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Preface

Preface

How to Use This Guide

To obtain information about features of the Cisco 6400 carrier-class broadband aggregator supported in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(2)B, see "Supported Features." Find the feature that you want and follow the link to other sections of this guide or other documents for detailed information about the feature.

Document Objectives

The objectives of this guide are to describe the software features and basic configuration procedures for the Cisco 6400.

Related Documentation

Use this guide with the following documentation:

Audience

This guide is developed for system and network managers.

Document Organization

Chapter Title Topics Described

Chapter 1

Supported Features

Describes features supported in Cisco IOS Release 12.2(2)B and where to find feature information.

Chapter 2

Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol

Describes L2TP features.

Chapter 3

Multiprotocol Label Switching

Describes MPLS features.

Chapter 4

Service Selection Gateway

Describes SSG features.

Chapter 5

Point-to-Point Protocol

Describes PPP features.

Chapter 6

Session and Tunnel Scalability

Describes session and tunnel scalability parameters.

Chapter 7

Miscellaneous Features

Describes miscellaneous features

Glossary

Provides technology definitions.

Document Conventions


Table 1: Font Conventions
Convention Definition Sample

Times bold

Text body font used for arguments, commands, keywords, and punctuation that is part of a command that the user enters in text and command environments.

This is similar to the UNIX route command.

Times italic

Text body font used for publication names and for emphasis.

Refer to the Cisco Broadband Operating System UserGuide for further details.

courier

Example font used for screen displays, prompts, and scripts.

Are you ready to continue? [Y]

courier bold

Example font used to indicate what the user enters in examples of command environments.

Login: root


Table 2: Command Syntax Conventions
Convention Definition Sample

vertical bars ( | )

Separate alternative, mutually exclusive elements

offset-list {in | out} offset

square brackets ([ ])

Indicate optional elements

[no] offset-list {in | out} offset

braces ({ })

Indicate a required choice

offset-list {in | out} offset

braces within square brackets ([{ }])

Indicate a required choice within an optional element

[{letter/number}Enter]

boldface

Indicates commands and keywords that are entered literally as shown

[no] offset-list {in | out} offset

italics

Indicate arguments for which you supply values

Note   In contexts that do not allow italics, arguments are enclosed in angle brackets (< >).

offset-list {in | out} offset


Table 3:
Note, Timesaver, Tip, Caution, and Warning Conventions
Convention Description

Note

Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the guide.

Timesaver

Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Caution

Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning

Means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of warnings, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the device.

Obtaining Documentation

The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:

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Ordering Documentation

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http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl

http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

Documentation Feedback

If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit technical comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco.

You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

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We appreciate your comments.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.

Cisco.com

Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for doing business with Cisco.

Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.

Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.

To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website

If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:

In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.

To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/register/

If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

Contacting TAC by Telephone

If you have a priority level 1 (P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:


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