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Technical Manual Copyright © 2005 Tellabs.

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5517A DS3/1 Port Module

Figure 1 81.5517A DS3/1 Port Module (PM31A)

Contents

Section Page

1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Circuit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. Module Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7. Performance Monitoring Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8. Module Replacement and After-Sale Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9. Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10. Module Repair and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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1. General Information
1.01 This module practice describes the features and circuitry of the 81.5517A
DS3/1 port module (PM31A). Refer to Figure 1, 81.5517A DS3/1 Port Module
(PM31A), page 1.
1.02 The 5517A PM31A is the DS3/1 port interface for one 44.736Mbps T3 line
entering Tellabs 5500/S system. It converts the signal coming from the facility into
the System Data Format (SDF) data stream used in the Tellabs 5500/S switch
network. It also returns signals to their original formats as they leave the system,
after cross-connection.
1.03 The 5517A PM31A has the following features:
• One DS3/1 termination

• Asynchronous DS3, M23 framing signal formats

• Bipolar with Three Zero Substitution (B3ZS)

• Craft-configurable recognition of Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) self-test
diagnostics

• Variable T3 alarm detection/performance monitoring thresholds

• Configurable alarm profiling.

1.04 The 5517A PM31A provides the Tellabs 5500/S system with an interface
to the incoming DS3 level transmit and receive lines. An on-board controller
enables the port module to communicate with the 5501B System Processor
Module (SPM) (APM functionality) via local 5512A/B Group Controller Modules
(GCMs) located on each port shelf.
1.05 The 5517A PM31A provides the following performance monitoring
provisions. The listed DS1 far-end performance monitoring provisions are available
beginning with FP3.1.
• Bit Error Rate Low (BERL)

• Bit Error Rate HIgh (BERH)

• DS3 near-end Coding Violation Line (CVL)

• DS3 near-end Coding Violation Path (CVP)

• DS3 near-end Errored Seconds Line (ESL)

• DS3 near-end Errored Seconds Path (ESP)

• DS3 near-end Severely Errored Framing/AIS Seconds Path (SASP)

• DS3 near-end Severely Errored Seconds Line (SESL)

• DS3 near-end Severely Errored Seconds Path (SESP)

• DS3 near-end Unavailable Seconds Path (UASP)

• DS1 near-end Coding Violation Path (CVP)

• DS1 near-end Errored Seconds Path (ESP)

• DS1 near-end Severely Errored Framing/AIS Seconds Path (SASP)

• DS1 near-end Severely Errored Seconds Path (SESP)

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• DS1 near-end Unavailable Errored Seconds Path (UASP)

• DS1 near-end Uncontrolled Slip Seconds Path (USSP)

• DS1 far-end Controlled Slip Seconds Path (CSSP)

• DS1 far-end Coding Violation Path (CVP)

• DS1 far-end Errored Seconds Line (ESL)

• DS1 far-end Errored Seconds Path (ESP)

• DS1 far-end Severely Errored Framing/AIS Seconds Path (SASP)

• DS1 far-end Severely Errored Seconds Path (SESP)

• DS1 far-end Unavailable Seconds Path (UASP).

1.06 Refer to Section 7, Performance Monitoring Parameters, page 22, of this

practice for detailed descriptions and specifications of these performance
monitoring functions.
1.07 The 5517A PM31A provides the following alarming modes:
• DS3 red alarm
• DS3 yellow alarm

• DS3 Alarm Indication Signal (AIS)

• DS3 Loss of Signal (LOS)

• DS3 Loss of Frame (LOF)

• DS3 Application Identification Channel (AIC)

• DS2 red alarm

• DS2 yellow alarm

• DS2 Alarm Indication Signal (AIS)

• DS1 red alarm

• DS1 yellow alarm

• DS1 Alarm Indication Signal (AIS).

Note: In FP6.0, the 5501A Administrative Processor Module (APM) and the 5503
Communications Processor Module (CPM) are replaced with the 5501B
System Processor Module (SPM). The SPM now replaces both the CPM
and the APM, depending on which slot the SPM is located in. When the
SPM is installed in the APM slot (slot 4) of the 550A Administrative
Complex (AC) shelf, it replaces the APM and provides all administrative
processor functionality for the system. When the SPM is installed in the
CPM slot (slot 3) of the AC shelf, it replaces the CPM and provides DCC
or TCP/IP functions.

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Reason for Reissue

1.08 This manual is reissued from Revision G to Revision G1 to include general
editorial and formatting changes.

Note: The TITAN® 5500 digital cross-connect system has been renamed the
Tellabs® 5500 digital cross-connect and Tellabs® 5500S digital
cross-connect. This is a change in the name only. You may see references
to both the TITAN 5500/S digital cross-connect system and the Tellabs
5500 digital cross-connect and Tellabs 5500S digital cross-connect when
doing business with Tellabs. For more information, please visit
www.tellabs.com.

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Front Panel LEDs

1.09 The 5517A PM31A front panel has the following LEDs that are used to
indicate the state of the module. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 2 5517A PM31A Front Panel LEDs

LED Status Description

red red Lights steadily when Loss of Signal

(LOS) or Loss of Frame (LOF) occurs on
their associated incoming facilities and a
PM31A red alarm is generated.
81.5517A
flashing Flashes when the system prepares to
red generate a red alarm and lights steadily
once the full alarm state is reached.

active green The module is active.

off The module is inactive.

fault green A module failure has occurred.

red No fault exists.

red Note: All LEDs light at power up as part of a three second

module initialization process. During initialization, each
LED cycles through its colors in half second increments.

active

fault

static
sensitive

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2. Compatibility
2.01 The 81.5517A DS3/1 port module is supported in the Tellabs 5500/S
system beginning with FP3.0. When subsequent issues occur, differences
between issues of this module will be identified in this paragraph.

3. Installation
3.01 The installation procedures in this section are for systems that are not yet
powered up.
3.02 Refer to Tellabs 5500/S Troubleshooting, 76.5500/29, to replace a faulted
module. For a Tellabs 5500 system with an FP below FP7.0, refer to Tellabs
5500/S Module Replacement Procedure, 76.5500/36 to replace a non-faulted
module. For a Tellabs 5500 system with FP7.0 and later, refer to Tellabs 5500/S
Maintenance, 76.5500/24, to replace a non-faulted module.
3.03 If the 5517A PM31A is shipped as a separate item, it can be installed into
a new system before the system is initiated. In this case, use the procedure in
Removal and Insertion, page 10.
3.04 The 5517A PM31A is located in slot positions 4 through 21 of the 550E
DS3/1 port equipment shelf (refer to Figure 3). A fully equipped port equipment
shelf can therefore accommodate up to 18 of these DS3/1 port modules.

Figure 3 Port Equipment Shelf Slot Assignments

PSNP TS13 GCM RPM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 RPM3 GCM TS13 PSNP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

PSNP
5535/A
TS13 GCM PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A PM331A GCM TS13
81.5519 81.5512B 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5517A 81.5512B 81.5519
power

PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON PMON
power
power

red red red red red red red red red red red red red red red red red red
PSNP
5535/A

active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active active
active
fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault
fault

PSNP TS13 GCM RPM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 PM3 RPM3 GCM TS13 PSNP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Slot Assignments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

5517A PM31A Port Modules

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Redundant Modules
3.05 Two slots on each port equipment shelf are designated for redundant
modules. The Tellabs 5500/S system recognizes that the 5517A PM31As in these
slots are to be treated as redundant rather than primary ports. Redundant ports are
also recognized differently in software.
3.06 Each redundant slot (4 and 21) is set up in software to take over when a
primary 5517A PM31A in its assigned eight module group fails. For example, if the
fourth PM31A in slot 8 fails, an automatic switchover takes place causing the
redundant PM31A in slot 4 to assume the workload.
3.07 This redundancy protection switching is accomplished with the 5518 T3
Line Interface Module 3 (LIM3). The 5518 LIM3 provides the interconnection of T3
signals between the outside facility and the PM31A; however, its primary function
is to provide redundancy protection switching. Therefore, if its associated primary
PM31A fails, the 5518 LIM3 shifts the signal passing through it to the appropriate
redundant port module.
3.08 Each 5518 LIM3 corresponds to one T3 facility and each PM31A
interfaces to one T3 facility; therefore, one 5518 LIM3 is provided for each PM31A.
The 5518 LIM3s are mounted on the backplane of the port equipment shelf for
each primary PM31A (refer to Figure 4). A maximum of sixteen 5518 LIM3s are
provided per port equipment shelf backplane.

Note: Redundant port slots are not equipped with the 5518 LIM3.

Figure 4 Backplane Representation Showing 5518 LIM3s (Rear View of Shelf)

in 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

short

long
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
out
slot assignments

System Data Format (SDF) Redundancy Groups

3.09 For engineering and software purposes, the port equipment shelf is
divided into two redundancy groups. Each redundancy group is comprised of eight
primary 5517A PM31A and one redundant PM31A.
3.010 Each primary 5517A PM31A interfaces through the 5518 LIM3 with one
incoming 44.736Mbps T3 line, demultiplexes the incoming signal into seven T2s
and each T2 into four T1s, converts them into the Quad Tellabs Virtual Tributary
(QTVT) format, and repackages them into one SDF group. On the opposite side,
the PM31A performs the same operation in the reverse. One PM31A, therefore,
equates to one SDF (refer to Figure 5, page 9).

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Figure 5 5517A PM31A Redundancy Groups

slot assignments
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R

S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

X A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Y

redundancy group redundancy group

Redundant Module Status

3.11 When a 5517A PM31A is being used as a redundant port module, it is in a
standby (STBY) state. Module LEDs remain off unless the module becomes active
(ACT) or fails, or the module is being diagnosed or is receiving downloads.

Bent Module Pin Display

3.12 Improperly inserting a 5517A PM31A into its mounting slot can cause the
+5V pin in the mating connector to short circuit to either of two adjacent pins. When
a primary PM31A is inserted, one combination of shorted pins changes the
behavior of the fault LED on the module being inserted. The other combination of
shorted pins does not affect the inserted module, but changes the behavior of the
fault LED on the redundant PM31A. A similar fault can also result from improper
PM31 insertion into the redundant slot. However, in this case, only the behavior of
the fault LED on the redundant PM31A is affected.
3.13 This connector short detect condition is signaled by a unique flashing
pattern displayed on the fault LED of the primary or redundant PM31A. This display
consists of flickering with rhythmically varying intensity. As with any failed port
module, the faulted PM31A is reported through system software.

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Fault Recovery
3.14 If the fault occurred following the insertion of a primary PM31A, regardless
of whether it is displayed on that module or on the redundant PM31A, remove the
just-inserted primary PM31A. If the fault occurred following the insertion of a redun-
dant PM31A, remove the just-inserted redundant PM31A. In either case, follow the
instruction in Section 8, Module Replacement and After-Sale Technical Support,
page 29, for assistance.

Removal and Insertion

Warning:
Always wear a static protection wriststrap while performing any procedures that
require you to come in contact with the system. This includes touching modules,
cabling, or the system in any way. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage
system components resulting in a traffic-affecting condition. Ensure that
modules are stored in static preventive material.

Warning:
If the module connector pins are bent or broken, the module may not function as
intended. The system operation will be affected. If, during installation, you
encounter resistance before the front panel meets the shelf, do not force the
module into place. Check the slot module guides, connectors, and clips to locate
and remove any potential obstruction before proceeding.

3.15 Visually inspect the PM31A upon arrival for possible damage incurred
during shipment. If there is any damage, file a claim with the carrier immediately. If
the module has been stored, visually inspect it again before installation.

Removal
3.16 To remove a module from a non-powered system, such as from a new
system prior to power-up, proceed as follows. Refer to Figure 6, page 11.
__ 1. Perform the following two operations at the same time.
- With the thumb and index finger of one hand, squeeze the lever
and locking hook of the top ejector together, until the module
unlocks at the top.

- With the thumb and index finger of the other hand, squeeze the
lever and locking hook of the bottom ejector together, until the
module unlocks at the bottom.

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__ 2. Grasp the ends of both levers and slowly pull the module out of the
slot.

Figure 6 Module Removal Method

Insertion
3.17 To insert a module into a non-powered system, such as into a new system
prior to power-up, proceed as follows. Refer to Figure 7, page 12.
__ 1. Place the module into the module guides of its assigned slot position.
__ 2. Slowly slide the module back into the shelf. When the top ejector clip
and bottom ejector clip catch on the front lip of the shelf, perform the
following two operations at the same time:
- Push down on the top ejector clip lever with sufficient force to lock
the module into position.
- Push up on the bottom ejector clip lever with sufficient force to lock
the module into position.

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Figure 7 Module Insertion Method

Equalizer Adjustment
3.18 The 5518 LIM3 compensates the signal at the T3 termination of the 5517A
PM31A for all cable lengths, from 0 through 450 feet to the DSX-3 distribution
panel.
3.19 After inserting a new 5517A PM31A in its slot and putting it IS, use the
ENT-T3 command to change its equalization setting to match the 5518 LIM3 switch
setting. Hardware and software must both be set for either short or long. Table 1
shows the corresponding hardware and software settings.

Table 1 5518 LIM3 Adjustment for Cable Length

Physical Distance 5518 LIM3 Setting Value (In ENT-T3)

0 through 225 feet short 1

225 through 450 feet long 2

3.20 If the equalization setting of the 5517A PM31A must be changed, reset the
5518 LIM3 switch, then use the ED-T3 command to change the software equaliza-
tion setting.

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4. Circuit Description
4.01 The circuit description is meant to help you better understand the design
and applications of the PM31A. Refer to Section 10, Module Repair and Return,
page 30, for identifying and returning defective modules to Tellabs.

Caution:
Do not attempt to troubleshoot this module at the component level; this may void
the Tellabs warranty.

4.02 Use the block diagram in Section 5, Block Diagrams, page 17, as an aid in
following this circuit description.

Functional Overview
4.03 The circuitry of the 5517A PM31A is divided into three main sections:
analog interface, DS3-SDF conversion, and control/communications interface.
Each of the circuit blocks described in the following paragraphs belongs to one of
these sections. Refer to the block diagrams (Figure 8, page 17, and Figure 9, page
18) as an aid in following this circuit description.
4.04 The PM31A serves as a DS3 facility interface for 3/1 transmission
cross-connects. It converts each DS3 signal into the Tellabs SDF used in the
Tellabs 5500/S switch network, without altering the inherent timing of any of the 28
constituent DS1 signals of the DS3. The port then transmits the signals to the Time
Slot Interchange module (TSI31), the first stage of the switch network.
4.05 SDF signal/payloads are SONET compatible, and they contain the stuffing
mechanism for mapping the asynchronous DS1 1.544Mbps transmission rates into
the 62.208Mbps SDF format.
4.06 The operations of each port are continuously monitored. Its diagnostic
capabilities can detect the status of the data stream, checking it against preset
parameters. The PM31A selects the best data and timing information from the two
switch network copies and detects any errors in the data stream, such as loss of
incoming signal. The port reports data stream information to the active 5512A/B
Group Controller Module (GCM) on its shelf, which determines whether alarms
should be issued. Autonomous messages issued at craft terminals and on the fault
LED on the module itself alert personnel of any problems.
4.07 The PM31A contains custom Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
Integrated Circuits (ICs) that perform the primary function of signal reformatting.
The module also includes resident memory facilities for RAM, ROM, memory
address control, and register address decoding.
4.08 A 5512A/B GCM on each port shelf is the port local controller, relaying and
implementing commands from the SPM, (APM functionality), about
cross-connections to be made by the ports. The 5512A/B GCM keeps a running
record of all port operations, and it redirects signals from an active port to a
redundant port when the active port fails or is taken out-of-service (OOS).

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4.09 Craft personnel must set the two-position switch on the back of each 5518
LIM3 for the desired transmit line equalization. Then, a software command must be
sent to the PM31A to confirm the equalization setting.

Block Descriptions
4.10 The 5517A PM31A consists of several major circuit groups. These are the
analog interface, DS3-to-SDF conversion, and control/communications interface
sections. They are defined in this section and illustrated in the block diagram in
Figure 8, page 17.

Analog Interface Section

4.11 The receive side of the analog interface section converts the analog B3ZS
encoded DS3 signal from the facility into its digital equivalent and selects the
“receive” data source for the DS3-SDF block. On the transmit side, the digital
signals are converted into a bipolar analog signal that matches the DS3 transmit
pulse template at the output of the 5518 LIM3.

Receive Components (Data 4.12 The analog block receives incoming analog B3ZS encoded DS3 signals
Recovery) from the facility, converts them into their digital equivalents, and passes the digital
signal to the DS3-DS2 mux/demux IC. The analog block converts the positive and
negative components of the received (incoming) analog bipolar signal into two cor-
responding digital level signals.
4.13 An input equalizer in the analog block compensates for any frequency
dependent signal loss, due to its passing through coaxial cable. The incoming
signal level is adjusted by an automatic gain control that allows data to be recov-
ered over the range of input levels.
4.14 A clock recovery circuit in the analog block generates a clock for the
DS3-to-DS2 mux/demux IC. The POS and NEG digital DS3 signals are combined
to lock the clock recovery circuit to the incoming data rate.
4.15 The DS3/1 port backplane carries the redundant buses that allow signal
flow to be shifted to a redundant port if a primary port fails. A momentary loss of
traffic occurs during the switchover.

Transmitter 4.16 The analog section combines the two DS3 POS and NEG digital signals
into a single analog signal whose positive and negative pulses conform to the
bi-polar DS3 waveshape template defined in TR-499, Issue 2 (Telcordia).

DS3-to-SDF Conversion Section

4.17 The most vital function of the PM31A is its conversion of incoming DS3
signals into the SDF signal used in Tellabs 5500/S system switch network. The fol-
lowing custom VLSI ICs perform this conversion:
• DS3-to-DS2 mux/demux IC

• DS2-to-QTVT formatter IC

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• Quad DS1 performance monitor IC

• SPE to SDF IC.

4.18 These ICs are described in the following paragraphs, along with the
assisting conversion blocks.

DS3-to-DS2 Mux/Demux 4.19 This chip divides a DS3 signal into its seven constituent DS2 signals, or
Chip reunites the DS2s into one DS3. It also acquires frame synchronization to the
incoming data stream, decodes the B3ZS, monitors for errors such as loss of signal
and B3ZS faults, and performs loopbacks.The outgoing data is encoded into B3ZS.
Like most of the other VLSI chips, its status and control registers may be accessed
by the port microcontroller via the serial data bus.

DS2-to-QTVT Formatter 4.20 In this block, the seven DS2 signals are converted into seven QTVTs prior
to their final combination to the SDF format used in the Tellabs 5500/S system
switch. These formatters also acquire frame synchronization to the incoming DS2
data stream, perform loopbacks, data buffering, and pointer processing (using a
SONET-type pointer mechanism). Like most of the other VLSI chips, its status and
control registers may be accessed by the port microcontroller via the serial data
bus.

Quad DS1 Performance 4.21 The line performance of the embedded DS1 data signal is monitored in this
Monitor section. Status on ESF, SF and unframed DS1s can be accumulated. The receive
data is monitored for framing errors, yellow alarm where applicable, and AIS. The
DS2 frame synchronization is also acquired. The status and control registers in this
chip are accessed by the port microcontroller via the parallel data bus.

SPE to SDF Mux/Demux 4.22 In this block, the final combination of the seven QTVT signals into a single
SDF signal occurs before the data is transmitted into the switch network. This chip
also separates the SDF signals leaving the switch into seven QTVTs again. The
best clock and best byte functions are performed by this chip at an SDF rate. This
is different from the PM31A, which performs these functions at a QTVT rate. The
signal quality at the SDF interface is monitored for loss of signal, out-of-frame sync,
and parity errors. Like most of the other VLSI chips, its status and control registers
may be accessed by the port microcontroller via the serial data bus.

Clock Generators 4.23 The TSI in each switch network copy sends a sine-wave SDF clock to the
DS3/1 port module.
4.24 The SDF clock recovery circuit converts the sine wave into its digital equiv-
alent and separates this signal into four equally separated phases. This clock is
used by the SPE-SDF mux/demux chip as a timing reference to sample the SDF
data from the switch network.

Best Clock Circuit 4.25 The best clock circuit includes a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) circuit that
reduces the jitter on the recovered SDF clock and allows for smooth timing refer-
ence changes from the switch networks. The loop filter and VCO of the best clock
PLL are implemented on the PC board. The rest of the PLL resides inside of the
SPE-SDF chip.

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Control Communications Interface Section

4.26 This is the equipment through which the 5517A PM31A interfaces with the
rest of Tellabs 5500/S system and through which the commands received from the
system are implemented within the module.

UART Receiver/Transmitter 4.27 A serial UART bus carries communication between the port microcon-
troller and the 5512A/B GCMs. The bus comprises four asynchronously operating
62.5Kbps signals (UART_RCV_GCA, UART_RCV_GCB, UART_XMT_GCA and
UART_XMT_GCB); all DS3/1 ports are connected to it.

Microcontroller 4.28 The PM31A includes a resident microcontroller to perform its control and
communications functions. This device is equipped with a 30MHz crystal oscillator,
a 16-bit data bus,128K address range, multilevel interrupt structure, and various
dedicated I/O pins. ROM resident on this chip contains the port boot-up firmware.

Latches-Ports 4.29 The port latches contain status signals monitored by its microcontroller.
The PORT_ID signals resident in the backplane identify the slot location of the
module for its microcontroller. The RS_EQPD signals indicate whether or not the
Line Interface Module (LIM) of the port is plugged into it. The ACT_GC signals
identify which of two 5512A/B GCMs of the shelf is currently active.

Latches-GCM 4.30 Usually, control signals between the port and the active 5512A/B GCM on
its shelf flow only one way; the 5512A/B GCM transmits instructions to the port
microcontroller.
4.31 However, if certain faults occur on a port, its microcontroller contacts the
5512A/B GCMs with ATTN_GCA and ATTN_GCB signals, to request immediate
attention. Also, if a microcontroller on a primary module fails, the redundant port
detects this failure and reports its occurrence to the 5512A/B GCMs through the
Fail Safe signals (FS_GCA and FS_GCB). The active 5512A/B GCM can then take
control of the port relays away from the faulty microcontroller.

Latches-Relays 4.32 The relay drives control two sets of relays. The loopback relay allows the
transmit DS3 output of the port to be looped directly back to its receive DS3 input.
4.33 The other set of relays are for transmit and receive DS3 signal access to
the redundant port. The redundant relays are located on the 5518 LIM3.

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5. Block Diagrams

5517A PM31A Module Block Diagram

Figure 8 PM31A Module Block Diagram

analog DS3-to-SDF
interface 46.32 best clock
44.736 conversion
MHz
section MHz
section
data recovery
SDF_RCV_A
DS3_RCV SDF_XMT_A
RCV
COMP
DS3 DS2 1-7 DS2 SPE SDF CLK A
QTVT 1-7
to to TO CLK
DS2 QTVT SDF GEN
CLK mux/demux formatter mux/demux SDF_RCV_B
RCVR 1-7 SDF_XMT_B

SDF CLK B
DS3_XMT XMT CLK
COMP GEN

DS3 transmitter

DS2 1-7
control/communications
quad DS1 interface section
serial
EEPROM performanc
e monitor
1-7

latches relay
driver

GCMs attention
buffer
RAM latches GCMs active
GCMs failsafe
microcontrolle
PORT_OK
r
memory
address
control
PORT IDs
latches PORT OKs
register LIM3 equipped
address
decode VLSI chip decodes
reset CLK

UART_XMT_GC A
UART UART_XMT_GC B XMT LOS
RCVR 2 TO 1 detect
UART
UART_RCV_GC A
UART muxes
UART_RCV_GC B
XMTR

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DS3/1 Equipment Shelf Block Diagram

Figure 9 DS3/1 Equipment Shelf Block Diagram

GCM GCM
A B

UART
PCP
SDFX,R,CLK
DS3_IN DS3_RCV

DS3_XMT
LIM3 # 1 SDFX,R,CLK
DS3_OUT PM31A ESM
control
time slot switch
status
#1 interchange copy A
(TSI)
module
A

PCP bus
redundancy bus

relay control

port ok signal

DS3_IN DS3_RCV

PM31A time slot ESM

DS3_XM
LIM3 # 8 interchange switch
DS3_OU control copy B
#8 (TSI)
status module
B

relay
control
redundant

redundancy bus PM31A

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6. Module Specifications
6.01 The Telcordia references in this section apply to the issues of Telcordia
GR-63-CORE and Telcordia GR-1089-CORE available at the date of product
release.

General
Line rate 44.736Mbps ±20 ppm

Line code Bipolar B3ZS

Framing format Asynchronous M23

Line impedance 75 ohms nominal

Return loss 18dB minimum at 22.368MHz

Connectors Locking BNC

Reframe time Maximum average 1.5 ms, DS3 to DS2; 7.0 ms, DS2 to DS1

Pulse shape As per TR-TSY-000499 (OTGR), Issue 3

Output jitter generation Less than 1.0 UI peak-to-peak

Input amplitude 360 to 850mV base-to-peak at the cross-connect point. Less than 360 mV
at 5518 LIM3 depending on length of cable from cross-connect point.
Cable can be no more than 450 feet from the cross-connect point.

System Level Operating Environment

6.02 The 81.5517A DS3/1 port module, when operated in the system, complies
with environmental and NEBS specifications.
6.03 The DS3/1 port module is designed to operate in the system when the
system level ambient temperature is within the following ranges:
• normal operating temperature range of 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

• short-term operating temperature range of 23°F to 122°F (–5°C to

50°C) for not more than 96 consecutive hours, and a total of not more
than 15 days per year.

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Storage Humidity Range 90% RH to 95% RH at 104°F (40.0°C).

Meets storage humidity range requirements specified in Telcordia
GR-63-CORE (NEBS).

Note: For system environmental specifications, refer to Tellabs 5500 System

Specifications, 76.5500/4.

Electromagnetic Conforms to the following Normative Documents:

Compatibility - EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997 class A

- EN 300 386-2:1997

- EN61000-4-2:1995

- EN61000-4-3:1995

- EN61000-4-4:1995

- EN61000-4-5:1995

- EN61000-4-6:1996

Safety Conforms to the following Normative Document:

- EN60950:1999
Complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and with the essential
requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Physical
Front panel LEDs red - Red indicates Loss of Signal or Loss of Frame. Flashes when the
system prepares to generate a red alarm and lights steadily once the full
alarm state is reached.
active - Green indicates the module is active. It is off when the module is
inactive.
fault - Red indicates a module failure. It is off when no fault exists.

Dimensions Height: 12.75 inches (32.38 centimeters)

Width: 0.75 inches (1.91 centimeters)
Depth: 7.45 inches (18.92 centimeters

Mounting 550E DS3/1 Port Equipment Shelf, slot positions 4 through 21

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Signal Descriptions
6.04 The types of signals (identified by mnemonic) associated with the 5517A
PM31A are described in Table 2.

Table 2 Signal Descriptions

Signal Mnemonic I/O Signal Description Type

DS1_RCV I Receive DS3 signal B3ZS analog

DS1_XMT O Transmit DS3 signal B3ZS analog

XMT_LOS I Transmit signal is fed back analog

RS_EQPD I 5518 LIM3 equipped CMOS

LBO_SENSE I Indicates LBO setting CMOS

PORT_IDO-5 I Indicates port slot CMOS

PORT_UC_OK1-8 I Indicates active UC from each CMOS

PORT_UC-OK O primary module CMOS

EE_EN I EEPROM program enable CMOS

FS_GCA & GCB I Redundant relay fail-safe CMOS

LB_RL_FS1-8 O Loopback relay fail-safe from CMOS

LB_RL_FS I redundant to 8 primaries TTL

LB_RLY O Drive LIM3 loopback relay TTL

RDN_RL_0-3P O Drive redundant relays from TTL

RDN_RL_0-3N O redundant port to 7 LIM1s TTL

SDF_RCV_A&B O SDF data to switch network CMOS

SDF_XMT_A&B I SDF data from switch CMOS

SDF_CLK_A&B I SDF clock from switch analog

UART_XMT_GCA&B I UART bus from GCMs CMOS

UART_RCV-GCA&B O UART bus to GCMs CMOS

ATTN-GCA&B O Attention signal to GCMs TTL

ACT_GCA&B I Indicates current active GCM TTL

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7. Performance Monitoring Parameters

7.01 This section defines the 815517A PM31A performance monitoring
functions, which are also listed in General Information, page 3.

Bit Error Rate

7.02 A Bit Error Rate (BER) is calculated based on one of three craft options:
BPVs, framing errors, or parity error. The algorithm accumulates two error totals, a
10-second total and a 10-minute total. At the end of each accumulation period the
error totals are checked against thresholds corresponding to different BERs.
7.03 Table 3 shows the range of computed BERs for each error type and the
computation interval used.

Table 3 DS3 BER Alarm Timing

Computation Interval per Error Type

BER BPV PERR FRER

10-2 10 seconds n/a 10 seconds

10-3 10 seconds n/a 10 seconds

10-4 10 seconds 10 seconds 10 seconds

10-5 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10-6 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10-7 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10-8 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10-9 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

BER Service
7.04 The termination is experiencing a bit error rate greater than or equal to a
predefined service threshold. This clears when the BER drops below that
threshold.

BER Maintenance
7.05 The termination is experiencing a bit error rate greater than or equal to a
predefined maintenance threshold. This clears when the BER drops below that
threshold.

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DS3 Performance Parameters (Near-end)

7.06 The PM31A can be configured via ENT-T3 and ED-T3 commands to treat
DS3 parity errors as either a line parameter (category I) or a path parameter
(category II).
7.07 The following paragraphs describe the available performance monitoring
parameters. Refer to Command Reference Manual, 76.5500/13, for the ranges
and default thresholds associated with these parameters.

Code Violation Path

7.08 For category I, a CVP is a raw count of parity errors. For category II, a CVP
is a raw count of framing errors.

Errored Second Path

7.09 An ESP is a second with at least one path CV or at least one OOF defect
or AIS defect. Path ESs are computed only during available time errored seconds
path.

Severely Errored Framing/AIS Seconds Path

7.10 A Severely Errored Framing/AIS Seconds Path is a second with at least
one Out of Frame (OOF) defect or AIS defect.

Severely Errored Second Path

7.11 For category I, a Severely Errored Second Path is a second with at least
44 parity errors or at least one OOF defect or AIS defect. In category I, a DS3 with
a 10-6 BER contains 44 parity errors per second. For category II, a Severely
Errored Second Path is a second with at least 44 framing errors or at least one
OOF defect or AIS defect. In category II, a DS3 with a 1.51x10-4 BER, on average,
containing 44 framing errors per second. Path SESs are computed only during
available time.

Unavailable Seconds Path

7.12 Unavailable seconds are defined in terms of SESs occurring on a path, as
well as severe impairment conditions. Service becomes unavailable when a period
of 10 consecutive seconds with no path SESs is detected. It remains unavailable
until a period of 10 seconds without any path SESs is detected.

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DS1 Performance Monitoring (Near-end)

7.13 The following paragraphs describe the available near-end DS1 perfor-
mance monitoring parameters. Refer to the Command Manual, 76.5500/13, for the
ranges and default thresholds associated with these
parameters.

Code Violation Path

7.14 This is a count of detected CRC-6 CVs. For DS1-SF paths, it is a count of
framing bit errors.

Errored Seconds Path

7.15 This is a count of seconds during which one or more path CVs or one or
more SEF or AIS defects are detected.

Severely Errored Framing/AIS Seconds Path

7.16 This is a count of seconds during which one or more SEF events occurred
or AIS defects are detected.

Severely Errored Seconds Path

7.17 For ESF formatted DS1 signals, this is a count of seconds during which
320 or more path CVs or one more SEF or AIS are detected. For SF-D4 formatted
DS1 signals, this is a count of seconds during which eight or more path CVs or one
or more SEF or AIS defects are detected. (This corresponds to an approximate
BER of 10-3 for the DS1 path.)

Unavailable Seconds Path

7.18 Unavailable seconds are defined in terms of SESs occurring on a path, as
well as severe impairment conditions. Service becomes unavailable when a period
of 10 consecutive seconds with no path SESs is detected. It remains unavailable
until a period of 10 seconds without any path SESs is detected.

Uncontrolled Slip Seconds Path

7.19 USSP is defined as a second containing one or more desynchronizer
buffer spills in the DS1 transmit path. Its purpose is to indicate a frequency differ-
ence between the retimed DS1 and the system timebase, or excessive wander on
the retimed DS1.

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DS1 Performance Monitoring (Far-end)

7.20 The following paragraphs describe the available far-end Performance
Monitoring parameters for ESF-formatted constituent DS1 channels. Refer to the
Command Reference Manual, 76.5500/13, for the ranges and default thresholds
associated with these parameters. These parameters are monitored beginning
with FP3.1.

Controlled Slip Seconds Path

7.21 For ANSI T1.403, this is a count, during the accumulation interval, of the
one-second PRM intervals containing a SL = 1.
7.22 For AT&T 54016 configured DS1s, this parameter is not available.

Coding Violation Path

7.23 This parameter is an accumulated count of CRC-6 error events extracted
from PRM.
7.24 For AT&T 54016 configured DS1s, CSSP-PFE is not available.

Errored Seconds Line

7.25 This parameter is a count of one-second PRM intervals containing LV = 1
in the ANSI T1.403 format.
7.26 For AT&T 54016 configured DS1s, the ES-LFE parameter is not available.

Errored Seconds Path

7.27 For ANSI T1.403, this is a count, during the accumulation interval, of the
one-second PRM intervals containing a G1 or G2 or G3 or G4 or G5 or G6 or SE
or SL = 1, or a Remote Alarm Indication (RAI) signal.
7.28 For AT&T 54016 Basic, this parameter for the 15-minute interval is as
reported from the far end.

Severely Errored Framing/AIS Seconds Path

7.29 For ANSI T1.403, this is a count, during the accumulation interval, of the
one-second PRM intervals containing a SE = 1.
7.30 For AT&T 54016 basic format for FEPM, this parameter is not available.

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Severely Errored Seconds Path

7.31 For ANSI T1.403, this is a count, during the accumulation interval, of the
one-second PRM intervals containing a G6 or SE = 1, or an RAI signal.
7.32 For AT&T 54016 basic format for FEPM, this parameter is not available.

Unavailable Seconds Path

7.33 This is a count, during the accumulation interval, of seconds during which
the DS1 path is unavailable at the far end. For ANSI T1.403 format the path is
unavailable from the onset of 10 contiguous SESs. The path is available again with
the onset of 10 contiguous seconds that are not SESs.
7.34 For AT&T54016 basic format for FEPM, this parameter is as reported by
the far end.

Alarm Condition Parameters

7.35 This section provides explanations of the PM31A alarm condition parame-
ters, which were listed in Section 1, General Information, page 3.

DS3 Red Alarm

7.36 This is caused by DS3 LOS or LOF that is continually present for 2.5 ±0.5
seconds (configurable from 0.5 to 2.5 seconds, in 0.5 sec. increments). Red alarms
clear upon detection of a valid signal (without LOS or LOF) that lasts continuously
for 10 ±5 seconds.
7.37 The declaration of a red alarm does not alter the content of circuit traffic.
Replacement of a failed signal with downstream AIS is dependent not on pro-
cessed alarms, but on the immediate status of LOS or AIS.

DS3 Yellow Alarm

7.38 A yellow alarm is sent by an entity from which the port routinely receives
signal traffic. It tells the PM31A that there is a fault on the sending entity. For an
asynchronous DS3, a yellow condition is defined to be code 00 inserting into the
X1 and X2 bits, repeated for the duration of the failure condition. DS3 yellow alarm
is detected by 5 consecutive sets of X1/X2, equal to 00. Removal of the yellow
alarm is detected as five consecutive sets of X1/X2 equal to 11.
7.39 The use of x-bits for DS3 yellow alarms is craft-configurable by ENT-T3 or
ED-T3 commands. The options for x-bit usage are force0, force1, x-bitloopback,
and yellow alarm.

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Note: In the DS3/3 mode, a yellow alarm is detected but is not generated in the
outgoing DS3 bit stream.

DS3 AIS
7.40 At the DS3 level, three forms of AIS are recognized:
• framed 1010 with stuck stuffing

• framed 1010 (valid stuffing)

• all ones (unframed).

7.41 At all levels, the AIS is detected in the presence of one error per 1000 bits.
After an AIS condition is continuously present for 2.5 ±0.5 seconds (configurable
from 0.5 to 2.5 seconds, in 0.5 sec. increments), AIS is declared. Once set, AIS
clears if a period of 10 ±5 seconds of acceptable (non-AIS) signal occurs.
7.42 The PM31A can be configured via the ENT-T3 or ED-T3 commands to
receive (detect) one of the following combinations of types of AIS:
• Framed 1010 (ignore stuffing) or all 1s (unframed). Applicable AIS
forms: 1, 2 and 3

• Framed 1010 with stuck stuffing or all 1s (unframed). Applicable AIS

forms: 1 and 3

• Framed 1010 (ignore stuffing). Applicable AIS forms: 1 and 2

• Framed 1010 with stuck stuffing. Applicable AIS form: 1.

7.43 When DS3 AIS is required to be transmitted, framed 1010 with stuck
stuffing is used.
7.44 The declaration of an integrated AIS condition does not alter the content of
circuit traffic. Replacement of a failed signal with downstream AIS is dependent not
on processed alarms, but on the immediate status of LOS or AIS.
7.45 A DS3 LOS condition occurs when 175 ±75 consecutive zeroes are
received on the incoming DS3 signal.

DS3 LOF
7.46 A DS3 LOF condition occurs when four out of 12 F-bits are detected in
error or when four consecutive multiframes contain incorrect bits in the first sub-
frame.

Application Identification Channel (AIC)

7.47 An AIC defect is detected if the LOS defect persists for the alarm integra-
tion period.
7.48 LOS failure is cleared if the LOS defect is absent for the alarm deactivation
period.

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DS2 Red Alarm

7.49 A DS2 red alarm is activated if a DS2 LOF is continually present for 2.5
±0.5 seconds (configurable from 0.5 to 2.5 seconds, in 0.5 sec. increments). Once
set, a DS2 red alarm clears if a period of 10 ±5 seconds of acceptable signal (no
LOF) occurs.
7.50 Generation of downstream DS1 AIS is dependent on the immediate DS2
OOF or AIS statuses, not the integrated alarm.
7.51 When a PM31A is in DS2 red alarm, DS2 yellow alarm is returned
upstream. If a DS2 red alarm results from a DS3 red or AIS alarm situation, the
reporting of the DS2 alarm via autonomous message is suppressed, but the DS2
yellow alarm is still returned upstream.

DS2 Yellow Alarm

7.52 For a DS2 tributary within a DS3, a yellow condition is signaled by setting
the X bit to 0 and is detected in the presence of one error per 1000 bits.

DS2 AIS
7.53 At the DS2 level, an AIS condition is indicated as all ones with no framing,
and is detected in the presence of one error per 1000 bits. After an AIS condition
lasts continually for 2.5 ± 0.5 seconds (configurable from 0.5 to 2.5 seconds, in 0.5
sec. increments), AIS is reported via autonomous message. Once set, AIS clears
if a proper signal (without AIS) that lasts continuously for 10 ±5 seconds is
detected.
7.54 The declaration of an integrated AIS condition does not alter the content of
circuit traffic. Replacement of a failed signal with downstream AIS is dependent not
on processed alarms but on the immediate status of the following: LOS, LOF or
AIS. A DS2 yellow alarm is returned upstream when an AIS integrated condition
(as opposed to an immediate AIS status) is active. If a DS2 AIS alarm results from
a DS3 red or AIS alarm, the reporting of the DS2 alarm is suppressed.

DS1 Red Alarm

7.55 A DS1 red alarm is activated when a DS1 LOS or OOF defect exists for 2.5
±0.5 consecutive seconds (configurable from 0.5 to 2.5 seconds, in 0.5 sec. incre-
ments). The red failure clears after 10 ±5 consecutive seconds pass without
detecting an OOF defect.

DS1 Yellow Alarm

7.56 A DS1 yellow alarm is activated within one second of the detection of an
RAI signal (indicating a fault) from the sending entity. The RAI fault clears within
one second after the RAI signal is gone.

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DS1 AIS Alarm

7.57 A DS1 AIS Alarm is generated when a DS1 AIS defect exists for 2.5 ± 0.5
seconds (configurable from 0.5 to 2.5 seconds, in 0.5 sec. increments). The DS1
failure clears after 10 ±5 consecutive seconds pass without detection of an AIS.

8. Module Replacement and After-Sale Technical Support

8.01 Refer to Tellabs 5500/S Troubleshooting, 76.5500/29, to replace a faulted
module. For a Tellabs 5500 system with an FP below FP7.0, refer to Tellabs
5500/S Module Replacement Procedure, 76.5500/36 to replace a non-faulted
module. For a Tellabs 5500 system with FP7.0 and later, refer to Tellabs 5500/S
Maintenance, 76.5500/24, to replace a non-faulted module.

8.02 For after-sale technical support, call Tellabs Technical Support Center:
USA, Canada, Caribbean: +1.800.443.5555 (24-hour availability)
All other countries: +1.630.798.7070

Note: The Tellabs Technical Support Center line is for after-sale technical
support only. It is not for presale information.

8.03 Refer to Section 10, Module Repair and Return, page 30, for procedures
for returning a faulty module to Tellabs.

9. Additional Information
9.01 For additional information, refer to the following documentation:
Tellabs 5500/S Digital Cross-Connect:
• General Description, 76.5500/1

• 5500/S Command Reference, 76.5500/13

9.02 For information on hands-on training, contact Tellabs:

Technical Training and Education Center
1415 West Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Telephone: +1.800.443.5555
Website: http://www.tellabs.com/training/

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10. Module Repair and Return

General Repair and Return Information

10.01 Tellabs will repair or replace Tellabs products provided that the need for
this repair or replacement arises from the ordinary use of the products as intended
by the manufacturer or otherwise stated in Tellabs literature.
10.02 For more information about in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs and
returns, see the Tellabs Global Repair and Return Policy, available on the Tellabs
website at www.tellabs.com. Click the Services and Support link and navigate
to Technical Support.
10.03 Complete any applicable troubleshooting procedures to troubleshoot the
module. If the module is suspected of being defective, follow the procedures in
Section 8, Module Replacement and After-Sale Technical Support, page 29, to
replace the faulty module with a new module and conduct the test again.
• If the substitute operates correctly, the original should be considered
defective and returned to Tellabs as explained in Contacting Tellabs
Repair Centers, page 30.

• If normal troubleshooting procedures do not solve the problem,

contact Tellabs Technical Support Center.

10.04 Tellabs strongly recommends that no internal (component-level) testing or

repairs be attempted on the equipment. Unauthorized testing or repairs may void
the warranty. Also, if the equipment is part of a registered system, unauthorized
repairs result in noncompliance with Parts 15 and/or 68 of the FCC Rules and
Regulations.
10.05 Although repair service always includes an attempt to remove any
permanent markings made by customers on Tellabs products, the success of such
attempts cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, if equipment must be marked defective
or bad, Tellabs recommends that it be done with non-permanent materials and,
where appropriate, in a manner consistent with the correct handling of
electrostatically sensitive devices.

Contacting Tellabs Repair Centers

10.06 Contact Tellabs Repair and Return Services to return a suspected module
for repair or replacement. For shipping the suspected module, you must use a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, which is used for tracking purposes.
10.07 For North American customers, Tellabs has a convenient web-based tool
to request repair services and to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number. The website gives you an RMA when you submit the request on-line, and
allows you to check the ongoing status of the module. To use the Repair Services
website, you need a user name and login, which you must obtain from Tellabs by
calling one of the telephone numbers listed in Table 4. Use your designated user
name and login whenever you want to use the Repair Services Website.

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10.08 If unable to use the Repair Services website, call one of the numbers listed
in Table 4 to request an RMA:

Table 4 Tellabs Return and Repair Contact Information

Location Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address

Finland for Tellabs +358.9.4131.2920 +358.9.4131.2022 emea.repair@tellabs.com

EMEA products

North America +1.800.443.5555 +1.630.798.7551 repairs@tellabs.com

Latin America and All +1.800.443.5555 +1.630.798.7551 repairs@tellabs.com

Other Regions or
+1.630.798.7070

Japan +81.3.3595.7400 +81.3.3595.7401 n/a

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