Specifications

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Cisco ONS 15216 EDFA Operation Guide
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Provisioning and Monitoring
Each ONS 15216 EDFA1 is equipped with a microcontroller that allows you to provision and monitor
several operating parameters. The microcontroller generates an alarm in event of failure. For example,
if the performance of one of several operating parameters is out of range, an alarm is generated. Alarms
are recorded and stored in the microcontroller’s memory and can be retrieved for review.
You provision and monitor the ONS 15216 EDFA1 using an RS-232 serial port located in the front
panel. You can connect locally or remotely using a modem. A DB-9 female pinout is required to connect
to the serial port.
This chapter describes how to set up communications with an ONS 15216 EDFA1 using the following
methods:
• Local serial interface
• Remotely (using a modem)
• Alarm contact closures
Local Serial Communication Setup
To establish a serial communications link with an ONS 15216 EDFA1 you need the equipment listed in
Table 4-1. To set up an RS-232 serial connection, follow the steps in Table 4-2.
Table 4-1 Equipment Checklist
Hardware Comments
Laptop, or VT100, running HyperTerminal User supplied; HyperTerminal can be found in the
Microsoft Windows Accessories menu
RS-232 cable with DB-9F connectors wired per
EDFA pinout specification
Provides RS-232 link to ONS 15216 EDFA1
Table 4-2 RS-232 Configuration
Step Description
1 Connect the DB9(R) end of the RS-232 data cable to the COM port on your laptop.
2 Connect the other end of the RS-232 data cable to the RS-232 serial port connection
on the 15216 EDFA1 front access panel (Figure 2-3).