GE HC HP - Manual (Page 68)

2-26 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation
first hitless fault. When the fault is cleared, the MUX will receive data from two sources: the +1 modem, and
its own modem, meaning the next fault in this channel will be errorless (if other carriers will fail, the data will
be hitless).
Revertive = Carrier#X
MUX number X will always receive two sources: the +1, and its own, unless there is a fault in another carrier.
If MUX number X receives two sources, and a fault occurs, the switch is errorless. In all the other cases, the
switch is hitless.
7. For Revertive Switch Timeout, specify the period (in seconds) after which the revertive mode will be
activated.
8. For High Priority Threshold, click the drop-down list and select the criteria upon which the system will
perform a switch to the channel you chose as high priority.
The options include: Baseband Loss of Frame, Baseband Excessive BER, Baseband Signal Degrade, and Early
Warning
9. In the priority table, designate the high priority channel(s). A high priority channel will be switched first when
the criteria chosen for the threshold is met, even if a major fault occurs in a different channel.
The Priority Level options include:
Normal - regular operation according to the N+1 mechanism
High Priority
Not Protected – stand-alone channel without protection
Specifying System Information
Note: To specify system information, you must perform the following steps in all three IDCs in the Intrepid-HC
HP/T IDU:
1. Select File, System, Information., or click the System Information icon
.