TC Corrective Maintenance

Alcatel-Lucent GSM
TC Corrective Maintenance
Handbook
BSC & TC Document

Procedural Handbook
Release B11
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Contents
Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Safety Rules and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.1 Safety Rules for Equipment Under Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2 Electrostatic Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.1 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.2 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.3 Transportation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2.4 Components and PBAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2.5 Handling Optical Fiber Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.6 Handling Coaxial and Optical Fiber Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 G2 TC Transmission RITs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1 Before You Start to Replace Transmission RITs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.1 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.2 Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.3 Impact on System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.4 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2 Replace Transmission RITs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.1 Replace ASMC, ATBX or DT16 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.2 Replace MT120 Board (Legacy, NarrowBand or WideBand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.3 Replace JBFAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3 9125 TC RITs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1 Replace MT120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.1.2 Impact on System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1.3 Replace MT120 in TCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1.4 Replace MT120 in HSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.2 Replace TCIF/TCIFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.2.1 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.2.3 Impact on System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.2.4 Board Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3 Replace FANU for MT120 Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.3.2 Impact on System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.3.3 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.4 Replace FANU for TCIF/TCIFI Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.4.2 Impact on System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.4.3 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.5 Replace SFP Module from TCIF/TCIFI Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.5.1 Remove SFP Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.5.2 Insert SFP Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Tables
Tables
Table 1: Transmission RITs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Preface
Preface
Purpose The TC Corrective Maintenance Handbook describes how to perform TC
maintenance. It breaks down each maintenance task into a series of
step-by-step instructions, and tells you what tools and materials are required.
The handbook covers the following equipment configurations:
G2 TC
9125 TC.
Note: The following convention applies for a 9125 TC equipped with a TC

STM1 - IP subrack:
TC STM1 interface board is also referred as TCIF
TC STM1 IP interface board is also referred as TCIFI.

Your network may not have some of the hardware included in the
handbook.
Note: JBMTE is a generic name of SBL associated to MT120 boards and may
also refer to JBMTE2, JBMTE3NB and JBMTE3WB.
For more information about these configurations, refer to the functional
description documents.
The Alcatel-Lucent Radio Solutions include the G2 TC and 9125 TC equipment
described in this document:
Document Pertinence This document applies to release B11 of the Transcoder.

This document contains IP transport in the BSS related information. This
feature is available commercially from Release B12.
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What’s New In Edition 23

Document Pertinence was updated to specify that IP transport in the BSS is
available from Release B12.
In Edition 22
Description improvement in:
Replace MT120 (Section 3.1)
Replace MT120 Board (Legacy, NarrowBand or WideBand) (Section 2.2.2).
In Edition 21
Updates were made in the following sections:
Replace MT120 Board with One of the Same Type (Section 2.2.2.1)
Replace an MT120 Board with One of the Same Type (Section 3.1.4.1)
In Edition 20
Section Board Replacement Procedure (Section 3.2.4) was updated.
In Edition 19
Description improvement in Replace MT120 in HSI (Section 3.1.4).
In Edition 18
Release name was changed in Document pertinence.
In Edition 17
Description improvement in
Replace MT120 in HSI (Section 3.1.4)

Replace an MT120 Board with One of the Same Type (Section 3.1.4.1).
In Edition 16
Updates were made in Replace MT120 in HSI (Section 3.1.4) and in the
preface pard of the method.
Replace MT120 Board with One of a Different Type (Section 2.2.2.2)
Replace MT120 Board with One of a Different Type (Section 3.1.3.2)
Replace MT120 Board with One of a Different Type (Section 3.1.4.2).
In Edition 15
Restriction 3BKA20FBR286374 was removed from Replace MT120 in HSI
(Section 3.1.4).
In Edition 14
Updates made in Replace MT120 Board (Legacy, NarrowBand or WideBand)
(Section 2.2.2) and Replace MT120 (Section 3.1).
In Edition 13
Updates were made in section Replace TCIF/TCIFI (Section 3.2).
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In Edition 12
The document was updated regarding the MT120 board replacement for
the G2 and G2.5 TC.
In Edition 11
The document was updated for:
Anti-static wrist strap usage
Checking the system status before and after performing the boards
replacement.
In Edition 10
Updates were made in Board Replacement Procedure (Section 3.2.4).
In Edition 09
Updates were made in:
Replace MT120 Board in 9125 TC Equipped with STM1-IP Subrack
Board Replacement Procedure (Section 3.2.4).
In Edition 08
Restriction 3BKA20FBR286374 was added in Replace MT120.
Description improvement done in:
Replace MT120 Board for G2 TC and 9125 TC not Equipped with STM1-IP
Subrack.
In Edition 07
The naming convention for the TCIF/TCIFI board was added in the document.
In Edition 06
Section Board Replacement Procedure (Section 3.2.4) was updated.
In Edition 05
Description improvement in Replace TCIF/TCIFI (Section 3.2).
In Edition 04
Description improvement in
Replace MT120 Board with One of the Same Type (Section 3.1.3.1)
Install the New Board.
In Edition 03
Description improvement in Replace TCIF/TCIFI (Section 3.2).
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In Edition 02
Replace MT120 (Section 3.1)
MT120 in HSI or MT120 in TCIL but with Direct Connection to the Board

Install the New Board
Upgrade the IPTC Doughter Board (Section 3.3.2).
In Edition 01
First official release of document for B11.
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Preface
Audience The handbook is intended for:

Maintenance engineers
System support engineers
Network technicians
Network operators.
Assumed Knowledge You must have a basic understanding of the following:
Unix operating system
Alcatel-Lucent operations and maintenance concepts for the BSS
TSC and 9153 OMC-R terminals
Online Alcatel-Lucent Customer Documentation

Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista operating system
Telecommunications engineering
Anti-static procedures
RF test and measurement equipment
Signal analyzers as used on GSM networks

Electronic test equipment.
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1 Safety Rules and Precautions
This chapter contains the following safety rules and precautions:
Safety rules for equipment under power
Electrostatic precautions.
Injury from Equipment

Possible death or serious physical harm to personnel and damage to equipment
may result from mishandling.
While performing any maintenance tasks or procedures, you must follow any
local safety requirements, and those mentioned in General Safety Instructions
for Field Operations and this chapter.
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1.1 Safety Rules for Equipment Under Power

For maintenance purposes, field operators may have to work on equipment
under power (-48 VDC or -60 VDC). This means that it is possible to touch
some parts under power, that are only protected by heavy fuses. Maintenance
activities must be carried out carefully to avoid short circuits and to prevent
serious personal injury.
Remove all conductive objects from the hands, such as rings, bracelets,
metallic wrist watches and so on. Use appropriate insulated tools for
maintenance activities.
1.2 Electrostatic Precautions

The following electrostatic precautions must be observed:
1.2.1 Environment
Ensure that work benches, stools, and floor mats have a conducting surface
connected to ground. Before handling static-sensitive components and
assemblies, ground yourself to the conducting surface using an anti-static
wrist strap.
When handling static-sensitive components and assemblies, do not wear

or use clothes made of wool, nylon or any other synthetic material. Such
fabrics are major sources of static build-up.
When handling static-sensitive components and assemblies, do not use

gloves and finger covers, unless they are made of cotton.
1.2.2 Tools
Ensure that all the tools which come into contact with static-sensitive
components are at the same voltage level as the conducting work surfaces
and floor mats.
These tools include soldering irons, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and
metal parts of tools and fixtures that are used to hold, assemble or test PBAs.
Do not use rough cleaners or erasers to clean the gold-plated contacts
on PBAs.
Do not mark a PBA with a lead pencil or any other writing instrument.
Do not use synthetic brushes to clean equipment, and do not use dry
cleaning methods.
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1.2.3 Transportation and Storage

Pack all containers used to transport and store static-sensitive components,
and use aluminium container tubes if possible. If not, insert the component
terminations into electrically conductive foam.
Before shipping a PBA, wrap it in a conducting synthetic bag or in aluminium

foil. Also pack the PBA in a polyethylene transport box.
Before shipping a PBA which has MOS components, ensure that an
appropriate warning symbol is displayed on the package.
Store spare PBAs in their appropriate polyethylene boxes. Keep the boxes
closed except when access to their contents is required.
Do not store PBAs in an area where the air is polluted with smoke, dust,
dangerous gases or other air-borne particles that may cause damage.
Do not stack PBAs side-by-side or on top of each other with the board
surfaces or components in contact with one another.
Before cleaning a PBA, remove or disconnect the damage protection, such

as protective foam, to allow the PBA to be cleaned thoroughly. Replace the
damage protection upon completion of the task.
1.2.4 Components and PBAs

Components and PBAs not in protective containers, must only be handled
by trained personnel in static-controlled work areas.
Before removing a PBA from an equipment rack, discharge any static by

touching the metal frame of the rack with your hand.
Always handle a PBA by the edges.
Do not handle or carry a PBA by any of the mounted components.
Do not handle a PBA by the gold-plated contact terminals and do not apply
direct pressure to the components.
Do not touch PBA connection pins or conductor paths.
Do not touch PBAs with wet hands.
Place PBAs that have been removed during maintenance with the soldered
side downwards on a conductive surface.
Do not scratch or rub the soldered side of a PBA with a sharp or rough
object.
Do not repair PBAs in the switch room.
Do not handle components and assemblies by their leads.
Do not use excessive force when inserting connection boards.
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1.2.5 Handling Optical Fiber Devices

Depending on installed options the equipment may contain fiber optic devices
that can radiate laser beams:
Do not look directly in the laser beam

Take into account that infrared laser radiation is not visible. Additional labels
can be added to classify the laser.
Respect the warnings given by labels provided on equipment.
1.2.6 Handling Coaxial and Optical Fiber Cables

When handling coaxial or optical fiber cables:
Do not cut coaxial or optical fiber cables to adjust the cable length.
Do not bend to tighten the coaxial or optical fiber cable.

Furthermore, for handling coaxial or optical fiber cables respect the cable
manufacturer specifications.
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2 G2 TC Transmission RITs
This chapter tells you how to remove and replace Transmission RITs of the
TC G2
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2.1 Before You Start to Replace Transmission RITs

Read this section before starting the procedure in this chapter.
2.1.1 Prerequisites
Note the following conditions. You must:
Have read Chapter 1 before performing any maintenance procedures.
Be familiar with electrostatic precautions. Refer to Section Electrostatic

Precautions (Section 1.2) for more information.
Know the location of the RIT to be replaced.

The location of the RIT to be replaced is defined in terms of the site,
cabinet, shelf and slot position. This information is obtained from the 9153
OMC-R operator.
Establish an efficient means of communication with an 9153 OMC-R

operator in order to lock (disable) and unlock (initialize) the appropriate
MO (SBL) when required.
2.1.2 Tools and Materials

You must have a:
RS-232 asynchronous communication link cable to connect it to an MT120
legacy board (3BK 07951 AA)
Ethernet crossedcable to connect it to an MT120 NB/WB board.

An anti-static wrist strap
A TSC terminal to configure the ASMC, ATBX, DT16 boards
A TC-NEM PC to configure an MT120 board
Tera Term Pro or Windows HyperTerminal.
A serviceable replacement RIT with an identical part number.
2.1.3 Impact on System

Replacing a RIT causes alarms to be sent to the 9153 OMC-R. If the
replacement RIT clears a fault condition, the corresponding alarms
automatically clears after a short delay. If the replaced board carries traffic
there will be a traffic reduction during the replacement.
In order to reduce the outage, ensure that the board used for replacement is
loaded with the correct software version. If it is not the case, download the
required software version before starting the replacement.
2.1.4 Restrictions
None.
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2.2 Replace Transmission RITs

The following table lists the Transmission RITs.
RIT Description
ASMC Ater Submultiplexer Type C
ATBX Alcatel-Lucent Branching and Switching
DT16 Dual Rate Transcoder for 16 Channels
JBFAN Fan Unit
MT120 Multirate Transcoder with 120 channels
MT120 WB MT120 board which supports the AMR WB ( Adaptive

Multi-Rate Wideband)
MT120 NB MT120 board which supports the AMR NB ( Adaptive

Multi-Rate Narrowband)
Table 1: Transmission RITs
2.2.1 Replace ASMC, ATBX or DT16 Board

1. From OMC-R, check and write down the status of the system. Ensure that
the status for all degraded SBLs and functions and all alarms is available
before starting the action.
2. At the equipment site, locate the position of the faulty RIT.
3. If appropriate, disconnect the front panel cables from the RIT, carefully
noting their positions for re-connection.
4. Connect the anti-static wrist strap.
5. Unlock the retaining clips on the RIT.
6. Carefully disengage the RIT from the backplane and fully withdraw it from
the slot.
Backplane Damage
Do not use excessive force when inserting the RIT.
7. Push the replacement RIT fully into the empty slot ensuring that pins and
sockets are correctly aligned.
8. Lock the retaining clips on the RIT.
9. Disconnect the anti-static wrist strap.
10. Replace any front panel connectors removed in Step 3 .
11. Use the terminal to download the configuration data.
12. Disconnect the terminal.
13. Record the state of the LEDs on the replacement RIT when they are stable.
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14. Inform the 9153 OMC-R operator that the faulty RIT has been replaced,
and report the state of the LEDs.
15. From OMC-R, check the status of the system. Ensure that the status for
all impacted SBLs and functions and all alarms is cleared and no new
alarms occurred.
2.2.2 Replace MT120 Board (Legacy, NarrowBand or WideBand)

2.2.2.1 Replace MT120 Board with One of the Same Type
Note: This procedure must be used when replacing a board by a similar one
(MT120 legacy by MT120 legacy, MT120 WB by MT120 WB or MT120
NB by MT120 NB).
If the replaced MT120 board has the factory software, alarmsTCSM-ADAPT

[75] INT-BUS-FLT-G25 [209] andTCSM-ADAPT [75] NO-Q1-CONN [202] might
be raised until commissioning is finished.
To replace an MT120 board:

2. From OMC-R, shutdown all impacted N7 links and AterTPs (WTC=3).
For details see section Shut Down Traffic on One Ater of document BSS
Configuration Handbook (3BK 21601 AAAA PCZZA).
3. Lock the related JBMTE SBL from OMC-R.
4. Unlock and open the front door of the TC rack.
5. From the TC-NEM PC, using a direct connection (serial cable for MT120
legacy or Ethernet crossed cable for MT120 NB/WB board), physically
connect to the board to be replaced on serial (MT120legacy) or MMI
(WB/NB) connection.
6. Start the TC-NEM on serial (for MT120 legacy) or MMI (for MT120 NB/WB)
connection.
7. Execute the board replacement command from TC NEM:
If not on display, open the TCC Tree:

Window ->TCC -> Overview
In the TCC Tree, select the board.

In the ’Configuration/Replacement’ area, select [ MT120 Replacement ]
and click on [ Execute ].
The "Replacement Wizard" dialog box opens. The ’Configuration file’
field shows which file is used to configure software on the new board.

9. Physically replace the faulty MT120 board by a new one of the same type.
Backplane Damage
Do not use excessive force when inserting the new MT120 board.
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11. If the new board is an MT120 WB or NB, it is possible that the IP address is
different from the IP address of the old MT120 WB or NB. Therefore, after
inserting the new board in the rack, it is necessary to use a serial connection
(HyperTerminal or TeraTerm) to check its IP address as described in section
Check MT120 NB/WB IP Address of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User
Guide (3BK 21630 AAAA PCZZA).
If the IP address of the new board is:
different, it is necessary to:

configure TC NEM PC Ethernet network interface so as the IP
address of the TC NEM PC is in the same subnetwork with the IP
address of the new MT120 NB/WB board. For details see section For
Configure TC NEM PC Ethernet Network Interface of document 9125
Transcoder NEM User Guide.
start the TC-NEM on MMI connection using the IP address of the new
MT120 NB/WB board.
click on [ Next ] to continue the procedure using the Replacement
Wizard dialog box.
If not already performed, upgrade the software as described in
section Download Software via TCC of document 9125 Transcoder
NEM User Guide.
ensure that the [ Connect ] button of the TC-NEM is pressed in order
to continue the procedure using the Replacement Wizard dialog box.
the same, click on [ Next ] to continue the procedure using the

Replacement Wizard dialog box. When the MT120 board is up and
running press the [ Connect ] button of the TC-NEM.
If not already performed, upgrade the software as described in section
Download Software via TCC of document 9125 Transcoder NEM
User Guide.
12. If the new board is a legacy one, start the TC-NEM on serial connection
and perform the following tasks:

Wizard dialog box
ensure that the [ Connect ] button of the TC-NEM is pressed in order to

continue the procedure using the Replacement Wizard dialog box.

Download Software via TCC of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User
Guide.
13. Wait for the automatic procedure to be finished.
14. Set up the MT120 Remote Inventory (e.g. commissioning date, network
identity, logical site name, etc.) according to the data received from the
customer:
If not on display, open the TCC Tree
In the TCC Tree, select the board for which you want to modify the
Remote Inventory
Open the ’Remote Inventory’ panel of the board
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Enter your modifications

Click on [ Save ] and close the MT120 board window.
15. Disconnect the TC NEM.

16. Shut the front door of the TC rack and lock it.
17. From OMC-R,unlock related AterTPs and N7 links.
For details see section Unlock Traffic on One Ater of document BSS
Configuration Handbook.
18. Unlock the related JBMTE SBL from the OMC-R.
Note: If an automatic BSC HW Audit was not already launched, to see
immediately the correct type of the new MT120 board displayed on
OMC-R, in "BSSUSM" window you must trigger a manual BSC
HW Audit.
alarms occurred.
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2.2.2.2 Replace MT120 Board with One of a Different Type

Note: This procedure must be used when replacing a board by a different one
(MT120 legacy by MT120 NB, MT120 legacy by MT120 WB, MT120 WB
by MT120 legacy , MT120 WB by MT120 NB, MT120 NB by MT120
legacy or MT120 NB by MT120 WB).


6. Unbolt the MT120 board. As there is no disable command, carefully extract
the MT120 board from the backplane and fully withdraw it from the slot.
7. Replace the faulty MT120 board by a new one.
Backplane Damage

9. If the new board is an MT120 NB/WB board you must:
Use a serial connection (HyperTerminal or TeraTerm) to check its IP

address as described in section Check MT120 NB/WB IP Address
of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide (3BK 21630 AAAA
PCZZA)..
Configure TC NEM PC Ethernet network interface so as the IP address
of the TC NEM PC is in the same subnetwork with the IP address of
the new MT120 NB/WB board. For details see section Configure TC
NEM PC Ethernet Network Interface of document 9125 Transcoder
NEM User Guide.
start the TC-NEM on MMI connection using the IP address of the new
MT120 NB/WB board.
10. If the new board is an MT120 legacy board you must start the TC-NEM on
serial connection.
For details, see section Settings for Serial Connection of document 9125
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11. Check if the software version of the newly inserted board corresponds to
the target release of the TC. If not, perform a software upgrade on the new
MT120 (legacy or MT120 NB/WB) to the target software version.
If the new MT120 is a:
MT120NB/WB it is necessary to physically connect to the new MT120
NB/WB board using an Ethernet crossed cable and to download and
activate the target B11 software version that will run on this TC .
legacy MT120, it is necessary to physically connect to the new legacy
MT120 board using a serial cable and to download and activate the
target B11 software version that is running on this TC.
For details, see section Download and Activate Software via TCC of
document 9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide.
customer:
If not on display, open the ’TCC Tree’

In the ’TCC Tree’, select the board for which you want to modify the
Remote Inventory

13. For the new MT120 board introduced in the rack ensure that management
mode is TCIL:
Open the TCC "Overview" panel

Window -> TCC -> Overview
Right-click on the board to display the pop-up context menu
Select Change Mode –> TCIL if it is the case.

Wait for the board to restart.
Note: If the selection of TCIL management mode is not possible, it
means that the board is already running in TCIL. Continue with
the next step.
14. Configure the new MT120 for operational mode (i.e. enter for the new MT120
the configuration parameters: the BSC number, the Atermux number, the
Qmux timeslot configuration - if it is the case).
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HW Audit.
alarms occurred.
2.2.3 Replace JBFAN

3. Unbolt the latch at the front to release the JBFAN, and then pull it out from
the backpanel and fully withdraw it from the slot.
Replace it by a new one. Check that the latch snaps are into the locked
position.
Backplane Damage
Do not use excessive force when inserting the new fan board.

5. Use the TCC window at the TC NEM to check that the new JBFAN board is
working (no FAN Alarm on the MT120 board).
Ensure that all alarms are cleared and no new alarms occurred.
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This chapter tells you how to replace 9125 TC RITs.

It contains procedures for replacing the following RITs:
MT120
MT120 WB
MT120 NB
TCIF
Fan cassettes.
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3.1 Replace MT120

The 9125 TC rack is equipped with MT120 boards for Ater-E1. There are four
subracks, each containing up to twelve MT120 boards.
There are three types of MT120 boards: MT120, MT120 WideBand (WB) and
MT120 NarrowBand (NB).
The following procedure applies for all types of MT120 boards.
The part number of the MT120 board is:
3BK 08882 xx for MT120 legacy
3BK 27897 xx for MT120 WB
3BK 28280 xx for MT120 NB.
There are two ways to perform an MT120 board replacement on the 9125
TC rack:
The first is by using the Replace Command on the TC NEM. This command
is used to ease the replacement procedure; the actions of the operator
are limited to the ones that are strictly necessary. The only constraint is
that the TC NEM must be able to retrieve the current configuration of the
MT120 board to replace (this includes the SW version and the configuration
parameters to run the MT120).
The second way to replace the MT120 is needed when the TC NEM cannot
retrieve the current configuration of the board to be replaced.


You must have a:
TC NEM PC
RS-232 asynchronous communication link cable to connect it to an MT120
legacy board (3BK 07951 AA)
Ethernet crossed cable to connect it to an MT120 NB/WB board.

Tera Term Pro or Windows HyperTerminal.
Only one TC-NEM application should be connected to the TC rack at one time,
regardless of the software management mode of the MT120 boards.
If the MT120 boards are running in TCIL management mode, only one TC-NEM
can be connected (via MMI or Serial) to the TC rack
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All telecommunications resources of the MT120 board to be replaced are
lost during replacement procedure.
3.1.3 Replace MT120 in TCIL

3.1.3.1 Replace MT120 Board with One of the Same Type
Note: This procedure must be used when replacing a board by a similar
one (MT120 legacy by MT120 legacy , MT120 WB by MT120 WB
or MT120 NB by MT120 NB).
5. From the TC-NEM PC, using a direct connection (serial cable for MT120
legacy or Ethernet crossed cable for MT120 NB/WB board), physically
connect to a different MT120 board than the one to be replaced via serial
(for MT120 legacy) or MMI (for MT120WB/NB) connection.
6. Start the TC-NEM either on serial (for MT120 legacy) or on MMI (for MT120
NB/WB) connection.
7. Select (double click on) the MT120 required board (the faulty board which
needs to be replaced).

In the TCC Tree, select the board that has to be replaced.

The "Replacement Wizard" dialog box opens. The ’Configuration file’

Backplane Damage
Do not use excessive force when inserting the new fan board.

12. Continue the procedure following the Replacement Wizard dialog box.
Wait for the automatic procedure to be finished.
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customer:

Remote Inventory


immediately the correct type of the new MT120 board displayed at
the OMC-R, in the "BSSUSM" window you must trigger a manual
BSC HW Audit.
alarms occurred.
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(MT120 legacy by MT120 NB, MT120 legacy by MT120 WB, MT120 WB
by MT120 legacy , MT120 WB by MT120 NB, MT120 NB by MT120
7. Replace the faulty MT120 board by a new one of a different type.
Backplane Damage

Use a serial connection (HyperTerminal or TeraTerm) to check its IP

PCZZA).
Configure the TC NEM PC Ethernet network interface so as the IP
address of the new MT120 NB/WB board. For details see section
Start the TC-NEM on MMI connection using the IP address of the new
MT120 NB/WB board.
serial connection.
11. Check if the software version of the newly inserted board corresponds to
the target release of the TC. If not, perform a software upgrade on the new
MT120 (legacy or MT120 NB/WB) to the target software version.
MT120NB/WB it is necessary to physically connect to the new MT120
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activate the target B11 software version that is running on all other
MT120 boards associated to the required BSC..
Legacy MT120, it is necessary to physically connect to the new legacy

target B11 software version that is running on all other MT120 boards
associated to the required BSC.
For details, see section Download Software and Activate Software via TCC
of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide.
customer.
If not on display, open the TCC Tree

In the TCC Tree, select the board for which you want to modify the
Remote Inventory

13. For the new MT120 board introduced in the rack, use a direct connection
(serial for legacy or MMI for NB/WB), and ensure that management mode
is TCIL:
Select Change Mode –> TCIL, if it is possible.

Wait for the board to restart.
Note: If the selection of TCIL management mode is not possible, it
means that the board is already running in TCIL. Continue with
the next step.
14. Configure the new MT120 for operational mode (i.e. enter for the new MT120
the configuration parameters , the BSC number , the Atermux number and
the Qmux timeslot configuration, if it is the case).
HW Audit.
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alarms occurred.
3.1.4 Replace MT120 in HSI

3.1.4.1 Replace an MT120 Board with One of the Same Type
Note: This procedure must be used when replacing a board by a similar one
(MT120 legacy by MT120 legacy, MT120 WB by MT120 WB or MT120
NB by MT120 NB).
To replace an MT120 board using the Replacement Command:
3. From OMC-R:
if the BSC is in TDM mode, lock the impacted JBMTE SBL
if the BSC is in IP Mode, lock the TC_OM SBL

5. From TC-NEM PC, using a direct connection (serial cable for MT120 legacy
or Ethernet crossed cable for MT120 NB/WB board), physically connect to
the board to be replaced, on serial (for MT120 legacy) or MMI (for MT120
WB/NB) connection.
6. Start the TC-NEM on serial (for MT120 legacy) or MMI (for MT120 NB/WB)
connection.

In the TCC Tree, select the MT120 board.
In the MT120 window go to ’Config. (changeable)’

The "Replacement Wizard" dialog box appears. The ’Configuration file’

Backplane Damage

11. If the new board is an MT120 WB or NB, it is possible that the IP address is
different from the IP address of the old MT120 WB or NB. Therefore, after
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inserting the new board in the rack, it is necessary to use a serial connection
(HyperTerminal or TeraTerm) to check its IP address as described in section
Check MT120 NB/WB IP Address of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User
Guide (3BK 21630 AAAA PCZZA).
If the IP address of the new board is:
different, it is necessary to:

Configure TC NEM PC Ethernet network interface so as the IP
address of the new MT120 NB/WB board. For details see section For
Start the TC-NEM on MMI connection using the IP address of the
new MT120 NB/WB board.
Click on [ Next ] to continue the procedure using the Replacement
Wizard dialog box.
If not already performed, upgrade the software as described in
section Download Software via TCC of document 9125 Transcoder
NEM User Guide.
Ensure that the [ Connect ] button of the TC-NEM is pressed in order
to continue the procedure using the Replacement Wizard dialog box.
the same, click on [ Next ] to continue the procedure using the

Replacement Wizard dialog box. When the MT120 board is up and
running press the [ Connect ] button of the TC-NEM.
Download Software via TCC of document 9125 Transcoder NEM
User Guide.
12. If the new board is a legacy one, start the TC-NEM on serial connection
and perform the following tasks:

Wizard dialog box
ensure that the [ Connect ] button of the TC-NEM is pressed in order to

continue the procedure using the Replacement Wizard dialog box.

Download Software via TCC of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User
Guide.
13. Wait for the automatic procedure to be finished.
customer:
Remote Inventory
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16. Restart the TC-NEM on IP connection (using the floating IP address
of the TCIF board) and perform a Write Configuration on the replaced
MT120 board.
The MT120 board is restarting.
17. Wait until the new MT120 board is up and running. Check the status of this
MT120 board, it must be aligned.
20. From OMC-R, unlock related AterTPs and N7 links.
21. Unlock the related JBMTE SBL and TC_OM SBL (in case of MT120 board
running in HSI2b management mode) from the OMC-R.
HW Audit.
alarms occurred.
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(MT120 legacy by MT120 NB, MT120 legacy by MT120 WB, MT120
WB by MT120 legacy, MT120 WB by MT120 NB, MT120 NB by MT120
3. From OMC-R:
if the BSC is in TDM mode, lock the impacted JBMTE SBL
if the BSC is in IP Mode, lock the TC_OM SBL

7. Replace the faulty board by a new one.
Backplane Damage

use a serial connection (HyperTerminal or TeraTerm) to check its IP

PCZZA).
Configure TC NEM PC Ethernet network interface so as the IP address

of the TC NEM PC is in the same subnetwork with the IP address of
the new MT120 NB/WB board. For details see section Configure TC
NEM PC Ethernet Network Interface of document 9125 Transcoder
NEM User Guide.
Start the TC-NEM on MMI connection using the IP address of the new
MT120 NB/WB board.
serial connection.
11. Check if the software version of the newly inserted board is the same with the
software version which is running on all existing MT120 boards associated
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to the required BSC. If not, perform a software upgrade on the new MT120
(legacy or MT120 NB/WB) to the target software version.
MT120 NB/WB it is necessary to physically connect to the new MT120

activate the target B11software version that is running on all other
MT120 boards associated to the required BSC.
Legacy MT120, it is necessary to physically connect to the new legacy

target B11 software version that is running on all other MT120 boards
associated to the required BSC.
For details, see section Download Software and Activate Software via
TCC of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide.
customer:
Remote Inventory
13. For the new MT120 board introduced in the rack, use a direct connection
(serial for legacy or MMI for NB/WB), and ensure that management mode is
HSI:


Select Change Mode –>HSI, if it is possible.
Wait for the board to restart. The board will run in HSI2a management
mode.
Note: If the selection of HSI management mode is not possible, it
means that the board is already running in HSI. Continue with
the next step.
Disconnect the TC-NEM from direct connection.
14. If the MT120 needs to run in HSI2b, restart the TC-NEM on IP connection
(using the floating IP address of the TCIF board) and set up the
management mode as HSI2b. For more details see section Activate HSI for
MT120 Boards of document 9125 Transcoder NEM User Guide.
15. Set the correct parameters on the new MT120 (i.e. enter for the new MT120
the configuration parameters: the BSC NodeID, the Atermux number, clock
priority) and perfom Write Configuration. The MT120 board is restarting.
Wait until the new MT120 board is up and running and check that the status
of this board is aligned.
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18. From OMC-R, unlock related AterTPs and N7 links.
19. Unlock the related JBMTE SBL and TC_OM SBL (in case of MT120 board
running in HSI2b management mode) from the OMC-R.
HW Audit.
alarms occurred.
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3.2 Replace TCIF/TCIFI
This procedure applies for replacement of:
TCIF with TCIF

TCIFI with TCIFI
Replacement of TCIF with TCIFI or TCIFI with TCIF is not allowed, unless
hardware upgrade is necessary (refer to document Upgrade 9125 Transcoder
for details).
3.2.1 Prerequisites
The TCIF/TCIFI board replacement, described herein, is possible beginning
with TCIF AZ03A software version and AZ01M software version for TC-NEM.

The following items must be available before starting the replacement
procedure:
New TCIF/TCIFI board
PC/laptop with serial DB9 port interface (or USB to DB9 adaptor) for
connection to the TCIF/TCIFI board
Ethernet crossed cable for connecting the two TCIF/TCIFI boards during the
replacement procedure.
DB9 to RJ45 adapter (JADB9RJ), with part number 3BK 27547 AAAA for
the serial connection to the TCIF/TCIFI front panel on the RS port
Tera Term Pro or Windows HyperTerminal

A list of IP addresses set during commissioning phase (TCIF/TCIFI active
and standby board, floating TCIF/TCIFI IP addresses and Internal IP
Network Address)
This information is obtained from the network administrator.

This procedure implies supervision outage.
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3.2.4 Board Replacement Procedure

Replace Faulty Board To replace the faulty (standby) board:
1. Check and write down the status of the system. Ensure that the status
for all degraded SBLs and functions and all alarms is available before
starting the action.
2. Lock the faulty (standby) board. There are two possibilities:
From TC NEM (remote connection):

Connect to the TC NEM using the steps described in the section
Connect and Disconnect from the document 9125 Transcoder NEM
User Guide.
Click on the "Rack Overview" tab in the "TCIF" window
In the "Rack Overview" bottom frame, the board displayed in bold is
the active TCIF/TCIFI board, and the other one is the standby board.
Right-click on the faulty (standby) TCIF/TCIFI board to display the
context menu.
Click on [ Lock ] to lock the faulty (standby) TCIF/TCIFI board.
Wait until this board becomes red in TC NEM "Rack Overview"
window.
Disconnect from the TC NEM using the steps described in the section
User Guide.
From OMC-R:
In the "BSSUSM: Main View" window select the required TC.
Right click and select Expand All from the popup menu.
Select the required TCIF/TCIFI board, right click and select Lock
from the popup menu to lock the board.
3. Unplug the normal (straight) Ethernet cable from the back panel,
corresponding to the faulty (standby) TCIF/TCIFI:
If TCIF/TCIFI 1 (Slot 0) is faulty: RJ2-0 or/and RJ1-0
If TCIF/TCIFI 2 (Slot 1) is faulty: RJ2-1 or/and RJ1-1

5. If it is the case, disconnect the optical fiber connectors and unplug SFP
modules.
6. Remove the faulty board from the subrack.
7. Insert the new board in the same slot.
9. Power ON the new board (push the metallic lever on the right side).
The blue LED switches OFF.
Wait for about 8 minutes in order for this new board to start up.
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Install the New Board 10. Open a serial connection to this new board:
Connect the DB9 to RJ45 adapter and Ethernet (straight) cable between
the COMx port of the PC and the RS port on the TCIF/TCIFI front panel.
Start the HyperTerminal (or TeraTerm). Follow the menu path:

Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communications ->
HyperTerminal
The "Connection Description" window opens.
In the "Connection Description" window enter a name and select an icon
for the connection, then click on [ OK ].
The "Connect to" window opens.
In the "Connect to" window select the used serial port, then click on [ OK ].
The "COMx Properties" window opens.
In the "COMx Properties" window enter:

Bits per second: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
Click on [ Apply ] then on [ OK ]
In the HyperTerminal (or TeraTerm) window click on [ Enter ] and login as:
’Username:’ root
’Password:’ tcif
11. If the new board has been installed before with a different software/firmware,
the prompter asks for a password change.If the password for the root user
needs to be changed, perform the following steps:
Enter the old password:

You are required to change your password
immediately (root enforced)..
Changing password for root:
(current) UNIX password:
For current UNIX password type:
tcif
Change the old password:

Enter new UNIX password:
For a new UNIX password type, for example:
Alcatel1
Retype new UNIX password:
Alcatel1
The ’Password’ for the ’root’ user is changed from tcif to Alcatel1.
Type the following commands (ensure that the value to be written after
chage —d is the number 1 and not the letter l):
chage –d 1 HDEV
chage –d 1 root
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12. Check the content of /mnt/flash:

cd /mnt/flash
ls —altr
Note that if there are some files present in the /mnt/flash directory, the board
must be cleaned. This action will be performed later in the procedure.
13. Connect the Ethernet crossed cable between the ETH connectors on the
front panel of the two TCIF/TCIFI boards.
14. On serial connection stop the dhcpd process:
pkill -9 dhcpd
Note: This command will stop the dhcpd process and will not generate
any output.
15. Enter the following commands:
dhcpcd eth2
The output of the command is the eth2_ip address (which can be , for
example, 192.168.30.2).
This eth2_ip address must be from the same subnetwork as the
Internal IP Network Address received from the network administrator.
Note: If this is not the case (the two addresses are from different
subnetworks) then it is necessary to:
Launch the following command:

pkill -9 dhcpcd-bin
Enter once again the command from step 15
Check again that the new board eth2_ip address is from the same
subnetwork with the Internal IP Network Address.
In case a reboot occurs, it is necessary to perform all actions described from

step 11 to step 15 of this procedure.
16. Change the owner of the /mnt/flash, /usr/lib and /dev/mtd1 directories:
chown HDEV -R /mnt/flash
chown HDEV -R /usr/lib
chown HDEV /dev/mtd1
17. Remove the serial cable from the new board but ensure that the Ethernet
crossed cable between the ETH connectors on the front panel of the two
TCIF/TCIFI boards remains connected.
18. Establish the serial connection to the RS port on the front panel of the active
TCIF/TCIFI board (see step 10 for more details).
19. Check that the connectivity to the new board using the cross cable is
established:
ping <eth2_ip address>
Where the eth2_ip address is the IP address of the new replaced board.
Note: In order to stop the ping process press Ctrl+C.
20. If the new board has been previously installed with TCIF/TCIFI software (see
result of step12 above), clean the new board:
cd /opt/tcifR-1.1/scripts
./clean_board.sh <eth2_ip address>
where <eth2_ip address> is the IP address obtained in step 15.
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Wait for Successfully cleaned the board or No need to clean the

board messages to be displayed on the screen.
If the operation was not performed successfully it is necessary to:
remove the serial cable from the active TCIF/TCIFI board
plug the serial cable in the standby TCIF/TCIFI board and establish the
serial connection to this board
go to tmp directory and launch the following command:

/tmp/launch_clean.sh
Wait until the board is cleaned.
remove the serial cable from the standby board and reestablish the serial
connection with the active board.
21. Launch the board replacement script:

cd /opt/tcifR-1.1/scripts
./board_repl.sh <eth2_ip address>
where <eth2_ip address> is the IP address of the new installed board
obtained at point 15.
This procedure takes about 40 minutes.
When the board replacement script is finished, the active TCIF/TCIFI board
will automatically trigger the reboot of the new board.
The reboot starts only when Reset standby board and Board
replacement done messages appear.
Wait for about 8 minutes for the board to power up.
22. Remove the serial cable from the RS port of the active TCIF/TCIFI board and
plug it in the new standby board.
23. Establish again the serial connection on the standby TCIF/TCIFI board
as described in step 10.
24. On serial connection, change the owner of the /mnt/flash, /usr/lib and
/dev/mtd1 directories:
chown root:root -R /mnt/flash
chown root:root -R /usr/lib
chown root:root /dev/mtd1
25. Remove both the Ethernet crossed cable connected between the ETH
connector of the two TCIF/TCIFI boards (the cable connected in step
(13)) and the serial cable connected in the RS port on the new standby
TCIF/TCIFI board.
Ensure that on the front panel of the TCIF/TCIFI board no cable remains
connected.
26. Plug the Ethernet (straight) cable/cables at the back panel, to connectors
corresponding to the replaced TCIF/TCIFI board (the cables which were
removed in step (3)).
27. If it is the case, plug back the SFP modules and connect the optical fiber
connectors on the new TCIF/TCIFI board according to their old position
(connectors which were removed in step (5)).
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Unlock the Standby 28. Unlock the standby board. There are two possibilities:
Board From TC NEM (remote connection):
Connect to the TC NEM using the steps described in the section
User Guide.
Click on the "Rack Overview" tab in the "TCIF" window.
In the "Rack Overview" bottom frame, the board displayed in bold is
the active TCIF/TCIFI board, and the other one is the standby board.
Right-click on the new (standby) TCIF/TCIFI board to display the
context menu.
Click on [ Unlock ] to unlock the new (standby) TCIF/TCIFI board.
Wait until this board becomes black in TC NEM "Rack Overview"
window.
Disconnect from the TC NEM using the steps described in the section
User Guide.
From OMC-R:
In the "BSSUSM: Main View" window select the required TC.
Right click and select Expand All from the popup menu.
Select the required TCIF/TCIFI board, right click and select Unlock
from the popup menu to lock the board.
29. From TC-NEM reset the new TCIF board (standby TCIF).
The board will become black italic in TC NEM "Rack Overview" window.
Wait about 8 minutes for the rebooting of the new TCIF board.
The board will become black in TC NEM "Rack Overview" window.
30. Check the status of the system. Ensure that the status for all impacted SBLs
and functions and all alarms is cleared and no new alarms occurred.
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3.3 Replace FANU for MT120 Boards

There are three fan cassettes (including two fans each) below each MT120
subrack. The reference number of this 9125 TC Cooling Fan Stage (FANU)
is: 3BK 30802 AA.

You must have a TC NEM and an RS-232 asynchronous communication link
cable to connect it to an MT120 board.

The FANU can be replaced by hot-swapping (no power supply switched off),
and there is no loss of telecommunications resources.
3.3.3 Procedure
To replace a FANU:
1. Unlock and open the front door of the TC rack
2. Connect the TC NEM to the TC rack
3. Start the program of the TC NEM; use the TCC window to locate the
defective fan cassette.
5. Unbolt the latch at the front to release the FANU, and then pull it out from
Replace it by a new one. Check that the latch snaps into the locked position.
Backplane Damage
Do not use excessive force when inserting the new fan cassette.
6. Use the TCC window at the TC NEM to check that all fans are working
properly.
Measurement Interval
When checking the fan status the temperature measurement interval has
to be taken into account.
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3.4 Replace FANU for TCIF/TCIFI Boards

There are two fan cassettes (including two fans each) placed one on the left
and one on the right side of the TCIF subrack. The reference number of this
9125 TC Cooling Fan Stage (FANU) is: 3BK 30802 AA.

You must have a TC NEM and an Ethernet crossed cable connected to
a TCIF board.

The FANU can be replaced by hot-swapping (no power supply switched off),
and there is no loss of telecommunications resources.
3.4.3 Procedure
To replace a FANU:
2. Connect the TC NEM to the TC rack.
3. Start the program of the TC NEM; use the TCIF window to locate the
defective fan cassette.
5. Unbolt the latch at the front to release the FANU, and then pull it out from
Replace it by a new one. Check that the latch snaps into the locked position.
Backplane Damage
Do not use excessive force when inserting the new fan cassette.
6. Use the TCIF window at the TC NEM to check that all fans are working
properly.
Measurement Interval
When checking the fan status the temperature measurement interval has
to be taken into account.
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3.5 Replace SFP Module from TCIF/TCIFI Boards

3.5.1 Remove SFP Module
To remove a SFP Module:
1. Open the front doors of the TC.
3. Identify the SFP module (STM1-TTP) to be replaced.
5. From OMC-R, lock the SFP module. The SBL associated to SFP module is
STM1-TTP (from 1 to 8).
The SFP modules from 1 to 4 are on the first TCIF/TCIFII board and 5 to 8
to the second TCIF/TCIFI board.
The fibre is switched off.
6. Carefully remove the optical cable from the SFP module. Be attentive,
do not harm it.
7. Open the SFP hinged face to approximately ninety degrees and then grap
the hinged face and carefully pull the SFP straight out of the slot.
9. Close the front doors of the TC.
3.5.2 Insert SFP Module

To insert a SFP Module:
1. Open the front doors of the TC.
3. Replace the protective rubber from the new SFP module and insert straight
into the slot until the module clicks firmly into place. When inserting the SFP,
be sure that the hinged face is closed.
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3 9125 TC RITs
4. Insert the optical cable with caution.

6. From OMC-R, unlock the SFP module. The SBL associated to SFP module
is STM1-TTP (from 1 to 8).
The SFP modules from 1 to 4 are on the first TCIF/TCIFI board and 5 to 8
to the second TCIF/TCIFI board.
8. Close the front doors of the TC.
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Short title Maintenance Handbook

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Note: The following convention applies for a 9125 TC equipped with a TC

TC STM1 interface board is also referred as TCIF

TC STM1 IP interface board is also referred as TCIFI.

Document Pertinence This document applies to release B11 of the Transcoder.

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What’s New In Edition 23

Replace MT120 Board (Legacy, NarrowBand or WideBand) (Section 2.2.2).

Replace MT120 in HSI (Section 3.1.4)

Replace MT120 Board with One of a Different Type (Section 3.1.3.2)

Replace MT120 Board with One of a Different Type (Section 3.1.4.2).

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Replace MT120 Board in 9125 TC Equipped with STM1-IP Subrack

Board Replacement Procedure (Section 3.2.4).

Install the New Board.

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Replace MT120 (Section 3.1)

Replace MT120 Board in 9125 TC Equipped with STM1-IP Subrack

Upgrade the IPTC Doughter Board (Section 3.3.2).

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Audience The handbook is intended for:

System support engineers

Assumed Knowledge You must have a basic understanding of the following:

Unix operating system

Alcatel-Lucent operations and maintenance concepts for the BSS

TSC and 9153 OMC-R terminals

Online Alcatel-Lucent Customer Documentation

RF test and measurement equipment

Signal analyzers as used on GSM networks

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1 Safety Rules and Precautions

This chapter contains the following safety rules and precautions:

Safety rules for equipment under power

Injury from Equipment

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1.1 Safety Rules for Equipment Under Power

1.2 Electrostatic Precautions

When handling static-sensitive components and assemblies, do not wear

When handling static-sensitive components and assemblies, do not use

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1.2.3 Transportation and Storage

Before shipping a PBA, wrap it in a conducting synthetic bag or in aluminium

Before cleaning a PBA, remove or disconnect the damage protection, such

1.2.4 Components and PBAs

Before removing a PBA from an equipment rack, discharge any static by

Always handle a PBA by the edges.

Do not handle or carry a PBA by any of the mounted components.

Do not touch PBA connection pins or conductor paths.

Do not touch PBAs with wet hands.

Do not handle components and assemblies by their leads.

Do not use excessive force when inserting connection boards.

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1.2.5 Handling Optical Fiber Devices

Do not look directly in the laser beam

Respect the warnings given by labels provided on equipment.

1.2.6 Handling Coaxial and Optical Fiber Cables