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This preface discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions found in the Cisco IGX 8400 Series Provisioning Guide.
The Cisco IGX 8400 series (referred to as "IGX" in this guide) is a WAN switch platform running Cisco WAN Switching System Software Release 9.3.30 or later releases (referred to as "switch software" in this guide).
This guide replaces previous Cisco IGX 8400 series platform documentation and is designed to be used with multiple switch software releases. This guide has been optimized for online usage. If you are accessing this guide through the Documentation CD-ROM, external links may not be accessible.
For information on initial installation and power-on, refer to the Cisco IGX 8400 Series Installation Guide.
For detailed information on system configuration and troubleshooting commands, refer to the Cisco WAN Switching Command Reference .
For more information on Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting commands, refer to the appropriate Cisco IOS documentation set.
The Cisco IGX 8400 Series Provisioning Guide provides installers, operators, and network designers and managers with the necessary understanding to plan for IGX usage in a network. This guide applies to the Cisco IGX 8410, Cisco IGX 8420, and Cisco IGX 8430 in both rack-mount and standalone versions.
This document is organized into the following chapters:
Table 1 Cisco IGX 8400 Series Provisioning Guide Organization
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Chapter 1, "Introduction to the Cisco IGX 8400 Series" |
Provides general networking and functional information on the Cisco IGX 8400 Series. |
Chapter 2, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Cards" |
Provides information on IGX modules (front cards and back cards). |
Chapter 3, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Nodes" |
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Chapter 4, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Trunks" |
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Chapter 5, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Lines" |
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Chapter 6, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Data Service" |
Provides configuration and troubleshooting information specific to IGX data services. |
Chapter 7, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Voice Service" |
Provides configuration and troubleshooting information specific to IGX voice services. |
Chapter 8, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series ATM Service" |
Provides configuration and troubleshooting information specific to IGX ATM services. |
Chapter 9, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Frame Relay Service" |
Provides configuration and troubleshooting information specific to IGX Frame Relay services. |
Chapter 10, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series IP Service" |
Provides configuration and troubleshooting information specific to IGX-URM MPLS services. |
Appendix A, "Cisco IGX 8400 Series Feeder Nodes" |
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Tip Some links in this online document connect with other Cisco documentation resources, such as Cisco IOS documentation, or the Cisco WAN Switching Software Command Reference . When you find the information you are looking for, use the back button on your web browser to return to this document. |
This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.
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Note This symbol means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to additional information and material. |
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TimeSaver This symbol means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. |
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This section describes updates to this publication.
The following sections have been added or updated to support Switch Software Release 9.3.40:
The following content has been added to support Switch Software Release 9.4.00:
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Tip The universal router module (URM) is a dual-processor card, featuring both a modified Cisco IGX 8400 series UXM-E processor and a modified Cisco 3660 modular-access router processor. Each processor uses a different operating system; refer to documentation for both Cisco IOS software and switch software while working with the URM. |
All related technical documentation is available online and on the Documentation CD-ROM. You can also order some printed documentation using the document number. See the "Accessing User Documentation" section and the "Obtaining Documentation" section for more information.
Cisco IGX 8400 series product documentation provides information regarding hardware installation, cabling, basic configuration, and regulatory compliance and safety information. Documentation in this category includes the following:
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Note Cisco IGX 8400 series documentation is organized under the switch software release number. If you have multiple releases in your network, refer to the latest release for the most current IGX documentation. |
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > WAN Switches > IGX 8400 Series.
Cisco WAN Switching System Software (switch software) product documentation provides additional information on the switch software commands used to configure the IGX. Documentation in this category includes the following:
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > WAN Switches > IGX 8400 > switch software release number.
The following documents describe hardware often used in conjunction with the IGX:
You can access the Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide at Cisco Product Documentation > Access Servers & Routers > Modular Access Routers > Cisco 3600 Series Routers > Hardware installation documents for Cisco 3600 series > WAN interface card (WIC) installation.
You can access the Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation and Configuration publication at Cisco Product Documentation > WAN Switches > BPX 8600 Series > switch software release number.
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Note Cisco IOS software is available only on the universal router module (URM) front card. Unless you intend to configure the IGX for IP services using the URM, you do not need to refer to Cisco IOS documentation. |
Cisco IOS software documentation provides information on using the Cisco IOS software required by the IGX for IP services.
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Note Cisco IOS documentation is organized by Cisco IOS release, then by product type and name. |
Cisco IOS software is packaged in feature sets that support specific platforms. To get updated information regarding platform support for this feature, access Feature Navigator. Feature Navigator dynamically updates the list of supported platforms as new platform support is added for the feature.
Feature Navigator is a web-based tool that enables you to quickly determine which Cisco IOS software images support a specific set of features and which features are supported in a specific Cisco IOS image.
To access Feature Navigator, you must have an account on Cisco.com. If you have forgotten or lost your account information, send a blank e-mail to cco-locksmith@cisco.com. An automatic check will verify that your e-mail address is registered with Cisco.com. If the check is successful, account details with a new random password will be e-mailed to you. Qualified users can establish an account on Cisco.com by following the directions at http://www.cisco.com/register .
Feature Navigator is updated regularly when major Cisco IOS software releases and technology releases occur. For the most current information, go to the Feature Navigator home page at the following URL:
The main Cisco IOS software documentation pages provide links to all software documentation available for the release. Cisco IOS software documentation is classified as outlined in the following sections.
You can access the main Cisco IOS software documentation pages at Cisco Product Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Release you are using.
The Cisco IOS software documentation provides detailed configuration procedures and examples.
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Release you are using > Cisco IOS Release x.x Master Index> Configuration guide or command reference indexes.
The Cisco IOS software configuration guides provide detailed configuration procedures and examples.
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Release you are using > Configuration Guides and Command References > Configuration guide for your application.
The Cisco IOS software command references provide detailed information about each configuration command.
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Release you are using > Configuration Guides and Command References > Command reference for your application.
New Feature Documentation contains detailed information about new configuration commands introduced in specific Cisco IOS releases.
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Release you are using > New Feature Documentation > New Features for the Cisco IOS Software Release you are using.
Cisco IOS release notes for all platforms provide up-to-date information about specific Cisco IOS software releases.
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > Cisco IOS Software Configuration > Cisco IOS Software Release you are using > Release Notes > Release Notes for the Cisco IOS Software Release you are using.
Additional documentation provides information about specific Cisco IOS software releases, platforms, and applications, and other supporting documentation.
You can access these documents at Cisco Product Documentation > Cisco IOS Software Configuration > Cisco IOS Software Release you are using > Supporting Documents or Related Documentation.
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Step 2 Log in to Cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com .
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Note If you do not have a user account, click Register in the navigational bar at the top of the page and proceed through the registration process. |
Step 3 Select Technical Documentation under the Service & Support heading.
Step 4 Select Cisco Product Documentation to open the Cisco Product Documentation index.
Step 5 Use the document paths provided in the "Related Documentation" section to find the specific document you need.
To access user documentation on the CD-ROM, you need a desktop or notebook computer with an installed graphical Internet browser and a CD-ROM drive.
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TimeSaver Follow the Documentation CD-ROM installation instructions found in the CD package before attempting to access user documentation. CD-ROM installation takes approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on your computer and your installation requirements. |
Step 2 Select Cisco Product Documentation to open the Cisco Product Documentation index.
Step 3 Use the document paths provided in the "Related Documentation" section to find the specific document you need.
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For an introduction to the Cisco IGX 8400 series, see Chapter 1, "Introduction to the Cisco IGX 8400 Series."
For installation and basic configuration information, see the Cisco IGX 8400 Series Installation Guide .
For more information on switch software commands, refer to the Cisco WAN Switching Command Reference, Chapter 1, "Command Line Fundamentals ."
Posted: Mon May 12 15:32:41 PDT 2003
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