Data (Ethernet and Layer 2) Transmission

Alarms
Data (Ethernet and Layer 2) Transmission Alarms
Data transmission alarms apply to Ethernet and Layer 2 transmission path
problems affecting EIS/EISM and DIO cards and their objects.
The following topics describe the data transmission alarms.
Auto Negotiation (AN) Ability Mismatch
Severity: Warning
The AN Ability Mismatch alarm indicates that the total capacity of the link is
not being utilized, for example, a Fast Ethernet link is operating at 10 Mbps.
To clear an AN Ability Mismatch alarm:
1. Verify that the customer configuration is set up for auto-negotiation.
2. Check the fibers and cables on the remote partner (customer) device.
Auto Negotiation (AN) Failure
Severity: Major
The AN Failure alarm indicates a synchronization and communication failure
in the auto-negotiation process between the EIS/EISM card and a customer
device. When the AN process is enabled, it is automatically activated whenever
cables are connected between the EIS/EISM or DIO and a customer device.
Typically, a Link Down alarm is also generated in tandem with the AN Failure
alarm. Therefore, the AN Failure alarm is set by default as a nonreported alarm
in the EMS-XDM. The AN Failure alarm is reported on the customer device,
such as a switch or router.
To clear an AN Failure alarm:
1. Verify that the remote partner (customer) configuration is set up for autonegotiation.
2. Check the fibers and cables on the customer device.
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Client Signal Fail (CSF)
Severity: Warning
The CSF alarm indicates a fault that exists on the far-end (upstream) client
side. The alarm is generated upon detection of loss on the link from the client
(OPI Snk object).
By default, this alarm is not reported. Upon detection, the OPI laser is shut
down.
This alarm is useful in cases where the client supports some Ethernet protection
scheme that may be operated in case of a far-end client failure, assuming that
the underlying layer is okay. In cases where GbE connections are implemented
over a transport network (such as by the DIO), the client may not sense a
failure that occurred in the transport network or in the far-end GbE link. The
CSF alarm provides the necessary client notification mechanism should such
conditions occur.
To clear a CSF alarm:
1. Check the link between the far-end DIO and the far-end client.
2. Resolve the connection failure at the far-end client. Use the LOS alarm
resolution process.
Encapsulation Mismatch
Severity: Major
The Encapsulation Mismatch alarm indicates that the GFP/HDLC
encapsulation hardware revision does not support the configured Encapsulation
Type.
To clear an Encapsulation Mismatch alarm:
Verify that the Encapsulation Type attribute is configured correctly for the
GEoS sink object. This attribute is set in the object Info window.
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Extension Header Mismatch (EXM)
Severity: Major
The Extension Header Mismatch (EXM) alarm indicates a mismatch between
the expected and received extension headers in the GFP layer. This alarm
typically indicates an interoperability problem with other vendor equipment.
To clear a Header Mismatch alarm:
Seek out the source of the problem on the far-end GFP equipment and
proceed accordingly.
Header Mismatch
Severity: Major
The Header Mismatch alarm indicates a mismatch between the expected and
received extension headers in the GFP layer. This alarm typically indicates an
interoperability problem with other vendor equipment.
NOTE: Laser shutdown as a consequent action of the Header
Mismatch alarm is not currently supported.
To clear a Header Mismatch alarm:
Seek out the source of the problem on the far-end GFP equipment and
proceed accordingly.
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Link Down
Severity: Major
The Link Down alarm indicates an Ethernet link that is down or loss of carrier
(as defined in IEEE 802.3). This alarm may result from:
A failure in the auto-negotiation process between the EIS/EISM/DIO and
the customer device
A loss of signal on the link resulting from disconnected fibers or cables, or
a hardware failure
To clear a Link Down alarm:
1. Check the physical connections on both sides of the link.
2. Check the configuration of the EIS/EISM/DIO card and the customer
device to be sure they are set up properly and to ensure that the port has not
been disabled.
Loss of Frame Delineation (LFD)
Severity: Major
The LFD alarm indicates a loss of frame delineation on the Generic Framing
Procedure (GFP) layer.
To clear an LFD alarm:
Check the GFP layer for a loss of signal or other high-level alarms and
clear accordingly.
Partner AN Failure
Severity: Minor
The Partner AN Failure alarm indicates a failure of the remote partner during
the auto-negotiation process.
To clear a Partner AN Failure alarm:
1. Verify that the customer configuration is set up for auto-negotiation.
2. Check the fibers and cables on the customer device.
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Partner Link Down
Severity: Minor
The Partner Link Down alarm indicates that the remote partner link is down or
unavailable.
To clear a Partner Link Down alarm:
1. Verify that fibers and cables are connected properly on the customer
device.
2. Check the connection between the remote partner and the EIS/EISM card.
3. Check the optical input power to the EIS/EISM card.
Partner Offline
Severity: Minor
The Partner Offline alarm indicates that the remote partner is offline or out of
service.
To clear a Partner Offline alarm:
1. Verify that the customer configuration is set up properly.
2. Check the fibers and cables on the customer device.
3. If the configuration is correct on both sides of the link, check the EIS/EISM
card and the customer device for defects. Replace components, such as the
EIS/EISM card or the customer device, if required.
Partial Loss of Capacity (PLCR/PLCT)
Severity: Minor
The PLCR alarm indicates a partial loss of capacity on the GEoS link in the
receive direction. The PLCT alarm indicates a partial loss of capacity on the
GEoS link in the transmit direction. This may occur when some of the VC
members in the group experience a failure and are not used for carrying traffic.
When LCAS is supported, this alarm indicates that one or more of the
provisioned path terminations is not currently carrying traffic due to a failure.
This alarm applies on DIO and EIS/EISM cards. Failure in one direction affects
service in both directions. Thus, these alarms will be reported on both sides of
the connection.
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To clear a PLC alarm:
Identify the VC member(s) that has experienced a failure condition. Use the
relevant alarm clearing procedure to clear the alarm detected on this VC
member(s).
Payload Type Identifier Mismatch (PTIM)
Severity: Minor
The PTIM alarm indicates a mismatch between the payload type identifiers.
This alarm typically indicates an interoperability problem with other vendor
equipment.
To clear a PTIM alarm:
Seek out the source of the problem on the respective equipment and
proceed accordingly.
Port Over Quota
Severity: Major
The Port Over Quota alarm indicates that there is a port with a quota exceeding
an event on at least one of the S-VIDs.
To clear a Port Over Quota alarm:
Seek out the source of the problem on the respective equipment and
proceed accordingly.
Rx Buffer Overflow
Severity: Minor
The Rx Buffer Overflow alarm indicates a First In First Out (FIFO) buffer
overflow for the ingress traffic.
To clear an Rx Buffer Overflow alarm:
1. Check the Pause Mode setting on both sides of the link.
2. Verify that auto-negotiation is configured properly on both sides of the
link.
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Total Loss of Capacity (TLCR/TLCT)
Severity: Major
The TLCR and TLCT alarms indicate that none of the path terminations are
currently carrying traffic due to a failure. This alarm is associated with GEoS
source objects on the DIO card and is generated only when the LCAS attribute
is enabled.
To clear a TLC alarm:
Follow the relevant alarm clearing procedure for the specific alarm detected
on the VC members.
Trail Signal Degraded (TSD)
Severity: Minor
The TSD alarm indicates degradation in at least one of the path terminations
comprising a virtually concatenated Ethernet over SDH (EoS) trail. This alarm
is inhibited by default. When this alarm is not inhibited, the OPI laser is shut
down upon detection of the TSD alarm.
To clear a TSD alarm:
Identify the VC members that have experienced an SD alarm. Use the
relevant alarm clearing procedure to clear the alarm on these VCmembers.
Trail Signal Fail (TSF)
Severity: Major
The TSF alarm indicates a failure in one of the path terminations comprising a
virtually concatenated EoS trail. This alarm is detected on the SDH server layer
and may affect both GEoS source and sink objects. The TSF alarm is triggered
when the VC-4 that is mapped to a GbE port is faulty. Upon detection, the OPI
laser is shut down towards the client.
If LCAS is enabled, this alarm means that all VC-4 members are not available.
If LCAS is not enabled, then a fault has been detected on one or more of the
VC members to which the GbE is mapped, thereby causing the GbE trail to
fail.
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To clear a TSF alarm:
Identify the VC member(s) that has experienced a failure condition. Use the
Service Failed alarm clearing procedure to clear the alarm detected on this
VCmember(s).
Tx Buffer Overflow
Severity: Minor
The Tx Buffer Overflow alarm indicates a FIFO buffer overflow condition for
egress traffic.
To clear a Tx Buffer Overflow alarm:
1. Check the Pause Mode setting on both sides of the link.
2. Verify that auto-negotiation is configured properly on both sides of the
link.
Tx CRC Error Frames
Severity: Warning
The Tx CRC Error Frames alarm indicates the number of transmitted packets
with errors.
To clear a Tx CRC Error Frame alarm:
Check client equipment to determine the origin of the problem.
User Payload Identifier Mismatch (UPM)
Severity: Minor
The UPM alarm indicates a mismatch between the user payload identifiers.
This alarm typically indicates an interoperability problem with other vendor
equipment.
To clear a UPM alarm:
Seek out the source of the problem on the respective equipment and
proceed accordingly.
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VCG Fail of Protocol Received (FOPR)
Severity: Major
The VCG FOPR alarm is caused by CRC or SQNC defects. This alarm is
generated only when the LCAS attribute is enabled.
To clear a VCG FOPR alarm:
Follow the relevant alarm clearing procedure for the specific alarm detected
on the VC member.
VCG Fail of Protocol Transmitted (FOPT)
Severity: Major
The VCG FOPT alarm is caused by CRC or SQNC defects. This alarm is
generated only when the LCAS attribute is enabled.
To clear a VCG FOPT alarm:
Follow the relevant alarm clearing procedure for the specific alarm detected
on the VC member.
VCG Group ID Mismatch (GIDM)
Severity: Major
The VCG GIDM alarm is caused by CRC or SQNC defects. This alarm is
generated only when the LCAS attribute is enabled.
To clear a VCG GIDM alarm:
Follow the relevant alarm clearing procedure for the specific alarm detected