About This Manual

This section explains who should read the Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15327 TL1 Command Guide, how the document is organized, related documentation, document conventions, how to order print and CD-ROM documentation, and how to obtain technical assistance.

Audience

This guide is for Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15327 technicians and administrators who are responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and enhancing ONS 15454 and ONS 15327 networks.

Organization


Chapter	Description
Chapter 1, "Getting Started"	Explains how to gain access to TL1, command syntax, autonomous messages, provision a DS3E card in CTC using TL1, security level privileges associated with each command, command completion behavior and test access configurations.
"TL1 Gateway"	Describes the TL1 Gateway and provides procedures and examples for implementing TL1 Gateway on a four node ring.
"TL1 Command Descriptions"	Lists TL1 commands by category and then lists each command and autonomous message supported by the ONS 15454 and the ONS 15327.
"TL1 Command Components"	Describes the components of TL1 commands including, default values, access identifiers (AIDs), and parameter types.
"Ring Provisioning"	Provides sample procedures for setting up STS or VT circuits over existing unidirectional path switched ring (UPSR) and bidirectional line switch ring (BLSR) configurations.
"TL1 Performance Monitoring"	Provides TL1 performance monitoring (PM) information.
"TL1 Alarms and Errors"	Lists TL1 alarms and errors supported by the ONS 15454 and the ONS 15327 including descriptions and severity.

Related Documentation

Conventions

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or useful background information.

Warning Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in harm to yourself or others.


Convention	Definition
Telcordia	Replaces all instances of Bellcore, the former name of Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
Cisco Transport Controller (CTC)	Replaces all instances of Cerent Management System (CMS)
Bold	Denotes icons, buttons, or tabs that the user must select
>	Used to separate consecutive actions; for example, "click the Maintenance > Protection > Ring tabs"
Procedure:	Precedes all procedures; a horizontal line indicates the end of each procedure

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