Alarm Generation
Type: The following alarm types are available. The default setting is
TCMi-LTC.
TCMi-LTC (TCMi - Loss of Tandem Connection): Generates "000" in the
STAT field of TCMi overhead (byte 3, bits 6 to 8) continuously.
TCMi-BDI (TCMi - Backward Defect Indication): Generates a "1" in the
BDI bit of the TCMi overhead field (byte 3, bit 5) continuously.
TCMi-IAE (TCMi - Incoming Alignment Error): Generates "1" in the IAE
bit of the TCMi overhead (byte 3, bit 6) continuously.
TCMi-BIAE (TCMi - Backward Incoming Alignment Error): Generates
"1011" in the BEI/BIAE bits of the TCMi overhead (byte 3, bits 1 to 4)
continuously.
On/Off button: The On/Off button is used to activate/deactivate the
selected alarm. This setting is disabled (Off) by default.
SONET/SDH Application
OTN Tabs
ODU TCM TX
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