The Cisco Optical Technology Intermediate (OPT200)
DWDM Optical Platform Foundation
- Introducing DWDM Terminology and Components
- Exploring DWDM Network Topologies
- Introducing the Management Software and Documentation: CTP and CTC
- Introducing the Management Software and Documentation: Network Management and Documentation
- Using Functional View: Overview, Network and Node Views, Viewing Circuit Fibers
- Using Functional View: Expanding Shelves, Tools, and Reports
Chassis and Cards
- Investigating Chassis and Common Equipment
- Exploring Controller Cards and the OSC
- Exploring Add/Drop (Multiplexers/Demultiplexers) Cards
- Exploring Transponder Cards
- Exploring Muxponder Cards
- Exploring Client Port Modules
- Exploring Amplifier Cards
- Exploring Miscellaneous Cards and Modules
Hardware Installation
- ONS 15454 MSTP Equipment to Rack-Mount
- ONS 15454 M12 Shelf Installation
- ONS 15454 M6 Shelf Installation
- NCS 2000 Series Equipment to Rack-Mount
- NCS 2015 Shelf Installation
- Intrashelf Fiber Connections: Foundation and Demonstration Introduction
- Intrashelf Fiber Connections: Fiber Connection Demonstration
- Intrashelf Fiber Connections: Adding the Span Fiber Between Nodes M6 and M12
Node Turn-Up and Circuit Creation
- Performing Node Turn-Up in CTC: Node Turn-Up Process
- Performing Node Turn-Up in CTC: Verifying CTP Configuration Files
- Performing Node Turn-Up in CTC: Importing the CTP Installation File
- Performing Node Turn-Up in CTC: Running ANS and Provisioning OSC
- Performing Node Turn-Up in CTC: Creating and Deleting Connections
- Creating OCHNC Circuits
- Verifying Circuits, Amplifiers, and OCHNC Tasks
- Creating an OCHCC Circuit: Overview and Best Practices
- Creating an OCHCC Circuit: Installing and Provisioning a 10G Transponder Card
- Creating an OCHCC Circuit: Installing and Provisioning a G Transponder Card
- Creating an OCHCC Circuit: Creating Internal Connections (Patch Cords)
- Creating an OCHCC Circuit
Node and Multishelf Configurations
- Exploring DWDM Node Configurations
- Configuring Multishelf Nodes: Configuration Notes
- Configuring Multishelf Nodes: Provisioning ONS 15454 M12
- Configuring Multishelf Nodes: Verifying the Catalyst Switch
- Configuring Multishelf Nodes: Provisioning ONS 15454 M6 and NCS 2006
- Configuring Multishelf Nodes: Provisioning NCS 201
SMR-Based Rings
- SMR1 and SMR2 Card Configurations
- 4-Degree Mesh Using SMR2
- Viewing SMR-Based Ring Power Levels
10Gb Circuit Protection
- Exploring 10Gb Circuit Protection Options
- Investigating Client Protection with Two Signals
- Configuring Circuit Protection with a Y-Cable: Basics
- Configuring Circuit Protection with a Y-Cable: Configuring
- Configuring Circuit Protection with Protected Transponders: Basics
- Configuring Circuit Protection with Protected Transponders: Configuring
- Configuring Circuit Protection with PSMs: Basics
- Configuring Circuit Protection with PSMs: Configuring
Any Rate Card Configuration
- Exploring Any Rate MXP/XP Card Features
- Investigating Card Modes
- Exploring Mixed-Mode Scenarios
- CTC AR_XP Provisioning Example
Raman Amplifiers
- Introducing Raman Amplifier Theory of Operation
- Cabling the RAMAN-CTP and -COP Cards
- Communication without OSC
- Examining Installation Requirements
- Executing the Raman Day 0 Tune Wizard
Maintenance and Basic Troubleshooting
- Exploring Network Maintenance Features
- Exploring Node Maintenance Features
- Exploring Shelf Maintenance Features
- Exploring Card Maintenance and Performance Features
- Upgrading to Release .2: Deciding When to Upgrade
- Upgrading to Release .2: Selecting the Correct Package and Preparing to Upgrade
- Upgrading to Release .2: Activating, Reverting and Restoring
- Installing and Managing Licenses: Basic Overview and Types
- Installing and Managing Licenses: Synchronization, How to Rehost, and License Explorer
- Performing Basic Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Guide Layout
- Performing Basic Troubleshooting: Hierarchy of Alarms
- Performing Basic Troubleshooting: Using Functional View to Examine Circuits