Synchronization

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Synchronization

Contents
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
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Basic concept
Introduction
Important terminology
Synchronization network architecture
Clock derivation in network elements
Usage of timing markers
Configuration of synchronization parameters
General clock settings
T0 configuration
T1 configuration
T3 configuration
T4 configuration
SURPASS hiT 70xx SSU loop configuration
Setting priorities
Configuration of synchronization parameters on SDH cards
Exercises
Solution

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Basic concept

Fig. 1

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1.1

Introduction

Network operators compete by offering new services (ATM, GSM) with improved
performance (low bit error rates, high availability) while delivering more economical
solutions based on flexible bandwidth capabilities. These trends have technical
consequences, including more expensive transmission techniques, higher data rates
and more complex network topologies. Synchronous networks based on
SDH/SONET technology are best suited to meeting these requirements, and are now
commonplace in transmission applications. However, these networks make great
demands of synchronization and thus the phase stability of clock and data signals. In
real life, various interfering factors prevent perfect synchronization. This is why it is so
important to verify synchronization during acceptance testing and during regular
monitoring of network elements.

1.2

Important terminology

Primary Reference Clock (PRC):

Frequency standard that provides a reference frequency for network synchronization
as defined by various standards (e.g. long-term stability of 10-11 as per ITU-T Rec.
G.811).
Synchronization Supply Unit (SSU):
This unit includes functions for selecting the reference frequency and for further
processing and distribution of this signal to the individual network elements. The SSU
provides an improvement in the clock quality after passing through a longer
synchronization chain.
Transit Node Clock (TNC); Local Node Clock (LNC):
These are different quality stages for SSUs. TNCs have better clock quality
compared to LNCs.
Synchronous Equipment Timing Source (SETS):
Represents the synchronous clock supply of an SDH Network Element. It selects the
reference frequency, generates and distributes a clock.
Global Positioning System (GPS):
A global navigation system using radio satellites. The satellites are equipped with
cesium and rubidium standard oscillators that are controlled from terrestrial stations.
The extremely accurate clock signal transmitted by the system can be used to
synchronize a Primary Reference Clock.

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Synchronization Terminology
PRC
PRC

Primary
PrimaryReference
ReferenceClock.
Clock.

SSU
SSU

Synchronization
SynchronizationSupply
SupplyUnit
Unit

TNC
TNC

Transit
TransitNode
NodeClock
Clock

LNC
LNC

Local
LocalNode
NodeClock
Clock

SETS
SETS

Synchronous
SynchronousEquipment
EquipmentTiming
Timing
Source
Source

GPS
GPS

Global
GlobalPositioning
PositioningSystem
System

Fig. 2 Synchronization Terminology

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1.3

Synchronization network architecture

A special synchronization network is set up to assure that all of the elements in the
communications network are synchronous. The network is hierarchically distributed.
A Primary Reference Clock (PRC) controls the secondary clocks for the network
nodes (SSU) and network elements (SEC). In contrast, only the exchange nodes are
synchronized in PDH networks. This type of synchronization signal distribution is also
referred to as master/slave synchronization. Under normal conditions, the reference
signal from the PRC will be passed on by the next synchronization element in the
chain. The outgoing clock signal is synchronized to the incoming signal to conform
with various standards A PRC generates the master clock for the entire network or a
sub network, and all clocks are traceable to the PRC.
To extend the network to more than three layers it is possible to introduce (k-1)
Layers of TNCs, with a kmax = 10. The maximum number of individual network
elements between the clock layers is limited to 20 with the restriction of maximum
total number of SDH network element clocks of 60.
A PRC is usually implemented with a cesium oscillator and is based on timing
standards such as LORAN C or GPS.

Hierarchical Synchronization Network

PRC

TNC
TNC

TNC
LNC

LNC

LNC

LNC
LNC
LNC

LNC

LNC

TNC

TNC
LNC

LNC

LNC

LNC

LNC

LNC
LNC

TNC
TNC

TNC
LNC

LNC

LNC

LNC

TNC
LNC

LNC

LNC

LNC

LNC
LNC

LNC

LNC

TNC
LNC

LNC

LNC

Fig. 3 Hierarchical Synchronization Network Architecture

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Clock Types in SDH Synchronization Network

1..m
PRC
(G.811)

SEC

SEC

SEC

SSU
(G.812
Transit)

SEC

SEC

Synchronization path

PRC Primary Reference Clock

SSU Synchronization Supply Unit
SEC SDH Equipment Clock
n 1...20
m 1...10
Fig. 4 Clock Types in SDH Synchronization Network

Flat Synchronization Network

Fig. 5 Flat Synchronization Network Architecture

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Clock derivation in network elements

Frequency synchronous network operation requires synchronization of all equipment

operating in the network to a central reference clock pulse. A network element can be
synchronized using different clock sources:

Clock input (T3) for an external clock source.

This is ideally a PRC or an SSU interconnected between clock output (T4) and
clock input (T3).

Synchronous signal inputs ("aggregate" in ADMs) with clock derivation from the
data signal.

Tributary data inputs.

Within SURPASS hiT 7070 network element, the SETS (Synchronous Equipment
Timing Source) function on the CLU module takes care of local synchronizing. In
SURPASS hiT 7050 the Synchronous Equipment Timing Source SETS is located on
the main board (MFP1).
The signals T1 (STM signals) and T3 (2048 kHz/2048 Kbit/s) feed the clock pulse
information into the SETS. One of these signals is used as the current synchronizing
source. The SETS function derives the clock pulse T0 from this. Each outgoing SDH
signal is synchronized from this T0 clock pulse and T0 is also used as the central
clock pulse within the network element. The SETS function does not only supply the
synchronous clock pulse to the modules within the network elements, but also via the
T4 interface to other equipment.
If the SETS cannot be synchronized with an external clock pulse source, it runs in the
free-running mode.
If all the incoming (higher quality) clock signals fail or are unsuitable for
synchronization, the affected unit switches to holdover mode. In this situation, an
attempt is made to maintain the last correctly received signal as precisely as
possible. To be able to do this, the frequency compensation values for the last hours
are stored along with the associated oscillator temperature. These data can be used
to control the oscillator, achieving a ten- to hundred-fold improvement in stability
compared with a free-running oscillator.
In both modes, holdover and free-running, the SETS independently supplies clock
pulse T0 from the Timing Generator SETG, but with reduced frequency and phase
quality. In this case, the external clock pulse, T4, is suppressed (Squelch Function).

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T0 Selection
2048 kHz/2048 Kbit/s

T4

T3

T1

T1

STM-N Signals

STM-N Signals

SETS

T0
T1
T3
T4
SETS

W
WP
P

T0

System Clock
SDH clock reference signal
External clock reference signal, incoming
External clock reference signal, outgoing
Synchronous Equipment Timing Source

Fig. 6 T0 Selection

T4 Selection
Selection

Squelch
T4

Selection
T1

T0

T3

SETG

OSZ

T0
T1
T3
T4
SETG

System Clock
SDH clock reference signal
External clock reference signal, incoming
External clock reference signal, outgoing
Synchronous Equipment Timing Generator

Fig. 7 T4 Selection

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1.5

Usage of timing markers

Timing markers or Synchronization status messages (SSM) offer one way to

designate a signal in terms of its clock quality. The S1 byte of the SDH overhead is
used for this purpose. Timing markers also play an important role in managing clock
distribution. When properly used, spare paths for clock distribution can be provided
during impairments to assure the clock quality within a network. Priority tables are
used to specify what clock the network elements should choose when multiple clocks
are available. To enable the network element to make a decision on clock selection, it
is informed via the S1 bytes of the (data) signals which clock is suitable for
synchronization purposes. To prevent clock loops in which two network elements
attempt to synchronize to one another, the timing marker "Don't Use for
Synchronization" is always inserted in the opposite direction of clock flow. If a
network element does not receive a usable clock signal from any of the possible
inputs, then it uses its own internal clock source (Holdover mode).

Assignment of SSM bit patterns

SDH Synchronization quality level
S1Byte, bit5-8

G.8xx

Description

Accuracy

Q-level
Q5

0000

Quality unknown

0010

G.811

0100

G.812T (Transit) QL-SSU Transit 1x10E-9

per day

Q2

1000

G.812L (Local)

QL-SSU Local

2x10E-8
per day

Q3

1011

SETS (G.81s,
G.813)

QL-SEC

4.6x10E-6
(lowest quality)

Q4

1111

do not use for

synchronization

QL-DNU

all other codes

QL-PRC
1x10E-11
(highest quality) (highest quality)

QL-INV

Q1

Q6
(invalid)

Fig. 8 Assignment of SSM bit patterns

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Preventing Clock Loops Mechanism

PRC

Selected
Source

Q1

Q6

Q1
Q6

Selected
Source

Q1

Selected
Source

Selected
Source

Q1

Q1

Q6

Fig. 9 Preventing Clock Loops Mechanism

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I'm the master ...

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2.1

General clock settings

The window "Synchronous Equipment Clock" allows configuration of the timing

sources used for synchronization. Each timing source, except internal timing, can be
configured according to priorities. Internal timing always has the lowest priority.
Currently selected timing sources for the clock pulses T0 and T4 are displayed by
means of an arrow. The arrow also displays the mode.
The SETS selects from the configured timing sources, to which a priority was
allocated, the best clock pulse according to quality. For the same quality, the lower
value of the set priority is decisive
The operator determines which timing source is to be used. If the selected (forced)
timing source fails, a second arrow displays Selected in the Holdover field. The
Forced arrow remains on the timing source selected by the operator. If the timing
source becomes available again, the second arrow again disappears after expiry of
the Wait to Restore Time.
The switch from higher timing quality to lower timing quality is accepted immediately.
The switch back from lower timing quality to higher timing quality is only accepted
after expiry of the time set in the Wait to Restore Time field. This applies to the
modes Forced and Auto.
To open "Synchronous Equipment Clock" window hiT 7070:
1. Click RMB on the "Module View" window "NE/Subrack" symbol.
2. From the opened Pull Down Menu select "SEC "
3. The "Synchronous Equipment Clock" window will appear.

To open "Synchronous Equipment Clock" window hiT 7050 FP1:

1. Click RMB on the "Module View" window "MFP1" symbol.
2. From the opened Pull Down Menu select "Configuration -> SEC "
3. The "Synchronous Equipment Clock" window will appear.

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Fig. 11 SURPASS hiT 7070 Synchronous Equipment Clock window

Fig. 12 SURPASS hiT 7050 FP1 Synchronous Equipment Clock window

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To open "Synchronous Equipment Clock" window hiT 7050 CC:

1. Click RMB on the "Module View" window "CC_TX" symbol.
2. From the opened Pull Down Menu select "Configuration -> SEC "
3. The "Synchronous Equipment Clock" window will appear.

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Fig. 13 SURPASS hiT 7050 CC Synchronous Equipment Clock window

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2.2

T0 configuration

"SEC-T0 Config" Window

In the Timing Source in Use for T0 field, the current T0 timing source is displayed.
In the Requested Timing Source for T0 field, the T0 clock pulse can permanently be
derived (forced) to one of the T3 clock pulses (external) or T1 clock pulses (from a
traffic signal) or the best qualitative timing sources can automatically be selected
Auto Selection ("Clear" in case of SURPASS hiT 7050) or configured without
reference timing (Free Running). Only the T1/T3 clock pulses, which have a priority,
are displayed in the context menu.

To open "SEC-T0 Config" window:

Function: Synchronization. T0 Configuration.

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Step

Name of the Window

Used Menu or Command

Remarks

"Synchronous
Equipment Clock"
Window

Select (RMB) "T0" symbol.

From open menu select
"Configuration"

"SEC-T0 Config"
window is opened

"SEC-T0 Config"
Window

In the Requested Timing

Here the desired
Source for T0 field select the parameters can be
desired mode e.g. "Forced T1 viewed/configured.
(2)"

"SEC-T0 Config"
Window

Confirm selection with "Apply"

button.

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Fig. 14 "SEC-T0 Config". SURPASS hiT 7070

Fig. 15 "SEC-T0 Config". SURPASS hiT 7050 CC

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2.3

T1 configuration

"SEC T1 Config" Window

In the STM n Ports field, up to 8 (2 in case of SURPASS hiT 7050) different timing
sources for T0 can be defined.
Timing References Tab:
Displays the T1 timing references and the dedicated Synchronous Status Message
(SSMs) information. If you click on "Update", the values of the SSMs are
updated.
WTR Tab:
Displays WTR information of the T1 timing references and allows clearing the
WTR.

Function: Synchronization. T1 Configuration.

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Step

Name of the Window

Used Menu or Command

Remarks

"Synchronous
Equipment Clock"
Window

Select (RMB) "T1" symbol.

From open menu select
"Configuration"

"SEC-T1 Config"
window is opened

"SEC-T1 Config"
Window

In the T1(x) field e.g. T1(4)

select the desired SDH card to
be used as synchronization
source e.g. "312 IFO155M.01
(155M)",("102 O155-4.01
155M" card case of
SURPASS hiT 7050 FP1).

"SEC-T1 Config"
Window

Confirm selection with "Apply"

button.

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Fig. 16 "SEC T1 Config", SURPASS hiT 7070

Fig. 17 "SEC T1 Config", SURPASS hiT 7050 FP1

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T3 configuration

The T3 mode, (2 MHz or 2 Mbit/s), has to be selected. This should have been done
during the commissioning stage.
WARNING
For SURPASS hiT 7050 FP1 Release 1 the T3 mode is fixed to 2 MHz.
If the T3 mode set to 2 MHz the quality of the T3 clock pulses need to be specified by
selecting a Timing Marker. This is necessary because T3 (e.g. from the normal
frequency equipment SSU 2001) as 2,048 MHz normal timing, does not contain its
own SSM. The Timing Marker, which has been set, is displayed as a HEX value.
If the T3 mode is 2 Mbit/s, then the T3 coming from 2 Mbit/s framed signal already
contains a quality level indication (SSM information). In this case SSMs are not
configurable.
Function: Synchronization. T3 Configuration.

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Name of the Window

Used Menu or Command

Remarks

"Synchronous
Equipment Clock"
Window

Select (RMB) "T3" symbol.

From open menu select
"Configuration"

"SEC-T3/T4
Config" window is
opened

"SEC-T3/T4 Config"
Window

In the "T3 Mode" field select

(LMB) the desired mode e.g.
"2MHz".

In case of
SURPASS hiT
7050 FP1 Rel. 1 T3
Mode is fixed to
2MHz.

"SEC-T3/T4 Config"
Window

Confirm selection with "Apply"

button.

"SEC-T3/T4 Config"
Window

To specify a Timing Marker

If T3 Mode has
select (LMB) T3 input e.g.
been selected to
T3(1) SSM and from Pull
2MHz only.
Down menu select the desired
SSM level e.g. "PRC".

"SEC-T3/T4 Config"
Window

Confirm selection with "Apply"

button.

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Fig. 18 SEC T3 Config", SURPASS hiT 7070

Fig. 19 SEC T3 Config", SURPASS hiT 7050 CC

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T4 configuration

"SEC-T4 Config" Window

For SURPASS hiT 7070, it has to be selected if the T4 mode is 2 MHz or 2 Mbit/s.
This should have been done during the commissioning stage. For SURPASS hiT
7050 the T4 mode is fixed to 2 MHz.
In the Timing Source in Use for T4 field, the current T4 timing source is displayed.
The Requested Timing Source for T4 sets whether the T4 clock pulse synchronizes
either to the T0 clock pulse, or to a T1 clock pulse, or to automatically selection from
one of the available timing sources, or the T4 clock pulse is disconnected off.
The "T4 Minimum Quality Threshold" parameter determines the minimum quality
level for a timing source to be accepted in the automatic selection mode with quality
levels enabled as reference for T4. It can be configured by the operating terminal.
Function: Synchronization. T4 Configuration.

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Name of the Window

Used Menu or Command

Remarks

"Synchronous
Equipment Clock"
Window

Select (RMB) "T4" symbol.

From open menu select
"Configuration"

"SEC-T3/T4
Config" window is
opened

"SEC-T3/T4 Config"
Window

In the "T4 Mode" field select

(LMB) the desired mode e.g.
"2MHz".

In case of
SURPASS hiT
7050 T4 Mode is
fixed to 2MHz.

"SEC- T3/T4 Config"

Window

In the "Minimum Quality

Threshold for T4" field select
(LMB) the desired mode e.g.
"SSU-L".

If no timing source
of sufficient quality
is available T4 is
automatically
squelched

"SEC- T3/T4 Config"

Window

Confirm selection with "Apply"

button.

"SEC- T3/T4 Config"

Window

Select (LMB) the source to

synchronize T4 timing source
e.g. Manual T1(1).

"SEC- T3/T4 Config"

Window

Confirm selection with "Apply"

button.

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5

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Fig. 20 T4 Configuration, SURPASS hiT 7070

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5

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2.6

SURPASS hiT 70xx SSU loop configuration

The SSU-loop can be enabled or disabled in the T3/T4 configuration window by the
network operator. By this the following behavior can be switched:

SSU-loop = OFF
The T3 and T4 ports can be used individually in either modes (clock or data).

SSU-loop = ON
(Both) T4 output ports and (both) T3 inputs are used for operation with an SSU.
The input of the SSU is either connected to T4-1, T4-2, or both. The output of the
SSU needs either to be connected to T3 1, T3-2, or both in parallel.
A requirement for having the SSU loop working as specified in ITU-T G.781 is, that
T3 and T4 clocks must be signals with the same type of mode (clock or data).

Data mode (i.e. 2 Mbit):

The SSM handling in the NE does not depend whether SSU-loop = ON or OFF.
The SSM of T4 and T3 are inserted and readable correctly also in case of using an
SSU. The used SSU must support SSM handling in the 2048 kbit/s mode.

Clock mode (i.e. 2 MHz):

This means, for SSU-loop = ON, all T3 and T4 clocks (i.e. T3-1/2 and T4-1/2) are
switched to the same mode (clock or data). Furthermore, in clock mode, the SSM
values for both T3-1 and T3-2 input clocks are automatically taken from the T4
output clocks.
Furthermore automatic DNU insertion in the traffic output port associated with the
traffic input port used as source for T4 will be done additionally for the following
cases:

Data mode (i.e. 2 Mbit):

(T1 synchronizes T4) AND (SSU-loop = ON) AND
(T3-1 or T3-2 synchronizes T0) AND (SSM-T4 = SSM-T3-(1/2)

Clock mode (i.e. 2 MHz):

(T1 synchronizes T4) AND (SSU-loop = ON) AND
(T3-1 or T3-2 synchronizes T0) AND (T4 is not squelched)
WARNING
To avoid a wrong DNU insertion in the SSU-loop case it is necessary, that both
T3 clocks are fed by the same SSU within this timing loop. If only one T3 clock
is used, the other T3 shall be left open. If this second T3 would also be fed into
the system, a false DNU insertion could be forced, although this T3 is not part
of the timing loop. This needs to be prevented.

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Fig. 22 SSU Loop configuration

Automatic DNU insertion in SSU loop case

SSU
SSU

CLU

Selection

Squelch
T4

DNU

Selection

T1
T3-1
T3-2

T0
SETG

OSZ

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2.7

Setting priorities

After the timing signals T1 are assigned and the external clocksT3 are configured,
priorities have to be assigned to them. Only those timing signals will be taken into
account for synchronization source that are ranked by priorities. In case two assigned
timing signals have the same quality (timing marker) the one with the higher priority
(lower number) will be chosen.

Function: Synchronization. Setting Priorities.

Step

Name of the Window

Used Menu or Command

"Synchronous
Equipment Clock"
Window

In the "T0 Prio" field select

(RMB) T1/T3 timing signal
symbol e.g. "T1(1)". From
open menu select desired
priority e.g. "Priority 3".

"Synchronous
Equipment Clock"
Window

Confirm selection with "Apply"

button.

Remarks

TIP
A green hook or red cross symbol next to the T0 Prio field indicates the lockout state.
If a timing source is locked out (red cross), it is generally not available as a
synchronization reference. You can toggle the lockout state by clicking this lockout
symbol separately for each T1 and T3 timing source.

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Fig. 24 Setting Priorities SURPASS hiT 7070

Fig. 25 Setting Priorities SURPASS hiT 7050 FP1

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2.8

Configuration of synchronization parameters on

SDH cards

Configuration or verifying of synchronization parameters on SDH cards can be

performed in the "STM-N Config" window.
To open the "STM-N Config" window proceed with the following steps:
1. From the "Module View" window select (LMB) the SDH card where
synchronization parameters needs to be configured or verified e.g. card "IFS2G5"
in the slot 101.
2. In the "Traffic Function" window select the SDH port to be modified (RMB) and
from pull down menu select "Subview".
3. In the opened "STM-N Traffic Flow" window select (RMB) "STM-N" symbol and
from opened pull down menu select "Configuration".
4. Select the "MS" tab in the opened STM-N Config" window.
The following elements associated to the synchronization can be configured or
verified here:

Received Timing Marker:

Contains the timing quality of the reference timing of a received STM signal.

Overwrite Received SSM:

Here the quality level of the SSM from the received STM-N can be overridden by
different clock source qualities before being passed to the SETS selection
process.

Force don't use for Sync:

By activating this checkbox, you can prevent that the other NE-Party uses this
signal as timing source.

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Fig. 26 Synchronization parameters on SDH cards

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Exercise 1
Title:

Synchronization

Objectives:

The participant shall be able to:

activate and configure synchronization parameters

Pre-requisite:

Pre-read chapter "Synchronization"

WARNING
The following exercises will require active TNMS Core Client session.

Task 1
Ask your instructor for the name of your team (e.g. student01), IP address of the
TNMS Core Main server (e.g. 10.10.72.190), name and the type of the NE which will
be use for the exercises (e.g. NE name: Muenchen; NE type: hiT 7070 DC) and
write it down in the fields below:

I am working with the team:

student _ _

IP address of TNMS Core:

__ . __ . __ . __

Type of the NE:

___________________

Name of the NE:

____________________

Fig. 28 Login information

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Start up the TNMS Core client SW and login to the TNMS Core.
Start up the Element Manager SW to open details view of the NE assigned to your
team.
Using the data in the diagram in Fig. 29 configure the synchronization parameters for
the NE assigned to your team. Ask your instructor to configure the SDH tester (ANT
5) for the operation with STM-1 optical output and set the sync status byte (S1) for
this STM-1 stream to "G.811" value.
TIP
For all NE's: set "Timing Source for T0" to "Auto Selection"

hiT 7070 SC
Mainz/Nrnberg

303
#1

110
#1

STM 16

304
#3

hiT 7050 CC
Bonn/Regensburg

109
#1

STM 16

hiT 7070 SC
Essen/Ulm

303
#1

Team 2

Team 1

Team 3

T1(1) -> 109 O2500P.01 / Prio1

T1(2) -> 110 O2500P.01 / Prio 2
T1(1) -> 304 IFQ2G5.01 / Prio 1
T1(2) -> 303 IFQ2G5.01 / Prio 2

STM 16

T1(1)
-> 109 IFO155M.05 / Prio 1
T3(1)
-> PRC / Prio 2
T3 Mode -> 2MHz

102
#1

hiT 7070 DC
DortmundMnchen
109
#2

T1(1) -> 102 O155-4.01 / Prio 1

T1(2) -> 102 O155-4.03 / Prio 2

102
#1

109
#1

109
#5

Team 4

STM 1

102
#3

T1(1) -> 303 IFQ2G5.01 / Prio1

T1(2) -> 304 IFQ2G5.01 /Prio 2

STM 16
101
#1

hiT 7050 FP1

Augsburg/Paderborn

304
#1

Team 5
STM 1

STM 1

ANT 5
SDH/PDH
Analyzer

STM 1

T1(1) -> 102 O155-4.01 / Prio 1

T1(2) -> 102 O155-4.03 / Prio 2

102
#1
102
#3

hiT 7050 FP1

Erding or Giessen

Fig. 29 Synchronization plan for the training network

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From the instructor PC (use a projector) check the synchronization sources used by
all network elements.
Fill in the following table
NE Name

Selected Source

SSM's Value

From the instructor PC (use a projector) check for the NE (Muenchen / Dortmund) the
SSM's received by the following cards:

Fill in the following table

NE: Muenchen / Dortmund
Slot / Port Number

Card Type

101 / #1

IFQ2G5

102 / #1

IFQ2G5

109 / #1

IFO155M

109 / #2

IFO155M

109 / #5

IFO155M

110 / #1

IFO155M

Received Timing Marker

Discuss with the instructor obtained results.

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Task 2
Ask your instructor to change the settings of the sync status byte (S1) for the SDH
tester (ANT 5) from the "G.811" to "SETS" value. From the instructor PC (use a
projector) check the synchronization sources used by all network elements.
Fill in the following table
NE Name

Selected Source

SSM's Value

Discuss with the instructor obtained results.

Task 3
Ask your instructor to deactivate the sections between (Muenchen / Dortmund) <->
(Nuernberg / Mainz) and (Muenchen / Dortmund) <-> (Augsburg / Paderborn) NE's
(shutdown the lasers on the SDH cards). Refer to Fig. 30 shown below.
From the instructor PC (use a projector) check the synchronization sources used by
all network elements.
Fill in the following table
NE Name

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Selected Source

SSM's Value

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Show the synchronization distribution in the network using the diagram in Fig. 30.

hiT 7070 SC
Mainz/Nrnberg

303
#1

110
#1

STM 16

hiT 7050 CC
Bonn/Regensburg

109
#1

STM 16

304
#3

304
#1

303
#1

STM 16

hiT 7070 SC
Essen/Ulm

STM 16
102
#1

101
#1

hiT 7070 DC
DortmundMnchen
109
#2

109
#1

109
#5

ANT 5
SDH/PDH
Analyzer

STM 1

Team 4

hiT 7050 FP1

Augsburg/Paderborn

102
#1

STM 1

102
#3

102
#1

STM 1

102
#3

STM 1

hiT 7050 FP1

Erding or Giessen

Fig. 30 Synchronization distribution in the training network

From the instructor PC (use a projector) check for the NE (Muenchen / Dortmund) the
SSM's received by the following cards:
Fill in the following table
NE: Muenchen / Dortmund
Slot / Port Number

Card Type

101 / #1

IFQ2G5

102 / #1

IFQ2G5

109 / #1

IFO155M

109 / #2

IFO155M

Received Timing Marker

Discuss with the instructor obtained results.

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Solution 1
Title:

Synchronization

Objectives:

The participant shall be able to:

activate and configure synchronization parameters

Pre-requisite:

Pre-read chapter "Synchronization"

(No solution).

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