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sonet Messages

This chapter describes messages generated by the sonet subsystem.

Warning

Message: PORT <number> BOUNCING: DOWN/UP PER SECOND - DOWN:<down transitions>, UP:<up transitions>

Meaning: The link is rapidly bouncing up and down. The relevant statistics are provided in the message.

Action: First, check links for an intermittent fiber break. Second, check the clocking configuration. The problem may also be due to a hardware fault. If the error persists contact Avici customer support.

Information

Message: <defect> Defect Set on Port <number>

Meaning: The specified SONET defect has been declared.

Action: Check the specified link.

Message: <defect> Defect Set on Port <number>

Meaning: The specified formerly reported SONET defect has been cleared.

Action: No action required.

Message: Far End Line Coding Violations (CV) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Line Coding Violations GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Far End Line Errored Seconds (ES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Line Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Far End Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Line Severely Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Far End Line UnAvailable Seconds (UAS) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Line Unavailable Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Far End Path Coding Violations (CV) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Path Coding Violations GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Far End Path Errored Seconds (ES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Path Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Far End Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Path Severely Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Far End Path UnAvailable Seconds (UAS) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Far End Path Unavailable Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Line Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure

Meaning: SONET alarm received - Line Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure. Either this link or some other upstream link is down.

Action: If this occurs with several other alarms, check the connection between modules; otherwise check upstream nodes. If the error persists, contact Avici Customer Support.

Message: Line Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure Cleared

Meaning: The Line Alarm Indication Signal condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Line Coding Violations (CV) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Line Coding Violations GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Line Errored Seconds (ES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Line Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Line Remote Failure Indication (RFI) Failure

Meaning: SONET alarm received - Line Remote Failure Indication (RFI) Failure. There is a remote module problem.

Action: Verify connection with the remote side. Verify if the remote module is OK. If the error persists, contact Avici customer support.

Message: Line Remote Failure Indication (RFI) Failure Cleared

Meaning: Line Remote Failure Indication condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Line Severely Errored Seconds (SES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Line Severely Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Line UnAvailable Seconds (UAS) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Line Unavailable Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Loss Of Frame (LOF) Failure

Meaning: SONET alarm received - Loss Of Frame (LOF) Failure. Can be a hardware problem or indicate mismatched optical speeds.

Action: First check the link and configuration. If unable to determine the problem, contact Avici customer support.

Message: Loss Of Frame (LOF) Failure Cleared

Meaning: The Loss of Frame condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Loss Of Pointer (LOP) Failure

Meaning: SONET alarm received - Loss Of Pointer (LOP) Failure.

Action: If this occurs with several other alarms, check the connection between modules; otherwise check the path configuration and clocking at the remote end.

Message: Loss Of Pointer (LOP) Failure Cleared

Meaning: The Loss Of Pointer condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Loss Of Signal (LOS) Failure

Meaning: SONET alarm received - Loss Of Signal (LOS) Failure. Can be a hardware problem.

Action: Check the connection between the modules. Verify if the modules are OK. If the error persists contact Avici customer support.

Message: Loss Of Signal (LOS) Failure Cleared

Meaning: The Loss of Signal condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Path Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure

Meaning: SONET alarm received - Path Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure. Either this link or some other upstream link is down.

Action: If this occurs with several other alarms, check the connection between the modules; otherwise check the upstream nodes. If the error persists contact Avici customer support.

Message: Path Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure Cleared

Meaning: The Path Alarm Indication Signal condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Path Coding Violations (CV) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Path Coding Violations GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Path Errored Seconds (ES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Path Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Path Label Mismatch (PLM) Failure

Meaning: The remote end is configured for an incompatible type of traffic (ATM, POS, etc.)

Action: Check the module type and/or traffic configuration of the remote end.

Message: Path Label Mismatch (PLM) Failure Cleared

Meaning: The Path Label Mismatch condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Path Remote Failure Indication (RFI) Failure

Meaning: SONET alarm received - Path Remote Failure Indication (RFI) Failure. There is a remote module problem.

Action: Verify the connection with the remote side. Verify if the remote module is OK. If the error persists, contact Avici customer support.

Message: Path Remote Failure Indication (RFI) Failure Cleared

Meaning: Path Remote Failure Indication condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.

Message: Path Severely Errored Seconds (SES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Path Severely Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Path UnAvailable Seconds (UAS) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Path Unavailable Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Port <number>: SONET Down notification sent to datalink layer

Meaning: SONET has gone down on an alarm.

Action: Check the specified link.

Message: Port <number>: SONET Up notification sent to datalink layer

Meaning: A previously reported SONET alarm has cleared.

Action: No action required.

Message: Section Errored Seconds (ES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Section Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Section Severely Errored Framing Seconds (SEFS) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Section Severely Errored Framing Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Section Severely Errored Seconds (SES) Threshold crossing

Meaning: The Section Severely Errored Seconds GR-253 performance monitoring parameter exceeded its threshold.

Action: Examine the link for degradation.

Message: Unequipped (UNEQ) Failure

Meaning: The remote link is not configured for traffic.

Action: Verify that the remote site is fully configured and operational. If the error persists, contact Avici customer support.

Message: Unequipped (UNEQ) Failure Cleared

Meaning: The unequipped condition reported in a prior message is no longer present.

Action: No action required.


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