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ECLIPSE INSTALLATION MANUAL
Network/Data Protection
l Ethernet ring network protection is supported on DAC GE3 using ERP (ITU-T
8032v2 Ethernet Ring Protection) or RSTP (IEEE 802.1w).
l Ethernet data redundancy is supported on L1 and L2 link-aggregated links
(DAC GE3).
l PDH ring protection is supported by an DS1 loopswitch capability, or a ring-
wrap Super PDH (SPDH) option.
Ethernet Ring and Mesh Networks
ERP uses standard Ethernet bridging and OAM protocols and OAM automatic pro-
tection switching (APS) messaging to provide a fast-acting protection mechanism for
ring networks.
RSTP uses a development of the spanning tree protocol (STP) to prevent network
loops and provide path redundancy.
Ethernet Link Aggregation (N+0 Protection)
Traffic redundancy is supported on co-path Ethernet links using L1 or L2 link aggreg-
ation. If one link fails its traffic is recovered on the remaining link or links. While the
reduced bandwidth may result in some traffic loss for low-priority traffic, appro-
priate QoS settings should ensure security for all higher priority traffic.
PDH Ring Protection
Eclipse supports two DS1 ring protection mechanisms, loop-switch and SPDH.
l The loop-switch function configures a bi-directional redundant ring with a
hitless switching capability. Rings can be configured using RACs, and
PDH/SDH mux DACs.
l SPDH uses a ring-wrap mechanism formed on east/west facing RAC/RAC or
RAC/DAC 155oM combinations. Switching is not hitless.
Platform Protection
Platform management functions provided by the NCC are protected using the NPC
option to protect essential Backplane Bus and power supply functions.
Bus Protection
l Protects all circuit/tributary traffic. Alarm I/O is not protected.
l Switching is not hitless for an NCC bus clock failure; restoration is within 200
ms, during which time all traffic on the NTU is affected.
l When the bus clock has switched to NPC control, it will not automatically
revert to NCC control on restoration of the NCC. Return to NCC control
requires either withdrawal/failure of the NPC, or use of diagnostic commands.
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