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Table of Contents

Preface
Audience
Purpose
Organization
Conventions
Related Documentation
Obtaining Documentation
Obtaining Technical Assistance

Preface


This preface explains the audience, purpose, and organization of the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 Hardware Installation Guide. It also defines the conventions that are used to present instructions and information.

Audience

The Cisco 6100 with NI-2 Hardware Installation Guide is intended for use by central office (CO) technicians and maintenance personnel who are responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system. A familiarity with telco products and networking systems is recommended.

Purpose

The Cisco 6100 with NI-2 Hardware Installation Guide describes how to set up, install, and troubleshoot the Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system with a Direct Connect configuration. After completing the installation procedures covered in this guide, refer to the appropriate related documents to provision and troubleshoot your Cisco 6100 with NI-2 system. For additional information on related documentation, see the "Related Documentation" section.

Organization

The Cisco 6100 with NI-2 Hardware Installation Guide is organized as follows:

Conventions

This publication uses the document conventions listed in this section.

Table 1   Font Conventions

Convention Definition Sample

Times bold

Text body font used for any argument, command, keyword, or punctuation that is part of a command that the user enters in text and command environments.

Also used for names of some GUI elements.

This is similar to the UNIX route command.

Times italic

Text body font used for publication names and for emphasis.

See the Cisco 6100 Series User Guide for further details.

Courier

Font used for screen displays, prompts, and scripts.

Are you ready to continue? [Y]

Courier bold

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

Login: root
Password: <password>

Table 2   Command Syntax Conventions

Convention Definition Sample

Vertical bar ( | )

Separates 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


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


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


Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.


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 be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of the warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety document that accompanied the device.

Related Documentation

A complete list of all DSL product related documentation is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/dsl_prod/index.htm

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:

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.

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