Before you configure a PRBS test on the meter board, set PRBS Test Status of the auxiliary boards at the near and far ends.
Prerequisites
The corresponding OTU must be configured.
The service type must be set according to the board type.
The WDM-side outloop, client-side inloop, or fiber loopback is configured on the remote auxiliary board based on the networking requirements.
Background Information
In the case of OptiX OSN 3800, the LQMS, LQMD, LOM, LOG, LQG, LDMD, LDMS, LDM, LQM, 11LEM24, 11LEX4 boards, only the WDM side supports the PRBS function of sending PRBS signals. In the case of the LSX, 11LOA and TMX boards, both the client and WDM sides support the PRBS function of sending PRBS signals.
In the case of OptiX OSN 6800, the LQMS, LQMD, LOM, LOG, TDX, LSXL, LSQ, ND2, LQG, LDMD, LDMS, LDM, 52NS3, 54NS3, 52NQ2, 52TQX, LQM, 11LEM24, 11LEX4 boards, only the WDM side supports the PRBS function of sending PRBS signals. In the case of the LSX , 11LOA and TMX boards, both the client and WDM sides support the PRBS function of sending PRBS signals.
In the case of OptiX OSN 8800 series, the LQMS, LQMD, LOM, LOG, TDX, LSXL, LSQ, ND2, LDMD, LDMS, LDM, LQM, 52NS3, 54NS3, 52NQ2, 52TQX, 11LEM24, 11LEX4, NO2, LSC boards, only the WDM side supports the PRBS function of sending PRBS signals. In the case of the LSX, 11LOA and TMX boards, both the client and WDM sides support the PRBS function of sending PRBS signals.
In the case of OptiX OSN 1800 series, both the client and the WDM sides of the LSX support the PRBS function.
NOTICE: Performing a PRBS test interrupts services.
Precautions
NOTICE: - After the PRBS Test Status is enabled, do not perform any other operation, such as modifying the service type, opening or closing a laser, or configuring a loopback.
- After the PRBS test is complete, stop the test. Then, configure the PRBS Test Status of the board to Disabled.
Procedure
- In the NE Explorer, select a board and choose from the Function Tree.
- Select the By Board/Port (Channel) radio button. Select Channel from the drop-down list.
- Select the Advanced Attributes tab. Double-click PRBS Test Status field, and select Enabled.
- Click Apply. A prompt appears telling you that the operation was successful. Click Close.