services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l The link configuration is incorrect.
l The virtual concatenation delay time varies with each path.
l Bit errors exist in the line.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the VCTRUNKs at both ends of this path are bound with the same timeslot.
If ... Then ...

same.
If ... Then ...

Not Adjust the routes to be the same.
----End

Related Information
None.
A.2.130 VCAT_LOM_VC3
Description
The VCAT_LOM_VC3 is an alarm indicating the loss of the virtual concatenation multiframe
in the VC-3 path. When a board detects that the H4 byte of the VC-3 timeslot mismatches with
the expected multiframe sequence, this board reports the VCAT_LOM_VC3 alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
l The link configuration is incorrect.
l The virtual concatenation delay is overly long.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the VCTRUNKs at both ends of this path are bound with the same timeslot.
If ... Then ...


same.
If ... Then ...

Not Adjust the routes to be the same.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.131 VCAT_SQM_VC12
Description
The VCAT_SQM_VC12 alarm indicates the sequence (SQ) mismatch of the virtual
concatenation in the VC-12 path. When a board detects that the SQ number of the virtual
concatenation mismatches, this board reports the VCAT_SQM_VC12 alarm.
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
l Errors exist on a link or the link is faulty.

l The SQ number sent from the opposite NE is wrong.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether bit errors or a line alarm exists.
If ... Then ...

Bit errors or a line alarm exists Handle the relevant alarms.
No bit errors or line alarm exists Go to the next step.
Step 2 Replace the board on which the VCAT_SQM_VC12 alarm occurs.
If ... Then ...

The VCAT_SQM_VC12 alarm clears after the board is replaced End the alarm handling.
The VCAT_SQM_VC12 alarm persists after the board is Go to the next step.
replaced
Step 3 Replace the corresponding board at the opposite NE.
If ... Then ...

The VCAT_SQM_VC12 alarm clears after the board is End the alarm handling.
replaced
The VCAT_SQM_VC12 alarm clears after the board is Contact Huawei engineers.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.132 VCAT_SQM_VC3
Description
The VCAT_SQM_VC3 alarm indicates the sequence (SQ) mismatch of the virtual concatenation
in the VC-3 path. When a board detects that the SQ number of the virtual concatenation
mismatches, this board reports the VCAT_SQM_VC3 alarm.
Attribute
Parameters


table.
Name Meaning
Impact on System
Possible Causes
l Bit errors exist on a link or the link is faulty.
l The SQ number sent from the opposite NE is wrong.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check whether bit errors or a line alarm exists.
If ... Then ...

Bit errors or a line alarm exists Handle the relevant alarms.
No bit errors or line alarm exists Go to the next step.
Step 2 Replace the board on which the VCAT_SQM_VC3 alarm occurs.
If ... Then ...

The VCAT_SQM_VC3 alarm clears after the board is replaced End the alarm handling.
The VCAT_SQM_VC3 persists after the board is replaced Go to the next step.
Step 3 Replace the corresponding board at the opposite NE.
If ... Then ...

The VCAT_SQM_VC3 alarm clears after the board is End the alarm handling.
replaced
The VCAT_SQM_VC3 alarm persists after the board is Contact Huawei engineers.
replaced
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.133 VOLT_LOS

Description
The VOLT_LOS alarm indicates "loss of voltage".
Attribute

Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the type of the power that reports the alarm.
l "0x01" indicates -48 V/+24 V output alarm.
l "0x02" indicates -48 V/+24 V input alarm.
l "0x03" indicates +5 V output alarm.
l "0x04" indicates +3.3 V output alarm.
l "0x05" indicates the lightning alarm.
Impact on System
As the PXC power is faulty, the system cannot work.
Possible Causes
l The input power is abnormal.
l The power module is normal.
l The power switch is not turned on.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Start different alarm clearing procedures according to the type of the board that reports the alarm.
If ... Then ...

The board is an IF board Carry out Step 2.
The board is a PXC board Carry out Step 3 to Step 5.
Step 2 Check the power switch of the ODU.

If ... Then ...

The power switch is turned on Replace the IF board.
The power switch is not turned on Turn on the power switch.
Step 3 Clear the alarm according to the type of the power supply that reports the alarm.
If ... Then ...

The alarm is reported by the input power Go to the next step.
The alarm is reported by the output power Replace the board that reports the alarm.
The alarm is a lightning alarm Check the grounding system.
Step 4 Clear the alarm reported by the input power.
If ... Then ...

It is normal that there is no input power Shield the alarm for the board.
It is abnormal that there is no input power Go to the next step.
Step 5 Check the power switch.
If ... Then ...

The power switch is turned on Contact power engineers to handle the fault of the input
power.
The power switch is not turned on Turn on the power switch.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.134 WRG_BD_TYPE
Description
The WRG_BD_TYPE alarm indicates "wrong board type".
Attribute
Parameters

table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the slot where the board whose type is wrong is seated.
Impact on System
The board is unavailable.
Possible Causes
l The type of the board installed is incorrect.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if the board type configured complies with the planning.
If ... Then ...

The board type configured does not comply with the Modify the data configuration.
planning
The board type configured complies with the planning Go to the next step.
Step 2 Replace the board.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.135 WRG_DEV_TYPE
Description
The WRG_DEV_TYPE alarm indicates "wrong device type".
Attribute
Parameters
None.

Impact on System
The equipment is unavailable.
Possible Causes
The data configuration is incorrect.
Handling Procedure
Modify the type of the equipment to be consistent with the equipment.
----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.136 WS_LOS
Description
The WS_LOS alarm indicates "wayside interface loss of signal".
Attribute
Parameters
table.
Name Meaning
Parameter 1 Indicates the wayside service where the alarm occurs.
Impact on System
The wayside services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
l Wayside service data has been configured, but the services are not accessed.
l The opposite equipment is faulty.
l The wayside cables are faulty.

l The PXC board is faulty.
Handling Procedure
Step 1 Check if wayside service data is configured but the services are not accessed.
If ... Then ...

Wayside service data is configured but the Access the services and delete unnecessary
services are not accessed wayside service data.
There is no above situation Go to the next step.
Step 2 Check if the opposite wayside service equipment is faulty.
If ... Then ...

Step 3 Check if the wayside service cable is faulty.
If ... Then ...

----End
Related Information
None.
A.2.137 XCP_INDI
Description
The XCP_INDI alarm indicates "XCS protection switching indication".
Attribute
Parameters
table.

Name Meaning
Impact on System
During the protection switching (< 50 ms), VC-3/VC-12 services are interrupted.
Possible Causes
Protection switching occurs to the PXC board.
Handling Procedure
----End
Related Information
None.

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A.1 Alarm List

Table A-1 Alarm List

A_LOC Add to bus - loss of clock Major PO1、PH1

ALM_APS_MANU_ MSP protocol is stopped manually Major SCC

ALM_GFP_dCSF GFP Loss of Client Signal Critical EFT4

ALM_GFP_dLFD GFP loss of frame delineation Major EFT4

ALM_RTC_FAIL RTC time fail alarm Major SCC

APS_FAIL APS protection switching failed Major SCC

APS_INDI APS state indication alarm Major SCC

AU_AIS AU alarm indication Major SD1, SL1,

AU_LOP AU loss of pointer Major SD1, SL1,

B1_EXC Regenerator section (B1) excessive Minor SD1, SL1,

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Alarm Name Description Alarm Source

B1_SD Regenerator section (B1) signal Minor SD1, SL1,

B2_EXC Multiplex section (B2) excessive Major SD1, SL1,

B2_SD Multiplex section (B2) signal Minor SD1, SL1,

B3_EXC Higher order path (B3) excessive Major SD1, SL1,

B3_EXC_VC3 B3_EXC_VC3 Major EFT4

B3_SD Higher order path (B3) signal Minor SD1, SL1,

B3_SD_VC3 B3_SD_VC3 Minor EFT4

BD_NOT_INSTALL Slot not installed with the Minor SCC

BD_STATUS Board not in position Major SD1, SL1,

BIP_EXC BIP excessive errors Minor PO1, PH1,

BIP_SD BIP signal degraded Minor PO1, PH1,

CONFIG_NOSUPP Configuration not supported Major ODU

DBMS_ERROR Database error Major SCC

DBMS_PROTECT_ Database in protection mode Critical SCC

DN_E1_AIS 2M down signal alarm indication Minor PO1, PH1

E1_LOC Loss of E1 clock Major PO1, PH1

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Alarm Name Description Alarm Source

E1_LOS 2M line loss of signal Minor PO1, PH1

ESN_FAILED ESN failed Major SCC

ESN_INVALID ESN invalid Major SCC

ETH_LOS Ethernet receive loss of input signal Critical EFT4

EXT_SYNC_LOS Loss of external synchronous source Critical SCC

FAN_FAIL Fan failed Major FAN

FCS_ERR FCS check error Critical EFT4

HARD_BAD Hardware error Critical SD1, SL1,

HP_CROSSTR Higher order path performance over Minor SD1, SL1,

HP_LOM Higher order path loss of multiframe Major SD1, SL1,

HP_RDI Higher order path remote defect Minor SD1, SL1,

HP_REI Higher order path remote error Warning SD1, SL1,

HP_SLM Higher order path signal label Minor SD1, SL1,

HP_TIM Higher order path trace identifier Minor SD1, SL1,

HP_UNEQ Higher order path unequipped Minor SD1, SL1,

HPAD_CROSSTR Higher order path adaptation Minor PO1, PH1

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Alarm Name Description Alarm Source

HSB_INDI Microwave equipment HSB Major SCC

HSM_INDI Microwave channels HSM Major SCC

IF_INPWR_ABN Abnormal input IF power of the Major ODU

IN_PWR_HIGH Input power too high Critical SD1, SL1

IN_PWR_LOW Input power too low Critical SD1, SL1

J0_MM Trace identifier mismatch Minor SD1, SL1,

K1_K2_M K1K2 mismatch Minor SCC

K2_M K2 mismatch Minor SCC

LASER_CLOSED Laser closed alarm Major SD1, SL1

LASER_MOD_ERR Pluggable optical module on the Major SD1, SL1

LCAS_FOPR Failure of protocol receive Major EFT4