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NI-2 Card FRU Installation and Replacement Notes

NI-2 Card FRU Installation and Replacement Notes

This document provides an overview of and installation and replacement procedures for the second-generation network interface (NI-2) card in the following chassis:

The NI-2 card is a field-replaceable unit (FRU).

This document includes the following sections:

Introduction

The NI-2 card is a system processor module that includes the following features:

Table 1 shows each NI-2 card type, the physical name of the card as it appears on the NI-2 card faceplate, and the hardware configuration of each NI-2 card type.


Table 1: NI-2 Card Hardware Configuration
NI-2 Card Type NI-2 Card Faceplate Label Hardware Configuration

Identified in This Document

Printed on NI-2 Card Faceplate

Trunk/Uplink (Quantity)
Subtending Interface/
Downlink (Quantity)

DS3+T1/E1 IMA

DS3+T1/E1 IMA

  • DS3 coaxial (1)1
    or

  • T1 link or IMA group (1)
    or

  • E1 link or IMA group (1)

  • T1 link (8) or IMA group (maximum of 4)1
    or

  • E1 link (8) or IMA group (maximum of 4)

ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA

DS3+T1/E1 IMA ITEMP

  • DS3 coaxial (1)1
    or

  • T1 link or IMA group (1)
    or

  • E1 link or IMA group (1)

  • T1 link (8) or IMA group (maximum of 4)1
    or

  • E1 link (8) or IMA group (maximum of 4)

DS3/2DS3

DS3/E3-DS3/E3

DS3/E3 coaxial (1)1

DS3/E3 coaxial (2)1

OC-3c/2DS3 SMF2

OC3 SM/2XDS3

OC-3c (1)

DS3 coaxial (2)1

OC-3c/2DS3 MMF3

OC3 MM/2XDS3

OC-3c (1)

DS3 coaxial (2)1

OC-3c/OC-3c SMF

155SM-155SM

OC-3c (1)

OC-3c (1)

OC-3c/OC-3c MMF

155MM-155MM

OC-3c (1)

OC-3c (1)

1All network trunk and subtend connectors for this card are located on the I/O module or I/O card.
2SMF = single-mode fiber.
3MMF = multimode fiber.

Table 2 lists the NI-2 cards and shows which DSLAMs each card is compatible with. The table also lists the product numbers for each NI-2 card.


Table 2: NI-2 Card and Chassis Compatibility
NI-2 Card Product Number Cisco 6015 Cisco 6100/6130 Cisco 6160 Cisco 6260

DS3+T1/E1 IMA1

NI-2-DS3-T1E1=

Yes2

No

Yes3

Yes4

ITEMP5 DS3+T1/E1 IMA

NI-2-DS3-T1E1-H=

Yes6

No

No

No

DS3/2DS3

NI-2-DS3-DS3=

No

Yes

Yes

Yes7' 8

OC-3c/2DS3 SMF

NI-2-155SM-DS3=

No

No

Yes

No

OC-3c/2DS3 MMF

NI-2-155MM-DS3=

No

No

Yes

No

OC-3c/OC-3c SMF

NI-2-155SM-155SM=

Yes2

Yes

Yes

Yes9

OC-3c/OC-3c MMF

NI-2-155MM-155MM=

Yes2

Yes

Yes

Yes9

OC-3c/OC-3c SMF

NI-2-155SM-155SM2=

Yes2

Yes

Yes

Yes9

OC-3c/OC-3c MMF

NI-2-155MM-155MM2=

Yes2

Yes

Yes

Yes9

1IMA = inverse multiplexing over ATM.
2In a Cisco 6015 system, use only in a commercial environment.
3In a Cisco 6160 system, use only with the DS3/2DS3+8xT1 I/O card (part number 6160-1-I/O-2=).
4In a Cisco 6260 system, use only with the E1 I/O module.
5ITEMP = industrial temperature.
6In a Cisco 6015 system, use only in an outside-plant environment.
7When the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card and the E3 I/O module are installed in the Cisco 6260 chassis, the system adopts E3 functionality.
8In a Cisco 6260 system, use only with the E3 I/O module.
9In a Cisco 6260 system, use only with the OC-3c I/O module.

NI-2 Card Overview

This section provides detailed information about the following NI-2 cards:

DS3+T1/E1 IMA and ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 Card

This section provides the following information about the DS3+T1/E1 IMA and ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card:

Features

In addition to the features described in the "Introduction" section, the DS3+T1/E1 IMA or ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 cards

Faceplate Features

Figure 1 shows a close-up of the DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card faceplate.


Note   The only (visual) difference between the DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card and the ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card is the word ITEMP silkscreened on the card faceplate.


Figure 1: DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 Card Faceplate


1

Ejector lever.

7

Card status LED group.

2

Locking tab.

8

Fan alarm LED group.

3

ACO button.

9

CNSL—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides a serial connection to a system console.

4

Maintenance RESET port.

10

AUX—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides connection to an auxiliary device (such as a modem) used to remotely configure the system.

5

Interface status LED groups: DS3 1, T1/E1 2, T1/E1 3, T1/E1 4, T1/E1 5, T1/E1 6, T1/E1 7, T1/E1 8, and T1/E1 9. These groups show the status of the trunk and subtend connections on the I/O module or I/O card.

11

ENET—An RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle that complies with Ethernet standards and that provides connection to a system Ethernet.

6

System alarm LED group.

Table 3 describes the LED group indicators and their functions.


Table 3: DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 Card LED Group Indicators
LED Group LED State Function

Interface status LED (in Figure 1)

TEST

Amber solid

Cisco IOS detects that an obtrusive test (loopback) is active on this interface.

Off

Cisco IOS does not detect obtrusive test activity.

RX1 STAT

Amber solid

The receiver detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The receiver does not detect a physical layer problem.

TX2 STAT

Amber solid

The transmitter detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The transmitter does not detect a physical layer problem.

RCLK3

Green solid

Hardware detects an incoming clock signal.

Off

Hardware does not detect an incoming clock signal.

System alarm (in Figure 1)

CRITICAL

Red

A critical alarm is active.

MAJOR

Red

A major alarm is active.

MINOR

Amber

A minor alarm is active.

Card status (in Figure 1)

POWER

Green

The NI-2 card has power.

STATUS

Green

The operational status of the NI-2 card:

  • On—There are no internal faults or problems.

  • Off—The NI-2 card has not booted properly, or a problem is preventing normal operation.

ACTIVE

Green

The NI-2 card is operating as the active NI-2 card in the chassis.

Fan alarm (in Figure 1)

FAN 1

Red

The fan module or fan tray is not operational and is in alarm mode.

FAN 2

Red

The fan module or fan tray is not operational and is in alarm mode.

Note   The FAN 2 LED is active only on an NI-2 card installed in a Cisco 6260.

The FAN 2 LED is inactive and is always off on an NI-2 card installed in a Cisco 6015, Cisco 6100, Cisco 6130, or Cisco 6160.

ENET interface LED (11 in Figure 1)

ACT

Green solid or blinking

The Ethernet interface is active.

Off

The Ethernet interface is inactive.

LNK

Green solid

The Ethernet link is connected and enabled.

1RX = receive
2TX = transmit
3RCLK = receive clock

Specifications

Table 4 lists the physical and electrical specifications of the DS3+T1/E1 IMA and ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card.


Table 4: DS3+T1/E1 IMA and ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 Card Specifications
Specification Description

Internal hardware

  • 150 MHz RC64475 CPU

  • Galileo GT64120 system controller

  • 1M x 32 bootflash

  • 4M x 32 Flash

  • 512 KB boot EPROM

Dimensions

Height: 12.38 in. (31.45 cm)

Depth: 8.50 in. (21.59 cm)

Width: 1.80 in. (4.57 cm)

Weight

3.0 lb (1.36 kg)

External interfaces1

One DS3 (44.736 Mbps) coaxial port

Eight T1(1.544 Mbps)/E1 (2.048 Mbps) RJ-48 ports

Connector types2

DS3—BNC3

E1/T1—RJ-48

Impedance

DS3—75 ohms (nominal)

T1—100 ohms (nominal)

E1—120 ohms (nominal)

Line encoding

DS3—B3ZS

T1—AMI or B8ZS

E1—AMI or HDB3

Framing

DS3—C-bit parity, optionally PLCP with M23, otherwise ADM4

T1—SF or ESF

E1—PCM30 or CRC4

Transmission distance

DS3—Short haul: < 225 ft (68.58 m), long haul: 225 to 450 ft (68.58 to 137.16 m)

T1/E1—Short haul: 0 to 655 ft (0 to 199.64 m), long haul: > 655 ft (199.64 m) no span power

Power consumption

32.5W

1All external interfaces for the DS3+T1/E1 IMA or ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card are located on the I/O card or I/O module.
2All trunk and subtend connectors for the DS3+T1/E1 IMA or ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card are located on the I/O card or I/O module.
3BNC = Bayonet-Neill-Concelman.
4ADM = add/drop multiplexer.

DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card

This section provides the following information about DS3/2DS3 NI-2 cards:

Features

In addition to the features described in the "Introduction" section, the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card

Faceplate Features

Figure 2 shows a close-up of the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card faceplate.


Figure 2: DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card Faceplate


1

Ejector lever.

7

Card status LED group.

2

Locking tab.

8

Fan alarm LED group.

3

ACO button.

9

CNSL—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides a serial connection to a system console.

4

Maintenance RESET port.

10

AUX—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides connection to an auxiliary device (such as a modem) used to remotely configure the system.

5

Interface status LED groups: Trunk 1 (TRNK 1), Subtend 2 (SBTD 2), and Subtend 3 (SBTD 3). These groups show the status of the trunk and subtend connections on the I/O card or I/O module.

11

ENET—An RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle that complies with Ethernet standards and that provides connection to a system Ethernet.

6

System alarm LED group.

Table 5 describes the LED group indicators and their functions.


Table 5: DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card LED Group Indicators
LED Group LED State Function

Interface status LED (in Figure 2)

TEST

Amber solid

Cisco IOS detects that an obtrusive test (loopback) is active on this interface.

Off

Cisco IOS does not detect obtrusive test activity.

RX STAT

Amber solid

The receiver detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The receiver does not detect a physical layer problem.

TX STAT

Amber solid

The transmitter detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The transmitter does not detect a physical layer problem.

RCLK

Green solid

Hardware detects an incoming clock signal.

Off

Hardware does not detect an incoming clock signal.

System alarm (in Figure 2)

CRITICAL

Red

A critical alarm is active.

MAJOR

Red

A major alarm is active.

MINOR

Amber

A minor alarm is active.

Card status (in Figure 2)

POWER

Green

The NI-2 card has power.

STATUS

Green

The operational status of the NI-2 card:

  • On—There are no internal faults or problems.

  • Off—The NI-2 card has not booted properly, or a problem is preventing normal operation.

ACTIVE

Green

The NI-2 card is operating as the active NI-2 card in the chassis.

Fan alarm (in Figure 2)

FAN 1

Red

The fan module or fan tray is not operational and is in alarm mode.

FAN 2

Red

The fan module or fan tray is not operational and is in alarm mode.

Note   The FAN 2 LED is active only on an NI-2 card installed in a Cisco 6260.

The FAN 2 LED is inactive and is always off on an NI-2 card installed in a Cisco 6100, Cisco 6130, or Cisco 6160.

ENET interface LED (11 in Figure 2)

ACT

Green solid or blinking

The Ethernet interface is active.

Off

The Ethernet interface is inactive.

LNK

Green solid

The Ethernet link is connected and enabled.

Specifications

Table 6 lists the physical and electrical specifications of the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card.


Table 6: DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card Specifications
Specification Description

Internal hardware

  • 150 MHz RC64475 CPU

  • Galileo GT64120 system controller

  • 1M x 32 bootflash

  • 4M x 32 Flash

  • 512 KB boot EPROM

Dimensions

Height: 12.38 in. (31.45 cm)

Depth: 8.50 in. (21.59 cm)

Width: 1.80 in. (4.57 cm)

Weight

3.0 lb (1.36 kg)

Layer 2 protocol

ATM

External interfaces1

Three DS3/E3 coaxial ports

Connector type2

BNC

Impedance

75 ohms (nominal)

Line encoding

B3ZS

Framing

C-bit parity, optionally PLCP with M23, otherwise ADM

Transmission distance

DS3—Short haul: < 225 ft (68.58 m), long haul: 225 to 450 ft (68.58 to 137.16 m)

Power consumption

33.5W

1All external interfaces for the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card are located on the I/O card or I/O module.
2All trunk and subtend connectors for the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card are located on the I/O card or I/O module.

OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card

This section provides the following information about OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 cards:

Features

In addition to the features that are described in the "Introduction" section, the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card

Faceplate Features

Figure 3 shows a close-up of the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card faceplate.


Figure 3: OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card Faceplate


1

Ejector lever.

8

System alarm LED group.

2

Locking tab.

9

Card status LED group.

3

ACO button.

10

Fan alarm LED group.

4

Maintenance RESET port.

11

CNSL—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides a serial connection to a system console.

5

Interface status LED group: Trunk 1 (TRNK 1). This group shows the status of the OC-3c network trunk connection.

12

AUX—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides connection to an auxiliary device (such as a modem) used to remotely configure the system.

6

An optical interface connector pair. This connector pair is for network trunk interface TX and RX data optical cables.

13

ENET—An RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle that complies with Ethernet standards and that provides connection to a system Ethernet.

7

Two interface status LED groups: Subtend 2 (SBTD 2) and Subtend 3 (SBTD 3). These LED groups monitor the DS3 subtend connections on the I/O card.

Table 7 describes the LED group indicators and their functions.


Table 7: OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card LED Group Indicators
LED Group LED State Function

Interface status LED (and 7 in Figure 3)

TEST

Amber solid

Cisco IOS detects that an obtrusive test (loopback) is active on this interface.

Off

Cisco IOS does not detect obtrusive test activity.

RX STAT

Amber solid

The receiver detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The receiver does not detect a physical layer problem.

TX STAT

Amber solid

The transmitter detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The transmitter does not detect a physical layer problem.

RCLK

Green solid

Hardware detects an incoming clock signal.

Off

Hardware does not detect an incoming clock signal.

System alarm (in Figure 3)

CRITICAL

Red

A critical alarm is active.

MAJOR

Red

A major alarm is active.

MINOR

Amber

A minor alarm is active.

Card status (in Figure 3)

POWER

Green

The NI-2 card has power.

STATUS

Green

The operational status of the NI-2 card:

  • On—There are no internal faults or problems.

  • Off—The NI-2 card has not booted properly, or a problem is preventing normal operation.

ACTIVE

Green

The NI-2 card is operating as the active NI-2 card in the chassis.

Fan alarm (10 in Figure 3)

FAN 1

Red

The fan module or fan tray is not operational and is in alarm mode.

FAN 2

This LED on the NI-2 card is inactive and is always off.

ENET interface LED (13 in Figure 3)

ACT

Green solid or blinking

The Ethernet interface is active.

Off

The Ethernet interface is inactive.

LNK

Green solid

The Ethernet link is connected and enabled.

Specifications

Table 8 lists the physical and electrical specifications of the single-mode and multimode versions of the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card.


Table 8: OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card Specifications
Specification Description

Internal hardware

  • 150 MHz RC64475 CPU

  • Galileo GT64120 system controller

  • 1M x 32 bootflash

  • 4M x 32 Flash

  • 512 KB boot EPROM

Dimensions

Height: 12.38 in. (31.45 cm)

Depth: 8.50 in. (21.59 cm)

Width: 1.80 in. (4.57 cm)

Weight

3.0 lb (1.36 kg)

Power consumption

33.5W

Layer 2 protocol

ATM

DS3 Ports (Subtending)

(DS3 port specifications are the same for single-mode and multimode cards.)

External interfaces1

Two DS3 (44.736 Mbps) coaxial ports

Connector type2

BNC

Impedance

75 ohms (nominal)

Line encoding

B3ZS

Framing

C-bit parity, optionally PLCP with M23, otherwise ADM

OC-3c Port (Trunk) Single-Mode Card Multimode Card

External interface

One OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) single-mode port

One OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) multimode port

Connector type

SC-PC

SC-PC

Fiber type

Intermediate reach single mode

Multimode

Average transmitted power

-15 to -8 dBm

-20 to -14 dBm

Average received power

-8 dBm

-11 dBm

Transmission distance

Up to 12 miles (19.3 km)

Up to 1.2 miles (1.93 km)

Wavelength

1310 nm

1300 nm

1The DS3 subtending interfaces for the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card are located on the I/O card.
2The BNC subtend connectors for the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card are located on the I/O card.

OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card

This section provides the following information about OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 cards:

Features

In addition to the features described in the "Introduction" section, the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card

Faceplate Features

Figure 4 shows a close-up of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card faceplate.


Note   The only (visual) difference between the commercial OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card (NI-2-155SM-155SM and NI-2-155SM-155MM) and the version of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card with enhanced upstream bandwidth features (NI2-155SM-155SM2 and NI2-155MM-155MM2) is the part number silkscreened at the top of the card faceplate.


Figure 4: OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card Faceplate


1

Ejector lever.

7

Model number

2

Locking tab.

8

System alarm LED group.

3

ACO button.

9

Card status LED group.

4

Maintenance RESET port.

10

Fan alarm LED group.

5

Interface status LED groups: Trunk 1 (TRNK 1) and Subtend 2 (SBTD 2). These groups show the status of the trunk and subtend connections.

11

CNSL—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides a serial connection to a system console.

6

Two optical interface connector pairs: Trunk 1 (TRNK 1) and Subtend 2 (SBTD 2)

  • TRNK 1—This connector pair is for network trunk interface TX and RX data optical cables. On a subtended node chassis, these network trunk interface TX and RX cables connect to SBTD 2 on the subtending host chassis.

  • SBTD 2—This connector pair is for subtended node chassis TX and RX data optical cables.

12

AUX—An RJ-45 receptacle that provides connection to an auxiliary device (such as a modem) used to remotely configure the system.

13

ENET—An RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle that complies with Ethernet standards and that provides connection to a system Ethernet.

Table 9 describes the LED group indicators and their functions.


Table 9: OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card LED Group Indicators
LED Group LED State Function

Interface status LED (in Figure 4)

TEST

Amber solid

Cisco IOS detects that an obtrusive test (loopback) is active on this interface.

Off

Cisco IOS does not detect obtrusive test activity.

RX STAT

Amber solid

The receiver detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The receiver does not detect a physical layer problem.

TX STAT

Amber solid

The transmitter detects a physical layer problem.

Off

The transmitter does not detect a physical layer problem.

RCLK

Green solid

Hardware detects an incoming clock signal.

Off

Hardware does not detect an incoming clock signal.

System alarm (in Figure 4)

CRITICAL

Red

A critical alarm is active.

MAJOR

Red

A major alarm is active.

MINOR

Amber

A minor alarm is active.

Card status (in Figure 4)

POWER

Green

The NI-2 card has power.

STATUS

Green

The operational status of the NI-2 card:

  • On—There are no internal faults or problems.

  • Off—The NI-2 card has not booted properly, or a problem is preventing normal operation.

ACTIVE

Green

The NI-2 card is operating as the active NI-2 card in the chassis.

Fan alarm (in Figure 4)

FAN 1

Red

The fan module or fan tray is not operational and is in alarm mode.

FAN 2

Red

The fan module or fan tray is not operational and is in alarm mode.

Note   The FAN 2 LED is active only on an NI-2 card installed in a Cisco 6260.

The FAN 2 LED is inactive and is always off on an NI-2 card installed in a Cisco 6015, Cisco 6100, Cisco 6130, or Cisco 6160.

ENET interface LED (12 in Figure 4)

ACT

Green solid or blinking

The Ethernet interface is active.

Off

The Ethernet interface is inactive.

LNK

Green solid

The Ethernet link is connected and enabled.

Specifications

Table 10 lists the physical and electrical specifications of the single-mode and multimode versions of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card.


Table 10: OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card Specifications
Specification Description

Internal hardware

  • 150 MHz RC64475 CPU

  • Galileo GT64120 system controller

  • 1M x 32 bootflash1 (4 MB)

  • 4M x 32 Flash (16 MB)

  • 512 KB boot EPROM

Dimensions

Height: 12.38 in. (31.45 cm)

Depth: 8.50 in. (21.59 cm)

Width: 1.80 in. (4.57 cm)

Weight

3.0 lb (1.36 kg)

Layer 2 protocol

ATM

Power consumption

33.5W

Single-Mode Card Multimode Card

External interfaces

Two OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) single-mode ports

Two OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) multimode ports

Connector type

SC-PC

SC-PC

Fiber type

Intermediate reach single mode

Multimode

Average transmitted power

-15 to -8 dBm

-20 to -14 dBm

Average received power

-8 dBm

-11 dBm

Transmission distance

Up to 12 miles (19.3 km)

Up to 1.2 miles (1.93 km)

Wavelength

1310 nm

1300 nm

1The version of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card with enhanced upstream bandwidth features (NI2-155SM-155SM2 and NI2-155MM-155MM2) has a 2M x 32 bootflash (8 MB).

Network Clocking Overview

The NI-2 card receives its network timing signal from any one of the following sources:

Redundancy Overview

Redundancy is available for Cisco 6130, Cisco 6160, and Cisco 6260 systems. The following forms of redundancy are available:

NI-2 Card Cold Redundancy

NI-2 card cold redundancy requires that two NI-2 cards be installed in the chassis. The primary card is installed in slot 10 of the chassis, and the secondary card is installed in slot 11. Either the primary or the secondary NI-2 card can serve as the active NI-2 card. The interface types must be the same for both the primary and secondary NI-2 cards. See Table 2 for a list of NI-2 cards that support cold redundancy and information about NI-2 card and chassis compatibility.

During steady-state operations, one NI-2 card functions as the active unit, and the other functions as the standby unit. The active NI-2 card displays a green ACTIVE LED. In an active state, the NI-2 card

The standby NI-2 card plays a minimal role during steady-state operations. In a standby state, the NI-2 card

For management purposes, the primary and secondary NI-2 cards appear as one element. The cards share one IP address.


Note   For information on NI-2 card cold redundancy switchover conditions, refer to the Upgrading DSLAMs for NI-2 Card and APS Link Redundancy document.

Due to the differences in bootflash between the commercial OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card (NI-2-155SM-155SM and NI-2-155SM-155MM) and the version of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card with enhanced upstream bandwidth features (NI2-155SM-155SM2 and NI2-155MM-155MM2), the NI2 redundancy feature of syncing the bootflash with the secondary sync bootflash command and the auto-sync configuration bootflash command are not supported.

APS Link Redundancy

APS link redundancy provides recovery from a cut fiber or the failure of an OC-3c optical transmitter or receiver interface on an NI-2 card. APS link redundancy is available on OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card trunk interfaces and OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card trunk and subtend interfaces.

The working link is the fiber connection between the ATM switch and the primary NI-2 card installed in slot 10 of the chassis. The protection link is the fiber connection between the ATM switch and the secondary NI-2 card installed in slot 11 of the chassis. When the fiber or optical ports on the active NI-2 card fail, that card remains active, but uses the corresponding fiber or optical ports on the standby NI-2 card.

APS protocol information is carried over the protection link connected to the secondary NI-2 card in slot 11. The standby NI-2 card continually reports Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) state information to the active NI-2 card.

APS link redundancy is nonrevertive. For example, after a switchover from the working to the protection link occurs, the active NI-2 card switches back to the working fiber only if manually forced through a CLI command or if a failure condition occurs on the protection link. However, if a failure condition occurs on the protection link while the working link is still in a failed state, a switch back to the working link does not occur.


Note   For information on APS link redundancy switchover conditions, refer to the Upgrading DSLAMs for NI-2 Card and APS Link Redundancy document.

Redundancy in Subtended Configurations

NI-2 card redundancy is supported in a DS3 subtend tree or in an OC-3c subtend daisy-chain if both the subtending host chassis and the subtended node chassis have primary and secondary NI-2 cards installed. An NI-2 card failure on a node in a subtend tree or daisy-chain temporarily interrupts traffic to all subtended node chassis.

APS link redundancy is supported in subtending configurations only if the subtending host chassis has a secondary (redundant) OC-3c/OC-3c or OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card installed.


Note   For more information about subtending and subtended network configurations, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide.

Installation Prerequisites

This section provides software and network management requirements, as well as a list of parts and tools that you need to install or remove NI-2 cards.

Software and Network Management Requirements

Table 11 and Table 12 list the minimum Cisco IOS software and network management requirements for provisioning and managing the NI-2 cards.


Note   Network management through CDM is optional.


Table 11: Minimum Cisco IOS Software Requirements
NI-2 Card Cisco 6015 Cisco 61001 Cisco 61301 Cisco 61601 Cisco 62601

DS3+T1/E1 IMA

12.1(4)DA

12.1(6)DA

12.1(7)DA

ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA

12.2(5)DA

DS3/2DS3

12.1(2)DA

12.0(8)DA

12.1(1)DA

12.1(4)DA2

OC-3c/2DS3

12.1(1)DA

OC-3c/OC-3c3

12.2(5)DA

12.1(2)DA

12.0(8)DA

12.1(1)DA

12.0(5)DA

OC-3c/OC-3c4

12.1(7)DA2

12.1(7)DA2

12.1(7)DA2

12.1(7)DA2

12.1(7)DA2

1The minimum Cisco IOS software requirement for a redundant NI-2 card configuration is Release 12.1(7)DA. A redundant configuration using either NI2-155SM-155SM2 or NI2-155MM-155MM2, requires a minimum release of 12.1(7)DA2.
2When the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card and the E3 I/O module are installed in the Cisco 6260 chassis, the system adopts E3 functionality.
3Denotes product numbers NI2-155SM-155SM and NI2-155MM-155MM.
4Denotes product numbers NI2-155SM-155SM2 and NI2-155MM-155MM2.


Table 12: Minimum CDM Requirements
NI-2 Card Cisco 6015 Cisco 6100 Cisco 6130 Cisco 6160 Cisco 6260

DS3+T1/E1 IMA

3.2

3.3(2)

3.3(3)

ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA

3.4

DS3/2DS3

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.0(3.3)1

OC-3c/2DS3

3.2

OC-3c/OC-3c

3.3

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

1When the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card and the E3 I/O module are installed in the Cisco 6260 chassis, the system adopts E3 functionality.

Required Tools and Equipment

Table 13 lists the tools and equipment that you need to install and remove an NI-2 card.


Table 13: Tool and Equipment Requirements Checklist
Check Tools and Equipment

Hardware Components and Cables

NI-2 card(s):

  • DS3+T1/E1 IMA

  • ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA

  • DS3/2DS3

  • OC-3c/2DS3

  • OC-3c/OC-3c

A ferrite that yields an impedance of 53 ohms at 25 MHz and 177 ohms at 100 MHz—Required only for the Ethernet connection on a DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card installed in a Cisco 6015 chassis.

Tie wraps.

Coaxial cable for DS3 connections—Type 734A or equivalent or Type 735A or equivalent.

Fiber cable for OC-3c connections—SMF or MMF, as appropriate.

Console and auxiliary cables—Unshielded RJ-45 serial cable that complies with the EIA/TIA-232 standard.

Ethernet connection—Cat 5 UTP1 or Cat 5 STP2 cable with an RJ-45 connector that complies with Ethernet standards.

Equipment necessary for ESD protection—You need this equipment whenever you handle Cisco chassis, modules, and cards.

Tools

No. 1 3/16-inch flat-head screwdriver.

Software Components

Cisco IOS or CDM.

Note   See Table 11 or Table 12 for minimum software and network management release requirements for each Cisco chassis and NI-2 card.

1UTP = unshielded twisted pair
2STP = shielded twisted pair

General Safety Precautions and Maintenance Guidelines

This section describes the following general safety precautions and maintenance guidelines:

General Safety Precautions

Before working on the equipment, be aware of standard safety practices and the hazards involved in working with electrical circuitry. Adhere to the following cautions and warnings for safe and hazard-free installation.


Tip Throughout this document, the terms cover panel and safety cover refer to the Cisco 6100/6130 chassis front cover.


Caution   Before you start the installation procedures, read the entire document for important information and safety warnings.


Caution   Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle Cisco equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded by means of grounding straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Equipment is subject to ESD damage whenever it is removed from the chassis.


Caution   If the power connections are improperly connected and power is applied while the cards are installed, the cards and chassis could be damaged.


Caution   Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can disrupt system operation.


Caution   It is important that the chassis cooling fans run continuously while the system is powered.


Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Waarschuwing

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informatie over naleving van veiligheids- en andere voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten.

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Attention

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d'avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez le document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformité aux règlements et consignes de sécurité) qui accompagne cet appareil.

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Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.


Warning Use copper conductors only.


Warning Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.


Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard.


Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.


Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.


Warning Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.


Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.


Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.


Warning Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards.


Warning The ports labeled "Ethernet," "10BaseT," "Token Ring," "Console," and "AUX" are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits. Because the BRI circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the telephone network voltage (TNV) circuits.


Warning Class 1 laser product.


Warning Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments.


Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.


Warning The DS3 ports are not intended to be connected to cables that run outside the building where it is installed. For any connections outside the building, the DS3 ports must be connected to a network termination unit (NTU). NTU devices should comply with appropriate national safety standards such as UL 1950, CSA 950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and AS 3260.


Warning High-performance devices on this card can get hot during operation. To remove the card, hold it by the faceplate and bottom edge. Allow the card to cool before touching any other part of it or before placing it in an antistatic bag.


Warning This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel.


Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.


Warning Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.


Warning Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.


Warning Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.


Warning Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.


Warning Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.


Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.

General Maintenance Guidelines

This section covers the following topics:

Installation and Replacement Suggestions

The following examples list recommended installation and replacement practices for the NI-2 cards.


Caution   Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can disrupt system operation.

Hot Swapping Cards

The NI-2 card can be hot swapped. Hot swapping allows you to remove and replace the cards without disconnecting the system power. When the system detects that you have added or removed a card, it automatically runs diagnostic and discovery routines and acknowledges the presence or absence of the card.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle Cisco equipment. ESD damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. Use an antistatic strap when you handle any card or component.

Follow these guidelines to prevent ESD damage:


Caution   Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. Ensure that the measurement is between 1 and 10 megohms.

Removing and Installing IMA NI-2 Cards

The following sections describe how to remove and install a DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card or an ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card.

Removing a DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to remove a DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card or an ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card from the chassis.


Caution   This caution applies only to the Cisco 6160 and Cisco 6260 chassis. The Cisco 6015 chassis does not support redundancy.

Service is interrupted to the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed unless a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis. If a secondary NI-2 card is not installed, ensure that a service interruption is acceptable before proceeding.

If a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis, removing the active NI-2 card causes a switchover to the standby NI-2 card, which interrupts data traffic for approximately 60 seconds.

Removing a standby NI-2 card does not interrupt service to the system.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to the ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 3   Disconnect the cable connected to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 4   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle (ENET) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 5   Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the locking tabs on the faceplate from the locked to the unlocked position. Be sure to turn the locking tabs so that they do not overlap the NI-2 card ejector levers, as shown in Figure 5.


Figure 5: Positioning the Locking Tab for NI-2 Card Removal and Installation


Step 6   Lift up on the ejector levers. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

Step 7   Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

See the "Installing a DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 Card" section for NI-2 card installation procedures.


Installing a DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to install a DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card or an ITEMP DS3+T1/E1 IMA NI-2 card in the chassis. This procedure shows how to install the NI-2 line card in the Cisco 6015 and the Cisco 6160 as examples, but the basic installation procedure is the same for other chassis and all NI-2 card types


Note   All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. Push on the faceplate of each card to be sure that the card is fully seated.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to the ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.

Step 3   Verify that the NI-2 card slot in the chassis has no bent pins.

Step 4   Hold the NI-2 card with the faceplate toward you and the connectors facing the chassis slot.

Step 5   Align the card edges with the slot guides in the chassis.

Step 6   Lift up on the ejector levers and gently apply pressure to the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.

Figure 6 shows an example of how to install an NI-2 card in a Cisco 6015 chassis.


Figure 6: NI-2 Card Installation in the Cisco 6015


Figure 7 shows an example of how to install an NI-2 card in a Cisco 6160 chassis.


Figure 7: NI-2 Card Installation in the Cisco 6160


Step 7   Push on the faceplate of the card to fully seat the card.

Step 8   Press down on the ejector levers to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.

Step 9   Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tabs on the faceplate so that they overlap the NI-2 card ejector levers to prevent inadvertent dislodging. Figure 5 shows how to position the locking tabs.

Step 10   Verify that the STATUS, ACTIVE, and POWER LEDs on the NI-2 card are solid green after the self-test is complete. The self-test procedure takes several minutes. If the LEDs are not green after the self-test, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide for troubleshooting procedures.

Step 11   Perform a software update if the STATUS LED on the NI-2 card is blinking.

Refer to the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 for software upgrade procedures.

Step 12   Connect the Ethernet to the management network.

Step 13   Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card faceplate. Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values shown in Table 14.


Table 14: Terminal Settings

Baud rate

9600 (transmit and receive)

Character size

8 bits

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None

Step 14   Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card faceplate. This step is optional.


Removing and Installing a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card

The following sections describe how to remove and install a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card.

Removing a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to remove a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card from the chassis.


Caution   Service is interrupted to the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed unless a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis. If a secondary NI-2 card is not installed, ensure that a service interruption is acceptable before proceeding.

If a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis, removing the active NI-2 card causes a switchover to the standby NI-2 card, which interrupts data traffic for approximately 60 seconds.

Removing a standby NI-2 card does not interrupt service to the system.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to an ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Open the chassis front cover, as necessary.

Step 3   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 4   Disconnect the cable connected to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 5   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle (ENET) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 6   Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the locking tabs on the faceplate from the locked to the unlocked position. Be sure to turn the locking tabs so that they do not overlap the ejector levers on the NI-2 card, as shown in Figure 8.


Figure 8: Positioning the Locking Tab for NI-2 Card Removal and Installation


Step 7   Lift up on the ejector levers. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

Step 8   Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

See the "Installing a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card" section for NI-2 card installation procedures.


Installing a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to install a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card in the chassis.


Note   All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. Push on the faceplate of each card to be sure that the card is fully seated.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to an ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Open the chassis front cover, as necessary.

Step 3   Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.

Step 4   Verify that the NI-2 card slot in the chassis has no bent pins.

Step 5   Hold the NI-2 card with the module faceplate toward you and the connectors facing the chassis slot.

Step 6   Vertically align the card edges with the guides at the top and bottom of slot 10 or slot 11 in the chassis.

Figure 7 shows an example of how to install an NI-2 card in a Cisco 6160 chassis. The installation procedures are the same for the other chassis and for all NI-2 card types.

Step 7   Lift up on the ejector levers and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.

Step 8   Push on the faceplate of each card to fully seat the card.

Step 9   Press down on the ejector levers to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.

Step 10   Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tabs on the faceplate so that they overlap the NI-2 card ejector levers. This prevents inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 8.

Step 11   Verify that the STATUS, ACTIVE, and POWER LEDs on the NI-2 card are solid green after the self-test is complete. This self-test procedure takes several minutes. If the LEDs are not green after the self-test, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide for troubleshooting procedures.


Note   If you are installing the card for the first time, refer to the provisioning procedures in the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2.

Step 12   Perform a software update if the STATUS LED on the NI-2 card is blinking.

Refer to the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 for software upgrade procedures.


Note   The network connection to the ATM switch and the subtending connections are made from the I/O card or I/O module. For more information on connection procedures, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide.

Step 13   Connect the Ethernet to the management network.

Step 14   Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card faceplate. Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values that are shown in Table 15.


Table 15: Terminal Settings

Baud rate

9600 (transmit and receive)

Character size

8 bits

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None

Step 15   Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card faceplate. This step is optional.

Step 16   Close the chassis front cover, as necessary.


Removing and Installing an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card

The following sections describe how to remove and install an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card.

Removing an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to remove an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card from the chassis.


Caution   Service is interrupted to the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed unless a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis. If a secondary NI-2 card is not installed, ensure that a service interruption is acceptable before proceeding.

If a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis, removing the active NI-2 card causes a switchover to the standby NI-2 card, which interrupts data traffic for approximately 60 seconds.

Removing a standby NI-2 card does not interrupt service to the system.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to an ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 3   Disconnect the cable connected to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 4   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle (ENET) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 5   Disconnect the ATM switch receive cable from the TRNK 1 TX optical interface connector on the NI-2 card.

Step 6   Disconnect the ATM switch transmit cable from the TRNK 1 RX optical interface connector on the NI-2 card.

Step 7   Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the locking tabs on the faceplate from the locked to the unlocked position. Be sure to turn the locking tabs so that they do not overlap the NI-2 card ejector levers, as shown in Figure 9.


Figure 9: Positioning the Locking Tab for NI-2 Card Removal and Installation


Step 8   Lift up on the ejector levers. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

Step 9   Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

See the "Installing an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card" section for NI-2 card installation procedures.


Installing an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to install an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card in the chassis.


Note   All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. Push on the faceplate of each card to be sure that the card is fully seated.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to an ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.

Step 3   Verify that the NI-2 card slot in the chassis has no bent pins.

Step 4   Hold the NI-2 card with the faceplate toward you and the connectors facing the chassis slot.

Step 5   Vertically align the card edges with the guides at the top and bottom of slot 10 or slot 11 in the chassis.

Figure 7 shows an example of how to install an NI-2 card in a Cisco 6160 chassis.

Step 6   Lift up on the ejector levers and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.

Step 7   Push on the faceplate of each card to fully seat the card.

Step 8   Press down on the ejector levers to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.

Step 9   Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tabs on the faceplate so that they overlap the NI-2 card ejector levers. This prevents inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 9.

Step 10   Verify that the STATUS, ACTIVE, and POWER LEDs on the NI-2 card are solid green after the self-test is complete. This self-test procedure takes several minutes. If the LEDs are not green after the self-test, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide for troubleshooting procedures.


Note   If you are installing the card for the first time, refer to the provisioning procedures in the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2.

Step 11   Perform a software update if the STATUS LED on the NI-2 card is blinking.

Refer to the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 for software upgrade procedures.

Step 12   Attach the receive cable from the ATM switch to the TRNK 1 TX optical interface connector on the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card. See Figure 3 for the OC-3c network trunk interface connection location.

The TRNK 1 TX connector is the one closest to the top of the faceplate. The TRNK 1 RX connector is closer to the bottom of the faceplate. The connector IDs are silkscreened inside the faceplate inset.

Step 13   Attach the transmit cable from the ATM switch to the TRNK 1 RX optical interface connector on the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card. See Figure 3 for the OC-3c network trunk interface connection location.

Step 14   Connect the Ethernet to the management network.

Step 15   Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card faceplate. Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values that are shown in Table 16.


Table 16: Terminal Settings

Baud rate

9600 (transmit and receive)

Character size

8 bits

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None

Step 16   Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card faceplate. This step is optional.


Removing and Installing an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card

The following sections describe how to remove and install an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card.

Removing an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to remove an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card from the chassis.


Caution   This caution applies only to the Cisco 6130, Cisco 6160, and Cisco 6260 chassis. The Cisco 6015 chassis does not support redundancy.

Service is interrupted to the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed unless a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis. If a secondary NI-2 card is not installed, ensure that a service interruption is acceptable before proceeding.

If a secondary NI-2 card is installed in the chassis, removing the active NI-2 card causes a switchover to the standby NI-2 card, which interrupts data traffic for approximately 60 seconds.

Removing a standby NI-2 card does not interrupt service to the system.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to an ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Open the chassis front cover, as necessary.

Step 3   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 4   Disconnect the cable connected to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 5   Disconnect the cable connected to the RJ-45 10BaseT receptacle (ENET) on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 6   Disconnect the ATM switch receive cable from the TRNK 1 TX optical interface connector on the NI-2 card.

Step 7   Disconnect the ATM switch transmit cable from the TRNK 1 RX optical interface connector on the NI-2 card.

Step 8   Disconnect the SBTD 2 RX optical interface connector on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 9   Disconnect the SBTD 2 TX optical interface connector on the NI-2 card, as necessary.

Step 10   Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the locking tabs on the faceplate from the locked to the unlocked position. Be sure to turn the locking tabs so that they do not overlap the NI-2 card ejector levers, as shown in Figure 10.


Figure 10: Positioning the Locking Tab for NI-2 Card Removal and Installation


Step 11   Lift up on the ejector levers. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

Step 12   Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

See the "Installing an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card" section for NI-2 card installation procedures.


Installing an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card

Complete the following steps to install an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card in the chassis.


Note   All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. Push on the faceplate of each card to be sure that the card is fully seated.


Step 1   Connect a grounding strap to an ESD grounding jack.

Step 2   Open the chassis front cover, as necessary.

Step 3   Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.

Step 4   Verify that the NI-2 card slot in the chassis has no bent pins.

Step 5   Hold the NI-2 card with the faceplate toward you and the connectors facing the chassis slot.

Step 6   Align the card edges with the slot guides in the chassis.

Figure 6 shows an example of how to install an NI-2 card in a Cisco 6015 chassis.

Figure 7 shows an example of how to install an NI-2 card in a Cisco 6160 chassis. The basic installation procedures are the same for the other chassis and for all NI-2 card types.

Step 7   Lift up on the ejector levers and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.

Step 8   Push on the faceplate of each card to fully seat the card.

Step 9   Press down on the ejector levers to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.

Step 10   Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tabs on the faceplate so that they overlap the NI-2 card ejector levers. This prevents inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 10.

Step 11   Verify that the STATUS, ACTIVE, and POWER LEDs on the NI-2 card are solid green after the self-test is complete. This self-test procedure takes several minutes. If the STATUS LEDs are not green after the self-test, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide for troubleshooting procedures.

Step 12   Perform a software update if the STATUS LED on the NI-2 card is blinking.


Note   Refer to the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 for software upgrade procedures.

Step 13   Attach the receive cable from the ATM switch to the TRNK 1 TX optical interface connector on the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card. See Figure 4 for the OC-3c network trunk interface connection location.

The TRNK 1 TX connector is the one closest to the top of the faceplate. The TRNK 1 RX connector is closer to the bottom of the faceplate. The connector IDs are silkscreened inside the faceplate inset.

Step 14   Attach the transmit cable from the ATM switch to the TRNK 1 RX optical interface connector on the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card. See Figure 4 for the OC-3c network trunk interface connection location.

Step 15   Connect the Ethernet to the management network.

Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port (CNSL) on the NI-2 card faceplate. Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values that are shown in Table 17.


Table 17: Terminal Settings

Baud rate

9600 (transmit and receive)

Character size

8 bits

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None

Step 16   Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port (AUX) on the NI-2 card faceplate. This step is optional.

Step 17   Close the chassis front cover, as necessary.


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