[outages] Level 3 fiber cut San Bernardino, CA

[Brian Knight]

We've heard that splicing has been going on for the past several hours 
on the 264-count cable.  Estimated time to finish that splice is 20:00 
GMT.

-Brian

On 2018-10-24 07:43, Brian Knight via Outages wrote:
> Got a Level 3 fiber cut in San Bernardino, CA going on for about 17
> hours now.  Our first link alarm was at 3:47pm CT yesterday.  $DAYJOB
> has two 1G circuits affected.
> 
> Looks like they had a hell of a time getting the replacement cable and
> splice conduit installed.  Splicing is estimated to start in another
> 2.5-3.5 hours on the east side of the cut.
> 
> Here's the latest we received from Level 3.
> 
> 
> 10/24/2018 12:29:56 GMT -
> *** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 12:22:53 GMT From CASE: 
> 15371425 - Event
> The Outside Plant Engineer has reported that cable preparations on
> both the west side and the east side of the cable is ongoing. It is
> estimated splicing on the west side will begin at 14:00 GMT and
> splicing on the east side will begin between 15:00 GMT and 16:00 GMT.
> 
> 
> 10/24/2018 11:10:34 GMT -
> *** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 11:04:06 GMT From CASE: 
> 15371425 - Event
> The Outside Plant Engineer has confirmed the trench is dug and the
> replacement cable is being ran between manholes at the west side of
> the damage. Preparations are complete at the east side and splicing
> expected to begin at 11:30 GMT with the 264 count cable, then the 84
> count cable followed by a 60 count lateral cable. Restoration efforts
> are ongoing with an ETTR that remains unchanged, 17:30 GMT.
> 
> 
> 10/24/2018 10:05:30 GMT -
> *** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 09:58:52 GMT From CASE: 
> 15371425 - Event
> The Outside Plant Engineer reported the replacement section of cable
> got stuck when pulling it into position. A second splice enclosure
> will be installed in the next manhole. Field Operations will dig a
> trench between the two enclosures to complete the installation of the
> 2,400 foot section of 264 count replacement cable. The trench is
> expected to be complete at approximately 10:30 GMT with an estimated
> time splicing will begin of 12:30 GMT.
> 
> 
> 10/24/2018 08:08:37 GMT -
> *** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 08:01:50 GMT From CASE: 
> 15371425 - Event
> The Outside Plant Engineer reported the replacement section of fiber
> cable has arrived and is currently being pulled into position. Along
> with the section of fiber cable, a new splice enclosure is being
> prepped and will be replaced to complete repairs of the 264 count
> cable. The 84 count cable has been prepped and ready for splicing.
> Field Operations have moved to an adjacent manhole looking for
> available slack to repair to the 168 count cable. The Outside Plant
> Engineer reported splicing is expected to commence at 10:00 GMT. The
> next update will be sent at that time or if additional information is
> received.
> 
> 
> -Brian
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