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Notes:
NetAnalyst provides:
• An operations and maintenance (OAM) interface for the CT-650
• A user interface for the test setup and results
• A northbound interface for other OSS
• Other useful features such as scripting, scheduling, etc.
The test head provides:
• Test technology
• Test access control
• The management of simultaneous tests.
A Test Access Unit (TAU) is required to provide access to circuits under test. Test access units are usually a digital
cross-connect system (DCS) or a test access switch/digital test access unit (DTAU).Access to the TAU can be either
via a serial link or an Ethernet interface. The CT-650 generally allows two types of test access depending on the
element: non-intrusive (monitor) and intrusive (split).
The CT-650 system, in conjunction with NetAnalyst 4.0, remotely monitors and tests circuits for provisioning as
well as ongoing maintenance, so the service provider can quickly identify network trouble spots and efficiently
direct maintenance resources from one centralized location.
The CT-650 and NetAnalyst enable service providers to reduce field dispatches and respond more quickly to
customers. Together, these products offer a complete SONET/SDH and E1 testing solution for service providers in
a single chassis.
The figure on this slide illustrates how NetAnalyst communicates with CENTEST for TAU-based testing. The TAU
provides the access point for the CENTEST 650/650-S.
Legend: RTU remote test unit
NIU network interface unit
CSU channel service unit
DSX digital signal cross connect
LAN local area network
WAN wide area network
Session Objectives
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Log In
Navigate
After logging in, the NetAnalyst window displays. The figure on this slide
illustrates the NetAnalyst window.
Menu Bar
The options on the NetAnalyst menu bar include:
• File – provides the options to exit NetAnalyst and save files.
• Session – provides options for controlling a test or OAM session.
• Help – provides access to detailed on-line help.
Tool Bar
The icons on the tool bar provide access to frequently used functions. Table 1 (next
3 slides) describes the icons.
Tool Bar
Test Scheduling
Results Reporting
Telnet Terminal
Session Exit
Start Journal
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Table 1 displays the icons found on the NetAnalyst tool bar. These provide access to
frequently used functions. When activated, each of the tool bar icons will:
• Test icon initiates a test session.
• Configure and Maintain Resources icon initiates an OAM session.
• Test Scheduling icon accesses the test scheduler for automated testing.
• Results Reporting icon creates an HTML report of the test results.
• Results Report Viewer opens and displays an existing report.
• Telnet Terminal initiates a Telnet session to a test head.
• Session Exit disconnects a test or OAM session.
• Start Journal creates a text file of the test session details. This icon changes to
Stop Journal once the journal function is activated.
Tool bar
View Results
Start Recorder
Help
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Table 1 displays the icons found on the NetAnalyst tool bar. These provide access to
frequently used functions. When activated, each of the tool bar icons will:
• Filter Results creates filters for viewing specific test results required for analysis.
• View Results displays test results.
• Start Recorder Records a test for easy creation of scripts. This icon changes to Stop
Recorder once the recorder function is activated.
• Detach Session Window Detaches the test session window from the Workspace so
that the test session window may be positioned anywhere on the desktop.
• Help Accesses the on-line help system.
The figure on this slide illustrates the main NetAnalyst window. The NetAnalyst
window contains two panes:
• Control Center on the left
• Workspace on the right
Use the Control Center to access a test session, OAM session, or various tools, such
as the Scheduler, Recorder, and Report Viewer, etc.
The Workspace display changes depending on the option selected in the Control
Center. For example, if you select Test Services in the Control Center, the
Workspace displays a list of available Test Access Units (TAUs).
The figure on this slide illustrates an expanded view of the Control Center portion
of the NetAnalyst window.
To start a test session:
1. Expand the Create Sessions option from within the Control Center.
2. Select Test Services, as shown in the figure on this slide.
The figure on this slide illustrates an expanded view the left portion of the
workspace in NetAnalyst window. The configurable selections made in this area are
necessary to create and start NetAnalyst sessions.
After selecting Test Services from the control center, NetAnalyst displays a list of
available test heads and TAUs in the Workspace, as shown in the figure on this
slide.
3. Select a test head from the Vender/Version Selection drop-down list. Use
pointer tool, arrow tool, etc. to draw viewer/student attention to the location of the
Vendor/Version Selection drop-down menu parameter within the control center.
4. Double-click on a TAU on the Location View tab. Available TAUs will list
under the Service Navigator folder. Use pointer tool, arrow tool, etc. to draw
viewer/student attention to the location of the TAUs.
5. Select a test service, such as DS1.
Access Identifier
Upon selecting the test service, the Parameters tab automatically displays in the
Workspace, as illustrated in the figure on this slide.
6. Type the Access Identifier (AID) for the circuit.
7. Select additional parameters, as required, for the circuit to be tested.
8. Click the Create Session button at the bottom of the window.
NetAnalyst initiates the test session and displays the circuit diagram. In addition,
buttons and icons for performing different test applications display in the
Workspace.
Circuit Diagram
Test Information
The circuit test information view displays detailed test session information, as illustrated
in the figure on this slide.
Clicking on the Info button permits viewing of detailed circuit and test device
information. Test circuit diagram is not viewed.
The elements detailed in the test info view include:
• Circuit Information – location, service type, AID, and if SLC Framed or not
• Device Information – title, type, state, vendor, and version
Clicking the Both button displays compacted versions of the circuit diagram and test
information views.
Perform Test
The figure on this slide illustrates the NetAnalyst Test Session window. The bottom section of
the Workspace provides various buttons, icons, and tabs used to perform test applications.
The buttons and icons display in the Operation List section on the left.
The tabs display on the right.
Users have the option to resize the workspace area by using the resizing icons viewable in the
upper lefthand corner. Workspace expands up and in front of the circuit test views and to the
left in front of the control center.
Perform Test
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Table 2 describes the test application buttons that display for the various network
elements during different stages of a test application using the CT-650 for DS1
testing.
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Table 2 describes the test application buttons that display for the various network
elements during different stages of a test application using the CT-650 for DS1
testing.
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Table 3 describes the test application buttons that display for the various network
elements during different stages of a test application using the T3AS for DS1
testing.
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Table 3 describes the test application buttons that display for the various network
elements during different stages of a test application using the T3AS for DS1
testing.
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Table 4 describes the test application buttons that display for the various network
elements during different stages of a test application using the BRTU for DS1
testing.
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Table 4 describes the test application buttons that display for the various network
elements during different stages of a test application using the BRTU for DS1
testing.
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Table 5 describes the test status icons available on the Workspace during different
stages of the test application.
Starts an application.
Stops an application.
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Table 6 describes the test operation icons available on the Workspace during
different stages of the test application.
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Table 7 describes the test results icons available on the Workspace during different
stages of the test application.
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The available result tabs vary according to the application performed. The Summary
tab always displays by default. Table 8 summarizes the information on the different
results tabs using the CT-650 for DS1 testing.
If all results are good, the green OK icon displays on the left-hand side of the
window. If errors are detected, the red error icon displays on the left-hand side.
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The available result tabs vary according to the application performed. The Summary
tab always displays by default. Table 9 summarizes the information on the different
results tabs for using the T3AS for DS1 testing.
If all results are good, the green OK icon displays on the left-hand side of the
window. If errors are detected, the red error icon displays on the left-hand side.
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The available result tabs vary according to the application performed. The Summary
tab always displays by default. Table 10 summarizes the information on the
different results tabs for using the BRTU for DS1 testing.
If all results are good, the green OK icon displays on the left-hand side of the
window. If errors are detected, the red error icon displays on the left-hand side.
Exit Session
The figure on this slide illustrates NetAnalyst Tool Bar portion of the NetAnalyst
window.
An OAM session displays information about the status of RTUs and TAUs. Prior to
starting a test application, it is helpful to view the OAM information to ensure that the
desired RTU and TAU are available.
To start an OAM Session:
1. Expand the Create Sessions option in the Control Center.
2. Select OAM Services.
3. Expand the OAM option on the Service Type View tab in the Workspace.
NetAnalyst displays a list of available test heads in the Workspace, as shown in the
figure on this slide.
4. Select the desired testhead (CT-650) or TL1 Gateway (T3AS & BRTU).
5. Click the Create Session button.
An error message displays, indicating that the supervisor password entered is incorrect.
The OAM details for the selected test head display. Several tabs provide different types of
status information. The default tab is the Dial Out Seq tab. The figure on this slide illustrates
the default view of the OAM window.
• Service – service type supported by the circuit (e.g., DS1, DS3, etc.).
• Service – service type supported by the circuit (e.g., DS1, DS3, etc.).
Port Status
RTU Status
Before performing a test application, you should verify that the desired RTU is available for testing.
To view detailed RTU status information:
1. Click the RTU tab.
The figure on this slide illustrates the RTU tab.
The fields on the RTU tab include:
• RTU Name – identifier for the RTU. The naming convention is shelf_slot and card side.
• State – status of the RTU (e.g., available, not configured, empty slot, in use)
• Card Type – type of card installed (e.g. DT1, DT3, DTU)
• Test Port Type – type of test access (e.g., Dual FAD, Single FAD, TAD)
• TAU Name – identifier of the Test Access Unit associated with the RTU.
• SW Version – version of software installed on the TAU.
• HW Version – version of hardware installed on the TAU.
The possible RTU states include:
• Available – the RTU is ready to perform a test
• Not Configured – the RTU is not associated with a test port or is not configured
• Empty Slot – no RTU is installed in the indicated slot
• In Use – the RTU is currently performing a test
TAU Status
The figure on this slide illustrates NetAnalyst Tool Bar portion of the NetAnalyst
window.
NetAnalyst Help
NetAnalyst 4.0 provides a comprehensive on-line help system that is very easy to
use.
To access on-line help:
1. Click the Help icon on the tool bar.
NetAnalyst launches a browser window and displays the on-line help options. The
figure on this slide illustrates the NetAnalyst Help window.
The on-line help provides the ability to search for a specific piece of information
and displays links to several different categories of information.
The Search field displays in the upper left-hand section of the window. The links to
NetAnalyst-specific categories of information display in purple just beneath the
Search field. Links to documentation for other components of a centralized testing
system, such as test heads and the TL1 Gateway, display in blue at the bottom of the
window.
2. To search for a specific topic:
3. Type key words about the topic in the Search field.
4. Click the Go button.
5. To view a category of information, click the applicable link.
The figure on this slide illustrates the eight-step strategy of centralized testing with
NetAnalyst using a CT-650 testhead.
The optional Monitor step is included before the disconnect in order to ensure that
the circuit has in fact been restored to normal operating conditions.
In order to maximize the potential of NetAnalyst and the TL1 Gateway, Acterna
recommends a seven-step strategy to guide centralized testing on a T3AS or BRTU
testhead.
The figure on this slide illustrates the seven-step strategy of centralized testing with
NetAnalyst using either a T3AS or BRTU testhead.
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NetAnalyst provides:
• An operations and maintenance (OAM) interface for the CT-650
• A user interface for the test setup and results
• A northbound interface for other OSS
• Other useful features such as scripting, scheduling, etc.
The test head provides:
• Test technology
• Test access control
• The management of simultaneous tests.
A Test Access Unit (TAU) is required to provide access to circuits under test. Test access units are usually a digital
cross-connect system (DCS) or a test access switch/digital test access unit (DTAU).Access to the TAU can be either
via a serial link or an Ethernet interface. The CT-650 generally allows two types of test access depending on the
element: non-intrusive (monitor) and intrusive (split).
The CT-650 system, in conjunction with NetAnalyst 4.0, remotely monitors and tests circuits for provisioning as
well as ongoing maintenance, so the service provider can quickly identify network trouble spots and efficiently
direct maintenance resources from one centralized location.
The CT-650 and NetAnalyst enable service providers to reduce field dispatches and respond more quickly to
customers. Together, these products offer a complete SONET/SDH and E1 testing solution for service providers in
a single chassis.
The figure on this slide illustrates how NetAnalyst communicates with CENTEST for TAU-based testing. The TAU
provides the access point for the CENTEST 650/650-S.
Legend: RTU remote test unit
NIU network interface unit
CSU channel service unit
DSX digital signal cross connect
LAN local area network
WAN wide area network