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Alcatel-Lucent GSM

9125 TC Commissioning Manual

BSC & TC Document

Commissioning Manual

Release B10

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Status RELEASED

Short title Com

All rights reserved. Passing on and copying of this document, useand communication of its contents not permitted without writtenauthorization from Alcatel-Lucent.

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Contents

2.7.4 Configure Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462.7.5 Connect the HSI Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2.8 Activate HSI for MT120 Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492.9 Declare a New BSC and Its Host ID’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492.10 Commissioning FANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2.10.1 JSTC & JSTCIF Fan Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2.10.2 Temperature Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512.11 STM-1 Configuration Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

2.11.1 STM-1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522.11.2 STM-1 View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

2.12 Final Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572.12.1 Check Status of Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572.12.2 Generate Inventory File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

2.13 Set Up TC-BSC and TC-MSC Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582.13.1 Connect 9125 TC to BSC and MSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582.13.2 Check for PCM Alarms for All MT120 Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

2.14 Set Up TC - OMC-R Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592.14.1 Case of X.25 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

2.14.2 Case of Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602.15 Before You Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Preface

Preface

Purpose This document describes how to commission the 9125 TC of an Alcatel-LucentBSS in release B10.

What’s New In Edition 06

Description improvements due to system evolution.

In Edition 05Improvements were made in the following sections:

Software Tools ( Section 1.4.1.2 )

Start the TC NEM (Section 2.5.1)Description improvements were made in the following sections:

Update Firmware and Environment (Section 2.6.6)

Configure Network Interface (Section 2.6.2)

TCIF Software Installation (Section 2.6.7)

Connect to JBTCIF (Section 2.7.1)

Configure JBTCIFs (Section 2.7.2)

Description update in TCIF Software Installation (Section 2.6.7).

The document was updated for STM-1 configuration.

The document was updated with AMR-WB feature for MT120.

Update for equipment naming.

In Edition 04

The document was updated for MT120 Master file name

Update for new equipment naming.

In Edition 03

The document was updated for TCIF installation

In Edition 02

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The document was updated for STM-1 usage.

Update of system title

In Edition 01

First release of the document.

Audience This document is intended for:

Site administrators

Project managers

Field service technician

Supervisors

Occasional users (e.g., subcontractors).

Assumed Knowledge You must have a basic understanding of the following:

Alcatel-Lucent Operations & Maintenance concepts for the BSS

Commissioning tools

Personal Computers using the Windows XP environment.

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1 Overview

1.1 Presentation

1.1.1 Hardware Description - Rack Configuration

Figure 1: 9125 TC Rack - Fully Equipped (Front View)

1.1.2 Cases

None.

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1 Overview

1.1.3 Options

None.

1.1.4 Initial State

If the commissioning is done after a complete 9125 TC installation:

The equipment is installed and connected as described in the Installation

Manual (power supply, PCM connected to DDF).

The equipment is powered down.

If the commissioning is done after 9125 TC extension with TCIF subrack:

The TCIF subrack is installed in the 9125 TC

MT120 boards are operational.

1.1.5 Final State

At the end of the commissioning, the 9125 TC is commissioned, powered upand connected to BSC and MSC.

1.1.6 Restrictions

None.

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1 Overview

1.1.7 Grouped Task Sequence

The following figure shows the grouped tasks used to:

Commission the 9125 TC after installation

Commission the new MT120 boards

Commission the new JBTCIF boards

Configure STM-1 interface.

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1 Overview

Before You Start

Before Going On Site

Check Hardware Configuration

Check Power Supplyand Power Up

Check MT120 SoftwareVersion

Configure MT120

Check JBTCIFSoftware Version

Configure JBTCIFs

Software Version OK?No

Yes

Download MT120 SW (O2)

Fan Tests

Set Up TC − BSCand TC−MSC Connections

Commission afterInstallation

Commission NewMT120s (O2)

Install TC−NEM Application(O1)

Software Version OK?Download JBTCIF SW (O3)No

Yes

Commission NewJBTCIFs (O3)

Configure STM1 Interface

Set Up TC − OMC−R Link

Before You Leave

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1 Overview

1.2 Preparation

1.2.1 Prerequisites

The following prerequisites must be fulfilled:

The site must comply with the safety rules (see the BSS Methods

Handbook ).

The site must conform to SPP-43, Specification for Site Preparation

9125 TC.

1.2.2 Site-Specific Information

The following site-specific information is needed before starting thecommissioning:

Site

Fuse breakers location into power box

PCM terminal block location

DDF map

PCM cabling: by the top or by the bottom of the rack

Rack Configuration

Rack number

Transmission type PCM or STM-1

Number of interfaces on PCM and on STM-1

PCM impedance (75 ohm or 120 ohm)

Number of BSCs connected to 9125 TC and their identification (BSC ID

+ BSC name)

Number of MT120 boards in the rack

Position of the MT120 boards in subracks, in case provision for further BSC

(Ater Mux) extension is foreseen

MT120 Configuration

Number of Ater Mux / BSC

BSC allocation

DSP allocation: linear or random

Software required for board downloading (with or without AMR)

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The BSC_Id and Ater Mux number must be unique in the TC.Do not assign the BSC name to index 0.

JBTCIF Configuration

JBTCIF software version

Number of STM-1 links to be connected

Router port for Ethernet connection.

Other

List of BSCs that work with X.25 extraction at TC

X.25 cables allocation for each BSC that works with X.25 extraction at TC.

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1.3 Scheduling

Time based on technical constraintsThe number of resources shown in the following table does not take intoaccount individual customer or safety requirements.

Grouped Task Time/Task: Com 1 Time/Task: Com2

Total Time/Task

Before Going On Site 15 min. 15 min. 30 min.

Before You Start (On Arrival at the Site) 10 min. 10 min. 20 min.

Check Hardware Configuration 15 min. 15 min. 30 min.

Power Up TC Rack 20 min. 20 min. 40 min.

Connect to MT120

Check MT120 Software Version 2 min. - 2 min.

Install MT120 Software 8+2 min. / MT120 - 8+2 min. / MT120

Configure Rack 2 min. - 2 min.

Configure MT120s 3 min. / MT120 - 3 min. / MT120

PCM Links Loop Tests 2 min / MT120 2 min / MT120

Connect to JBTCIF

Check JBTCIF Software Version 2 min. / JBTCIF 2 min. / JBTCIF

Configure JBTCIFs 8 min. 8 min.

JSTC & JSTCIF Fan Tests 5 min. - 5 min.

Set the STM-1 C onfiguration from the TC-NEM

15 min - 15 min

Check Status of Modules 1-10 min. (1) - 1-10 min. (1)

Set Up TC-BSC and TC-MSC Links* 5 min. / MT120 5 min. / MT120

Set Up TC - OMC-R Link 15 min. 15 min. 30 min.

Before You Leave 10 min. 10 min. 20 min.

Total 2 h 55 min. - 10 h25 min. (1)

1 h 35 min. - 5 h05 min.

5 h 25 min. - 15 h50 min. (1)

Com : Commissioner

* : Mandatory 2 persons

(1) : Total time depends on the number of MT120 boards in the TC rack (up to 48)

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1.4 Resources

1.4.1 Tools

The following tables describe the necessary hardware tools, software tools,

and forms

1.4.1.1 Hardware Tools

The following table is used to check, at base, the availability of the necessarytools.

Refer to the Tools Catalogue to check the contents

Kit Name Reference Calibration

Basic kit OUT 001 No

Test cables and plugs (9125 TC) OUT 013 No

Digital multimeter DES 001 No

Utility PC (BTS LMT) DES 002 No

1.4.1.2 Software Tools

The following table is used to check, at base, the availability and the versionof the necessary software.

Refer to the corresponding document to check the software version.

Name Version Checking

Windows XP(TM) See Tools catalogue

MT120 SW version BSS Software List

JBTCIF SW version BSS Software List

9125 TC commissioning in stand-alone package

TC-NEM software BSS Software List

1.4.1.3 Forms

None.

1.4.2 Supplies

None.

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1.4.3 Applicable Documents

The following table is used to check, at base, the availability of the necessarydocuments.

Document Title Reference

Catalogue of Technical and Logistic Information (ITL-PRO) 3DF 00462 0004 AAAGA

Catalogue of Instruction Operation (IO) 3DF 00300 0004 UAZZA

BSS Methods Handbook release B10 3BK 21268 AAAA PCZZA

9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide 3BK 21230 AAAA PCZZA

CI 08 - Site equipment inventory 3BK 17257 0001 RJZZA

Tools Catalogue for Field Activity 3BK 20458 0001 RJZZA

SPP-43, Specification for Site Preparation A925 Transcoder 8BL 00704 0057 DRZZA

Site Condition Inspection Specification (All SPG/SPP) 8BL 00704 0016 DRBRA

Site Premises Inspection Form (CEL) 8BL 00704 0015 DRBRA

9125 TC Commissioning Manual - CCL 3BK 17430 3151 QZZZA

BSS Software List Depends on the software versionrequested by the customer

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2 Commissioning Tests


Commissioning Tests presents all checks needed before starting theCommissioning, and all detailed tasks to be performed on site.

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2.1 Before Going On Site

Before going on site, you must check that the following information and suppliesare available:

The customer has been informed of the:

Date and time

Site name and address

Purpose of the operation

Personnel are available and ready for operation (refer to Scheduling

( Section 1.3)

Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2) is available and ready for operation

Hardware Tools ( Section 1.4.1.1 ) are available and ready for operation

Software Tools ( Section 1.4.1.2 ) are available and ready for operation

Applicable Documents (Section 1.4.3) are available.

2.2 Before You Start (On Arrival at the Site)

2.2.1 Checks

Before you start, perform the following operations:

Check that all Prerequisites (Section 1.2.1) are fulfilled

Check applicable notifications and operating instructions (refer to the

Applicable Notifications List and Applicable Operation Instructions List )

Check the availability of all necessary tools and supplies.

Refer to BSS Site Premises Inspection, Post Handover and complete the

Premises Inspection form (CEL).

Check that the safety precautions have been taken in accordance with the

safety instructions described in the BSS Methods Handbook .

Check which Cases (Section 1.1.2) and Options (Section 1.1.3)apply

Complete the header field of the CCL. The CCL is completed as each

instruction is carried out.

2.2.2 Required Knowledge

You must be familiar with the following:

The safety rules and precautions given in the BSS Methods Handbook .

How to document faults and anomalies as described in the BSS Methods

Handbook .

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2.3 Check Hardware Configuration

Perform the procedures described below to check the hardware configuration.

2.3.1 Check PCM Cabling

At the TC side check how the PCM cables are running: by the top or bythe bottom.

2.3.2 Reshuffle MT120 Boards in the Rack

Only perform this procedure if it is applicable.Use the anti-static wrist strap when reshuffling the MT120 boards.Do not plug in the spare MT120 boards.

The 9125 TC rack is delivered from the factory with the MT120 boards filledfrom bottom to top (starting with subrack 4) and from left to right with no gaps.

If the PCM cables were run by the top of the rack and the rack is not fullyequipped, the MT120 boards must be filled in the rack from top to bottom(starting with subrack 1) and from left to right.

To reshuffle the MT120 boards in the rack:

1. If the PCMs run by the bottom (See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2)) and if the rack is not fully equipped but provision for BSC / AterMux extension was foreseen, arrange the MT120 boards according to therequested configuration.

Respect the filling rules from bottom to top and from left to right, leaving thecorresponding gaps for extension.

2. If the PCMs run by the top (See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2)),and if the rack is not fully equipped, move all the MT120 boards from bottomto top of the rack and arrange them according to the requested configuration.

Respect the filling rules from top to bottom and from left to right, leavingthe corresponding gaps for extension in case provision for BSC / Ater Muxextension was foreseen.

The fan units must be moved together with the MT120 boards if the TCrack is not pre-equipped with fans.

2.3.3 Check Number of MT120 Boards and FANUs

To check the number of boards and FANUs:

1. Check the number of MT120 boards in the TC rack according to the numberof BSCs connected and the number of existing Ater Muxs for each BSC.(See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2))

2. Check that all the subracks equipped with MT120 boards are also equippedwith fan units (three FANU cassettes per subrack).

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2.4 Power Up TC Rack

Use the procedures given here to check the power supply and power upthe 9125 TC.

It is mandatory to have two people to perform this task.

2.4.1 Check Customer Power Panel

To check the rating of the fuses:

1. On the customer power panel, check for the existence of two DC powersupply distribution circuits. Each distribution circuit is provided with aDC circuit breaker (fuse holder).

(See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2))

2. On the power panel, disconnect the two -48V power supply lines by using

the fuse holders for the rack.

3. Check that the fuse ratings are in accordance with the SPP document(See SPP-43).

2.4.2 Check Polarity of DC Cables on TC Side

To check the connection of the power cables between the site power panel andthe power interface on the TC side:

1. At the customer power panel, make sure the two power lines for the TC aredisconnected (breakers OFF) (See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2)).

2. At the TC, check that the A1 to A5 and B1 to B5 push-button switches,

located at the front of the TRU, are disengaged. If not, disengage them bypressing the corresponding red button. (See Figure 1).

3. At the top of the TC rack, remove the screws securing the TC power interfacecover plate and carefully remove the cover plate.

Figure 2: Top of TC Rack

4. Remove the protection caps that cover the ends of the power lines.

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5. Check the power line connections:

Blue cables in the BAT. A and BAT. B position

Black cable in the BAT. RET position

Yellow-green cable in GND position

Bracket connected between GND and BAT. RET in case of a 2-wire

system, not connected in case of a 3-wire system.

GND

BAT. RET

BAT. A

BAT. B

Figure 3: Power Lines Connection

6. Check that nothing can cause a short circuit between the BAT. A, BAT. Band BAT. RET connectors.

7. On the site power panel, connect the power supply line, using fuse holder 1first.

Circuit A connected.

8. Check with the multimeter the presence of -48V between BAT. A and BAT.RET.

Circuit A tested.

9. On the site power panel, disconnect the power supply line, using fuseholder 1.

Circuit A disconnected.

10. On the site power panel, connect the power supply line, using fuse holder 2.

Circuit B connected.

11. Check with the multimeter the presence of -48V between BAT. B and BAT.RET.

Circuit B tested.

12. On the site power panel, disconnect the power supply line, using fuseholder 2.

Circuit B disconnected.

13. Replace the protection caps and cover plate.

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2.4.3 Power Up the TC Rack

To power up the TC rack:

1. On the top rack unit, check that all the push-button switches A1 to A5 andB1 to B5 corresponding to circuits A and B are in the OFF (disengaged)position. (See Figure 1).

2. On the site power panel, connect the DC power supply lines, using both fuseholders (circuits A and B).

DC Lines A and B connected.

3. Switch ON (engage) the push-button switches that correspond to theequipped subracks for both lines A and B.

The MT120 and JBTCIF (if equipped) boards are powered on and begintheir auto-tests.

2.4.4 Check Power Line Redundancy

To check the power line redundancy:1. On the site power panel, disconnect the 48 V DC power supply line A, using

its corresponding fuse holder (circuit A). (See Site-Specific Information ( Section 1.2.2).)

Line A disconnected.

TC subracks remain powered.

2. Check that the TC subracks remain powered up and the MT120 and JBTCIF(if equipped) boards are not affected (check the LED states).

MT120s and JBTCIF (if equipped) are not affected.

3. On the site power panel, reconnect the 48 V DC power supply line A, usingits corresponding fuse holder (circuit A). (See Site-Specific Information

( Section 1.2.2).)

Line A connected.

MT120 and JBTCIF (if equipped) boards are not affected.

4. On the site power panel, disconnect the 48 V DC power supply line B, usingits corresponding fuse holder (circuit B.) (See Site-Specific Information ( Section 1.2.2).)

Line B disconnected.

TC subracks remain powered.

5. Check that the TC subracks remain powered up and the MT120 and JBTCIF(if equipped) boards are not affected (check the LED states).

MT120s and JBTCIF (if equipped) are not affected.

6. On the site power panel, reconnect the 48 V DC power supply line B, usingits corresponding fuse holder (circuit B). (See Site-Specific Information ( Section 1.2.2).)

Line B connected MT120 and JBTCIF (if equipped) boards are not affected.

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2.5 Commissioning MT120

2.5.1 Start the TC NEM

Note: If the TC-NEM is not already installed, refer to 9125 TC NEM User Guide

(3BK 21230 AAAA PCZZA).

To connect the TC-NEM PC to one MT120 board:

1. Using a serial cable, connect the TC-NEM PC to an available MT120 board inthe TC, between the COM1/COM2 port of the TC-NEM PC and the RS-232MMI port of the MT120 (second RS-232 port counted from bottom to top).

2. In Windows XP, double click on the TC-NEM Terminal desktop icon.

The TC-Terminal Login window opens. You have 60 seconds to log inbefore the software exits.

3. In the log in window, enter:

’User name’: commte

’Password’: commte

4. Click on [ OK ]

The TC-NEM Terminal software starts, displaying the “Communication”window.

2.5.2 Connect to MT120

2.5.2.1 Set Communication Parameters for MT120 (legacy) boards

If not done before, set the communication parameters:

1. From the menu bar select:

SettingsThe "Settings" window opens. (See Figure 4 .)

2. Select the serial connection.

3. Check or set the following parameters:

’Com port’: COM1 or COM2 (as appropriate)

’Default baudrate’: 9600

’Switching baudrate’: 115200

Leave the other parameters as default.

4. Click on [ OK ].5. From the menu bar select:

Serial -> Connect

During the connection procedure:

The “Communication” window displays the connection messages

The “TC Controller (TCC)” window opens.

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If the connection is not possible, reduce the switching baudrate.

Figure 4: Settings Window

2.5.2.2 Set Communication Parameters for MT120–NB or MT120–WB boardsThe AMR-WB feature is used with the new MT120 board namely theMT120–WB board.

The MT120-NB board has been created to replace the legacy MT120 and itderives from MT120-WB by removing 2 DSP.

If not done before, set the communication parameters:

1. From the menu bar select:

Serial -> Settings

The "Settings" window opens. (See Figure 4 .)

2. Select the MMI connection.

3. Check or set the following parameters:

’IP’: the IP Address of the MT120 NB/WB board

’Port’: 2005

Leave the other parameters as default.

4. Click on [ OK ].

5. The “Communication” window displays the connection messages

6. The “TC Controller (TCC)” window opens.

Note: In case of MT120-NB or MT120-WB, connect the TC NEM to one MT120 withRJ45 Ethernet and check rack mapping displayed.

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2.5.3 Check Rack Mapping

To check the rack mapping:

1. Click on the "Overview" tab in the "TCC" window.

2. Check that the displayed configuration corresponds to the installed one.

3. On each concerned board, right click and select [ Change Mode ]. Themanagement mode should be ’TCIL’ for all boards

Note: If some boards are not seen it means that probably HSI mode was previouslyselected.For this,use a serial cable and connect on every board which does notappear in the "Overview" window and check its management mode.All MT120boards should have ’TCIL’ management mode selected.

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2.5.4 Check MT120 Software Version

To check the software version of the MT120 boards:

1. Click on the "File Info" tab in the "TCC" window. (See Figure 5 )

2. In the Filename column, check that the master file version complies with the

requested version. The master file name format is MTTTAXyy.yyz, where’X’ is the system release character, ’yy’ is the file version number, and ’z’the sub-version number. The MT120 boards which do not comply mustbe downloaded with the requested software version (See Install MT120 Software (Section 2.5.5).). (Refer to the list of software in Software Tools )

3. In the CCL, note which MT120 boards must be downloaded. (Fill in the CCL)

Figure 5: TCC - File Info Window

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2.5.5 Install MT120 Software

2.5.5.1 Copy MT120 Software to TC-NEM PC

If not already done, copy the MT120 software to the TC-NEM PC:

1. Create the following directory structure:

C:\Alcatel\MT120\MT_AX[xxx]\

where xxx is the software version (Example: MT_AX27A for release B10).(Refer to Software Tools ).

2. Copy the delivered MT120 software to the above location (unpack ifapplicable).

Choose the correct file to download, depending on site-specificinformation. (Refer to Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2).)

2.5.5.2 Download Software for Concerned MT120 Boards

To download the correct software version to the concerned MT120 boards:

1. Click on the "Download" tab in the "TCC" window. (See Figure 6 )2. Choose the following parameters:

’Action’: Download Software

’Master file name’: C:\Alcatel\MT120\MT_AX[xxx]\MTTTAXyy.yyz

Note: Click on [ ... ] to browse for the master file. Master file name format isMTTTAXyy.yyz, where ’X’ is the system release character, ’yy’ is the fileversion number, and ’z’ the sub-version number.

Refer to the Software Tools for the master file version.

The MT120 boards that do not have the right version of SW turn white.

3. In the bottom part of the "Download" window, double click on all the

concerned MT120 boards to select them.The selected MT120s turn dark blue.

4. Click on [ Submit ] to start downloading the MT120s

The SW pre load started message appears in the bottom of the"Download" window.

During the MT120 download, the progress can be followed in the ’Blocksloaded’ field.

The MT120 which is currently downloading turns yellow.

First the software is downloaded from the TC-NEM PC to a master module,which turns orange when downloaded. Then the rest of the MT120s aredownloaded from the master module at a higher speed and they turn

green when downloaded.5. Wait for downloading to finish for all MT120s before continuing (about

10 minutes the for master module and 1.5 minutes for each of the othermodules).

The SW successful pre loaded message appears when the download isfinished.

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Figure 6: Download Software.

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2.5.5.3 Activate New Software for Concerned MT120 Boards

To activate the downloaded software on the boards:

1. In the "Download" window, choose the following parameters:

’Action’: Activate Preloaded Software

’Master file name’: C:\Alcatel\MT120\MT_AX[xxx]\MTTTAXyy.yyz (theone just downloaded).

2. In the bottom part of the "Download" window, double click on all theconcerned MT120 boards to select them

The selected MT120s turn dark blue.

3. Click on [ Submit ] to start activation.

The SW activation started, please wait. message appears in thebottom of the window.

The MT120s which are currently activating turn yellow.

After activation a reset takes place for each MT120 that has been activated(the board turns green also).

The SW will be activated message appears in the bottom of the windowbefore the end of activation.

The link between the TC-NEM Terminal and the TC is lost during the resetof the MT120 the TC-NEM PC is connected to, if applicable. If connection isnot automatically restored, reconnect manually.

4. Wait for activation to finish for all MT120 before continuing (up to 5 minutes).

The [ Submit ] button becomes active again at the end of activation (checkthe connection also).

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2.5.5.4 Check Software Version for Downloaded MT120s

Check the software version on the downloaded MT120 boards as follows:

1. Click on the Overview tab in the TCC window.

2. In the Filename column, check that the concerned MT120 boards nowhave the requested software version (master file) (See Software Tools ( Section 1.4.1.2 ) ).

Figure 7: Rack Mapping

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2.5.6 Configure MT120s

Use the following procedures to:

Set the parameters for each MT120 board:

Qmux time slot and nibble for MT120 connected to those Ater Mux that

carry Qmux link.

Ater Mux number

BSC that MT120 board is connected to.

Download the generic setting files.

To set the parameters for the MT120 boards:

1. Click on the "Overview" tab in the "TCC" window.

2. In the bottom part of the window, double click on the first MT120 board (SR1,Slot 01 or SR4, Slot 01 - according to the filling rules) to open its window.

3. In the MT120 window, click on the "Config.(changeable)" tab to open theconfiguration window. (See Figure 8 )

4. In the Hardware Configuration pane, select the BSC the MT120 board isconnected to and the Ater Mux number. (See Site-Specific Information ( Section 1.2.2))

5. If: the MT120 is connected to one of the first 2 Ater Mux of a BSC rackperform the following in the Qmux Configuration pane:

Enable the MT120 Qmux by checking the corresponding check box

Set the ’Qmux Time slot’ and ’Nibble’ as follows:- Qmux Time slot: 14 , Nibble: " Bits 0 and 1"

Else, disable the Qmux option for the MT120 board.

6. Check if the Ater Mux for the board is carrying X.25 or not. (See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2).)

7. Determine where X.25 is extracted: at the TC or the MSC site. (SeeSite-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2).)

8. In the ’Configuration file’ field, choose the setting file to download for theMT120 board from the table below. (See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2).)

File Voice Law Mapping X.25

A_14_noX25 A-law 1:4 No X.25 carried

A_14_X25TC A-law 1:4 X.25 extracted at TC site

A_14_X25MSC A-law 1:4 X.25 extracted at MSC site

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mu_14_X25TC [micro ]-law 1:4 X.25 extracted at TC site

mu_14_X25MSC [micro ]-law 1:4 X.25 extracted at MSC site

Table 1: Generic Setting Files

9. In the DSP Configuration pane, choose: (See Site-Specific Information ( Section 1.2.2))

’DSP allocation’: Linear or Random

10. In the ’Configuration/Replacement’ field, choose Write Configuration.(see Figure 8 )

11. Click on [ Execute ].

Wait for the configuration to be written (the [ Execute ] button becomes

active again).12. In the ’Configuration/Replacement’ field, choose Read Configuration.

13. Click on [ Execute ] to verify the parameters were successfully written.

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14. In the CCL, enter the above parameters.

Figure 8: MT120 Config Window

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2.5.7 PCM Links Loop Tests

The operator must request on the TC-NEM for all MT120 boards to send apattern on all PCM links.

To perform loop test on all PCM links:

1. In the MT120 window,click on the “Commissioning” tab to open thecommissioning loop test.

2. Select if the loop test is made on a single MT120 or for all boards.

3. From TC-NEM, for all MT120 boards, send a pattern on all PCM links.

4. At the DDF side, connect the TX with the RX for each PCM link, one afteranother.

5. On the concerned MT120 boards, check the traffic LED.

6. After all links have been checked, from TC-NEM stop the pattern sending.

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2.5.8 Setup MT120 RI

To setup the RI for each MT120:

1. In the "TCC" window left side, click on each MT120xx to open its relatedwindow.

For each board a "MT120xx" window opens.2. Select the "Remote Inventory" tab.

3. Enter the following information:

’Commissioning Date’: Enter the current date

’Network Id’: Enter the Network Identity

4. Click on [ Save ].

5. Close the "MT120xx" window.

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2.6 TCIF Installation

2.6.1 Download, Install and Configure TFTPD Server

2.6.1.1 Download and Install TFTPD Server

To download and install the TFTPD server:

1. Go to following address: http://tftpd32.jounin.net/

2. On the web page click on [ Download ].

3. Select the folder to save the file.

4. To install the TFTPD server click on ’Tftpd32-3.23-setup.exe’

5. Click on [ Next ], select the destination folder, click on [ Install ], whenfinished on [ Close ].

2.6.1.2 Configure TFTPD Server

To configure the TFTPD server:1. Start the TFTPD server by following the menu path:

Start -> Programs -> Tftpd32 -> Tftpd32

2. In the Tftpd32 main window click on [ Settings ].

The "Tftpd32: Settings" window opens.

3. In the Base Directory select the folder C:\SOFT

where SOFT is the directory where the TCIF software is saved on local PCand C:\ is the local disk.

4. In the "Global Settings" area, select only the ’TFTP Server’ option thenclick on [ OK ].

A message is displayed asking to restart the Tftpd server to take intoaccount the new settings.

5. In the Tftpd32 main window, in the "Server Interface" area select the networkinterface that will be used for the installation.

6. Close the Tftpd32 main window and open it again.

2.6.2 Configure Network Interface

The network interface directly connected to TCIF must be configured with an IPaddress from a temporary IP network.On the local PC:

1. Connect as local Administrator using an Eth crossed cable between the

TCIF board (Eth 2 interface)and the PC network card

2. From the Windows desktop select the following menu path:

Start -> Run

3. Enter the following command:control.exe netconnections

The "Network Connections" Window is displayed.

4. Select ’Local Area Connection’ .

The "Local Area Connection" Window is displayed.

5. Right-click on [ Properties ] and select ’Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ in the list.

6. Click on [ Properties ] .The "Properties" Window is displayed.

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7. Select ’Use the following IP address’ frame.

8. Enter, for example, 172.17.0.1 in the ’IP address’ field.

9. Enter 255.255.0.0 in the ’Subnetmask’ field.

10. Click on [ OK ] in the ’Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ Window.

11. Click on [ Close ] in the ’Local Area Connection’ Window.

2.6.3 Install Cygwin

To install Cygwin:

1. On local PC create the folder for Cygwin installation: c:\Cygwin.

2. On local PC create the folder for Cygwin packages: c:\CygwinInstaller.

3. Go to the following address: http://www.cygwin.com/setup.exe.

An"Opening setup.exe" window opens.

4. Click on [ OK ] to save the file in c:\Cygwin directory

When the download is finished,go to c:\Cygwinand run the setup.exe file

5. Click on [ Next ].

The "Cygwin Setup - Choose Installation Type" window opens.

6. Select the ’Install from Internet’ option and click on [ Next ].

The "Cygwin Setup - Choose Installation Directory" window opens.

7. In the "Cygwin Setup - Choose Installation Directory" select:

The Root Directory: C:\cygwin

Install For: All Users

Default Text File Type: Unix/binary


The "Cygwin Setup - Select Local Package Directory" window opens.

9. Select the C:\CygwinInstaller as Local Package Directory and click on[ Next ].

The "Cygwin Setup - Select Connection Type" window opens.

10. In the "Cygwin Setup - Select Connection Type" window select one of thefollowing, as appropriate:

’Direct Connection’

’Use HTTP/FTP Proxy’. Fill in the Proxy Host and Port tab.


The "Cygwin Setup - Choose Download Site(s)" window.

12. In the "Cygwin Setup - Choose Download Site(s)" window select one siteand click on [ Next ].

The "Cygwin Setup - Select Packages" window opens with a list ofpackages to verify.

13. Click on the [ + ] sign next to the Editors category.

14. Scroll down to the ’vim’ component and click on the word Skip and selectthe newest version of the package.

15. Click on [ + ] sign next to the Net category.

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16. Scroll down to the ’nfs-server’ component and click on the word Skip so itbecomes Install.

17. Click on [ + ] sign next to the Libs category.

18. Scroll down to the ’sunrpc’ component and click on the word Skip so itbecomes Install.

19. Click on [ + ] sign next to the Admin category.

20. Scroll down to the ’cygrunsrv’ component, click on the word Skip, thenclick on [ Next ].

The "Cygwin Setup" window opens showing the installation progress.

When the installation is finished the "Cygwin Setup - Installation Statusand Create Icons" window opens.

21. Select ’Create Icon on Desktop’ and ’Add Icon to Start Menu’ then clickon [ Finish ].

2.6.4 Create the SW Package Directory

1. Click on Cygwin icon to start the application.

2. In the cygwin shell window enter the following commands:

mkdir /SOFT

cd /SOFT

chmod 777 /cygdrive/c/SOFT/*

cp —r /cygdrive/c/SOFT/* .

where SOFT is the directory where the TCIF software is saved on local PC.

3. Check that in the /SOFT directory, the new SW package is present and allthe files has the full rights (r,w,x). Use the commands:

cd /SOFT

ls –ltr

4. In the list of files displayed, check the name of the file“sw_install_AX<nnn>.sh” where nnn is the index of the TCIF SW version (forexample nnn can be 24A), which will be installed on the TCIF board.

2.6.5 Configure NFS Server

1. In the cygwin shell window enter the following commands:/usr/bin/nfs-server-config

Do you want to continue? <yes/no>

yes

Do you want to run the nfsd server under a separate

user account?

no

Do you want to re-install the portmap service?

no

Do you want to re-install the mountd service?

no

Do you want to re-install the nfsd service?

no

2. Edit the export directories:vi /etc/exports

A new window appears with the version of the vi editor and you mustclick on [ Enter ]

This is where you export local directories.

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For example, if the TCIF new software package is under Windows Explorerin the directory C:/SOFT, in the /etc/exports it will be written: ’ /SOFT/ (ro,all_squash)’.

If the directory is not listed in the exports file, you have to add it manually.

3. To start the NFS server, under Windows click on Start -> Run and enter

services.msc.There are three services associated with NFS:

Cygwin mountd

Cygwin nfsd

Cygwin portmap

4. Right-click on each of these and use the pop-up menu to start all threeservers.

You will find that portmap starts automatically when you start either nfsdor mountd first. There is a dependency between system services thatWindows tries to maintain automatically.

5. Check, in the services window, that each service is “started”.

Note: After editing any of the configuration files from the /etc directory, you mustrestart these services. Because mountd and nfsd are configured to depend onportmap, it is sufficent to right-click on portmap and select "restart."

6. During the cygwin usage, please turn off the Windows Firewall onyour installation PC. Under Windows go to Start->Settings->ControlPanel->Windows Firewall and click on Off.

2.6.6 Update Firmware and Environment

If the TCIF boards are not new (have some old applications installed before), itis necessary to stop first all processes and then remove all files from /mnt/flashdirectory on both TCIF boards, one by one.

1. Using a serial connection (adaptor DB9–RJ45) plug the cable in RS portof the TCIF (front plate).

2. Check, in the taskbar, that TFTPD is started.

If it is not started, start it using Start -> Programs -> Tftpd32 -> Tftpd32

3. Start the HyperTerminal. Follow the menu path:

Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> HyperTerminal

The "Connection Description" window opens.

4. In the "Connection Description" window enter a name and select an icon forthe connection, then click on [ OK ].

The "Connect to" window opens.

5. In the "Connect to" window select the used serial port, then click on [ OK ].

The "COMx Properties" window opens.

6. In the "COMx Properties" window enter:

Bits per second: 115200

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

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Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

7. Click on [ Apply ] then on [ OK ].

Perform the following actions on both TCIF boards, one by one:

8. Check if you have a process called “heartbeat” on-going:ps –eaf

9. If the process is present, stop it:/optx/heartbeat-2.1.2/init.d/heartbeat stop

The value for optx can be opt0 or opt1,depending from which directory areoperational the above mentioned process (heartbeat).

In order to find out the correct value for optx trigger the command: ps

–eaf and check in the result from which directory are operational the

heartbeat processes.10. Check if all other processes (hsid, saed, oaed, mmid, qmuxd, tftpd) are

stopped also:ps –eaf

11. If the “heartbeat” process is not present, stop the other processes manually:/optx/tcifR-1.1/init.d/hsid stop

/optx/tcifR-1.1/init.d/saed stop

/optx/tcifR-1.1/init.d/oaed stop

/optx/tcifR-1.1/init.d/mmid stop

/optx/tcifR-1.1/init.d/qmuxd stop

/optx/tcifR-1.1/init.d/tftpd stop

Perform the following actions on both TCIF boards, one by one:

12. Delete files:cd /mnt/flash/

rm –rf *

rm –rf .snmp

rm –rf .net-snmp

13. Check there is no application installed and running:ps —eaf

14. Check there is no file in /mnt/flash directory

ls-altr /mnt/flash

2.6.6.1 Setup U-BOOT Environment

1. Reset the TCIF board by using its ejector handles.

The blue LED is switched OFF.

2. During the autoboot, when the message Hit any ket to stop the

booting process appears on screen, within 5 seconds, hit any ket tostop the booting process.

This will enter in Uboot interactive prompt.

3. Print the environment parameters (a list of parameters is displayed)printenv

4. Check the following environment parameters:

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serverip: <tftp server IP address>

Help: The FTP server IP address is the IP address of the network interface of the PCused for TCIF installation.

ipaddr: <IP address of the TCIF board>

ramdiskaddr = 0xFC100000

loadaddr = 0xFFB00000

5. If the parameters are different as expected, set the environment parameters:setenv [var name] [new value]

Example:setenv serverip 172.17.0.1

setenv ipaddr 172.17.0.2

6. Save the changes:saveenv

2.6.6.2 Upgrade Kernel/RamdiskThe upgrade must be done on both TCIF boards,one by one.

1. Load the kernel image:

Help: vmlinux.UBoot.26.yyyymmddnn and tcifl.ramdisk.yyyymmddnn-26versions are available in the directory where the TCIF software is saved onlocal PC.

flashKernel vmlinux.UBoot.26.yyyymmddnn

Wait for the prompt to be available before going to next step.

The upgrade of the Kernel will take no more than 5 minutes

2. Load the ramdisk image:

flashRamdisk tcifl.ramdisk.yyyymmddnn-26The upgrade of the Ramdisk will take about 30 minutes

3. Reset the board:reset

4. When the reset is finished login on the TCIF board:

’Username:’ root

’Password:’ tcif

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2.6.7 TCIF Software Installation

The software installation must be done on each TCIF board (active/stand-by)one by one,using a serial connection (HyperTerminal or TeraTerm) and byconnecting an Ethernet crossed cable into eth 2 port of the TCIF.

1. Configure the TCIF IP address as seen from Linux:ifconfig eth2 inet 172.17.0.2

2. Mount the delivery server location:mount —o tcp 172.17.0.1:/SOFT /mnt/nfs

3. Clean the OPT directories:

rm —rf /opt*/*

4. Connect the delivery server location:cd /mnt/nfs/

5. Start the software transfer and installation:./sw_install_AXxxx.sh ./

where xxx is the software version given in the BSS software list which

will be installed on TCIF boards.

6. Unmount the delivery server:cd /

umount /mnt/nfs

7. Unplug the crossed cable from ETH connector (TCIF front plate).

8. Reboot the board:reboot

9. When the reboot is finished login on the TCIF board:

’Username:’ root

’Password:’ tcif

10. Check that heartbeat, oaed, saed and hsid processes are started:ps -eaf

Above processes should be listed.

11. If the processes (hsid, saed oaed,..) are not starting automatically, it ispossible to start them manually. First start the “heartbeat” process:

/opt0/heartbeat-2.1.2/init.d/heartbeat start

Note: All other processes will be started automatically,when the heartbeat processis started.

12. Check the processes status:/opt0/tcifR-1.1/initd/hsid status

/opt0/tcifR-1.1/initd/saed status/opt0/tcifR-1.1/initd/oaed status

If Windows Firewall was stopped, it can be started (but only after the software isinstalled on both TCIF boards) Under Windows go to Start->Settings->ControlPanel->Windows Firewall and click on On.

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2.7 Commissioning JBTCIFs

2.7.1 Connect to JBTCIF

To connect the TC-NEM PC to the active JBTCIF board using a crossed cable:

1. Check the status of each TCIF board:for the active TCIF board the LED ACTis ON and for the stand-by TCIF board the LED ACT is OFF.

2. Check that the network connection between the TC-NEM PC and theJBTCIF is enabled. All other network connections must be disabled.Configure this connection in order the TC-NEM PC to obtain automaticalyan IP address from the DHCP server running on JBTCIF.

3. Stop all other DHCP servers on the TC-NEM PC, if applicable.

4. Using an ETH cable (crossed), connect the TC-NEM PC to the activeJBTCIF board, between the ETH port of the TC-NEM PC and the ETH portof the JBTCIF. (See list of tools in Hardware Tools ( Section 1.4.1.1 ).)

5. Check if the TCIF in SLOT_0 is the ACTIVE one, the LAN card will have192.168.0.2 and if the TCIF in SLOT_1 is the ACTIVE one, the LAN card willhave 192.168.0.10

6. From the menu, double click on TC-NEM Terminal

7. In the login window, enter:

’User name’: commte

’Password’: commte

8. Click on [ OK ]

9. Connect the TC-NEM, on IP (remote), to the ACTIVE TCIF board.

If the TCIF in SLOT_0 is the ACTIVE one , connect with TC-NEM to

192.168.0.1 and if the TCIF in SLOT_1 is the ACTIVE one , connect withTC-NEM to 192.168.0.9 (See 9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide .

10. The TC-NEM Terminal software starts, displaying the"Communication"window

2.7.2 Configure JBTCIFs

1. The TCIF Tree and Window opens when you connect to a rack

2. In the TCIF Window you can use the IP Conf panel to view and modifyTC’s IP configuration

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Figure 9: TCIF Configuration

The IP Conf panel displays:

’TCIF1 IP Address’ - defines the IP address of TCIF board 1(SLOT_0)

’TCIF2 IP Address’ - defines the IP address of TCIF board 2(SLOT_1)

’TCIF Active IP Addr’ - defines the IP address of TCIF floating/active

board

’NTP1’ - defines the IP Address for Network Time Protocol 1(the IP

address of the OMC-R or any other NTP server).

’NTP2’ - defines the IP Address for Network Time Protocol 2

’NTP3’ - defines the IP Address for Network Time Protocol 3

’Internal IP Network Address’ - defines the IP Address for internal network

’Internal IP Network Mask’ - defines the IP Mask for internal network

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’External OAM Router’- defines the IP address of the External router to

which is connected each TCIF board

’External OAM Mask’- defines the the IP address of the External mask to

which is connected each TCIF board

3. Save the IP configuration

4. Disconnect the TC-NEM from the ACTIVE TCIF

5. Unplug the Eth crossed cable from the ETH ACTIVE TCIF front connector

6. Plug a normal (straight) Eth cable on back panel in the ETH connectorcorresponding for the upper TCIF (SLOT_0 and also SLOT_1).:RJ2–0 orRJ1–0.These cables will be the Ethernet link to the external network.

7. Make sure you do not have don’t have other Ethernet cables connected onthe TCIF subrack back panel or on the front plate of each TCIF board

8. Using a serial connection(RS interface)reboot each TCIF board

9. Reconnect the TC-NEM by using the floating IP Address.

2.7.3 Check JBTCIF Software Version

To check the JBTCIF software version:

1. From the TC-NEM, select the "TCIF" window.

2. In the "TCIF" window select the "File Info" tab.

3. In the "File Info" tab check the software version for JBTCIF board.

4. Compare the current software version with the one requested by thecustomer. See Site-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2).

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Figure 10: TCIF Software Version

Note: If the current software version must be updated,use B10/B10 9125 TC Software Replacement.

2.7.4 Configure Rack

Use this procedure to set the following parameters:

Rack name

Rack number

Time Zone

PCM impedance

Trau Law

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Clock Source

BSC identification.

To configure the rack:

1. Click on the "Rack Config" tab in the "TCIF". (See Figure 11)

2. In the TC rack global configuration pane, set the following parameters (SeeSite-Specific Information (Section 1.2.2)):

’Rack name’:14 characters

’Rack number’: between 5 and 15

’Time Zone’: +<n>, where <n> is the difference between GMT and yourlocal time.

’PCM impedance’: 75 Ohm or 120 Ohm

’Trau Law’: uLaw or ALaw

’Clock Source’: STM1/VC12 or E1

3. Click on [ Save ].

Wait for the global configuration to be written to all MT120 boards beforecontinuing.

Note: The [ Save ] button becomes active again when the process isfinished. The requests of TC-NEM Terminal and the responses from theMT120s can be followed in the Communication window.

4. In the CCL, enter the rack number and impedance. (Fill in the CCL)

5. In the BSC identification pane, enter one by one the BSC Name for all theBSCs that will be connected to the TC rack. (See Site-Specific Information ( Section 1.2.2)).

6. Click on [ Save ] afer each BSC Name inserted.

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7. In the CCL, enter the list of declared BSCs. (Fill in the CCL)

Figure 11: TCIF - Rack Config Window

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2.7.5 Connect the HSI Cables

By connecting the HSI cables for the TCIF boards, the ’discovery procedure’ ofthe rack starts.

For more information regarding HSI cable installation, see TC Installation Manual.

2.8 Activate HSI for MT120 Boards

To activate HSI for the concerned boards a serial connection is nedeed:

1. In the "TCC" window select the "Overview" tab.

2. Select the boards that require HSI activation. See Site-Specific Information ( Section 1.2.2).

Press [ Ctrl ] and click on each board to be selected.

3. Right click on any selected board then select [ Change Mode ].

4. Choose between [ All ] and [ Selected ] as appropriate and select [ HSI ].

Note: If HSI management mode is selected for one MT120 board,the board will not beseen in the rack.unless a serial connection is available on that particular board(HSI mode will only be displayed on a board connected on a serial cable)

2.9 Declare a New BSC and Its Host ID’s

For declaring a new BSC to the TC see 9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide.

2.10 Commissioning FANs

2.10.1 JSTC & JSTCIF Fan Tests

To perform the fan tests for the TC rack:

1. Click on the "Fan _Temperature" tab in the "TCIF" window (See Figure 12 )

2. In the ’Fan Commissioning’ panel, click on [ Submit ]

3. In the FAN grid check the FAN status

4. Wait for the speed tests to end (the Submit button becomes active again)before continuing.

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2.10.2 Temperature Supervision

1. For a graphical view in the Temperature supervision pane, right click onthe graphic and select Activate

2. The temperature of each MT120 and TCIF is shown in the bottom partof the window

3. For a continous temperature supervision,right click on the graphic and selectInterval where you can choose the interval of time for the next report.

4. To deactivate the supervision deselect the Activate option.

Figure 13: Temperature supervision

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2.11 STM-1 Configuration Management

The STM-1 configuration is only performed from the TC NEM and the STM-1supervision is required on the OMC-R.

2.11.1 STM-1 Configuration

The configuration of STM-1 feature is proposed in three steps

declare the STM-1 interface to the OMC-R

set the candidate configuration on the TC rack

apply the candidate configuration on the TC rack

2.11.1.1 Declare the STM-1 Interface from the OMC-R

The declaration of STM-1 interface from the OMC-R allows the supervision ofthe newly declared interface before using it for telecom traffic.

To declare the STM-1 interface from the OMC-R:

1. Start the OMC-R and perform the declaration of a 9125 TC with TC-STM-1IP subrack.See section Declare a 9125 TC with TC-STM-1 IP subrack frommethodBSS Configuration Handbook.

2. Open the [ DCN ] main window and select "SDH Links."

3. Select Configure and a submenu with the 4 STM-1 interfaces appears.

4. Select the links you want to activate.

5. Click on [ Apply ] to set the configuration.

The OMC-R checks if the newly declared interface(s) do not lead to exceedthe maximum number of the allowed (by the licence) STM-1 interface.

6. Click on [ Close ] to close "SDH Links Configuration."

2.11.1.2 Set the STM-1 Configuration from the TC-NEM

The TC-NEM has a specific STM-1 directory to manage the TC STM-1 actions.

The name of this directory is ’C:\<ProgramFiles><TC-NEM>/<TC-Id>/STM-1’and has four subdirectories:

Template-contains Alcatel-Lucent and customers default STM-1

configuration files

Configuration-contains all the working files

Candidate-contains the files of the STM-1 configuration alreadydownloaded on the TCIF board

Current-contains the files with the current STM-1 configuration.

Note: At any time the operator can modify the STM-1 configuration even if theboards are running.

To set the STM-1 configuration:

1. Select the Overview tab in TCC window.

2. In the Overview view of TCC window, double click on the TCIF board toopen up its window.

3. Click on STM-1 Configuration (See the figure below).

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Figure 14: STM-1 Configuration

4. Click on [ Browse ] and upload the default configuration from the templatesubdirectory.

5. For viewing or editing the default configuration file,click on [ View ].

6. Edit the default STM-1 configuration according to the position of the MT120boards in the TC rack.

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MT120Number

: the number of MT120;boards are numerotated from bottom to top,left toright(from 1 to 48)

Interface Type : the type of the interface(A interface from 1 to 4 and Ater Interface is 5)

STM1 Interface: value from 0 to 4,according to the appropriate SDH ports of MT120 boards

STM1–K : values from 1 to 3(If E1 is used the value is 0)

STM1–L : value from 1 to 7(if E1 is used the value is 0)

STM1–M : value from 1 to 3(if E1 is used the value is 0)

7. Save the new working STM-1 configuration file and click on [ OK ].

Note: Before the effective download of the working STM-1 configuration file,checksare requested to verify two coherencies:

all A interfaces of a MT120 board are consistent in terms of STM-1 or

physical E1 configuration(no mixity on A interface)

a MT120 interface appears only once as a VC12

8. In the second column,click on [ Browse ] and select the new workingSTM-1configuration

9. Click on [ Import ]to move the new working configuration in the Configurationsubdirectory

10. In Set submenu,click on [ Candidate ] and wait for the confirmation message

The working configuration selected will be set as a candidate for the currentconfiguration.

11. Click on [ Apply ] in order to download the configuration on TCIF boards

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The concerned MT120 are configured in accordance with the new currentSTM-1 configuration

12. Select the MT120 boards with STM-1 and go to MT120 Config tab

13. In Management Mode submenu ,select Hsi2b

14. In Configuration/Replacement submenu,select Action:Write

15. Click on [ Execute ]

16. In Get submenu click on [ Current ] to verify the STM-1 Configuration applied.

Properties submenu allows you to check:

the name and the date of the candidate STM-1 configuration file downloaded

for Candidate

the name and the date of the applied file for Current

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2.11.2 STM-1 View

From the TC-NEM you can view the configuration applied

Figure 15: STM-1 View

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2.12 Final Checks

2.12.1 Check Status of Modules

This procedure is used to check there are no active alarms for MT120 boards

and fans, except the ones referring to PCMs.To check the status of the modules:

1. Select the Overview tab in TCC window.

2. In the bottom part of the window, right click on a MT120 board to display itscontext menu

3. Select:

Fault indication -> on all boards on

4. In the Overview view of TCC window, double click on the first MT120 boardto open up its window.

5. Click on the Alarms tab to display the alarms. (See the figure below.)

6. Check that, excepting the related PCM alarms (if applicable), no other activeare displayed in the bottom part of the Alarms window

7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for all the MT120 boards in the rack.

Figure 16: MT120 - Alarms Window

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2.12.2 Generate Inventory File

Check the hardware technical level of the modules and boards by performinga rack inventory. Refer to CI 08-Site Equipment Inventory, 3BK 17257 0001RJZZA for details.

2.13 Set Up TC-BSC and TC-MSC Links

Use these procedures to:

Connect the 9125 TC to the BSC and MSC at the DDF side

Check the PCM connections toward the BSC and MSC for all equipped

MT120 boards.

Apply these procedures only if the PCM links to the BSCs and/or MSCare available.

It is mandatory to have two people to perform this task.

2.13.1 Connect 9125 TC to BSC and MSC

At the DDF side, connect the TC PCMs (Ater Mux and A) to their correspondingBSCs and MSC. (See Site-Specific Information ).

Use the DDF map for this purpose.

2.13.2 Check for PCM Alarms for All MT120 Boards

To check if there are PCM alarms on all MT120 boards:

1. In the "Rack Overview" window, double click on the first MT120 board toopen up its window.

2. Click on the "Alarms" tab to display the alarms.

3. Check that no active PCM (Ater Mux and A) alarms are present in thebottom part of the Alarms window for the PCMs that are connected tothe BSC or MSC.

4. In the TCC Overview window, check that the connected PCMs (Ater Muxand A) for the MT120 board are shown in green.

5. Check that the MT120 PCM LEDs indicate no alarms.

6. Repeat above steps for all the MT120 boards in the rack.

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2.14 Set Up TC - OMC-R Link

2.14.1 Case of X.25 Connection

This option applies only when the X.25 extraction is made at TC side.

To set up a link between the TC and the OMC-R:

1. Open the back doors of the TC rack.

2. Connect the X.25 cables (labelled X01, X02, ...) to the correspondingX.21 connectors on the back panel. (See Site-Specific Information andthe figure below.)

There are two X.25 cables for each BSC and they are connected to theX.21 connectors corresponding to the first two MT120 (that manage AterMux1 and Ater Mux2).

3. Close the TC back doors.

4. Ask the OMC-R operators to check the X.25 connections for each BSC thatwork with X.25 extraction at TC side

5. Wait for confirmation that the X.25 links toward the OMC-R work OK.

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2.14.2 Case of Ethernet Connection

To set up a link between the TC and the OMC-R:

1. Open the back doors of the TC rack.

2. Connect the Ethernet cables to the corresponding ports on the JSTCIF back

panel (See Site-Specific Information and figure below) as follows:

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3. Close the TC back doors.

4. Ask the OMC-R operators to check the connectivity between OMC-R and TC

5. Wait for confirmation that the links toward the OMC-R work OK.

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2.15 Before You Leave

Before you leave, be sure to:

1. Leave the 9125 TC powered up.

2. Close the doors of the rack.

3. Check the CCL.

4. Leave the site tidy:

Remove all packaging and unused equipment.

Clean the site.

5. Close the site and hand the keys to the key holder.

6. Return the completed forms and the inventory files relating to the operationat base.

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