This document provides the procedures to convert from a Cisco 6100 with network interface-1 (NI-1) card system to a Cisco 6100 with network interface-2 (NI-2) card system.

Note Currently the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system only supports quad-port flexi ATU-C line cards (4xflexi).

These release notes describe the following topics:

Conversion Prerequisites

The following upgrade kits need to be installed on your system prior to beginning these conversion procedures:

Cisco 6100 Thermal Upgrade Kit (Part number 6100-THERMAL-UPGD)—Necessary to ensure that your Cisco 6100 chassis can accommodate higher-density line cards (for example, 4xflexi line cards). The following components of the thermal upgrade kit need to be installed:
- Fan tray (fan chassis, three fans, and air filter)
- Thermal guard
- Cisco 6100 chassis ventilation cover
- New power rating label
Direct Connect NEBS Compliance Kit (Part number 6100-NU-01)—Necessary to ensure that your Cisco 6100 chassis is compliant for a Direct Connect configuration.
- Ferrites on the power connections cables
- New Cisco 6100 ground lugs
- Thermal shield

Required Tools and Equipment

Table 1 lists the tools and equipment that are required to convert from a Cisco 6100 with NI-1 card system to a Cisco 6100 with NI-2 card system.

Table 1: Tool and Equipment Requirements Checklist

Check	Tools and Equipment
	Hardware Components
	Cisco 6100 NI-1 to NI-2 Upgrade Kit Jumper card System I/O card for NI-2 system Plastic ESD shield Component safety shield EMI cover and cover bracket Fan tray alarm cable (part number 72-2086-01) Cisco 6100 chassis front cover Lexan shield for Cisco 6100 chassis backplane Cisco NI-1 to NI-2 Line Card Upgrade Utility CD
	NI-2 card (DS3 or OC-3)
	Blank faceplate
	Tools
	A 3/16-inch flat-head screwdriver
	A Phillips-head screwdriver
	A one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench
	Necessary equipment for ESD protection—Required whenever you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment, which includes the chassis and cards
	Standoff screws
	Backplane screws—Included on the backplane
	Wire-wrapping tool
	Wire stripper
	Wire for connections 12 AWG black and red copper solid or stranded—Used for Cisco 6100 chassis power connections 12 AWG or thicker green or green with yellow stripes copper stranded—Used for the Cisco 6100 chassis grounding
	Ferrites that yield an impedance of 200 ohms +/-20 percent at 100 MHz
	Tie wraps
	Coaxial cable Type 734A or equivalent Type 735A or equivalent
	Fiber cable—Used to connect the OC-3 NI-2 card

This section describes safety requirements for the Cisco 6100 Series system. Before you work on the Cisco 6100 Series system, ensure that you have met all the criteria in this section. This section describes the following areas:

Safety Guidelines

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

Note To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6100 Series System document that accompanied this product.

Tip In the following warnings, 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 digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage whenever they are removed from the chassis.

Caution Be careful when you remove the standoff screws and reinsert the screws into the screw holes on the backplane so that the backplane circuitry does not become damaged.

Caution Installing the line cards in the chassis with the power leads reversed can damage the line cards.

Caution If fuses are already installed in the fuse and alarm panel, remove them. You can replace the fuses after the system is installed. Do not power up the system while you install and connect the system.

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

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

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

Warning The customer 48 volt power system must provide reinforced insulation between the primary AC power and the 48 VDC output.

Warning There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Warning Two people are required to lift the chassis. Grasp the chassis underneath the lower edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back.

Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

- This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

- When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

- If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

Warning Class 1 laser product.

Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the OC-3 NI-2 card optical interface port when no optical cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into an open aperture.

Warning Use copper conductors only.

Warning A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.

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 Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.

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

Warning Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment.

Warning An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure that no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug.

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, and front covers are in place.

Warning When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use.

Warning This equipment needs to be grounded. Use a green and yellow 12 to 14 American Wire Gauge (AWG) ground wire to connect the host to earth ground during normal use.

Warning Incorrect connection of this or connected equipment to a general purpose outlet could result in a hazardous situation.

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

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

Warning The ISDN connection is regarded as a source of voltage that should be inaccessible to user contact. Do not attempt to tamper with or open any public telephone operator (PTO)-provided equipment or connection hardware. Any hardwired connection (other than by a nonremovable, connect-one-time-only plug) must be made only by PTO staff or suitably trained engineers.

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

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 This unit has more than one power supply connection; all connections must be removed completely to completely remove power from the unit.

Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).

Warning Metal objects heat up when connected to power and ground, and can cause serious burns.

Warning Secure all power cabling when installing this unit to avoid disturbing field-wiring connections.

Warning The power supply circuitry for the equipment can constitute an energy hazard. Before you install or replace the equipment, remove all jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects can come into contact with exposed power supply wiring or circuitry inside the DSLAM equipment. This could cause the metal objects to heat up and cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the equipment.

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 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 Care must be given to connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.

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

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

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 Systems using a Cisco 6100 chassis must connect to the network through a POTS splitter to provide the secondary lightning protection.

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

Warning This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Warning Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, 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.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage whenever they are removed from the chassis.

General Maintenance Guidelines

This section covers the following topics:

Hot-Swapping Line Cards

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

Installation and Replacement Suggestions

The following examples list recommended card installation and replacement practices for the Cisco 6100 system cards.

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

Do not force the card into or onto the chassis backplane connectors. This action can damage the pins on the connectors if they are not aligned properly with the card.
Do not force the line card into its slot. This action can damage the pins on the backplane if they are not aligned properly with the line card.
Ensure that the system I/O card is straight and parallel to the chassis backplane when you install the card onto the connectors. The pins on the connectors can be damaged if the card is not installed correctly.
Ensure that the card is straight and not at an angle when you install the card in the slot. Installing the card at an angle can damage the card. Use the guide rails to install the card correctly.
Fully depress the ejector tabs to ensure that the card connector mates with the backplane correctly. Firmly seat the card in the slot.

Subtended Network Configuration Overview

A subtended network configuration

Services and aggregates the data from one or more remotely located Cisco 6100 chassis into a subtending host chassis to take advantage of the data network interface on the subtending host chassis
Provides additional benefits by reducing the number of ATM edge-switch ports that are required to terminate the chassis

The term subtending refers to the host chassis, and subtended refers to the downstream chassis in a subtended network.

A subtended network configuration supports the following features:

The capacity to run data as fast as the speed of its subtended link. Uplink speed cannot exceed the OC-3 speed.
Four arbitration priorities, one for each quality of service (QoS) level. The supported QoS service levels are
- Constant bit rate (CBR) for rate-limited services that require guaranteed bandwidth and bounded delay
- Variable bit rate-real time (VBR-rt) for delay-sensitive voice and video services
- Variable bit rate-nonreal time (VBR-nrt) for high-priority data services
- Unspecified bit rate (UBR) for low-priority data services
Explicit forward congestion indication (EFCI) marking for available bit rate (ABR) service support.
Guaranteed frame rate (GFR).
Tree or daisy chain configurations for DS3 subtended Cisco 6100 chassis.
Daisy chain configurations for OC-3 subtended Cisco 6100 chassis.
Fair access to the trunk port for each subtended chassis.
A network trunk port that operates as fast as any subtended link.

The NI-2 card provides three types of subtended network connections:

A high-speed OC-3 optical ATM interface that supports single-mode fiber (SMF) intermediate range
A high-speed OC-3 optical ATM interface that supports multimode fiber (MMF) short range
A DS3 ATM interface

The following sections detail the three types of subtending network connections.

Subtended Network Configuration with DS3 NI-2 Cards

In a subtended network configuration using DS3 NI-2 cards, you can subtend a Cisco 6100 chassis to four tiers, with up to twelve chassis, all connecting through one subtending host chassis to the ATM backbone).

Figure 1 shows typical DS3-configured Cisco 6100 systems subtended in a combined subtending tree topology with daisy chain. The subtending host chassis at the top of the subtending tree connects directly to the ATM switch. The middle two Cisco 6100 chassis in the lowest level are daisy chained. TRNK 1 refers to the single network trunk or Cisco 6100 chassis subtended network interface. SBTD 2 and SBTD 3 refer to the two Cisco 6100 chassis subtended interfaces. You make network interface connections at the system I/O card that is installed on the Cisco 6100 chassis backplane.

Figure 1: Subtended Network Configuration Using DS3 NI-2 Cards

Note If you are combining Cisco 6100 with NI-1 systems and Cisco 6100 with NI-2 systems in a subtending tree topology, the subtending host chassis connecting to the ATM switch must be a Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system. For better performance, Cisco does not recommend mixing NI-1 and NI-2 systems in the same subtending tree topology.

You can subtend Cisco 6100 chassis with DS3 NI-2 cards in a continuous daisy chain. However, this subtending scheme is not optimal for data throughput for daisy-chained Cisco 6100 chassis that use DS3 NI-2 cards.

Cisco IOS software is not implemented to manage the primary Cisco 6100 chassis and all subtended Cisco 6100 chassis as a single large Cisco 6100 with NI-2 card system. The initial release of Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system emphasizes bandwidth aggregation. Each Cisco 6100 supports an independent IOS processor and MIB.

Subtended Network Configuration with OC-3 NI-2 Cards

In a subtended network configuration using OC-3 NI-2 cards (SMF or MMF), you can subtend up to twelve OC-3 configured chassis in a daisy chain, all connecting through one subtending host chassis to the ATM backbone (see Figure 2).

Figure 2: Subtended Network Configuration Using OC-3 NI-2 Cards

Note Cisco 6100 with NI-1 systems do not support a daisy chain subtended network configuration.

Cisco 6100 NI-1 to NI-2 Conversion Procedures

The following sections detail the procedures for converting your system from a Cisco 6100 with NI-1 system to a Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system.

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

Note Before installing and cabling the equipment, be aware of standard safety practices and the hazards involved in working with electrical circuitry to prevent accidents. See the "Safety Requirements" section for all cautions and warnings that are necessary to ensure a safe and hazard-free installation.

To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6100 Series System document.

Conversion Checklist

When you convert your system to a Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system, be sure that you follow the conversion procedures in the proper sequence. Table 2 is a checklist of the conversion steps in the order in which they should occur. Detailed conversion instructions are located in the sections following Table 2.

Caution Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage whenever they are removed from the chassis.

Table 2: Conversion Procedure Checklist

Check	Conversion Step
	1. Upgrade the ViewRunner management software.
	2. Upgrade the Cisco 6100 system node software to Release 3.0.0.
	3. Run the NI-1 to NI-2 conversion utility.
	4. Run the NI-2 preparation build.
	5. Remove the power from the system.
	6. Remove the current system I/O card.
	7. Remove the current DS3 subtending I/O card (if applicable).
	8. Remove the alarm contact wires.
	9. Disconnect the Cisco 6100 power connections.
	10. Disconnect the Cisco 6100 cables.
	11. Remove the Cisco 6100 chassis ground (if applicable).
	12. Install the new lexan shield.
	13. Ground the Cisco 6100 chassis (if applicable).
	14. Connect the Cisco 6100 to the Cisco 6120.
	15. Attach the Cisco 6100 power connections to the fuse and alarm panel.
	16. Install the new system I/O card.
	17. Connect the fan tray.
	18. Connect the alarm contacts.
	19. Remove the DS3 STM¹ (if applicable).
	20. Remove the system controller card.
	21. Remove the NI-1 card.
	22. Verify correct fuses.
	23. Apply power to the system.
	24. Verify that the fan tray is operational.
	25. Install the NI-2 card.
	26. Install a blank faceplate for the DS3 STM.
	27. Insert a jumper card in the system controller slot.
	28. Install the 4xflexi line cards in the Cisco 6100 chassis.
	29. Connect the NI-2 card to the network.
	30. Reconnect the subtended network configuration (optional).
	31. Connect the software management system to the Cisco 6100.
	32. Connect a console terminal.
	33. Connect the auxiliary port (optional).
	34. Load the subscriber information into the NI-2 card.
	35. Install the new front cover.
	36. Close the rear cover.
	37. Run the ViewRunner to CDM² migration utility.

¹STM = subtend host module
²CDM = Cisco DSL Manager

Conversion Procedures

The following sections detail the procedures for converting your system from a Cisco 6100 with NI-1 to a Cisco 6100 with NI-2.

Upgrade the ViewRunner Management Software

You need to upgrade the ViewRunner management software to Release 3.0.0. For software upgrade procedures, refer to either the ViewRunner for Windows Installation and Administration Guide or the ViewRunner for HP OpenView Installation and Administration Guide.

Refer to the Release Notes for ViewRunner for Windows Release 3.0.0 or Release Notes for ViewRunner for HP OpenView for necessary software patches.

Upgrade the Cisco 6100 System Node Software

Complete the following steps to upgrade the Cisco 6100 system node software:

Note If your system is already running Release 3.0.0 or Release 3.1.0 code, proceed to the "Run the NI-1 to NI-2 Conversion Utility" section.

Caution The procedure that is outlined in the following steps will force the Cisco 6100 system to stop providing DSL service for the duration of the conversion procedures. Do not proceed unless this is acceptable.

Step 1 Remove all cards from the Cisco 6100 except for the system controller card, and the 4xflexi line cards.

a. Lift up the ejector tab(s). This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

b. Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

c. Repeat for each additional card.

Note To prevent damage to the cards that are removed from the chassis, place the cards upright in a tray.

Step 2 Download Release 3.0.0 using one of following methods:

Go to http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/looprunner and download Release 3.0.0 to your computer.
Go to www.cisco.com and log in.

: Select Software Center > Access Software > 6100 Series. Download either the c6100-3.0.exe file or the c6100-3.0.tar file.

Step 3 Upgrade the Cisco 6100 system node software to Release 3.0.0.

Note During the software upgrade, the STATUS LEDs on the xTU-C and system controller cards will flash.

For detailed node upgrade procedures, refer to either the ViewRunner or Windows User Guide or the ViewRunner for HP OpenView User Guide.

Note During the upgrade process you may receive a warning that certain hardware revisions were found in the Cisco 6100 but not listed in the .rdf file. This warning is followed by a list of the hardware revisions. This list refers to the cards that were removed from the chassis in Step 1. This is an expected response. Click Next or Ok to continue.

Step 4 Verify that the STATUS LEDs on all line cards are solid green when the software download is complete. The software download takes several minutes.

Run the NI-1 to NI-2 Conversion Utility

For a complete conversion of the Cisco 6100 system configuration including subscribers and PVCs from an NI-1 architecture to an NI-2 architecture, you can run the NI-1 to NI-2 migration utility.

You must be running ViewRunner Release 3.0.0 before you can run the NI-1 to NI-2 migration utility. The NI-1 to NI-2 migration is applicable to both ViewRunner for Windows Release 3.0.0 and ViewRunner for HP OpenView Release 3.0.0.

The utility matches current subscriber profiles to the predefined utility profiles. The utility builds new subscriber profiles based on your current profile data. The utility converts the NSS file to a Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS) configuration file. You can run the utility on both a Microsoft Windows platform and a Sun Solaris platform; the utility runs the same way on either platform.

Before you install and run the NI-1 to NI-2 migration utility package, verify that the following requirements are true:

The NI-1 is in Direct Connect configuration mode.
You have saved the NSS file in ViewRunner for Windows or ViewRunner for HP-OpenView 3.0.
The node software is version 2.2.1 to 3.0.

Downloading the Utility Packages from the Cisco Web Site

To access the utility packages on the Cisco web site (CCO), complete the following steps:

Step 1 Access CCO in one of the following ways:

WWW: www.cisco.com
Telnet: cco.cisco.com
Modem using standard connection rates and the following terminal settings: VT100 emulation; 8 data bits; no parity; and 1 stop bit.
- From North America, call 408 526-8070
- From Europe, call 33 1 64 46 40 82

Step 2 Click Software Center under Service and Support.

Step 3 Click Login on the menu bar.

Step 4 In the Login dialog box, type your user name and password, then click OK.

Step 5 Click Network Mgmt Products on the Software Center web page to access the Network Management Products web page.

Step 6 Click Cisco DSL Manager under Network Management Products to access the CDM utility files.

Step 7 Under Select a File to Download, find the appropriate utility files that you need to install.

Running the NI-1 to NI-2 Migration Utility

To run the NI-1 to NI-2 migration utility, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Download the migration utility package files from CCO (as described in the "Downloading the Utility Packages from the Cisco Web Site" section), or from the product CD-ROM.

Step 2 Use the copy command for your platform (cp command in UNIX or the copy command on Windows) to copy the utility package directory from the source directory into your local directory.

: cp /source_dir /dest_dir

An example of the directory structure is as follows:

: Unix /cdrom0/CDM30/utilities/transition/unix
: PC d:\utilities\transition\pc

Step 3 After you have installed the directory that contains the package utility files, enter the following command to begin running the utility:

: ni12ni2-n NSSFile -t TemplateFile [-c ConfigFile] [-r ReportFile] [-v ni2defaults.txt] [-f FCM]

The command options are as follow:

-n NSS file - with path. This file must have the NSS extension. This file is required.
-t template file. This file must have a TMP extension. This file is required.
-v NI2defaults.txt - with path. This file is optional. If you do not enter a filename, the utility defaults to -v NI2defaults.
-f FCM - with path (SCFeature Compatibility Matrix file). If you do not enter a filename, the utility defaults to -f FCM.

See the "NI-1 to NI-2 Migration Utility Input Examples" section for some examples of using these command options.

Note If you do not specify a path, the utility assumes the path is the same as the NSS file path.

NI-1 to NI-2 Migration Utility Input Examples

An example of running the utility on Windows follows:

ni1-to-ni2 -n C:\Program Files\Cisco\VR4W 3.0.0\System1.NSS \

-t  C:\Program Files\Cisco\TemplateFile.TMP \
-c  C:\Program Files\Cisco\System1.CFG \
-r  C:\Program Files\Cisco\VR4W 3.0.0\System1.TMP \
-v  C:\Program Files\Cisco\ni2defaults.txt \
-f  C:\Program Files\Cisco\VR4W 3.0.0\SCFeatureCapabilityMatrix.csv

An example of running the utility on a Solaris platform follows:

ni1-to-ni2 -n /opt/CSCOvrovs/NSS/172.21.177.22/172.21.177.22.19991011_192851.NSS \

-t /opt/CSCOvrovs/TemplateFile.TMP \
-c /opt/CSCOvrovs/NSS/172.21.177.22/172.21.177.22.19991011_192851.CFG \
-r /opt/CSCOvrovs/NSS/172.21.177.22/172.21.177.22.19991011_192851.TMP \
-v /opt/CSCOvrovs/conf/ni2defaults.txt \
-f /opt/CSCOvrovs/CMF/SCFeatureCapabilityMatrix.csv

NI-1 to NI-2 Migration Utility Output Files

The NI-1 to NI-2 migration utility creates the following output files:

-c Config file - with path. If you do not specify a path, the utility assumes that the path is the same as the path for the NSS file, but with a .CFG extension.
-r Report file - with path. If you do not specify a path, the utility assumes that the path is the same as the path for the NSS file, but with a .TMP extension.

Run the NI-2 Preparation Build

Complete the following steps to run the NI-2 preparation build:

Step 1 Insert the Cisco NI-1 to NI-2 Line Card Upgrade Utility CD.

The CD contains the 3.0.0.A.rdf file along with images for the system controller card and the 4xflexi line cards.

Step 2 Copy the .rdf and image files to the appropriate Windows or UNIX directories.

For Windows, copy the files into the folder where your program files are stored. For UNIX, copy the image files into the /tftpboot/ directory and the .rdf file into the /opt/CSCOvrovs/RDF/ directory.

Step 3 Upgrade the Cisco 6100 system node software to Release c6100-3.0.0.A.

Note For detailed node upgrade procedures, refer to either the ViewRunner for Windows User Guide or the ViewRunner for HP OpenView User Guide.

During the upgrade process you may receive a warning that certain hardware revisions were found in the Cisco 6100 but not listed in the .rdf file. This warning is followed by a list of the hardware revisions. This list refers to the cards that were removed from the chassis in Step 1. This is an expected response. Click Next or Ok to continue.

The upgrade is successful and complete when the STATUS, ACTIVE, and four port LEDs are solid green on the 4xflexi line cards. The 4xflexi line cards will now boot in both an NI-1 or an NI-2 system.

Caution During the software download, the boot ROM for the cards will be reprogrammed. Do not remove any cards from the chassis during the software download. If cards are removed from the chassis or loss of power occurs during this operation, the cards will lose the ability to boot up and will require an RMA repair.

Caution Do not remove a 4xflexi line card from the Cisco 6100 chassis unless the STATUS, ACTIVE, and four port LEDs are solid green. If line cards are removed from the chassis before the LEDs are solid green, the line cards will lose the ability to boot up and will require an RMA repair.

Step 4 The chassis may now be used to upgrade additional 4xflexi line cards from other NI-1 systems that are currently being converted to NI-2 systems. To program the line card's boot ROM, insert the line cards into the chassis and the new image will download.

Step 5 Remove the system controller card and 4xflexi line cards from the chassis.

a. Lift up the ejector tab(s). This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

b. Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

c. Repeat for each xTU-C line card (if applicable) and the system controller card.

Note To prevent damage to the cards that are removed from the chassis, place the cards upright in a tray.

Remove the Power

The system should not be powered while you install and connect the Cisco 6100 system hardware components.

Remove power to the system with one of the following methods:

Remove the fuses from the fuse and alarm panel
Turn off the breakers in the fuse and alarm panel

Remove the Current System I/O Card

Complete the following steps to remove a system I/O card from the Cisco 6100 chassis backplane:

Note There are two versions of the system I/O card currently in the field. With the earlier version (prior to Release 2.4.0), the DS3 BNC connectors are located at the bottom left corner of the card and the 10BaseT Ethernet/LAN connector is located across the bottom of the card. The removal procedures are the same for each version of the system I/O card.

Step 1 Remove the optional rear cover, if your system has one.

Step 2 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two backplane screws that hold the plastic ESD shield over the system I/O card. Keep the backplane screws for future use.

Figure 3 shows the system I/O card removal.

Figure 3: System I/O Card Removal

Step 3 Disconnect the ViewRunner system from the Cisco 6100 chassis by removing the Ethernet cable from the 10BaseT Ethernet/LAN connector on the system I/O card.

Step 4 Disconnect the DS3 NI-1 card from the network if you have a DS3 NI-1 card installed in slot 10 of the Cisco 6100 chassis.

a. Disconnect the end of the cable that attaches to the receive (J4) DS3 BNC connector on the system I/O card on the chassis backplane.

b. Disconnect the end of the cable that attaches to the transmit (J3) DS3 BNC connector on the system I/O card on the chassis backplane.

Step 5 Remove the coaxial cables from the DS3 BNC connectors (TX and RX) for the system I/O card on a subtended node chassis backplane.

Step 6 Use a one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench to remove the two additional standoff screws that hold the system I/O card in place. Keep the standoff screws for future use.

Step 7 Lift and disconnect the system I/O card from connectors P3 and P9, two 2-mm hard metric (HM) module connectors on the Cisco 6100 backplane.

Step 8 Use a one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench to remove the two standoff screws from the system I/O card on the Cisco 6100 backplane. Keep the standoff screws for future use.

Remove the Current DS3 Subtending I/O Card

Complete the following steps to remove a DS3 subtending I/O card from the Cisco 6100 chassis backplane:

Step 1 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two backplane screws that hold the plastic ESD shield over the DS3 subtending I/O card. Keep the backplane screws for future use.

Figure 4 shows the DS3 subtending I/O card removal.

Figure 4: DS3 Subtending I/O Card Removal

Step 2 Remove the coaxial cables from the four DS3 BNC connectors (TX1, RX1, TX2, and RX2) on the DS3 subtending I/O card.

Step 3 Use a one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench to remove the two additional standoff screws that hold the DS3 subtending I/O card in place. Keep the standoff screws for future use.

Step 4 Lift and disconnect the DS3 subtending I/O card from connector J48, a 96-pin Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connector on the subtending host chassis backplane.

Step 5 Use a one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench to remove the two standoff screws from the DS3 subtending I/O card on the Cisco 6100 backplane. Keep the standoff screws for future use.

Remove the Alarm Contact Wires

To disconnect the fan tray alarm contacts, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Remove the wire between P2 on the backplane of the fan tray and P14 (pin 7) on the backplane of the Cisco 6100 if you have a fan tray installed.

Step 2 Remove the wire between P2 on the backplane of the fan tray and P14 (pin 8) on the backplane of the Cisco 6100 if you have a fan tray installed.

Figure 5 shows how the fan tray two-position header (P2) connects to the fan tray alarm contacts (P14, pins 7 and 8) on the Cisco 6100 backplane.

Figure 5: Wiring the Fan Tray Alarm Contacts

Step 3 Disconnect any additional alarm contacts as necessary.

Disconnect the Cisco 6100 Power Connections

To disconnect the Cisco 6100 power connections, complete the following steps:

Note If you do not have 12 AWG wire installed, it will be necessary to completely remove the wire from the Cisco 6100 power connections and the fuse and alarm panel. You will replace these wires with a larger gauge wire later in the procedures.

Step 1 Use a socket driver or a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the clear cover over the Cisco 6100 power connections.

Step 2 Disconnect the wires connecting the Cisco 6100 chassis to the fuse and alarm panel (POS RTN and NEG DC connections) as shown in Figure 6 (dual-power feed) and Figure 7 (single-power feed).

Figure 6: Power Connections for the Cisco 6100—Dual-Power Feed

Figure 7: Power Connections for the Cisco 6100—Single-Power Feed

Note Figure 6 and Figure 7 show the wires looped through a ferrite. If you use thicker wire, it will not be necessary to loop the wire through the ferrite.

Disconnect the Cisco 6100 Cables

Disconnect the Champ cables from the J39 and J42 connectors on the chassis backplane. Do not disconnect any of the other cables at this time.

Remove the Cisco 6100 Chassis Ground

If you have 14 AWG copper wire connecting the Cisco 6100 chassis ground, complete the following steps to disconnect the Cisco 6100 chassis ground connection:

Note If you do not have 12 AWG wire installed, it will be necessary to completely remove the grounding wire. You will replace the grounding wire with a larger gauge wire later in the procedures.

Step 1 Use a 3/16-inch flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screw on the rack.

Step 2 Unhook the end of the copper wire that is around the screw on the rack.

Step 3 Loosen the compression screw that is provided on the grounding lug of the Cisco 6100.

Step 4 Remove the other end of the wire.

Step 5 Tighten the compression screw.

Install the New Lexan Shield

Complete the following steps to replace the existing lexan shield:

Step 1 Use a Phillip-head screwdriver to remove the 23 backplane screws shown in Figure 8. Keep the backplane screws for future use.

Figure 8: Backplane Screw Locations for Removing the Lexan Shield

Step 2 Carefully remove the existing lexan shield.

Step 3 Cut the top left corner from the existing lexan shield. This will preserve the UL label, that will need to be reattached over the new lexan shield. See Figure 9 for an illustration of the cut corner.

Figure 9: UL Label Installation

Step 4 Place the new lexan shield over the backplane.

Step 5 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to reattach the 13 of the 23 backplane screws that you removed in Step 1, as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10: Backplane Screw Locations for Installing the Lexan Shield

Step 6 Place the cut-out corner of the old lexan shield over the new lexan shield, as shown in Figure 9.

Step 7 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver and two backplane screws to attach the corner to the new lexan shield, as shown in Figure 9.

Step 8 Use a one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench and a standoff screw to attach the corner to the new lexan shield, as shown in Figure 9. Tighten the standoff screws using the one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench.

Ground the Cisco 6100 Chassis

Complete the following steps to connect the grounding lug on the Cisco 6100 chassis directly to the rack:

Step 1 Verify that all paint or oxidation is removed from the rack at the point of the grounding connection.

Step 2 Measure enough wire (12 AWG or thicker green or green with yellow stripes stranded copper wire) to connect the Cisco 6100 to the rack. (See Figure 10 for grounding wire location.)

Note Make sure your wire is as short as possible to make the connection.

Step 3 Use a wire stripper to remove the casing from both ends of the wire.

Step 4 Use a 3/16-inch flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screw on the rack.

Step 5 Hook one end of the copper wire around the screw on the rack.

Step 6 Tighten the rack screw over the copper wire.

Note You can use a lug terminal to connect the grounding wire to the rack.

Step 7 Loosen the compression screw that is provided on the grounding lug of the Cisco 6100.

The grounding lugs are located in the upper left corner of each chassis (viewed from the rear).

Step 8 Insert the other end of the copper wire under the compression screw.

Step 9 Tighten the compression screw over the copper wire.

Note Do not ground the components in a rack by chaining them together.

The left side of Figure 11 shows how to ground the Cisco 6100 chassis.

Figure 11: Grounding the Cisco 6100 Chassis

Connect the Cisco 6100 to the Cisco 6120

Connect the one-to-two Champ cables from the Cisco 6100 (connectors J39 through J44) to the Cisco 6120 (connectors J1 through J6). Table 3 shows the corresponding Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6120 connectors when two Cisco 6120 chassis are used.

Table 3: Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6120 Corresponding Connectors

Cisco 6100 Connector	First Cisco 6120 Connector	Second Cisco 6120 Connector
J39	J3	J3
J40	J1	J1
J41	J5	J5
J42	J4	J4
J43	J2	J2
J44	J6	J6

Figure 12 shows the cabling between one Cisco 6100 and two Cisco 6120 chassis in which the one-to-two cables are used.

Figure 12: Cisco 6100 to Two Cisco 6120 Chassis Cabling Diagram with One-to-Two Cables

Attach the Cisco 6100 Power Connections

Note If you do not have 12 AWG wire installed, it will be necessary to replace the wire from the Cisco 6100 power connections and the fuse and alarm panel.

Caution To prevent the system from powering up, do not install the fuses at this time. If the fuses are already installed in the fuse and alarm panel, remove them. You can replace the fuses after the system is wired.

Note Connect each Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system component to a separate fuse. Do not power the components in the rack by chaining them together.

Step 1 Reconnect the wires that connect the Cisco 6100 chassis to the fuse and alarm panel (POS RTN and NEG DC connections) as shown in Figure 6 (dual-power feed) and Figure 7 (single-power feed).

These wires were removed in the "Disconnect the Cisco 6100 Power Connections" section.

Step 2 Use a socket driver or a Phillips-head screwdriver to attach the clear cover over the Cisco 6100 power connections.

Note Figure 6 and Figure 7 show the wires looped through a ferrite. If you use thicker wire, it will not be necessary to loop the wire through the ferrite. Looping the wire secures the ferrite.

Install the New System I/O Card

Complete the following steps to install the new system I/O card on the chassis backplane:

Step 1 Use a one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench to attach nine standoff screws into the locations that are shown in Figure 13. Tighten the standoff screws using the one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench.

Caution Be careful when you remove the standoff screws and reinsert the screws into the screw holes on the backplane so that the backplane circuitry does not become damaged.

Figure 13: Standoff Screw Locations for the System I/O Card Installation

Step 2 Hold the system I/O card vertically and align the holes on the system I/O card over the twelve standoff screws, as shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14: System I/O Card Installation

Step 3 Carefully press the system I/O card onto the Cisco 6100 connectors P3 and P9 on the chassis backplane until the system I/O card is in place and against the standoff screws.

Step 4 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver and four backplane screws to attach the system I/O card to the standoff screws, as shown in Figure 14.

Step 5 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver and two backplane screws to attach the EMI cover bracket, as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15: EMI Cover Installation

Step 6 Attach the EMI cover on the EMI fence, as shown in Figure 15.

Caution Be careful not to bend the tabs on the EMI cover when you install the cover on the EMI fence.

Step 7 Verify that no EMI cover tabs are outside the EMI fence.

Step 8 Use a Phillip-head screwdriver and a screw to attach the EMI cover to the EMI cover bracket, as shown in Figure 15.

Step 9 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver and three backplane screws to attach the safety shield to the left side of the system I/O card, as shown in Figure 16. The backplane screws will screw into the existing standoff screws on the backplane.

Figure 16: Safety Shield and ESD Shield Installation

Step 10 Use a one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench to screw a standoff screw between relays K4 and K5, as shown in Figure 16. Tighten the standoff screws using the one-quarter inch socket driver or wrench.

Step 11 Place the ESD shield above the standoff screw that you installed in Step 10 so that the hole in the shield aligns with the standoff screw, as shown in Figure 16.

Step 12 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver and three backplane screws to attach the plastic ESD shield to the system I/O card (see Figure 16).

Connect the Fan Tray

Complete the following steps to connect the fan tray alarm cable:

Step 1 Attach the P1 connector of the fan tray alarm cable (part number 72-2086-01) to connector P2 on the fan tray backplane, as shown in Figure 17.

Step 2 Attach the P2 connector of the same fan tray alarm cable to connector P4 on the system I/O card, as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17: Cabling the Fan Tray to the Cisco 6100

Connect the Alarm Contacts

Five rows of wire-wrap pins are located on the right side of the system I/O card. These pins support the following alarms:

Visual critical
Visual major
Visual minor
Audible critical
Audible major
Audible minor
Power module alarms
Remote alarm cutoff
Reserved (several pins that are reserved for future specification)

One NI-2 card in the Cisco 6100 chassis manages the alarms that are generated by the wire-wrap pins (P1 through P5). An alarm cutoff (ACO) switch, located on the NI-2 card faceplate, shuts off the audible alarms.

Figure 18 shows the location of the wire-wrap pins on the system I/O card.

Figure 18: System I/O Card Alarm Contacts

Table 4 maps the wire-wrap pins to the alarms that are supported by the NI-2 card through the Cisco 6100 chassis backplane.

Table 4: System I/O Card Wire-Wrap Pin Mapping

PIN No.	Header P1	Header P2	Header P3	Header P4¹	Header P5
Pin 1 (left)	AUD²_CRIT³_CO⁴	AUD_MIN⁵_CO	VIS⁶_MAJ_CO	FAN ALARM	RX_BITS⁷_TIPA
Pin 2	AUD_CRIT_NO⁸	AUD_MIN_NO	VIS_MAJ⁹_NO	Reserved	RX_BITS_RINGA
Pin 3	AUD_CRIT_NC¹⁰	AUD_MIN_NC	VIS_MAJ_NC	Reserved	RX_BITS_GND/GND
Pin 4	AUD_MAJ_CO	VIS_CRIT_CO	VIS_MIN_CO	Reserved	RX_BITS_TIPB
Pin 5	AUD_MAJ_NO	VIS_CRIT_NO	VIS_MIN_NO	ACO¹¹_NO	RX_BITS_RINGB
Pin 6 (right)	AUD_MAJ_NC	VIS_CRIT_NC	VIS_MIN_NC	ACO GND¹²	RX_BITS_GND/GND

¹Header P4 is used for the fan tray alarm.
²AUD = audible.
³CRIT = critical.
⁴CO = common.
⁵MIN = minimum.
⁶VIS = visual.
⁷RX_BITS = receive building-integrated timing source.
⁸NO = normally open.
⁹MAJ = major.
¹⁰NC = normally closed.
¹¹The ACO switch is located on the faceplate of the NI-2 card. This switch turns off the audible alarms that are generated by the system software.
¹²GND = ground.

Remove the DS3 STM

Complete the following steps to remove the DS3 STM from the Cisco 6100 chassis:

Step 1 Open the front cover on the Cisco 6100 chassis.

Step 2 Lift up on the ejector tab of the DS3 STM. This action disconnects the module from the backplane.

Step 3 Carefully slide the module out of the slot.

Remove the System Controller Card

Complete the following steps to remove the system controller card from the Cisco 6100 chassis:

Step 1 Lift up on the ejector tab of the system controller card. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

Step 2 Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

Remove the NI-1 Card

This section provides the removal procedures for the DS3 and the OC-3c NI-1 cards.

Removing a DS3 NI-1 Card

Complete the following steps to remove a DS3 NI-1 card from the Cisco 6100:

Step 1 Lift up on the ejector tabs of the DS3 NI-1 card. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

Step 2 Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

Removing an OC-3c NI-1 Card

Complete the following steps to remove an OC-3c NI-1 card from the Cisco 6100:

Step 1 Disconnect the optical fiber that is going to the transmit and receive connectors in the inset on the front panel of the OC-3c NI-1 card. See Figure 19 for the OC-3c NI-1 connection location.

Figure 19: OC-3c NI-1 Connection

Step 2 Pull the fiber through to the front of the chassis.

Step 3 Lift up on the ejector tabs of the OC-3c NI-1 card. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.

Step 4 Carefully slide the card out of the slot.

Verify Correct Fuses

Use Table 5 to calculate the minimum fuse rating that is necessary for each of your Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system components. Verify that your system is using the minimum fuse rating for each component that is wired to the fuse and alarm panel.

Note The power rating label that is supplied on the rear of each chassis and fan tray indicates the maximum fuse value for the chassis or the fan tray.

Table 5: Fuse Calculation for the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 System Components

Component	Instructions	Calculation
Cisco 6100 Chassis¹^,²
1	If you are using 4xflexi line cards, multiply 13.5W by the total number of line cards in the Cisco 6100.
2	Enter 33.5 for the NI-2 card.
3	Add lines 1 and 2. This is the typical power required for the Cisco 6100.
4	Divide line 3 by 48. This is the nominal current for the Cisco 6100.
5	Multiply line 4 by 1.25. This is the minimum fuse rating needed to operate the Cisco 6100 in your system.
Fan Tray
6	A 1.25A fuse is required for each fan tray that is wired to the fuse and alarm panel. A fan tray must be installed under a Cisco 6100 chassis.

¹For a Direct Connect configuration, the maximum number of Cisco 6100 chassis is two per rack.
²Complete this section for each subtending host.

Apply Power

Complete the following steps to apply power to the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system:

Step 1 Verify that there are no cards installed in any of the Cisco 6100 chassis.

Step 2 Apply power to the system with one of the following methods:

Install the fuses in the fuse and alarm panel
Reinsert the fuses in the fuse and alarm panel, if you removed them in the "Remove the Power" section.
Turn on the breakers in the fuse and alarm panel

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

Step 3 Verify that the power connections from the Cisco 6100 to the fuse and alarm panel are wired as shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7.

Step 4 Check the polarity of the -48 VDC connections to each chassis by attaching a voltmeter with the minus lead on -48 RTN and the plus lead on -48 V_A. Ensure that the meter reads between -36 VDC and -60 VDC. If your voltmeter shows a positive voltage, the power inputs might be reversed. If the voltmeter shows a negative voltage that is out of the -36 VDC to -60 VDC range, check the power supply for failure or check for a blown fuse in the fuse and alarm panel.

Verify Fan Tray Operation

Verify that the fans are operational by locating the LED on the front of each fan. If the LED is

Green—The fan is operational.
Not green—The fan is not operational and the fan tray is in alarm mode. Refer to the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 Hardware Installation Guide for corrective action.

Caution It is important that the Cisco 6100 cooling fans run continuously.

Warning The power supply circuitry for the Cisco DSLAM equipment can constitute an energy hazard. Before you install or replace the equipment, remove all jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects can come into contact with exposed power supply wiring or circuitry inside the DSLAM equipment. This could cause the metal objects to heat up and cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the equipment.

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

Install the NI-2 Card

Caution Proper ESD protection is required each time you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage each time they are removed from the chassis.

Caution Installing the cards in the chassis with the power leads reversed can damage the cards.

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

Note All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. A push on the faceplate of each card is required for the card to be fully seated.

Complete the following steps to install the NI-2 card in the Cisco 6100. It is important that you accomplish each step completely before moving on to the next step.

Step 1 Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.

Step 2 Verify that slots 10 and 11 of the Cisco 6100 have no bent pins.

Step 3 Vertically align the card edge with the card guides at the top and bottom of slot 10 on the Cisco 6100.

Step 4 Lift up on the ejector tabs and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.

Step 5 Push on the faceplate of each card to fully seat the card.

Step 6 Press down on the ejector tabs to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.

Step 7 Lock both NI-2 card locking tabs.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tab so that it overlaps the NI-2 card to prevent inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 20.

Figure 20: Locking the NI-2 Card

Step 8 Verify that the STATUS LEDs on all cards are solid green (where applicable).

This self-test procedure takes several minutes. If the STATUS LEDs are not green after the self-test, refer to the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 Hardware Installation Guide for troubleshooting procedures.

Step 9 Perform a software update if the STATUS LEDs on the xTU-C line cards are flashing.

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

Install Blank Faceplate for the STM

Complete the following steps to install a blank faceplate in the DS3 STM slot:

Step 1 Vertically align the blank faceplate edge with the card guides at the top and bottom of slot 9.

Step 2 Lift up on the ejector tab and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the blank faceplate into the slot.

Step 3 Push on the faceplate to fully seat the blank faceplate.

Step 4 Press down on the ejector tab to secure the faceplate.

Insert the Jumper Card for the System Controller Card

Complete the following steps to install a jumper card in the system controller card slot (slot 12):

Step 1 Vertically align the jumper card edge with the card guides at the top and bottom of slot 12.

Step 2 Lift up on the ejector tab and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the jumper card into the slot.

Step 3 Push on the faceplate to fully seat the jumper card.

Step 4 Press down on the ejector tab to secure the faceplate.

Install the xTU-C Line Cards

Caution Installing the cards in the chassis with the power leads reversed can damage the cards.

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

Note All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. A push on the faceplate of each card is required for the card to be fully seated.

Complete the following steps to install the xTU-C line cards in the Cisco 6100. It is important that you accomplish each step completely before moving on to the next step.

Step 1 Vertically align the line card edge with the line card guides at the top and bottom of slot 1 on the Cisco 6100.

Step 2 Lift up on the ejector tab and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the line card into the slot.

Step 3 Push on the faceplate of each line card to fully seat the line card.

Step 4 Press down on the ejector tab to secure the line card and connect it to the backplane.

Step 5 Lock the xTU-C line cards, as necessary.

Note It is not necessary to lock the xTU-C line cards.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tab so that it overlaps the xTU-C line card to prevent inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21: Locking the xTU-C Line Card

Step 6 Install the remaining xTU-C line cards using the same procedure.

The xTU-C line cards are installed in slots 1 through 8, 13 through 28, and 31 through 38.

Step 7 Verify that the STATUS LEDs on all line cards are solid green (where applicable).

This self-test procedure takes several minutes. If the STATUS LEDs are not green after the self-test, refer to the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 Hardware Installation Guide for troubleshooting procedures.

Note Blank faceplates should occupy any empty slots in the Cisco 6100. The blank faceplate installation is similar to the line card installation.

Connect the NI-2 Card to the Network

This section provides installation procedures for the DS3 and OC-3 network connections.

DS3 Network Connection Installation

Complete the following steps to connect the DS3 NI-2 card to the network:

Step 1 Verify that the DS3 NI-2 card is installed in slot 10 of the Cisco 6100 chassis to ensure that the DS3 NI-2 card connections are active.

The DS3 NI-2 card connections are on the system I/O card, which is located on the backplane of the Cisco 6100 chassis. These connections attach to the ATM switch. Two 75-ohm DS3 Bayonet-Neill-Concelman (BNC) connectors are provided for DS3 transmit (J14) and receive (J12). See Figure 22 for the location of the DS3 BNC connectors.

Figure 22: DS3 NI-2 Connection Locations

Step 2 Attach one end of a coaxial cable (type 734A, type 735A, or equivalent) to the transmit DS3 BNC connector (J14) for the system I/O card on the chassis backplane.

Step 3 Attach the end of the cable that you used in Step 2, which originates at the transmit DS3 BNC connector, to the ATM switch.

Step 4 Attach one end of a coaxial cable (type 734A, type 735A, or equivalent) to the receive DS3 BNC connector (J12) for the system I/O card on the Cisco 6100 backplane.

Step 5 Attach the end of the cable that you used in Step 4, which originates at the receive DS3 BNC connector, to the ATM switch.

OC-3 Network Connection Installation

Complete the following steps to connect the OC-3 NI-2 card to the network:

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

Step 1 Verify that the OC-3 NI-2 card is in slot 10 of the Cisco 6100 chassis.

Step 2 Pull the OC-3 NI-2 card transmit and receive cables from the ATM switch through the 1 RU of space between the fan tray and the POTS splitter.

Step 3 Attach the receive optical fiber to the transmit connector in the inset on the faceplate of the OC-3 NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector TX). See Figure 23 for the OC-3 network interface connection location.

Figure 23: OC-3 Network Interface Connection

The transmit connector is the one closest to the top of the faceplate. The receive connector is closest to the bottom of the faceplate. The connector IDs are silkscreened inside the inset.

Step 4 Attach the transmit optical fiber to the receive connector in the inset on the faceplate of the OC-3 NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector RX). See Figure 23 for the OC-3 network interface connection location.

Step 5 Allow enough slack in the cable so that the fan tray can be opened and the fans can be maintained.

Step 6 Coil the fiber loosely within the 1 RU of space to take out slack.

Reconnect the Subtended Network Configuration

The following sections provide installation procedures for the DS3 and OC-3 subtended network configuration.

Note For information on a subtended network configuration, see the "Subtended Network Configuration Overview" section.

Cable the DS3 Subtending Network Configuration

Coaxial connections for DS3 cabling are located on the system I/O card. The transmit and receive DS3 BNC connectors on the subtending host chassis system I/O card are connected to the transmit and receive DS3 BNC connectors on the subtended node chassis system I/O card.

Note The system I/O card BNC cables are not provided by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Complete the following steps to cable the system I/O card for subtending:

Step 1 On the subtending host chassis backplane, attach one end of a BNC cable to the transmit DS3 BNC connector (TX1) on the system I/O card.

Step 2 On the subtended chassis backplane, attach the end of the BNC cable used in Step 1 to the receive DS3 BNC connector (RX) on the system I/O card.

Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each connection between a subtending host chassis and a subtended node chassis. If you have one subtending host chassis with two subtending node chassis, the second subtending node chassis connects to the TX2 and RX2 DS3 BNC connectors on the system I/O card.

Table 6 lists the connectors and their designations on the system I/O card.

Table 6: DS3 Connector Designations

DS3 Connector	System I/O Card Designation
Trunk 1
Transmit	J14
Receive	J12
Subtend 2
Transmit	J10
Receive	J8
Subtend 3
Transmit	J6
Receive	J4

Figure 24 shows the cabling for a DS3 subtending network configuration.

Figure 24: Cabling for DS3 Subtending Configuration

Cable the OC-3 Subtending Network Configuration

For OC-3 subtending, the connections are made from the front of the subtending host chassis and the subtend OC-3 NI-2 card. To cable the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system for OC-3 subtending, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Locate the trunk transmit (top) and receive ports on the front of the OC-3 NI-2 card.

Step 2 Connect the OC-3 fiber-optic cable from the subtending host chassis transmit port on the OC-3 NI-2 card to the receive port on the subtended node chassis OC-3 NI-2 card.

Step 3 Connect the OC-3 fiber-optic cable from the subtending host chassis receive port on the OC-3 NI-2 card to the transmit port on the subtended node chassis OC-3 NI-2 card.

Figure 25 shows the subtending connections between two Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system chassis.

Figure 25: Cabling Diagram for OC-3 Subtending

Connect the Software Management System to the NI-2 Card

Connect both the 10BaseT RJ-45 port on the NI-2 card (ENET) and the Sun SPARCstation running the CDM management application to an Ethernet so that the Cisco 6100 and the management station can communicate.

Warning The ports labeled "ENET," "CNSL," and "AUX" are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should be connected only to other SELV circuits. Because the DSL circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the telephone network voltage (TNV) circuits.

TimeSaver Cisco recommends that you label each data cable at both ends to identify its destination.

Connect a Console Terminal

Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port on the NI-2 card (CNSL). Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values that are shown in Table 7.

Warning The ports labeled "ENET," "CNSL," and "AUX" are SELV circuits. SELV circuits should be connected only to other SELV circuits. Because the DSL circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the TNV circuits.

Table 7: Terminal Settings

Baud rate	9600 (transmit and receive)
Character size	8 bits
Parity	None
Stop bits	1
Xon/Xoff	Hardware busy

Connect the Auxiliary Port

Note This step is optional.

Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port on the NI-2 card (AUX).

TimeSaver Cisco recommends that you label each data cable at both ends to identify its destination.

Load the Subscriber Information into the NI-2 Card

After the utility successfully completes, you need to use FTP to transfer the files from the computer on which you ran the utility to the NI-2, as follows:

Step 1 Log in to the system console port and invoke the enable mode by entering enable at the prompt, and then your password:

: >enable

Password: (enter your password)

Step 2 Copy the IOS config file from the source to the startup-config of the NI-2 card, by responding to the following commands after the enable prompts (#):

#copy tftp startup-config

#Address or name of remote host [ ]? [source IP]

: Enter the address or name of the new configuration (.cfg) file.

#Destination filename [ ]? [source path and filename)

: Enter the source path and filename, such as /tftpboot/source.cfg

Step 3 Reload the system by entering

: #reload
: The >Rommon prompt displays.

Step 4 Reboot the system by entering:

: >boot

After you reboot the system, error checking begins. Any errors display on the screen as the system detects them. If the NI-2 card does not have the correct node software, you must reboot with the correct node software.

The NI-2 config file opens after you restart the system. The configuration data from your NI-1 configuration file (NSS) should be in the NI-2 card IOS configuration file.

Install the New Front Cover

The front cover on the existing Cisco 6100 with NI-1 chassis is not deep enough to accommodate the NI-2 card. Consequently, the existing front cover must be replaced with the new, deeper front cover. Complete the following steps to replace the existing front cover with a new front cover:

Step 1 Lift out and up on the existing front cover to remove it from the chassis.

Step 2 Hold the new front cover, front facing you, and attach the hooks to the bottom left and right corner of the chassis.

Close the Rear Cover

Complete the following steps to close the optional rear cover:

Step 1 Lift the two latches on the rear cover (as shown in Figure 26) as you close the rear cover. The rear cover closes left to right (seen from the rear of the chassis).

Figure 26: Securing the Rear Cover with the Latches

Step 2 Release the latches after the rear cover is in place.

Step 3 Align the two thumbscrews that are located on the rear cover with two thumbscrew fasteners on the bracket (see Figure 27). Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the rear cover.

Figure 27: Securing the Rear Cover with Two Thumbscrews

Run the ViewRunner to CDM Migration Utility

Refer to the ViewRunner for HP OpenView to Cisco DSL Manager Migration Utility Note for the procedures necessary to convert subscribers from the ViewRunner management software to CDM.

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 http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly. Therefore, it is probably more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

Registered CCO users can order the Documentation CD-ROM and other Cisco Product documentation through our online Subscription Services at http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/subcat/kaojump.cgi.

Nonregistered CCO users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco's corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-4000 or, in North America, call 800 553-NETS (6387).

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco Connection Online (CCO) as a starting point for all technical assistance. Warranty or maintenance contract customers can use the Technical Assistance Center. All customers can submit technical feedback on Cisco documentation using the web, e-mail, a self-addressed stamped response card included in many printed docs, or by sending mail to Cisco.

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco continues to revolutionize how business is done on the Internet. Cisco Connection Online 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.

CCO's broad range of features and services helps customers and partners to streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through CCO, you will find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online support services, 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 CCO to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users may order products, check on the status of an order and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

WWW: www.cisco.com
Telnet: cco.cisco.com
Modem using standard connection rates and the following terminal settings: VT100 emulation; 8 data bits; no parity; and 1 stop bit.
- From North America, call 408 526-8070
- From Europe, call 33 1 64 46 40 82

You can e-mail questions about using CCO to cco-team@cisco.com.

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to warranty or maintenance contract customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

To display the TAC web site that includes links to technical support information and software upgrades and for requesting TAC support, use www.cisco.com/techsupport.

To contact by e-mail, use one of the following:

Language	E-mail Address
English	tac@cisco.com
Hanzi (Chinese)	chinese-tac@cisco.com
Kanji (Japanese)	japan-tac@cisco.com
Hangul (Korean)	korea-tac@cisco.com
Spanish	tac@cisco.com
Thai	thai-tac@cisco.com

In North America, TAC can be reached at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209. For other telephone numbers and TAC e-mail addresses worldwide, consult the following web site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.

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.

To submit your comments by mail, for your convenience many documents contain a response card behind the front cover. Otherwise, you can mail your comments to the following address:

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Document Resource Connection
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-9883

We appreciate and value your comments.

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Table of Contents

Running the NI-1 to NI-2 Migration Utility

NI-1 to NI-2 Migration Utility Output Files

Removing a DS3 NI-1 Card

Removing an OC-3c NI-1 Card

Install the xTU-C Line Cards

DS3 Network Connection Installation

OC-3 Network Connection Installation

Cable the OC-3 Subtending Network Configuration