| 摘要 |
To automate fiber connectivity management in optical systems, a dedicated lo w bit-rate communications channel unique to each fiber connection in an optica l system is provided. The dedicated communications channel simplifies fiber connectivity management by supporting the exchange of port identification information from one optical component to another after which processing determines if the specific connection is a desired association. The dedicate d communications channel supports optical interconnection surveillance for all card-to-card optical connections within a group of related cards or within a n optical network link. Automating fiber connectivity management in this manne r will enhance future products by simplifying the fiber connection between optical components is the required association. This will be particularly useful in complex optical environments with many interconnected devices and where troubleshooting faulty connections would be time-consuming and, therefore, very costly.
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