GE A8950CC - Manual (Page 31)

The Node Menu shows the node ID and topology.
Main -> Local -> Node -> ID
Every Phoenix node (i.e. chassis) in a system must have a unique node ID number.
The node ID is set to zero the first time a Phoenix chassis is switched on, or if you Load
Defaults. Zero is an invalid node ID; it must be a number between 1 and 255.
Once set, the node ID will be remembered if the chassis loses power.
The ID will increment by one if you press "+". Similarly, the ID will decrement by one
if you press "-". If you press and hold either of these buttons, the node ID will slowly
increment or decrement. The rate will increase if you continue pressing the button.
Once you have the node ID set, press the "enter" button. You will be asked to
confirm your selection.
Main -> Local -> Node -> Topology
In order for a Phoenix chassis to route information over its fiber links correctly, it must
know the topology of the entire system. A chassis can be part of either a Linear or
Self-Healing Ring topology. If you are configuring a Self-Healing Ring topology, then
each node must also know the total length of optical fiber used in the ring.
Once set, the topology will be remembered if power to the chassis is lost.
Select the topology of the system from the menu’s choices: Linear and Self-Healing Ring
(SHR). A new screen will appear asking you to confirm your choice for topology. Note
that SHR is an acronym for Self-Healing Ring used throughout the menus. The next
screen will ask you whether or not you would like to load defaults. IMPORTANT: If you
choose to load defaults, the node ID will be set to zero and all channel mapping
information for this node will be lost. Select cancel if you do not wish to load defaults.
If you chose Linear then you are returned to the Node Menu after you confirm your
selection. If you chose Self-Healing Ring, then you must also specify the length of fiber
used in the entire ring. The "+" key increments the length by 10km. The "-" key
decrements the length by 10km. Round up when selecting the ring length. Press
"enter" when you are done. You must confirm your selection before continuing.
Node Menu
1. ID - 3
2. Type - Linear
3. Load Defaults
Topology Menu
1. Linear
2. Self Healing Ring
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