Test Plan for Optical Grooming Switches - Light Reading

Test Plan for Optical Grooming Switches
TCB018: In-service Software upgrades.
Purpose:
To confirm that upon an in service software upgrade to the node, no traffic affect conditions
will occur.
Test method:
1. Configure and monitor an STS-1 trail from Paris to LA
2. Perform supplier process for In-service Software upgrades for individual interface card
PAR#1
3. Attempt to access resource during operation and note alarms and warnings.
4. Perform supplier process for In-service Software upgrades for Control software on node.
5. Attempt to access resource during operation and note alarms and warnings.
Expected result:
• No loss of traffic or error.
• No major alarms.
• Management system prevents the use of resources which may cause erroneous
conditions during software upgrade.
• Management system clearly and accurately shows the status of:
Cards being upgrade.
Status of trails through network.
A warning to show if resources are unavailable.
Any other comments:
None
TCB019: In-service Software reversion.
Purpose:
To confirm that the switch management system is able to revert back to a previous software
version without generating traffic affecting conditions.
Test method:
1. Perform supplier process for In-service Software reversion for individual interface card.
2. Attempt to access resource during operation and note alarms and warnings.
3. Perform supplier process for In-service Software reversion for Control software on node.
4. Attempt to access resource during operation and note alarms and warnings.
Expected result:
• No loss of traffic or error.
• No major alarms.
• Management system prevents the uses of resources that may cause erroneous
conditions during software revision.
• Management system clearly and accurately shows the status of:
Cards being upgrade.
Status of trails through network.
A warning to show if resources are unavailable.
Any other comments:
None
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