Module 1: Introduction to Metro DWDM Solutions

Lesson 1: Overview of Metro DWDM Today

• A Brief History of DWDM
• The Metro DWDM Market
• Key Metro DWDM Drivers

Lesson 2: Building Intelligent DWDM Solutions

• Consolidating WAN Services
• Data Centers - WAN/SAN Extension and the Relevance of DWDM
• Clustering and Large Computer Interconnect
• IP over DWDM (IPoDWDM)
• DWDM Solutions to Customer Needs
• Benefits of an MSTP Solution
• DIY vs. Managed Services

Module 2: Designing DWDM Solutions

Lesson 1: ONS 15454 MSTP Platform Overview

• Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP Architecture
• DWDM Components

Lesson 2: ONS 15454 Line Cards

• ONS 15454 MSTP Shelf Layout
• ONS 15454 MSTP Common Control Cards
• ONS 15454 MSTP Optical Layer Cards
• ONS 15454 MSTP Service Cards

Lesson 3: MSTP Network Design

• MSTP Network Topologies
• Optical Fiber Characteristics
• MSTP Network Design using the Metro Planner

Lesson 4: MSTP Node Provisioning and Network Turn-up

• Using the Cisco Transport Controller (CTC)
• MSTP Node Provisioning
• MSTP Network Turn-up
• Creating DWDM Circuits on the MSTP

Lesson 5: MSTP Protection Schemes

• MSTP Protection Schemes
• MSTP Multi-Level Redundancy

Lesson 6: Managing the ONS 15454 MSTP

• Network Management on the MSTP
• Performance Monitoring on the MSTP
• Typical Management Tasks

Lab 1: Cabling and Signal Flow
Lab 2: Designing a Simple Ring Topology with MetroPlanner
Lab 3: Provisioning a 3-Node Ring with Two Un-Protected Channels
Lab 4: Provisioning a 3 Node Ring with Two Y –Cable Protected Channels
Lab 5: Performance Monitoring and Optical Power Measurements on the MSTP