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Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Reference Manual, R7.0
October 2008
Chapter 8 Cisco Transport Controller Operation
8.4 ONS 15454 SDH Connection
8.4 ONS 15454 SDH Connection
You can connect to the ONS 15454 SDH in multiple ways. You can connect your PC directly the
ONS 15454 SDH (local craft connection) using the RJ-45 port on the TCC2/TCC2P card, to the LAN
pins on the MIC-C/T/P, or by connecting your PC to a hub or switch that is connected to the ONS 15454
SDH. You can connect to the ONS 15454 SDH through a LAN or modem, and you can establish TL1
connections from a PC or TL1 terminal. Table 8-3 lists the ONS 15454 SDH connection methods and
requirements.
Java Runtime
Environment
JRE 1.4.2 or JRE 5.0 JRE 1.4.2 is installed by the CTC
Installation Wizard included on the
Cisco ONS 15454 software CD.
JRE 1.4.2 and JRE 5.0 provide
enhancements to CTC performance,
especially for large networks with
numerous circuits.
Cisco recommends that you use
JRE 1.4.2 or JRE 5.0 for networks
with Software R7.0 nodes. If CTC
must be launched directly from nodes
running software R5.0, or R6.0,
Cisco recommends JRE 1.4.2.If CTC
must be launched directly from nodes
running software earlier than R5.0,
Cisco recommends JRE 1.3.1_02.
Web browser
PC:Internet Explorer 6.x or Netscape 7.x
UNIX Workstation: Mozilla 1.7, Netscape
4.76, Netscape 7.x
For the PC, use JRE 1.4.2 or JRE 5.0
with any supported web browser.
Cisco recommends Internet Explorer
6.x. For UNIX, use JRE 5.0 with
Netscape 7.x or JRE 1.3.1_02 with
Netscape 4.76.
Netscape 4.76 or 7.x is available at
the following site:
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/bro
wsers/default.jsp
Internet Explorer 6.x is available at
the following site:
http://www.microsoft.com
Cable User-supplied Category 5 straight-through
cable with RJ-45 connectors on each end to
connect the computer directly to the ONS
15454 SDH or through a LAN
Table 8-2 CTC Computer Requirements (continued)
Area Requirements Notes