Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP Turn Up, Test, Provisioning, and Operation Training (OMSTP)

This course is primarily intended for:

• Network professionals
• Network designers
• Implementation staff
• Network operations center personnel
• Support staff

Other who would find this course useful include:

• Channel Partners
• Resellers
• Project managers

The knowledge and skills that you must have before attending this course are as follows:

• SONET or SDH hierarchy and structure
• DWDM fundamentals
• The use of optical test equipment

After completing the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the basic components, features, and functions of the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM system
• Describe DWDM fundamentals
• Describe DWDM test equipment
• Describe shelf layout and basic components of the ONS 15454 DWDM system
• List and describe the major features and benefits of the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP data cards
• Describe the different ONS 15454 DWDM Topologies
• Install and provision common control, optical, and DWDM cards
• Describe the IP addressing and common IP connectivity scenarios and specific solutions
• Perform system setup and login Use the Cisco Transport Controller software
• Turn up and perform optical verification of an ONS 15454 DWDM node
• Describe and create optical service channel (OSC) connections
• Describe internal connections and provisionable patchcords
• Describe different DWDM circuit types including optical channel client connections and optical trail circuits
• Describe and create Multishelf configuration
• Describe ONS 15454 DWDM protection options
• Describe basic ONS 15454 DWDM troubleshooting

The Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM is a scalable and powerful optical platform. With ease of use approach it lowers the cost and increases the efficiency of DWDM and mixed DWDM/TDM networks. The Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP Turn Up, Test, Provisioning, Operation, and Troubleshooting Training course (OMSTP) gives you the opportunity to learn how to operate, test and troubleshoot the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP system through classroom instruction and hands-on training.

Working in small groups of up to three people per node, you will complete a wide range of tasks covering many system features and functions. You will have have an opportunity to participate in every lab. Lab exercises rely on the Cisco ONS 15454 user documentation for references to specific procedures. At the end of the training, you will have the opportunity to work with the ONS 15454 DWDM system in an open lab. Activities in the open lab are self-directed, but the instructor is available to answer questions and offer guidance.