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Contents
1 Agenda 3
2 Course portfolio 5
2.1 IP Transport Index 6
2.2 Microwave - Index (FT0005-00) 6
2.3 Microwave FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC) - Standard Training for Service
(FT0427-00A) 8
2.4 Further offers 16


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1 Agenda

R 255 R 255 R 163 R 137 R 175 R 52 R 0 R 255
FlexiHybrid - Operations Maintenance
Administration and Commissioning
FT4272-02A
Duration:4 Days

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1. Welcome to the NSN Academy
2. Prior to the start of the course:
Safety I nstructions
3. Course information
4. During the course:
Breaks; Lunchetc.
5. On completion of the course:
Questionnaires; Certificates

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2 Course portfolio

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2.1 IP Transport Index
The IP Transport Index provides an overview of all five IPT Business Lines, namely:

DWDM
IP Connectivity
NG Metro
Carrier Switches
Microwave Radio

Additionally, the IPT Index covers:
IPT Network Management Systems for all IPT Business Lines
General Issues like Synchronization and DCN.


2.2 Microwave - Index (FT0005-00)
The Microwave Radio Index contains training paths (curricula) dealing with topics
such as PDH/ SDH access, SDH trunk and point-to-multipoint. In this Index you find:
SDH Trunk Radio Equipment
PDH and SDH Split Radio Equipment
Point to Multipoint Radio Equipment


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IP Transport Curriculum
Index
OR
General Issues
FT0007-00
General Issues -
Index
DWDM
FT0001-00
DWDM - Index
IP Connectivity
FT0002-00
IP Connectivity -
Index
NG Metro
FT0003-00
NG Metro - Index
Carrier Switches
FT0004-00
Carrier Switches -
Index
Microwave
FT0005-00
Microwave -
Index
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IPT NMS
FT0006-00
Network
Management System
IPT - Index
Index
Caption
Curriculum, composed of several course
modules

Fig. 2 IP Transport Index
Point to Multipoint
Radio Equipment
MultiHopper
FT0441-00A
Microwave
MultiHopper
Standard Training
for Service
OR
PowerHopper
FT0451-01A
Microwave
PowerHopper -
Standard Training
for Service
FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC)
FT0427-00A
Microwave
FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC) -
Standard
Training for Service
SRA 4
FT0422-00S
Microwave
SRA 4 -Standard
Training for
Service
SDH Split Radio
Equipment
PDH Split Radio
Equipment
SRAL
FT0425-00S
Microwave
SRAL - Standard
Training for
Service
OR
WinLink 1000 MetroHopper
FT0433-01N
Microwave
MetroHopper
Standard Training
for Service
FlexiHopper XC
and FlexiHub
FT0432-01N
Microwave
FlexiHopper XC 2.1
- Standard Training
for Service
FlexiHopper
FT0431-01N
Microwave
FlexiHopper
Standard Training
for Service
SRAL XD
FT0421-00S
Microwave
SRAL XD -
Standard Training
for Service
SRT 1F
FT0423-00S
Microwave SRT 1F
- Standard Training for
Service
SRT 1C
FT0424-00S
Microwave SRT 1C
- Standard Training for
Service
SDH Trunk Radio
Equipment
OR
Microwave
OR
Intermediate
Curriculum, composed of several course
modules Advanced
Caption

Fig. 3 Microwave - Index (FT0005-00)

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2.3 Microwave FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC) - Standard
Training for Service (FT0427-00A)
Aim
The main objective of this training path is to enable the participant to perform all OAM
tasks. All topics are clearly outlined in the individual course contents. FT4272 covers
general topics that allow the participant to perform all daily routine tasks as advised.
To get a deeper understanding and background about these and further tasks the
constitutive course FT4279 is designed. It covers Field Installation and
Commissioning.
For all product courses training equipment is prepared to simulate field conditions
and is used to perform a variety of Hands-On exercises.
The participant will be able to perform all daily routine and a great many advanced
tasks on the network elements.
Moreover, a recommended technology course will give the participant a
comprehensive understanding and solid background to carry out daily work even
more efficiently.
Target Group
Service
Prerequisites
Participants must have some technical knowledge in telecommunications.
Some basic knowledge in SDH is required.

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TG2500-01S
SDH Basics

Duration: 2 days
FT4272-00A
FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC) -
PDH/SDH/GE RADIO -
Operation, Administration,
Maintenance and
Commissioning

Duration: 4 days
FT4279-01A
FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC) -
Field Installation and
Commissioning

Duration: 2 days
Introductory
Advanced
Info-Link is available Intermediate
Caption
recommended - but only optional

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2.3.1 SDH Basics (TG2500)
Contents
PDH Multiplexing
- Principles of PDH Multiplexing
- ANSI/CEPT Bit Rates
- Frame Structure of a PDH Signal
- Multiplexing / Demultiplexing of PDH Signals
Principles and Characteristics of SDH
- Introduction to the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy SDH
- ITU-T and SDH, an Introduction
- ITU-T Recommendations for SDH Bit Rates
- Structure of an STM-1 Frame
- Byte by Byte Multiplexing of SDH Signals
- Synchronization of STM-1 Frames
- Line Codes used in SDH
- Codes and Interfaces of SDH
Basic Elements of STM-1
- Elements of an STM-1 Signal
Mapping
- Mapping of 140 Mbit/s Signal into the STM-1
- Mapping of a 34 Mbit/s Signal to the Container C3
- Mapping of 2 Mbit/s Signal to STM-1
- Mapping of ATM Cells into the STM-1
- Concatenation of Payloads
Pointer
- Pointer Functions
- Pointer Types
- Pointer Structure
- Pointer Addressing Scheme
- Pointer Justification
Overhead
- Overhead Functions
- Section Overhead (SOH)
- VC-3 and VC-4 Path Overhead (POH)
- VC-12 Path Overhead (POH)

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Monitoring, Maintenance and Control in the SDH
- Alarm Interactions Overview
- Bit Error Monitoring
- Error Reports REI and RDI
- AIS
- Bit Error Monitoring Concept (Examples)
Aim
The main objective is to introduce the many concepts used in SDH technology. It
gives the students the building blocks for the courses to follow. This course is
fundamental and should not be bypassed.
Duration
2 days
Target Group
All personnel starting a sequence of SDH training, from Planning and Engineering to
Management Experts and Service should attend.
Prerequisites
Participants must have some technical knowledge in telecommunications, and some
basic knowledge in PDH & SDH. Completion of TG2510 is recommended.
Short Description
In this course, you'll acquire an overview of the principal multiplexing methods of
PDH and SDH including the appropriate bit rates. Participants will learn the
advantages of SDH over PDH, which includes the main characteristics of SDH. The
basic elements of the STM-1 signal, such as containers, virtual containers, tributary
units, etc, are discussed. The mapping of PDH signals and ATM cells also form part
of the course information, as does pointer technology. The structure of the overhead
bytes, along with their functions, their uses in monitoring, fault detection and
management are also outlined.
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2.3.2 FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC) - PDH/SDH/GE RADIO -
Operation, Administration, Maintenance and
Commissioning (FT4272)
Contents
Safety Rules and Precautions
- General
- Safety Rules
- ESDS Precautions
Features
- Equipment Overview
- Ethernet and PDH common platform
- SDH Mux-Demux capability
- Capacity, Bandwidth, Modulation
- Main cards processing
- Spanning Tree
- ATPC Function
- TMN Management
- Mechanical Design
- Base-Band Front View
- Transceiver View
Equipment
- Equipment Composition
- Identification Plates
- External Interconnections
- Equipment Block Diagrams
- Radio system Configurations
- License Fee
System Operation
- Equipment Configurations
- Protection Configuration
- Alarm Philosophy
- Alarm Signaling LEDs
- System Maintenance
- Removing/installing IDU Modules
- Loop-back feature
- Performance check
- PC as equipment configuration and diagnostic tool
- Upgrade procedure

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Exercises
- Radio Link Configuration using PC (LCT Commissioning)
- Alarms simulation and relative maintenance operations
- Quality evaluation using the embedded software tools.
Aim
The main objective of this course is to provide the participant with information on
equipment features, design, applications, operations and maintenance.
Related courses: SRA4 HC- Field Installation and Commissioning (FT4279)
Duration
4 days
Target Group
Service
Prerequisites
Participants must have some technical knowledge in telecommunications.
Some basic knowledge in PDH & SDH is required.
Short Description
SRA4 HC PDH/SDH/GE RADIO Operation, Administration, Maintenance and
Commissioning is a course for service. The topics are among others getting to know
the Features, Equipment and System Operation, including practical exercises. After
completing this course, the participant is acquainted with equipment features, design,
applications, operations and maintenance.

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2.3.3 FlexiHybrid (SRA 4 HC) - Field Installation and
Commissioning (FT4279)
Contents
General:
- Point to point MW Radio Link system Overview
- Main configurations in a Microwave Radio System
SRA 4 HC Installation
- Indoor Assembly Layout and Configurations
- External Connections
- Accessories and installation materials
- ODU Assembly
- 1+0 Integrated and not integrated System
- 1+1 Integrated and not integrated System
- 1+1 Dual Polarization
- 2x(1+0)/Add Drop Repeater
- Supporting Frames part numbers and Flange
- Flexible Wave guide connections, part number and attenuation
- Elliptical Wave guide connections, part number and pressurization
- Pole Fixing and its overall size
- Wall Fixing
- Braided Coaxial Cable: Typical Connections, Accessories, Characteristics, typical
Fixing.
SRA 4 HC Commissioning
- Indoor installation check
- Outdoor Installation check
- IDU-ODU cable installation check.
- Equipment Start Up and Configuration
- Web Access Management
- System Configuration
- Link Configuration
- System Configuration Check
- Antenna Alignment
- System Test
- Back-ground BER Test
- Test Equipment and Accessories List

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Aim
The main objective of this course is to enable the participant to perform a step by
step installation of MW equipment hardware and software components.
Related courses: SRA4 HC PDH/SDH/GE RADIO Operation, Administration,
Maintenance and Commissioning (FT4272)
Duration
2 days
Target Group
Service
Prerequisites
Recommended course: SRA 4 HC PDH/SDH/GE RADIO Operation, Administration,
Maintenance and Commissioning (FT4272) or practical OAM experience on SDH
equipment.
Short Description
SRA4 HC- Field Installation and Commissioning is a course for service. The topics
are among others Indoor Assembly Layout and Configurations, External
Connections, Indoor and Outdoor installation check, System Configuration and Web
Access Management. After completing this course, the participant is able to support
the network element in the field and to perform a step by step installation of MW
equipment hardware and software components.


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2.4 Further offers
2.4.1 d-lab
What is d-lab?
Distant lab or d-lab is a distant electronic laboratory (set of electronic equipment)
which can be accessed remotely
via Internet or
independently from the location of the equipment
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
worldwide access possible

For the user d-lab offers the same functionality as a lab next door if the functions of
the equipment can be handled via PC controlled interfaces.
Only real hands-on activities like "insert/change modules" are not possible via remote
access.
System Requirements
Every Local PC has to be connected to the Internet (min 64kbit/s per PC
connection is recommended)
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher has to be installed on every
Local PC
Browser settings/options to be enabled
- Cookies enabled
- JavaScript enabled
- Java enabled
- Java RE 1.5.x (Java Run Time Environment)
- instead of Java, a Citrix Webclient can also be used
On-Site Firewall configuration
- Info: A Citrix Server is used to connect to the lab environment, i.e. a Citrix client
is used which is connected to the server. Usually following ports should be already
preconfigured in your firewall and no special configuration should be necessary.
Check with your administrator if your firewall is properly set.
- Port 443 is used for the Citrix ICA-client
- Port 80 is used for web server communication
- IMPORTANT: d-lab/classroom connection test has to be performed not later than
1 week prior to start of training. TI requires contact person in writing to initiate all
further steps. System requirements for using d-lab


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Possibilities
Remote Access
- Connect class rooms all over the world to a centralized hardware laboratory
High availability
- Round-the-clock shift operation possible
Particularly suitable for
- application oriented training
- life demos
- configuration exercises


Fig. 5 d-Lab
Customers' Added Value
Only class room PCs with Internet access required
Worldwide access possible
Reduce equipment costs by centralization of hardware
Increase availability of own hardware
Save travel costs
Reduce down-time costs
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2.4.2 Synchronous Virtual University
What is SVU?
The Synchronous Virtual University SVU is web-based learning method.
Moderator(s)/Trainer(s) communicate with the participants via the Internet.
SVU allows theoretical presentation and practical presentation with d-lab (see above)
as well. It is specially aimed for realizing short trainings. Those can be a short info
about new products and or features, product training for minor upgrades, technology
etc.

Field of Applications
Training
Collaboration
Announcement

Benefits
Communication via short paths
Flexible locations of instructors
Arbitrary locations of participants
Positive impact on project development due to information flow
PACT impact through cuts in travel costs
Direct contact with the course instructor

Prerequisites and requirements
To participate in an online session you need
A standard PC with Intranet or Internet access (Windows platform, recommended
bandwidth min. 128 kbit, Internet Explorer version 5 onwards)
Soundcard
Headset (alternatively: microphone and speakers)
Participant application program that can also be installed with a "Closed Client".
You can download the application program.

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I nternet/
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Participant
Participant
Participant
Moderator
Moderator

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2.4.3 Links to the
Nokia Siemens Networks Training Academy

Internet:
https://networks-
academy.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsninternet/static.jsp?load=_main/worldmap
Intranet:
https://networks-
academy.inside.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/nsnintranet/static.jsp?load=_main/world
map&L=en

Navigation on NSN Homepage

To view the Catalog, select
a region by clicking on the
world map.

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To browse the
Catalog, click here
To search for a
specific course,
use the Advanced
Search

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If you browse the
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Click here to
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training paths
available for
single topics
View the Index
to navigate
through the
whole portfolio

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