Optics PM > Current Values

Use the Optics PM > Current Values tab to view the current optical PM data for the TXP or MXP card.

Param

Displays the name of the PM parameter:

  • Laser Bias (Min, %): Minimum laser bias current displayed in percentage

  • Laser Bias (Avg, %): Average laser bias current displayed in percentage

  • Laser Bias (Max, %): Maximum laser bias current displayed in percentage

  • Rx Optical Pwr (Min, %): Minimum receive optical power displayed in dBm

  • Rx Optical Pwr (Avg, %): Average receive optical power displayed in dBm

  • Rx Optical Pwr (Max, %): Maximum receive optical power displayed in dBm

  • Tx Optical Pwr (Min, %): (This parameter does not apply to all cards.) Minimum transmit optical power displayed in dBm

  • Tx Optical Pwr (Avg, %): (This parameter does not apply to all cards.) Average transmit optical power displayed in dBm

  • Tx Optical Pwr (Max, %): (This parameter does not apply to all cards.) Maximum transmit optical power displayed in dBm

Port x (Client or Trunk)

Shows the PM data for the client or trunk port.

Directions

Select Near End or Far End for the PM direction.

Intervals

Select 15 Min or 1 Day for the PM interval.

Refresh

Refreshes the tab fields.

Auto-refresh

Sets the auto-refresh rate for the PM values.

Help

Displays context-sensitive help.