Case 2 – Failure on the edge of the optical network

This case covers a failure of Equipment or Port that connects to the edge IP Router.

Figure 1. Case 2 – Failure on the edge of the optical network

Depending on symptoms reported from the IP Manager, analysis may be:

• A-side or Z-side Router Down

• A-side Router Interface Down

• IP NetworkConnection Down

  XD Manager OTM to IP analysis, in conjunction with Service Assurance Manager, is:

• Root cause: Port or Equipment failure

• Impacts:

  • Circuit ServiceUnavailable and

  • IP Network Connection Down or

  • A-side or Z-side Router Down or

  • A-side Router Interface Down