Drops


Use the Drops tab to view and define new circuit drops for unidirectional circuits and ONS 15327 and ONS 15454 EtherSwitch Ethernet circuits.

Item

Description

Drops area

The white area under the tab name shows the names of existing drops. If no circuit drops exist, the area is blank.

Show Detailed Map

If checked, changes the circuit view in the graphic area to show circuit routing information including source slot, port, specific synchronous transport signal (STS), and virtual tributary (VT). The detailed view also shows working and protect circuit paths.

Show VT Topology

If checked, displays any VT tunnels that carry the VT circuit. If the circuit is not carried by a VT tunnel, no changes appear when the box is checked.

Show WDM Topology

(ONS 15454 only) If checked, hides the transponder (TXP) and muxponder (MXP) connections on which STS and VT circuits are routed, showing only the logical OC-N links. This check box is available only when circuits are routed on TXP or MXP cards provisioned in section or line mode.

Create

Displays the Define New Drop dialog box, which allows you to create a new circuit drop.

Delete

Deletes the circuit drop chosen in the Drops area.

Apply

Applies any edits made to the Drops tab.

Help

Displays CTC context-sensitive help.