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Cisco ONS 15501 User Guide
78-14134-02, Release 2.0
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Configuring the Cisco ONS 15501
The Cisco ONS 15501 supports monitoring using CLI commands from the console port. It also supports
remote monitoring using SNMP or Telnet (using TCP/IP over the Ethernet).
This chapter describes how to set up communications with a Cisco ONS 15501 and includes the
following sections:
• Configuring Local Serial Communication, page 3-1
• Monitoring Alarms and Traps, page 3-2
• Upgrading the Flash Image, page 3-3
• Configuring Remote Communication, page 3-3
• Alarm Contact Closures, page 3-4
Configuring Local Serial Communication
To establish a serial communication link with a Cisco ONS 15501, the unit must first be properly
installed and powered up. Table 3-1 lists the equipment required for setup.
Setting Up the Software
To set up the software on the Cisco ONS 15501 for local serial communication, follow these steps:
Step 1 Launch the serial port communication utility on the PC or laptop and configure it to communicate at
9600 baud, no parity, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Step 2 Connect the DB-9 end of the RS-232 data cable to the COM port on the PC or laptop.
Table 3-1 Equipment for Local Serial Communication Setup
Hardware Comments
PC or Laptop Customer-supplied
RS-232 cable with DB-9 connectors (see
Appendix C, “Connector Pinouts”)
Customer-supplied