The ASON network uses the route protocol to create the topology information of the nodes in the network so that each node can obtain a network-wide topology.
Creating NEs in Batches
When the Web LCT communicates with the GNE properly, you can create NEs in batches by searching for all NEs that communicate with the GNE, through the IP address of the GNE or the network segment the IP address is associated to. This method is quicker and more accurate than manual creation.
Creating a Single NE
Creating NEs one by one is not as quick and precise as the batch creation. However, creating NEs one by one is applicable no matter what way of communication an NE adopts. The NEs that use serial ports to communicate do not support the NE search function and you must create them one by one.
Setting the Node ID
The node ID, NE ID and IP address of the NE are independent from each other. In an ASON network, each ASON NE is assigned with a unique node ID within a network. The node ID must be specified during the network planning.
Enabling the ASON Feature
The NE obtains the ASON feature after this feature is enabled. The ASON feature is disabled by default during delivery.
Enable the ASON Feature of a Board
In the case of an ASON NE, the ASON feature of the optical interface board of the STM-1 or STM-4 level is disabled by default. The boards of the two levels cannot be used to create an ASON service. To create an ASON service by using the boards of the two levels, you need to enable the ASON features of the boards. The ASON feature of the optical interface board of the STM-16 or STM-64 level, however, is enabled by default. You can also disable the ASON features of the boards of the two levels as required.
Setting Control Plane Parameters
You can set the control plane parameters of an ASON NE. The parameters contain the bandwidth load, bandwidth weight, distance weight, hop weight and custom cost weight. The control plane parameters and the correspond parameters of TE link will affect the route calculation result.