MS-SPRing (Network View)


Use the network view MS-SPRing tab to view information about network multiplex section-shared protection rings (MS-SPRings), including the ring name, ring type (two-fiber or four-fiber), status, names of nodes in the MS-SPRing, and any active ring or span reversions. You can also create, delete, and edit MS-SPRings and convert two-fiber MS-SPRings to four-fiber MS-SPRings.

Item

Description

Ring Name

The user-assigned MS-SPRing name.

Ring Type

The MS-SPRing type, either two-fiber or four-fiber.

Line Rate

The MS-SPRing STM-N rate.

Status

The MS-SPRing status, either Complete (all MS-SPRing nodes and spans are present) or Incomplete (all MS-SPRing nodes or spans are not present). Incomplete status might appear for different reasons, such a fiber pull, DCC removal, or change in the MS-SPRing node ID. Incomplete status might or might not mean traffic loss.

Nodes

Displays the names or IP addresses of nodes in the MS-SPRing.

Ring Reversion

Indicates whether a ring reversion is active.

Span Reversion

Indicates whether a span reversion is active.

Create

Displays the MS-SPRing Creation wizard, where you can create a new MS-SPRing.

Edit

Displays the Edit MS-SPRing dialog box, where you can edit the MS-SPRing that is highlighted.

Delete

Deletes the MS-SPRing that is highlighted.

Upgrade to 4-Fiber

If the highlighted MS-SPRing is two-fiber, the button allows you to upgrade it to a four-fiber MS-SPRing.

Help

Displays context-sensitive help.