Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: DWDM Optical Platform Foundation
- Introducing DWDM Terminology and Components
- Exploring DWDM Network Topologies
- Introducing the Management Software and Documentation
- Using Functional View
Module 2: Chassis and Cards
- Investigating Chassis and Common Equipment
- Exploring Controller Cards and the OSC
- Exploring Add/Drop (Multiplexer/Demultiplexer) Cards
- Exploring Transponder Cards
- Exploring Muxponder and Crossponder Cards
- Exploring Client Port Modules
- Exploring Amplifier Cards
- Exploring Tunable Dispersion Compensator Cards, PSM Cards, and Passive Auxiliary Modules
Module 3: Hardware Installation
- ONS 15454 MSTP Equipment to Rack Mount
- 15454 M12 Shelf Installation
- 15454 M6 Shelf Installation
- NCS 2000 Series Equipment to Rack Mount
- NCS 2015 Shelf Installation
- Intrashelf Fiber Connections
Module 4: Node Turn-Up and Circuit Creation
- Performing Node Turn-Up in Cisco Transport Controller
- Creating OCHNC Circuits
- Creating an OCHCC Circuit
Module 5: Node and Multishelf Configurations
- Exploring DWDM Node Configurations
- Configuring Multishelf Nodes
Module 6: SMR-Based Rings
- SMR-Based ROADM Configurations
- 4-Degree Mesh Using SMR2
- Viewing SMR-Based Ring Power Levels
Module 7: 10Gb Circuit Protection
- Exploring 10Gb Circuit Protection Options
- Investigating Client Protection with Two Signals
- Configuring Circuit Protection with a Y-Cable
- Configuring Circuit Protection with Protected Transponders
- Configuring Circuit Protection with PSMs
Module 8: Any Rate Card Configuration
- Exploring AR MXP/XP Card Features
- Investigating Card Modes
- Exploring Mixed Mode Scenarios
- Provisioning a Cisco Transport Controller AR_XP Example
Module 9: Raman Amplifiers
- Introducing Raman Amplifier Theory of Operation
- Cabling the RAMAN-CTP and -COP Cards
- Connecting Raman Nodes for Communication
- Examining Installation Requirements
- Executing the Raman Day 0 Tune Wizard
Module 10: Maintenance and Basic Troubleshooting
- Exploring Network Maintenance Features
- Exploring Node Maintenance Features
- Exploring Shelf Maintenance Features
- Exploring Card Maintenance and Performance Features
- Upgrading Shelves to Release 10.6.2
- Installing and Managing Licenses
- Performing Basic Troubleshooting
Lab outline
- Lab 1: System Setup and Login
- Lab 2: Node Turn-Up
- Lab 3: Creating Direct Circuits (OCHNC)
- Lab 4: Creating Transponder Optical Client Circuits (OCHCC)
- Lab 5: Configuring an Amplified SMR Ring with Direct Circuits
- Lab 6: Installing 10Gb Transponder Cards with Y-Cable Protection
- Lab 7: Configuring PSM and OUT-2 10Gb Protection
- Lab 8: Configuring Any Rate Cards
- Lab 9: Configuring a Linear Topology with Raman Amplifiers
- Lab 10: Maintenance and Performance Monitoring
- Lab 11: MSTP Troubleshooting