Issue External Commands

To issue external commands on a desired circuit, do the following steps:

NOTE: The operation "External Commands" is not supported for VCG/ DIAMOND/ DNI circuits.

1. Go to Configuration > Layer 1 > Circuits menu and click on Manage Circuits. The Manage Circuits page is displayed.
2. Right-click the desired circuit and click External Commands. A list of options are displayed.

   

To perform Forced Switch

1. Click Force Switch and select the appropriate:
   • To switch the circuit forcefully to protect path, click To Protect. A success message is displayed.
   • To switch the circuit forcefully to work path, click To Work. A success message is displayed.
2. Click Clear to undo the forced switched performed.

To perform Manual Switch

1. Click Manual Switch and select the appropriate:
   • To switch the circuit manually to protect path, click To Protect. A success message is displayed.
   • To switch the circuit manually to work path, click To Work. A success message is displayed.
2. Click Clear to undo the manual switch performed.

To perform Lock Out operation

To lock a circuit in the desired path type click Lock Out. A success message is displayed.