Connections


Use the Connections subtab to view, create, edit, delete, and calculate DWDM connections.

Item

Description

Slot-From

Displays the ONS node slot where the connection originates.

Unit-From

Displays the DWDM card where the connection originates.

Port-From

Displays the DWDM port where the connection originates.

Slot-To

Displays the slot where the connection terminates.

Unit-To

Displays the DWDM card where the connection terminates.

Port-To

Displays the DWDM port where the connection terminates.

State

Indicates the DWDM connection state:

  • Not Connected: There is no connection.

  • Connected: The connection is active.

  • Uncommitted: The connection is not active.

Create

Displays the Create Optical Link dialog box to provision a new connection.

Edit

Displays the Edit Optical Link dialog box to edit a connection.

Delete

Deletes the connections chosen in the Connections table.

Commit

Saves any changes made to the Connections table.

Calculate Connections

Automatically creates optical connections based upon the presence of fiber at the From and To ports.

Filter drop-down menu

Choose the connections you want to view (All, Connected, Uncommitted, and Fail) and click the Filter button. For example, if you only want to see the failed connections, choose Fail, and click the filter button.

Help

Displays context-sensitive help.