O952 Operation and Commissioning SG v4 1

MPBC 2RU and the 2RU-N series
Operation and Commissioning (O&C)

(Terrestrial and Undersea Networks)
October 2020
Student Guide
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Publication History
October 2020 Updated courseware with updates to Safety module and minor
updates through out the document.
June 2019 Updated courseware with rel 5.0 content.
July 2018 Updated courseware with rel 4.1 content and converted to
new template.
February 2015 Updated courseware with minor updates.
November 2014 Initial release of courseware
October 2013 Updated courseware “MPB

Communications Overview” with rel 4.0 content.
January 2013: Updated courseware “MPB Communications Overview” with

rel 3.0 content.
May 2011: New release of this courseware “MPB Communications

Overview”.
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Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Describe the 6500 Broadband/Photonic Layer (BB/PL) and specific submarine applications and platform
architecture
• Describe the available hardware of the MPBC 2RU and the 2RU-N series amplifiers and their associated
hardware
• Describe the MPBC User Interfaces, Administration and Security features
• Describe the MPBC Alarm Monitoring and Data Communication features
• Describe the MPBC provisioning procedures
• Identify Laser Safety and Raman Safety Mechanisms
• Describe the Installation procedures and perform MPB Span Turn Up Procedures
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Description
• MPB Communications 2RU and 2RU-N series Operations and Commissioning
(O&C) (Submarine Stretched Span and Terrestrial solutions) describes the basic
applications of the MPBC 2RU and 2RU-N series, as well as the hardware, the
configurations, management platforms, the installation procedures and perform
MPB span turn up procedures.
Intended audience
• Anyone requiring an overview of the MPBC 2RU and 2RU-N series product line.
Prerequisites
• Working knowledge of fiber optics and digital communications technology
• Recommended: Ciena’s Optical Communications – Associate (OC-A) Certification
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Agenda
Lesson
Introduction
Submarine Network Overview
Hardware Overview (MPBC 2RU and
2RU-N Series)
User Interfaces, Administration and
Security features
Provisioning
Alarm Monitoring and Data
Communication features
Laser Safety and Raman Safety
Mechanisms
Hardware Installation and Commissioning
Overview
Table of Contents
Submarine Network Overview ……………………..………………….…..… 7
Hardware Overview (MPBC 2RU and 2RU-N Series)……………..….…… 23
User Interfaces, Administration and Security features (2RU Modules) ..… 53
User Interfaces, Administration and Security features (2RU-N Modules) .. 79
Provisioning ……………………………………………………...……………. 107
Alarm Monitoring and Data Communication features ….........................… 119
Laser Safety and Raman Safety Mechanisms ……………………………… 137
Hardware Installation and Commissioning Overview ................................ 177
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References
Technical Documentation
009-6500-002 High Power Raman Application Guide
2RU Modules 2RU-N Modules
DOC-04545 Rev.18 2RU Series User Manual DOC-05827 Rev.10 2RU-N Series User Manual
2RU-N Series WebCT Operation

DOC-04576 Rev.16 RU Series CT User Manual DOC-05829 Rev.6
Manual
DOC-03907 Ver.7 ADF User Manual DOC-06083 Rev.3 2RU-N SNMP User Manual
DOC-04671 Rev.0 2RU Fan User Manual
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Submarine and Terrestrial/Undersea
Network Overview
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to provide an overview of
the:
• Various Submarine and Terrestrial/Undersea networks solutions

• Terminology used in submarine networks
• Key components of an undersea network
• Undersea cables
• Repeater
• Equalizer
• Branching Unit
• Passive and Active monitoring
• 6500 Broadband and Photonic layer
• Common Photonic Layer
• High Power Raman Spans and Repeatered submarine solutions
This lesson references the following Ciena Technical Documentation:
Title Number
High Power Raman Application Guide 009-6500-002
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Submarine and Terrestrial/Undersea Networks Overview
Ciena’s submarine solutions address 2 main applications

• High Power Raman Solution (HPRS) - span links can be either
• Submarine (stretched span) application or Terrestrial
• Repeatered application
Ciena’s submarine and terrestrial/undersea solutions addresses 2 main applications.
• High Power Raman Span links can be either submarine (stretched) or terrestrial
based.
• Repeatered application.
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High Power Raman Solution (HPRS) –Terrestrial (2RU-Series)
Non-DOC Controlled Raman Span Application
HPRS deployed in
• Combined with Ciena’s 6500 packet-Optical
platform or 5400 Reconfigurable Switching
System or Waveserver
6500 2RU-Series
2RU-Series 6500
• Terrestrial and subsea

unrepeatered networks DOC Controlled High Power Raman Applications (CPL or 6500)
• DWDM and WaveLogic
6500
(WL) 1 (10G), WL2 (40G) 6500
6500
and WL3 (100G) and WL Ai
(400G) and higher
technologies providing a
high-capacity solution.
Removed CPL
content in slide
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The Ciena solution combines 6500 Packet-Optical Platform (6500) switch or 5400
Reconfigurable Switching System with Waveserver, together with a high-powered Raman
amplifier from MPB Communications (MPBC), to deliver a powerful integrated network for
high power Raman spans.
The high power Raman span solution is used to provide high-speed backbone connectivity
across a stretch of water or over an extended terrestrial span that utilizes Wavelogic (WL)
technology that could include:
• WL 1 (10G)
• WL 2 (40G)
• WL3 (100G)
• WL Ai (400G) and higher
The two examples shown are providing a high level view of (Non-DOC) Domain Optical
Controller (DOC) and DOC-Controlled utilizing 6500 and the 2-RU-Series MPBC High Power
Raman equipment.
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High Power Raman Solution (HPRS) –Terrestrial (2RU-N Series)
• 2RU-N are only supported with the 6500 photonic configurations

• Non-DOC Controlled Solution
• 6500 Thin Terminal with CMD44/CMD64/CMD16/CMD24
• DOC Controlled Solutions
• 6500 Line Amp
• 6500 TOADM
• 6500 ROADM Colored
• 6500 ROADM Colorless
• Fix or Flex grid Support
• L0 CP support
• ROPA and Co+ROPA Extension
Raman Amplifier Solution For Single High Power Raman Span (Terrestrial or Submarine)
With the High Power Raman Solution (HPRS) networks deploying the 2RU-N Series, the
following configurations are supported.
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High Power Raman Solution (HPRS) - Subsea
• Also called « Repeaterless » or « Unrepeatered »

applications, HPRS span solutions do not have in-line
active amplifiers which limits their span length to less
than 400 kms
• The Ciena HPR span solutions uses a combination of

• 2RU-Series and 2RU-N Series: Ciena's 6500
Also called « Repeaterless » or « Unrepeatered » applications, High Power Raman Solution

(HPRS) do not have in-line active amplifiers
Typical solutions:
• Inter-island Network.
Coastal Networks
• Trunk & Branch.
• Festoon.
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Overview of the 6500 Broadband (BB)
Broadband Platform supports the innovative electronic
Dynamically Compensation Optics (eDCO) 10G, eDC40G,
eDC100G, WLs technology (normally seen in Fixed grid
networks) which pushes Optical-to-Electrical-to-Optical (OEO)
requirements beyond 2000 km:
• For Flex grid networks the 100G and higher WL/WL3s,

WL5e and WLAi are used.
• The real added value of the Broadband interfaces is

based on its ability to provide per wavelength
dispersion compensation, which eliminates the need for
in-line Dispersion Slope Compensation Modules
(DSCM) and their associated additional amplification
requirements.
Ciena has developed interface modules for the 6500 BB platform which enable service providers to
install systems that span in excess of 2000 km before Optical-Electrical-Optical (OEO) conversion is
required without the need for Distributed Raman Amplification. When deployed in conjunction with
the Common Photonic Layer (CPL) (2RU-Series only) or the 6500 Photonic Layer (PL), the
architecture of the 6500 offers an optimized reach solution pushing the OEO boundary further out.
This capability is offered with electronically compensating optics using Electronic Dynamically
Compensating Optics (eDCO) 10G technology (which compensates for chromatic dispersion with
Next Generation Modulation (NGM) Tx pre compensation using the TR control feedback loop) and
eDC40G/100G technology seen in Fixed grid deployment (which compensate for chromatic
dispersion in the Rx (post-compensation), while in the Flex grid deployed networks the focus is on
the WaveLogic 3s, 5e and WaveLogic Ai technology. (Note the WaveLogic Ai cards are not supported
in a Fixed grid deployed network).
This innovation has several advantages:

• Transports 10G, 40G and 100G and higher with no bulk- Dispersion Compensation Module
(DCM) in the line, dramatically reducing the cost of 10G, 40G, 100G and higher DWDM
transport.
• Enables wavelength agility throughout the network.
• Provides a day one Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) optical layer which
does not need to be engineered with a complex DSCM design.
• Facilitates the deployment of wavelengths without the need to make any changes to the
DWDM optical layer.
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Overview of the 6500 Photonic Layer (PL)
6500 Photonic Layer
5200
OM 3500
6500
Ethernet Routing
Switch 8600
Routers
Vendor “X”
Optical Cross Connect

DX/HDX/HDXc CMD44 = 44 Channel Mux/Demux, WSS = Wavelength Selective Switch
The 6500 provides customers a photonic line solution that can bridge edge and core applications
while pushing the technology envelope to bring the most cost effective, scalable, and above all,
flexible solution that the market requires to meet ongoing competitive pressures.
The support for Photonic services in the 6500 provides a next-generation DWDM optical line solution
that aims to greatly simplify installation, deployment and capacity addition/deletion and operations
throughout the platform lifetime.
The guiding principles for the support of Photonic services in the 6500 are:
• A cost-optimized, scalable, modular design that provides the lowest possible first in cost,
with a clear path to a lower full-fill cost and minimized operational expenditures.
• An Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (OADM) -centric platform that is Wavelength Selective
Switch (WSS) based for per wavelength access and branching. Note: the OADM supports
Optical Drop and Continue (ODC), broadcast and branching features.
• A platform capable of supporting both edge and core dense wavelength division
multiplexing (DWDM) applications.
• A platform that provides one of the richest optical layer performance monitoring tools on
the market.
This example shows a Fixed grid type network with the CMD44s, change out the CMDs for Flex type
equipment such as the “CCMD12”.
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Overview of the Waveserver Product Family
Waveserver
1RU
Waveserver “classic” enables massive capacity and

density:
• up to 400 Gb/s of line capacity plus 400 Gb/s of
client Ethernet ports
Ciena designed the Waveserver and Waveserver Ai platforms with a Data Center Interconnect
(DCI) application in mind. Web-scale DCI requires new solutions designed from the ground up to
provide high-capacity metro, regional, and long-haul interconnect with a web-scale operations
toolset.
The Waveserver family of products provide a server-like experience and remove scalability
constraints with high performance that delivers more capacity for any distance application
including single-span DCI, metro ROADM networks, long-haul routes, and subsea links.
The Waveserver and Waveserver Ai platforms shown here provide simple, scalable metro DCI in
a rack-and-stack 1RU form-factor.
The Waveserver “classic” was the first in this product line. It incorporates Ciena’s WaveLogic 3
Extreme coherent optical processors to increase transport capacity and scalability. It was the first
to address the massive bandwidth requirements of DCI while providing power and space
efficiency. Its web-scale IT operations model provides easier integration and operations through
programmable, open APIs.
Waveserver “classic” supports massive capacity and density:

• up to 400 Gb/s of line capacity plus 400 Gb/s of client Ethernet ports
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Waveserver
1RU
Waveserver “classic” enables massive capacity and

density:
• up to 400 Gb/s of line capacity plus 400 Gb/s of
client Ethernet ports
Waveserver Ai
Waveserver Ai purpose built for DCI:

• up to 2.4 Tb/s of line capacity plus 2.4 Tb/s of client
Ethernet ports
Waveserver Ai offers the scalability required to satisfy the largest interconnect requirements,
from metro to ultra-long-haul distances. With the strong performance and programmability
offered by WaveLogic Ai coherent technology, operators can maximize capacity at any distance
by tuning capacity from single-carrier 100 Gb/s to 400 Gb/s in 50 Gb/s increments. The platform
can operate at a selectable baud rate of 35Gbaud or 56Gbaud to trade-off channel throughput
for optical performance and spectrum use.
Waveserver Ai provides massive service density:

• up to 2.4 Tb/s of line capacity plus 2.4 Tb/s of client Ethernet ports
Notice that the traffic modules are fixed on the Waveserver and modular on the Waveserver Ai.
A variety of Waveserver Ai traffic modules provides even more flexibility for C-band and L-band
traffic.
Both the Waveserver and Waveserver Ai are available as encrypted platforms providing full
throughput, Layer 1 encryption for all in-flight data.
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Waveserver 5
2RU
Waveserver 5 is optimized for greater capacity and scaling:

• up to 12.8 Tb/s of line capacity plus 12.8 Tb/s of client
capacity in a 2RU footprint
Waveserver 5 compact interconnect platform is optimized for 100GbE and 400GbE applications
and provides unmatched scaling capabilities in a 2RU footprint.
Waveserver 5 optimized for greater capacity and scaling:

• Up to 12.8 Tb/s client and 12.8 Tb/s line capacity in a compact 2RU footprint
Waveserver 5 incorporates Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optical processors to take

transport capacity and scalability even further.
It delivers more 100GbE and 400 GbE across any distance, from metro to long-haul and subsea.
Waveserver 5 supports higher capacity with up to 800 Gb/s per wavelength.
The traffic modules are unique to each chassis. While you can’t run a Waveserver 5 module in a
Waveserver Ai chassis or vice-versa, look for future releases to introduces Waveserver Ai traffic
modules with WaveLogic 5. Also look for an encrypted Waveserver 5 chassis in future releases.
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Ciena’s HPRS Terrestrial/Undersea and Submarine Solutions
Ciena provides solutions for repeatered and High Power Raman (HPR) configurations
using 10G, 40G, 100G and Ai 400G solutions
HPRS Terrestrial/Undersea applications (Stretched Span)

• Single stretched span
• Multi-span segment with a Stretched Span part of the segment
• No powered optical amplification
• Remote Optical pumped Amplifier (ROPA)
• No power feed
• Uncompensated fibre
• Typical distances; 150 to 400km
• Typical spans; 20 to 80dB
Submarine applications (Repeatered)

• Multiple spans
• Powered optical amplification
• DC power feed
• Precisely compensated fibre
• Distances; 400 to 4000km
• Spans; 11 to 90
Ciena provides solutions for Terrestrial/Undersea (Stretched Spans) and Submarine

(repeatered) configurations using 6500/5400/Waveserver in combination with 6500/CPL
Photonic and OEM Raman capabilities to service span losses ≤75dB to transport Wavelogic
wavelengths.
HPRS Terrestrial/Undersea (Stretched Spans)

• Single stretched spans and Multi-span segment with a stretched span part of the
segment.
• With no active electronics in the undersea span.
• Normally uses high power counter propagating Raman amplification.
• Non-dispersion compensated fiber.
Submarine applications (Repeatered)

• Long reach networks that contain amplifiers (known as repeaters in submarine
networks) in the submarine span.
• The submarine span containing the amplifiers are commonly referred to as the
“Wet-plant”.
• Dispersion compensating fiber used to control end-to-end dispersion.
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Ciena HPRS (Stretched Span) Application (2RU Series)
• Non-DOC Controlled Solution - High Power Raman Span Configurations
• Single High Power Raman Span applications can be over Terrestrial and Unrepeatered Submarine wet-
cable-plant
• 6500/5400/Waveserver in combination with 6500/CPL Photonic and OEM Raman capabilities to service span
losses ≤75dB to transport Wavelogic wavelengths.
• Channel count is dependent on fiber type, configuration, span loss and transponder type. Link engineering
simulation is required to determine what is supported.
• Point-to-point solution with full mux/demux at boundaries without automation available in the photonic system
• Single High Power Raman Span Example:
High Power
Raman Span
6500/CPL 2RU 6500/CPL

2RU
Stretched Span configurations contains a combination of 6500/5400/Waveserver in

combination with 6500/CPL Photonics and MPBC Raman solutions for terrestrial or
submarine applications.
Note: Reference the Product documentation High Power Raman Application Guide 009-
6500-002 for information on supported configurations for Non-DOC and DOC applications.
Key search phrase “High Power Raman Span Applications”.
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Ciena HPRS (Stretched Span) Application (2RU-N Series)
• 6500 with 2RU-N Configuration - High Power Raman Span Configurations
• 2RU-N are only supported with the 6500 photonic configurations

• Non-DOC Controlled Solution
• 6500 Thin Terminal with CMD44/CMD64/CMD16/CMD24
• DOC Controlled Solutions
• 6500 Line Amp
• 6500 TOADM
• 6500 ROADM Colored
• 6500 ROADM Colorless
• Fix or Flex grid Support
• L0 CP support
• ROPA and Co+ROPA Extension
Stretched Span configurations contains a combination of 6500 Photonics with 2RU-N Series
MPBC Raman solutions for terrestrial or submarine applications.
Note: Reference the Product documentation High Power Raman Application Guide 009-
6500-002 for information on supported configurations for Non-DOC and DOC applications.
Key search phrase “High Power Raman Span Applications”.
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Ciena Stretched Span application –
RFL Counter propagating RAMAN (Thin) example
UOSC
OPM
BMD2 BMD2
MLA 2 MLA 2
RAMAN RFL Counter

Amplifiers
CMD 44 Red CMD 44 Blue CMD 44 Red CMD 44 Blue
Shown here is one example of a Stretched Span configuration utilizing the Thin Terminal
“Unrepeatered” configuration – RAMAN Fiber Laser (RFL) Counter (Thin) application.
Refer to the Technical Documentation “High Power Raman Application Guide” (009-6500-
002) for a complete list of supported configurations.
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Lesson Summary
In summary we reviewed:
• Submarine and Terrestrial/Undersea networks solutions
• Terminology used in submarine networks
• Key components of an undersea network
• Undersea cables
• Repeater
• Equalizer
• Branching Unit
• Passive and Active monitoring capabilities
• 6500 Broadband and Photonic layer architecture
• Common Photonic Layer architecture
• Ciena’s High Power Raman Spans and Repeatered submarine
solutions
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Hardware Overview (MPBC 2RU and
2RU-N Series)
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Lesson Introduction
Lesson Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to provide an

overview of the:
• Equipment used in a High Power Raman solutions (Stretch Span –
Terrestrial/Unrepeatered Submarine)
• 2RU Series
• 2RU-N Series
• RAMAN concept
• MPBC amplifiers and associated hardware deployed in a submarine
application
Documentation used in this lesson
This lesson references the following MPBC Technical Publication:
Title Number
2RU Telecom Series – Technical Manual DOC-04545 Rev.xx
2RU Fan Tray DOC-04671 Rev xx
2RU-N Telecom Series – Technical Manual DOC-05827 Rev xx
2RU-N Fan Tray DOC-06085 Rev xx
Armoured Fiber Distribution Frame (ADF) DOC-03907 Rev xx
Note: Always reference the latest documentation on Ciena’s portal.

https://my.ciena.com/CienaPortal/s/Ciena-Portal-Home
From there use your active user name and password to log in and access the documents.
Once you have access to the Libraries folder, scroll down and search for “MPBC-High Power
Raman (Formally Submarine Network Solutions) Technical Publications”, and select the
latest release.
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High Power Raman Hardware
• There are two models that can be deployed:

• 2RU hardware (Cannot be managed by MCP)
• Uses Craft-interface
• 2RU-N hardware (same optical performance as the 2RU variants)
• Uses Web-Craft interface
• SNMP support (MCP alarming and topology)
Note:
• The 2RU-N units use the same fan Tray and Armoured Fiber Distribution Frame (ADF) as the
2RU
• 2RU units can not be upgraded to have the same features as the 2RU-N units
• Both variants support the same Photonic configurations
• The 2RU-N modules are not supported with CPL
• Customers can deploy 2RU and 2RU-N units in the same network
• Login interfaces are different
The 2RU Series and the 2RU-N Series. The 2RU-N Series introduced in release 5.0, has the
same optical performance as the 2RU Series.
The difference between the two is the 2RU-N Series uses a Web Craft interface and
supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Manage Control and Plan
(MCP).
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High Power Raman Span Configurations
Ciena supports Terrestrial and Stretched Span applications by partnering with MPBC
Communications
• MPBC provides high gain Counter propagating Raman amplifiers for signal amplification
• Provides high-speed backbone connectivity across a Terrestrial or Submarine
(unrepeatered) stretch, and typically over an extended span
• MPBC Raman amplifiers are used with Ciena equipment (CPL or 6500 Photonic Line) to
provide amplification and control of single high power Raman spans for use with
Wavelogic 1, 2, 3 and Ai transponders (applicable to 2RU Series)
• MPBC Raman amplifiers are used with Ciena equipment (6500 Photonic Line) to provide
amplification and control of single high power Raman spans for use with Wavelogic 3
and WaveLogic Ai transponders (applicable to the 2RU-N Series)
• MPBC also provides ROPA (Remote optically pumped amplifier) solutions. A ROPA is an
EDFA type amplifier where the fiber spool is part of the deployed line fiber (installed and
managed by customer) and the pump amplifier resides at a terminal site
The objective of the high power Raman span is to provide high-speed backbone
connectivity across a stretch of water and typically over an extended span. Unlike the
repeatered submarine application (transoceanic or regional crossings), the high power
Raman span does not require costly undersea electronics.
The Raman amplifier allows DWDM signals to be sent over extended spans without the use
of costly regenerating equipment or undersea electronics.
Additionally, the use of Remotely Optical Pumped Amplifiers (ROPAs) further extends the
reach of high power Raman spans without the need for active, submersed components.
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Optical Amplifier: Raman Amplification Principle
• The input signal (λs ) can be amplified forward or in the opposite direction with the Pump signal (λp )
• The working principle of Raman amplifier is Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS)
Fiber
Pump λp
Fiber coupler
Signal λs
Amplified Signal λs
Wavelength of λs < Wavelength of λp
• An amplifier working on the basis of this principle is commonly known as a Distributed

Raman Amplifier (DRA).
• The physical property behind DRA is called Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS). This
occurs when a sufficiently large pump wave is launched at a lower wavelength than the
signal to be amplified.
• The Raman gain depends strongly on the pump power and the frequency offset between
the pump and the signal. Amplification occurs when the pump photon gives up its
energy to create a new photon at the signal wavelength, plus some residual energy,
which is absorbed as phonons (vibration energy).
• As there is a wide range of vibration states above the ground state, a broad range of
possible transitions are providing gain. Generally, Raman gain increases almost linearly
with wavelength offset between signal and pump peaking at about 100 nanometers and
then dropping rapidly with increased offset.
• The position of the gain bandwidth within the wavelength domain can be adjusted
simply by tuning the pump wavelength.
• Raman Amplifiers operates in the C bands.
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Optical Amplifier: Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS)
 Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) is an important nonlinear process that can turn optical fibers into
broadband Raman amplifiers and tuneable Raman lasers.
 When an atom is in ground state and it absorbs the photon having a particular energy level to reach to
excited state and when the atom falls back from excited state to ground state, it emits the photon
having different energy.
 Due to the difference in there energy levels, the vibration of optical cable takes place.
 SRS occurs, whenever there is interaction between optical energy and vibrational mode of cable
Vibrational States
λs
Vibrational States
λp
Ground States
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Type of Raman Amplifier
Raman amplifier in which Pump counter-propagates Raman amplifier in which Pump CO-propagates
with signal (reverse pump) with signal
Fiber
Fiber
Amplified
Signal λs Pump λp λp
Fiber Fiber
Signal λs
coupler Signal λs coupler Amplified Signal λs
λp
Pump λp
Pump λp
Pump counter-propagating with the signal
Pump CO-propagating with signal
• Raman pump is applied in reverse direction with
signal
• The transmitted signal is being amplified while its
intensity level is still high enough to cause fiber
nonlinearity to take place.
The high power counter-propagating unit injects counter-propagating optical power to

generate a Raman effect in the span fiber and thus amplifies the signals propagating in the
same fiber. Similarly, the co-propagating Raman unit injects co-propagating optical power
that also amplifies the signal through a Raman effect in fiber.
The signal thus receives amplification from the optical power injected by both these units
present on opposite ends of the span.
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Type of Raman Amplifier (Continued)
Raman amplifier in which Pump Counter + CO-propagates with signal
Fiber
Amplified
Pump λp1 λp1 Signal λs
Fiber Fiber
Signal λs coupler Amplified Signal λs coupler
λp2
Pump λp2
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Advantages of Raman Amplification
Raman amplification is compatible with all fiber types (SRS is always present).
Energy from short wavelengths transfers to longer wavelengths, conserving energy.
There is a wide gain bandwidth, up to 100 nm.
Gain occurs at any wavelength, depending on the availability of the pump.
It has low noise figure.
Improved noise performance of transmission line increases effective reach.
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Raman Concept
The energy transfer:

1. The MPBC Raman amplifier injects up to 5 watts of high-energy light into the fiber span
counter to the direction of the payload (counter-propagation).
2. Energy is transferred from the Raman light to the silica fiber molecules, increasing the
energy in the fiber.
3. When the energy level in the fiber is higher than the level in the payload,C-band
energy
transfers from the fiber to the payload, increasing the payload energy.
Shown above is a basic introduction to Raman amplifiers and their properties.

2RU
Which MPBC Amplifiers to Use
2RU-N
High Power Raman configuration considerations:

• Configuration 6500 and or CPL, fiber type, span losses
• Use of OnePlanner
• Counter, 1W Co+Counter or 2W Co+Counter
• Extreme span losses – ROPA and Co-ROPA
Note: Before using the 2RU-N configuration make sure that the 6500 Single Line Raman
Amplifier (SRA) capabilities have been exhausted first
Co Counter 2RU- 2RU-

SITE- 2RU + 2RU SITE- SITE- 2RU- SITE- N N SITE- SITE-
2RU-N
A 2RU Counter 2RU B C N D 2RU- 2RU-
E F
N N
Optcial Channels (UDP #1) Optcial Channels (UDP #)
To know which high powered Raman configuration is required for your application it is
recommended to build the required 6500/CPL configuration, fiber type and span losses in
OnePlanner and make a request with link engineering.
Depending on the capacity requirement and fiber type they will provide a Counter, 1W
Co+Counter or 2W Co+Counter high power Raman solution.
ROPA and Co+ROPA application are used on extreme span losses and required a ROPA
cassette to be installed on the span.
Before using the 2RU-N configuration make sure that the 6500 SRA capabilities have been
exhausted first
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Hardware – MPBC Amplifiers (2RU Series)
• 2RU-RFL Counter pump (1.5W) (NTT885DB)

• 2RU-SRP Counter pump (3W with OSC) (NTT885EB)
• 2RU-SRP Counter pump (5W with OSC) (NTT885KB)
• 2RU-RFL ROPA Counter pump (1.5W) (NTT885FB)
• 2RU-MLD (1W) (NTT885HB)
• 2RU-SRP (3W without OSC) (NTT885GB)
• 2RU-SRP (5W without OSC) (NTT885LB)
• 2RU-MLDS (1W) (NTT885HC)
Legend
RFL – Raman Fiber Laser

SRP – Super Raman Pump
ROPA – Remote Optically Pumped Amplifier
CRP – Cascaded ROPA Pump
MLD – Multiplexed Laser Diode
MLDS - Multiplexed Laser Diode
Supplementary
There are two variations to the MPBC hardware:
• The 2RU modules are managed via the Craft Terminal.

• The 2RU-N modules can be managed via the Web Craft Terminal or via the
Manage Control and Plan (MCP) application.
Shown here is the list of 2RU modules available.
Note:
• The -N versions of the 2RU product family are equipped with the Network Element
Manager (NEM) interface which supports management of the units via a Web based
Craft Terminal, via SNMP and SSH session.
• The 2RU-N modules supports north bound interfaces, while the 2RU modules DO NOT.
Hardware – MPBC Amplifiers (2RU-N Series)
• Counter:
• 2RU-RFL-N Counter pump (1.5W) (NTT885DD)
• 2RU-SRP-N Counter pump (3W) (NTT885ED), (5W)) (NTT885KD)
• 2RU-RFL-N ROPA Counter pump (1.5W) (NTT885FD), (3W) (NTT885MD), (5W)
(NTT885JD)
• Co+Counter
• 2RU-MLD-N (Co-1W) and 2RU-SRP-N (Counter- 3W) (NTT885HD and NTT885GD)
• 2RU-MLD-N (Co-1W) and 2RU-SRP-N (Counter- 5W) (NTT885HD and NTT885LD)
• 2RU-MLD-N (Co-1W) and 2RU-RFL-N ROPA (Counter- 1.5W) (NTT885HD and NTT885FD)
• 2RU-MLD/MLDS-N (Co-2W) and 2RU-SRP-N (Counter- 3W) (NTT885HD, NTT885HE and
NTT885GD)
• 2RU-MLD/MLDS-N (Co-2W) and 2RU-SRP-N (Counter- 5W) (NTT885HD, NTT885HE and
NTT885LD)
• 2RU-MLD/MLDS-N (Co-2W) and 2RU-RFL-N ROPA (Counter- 1.5W) (NTT885HD,
NTT885HE and NTT885FD)
Shown here is the list of 2RU-N Series modules available.

High Power Raman Span Configuration (2RU-N)
• High Level Features of the 2RU-N units

• The 2RU-N units can only be connected on the same span with another 2RU-N unit. It
can not connect to a 2RU unit.
Co Counter 2RU- Co 2RU-
SITE- 2RU + 2RU SITE- SITE- 2RU- SITE- N + N SITE- SITE-
2RU-N
A 2RU Counter 2RU B C N D 2RU- Counter 2RU-
E F
N N
Optcial Channels (UDP #1) Optcial Channels (UDP #)
• 2RU-N Enhancement features vs the 2RU units

• Web-Craft interface
• SNMP support (MCP alarming and topology) 2RU
• Security Enhanced 2RU-N
• Telemetry alarm enhancements
• New backup and restore via SD card for module replacement
• LAN interface to daisy chain multiple 2RU-N units
Shown here are some engineering rules that apply to the 2RU-N modules.
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MPBC Amplifiers - 2RU / 2RU-N Series RFL Counter pump (1.5W)
Raman Fiber Laser (RFL) dual-wavelength 1426/1454 Raman Counter pump
• Flat Raman gain over the C-band (1530-1565 nm)
• Provisionable Raman pump power of 300-1500mW
• MPBC Terminology :
• 2RU-RFL-1500-1426/1454-OSC
• 2RU-RFL-1500-1426/1454-N-OSC
2RU / 2RU-N Series RFL Counter pump (1.5W) solution kit
• Includes 2RU or 2RU-N Fan unit and mounting brackets
Tx SIG OTDR Rx OSC

IN APC OUT
RFL
MON Tx SIG+ Rx SIG
OUT OSC OUT OUT
FAN
module
Shown here is one example for the 2RU and 2RU-N Raman Fiber Laser (RFL) dual-
wavelength 1426/1454 Raman Counter pump.
The Pump Out armoured cable is connectorized with an E-2000-PS connector.
Note:
• RFL = Raman Fiber Laser.
• OTDR = Optical Time Domain Reflectometer.
• Optical connections to the 2RU and 2RU-N unit front panel optical ports are
made via an SC/APC (OTDR port) or SC/PC (all other ports) adapter with a
spring-loaded shutter.
For other configuration types supported refer to the technical documentation:

• 009-6500-002 (Part one and Part two)
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2RU / 2RU-N Series RFL Counter pump - Optical Specifications:
Parameter Min Max
WL1 - Total Output Power Range 300mW 1500mW
WL2 - Output Power Range 300mW 8000mW
WL1 - Pump Wavelength 1425nm 1427nm
WL2 - Wavelength 1452.5nm 1455.5nm
Insertion loss (TX SIG IN to TX SIG+OSC OUT) 0.8dB
Insertion loss (PUMP OUTPUT to RX SIG OUT) 2.3dB
RFL-1x00-1426/1454-OSC
SEED
Seed 1454nm
PD4
PD2
1454nm WDM
1276nm to
1426nm
1426nm
Pump converter
PD1
1276nm
PUMP
Rx SIG OUT
OUTPUT
L-BAND
OTDR MON OUT
50/50
FBG
Rx Rx OSC OUT
OSC
Tx
L-BAND
Tx SIG IN Tx SIG+OSC OUT
Shown in the table are the Optical specifications for the Raman Fiber Laser (RFL) Counter
pump amplifier.
W1 is the 1426 nm source which is created within a Raman converter module that is feed
with a 1276 nm source inside the unit.
W2 is 1454 nm source which is created by the seed laser.
When the unit indicates that the maximum output power is 1500mW, it is a sum of the 2
wavelengths.
Each MPBC 2RU RFL / 2RU-N RFL module transmits its own Fiber Integrity Monitor (FIM)
Optical Service Channel (OSC) signal and verifies the link integrity. If it does not receive the
OSC, it will not allow you to turn on the Pump (The OSC wavelength is 1574 nm).
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Seed and Pump in Raman Amplifier
• The seed/pump lasers propagate

in the direction of the green/red
arrow, respectively.
• A pump pulse and a short seed

pulse collide inside a sub-critical Plasma
plasma and energy transfer is
initiated due to parametric Seed
Pump Signal
backscattering processes.
In Raman amplification, a long pump laser transfers its energy to a short, counter-
propagating seed laser in a plasma.
The process depletes the pump laser pulse energy and enhances the intensity of the seed
laser.
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2RU-SRP-N 3W (NTT885ED)
SRP-300-1426/1454
• The term “seed” describes Seed SEED Pump MAIN

a small power active laser PD2 PD1
1426 nm 1276 nm
source.
• It grows with the help of Rx PUMP
SIG OUT OUTPUT
the 1276nm laser source.
L-BAND
• The 1454nm source is
created within the receive OTDR MON OUT
50/50
transmission fiber by the FBG
Rx OSC OUT
1276nm source.
Rx
OSC
Tx
L-BAND
Tx SIG IN Tx SIG +
OSC OUT
Shown here is an example on how the amplifier works.
The term “seed” describes a small power active laser source, it grows with the help
of the 1276nm laser source.
The 1454nm source is then created within the receive transmission fiber by the
1276nm source.
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2RU-SRP-N 5W Optical Specifications
Parameter Min Max

Main Output Power Range 500mW 5000mW
Seed Output Power Range 10mW 50mW
Raman-Generated Wavelength 1453nm 1455nm
Seed Wavelength 1424.5nm 1427.5nm
Insertion loss (PUMP OUTPUT to RX SIG OUT) 3dB
The Total output power is set by the user

Gain may be provided to you by the link engineering report.
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2RU-RFL-N ROPA 3W/5W Counter pump
The seed range depends on Fiber type and Splice losses.
Parameter Min Max

Seed Output Power Range (1485nm) 30mW 230mW
Main Output Power Range (1420nm) 500mW 3000mW
Seed Pump Wavelength 1483.5nm 1486.5nm
Main Pump Wavelength 1419nm 1421nm
Insertion loss (PUMP OUTPUT to RX SIG OUT) 2.75dB
The seed range on this unit is large because there are a lot of different fiber types that
might be used for a link and also, a particular installation may have higher than normal
splice losses and thus may require higher seed powers.
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2RU / 2RU-N Series RFL Counter pump – (1.5W) Configuration
E2000
connector
Fiber
MLA2 Pump
TX-SIG+ splice MLA2
TX-SIG-In OSC -OUT Output RX-SIG-Out
OTDR
Client TX Client RX
(APC)
Counter pump – (1.5W)

OTDR
(APC)
2RU - Series RFL
Counter pump – (1.5W)

Port 5 ADF Port 8
2RU - Series RFL

Fiber
Port 8 Port 5
Span
ADF
Client RX Client TX
RX-SIG-Out Pump TX-SIG+ TX-SIG-In
Output OSC -OUT
Fiber
splice
E2000
connector
Note: Shown here is the 2RU module
Shown here is the configuration for the 2RU Series RFL Counter pump – (1.5W).
At the PUMP OUTPUT of the 2RU / 2RU-N unit, there can only be one E-2000-PS
connection in the ADF and followed by 1 fiber splice in the Armoured Distribution Frame
(ADF) and 1 fiber splice to the outside fiber.
Note: If there are patch panels or other Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs) in the station
before the outside fiber, they should be replaced with fiber splices only.
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2RU / 2RU-N Series Fibering
• Fibering of 6500 or CPL equipment with the 2RU / 2RU-N Series
From ADF &

To & from Stretch Span
CPL or
To Stretch Span
6500
equipment
Fibering of 6500 or CPL equipment with the 2RU / 2RU-N Series
Shown in the graphic starting from the right side, the label “OUTPUT” is what is used to
carry the counter propagating Raman amplifier signal ( through the shielded cable). This
fiber will be connected in the Armoured Distribution Frame (ADF) unit, and then spliced to
the stretch span fiber.
On the far left side the port labeled “Tx SIG IN”, this port is used to receive the incoming
signal from either the 6500 or the CPL Line Interface Module (LIM) Port 5.
The port labeled “Rx SIG OUT”, this port is used to transmit the signal to either the 6500
or CPL Line Interface Module (LIM) Port 8.
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• Common Equipment for both the 2RU and the 2RU-N modules
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MPBC Amplifiers LEDs
The 2RU / 2RU-N Series Amplifiers has four visual indicators:

• POWER (LED green) – The LED is turned ON when the +5V of the power supply is on.
The LED is turned OFF when the power supply is off.
• Laser On (LED yellow) – The LED is turned ON when the unit has its laser on. The
LED is turned OFF after the laser is shutdown.
• Fault (LED red) – The LED is turned ON during HW/SW failure or a Fan failure. The
LED is turned OFF if all faults are cleared.
• LOS (LED yellow) – The Loss of Signal LED is turned ON when no OSC signal is
received. The LED is turned OFF if a valid OSC tone is received.
LEDs
Shown above are the four visual indicators found on the 2RU / 2RU-N Series:
• Raman Fiber Laser (RFL) Counter pump amplifier.

• Remote Optically Pumped Amplifier (ROPA) Counter pump amplifier.
• Super Raman Pump (SRP) Counter pump amplifier.
• Super Raman Co-Pump (SRCP) Co- Pump amplifier.
• Multiplexed laser Diodes (MLD) Conventional Raman co-pump
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Armoured Fiber Distribution Frame (ADF)
The 2RU /2RU-N Series ADF houses a patch point for connecting the 2RU / 2RU-N
amplifier modules to the outside fiber or ODF
• Contains 20m or 30m (meter) long armoured optical fiber cable
ADF 1U Tray Made up of 5m sections
• ADF is a separate lockable 1U tray mounted in the same equipment rack as, and
in close proximity to, the 2RU/2RU-N series equipment.
• The ADF serves as an intermediate Optical fiber Distribution Frame (ODF),
where the armoured pigtail carrying the output from a high power 2RU/2RU-N
series amplifier source is spliced to the fiber leading to the system’s ODF where
it is in turn spliced to the external cable plant.
• The ADF that Ciena is deploying is the 20 or 30 meter (m) armoured fiber cable.
The armoured cable comes in 5m sections.
Note:
• The pigtails with the E-2000-PS connectors are NOT spliced to any fibers from
the armoured extension cable (colored fiber).
• This is done on purpose to facilitate the splicing at the far end of the armoured
extension cable (the ODF or Outside Plant Termination point) between the
G.652 SMF-28 fiber (E-2000-PS pigtail) and possibly different fiber types in the
outside plant.
• In these cases, splicing a temporary standard pigtail (not included) to the
armoured extension cable fibers allows a much more precise OTDR verification
of the splice of dissimilar fibers.
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Armoured Fiber Distribution Frame (ADF) (continued)
2RU / 2RU-N Series ADF 20m Tail NTT882DCE5:
• Includes four E-2000-PS optical pigtails and four mating adaptors
Four mating adaptors
Up to four mated connectors to outside

plant (inside armoured cable)
Up to four 2RU OR 2RU-N

amplifiers can be connected to
the ADF tray
Diamond E-2000-PS high power connector
The ADF model with the pre-installed armoured optical fiber cable is deployed by Ciena.
(reference the MPBC technical documentation “DOC-03907 Rev.x” for more information).
The 2RU -ADF is designed to accept the armoured & connectorized pigtail from up to 4
different 2RU High Power Units (HPU) (Raman amplifiers) within its splice enclosure (as
shown above).
There are six pairs of fibers. Splicing is required to the 1.5 meter long pigtails that end with
a Diamond E-2000-PS high power connector.
On each pigtail, a 5 cm long color mark has been added that matches the color tag at the
far end of the armoured cable. The colors are Yellow, Blue, Red, Green, Black, and White.
The first four are connected to the mating adaptors. The last two are simply taped to the
bottom of the enclosure for future use.
Note: Make sure that the same color pigtails are used at the other end of the wet plant.
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Diamond E-2000-PS High Power Connector
E-2000 Service adapter
Shutter
The MPBC equipment utilizes the Diamond E-2000-PS High Power Connector.
To access and clean the fiber the end user is required to use the E-2000 Service adapter (as
shown above).
By sliding the E-2000 Service adapter over the Diamond E-2000-PS High Power Connector,
it opens the shutter to expose the fiber that then can be cleaned and inspected with
traditional equipment.
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2RU/2RU-N Series Fan Tray
The 2RU/2RU-N units require the use of the Fan tray for cooling
• The fan tray is mounted in the equipment rack immediately below the 2RU/2RU-N unit
• Can be installed in 19” ANSI, ETSI 600mm or 23” ANSI rack
• There are 3 fans and 2 drivers
• One driver controls 2 fans and the other driver controls 1 fan
• If there are no issue then all 3 fans run at 50%
• If the temperature is 35C ±2C then the fans will run at 100% Fan Tray Release 1 is
• If the temperature is 32C ±2C then the fans will run at 50% no longer available
2RU-Series Fan Tray Release 1
Power (Green) Fault (Red) J1 Alarm T1 Power A

T2 Power B
Fan Tray Release 2
used for both variants
2RU-Series Fan Tray Release 2
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Fan Tray (32mm = 1.26 inches) 50
The 2RU/2RU-N units require the use of the Fan tray for cooling.
• The fan tray is mounted in the equipment rack immediately below the
2RU/2RU-N unit.
• A free space of 22 to 25 mm (0.87 to 0.98 inches) should be left below the fan
tray for air intake with the same amount of free space above the 2RU/2RU-N
unit to avoid impeding the cooling airflow.
Fan Speed Control
• If there are no issue then all 3 fans run at 50%.
• If the temperature is 35C ±2C then the fans will run at 100%.
• If the temperature is 32C ±2C then the fans will run at 50%.
A Fan Fault Alarms is activated if any of the faults below are present
• Fan runs below minimum half speed threshold.
• Loss of both input power feeds.
• Loss of power regulator.
• Thermistor failure.
Note: In the case of a Fan Tray replacement, the Fan Tray unit release 1 will be replaced
with a release 2. All the proper power and alarm cables will be available with the Fan Tray
unit.
• Refer to the 2RU Fan Tray, DOC-04671 Revision 0, Release 1 or the 2RU-N Fan
Tray Manual DOC-06085 Rev 1, MPB documentation for more information.
• Any MPB orders come with rel 2 fans for 2RU and 2RU-N.
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Lesson Summary
In Summary we reviewed
• Equipment used in a High Power Raman solutions (Stretch Span –

Terrestrial/Unrepeatered Submarine)
• 2RU Series
• 2RU-N Series
• RAMAN concept
• MPBC amplifiers and associated hardware deployed in a
submarine application
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Intentionally left blank
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User Interfaces, Administration, and
Security features (2RU Modules)
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Lesson Introduction
Lesson Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to

provide an overview of the:
• MPBC interfaces
• MPBC Craft Terminal (CT) interface
• Install procedures for the Craft Terminal software
• Login procedures to the MPBC with the Craft Terminal (CT) interface
• Menu’s on the Craft Terminal (GUI)
• Administration and Security Features
This lesson references the following Technical Documentations:
Title Number
2RU Technical Series – Technical Manual DOC-04545 Rev.xx
RU Series Craft Terminal – User Manual DOC-04576 Rev.xx
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MPBC User Interfaces
The MPBC supports two types of User Interfaces to communicate to

the 2RU equipment
• Command Line Interface (CLI)

• RU Series Craft Terminal (RU-CT) Interface
Both are used to control and monitor the 2RU unit

• Control of the pump (and seed) laser currents
• Monitor the pump TEC currents and temperatures
• Report alarms and faults
Management platforms overview
Two user interfaces may be used to support a MPBC unit, these include:
• Command Line Interface (CLI).
• RU Series Craft Terminal (RU-CT) Interface : A management tool and Graphical
User Interface (GUI) used to operate, administer, maintain, and provision a MPBC
2RU unit.
Note: TEC = Thermo-Electric Cooler
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Management Set up
• The 2RU series offers two interface types to manage the equipment; serial port RS-232
and LAN Ethernet port
• Can be managed directly without the need of special software
• Telnet session or a terminal emulation program or
• Utilize the RU-CT software (GUI)
(Craft )
Serial port LAN port
ESS = ETHERNET Serial Server

EMS = Element Management System
CT = Craft Terminal
WAN= Wide Area Network
Equipment Management
• The 2RU series offers two interface types to manage the equipment; RS-232 serial
port and LAN Ethernet port.
Note: A minimum bandwidth of 128kbps should be allocated for the management
communication of the 2RU products.
Management Software
The 2RU series can be managed directly without the need of special software.
• The 2RU primary command sets are ASCII commands that can be issued via a Telnet
session or a terminal emulation program like ‘HyperTerminal’ using the serial port.
The other option that can be used to manage the 2RU is the RU-CT software that offers a
graphical interface to the user. The RU-CT cans be connected to the unit either directly to the
RS-232 serial port or to the LAN Ethernet port.
The Ethernet Management System (EMS) software provides monitoring of several 2RU and
other MPBC products simultaneously.
Note: The Element Management System (EMS) only operates over a TCP/IP network. Refer to
the MPBC Technical Documentation “ DOC-04545” for more information.
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
The MPBC Command Line Interface (CLI) same look and feel to CLI interfaces supported
on similar Ciena products
The CLI command set includes:

• Essential Commands SETMODE – example used to
select the unit mode of operation
• Production Commands
• General Commands
• Common to all 2RU models
• Specific Commands
• Commands that are tailored for the different 2RU models
The MPBC CLI is a human to network element interface with a look and feel common to CLI
interfaces supported on similar Ciena products.
All commands are to be typed on one line. There can be one or more spaces between the
command and the first argument, and between arguments.
A command ends with a carriage return. When the User submits a command from the
terminal emulation to the amplifier, the command gets processed, and then the amplifier
returns the related reply to the terminal emulation program.
If this reply happens to be positive, the expected arguments are returned, if the reply is
negative, the only argument returned is a single string containing an error message.
Shown above is an example of a “SETMODE” command. This command is used to select the
unit mode of an operation.
Note: For information on available commands for CLI, refer to the MPBC Technical
Documentation “ DOC-04545”. Key search phrase “Command Line Interface”.
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MPBC RU Series Craft Terminal (RU-CT software (GUI))
• MPBC installation CD
• Consists of an executable file
• No setup program
• No registry information…
• Create a folder for the software
on your PC
• Copy files from CD to new folder RU_CT_3.4.0.0.exe
• Start CT software (exe) file
• Create a shortcut on desktop
Note: The minimum Craft Terminal software is RU_CT_3.4.0.0.exe
The RU-CT software requires the end user to load a new installation or upgrade of the CT
software onto a Personal Computer, either from the MPBC CD or from a company server.
The software consists of an executable file – there is no setup program, registry

information, DLL files, etc.
For a new installation the end user must verify the readme.txt file in the directory ‘Craft
Terminal\Software Application\RU Series’ on the software disk in case the following
instructions need modification.
• Create a folder for the MPBC Craft Terminal software, on your computer hard
disk. Ex: c:\mpbc\RU_CT.
• Copy all files from the software disk directory to the new folder on your
computer hard disk.
• To start the CT software, run the RU_CT_x.x.x.x.exe executable file.
• If desired, create shortcuts to the desktop, or add to the Start/Programs list.
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Minimum Requirements for the RU-CT software (GUI)
PC
IBM Compatible PC Pentium class
Pointing device Compatible with MS-Windows (mouse or trackball)
One Serial port on PC Required

One LAN port on PC Required
CD-ROM drive or network access Required
Hard disk space 10 Mbytes

Ram 16 Mbyte or higher
Operating System Software Microsoft Windows 32-bit operating system (Window XP, Vista or
Windows 7
RU-CT software (GUI) technical specifications.
The RU-CT software runs on IBM compatible Personal Computers (PCs).
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LAN Interface- Initial Set Up
• LAN communication used for remote operation of the 2RU unit from either a
• PC-based Terminal emulation application or
• RU Craft Terminal Software
• Setting Personal Computer (PC)
• From the Windows desktop, Open a DOS Command window
• Type ‘ipconfig’ at the command prompt (C:\>) to get the PC IP Address
• To configure the PC Route, type ‘route add 192.3.1.0 mask 255.255.255.0 PC
IP Address’ at the command prompt (C:\>)
• Verify connection to the NE by typing “ping 192.3.1.254”
Starting the RU-CT software
Before launching the Craft Terminal software, the end user must ensure the following.
Setting up of the Ethernet Port for the 2RU device, can be done via a Terminal emulation
application or the Craft Terminal software. It must be noted that in order to connect to the
2RU, the host PC and the 2RU device must be connected to a common LAN.
Shown above are the steps to provision the end users PC to the default IP address settings
of the 2RU unit.
The 2RU Ethernet port is configured with the following default private IP address and
netmask.
• Default IP address: 192.3.1.254.
• Netmask: 255.255.255.0.
• Gateway: none.
Note: For terminal emulation information refer to the Technical Documentation “DOC-
04545”.
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Starting the RU-CT software
• Double click program “RU_CT…exe or simply click on desktop icon

created earlier
MPBC welcome screen
RU-CT Login window
To start the Craft Terminal software the end user can launch the software either in Explorer by
double-clicking the program called “ RU_CT.x.x.x.x.exe” or by selecting the desktop icon, an MPBC
Welcome Screen appears, and then a Login dialog appears and waits for the operator to log in to the
application.
• If the communication parameter file is found, the craft terminal (CT) will display the
Communications Configuration window with the parameters read from the
communication configuration file RU.RU.
• If the configuration file is not found, or communications are not good, the craft terminal
will open the Communications Configuration window with local mode selected.
Communication problems
• When information in the fields are displayed in red, it indicates that the communication is
not established with the device and the other setting and measurement parameters
should not be displayed. If communication was previously established, the last values
received are displayed in red. When there is a communication failure (due either to a
cable break or invalid parameters), a message with the time occurrence will be displayed
in the alarm windows.
Note: Refer to the MPBC Technical Documentation “DOC-04576” for information on launching with
Command Line. Note 2: The end user must request their own User Name and Password from their
administration prime.
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Craft Terminal (CT) Main Screen
• Communication
• Configuration, Open, Save, Save As and Exit
• Security
• Change User, Lockout, Change Password and User Admin
• Window
• Typical window application (cascade, tile horizontally, vertically, min all
• Help
• Gives version and build date of CT application
The RU-CT software is a management tool that is used to operate, administer, maintain and
provision a 2RU module.
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MPBC RU-CT Main Screen (continued)
The table shown here describes the menu options available to the end user. These
options can be selected from the pull-down menus within the menu bar.
Menu Bar Name List Purpose
Configuration Open the Communication

Configuration window
Open Load a communication
configuration file that was
Communication saved
Save As Save the Communication
configuration
Exit Exit the RU-CT application
Change User Change user logged into the

CT application
Lockout Lock the CT application
Security
Change Password Administer users to log into
the CT application
User Admin Administer users to log into
the CT application
Typical window
Window application
selection
About Describes version and build
Help
date of the CT application
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Communication Configuration Screen – Connecting to a 2RU
module
Comms Configuration window
• Select Communication – Configuration window
• Select RU type, Port #, Communication Mode and Polling
Interval
Communication Mode
• Networked
• Serial
Polling Interval
• Recommended
10 sec
Select 2RU
In order to connect to the 2RU devices, the communication mode of operation is chosen.
Selecting Communication/Configuration from the menu bar, the communication
configuration window is displayed (as shown above).
Using the pull-down arrow, the end user can select the mode of communication with the
unit. The choices are “Serial or Networked Mode”. In serial mode, the operator must select
the COM port of the PC used. Only one 2RU unit is selectable for configuration . In
networked mode, the operator must enter a valid IP address.
Under the:
• RU window the end user must select 2RU (the other options are not applicable).
• Port number is 950 for 1 assigned group. (If more than one group is to be viewed
then different port numbers must be used.(Administrator will assign port
numbers)
• Group is dependent on information provided to you by the administrator.
• There are a maximum of 4 groups that can be setup. The Administrator
can select descriptive names for each of the groups to a maximum of 25
characters, and assign equipment to a specific group number, from
there the end user would log in and see the equipment associated to
that group.
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Communication Configuration Screen – Connecting to a 2RU module (continued)
Once you have logged in and selected the parameters mentioned above, the end user then
has the option of saving this configuration to their own PC (save as option) and use this
file to open a session with the information already populated. (Can be used to open a new
session without the need to repopulate all of the parameters).
POLLING INTERVAL
The Polling Interval control specifies the amount of time to wait between updates of the
information display. A polling interval of 10 seconds is suggested to prevent collision
between multiple application accesses to the devices. The more CT’s that are connected to
the same RU device, the polling interval should be increased .
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2RU Interface Screen
2RU -RFLxx Interface Screen LED Indicators and Alarm Button

Optical Panel Power Feed
Fault Panel Indicator
Fan Alarm Comm Panel
Severity Color
Critical RED
Major ORANGE
Minor YELLOW
Note: Comm Panel will display either a LAN connection or Serial connection (shown here is a LAN
connection). Selecting an alarm button will show current alarms.
After a valid communication configuration, the main window is displayed. The interface will
be different for each RU NE type and also dependent on the mode of communication. If the
mode is via a LAN, then the Ethernet port is seen (as shown above).
If the mode is via a serial port, then the LAN connection will disappear and there will be a
serial port (the graphic will change from a LAN to a serial port).
The panel on the top of the Network Element ( the 2RU unit) interface gives the model
number and the user selectable NE identification (if available) of the RU device we are
communicating with.
All alarms associated to a 2RU NE has a severity associated with them. (Exception, if there is a
Communication Loss).The alarm button color is dependent on the alarm that is generated.
The table above describes the association to the alarm severity with the color of the alarm
button.
For the 2RU units, the operator can ONLY right click (context) on the communication port
seen within the interface. Doing so will give the status of the port(s). If there are NO alarms
or faults, the NE interface will be in gray, if there is an alarm, the specified port will change in
color according to the severity of the alarm or fault.
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Main Context Menu
Configuring, Controlling & Monitoring of NE
Configuring, Controlling & Monitoring of NE
The main context menu is accessed by right clicking on the unit caption area, which will
allow the operator to Monitor, Control and Configure each of the units.
The slide above shows the list of Context menus available for all NE elements. What is
displayed within the context menu is dependent on the Group that the operator is in.
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Main Context Menu - Identification screen
When the end user selects ID, the Identification screen is displayed, the information on the
screen is refreshed and the ID Name is displayed (the ID name is limited to 16 characters).
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Main Context Menu - Inventory screen
When the end user selects Inventory, the Inventory screen is displayed, the information on
the screen is refreshed and depending on the device, the following information is seen on
the screen:
• NE Model,
• Serial Number,
• Firm Ware (FW) Version of the NE device.
• Boot Loader Version of the NE device.
• Library Version.
• CLEI (Is a unique product identification distributed by Telcordia). (Note, if
available, otherwise will NOT appear).
• Part number, specific to Ciena.
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Main Context Menu - Synchronization screen
NTT885DAE5
The synchronization window, is used to verify the Date & Time difference between the RU
NE & the local PC, and to synchronize the RU NE with the local PC time.
Every time this window is opened, the information on the screen is refreshed. The RU NE
stores the Date & Time in GMT format, therefore, the Craft Terminal converts the NE GMT
time to the local PC time before displaying the information.
Similarly, upon sending a synchronization command to the RU NE, the local PC time is
converted into GMT time and sent to the NE.
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Main Context Menu - Firmware screen
Swap button
NTT885DAE5
The firmware download window is used to download a firmware into the NE. The firmware
download operation is hitless, i.e., the traffic is unaffected, and the operation of the NE
continues.
After the download is complete, the new firmware must be set to active by selecting the
SWAP button. The active program section of the window shows the active program that the
NE is running. The secondary program section (for 2RU ONLY) shows the second image
loaded onto the NE.
The download section of the window is used to download firmware to the NE. The open
button is used to select the firmware file to download. After a file is chosen, the Download
button becomes active at which point the user can start to download the file.
During the download, the Swap button and the Close button are inactive. The progress of the
download is seen in the progress bar, and an estimated amount of time left is also seen. Once
the download is complete, the end user is to press the Swap button to set the new firmware
active.
Note: If communication is lost during the download, the NE remains in the download mode.
When communication is re-established, the user must re-start the download.
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Main Context Menu - Generate Report screen
To generate a report, the Monitor window must be opened. The end user can then initiate
the monitoring, by pressing the Launch Trace button on the Monitor screen.
Once the monitoring screen has been activated, the end user can then generate a report
by clicking on the Generate Report menu, a file name must be entered directly or through
the Browse button, as well additional information that the end user deems important can
be entered into the Additional Information memo area.
Once the Save button is pressed, the information is saved. The default extension of the file
is ‘”txt”.
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Main Context Menu - Generated Report
Shown here is an example of a generated report.
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2RU Administration – User Group and Privileges
Group Privileges
Administrators Administrative, Configuration,

Control and Monitor
Configuration Configuration, Control and Monitor
Operation Control and Monitor
Monitor Monitor
The administrator can assign end users a specific User Group and Privilege access
capability. The table above describes the different User Groups available.
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2RU Administration – User Group and Privileges
Menu Option Sub-Menu Administrator Configuration Operation Monitor
Control Yes Yes Yes No
Monitor Yes Yes Yes Yes
ID Yes Yes No No
Inventory Yes Yes Yes Yes
Synchronization Yes Yes Yes Yes

Network
Element (NE) Firmware download Yes Yes No No
Generate Report Yes Yes Yes Yes
Configuration All Yes Yes No No
The table lists the possible menu options, and the options available to each group.
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2RU Administration – Security Features
Security – User Admin
Add New User
Security – User Admin
Shown to the left is the User Administration (User Admin) screen. Only a user within the
administrative group will have access.
From this screen the Administrator can manage the User access and privilege access to the
2RU unit.
By selecting the Add button, the Add User screen appears, here the administrator can assign
the following information:
• User Name: Enter user name to be created.
• Password: Enter password and confirmation password for end user.
• Group: select the group the end user will belong to. ( Administrator, Configuration,
Operator or monitor).
To remove a user simply press the Remove button on the User Admin screen.
Note: The password and username can be made with any of the ASCII characters including
blank space. If the password is intended to be used with the command line option, avoid the
use of blank spaces since the command line interpreter will not recognize the password.
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Check Your Learning
1. The MPBC supports two types of User Interfaces to communicate to the 2RU equipment.
Select the two that are supported.
a) Command Line Interface (CLI)
b) TL1
c) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
d) Craft Terminal (CT)
2. The (GUI) software used to communicate to the 2RU is stored where?

a) The 2RU module
b) A server
c) Personal Computer
d) None of the above
3. What is the recommended polling interval?
a) 2 seconds
b) 10 seconds
c) 99 seconds
d) None of the above
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Lesson Summary
• MPBC interfaces that are supported for the 2RU modules

• MPBC Craft Terminal (CT) interface
• The installation procedures for the Craft Terminal software
• The login procedures to the MPBC with the Craft Terminal (CT) interface
• The Menu’s found on the Craft Terminal (GUI)
• The Administration and Security Features
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User Interfaces, Administration, and
Security features for the (2RU-N Modules)
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Lesson Introduction
Lesson Objectives

• MPBC interfaces
• MPBC Web Craft Terminal (WebCT) interface
• Install procedures for the Web Craft Terminal software
• Login procedure to the Web Craft Terminal interface
• Menu’s on the Web Craft Terminal (GUI)
• Administration and Security Features
This lesson references the following MPBC Technical Documentation:
Title Number
2RU-N Telecom Series – Technical Manual DOC-05827 Rev.xx
2RU (-N Modules) WebCT (Web Craft) – Operation DOC-05829 Rev.xx

Manual
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MPBC User Interfaces
The MPBC supports two types of User Interfaces to communicate to the 2RU-N
equipment
• 2RU-N Series Web Craft Terminal (WebCT) Interface
• Manage Control and Plan (MCP)
The WebCT is used to control and monitor the 2RU-N unit

• Monitor the pump TEC currents and temperatures
• Report alarms and faults
The MCP is used to:

• Enrollment / Dis-enrollment to/from MCP
• View Equipment Inventory
• View Alarms management
• Retrieve active alarms
• Clear Alarms
Management platforms overview
Two user interfaces may be used to support a MPBC unit, these include:
• 2RU-N Series Web Craft Terminal (WebCT) Interface: A management tool and
Graphical User Interface (GUI) used to operate, administer, maintain, and provision
a MPBC 2RU-N unit.
• Manage Control and Plan (MCP).
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Management Setup
• The 2RU-N series offers two interface types to manage the equipment; serial port RS-
232 and LAN Ethernet port (RJ45)
• Utilize the WebCT software (GUI) or
• Manage Control Plan (MCP) via SNMPv2c / v3
2RU-N 2RU-N 2RU-N 2RU-N
192.1.1.4 192.1.1.5 192.1.2.5 192.1.2.4
(Craft )

CT = Craft Terminal
WAN = Wide Area Network
SNMP= Simple Network Management Protocol
The 2RU-N series offers two interface types to manage the equipment; RS-232 serial
port and LAN Ethernet port.
Management Software
The 2RU-N series can be managed directly without the need of special software:
• The 2RU-N primary command sets are ASCII commands that can be issued via a
Telnet session or a terminal emulation program like “HyperTerminal” using the
serial port.
The other options that can be used to manage the 2RU-N is the:
• WebCT software that offers a graphical interface to the user. The WebCT cans be
connected to the unit either directly to the RS-232 serial port or to the LAN
Ethernet port.
• Manage Control and Plan (MCP) used to manage the 2RU-N unit. MCP uses
SNMPv2c/v3 interface. The SNMP interface can be enabled at any time with the
purchase of a license. For more details on the SNMP MIB for the 2RU-N units,
please refer to the 2RU SNMP documentation.
The Ethernet Management System (EMS) software provides monitoring of several 2RU-N
and other MPBC products simultaneously.
Note: Refer to the Technical Documentation “ DOC-05827” for more information.
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MPBC 2RU-N Series Web Craft Terminal (WebCT) software (GUI))
Supported Web Browser

• Internet Explore (IE8) and higher PC
IBM Compatible PC Pentium III or better class
• Mozilla Firefox Version 10.0 and
Pointing device Compatible with MS-Windows
higher (mouse or trackball)
One Serial port on PC Required
• Other versions or web browsers can One LAN port on PC Required
be used, but the display may not be
Ram 512 Mbytes or higher
guaranteed
The 2RU WebCT software requires the end user to log into a web browser, no software
installation required.
The web browser supported for the WebCT is Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) or higher. Mozilla
Firefox version 10 and higher is also supported.
Note: Any other version or web browser can be used but the display may not be
guaranteed.
The table depicts the Person Computer minimum requirements.
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Getting Started - WebCT
Turning on the 2RU-N Network Element (NE)
• Make sure equipment is powered and ready
• Make sure the WebCT communicates with the equipment
• Configure the NE communication
• Use the WebCT to enable the equipment at both ends
• Ensure optical transmission through the link is operational
Setup network Properties for WebCT Access

• End user must configure the NE via a direct serial communication (Normally
performed during installation/commissioning)
• Start a HyperTerminal session Default parameters
• Setup terminal emulation IP Address 192.168.169.1
• Set the NE IP address and net mask
Net Mask 255.255.255.0
• Confirm is NE is configured successfully
• Launch a web browser Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 (none)
Before an end user can launch the Web Craft Terminal (WebCT). The end user must
provision certain parameters.
Shown here is a high level view of the steps required to be performed during the
installation/commissioning of the 2RU-N Network Element (NE).
Note:
• The table provides information on the default IP settings. These values can be
changed via the WebCT or the console.
• Refer to the Technical Documentation “ DOC-05829” for more information.
(search phrase “Getting Started”).
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Login Screen
User Name Password Description

Admin Admin-00 • It is not possible to delete this user
• It is possible to change its password
• Part of Administrators group
Open a supported web browser, type in the valid IP address and the following login screen
should appear.
By default you can log in by entering the default User Name “Admin” and the default
Password “Admin-00”.
Note: The default user “Admin” cannot be deleted, however the default password can be
changed.
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Web Craft Terminal (WebCT) Main Screen
NE Model NE ID
Menu Bar
From this main window the end user can manage the 2RU-N module.
Only a single session of the WebCT can be running on one browser platform, if the end user
attempts to log in a second time on the same browser platform, he or she would be
automatically logged out of the first session.
However if the end user uses a different browser to login, he or she can then have multiple
login sessions at the same time from the same Personal Computer (PC).
Note:
• PC (Local) Date and Time: Is retrieved from the PC on which the browser is
running. This gives the local time of the PC when the page was last loaded or
updated.
• NEM (GMT) Date and Time: Is retrieved from the NE Unit itself. This time is in
GMT. This gives the GMT time of the NE Unit when the page was last loaded or
updated.
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The table shown here describes the menu options available to the end user. These options can be
selected from the pull-down menus within the menu bar.
Menu Bar List Purpose
Name
Main View This page shows the pictorial representation of the NE unit including
fan tray (if required).
SNMP License User can verify the status of the SNMP license key, set the license
Main key and verify the status of the SNMP Agent and Trap applications.
About Shows the version and build date of the current WebCT, and the
status of the system for WebCT to be able to function correctly.
Logout Will logout the user and redirect the web browser to the login.
Current Shows current alarms.
Alarms
History Alarms are kept in a circular buffer. (Max. of 500)
Control Used to operate and Monitor the NE unit. A user can select
between viewing the values in dBm or mW.
Monitor Used to monitor all parameters of the NE.
ID NE ID Name.
IP MAC address, IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP.
Unit
Inventory NE model, serial #, firmware version, part #, date last returned, plus
information on sub-module (Laser Controller)
Configuration Unit rages, alarm thresholds, unit limits parameters.
Time NTP Client configuration, PC Time, NEM Time parameters.
Synchronizatio
n
Reset Reboot NEM or Laser Controller.
SW NEM information, Laser Controller information (Versions, active and
Download secondary program)
LD Control Set Laser Diode Control.
Mode
System Config System Configuration maintenance page, can read/write config
data.
Maintenance
Clear Alarms End user can clear alarms (permanently).
History
SD Operations SD card used to transfer NE settings to a replacement unit.
Backup/Restore
Change passwords, view current users logged in, Admin privileges.
Security
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2RU-N Interface Screen Main window
Severity Color
Critical RED
Major ORANGE
Minor YELLOW
Optical Panel
LED Indicators and

Fault Panel
After a valid communication configuration, the main window is displayed. The interface will
be different for each RU-N NE type.
All alarms associated to a 2RU-N NE has a severity associated with them. (Exception, if
there is a Communication Loss).
button.
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Menu - Main
• Main View
• SNMP License
• About
• Logout
The main menu is available once you have logged in. By clicking on each of the menu’s from
the “Menu Bar”, the end user would then have access to the sub-menu’s that can be used
to perform various administration and provision tasks.
In this example under the sub-menu “Main” there are four sub menu icons.
• Main View – provides the current view and updates the page.
• SNMP License – provides configuration of the SNMP License and provides SNMP
status.
• About – Provides software version, build date and integrity status.
• Logout – Ends the session.
The next few slides will provide an overview of some of these sub-menu’s.
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Menu - Alarms
• Current
• History
Under the Menu Alarms, there are two sub-menu icons, Current alarms and History
Alarms. Every time the page is opened, the information on the page is updated.
Below each one of the alarm windows “Current and History” at the bottom of the page is
the PC and NEM time. This provides the information on the last time the alarm list was
updated or loaded.
Below the “PC/NEM time” information is a “Save Data” button, which allows the end user
to save the “Current or History Alarm” list seen on the page.
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Menu - Unit
• Control
• Monitor
• ID
• IP
• Inventory
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
Under the Menu Unit, there are eight sub-menu icons that are used to configure, control
and monitor the Network Element.
The next pages will provide an overview of each sub-menu.
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Unit Sub-Menu - Control
• Control
• Monitor
• ID
• IP
• Inventory
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “Control”, the end user can set and
update various parameters.
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Unit Sub-Menu - Monitor
• Control
• Monitor
• ID
• IP
• Inventory
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “Monitor”, the end user can monitor the
status of Network Element (NE) in mW or in dBm.
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Unit Sub-Menu – ID, IP
• Control
• Monitor
• ID
• IP
• Inventory
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “ID or IP”, the end user can set the
Network Element name and Network IP information.
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Unit Sub-Menu – Inventory
• Control
• Monitor
• ID
• IP
• Inventory
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “Inventory”. This section provides
information on the unit, every time the page is opened, the information is updated.
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Unit Sub-Menu – Configuration
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “Configuration”. The Configuration
section is used to configure the Network Element (NE).
The “Update” button is used to refresh all the parameters. The input background will
become grey, indicating an update is in progress, and then become white when the update
is complete.
The “Set” button is used when the end user has modified some of the parameters. After a
Set operation is completed, the page will be automatically updated.
The “Restore” button is used to restore the unit back to the factory default settings.
Note: Using the "Restore" button may interrupt the optical transmission.
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Unit Sub-Menu – Time Synchronization
• Control
• Monitor
• ID
• IP
• Inventory
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “Time Synchronization”.
This section has three sub sections. Every time the page is opened, the information on the
page is updated.
Authorized user can use these sections to synchronize the NE Unit with a known time
source (either an NTP server or with the local PC from which the WebCT is being run).
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Unit Sub-Menu – Reset
• Control
• Monitor
• ID
• IP
• Inventory
• Configuration
• Time
Synchronization
• Reset
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “Reset”.
Authorized user can use this section to reset the NEM (Network Element Management)
processor or the Laser Controller processor.
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Menu – SW Download
Drop-down menu
• Network Element Management (NEM)
• Laser Controller
From the Menu SW Download, an authorized user can update firmware on the Network
Element’s (NE) management and/or controller processors or swap between Active and
Secondary images.
Note:
• Only 1 user can perform a software download to the NE unit at one time.
• Currently there’s no checking regarding whether an appropriate firmware has
been chosen for a specific NE Unit.
Make sure a compatible firmware is selected before you commit.
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Menu - Maintenance
• LD Control Mode
• System Config
• Clear Alarms
History
• SD Operations
Under the Menu Maintenance, there are five sub-menu icons that are used to perform
various maintenance functions to the Network Element.
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Maintenance Sub-Menu – LD Control Mode, System
Config
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “LD Control Mode or System Config”.
The LD Control Mode is to verify detailed operation of the modes of operation of the Laser
Diode Drivers.
Note: No Change is required unless specifically instructed by vendor.
The System Configuration maintenance section can be used by an authorized user to

Read/Write configuration data from/to the NE unit.
Note: Writing Configuration Data is NOT required unless specifically instructed by vendor.
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Maintenance Sub-Menu – Clear Alarms History, SD
Operations
From the Menu Unit, by clicking on the sub-menu “Clear History Alarms or SD Operations”.
The Clear Alarms History maintenance section is where an authorized user can
permanently delete the history alarms from the Network Element.
The SD card provides an easy way for transferring Network Element settings to a
replacement unit in the scenario of a hardware failure.
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Menu - Security
Under the Menu Maintenance, there are five sub-menu icons that are used to perform
various maintenance functions to the Network Element.
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Administration – User Group and Privileges
Support up to 19 users for the WebCT:
• One default Administrator user (cannot be

changed)
• Additional 18 users
Username
• User name must be between 4 and 15 characters Group Privileges
• User name is case sensitive
Administrators Administrative,
Password
Configuration, Control and
• Password must be between 5 and 15 characters
Monitor
• Password is case sensitive
Configuration Configuration, Control and
Default User name and Password Monitor
• User Name “Admin” Operation Control and Monitor
• Password “Admin-00”
Monitor Monitor
The administrator can assign end users a specific User Group and Privilege access
capability. The table above describes the different User Groups available.
Note: The default User Name is “Admin” and the default Password is “Admin-00”.
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2RU-N Administration – User Access Privileges
The table lists the possible menu options, and the options available to each group.
Note: The table shown here is a partial list, refer to the Technical Documentation “DOC-
05829Rx for a complete list.
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Lesson Summary
• MPBC interfaces that are supported for the 2RU-N modules

• MPBC Web Craft Terminal (WebCT) interface
• The installation procedures for the Web Craft Terminal
software
• The login procedure to the Web Craft Terminal interface
• The menu’s on the Web Craft Terminal (GUI)
• The Administration and Security Features
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Provisioning
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Lesson Introduction
Lesson Objectives

• Firmware features for the 2RU and 2RU-N units
• Provisioning parameters
• Fiber Integrity Monitoring feature
This lesson references the following MPBC Product Documentation :
Title Number
DOC-04545 Rev.xx 2RU Series Technical Manual
DOC-05827Rev.xx 2RU-N Series Technical Manual
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Product Firmware
Firmware is used to provide OAM&P features to the 2RU and the

2RU-N units (control and monitor)
Features include:
• Monitoring of pump and TEC currents and temperatures
• Reporting of alarms and faults
• Automatic Power Reduction based on Fiber Integrity Monitor (FIM)
status
State Description
INIT Initialization state. The first state when the unit is switched on or reset.
NORMAL Operational state. Once the initialization has been completed and the unit operates
under normal conditions.
FAULT When the unit detects a fault, which prevents the laser from operating normally. In
fault states, all laser sources are shutdown to prevent against risk of injuries or further
damage to the equipment. An operator intervention is required to recover from a Fault
state. Either the unit supplies need to be cycle OFF/ON or a reset command (either
via the Craft terminal or the Alarm port Reset input) is required.
The Firmware is designed to provide essential Operation Administration Maintenance and

Provisioning (OAM&P) functionality.
Features include:
• Control of the pump (and seed) laser currents.
• Monitoring of pump and Thermo-Electric Cooler (TEC) currents and
temperatures.
• Reporting of alarms and faults.
• Automatic Power Reduction based on Fiber Integrity Monitor (FIM) status.
Operating states of the 2RU / 2RU-N units:

• INT - Initialization state. The first state when the unit is switched on or reset.
• NORMAL- Operational state. Once the initialization has been completed and the
unit operates under normal conditions.
• FAULT - When the unit detects a fault, which prevents the laser from operating
normally. In fault states, all laser sources are shutdown to prevent against risk of
injuries or further damage to the equipment. An operator intervention is
required to recover from a Fault state. Either the unit supplies need to be cycle
OFF/ON or a reset command (either via the Craft terminal or the Alarm port
Reset input) is required.
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Product Firmware – Laser States
State Description
ForceOff User ForceOff command or External Disable or
Unit FAULT
ALS OSC LOS and 100 second ALS completed
ALS100 100 second ALS due to OSC LOS
Normal Laser enabled
Laser states of the 2RU / 2RU-N units:

• ForceOff - User ForceOff command or External Disable or Unit FAULT.
• ALS – Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC) Loss of Signal (LOS) and 100 second
Automatic Laser Shutdown (ALS) completed.
• ALS100 - 100 second ALS due to OSC LOS.
• Normal - Laser enabled.
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Control screen 2RU
Product Firmware – Control Parameters
Data Comment Unit
Laser Mode Mode of Operation of the ForceOff = 0, APR =1

laser
Control mode Mode of Control of the unit APC = 4, AGC = 5 (Booster
Amplifiers only)
Output power Output power set point in
APC. (All except MLD/MLDS) mW, dBm
WL1/WL2 Wavelength#1/Wavelength#2
Output power Output power set point in mW, dBm
APC. (MLD/MLDS only)
Gain Gain set point in AGC.
dB
(Booster Amplifiers only)
VOA Variable Optical Attenuator set Control screen 2RU-N
dB
point. (PY only)
OSC mode To indicate if Booster Amplifier 0: Not with ROPA Pump, 1:
(or Co-Pump) is configured to With ROPA Pump
be used with a 2RU ROPA
Pump. (Booster Amplifiers
and Co-Pump only)
Firmware rest To manually restart the
system and clear pending
faults, when the unit is stuck.
This is similar to generating a
signal at the RESET input.
The Laser Mode is used to control the Laser mode of operation. The control section is used to set
the Network Element (NE) Mode, State and output settings.
Laser Mode: ForceOFF or Automatic Power Reduction (APR).

Control Mode: There are 2 modes of operation for the NE, and depending on the selected mode,
the output settings are different.
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control) (Applies only to the 2RU) - Amplifier mode of operation
where the ratio between the optical power at the input and output ports is kept
constant.
• Gain; In AGC mode, the operator selects the GAIN set point in dB.
• APC (Automatic Power Control) - Amplifier mode of operation where the ratio
between Output and Input Power is kept constant to a user set point.
• Output Pwr; In APC mode, the operator selects the Output Power set point as
the output setting (dBm/mW).
Monitor: (Applies only to the 2RU-N modules)
• Seed Output Power
• Main Output Power
• Laser State
• Disable Input State
• Unit State
• Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC) Rx 1574 Tone
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Product Firmware – Configuration Parameters (2RU)
Configure screen 2RU – UNIT section
Data Comment Unit
Case Case Temperature Low and High ºC

Temperature thresholds used to signal Case
Alarm Temperature Alarm.
thresholds
Output Power Output Power Low and High thresholds dB
Alarm (relative to set point) used to signal Loss
thresholds of Output Alarm. (All except MLD/MLDS)
Input Power Input Power Low and High thresholds

Alarm used to signal Input Alarm. (Booster mW, dBm
thresholds Amplifiers only)
Seed Power Seed Power Low and High thresholds
Alarm used to signal Seed Alarm. (RFL2λ, mW, dBm
thresholds SRP, CRP and SRCP only)
The configuration parameters allow the user to determine the normal range of operation of
the unit according to its application.
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Product Firmware – Configuration Parameters (2RU-N)
Configure screen 2RU-N – UNIT section
Data Comment Unit
Case Case Temperature Low

Temperature and High thresholds
ºC
Alarm used to signal Case
thresholds Temperature Alarm.
Output Power Low and
High thresholds (relative
Output Power
to set point) used to
Alarm dB
signal Loss of Output
thresholds
Alarm. (All except
MLD/MLDS)
Input Power Low and
Input Power mW,
High thresholds used to
Alarm dBm
signal Input Alarm.
thresholds
(Booster Amplifiers only)
Seed Power Low and
Seed Power High thresholds used to
mW,
Alarm signal Seed Alarm.
dBm
thresholds (RFL2λ, SRP, CRP and
SRCP only)
The configuration parameters allow the user to determine the normal range of operation of
the unit according to its application.
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Product Firmware – Other Parameters
• Monitored Parameters
• Pump Parameters
• Alarms
• Faults
Refer to the Technical publication (2RU modules DOC-04545),

(2RU-N modules DOC-05827) for information on the above
mentioned parameters.
There are other parameters available for the MPBC equipment.
Refer to the Technical Documentation (2RU modules DOC-04545), (2RU-N modules DOC-
05827) for information on the above mentioned parameters.
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Fiber Integrity Monitor (FIM) Feature
OSC insertion and extraction

optics in the 2RU-LDP-1454
or 2RU-RFL or 2RU-SRP
The example shown here is for the 2RU - Laser Diode Pump (LDP), Series Raman (RFL)
pump and, Super Raman Pump (SRP).
Note: Applies to the 2RU-N modules as well.
The high launch powers provided by these units require that the link integrity be confirmed
prior to activating any of the units and that it be continuously monitored during system
operation so that the units can be shut down should there be an interruption in the
continuity of the fiber path. (Refer to the Technical Documentation “DOC-04545” for
information on all MPBC 2RU equipment and for the 2RU-N refer to the “DOC-05827”).
Monitoring is achieved through the Fiber Integrity Monitoring (FIM) feature. This feature is
provided by launching a hazard Level 1 M out-of-band supervisory channel (OSC) down the
link from the transmit end of each line.
Any interruption of the fiber path in either direction (e.g. fiber break, optical connector
disconnect) will result in a loss of OSC signal and cause the Automatic Laser Shutdown
(ALS) of the high-power units.
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Fiber Integrity Monitoring Operation – Steps 1 and 2
Step 1
Step 2
The fiber integrity confirmation sequence at start-up (or during an auto-restart) is

illustrated.
Power sources may be located at both ends of a transmission fiber, a rudimentary

communication must be established between the FIM subsystems at the two ends of the
span (e.g. the FIM at the transmit end of a fiber must receive acknowledgement that its
OSC signal was received at the far end in order to confirm the integrity of the fiber path
leading from its amplifier output). To provide this acknowledgement, the OSC FIM scheme
is based on a constant tone modulation.
Listed below are steps 1 and 2 on how the OSC signal works:
• Step 1: A Hazard Level 1M 1574- nm OSC signal from the Tx SIG +OSC OUT port,
modulated with Tone 1, is launched from the transmit end of each fiber.
• Step 2: If there is no interruption in either fiber, the Tone 1 signal is received by

the OSC receiver in each of the 2RU units at both ends of the link (OUTPUT “To /
From Link” and the Raman pumps turn on (since the integrity of the incoming
fiber is confirmed at each end).
ALS: If a break or a disconnect in one fiber occurs, Tone 1 is NOT received at one end,
causing the Raman pump at that end to be turned off. The Raman pump at the opposite
end will stay on (since the receipt of Tone 1 confirms the integrity of the incoming fiber).
Once the break or the disconnect has been resolved then the OSC signal is received and the
Raman pump is turned back on.
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Fiber Integrity Monitoring Operation – Steps 3 and 4
Step 3
Step 4
Listed below are steps 3 and 4 on how the OSC signal works:
• Step 3: Upon receipt of the Tone 1 signal, the modulation of the OSC Tx in each
booster (or co-pump) is switched to Tone 2.
• Step 4: Successful receipt of Tone 2 by the OSC receiver in a particular 2RU unit
confirms the integrity of both fibers and the boosters (or co-pumps) and Raman
pumps can now safely command their high power sources to turn on.
Note:
• Refer to the following Technical Publication for information for other amplifier
options (MLD. MLDS, ROPAs…) :
• For 2RU modules “DOC-04545”
• For 2RU-N modules DOC-05827
Important:
• In spite of the automatic shutdown of all high-power sources in the event of even
a single fiber break, it is strongly recommended to completely power off all
2R/2RU-N units at both ends of the span before beginning any cable repair
activities.
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Lesson Summary
In summary we reviewed the:
• Firmware features for the 2RU and the 2RU-N units

• Provisioning parameters
• Fiber Integrity Monitoring feature
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Alarm Monitoring/Data Communications
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Lesson Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to provide an overview of the:
• LEDs associated to the 2RU and 2RU-N unit and fan tray
• Alarm monitoring features
• Data communications between MPBC equipment and
• Ciena’s 6500 (2RU)
• Ciena’s 6500 (2RU-N)
• General Events-Alarms
Removed
CPL

This lesson references the following Product Documentation:
Title Number
DOC-04545 Rev.18 2RU Series User Manual
DOC-04576 Rev.16 RU Series CT User Manual
DOC-05827 R10 2RU-N Series User Manual
DOC-05829 Rev 7 3RU-N WebCT Operation Manual
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MPBC Amplifiers LEDs
The 2RU/2RU-N - Series Amplifiers has four visual indicators:

• POWER (LED green) – The LED is turned ON when the +5V of the power supply is
on. The LED is turned OFF when the power supply is off.
• Laser On (LED yellow) – The LED is turned ON when the unit has its laser on. The
LED is turned OFF after the laser is shutdown.
• Fault (LED red) – The LED is turned ON during HW/SW failure or a Fan failure. The
LED is turned OFF if all faults are cleared.
• LOS (LED yellow) – The Loss of Signal LED is turned ON when no OSC signal is
received. The LED is turned OFF if a valid OSC tone is received.
Power
Laser ON
Fault
LOS
One method to identify if there are alarms on a 2RU/2RU-N unit is the LEDs located on
them (The 2RU unit is shown above).
There are four visual indicators on the amplifiers.
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Fan Tray
Series Fan tray for cooling LEDs
Release 1 no longer available
Rel 1
Power (Green)
Fault (Red)
Fan tray deployed for both
the 2RU and 2RU-N
Rel 2
The Fan tray has two LEDs:

• Green indicates power is active on the Fan unit.
• Red indicates a fault on the Fan unit.
A Fan Fault Alarms is activated if any of the faults below are present:
• Fan runs below minimum half speed threshold.
• Loss of both input power feeds.
• Loss of power regulator.
• Thermistor failure.
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2RU modules
This section is dedicated to the 2RU modules
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2RU Interface Screen
2RU -RFLxx Interface Screen
LED Indicators and Alarm Button

Fault Panel Indicator Power Feed
Fan Alarm
Severity Color
Critical RED
Major ORANGE
Minor YELLOW
A second method to view alarms is through the Craft Terminal software. The graphic above
is an example of an Interface screen, illustrating the LEDs and Alarm indicators found when
logged in through the Craft Terminal GUI.
For the 2RU units, the operator can right click (context) on the communication port seen
within the interface, doing so will give the status of the port(s). If there are NO alarms or
faults, the NE interface will be in gray, if there is an alarm, the specified port will change in
color according to the severity of the alarm or fault (as shown above).
All alarms associated to a 2RU NE have a severity associated with them (Exception, if there
is a Communication Loss).
The alarm button color is dependent on the alarm that is generated. The table above
describes the association to the alarm severity with the color of the alarm button.
Note: Selecting the alarm button will show the current alarms for the specific NE.
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2RU Series Amplifiers Data Communications – using the Craft Terminal
and EMS
Communication to the 2RU-Series equipment can be accomplished either as a standalone

or through 6500/CPL equipment. The 2RU-Series amplifier 10/100baseT Ethernet
connection provides DCN access via the local Craft Terminal (CT) or the Equipment
Management System (EMS) (network management) workstation.
The 2RU-Series amplifiers are managed via an EMS installed on a PC. And provides network
level alarm monitoring, provisioning and control on the network elements. (The Craft
software must be installed on the EMS PC).
The Craft Terminal provides access to the network elements for provisioning and
troubleshooting. The Craft Terminal is used via the Serial interface or LAN interface to
assign a DCN specified IP address to reach the 2RU-Series unit, so they can be connected to
the DCN and managed via the EMS software. Alternately, an ESS serial port server can be
used to manage a number of 2RU-Series units at the same site via a single IP address.
Shown here is an overview of the 2RU-Series amplifier data communications structure

using the Craft Terminal and Equipment Management System.
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Data Communications - High Power Raman Span Configurations – 2RU
• When no customer DCN is available where the 2RU-series unit is located – two
different LAN interfaces can be implemented through the CPL or 6500
2 Connect to the ILAN/COLAN of the CPL or 6500 shelf by:

1
• For this to function you will require 4 IPs in the same subnet. 2 IPs
Connected to the WSC (Way-Side-Channel) of will be used for the 6500/CPL and 2RU and the other 2 will be
the CPL or 6500 Photonic by: Broadcast and Network IPs
• Enabling the WSC on the OSC module by • Enabling the ILAN/COLAN LAN interface to Automatic
setting the LAN interface to Full Duplex • Setting an IP address with a Subnet 255.255.255.252
10BT
• Example: ILAN/COLAN = 10.6.17.201 & 2RU-Series =
• Connect a straight cable from the MPBC 10.6.17.202 and subnet mask 255.255.255.252 on the
2RU-Series LAN to the OSC Module WSC ILAN/COLAN and MPBC 2RU-Series. The default gateway to
port and at the far end a straight cable from be provisioned on the 2RU would be 10.6.17.201
OSC Module WSC port to the customer DCN
(switch or router) • Creating on OSPF circuit in the ILAN/COLAN with “Passive OSPF
Circuit = ON”
• If there are any pass-through sites then a
cross-over cable it required to connect the • Connecting the MPBC 2RU-Series LAN to the LAN/COLAN with a
WSC-1 to WSC-2 straight cable
(Note: the 2RU-Series equipment would be part of the 6500 or

CPL OSPF network)
The MPBC 2RU-Series equipment and 6500/CPL equipment can have separate or joined
data Communications interfaces to the customer ‘s Data Communication Network (DCN).
Shown above describe the different options the end user can use when provisioning data
communication in a High Power Raman Span configuration.
Note: Refer to the Technical Documentation “ 009-6500-002” for information on Data

communication when deploying equipment in a High Power Raman Span configuration.
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Alarm Monitoring and Data Communications
• Alarm interconnection between MPBC 2RU - Series units and 6500/CPL

networks is via a telemetry connection
• The 2RU - Series supports 3 fixed telemetry outputs:

• Loss of Signal (supported on 6500 and CPL)
• Loss of Output (supported on 6500 only)
• Fault (supported on 6500 and CPL)
• Connecting these alarms to the 6500/CPL environmental alarm inputs

allows the 6500/CPL to raise an alarm if 1 or more alarms of any
severity occur
• Connection details depend on the Access Panel or Interface Panel deployed on
the 6500 and CPL
A third option to view alarms is to have the alarm interconnection between MPBC 2RU -
Series units and 6500/Common Photonic Layer (CPL) networks via a telemetry connection.
The 2RU - Series supports 3 fixed telemetry outputs:

• Loss of Signal (supported on 6500 and CPL).
• Loss of Output (supported on 6500 only).
• Fault (supported on 6500 and CPL).
Connecting these alarms to the 6500/CPL environmental alarm inputs allows the 6500/CPL
to raise an alarm if 1 or more alarms of any severity occur.
• Connection details depend on the Access Panel/ Interface Panel deployed on the
6500 or CPL equipment.
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2RU-N modules
This section is dedicated to the 2RU-N modules.
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2RU-N Interface Screen
Optical Panel
LED Indicators and

Fault Panel
Severity Color
Critical RED
Major ORANGE
Minor YELLOW
The graphic above is an example of the LEDs and Alarm indicators found on the module.
The Alarm severity shown in the table represents the “Critical, Major and Minor” alarm
severity in association with the LED color scheme, of Red for Critical, Orange for Major and
Yellow for Minor.
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2RU-N Interface Screen (WebCT)
Auto Alarm Update Every Current Alarm – Next

update in xx Sec
A second method to view alarms is through the Web Craft Terminal (WebCT) software. The
graphic above is an example of an Interface screen, illustrating the LEDs and Alarm
indicators found when logged in through the WebCT GUI.
Once you have logged into a 2RU-N unit, the end user can see the current alarms for the
module. From this initial screen the end user can save a report, as well if you select the
“Auto Alarm Update” field (options from 15 second intervals to 60 minute intervals, the
drop down menu provides these options). With this option selected the field that shows
“Current Alarms” will now show the Next Update interval (as shown above).
All alarms associated to a 2RU-N NE have a severity associated with them (Exception, if
there is a Communication Loss).
button.
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Management Setup
• The 2RU-N series offers two interface types to manage the equipment; serial port RS-
232 and LAN Ethernet port (RJ45)
• Utilize the WebCT software (GUI) or
• Manage Control Plan (MCP) via SNMPv2c / v3
2RU-N 2RU-N 2RU-N 2RU-N
192.1.1.4 192.1.1.5 192.1.2.5 192.1.2.4
(Craft )

CT = Craft Terminal
WAN = Wide Area Network
SNMP= Simple Network Management Protocol
The 2RU-N series offers two interface types to manage the equipment; RS-232 serial port
and LAN Ethernet port.
Management Software
The 2RU-N series can be managed directly without the need of special software:
• The 2RU-N primary command sets are ASCII commands that can be issued via a Telnet
session or a terminal emulation program like “HyperTerminal” using the serial port.
The other options that can be used to manage the 2RU-N is the:
• WebCT software that offers a graphical interface to the user. The WebCT cans be
connected to the unit either directly to the RS-232 serial port or to the LAN Ethernet
port.
• Manage Control and Plan (MCP) used to manage the 2RU-N unit. MCP uses
SNMPv2c/v3 interface. The SNMP interface can be enabled at any time with the
purchase of a license. For more details on the SNMP MIB for the 2RU-N units, please
refer to the 2RU-N SNMP documentation.
The Ethernet Management System (EMS) software provides monitoring of several 2RU-N and
other MPBC products simultaneously.
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Data Communications (2RU-N)
• 2RU-N units include a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection:
• The 2RU-N and 6500 equipment can have separate or joined data Communications interfaces to the customer DCN
• The LAN interface can be connected directly to the customer DCN
• If no customer DCN is available at the site where the 2RU-N unit is located, it can be:
• Connected to the WSC (Way-Side-Channel) of the 6500 Photonic
• Connect to the ILAN/COLAN of the 6500 shelf
• The 2RU-N 10/100baseT Ethernet connection provides access via the WebCT interface and/or MCP
• WebCT Interface
• The WebCT interface is required to communicate with the 2RU-N unit via the LAN interface and any web
browser can be used.
• If the 2RU-N unit is setup through the customer DCN using the LAN interface, then the WebCT interface
can be used remotely.
• The WebCT interface provides a user-friendly access to the network elements for provisioning, control and
troubleshooting. The user can set the amplifier states as well as initiate an automatic shutdown of the 2RU-
N unit via the WebCT interface.
• MCP
• Requires purchase of SNMP license
• MCP provides network level alarm monitoring only, Network Topology
• The 2RU-N units can be managed as of MCP release 3.0.0
Shown here are the various ways to set up data communication with the High Power
Raman 2RU-N modules.
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Data Communications (2RU-N) (continued)
• The 6500 OSC channel may not be functional in all 2RU-N configurations depending on the span
losses
• 1510 nm OSC channel outside of supported wavelength range
• The OSC receives some Raman gain but not to the same extent as the traffic channels
• OSC reach is dependent on amplifier settings and fiber type.
• The OSC channel does not operate for spans greater than 48dB.
• In cases where the OSC does not operate the OSC channel is placed Out of Service or not provisioned
if using new provisioning method
• 1510 nm OSC channel outside of supported wavelength range
• Terminal to terminal communications where the OSC is not supported require OSPF connections via the
GCC0 overhead between 6500 transponders and ILAN between the transponder shelf and the Photonic
shelf. Only applicable for ROADM applications.
• If the OSC channel is not supported, then Wayside Channel can not be used
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Alarm Monitoring: Telemetry (2RU-N)
• Alarm interconnection between 2RU-N units and 6500 networks is via a telemetry
connection
• To raise alarm indications from 2RU-N equipment on the 6500 via the telemetry
connection (co-location is required)
• These alarms are raised in Site Manager and OneControl or MCP when managed by
these NMS
• The alarm is provisioned as environmental attributes and can be set as
Critical/Major/Minor with a custom description
• The 2RU-N supports 3 fixed telemetry outputs:
• Critical, Major and Minor
• Connecting these alarms to the 6500 environmental alarm inputs allows the 6500 to
raise an alarm if 1 or more alarms of any severity occur
• Connection details depend on the interface panel deployed on the 6500
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Topology & DOC support for Raman spans with no OSC
• Topology & DOC functionality

• For topology to build there has to be communication between all sites on the photonic layer (6500)
• All Ciena OSC channels are up and running using OSPF circuits
• DOC can be used to add or delete any channel after the 1st channel has been added manually
• Possible deployment configurations and what to possibilities can be used for topology to build :
Photonic Transponders Topology Topology Topology

Layer DWDM Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Channels
6500 6500 6500 OSC-OSPF 6500 GCC-OSPF DCN/GNE with OSPF capabilities
6500 5400 6500 OSC-OSPF DCN/GNE with OSPF capabilities 5400 EPL Circuit pack
Topology & DOC functionality
For topology to build there has to be communication between all sites on the Photonic
Layer (6500).
Therefore when all Ciena Optical Service Channel (OSC) channels are up and running using
Open Short Path First (OSPF) circuits where they can exchange Address Resolution (AR) and
Topology Resolution (TR) messages, then they can communicate between every site, and
topology will build for the domain and DOC can be used to add or delete any channel after
the 1st channel has been added manually.
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Lesson Summary
MPBC Alarm Monitoring and Data Communications lesson summary
In this lesson you learned to:
• LEDs associated to the 2RU and 2RU-N unit and fan tray
• Alarm monitoring features
• Data communications between MPBC equipment and
• Ciena’s 6500/CPL (2RU)
• Ciena’s 6500 (2RU-N)
• General Events-Alarms
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Laser Safety and Raman Safety
Mechanisms
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Lesson Objectives
After this lesson, you will be able to:
1 Describe the Raman safety mechanisms
2 Explain Pump shutoff
3 Describe Automatic Line Shut Off (ALSO)
4 Describe Automatic Power Reduction (APR)
5 Describe Laser safety
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Raman Safety
Mechanisms
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Raman Laser
The Raman amplifier can be pumped with forward as well as backward pump since Raman gain is independent of
the pump direction.
Fiber
Fiber
Amplified
Signal λs Pump λp λp
Fiber Fiber
Signal λs
coupler Signal λs coupler Amplified Signal λs
λp
Pump λp
Pump λp
Pump counter-propagating with the signal
Pump CO-propagating with signal
• Raman pump is applied in reverse direction with
signal
• The transmitted signal is being amplified while its
intensity level is still high enough to cause fiber
nonlinearity to take place.
The high power counter-propagating unit injects counter-propagating optical power to

generate a Raman effect in the span fiber and thus amplifies the signals propagating in the
same fiber. Similarly, the co-propagating Raman unit injects co-propagating optical power
that also amplifies the signal through a Raman effect in fiber.
The signal thus receives amplification from the optical power injected by both these units
present on opposite ends of the span.
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Type of Raman Amplifier (Continued)
Fiber
Amplified
Pump λp1 λp1 Signal λs
Fiber Fiber
Signal λs coupler Amplified Signal λs coupler
λp2
Pump λp2
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Raman/Optical Safety
Raman/Optical Safety
• The 2RU/2RU-N Series Raman amplifiers monitor fiber integrity by launching a fiber integrity confirmation
sequence at start-up (or during an auto-restart).
• A Hazard Level 1M 1574nm OSC signal from the 2RU/2RU-N Series (RFL/SRP/MLD)OSC Tx is
launched from the transmit end of each fiber.
• 2RU/2RU-N ROPA Pumps use a 1610nm OSC in start-up phase to passthru unpumped ROPAs with little
loss.
• If there is no interruption in either fiber, the OSC signal is received by the OSC receiver in each of the
2RU/2RU-N Series units at both ends of the link and the Raman pumps turn on.
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Raman Safety Mechanisms
In the event of an optical connector disconnect or fiber break:
Automatic Laser Shutdown (ALS) Automatic Line Shut Off (ALSO)
• The 2RU/2RU-N Raman pump is placed • The Ciena amplifiers will then trigger Automatic
in Automatic Laser Shutdown (ALS) Line Shut-Off (ALSO):
mode. Once ALS is triggered: • The near end amplifiers will shut off and
raise an alarm accordingly
• The pump remains disabled for a • LINE A will see an “Optical Line Fail”
minimum of 100 seconds (ALS100). • LINE B will go it to Automatic shutoff
• The ALS condition is cleared when • The far-end amplifiers will also shut off but
communication on the optical line is depending the fault the shutoff will be
restored. different:
• The pumps are re-enabled only when • Single Line Fault: LINE B will alarm
both the ALS is cleared and 100 “Automatic Shutoff” and LINE A will alarm
seconds have passed since ALS was “Shutoff Threshold cross”
triggered. • Double Line Fault: LINE B will alarm
“Automatic Shutoff” and LINE A will alarm
“Optical Line fail”
The Ciena amplifiers relies on the MPB Raman power, if they shut down then they assume
OLF when Ciena OSC not present.
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Fiber Cut Recovery procedure
• After Fiber cut, one has to follow following recovery procedure:
• Fiber Cut Manual Recovery of High Power Raman Span
• Fiber Repair on a High Power Raman Span
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Turning-up 2RU Series
Counter
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• Non-DOC Controlled Solution - High Power Raman Span Configurations
• Single High Power Raman Span applications can be over Terrestrial and Unrepeatered Submarine wet-
cable-plant
• 6500/5400/Waveserver in combination with 6500/CPL Photonic and OEM Raman capabilities to service span
losses ≤75dB to transport Wavelogic 1 (10G), 2(40G), 3(100G) and Ai (400G) wavelengths.
• Channel count is dependent on fiber type, configuration, span loss and transponder type. Link engineering
simulation is required to determine what is supported.
• Point-to-point solution with full mux/demux at boundaries without automation available in the photonic system
• Single High Power Raman Span Example:
High Power
Raman Span
6500/CPL 2RU 6500/CPL

2RU
Stretched Span configurations contains a combination of 6500/5400/Waveserver in

combination with 6500/CPL Photonics and MPBC Raman solutions for terrestrial or
submarine applications.
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• DOC Controlled High Power Raman Applications (CPL or 6500)
6500/CPL
6500/CPL 6500/CPL
High Power
Raman Span
ROADM/
AMP 2RU AMP AMP ROADM/
ROADM/ 2RU TOADM
TOADM TOADM
Raman Amplifier Solution For DOC Controlled Applications
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Step 1: 2RU Series Counter Turn On
1 The powered-up 2RU starts to transmit its OSC 1574nm (RFL or SRP) or 1610nm (RFL ROPA)
carrying Tone 1 message.
OTDR OTDR
(APC) (APC)
Tx SIG+OSC
Tx SIG OUT
Tx SIG IN
OUTPUT
PUMP
Tone 1
OUT
2RU-N/2RU-REL or SRP or RFL

Tx OSC
Rx OSC
Rx OSC OUT
Rx OSC OUT
MON OUT
MON OUT
Rx OSC
Tx OSC
ROPA
ROPA
Rx SIG OUT
Tx SIG+OSC
OUTPUT
Tx SIG IN
PUMP
OUT
Tone 1
This section discusses how the 2RU Series units use their own built in OSC to communicate
with the far end unit and validate that the link is valid and can be turned on.
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2 Once the far end receives the Tone 1, it will change the messaging of the OSC to Tone 2 message.
OTDR OTDR
(APC) (APC)
Tx SIG+OSC
Tx SIG OUT
Tx SIG IN
OUTPUT
Tone 1
PUMP
Tone 2
OUT

Tx OSC
Rx OSC
Rx OSC OUT
Rx OSC OUT
MON OUT
MON OUT
Rx OSC
Tx OSC
ROPA
ROPA
Rx SIG OUT
Tx SIG+OSC
OUTPUT
Tx SIG IN
PUMP
OUT
Tone 1
Tone 2
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3 Once the 2RU Series receives the OSC with Tone 2, the Raman pumps are ready to be turned on.
If the units are in Forced Shutoff they will not turn on.
OTDR OTDR
(APC) (APC)
Tx SIG+OSC
Tx SIG OUT
Tx SIG IN
OUTPUT
Tone 2
PUMP
Tone 2
OUT

Tx OSC
Rx OSC
Rx OSC OUT
Rx OSC OUT
MON OUT
MON OUT
Rx OSC
Tx OSC
ROPA
ROPA
Rx SIG OUT
Tx SIG+OSC
OUTPUT
Tx SIG IN
PUMP
OUT
Tone 2
Tone 2
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2RU Series Counter Shutdown and Recovery
1. If there is a single fiber cut, the RX OSC at the far-end will not be receiving a Tone and
Shutdown due to will automatically shutdown the Raman pumps and switch its Tx OSC to Tone 1.
fiber cut • The far end will only receive Tone 1 therefore the Raman pumps will automatically
shutdown and switch its Tx OSC to Tone 1.
1. Once the link has been re-established, the 2RU Series units will go through the same
Recovery process
turn on the steps from the shutdown.
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Turning-up 2RU Series
1W Co & Counter
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1
MLD.
Rx OSC Rx SIG
Rx SIG IN Rx SIG Rx IN Tx SIG
OUT OUT
OUT IN
Tx
Rx Rx

OSC
OSC OSC
(APC)
OTDR
(APC)
OTDR
1610 OSC
Tone 1
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
Tx
SIG+ PUMP PUMP
OSC MON OUTPU MON OUTPU
OUT OUT T OUT T
FIBER SPAN
Step 2: 2RU Series 1W Co & Counter Turn On
MON OUT PUMP Tx PUMP

MON OUT
OUTPU SIG+OSC OUTPU
T OUT T
2RU-REL or SRP or RFL

ROPA
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
Tone 1
Tx
Tx Rx
OSC
OSC OSC
(APC)
OTDR
(APC)
OTDR
1610 OSC
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
The powered-up 2RU-MLD starts transmitting its OSC 1574nm carrying Tone 1 message.
Tx Tx SIG Tx Tx SIG
SIG Rx IN IN Rx OSC
SIG OUT
OUT OUT
IN
The 2RU-SRP does not have any OSC. It relies on the OSC messaging coming from the 2RU-
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2
Tone 1
Rx OSC Rx SIG
Rx SIG IN Rx SIG Rx IN Tx SIG
OUT OUT
OUT IN
Rx Rx Tx

OSC OSC OSC
(APC)
OTDR
(APC)
OTDR
1610 OSC
Tone 2
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
Tx
SIG+ PUMP PUMP
OSC MON OUTPU MON OUTPU
OUT OUT T OUT T
FIBER SPAN
At the far end the 2RU-SRP and the 2RU-MLD receive Tone 1.
MON OUT PUMP Tx PUMP

MON OUT
OUTPU SIG+OSC OUTPU
T OUT T
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
Tx Tx
Rx
OSC OSC
OSC
(APC)
OTDR
(APC)
OTDR
Tone 2
1610 OSC
Tone 1
Then the 2RU-MLD changes the messaging of the OSC 1574nm to Tone 2 message.
Tx Tx SIG Tx Tx SIG
SIG Rx IN IN Rx OSC
SIG OUT
OUT OUT
IN
Tone 1
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3 Once the 2RU-SRP and 2RU-MLD receive the OSC with Tone 2, the Raman pumps are ready to be
turned on. If the units are in Forced Shutoff they will not turn.
OTDR OTDR
(APC)
OUTPU
(APC)
Tx SIG
OUTPU
PUMP
PUMP
Tx SIG
Tone 2
OUT
IN
Tone 2
T
T
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
OSC
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
Tx
MON OUT
Rx OSC
MON
OUT
Rx IN
OUT
OSC
Rx
OSC
Rx
SIG+OSC
Rx SIG
OUT
SIG
OUT
Tx
Tx
IN
1610 OSC
OTDR OTDR
(APC)
OUTPU
(APC)
Rx SIG
OUTPU
PUMP
PUMP
Tx SIG
OUT
Tone 2 Tone 2
IN
T
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
OSC
MON OUT
Tx
Rx OSC
MON
OUT
Rx IN
OUT
OSC
Tx
OSC
Rx SIG IN
Rx
SIG+
OSC
OUT
OUT
SIG
Tx
Tx
1610 OSC
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2RU Series 1W Co & Counter Shutdown and Recovery
1. If there is a single fiber cut, the Rx OSC will not be receiving Tone 2 on both units (2RU-
SRP and 2RU-MLD) and therefore will shutdown the Raman Pumps and the 2RU-MLD
automatically switches its Tx OSC to Tone 1.
Shutdown due to
• The far-end will only receive Tone 1 so the Raman pumps automatically shut down.
fiber cut
2. On a double line fiber cut, no units will be receiving a tone and all Raman pumps shut
down.
1. Once the link has been re-established, the 2RU Series units will go through the same
Recovery process
turn on steps from the shutdown.
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2RU-MLD 1W with 2RU-MLDS 1W and 2RU-SRP 3W/5W Configurations
• 2RU-MLD 1W (Co-NTT885HBE5) with 2RU-MLDS 1W (Co-NTT885HC)

Required and 2RU-SRP 3W (Counter-NTT885GBE5)
Hardware • 2RU-MLD 1W (Co-NTT885HBE5) with 2RU-MLDS 1W (Co-NTT885HC)
and 2RU-SRP 5W (Counter-NTT885KB)
• The 2RU-MLD is combined with the 2RU-MLDS to support a 2W co-propagating configuration.

• This configuration consists of 1x2RU-MLD,1x2RU-MLDS and 1x2RU-SRP on each end of the link.
• These are co and counter propagating Raman pumps. Therefore the pumps will be in the same and
opposite direction of the traffic channels.
• Ciena amplifiers connect to the 2RU-MLD and 2RU-SRP units via SC or LC to an SC single
mode fiber.
• The 2RU-SRP used is the one without the OSC module integrated.
• The 2RU-MLD sends the OSC to verify the FIM of the link and depending on the tone
received it will signal the co and counter Raman pumps to turn on.
• The 2RU-MLDS only turns on when it receives the Raman powers from the 2RU-MLD.
• In this configuration, you may require 1 or 2 ADFs depending if the ODF or outside fiber
Tx and Rx are located in the same location.
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2RU-MLD/MLDS 2W and 2RU-SRP 3W Fiber Connection
OTDR OTDR
(APC) (APC)
ADF:
• You may need 1 ADF per site if the Tx and
Rx are located at the same patch panel
• In each ADF there are 4*E2000 connectors
that can be used and 6 fibers to splice
• For the 2RU-MLD 1W, at the PUMP OUTPUT, there can only be a E-2000-PC connector
which connects in the ADF tray, which is connected to the 2RU-MLDS PUMP IN.
• The 2RU-MLDS PUMP OUTPUT is connected in the ADF tray, followed by a splice in the
ADF and then another splice at the end of the armoured cable to the outside fiber.
• Other ports on the on the 2RU-MLD are SC connectors or APC/SC (OTDR).
• The 2RU-MLDS other ports are APC/SC only.
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2RU-MLD/MLDS 2W and 2RU-SRP 5W Fiber Connection
OTDR OTDR
(APC) (APC)
ADF:
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2RU-MLD 1W and 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W Configurations
Required • 2RU-MLD 1W (Co-NTT885HBE5) and 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W

Hardware (Counter-NTT885FBE5)
• This configuration consists of 1x2RU-MLD and 1x2RU-RFL ROPA on each end of the link.
• These are co and counter propagating Raman pumps, therefore the pumps will be in the same and
• Ciena amplifiers connect to the 2RU-MLD and 2RU-RFL ROPA units via SC or LC to an SC single
mode fiber.
• Systems involving a 2RU-RFL ROPA counter pump and 2RU-MLD co-pump require the use of a
1610nm OSC signal in addition to the 1574nm OSC.
• During the start up procedure, for a short period of time, both tones are transmitted
simultaneously. If during this short period of time, the OSC signals are too strong, the
OSC receiver signal processing saturates and may fail to recognize the valid OSC signals.
• To avoid the possibility of saturation of optical power at the 2RU Series OSC receiver, a
PAD must be inserted.
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2RU-MLD 1W and 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W Configurations
ADF:
• You may need 1 ADF per site if the
OTDR Tx and Rx are located at the same
OTDR
(APC) patch panel (APC)
• In each ADF there are 4*E2000
connectors that can be used and 6
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
fibers to splice
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
Note: The PAD between the Tx
SIG+OSC OUT and 1610 OSC
IN depends on the span loss
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
• 2RU-MLD 1W: At the PUMP OUTPUT, there can only be a E-2000-PC connector which
connects in the ADF tray, followed by a splice in the ADF and then another splice at the
end of the armoured cable to the outside fiber.
All other connections on the 2RU-MLD are SC connectors.
When connecting the OTDR to the 2RU-MLD, that connector is an APC/SC.
• 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W: At the PUMP OUTPUT, there can only be a E-2000-PC connector
which connects in the ADF tray, followed by a splice in the ADF and then another splice
at the end of the armoured cable to the outside fiber.
All other connections on the 2RU-RFL ROPA are SC connectors.
When connecting the OTDR to the 2RU-RFL ROPA, that connector is an APC/SC.
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2RU-MLD 1W with 2RU-MLDS 1W and 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W Configurations
Required • 2RU-MLD 1W (Co-NTT885HBE5) with 2RU-MLDS 1W (Co-NTT885HC)

Hardware and 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W (Counter-NTT885FBE5)
 These are co and counter propagating Raman pumps, therefore the pumps will be in the same and
 The 2RU-MLD is combined with the 2RU-MLDS to support a 2W co-propagating configuration.
 This configuration consists of 1x2RU-MLD, 1x2RU-MLDSand 1x2RU-RFL ROPA on each end of the
link.
 Ciena amplifiers connect to the 2RU-MLD and 2RU-RFL ROPA units via SC or LC to SC single mode
fiber.
 Systems involving a 2RU-RFL ROPA counter pump and 2RU-MLD/2RU-MLDS- co-pump require the
use of a 1610nm OSC signal in addition to the 1574nm OSC.
• During the start up procedure, for a short period of time, both tones are transmitted
simultaneously. If during this short period of time, the OSC signals are too strong, the
OSC receiver signal processing saturates and may fail to recognize the valid OSC signals.
• To avoid the possibility of saturation of optical power at the 2RU Series OSC receiver, a
PAD must be inserted.
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2RU-MLD/MLDS 2W and 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W Fiber Connection
OTDR
(APC)
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
2RU-N/2RU-MLD-1000-1426/1456
ADF:
• 2RU-RFL ROPA 1.5W: At the PUMP OUTPUT, there can only be a E-2000-PC connector
which connects in the ADF tray, followed by a splice in the ADF and then another splice
at the end of the armoured cable to the outside fiber.
All other connections on the 2RU-RFL ROPA are SC connectors. When connecting the
OTDR to the 2RU-RFL ROPA, that connector is an APC/SC.
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2RU Series 1W Co & Counter ROPA Shutdown:
• 2RU Series 1W Co & Counter ROPA Shutdown:

• • If there is a fiber cut the Rx 1574nm OSC will not be receiving OSC 1574nm Tone 2 any more and will
automatically shutdown the Raman pumps (2RU-MLD and 2RU-RFL ROPA) and switch its Tx 1574nm
OSC to off and turn back on the Tx 1610nm OSC to Tone 1 at this site.
• • The far-end units will not be receive OSC 1574nm Tone 1 therefore will automatically shutdown and
switch its Tx 1574nm OSC to off and turn on the Tx 1610nm OSC to Tone 1 at this site.
• • Therefore the Raman pumps will all be in automatically shutdown, the Tx OSC 1574nm will be off and
the Tx OSC1610nm will be sending out Tone 1 message.
• • On double line fiber cut all Raman pups will shutdown automatically.
• 2RU Series 1W Co & Counter ROPA Recovery:

• • Once the link has been re-established the 2RU Series units will go through he same turn on steps
mentioned above.
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Laser safety
165
Laser Safety-Eye injury
Designing, Using and Implementing lasers to minimize the risk of laser accidents
• Small amounts of laser light can lead to permanent eye injuries.

• High-power lasers can burn the retina of the eye or the skin.
Effects
• The ocular focus region is a range of wavelengths from 0.4-1.4
μm, which is focused by the eye’s components with a power of
approximately 100,000 times.
• This portion of the spectrum reaches the retina and are
absorbed there resulting in injury.
• All rays outside the ocular region are absorbed by the outer
components of the eyes.
• Moderate and high power lasers in the visible to near infrared
range (0.4 -1.4 μm) will cause burns on the retina resulting in
permanent blind spots.
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Laser Safety-Skin injury
Designing, Using and Implementing lasers to minimize the risk of laser accidents
Effects
• Excessive exposure to UV light from lasers can cause effects similar to sunburn
• Visible and infrared rays can cause thermal damage:
• UV-A (0.315 μm-0.400 μm) can cause hyper pigmentation and erythema.
• UV-B range (0.280 μm -0.315 μm) is most injurious to skin. Can cause radiation carcinogenesis.
• UV-C (0.200 μm-0.280 μm)is less harmful to human skin.
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Laser Classification and Laser Risks- Class 1, Class 1M
Specifications define "classes" of laser depending on their power and wavelength
Risk class Description Risk level

• Low energy level, non hazardous to skin. Safe during normal operation
• usually not capable of producing damaging radiation levels during normal
Class 1 operation Low
• exempted from control measures
• Examples: Lasers used in laser printers and compact disc players
• Safe during normal operation, but may cause eye injury if viewed with an Low-
optical instrument Medium
• used for fiber optic communication system comes under this classification
• not capable of producing hazardous exposure conditions during normal
Class 1M
operation, except when the beam is viewed with an optical instrument
• control measures not recommended but potentially hazardous optically
aided viewing to be avoided
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Laser Classification and Laser Risks- Class 2, Class 2M

• Visible wavelengths only; Blink response provides eye safety; Will not
burn skin
Class 2 • Because of the human aversion response, do not normally present a Low-Medium
hazard, but may be a potential hazard if viewed directly for a long time
• Example: Laser pointers
• Visible wavelengths only; Blink response provides eye safety for
unaided viewing but can be hazardous if viewed with an optical
instrument Will not burn skin Medium
Class 2M
• Aversion response of eyes offer protection to the eyes
• can be potentially hazardous when viewed with optical aids
• Example: Lasers used in level and orientation instruments in civil work
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Laser Classification and Laser Risks- Class 3R, Class 3B

• Transitional zone between safe and hazardous laser products. Direct
viewing of beam may be hazardous
• Potentially hazardous under direct and specular reflection viewing Medium-High
Class 3R condition if the eye is appropriately focused and stable, but the
probability of injury is small
• Is not a fire hazard or diffuse-reflection hazard.
• Some laser pointers are classified as Class 3R lasers.
• Direct viewing and specular reflections can cause eye injury.
• Can be hazardous under direct and specular reflection viewing
Class 3B conditions High
• Normally not a diffuse reflection or fire hazard
• Used in physiotherapy treatments and research work
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Laser Classification and Laser Risks- Class 4

• Can cause severe skin and eye injury through any direct exposure.
Often a fire hazard as well
• A hazard to the eye and skin from the direct beam
• May pose a diffuse reflection hazard Extreme
Class 4
• Can cause fire
• May produce laser generated air contaminants and hazardous plasma
radiation
• Used in displays and cutting of metals
Note: RAMAN Amplifiers can be a Class 3 and Class 4
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Causes of Laser Accidents
Eye exposure during alignment
Misaligned optics
Non use of laser safety glasses
Equipment malfunction
Improper methods of handling high voltage
Unauthorised operation
Lack of protection for non-beam hazards
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Safety Precautions
Basic precautions when working with lasers or fiber connections:

 Do not look into lasers or fibers (Take appropriate precautions).
 Always assume lasers and fiber connections have signal present.
Follow safety guidelines:

 Follow the applicable product documentation for the operation or maintenance
activity being performed.
Avoid direct exposure:

 Direct eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation must be avoided.
 Never look into the end of a fiber transmitter or fiber pigtail.
ALWAYS BE AWARE
OF LASERS!!
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Safety Precautions
Wear Laser Safety Glasses
Utilize Proper Storage
Work With Trained Personnel
Use Warning Signs
Any accident should be reported immediately to concern department
ALWAYS BE AWARE
OF LASERS!!
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Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Precautions
ESD protective equipment:

 ESD wrist strap
 Foot/heel straps (if used on anti-static floor mats)
 Anti-static mat (found in some labs)
 ESD packing material
 ESD neutralizer equipment (Ionizers)
 ESD test equipment (wrist and foot / heel strap tester)
Foot heel straps are only effective if properly worn:

 Always wear two straps
 Must be used with a conductive floor
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Lesson Summary
In this course, we discussed:
1 Raman safety mechanisms
2 Pump shutoff
3 Automatic Line Shut Off (ALSO)
4 Automatic Power Reduction (APR)
5 Laser safety
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Hardware Installation and Commissioning
Overview
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Lesson Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to provide an overview of the:
• Installation considerations for the MPBC components

• Perform Commissioning and Provisioning procedures on a 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit

This lesson references the following Technical Publication:
Title Number
2RU Telecom Series Technical Manual DOC-04545 Rev.xx
2RU Fan User Manual DOC-04671 Rev.xx
ADF User Manual DOC-03907-Rev.xx
2RU Fan User Manual DOC-04671 Rev.xx
2RU-N Telecom Series Technical Manual DOC-05827 Rev.xx

2RU-N Fan User Manual DOC-06085 Rev.xx
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MPBC Hardware Installation – 2RU / 2RU-N Unit
Installation considerations
• Unpacking
• Initial Inspection
• OTDR measurement
• Proof of cable quality
• 1st 10 Km measurement
• Next 15 Km measurement
• Mechanical Installation
• 3 types of racks available
• 19 inch
• 23 inch
• ETSI 600 mm x 300 mm
• Electrical Installation
• The 2RU unit has six electrical connections
• Fan unit has 4 connections
Refer to the Technical Publication (2RU units “DOC-045045”, 2RU-N units “DOC-05827” for other examples
From the initial unpacking of the MPBC equipment, along with the 2RU / 2RU-N unit, the
following accessories are included in the shipment:
• Packing List.
• CD-ROM Containing:
• 2RU units:
• User’s manual, Craft-Terminal Software and Craft Terminal
• 2RU-N units:
• User Manual, Web Craft User Manual and SNMP Manual
• Test-data report.
• 2RU Connector Kit containing:
• 1x Chassis Ground Cable, 2 x 2RU Power Cables for power interface
connection, 1 x Cable for Local Craft Terminal Interface connection, 1 x
Alarm cable and 1 x set of mounting brackets (pair).
Next step is to ensure the long term reliability of the fiber cable, it is essential that OTDR
measurements are completed according to the technical documentation.
Mechanical installation is to select the appropriate installation brackets to fit the rack size that
is used.
The final step is to complete the electrical installation, refer to the technical documentation
for detailed information.
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Rack Layout Examples
High Power Raman Span Configurations MPBC Amplifiers
2RU-ADF
2RU-MLD
2RU-Fan
2RU-SRP
2RU-ADF 2RU-Fan
2RU-RFL
2RU-Fan
6500 Photonic
CPL
Shown here are rack layout examples when deploying the MPBC equipment with either the
Common Photonic Layer (CPL) or the 6500 equipment. (Shown for the 6500 Photonic is a
14 slot shelf).
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series
Physical installation of Modules
• Mechanical Installation of the 2RU / 2RU-N Series and Fan module
• Refer to MPBC documentation DOC-04545 (2RU Series User Manual) / DOC-
05827 (2RU-N Series User Manual), Section 3.2 Mechanical Installation
• Electrical Installation of the 2RU / 2RU-N Series and Fan module
• Refer to MPBC documentation DOC-04545 (2RU Series User Manual) / DOC-
05827 (2RU-N Series User Manual), Section 3.3 Electrical Installation
• Mechanical Installation of the ADF (Armoured Fiber Distribution Frame)
Refer to MPBC documentation

DOC-03907 (ADF User Manual),
Section 5 Installing the ADF Tray
Shown here are the mechanical and electrical installation considerations
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MPBC Hardware Installation - ADF Tray
Installation considerations
• Adjust ADF tray mounting brackets
• Ciena deploying the 2RU / 2RU-N ADF-xx-xx:
Sample of “normal” left rack mounting
• ADF Tray with pre-installed E-2000-PS connectors bracket position
• Install the required fibers
• Route the cabling
• Clean and Inspect
• Connect the armoured cabling
• Six connectorized armoured fibers
• Splicing is required on one end
• The ADF tray can support up to four 2RU / 2RU-N
units – with 2 spare fibers for future use
The splice enclosure
From the initial unpacking of the MPBC Armoured Fiber Distribution Frame (ADF) tray the
end user is required to complete the following tasks:
• Adjust the bracket location to fit the desired rack.
• Ciena is deploying the 2RU / 2RU-N ADF-xx-xx: ADF Tray with pre-installed E-
2000-PS connectorized armoured optical fiber cable
• Install the E-2000 connectorized armoured optical cable.
• Splice the fibers required within the ADF tray.
• Route the cabling.
• Clean and inspect.
• Connect the armoured cabling.
Note: Refer to the Technical Documentation “DOC-03907” ADF User Manual.
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series 3W or lower
Connecting the E-2000-PS Connectors
• Connecting the 2RU-Series E-2000-PS connector to the
ADF E-2000-PS
• Refer to MPBC documentation DOC-03907 (ADF
User Manual), Section 13 Connecting 2RU / 2RU-N
HPUs (High Power Unit) to the 2RU / 2RU-N ADF
• All cleaning instructions for the E-2000-PS

connectors are located in the documentation DOC-
03907 (ADF User Manual), Section 14 Fiber
Cleaning and Inspection or DOC-04545 (2RU
Series User Manual), Section 3.7 Fiber Optic
Installation
• An E-2000-PS adaptor is shipped in the ADF to

help with the cleaning and scoping of these E-
2000-PS connectors
Shown here are steps and a list of Technical Publications to follow when installing the
MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N series that are 3w units or less.
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series 3W or lower (continued)
Fiber Installation - 2 Splices are required to connect the MPBC 2RU /
2RU-N Series to the outside fiber
• 1st Fiber Splice is at the end of the armoured cable
(20m or 30m) and the high power raman span fiber
• This splice connects the ADF to the high power
Raman span
• 2nd Fiber Splice is in the ADF
• This connects the E-2000-PS connector in the ADF to
the fiber that will connect to the high power raman
span fiber
• If a Co-pump is present the same thing is done in the
Co direction. Therefore each side will require 4
splices
• 2 for the Co and 2 for the Counter direction
• One ADF tray can be used for the Co and the
Counter directions if the outside fibers are
located at the same location
Shown here are the fiber installation requirements for 3w units or lower.
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series 5W
Connecting the 2RU / 2RU-N CRP or SRP 5W

• The 2RU / 2RU-N Series 5W (SRP or CRP) are not
connectorized
• The 2RU / 2RU-N module will have an open connection
that will be covered with a 2m armoured which will have
to be removed
• You must run and secure the 2RU / 2RU-N Series 5W to
the ADF
• Refer to MPBC documentation DOC-03907 (ADF
User Manual), Section 13 Connecting high Power
2RU units to the ADF for complete details.
• 2 Splices are required for this unit
• 1st splice to connect the 2RU / 2RU-N Series 5W to
the fiber in the ADF which goes to the ODF
• 2nd splice which will connect the ADF to the ODF
Note: NO Connectors are supported with these 2RU / 2RU-

N Series 5W units, only splices
Shown here are the fiber installation requirements for 5w unit.
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series (3w or lower)
Fiber Installation Continuation
• After the splicing has been completed an OTDR through the 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit for the first
25km will have to be done
• Follow the procedure in the MPBC documentation DOC-04545 (2RU Series User Manual), DOC-05827 (2RU-N Series User Manual)
Section 3.1 Fiber Plant Requirement
• 2RU / 2RU-N units 3W or less:
• 1st splice the E-2000-PS in the ADF to the fiber leaving the ADF
• 2nd splice the armoured cable fiber to the ODF or the outside fiber plant
• 3rd route, secure, clean, scope and connect the 2RU-Series unit E-2000-PS connector to the E-2000-PS connector in the ADF
• 4th Connect the OTDR unit with the ~ 1km of dead zone fiber to the OTDR port on the 2RU-Series unit
Note1: Before running any OTDR traces the Raman pumps need to be in FORCED SHUT otherwise you can damage the 2R / 2RU-N
Series unit and the OTDR unit. Also disable the MPB OSC by either turning it OFF or disconnecting the Tx side or power down 2RU
unit
Note2: Avoid disconnecting and re-connecting the E-2000-PS connectors once the trace has passed. All OTDR traces should be
done via the OTDR port on the 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit. This also applies for fiber break repair
Note3: The OTDR port is an SC/APC connector and there will be a loss of 17dB using this port
Shown here is a high level overview on the next steps on commissioning a 3w unit or lower
wattage unit.
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series
• Fiber Installation Continuation

• After the splicing has been completed an OTDR through the 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit for the first 25km will have to be done.
• Follow the procedure in the MPBC documentation DOC-04545 (2RU Series User Manual), 05827 (2RU-N Series User Manual)
Section 3.1 Fiber Plant Requirement.
• 2RU-units 3W or less (2W Co):
• 1st splice the E-2000-PS in the ADF to the fiber leaving the ADF
• 2nd splice the armoured cable fiber to the ODF or the outside fiber plant.
• 3rd route, secure, clean, scope and connect the 2RU-MLDS PUMP OUT E-2000-PS connector to the E-2000-PS
connector in the ADF. For Scoping purposes it is recommended to use a videoscope, if not available then power down the
2RU unit when using a hand held unit.
• 4th route, secure, clean, scope and connect the 2RU-MLD PUMP OUT E-2000-PS connector to the 2RU-MLDS PUMP IN
E-2000-PS connector in the ADF.
• 5th Connect the OTDR unit with the ~ 1km of dead zone fiber to the OTDR port on the 2RU-MLD unit
Note1: Before running any OTDR traces the Raman pumps need to be in FORCED SHUT otherwise you can damage the 2RU/2RU-N Series
unit and the OTDR unit. Also disable the MPB OSC by either turning it OFF or disconnecting the Tx side or power down 2RU / 2RU-N unit.
Note2: Avoid disconnecting and re-connecting the E-2000-PS connectors once the trace has passed. All OTDR traces should be done via the
OTDR port on the 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit. This also applies for fiber break repair.
Note3: The OTDR port is an SC/APC connector and there is a loss of 17dB using this port. Traces are still valid.
Shown here is a high level overview on the next steps on commissioning a 3w unit or less
(2W Co) wattage unit.
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series (5w)
• Follow the procedure in the MPBC documentation DOC-04545 (2RU Series User Manual), DOC-05827
(2RU-N Series User Manual) Section 3.1 Fiber Plant Requirement
• 2RU / 2RU-N units 5W:
• 1st splice the armoured cable fiber to the ODF or the outside fiber plant
• 2nd route, secure and splice the 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit to the armoured cable fiber in ADF
• 3rd Connect the OTDR unit with the ~ 1km of dead zone fiber to the OTDR port on the 2RU-Series
unit. Note: the Port on the unit is an APC/SC connector
Note1: Before running any OTDR traces the Raman pumps need to be in FORCED SHUT otherwise you can
damage the 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit and the OTDR unit
• Also disable the MPB OSC by either turning it OFF or disconnecting the Tx side or power down 2RU /
2RU-N unit
Note2: All OTDR traces should be done via the OTDR port on the 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit
• This also applies for fiber break repair
• Note3: The OTDR port is an SC/APC connector and there will be a loss of 17dB using this port
Shown here is a high level overview on the next steps on commissioning a 5w unit.
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Installation of MPBC 2RU / 2RU-N Series (OTDR Trace)
• OTDR Trace Setup:

• Proof of cable quality over the first 10 km shall be demonstrated with OTDR measurements
with the OTDR set as follows:
• 100 nsec pulse width
• span range of ≥ 20 km
• wavelength measurement at 1310 nm and 1550 nm
• averaging time ≥ 1 min.
• sampling and averaging shall be sufficient to detect discrete losses as small as 0.05 dB
• Proof of cable quality over the next section of 15 km (km 10 to km 25) shall be
demonstrated with OTDR measurements with the OTDR set as follows:
• 1 μsec pulse width
• span range of ≥ 50 km
• wavelength measurement at 1310 nm and 1550 nm
• averaging time ≥ 3 min.
• sampling and averaging shall be sufficient to detect discrete losses as small as 0.1 dB
Shown here is a high level overview on the next steps on testing the 2RU / 2RU-N Series
units, by performing OTDR trace.
NOTE: The OTDR traces at 1310 nm and 1550nm are required since it will give a better
picture of the overall lump loss situation if there is any significant wavelength dependence.
Even though the supported spectrum for Ciena DWDM is C-band, the Raman pumps are
working at 1276 nm (Main pump of SRP & CRP) and 14xx nm (Main pump of RFL, MLD &
MLDS, Seed Pump of SRP & CRP) part of the spectrum.
Therefore OTDR 1310nm & 1550 nm is required for the: 2RU/2RU-N SRP (3W & 5W),
2RU/2RU-N CRP (5W), 2RU/2RU-N MLD (1W), 2RU/2RU-N RFL (1.5W) & 2RU/2RU-N RFL
ROPA (1.5W)
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Group/Team Activity - Commissioning and Provisioning 2RU / 2RU-N Series
Perform Commissioning and Provisioning procedures on a 2RU / 2RU-N Series unit

• Hands-on-practice
Complete the following hands-on activity located in your student activity guide
• Instructor will demonstrate and students will be able to perform various commissioning
and testing procedures
Prerequisites
• 25KM Fiber verification, Logging in and Commissioning MPB
• Turn up procedures for
• 2RU-SRP / 2RU-N SRP MPB SPAN or
• 2RU-RFL / 2RU-N RFL MPB SPAN or
• 2RU-SRP & MLD / 2RU-N SRP & MLD MPB SPAN
• Adding CPL/6500 into the MPB span
Note: Access the lab book - MPB Span Turn Up Procedures
Activities Guide – O-952
This activity could be performed as a Group or Team effort. (Your Instructor will provide you
with the necessary information) Student Lab Book.
Access the lab book - MPB Span Turn Up Procedures Activities Guide – O-952.
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Activity Review
Briefly verify the results of the

activities
Take this opportunity to ask any

questions!
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Lesson Summary
In summary we reviewed the:
• Installation considerations for the MPBC components

• Steps to perform Commissioning and Provisioning procedures on a 2RU /
2RU-N Series unit
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Course Summary
In this course we covered the following:

• Described the 6500 Broadband/Photonic Layer (BB/PL), Common Photonic
Layer (CPL) and specific submarine applications and platform architecture
• Described the available hardware of the MPBC 2RU series amplifiers and their
associated hardware
• Described the MPBC User Interfaces, Administration and Security features
• Described the MPBC Alarm Monitoring and Data Communication features
• Described the MPBC provisioning procedures
• Identify Laser Safety and Raman Safety Mechanisms
• Describe the Installation procedures and perform MPB Span Turn Up Procedures
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MPBC 2RU and the 2RU-N series

Operation and Commissioning (O&C)

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June 2019 Updated courseware with rel 5.0 content.

February 2015 Updated courseware with minor updates.

November 2014 Initial release of courseware

October 2013 Updated courseware “MPB

January 2013: Updated courseware “MPB Communications Overview” with

May 2011: New release of this courseware “MPB Communications

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Submarine Network Overview ……………………..………………….…..… 7

Hardware Overview (MPBC 2RU and 2RU-N Series)……………..….…… 23

User Interfaces, Administration and Security features (2RU Modules) ..… 53

User Interfaces, Administration and Security features (2RU-N Modules) .. 79

Provisioning ……………………………………………………...……………. 107

Alarm Monitoring and Data Communication features ….........................… 119

Laser Safety and Raman Safety Mechanisms ……………………………… 137

Hardware Installation and Commissioning Overview ................................ 177

009-6500-002 High Power Raman Application Guide

2RU Modules 2RU-N Modules

2RU-N Series WebCT Operation

DOC-04671 Rev.0 2RU Fan User Manual

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• Various Submarine and Terrestrial/Undersea networks solutions

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This lesson references the following Ciena Technical Documentation:

High Power Raman Application Guide 009-6500-002

Ciena’s submarine solutions address 2 main applications

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Ciena’s submarine and terrestrial/undersea solutions addresses 2 main applications.

• Terrestrial and subsea

• 2RU-N are only supported with the 6500 photonic configurations

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• Also called « Repeaterless » or « Unrepeatered »

• The Ciena HPR span solutions uses a combination of

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Also called « Repeaterless » or « Unrepeatered » applications, High Power Raman Solution

• For Flex grid networks the 100G and higher WL/WL3s,

• The real added value of the Broadband interfaces is

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This innovation has several advantages:

6500 Photonic Layer

Optical Cross Connect

Waveserver “classic” enables massive capacity and

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Waveserver “classic” supports massive capacity and density:

Waveserver “classic” enables massive capacity and

Waveserver Ai purpose built for DCI:

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Waveserver Ai provides massive service density:

Waveserver 5 is optimized for greater capacity and scaling:

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Waveserver 5 optimized for greater capacity and scaling:

Waveserver 5 incorporates Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optical processors to take

HPRS Terrestrial/Undersea applications (Stretched Span)

Submarine applications (Repeatered)

Ciena provides solutions for Terrestrial/Undersea (Stretched Spans) and Submarine