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This module includes the RST, MST, MSA and HPT sub-modules. This module provides the
inloop and
outloop functions.
RST sub-module
In the received direction, the RST sub-module terminates the regenerator section overhead (RSOH). That is, the RST sub-module detects the frame alignment bytes (A1 and A2), descrambles all the bytes except the first line of the RSOH, restores and checks the regenerator section trace byte (J0) and checks the B1 byte.
In the transmit direction, the RST sub-module generates the RSOH. That is, the RST sub-module writes bytes such as A1, A2, and J0, calculates and writes the B1 byte and scrambles all the bytes except the first line of the RSOH.
MST sub-module
In the received direction, the MST sub-module terminates the multiplex section overhead (MSOH). That is, the MST sub-module detects K2 bytes, and upon errors, generates MS_AIS or MS_RDI alarms; it also verifies B2 bytes and upon errors, generates B2_SD or B2_EXC alarms and sends MS_REI signals to its opposite end.
In the transmit direction, the MST sub-module generates the MSOH. That is, the MST sub-module writes bytes such as E2, D4-D12, K1, K2, S1, and M1, and calculates and writes the B2 byte.
MSA sub-module
In the received direction, the MSA sub-module de-interleaves the administration unit group (AUG), divides an AUG into N AU-4s, detects the administration unit-loss of pointer (AU_LOP) alarm and the administration unit-alarm indication signal (AU_AIS) alarm and performs pointer justifications.
In the transmit direction, the MSA sub-module assembles the AUG and generates the AU-4. N AU-4s are multiplexed into an AUG through byte interleaving.
HPT sub-module
In the received direction, the HPT sub-module terminates the path overhead (POH). That is, the HPT sub-module verifies B3 bytes and upon errors, sends HP_REI signals to its opposite end; it also detects J1 and C2 bytes and upon errors, generates HP_TIM, HP_SLM, or HP_UNEQ (if VC-4 paths are unloaded) alarms.
In the transmit direction, the HPT sub-module generates the POH. That is, the HPT sub-module writes bytes such as J1 and C2 and calculates and writes the B3 byte.
Logic and Control ModuleManages and configures the other modules of the board.
Performs inter-board communication through the internal Ethernet interface.
Traces the clock signal from the active and standby cross-connect units.
Controls the laser.
Passes the orderwire and ECC bytes through an ADM that consists of two paired slots when the GSCC is not in position.
Selects the clock signal and frame header signal from the active and standby cross-connect units.
Controls the indicators on the board.
Power Module - it converts the –48 V/–60 V power supply into the DC voltages that the modules of the board requires.
