411-9001-132 18.06 BSC3000

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Troubleshooting

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411-9001-132 .
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Contents
New in this release
Other changes Features 7 7
Introduction Chapter 1 How to use this manual

1.1 Introduction 11 1.1.1 Corrective maintenance 11 1.1.2 Preventive maintenance 11 1.1.3 Intervention restrictions 12 1.1.4 RoHS compliancy 14
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Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.1 Presentation 17 2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet 17 2.2.1 Description of frame assembly 17 2.2.2 Description of the SAI assembly 18 2.2.3 Description of Control Node shelf 20 2.2.4 Description of the Interface Node shelf 20 2.2.5 BSC 3000 slot numbering 24 2.2.6 PCM numbering (E1 configuration with Abis over IP) 31 2.2.7 PCM numbering (T1 configuration with Abis over IP) 34 2.2.8 Cross-references between BSC 3000 modules and maintenance sheets 36 2.3 Description of TCU 3000 cabinet 37 2.3.1 Description of frame assembly 38 2.3.2 Description of the SAI assembly 38 2.3.3 Description of Transcoder Node shelf 40 2.3.4 Transcoder node slot numbering 43 2.3.5 Cross-references between TCU 3000 modules and maintenance sheets 49
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Chapter 3 Preventive maintenance procedures

3.1 Objective 51 3.2 Summary 51
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4 3.3 Test description 52 3.3.1 Passive OMU Ethernet connection 52 3.3.2 Data consistency 53 3.3.3 Notifications check 53 3.3.4 Alarms check 54 3.3.5 Check traffic observation 54 3.3.6 Check BSC Power Supply 55 3.3.7 Check device state and status 56 3.3.8 Shared MMS disk scan 57
Chapter 4 Replacement procedures

4.1 Introduction 61 4.1.1 Presentation 61 4.1.2 Preliminary operations 61 4.1.3 Tools 64 4.2 Replacement procedures 64 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors 66 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module 68 4.2.3 Replacement of an OMU module 75 4.2.4 Replacement of a shared MMS module 79 4.2.5 Replacement of a private MMS module 84 4.2.6 Replacement of an ATM-SW module 90 4.2.7 Replacement of an ATM-RM 96 4.2.8 Replacement of a TRM 102 4.2.9 Replacement of a TMU module 107 4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 111 4.2.11 Replacement of an 8K-RM 118 4.2.12 Replacement of an IOM 122 4.2.13 Replacement of an IGM 129 4.2.14 Replacement of an IEM 134 4.2.15 Replacement of a TIM 140 4.2.16 Replacement of an RCM + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU 147 4.2.17 Replacement of a SIM 158 4.2.18 Remove/Install the PCIU cover 162 4.2.19 Replacement of the ALM card assembly 165 4.2.20 Replacement of a FMU module 170 4.2.21 Replacement of a FAN unit 177 4.2.22 Replacement of an air filter 181 4.2.23 Removal of a PCIU 183 4.2.24 Installation of a PCIU 183 4.2.25 Installing DS512 links for high switching capacity 186 4.2.26 Removing DS512 links for high switching capacity 192 4.2.27 Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity 195
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5 4.2.28 Replacement of a shelf backplane 201
Chapter 5 Advanced maintenance procedures

5.1 Introduction 205 5.1.1 Presentation 205 5.1.2 Preliminary operations 205 5.1.3 Tools 205 5.2 Troubleshooting and repair procedures 206 5.2.1 Halt procedure for BSC 3000 206 5.2.2 Clock synchronization requirements for BSC 3000 and TCU 3000 5.2.3 Detect the faulty IEM or the PCM link NOK and replace the faulty module 209
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Figures
Figure 1 Maintenance guide 13 Figure 2 Stages of corrective maintenance 14 Figure 3 BSC 3000 cabinet: front view 19 Figure 4 BSC 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration): front view 21 Figure 5 BSC 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration with Abis over IP): front view 22 Figure 6 BSC 3000 frame assembly (optical configuration): front view 23 Figure 7 Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical) 25 Figure 8 Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical) 27 Figure 9 Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical) 29 Figure 10 Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical) 31 Figure 11 Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical, IP-enabled) 33 Figure 12 Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical, IP-enabled) 35 Figure 13 TCU 3000 cabinet: front view 39 Figure 14 TCU 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration): front view 41 Figure 15 TCU 3000 frame assembly (optical configuration): front view 42 Figure 16 Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet 44 Figure 17 Logical slot numbering with T1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet 46 Figure 18 Logical slot numbering with optical configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet (E1 and T1) 48 Figure 19 Opening/Closing the doors 68 Figure 20 Extraction of a module 73 Figure 21 Insertion of a module 74 Figure 22 OMU module: front panel 78 Figure 23 MMS module: front panel 83 Figure 24 MMS module: front panel 89 Figure 25 ATM-SW module: front panel 94 Figure 26 ATM-SW module: fiber-optic cable plug-in 95
6 Figure 27 ATM-RM: front panel 101 Figure 28 ATM-RM: fiber-optic cable plug-in 102 Figure 29 TRM: front panel 106 Figure 30 TMU module: front panel 110 Figure 31 CEM or CEM2: front panel 117 Figure 32 8K-RM: front panel 121 Figure 33 IOM: front panel 127 Figure 34 IOM: fiber-optic cable plug-in 128 Figure 35 Interconnection between IPG-RC and HSA-RC 134 Figure 36 IEM: front panel 139 Figure 37 BSC 3000: TIM location 144 Figure 38 TCU 3000: TIM location 145 Figure 39 TIM: front panel 146 Figure 40 BSC 3000: PCM cabling 152 Figure 41 TCU 3000: PCM cabling 153 Figure 42 LSA-RC: layout of the subassemblies 154 Figure 43 LSA-RC: front panel 155 Figure 44 CTU module: right side view 156 Figure 45 CTU module: left side view 157 Figure 46 SIM: front panel 161 Figure 47 Remove/Install the PCIU cover 164 Figure 48 PCIU: front view without cover 168 Figure 49 ALM card: faceplate 169 Figure 50 PCIU: front view 174 Figure 51 Fan unit: front panel 175 Figure 52 FMU: front view 176 Figure 53 Fan unit: front panel 179 Figure 54 Fan unit: insertion in the frame 180 Figure 55 Location of the upper and lower air filters 182 Figure 56 Connector distribution 185 Figure 57 Power supply feeder arrival 186 Figure 58 DS512 links are plugged in front of the BSC 3000 Interface Node Figure 59 DS512 links between the CEM and 8K-RM 189 Figure 60 Fiber optic cable insertion 190 Figure 61 DS512 cabling, final position 191 Figure 62 Select CEM/8K-RM DS512 Link Test 192 Figure 63 DS512 links between the CEM and 8K-RM 196 Figure 64 Cut all tie wraps 197 Figure 65 Gently pull the connector from the receptacle 198 Figure 66 Select CEM/8K-RM DS512 Link Test 200 Figure 67 Spectrum Peripheral Module Enhanced Double Height Shelf Assembly 202 Figure 68 TML user interface 207 Figure 69 Confirmation window 208 Figure 70 IEM status in OMC-R MMI description window 211
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New in this release

The following sections detail what is new in Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Troubleshooting (411-9001-132) for release . The following section describe what is new in this release for Nortel GSM BTS S8006 Troubleshooting (411-9001-132) for V18.0 P&C 2 release.
Other changes
Features (page 7)
See the following section for information about changes that are not feature-related:
Miscellaneous technical corrections:
Updated 4.2.13 Replacement of an IGM (page 129).
Features
This document contains no feature updates in this release.
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Introduction
This document describes the preventive and corrective maintenance procedures that apply to the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000.
Prerequisites
The readers must be familiar with the following technical documents:
Nortel GSM BSS Documentation Roadmap (411-9001-000) Nortel GSM BSS Overview (411-9001-001) Nortel GSM BSS Fault ManagementMaintenance Principles (411-9001-039) Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fundamentals (411-9001-126) Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fault Clearing (411-9001-131)
The documents listed are quoted in the document. The following documents should apply to BSC 3000/TCU 3000:
Nortel GSM BSS FundamentalsOperating Principles (411-9001-007) Nortel GSM OMC-R Commands ReferenceObjects and Fault Menus (411-9001-128) Nortel GSM OMC-R Commands ReferenceConfiguration, Performance, and Maintenance Menus (411-9001-129) Nortel GSM OMC-R Commands ReferenceSecurity, Administration, SMS-CB, and Help Menus (411-9001-130)
Navigation
Chapter 1 How to use this manual (page 11) describes how to use this maintenance manual. Chapter 2 Description of cabinets (page 17) provides a brief description of the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000.
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Chapter 3 Preventive maintenance procedures (page 51) provides a guide for maintenance personnel to perform preventive maintenance to the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000. Chapter 4 Replacement procedures (page 61) provides a guide for maintenance personnel to replace product subassemblies. Chapter 5 Advanced maintenance procedures (page 205) provides a guide for maintenance personnel for the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000 equipment.
Safety regulations
Personnel safety and proper equipment operation General personnel safety instructions
Personnel must obey the safety instructions specific to the installation site:
Rules concerning the premises (instructions posted on site or in the building) Rules linked to the general personnel safety instructions
Those personnels working on the cabinet must be authorized according to the security standards. The cabinets external main power supply is switched off by opening the circuit breaker on the operators box. The cabinet is supplied by the main power supply. This means that before doing any work on the internal wiring of the cabinet, cut off its external main power supply.
Equipment safety instructions DANGER

Use caution when handling the power supply.
Ensure that the power is turned off. Never replace a power supply when it is energized.
CAUTION
ESDS handling precautions
During every maintenance intervention, and especially when handling the boards, the operator must wear an anti-static wrist band.
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Chapter 1 How to use this manual

1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Corrective maintenance
Network maintenance is based on graphical supervision of the network. Network maintenance is also based on the identification and replacement of faulty items of equipment, using the alarms and notifications described in Nortel GSM BSS Fault ManagementMaintenance Principles (411-9001-039). This process is divided into three procedures:
Items identifying the faulty items of equipment, using the information given in Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fault Clearing (411-9001-131). See Figure 1 "Maintenance guide" (page 13). Locating the faulty items of equipment, using the information given in this document. For more information, see Chapter 2 Description of cabinets (page 17). Replacing the faulty items of equipment, using the replacement procedures given in this document. For more information, see Chapter 4 Replacement procedures (page 61) and Figure 2 "Stages of corrective maintenance" (page 14).
When a faulty item of equipment sends an alarm to the OMC-R, this alarm is accompanied by a fault number. Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fault Clearing (411-9001-131) gives the procedures associated with the various fault numbers.
1.1.2 Preventive maintenance

The implementation of the preventive maintenance procedures is the responsibility of each customer. The preventive maintenance is used to periodically test the items of equipment that do not directly trigger any alarm at the OMC-R.
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However, the execution of these procedures may trigger alarms at the OMC-R. This process falls into two parts, as shown in Figure 1 "Maintenance guide" (page 13):
the replacement procedures of the faulty items of equipment the scheduled replacement procedures of the items of equipment that are not tested
The procedures are described in this document.
1.1.3 Intervention restrictions

There may be a lapse of time between an alarm at the OMC-R and when the operator responsible for intervention arrives at the site. During the following scenarios, the operator must be synchronized with the OMC-R (by telephone) before any on-site intervention.
isolating procedure intervention because alarms are triggered at the OMC-R completion of an on-site intervention return-to-service procedure
1.1 Introduction Figure 1 Maintenance guide
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Figure 2 Stages of corrective maintenance
1.1.4 RoHS compliancy

RoHS compliant versions are available for the following components:
ATM-RM MMS2 CEM and CEM2 CEM3 SIM
1.1 Introduction
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IOM IEM2 TIM CC1 OMU 8k-RM TMU2 TMU3 with TMU2 TRM2 and TRM3 Control Node Nonintegrated OEMs External cables All the mechanical parts of the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000
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Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.1 Presentation
This chapter gives a general description of the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000 cabinets. For more information, see Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fundamentals (411-9001-126). This chapter also gives the slot numbering of the modules as known by the OMC-R; this allows you to locate a faulty module.
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet

The BSC 3000 contains one indoor cabinet (no extension or external cabinet). The BSC 3000 also contains two optional hubs that are located outside the cabinet. The BSC 3000 cabinet, as shown in Figure 3 "BSC 3000 cabinet: front view" (page 19), contains the following subassemblies:
one frame assembly (right side) one SAI (Service Area Interface) assembly (left side)
2.2.1 Description of frame assembly

The frame assembly includes:
one dual-shelf assembly dedicated to the Control Node, housed in the upper part of the frame assembly one dual-shelf assembly dedicated to the Interface Node, housed in the lower part of the frame assembly The frame assembly, as shown in Figure 3 "BSC 3000 cabinet: front view" (page 19), contains the following elements:
one lower grill assembly one air filter assembly one dual-shelf assembly including two shelves:
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Interface Node shelf 0 (lower part) Interface Node shelf 1 (upper part) one cooling unit (four fans units) one upper grill assembly one air filter assembly one dual-shelf assembly including two shelves: Control Node shelf 0 (lower part) Control Node shelf 1 (upper part) one cooling unit (four fans units) One PCIU (Power Control Interface Unit) assembly which gathers
alarms and distributes power supplies for both Interface Node and Control Node
2.2.2 Description of the SAI assembly

The SAI assembly houses six CTUs (Cable Transition Units). Each CTU contains seven CTMx boards (CTMP, CTMC, or CTMD boards). For more information, see Figure 3 "BSC 3000 cabinet: front view" (page 19).
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet Figure 3 BSC 3000 cabinet: front view
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2.2.3 Description of Control Node shelf

The Control Node dual-shelf, as shown in Figure 4 "BSC 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration): front view" (page 21). is located in the upper part of the BSC 3000 cabinet and contains the following modules:
the OMU (Operation and Maintenance Unit) modules the TMU (Traffic Management Unit) modules four MMS (Mass Memory Storage) modules, configured as:
two shared hard disks that mirror both OMU modules one private disk per OMU module (one for OMU-A and one for
OMU-B)
the ATM-SW (ATM SWitch) modules. The ATM-SW is also known as the CC1, or Communication Controller 1. the SIMs (Shelf Interface Module) the filler modules
2.2.4 Description of the Interface Node shelf

The Interface Node dual-shelf, as shown in Figure 4 "BSC 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration): front view" (page 21), is located in the lower part of the BSC 3000 cabinet and contains the following modules:
the CEMs (Common Equipment Module)
CEM (in the BSC electrical configuration) CEM2 (in the BSC optical configuration) CEM3 (in the BSC optical configuration)
the ATM-RMs (ATM Resource Module) the LSA-RC (Low Speed Access Resource Complex) modules, each containing:
one TIM (Termination Interface Module) two IEMs (Interface Electronic Module)
the HSA-RC (High Speed Access Resource Complex) modules (BSC 3000 optical only), each containing:
two IOMs (Interface Optical Module)
The IPG (Internet Protocol Gateway) resource complex (IP-enabled BSC only), each containing
two IGMs (IP Gateway Module)
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the 8K-RMs (Circuit Switching Matrix Resource Module; BSC optical only) the SIMs (Shelf Interface Module) the filler modules
Figure 4 BSC 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration): front view
Figure 5 BSC 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration with Abis over IP): front view
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Figure 6 BSC 3000 frame assembly (optical configuration): front view
2.2.5 BSC 3000 slot numbering

Each slot of the BSC 3000 cabinet is numbered toward the OMC-R. On failure, the OMC-R gives the logical slot number of the faulty module to the operator. This allows the operator to locate this module. For more information, see Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) or Figure 8 "Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 27). The hubs are located outside the cabinet.
2.2.5.1 PCM numbering (E1 configuration)

A PCM port number is between 0 and 20 (logical numbering on the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 21 PCM channels processed by one LSA (21 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 3 channels per board). A PCM number is between 0 and 125; it is the number of a PCM channel among the 126 PCM channels processed by one cabinet (126 channels = 6 CTUs per cabinet 7 CTMx boards per CTU 3 channels per board). The combination PCM number - LSA is done during the commissioning phase, and it depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, Nortel recommends that you follow the next rule: PCM number = LSA number 21 + PCM port number There are up to six LSAs, numbered from 0 to 5. The PCM port number is between 0 and 20 (physical numbering on the module).
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet Figure 7 Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)
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2.2.5.2 PCM numbering (T1 configuration)

A PCM port number is between 0 and 27 (logical numbering at the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 28 PCM channels processed by one LSA (28 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 4 channels per board).
A PCM number is between 0 and 167; it is the number of a PCM channel among the 168 PCM channels processed by one cabinet (168 channels = 6 CTUs per cabinet 7 CTMx boards per CTU 4 channels per board). The combination PCM number - LSA is done during the commissioning phase, and it depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, Nortel recommends that you follow the next rule: PCM number = LSA number 28 + PCM port number There are up to six LSAs, numbered from 0 to 5. The PCM port number is between 0 and 27 (physical numbering on the module).
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet Figure 8 Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)
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2.2.5.3 PCM numbering (E1 + optical configuration)

By design, the PCM numbering rules for a BSC configured with both electrical and optical carriers are similar to the rules used for a BSC that only supports the LSA-RC. In both cases, the same port on an LSA-RC in the same position on the shelf receives the same PCM number in both
the electrical and the optical configuration. PCM numbers for the HSA-RC are in a separate range of numbers that do not overlap numbers reserved for the LSA-RC. A PCM port number is between 0 and 20 (logical numbering on the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 21 PCM channels processed by one LSA (21 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 3 channels per board). A Virtual port number is between 0 and 62 (logical numbering on the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 63 PCM channels processed by one HSA. A PCM number is between 0 and 104 or between 147 and 272; the former range is available for PCM channels on an LSA-RC. the latter is available for PCM channels on an HSA-RC. The combination of PCM number and LSA or PCM number and HSA is done during the commissioning phase, and it depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, Nortel recommends that you follow these rules: LsaRc PCM number = 21 LsaRc number + PCM port number Where:
0 LsaRC number 4 (only five LsaRC are allowed in this configuration) 0 PCM port number 20
HsaRc PCM number = 147 + (63 HsaRc number + virtualPortNumber) Where:
0 HsaRc number 1 0 virtualPortNumber 62
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet Figure 9 Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical)
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2.2.5.4 PCM numbering (T1 + optical configuration)

By design, the PCM numbering rules for a BSC configured with both electrical and optical carriers are similar to the rules used for a BSC that only supports the LSA-RC. In both cases, the same port on an LSA-RC in the same position on the shelf receives the same PCM number in both
the electrical and the optical configuration. PCM numbers for the HSA-RC are in a separate range of numbers that do not overlap numbers reserved for the LSA-RC. A PCM port number is between 0 and 27 (logical numbering on the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 28 PCM channels processed by one LSA (28 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 4 channels per board). A Virtual port number is between 0 and 83 (logical numbering on the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 84 PCM channels processed by one HSA. A PCM number is between 0 and 139 or between 196 and 363; the former range is available for PCM channels on an LSA-RC. the latter is available for PCM channels on an HSA-RC. The combination of PCM number and LSA or PCM number and HSA is done during the commissioning phase, and it depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, Nortel recommends that you follow these rules: LsaRc PCM number = 28 LsaRC number + PCM port number Where:
0 LsaRC number 4 (only five LsaRC are allowed in this configuration) 0 PCM port number 27
HsaRc PCM number = 196 + (84 HsaRc number + virtualPortNumber) Where:
0 HsaRc number 1 0 virtualPortNumber 83
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet Figure 10 Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical)
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2.2.6 PCM numbering (E1 conguration with Abis over IP)

The PCM numbering conventions used when the Abis interface is deployed over an IP packet-switched network (Abis over IP) are an extension of the numbering used for the TDM-based configuration. Only a BSC in the electrical configuration can use an IP-based Abis interface.
A PCM port number is between 0 and 20 (logical numbering on the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 21 PCM channels processed by one LSA (21 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 3 channels per board). A Virtual port number is between 0 and 20 (logical numbering on the OMC-R. A PCM number is between 0 and 104 for PCM channels on an LSA-RC. The IGM PCM fall into the range of 273335. The combination of PCM number and LSA or PCM number and IGM is done during the commissioning phase, and it depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, Nortel recommends that you use the following rules.
IP-enabled electrical configuration LsaRc PCM number = 21 LsaRc number + PCM port number Where:
0 LsaRC number 4 (only 5 LsaRC are allowed in this configuration) 0 PCM port number 20
IpgRc PCM number = 273 + virtualPortNumber Where:
0 virtualPortNumber 62
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet Figure 11 Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical, IP-enabled)
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2.2.7 PCM numbering (T1 conguration with Abis over IP)

The PCM numbering conventions used when the Abis interface is deployed over an IP packet-switched network (Abis over IP) are an extension of the numbering used for the TDM-based configuration. Only a BSC in the electrical configuration can use an IP-based Abis interface. A PCM port number is between 0 and 27 (logical numbering on the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 21 PCM channels processed by one LSA (28 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 4 channels per board). A Virtual port number is between 0 and 27 in the case of the IPG. A PCM number is between 0 and 139 for PCM channels on an LSA-RC. The IGM PCM fall into the range of 364447. The combination of PCM number and LSA or PCM number and IGM is done during the commissioning phase, and it depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, Nortel recommends that you use the following rules.
IP-enabled electrical configuration LsaRc PCM number = 28 LsaRc number + PCM port number Where:
0 LsaRC number 4 (only 5 LsaRC are allowed in this configuration) 0 PCM port number 27
IpgRc PCM number = 364 + virtualPortNumber Where:
0 virtualPortNumber 83
2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet Figure 12 Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical, IP-enabled)
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2.2.8 Cross-references between BSC 3000 modules and maintenance sheets

Table 1 BSC 3000: location of maintenance sheets Equipment type OMU module Location Control Node, Dual-shelf 01 Shelf 01 Control Node, Dual-shelf 01 Shelf 00 Control Node, Dual-shelf 01 Shelf 01 Interface Node, Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 01 Control Node, Dual-shelf 01 Shelf 00 or 01 Interface Node, Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 Interface Node, Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 Interface Node, Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 Interface Node Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 Interface Node Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 Interface Node Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 Equipment number (05, 06) or (09, 10) (05, 06) or (09, 10) Replacement sheet 4.2.3 Replacement of an OMU module (page 75) 4.2.4 Replacement of a shared MMS module (page 79) 4.2.6 Replacement of an ATM-SW module (page 90) 4.2.7 Replacement of an ATM-RM (page 96)
MMS module
ATM-SW module
07 or 08
ATM-RM
05 or 06 Shelf 00 (01, 03, 04, 11, 12, 13, 14) or Shelf 01 (01, 03, 04, 11, 12, 13, 14) 07 or 08
TMU module
4.2.9 Replacement of a TMU module (page 107)
CEM
4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 (page 111) 4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 (page 111) 4.2.11 Replacement of an 8K-RM (page 118) 4.2.13 Replacement of an IGM (page 129)
CEM3
07 or 08
8K-RM
09 or 10
IGM
Shelf 00 slot 01, 02 Shelf 00 slot 01, 02 (electrical); Shelf 01 slot 09, 10 (optical) 01, 02, 09, or 10
IGM
4.2.13 Replacement of an IGM (page 129)
IOM
4.2.12 Replacement of an IOM (page 122)
2.3 Description of TCU 3000 cabinet
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Table 1 BSC 3000: location of maintenance sheets (contd.) Equipment type Location Equipment number Shelf 00 (01, 03, 04, 06, 12, 14) or Shelf 01 (02, 04, 08, 10, 11, 13) Shelf 00 (02, 05, 13) or Shelf 01 (03, 09, 12) Replacement sheet 4.2.14 Replacement of an IEM (page 134)
IEM
Interface Node, Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 or 01 Interface Node, Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 or 01 Interface Node, Dual-shelf 00 Shelf 00 or 01 + SAI Control Node, Interface node Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 or 01 PCIU PCIU Control Node or Interface Node Control Node or Interface Node
TIM
4.2.15 Replacement of a TIM (page 140) 4.2.16 Replacement of an RCM + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU (page 147)
RCM + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU
SIM
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4.2.17 Replacement of a SIM (page 158)
ALM card FMU module Fan unit Air filter assembly
1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
4.2.19 Replacement of the ALM card assembly (page 165) 4.2.20 Replacement of a FMU module (page 170) 4.2.21 Replacement of a FAN unit (page 177) 4.2.22 Replacement of an air filter (page 181)

The TCU 3000 cabinet, as shown in Figure 13 "TCU 3000 cabinet: front view" (page 39), contains two Transcoder Nodes. The TCU 3000 also contains the following subassemblies:
one frame assembly (right side) one SAI (Service Area Interface) assembly (left side)
2.3.1 Description of frame assembly

The frame assembly consists of:
one dual-shelf assembly dedicated to the Transcoder Node, housed in the upper part of the frame assembly another dual-shelf assembly dedicated to the Transcoder Node, housed in the lower part of the frame assembly The frame assembly contains the following elements, as shown in Figure 13 "TCU 3000 cabinet: front view" (page 39):
one lower grill assembly one air filter assembly one dual-shelf assembly, including two shelves: Transcoder Node shelf 0 (lower part) Transcoder Node shelf 1 (upper part) one cooling unit (four fans units) one upper grill assembly one air filter assembly one dual-shelf assembly, including two shelves: Transcoder Node shelf 0 (lower part) Transcoder Node shelf 1 (upper part) one cooling unit (four fans units) one PCIU assembly that gathers alarms and distribute power
supplies for both transcoder dual-shelf assemblies
2.3.2 Description of the SAI assembly

The SAI assembly houses eight CTUs (Cable Transition Unit). Each CTU contains seven CTMx boards (CTMP, CTMC, or CTMD boards). For more information, see Figure 13 "TCU 3000 cabinet: front view" (page 39). In the optical configuration of the TCU 3000, the SAI is optional and can be removed after an electrical TCU is upgraded to optical.
2.3 Description of TCU 3000 cabinet Figure 13 TCU 3000 cabinet: front view
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2.3.3 Description of Transcoder Node shelf

Each of the two Transcoder Node dual-shelf assemblies contains the following modules:
the TRMs (Transcoder Resource Module) the CEMs (Common Equipment Module) the LSA-RC (Low Speed Access Resource Complex) modules, each containing
one TIM (Termination Interface Module) two IEMs (Interface Electronic Module)
the HSA-RC (High Speed Access Resource Complex) modules, each containing
two IOMs (Interface Optical Module)
the SIMs (Shelf Interface Module) the filler modules
The following figures show the position of the modules within each dual-shelf assembly.
2.3 Description of TCU 3000 cabinet Figure 14 TCU 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration): front view
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Figure 15 TCU 3000 frame assembly (optical configuration): front view
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2.3.4 Transcoder node slot numbering

Each slot of the TCU 3000 cabinet is numbered for the OMC-R. On failure, the OMC-R gives the logical slot number of the faulty module to the operator. This allows the operator to locate this module. For more information, see Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) or Figure 17 "Logical slot numbering with T1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 46).
2.3.4.1 PCM numbering (E1 electrical configuration)

A PCM port number is between 0 and 20 (logical numbering at the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 21 PCM channels processed by one LSA (21 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 3 channels per board). A PCM number is between 0 and 83; it is the number of a PCM channel among the 84 PCM channels processed by one dual-shelf (84 channels = 4 CTU per dual-shelf 7 CTMx boards per CTU 3 channels per board). The combination of PCM number and LSA is set during the commissioning phase. It is carried out by an operator with the OMC-R. This combination depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, it is advisable to follow the next rule: PCM number = LSA number 21 + PCM port number There are up to four LSAs per dual-shelf, numbered from 0 to 3. The PCM port number is between 0 and 20 (physical numbering on the module).
44 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets Figure 16 Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet
2.3.4.2 PCM numbering (T1 electrical configuration)

A PCM port number is between 0 and 27 (logical numbering at the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 28 PCM channels processed by one LSA (28 channels = 7 CTMx boards located in the relevant CTU 4 channels per board).
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A PCM number is between 0 and 111; it is the number of a PCM channel among the 112 PCM channels processed by one dual-shelf (112 channels = 4 CTU per dual-shelf 7 CTMx boards per CTU 4 channels per board). The combination of PCM number and LSA is set during the commissioning phase. It is carried out by an operator with the OMC-R. This combination depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, it is advisable to follow the next rule: PCM number = LSA number 28 + PCM port number There are up to four LSAs per dual-shelf, numbered from 0 to 3. The PCM port number is between 0 and 27 (physical numbering on the module).
46 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets Figure 17 Logical slot numbering with T1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet
2.3.4.3 PCM numbering (E1 + optical configuration)

A PCM port number is between 0 and 48 (logical numbering at the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 49 PCM channels processed by one HSA.
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A PCM number is between 0 and 97; it is the number of a PCM channel among the 98 PCM channels processed by one dual-shelf. There are up to two HSA complexes in each dual-shelf, numbered from 0 to 1. The combination of PCM number and HSA is done during the commissioning phase. It is carried out by an operator with the OMC-R. This combination depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, it is advisable to follow the next rule: PCM number = HSA number 49 + (62 - virtual port number) Where:
0 HSA-RC number 1 14 virtual port number 62
48 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets Figure 18 Logical slot numbering with optical configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet (E1 and T1)
2.3.4.4 PCM numbering (T1 + optical configuration)

A PCM port number is between 0 and 65 (logical numbering at the OMC-R); it is the number of a PCM channel among the 66 PCM channels processed by one HSA.
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A PCM number is between 0 and 131; it is the number of a PCM channel among the 132 PCM channels processed by one dual-shelf. There are up to two HSA complexes in each dual-shelf, numbered from 0 to 1. The combination of PCM number and HSA is done during the commissioning phase. It is carried out by an operator with the OMC-R. This combination depends on the operators choice. Nevertheless, it is advisable to follow the next rule: PCM number = HSA number 66 + (83 virtual port number) Where:
0 HSA-RC number 1 18 virtual port number 83
For more information, see Figure 18 "Logical slot numbering with optical configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet (E1 and T1)" (page 48)
2.3.5 Cross-references between TCU 3000 modules and maintenance sheets

Table 2 TCU 3000: location of the maintenance sheets Equipment type Location Equipment number Shelf 00 (01, 02, 03, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) or Shelf 01 (05, 06, 14) Test sheet Replacement sheet
TRM
Transcoder Node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 or 01
4.2.8 Replacement of a TRM (page 102)
CEM
Transcoder Node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 Transcoder Node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 Transcoder Node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00
07, 08
4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 (page 111) 4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 (page 111)
CEM3
07, 08
IOM
Shelf 00 (01, 02, 09, 10)
4.2.12 Replacement of an IOM (page 122)
Table 2 TCU 3000: location of the maintenance sheets (contd.) Equipment type Location Equipment number Shelf 00 (04, 06) or Shelf 01 (02, 04, 08, 10, 11, 13) Shelf 00 (05) or Shelf 01 (03, 09, 12) Test sheet Replacement sheet
IEM
Transcoder Node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 or 01 Transcoder Node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 or 01 Transcoder Node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 or 01 + SAI Transcoder node, Dual-shelf 00 or 01 Shelf 00 or 01 PCIU
4.2.14 Replacement of an IEM (page 134)
TIM
4.2.15 Replacement of a TIM (page 140)
RCM + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU
4.2.16 Replacement of an RCM + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU (page 147)
SIM
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4.2.17 Replacement of a SIM (page 158) 4.2.19 Replacement of the ALM card assembly (page 165) 4.2.20 Replacement of a FMU module (page 170) 4.2.21 Replacement of a FAN unit (page 177) 4.2.22 Replacement of an air filter (page 181)
ALM card
FMU module
PCIU Transcoder Node (upper or lower) Transcoder Node (upper or lower)
1, 2
Fan unit Air filter assembly
1, 2, 3, 4 _
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Chapter 3 Preventive maintenance procedures

3.1 Objective
This chapter provides a list of basic preventive maintenance recommendations for the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000. The implementation of the preventive maintenance procedures is the responsibility of each customer.
CAUTION
dShell commands
Some dShell commands could cause an outage when used on the BSC 3000 or TCU 3000.
3.2 Summary
The following table summarizes the preventive maintenance schedule for the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000.
Required test schedule Daily Daily Daily Weekly Yearly Recommended replacement schedule approximately every three months approximately every three months Discussed in Section:
Equipment Air filter assembly (BSC 3000 cabinet) Air filter assembly (TCU 3000 cabinet) Check Alarms Check Notifications Check status of BSC objects Check traffic observation Check BSC power supply
3.3.4 Alarms check (page 54) 3.3.3 Notifications check (page 53) 3.3.7 Check device state and status (page 56) 3.3.5 Check traffic observation (page 54) 3.3.6 Check BSC Power Supply (page 55)
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Equipment Data consistency MMS disk scan Passive OMU Ethernet connection
Required test schedule Weekly Weekly Daily
Recommended replacement schedule
Discussed in Section:
3.3.2 Data consistency (page 53) 3.3.8 Shared MMS disk scan (page 57) 3.3.1 Passive OMU Ethernet connection (page 52)
3.3 Test description

3.3.1 Passive OMU Ethernet connection
This test is required because no alarm is issued for the loss of an Ethernet connection to the passive OMU. Two users are defined on OMU module: omu and root. To log on as omu:
Under a login on a workstation enter the rlogin command wctfs519-24> rlogin <OMU_IP_address> -l omu omus Password: omu ************************************************************ * * Welcome to FIX Version 4.3! * * * Please see the REDEEM file in /us/lip/boss for information pertinent to * this release of the FIX Operating System. * * ************************************************************ Last unsuccessful login: Mon Dec 3 14:53:33 CUT 2001 on /dev/pts/0 from 47.164.136.141 Last login: Mon Dec 10 17:18:01 CUT 2001 on /dev/pts/0 from 47.164.63.233
msgViOmuState displays the state (active or passive, duplex or simplex) of OMU module.
Under any login on OMU module: BSC90:/OMU (omu) $ /OMU/local/us/bin/msgViOmuState =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=OMU is MSG_MODULE_PASSIVE OMU is duplex =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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If the state is MSG_MODULE_PASSIVE and duplex, the test is finished and OK. If the state is MSG_MODULE_ACTIVE and duplex, log to the other OMU module with the rlogin command from the workstation and check the state. If the state is MSG_MODULE_ACTIVE and simplex or MSG_MODULE_P ASSIVE and simplex, please call Network support.
3.3.2 Data consistency

The purpose of the following steps is to detect an inconsistency between the BDE (OMC-R database) and the BDA (MIB) of BSC 3000, please perform an AUDIT BDA as described in BSS Maintenance Checks from OMC-R (DS/BSS/APP/000001).
3.3.3 Notications check

Notification must all be treated following Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fault Clearing (411-9001-131). Mandatory notifications to check are:
NOTIFICATION 2000: Module power failure 2004: Load balancing performed 2007: Overload threshold crossed 2005: Load Balancing result 2008: hardware failure 2009: PCM failure 2010 / 2011: SIM Module failure 2012: Indication of a SCCP protocol error 2015 / 2017: ATM path failure 2019: Synchronizing PCM indication 2021: IN Access failure 2028: Restart context 2032: Miscellaneous SPM alarm DESCRIPTION Each BSC 3000 or TCU 3000 module can be involved Capacity increase or hardware problem (TMU faulty or just added) High level of software capacity reached on OMU or TMU module The current process distribution over the available TMUs Each BSC 3000 or TCU 3000 module can be involved A PCM link is faulty Loss of power module on CN SS7 impact link issue between two CN modules Clock change; be sure it is due to a normal event. The link between the IN and the CN is lost BSC 3000 or TCU 3000 board restart, may be due to an abnormal abort of a program IN or TCU 3000 faults, description provided by the equipment
NOTIFICATION 2033: Application failure 2034: Upgrade request 2036: TCU Access failure 2037: CN Board Restart
DESCRIPTION spectrum trap, dump provided might be analyzed by design An upgrade is on going or finished. Check the status The link between the TCU and the IN is lost Board restart, may be due to an internal malfunction or normal defense
Running displayNotif.sh is helpful for this check (See /OMC/base/tools/shell/displayNotif.sh -h for more information).
3.3.4 Alarms check

The purpose of the following steps is to check active alarms of a BSS. These steps are aimed at verifying any new alarms that could have risen just after a network operation (upgrade, reconfiguration...). In that case a fallback operation may be needed. The OMC-R must be running and the MMI accessible on the local machine. The dedicated bscMdInterface object must be operational for the BSC to process. The necessary steps for this check are: 1. If not already done, log on to the OMC-R MMI 2. For each BSC which bscNumber is in bscList, remotely log on to the active server if not already done 3. For each bscNumber in bscList, check the alarm by right-clicking on the object and selecting shows alarms 4. For each BSC 3000 which bscNumber is in bscList Follow the fault clearing procedures in Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fault Clearing (411-9001-131), to troubleshoot and resolve the active alarms.
3.3.5 Check trafc observation

The purpose of the following steps is to check the traffic observation at BTS (cell) level, using the C1611 observation counter (TCH allocation). The principle is to compare two successive observations (for example, between two maintenance check result) in order to detect any unexpected changes on traffic allocation at BTS level. The OMC-R must be running and the MMI accessible on the local machine. The dedicated bscMdInterface object must be operational for the BSC to process. A mdScanner object has been created on the dedicated BSC object.
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WARNING
Both the traffic and the mdScanner should be running for at least one complete mdGranularityPeriod period.
The range of the mdGranularityPeriod, that is the recovery period of the observation messages by the OMC-R agent, is:
[5, 10, 15] minutes ............... [15, 30, 60] minutes ............. [1440] minutes ..................... [5, 10, 15] minutes ............... [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] minutes ........... permanent general md Fast Statistic Observation (OFS) General Statistic Observation (OGS) Diagnostic Observation (ODIAG) performance monitor (Real Time Observation (ORT))
The necessary steps are:
1. If not yet done, log on to the OMC-R under administrator user. 2. For each bscNumber in bscList: a. Remotely log on to the active server if not already done. If SSH
services are available, use SSH instead of r* services to log on.
b. Execute the tool:

Under omc login: ... (omc) % /us/local/oam/bin/ds_cellObservation.sh -BbscNumber param (where - param = -OFS).
3. Note (or save in a file) all C1611 counters at zero, and compare them
with the last results (saved during the last BSS maintenance check). For troubleshooting these steps:
If the tool execution failed,
Check that the fast statistic or real time or general statistic

mdScannerType is present (following observation type).
Make sure that the length of the mdGranularityPeriod observation

period is not interfering with tool execution.
If some cells are still not carrying traffic, some equipment may have failed.
3.3.6 Check BSC Power Supply

Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the top of the front panel of the module.
Green LED status off on
Red LED status off on
Meaning The SIM is not powered or the module is faulty Wait until the end of the self-test (if any), The BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully (if both LEDs remain on, the module is faulty) The SIM is operational; the module is not faulty The SIM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
on off
off on
3.3.7 Check device state and status

At the active OMC-R, run the script stStateChange.tcl to check the state and status of hardware and software objects within the BSC 3000. It is recommended to run this script daily to check for state changes in the last 24 hours. Nortel also recommends running this script before any operations that require that the BSS be free of fault conditions, such as reparenting or an upgrade. If installed, the script is in the directory /home/oam/oam/BSCe3_MaintPrev. If the script is not installed, see Nortel GSM BSS Fault Management Maintenance Principles (411-9001-039) for instructions on how to install it. Run the following commands to perform daily fault surveillance with the stStateChange.tcl script:
cd /home/omc/oam/BSCe3_MaintPrev stStateChange.tcl -FD1
By default the script reports on every BSC managed by the OMC-R. The -FD1 option causes the script to report on the period beginning at midnight the previous day. It is possible to start the report for a different hour by specifying the -FM option, followed by the number of the hour in the 24-hour clock. The script writes its output to the console and also to a log file in the directory /home/omc/oam/StateChanges. In the script output, any number other than zero to the right of the name of an object indicates a possible problem with that object. For example, the following line indicates no problem with the sw8kRm object, but the iem object has changed to a state that indicates a possible fault, and that the OMC-R has 31 applicable notifications for this object.
| | sw8kRm iem | | 0 31 | |
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If the script output indicates any state changes during the specified time period that correspond to a BSC 3000 fault, run the script again with the options to list objects and notifications.
stStateChange.tcl -BS<bscId> -FD1 -Obj -Notif
where <bscId> is the number of the BSC that has the error condition (if you omit the BSC ID, the script reports on every BSC supervised by the OMC-R).
Perform the appropriate corrective actions for each notification as indicated in the fault number document. For more information on the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000, see Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Fault Clearing (411-9001-131). If it is necessary to replace a card at the BSC, see Chapter 4 Replacement procedures (page 61). After all corrective actions are complete, run the script again to verify the sanity of the system. Adjust the time with the -FH and -FM options to span the time during which the corrective action was performed. For example if the maintenance personnel run the script at 20:00, find failed devices, and complete the corrective actions by 21:00, the command to confirm the status of the system is
stStateChange.tcl -BS<bscId> -FH21
Repeat if necessary to correct any additional fault conditions. The objective of this process is to be able to run the script and have it report no state change conditions. For more information about how the script works, how to interpret its output, or for instructions on how to install the script if it is not available on the OMC-R, see Nortel GSM BSS Fault ManagementMaintenance Principles (411-9001-039).
3.3.8 Shared MMS disk scan

The shared disk scan checks for bad blocks in the storage media in the MMS. It checks only the disks contained in the shared MMS in slots 6 and 9 of shelf 0; it does not check the private disks. This scan supplements the audits that automatically check for bad blocks that are discovered during the mirroring process. However, the manually initiated scan has the advantage of identifying and attempting to correct block failures before redundancy is lost within the RAID architecture, reducing the risk of lost data and potential outage. If the manually initiated scan is not run, there is a risk that the software on the MMS may fail to detect some bad blocks before there is a loss of data.
When a technician at the OMC-R activates the scan, the MMS first performs a scan on the primary disk. If the scan finds bad blocks on the primary disk, it attempts to relocate them. When the scan of the primary disk is complete, the MMS sends a notification 2053 to the OMC-R with the scan results and then begins a scan of the secondary disk. If the scan detects bad blocks on the secondary disk it attempts to perform a copy from the primary disk, except in the case when there were bad blocks on the primary disk and the scan was unable to relocate them. When the scan aborts or completes successfully, the OMC-R receives notification 2053, which contains the results of the scan. The scan will take approximately one hour if the scan finds no bad blocks, but the duration of the process increases in proportion to the amount of data that must be relocated or copied. If an upgrade, on-line BDA build, or BDA audit is in progress when the scan starts, the scan will abort.
CAUTION
Risk of performance degradation
The MMS disk scan is intrusive and creates additional load on the MMS. Nortel recommends that maintenance staff performs this procedure only during the maintenance window, and that the disk scan not run when other disk-intensive processes are running. Disk-intensive processes on the MMS include the following:

Step 1 Action
Build BDA Audit BDA BSC upgrade Call Trace / Call Path Trace collection Interference Matrix collection Call Drop Analysis Radio Measurements Distributions collection Any NRP
At the OMC-R:
Disable any disk-intensive features such as Interference Matrix, Call Drop Analysis, or Radio Measurement Distribution.
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Invoke the scan by selecting MMS disk scan from the menu of the mms object and selecting the parameter Complete Scan. Optionally, check the progress of the scan by selecting MMS disk scan from the menu of the mms object and selecting the parameter Get status and results. Wait for a notification 2053 with disk scan status set to 3 (scan performed) to be returned for each disk (primary and secondary), which indicates that the scan is complete for both disks. If the scan reports that bad blocks were detected and could not be relocated (cause 4), or if the scan reports a failure with the copy from the primary to the secondary disk (cause 5), perform the corrective action specified by the following table. If the scan ran successfully and if the scan successfully relocated any bad blocks that it detected, manually clear any notification 2008 sent for this MMS object.
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Primary disk No bad blocks detected
Secondary disk Problem detected during the relocation of bad blocks (cause 5) Problem detected during the relocation of bad blocks (cause 5) No problem is detected during relocation of bad blocks Problem detected during the relocation of bad blocks (cause 5)
Corrective action Replace the secondary disk (see hardware slot position in the notification). Replace the secondary disk (see hardware slot position in the notification). Replace the primary disk (see hardware slot position in the notification). Replacement of both disks has to be performed with support team help.
Bad blocks are detected but all bad blocks have been correctly relocated Bad blocks detected and cannot be relocated (cause 4) Bad blocks detected and cannot be relocated (cause 4)
The primary disk is not always the MMS unit in slot position 6: it is possible for the disk in position 9 to be the primary disk. For this reason it is important to check the slot position returned in the error notification before performing a corrective action.
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4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Presentation
This chapter gives the replacement procedures for the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000. Each procedure contains the following steps:
Product reference This step contains the PEC code and the CPC code of the module:
The PEC code of a module is written on its label. This code is used
to order a spare part.
The CPC code is a manufacture code.
Intervention time This paragraph indicates the mean time necessary to perform the replacement procedure (it does not include troubleshooting time).
Tools required This paragraph indicates the standard and specific tools that are required to perform the procedure.
Impact of the replacement on service The impact of the replacement on service is given when there is only one failure in the cabinet (the redundant module is not faulty).
Location Figures are used to locate the faulty module in the cabinet. Procedure The procedure contains both numbered steps (1, 2, ...) and alpha sub-steps (a, b, ...).
4.1.2 Preliminary operations

The replacement procedures given in this chapter do not require equipment shutdown.
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DANGER
Personnel safety rules
The personnel working on the cabinet must be authorized to work according to applicable safety rules.
CAUTION
Wear an anti-static wrist band during every maintenance action, especially when handling the modules.
CAUTION
Potential outage
No dShell commands can be used on BSC 3000 and TCU 3000. Using dShell commands can result in a potential outage. For additional information contact Nortel Networks support.
4.1.2.1 CEM Maintenance on live products

Because some maintenance procedures require a switch of CEM activity in the IN or TCU, it is mandatory to verify the CEM passive status. The BSC 3000 IN or TCU 3000 can experience an outage, if the passive CEM is not enabled (ready) when a SWitch of ACTivity from the active CEM is manually performed. In the following procedure, the abbreviation CEM refers to all the variants of the module (CEM, CEM2, and CEM3). Prerequisites:
Because the IP addresses of CEM are not available from OMC, ensure the maintenance people on site have got the information or can retrieve it. CEM units taken as spares in case of replacement must be tested with the bulletin 242.
Procedure
Step 1
Action Verification of the CEM state at the MMI of the OMC. a From OMC workstation, perform a display set on each CEM, with display dynamic data. The active CEM state must be enabled and providing service. The passive CEM must be enabled and hot standby and not degraded to proceed. b Passive CEM reset i In a Unix window, telnet to the passive CEM and make a root connection. Run the command /reset soft and
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verify that all of the following notifications and alarms occur at the OMC for the passive CEM:
Alarm: State Change -- Disabled failed Notification 2032 miscellaneous SPM alarm -equipment malfunction Alarm cleared State change -- unlocked enabled hot (final state)
ii If the passive CEM does not come back in this state, ask people on site to replace the board. If it does, continue to switch and reset the active CEM. c Active CEM reset i In a Unix window, telnet to the active CEM and make a root connection. Run the command /reset soft . The active CEM is reset and the passive one becomes active. Wait approximately 10 minutes for a nominal state.
ii At the MMI of the OMC, verify that both CEMs are enabled, and that the newly active CEM is providing service. d Go to step 3. 2 CEM reset by TML 3000 (requires IP connection to both CEMs) a i Using a RJ 45 crossed cable, connect the Ethernet board of the laptop PC to (Direct Connection) active CEM module (Fixed green LED).
ii Launch the TML 3000 application. The customization data (such as IP address and Host name) can be found under Memory-Get Data Customization iii Run the command Test - Module - Module Status to verify the status of the (active) CEM. If the TML connection works, the active CEM is enabled. The passive CEM must be Online - Hot Standby and the active CEM must be Online - Providing Service iv If the passive CEM is red (failed) or orange (degraded) on the MMI, replace the board. If not, both CEMs can be reset. b Passive CEM reset i Right click on the object and run the Reset command. ii Confirm the request when the warning window appears. After the reset starts, a Process in Progress window will appear until it is done.
iii The passive CEM must return to On-line - Hot Standby status. If not, replace the board. c Active CEM reset i Right click on the active CEM object and run the Reset command. This will cause loss of the TML connection (this is normal behavior).
ii Connect the TML to the newly active CEM. This means that the SWACT was successful. Allow up to 10 minutes for the final states to be visible. iii Ask the OMC operator to verify that the final states are consistent with the states in the previous steps. d Go to step 3. 3 Call processing checks. This step verifies that calls are OK with the new active CEM after the SWACT operation. a At the OMC, check that CIC are busy i Select a pcm A object.
ii Perform a display all command on each xtp object. iii Repeat for each pcm A object. b At the OMC, check that TDMA are busy i Select a TDMA object.
ii Perform a display channel state command. iii Read the result in the session log to verify if some are busy.
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4.1.3 Tools
Screwdrivers are the only tools required.
4.2 Replacement procedures

The following table provides the equipment types and associated replacement procedures.
Table 3 BSC 3000/TCU 3000: identification of replacement procedures Equipment Opening/Closing of the doors Paragraph number 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66)
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Table 3 BSC 3000/TCU 3000: identification of replacement procedures (contd.) Equipment Extraction/Insertion of a module OMU (Operation and Maintenance Unit) module Shared MMS (Mass Memory Storage) module Private MMS module ATM-SW (ATM SWitch controller) module ATM-RM (ATM Resource Module) TRM (Transcoder Resource Module) TMU (Traffic Management Unit) module CEM (Common Equipment Module) or CEM2 8K-RM (circuit switching matrix Resource Module) IGM (IP Gateway Module) IOM (Interface Optical Module) IEMP or IEMD (Interface Electronic Module) TIM (Termination Interface Module) RCM (Resource Complex Mini) backplane + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU (Cable Transition Unit) module SIM (Shelf Interface Module) Remove/Install the PCIU (Power Cabling Interface Unit) cover ALM (ALarm Module) card FMU (Fan Management Unit) module Fan unit Air filter assembly Paragraph number 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68) 4.2.3 Replacement of an OMU module (page 75) 4.2.4 Replacement of a shared MMS module (page 79) 4.2.5 Replacement of a private MMS module (page 84) 4.2.6 Replacement of an ATM-SW module (page 90) 4.2.7 Replacement of an ATM-RM (page 96) 4.2.8 Replacement of a TRM (page 102) 4.2.9 Replacement of a TMU module (page 107) 4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 (page 111) 4.2.11 Replacement of an 8K-RM (page 118) 4.2.13 Replacement of an IGM (page 129) 4.2.12 Replacement of an IOM (page 122) 4.2.14 Replacement of an IEM (page 134) 4.2.15 Replacement of a TIM (page 140) 4.2.16 Replacement of an RCM + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU (page 147) 4.2.17 Replacement of a SIM (page 158) 4.2.18 Remove/Install the PCIU cover (page 162) 4.2.19 Replacement of the ALM card assembly (page 165) 4.2.20 Replacement of a FMU module (page 170) 4.2.21 Replacement of a FAN unit (page 177) 4.2.22 Replacement of an air filter (page 181)
Table 3 BSC 3000/TCU 3000: identification of replacement procedures (contd.) Equipment Removal of a PCIU Installation of a PCIU Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity Replacement of a shelf backplane Paragraph number 4.2.23 Removal of a PCIU (page 183) 4.2.24 Installation of a PCIU (page 183) 4.2.27 Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity (page 195) 4.2.28 Replacement of a shelf backplane (page 201)
ATTENTION
Two operations are common for most of the replacement procedures: 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66) and 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68).
4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors Intervention time

None.
Tools required
Screwdriver.
Impact on service
None.
Location
See 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66).
Procedure
Step 1 Action Safety instructions
CAUTION
Wear the anti-static wrist band when performing the maintenance procedure.
Preliminary operations a Locate the shelf to open.
Opening access doors a Unlock the access doors:
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Turn the locking screw one quarter turn counter clockwise. For more information, see Figure 19 "Opening/Closing the doors" (page 68). Ensure that the slot in the locking screw is in the vertical position.
b Open the access doors:
Carefully pull down the spring lock at the top of each door. For more information, see Figure 19 "Opening/Closing the doors" (page 68). At the same time, carefully pull each door toward you using the finger grip at the bottom of the door.
c Slide the doors back into the retracted position. 4 Opening the cable-through door a Unlatch the cable-through door by grasping the thumb grips and pulling up. For more information, see Figure 19 "Opening/Closing the doors" (page 68). b Rotate the cable-through door to the open position. 5 Closing the cable-through door a Rotate the cable-through door to the close position. b Latch the cable-through door by grasping, pulling up and dropping the thumb grips. 6 Closing the access doors a Slide the doors into the intermediate position. b Carefully pull down the spring lock at the top of each door and close the access doors. c Lock the access doors by turning the locking screw one quarter turn clockwise. The doors are locked when the slot in the locking screw is in the horizontal position. 7 The procedure is complete.
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4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module Intervention time

The intervention time is approximately five minutes.
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Tools required
Clamp.
Impact of the replacement on service CAUTION

Service interruption
Service is lost for the module that is extracted.
CAUTION
Equipment malfunction
Do not insert or extract any module while the OMC-R - BSC 3000 link is cut off (while the BSC 3000 is switched off).
Procedure
CAUTION
While handling modules or cables, wear a wrist strap connected to the wrist-strap grounding point on the frame. This protects the modules against damage caused by static electricity.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage. Holding a module by the Front panel latch only can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled half way out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module from underneath for more secure support and continue to remove the module from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
Equipment damage due to empty slots
Equip all unused slots on a powered shelf with filler modules. Filler modules maintain electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity, and shelf airflow patterns to ensure proper cooling.
CAUTION
The equipment remains powered during extraction or insertion of a module. Otherwise, this operation would not be detected and the OMC database would not be updated.
CAUTION
Hot extraction of the active CEM in the Interface Node and TCU is not supported. Before removing the active CEM, it is first necessary to perform a switch of activity (SWACT) to the other CEM.
ATTENTION
Corrective maintenance of a passive board is always allowed. BSC 3000 boards are designed not to require preventive maintenance.
Preliminary operations a Locate the defective module (inform by the OMC-R operator). b Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). c Check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the module is not powered or the module is faulty: you can replace the module (go to step 3) green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any); if both LEDs still remain on, the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully (except MMS module), the module is faulty: replace the module (go to step 3) green LED is blinking and red LED off: the module is passive (not available for the TMU module); it is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the module is operational; it is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the module is in alarm state; the module is faulty: replace it (go to step 3) green LED off and red LED is blinking: the path is finding: the module can be removed (go to step 3)
Extraction of the module
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DANGER
Metallic parts of the module can be hot.
a Open the front panel latches on the module to be extracted. For more information, see Figure 20 "Extraction of a module" (page 73), step 1. b While grasping the front panel latches, gently pull the module toward you until it protrudes by about 2 in. (5.1 cm) with respect to the equipment shelf. For more information, see Figure 20 "Extraction of a module" (page 73), step 2).
WARNING
Heavy lifting
Modules can weigh up to 9 lb (4 kg).
c Hold the module by the front panel by one hand while supporting the bottom edge with the other hand. For more information, see Figure 20 "Extraction of a module" (page 73), step 3. Gently pull the module toward you until it clears the shelf.
CAUTION
Verify that the two yellow plastic rings are correctly inserted on the guide of the removed module. If the plastic rings are blocked on the back panel, remove them with a clamp before inserting the new module.
d Place the module in an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective container. 4 Insertion of the module
ATTENTION
A wait of 15 seconds is required due to software and hardware reaction time between successive plug and play actions on the same Interface Node or TCU, even if different boards are involved. For example, if a board is extracted and then re-inserted in less than 15 seconds, the insertion may not be properly detected.
ATTENTION
Insert modules one by one. Once a module is inserted, wait for it to start (check LED status) before inserting the next module.
ATTENTION
In case you want to reinsert the module that you have just removed, wait 15 seconds after extraction to reinsert it.
CAUTION
Use a replacement module with a supported PEC that is required to avoid equipment malfunction.
a Insert the replacement module into the shelf. b Open the front panel latches of the module. c Hold the module by the front panel with one hand while supporting the bottom edge with the other hand. For more information, see Figure 21 "Insertion of a module" (page 74), step 1. Gently slide the module into the shelf. d Using your fingers or thumbs, push on the upper and lower edges of the front panel to ensure that the module is fully seated in the shelf. For more information, see Figure 21 "Insertion of a module" (page 74), step 2. e Close the front panel latches to secure the module. For more information, see Figure 21 "Insertion of a module" (page 74), step 2. 5 Self-test the module a Wait until the module performs a self-test. The self-test is complete when the green LED remains on and the red LED remains off. If the red LED stays on or the red LED becomes on after an extended period of time, the replacement module may be defective; remove the module and replace it with another module. 6 Additional operations a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 7 The procedure is complete.
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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 20 Extraction of a module
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4.2.3 Replacement of an OMU module Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment OMU module PEC NTQE03AG CPC N0101847 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE03AA NTQE03AB CPC A0733343 A0878426
Intervention time
The intervention time is approximately 10 minutes if no copy of the private MMS disk is needed, 35 minutes if a copy of the private MMS disk is needed.
Tools required
None.
Impact of the replacement on service

None. The redundancy of the OMU modules is (1 active + 1 passive) hot stand-by.
Location
See Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25).
Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage. Holding a module by the front panel latch only can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled half way out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module from underneath for more secure support and continue to remove it from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
Extraction/Insertion of a module
No module extraction or insertion must be performed during Control Node, Interface Node or Transcoder Node startup.
Preliminary operations a The OMC-R has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot. b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the OMU module is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remain on, the OMU module is faulty: replace the module (go to step 3) green LED is blinking and red LED off: the OMU module is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the OMU module is active; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the OMU module is in alarm state; the module is faulty green LED off and red LED is blinking: the path is finding: the OMU module can be removed green LED is blinking and red LED is blinking: if both LEDs are blinking simultaneously, wait the OMU master activation; when the two LEDs are blinking alternatively, wait until the ATM-SW downloading
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c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). d If you want to extract a faulty OMU module (red LED on), go to step 3.
ATTENTION
FN 2008 Notification logs should be analyzed prior to the replacement of an omu or private MMS card. When there is a faulty OMU, the problem might be in either the private MMS, the OMU or in both. It is recommended to change the private MMS first and if this is not successful then change the OMU.
ATTENTION
Before extracting an operational OMU module, make sure it is passive first (red LED off and green LED blinking). If it is not the case, perform an OMU switch of activity (swact) with your TML (as described in Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Commissioning and ConfigurationTML User Guide (411-9001-139)). When the OMU is passive, isolate the OMU by pressing with a ballpoint pen the Removal request pushbutton, which is located on the front panel of the OMU module. For more information, see Figure 22 "OMU module: front panel" (page 78). Wait until the red LED is blinking (this can take up to 3 minutes), and then extract the OMU module.
Extraction of the module a Disconnect the Ethernet link cable from the front panel of the module. b Extract the OMU module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an OMU module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. b When the green LED is blinking (this can take up to seven minutes), connect the Ethernet link cable to the RJ45 connector on the front panel of the OMU module.
Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 3 minutes (during the self-test). b After awhile, the red LED goes off and the green LED remains on for 3 or 4 minutes. Thus, the module is starting. c Awhile later, the green LED starts blinking and the red LED remains off. Thus, the module is operational.
Additional operations
a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 7 The procedure is complete.
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Figure 22 OMU module: front panel
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4.2.4 Replacement of a shared MMS module Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment Shared MMS module (MMS1) Shared MMS module (MMS2) PEC NTQE05BA CPC N0037789 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE05AA CPC A0733345
Replacement MMS type

The replacement shared MMS module must be compatible with the existing configuration. Note the following:
MMS1 is supported by either a 9 Gbyte hard disk, or by a 36 Gbyte hard disk clamped to a 9 Gbyte disk MMS2 is supported by a 73 Gbyte disk only If the existing configuration contains two MMS1 modules, replace the failed module with an MMS1 or an MMS2 module. If the existing configuration contains one MMS1 module and one MMS2 module, replace the failed module with an MMS2 module If the existing configuration contains two MMS2 modules, replace the failed module with an MMS2 module
The general rule is that an MMS module must always be replaced by the same type of module, or one of a higher capacity. Thus an MMS1 may be replaced by an MMS1 or MMS2, whereas an MMS2 must always be replaced by another MMS2.
Intervention time
The intervention time is approximately 30 minutes.
Tools required
None.

The redundancy of the MMS modules located in the shared slot (1 + 1) are mirrored. The modules work in parallel.
CAUTION
Risk of full outage of the BSC
ANO FN 2008 Notification logs should be analyzed prior to the replacement of a Shared MMS module. Call Nortel Support, if there are FN 2008 notifications for both Shared MMS modules. Replacement of a Shared MMS module in this scenario can cause a full outage of the BSC.
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage. Holding a module by the front panel latch only, can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled half way out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module from underneath for more secure support and continue to remove the module from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
No module extraction or insertion must be performed during Control Node or Interface Node or Transcoder Node startup.
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot.
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b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the MMS module is not powered; the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any); if both LEDs still remain on, the MMS module is not managed or not created: the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the MMS module is not operational (disk is stopping). thus the module is faulty green LED on and red LED off: the MMS module is active and unlocked; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the MMS module is in an alarm state: the module is faulty green LED off and red LED is blinking: the path is finding: the MMS module can be removed
c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). d If you want to extract a faulty MMS module, go to step 3.
ATTENTION
Before extracting an operational MMS module (red LED off and green LED on), isolate the hard disk by pressing with a ballpoint pen the Removal request pushbutton, which is located on the front panel of the MMS module. For more information, see Figure 23 "MMS module: front panel" (page 83). The Control Node will then stop duplicating the contents of the shared disk files on this MMS module, and isolate the disk bus.
e If you want to extract an operational MMS module, press the Removal request pushbutton. Only when the red LED is blinking, extract the shared MMS module.
ATTENTION
If the module is not extracted in the 15 minutes following the red LED blinking, this module returns automatically into service (green LED on and red LED off).
f 3
Go to step 3.
Extraction of the module a Extract the MMS module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
A wait of 15 seconds is required due to software and hardware reaction time between successive plug and play actions on the same Control Node, even if different boards are involved. For example, if a board is extracted and then re-inserted in less than 15 seconds, the insertion may not be properly detected.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an MMS module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 1 minute (during the self-test). b If the self-test is successful: 1. The red LED goes off and the green LED starts blinking (the disk is updating). In fact, the content of the remaining shared MMS module is duplicated to the new shared MMS module. The duration time for updating the disk is approximately 30 minutes. 2. After awhile, the red LED remains off and green LED goes on. This indicates the disk is operational and updated. c If the self-test is unsuccessful, the red LED remains on, and the green LED goes off (a hardware fault 2001 is also reported at the OMC-R). This indicates that the replacement MMS module is not compatible with the existing MMS module. Extract the replacement module, and insert one that is compatible.
Additional operations a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66).
The procedure is complete.

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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 23 MMS module: front panel
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4.2.5 Replacement of a private MMS module Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment Private MMS module (MMS1) Private MMS module (MMS2) PEC NTQE05BA CPC N0037789 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE05AA CPC A0733345
Replacement MMS type

The replacement private MMS module must be compatible with the existing configuration. Note the following:
MMS1 is supported by either a 9 Gbyte hard disk, or by a 36 Gbyte hard disk clamped to a 9 Gbyte disk MMS2 is supported by a 73 Gbyte disk only
The general rule is that an MMS module must always be replaced by the same type of module, or one of a higher capacity. Thus an MMS1 may be replaced by an MMS1 or MMS2, whereas an MMS2 must always be replaced by another MMS2.
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None. The redundancy of the MMS modules located in the private slot is one private MMS per OMU. If the private MMS is extracted, then the corresponding OMU is out of service.
Location
For more information, see Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25).
Procedure
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage. Holding a module by the front panel latch only can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled halfway out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module from underneath for more secure support and continue to removing it from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
No module extraction nor module insertion must be performed during Control Node, Interface Node or Transcoder Node startup.
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. The Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot. b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the MMS module is not powered; the module is faulty green LED off and red LED on: the MMS module is in an alarm state: the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any); if both LEDs still remain on, the MMS module is not managed or not created: the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the MMS module is not operational (disk is stopping). thus the module is faulty green LED on and red LED off: the MMS module is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED is blinking: the path is finding: the MMS module can be removed.
c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). d Disconnect the Ethernet link cable from the OMU module. For more information, see 4.2.3 Replacement of an OMU module (page 75). 3 Extraction of the faulty module a If the BSC has only one private MMS module (simplex configuration), go to the next step. b If the MMS module to be replaced is faulty and the BSC is operating from the redundant private MMS module, For more information on how to extract the faulty private MMS module, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
The faulty disk in a BSC with a redundant private MMS disk should be removed before a new disk is updated to prevent a transfer of information from the faulty disk. Also, if the new disk is inserted too quickly after the faulty disk is removed, a second reset can start before the first one is completed and cause additional problems.
Extraction of an operational module a If you want to extract an operational MMS module, make sure the related OMU (OMU in shelf 1 / slot 5 for MMS in shelf 0 / slot 5, OMU in shelf 1 / slot 9 for MMS in shelf 0 / slot 10) is passive first (red LED off and green LED blinking). If it is not the case, perform an OMU switch of activity (swact) with your TML (as described in Nortel GSM BSC 3000/TCU 3000 Commissioning and ConfigurationTML User Guide (411-9001-139). b When the OMU is passive, isolate the hard disk by pressing the Removal request pushbutton of the MMS with a ballpoint pen, which is located on the front panel of the module. For more information, see Figure 24 "MMS module: front panel" (page 89). The Control Node will then shut down the private MMS correctly and isolate the bus. Only when the red LED is blinking, (after two or three minutes) extract the MMS module. Go to step c. Each time the user presses the Removal request push button the red and green LED go on for about two seconds to acknowledge the request.
ATTENTION
Procedure abort: if the module is not faulty and if the MMS module is not extracted during the 15 minutes following the red LED flickering, then this module automatically returns into service (green LED on and red LED off).
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ATTENTION
Case of a simplex BSC: if the private MMS module is not faulty and if the other OMU + private MMS couple is not in service, extracting the private MMS module will result in an outage (due to the lack of OMU), so the red LED of the private MMS will not blink because there will no longer be an active OMU to manage the LEDs: the LEDs will only go off.
c 5
Extract the MMS module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
Update the spare module with the contents of the active private MMS disk. a Remove the filler that is located in slot 07 or 08 of the shelf 00 (Control Node). b Insert a new MMS module into slot 07 or 08 of shelf 00 (optional MMS slot). For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. c At first, both the green and red LEDs go on. d Then, the content of the active private MMS is duplicated to the MMS module. This operation takes a few minutes during which the green LED blinks and the red LED is off. Then, the green LED goes off and the red LED blinks. Thus, the module is now updated and can be inserted at its right position in the private slot (slot 05 or 10 of shelf 00). e Extract the updated spare MMS module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
Before inserting the private MMS module, be sure the Ethernet link of the OMU module is not connected to the hub.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the updated module in the private slot a Reinsert the filler in slot 07 or 08 of shelf 00.
b Insert the updated MMS module into slot 05 or 10 of shelf 00 (private MMS slot). For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. 8 Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, the MMS green LED is on (for one second after MMS insertion). b Then, both green and red LEDs of the MMS and the corresponding OMU are on (for one second). c During the two to three minute OMU boot, the green LED of the MMS remains on. Both green and red LEDs of the corresponding OMU remain on. d When the OMU boot is complete, the green LED on the MMS and the OMU should be on, while the red one is off. This signals that the MMS module is active and unlocked. If the green LED on the MMS and the OMU is off, while the red one is on, then the replacement MMS module is not compatible with the existing MMS module. (Note that a hardware fault 2001 is also reported at the OMC-R.) Extract the replacement module, and insert one that is compatible. 9 10 Reconnect the Ethernet link cable of the OMU module. Additional operations a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 11 The procedure is complete.
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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 24 MMS module: front panel
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4.2.6 Replacement of an ATM-SW module Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment ATM-SW module PEC NTQE06AG CPC N0101848 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE06AA NTQE06AB CPC A0733346 A0872205
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None. The redundancy of the ATM-SW modules is (1 active + 1 active). The modules work in parallel.
ATTENTION
There are two fiber-optic links between Control Node and Interface Node (each link is made of an ATM-SW module, a Tx fiber-optic cable, an Rx fiber-optic cable, an ATM-RM). When both links are faulty, service is lost (faulty ATM-SW on one link and faulty ATM-RM on the other link, for example).
ATTENTION
Before removing an ATM-SW module (see the following procedure), ensure that the other ATM fiber-link is operational (in order to avoid an outage of the BSC 3000).
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
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CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage Holding a module by the front panel latch only can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled half way out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module from underneath for more secure support and continue to remove the module from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Damage to fiber-optic cables Take care when handling fiber-optic cables. Do not crimp or bend fiber-optic cables to a radius of less than one inch (25 mm).
DANGER
Laser radiation exposure
The exposed ends of fiber-optic cables can emit harmful laser radiation. Do not look at the ends of fiber-optic cables unless protector caps are in place. Disconnect all laser sources when personnel are working with fiber-optic cables.
CAUTION
No module extraction nor module insertion must be performed during Control Node, Interface Node or Transcoder Node startup.
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) provides the location of this slot. b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the ATM-SW module is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; If both LEDs still remains on: the ATM-SW module is faulty
green LED is blinking and red LED off: the ATM-SW module is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the ATM-SW module is active and unlocked; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the ATM-SW module is in alarm state; the module is faulty
c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 3 Extraction of the module a Open the front panel latches of the module to be replaced. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3a. b Label each fiber-optic cable. Use transmit for the top cable and receive for the bottom cable.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
DANGER
c Disconnect the top cable from the ATM-SW module. For more information, see Figure 26 "ATM-SW module: fiber-optic cable plug-in" (page 95). After the cable has been removed, cap the connector on the ATM-SW module (rubber caps) in order to protect the plug. Store the cable in the cable trough. Perform the same operation (step 3c) for the bottom cable of the ATM-SW module.
ATTENTION
Before removing the ATM-SW module, ensure that the fiber-optic cables are stored below the bottom level of the module shelf to avoid cable damage when the module is removed.
d Extract the ATM-SW module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3 from step 3b.
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ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an ATM-SW module in the shelf. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. b Remove the rubber caps located on the Tx and Rx connectors of the ATM-SW module. c Reconnect the fiber-optic cables on the ATM-SW module according to the following:
left ATM-SW connected to the left ATM-RM right ATM-SW connected to the right ATM-RM Rx of the ATM-SW connected to the Tx of the relevant ATM-RM Tx of the ATM-SW connected to the Rx of the relevant ATM-RM bottom cable plugged before top cable
d Close the cable trough door. Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 15 seconds (during the self-test). b Then, both the green and red LEDs blink simultaneously for approximately 45 seconds (the ATM-SW waits until OMU master activation is ready). c Next, both the green and red LEDs blink alternatively for approximately 15 seconds (during software downloading). d After awhile (30 seconds), the red LED goes off and the green LED remains on. Thus, the module is active and unlocked. 6 Additional operations
a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 7 The procedure is complete.
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Figure 25 ATM-SW module: front panel
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Figure 26 ATM-SW module: fiber-optic cable plug-in
4.2.7 Replacement of an ATM-RM Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment ATM Resource Module PEC NTLX73CA Attenuator (plugged in on the Tx optical connector of the ATM-RM front panel) CPC N0078683 N0107889 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX73BA NTLX73BB CPC B0251746 B0257220 A0830671
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None. The redundancy of the ATM-RMs is (1 active + 1 (almost) passive). The modules work in parallel.
ATTENTION
There are two fiber links between the Control Node and the Interface Node (each link is made up of an ATM-SW module, a Tx fiber-optic cable + attenuator, an Rx fiber-optic cable, an ATM-RM). When both links are faulty (ATM-SW faulty on a link and ATM-RM faulty on the other link for example), service is lost.
ATTENTION
Before removing an ATM-RM (see the following procedure), check that the other ATM fiber-link is operational (in order to avoid the outage of the BSC 3000).
ATTENTION
An ATM-RM is a single-mode type module. This type of module is designed to provide a powerful Tx light beam. The ATM-SW transceiver is a multimode type device. So, when an ATM-RM is used with an ATM-SW (BSC 3000), it is necessary to fit the ATM-RM Tx output with an attenuator in order to avoid ATM-SW damage.
Location
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Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage Holding a module by the front panel latches only can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled half way out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module from underneath for more secure support and continue to remove the module from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
DANGER
CAUTION
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot.
green LED off and red LED off: the ATM-RM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the ATM-RM is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the ATM-RM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the ATM-RM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 3 Extraction of the module a Open the front panel latches of the module to be replaced. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3a. b Label each fiber-optic cable. Use transmit for the top cable and receive for the bottom cable.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
DANGER
c Disconnect the top cable (fiber-optic cable + attenuator) from the ATM-RM. For more information, see Figure 28 "ATM-RM: fiber-optic cable plug-in" (page 102). During this operation, the attenuator remains plugged into the fiber-optic cable connector. After the cable has been removed, cap the connector on the ATM-RM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the cable (fiber-optic cable + attenuator) in the cable trough.
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d Disconnect the bottom cable (fiber-optic cable) from the ATM-RM. For more information, see Figure 28 "ATM-RM: fiber-optic cable plug-in" (page 102). After the cable have been removed, cap the connector on the ATM-RM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the cable (fiber-optic cable) in the cable trough.
ATTENTION
Before removing the ATM-RM, ensure that the fiber-optic cables are stored below the bottom level of the module shelf to avoid cable damage when the module is removed.
e Extract the ATM-RM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
A wait of 15 seconds is required due to software and hardware reaction time between successive plug and play actions on the same Interface Node or TCU, even if different boards are involved. For example, if a board is extracted and then re-inserted in less than 15 seconds, the insertion may not be properly detected. Insert modules on by one. Once a module is inserted, wait for it to start (check LED status) before inserting the next module. In case you want to reinsert the module that you have just removed, wait 15 seconds after extraction to reinsert it.
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an ATM-RM in the shelf. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. b Remove the rubber caps located on the Tx and Rx connectors of the ATM-RM. c Reconnect the fiber-optic cables on the ATM-RM according to the following instructions:
left ATM-RM connected to the left ATM-SW right ATM-RM connected to the right ATM-SW Rx of the ATM-RM connected to the Tx of the relevant ATM-SW Tx of the ATM-RM connected to the Rx of the relevant ATM-SW attenuator plugged into the Tx of the ATM-RM bottom cable plugged before top cable
d Close the cable trough door. Checking the status of the LEDs
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a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 30 seconds (during the self-test). b Next, the red LED and green LED status can change up to 5 minutes during module software update and module restart. c Then, after these 5 minutes, the green LED must blink and the red LED must remain off. The module is operational. If not, restart the procedure with another module. 6 Additional operations a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 7 The procedure is complete.
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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 27 ATM-RM: front panel
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Figure 28 ATM-RM: fiber-optic cable plug-in
4.2.8 Replacement of a TRM Product reference

The TRM(1), TRM2, and TRM3 boards are RoHS compliant.
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RoHS PEC codes Equipment TRM+ TRM2 TRM3 PEC NTQE08BA NTQ308DA CPC A0997877 N0153710
Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE08AD CPC A0790482
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

In rare cases and on a properly dimensioned TCU, a critical fault on the TRM board may result in some calls being dropped. Hot extraction of a TRM, faulty or not, has the same impact. The TRM2 provides a greater capacity than the TRM(1), and the TRM3 provides a greater capacity than the TRM2 when a TRM capacity increase license has been installed in the host TCU. From a call processing point of view, however, the three TRM variants are functionally equivalent. For this reason, TRM(1), TRM2, and TRM3 modules can coexist in the same TCUe3 cabinet without any restriction.
CAUTION
Before replacing a faulty TRM2 by a TRM1 board, check the overall TCU capacity since it will decrease. If the TRM capacity increase feature is active for this TCU, replacement of a TRM3 by a TRM1 or TRM2 will also cause a decrease in TCU capacity.
Location
See Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44).
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage Holding a module by the front panel latches only can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled half way out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module underneath for more secure support and continue to remove the module from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
No module extraction or module insertion must be performed during Control Node, Interface Node or Transcoder Node startup.
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) gives the location of this slot. Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the TRM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the TRM is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the TRM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the TRM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66).
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Extraction of the module a Extract the TRM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
A wait of 15 seconds is required due to software and hardware reaction time between successive plug and play actions on the same Interface Node or TCU, even if different boards are involved. For example, if a board is extracted and then re-inserted in less than 15 seconds, the insertion may not be properly detected. Insert modules one by one. Once a module is inserted, wait for it to start (check LED status) before inserting the next module.
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part
ATTENTION
If you want to reinsert the TRM that you have just removed, wait 15 seconds after extraction to reinsert it.
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Insert a TRM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
Checking the status of the LEDs a b c At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 1 minute (during the self-test). Next, the red LED and green LED status can change up to 5 minutes, during module software update and module restart. Then, after these 5 minutes, the green LED must remain on and the red LED must remain off. The module is operational. If not, restart the procedure with another module.

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Figure 29 TRM: front panel
The three TRM boards look identical except for the name printed on the board. The TRM2 and TRM3 modules are distinguished from the TRM(1) by having the name (TRM2 or TRM3, respectively) printed on the faceplate.
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4.2.9 Replacement of a TMU module Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment TMU(1) module TMU2 module TMU3 module PEC NTQE04BA NTQ304CA CPC A0997875 N0195659 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE04AA CPC A0733344
ATTENTION
Mixed configurations of TMU1 and TMU2, and TMU3 modules are supported. Therefore, a faulty TMU board can be replaced by a different type of board. However, since the capacity depends on the type of board, the overall BSC capacity must be checked. As a rule, only replace a TMU2 board with another TMU2 or TMU3, and replace a TMU3 board only with another TMU3.
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

The redundancy of the TMU modules is (n + p) per dual-shelf. When a TMU module is faulty, the load is shared out among the other (n + p - 1) TMU modules. During this operation, the unstable calls that are processed by the faulty module are lost (calls are unstable during call connection or during handover). If you want to remove two TMU modules (P = 2 for example): after the removing the first TMU module, you have to wait until the end of the traffic re-allocation on the remaining TMU modules before removing the second TMU module. In addition to the TMU1 module there is also the TMU2 module which provides greater capacity. The new TMU3 module will provide greater computing capacity than the previous generation of TMU. The TMU3 module can be used as replacement module for previous TMU1 and TMU2 modules, providing the same functionality and quality of service. From a call processing point of view, the TMU2 is functionally equivalent to the TMU1. For this reason, a mixed TMU1/TMU2 in the same cabinet is supported without any restriction. The TMU2 board and TMU3 are RoHS compliant.
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Location
Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
CAUTION
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot. Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the TMU module is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the TMU module is faulty
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green LED on and red LED off: the TMU module is active and unlocked; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the TMU module is in alarm state; the module is faulty
Extraction of the module a Extract the TMU module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part a Insert a TMU module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
Checking the status of the LEDs a b At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 5 seconds (during the self-test). Then, the red LED goes off and the green LED remains on for approximately 30 seconds, until all boards in the module are locally synchronized. Next, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 45 seconds (during the TMU applications startup). After awhile, the red LED goes off and the green LED remains on. Thus, the module is operational.
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Figure 30 TMU module: front panel
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ATTENTION
The three generations of TMU board are identical except for the name printed on the board.
4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment CEM (BSC 3000) CEM (TCU 3000) CEM (TCU 3000) CEM2 (BSC 3000) CEM3 PEC NTLX82BB NTLX82BB NTQE82BB NTQE82BC NTQE82CA CPC N0100671 N0100671 N0159745 N0145339 N0195659 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX82BA NTLX82BA N/A N/A N/A CPC B0256959 B0256959 N/A N/A N/A
The following table shows which CEM variants are applicable to which BSC or TCU configuration.
PEC NTLX82BA NTLX82BB NTQE82BB NTQE82BC NTQE82CA Electrical BSC Y Y N N N Optical BSC N N N Y Y Electrical TCU Y Y Y N N Optical TCU N N Y N Y
In the following procedure, the term CEM refers to either the CEM or CEM2 or CEM3, unless otherwise stated. A CEM can only replace another CEM, and a CEM2 can only replace another CEM2. CEM and CEM2 cannot coexist in the same BSC. CEM3 does not support mixity with other version of CEM module and only supports optical high capacity configuration in BSC and TCU.
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None. The redundancy of the CEMs is (1 active + 1 passive) per dual-shelf (hot stand-by).
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Location
For BSC 3000, see Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25). For TCU 3000, see Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44).
Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
CAUTION
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot in the case of a BSC 3000. Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) gives the location of this slot in the case of a TCU 3000. b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
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green LED off and red LED off: the CEM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the CEM is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the CEM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the CEM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 3 In order to avoid loss of service, it is important, before extracting a CEM for replacement, to ensure that the other CEM is in a normal active state. This step explains how to double check this, and if necessary, how to safely switch CEM activity before the extraction. Verify CEM switch activity to ensure that passive CEM is ready before the switchover is done. a By TML3000 Using a RJ45 cross-connect cable, connect the Ethernet board of the laptop PC (Direct Connection) to the active CEM module (fixed green LED). b Launch the TML3000 application. Note the customization data and particularly, the IP address and Host name, can be obtained by using the Get Data Customization command. c On the TML3000 MMI, you have to first verify the status of the (active) CEM. If the TML connection works, the active CEM is enabled. Run the command Test-Module-Module Status. The passive CEM must be On-line - Hot Standby. The active CEM must be On-line - Providing Service. If the passive CEM is red (failed) or orange (degraded) on the MMI, replace the board. Otherwise, continue with the next step. d Passive CEM reset Right click on the object and run the Reset command. Confirm the request when the warning window appears. After the reset starts, a Process in Progress window will appear until it is done. The passive CEM must return to On-line - Hot Standby
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status. If not, replace the board. Otherwise, continue with the next step. e Active CEM reset Right click on the active CEM object and run the Reset command. This will cause a loss of the TML connection (normal behavior). When you are able to connect TML to the newly active CEM, this means that the SWACT was successful. Allow up to 10 minutes for the final states to be visible. Ask the OMC operator to verify that the final states are consistent with the states specified in step 3C. Continue with the next step. f Call processing checks The aim is to check if calls are OK with the newly active CEM after the SWACT operation.
At the OMC Check that CIC is busy. Select a pcm A object. Perform a display all command on each xtp object. Repeat for each pcm A object. Check that TDMA is busy. Select a TDMA object. Perform a display channel state command. Read the result in the session log to verify that some are busy.
ATTENTION
The following step does not apply to the CEM2.
ATTENTION
The following step does not apply to the CEM2.
Remove the DS512 fiber optic cables. If the CEM has DS512 fiber optic cabling to support the BSC high switching capacity feature, follow the steps in the procedure Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity to remove the DS512 fiber links to the 8K-RM before proceeding to complete the rest of the CEM replacement procedure. Mark the procedure where you finished the removal of all DS512 fiber links. You will need to return to this point in the procedure when reconnecting the DS512 fiber links. 5 Extraction of the module
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a Extract the CEM module. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
CAUTION
Verify that the two yellow plastic rings are correctly inserted on the guide of the removed module. If the plastic rings are blocked on the back panel, remove them with a clamp before inserting the new module.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part a Insert a CEM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. b Do not reconnect the Ethernet link.
Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 2 minutes (during the self-test). b Next, the red LED and green LED status can change during module software update and module restart:
for Interface Node CEM, this state can last up to 18 minutes. for Transcoder Node, state duration depends on number Ater pcm, and can last from 10 minutes (8 pcmAter spread on 4 LSA) to 1 hour 10 minutes (1 pcmAter).
c Then, the green LED must blink and the red LED must remain off. The module is operational. If not, restart the procedure with another module. d For an electrical BSC 3000, the red LED of the CEM board switches on if a new CEM (PEC NTQE82BB) or a new CEM2
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(PEC NTQE82BC) or a new CEM3 (PEC NTQE82CA) is inserted. 8 9 Connect the Ethernet link cables to the connectors on the front panel of the CEM. Additional operations a If the CEM had DS512 fiber optic cabling to support the BSC high switching capacity feature, complete the rest of the procedure Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity to reconnect and test the DS512 fiber links (not applicable to CEM2). b Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 10 The procedure is complete.
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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 31 CEM or CEM2: front panel
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4.2.11 Replacement of an 8K-RM Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment 8K-RM PEC NTQE07AG CPC N0055833 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE07AA CPC A0737855
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None. The redundancy of the 8K-RMs is (1 active + 1 passive) per dual-shelf (hot stand-by).
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
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CAUTION
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot. b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the 8K-RM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the 8K-RM is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the 8K-RM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the 8K-RM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 3 Remove the DS512 fiber optic cables. If the 8K-RM has DS512 fiber optic cabling to support the BSC high switching capacity feature, follow the steps in the procedure Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity to remove the DS512 fiber links to the CEM before proceeding to complete the rest of the 8K-RM replacement procedure. Mark the procedure where you finished the removal of all DS512 fiber links. You will need to return to this point in the procedure when reconnecting the DS512 fiber links. 4 Extraction of the module a Extract the 8K-RM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
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ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an 8K-RM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 15 seconds (during the self-test). b Next, the red LED and green LED status can change up to 5 minutes, during module software update and module restart. c Then, after these five minutes, the green LED must blink and the red LED must remain off. The module is operational. If not, restart the procedure with another module.
Additional operations a If the 8K-RM had DS512 fiber optic cabling to support the BSC high switching capacity feature, complete the rest of the procedure Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity to reconnect and test the DS512 fiber links. b Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66).

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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 32 8K-RM: front panel
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4.2.12 Replacement of an IOM Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment IOM (STM-1/OC-3 combo) PEC NTQE71BA CPC N0145334 Non-RoHS codes PEC CPC
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None. Within a High Speed Access Resource complex (HSA-RC) there are two IOM in 1+1 redundancy.
ATTENTION
Before removing an IOM (see the following procedure), check that the other fiber-link is operational (in order to avoid disruption of the PCM links carried by this module).
Location
For BSC installations that use E1 trunking, see Figure 9 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical)" (page 29). For BSC installations that use T1 trunking, see Figure 10 "Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical)" (page 31). For all TCU installations, see Figure 18 "Logical slot numbering with optical configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet (E1 and T1)" (page 48).
Procedure
CAUTION
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CAUTION
Equipment damage
CAUTION
Equipment damage
DANGER
CAUTION
No module extraction or insertion must be performed during Control Node, Interface Node, or Transcoder Node startup.
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. See:
Figure 9 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical)" (page 29) Figure 18 "Logical slot numbering with optical configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet (E1 and T1)" (page 48)
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green LED off and red LED off: the IOM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the IOM is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the IOM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the IOM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
If you are replacing a single IOM, for example, replacing a defective module, make sure you have correctly identified the defective module. If you are replacing an entire HSA-RC, begin with the passive IOM. Make sure that you correctly identify the IOM that is in the passive state. c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 3 Extraction of the module a Open the front panel latches of the module to be replaced. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3a. b Label each fiber-optic cable. Use transmit for the top cable and receive for the bottom cable.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
DANGER
c Disconnect the top cable from the IOM. For more information, see Figure 34 "IOM: fiber-optic cable plug-in" (page 128). After the cable has been removed, cap the connector on
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the IOM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the fiber-optic cable in the cable trough. d Disconnect the bottom cable from the IOM. For more information, see Figure 34 "IOM: fiber-optic cable plug-in" (page 128). After the cable have been removed, cap the connector on the IOM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the fiber-optic cable in the cable trough.
ATTENTION
Before removing the IOM, ensure that the fiber-optic cables are stored below the bottom level of the module shelf to avoid cable damage when the module is removed.
e Extract the IOM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
A wait of 15 seconds is required due to software and hardware reaction time between successive plug and play actions on the same Interface Node, even if different boards are involved. For example, if a board is extracted and then re-inserted in less than 15 seconds, the insertion may not be properly detected. Insert modules on by one. Once a module is inserted, wait for it to start (check LED status) before inserting the next module. In case you want to reinsert the module that you have just removed, wait 15 seconds after extraction to reinsert it.
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an IOM in the shelf. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. b Remove the rubber caps located on the Tx and Rx connectors of the IOM. c Reconnect the fiber-optic cables on the IOM, plugging the bottom cable first and the top cable second. d Close the cable trough door.
Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 30 seconds (during the self-test). b Next, the red LED and green LED status can change up to 5 minutes during module software update and module restart. c Then, after these 5 minutes, the green LED must blink and the red LED must remain off. The module is operational. If not, restart the procedure with another module.
If replacement of the other IOM is also necessary, use the OMC-R or the TML to activate the newly inserted IOM. Confirm
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that the green LED of the newly inserted IOM is on and the red LED is off. Then go to Step 2. 7 Additional operations a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 8 The procedure is complete.
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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 33 IOM: front panel
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Figure 34 IOM: fiber-optic cable plug-in
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4.2.13 Replacement of an IGM Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment IGM PEC NTQ372AA CPC N0175055 Non-RoHS codes PEC CPC
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None. An Internet Protocol Gateway (IPG) resource complex consists of two IGM in 1+1 redundancy.
ATTENTION
Before removing an IGM (see the following procedure), check that the Ethernet connection on the other IGM is operational (in order to avoid disruption of the PCM links carried by this module).
Location
For BSC installations that use E1 trunking, see Figure 11 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical, IP-enabled)" (page 33) or Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical, IP-enabled). For BSC installations that use T1 trunking, see Figure 12 "Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical, IP-enabled)" (page 35) or Logical slot numbering with T1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (optical, IP-enabled).
Procedure
CAUTION
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Equipment damage
CAUTION
Equipment damage
DANGER
CAUTION
No module extraction or insertion must be performed during Control Node, Interface Node, or Transcoder Node startup.
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the IGM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the IGM is passive; the module is not faulty
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green LED on and red LED off: the IGM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the IGM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
If you are replacing a single IGM, for example, replacing a defective module, make sure you have correctly identified the defective module. If you are replacing both IGM units in a shelf, begin with the passive IGM. Make sure that you correctly identify the IOM that is in the passive state. c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 3 Extraction of the module a Open the front panel latches of the module to be replaced. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3a. b Label the fiber-optic cables for the optional link to the HSA-RC. Use transmit for the top cable and receive for the next cable. For more information, see Figure 35 "Interconnection between IPG-RC and HSA-RC" (page 134) Label the fiber-optic cables for the gigabit Ethernet links for Abis and for aggregation traffic if present
CAUTION
Equipment damage
DANGER
c Disconnect the top cable from the IGM, if present. After the cable has been removed, cap the connector on the IGM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the fiber-optic cable in the cable trough. d Disconnect the second cable from the IGM, if present. After the cable has been removed, cap the connector on the IGM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the fiber-optic cable in the cable trough.
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e Disconnect the cable from the upper gigabit Ethernet port. After the cable has been removed, cap the connector on the IGM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the fiber-optic cable in the cable trough. f Disconnect the cable from the lower gigabit Ethernet port, if it is present. After the cable has been removed, cap the connector on the IGM (rubber cap) in order to protect the plug. Store the cable (fiber-optic cable) in the cable trough.
ATTENTION
Before removing the IGM, ensure that the fiber-optic cables are stored below the bottom level of the module shelf to avoid cable damage when the module is removed.
g Disconnect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable from the upper RJ-45 port. Secure the unplugged end of the cable away from the work area. h Extract the IGM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
A wait of 15 seconds is required due to software and hardware reaction time between successive plug and play actions on the same Interface Node, even if different boards are involved. For example, if a board is extracted and then re-inserted in less than 15 seconds, the insertion may not be properly detected. Insert modules one by one. Once a module is inserted, wait for it to start (check LED status) before inserting the next module. In case you want to reinsert the module that you have just removed, wait 15 seconds after extraction to reinsert it.
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an IGM in the shelf. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. b Reconnect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the second port from the bottom. c Remove the rubber caps located on the Tx and Rx connectors of the IGM (first two ports from the top) and from the gigabit Ethernet ports. d Reconnect the gigabit Ethernet cable for aggregation traffic (if used) to the lower gigabit Ethernet port. e Reconnect the gigabit Ethernet cable for the Abis traffic to the upper gigabit Ethernet port. f Reconnect the fiber-optic cables of the IGM to the first two optical ports for the optional HSA-RC, plugging the lower cable (receive) first and the top cable (transmit) second. For
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more information, see Figure 35 "Interconnection between IPG-RC and HSA-RC" (page 134) g Close the cable trough door. 5 Checking the status of the LEDs a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 30 seconds (during the self-test). b Next, the red LED and green LED status can change up to 5 minutes during module software update and module restart. c Then, after these 5 minutes, the green LED must blink and the red LED must remain off. The module is operational. If not, restart the procedure with another module. 6 If replacement of the other IGM is also necessary, use the OMC-R or the TML to activate the newly inserted IGM. Confirm that the green LED of the newly inserted IGM is on and the red LED is off. Then go to Step 2. Additional operations a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 8 The procedure is complete.
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Figure 35 Interconnection between IPG-RC and HSA-RC
4.2.14 Replacement of an IEM Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment IEM1 (E1) IEM2 (E1) IEM1 (T1) IEM2 (T1) PEC NTLX89AB NTLX89DB CPC N0022765 N0027680 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX89AA NTLX89DA CPC B0248548 B0249507
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ATTENTION
Mixed configurations of IEM1 and IEM2 modules are allowed on the same shelf. An LSA may be equipped with two IEM1 modules, with two IEM2 modules, or with one IEM1 module and one IEM2 module.
Intervention time
The intervention time for the replacement and the service is approximately 10 minutes.
Tools required
None.

None. The redundancy of the IEMs is (1 active +1 passive).
ATTENTION
The node is synchronized on LSA 0. Simultaneous extraction of both IEMs 0 results in a loss of external synchronization and the loss of impacted PCM. For the other LSA complex, the simultaneous extraction of both IEMs results in a loss of all the impacted PCM.
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
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CAUTION
Equipment damage
CAUTION
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot in the case of a BSC 3000. Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) gives the location of this slot in the case of a TCU 3000. b If fault number 2032 with manufacturer info fields iemlsa_cns has been emitted on the faulty IEM board, then both IEMs located in the LSA complex are declared faulty. Replacement is not required. Cables from the CTU are not plugged into the 62 pin connector of the TIM properly. Verify connection between cables and the boards. Reset connector as needed. c Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the top of the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the IEM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the IEM is passive; the module is not faulty
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green LED on and red LED off: the IEM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the IEM is in alarm state; the module is faulty
d Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). e Ensure that the SPAN# LEDs device displays:
Blank on the inactive IEM the faulty span number on the active IEM (numbered from 1 to 21) XX on the active IEM when there is a problem with the copper connection between the IEM and the CTB OK on the active IEM when there are no signal failures (LOS, AIS, LOF or LFA, RAI) on the spans
ATTENTION
The state of the SPAN# display allows you to determine which IEM is active and which is on standby.
Check the IEM front panel that also includes visual indicators for giving the highest severity signal failure of the span that is displayed:
LOS - Loss of signal: this alarm appears when there is no transition on the incoming signal AIS - Alarm Indication Signal: this alarm appears when the incoming signal is unframed LFA for E1 or LOF for T1 - Loss of signal frame alignment appears on the third consecutive error of the alignment signals; it also appears on the third error of the bit 2 of TS0 in frames that are not containing alignment signals RAI - Remote Alarm indication
g Check the state of the following devices on the IEM front panel:
Multiple span alarm: This LED blinks when one (or more) spans is faulty UP and DOWN arrow keys: by pressing these keys, the operator displays the state of the next (UP) or previous (DOWN) faulty span. For each faulty span, the PCM number and the failure cause are displayed
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a Extract the IEM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part a Insert an IEM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
Checking the status of the LEDs located at the top of the module a At first, both the green and red LEDs go on for approximately 15 seconds (during the self-test). b Next, the red LED and green LED status can change up to 5 minutes, during module software update and module restart. c Then, after these 5 minutes, the green LED must blink and the red LED must remain off. The module is operational. If not, restart the procedure with another module.

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4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 36 IEM: front panel
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4.2.15 Replacement of a TIM Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment TIM PEC NTLX92AG CPC N0096175 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX92AA CPC B0249097
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

Loss of service for all the PCM linked to the LSA complex associated to the TIM board.
ATTENTION
The node is synchronized on LSA 0. Due to replacement operation, the loss of the traffic that is routed by this LSA results in a loss of external synchronization.
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
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CAUTION
Equipment damage
CAUTION
Preliminary operations. a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot for a BSC 3000. Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) gives the location of this slot for a TCU 3000. b Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the top of the front panel of the module:
green LED off and red LED off: the TIM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any), the BIST is running or terminated unsuccessfully (except MMS module); if both LEDs remain on, the module is faulty green LED is blinking and red LED off: the TIM is passive; the module is not faulty green LED on and red LED off: the TIM is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the TIM is in alarm state; the module is faulty.
c Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66). 3 Extraction of all the modules (IEM + TIM).
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a Disconnect the TIM Tx cable and the TIM Rx cable from the front panel of the TIM. For more information, see Figure 37 "BSC 3000: TIM location" (page 144) and Figure 38 "TCU 3000: TIM location" (page 145). 4 Extraction of both IEMs. a Extract the (TIM + RCM) assembly. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3. b Dismantle the TIM from the RCM by unscrewing it.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Insertion of the spare part. a Assemble the new TIM with the old RCM, by screwing it. b Insert the (TIM + RCM) assembly. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
Insertion of both IEMs. a Route the TIM Tx cable through the frame. For more information, see Figure 37 "BSC 3000: TIM location" (page 144) and Figure 38 "TCU 3000: TIM location" (page 145). Then, connect the TIM Tx cable to the upper connector of the front panel of the TIM. b Route the TIM Rx cable through the frame. For more information, see Figure 37 "BSC 3000: TIM location" (page 144) and Figure 38 "TCU 3000: TIM location" (page 145). Then, connect the TIM Rx cable to the lower connector of the front panel of the TIM.
Checking the status of the LEDs located at the top of the module. a At first, both green and red LEDs go on (during the self-test). b After awhile, the red LED goes off and the green LED remains on. Thus, the module is operational.
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Additional operations. a Close the access doors. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66).

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Figure 37 BSC 3000: TIM location
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 38 TCU 3000: TIM location
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Figure 39 TIM: front panel
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4.2.16 Replacement of an RCM + Tx cable + Rx cable + CTU Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment RCM TIM Tx cable TIM Rx cable CTU - PCM30 coax 1 (75 ohms for E1) CTU - PCM DS1 1 (100 ohms for T1) CTU - PCM30 pair 1 (120 ohms for E1) PEC NTLX96CAE6 NTLX96BAE6 NTQ384DA NTQ384FA NTQ384EA CPC N0093477 N0093476 N0110453 N0110455 N0110454 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX96CA NTLX96BA NTLX93CA NTLX93DA NTLX93EA CPC B0251738 B0251557 B0254230 B0253908 B0254231
Intervention time
Tools required
Screwdriver.

During this procedure, all the links that are routed through this CTU are interrupted.
ATTENTION
The node is synchronized on the LSA 0. Due to replacement operation, the loss of the traffic which is routed by this LSA results in a loss of external synchronization.
Location
Procedure
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Preliminary operations. a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot numbers of the faulty LSA module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of these slots for a BSC 3000. Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) gives the location of these slots for a TCU 3000. b Open the access doors of the relevant shelf. For more information, see 4.2.1 Opening/Closing of doors (page 66).
Extraction of the IEMs. a Extract the first IEM. For more information, see 4.2.14 Replacement of an IEM (page 134). b Extract the second IEM. For more information, see 4.2.14 Replacement of an IEM (page 134).
Extraction of the TIM. a Disconnect the TIM Tx cable and the TIM Rx cable from the front panel of the TIM. For more information, see Figure 40 "BSC 3000: PCM cabling" (page 152) and Figure 41 "TCU 3000: PCM cabling" (page 153). b Extract the (TIM + RCM) assembly from the shelf. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
ATTENTION
The TIM remains plugged in the RCM during the extraction. For more information, see Figure 42 "LSA-RC: layout of the subassemblies" (page 154).
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c Dismantle the TIM from the RCM by unscrewing it. 5 Removal of the relevant CTU module. For more information, see Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) (BSC 3000) or Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) (TCU 3000). a Locate the relevant CTU module (The CTU that is connected to the unplugged TIM Tx and TIM Rx cable). b Disconnect the TIM Tx cable and the TIM Rx cable from the CTU module (right hand, two screws for each connector). For more information, see Figure 44 "CTU module: right side view" (page 156). c Identify and clearly label the seven cables that provide the external PCM links (from 1 for the top CTMx cable to 7 for the bottom CTMx cable). For more information, see Figure 45 "CTU module: left side view" (page 157). d Disconnect the seven external PCM cables from the CTU (two screws for each connector). e Remove the CTU module (two number 1 screws). For more information, see Figure 44 "CTU module: right side view" (page 156). 6 Installation of a new CTU module a Install the new CTU module (two no. 1 screws). For more information, see Figure 44 "CTU module: right side view" (page 156). b Connect the seven external PCM cables to the CTMx modules in accordance with the labels (two screws for each connector). c Connect the TIM Tx cable to the CTU module (right side, upper connector, two locking screws). d Connect the TIM Rx cable to the CTU module (right side, lower connector, two locking screws). e Check the position of the switches located on the front panel of each new CTMx module; all the switches have to be OFF.
ATTENTION
The switch is black when OFF (normal operation) and green when ON (loopback).
Insertion of the TIM a Assemble the TIM with the new RCM by screwing it. b Insert the (TIM + RCM) assembly in the shelf. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
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c Route the TIM Tx cable through the frame. For more information, see Figure 40 "BSC 3000: PCM cabling" (page 152) and Figure 41 "TCU 3000: PCM cabling" (page 153). Then, connect the TIM Tx cable to the upper connector of the front panel of the TIM. d Route the TIM Rx cable through the frame. For more information, see Figure 40 "BSC 3000: PCM cabling" (page 152) and Figure 41 "TCU 3000: PCM cabling" (page 153). Then, connect the TIM Rx cable to the lower connector of the front panel of the TIM. 8 Insertion of the first IEM a Insert an IEM beside the TIM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. 9 Checking the status of the LEDs located at the top of the first IEM a At first, both green and red LEDs go on (during the self-test). b After awhile, the red LED goes off and the green LED remains on. Thus, the module is operational. 10 Checking the state of the digital display located on the first IEM a The first inserted IEM is active. So, the SPAN# LEDs device displays OK if there are no signal failures on the spans. b Ensure that the SPAN# LEDs device of the active IEM displays:

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the faulty span number XX when there is a problem with the copper connection between the IEM and the CTB OK when there are no signal failures (LOS, AIS, LOF or LFA, RAI) on the spans
Insertion of the second IEM a Insert the other IEM beside the TIM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4.
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Checking the status of the LEDs located at the top of the second IEM a At first, both green and red LEDs go on (during the self-test). b After awhile, the red LED goes off and the green LED remains on. Thus, the module is operational.
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Checking the state of the digital display located on the second IEM a The second inserted IEM is passive. So, the SPAN# LEDs device displays Blank.
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Creation of the LSA-RC module with respect to the OMC-R a The OMC-R operator creates the LSA-RC module with respect to the OMC-R.
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Figure 40 BSC 3000: PCM cabling
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 41 TCU 3000: PCM cabling
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Figure 42 LSA-RC: layout of the subassemblies
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 43 LSA-RC: front panel
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Figure 44 CTU module: right side view
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 45 CTU module: left side view
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4.2.17 Replacement of a SIM Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment SIM PEC NTLX61AB CPC N0100669 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX61AA CPC B0243508
Intervention time
Tools required
Screwdriver.

None. The SIMs are redundant: each one is able to provide power supply for all the modules (both shelves) of the node (CN, or IN, or TCU).
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
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CAUTION
Equipment damage
Preliminary operations a The OMC has provided you with the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot in the case of a BSC 3000. Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) gives the location of this slot in the case of a TCU 3000. Without opening the doors, check the status of the LEDs located on the top of the front panel of the module:

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green LED off and red LED off: the SIM is not powered or the module is faulty green LED off and red LED on: the SIM is in alarm state; the module is turned off or the module is faulty green LED off and red LED on and yellow LED on: the front panel cable is disconnected or faulty green LED on and red LED off: the SIM is operational; the module is not faulty
Extraction of the module a Set the power switch, which is located on the front panel of the SIM to the O position (OFF). For more information, see Figure 46 "SIM: front panel" (page 161); the four LEDs located on the front panel of the SIM go on. Wait 15 seconds before performing the next step.
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See the following precautions:
DANGER
Power dissipation
After setting the SIM power switch to OFF, wait at least 15 seconds for the power to dissipate before disconnecting the power cable.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Electrical short: equipment damage can result if the exposed pins of the SIM power-cable connector come into contact with metal surfaces. Tie-off or cap the cable connector when it is removed from the SIM.
Remove the cable connector located on the front panel of the SIM:

c 4
unscrew the two screws of the connector with a screwdriver unplug the connector cap and tie-off the cable connector
Extract the SIM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 3.
Insertion of the spare part a b Take a SIM and ensure that the switch located on its front panel is in the O position. Insert the SIM. For more information, see 4.2.2 Extraction/Insertion of a module (page 68), step 4. After insertion, red LED is on and yellow LED is on. Replace the power cable:
release and uncover the power cable connector plug it into the connector located on the front panel of the module; after plug, red LED is on and yellow LED is off lock it by tightening the two securing screws with a screwdriver
Set the power switch located on the front panel of the SIM to the I position (ON); the four LEDs located on the front panel of the SIM go off.
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Figure 46 SIM: front panel
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4.2.18 Remove/Install the PCIU cover Intervention time

Tools required
Screwdriver.
Impact on service
None.
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
Preliminary operations a Locate the shelf to open into the relevant frame.
Removing the access cover a Unlock the PCIU cover:
Turn the lock latches one quarter turn counter clockwise. For more information, see Figure 47 "Remove/Install the PCIU cover" (page 164). Check that each lock latch is in the unlocked position as indicated on the cover.
Remove the PCIU cover:
Carefully pull the cover toward you using the finger grip at the bottom of the cover.
Lift the cover of the PCIU shelf to gain access to the modules.
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Installing the access cover a b c Lower the cover into this position on the PCIU shelf. Move the lock latches by turning them one quarter turn clockwise. Lock each latch to the locked position, as indicated on the cover. The cover is locked when the slot in the locking screw is in the horizontal position.

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Figure 47 Remove/Install the PCIU cover
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4.2.19 Replacement of the ALM card assembly Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment Alarm card assembly PEC NTLX58AG CPC N0088730 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX58AA CPC B0243502
Intervention time
Tools required
Screwdriver.

None.
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Holding a card by the printed circuit only may result in card breakage. To remove the card of the pack, carefully grasping the card by using the faceplate edges. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the card.
Preliminary operations a Check the status of the frame summary indicator lamp that is located on the median part of the PCIU cover:
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amber lamp off: the PCIU shelf is operational; there is no active alarm source in the frame amber lamp on: the PCIU shelf is in alarm state; there is an active alarm source in the frame
Remove the cover of the relevant PCIU shelf. For more information, see 4.2.18 Remove/Install the PCIU cover (page 162). check the status of the LEDs located on the front of the ALM faceplate:
green LED off and red LED off: the ALM card is not powered (total power failure); the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the test, the test is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED on and red LED off: the ALM card is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the ALM card is in alarm state; the module is faulty
Extraction of the ALM card a Unscrew the thumbscrew on the front of the module. For more information, see Figure 48 "PCIU: front view without cover" (page 168). Plug out the module from the back panel connector of the pack. Remove the module from the shelf by using the right and left edges of the module faceplate. This may require rocking the module slightly from side to side.
b c
ATTENTION
When pack is removed, the green LEDs on all the fan units will go out, but does not impact the operation of the fans.
d 4
Place the module in an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective cover.
Insertion of the ALM card
ATTENTION
If you want to reinsert the ALM card that you have just removed, wait 15 seconds after extraction to reinsert it.
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CAUTION
Use a replacement module with the same PEC code to avoid equipment malfunction.
a b
Insert the replacement module on the slot into the shelf. Make a clean, direct insertion, and be sure to fully seat the module into the backpanel connector.
ATTENTION
Do not rely on the thumb screw to seat the module.
c 5
Tighten the thumb screw.
Checking the status of the LEDs and indicator lamp once the pack is inserted a b At first, both green LEDs on the fan units go on and the amber lamp on the cover of the PCIU goes on temporarily. Then, the green LEDs go on and the amber lamp goes out. Thus, the module is operational. Install the cover of the PCIU shelf. For more information, see 4.2.18 Remove/Install the PCIU cover (page 162).
Additional operations a

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Figure 48 PCIU: front view without cover
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 49 ALM card: faceplate
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4.2.20 Replacement of a FMU module Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment Fan Management Unit module PEC NTLX59AG CPC N0088731 Non-RoHS PEC codes PEC NTLX59AA CPC B0243504
Intervention time
Tools required
Screwdriver.

None. The redundancy of the FMU modules is (1 active + 1 passive) hot stand-by.
Location
Procedure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Holding a module by the printed circuit only may result in module breakage. To remove the module of this slot, carefully grasping the module by using the faceplate edges. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
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Preliminary operations a Check the state of the frame summary indicator lamp that is located on the median part of the PCIU cover:
amber lamp off: the PCIU shelf is operational; there is no active alarm source in the frame amber lamp on: the PCIU shelf is in alarm state; there is an active alarm source in the frame
Remove the cover of the relevant PCIU shelf. For more information, see 4.2.18 Remove/Install the PCIU cover (page 162). Locate the defective FMU module. check the status of the LEDs located on the front of the FMU faceplate:
c d
green LED off and red LED off: the FMU module is not powered; the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the test, the test is running or terminated unsuccessfully; if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED on and red LED off: the FMU module is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the FMU module is in alarm state; the module is faulty
Switch off the fan units
DANGER
Electric shock
If these fans are not powered down, they will try to conduct current when the new module is inserted, resulting in possible sparks and damage to the new module.
Unlock the fan units by turning the locking screw one half-turn counter clockwise on each of the eight fan units. For more information, see Figure 51 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 175). The unlocked position is this one indicated on the faceplate of the fans. Unlatch the fan units:
place your hand into the faceplate handle of the fans reaching inside the faceplate depress the latch mechanism. For more information, see Figure 51 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 175).
Unseat the fan units:
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pull fan units toward you and slide them out a few inches to unseat them from the cooling units in shelf positions XX and YY. wait two to three minutes to allow the fan blades to come to a complete stop
DANGER
To avoid injury, wait until the fan stop spinning before you handle the fan units.
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Completely remove the two fan units from the upper cooling unit frame, directly below the FMU modules.
Extraction of a FMU module a Unscrew the thumbscrew on the front of the appropriate module. For more information, see Figure 51 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 175). Unplug the module from the back panel connector of the pack. Remove the module from the shelf by using the right and left edges of the module faceplate. Place the module in an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective cover.
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Insertion of a FMU module
CAUTION
Use a replacement module with the same PEC code to avoid equipment malfunction.
a b
Insert the new module on the slot into the shelf and align it with the module guides. Make a clean, direct insertion, and be sure to fully seat the module into the back panel connector.
ATTENTION
Do not rely on the thumb screw to seat the module.
c 6
Tighten the thumb screw.
Switch on the fan units a re-insert the two fan units removed into the cooling unit frame by:
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holding onto the faceplate of the fan in one hand and folding the fan assembly flat (align with the bar on the fan unit) then inserting them into the slot of the cooling unit
Once fan starts sliding into the slot of the cooling unit, release the fan and allow it to return to its upright position. Pushing on the faceplate of the fan units, carefully re-seat them into the cooling units in shelf positions XX and YY.
Checking the status of the LEDs. For more information, see Figure 51 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 175). a Ensure that the green LEDs on the faceplate of the fan units go on and the fan are running. Turn the locking screw on the fan units one half-turn clockwise to lock the fan assembly. For more information, see Figure 51 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 175) The unlocked position is this one indicated on the faceplate of the fans.
Locking of the fan assembly a
Additional operations a Install the cover of the PCIU shelf. For more information, see 4.2.18 Remove/Install the PCIU cover (page 162).
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Figure 50 PCIU: front view
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 51 Fan unit: front panel
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Figure 52 FMU: front view
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4.2.21 Replacement of a FAN unit Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment FAN unit PEC NTLX56AG PEC N0088723 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX56AA CPC B0243497
Intervention time
Tools required
Screwdriver.

None. The dual-shelf assembly is still operational when only three fans are operational.
CAUTION
Equipment damage due to empty fan slots
All fan slots must be equipped with fan unit assemblies to maintain electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and to maintain shelf airflow patterns that ensure proper cooling.
Location
Procedure
DANGER
To avoid injury, wait until the fan stops spinning before you remove the fan assembly.
CAUTION
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Preliminary operations a The OMC has given to you the shelf number and the logical slot number of the faulty module. Figure 7 "Logical slot numbering with E1 configuration of BSC 3000 cabinet (electrical)" (page 25) gives the location of this slot for a BSC 3000. Figure 16 "Logical slot numbering with E1 (electrical) configuration of TCU 3000 cabinet" (page 44) gives the location of this slot for a TCU 3000. b check the status of the LEDs located on the front panel of the fan unit. For more information, see Figure 53 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 179):
green LED off and red LED off: the fan unit is not powered; the module is faulty green LED on and red LED on: wait until the end of the self-test (if any); if both LEDs still remains on, the module is faulty green LED on and red LED off: the fan unit is operational; the module is not faulty green LED off and red LED on: the module is faulty
DANGER
To avoid injury, wait until the fan stops spinning before you remove the fan assembly.
a Unlock the fan assembly by turning the locking screw one half-turn counter clockwise. For more information, see Figure 53 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 179). b Unlatch the fan assembly:
place your hand into the front panel handle of the fan squeeze the latch mechanism. For more information, see Figure 53 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 179)
c Unseat the fan assembly:
pull it toward you until the handle is clear of the cooling-unit frame WAIT UNTIL THE FAN STOPS SPINNING
d Remove the faulty fan unit from the cooling unit frame. Insertion of the spare part (immediately after the extraction of the faulty fan unit)
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a Rotate the fan to the horizontal position. For more information, see Figure 54 "Fan unit: insertion in the frame" (page 180). b Insert the fan unit into the cooling unit frame. For more information, see Figure 54 "Fan unit: insertion in the frame" (page 180). c Push the fan assembly into the frame until it latches. 5 Checking the status of the LEDs. For more information, see Figure 53 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 179) a If the green LED goes on and the red LED remains off, the new fan unit is operational; go to the next step. Otherwise, contact the next level of support. 6 Locking the fan assembly a Turn the locking screw one half-turn clockwise to lock the fan assembly. For more information, see Figure 53 "Fan unit: front panel" (page 179). 7 The procedure is complete.
--End--
Figure 53 Fan unit: front panel
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Figure 54 Fan unit: insertion in the frame
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4.2.22 Replacement of an air lter Product reference

RoHS PEC codes Equipment Air filter PEC NTLX5045 CPC N0088713 Non-RoHS PEC codes PEC NTLX5015 CPC A0665487
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None.
Location
Figure 55 "Location of the upper and lower air filters" (page 182)
Procedure
Step 1 Action Preliminary operations a Locate the upper and lower air filters. For more information, see Figure 55 "Location of the upper and lower air filters" (page 182). 2 Removal of the air filter a Lightly press on the center of the filter tray assembly to disengage it. b Slide the filter tray assembly from the unit. c Lift the air filter out of the filter tray assembly and discard the used air filter. d Immediately insert a new air filter into the filter tray assembly. e Slide the filter tray assembly, with the new air filter, back into the unit. 3 The procedure is complete.
--End--
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Figure 55 Location of the upper and lower air filters
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4.2.23 Removal of a PCIU Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment Power Cabling Interface Unit (PCIU) PEC NTLX57AG CPC N0100547 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX57AA CPC B0243500
Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Action The BSC must be powered off, with all the breakers off, including the ABS feeder Open the PCIU cover Remove the plastic protection in front of the power supply feeder Disconnect the 4 -48 VDC feeders Disconnect the 4 0V DC feeder Disconnect the ABS feeder Remove the ALM modules Remove the both FMU modules Behind the ALM module, remove the J6, J7, J8, J9 connectors At the right of the PCIU module, all the connectors must be removed. There are 6 connectors P3, P4, P6, P8, P9, P11. P3 and P4 power supply the fan; P6, P8, P9, P11 power supply the SIM boards Remove the two fuses F1 and F2 Remove the four bolts Diam 10 which fix the PCIU to the frame Remove the PCIU rack The procedure is complete
--End--
4.2.24 Installation of a PCIU Product reference

RoHS codes Equipment Power Cabling Interface Unit (PCIU) PEC NTLX57AG CPC N0100547 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX57AA CPC B0243500
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Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Action Place the PCIU rack in the top of the frame Replace the 4 bolts and tighten them Replace the fuses F1 and F2 Replace the 6 connectors P3, P4, P6, P8, P9, P11 Replace the J6, J7, J8, J9 connectors Replace the 2 FMU modules Replace the ALM module Reconnect the ABS feeder Reconnect the four 0V DC feeders Reconnect the four -48 V DC feeders Place the plastic protection in front of the power supply feeder Close the PCIU cover Now power on the breaker The procedure is complete.
--End--
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 56 Connector distribution
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Figure 57 Power supply feeder arrival
4.2.25 Installing DS512 links for high switching capacity

Use this procedure to connect and activate new DS512 fiber optic links between the 8K-RM and CEM in the interface node of the BSC 3000, in order to activate the BSC high switching capacity feature. This procedure applies only to the electrical BSC configuration.
Product reference
RoHS codes Equipment CEM to 8K-RM DS512 Link Kit PEC NTQ343BA CPC N0055834 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTQE43BA CPC A0540120
Installation and commissioning

This solution does not require additional hardware except DS512 links.
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DS512 links are plug and play and hence can be inserted while the BSC 3000 is online. CEM and 8K-RM modules have 4 ports labelled from 1 (bottom) to 4 (top). Each fiber is connected as described in the following schematic diagram:
Figure 58 DS512 links are plugged in front of the BSC 3000 Interface Node
A test is available on the interface node to test the DS512 data path, and can be run from the TML. The name for this test is CEM/8K-RM DS512 Link Test, and it is available from the Test / Link / CEM menu of the TML. Preconditions Before installing DS512 fiber links between the CEM and 8K-RM, verify the following:
The BSC is at the BSS 15.0 software release level, or later All modules are correctly positioned and seated in the shelves No shelf or module in the interface node has an LED display that indicates a hardware, software, or operational fault
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CAUTION
Unintended SWACT may cause service interruption
OMC-R for this BSC, connection of the DS512 link to the passive 8K-RM may cause a SWACT. To prevent this from happening, make sure that the high switching capacity feature is not activated at the OMC-R until all DS512 cabling is complete. Procedure
Step 1
Action Safety instructions
CAUTION
2 3
Remove the caps on the module and cable. Connect the fiber optic cables between CEM and 8K-RM. CEM0 (shelf 0, slot 7) is coupled with 8K-RM0 (shelf 0, slot 9). CEM1 (shelf 0, slot 8) is coupled with 8K-RM1 (shelf 0, slot 10). a Squeeze the locking clip and gently push the connector into the receptacle until it clicks into place. b The completed cabling should resemble that shown in the following illustration.
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 59 DS512 links between the CEM and 8K-RM
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Label each fiber and position within the shelf as shown in the following figure.
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Figure 60 Fiber optic cable insertion
5 6
Group the optical fibers by length into two groups and insert each group into a flexible sheath. Secure both flexible sheaths inside the side of the main frame with the help of several tie wraps.
4.2 Replacement procedures Figure 61 DS512 cabling, final position
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With the TML, test that the new links are working. a Launch the TML 3000 application on the active CEM b From the TML user interface, select the Test / Link / CEM/8K-RM DS512 Link Test.
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Chapter 4 Replacement procedures Figure 62 Select CEM/8K-RM DS512 Link Test
c Wait until the summary window appears. d In the summary window, check that

8 9
the result of the link test is OK the number of fault links is 0 each 4 links of each 8K-RM module are OK
e Click OK to finish the CEM / 8K-RM DS512 link test. At the OMC-R, from the MMI, set the bscHighSwitchingCapacity parameter on the bsc object to enabled. At the OMC-R, from the MMI, lock, and then unlock, the pcuMdInterface object.
--End--
4.2.26 Removing DS512 links for high switching capacity

Use this procedure to remove of existing DS512 fiber optic links between the 8K-RM and CEM in the interface node of the BSC 3000, once the BSC high switching capacity is deactivated. If you need to temporarily remove a fiber optic connection to replace a CEM or 8K-RM card, or replace a defective DS512 cable, use 4.2.27 Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity (page 195). This procedure applies only to the electrical BSC configuration.
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Product reference
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None.
Location
Figure 59 "DS512 links between the CEM and 8K-RM" (page 189)
Procedure
Step 1
Action Safety instructions
CAUTION
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Front panel latch breakage. Holding a module by the front panel latches only can result in Front panel latch breakage. Once the module has been pulled half way out of the shelf, carefully grasp the module underneath for more secure support and continue to remove the module from the shelf. Avoid touching any wires or internal parts of the module.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Damage to fiber-optic cables. Take care when handling fiber-optic cables. Do not crimp or bend fiber-optic cables to a radius of less than one inch (25 mm).
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DANGER
CAUTION
Preliminary operations a The bscHighSwitchingCapacity feature must be deactivated and a lock/unlock of the pcuMdInterface object is required before removing the fibers. To deactivate the feature from the OMC-R: i on the BSC object on the MMI, set the bscHighSwitchingC apacity feature to disabled.
ii if the GPRS is used, lock/unlock the pcuMdInterface object at the MMI to force existing GPRS connections from the DC512 links to the backplane. 3 Extraction of the fibers a Open the front panel latches of the module that has the fiber optic links that are to be removed. b Remove the fiber-optic cables.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Damage to fiber-optic cables. Take care when handling fiber-optic cables. Do not crimp or bend fiber-optic cables to a radius of less than one inch (25 mm).
DANGER
--End--
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4.2.27 Removing and replacing DS512 links for BSC high switching capacity
Perform this procedure while the BSC 3000 is online:
either to replace a damaged DS512 link between the CEM and 8K-RM cards or as needed to remove and reattach DS512 cabling during the replacement of a CEM or 8K-RM card
This procedure applies only to the electrical BSC configuration.
Product reference
Intervention time
Tools required
None.

None.
Location
Figure 63 "DS512 links between the CEM and 8K-RM" (page 196).
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Chapter 4 Replacement procedures Figure 63 DS512 links between the CEM and 8K-RM
Procedure
CAUTION
Preliminary operations
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If the fiber optic DS512 is enabled or disabled from the OMC, it is mandatory first to disconnect the DS512 from the passive 8K-RM, whatever the CEM state, active or passive.
CAUTION
Equipment damage
Unplug the fibers on the passive 8K-RM a Cut all tie wraps necessary to secure both flexible sheaths inside the side of the main frame according to Figure 64 "Cut all tie wraps" (page 197).
Figure 64 Cut all tie wraps
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b It is mandatory to disconnect the set of four fiber-optic DS512s from the passive 8K-RM regardless of the activity of the CEMs. c To remove the fibre optic cables between the CEM and the 18K-RM, perform the following procedure for each of the cables (up to four fiber-optic cables for each CEM / 8K-RM couple):
Squeeze the locking clip. Gently pull the connector from the receptacle (see the following figure).
Figure 65 Gently pull the connector from the receptacle
Unplug the other side of the fibers on the associated CEM.
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a Disconnect the four fiber optic DS512s from the CEM side, whatever the CEM state (active or passive) but according to the CEM / 8K-RM couple. b To remove the fibre optic cables between the CEM and the 8K-RM, perform the following procedure for each of the cables (up to four fiber optic cables for each CEM / 8K-RM couple):
Squeeze the locking clip. Gently pull the connector from the receptacle. For more information, see Figure 65 "Gently pull the connector from the receptacle" (page 198).
Now all four fiber optic DS512s are removed between the 8K-RM and its associated CEM. You can either:
Replace the impacted faulty board if necessary. For more information on the CEM, see 4.2.10 Replacement of a CEM or CEM2 or CEM3 (page 111), and for the 8K-RM see 4.2.11 Replacement of an 8K-RM (page 118). If a passive card has been replaced, wait for the flashing green LED.
or
Prepare the new set of fibers for installation in the 8K-RM / CEM plane. Then go to step 6. It is forbidden to replace more than one plane at a time.
Install the new fibers a Connect the four fiber optic DS512s in place of the ones previously removed (on the CEM / 8K-RM passive couple):
Squeeze the locking clip. Gently push the connector into the receptacle until it clicks into place.
b The four fiber optic DS512s is now correctly placed. 7 If fibers on the active 8K-RM also need to be changed, wait until the passive 8K-RM and its associated CEM are both hotStandby, as indicated by the flashing green LED. Wait until both modules are hotStandby before continuing with the next step. Verify the fiber links to the standby 8K-RM cards are operating correctly (link status is OK). At the TML, perform the following steps. a Launch the TML 3000 application on the passive CEM. b From the TML user interface, select the Test / Link / CEM/ 8K-RM DS512 Link Test.
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c Verify that all links show a status of OK. Alternatively, if you have access to the OMC-R at this point, inspect the status of the four DS512s connected to the passive 8K-RM and confirm that they are in service and the 8K-RM is enabled (not degraded). If the DS512 links are in service and the 8K-RM is enabled, you can safely remove the fibers from the active 8K-RM without causing a service interruption. Do not continue until you have demonstrated that all links on the passive side are OK. 9 10 When the first DS512 link is removed from the active 8K-RMs a SWACT is automatically triggered, making that 8K-RM passive. Repeat steps 3-6 to replace the fibers on the second 8K-RM/CEM plane. Then repeat steps 7 and 8 to verify that the passive 8K-RM cards are in hotStandby and the newly connected fiber links are operational. Fiber optic CEM / 8K-RM DS512 Links test a Once the status of the CEM / 8K-RM board is stable on the IN, the fiber test can be made with the TML3000 help. b Launch the TML 3000 application on the active CEM. c From the TML user interface, select the Test / Link / CEM / 8K-RM DS512 Link Test. .
Figure 66 Select CEM/8K-RM DS512 Link Test
11
d Wait until the Summary window appears.
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e In the Summary window, check that:

f 12
The result of the link test is OK The number of faulty links is 0 Each four links of each 8k-RM module is OK
Click OK to finish the CEM / 8K-RM DS512 Link Test.
g Exit the TML3000 tool. Additional checks a Replace correctly and secure both flexible sheaths inside the side of the main frame, according to Figure 64 "Cut all tie wraps" (page 197). b Gently replace the tie wraps. c Close the shelf doors.
--End--
4.2.28 Replacement of a shelf backplane

The Shelf backplane is not a Field Replaceable Unit. The recommended solution for a backplane issue involves replacing the complete shelf (NTLX51BA).
ATTENTION
You cannot order a backplane by itself. If you want to replace it, you must use parts from an existing unit.
The NTLX51BA is a dual-shelf unit with a bottom shelf position (p0), a top shelf position (p1), and slot numbers (sn). The slot numbering begins at left. Slot 01 on the bottom shelf is written as p0:s01. For more information and for a view of a NTLX51BA shelf, see Figure 67 "Spectrum Peripheral Module Enhanced Double Height Shelf Assembly" (page 202).
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Figure 67 Spectrum Peripheral Module Enhanced Double Height Shelf Assembly
The NTLX51BA Double Height Shelf Assembly resides in the NTOX25BE gray framework assembly and houses the DMS-Spectrum Peripheral Module (SPM) resource modules (RMs). In this case the RMs are Printed Circuit Pack (PCP) modules. The NTLX51BA is a replacement for the NTLX51AA dual-shelf assembly, and it mounts in position 06 and 43 in the NTLX50BA. The NTLX51BA can function as a SMG 4000 DS-1, SMG 4000 OC-3, or IW SPM depending on the RMs (or packfills) provisioned into the module.
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Product reference
RoHS codes Equipment Spectrum shelf assy with 4 HIG PEC NTLX51BG CPC N0088718 Non-RoHS codes PEC NTLX51BA PEC B0251745
4.2.28.1 Enhancements available when NTLX51AA is upgraded to the NTLX51BA
The NTLX51BA dual-shelf assembly provides four high speed slots to accommodate resource modules (RMs) that have high bandwidth needs, while the NTLX51AA dual-shelf assembly only provides two. The NTLX51BA provides four low speed slots to accommodate RMs that have low bandwidth needs, while the NTLX51AA provides none.
4.2.28.2 Components of the NTLX51BA
NTLX5016 air filter tray assembly (one for each dual-shelf assembly) NTLX5101 shelf mechanical assembly (one for each dual-shelf assembly) NTLX5211 backplane assembly (one for each dual-shelf assembly) NTLX60AA blank filler faceplate (0 to 22 for each dual-shelf assembly) NTLX61AA shelf interface module (SIM) (two for each dual-shelf assembly) NTLX63AA, NTLX82AA, or NTLX82BA common equipment module (CEM) (two for each dual-shelf assembly)
ATTENTION
The NTLX63AA CEM is not compatible with SP15.
NTLX65AA or NTLX65BA digital signal processor (DSP) resource module (RM) (0 to 24 DSP RMs for each dual-shelf assembly) NTLX66AA, NTLX66BA, NTLX85AA, or NTLX86AA voice signal processor (VSP) RM (0 to 24 VSP RMs for each dual-shelf assembly)
4.2.28.3 SPM Backplane

The SPM shelf houses a single backplane with the following features:
492 mm high X 747 mm wide (19.37 X 29.41) 10 layer PCB backplane containing 30 card slots:
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Two provisioned for Common Equipment Modules Two provisioned for Shelf Interface Modules (for power and alarms) 26 provisioned for Resource Modules
all slots consist of a SU 2.5 mm 35 pin Molex connector used specifically for power and frame ground connections all resource module slots consist of two SU 2.5 mm 85 pin Molex connector used specifically for digital signals Common Equipment slots consist of a 10 SU 2.5 mm 475 pin Molex connector used specifically for digital signals The Molex Omnigrid 2.5 connector family used in the Spectrum platform is a five column backplane connector system, with male contacts on the backplane and female contacts on the modules. This allows two signal tracks to be routed between pins.
4.2.28.4 Action plan 1. On the control Node, switch off both SIMs and remove the optical
fibers. Place them carefully on the cable tray.
2. Unplug all the CN shelf boards from the back panel. 3. On the CN back, unscrew the 5 X 4 screws of the cover plate and put
it on a bag.
4. Remove the backplane connector NTLX5211 and replace it correctly. 5. Carefully replace the cover and screws. 6. Plug all the CN boards on the shelf. 7. Switch on the two SIM boards and wait for the node restart.
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5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Presentation
This chapter describes the advanced maintenance procedures for the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000 equipment. Some advanced maintenance procedures may require the entry of commands on the BSC 3000 and TCU 3000 equipment and may also require the removal of power from the equipment. These procedures contain both numbered steps (1, 2, ...) and alpha sub-steps (a, b, ...). Prerequisites are used to list items which are required to perform the procedure and figures are used to locate equipment which is referenced in the procedure.
5.1.2 Preliminary operations

Observe the following messages when performing advanced maintenance procedures.
DANGER
The personnel working on the cabinet must be authorized to work according to applicable safety rules.
CAUTION
Wear an anti-static wrist band during every maintenance action, especially when handling the modules.
5.1.3 Tools
The screwdrivers are the only tools required.
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5.2 Troubleshooting and repair procedures

5.2.1 Halt procedure for BSC 3000 Explanation CAUTION
Control node impact
Take extreme care with this command: it has serious effects on the control node. Only perform this command with the assistance of Nortel Networks support personnel.
Step 1 2
Action Cn_halt procedure From the TML user Interface select: Test/Module/Cn_halt ( Figure 5-1).
5.2 Troubleshooting and repair procedures Figure 68 TML user interface
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The following window appears.

Figure 69 Confirmation window
Press OK to start the CN_Halt command.
ATTENTION
Full processing of CN_Halt command may take about two minutes to complete. Wait until completion before switching off the CN/IN and TCU SIM boards.
5 6
The TML session is automatically closed. When the BSC/TCU is powered off, wait about one minute before switching ON the BSC/TCU SIM boards.
--End--
5.2.2 Clock synchronization requirements for BSC 3000 and TCU 3000 Problem
The BSC/TCU 3000 behaves as expected in an environment where the quality (stability) of the input clock is not always as expected. The BSC/TCU 3000 attempts to react to transient input by discarding the current PCM clock reference and looks for better clock with a reference switch. The notification sent to OMC-R may be interpreted as informational as long as a new reference from the MSC is selected.
Impact
There is no CallP services quality degradation linked to the BSC/TCU 3000 clock reference.
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Detection process
The issue can be identified at the OMC-R based on notification sent by the BSC/TCU 3000 equipments. At MMI, notification logs related to PCM synchronization can be easily identified. The alarm criteria can be customized for proper identification.
Solution
The solution consists in reconfiguring ports of the DACS to propagate bits clock from external interface. In many cases, there is a significant amount of noise measured at the output of a DACS port card when compared to the input. This occurs when the port is provisioned for through timing. While provisioned for throe timing, the port will not re-frame the T1 or it will re-frame based on the input signal-as it travels through the DACS.
5.2.3 Detect the faulty IEM or the PCM link NOK and replace the faulty module 5.2.3.1 Context
This troubleshooting applies to the following cases:
IEM SWACT NOK for a specific LSA complex LSA sanity check during PCM extension Addition of LSA complex on BSC 3000 and TCU 3000
5.2.3.2 Instruction
Local check for the status of the system and for the alarm level of the OMC-R MMI:
Visual inspection:
The active IEM boards of the Interface and Transcoder Nodes must display a steady green LED. The passive IEM boards must display a blinking green LED. Any red LED lit implies the board is faulty and it is necessary to replace it. The active IEM must display "OK" if there are no failure signals. If the active IEM displays "XX", the copper connector between the IEM and the CTB is faulty. The passive IEM display must be blank and when using the up/down arrow buttons, if one or more numbers are displayed for the active IEM, this means there is a problem on the PCM link(s) with the corresponding number(s); the PCM is not present or incorrectly connected. The CTU loop-back button can be used to detect the different PCMs. The cables connection and the connectivity must then be checked.
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Signal failures
- LOS: Loss of signal: this alarm is triggered when there is no transition on the incoming signal - AIS: Alarm Indication Signal: this alarm triggered when the incoming signal is unframed. - LFA for E1 or LOF for T1: Loss of frame alignment / Loss of signal frame: it is triggered after the third consecutive error of the alignment signals or on the third error of the bit 2 of TS0 in frames that dont contain any alignment signals.
MMI verification
1. Check the status of each IEM board on the OMC-R MMI. 2. Run the Display allcommand on the active IEM. 3. The status must be enabled in the operationalState field and
providingService for the standbyStatus field:
5.2 Troubleshooting and repair procedures Figure 70 IEM status in OMC-R MMI description window
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4. Run the Display all command on the passive IEM. 5. The state must be enabled in the operationalState field and
hotstandby for the standbyStatus field: the passive board can take control when the switch from the active to the passive IEM is triggered.
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Replacement decision sequence
If one passive IEM card operationalState displays a failed or degraded status or a status different from what was described in the previous steps and if some 2032 alarms are displayed at the MMI, the passive IEM must be replaced. If signals alarms like LFA or LOS are triggered on one passive IEM board, and if the PCM status and connections have been checked, a replacement is necessary. Once the impacted IEM has been replaced and started-up, the TIM must be replaced if the IEM status has not changed.
IEM passive board replacement:

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Step 1 2
Action Check the display on the passive IEM is blank. Unplug the passive board once you checked the status of the active IEM at the OMC-R is "MMI enabled providing Service". (this means the active IEM is OK and is able to carry traffic). Plug in the spare IEM board.
--End--
Led sequence once the IEM boards has been plugged in:
- Green and red LEDs ON for about 15 seconds - Green LED ON for a few minutes - Red LED will lit several times during the startup - Green LED starts blinking and red LED OFF: the module is operational
TIM board replacement:
This replacement takes about 15 minutes. There is no software on the TIM board. The board can only be replaced for the following cases: - Both LEDs OFF: module not powered or faulty - Red LED ON: Alarm state - Both LEDs ON during a long period of time after the replacement - Path finding NOK after the IEM replacement - The Replacement decision sequence determines if a TIM module replacement is required
WARNING
In case of replacement of this module, the two attached IEMs must be removed, causing the loss of the associated PCM. The node is synchronized on LSA 0. Simultaneous extraction of both IEMs of LSA 0 implies a loss of external synchronization.
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Step 1 2 3
Action Disconnect the TIM Tx and TIM Rx cables from the faceplate of the TIM. Extract each IEM. Extract the NTLX92AA TIM/RCM assembly.
--End--
Step 1 2
Action Plug-in the new TIM/assembly. Reconnect the TIM Tx and TIM Rx to their initial location on the TIM faceplate (the TIM Tx is on the upper connector and the Rx on the lower connector). Plug-in the IEMs.
--End--
CAUTION
Check of the indicators
Once the sequence of the IEMs has been initialized, check the indicators of IEM as well as their operational status at the OMC-R MMI.
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Introduction Chapter 1 How to use this manual

Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

Chapter 3 Preventive maintenance procedures

Chapter 4 Replacement procedures

5 4.2.28 Replacement of a shelf backplane 201

Chapter 5 Advanced maintenance procedures

New in this release

Miscellaneous technical corrections:

Updated 4.2.13 Replacement of an IGM (page 129).

8 New in this release

Equipment safety instructions DANGER

Chapter 1 How to use this manual

1.1.2 Preventive maintenance

12 Chapter 1 How to use this manual

The procedures are described in this document.

1.1.3 Intervention restrictions

1.1 Introduction Figure 1 Maintenance guide

14 Chapter 1 How to use this manual

Figure 2 Stages of corrective maintenance

1.1.4 RoHS compliancy

ATM-RM MMS2 CEM and CEM2 CEM3 SIM

16 Chapter 1 How to use this manual

Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet

2.2.1 Description of frame assembly

18 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2.2 Description of the SAI assembly

20 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2.3 Description of Control Node shelf

2.2.4 Description of the Interface Node shelf

the CEMs (Common Equipment Module)

two IOMs (Interface Optical Module)

two IGMs (IP Gateway Module)

2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet

Figure 4 BSC 3000 frame assembly (electrical configuration): front view

22 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2 Description of the BSC 3000 cabinet

Figure 6 BSC 3000 frame assembly (optical configuration): front view

24 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2.5 BSC 3000 slot numbering

2.2.5.1 PCM numbering (E1 configuration)

2.2.5.2 PCM numbering (T1 configuration)

26 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2.5.3 PCM numbering (E1 + optical configuration)

28 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

HsaRc PCM number = 147 + (63 HsaRc number + virtualPortNumber) Where:

0 HsaRc number 1 0 virtualPortNumber 62

2.2.5.4 PCM numbering (T1 + optical configuration)

30 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

HsaRc PCM number = 196 + (84 HsaRc number + virtualPortNumber) Where:

0 HsaRc number 1 0 virtualPortNumber 83

2.2.6 PCM numbering (E1 conguration with Abis over IP)

32 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

IpgRc PCM number = 273 + virtualPortNumber Where:

34 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2.7 PCM numbering (T1 conguration with Abis over IP)

IpgRc PCM number = 364 + virtualPortNumber Where:

36 Chapter 2 Description of cabinets

2.2.8 Cross-references between BSC 3000 modules and maintenance sheets