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Chapter 10 Node Commissioning
NOTE: Set the timing server of stratum level to 14 or less than 10. The network element will
not synchronize to the server if the stratum level is not within the specified range. NTP
servers provisioned may take five minutes to update current NTP server parameter.
Nominating a Synchronization Reference Clock Source for
the Network Element
To nominate a synchronization reference clock source for the network element:
1. Click Configuration in the Navigation menu.
2. Click Synchronization > Nominate Timing Reference. The Nominate Timing Reference page
is displayed.
3. Select the clock reference type for a network element. Set the clock reference port and the
priority for the clock reference selected.
4. Click Submit. Changes are applied and a confirmation message is displayed.
If the clock source is not nominated as expected, contact your next level of support.
Backing Up or Restoring Network Element Configuration
Data
Before backing up or restoring the network element configuration data, ensure that:
PC/Laptop is connected to the FTP server.
IP address of the source/destination for the restore or backup operation is correct.
Directory path from where the configuration file will be restored from or saved to is correct.
Username and password of the FTP account is correct.
NOTE: If you have a Linux or Unix machine, enable the FTP server that comes along with it.
If you are using a Windows machine, you must install FTP server such as 3Com. The FTP
server for Windows can be downloaded from the following location:
http://support.3com.com/software/utilities for windows 32 bit.htm
To restore configuration,
1. Click Maintenance > Configuration management > Restore Configuration in the navigation
menu. The Restore Configuration preview pane is displayed.
2. Edit required values referring to the below table.
3. Click Submit. You are connected to the PC from which you want to restore configuration.
4. Locate the configuration file and click it. The configuration is restored on the network
element.
5. Click Commit for the restored configuration to take effect.