Content
Part 1
Next-generation SONET/SDH − An overview
- Packet-aware transport
- Generic framing procedure (GFP)
- Virtual concatenation (VCAT)
- Link capacity adjustment scheme (LCAS)
Part 2
Next-generation SONET/SDH testing applications using EXFO’s FTB/IQS-8115/8120/8130
- GFP testing
- Conformance (EoS qualification)
- Alarm and error processing
- Performance characterization
- VCAT testing
- VCAT conformance (HO/LO)
- VCAT alarm and error processing
- Differential delay
- LCAS testing
- LCAS conformance
- LCAS alarm and error processing
- Multiservice provisioning platforms (MSPP) and EoS service turn-up
- Network elements − installation and commissioning
- End-to-end EoS test
- VCAT differential delay specification conformance
Prerequisites
Introduction to testing legacy SONET
Introduction to testing legacy SDH
Equivalent knowledge of legacy SONET and/or SDH technology
Methodology
The first part of this course consists of lectures using PowerPoint presentations and demonstrations, while the second part provides practical training with hands-on testing exercises using EXFO’s FTB/IQS-8115/8120/8130 SONET/SDH analyzers.
Documentation
Attendees will receive a binder containing copies of presentations and other printed handouts, if applicable. When available, a CD containing the electronic version (in PDF format) of the presentation, as well as related application notes, will also be provided.
Schedule
8:00 AM
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NOON
Part 1: Theory of E1 technology and ATS-QSIG
Overview of next-generation SONET/SDH
NOON
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1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Part 2: Hands-on session
Testing next-generation SONET/SDH applications with FTB/IQS-8115/8120/8130