METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR TAKING A HIGH-SPEED SIGNALING LINK OUT OF SERVICE FROM A PROVING STATE OF AN INITIAL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

摘要

Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for taking a high-speed signaling link out of service from a proving state of an initial alignment procedure in response to a flag delimitation error. According to one aspect, the method includes initializing an initial alignment procedure for validating the ability of a high-speed signaling link to carry signal units and transitioning to a proving state. While in the proving state, the method includes detecting a flag delimitation error and in response to detecting the flag delimitation error, starting a timer. The method further includes taking the link out of service based on the timer.