NodeB LMT User Guide Chapter 4 Getting Started with LMT
Chapter 4 Getting Started with LMT
4.1 About This Chapter
This chapter describes how to login to the NodeB through the LMT, including
z Starting LMT
z Configuring LMT
z Managing Office
z Locking LMT
z Executing MML Commands
z Exiting LMT
4.2 Starting LMT
4.2.1 Overview
Before starting the LMT, complete the following operations:
z Set IP address of the LMT computer
z Connect the LMT computer to the NodeB
4.2.2 Setting IP Address for LMT Computer
I. Introduction
Caution:
Make sure the IP address of the LMT compter does not confict with another IP
address of a computer within the same local area network.
You have two ways to maintain the NodeB on the LMT:
z Local maintenance
z Remote maintenance
When you conduct the local maintenance, set the IP address for the LMT computer as
follows:
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zFor the macro NodeB, IP addresses of the LMT computer and the NMPT
network port need to be in the same network segment.
zFor the DBS3800, IP addresses of the LMT computer and the BBU need to be in
the same network segment.
II. Prerequisite
The LMT computer has configured the TCP/IP protocol.
III. Procedure
Note:
Microsoft® Windows 2000 (SP4) is the product of Microsoft. For details, refer to the
®
technical documents of Microsoft
Windows 2000 (SP4).
All the Microsoft-related corporate names, trademarks and technical documents are
properties of Microsoft Corporation.
Follow the steps below to set the IP address of the LMT computer with the MS
Windows 2000 (SP4) operating system as an example:
1) Choose Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
The Network and Dial-up Connection window opens up.
2) Right-click the icon of Local Area Connection.
The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens up.
3) Select Properties on the shortcut menu.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens up.
4) Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
5) Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box open up.
6) Select Use the following IP address.
7) Enter the correct IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
Note:
z In near end O&M mode, the default IP address of all debugging Ethernet ports of
the NodeB for local maintenance is 17.21.2.15.
z The subnet mask is 255.255.0.0.
z If there is no gateway, you can keep the field Default Gateway blank or enter the
IP address of the LMT. If there is a gateway, enter the IP address of the gateway.
8) Click OK.
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The setting is completed.
4.2.3 Connecting LMT Computer to NodeB
I. Introduction
There are two ways to maintain the NodeB through the LMT. Correspondingly, there
are two ways to connect the LMT computer to the NodeB.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Under the local maintenance mode:
zFor the macro NodeB, connect the Ethernet port of the LMT computer to that of
the NodeB NMPT through crossover network cables, as shown in
you can connect the LMT computer to the NodeB NMPT through a HUB by using
straight-thru cables.
zFor the DBS3800, connect the Ethernet port of the LMT computer to the upper
ETH port of the BBU front plate with crossover network cables, as shown in
Figure 4-2. Or you can connect the LMT computer to the BBU through a HUB by
using straight-thru cables.
Figure 4-1. Or
(1)
(3)
(2)
(1) NMPT(2) Network cable (3) LMT computer
Figure 4-1 Connecting LMT computer and NMPT under local maintenance mode
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(1) BBU3806 (2) Crossover cable (3) LMT computer
Figure 4-2 Connecting LMT computer and BBU3806 under local maintenance mode
Under the remote maintenance mode:
zYou can connect the Ethernet port of the LMT computer to that of the back
administration module (BAM) on the RNC directly.
zYou can connect the Ethernet port of the LMT computer to that of the RNC BAM
through a gateway.
zNo matter how the LMT computer and the NodeB are connected, you can check
the connection with a ping command.
4.2.4 Logging into NodeB Through LMT
I. Introduction
You may operate and maintain a NodeB by starting the LMT and logging into the
NodeB.
II. Prerequisite
Physical connection between the LMT computer and the NodeB is good under the
local maintenance mode.
III. Porcedure
Follow the steps below to login to the NodeB through the LMT:
1) Choose Start -> Program -> Huawei Local Maintenance Terminal -> NodeB
V100R005 -> NodeB Operation & Maintenance System.
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If the NodeB O&M system has started, select System -> Login, or click the
shortcut icon
to display the Login dialog box as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 Login dialog box
Table 4-1 describes the fields in the Login dialog box.
Table 4-1 Field description of Login dialog box
Field Description
User name
It is the name used to log into NodeB. It is case sensitive and
cannot be omitted. The default name is admin.
It is used to log in to NodeB. It starts with letter, and is case
Password
sensitive. It is a string of up to 16 characters and contains only
letters and numbers.
It is the name of the NodeB to which the O&M system is connected.
Office
IP address
Click Office Management to edit the office information. For
details, see
4.4 “Managing Office”.
This is the IP address of NodeB to which the LMT system is
connected. It is unique to the office name.
Note:
If there is no office in the Office Management dialog box as shown in Figure 4-5, set
the parameters in the dialog box with reference to
4.4 "Managing Office".
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2) Set parameters in the Office Management dialog box.
3) Set the user information and IP address in the Login dialog box.
4) Click OK.
Then you log into the NodeB.
4.2.5 Logging into NodeB Through M2000 Server
I. Introduction
You may conduct centralized maintenance to NodeBs by logging into the M2000
server.
II. Prerequisites
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to log into the NodeB through the M2000 server:
1) Choose Start -> Program -> Huawei Local Maintenance Terminal -> NodeB
V100R005 -> NodeB Operation & Maintenance System.
If the NodeB O&M system has started, select System -> Login, or click the
shortcut icon
to display the Login dialog box as shown in Figure 4-3.
2) Set IP address, user name, and password in the Login dialog box.
This enables you to log into the M2000 server.
3) Click OK.
The NodeB List dialog box opens up.
4) Select the NodeB to be maintained in the dialog box.
5) Click OK and enter your user name and password.
Then you log into the NodeB.
4.3 Configuring LMT
4.3.1 Configuring LMT Attributes
I. Introduction
Configurations of the LMT attributes include:
z Setting the office
z Setting the time-out time of MML commands
z Setting the system lock time
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zExecuting batch commands
II. Prerequisites
None.
III. Procedure
Table 4-2 shows configurations of the LMT attributes.
Table 4-2 Configurations of the LMT attributes
LMT attribute Menu Remarks
Office management
Setting time-out time
of MML commands
Setting system lock
time
Executing batch
MML commands
System -> Office
Management
System -> System
Configuration
System -> System
Configuration
System -> Execute Batch
Commands
4.3.2 Changing Login Password
I. Introduction
Changing the login password refers to changing the password for logging into the
NodeB. You can log into the NodeB only when you provide the correct password.
II. Prerequisite
See
4.4 “Managing
”.
Office
See 4.6.3 "Executing
Batch MML Commands
See
4.5 "Locking LMT"
"
See 4.6.3 "Executing
Batch MML Commands
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None.
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III. Procedure
Caution:
zNew password takes effects for new users to log into the NodeB. If you have
logged in to the NodeB, it does not affect your current state.
zThe M2000 server user and the NodeB O&M user have the authority to change the
login password. The NodeB alarm management user has no authority to change
the login password.
Follow the steps below to modify the login password:
1) Choose System -> Change Password.
The Change Password dialog box opens up, as shown in
Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Change Password dialog box
2) Enter the old and new passwords in the dialog box.
3) Click OK.
Then the password is changed.
4.4 Managing Office
I. Introduction
Managing office refers to setting IP address of the M2000 server or NodeB that the
LMT connects.
Generally, one office uses one name to identify different IP addresses. A NodeB O&M
system may have different office information to connect to a specified M2000 server
or NodeB.
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II. Prerequisites
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to manage the office:
1) Choose System -> Office Management, or click the shortcut icon
The Office Management dialog box opens up, as shown in
Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5 Office Management dialog box
Table 4-3 describes the fields in the Office Management dialog box.
Table 4-3 Field description of the Office Management dialog box
.
Filed Description
It is the name of M2000 server or the NodeB to which the NodeB
Office
O&M system connects. It is a string of up to 80 characters or 40
Chinese characters defined by you.
IP address It is the M2000/NodeB IP address. It is unique to the “office”.
Add
You can add other M2000 server or NodeB office information by
clicking Add to display the Office Information dialog box.
Delete You can delete an office by selecting that office and click Delete.
Modify
You can modify office information by selecting an office and clicking
Modify.
2) Set the office information in the dialog box.
3) Click OK.
The setting is completed.
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4.5 Locking LMT
I. Introduction
The NodeB O&M system provides lock function to ensure its safe operation. You can
set system lock when you do not use the system so as to prevent illegal operation
from others. Once the system is locked, you need to enter the correct password
before further operation.
The NodeB O&M system has two lock modes:
z Lock by schedule
z Lock Now
Note:
The lock function locks the interface of the NodeB O&M system only. It is similar to the
screen saver of the MS Windows operating system.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to conduct Lock Now of the NodeB O&M system:
1) In the NodeB O&M system, to lock the system interface immediately, there are
three ways:
z Choose System -> System Lock
z Press the shortcut key F12
z Click the shortcut icon .
Then the Please Input Your Password dialog box opens up after the system is
locked.
2) Enter your password and click OK to remove the lock.
Follow the steps below to conduct Lock by schedule of the NodeB O&M system:
3) Choose System -> System Configuration.
The System Configuration dialog box opens up as shown in
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Figure 4-6 System Configuration dialog box
Table 4-4 describes the fields in the System Configuration dialog box.
Table 4-4 Field description of System Configuration dialog box
Field Description
It is the name used to set command time-out time. The value
Command
timeout
range is from 10 seconds to 600 seconds and the default value is
65 seconds. The command fails to execute when it exceeds the
time-out limitation.
It is the name used to set the system lock time. The value range is
from 0 to 100 minutes and the default value is 5 minutes. 0 is not
Set lock time
to lock the time. After you set the system lock time and have no
operation within that period, the system auto locks till you type in
the correct password.
The FTP server is used to transfer the software package and data
files to the NodeB.
You can set the user name and password of the FTP server built
FTP Server
in the LMT computer. The system has initial default values for
use. You need not to change them.
The user name and password are both a string of up to 16
characters including letters, numbers and underlines.
4) Set the lock time in Set lock time of the dialog box.
5) Click OK.
The setting is completed.
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4.6 Executing MML Commands
4.6.1 Introduction to MML Commands
I. Functions of MML Commands
The NodeB MML command helps to maintain the entire NodeB. The functions are:
z System management
z Equipment maintenance
z Iub Interface management
z Local cell management
z Alarm management
II. MML Command Format
All MML commands are in the format of Command: Parameter Name=Value;.
The command is mandatory while the parameter name and value are not.
zAn example of an MML command with a command and parameters: SET
ALMSHLD: AID=10015, SHLDFLG=UNSHIELDED;
zAn example of an MML command with a command only: LST VER:;
III. MML Command Parameter
The MML client distinguishes parameters of different attributes by different colors. For
details, see
Table 4-5.
Table 4-5 Colors for different parameter attributes
Color of
parameter
Meaning Details
name
Red Mandatory
You must set the red parameters. Otherwise, the
system returns failure.
For commands starting with LST and DSP, if you fail to
set an optional parameter, the system returns all the
data.
For commands starting with ADD, if you fail to set an
Black Optional
optional parameter, the system takes its default value if
any or takes it as null.
For commands starting with MOD and SET, if you fail to
set an optional parameter, the parameter value
remains unchanged.
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IV. MML Command Types
The MML command format is Action + Object. For details, see Table 4-6.
Table 4-6 MML command types
Action Meaning
ACT To activate
ADD To add
BKP To back up
BLK To block
DLD To download
DSP To display dynamic information
SET To set
LST To list static data
MOD To modify
RMV To remove
RST To reset
STR To start
STP To stop
UBL To unblock
ULD To upload
4.6.2 Executing a Single MML Command
I. Introduction
Troubleshooting requires executing a single MML command.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to execute a single MML command:
1) Click MML Command Navigation Tree in the navigation tree pane.
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2) Select an MML command and double click on it to start the MML Client. The
command is shown in the Command Input box and the parameter input area is
displayed.
Note:
If you start the MML Client by selecting View -> Command Window on the menu of
the O&M system, or by clicking the shortcut icon
the Command Input field. You need to enter a command manually, and then click
to display the parameter input area.
3) Set the parameters.
Note:
For deails, see the Online Help page.
4) Click the icon
to execute the command. View the results in Common
Maintenance page.
4.6.3 Executing Batch MML Commands
, there is no MML command in
I. Introduction
Executing batch MML commands refers to compiling a series of commands into a
batch file and then run the file to perform a function or an operation.
There are two modes to execute batch MML commands:
z Execute batch MML commands by schedule
z Execute batch MML commands now
II. Prerequisites
zBatch MML command files have already been created.
The batch file (also referred to as the data script file) is a plain text file (*.txt). It stores
a group of commands that can perform a common function or a specific task in a *.txt
file. Therefore, you can simply run the file instead of entering the commands one by
one.
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There are three ways to create batch MML command files:
zCreate a *.txt file and write the commands into the file. Be sure to write one
command in a line.
zCopy the information in History Command drop-down box in the output pane
and save it in a blank *.txt file.
zChoose System -> Save Command -> Start Save Input Command… to save
the used commands.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to execute the batch MML command by schedule:
1) Choose System -> Execute Batch Commands, or press Ctrl+R.
The Execute Batch Commands dialog box opens up, as shown in
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 Execute Batch Commands dialog box
Table 4-7 describes the fields of the Execute Batch Commands dialog box.
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Table 4-7 Field description of the Execute Batch Commands dialog box
Field Description
Select Batch
To specify the batch file to run
Command
File
The default file directory is Bin under the installation directory. Note
that the file must be a *.txt file edited by following correct MML
command syntax with one MML command in a line.
To select the execution mode Execute now or Execute by schedule for batch processing
Set Execution
Mode
If you select Execute by schedule, you will have to set the
specified Date and Time.
If you select Execute now, you may also select User interface.
File Executed
by Schedule
It lists the information of all the files and their Scheduled Time set in
the Execute by schedule mode.
You can click Add to add a batch file to the File Executed by
Add
Schedule list, after selecting the batch file and setting the time to
run it.
Delete
You can select a scheduled task from the File Executed by Schedule list and click Delete to delete it.
2) Select Execute by schedule under Set Execution Mode.
3) Set the execution date and time in Date and Time under the Execute by
schedule mode.
4) Click Browse to select the batch file.
5) Click Add to add the batch file into the File Executed by Schedule list.
6) Repeat steps 3) to 5) to add all the needed batch files into the list.
7) Click OK.
The setting is completed and the Maintenance Output tab in the window displays the
results.
Follow the steps below to execute the batch MML commands now:
1) Choose System -> Execute Batch Commands, or press Ctrl+R.
The Execute Batch Commands dialog box opens up, as shown in
Figure 4-7.
2) Click Browse to select the batch file.
3) Select Execute now and User interfere under Set Execution Mode.
4) Click OK.
The Execute now dialog box opens up, as shown in
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Figure 4-8 Execute now dialog box
Table 4-8 describes the fields of the Execute now dialog box.
Table 4-8 Field description of the Execute now dialog box
Field Description
The system runs in turn all the commands in the batch command file.
Run All
Method: Select Run All and then click Run.
Note: During the process, the icon
points to the command being
executed.
The system runs one command in the batch command file at a time.
Step Run
Method: Select Step Run and then click Run.
Note: During the process, the icon points to the command being
executed. You can click Stop to stop the running.
The system runs the commands in the batch command file in turn until
a breakpoint.
Breakpoint
Run
Method: Select Breakpoint Run. Click on a command and click
Breakpoint to set a breakpoint. Click Run to start running from the
beginning. Click Stop to stop running during the process.
The icon
The icon
points to the command being executed.
points to the specified breakpoint.
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To specify a range in the batch file to run
Run Range
Method: Select Run Range, enter the start row and end row, and then
click Run.
Note:
If you select Execute now without selecting User interfere and click OK, the system
will run the file immediately without displaying the Execute now dialog box. The
process is the same as Execute by schedule.
5) Set the information as needed and execute the command.
The Maintenance Output tab in the window displays the results.
Note:
z When running the batch file, you cannot modify the MML commands in the file.
z When running the batch file, the Maintenance Output tab does not display results.
When execution of batch MML commands is stopped, Maintenance Output tab
and History Command drop-down box are empty.
4.7 Exiting LMT
I. Introduction
If you exit the LMT, you will disconnect the LMT to the NodeB and M2000 server (if
you log into the NodeB through the M2000 server), and close the Node O&M system.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to exit the LMT system:
1) Choose System -> Exit, or click the shortcut icon
The Sure to exit the system? dialog box opens up.
2) Click OK.
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This chapter describes how to manage the alarms on the NodeB though the LMT.
5.2 Overview
5.2.1 Alarm Types
I. Fault Alarm and Event Alarm
Alarms can be classified into fault alarms and event alarms by nature.
zFault alarm: refers to the alarm generated in case of hardware equipment fault or
major function failure. When the fault is removed, the system reports a cleared
alarm. One cleared alarm corresponds to one fault alarm. The severity of a fault
alarm is higher than that of an event alarm in most cases.
zEvent alarm: refers to the accidental alarm indicating that the system is in alarm
state for a while. There is no cleared alarm for the event alarm. Some event
alarms are generated periodically.
II. Active Alarm and Recovery Alarm
When there are alarms, the alarms can be classified into active alarms and recovery
alarms according to the alarm state.
zIf an alarm has recovered, the alarm is in a “recovery” state and is called
“recovery alarm”.
zIf an alarm has not recovered, the alarm is in an “active” state and is call “active
alarm”.
For example, when a fault occurs in the interior hardware of a tower mounted amplifier
(TMA), the system will report a TMA fault alarm.
zBefore the fault in the interior hardware of the TMA is cleared, the alarm is an
active alarm.
zAfter the fault in the interior hardware of the TMA is cleared, the alarm is a
recovery alarm.
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Note:
A recovery alarm indicates the alarm has recovered. The alarm records are still stored
in the alarm log and can be queried. See
5.4.4 “Querying Alarm Log”.
5.2.2 Alarm Log
The alarm log keeps all the alarm records. You can obtain NodeB alarm information or
collect alarm statistics by querying the alarm log.
5.2.3 Alarm Severity
The alarm severity shows the level of urgency and severity of an alarm.
The alarm severities of fault alarms and event alarms in descending order are as
follows:
z Critical alarm
z Major alarm
z Minor alarm
z Warning
Table 5-1 describes definitions and handling of alarms at different severities.
Table 5-1 Definitions and handling of alarms at different severities
Alarm
severity
Critical
alarm
Major
alarm
The critical alarm has an impact on the service
provided by the system and needs timely
handling even when it occurs in after-work time.
For example, a device or resource is not
available.
The major alarm affects the quality of service
(QoS) and needs resolving within work time to
avoid impact on some major functions. For
example, the QoS of a device or resource is
impaired and needs recovery.
Definition Handling
It requires timely
handling.
Otherwise, the
system may
collapse.
It requires timely
handling.
Otherwise, some
major functions may
be affected.
The purpose of this
alarm is to remind
Minor
alarm
The minor alarm does not affect QoS. It needs
handling at a proper time against potential faults.
maintenance
technicians of alarm
reasons and
eliminate potential
faults.
Warning
The warning shows a potential error that may
affect service and needs handling in some cases.
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5.2.4 Alarms Classified by Network Management
Alarms can also be classified by network management as follows:
z Power system: Alarms of the power system (for example, DC 48 V)
z Environment system: Alarms of equipment room environment (for example,
temperature, humidity and door control)
z Signaling system: Alarms of channel associated signaling and SS7
z Trunk system: Alarms of trunk circuit and trunk board
z Hardware system: Alarms of board parts (for example clock and CPU)
z Software system: Alarms of software
z Running system: Alarms of system running
z Communication system: Alarms of communication system
z QoS: Alarms of QoS
z Processing error: Other alarms
5.3 Configuring Alarm System Attributes
5.3.1 Overview
Configurations of alarm system attributes consist of:
z Configuring Attributes of Alarm Query Window
z Setting Fault Alarm Blinking Prompt
z Setting Sound Duration for Fault Alarm
z Setting Dial Notify for Fault Alarms
z Setting SMS Notify for Fault Alarms
z Sorting Alarms
5.3.2 Configuring Attributes of Alarm Query Window
I. Introduction
Configuring attributes of the alarm query window consists of:
z Alarm colors
z Column width
z Showing/Hiding tip
z Clearing current alarm records
z Dynamic addition
z Querying active alarm when login successfully
z Refreshing the window
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II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Alarm query
window attribute
Displaying color
setting
Displaying column
width
System -> Display Color
Setting…
System -> Display
Column Setting…
Menu Remarks
Showing/hiding tip System -> Tip
Right click in an alarm
Clearing current
alarm records
browse window and
select Clear all the
alarms from the
window.
This function is applicable to
all the alarm browse windows.
This function is applicable to
all active alarm browse
windows.
Tip function: When the cursor
moves to an alarm in a browse
window, a Tip showing the
alarm information is displayed.
The information is the same as
that in Browse Alarm Information widow. However,
the use of tips facilitates
browsing.
This function is applicable to
all the alarm browse windows.
This function is applicable to
Fault Alarm Browse and
Event Alarm Browse
windows only.
Right click in an alarm
Dynamic addition
browse window and
select Dynamic Addition
from the shortcut menu.
Querying active alarm
when login
successfully
System -> System
Configuration
Right click in an alarm
Refreshing the
window
browse window and
select Refresh Window
from the shortcut menu.
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the Fault Alarm Browse,
Event Alarm Browse and
Alarm log query result
windows.
This function applies to Fault Alarm Browse window only.
zFor Event Alarm Browse
window, refreshing means
clearing the window.
zFor windows of Fault
Alarm Browse, Alarm Log
Query Result and Active
alarm query result,
refreshing means querying
alarms by original
conditions.
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5.3.3 Setting Fault Alarm Blinking Prompt
I. Introduction
When you log into the NodeB alarm management system, an icon displays in the
status area of the LMT taskbar.
The blinking prompt function means when the system reports a fault alarm, the tray
blinks alternately between
and .
Note:
z This function is applicable to fault alarms only.
z When an alarm is reported, the icon blinks. When the alarm is cleared, the icon
does not stop blinking automatically. You need to stop it manually.
zWhen you disable the blinking prompt when the icon is blinking, the icon stops
blinking.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
In the NodeB alarm management system, select Management -> Fault Alarm
Prompt to enable or disable this function. If there is a symbol √ in front of the menu,
the function is enabled. Otherwise, this function is disabled. The default setting is
"enabled".
zIf you enable this function, the icon blinks when the system reports a fault alarm.
Double click the icon to stop blinking and to maximize the window of the alarm
management system. This facilitates you to handle the fault alarm.
zIf you disable this function, the icon does not change when the system reports a
fault alarm.
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5.3.4 Setting Sound Duration for Fault Alarms
I. Introduction
If the alarm sound function is enabled, the system prompts you with sound of different
duration when there are fault alarms at different severity levels.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to set the sound duration for fault alarms in the NodeB alarm
management system:
1) Select Management -> Fault Alarm Sound to display the Fault Alarm Sound
dialog box as shown in
Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 Fault Alarm Sound dialog box
Table 5-2 describes the fields in the Fault Alarm Sound dialog box
Table 5-2 Description of fields in Fault Alarm Sound dialog box
Field Description
It is used to set the sound duration for critical alarms. Selecting
Critical Alarm
Critical Alarm means starting the fault alarm sound at this severity
level.
It is used to set the sound duration for major alarms. Selecting
Major Alarm
Major Alarm means starting the fault alarm sound at this severity
level.
It is used to set the sound duration for minor alarms. Selecting
Minor Alarm
Minor Alarm means starting the fault alarm sound at this severity
level
Warning
It is used to set the sound duration for warning. Selecting Warning
means starting the fault alarm sound at this severity level
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2) Set sound duration for fault alarms and decide whether to start the alarm sound
at each severity level in the dialog box.
3) Click OK to complete the settings.
5.3.5 Setting Dial Notify for Fault Alarms
I. Introduction
The function of setting dial notify for fault alarms indicates that the system notifies you
in case of fault alarms with the pre-set fixed-line phone number or the mobile phone
number.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to set dial and SMS notify for fault alarms in the NodeB alarm
management system:
1) Select Management -> Fault Alarm Notify to display the Fault Alarm Notify
dialog box as shown in
Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2 Fault Alarm Notify dialog box
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Table 5-3 describes the fields in the Fault Alarm Notify dialog box
Table 5-3 Field description of Fault Alarm Notify dialog box
Field Description
Show
After checking an alarm severity level, alarm records at that level
automatically shown in the left list.
You can select alarms in the left list by pressing Shift or Ctrl and then
select Dial Notify and/or SMS Notify. These settings enable you to
receive notification of the selected alarms through the preset
fixed-line phone number and/or the mobile phone number.
Notify Type
The SMS notify includes
z alarm ID
z alarm severity
z alarm rising time
You can start the alarm notification type by selecting Dial Notify
and/or SMS Notify.
Start
If you select alarm report of a notify type, the system starts reporting
the selected alarms through the preset phone number and/or SMS.
Setting
You can set the fixed-line phone and/or mobile phone numbers in the
Set Notification Mode dialog box by clicking Setting.
2) Select an alarm severity in the dialog box to display alarm records at that level in
the left list.
3) Select alarms to be set in the left list.
4) Select Dial Notify under Notify Type.
5) Select Dial Notify under Start.
6) Click Setting to display the Set Notify Type dialog box as shown in
Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3 Set Notify Type dialog box
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Table 5-4 describes the fields in the Set Notify Type dialog box
Table 5-4 Field description of Set Notify Type dialog box
Field Description
Notify Type You can choose the notify type from Dial Notify or SMS Notify.
zIf the notify type is Dial Notify, Modem is enabled.
Notify Tool
z If the notify type is SMS Notify, Mobile is enabled.
z Note that the system automatically sets Notify Tool according to
the notify type setting.
Serial Port
No.
Phone No.
You can select the Modem port number connected with the NodeB
alarm management system for alarm notification.
z If the notify type is SMS Notify, enter a mobile phone number.
z If the notify type is Dial Notify, enter a fixed-line phone number
or a mobile phone number.
Cleared Time
Delay(s)
Interval Two
SMS (s)
A fault alarm will be notified if the time between the occurrences of
the fault alarm and its corresponding cleared alarm is over Cleared Time Delay.
The system reports fault alarms one by one at intervals of Interval Two S MS. An alarm is reported for one time only.
7) Select Dial Notify in the Notify Type drop box.
8) Set the following parameters in the Set Notify Type dialog box
z Serial port No.
z Phone No.
z Cleared time delay(s)
z Interval two SMS(s)
9) Click OK to close Set Notify Type dialog box.
10) Click OK to close Fault Alarm Notify dialog box.
5.3.6 Setting SMS Notify for Fault Alarms
I. Introduction
The function of setting SMS notify for fault alarms indicates that the system notifies
you in case of fault alarms with the pre-set mobile phone number.
II. Prerequisite
None.
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III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to set the SMS notify for fault alarms in the NodeB alarm
management system:
1) Select Management -> Fault Alarm Notify to display the Fault Alarm Notify
dialog box as shown in
Figure 5-2.
2) Select an alarm severity in the dialog box to display alarm records at that level in
the left list.
3) Select alarms to be set in the left list.
4) Click SMS Notify under Notify Type.
5) Click SMS Notify under Start.
6) Click Setting to display the Set Notify Type dialog box as shown in
Figure 5-3.
7) Select SMS Notify in the Notify Type drop box.
8) Set the following parameters in the Set Notify Type dialog box
z Serial port No.
z Phone No.
z Cleared time delay(s)
z Interval two SMS (s)
9) Click OK to close Set Notify Type dialog box.
10) Click OK to close Fault Alarm Notify dialog box.
5.3.7 Sorting Alarms
I. Introduction
Alarm records can be sorted by any column. If an alarm is reported after sorting, it is
added to the list end.
Note:
Alarm records can be sorted only by one column each time.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
To sort alarm records in an alarm browse window by a column, click the caption of the
column.
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5.4 Monitoring NodeB Alarms
5.4.1 Overview
Monitoring the NodeB alarms includes
z Browsing alarms
z Querying active alarms
z Querying alarm log
z Querying alarm details
z Realtime print alarms
5.4.2 Browsing Alarms
I. Introduction
The NodeB alarm management system dynamically displays the latest records of
fault alarms and event alarms in the Fault Alarm Browse and Event Alarm Browse
windows. You can view the alarm records to know the current operation of the NodeB.
This function includes:
z Browsing fault alarms
z Browsing event alarms
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to browse current fault alarms:
1) Start the NodeB alarm management system. Then the Fault Alarm Browse
window opens up as shown in
Figure 5-4. If the Fault Alarm Browse window is
closed, select Browse -> Fault Alarm Browse or click the shortcut icon
open it again.
to
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Figure 5-4 Fault Alarm Browse window
Table 5-5 describes the fields in the Fault Alarm Browse window
Table 5-5 Field description of Fault Alarm Browse window
Field Description
Alarm serial No. It is a number given to an alarm by the raised time.
Cleared state It shows whether the alarm is cleared.
Alarm name It is preset in the NodeB.
Alarm raised
time/cleared time
Alarm severity
It shows the time when the alarm is generated. If the
alarm is cleared, it also shows the time when it is cleared.
It is preset in the NodeB and changes with the fault code
dynamically.
It refers to the fault code of the alarm and the fault location
in the NodeB. Details include:
Location info
z The cabinet number
z The subrack number
z The slot number
z The link number
It shows the net element from which the alarm is reported.
Alarm source
For the NodeB alarm management system, the alarm
source is the NodeB itself.
Alarm ID
Event type
These items are preset in the NodeB.
Alarm type
2) Browse the active fault alarms with. The system adds new fault alarms to the list
end in real time.
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Note:
z Select System -> System Setting to display the System Setting dialog box. If
Query active alarm when login successfully in the dialog box is not ticked, the
fault alarms reported before login are not displayed in the Fault Alarm Browse
window. The window only displays the fault alarms reported after login.
zIf Query active alarm when login successfully in the dialog box is ticked, all the
active fault alarms are displayed in the Fault Alarm Browse window and new fault
alarms are added to the list end in real time.
Follow the steps below to browse the current event alarms:
3) Start the NodeB alarm management system. Then the Event Alarm Browse
window opens up as shown in
Figure 5-5. If the Event Alarm Browse window is
closed, select Browse -> Event Alarm Browse or click the shortcut icon
to open it again.
Figure 5-5 Event Alarm Browse window
Table 5-6 describes the fields in the Event Alarm Browse window.
Table 5-6 Field description of Event Alarm Browse window
Field Description
Alarm serial No. It is a number given to an alarm by the raised time.
Alarm name It is preset in the NodeB.
Alarm raised
time
It shows the time when the alarm is generated.
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Alarm severity
It is preset in the NodeB and changes with the fault code
dynamically.
It refers to the fault code of the alarm and the fault location in the
NodeB. Details include:
Location info
z The cabinet number
z The subrack number
z The slot number
z The link number
It shows the net element from which the alarm is reported. For the
Alarm source
NodeB alarm management system, the alarm source is the
NodeB itself.
Alarm ID
Event type
These items are preset in the NodeB.
Alarm type
4) Browse the active event alarms. The system adds new event alarms to the list
end in real time.
5.4.3 Querying Active Alarms
I. Introduction
Querying active alarms refers to querying current uncleared fault alarms of the NodeB
according to specified conditions.
Note:
All the active alarms will disappear after resetting the NodeB. In that case, those
alarms can only be queried by querying alarm log.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to query active alarms:
1) In the NodeB alarm management system, select Query -> Query Active Alarm.
The Query Active Alarm dialog box opens up as shown in
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Figure 5-6 Query Active Alarm dialog box
Table 5-7 describes the fields in the Query Active Alarm dialog box.
Table 5-7 Field description of Query Active Alarm dialog box
Field Description
To specify a serial No. range
Serial No.
Default value: all serial Nos.
To specify the number of records
Return Numbers
Default value: 64
Maximum value: 1000
Module No. Unavailable
Slot No. To specify a slot
Cabinet No. To specify a cabinet
Subrack No. To specify a subrack
Board Location Unavailable
2) Set the query conditions in the dialog box.
3) Click OK to display the Active Alarm Query Result window for the query result.
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Note:
You can query active alarms by the MML command of LST ALMAF.
5.4.4 Querying Alarm Log
I. Introduction
Querying the alarm log refers to querying the alarm log records by query conditions.
The aim is to get knowledge to the NodeB alarms or collect alarm statistics.
Note:
When an alarm is generated, NodeB record the alarm in the alarm log. The alarm log
keeps the information of all the fault and event alarms.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to query
1) In the NodeB alarm management system, select Query -> Query Alarm Log or
click the shortcut icon
shown in
Figure 5-7.
to display the Query Alarm Log dialog box, as
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Figure 5-7 Query Alarm Log dialog box
You can set general conditions for alarm query in Common option tab page. The
conditions may include
z Alarm type
z Alarm severity
z Date/Time
Table 5-8 describes the fields in the tab page.
Table 5-8 Field description of Common option tab page
Field Description
To specify alarm types
Alarm Type
Default value: Fault alarm not Cleared
To specify alarm severities
Alarm Severity
Default value: critical, major, minor, warning
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Field Description
To specify a time range to query alarms within that period
zIf you specify start time without start date, the system takes
the seventh day before the current day as the start date.
Date/Time
zIf you specify end time without end date, the system takes
the current date as the end date.
zIf you specify start date without start time, the system takes
0:0:0 as the start time.
zIf you specify end date without end time, the system takes
23:59:59 as the end time.
To specify the number of records to returned
Return Numbers
Default value: 64
Maximum value: 1000
You can set detailed conditions for alarm query in the Detailed option tab page as
shown in
z Serial number
z Alarm ID
z Event type
Figure 5-8. The conditions may include:
Figure 5-8 Detailed option tab page
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Table 5-9 Field description of Detailed option tab page
Field Description
Serial No.
To specify a serial No. range
Default value: all serial Nos.
To specify an alarm ID range
Alarm ID
Default value: all alarm IDs
Module No. Unavailable
To specify event types
Event Type
Default value: all types
You can set location conditions for alarm query in the Physical option tab page as
shown in
z Subrack No.
z Slot No.
z Board location
Figure 5-9. The conditions may include:
Figure 5-9 Physical option tab page
Table 5-10 describes the fields in the Physical option tab page.
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Table 5-10 Field description of Physical option tab page
Field Description
Subrack No. To specify a subrack
Slot No. To specify a slot
Board Location Unavailable
Cabinet No. To specify a cabinet
Board Type To specify a board type
2) Set query conditions in the dialog box.
3) Click OK. The Query Alarm Log window for the query result opens up.
5.4.5 Querying Alarm Details
I. Introduction
Querying the alarm details refers to querying the details of an alarm, including:
z Alarm serial No.
z Alarm name
z Alarm raised time
z Alarm severity
z Location information
z Alarm source
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to query the detailed alarms:
1) Double click an alarm record in the alarm browse window.
2) The Alarm Details dialog box opens up as shown in
Figure 5-10.
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Figure 5-10 Alarm Details dialog box
5.4.6 Realtime Printing Alarms
I. Introduction
Realtime printing alarms indicate that the system automatically prints the reported
alarm records according to the conditions.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to set the realtime print conditions in the NodeB alarm
management system:
1) Select System -> Realtime Print Setup. The Realtime Print Setup dialog box
opens up as shown as
Figure 5-11.
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Figure 5-11 Realtime Print Setup dialog box
Table 5-11 describes the fields in the Realtime Print Setup dialog box.
Table 5-11 Field description of Realtime Print Setup dialog box
Field Description
Alarm severity To select a severity of alarms to print
Alarm type To select a report type of alarms to print
Event alarm To select an event type of alarms to print
If you tick this box, you need to specify a file path. In this case,
the system prints the selected alarm records to a file.
Print to File
If you do not tick it, the system prints the selected alarm records
in real time.
2) Set the conditions for saving alarm records in the dialog box.
3) Tick Print to File to display the Save as… dialog box.
4) Select an existing file or enter a file name to create a new file in the dialog box.
5) Click Save as…. You are presented with the Realtime Print Setup dialog box.
6) Click OK in the dialog box.
The system starts to print the reported alarm records.
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5.5 Handling NodeB Alarms
5.5.1 Overview
Handling NodeB alarms refers to querying NodeB alarm handling suggestions and
shielded alarms.
5.5.2 Querying Alarm Handling Suggestions
I. Introduction
Querying alarm handling suggestions refers to querying alarm handling suggestions
for the relevant alarms, including:
z Alarm meaning
z Impacting on system
z System actions
z Alarm handling
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
There are two ways to query alarm handling suggestions.
Method One:
1) Select an alarm record in an alarm browse window.
2) Right click on that alarm to display the shortcut menu.
3) Select More in the menu to display the online help.
Method Two:
4) Double click an alarm record in an alarm browse window. The Alarm Details
dialog box opens up as shown in
5) Click More to display the online help.
5.5.3 Shielded Alarms
Figure 5-10.
I. Introduction
A shielded alarm indicates that the NodeB neither saves this alarm nor reports it to the
alarm management system. In that case, you can not query the shielded alarm.
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An unshielded alarm indicates that the NodeB saves this alarm and reports it to the
NodeB management system. In that case, you can query the unshielded alarm.
Note:
If you set shielding conditions, those conditions take effect when next alarm occurs.
Those uncleared alarms shall remain what they are.
II. Prerequisite
None.
III. Procedure
Follow the steps below to modify alarm configurations in the NodeB alarm
management system:
1) Select Management -> Alarm Configuration. The Query Alarm
Configuration dialog box opens up, as shown in
Figure 5-12.
Figure 5-12 Query Alarm Configuration dialog box
Table 5-12 describes the fields in the Query Alarm Configuration dialog box.
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Table 5-12 Field description of Query Alarm Configuration dialog box
Field Description
Alarm ID To specify an alarm ID range
Alarm Severity
To specify one or multiple alarm severities
Default value: all severities
Options: Shielded, Unshielded and All
Default value: All
If an alarm is shielded, the NodeB neither saves it nor
Mask Flag
reports it to the NodeB alarm management system. In this
case, you can not query this alarm.
If an alarm is not shielded, the NodeB saves the alarm and
reports it to the alarm management system. In this case, you
can query this alarm.
Report to Alarm Box Unavailable
Value: Modified, Unmodified, All
Default value: All
Modification Flag
If the alarm severity, report-to-alarm-box flag, and mask flag
of an alarm are modified, its modification flag is Modified.
For the NodeB, the alarm severity and report-to-alarm-box
flag can not be modified. Therefore, if the mask flag of an
alarm is modified, its modification flag is Modified.
To specify the number of records returned
Return Numbers
Default value: 64
Maximum value: 1000
2) Set query conditions in the dialog box.
3) Click OK to display the Alarm Configuration Query Result window for the
query result.
4) Select an alarm record to be modified in the window. You can select one record
only each time. Then click Modify to display the Modify Alarm Configuration
dialog box as shown in
Figure 5-13.
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Figure 5-13 Modify Alarm Configuration dialog box
Table 5-13 describes the fields in the Modify Alarm Configuration dialog box.
Table 5-13 Field description of Modify Alarm Configuration dialog box
Field Description
Alarm Severity Unavailable
Shield Flag Options: Shielded and Unshielded
To Alarm Box Flag Unavailable
5) Modify Shield Flag in the dialog box.
6) Click OK to complete the modification.
Note:
Execute the MML command of SET ALMSHLD to modify the shield flag.