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A comprehensive handbook for understanding, designing, and deploying multiservice network architecture and applications
A new generation of SONET and DWDM systems providing the functions of multiple network elements in a single platform has emerged. This new platform is called a Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP). MSPPs are a popular solution for building new networks and upgrading existing networks to take advantage of new services and integration of voice and data. Cisco Systems provides an MSPP product, the ONS 15454, for both service provider and enterprise networks. Cisco Systems is the market leader in MSPP technology in North America. More than 1,000 Cisco customers use the ONS 15454 MSPP in their networks and over 40,000 ONS 15454s have shipped, creating a need for accurate, comprehensive technical information for users to understand and maximize the potential of this MSPP product. Building Multiservice Transport Networks will become an indispensable reference for Cisco customers and constituents who are deploying MSPP solutions. Building Multiservice Transport Networks teaches all facets of MSPP networks in an easy-to-understand manner and from both the service provider and enterprise perspective. It provides the background material necessary for readers to learn key aspects of SONET, SDH, DWDM, Ethernet, and storage networking, and does so through network diagrams, application examples, design guidelines, and detailed configurations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I Building the Foundation for Understanding MSPP Networks
Chapter 1 Market Drivers for Multiservice Provisioning Platforms
Market Drivers
Increased Demand for Bandwidth by LANs
Rapid Delivery of Next-Generation Data and High-Bandwidth Services
TCO
Legacy Optical Platforms
MSPP
OAM&P
Capital Expense Reduction
Summary
Chapter 2 Technology Foundation for MSPP Networks
What Is an MSPP Network?
Fiber Optic Basics
Optical Fiber
Light Propagation in Fiber
SONET/SDH Principles
Digital Multiplexing and Framing
SONET/SDH Rates and Tributary Mapping
SONET/SDH Equipment
SONET Overhead
SONET/SDH Transmission Segments
Synchronization and Timing
Timing
Global Positioning System
Summary
Chapter 3 Advanced Technologies over Multiservice Provisioning Platforms
Storage
A Brief History of Storage
Direct Attached Storage
Network Attached Storage
Storage-Area Networking
DWDM
History of DWDM
DWDM Integrated in MSPP
Ethernet
A Brief History of Ethernet
Ethernet Emerges
Ethernet over MSPP
Summary
Part II MSPP Architectures and Designing MSPP Networks
Chapter 4 Multiservice Provisioning Platform Architectures
Traditional Service-Provider Network Architectures
Public Switched Telephone Networks
Frame Relay/ATM Networks
Service Provider SONET Networks
IP and MPLS Networks
Transport Networks
Heritage Operational Support System
Traditional Customer Network Architectures
ATM/Frame Relay Networks
Customer Synchronous Optical Networks
IP and MPLS Networks
MSPP Positioning in Service-Provider Network Architectures
How MSPP Fits into Existing Networks
Multiservice Switching Platforms
MSPP Positioning in Customer Network Architectures
Summary
Chapter 5 Multiservice Provisioning Platform Network Design
MSPP Network Design Methodology
Protection Design
Network Timing Design
Network Management Considerations
MSPP Network Topologies
Linear Networks
UPSR Networks
BLSR Networks
Subtending Rings
Subtending Shelves
Ring-to-Ring Interconnect Diversity
Mesh Networks
Summary
Chapter 6 MSPP Network Design Example: Cisco ONS 15454
ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly
ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly Backplane Interfaces
EIAs
Timing, Communications, and Control Cards
Cross-Connect Cards
Cross-Connect Card Bandwidth
Alarm Interface Controller Card
Environmental Alarms
Orderwires
Power Supply Voltage Monitoring
User Data Channels
SONET/SDH Optical Interface Cards
Ethernet Interface Cards
Transport (Layer 1) Ethernet Service Interfaces
Switching (Layer 2) and Routing (Layer 3) Ethernet Service Interfaces
Electrical Interface Cards
DS1-14 and DS1N-14 Interface Cards
DS1-56 Interface Card
DS3-12, DS3N-12, DS3-12E, and DS3N-12E Interface Cards
EC1-12 Interface Cards
DS3/EC1-48 Interface Cards
DS3XM-6 and DS3XM-12 Interface Card
Storage Networking Cards
MSPP Network Design Case Study
MSPP Ring Network Design
OC-192 Ring Transmission Design
Network Map
Shelf Card Slot Assignments, EIA Equipage, and Tributary Protection Group Configuration
Cabling Terminations
Summary
Part III Deploying Ethernet and Storage Services on ONS 15454 MSPP Networks
Chapter 7 ONS 15454 Ethernet Applications and Provisioning
ONS 15454 E-Series Interface Cards
ONS 15454 E-Series Card Modes and Circuit Sizes
ONS 15454 E-Series Example Application and Provisioning
ONS 15454 G-Series Interface Cards
ONS 15454 G-Series Card Example Application
Important Features of the ONS 15454 G-Series Card
ONS 15454 CE-Series Interface Cards
ONS 15454 CE-Series Queuing
ONS 15454 CE-Series SONET/SDH Circuit Provisioning
ONS 15454 CE-Series Card Example Application
ONS 15454 ML-Series Interface Cards
ML-Series Card Transport Architecture Examples
RPR Operation in the ONS 15454 ML-Series Cards
Provisioning RPR Using the ONS 15454 ML-Series Cards
Summary
Chapter 8 ONS 15454 Storage-Area Networking
SAN Review
SAN Protocols
SONET or DWDM?
Data Storage Mirroring
A Single-Chassis SAN Extension Solution: ONS 15454
Storage over Wavelength
Storage over SONET
Fibre Channel Multirate 4-Port (FC-MR-4) Card
1G and 2G FC
Overcoming the Round-Trip Delay Limitation in SAN Networks
Using VCAT and LCAS
SAN Protection
Summary
Part IV Building DWDM Networks Using the ONS 15454
Chapter 9 Using the ONS 15454 Platform to Support DWDM Transport: MSTP
ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly
ONS 15454 Shelf Assembly Backplane Interfaces
Timing, Communications, and Control Cards
Optical Service Channel Module
OSC-CSM
Alarm Interface Controller Card
Environmental Alarms
Orderwires
Power Supply Voltage Monitoring
User Data Channels
ONS 15454 MSTP DWDM ITU-T Channel Plan
32-Channel Multiplexer Cards
32 MUX-O Multiplexer Card
32 WSS Multiplexer Card
32-Channel Demultiplexer Cards
32 DMX-O Demultiplexer Card
32 DMX Demultiplexer Card
Four-Channel Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Cards
Four-Band OADM Filters
One-Band OADM Filters
Channel OADM Cards
ONS 15454 MSTP ROADM
ONS 15454 MSTP Transponder/Muxponder Interfaces
2.5G Multirate Transponder
10G Multirate Transponder
4x2.5G Enhanced Muxponder
2.5G Multiservice Aggregation Card
ONS 15454 MSTP Optical Amplifiers
OPT-PRE
OPT-BST
ONS 15454 MSTP Dispersion Compensation Unit
ONS 15454 MSTP Supported Network Configurations
Linear Topologies
Ring Topologies
Summary
Chapter 10 Designing ONS 15454 MSTP Networks
ONS 15454 MSTP DWDM Design Considerations
ONS 15454 MSTP DWDM Design Rules Examples
ONS 15454 MSTP Manual DWDM Design Example
Attenuation
Chromatic Dispersion
OSNR
ONS 15454 MSTP MetroPlanner Design Tool
Simple/Flexible
Comprehensive Analysis
Installation/Turn-Up Assistance
Summary
Chapter 11 Using the ONS 15454 MSTP to Provide Wavelength Services
Types of Wavelength Services
SONET/SDH Services
Storage-Area Networking Services
Ethernet Services
Variable Bit-Rate Services
Wavelength Services Protection Options
Y-Cable Protection
Dual-Transponder Protection
DWDM Trunk Split-Routing
Implementing Wavelength Services on the ONS 15454 MSTP
Fixed-Channel Optical Add/Drop
ROADM
Managing Wavelength Services on the ONS 15454 MSTP
Fault Management
Configuration
Performance
Security
Summary
Part V Provisioning and Troubleshooting ONS 15454 Networks
Chapter 12 Provisioning and Operating an ONS 15454 SONET/SDH Network
Turning Up the ONS 15454
Installing and Powering the Shelf
Initial Configuration
Connecting the Optics
Final Configuration
Operating and Supporting an MSPP Network
Monitoring Alarms and Conditions
Adding or Removing Interface Modules
Provisioning Service
Troubleshooting Alarms or Conditions
Acceptance Testing
Maintenance
Software Upgrades
Summary
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting ONS 15454 Networks
Resources to Troubleshoot the ONS 15454
Documentation
Cisco Transport Controller Online Help
Cisco Technical Assistance Center
Locating the Problem and Gathering Details Using CTC
Alarms Tab
Conditions Tab
History Tab
Performance Tab
Other Data and Items to Check
Data Gathering Checklist
Troubleshooting Tools
Possible Causes to Common Issues
Poor or No Signal of an Electrical Circuit
Errors or No Signal of an Optical Link
Unable to Log into the ONS 15454
Cannot Convert UPSR Ring to BLSR Ring
Signal Degrade in Conditions Tab
Ethernet Circuit Cannot Carry Traffic
Summary
Part VI MSPP Network Management
Chapter 14 Monitoring Multiple Services on a Multiservice Provisioning Platform Network
MSPP Fault Management
Using SNMP MIBs for Fault Management
Using TL1 for Fault Management
Using CTC for Fault Management
MSPP Performance Management
Ethernet Performance Monitoring
Using Local Craft Interface Application Versus EMS
Summary
Chapter 15 Large-Scale Network Management
Overview of Management Layers
Why Use an EMS?
Using the ONS 15454 Element-Management System
Ethernet Management
Integrating to an OSS Using the Northbound Interface
Summary
Index