Channel Models of Client-side Ports on Tributary Boards

This topic describes the differences between board channels in the compatible and standard modes and impacts of the standard mode on the Web LCT. Compared with the compatible mode, the standard mode eases the operations and reduces the maintenance cost.

Availability of the Standard Mode

Standard Mode	Compatibility Mode	OptiX OSN 9600/9800 series, OptiX OSN 8800 series	OptiX OSN 6800	OptiX OSN 3800
TN55TQX(STND)	TN55TQX	√	√	x
TN53TDX(STND)	TN53TDX	√	√	x
TN54TOA(STND)	TN54TOA	√	x	x
TN54THA(STND)	TN54THA	√	x	x

NOTE:

√ means that the board supports the mode and x means that the board does not support the mode.

Differences Between Board Channels in the Compatible and Standard Modes

Item	Compatible Modes	Standard Mode
OTU channel	The OTU channel is named with a channel ID.	The OTU channel is in encapsulation format of signals.
Internal logical port	The internal logical ports are remained.	The internal logical ports are removed and all client-side signals are transmitted through the physical ports. Therefore, a user does not need to configure the internal logical ports.

Impacts of the Standard Mode on the Web LCT

The change of board models has impacts on operations on the Web LCT. This topic describes how the change of board models affects the Web LCT using TN55TQX boards as an example.

Path View:
In the NE panel, select a board, double-click or right-click the board icon and choose Path View from the shortcut menu.
SM Overhead:
In the NE Explorer, click the desired NE and choose Configuration > OTN Overhead Management > SM Overhead from the Function Tree.
TCM Overhead:
In the NE Explorer, click the desired NE and choose Configuration > OTN Overhead Management > TCM Overhead from the Function Tree.

Compatibility mode:

Standard mode:
Create Cross-Connection and Create SNCP Service:
Create Cross-Connection:
1. In the NE Explorer, click an NE and choose Configuration > WDM Service Management from the Function Tree.
2. On the WDM Cross-connection Configuration tab, click New to create a cross-connection.
Create SNCP Service:
1. In the NE Explorer, click an NE and choose Configuration > WDM Service Management from the Function Tree.
2. On the WDM Cross-connection Configuration tab, click Create SNCP Service in the lower pane.
WDM Interface, ODUk SPRing, PM Overhead, Performance and Alarm:
- WDM Interface:
  In the NE Explorer, select a board and choose Configuration > WDM Interface from the Function Tree.
- ODUk SPRing:
  In the NE Explorer, click an NE and choose Configuration > ODUk SPRing from the Function Tree.
- PM Overhead:
  In the NE Explorer, click the desired NE and choose Configuration > OTN Overhead Management > PM Overhead from the Function Tree.
- Performance:
  In the NE Explorer, click a board and choose Performance from the Function Tree.
- Alarm:
  In the NE Explorer, click a board and choose Alarm from the Function Tree.