Chapter 2, Software Installation

Cisco Transport Controller (CTC), the Cisco ONS 15327's software interface, is stored on the XTC card and downloads to your workstation each time you log into the ONS 15327. This chapter:

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Describes how Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software is installed on PCs and Solaris workstations

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Tells you how to connect PCs and Solaris workstations to the Cisco ONS 15327, including direct connections, LAN connections, remote connections, and firewall-compliant connections

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Describes the CTC graphic user interface, including the three main CTC views, network, node, and card

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Explains how to create domains to manage multiple nodes, change the network view background color and image (map), and add a node to the network map

2.1 Installation Overview

ONS 15327 provisioning and administration is performed using the Cisco Transport Controller software. CTC is a Java application that is installed in two locations:

CTC software is pre-installed on the XTC card. The only time you install software on the XTC card is when you upgrade from one CTC release to another. To upgrade CTC on the XTC card, you must follow the upgrade procedures specific to the software release. These procedures can be downloaded from the Cisco website (www.cisco.com).

For PCs and Solaris workstations, CTC is downloaded from the XTC card and installed on your computer automatically after you connect to the ONS 15327. To connect to an ONS 15327, you enter the ONS 15327 IP address in the URL field of a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft® Internet Explorer. After connecting to an ONS 15327, the following installation occurs automatically:

A CTC launcher applet is downloaded from the XTC card to your computer's Temp directory. (If these files are deleted, they are reinstalled the next time you connect to the ONS 15327.)

The launcher determines whether your computer has a CTC release matching the release on the ONS 15327 XTC card.

If the computer does not have CTC installed, or if the installed release is older than the XTC card version, the launcher downloads the CTC program files from the XTC card.

The launcher starts CTC. The CTC session is separate from the web browser session, so the web browser is no longer needed. If you log into an ONS 15327 that is connected to ONS 15327s with older versions of CTC, or to Cisco ONS 15454s, CTC "element" files are downloaded automatically to enable you to interact with those nodes. You cannot interact with nodes on the network that have a software version later than the node that you are logged into. Therefore, always log into nodes having the latest software release.

Each ONS 15327 can handle up to four network-level CTC sessions (the login node and its DCC-connected nodes) and one node-level session (login node only) at one time. CTC performance may vary, depending upon the volume of activity in each session.

Note You can also use TL1 commands to communicate with the Cisco ONS 15327 through VT100 terminals and VT100 emulation software, or you can telnet to an ONS 15327 using TL1 port 3083. See the Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15327 TL1 Command Guide for a comprehensive list of TL1 commands.

2.2 Computer Requirements

To use CTC in ONS 15327 Release 3.3, your computer must have a web browser with the correct Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. The correct JRE for each CTC software release is included on the Cisco ONS 15327 software CD. If you are running multiple CTC software releases on a network, the JRE installed on your computer must be compatible with the different software releases. Table 2-1 shows JRE compatibility with ONS software releases.

Table 2-1 JRE Compatibility
ONS Software Release	JRE 1.2.2 Compatible	JRE 1.3 Compatible
ONS 15327 Release 1.0	Yes	No
ONS 15327 Release 1.0.1	Yes	Yes
ONS 15454 Release 2.2.1 and earlier	Yes	No
ONS 15454 Release 2.2.2	Yes	Yes
ONS 15454 Release 3.0	Yes	Yes
ONS 15454 Release 3.1	Yes	Yes
ONS 15454 Release 3.2	Yes	Yes
ONS 15327/ONS 15454 Release 3.3	Yes	Yes

Requirements for PCs and Solaris workstations are provided in Table 2-2. A modified java.policy file must also be installed. In addition to Netscape Communicator and the JRE, also included on the ONS 15327 software CD and the ONS 15327 documentation CD are the Java plug-in and modified java.policy file.

Table 2-2 Computer Requirements for CTC
Area	Requirements	Notes
Processor	Pentium II 300 MHz, UltraSPARC, or equivalent	300 Mhz is the minimum recommended processor speed. You can use computers with less processor speed; however, you may experience longer response times and slower performance.
RAM	128 MB
Hard drive	2 GB	CTC application files are downloaded from the XTC card to your computer's Temp directory. These files occupy 3-5 MB of hard drive space.
Operating System	•PC: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000 •Workstation: Solaris 2.6 or 2.7
Web browser	•PC: Netscape Navigator 4.51 or higher, or Netscape Communicator 4.61 or higher, or Internet Explorer 4.0 (service pack 2) or higher •Workstation: Netscape Navigator 4.73 or higher	Either Netscape Communicator 4.73 (Windows) or 4.76 (Solaris) are installed by the CTC Setup Wizard included on the Cisco ONS 15327 software and documentation CDs.
Java Runtime Environment	JRE 1.2.2_05 with Java Plugin 1.2.2 minimum JRE 1.3.1_02 (PC) recommended JRE 1.3.0_01 (Solaris) recommended	Use JRE 1.2.2_05 if you connect to ONS 15454s running CTC Release 2.2.1 or earlier (the earliest available ONS 15327 software is CTC Release 2.3). Use JRE 1.3.1_02 if all ONS 15454s that you connect to are running Release 2.2.2 or later. JRE 1.3.1_02 is installed by the CTC Setup Wizard included on the Cisco ONS 15327 software and documentation CDs.
Java.policy file	A java.policy file modified for CTC must be installed.	A modified java.policy file is installed by the CTC Setup Wizard included on the Cisco ONS 15327 software and documentation CDs.
Cable	User-supplied Category 5 straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors on each end to connect the computer to the ONS 15327 directly or though a LAN.

2.3 Running the CTC Installation Wizard

The ONS 15327 provides a setup wizard that installs the files needed to run CTC on PCs and Solaris workstations. You can run the setup wizard from the Cisco ONS 15327 software CD or from the Cisco ONS 15327 documentation CD. The wizard will install:

For Solaris workstations, the JRE may require patches to run properly. You can find the patch tar file in the Jre/Solaris directory on the CD. For information about installing the patches, see the Jre/Solaris/Solaris.txt file on the CD. After installing the patches, if necessary, perform the "Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX" procedure to set up JRE on the workstation.

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows

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These requirements are guidelines. CTC performance will be faster if your computer has a faster processor and more RAM.

Step 2

Insert the Cisco ONS 15327 Release 3.3 software or documentation CD into your computer CD drive. The installation program begins running automatically. If it does not start, navigate to your computer's CD directory and double-click setup.exe.

The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard displays the components that will be installed on your computer ( Figure 2-1).

Step 4

For installation type, choose Typical to install all the components shown in Figure 2-1, or choose Custom if you only want to install some the components.

Step 6

If you selected Custom in Step 4, select the CTC components you want to install by checking or unchecking the boxes, then click Next. If you selected Typical, skip this step.

Step 7

The directory where the installation wizard will install CTC online help is displayed. The default is C:\Program Files\Cisco\CTC\Documentation.

Step 8

If you wish to change the CTC online help directory, type the new directory path in the Directory Name field, or click Browse to navigate to the directory. If you do not wish to change the directory, skip this step.

Step 10

Review the components that will be installed. If you wish to change them, click Back. If you have an active CTC session (for example, you are running the setup program to install additional components), close CTC before going to the next step.

Step 11

Click Next. The InstallShield program begins the Netscape Communicator 4.73 Setup program.

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If the Netscape installation hangs when installing RealPlayer G2, restart the CTC installation. When the Netscape installation begins, select Custom at Step c, then deselect RealPlayer, then continue.

On the Netscape Desktop Preferences dialog box, check the boxes that apply, then click Next.

On the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Install. The program begins the Netscape installation.

On the Restart Windows dialog box, click No, I will restart later, then click OK. The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard dialog box is displayed.

On the Select Browser dialog box, click the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape 6 checkboxes, then click Next.

When JRE installation is complete, the Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard dialog box is displayed.

Step 15

Click Next. The CTC online help is installed. When installed, the policy file selection is displayed.

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Choose User Policy File (default) to modify the policy file that applies only to your user profile. This file will not be overwritten if you upgrade or reinstall the JRE. If you are the only user who will access an ONS 15327 from the PC you are setting up, choose this option.

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Select System Policy File to modify the system JRE policy file. This policy file applies to all computer users. If more than one individual will use this computer to access the ONS 15327, choose this option. However, if you reinstall or upgrade the JRE, the system policy file is overwritten and you will need to run the CTC Installation Setup program again to modify it.

Step 18

If you selected System Policy File in Step 16, complete the following steps. If you selected User Policy File, go to the next step.

The System Policy File Update dialog box displays the default policy file location (C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\jre). If you installed the JRE in a different location, enter the new path in the Directory Name field. After entering the path, or if the default path is correct, click OK.

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX

Note

These requirements are guidelines. CTC performance will be faster is your computer has a faster processor and more RAM.

The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard displays the components that will be installed on your computer ( Figure 2-1):

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Modify Policy File—the JRE java.policy file is modified to enable CTC to download files needed to run the Cisco Transport Controller when you connect to an ONS 15327.

Step 5

For installation type, choose Typical to install all components, or choose Custom if you do not want to install all the components.

Step 7

If you selected Custom in Step 5, select the CTC components you want to install by checking or unchecking the boxes, then click Next. If you selected Typical, skip this step.

Step 8

The directory where the installation wizard will install CTC online help is displayed. The default is C:\Program Files\Cisco\CTC\Documentation. If you wish to change the CTC online help directory, type the new directory path in the Directory Name field, or click Browse to navigate to the directory.

Step 10

Review the components that will be installed. If you wish to change them, click Back. If CTC is running (for example, you are reinstalling components) close CTC before going to the next step.

Step 11

Click Next. The InstallShield program begins the Netscape Communicator 4.76 Setup program.

On the Netscape Desktop Preferences dialog box, check the boxes that apply, then click Next.

On the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Install. The program begins the Netscape installation.

On the Restart Windows dialog box, click No, I will restart later, then click OK.

Step 13

On the Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard dialog box, click Next. The Java 2 runtime environment installation begins.

On the Select Browser dialog box, click the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape 6 checkboxes, then click Next.

The JRE is installed. When installation is complete, the Cisco Transport Controller Set Wizard dialog box is displayed.

Step 15

Click Next. The CTC online help is installed. When installed, the policy file selection is displayed.

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Choose User Policy File (default) to create a policy file that applies only to your user profile. This file will not be overwritten if you upgrade or reinstall the JRE. If you are the only computer user who will access an ONS 15327, choose this option.

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Note

Be sure to record the names of the directories you choose for Netscape, JRE, and the online documentation.

Note

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) may require certain patches to run properly. The patch tar file can be found in the JRE/Solaris directory on the CD. Please read the JRE/Solaris/Solaris.txt file for more information. In addition to installing any needed patches, follow the procedures below to set up JRE for use with Cisco Transport Controller on your UNIX system.

Procedure: Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX

Note In this task, [your JRE path] represents the destination directory you chose for the Java Runtime Environment during JRE installation. For example, if your JRE destination directory is /usr/bin/jre, substitute /usr/bin/jre, wherever [your JRE path] occurs. Also, in the following procedures, [your Netscape path] refers to the destination directory you chose for Netscape, and must be substituted with your actual Netscape destination directory path.

Note CTC requires that the location of xterm is also in your path. If you have, for some reason, moved xterm from its default location, /usr/openwin/bin, you must change all occurrences of /usr/openwin/bin in the procedures below to reflect the actual path where xterm exists on your system.

If you are using the csh shell, edit the .cshrc file in your home directory by appending the file with the lines:

If you are using the ksh or bash shell, edit the .profile file in your home directory by appending the file with the lines:

From the combo box, select [JRE path]/j2rel1_3_1_02. If the JRE is not found, select other and enter the following in the Path text box:

Note

If you are running multiple shells, before your new environment variable will be set you may need to invoke the same shell for which you changed the initialization file (for example, if you added the environment variable to the .cshrc file, you must run your browser under the csh shell).

Setting Up the CTC Computer

Before you run CTC on your Windows PC or Solaris workstation, you need to set up the computer for the specific method you will use to connect to the ONS 15327. Table 2-3 lists the methods for connecting to the ONS 15327. Use the table to find the connection method you will use and check the Requirements column before performing the set up procedures.

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For initial shelf turn up, you must use a local connection to the ONS 15327.

Table 2-3 ONS 15327 Connection Methods
Method	Description	Requirements
Local craft	Refers to onsite network connections between the CTC computer and the ONS 15327 using: •The RJ-45 jack on the XTC, or •A hub or switch to which the ONS 15327 is connected.	•If you do not use DHCP, you will need to change the computer IP address, subnet mask, and default router.
Corporate LAN	Refers to a connection to the ONS 15327 through a corporate or NOC LAN.	•The ONS 15327 must be provisioned for LAN connectivity, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. •The ONS 15327 must be physically connected to the corporate LAN. •The CTC computer must be connected to the corporate LAN that has connectivity to the ONS 15327.
TL1	Refers to a connection to the ONS 15327 using TL1 rather than CTC. TL1 sessions can be started from CTC, or you can use a TL1 terminal. The physical connection can be a craft connection, corporate LAN, or a TL1 terminal. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15327 TL1 Command Guide.
Remote	Refers to a connection made to the ONS 15327 using a modem.	•A modem must be connected to the ONS 15327. •The modem must be provisioned for ONS 15327. To run CTC, the modem must be provisioned for Ethernet access.

After you have determined which method you will use to connect to the ONS 15327, find the necessary procedures in Table 2-4.

Table 2-4 ONS 15327 Craft Connection Options
Direct Connection Procedure	Description
• Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses, or • Set up a Solaris Workstation for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327	Complete this procedure if: •You will access nodes running CTC software releases before Release 3.3 •You will connect to one ONS 15327; if you will connect to multiple ONS 15454s, you may need to reconfigure your computer's IP settings each time you connect to an ONS 15454 •You need to access non-ONS 15327 applications such as ping and trace route
• Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 Using DHCP	Complete this procedure if: •The CTC computer is provisioned for DHCP •The ONS 15327 has DHCP forwarding enabled and is connected to a DHCP server
• Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 Using Automatic Host Detection, or • Set up a Solaris Workstation for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327	Complete this procedure if: •You are connecting to a node that resides in a secure network employing the ONS 15327 proxy server •All nodes that you will access are running software Release 3.3 •You will connect to ONS 15327s at different locations and times •You do not need to access a LAN or use non-ONS 15327 applications such as ping and gateway TL1

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To set up the computer for TL1 access, see the Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15327 TL1 Command Guide for setup procedures.

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses

Use this procedure to set up your computer for a local craft connection to the ONS 15327 when:

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You will connect to one ONS 15327; if you will connect to multiple ONS 15327s, you may need to reconfigure your computer's IP settings each time you connect to an ONS 15327

On the General tab of the System Settings window, verify that the Windows operating system is one of the following: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0.

Step 2

Complete the steps in Table 2-5 for the operating system installed on your PC.

Table 2-5 Set Up Windows PC for Craft ONS 15327 Connections on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses
For Windows 95/98:	For Windows NT:	For Windows 2000:
1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box select TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card, then click Properties. 4. On the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS. 5. Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution. 6. Click the IP Address tab. 7. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. 8. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15327 IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. 9. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 10. Click OK. 11. On the TCP/IP dialog box, click the Gateway tab. 12. In the New Gateway field, type the ONS 15327 IP address. Click Add. 13. Verify that the IP address displays in the Installed Gateways field, then click OK. 14. When the prompt to restart your PC displays, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol, then click Properties. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. 6. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15327 IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. 7. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 8. Click the Advanced button. 9. Under the Gateways List, click Add. The TCP/IP Gateway Address dialog box is displayed. 10. Type the ONS 15327 IP address in the Gateway Address field. 11. Click Add. 12. Click OK. 13. Click Apply. 14. In some cases, Windows NT will prompt you to reboot your PC. If you receive this prompt, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection. 2. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties. 3. On the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 4. Click Use the following IP address. 5. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15327 IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. 6. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 7. In the Default Gateway field, type the ONS 15327 IP address. 8. Click OK. 9. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close. 10. On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 Using DHCP

Use this procedure to set up your computer for craft connection to the ONS 15327 using DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol).

On the General tab of the System Settings window, verify that the Windows operating system is one of the following: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0

Step 2

Complete the steps in Table 2-6 for the operating system installed on your PC.

Table 2-6 Set Up Windows PC for Craft ONS 15327 Connections Using DHCP
For Windows 95/98:	For Windows NT:	For Windows 2000:
1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box select TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card, then click Properties. 4. On the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS. 5. Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution. 6. Click the IP Address tab. 7. In the IP Address window, click Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server. 8. Click OK. 9. When the prompt to restart your PC displays, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol, then click Properties. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. In the IP Address window, click Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server. 6. Click OK. 7. Click Apply. 8. If Windows prompts you to restart your PC, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection. 2. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties. 3. On the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 4. Click Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server. 5. Click OK. 6. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close. 7. On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 Using Automatic Host Detection

Use this procedure to set up your computer for local craft connection to the ONS 15327 when:

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You are connecting to a node that resides in a secure network employing the ONS 15327 proxy server.

You do not need to access a corporate LAN or use non-ONS 15327 applications such as ping and trace route.

Note This procedure employs the ONS 15327 automatic host detection to allow you to directly connect to multiple ONS 15327s successively without reconfiguring your computer's IP address. However, if proxy server is not enabled on the ONS 15327, DCC-connected nodes on different subnets will not be visible.

On the General tab of the System Settings window, verify that the Windows operating system is one of the following: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0

Step 2

Complete the steps in Table 2-7 for the operating system installed on your PC.

Table 2-7 Set Up Windows PC for Craft ONS 15327 Connections Using Automatic Host Detection
For Windows 95/98:	For Windows NT:	For Windows 2000:
1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box select TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card, then click Properties. 4. On the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS. 5. Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution. 6. Click the IP Address tab. 7. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. 8. In the IP Address field, enter a legitimate IP address. 9. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 10. Click OK. 11. On the TCP/IP dialog box, click the Gateway tab. 12. In the New Gateway field, type PC IP address (the address entered in Step 8). Click Add. 13. Verify that the IP address displays in the Installed Gateways field, then click OK. 14. When the prompt to restart your PC displays, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol, then click Properties. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. 6. In the IP Address field, enter a legitimate IP address. 7. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 8. Click the Advanced button. 9. Under the Gateways List, click Add. The TCP/IP Gateway Address dialog box is displayed. 10. Type the IP address entered in Step 6 in the Gateway Address field. 11. Click Add. 12. Click OK. 13. Click Apply. 14. In some cases, Windows NT will prompt you to reboot your PC. If you receive this prompt, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection. 2. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties. 3. On the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 4. Click Use the following IP address. 5. In the IP Address field, enter a legitimate IP address. 6. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 7. Type the IP address entered in Step 5 in the Gateway Address field. 8. Click OK. 9. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close. 10. On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

Procedure: Set up a Solaris Workstation for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327

Note This procedure employs the ONS 15327 automatic host detection to allow you to directly connect to multiple ONS 15327s successively without reconfiguring your workstation's IP address. However, if proxy server is not enabled on the ONS 15327, DCC-connected nodes on different subnets will not be visible.

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RJ-45 jack on the ONS 15327 XTC: Attach a CAT-5 cable from the workstation's NIC card to the RJ-45 jack on the ONS 15327 XTC.

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Hub or switch: Attach a CAT-5 cable from the workstation's NIC card to the RJ-45 jack on a hub or switch to which the ONS 15327 is physically connected.

If the interface is plumbed, a message similar to the following appears: hme1:flags=1000842<BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4>mtu 1500 index 2 inet 0.0.0.0 netmask 0. Go to Step 4.

If the interface is not plumbed, a message similar to the following appears: ifconfig: status: SIOCGLIFFLAGS: hme1: no such interface. Plumb the interface by typing:

Note

Enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15327 IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

Enter the Cisco ONS 15327 IP address in the web address (URL) field. If the connection is established, a Java Console window, CTC caching messages, and the Cisco Transport Controller Login dialog box display. If this occurs, go to Step 2 of the "Log into the ONS 15327" procedure to complete the login. If the Login dialog box does not appear, complete Steps c and d.

For example, you would type "ping 192.168.1.1" to connect to an ONS 15327 with default IP address 192.168.1.1. If your workstation is connected to the ONS 15327, an "[IP address] is alive" message displays.

Note

Skip this step if "Craft Access Only" from Provisioning > Network > General > Gateway Settings is checked.

If CTC is not responding, a "Request timed out" message displays. Verify IP and submask information. Check that the cables connecting the workstation to the ONS 15327 are securely attached. Check the Link Status by typing:

Procedure: Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection

Use this task to set up your computer to access the ONS 15327 through a corporate LAN.

Step 1

If your computer is connected to the corporate LAN, go to Step 2. If you changed your computer's network settings for direct access to the ONS 15327, change the settings back to the corporate LAN access settings. This generally means:

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Set the IP Address on the TCP/IP dialog box back to "Obtain an IP address automatically" (Windows 95/98) or "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server" (Windows NT/2000).

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If your LAN requires that DNS or WINS be enabled, change the setting on the DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP/IP dialog box.

Step 2

If your computer is connected to a proxy server, disable proxy service or add the ONS 15327 nodes as exceptions. To disable proxy service, complete the task for the web browser you use:

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)

Step 3

From the Internet Properties dialog box, click Connections > LAN Settings.

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Leave Use a proxy server selected and click Advanced. On the Proxy Setting dialog box under Exceptions, enter the IP addresses of ONS 15327 nodes that you will access. Separate each address with a semicolon. You can insert an asterisk for the host number to include all the ONS 15327s on your network. Click OK to close each open dialog box.

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)

Step 3

In the Preferences dialog box under Category, choose Advanced > Proxies.

Step 4

On the right side of the Preferences dialog box under Proxies, either:

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Choose Manual proxy configuration to add exceptions to the proxy server, then click View. On the Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box under Exceptions, enter the IP addresses of the ONS 15327 nodes that you will access. Separate each address with a comma. Click OK to close each open dialog box.

Procedure: Provision Remote Access to the ONS 15327

Step 2

Refer to the modem documentation to provision the modem for the ONS 15327:

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Assign an IP address to the modem that is on the same subnet as the ONS 15327.

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The IP address the modem assigns to the CTC computer must be on the same subnet as the modem and the ONS 15327.

Note

For assistance on provisioning specific modems, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center, at 1-877-323-7368.

2.4 Connecting PCs to the ONS 15327

You can connect a PC to the ONS 15327 using the RJ-45 LAN port on the XTC card. Each ONS 15327 must have a unique IP address that you use to access the ONS 15327. The initial IP address, 192.1.0.2, is the default address for ONS 15327 access and configuration. Each computer used to communicate with the ONS 15327 should have only one IP address.

Note Do not use dual network interface cards (NIC) or an enabled NIC card and dial-up adapter at the same time; this hampers communication between CTC and ONS 15327s.

2.4.1 Direct Connections to the ONS 15327

A direct PC to ONS 15327 connection means your computer is physically connected to the ONS 15327. This is done by connecting a CAT-5 straight-through cable from your PC NIC card to the RJ-45 (LAN) port on the XTC card. (Direct connections include connections to switches or hubs to which the ONS 15327 is physically connected.) To connect to the ONS 15327 with a direct connection, you must:

Procedure: Create a Direct Connection to an ONS 15327

You can connect to either the active or standby XTC LAN port, but not both simultaneously.

Step 2

Use the steps in Table 2-8 to set up Windows for direct connections to an ONS 15327 when:

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is not enabled on the ONS 15327 or the ONS 15327 is not connected to a DHCP server. For information about DHCP, see the "Setting Up Network Information" section on page 3-3.

Table 2-8 Setting Up Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 PCs for Direct ONS 15327 Connections
Windows 95/98	Windows NT	Windows 2000
1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box select TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card, then click Properties. 4. On the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS. 5. Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution. 6. Click the IP Address tab. 7. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. 8. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15327 IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. 9. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 10. Click OK. 11. On the TCP/IP dialog box, click the Gateway tab. 12. In the New Gateway field, type the ONS 15327 IP address. Click Add. 13. Verify that the IP address displays in the Installed Gateways field, then click OK. 14. When the prompt to restart your PC displays, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel. 2. On the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol, then click Properties. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address. 6. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15327 IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. 7. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 8. Click OK. 9. On the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, type the ONS 15327 IP address in the Default Gateway field. 10. Click Apply. 11. In some cases, Windows NT will prompt you to reboot your PC. If you receive this prompt, click Yes.	1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection. 2. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties. 3. On the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 4. Click Use the following IP address. 5. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15327 IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. 6. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. 7. In the Default Gateway field, type the ONS 15327 IP address. 8. Click OK.

For example, you would type "ping 192.1.0.2" to connect to an ONS 15327 with default IP address 192.1.0.2. If your computer is connected to the ONS 15327, a "reply from [IP address]" message displays.

If your PC is not connected, a Request timed out message displays. If this occurs, check that the cables connecting the PC to the ONS 15327 are securely attached. Check the Link Status LED on the PC NIC card. Repeat the procedures provided in Table 2-8 while verifying IP and subnet mask information.

2.4.2 Network Connections

When connecting the PC to the ONS 15327 through a LAN, the PC's IP address must be configured to be on the same subnet as the ONS 15327's LAN interface. If needed, change the IP address configuration on the PC.

Procedure: Access the ONS 15327 from a LAN

Step 2

Ensure that the ONS 15327 is physically connected to the LAN (typically using a cross-over cable to a hub or switch).

Note You can connect to either the active or standby XTC using the LAN or CRAFT port, but cannot connect to both cards simultaneously. Connecting to both the active and standby XTC at the same time results in a loss of connectivity.

Step 3

If you changed the PC network settings for direct access to the ONS 15327, change the settings back to the LAN access settings. Usually this means setting the IP Address on the TCP/IP dialog box back to "Obtain an IP address automatically" (Windows 95/98) or "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server" (Windows NT/2000). If your LAN requires that DNS or WINS be enabled, change the setting on the DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP/IP dialog box.

Step 4

If your computer is connected to a proxy server, disable proxy service or add the ONS 15327 nodes as exceptions.

Step 5

Start your web browser and type the ONS 15327 IP address in the URL field.

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)

Complete these steps if your computer is connected to a proxy server and your browser is Internet Explorer.

Step 3

From the Internet Properties dialog box, click Connections > LAN Settings.

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Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and Solaris)

Complete these steps if your computer is connected to a proxy server and your browser is Netscape Navigator.

Step 3

In the Preferences dialog box under Category, choose Advanced > Proxies.

Step 4

On the right side of the Preferences dialog box under Proxies, either:

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2.4.3 Remote Access to the ONS 15327

You can use LAN modems to access ONS 15327s from remote sites. The LAN modem must be connected to the RJ-45 port on an XTC card. The LAN modem must be properly configured for use with the ONS 15327. When the modem is installed, dial-up access to the ONS 15327 is available using a PC or Solaris workstation modem.

2.4.4 TL1 Terminal Access to the ONS 15327

You can communicate with the ONS 15327 using TL1. To connect a TL1 terminal (or a PC running terminal emulation software) to the ONS 15327, you can:

You can connect to either the active or standby XTC DB-9 plug to gain terminal access, but not both simultaneously.

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Start a TL1 session from CTC by selecting Open TL1 Session from the CTC Tools menu and selecting the node where you want to hold the TL1 session in the Select Node dialog box.

For information about using TL1 commands with the ONS 15327, see the Cisco ONS 15xxx TL1 Command Guide.

2.5 Logging into the ONS 15327

After you set up the physical connections between the PC and ONS 15327 and change your PC network settings, you can log into CTC.

Procedure: Log into the ONS 15327

Step 1

From the PC connected to the ONS 15327, start Netscape or Internet Explorer.

Step 2

In the Netscape or Internet Explorer Web address (URL) field, enter the ONS 15327 IP address. For initial setup, this is the default address, 192.1.0.2. Press Enter.

Note

If you are logging into ONS 15327 or ONS 15454 networks running different releases of CTC software, log into the node running the most recent release. If you log into a node with an older release, nodes running later releases display as grey icons on the network map, and the IP address will display instead of the node name. To check the software version of a node, select About CTC from the CTC Help menu.

A Java Console window displays the CTC file download status. The web browser displays information about your Java and system environments. If this is the first login, CTC caching messages display while CTC files are downloaded to your computer; then the CTC Login dialog box displays ( Figure 2-2).

Step 3

Type a user name and password (both are case sensitive). For initial setup, type the user name "CISCO15" and click Login (no password is required).

Note

The CISCO15 user is provided with every ONS 15327. CISCO15 has superuser privileges, so you can create other users. CISCO15 is delivered without a password. To create one, click the Provisioning > Security tabs after you log in and change the CISCO15 password. (You cannot delete the CISCO15 user.) For more information about ONS 15327 security, see the "Creating Users and Setting Security" section on page 3-4.

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Node Name—Displays the IP address entered in the web browser and a pull-down menu of previously-entered ONS 15327 IP addresses. You can select any ONS 15327 (or ONS 15454) on the list for the login, or you can enter the IP address (or node name) of any new node where you want to log in.

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Additional Nodes—Displays a list of login node groups that were created. Login node groups allow you to display ONS 15327s and/or ONS 15454s that are not connected by the SONET Data Communications Channel (DCC) to the ONS 15327 in the Node Name field. (For instructions, see the "Creating Login Node Groups" section.)

Note

Topology hosts that were created in previous ONS 15327 releases by modifying the cms.ini file are displayed as a "Topology Host" group under Additional Nodes.

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Exclude Dynamically Discovered Nodes—Check this box to view only the ONS 15327 (and login node group members, if any) entered in the Node Name field. Nodes linked to the Node Name ONS 15327 through the DCC are not displayed.

If login is successful, the CTC window displays. From here, you can navigate to other CTC views to provision and manage the ONS 15327.

2.5.1 Creating Login Node Groups

When you log into an ONS 15327 node, only ONS 15327s optically connected (i.e., with DCC connections) to the node will display in network view. However, you can create a login node group to view and manage ONS 15327s that only have an IP connection. For example, logging into Node 1 in Figure 2-3 displays Node 2 and Node 3 because they are optically connected to Node 1. Nodes 4, 5, and 6 do not display because DCC connections do not exist. To view all six nodes at once, you create a login node group with the IP addresses of Nodes 1, 4, and 5. Those nodes, and all nodes optically connected to them, display when you log into any node in the group.

Procedure: Create a Login Node Group

Step 3

Enter a name for the group in the Create Login Group Name dialog box. Click OK.

Step 4

Under Members, type the IP address (or node name) of a node you want to add to the group. Click Add. Repeat this step for each node you want to add to the group.

The next time you log into an ONS 15327, the login node group will be available in the Additional Nodes list of the Login dialog box. You can create as many login groups as you need. The groups are stored in the CTC preferences file and are not visible to other users.

2.5.2 Accessing ONS 15327s Behind Firewalls

If an ONS 15327 or CTC computer resides behind a firewall that uses port filtering, you must receive an Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP) port from your network administrator and enable the IIOP port on the ONS 15327 and/or CTC computer, depending on whether one or both devices reside behind firewalls.

If the ONS 15327 is in a protected network and the CTC computer is in an external network, as shown in Figure 2-4, enable the IIOP listener port specified by the firewall administrator on the ONS 15327. The ONS 15327 sends the port number to the CTC computer during the initial contact between the devices using Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP). After the CTC computer obtains the ONS 15327 IIOP port, the computer opens a direct session with the node using the specified IIOP port.

If the CTC computer and the ONS 15327 both reside behind firewalls ( Figure 2-5), set the IIOP port on the CTC computer and on the ONS 15327. Each firewall can use a different IIOP port. For example, if the CTC computer firewall uses IIOP port 4000, and the ONS 15327 firewall uses IIOP port 5000, 4000 is the IIOP port set on the CTC computer and 5000 is the IIOP port set on the ONS 15327.

Procedure: Set the IIOP Listener Port on the ONS 15327

Step 1

Log into the ONS 15327 node from a CTC computer that is behind the firewall.

Step 3

On the General subtab under XTC card CORBA (IIOP) Listener Port, select a listener port option:

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Default - XTC Fixed—Used to connect to ONS 15327s on the same side of the firewall or if no firewall is used

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Other Constant—Allows you to set an IIOP port specified by your firewall administrator

Step 5

When the Change Network Configuration? message displays, click Yes.

Procedure: Set the IIOP Listener Port on CTC

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Default - Variable—Used to connect to ONS 15327s from within a firewall or if no firewall is used

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Other Constant—Allows you to specify an IIOP port defined by your administrator

2.6 Working with the CTC Window

The CTC window (screen) displays after you log into an ONS 15327 ( Figure 2-6). The window includes a menu bar, toolbar, and a top and bottom pane. The top pane displays status information about the selected objects and a graphic of the current view. The bottom pane displays tabs and subtabs, which you use to view ONS 15327 information and perform ONS 15327 provisioning and maintenance. From this window you can display three ONS 15327 views: network, node, and card.

2.6.1 Node View

The CTC node view, shown in Figure 2-6, is the first view displayed after you log into an ONS 15327. The login node is the first node displayed, and it is the "home view" for the session. Node view allows you to view and manage one ONS 15327 node. The status area shows the node name, IP address, session boot date and time, number of critical (CR), major (MJ), and minor (MN) alarms, the name of the current logged-in user, and security level of the user.

2.6.1.1 CTC Card Colors

The graphic area of the CTC window depicts the ONS 15327 shelf assembly. The colors of the cards in the graphic reflect the real-time status of the physical card and slot ( Table 2-9).

Table 2-9 Node View Card Colors
Card Color	Status
Grey	Slot is not provisioned; no card is installed
Violet	Slot is provisioned; no card is installed
White	Slot is provisioned; a functioning card is installed
Yellow	Slot is provisioned; a minor alarm condition exists
Orange	Slot is provisioned; a major alarm condition exists
Red	Slot is provisioned; a critical alarm exists

2.6.1.2 Node View Card Shortcuts

If you move your mouse over cards in the graphic, tooltips display additional information about the card including the card type, card status (active or standby), the number of critical, major, and minor alarms (if any), and the alarm profile used by the card. Right-clicking a card reveals a shortcut menu, which you can use to open, reset, or delete a card. Right-click a slot (grey) to pre-provision a card (i.e., provision a slot before installing the card).

2.6.1.3 Node View Tabs

Use the node view tabs and subtabs, shown in Table 2-10, to provision and manage the ONS 15327.

Table 2-10 Node View Tabs and Subtabs
Tab	Description	Subtabs
Alarms	Lists current alarms (CR, MJ, MN) for the node and updates them in real-time	none
Conditions	Displays a list of standing conditions on the node	none
History	Provides a history of node alarms including date, type, and severity of each alarm. The Session subtab displays alarms and events for the current session. The Node subtab displays alarms and events retrieved from a fixed-size log on the node.	Session, Node
Circuits	Create, delete, edit, and search circuits	none
Provisioning	Provision the ONS 15327 node	General, Ether Bridge, Network, Protection, Ring, Security, SNMP, Sonet DCC, Timing, Alarm Behavior, Orderwire
Inventory	Provides inventory information (part number, serial number, CLEI codes) for cards installed in the node. Allows you to delete and reset cards.	none
Maintenance	Perform maintenance tasks for the node	Database, Ether Bridge, Protection, Ring, Software, Diagnostic, Timing, Audit, Routing Table, Test Access

2.6.2 Network View

Network view ( Figure 2-7) allows you to view and manage ONS 15327s and ONS 15454s that have DCC connections to the node that you logged into and any login node groups you may have selected. (Nodes with DCC connections to the login node will not display if you selected Exclude Dynamically Discovered Nodes on the Login dialog box.) The graphic area displays a background image with colored ONS 15327 icons. The icon colors indicate the node status ( Table 2-11). Green lines show DCC connections between the nodes. Selecting a node or span in the graphic area displays information about the node and span in the status area.

2.6.2.1 CTC Node Colors

Table 2-11 Node Status
Color	Alarm Status
Green	No alarms
Yellow	Minor alarms
Orange	Major alarms
Red	Critical alarms
Grey with node name	Node is initializing
Grey with IP address	•Node is initializing •A problem exists with the IP routing from the node to CTC •The node is incompatible with the node you logged into because it contains newer software •The log in password exists only on the node you logged into and not on all of the nodes in the network

2.6.2.2 Network View Tasks

Right-click the network view graphic area or a node, span, or domain (domains are described in the "Creating Domains" section) to display shortcut menus. Table 2-12 lists the actions that are available from the network view.

Table 2-12 Performing Network Management Tasks in Network View
Action	Procedure
Open a node	Any of the following: •Double-click a node icon •Right-click a node icon and choose Open Node from the shortcut menu •Click a node and choose Go to Selected Object View from the CTC View menu •From the View menu choose Go to Other Node. Select a node from the Select Node dialog box •Double-click a node alarm or event in the Alarms or History tabs
Move a node icon	Press the Ctrl key and the left mouse button simultaneously and drag the node icon to a new location.
Reset node icon position	Right-click a node and choose Reset Node Position from the shortcut menu. The node icon moves to the position defined by the longitude and latitude fields on the Provisioning > General tabs in node view.
Provision a circuit	Right-click a node. From the shortcut menu, choose Provision Circuit To and select the node where you want to provision the circuit. For circuit creation procedures, see the "Create an Automatically Routed Circuit" procedure.
Update circuits with new node	Right-click a node and choose Update Circuits With New Node from the shortcut menu. Use this command when you add a new node and want to pass circuits through it.
Display a link end point	Right-click a span. On the shortcut menu, select Go To [node/slot/port] for the drop port you want to view. CTC displays the card in card view.
Display span properties	Any of the following: •Move the mouse over a span; properties display near the span •Click a span; properties display in the upper left corner of the window •Right-click a span; properties display at the top of the shortcut menu
Perform a UPSR protection switch for an entire span	Right-click a network span and click Circuits. See the "Switch UPSR Traffic" procedure for UPSR protection switch procedures.
Upgrade a span	Right-click a span and choose Upgrade Span from the shortcut menu.

2.6.2.3 Creating Domains

Domains are icons where you can add a group of ONS 15327s or ONS 15454s. Adding domains to the network view map makes networks with many nodes easier to manage. After you create a domain, you can drag and drop ONS 15327 icons into it ( Figure 2-8). The ONS 15327s are hidden until you open the domain. Figure 2-10 shows an example of an opened domain.

After you add a node to a domain, the span lines leading to nodes within the domain become thicker ( Figure 2-9). The thick lines may represent multiple spans. For example, if the "rio-104" node in Figure 2-9 is connected to two nodes within domain-0, the thick line represents two spans. The thick line is green if all spans it represents are active and grey if any one span it represents is down. The domain icon color reflects the highest alarm severity of any node within it.

Within the domain, external nodes and domains that are directly connected to nodes inside the domain are displayed in a dimmed color ( Figure 2-10). DCC links with one or two ends inside the domain are also displayed.

You manage ONS 15327s that reside within a domain the same way you manage ONS 15327s on the network map. Table 2-13 shows the domain actions.

Table 2-13 Managing Domains
Action	Procedure
Create a domain	Right-click the network map and choose Create New Domain from the shortcut menu. When the domain icon appears on the map, type the domain name.
Move a domain	Press Ctrl and click and drag the domain icon to the new location.
Rename a domain	Right-click the domain icon and choose Rename Domain from the shortcut menu. Type the new name in the domain name field. Press Enter.
Add a node to a domain	Drag a node icon to the domain icon. Release the mouse button when the node icon is over the domain icon.
Move a node from a domain to the network map	Right-click a node and choose Move Node Back To Parent View.
Open a domain	•Double-click the domain icon. •Right-click the domain and choose Open Domain.
Return to network view	Right-click the domain view area and choose Go to Parent View from the shortcut menu.
Preview domain contents	Right-click the domain icon and choose Show Domain Overview. The domain icon shows a small preview of the nodes in the domain. To turn off the domain overview, right-click the preview and select Show Domain Overview.
Remove domain	Right-click the domain icon and choose Remove Domain. Any nodes residing in the domain are returned to the network map.

2.6.2.4 Changing the Network View Background Color

You can change the color of the network view background and the domain view background (the area displayed when you open a domain). If you modify background colors, the change is stored in your CTC user profile on the computer. The change does not affect other CTC users.

Procedure: Modify the Network View or Domain Background Color

Step 1

Right-click the network view or domain map area and choose Set Background Color from the shortcut menu.

2.6.2.5 Changing the Network View Background Image

You can replace the background map image displayed in network view with any JPEG or GIF image that is accessible on a local or network drive. If you want to position nodes on the map based on the node coordinates, you will need the longitudes and latitudes for the edges of the map. However, if you will use your mouse to position nodes, coordinates for the image edges are not necessary. The change does not affect other CTC users.

Note You can obtain the longitude and latitude for cities and Zip Codes from the U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Gazetteer website (http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer).

Procedure: Change the Network View Background Image

Step 1

In network view, choose Edit > Preferences. (You also right-click the network or domain map and select Set Background Image.)

Step 2

On the General tab of the Preferences dialog box ( Figure 2-11), deselect Use Default Map.

Step 3

Click Browse. Navigate to the graphic file you want to use as a background.

Step 5

(Optional) Enter the coordinates for the map image edges in the longitude and latitude fields on the Preferences dialog box. CTC uses the map's longitude and latitude to position the node icons based on the node coordinates entered for each node on the Provisioning > General tabs. Coordinates only need to be precise enough to place ONS node icons in approximate positions on the image. You can also drag and drop nodes to position them on the network view map.

Step 7

At the network view, use the CTC toolbar Zoom buttons (or right-click the graphic area and select a Zoom command from the shortcut menu) to set the area of the image you can view.

Procedure: Add a Node to the Current Session

During a CTC session, you can add nodes that are not displayed in the session without having to log out of the session. When you add the node, you have the option to add it to the current login node group.

Step 1

From the CTC File menu, click Add Node (or click the Add Node button on the toolbar).

Step 3

If you want to add the node to the current login group, click Add Node to Current Login Group. Otherwise, leave it unchecked.

2.6.3 Card View

Card view displays information about individual ONS 15327 cards and is the window where you perform card-specific maintenance and provisioning ( Figure 2-12). A graphic of the selected card is shown in the graphic area. The status area displays the node name, slot, number of alarms, card type, equipment type, and either the card status (active or standby) or port status (IS [in service] or OOS [out of service]). The information that is displayed and the actions you can perform depend on the card.

Card view provides access to the following tabs: Alarms, History, Circuits, Provisioning, Maintenance, Performance, and Conditions. The subtabs, fields, and information displayed under each tab depend on the card type selected.

2.7 CTC Navigation

Different navigational methods are available within the CTC window to access views and perform management actions. Commands on the View menu and CTC toolbar allow you to quickly move between network, node, and card views. You can double-click and right-click objects in the graphic area and move the mouse over nodes, cards, and ports to view popup status information. Figure 2-13 shows an example.

Table 2-14 CTC Window Navigation
Technique	Description
View menu and Toolbar	You can choose from: •Go to Previous View (available after you navigate to two or more views) •Go to Next View (available after you navigate to previous views) •Go to Parent View (parent of the currently-selected view. Network is the parent of node view; node view is the parent of card view.) •Go to Currently Selected Object (For example, selecting a card on the node view graphic displays the card in card view; selecting a node on the network view map displays the node in node view.) •Go to Home View (the node you initially logged into) •Go to Network View •The Other Node (View menu only) •Different zoom levels (toolbar only, network view only)
Double-Click	•A node in network view to display the node view •A card in node view to display the card view
Right-Click	•Network view graphic area—Displays a menu where you can create a new domain, change the position and zoom level of the graphic image, and change the background image and color. •Node in network view—Displays a menu where you can open the node, provision circuits, update circuits with a new node, and reset the node icon position to the longitude and latitude set on the Provisioning > General tabs. •Span in network view—Displays a menu where you can view information about the source and destination ports, the span's protection scheme, and the span's optical or electrical level. You can also display the Circuits on Span dialog box, which displays additional span information and allows you to perform UPSR protection switching. •Card in node view—Displays a menu where you can open, delete, reset, and change cards. The card that is selected determines the commands that are displayed.
Move Mouse Cursor	•Over node in network view—Displays a summary of node alarms and provides a warning if the node icon has been moved out of the map range •Over span in network view—Displays circuit (node, slot, port) and protection information •Over card in node view—Displays card type and card status •Over card port in node view—Displays port number and port status

2.8 Viewing CTC Table Data

Much of the ONS 15327 data that CTC displays, such as alarms, alarm history, circuits, and inventory, is displayed in tables. You can change the way the CTC tables are displayed. For example, you can:

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Sort tables by primary and secondary keys in descending or ascending order. (Sorting and hiding is available for all read-only tables.)

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Export CTC table data to spreadsheets and database management programs to perform additional data manipulation. To export table data, see the "Printing and Exporting CTC Data" section.

To change the display of a CTC table, left-click or right-click a column header in the table. Right-click a column header to display a shortcut menu that has table column display options ( Figure 2-14).

Table 2-15 lists the options that you can use to customize information that is displayed in CTC tables.

Table 2-15 Table Display Options
Task	Click	Right-Click Shortcut Menu
Resize column	Click while dragging the header separator to the right or left	N/A
Rearrange column order	Click while dragging the column header to the right or left	N/A
Reset column order	N/A	Choose Reset Columns Order/Visibility
Hide column	N/A	Choose Hide Column
Display a hidden column	N/A	Choose Show Column>[column name]
Display all hidden columns	N/A	Choose Reset Columns Order/Visibility
Sort table (primary)	Click a column header; each click changes sort order (ascending or descending)	Choose Sort Column
Sort table (secondary sorting keys)	Press the Shift key and simultaneously click the column header	Choose Sort Column (incremental)
Reset sorting	N/A	Choose Reset Sorting
View table row count	N/A	Choose Row count; it is the last item on the shortcut menu

2.9 Printing and Exporting CTC Data

You can print CTC windows and table data such as alarms and inventory using the File menu. You can also export CTC table data for use by other applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, and database management applications. Table 2-16 shows CTC data that can be exported.

Table 2-16 Table Data with Export Capability
View or Card	Tab	Subtab(s)
Network	Alarms
	History
	Circuits
	Provisioning	Security/Alarm Profiles
	Maintenance	Software
Node	Alarms
	Conditions
	History	Session/Node
	Circuits
	Provisioning	Ether Bridge (Spanning Trees/Thresholds)
		Network (General/Static Routes/OSPF)
		Ring
		Alarm Behavior
		Orderwire
	Inventory
	Maintenance	Ether Bridge (Spanning Trees/MAC Table/Trunk Utilization)
		Ring
		Software
		Audit
		Routing Table
		Test Access
OC-N Cards	Alarms
	Conditions
	History	Session/Card
	Circuits
	Provisioning	Line/Threshold/STS/Alarm Behavior
	Maintenance	Loopback/Info
	Performance
XTC (DS-N) Cards	Alarms
	Conditions
	History	Session/Card
	Circuits
	Provisioning	DS1 (Line/Line Threshold/Electric Path Threshold/Sonet Path Threshold/Alarming
		DS3 (Line/Line Threshold/STS 1 Path Threshold/Alarming)
		External Alarms
		External Controls
E10/100T-4	Alarms
	Conditions
	History	Session/Card
	Circuits
	Provisioning	Port/VLAN/Alarm Behavior
	Performance	Statistics/Utilization/History

Procedure: Print CTC Window and Table Data

Use the following procedure to print CTC windows and table data. Before you start, make sure your PC is connected to a printer.

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Table Contents—Prints CTC data in table format; this option is only available for CTC table data (see the "Viewing CTC Table Data" section).

Procedure: Export CTC Data

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As HTML—Saves the data as an HTML file. The file can be viewed with a web browser without running CTC.

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As CSV—Saves the CTC table values as text, separated by commas. You can import CSV data into spreadsheets and database management programs.

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As TSV—Saves the CTC table values as text, separated by tabs. You can import TSV data into spreadsheets and database management programs.

Step 4

In the Save dialog, enter a file name in one of the following formats:

2.10 Displaying CTC Data in Other Applications

CTC data exported in HTML format can be viewed with any web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. To display the data, use the browser's File/Open command to open the CTC data file.

CTC data exported as comma separated values (CSV) or tab separated values (TSV) can be viewed in text editors, word processors, spreadsheets, and database management applications. Although procedures depend on the application, you typically can use File/Open to display the CTC data. Text editors and word processors display the data exactly as it is exported. Spreadsheet and database management applications display the data in cells. You can then format and manage the data using the spreadsheet or database management application tools.

In addition to the CTC exporting, CTC text information can be copied and pasted into other applications using the Windows Copy (Ctrl+C), Cut (Ctrl+X) and Paste (Ctrl+V) commands.

Table Of Contents

Software Installation

2.1 Installation Overview

2.2 Computer Requirements

2.3 Running the CTC Installation Wizard

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX

Procedure: Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX

Setting Up the CTC Computer

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 Using DHCP

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327 Using Automatic Host Detection

Procedure: Set up a Solaris Workstation for Craft Connection to an ONS 15327

Procedure: Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)

Procedure: Provision Remote Access to the ONS 15327

2.4 Connecting PCs to the ONS 15327

2.4.1 Direct Connections to the ONS 15327

Procedure: Create a Direct Connection to an ONS 15327

2.4.2 Network Connections

Procedure: Access the ONS 15327 from a LAN

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and Solaris)

2.4.3 Remote Access to the ONS 15327

2.4.4 TL1 Terminal Access to the ONS 15327

2.5 Logging into the ONS 15327

Procedure: Log into the ONS 15327

2.5.1 Creating Login Node Groups

Procedure: Create a Login Node Group

2.5.2 Accessing ONS 15327s Behind Firewalls

Procedure: Set the IIOP Listener Port on the ONS 15327

Procedure: Set the IIOP Listener Port on CTC

2.6 Working with the CTC Window

2.6.1 Node View

2.6.1.1 CTC Card Colors

2.6.1.2 Node View Card Shortcuts

2.6.1.3 Node View Tabs

2.6.2 Network View

2.6.2.1 CTC Node Colors

2.6.2.2 Network View Tasks

2.6.2.3 Creating Domains

2.6.2.4 Changing the Network View Background Color

Procedure: Modify the Network View or Domain Background Color

2.6.2.5 Changing the Network View Background Image

Procedure: Change the Network View Background Image

Procedure: Add a Node to the Current Session

2.6.3 Card View

2.7 CTC Navigation

2.8 Viewing CTC Table Data

2.9 Printing and Exporting CTC Data

Procedure: Print CTC Window and Table Data

Procedure: Export CTC Data

2.10 Displaying CTC Data in Other Applications