Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide
Add a SONET Ring
Quick Path: DNCS Administrative Console > DNCS tab > Network Element Provisioning tab > SONET
> File > New
> File > New
The first step in
in the DNCS is to set up a SONET ring. A SONET ring is similar to a headend in
that it represents a group of devices that send signals to a particular group of DHCTs. However, a SONET ring
uses fiber optics instead of coaxial cable. Setting up a SONET ring in the DNCS simply tells the DNCS that you are
using a SONET ring with a specific name somewhere in your network.
uses fiber optics instead of coaxial cable. Setting up a SONET ring in the DNCS simply tells the DNCS that you are
using a SONET ring with a specific name somewhere in your network.
Adding a SONET Ring to the DNCS
1.
On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.
2.
Click the Network Element Provisioning tab.
3.
Click SONET. The SONET Network List window opens.
4.
Click File > New. The Set Up SONET Network window opens with the Basic Parameters tab in the
forefront.
5.
Click in the SONET Network Name field and type the name you will use to identify this SONET ring (for
example, EastsideSONRng). You can use up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
Note: Be sure to use a name that is consistent with the naming scheme used on your network map.
6.
Click Save. The system saves the SONET ring name in the DNCS database and closes the Set Up
SONET Network window. The SONET Network List window updates to include the new SONET ring.
7.
Add the new SONET ring to your network map.
8.
Do you need to add another SONET ring?
If yes, go repeat this procedure from step 4.
If no, click File > Close to close the SONET Network List window and return to the DNCS
Administrative Console.
9.
Your next step is to add the SONET interfaces that will transport the MPEG data through the SONET
.
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