ZXMW NR8120A/8120D

Digital Microwave Transmission System

Maintenance Guide
Version: V2.04.02

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Revision History
Revision No.

Revision Date

Revision Reason

R1.0

2015-09-17

First edition

Serial Number: SJ-20150804150350-006

Publishing Date: 2015-09-17 (R1.0)

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Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Routine Maintenance................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Daily Maintenance.............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Checking the Status of Boards .................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 Checking the Current 24-Hour Performance Data....................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Checking Performance Data of the Past 10 Days ....................................... 1-2
1.1.4 Checking Alarms ...................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.5 Checking Device Events ........................................................................... 1-4
1.1.6 Checking the Status of Indicators .............................................................. 1-5
1.2 Monthly Maintenance ......................................................................................... 1-5
1.2.1 Checking Power Supply............................................................................ 1-5
1.2.2 Cleaning the Equipment............................................................................ 1-5
1.2.3 Maintaining the Equipment Room Environment .......................................... 1-6
1.3 Quarterly Maintenance ....................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1 Checking the Receive Level...................................................................... 1-7
1.3.2 Checking the ODU Installation .................................................................. 1-8
1.3.3 Checking the Combiner Installation ........................................................... 1-9
1.3.4 Checking the Antenna Installation ............................................................. 1-9
1.3.5 Checking the IF Cable ............................................................................ 1-10

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting........................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Application Faults............................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 A PC Connected to the LMT Interface Cannot Ping Equipment ................... 2-2
2.1.2 A PC Connected to the NMS Interface Cannot Ping the Equipment ............. 2-2
2.2 Radio Link Faults ............................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 The Receive Level Does Not Reach the Theoretical Value .......................... 2-3
2.2.2 Error Codes Are Generated on the Radio Link ........................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Radio Link Is Disconnected....................................................................... 2-4
2.2.4 Instantaneous Link Break.......................................................................... 2-5
2.2.5 The MU Loses Lock ................................................................................. 2-5
2.2.6 Air Interface Performance Is Zero .............................................................. 2-5
2.3 TDM Service Faults ............................................................................................ 2-6
2.4 Ethernet Service Faults ...................................................................................... 2-6
2.5 Network Management......................................................................................... 2-7

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2.5.1 Network Management Services Are Disconnected...................................... 2-7

2.5.2 NEs Are Out of Control ............................................................................. 2-7

Chapter 3 Fault Locating Methods............................................................ 3-1

3.1 Performing the Loopback Test ............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Checking the Ethernet OAM Function .................................................................. 3-3
3.2.1 Checking CFM ......................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2 Checking EFM ....................................................................................... 3-13
3.3 Performing the MSTP Single-Step Operation ..................................................... 3-16

Chapter 4 Indicators................................................................................... 4-1

Glossary .......................................................................................................... I

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About This Manual

Purpose
This manual provides information about the routine maintenance methods for the ZXMW
NR8120A/8120D Digital Microwave Transmission System. The routine maintenance items
and methods are described in accordance with the maintenance period, including day,
month, and quarter. The troubleshooting flow, common fault analysis, and fault locating
method are also provided for reference in this manual.

Intended Audience
This manual is intended for maintenance engineers who work with the ZXMW
NR8120A/8120D.

What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters and appendix.
Chapter 1, Routine Maintenance

Describes the daily maintenance, monthly maintenance, and

quarterly maintenance for the ZXMW NR8120A/8120D.

Chapter 2, Troubleshooting

Describes the common fault analysis, including application fault,

radio link fault, TDM service fault, Ethernet service fault, and
network management fault.

Chapter 3, Fault Locating

Describes the common fault locating method including loopback

Methods

test, Ethernet OAM test, and MSTP single-step operation.

Chapter 4, Indicators

Describes the indicators of the ZXMW NR8120A/8120D system.

Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics

Variables in commands. It may also refer to other related manuals and

documents.

Bold

Menus, menu options, function names, input fields, option button names,
check boxes, drop-down lists, dialog box names, window names, parameters,
and commands.

Constant width

Text that you type, program codes, filenames, directory names, and function
names.

[]

Optional parameters.

{}

Mandatory parameters.

Separates individual parameters in a series of parameters.

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Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation. Failure to comply can

result in death or serious injury, equipment damage, or site breakdown.
Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can
result in serious injury, equipment damage, or interruption of major services.
Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can
result in moderate injury, equipment damage, or interruption of minor services.
Note: provides additional information about a certain topic.

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Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance includes daily maintenance, monthly maintenance, and quarterly
maintenance.

Table of Contents
Daily Maintenance......................................................................................................1-1
Monthly Maintenance .................................................................................................1-5
Quarterly Maintenance ...............................................................................................1-7

1.1 Daily Maintenance

1.1.1 Checking the Status of Boards
This procedure describes how to check the status of boards.
By checking the status of boards, maintenance personnel can detect and resolve board
faults in a timely manner.

Steps
1. Log in to the WEB LMT system, In the left navigation tree, select Home > Home. The
board status information is displayed in the right pane, see Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Board Status Information

2. (Optional) If the running indicator of a board is lit red, troubleshoot the board fault
immediately.
For detailed information, refer to the "ZXMW NR8120AD Digital Microwave
Transmission System Alarm and Notification Handling Reference".
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1.1.2 Checking the Current 24-Hour Performance Data

This procedure describes how to check the current 24-hour performance data, using the
procedure of checking the current 24-hour Ethernet performance data as an example.

Steps
1. Log in to the WEB LMT system, In the left navigation tree, select Performance > ETH
> RMON&QoS 15 Min, set Slot No. and Port No. that the service corresponds to,
and click the Query button. The 15-minute Ethernet performance data is displayed in
the right pane, see Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2 15-Minute Ethernet Performance Statistics Data

2. Check the performance indexes of the current 15 minutes, and verify that the
performance indexes are normal.
For detailed information of each performance index, refer to the "ZXMW NR8120AD
Digital Microwave Transmission System KPI Reference".
End of Steps

1.1.3 Checking Performance Data of the Past 10 Days

This procedure describes how to check the radio link performance data of the past 10 days.

Steps
1. Log in to the WEB LMT system, In the left navigation tree, select Performance >
Radio Link > 24 Hour, set Slot No. that the service corresponds to, and click the
Query button. The 24-hour radio link performance data is displayed in the right pane,
see Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-3 Radio Link 24-Hour Performance Statistics Data

2. Check the performance indexes of the past 24 hours of the radio link, and verify that
the performance indexes are normal.
For detailed information of each performance index, refer to the "ZXMW NR8120AD
Digital Microwave Transmission System KPI Reference".
End of Steps

1.1.4 Checking Alarms

This procedure describes how to check alarms.

Context
In the alarm management window, maintenance personnel can observe and analyze the
alarm information reported from each Network Element (NE), including the current alarms,
historical alarms, and notifications. It helps detect and resolve the faults or potential faults
during network operation in a timely manner.

Note:
Here, the process of checking the current alarms is used as an example to describe how
to check alarms.

Steps
1. Log in to the WEB LMT system, In the left navigation tree, select Alarm > Current.
The shelf diagram is displayed in the right pane.
2. Set Position and Alarm Level, and click the Query button.
information is displayed, see Figure 1-4.

The current alarm

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Figure 1-4 Current Alarm Information

Note:
Users can export the alarm query result to an Excel file or a Word file for further analysis
and processing.

3. If there is any critical alarm, locate, isolate, and resolve the fault as soon as possible.
For detailed information, refer to the "ZXMW NR8120AD Digital Microwave
Transmission System Alarm and Notification Handling Reference".
End of Steps

1.1.5 Checking Device Events

This procedure describes how to check device events.
By checking device events in the alarm management window, maintenance personnel can
detect and resolve the faults or potential faults during network operation in a timely manner.

Steps
1. Log in to the WEB LMT system, In the left navigation tree, select Alarm > Event. The
device event information is displayed in the right pane, see Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5 Device Event Information

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2. Verify that there are no abnormal device events. If there is any, locate the system
faults and resolve them in a timely manner.
End of Steps

1.1.6 Checking the Status of Indicators

Analyzing the status of indicators is a common method used when a fault is detected.
Maintenance personnel can locate and resolve the faults by observing the status of
indicators on each board panel.
For detailed information of the status of indicators, refer to "Chapter 4 Indicators".

1.2 Monthly Maintenance

1.2.1 Checking Power Supply
This procedure describes how to check the equipment's power supply to ensure that the
equipment can operate properly.

Steps
1. Verify that the status of the power cabinet (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)) is
normal.
2. Verify that the air break switch power supply of the portal frame is normal.
3. Verify that the rack, antenna feeder, IDU, ODU, and lightning protector are well
grounded.
4. Verify that the power indicators of the following boards of the IDU are in normal status:
The OPWER indicators of the Radio Core Cross Modem Unit A (RCMUA) and Radio
Modem Expansion A (RMEA) board.
End of Steps

1.2.2 Cleaning the Equipment

This procedure describes how to clean the equipment.
Communication equipment is likely to be contaminated after operating for a long time.
Cleaning the equipment regularly can reduce Bit Error Rate (BER), fault rate, and board
failure rate by improving the heat dissipation capability of the equipment.

Steps
1. If possible, power off the equipment, detach the circuit boards and components from
the equipment in accordance with the specified procedure, and then fully clean each
part of the equipment.
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2. If it is not allowed to power off the equipment, clean the power-on equipment with one
of the following methods whenever applicable:
l Spray-wash the equipment first, and then wash it with a water gun.
This method is applicable when a lot of dust covers the equipment.
Operation procedure: Spray the cleaner on the equipment, wait until the cleaner
infiltrates the dirt to insulate the dirt particles and the floating dust deposits, and
then, wash the equipment with a water gun.
l

Clean the equipment from top to bottom.

This method is applicable when the equipment contamination is not serious.

Clean the equipment from bottom to top.

This method is applicable when the equipment contamination is serious.
prevents dirt accumulation on the equipment.

It

Collect the dirt between layers and at the bottom.

This method is applicable during the entire procedure of cleaning the power-on
equipment.
Operation procedure: Insert antistatic papers between each shelf and above the
cabinet bottom, clean the equipment layer by layer, and extract all the papers.

Clean narrow gaps.

This method is used to clean a board that has a 3-5 mm gap from other boards
or the equipment.
Operation procedure: Insert the extension pipe of a special spray gun or a
hand-held pressure sprayer into the gap, and spray-wash the board sides.

Clean boards without gaps.

This method is used to clean boards that do not have gaps from other boards or
the equipment.
Operation procedure: Insert the extension pipe of a special spray gun into the gap
between shelves, and spray-wash the board sides.

Clean the fan.

Operation procedure: Take out the Radio Fan Asset (RFA) board of the Indoor
Unit (IDU) rack, and clean the dirt, to ensure the fan to operate properly.

End of Steps

1.2.3 Maintaining the Equipment Room Environment

This procedure describes how to maintain the equipment room environment.
The equipment room environment includes all the conditions that influence the equipment
operation in the equipment room, such as temperature, humidity, and dust. Equipment
room environment maintenance protects the equipment from adverse environmental
factors.
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Steps
1. Keep a vacuum cleaner in the equipment and clean dust in the equipment periodically.
Operation procedure: Use a blower to blow away the dust on the equipment surface,
and use absolute alcohol to wash the equipment surface. It is recommended to put a
thin layer of heat-conductive silicon oil on the components exposed in the air.
2. Take antistatic measures to protect the equipment.
Operation procedure: Keep a certain humidity inside the equipment room, prevent the
accumulation of static electricity, and keep good contact between the grounding cable
and the equipment.
3. Verify that the air conditioner in the equipment room is operating properly, and keep
the temperature inside the equipment room within the range from 15 C to 35 C.
4. Keep the humidity inside the equipment room within the range from 20% to 80%, and
take waterproof and dampproof measures for the equipment in the rainy season.
End of Steps

1.3 Quarterly Maintenance

1.3.1 Checking the Receive Level
This procedure describes how to check the receive level and the handling methods in case
that the receive level is out of the planned range.

Steps
1. Verify that the ODU receive level is within the planned range.
a. Log in to the NetNumen U31 client.
b. Select Performance > History Performance Data Query. The Add History
Performance Data Query window is displayed.
c.

Click the Counter Selection tab, set NE Type to ZXMW NR8120A/8120D, set MO
Type to NR8120A/8120D ODU, and click OK. The ODU performance statistics
data is displayed.

2. Perform relevant operations in accordance with the check result.

Check Result

Handling Suggestion

The receive level is lower than

Refer to "2.2.1 The Receive Level Does Not Reach the

the designed value.

Theoretical Value".

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Check Result

Handling Suggestion

The receive level fluctuates.

If frequency interference exists, perform the frequency

sweep test to get the interference frequency and adjust
the frequency points of the microwave link.

If the level attenuation is caused by bad weather like rain,

Modify the polarization mode to be a lower one, or

enable the Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)
function.

Frequency resources permitting, use a low-band

ODU (< 11 GHz).

Increase the transmit power, use a large-aperture antenna, and enable the Automatic Transmitter Power
Control (ATPC) function.

If the receive fault is caused by multipath attenuation,

Modify the equipment protection mode to space diversity mode to eliminate the multipath effect.

Adjust the antenna height.

Increase the antenna aperture.

End of Steps

1.3.2 Checking the ODU Installation

The procedure describes how to check the Outdoor Unit (ODU) installation, to ensure that
the ODU can operate properly and well cooperate with other devices.

Steps
1. Verify that the installation position and direction of the ODU's adapter meet the
engineering design requirement.
2. Verify that the ODU's adapter is firmly fixed on the pole, meeting the wind resistance
requirement.
3. If the ODU is installed in separate mode, verify that the interface of the flexible
waveguide flange is firmly and reliably connected to the ODU's adapter, and ensure
that the bending radius of the flexible waveguide does not exceed 90.
4. Verify that the ODU is within the protection range of the lightning rod.

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Note:
The protection angle of the antenna's lightning rod must be less than 45. In areas
with high mountains or frequent thunderstorm, the protection angle of the antenna's
lightning rod must be less than 30.

5. Verify that the ODU's grounding cable is properly connected.

6. Verify that the waterproof clay and tape between the Intermediate Frequency (IF) cable
and the ODU are reliably sealed.
End of Steps

1.3.3 Checking the Combiner Installation

This procedure describes how to check the combiner installation, to ensure that the
combiner can operate properly and well cooperate with other devices.

Steps
1. Verify that the combiner is fastened to the antenna firmly and the four screws are
secured.
2. Verify that the combiner is within the protection range of the lightning rod.

Note:
The protection angle of the antenna's lightning rod must be less than 45. In areas
with high mountains or frequent thunderstorm, the protection angle of the antenna's
lightning rod must be less than 30.

3. Verify that the combiner does not have water leakage.

End of Steps

1.3.4 Checking the Antenna Installation

This procedure describes how to check the antenna installation, to ensure that the antenna
can operate properly and well cooperate with other devices.

Steps
1. Verify that the installation position and direction of the antenna meet the engineering
design requirement.
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2. Verify that the antenna bracket is firmly and reliably fixed on the pole, meeting the wind
resistance requirement.
3. Verify that the antenna is within the protection range of the lightning rod.

Note:
The protection angle of the antenna's lightning rod must be less than 45. In areas
with high mountains or frequent thunderstorm, the protection angle of the antenna's
lightning rod must be less than 30.

End of Steps

1.3.5 Checking the IF Cable

This procedure describes how to check the IF cable, to ensure that the IF cable is properly
connected.

Steps
1. Verify that the outdoor connector and grounding clip of the IF cable are well sealed.
2. Verify that the connectors of the IF cable are fastened.
3. Verify that the IF cable is not broken or twisted and its shielding layer is not exposed.
4. Verify that the bending radius of the IF cable is greater than 30 cm.
5. Verify that the grounding points of the IF cable comply with the specification.
The IF cable should be more than 60 m in length and is grounded in the three-point
grounding mode. If the IF cable is shorter than 60 m, it is recommended to ground the
cable in the two-point grounding mode. Waterproofing measures should be made at
the grounding points.
6. To satisfy the antenna height adjustment requirement in future, reserve 5-10 m of the
IF cable to make a ring and fix it on the metal tower, see Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6 Reserving Certain Length of the IF Cable

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7. Bind the indoor IF cable and the power cable separately, and fix the IF cable with cable
ties.
8. Fix the outdoor IF cable with cable ties every one meter.

Note:
At the position where the IF cable is led from outdoors to indoors, if the outdoor IF cable
is higher than the feeder window bottom, make a waterproof bend near the feeder
window; otherwise, there is no need to make a waterproof bend.
For operation details, refer to the "ZXMW NR8120AD Digital Microwave Transmission
System Hardware Installation Guide".

End of Steps

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Troubleshooting
This procedure shows an example when the air interface uses 1+1 configuration. The
following principles should be observed for troubleshooting:
l
l
l
l

Troubleshoot indoor problems before troubleshooting outdoor problems.

Troubleshoot power problems before troubleshooting equipment problems.
Troubleshoot local problems before troubleshooting remote problems.
Troubleshoot problems below towers before troubleshooting problems above towers.

Figure 2-1 displays the troubleshooting flow.

Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting Flow

Table of Contents
Application Faults .......................................................................................................2-2
Radio Link Faults .......................................................................................................2-3
TDM Service Faults....................................................................................................2-6
Ethernet Service Faults ..............................................................................................2-6
Network Management ................................................................................................2-7
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2.1 Application Faults

2.1.1 A PC Connected to the LMT Interface Cannot Ping Equipment
Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Check the IP configuration of the Personal Computer (PC).
To access the equipment through the LMT interface, the IP address of the PC must be
configured within the same network segment of the default LMT debug IP address.
2. Verify that the FTP process can be accessed.
3. Verify that the PC is configured with only one network adapter.
If the PC is configured with two network adapters, it cannot access the equipment
sometimes. In this case, disable one network adapter. After that, the PC can access
the equipment successfully.
4. Verify that the firewall function is not enabled on the PC.
Normally, the firewall function will prohibit some programs to access the network. It is
recommended to disable the firewall function or add the ports to be accessed in the
firewall configuration.
5. Check the RUN indicator of the Radio Core Cross Modem Unit A (RCMUC) or RCMUD
board to verify that the RCMUC or RCMUD board is operating properly.
l If the RUN indicator is lit red for five seconds, the RCMUC or RCMUD board is
being started.
l If the RUN indicator is lit green, the RCMUC or RCMUD board is operating
properly.
l If the RUN indicator is not lit green after the RCMUC or RCMUD board is started,
the RCMUC or RCMUD board may be faulty.
6. If the problem still exists after the previous operations, replace the PC.

2.1.2 A PC Connected to the NMS Interface Cannot Ping the

Equipment
Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Check the IP configuration of the PC.
To access the equipment through the NMS interface, the IP address of the PC and
that of the NMS interface must be configured in the same network segment. If the two
IP addresses are not configured in the same network segment, reconfigure them, and
access the equipment again.
2. Check the port mode and VLAN configuration of the NMS interface.
To enable the PC to access equipment, enable the NMS interface, set the port mode
of the NMS interface to Access, and set PVID to the NMS VLAN ID.
3. Verify that the PC is configured with only one network adapter.
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If the PC is configured with two network adapters, it cannot access the equipment
sometimes. In this case, disable one network adapter. After that, the PC can access
the equipment successfully.
4. Verify that the firewall function is not enabled on the PC.
Normally, the firewall function will prohibit some programs to access the network. It is
recommended to disable the firewall function or add the ports to be accessed in the
firewall configuration.
5. Check the RUN indicator of the RCMUC or RCMUD board to verify that the RCMUC
or RCMUD board is operating properly.
l If the RUN indicator is lit red for five seconds, the RCMUC or RCMUD board is
being started.
l If the RUN indicator is lit green, the RCMUC or RCMUD board is operating
properly.
l If the RUN indicator is not lit green after the RCMUC or RCMUD board is started,
the RCMUC or RCMUD board may be faulty.
6. If the problem still exists after the previous operations, replace the PC.

2.2 Radio Link Faults

2.2.1 The Receive Level Does Not Reach the Theoretical Value
Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Adjust the remote transmitting power within the allowed transmitting power range, and
verify that the local Received Signal Level (RSL) is within the normal range.
2. Verify that the antenna direction is aligned with the main lobe direction, see Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Antenna Adjustment Diagram

If the antenna is not aligned with the main lobe direction, adjust the antenna
direction with the main lobe direction.
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3.
4.

5.

6.

l If the antenna is aligned with the main lobe direction, go to the next step.
Verify that the two ends of the link have consistent antenna polarization, and the ODU
and antenna have consistent polarization.
Draw the cross section diagram in accordance with the map, and verify that there is
no obstacle. If there is any obstacle, modify the mounting height of the antenna or
change the route direction.
Verify that the feeders and connectors do not have water leakage or are not moist. The
connectors include those between the antenna and combiner, between the combiner
and ODU, and between the ODU and feeder. If the receive level drops due to water
leakage, resolve the water leakage problem or replace the ODU.
Verify that the antenna and ODU are in good condition.
l Verify that the ODU power does not decrease. If the power is insufficient, replace
the ODU.
l In areas with serious salt corrosion, verify that the equipment does not rust. If
the receive level drops due to antenna rust, use the antenna that provides salt
corrosion prevention.

2.2.2 Error Codes Are Generated on the Radio Link

Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Verify that the actual operating power and transmitting power of the ODUs at the two
ends of the radio link are normal.
In the LMT system, if the displayed operating frequency is consistent with the designed
value and the difference between the actual transmitting power and the designed value
does not exceed 2 dBm, the radio link is considered normal; otherwise, the radio link
is abnormal.
2. Verify that the receive levels of the ODUs are normal. For operation details, refer to
"1.3.1 Checking the Receive Level".
3. Verify that the MSE value is normal.
If the MSE value is normal, the error code problem is caused by interference.
4. Verify that the IF cables connected to the ODUs are normal. For operation details,
refer to "1.3.5 Checking the IF Cable".

2.2.3 Radio Link Is Disconnected

Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Adjust the remote transmitting power within the allowed transmitting power range, and
verify that the local RSL is within the normal range.
2. Verify that the ODU frequencies at the two ends of the radio link are matched.
3. Verify that the bandwidths and modulation modes of ODUs at the two ends of the radio
link are consistent.
4. Verify that the IF interface of the IDU has rated DC voltage. If the IF interface does
not have rated DC voltage, replace the IDU.
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5.
6.
7.
8.

Verify that the feeders and feeder connectors are in good condition.
Verify that the polarization of the antenna and the ODU are installed properly.
Verify that the antenna azimuth does not deviate from the designed azimuth.
Verify that there is no obstacle in the radio link.

2.2.4 Instantaneous Link Break

Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Verify that the equipment is operating properly.
2. Use the network management software or a level recorder to verify that the
instantaneous break is due to signal attenuation. For detailed information, refer to
"1.3.1 Checking the Receive Level".
3. Verify that the configured frequency interval is within the allowed range and there is
no external frequency interference. If interference exists, find the interference source
frequency and modify the equipment frequency.
4. Adjust the mounting height of the antenna.

2.2.5 The MU Loses Lock

Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Check incorrect hardware installation and verify that the equipment and antenna
feeders are installed properly.
2. Check link loop problem due to incorrect protection configuration and modify the 1+1
protection mode to 1+0 no-protection mode.
3. Check link losing lock due to that the receive level is lower than the threshold value of
the high modulation mode and set the working mode to 7M/QPSK.
4. Check logic or software problems and restart the equipment.
5. Check frequency interference and modify the frequency points to another pair of
frequency points.

2.2.6 Air Interface Performance Is Zero

Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Verify that the weather keeps normal and there is no thunderstorm.
2. Verify that there is no external interference (co-channel interference, and adjacent
channel interference) in this duration and no obstacles on the transmission path.
3. Verify that the ODU is properly connected to the antenna.
4. Verify that the configuration is correct. For example, both directions of an antenna
must be in the same LAG group or PLA group.

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2.3 TDM Service Faults

E1 Services Are Disconnected
Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Verify that the radio link is operating properly. For operation details, refer to "2.2.3
Radio Link Is Disconnected".
2. Verify that the E1 link status indicator of the RTEA board is in normal status.
l If the indicator is lit green, the E1 link is operating properly.
l If the indicator is flashing slowly or not lit, some E1 signals or all E1 signals are
lost.
3. In the LMT system, verify that the working mode and cross connection of the service
boards are configured correctly.
4. Verify that the connectors of E1 signal cables are well made and are connected
properly.
5. Verify that the transceiving connections at the equipment side and at the Digital
Distribution Frame (DDF) side are connected properly.
6. Find out the E1 impedance (balanced 120 or non-balanced 75 ). In the LMT
system, verify that the impedance type configured matches the E1 impedance type.
7. Perform the loopback test.

2.4 Ethernet Service Faults

Ethernet Services Are Disconnected
Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Verify that the radio link is operating properly. For detailed information, refer to "2.2.3
Radio Link Is Disconnected".
2. Verify that Jumbo and HC/PLA are enabled or disables as what they should be.
3. Verify that the GbE interface status indicator of the RCMUA board is in normal status.
l If the indicator is lit green or flashing, the link is operating properly.
Verify that the Ethernet parameters of the microwave equipment and the port
parameters of the network device (such as a switch) connected to the microwave
equipment are configured correctly. These parameters include duplex mode, rate,
learning mode, self-negotiation mode, flow control and rate setting, default port
priority, VLAN setting (VLAN ID, port type, egress policy, and PVID), xSTP setting,
LAG setting, and QoS setting.
l

If the indicator is not lit, the link signal is lost.

In the LMT system, verify that the Ethernet port is enabled.

If the Ethernet port is electrical port, verify that the Ethernet cable is well
made, the crystal connectors are in good condition, the line sequence is
correct, and the cable is connected reliably.
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If the Ethernet port is optical port, verify that the optical fiber is connected
properly, the optical module is operating properly, and the working modes
are matched.

2.5 Network Management

2.5.1 Network Management Services Are Disconnected
Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Verify that the radio link is operating properly. For detailed information, refer to "2.2.3
Radio Link Is Disconnected".
2. Verify that the Ethernet service is operating properly. For detailed information, refer to
"2.4 Ethernet Service Faults".
3. Verify that the VLAN ID parameter and the Bandwidth parameter are set correctly.
4. Verify that the equipment's IP address is set correctly.
l If the equipment is working in the layer-2 switching mode, verify that all IP
addresses satisfying the layer-2 switching protocol are in the same subnetwork.
l If the equipment is working in the layer-3 routing mode, verify that the Open
Shortest Path First (OSPF) configuration is correct, and verify that the following
cases do not exist:

There are network management routes missed.

Network management services are disconnected due to the equipment's

crossing network segments.

Users can add routes for the equipment in accordance with the actual condition.
5. Verify that the transmission channel between the equipment and the Network
Management Server (NMS) is normal.

2.5.2 NEs Are Out of Control

Perform the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Verify that the Ethernet cables are connected properly.
2. Ping the EMS server from the NEs respectively. Verify that the IP configurations of the
NEs are the same with the design.
3. Check the MAC addresses of the NEs and verify that the NEs are configured with
different MAC address.

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Table of Contents
Performing the Loopback Test ....................................................................................3-1
Checking the Ethernet OAM Function.........................................................................3-3
Performing the MSTP Single-Step Operation ...........................................................3-16

3.1 Performing the Loopback Test

This procedure describes how to perform the loopback test.
Loopback is the process of an NE's transmitting a signal from its transmit port and
receiving the signal from its receive port. The loopback test helps detect the transmission
link problems.
Through the loopback operation, maintenance personnel can locate NE faults along the
communication link section by section. It helps check the operating status of each node
and the transmission link, and rapidly locates the faulty NEs and faulty boards, which
facilitates equipment commissioning and debugging.
In the NR8000 Series WEB LMT system, users can set radio link loopbacks (including
modulation/demodulation loopback and IF loopback), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
loopback, and Ethernet loopback.

Radio Link Loopback

Radio link loopback helps check whether the E1 service is operating properly.

Note:
The Ethernet service will be interrupted when the radio link loopback test is being
implemented.

The following describes the radio link loopback test procedure:

1. Connect the device to an error bit tester.
2. Log in to the WEB LMT system, In the left navigation tree, select Maintenance > Radio
Port. The radio link loopback setting pane is displayed on the right, see Figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1 Radio Link Loopback Setting Pane

3. Select Loopback Enable for the corresponding loopback items such as MF Loopback
and IF Loopback, enter the corresponding Loopback Time, click the Apply button,
and verify that the Bit Error Rate (BER) is zero.
l If the BER is zero, the E1 service between the local error bit tester and the local
RCMUC/RMEA is normal.
l If the BER is not zero, the E1 service between the local error bit tester and the
local RCMUC/RMEA is abnormal, and the fault exists between the local error bit
tester and the local RCMUC/RMEA.

TDM Loopback
The following describes the TDM loopback test procedure:
1. Connect the equipment to an error bit tester.
2. Log in to the WEB LMT system, In the left navigation tree, select TDM > Port
Configuration, and set the Port Status of the corresponding port to Port Enable.
3. In the left navigation tree, select Maintenance > TDM Port Loopback. The TDM
loopback setting pane is displayed on the right, see Figure 3-2.

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Figure 3-2 TDM Loopback Setting Pane

4. Select a slot number, set Loopback Time and Loopback Type.

For detailed information of the loopback types supported by TDM ports, refer to Table
3-1.
Table 3-1 Loopback Types Supported by TDM Ports
Port Type

Loopback Type

Description

E1 electrical

Loopback off

Inner Loopback: The loopback test is implemented at

port

Inner loopback

the remote electrical port. This loopback type is used

Outer loopback

to check whether the E1 service towards the remote

service board is normal. It also helps check whether
the cables connected to the remote service board are
normal.
Outer Loopback: The loopback test is implemented
at the local electrical port. This loopback type is used
to check whether the E1 service entering the local
service board is normal. It also helps check whether
the cables connected to the local service board are
normal.

5. Click the Apply button, and verify that the BER is zero.

3.2 Checking the Ethernet OAM Function

Ethernet Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) involves fault management
and performance management. When a fault occurs in the network, OAM helps
maintenance personnel rapidly locate the fault and find out the fault cause. Performance

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management of OAM helps maintenance personnel monitor real-time network operations,

including frame loss rate, frame delay, and jitter.
This section uses the procedure of checking link connectivity as an example to describe
how to check the Ethernet OAM function. In this example, the equipment reports the
Continuity Check Message (CCM) loss alarm. Figure 3-3 shows the troubleshooting flow.
Figure 3-3 Troubleshooting Link Connectivity Problems

The following describes the troubleshooting procedure:

1. In the MP configuration window, find the Medium Access Control (MAC) address of
the Remote Maintenance association End Point (RMEP) corresponding to the Local
Maintenance association End Point (LMEP) that reports the CCM loss alarm, and
initiates the Loopback (LB) function towards the MAC address to check the network
connectivity.
l If the Loopback Reply (LBR) message is returned, the link is connected.
l If no LBR message is returned, the link is faulty.
2. Initiate the Link Trace (LT) function towards the MAC address found in step 1 to locate
the link problem.
Based on the LT result, find the equipment that last responds the Link Trace Reply
(LTR) message, and check the RMEP MAC address configured for the faulty link on
the equipment, to find out the faulty point-to-point link.
3. Troubleshoot equipment faults at the two ends of the link.
4. Troubleshoot connection media faults between the two ends of the link.

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3.2.1 Checking CFM

This procedure describes how to check the Connectivity Fault Management (CFM)
function.
CFM reports alarms and locates faults for layer-2 links.

Prerequisite
Users have logged in to the NR8000 Series WEB LMT system, and performed global and
Maintenance Domain (MD) configuration, Maintenance Association (MA) configuration,
and Maintenance Point (MP) configuration related to CFM.

Steps
1. In the left navigation tree, select ETH > OAM_CFM > Performance Test.
Performance Test pane is displayed on the right.

The

2. Set the parameters, and click the Apply button. The performance test function is
enabled, see Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 Performance Test Pane

For a description of the parameters, refer to the following table.

Parameter

Description

MD Name

Select an MD name from the configured MD list.

MA Name

Select an MA name from the configured MA list.

LMEP ID

Sets the local MEP ID configured for the port.

Operation Type

Sets the testing function type, including Single-ended LM, One-way

DM, Two-way DM, Test Transmission, and Test Reception.
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Parameter

Description

Interval

Sets the interval between sending functional packets. If Operator

Type is set to Test Transmission or Test Reception, this parameter
becomes unavailable.

Transmit Type

Sets the packet transmit type to be Unicast or Multicast.

Performance Test

Sets whether the function is enabled.

RMEP ID

Sets the remote MEP ID.

Require Times

Sets the number of times that a functional packet is transmitted. If

Operator Type is set to Test Transmission or Test Reception, this
parameter becomes unavailable.

TST Transmit Rate

Sets the packet transmitting rate. This parameter is valid only when
the Operator Type parameter is set to Test Transmission or Test
Reception.

TST Packet Length

Sets the packet length. This parameter is valid only when the Operator
Type parameter is set to Test Transmission or Test Reception.

TST Test Time

Sets the test duration. This parameter is valid only when the Operator
Type parameter is set to Test Transmission or Test Reception.

3. In the left navigation tree, select ETH > OAM_CFM > Loopback. The CFM Loopback
pane is displayed on the right.
4. Set the parameters, and click the Apply button. The CFM loopback function is
enabled, see Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 CFM Loopback Pane

For a description of the parameters, refer to the following table.

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Parameter

Description

MD Name

Select an MD name from the configured MD list.

MA Name

Select an MA name from the configured MA list.

MPID Primary Key

Sets the local MEP ID configured for the port.

Loopback

Sets whether the function is enabled.

Repeat Count

Sets the number of times that an LBM packet is sent by the local end.

Data Length

Sets the length of a packet sent by the LB function.

TimeOut Time

Sets the timeout value for the remote end to send the LBR packet.

Transmit Type

Sets the packet transmit type to be Unicast or Multicast.

Destination MAC

Sets the MAC address of the remote end.

5. In the left navigation tree, select ETH > OAM_CFM > Link Trace. The Link Trace
pane is displayed on the right.
6. Set the parameters, and click the Apply button. The CFM link trace function is
enabled, see Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 CFM Link Trace Pane

For a description of the parameters, refer to the following table.

Parameter

Description

MD Name

Select an MD name from the configured MD list.

MA Name

Select an MA name from the configured MA list.

MPID Primary Key

Sets the local MEP ID configured for the port.

Link Trace

Sets whether the function is enabled.

Destination MAC

Sets the MAC address of the remote end.

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Parameter

Description

TTL

Sets the TTL of an LT packet.

TimeOut Time

Sets the timeout value for the remote end to send the LBR packet.

7. In the left navigation tree, select ETH > OAM_CFM > Operation Result Info. The
Operation Result Info pane is displayed on the right, including the functions of test,
LM, unidirectional DM, bidirectional DM, loopback test, and link trace.

Note:
For functions except unidirectional DM, the query result can be displayed until the
functions are implemented completely. Each query only displays the result of the latest
operation, and historical operation results will not be displayed.

a. Select an MP record, which records the CFM operations of the MP, and click the
TEST button. The query result is displayed, see Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 CFM Function Result Pane - TEST Button

For a description of the query result, refer to the following table.

Parameter
Valid Result

Description
1 indicates that the result is valid while 0 indicates that the result is
invalid. An invalid result indicates that unknown errors occur during the
calculation process, causing the result invalid. Normally, the displayed
query result is valid.

Source MP ID

Displays the MP ID configured for the end where the Test Transmission
function is initiated.

Destination MAC

Displays the MAC address configured for the end where the Test
Reception function is initiated.

Bandwidth

Obtained through the CFM protocol packet test.

Throughput

Obtained through the CFM protocol packet test.

Number of Loss Packet

Displays the number of lost CFM protocol packets that are used for
the TEST function whose Operator Type is set to Test Transmission
or Test Reception.
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Parameter

Description

Start Time

Displays the starting time of the test.

End Time

Displays the ending time of the test.

b. Select an MP record, and click the LM button. The query result is displayed, see
Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 CFM Function Result Pane - LM Button

For a description of the query result, refer to the following table.

Parameter

Description

Valid Result

1 indicates that the result is valid while 0 indicates that the result is
invalid. An invalid result indicates that unknown errors occur during the
calculation process, causing the result invalid. Normally, the displayed
query result is valid.

Source MP ID

Displays the MP ID configured for the end where the LM transmit

function is initiated.

Destination MP ID

Displays the MP ID of the destination end of the test.

Local Last Loss Rate of

After the LM function is enabled, the system calculates the packet loss

Packet

rate every an interval that is set when the function is enabled. This
parameter indicates the packet loss rate within the last interval while
Local indicates that the packet loss rate is calculated in the direction
from the destination end to the local end.

Local Average Loss Rate

Indicates the average value of the local packet loss rates within all the

of Packet

intervals of the test.

Remote Last Loss Rate of

After the LM function is enabled, the system calculates the packet loss

Packet

rate every an interval that is set when the function is enabled. This
parameter indicates the packet loss rate within the last interval while
Remote indicates that the packet loss rate is calculated in the direction
from the local end to the destination end.

Remote Average Loss

Indicates the average value of the remote packet loss rates within all the

Rate of Packet

intervals of the test.

Start Time

Displays the starting time of the test.

End Time

Displays the ending time of the test.

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c.

Select an MP record, and click the Two-way DM button. The query result is
displayed, see Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 CFM Function Result Pane - Two-way DM Button

For a description of the query result, refer to the following table.

Parameter

Description

Valid Result

1 indicates that the result is valid while 0 indicates that the result is
invalid. An invalid result indicates that unknown errors occur during the
calculation process, causing the result invalid. Normally, the displayed
query result is valid.

Source MP ID

Displays the MP ID configured for the end where the bidirectional DM

transmit function is initiated.

Destination MP ID

Displays the MP ID of the destination end of the test.

Last Two-way Delay

Displays the bidirectional delay calculated within the last interval.

Average Two-way Delay

Displays the average delay of all the calculated delays of the test.

Average Delay Vibration

Displays the average value of all the calculated delay jitters of the test.

Start Time

Displays the starting time of the test.

End Time

Displays the ending time of the test.

l
l

Note:
The One-way DM function is similar to the Two-way DM function.
The result of the One-way DM test must be queried at the destination end.

d. Select an MP record, and click the Loopback button.

displayed, see Figure 3-10.

The query result is

Figure 3-10 CFM Function Result Pane - Loopback Button

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For a description of the query result, refer to the following table.

Parameter

Description

Valid Result

1 indicates that the result is valid while 0 indicates that the result is
invalid. An invalid result indicates that unknown errors occur during the
calculation process, causing the result invalid. Normally, the displayed
query result is valid.

Source MP ID

Displays the MP ID configured for the end where the loopback test
transmit function is initiated.

Destination MAC

Displays the MAC address configured for the end where the loopback
test receive function is initiated.

Number of Sending LBM

Displays the total number of LBM packets sent in the test.

Number of Receiving LBR

Displays the total number of LBM packets received in the test. Normally,
the destination end returns an LBR packet to the source end every time
it receives an LBM packet. According to Number of Sending LBM
and Number of Receiving LBR, users can determine whether the link
between the source end and the destination end is normal.

Start Time

Displays the starting time of the test.

End Time

Displays the ending time of the test.

e. Select an MP record, and click the Linktrace button.

After an MP in the link receives the LTM packet, it will return the LTR packet to
the transmit end. The query result of this function displays the information of each
LTR received at the local end, and at most 20 records can be displayed. Figure
3-11 shows an example of the query result that one LTR packet is received.
Figure 3-11 CFM Function Result Pane - Linktrace Button

For a description of the query result, refer to the following table.

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Parameter

Description

Valid Result

1 indicates that the result is valid while 0 indicates that the result is
invalid. An invalid result indicates that unknown errors occur during the
calculation process, causing the result invalid. Normally, the displayed
query result is valid.

Source MP ID

Displays the MP ID configured for the end where the link trace transmit
function is initiated.

Destination MAC

Displays the MAC address configured for the end where the link trace
receive function is initiated.

TTL

Displays the number of hops that the LTM packet can be transmitted
after the transmit end of the LTR packet receives the LTM packet. If TTL
is 0, it indicates that the LTM packet will not be transmitted any more.

Node MAC

Displays the MAC address of the end where the MP that sends the
LTR is located.

Hit Flag

Indicates whether the LTM packet reaches the destination end. If it is

1, the LTM reaches the destination end. If it is 2, the LTM does not
reach the destination end. If Hit Flag of all the records is 1 and TTL is
larger than 0 (the number of records displayed is less than 20), users
can determine that the link fault is located after the source end of the
last LTR.

Start Time

Displays the starting time of the test.

End Time

Displays the ending time of the test.

8. Select ETH > OAM_CFM > AIS&LCK Info from the left navigation tree. The AIS and
LCK Information pane is displayed on the right.
9. Set MD Name, MA Name, and MP ID Primary Key, and click the AIS Query button
or the LCK Query button. The query result is displayed, indicating whether there is
any AIS packet or LCK packet received, see Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12 AIS and LCK Information Pane

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Note:
If there is any AIS packet or LCK packet received, the system displays the transmit
interval of the packet.

End of Steps

3.2.2 Checking EFM

This procedure describes how to check the Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) function.
EFM involves link-level management. It monitors point-to-point (or virtual point-to-point)
Ethernet links in the network and troubleshoot problems if there is any.

Steps
1. Select ETH > OAM_EFM > Global Configuration from the left navigation tree. The
EFM Global Configuration pane is displayed on the right.
2. Set the parameters, and click the Apply button, see Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13 EFM Global Configuration Example

For a description of the parameters, refer to the following table.

Parameter

Description

EFM Global Configuration

Indicates the global switch of the EFM protocol.

Loopback Timeout

Sets the timeout threshold of waiting for the response of the opposite
end when EFM is performing the loopback operation.

Link Monitor

Indicates the gobal switch of the link event monitoring function of EFM.

Loopback

Sets whether EFM supports the loopback function.

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Parameter

Description

OUI Information

Provides the unique identification information of EFM. Users can enter

at most three English characters in the text box.

Vendor Information

Indicates the information customized by the vendor, and is an integer

ranging from 0 to 255.

3. Select ETH > OAM_EFM > Port Configuration. The EFM Interface Configuration
pane is displayed on the right, see Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-14 EFM Interface Configuration Pane

4. Click the Add button. The EFM Interface Modification pane is displayed, see Figure
3-15.
Figure 3-15 EFM Interface Configuration Example

For a description of the parameters, refer to the following table.

Parameter

Description

Port

select a port from the drop-down list box, which contains the added
Ethernet ports.

Status

sets whether to enable the EFM protocol.

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Parameter

Description

Interface EFM Mode

Sets the operating mode of EFM at the port. The value range is
Active and Passive.

Lost Link Threshold

Sets the timeout threshold in EFM's judging whether the port is

disconnected from the opposite-end link.

Link Monitor Function

Sets whether EFM monitors the link of the port.

Errored Symbol Threshold

Sets the threshold of the number of error symbols for EFM's judging
whether an error symbol event occurs at the port.

Errored Symbol Window

Sets the size of the statistics window for EFM's judging whether an
error symbol event occurs at the port.

Errored Frame Threshold

Sets the threshold for EFM's judging whether an error frame event
occurs at the port.

Errored Frame Window

Sets the size of the statistics window for EFM's judging whether an
error frame event occurs at the port.

Errored Frame Period

Sets the threshold for EFM's judging whether an error frame period

Threshold

event occurs at the port.

Errored Frame Period Window

Sets the size of the statistics window for EFM's judging whether an
error frame period event occurs at the port.

Errored Frame Seconds

Sets the threshold for EFM's judging whether an error frame

Summary Threshold

seconds summary event occurs at the port

Errored Frame Seconds

Sets the size of the statistics window for EFM's judging whether an

Summary Window

error frame seconds summary event occurs at the port.

5. Set the parameters, and click the Apply button.

6. Select ETH > OAM_EFM > Loopback from the left navigation tree.
Loopback pane is displayed on the right.

The EFM

7. Click the Start Loopback button. The loopback test function is started.
8. After the required loopback test duration is reached, click the Stop Loopback button.
The loopback operation is stopped.
9. Click the Result Query button. The system displays the information of Send Packet
statistics and Receive Packet statistics, which helps users find out the link status,
see Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-16 EFM Loopback Pane

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The more approximate Send Packet statistics and Receive Packet statistics are,
the better the link performance is.

10. Select ETH > OAM_EFM > Protocol Info from the left navigation tree. The EFM
Protocol Status Query pane is displayed on the right.
11. Select a relevant Ethernet interface, and click the Query button. The system displays
the state machines of EFM, see Figure 3-17.
Figure 3-17 EFM Protocol Status Query

End of Steps

3.3 Performing the MSTP Single-Step Operation

In the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) global configuration window (operation path: ETH >
XSTP > Global Configuration), if Force Version of a device is set to MSTP or RSTP and
the device is connected to an STP device, the connected port will automatically migrate to
the STP mode.
When the device on which STP is operating is removed, the port cannot automatically
migrate to the MSTP/RSTP mode. In this case, users can perform the M_Check operation
to forcedly make the port migrate to Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) mode or
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) mode.

Steps
1. Select ETH > XSTP > Migrate Check from the left navigation tree. The Migrate Check
pane is displayed on the right, see Figure 3-18.
Figure 3-18 M_Check Example

2. Set Port, and click the mCheck button.

End of Steps

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Indicators
RCMUC Board Indicators
Name

Color

Description

Status

ALM

Red

Board alarm indicator

Steady on for 5 s: When the device is started

or reset, this indicator is on for 5 s, and then
goes off. This indicates that the system is
restarted.

RUN

Green

Board status indicator

Flashing fast: severe alarm.

Flashing slowly: major alarm.

Steady on: minor alarm.

Off: no alarm.

Flashing fast in green: The board is being

powered on and initialized in the boot stage.

Flashing slowly in green: The board is

operating properly in the software running
stage.

Steady on in green: The CPU is out of control

in the software running stage.

PS

LINK

Green

Green

48 V power indicator

Wireless link status

Steady on: The 48 V power input is normal.

Off: no power input or out of the input range.

Steady on: The wireless link is in

indicator

synchronization status.
l

Flashing fast: The wireless link is in capture

status.

OPWR

Green

ODU power indicator

Off: The wireless link is out of synchronization.

Steady on: The ODU is operating properly.

Not lit: The -48 V power supply for the ODU

is unavailable.

USB

Green

USB interface
operational status

WiFi is being started.

l

indicator

Flashing slowly: USB insertion is detected.

Steady on: USB WiFi is operating properly.

Off: USB insertion is not detected.

Flashing fast: in USB site commissioning and

self-detection.

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Name

Color

Description

Status

GbE1

Green

GE interface status

indicator

GbE2

Steady on: The Ethernet connection is

normal.

GbE3

Flashing fast: Data is being transferred.

Off: The link is disconnected.

GbE4

RCMUD Board Indicators

Name

Color

Description

Status

ALM

Red

Board alarm indicator

Steady on for 5 s: When the device is started

or reset, this indicator is on for 5 s, and then
goes off. This indicates that the system is
restarted.

RUN

Green

Board status indicator

Flashing fast: severe alarm.

Flashing slowly: major alarm.

Steady on: minor alarm.

Off: no alarm.

Flashing fast in green: The board is being

powered on and initialized in the boot stage.

Flashing slowly in green: The board is

operating properly in the software running
stage.

Steady on in green: The CPU is out of control

in the software running stage.

PS

LINK

Green

Green

48 V power indicator

Wireless link status

Steady on: The 48 V power input is normal.

Off: no power input or out of the input range.

Steady on: The wireless link is in

indicator

synchronization status.
l

Flashing fast: The wireless link is in capture

status.

OPWR

Green

ODU power indicator

Off: The wireless link is out of synchronization.

Steady on: The ODU is operating properly.

Not lit: The -48 V power supply for the ODU

is unavailable.

USB

Green

USB interface
operational status
indicator

Flashing slowly: USB insertion is detected.

WiFi is being started.

Steady on: USB WiFi is operating properly.

Off: USB insertion is not detected.

Flashing fast: in USB site commissioning and

self-detection.

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Name

Color

Description

Status

GbE1

Green

GE interface status

indicator

GbE2

Steady on: The Ethernet connection is

normal.

GbE3

Flashing fast: Data is being transferred.

Off: The link is disconnected.

GbE4

RTEA Board Indicators

Name

Color

Description

Status

E1

Green

The 16 E1 links status

Lit: All the 16 E1s are operating properly.

indicator

Not lit: All signals of the 16 E1s are lost.

Flashing at 1 Hz: Some E1s are operating

properly while the other E1s lose signal.

RTEB Board Indicators

Name

Color

Description

Status

E1

Green

The 16-channel E1 link

Lit: All the 16 E1 lines are normal..

status

Not lit: All the 16 E1 lines lose signals.

Flashing at 1 Hz: Some E1 signals are normal

and the others are lost.

RFAD Board Indicators

Name

Color

Description

Status

RUN

Green

Operating status

indicator

Lit: The board is powered on and is in the

non-controlled status.

Flashing at 1 Hz: The fan is operating

Not lit: The board is not powered on or the

properly and is in the controlled status.

self-test fails.
ALM

Red

Fan alarm indicator

Not lit: There is no alarm.

Flashing at 5 Hz: critical or major alarm

Flashing at 1 Hz: minor alarm or warning

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ACM
- Adaptive Coding and Modulation
ATPC
- Automatic Transmit Power Control
BER
- Bit Error Rate
CCM
- Continuity Check Message
CFM
- Connectivity Fault Management
DDF
- Digital Distribution Frame
EFM
- Ethernet in the First Mile
IDU
- Indoor Unit
IF
- intermediate Frequency
LB
- Loopback
LBR
- Loopback Reply
LMEP
- Local Maintenance association End Point
LT
- Link Trace
LTR
- Link Trace Reply
MA
- Maintenance Association
MAC
- Media Access Control
MD
- Maintenance Domain
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MP
- Maintenance Point
MSTP
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
NE
- Network Element
NMS
- Network Management System
OAM
- Operation, Administration and Maintenance
ODU
- Outdoor Unit
OSPF
- Open Shortest Path First
PC
- Personal Computer
RCMUA
- Radio Core Cross Modem Unit A
RFA
- Radio Fan Asset
RMEA
- Radio Modem Expansion A
RMEP
- Remote Maintenance association End Point
RSL
- Received Signal Level
RSTP
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
STP
- Spanning Tree Protocol
TDM
- Time Division Multiplexing
UPS
- Uninterruptible Power Supply

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