Preface

This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions for the Cisco ONS 15530 Configuration Guide and Command Reference, and provides information on how to obtain related documentation.

The information contained in this document pertains to the entire range of hardware components and software features supported on the Cisco ONS 15530 platform. As new hardware and Cisco IOS software releases are made available for the Cisco ONS 15530 platform, verification of compatibility becomes extremely important. To ensure that your hardware is supported by your release of Cisco IOS software, see the "New and Changed Information" section . Also refer to the "Hardware Supported" section of the latest release notes for the Cisco ONS 15530.

Audience

This publication is intended for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining the Cisco ONS 15530.

New and Changed Information

This section describes the changes and additions to this guide for the releases of the Cisco IOS Release 12.1EV major release for the Cisco ONS 15530.

New and Changed Information for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12c)EV

The following table lists the changes and additions to this guide for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12c)EV.


Feature	Description	Location
8-port Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet aggregation card	The 8-port FC/GE aggregation card aggregates up to eight FC or GE data streams into up to four 2.5-Gbps signals.	"8-Port FC/GE Aggregation Cards" section on page 1-4 Chapter 5, "Configuring 8-Port FC/GE Aggregation Card Interfaces"
2.5-Gbps ITU trunk card	The 2.5-Gbps ITU trunk card converts an aggregated 2.5-Gbps signal to an ITU-compliant wavelength, or channel. The Cisco ONS 15530 supports two types of 2.5-Gbps ITU trunk cards, splitter and nonsplitter.	"2.5-Gbps ITU Trunk Cards" section on page 1-5 "Configuring 2.5-Gbps ITU Trunk Card Interfaces" section on page 7-1
Protection switch module	The protection switch module provides trunk fiber protection for Cisco ONS 15530 systems configured in point-to-point topologies.	"PSMs" section on page 1-7 Chapter 9, "Configuring PSM Interfaces"

New and Changed Information for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12c)EV1

The following table lists the changes and additions to this guide for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12c)EV.

New and Changed Information for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12c)EV3

Feature	Description	Location
Automatic attenuation support.	The WB-VOA modules support automatic attenuation at a desired power value.	"Configuring Automatic Attenuation" section on page 8-6

The following table lists the changes and additions to this guide for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12c)EV3.


Feature	Description	Location
Variable rate SFP optics for the ESCON aggregation card	The ESCON aggregation card support a variable rate SFP as well as the fixed rate SFP.	"ESCON Aggregation Cards" section on page 1-3
Variable rate SFP optics for the 8-Port FC/GE aggregation card	The 8-port FC/GE aggregation card support a variable rate SFP as well as the fixed rate SFP.	"8-Port FC/GE Aggregation Cards" section on page 1-4

Organization


Chapter	Title	Description
Chapter 1	Product Overview	Provides an overview of the Cisco ONS 15530 features and functions.
Chapter 2	Before You Begin	Describes basic information about the Cisco ONS 15530 CLI interface, IOS mode and naming conventions.
Chapter 3	Initial Configuration	Describes the initial configuration of the Cisco ONS 15530.
Chapter 4	Configuring ESCON Aggregation Card Interfaces	Describes how to configure ESCON interfaces.
Chapter 5	Configuring 8-Port FC/GE Aggregation Card Interfaces	Describes how to configure 8-port FC/GE aggregation card interfaces.
Chapter 6	Configuring Transponder Line Card Interfaces	Describes how to configure transponder interfaces and patch connections.
Chapter 7	Configuring Trunk and Uplink Card Interfaces	Describes how to configure the trunk cards.
Chapter 8	Configuring VOA Module Interfaces	Describes how to configure PB-OE modules and WB-VOA modules for signal attenuation.
Chapter 9	Configuring PSM Interfaces	Describes how to configure protection switch module interfaces for trunk fiber protection.
Chapter 10	Configuring APS	Describes how to configure signal protection on Cisco ONS 15530 systems and networks.
Chapter 11	Configuring Multiple Shelf Nodes	Describes how to configure a network node with multiple Cisco ONS 15530 shelves supporting more than four channels with line card protection.
Chapter 12	Monitoring Your Network Topology	Describes how to monitor the operation of Cisco ONS 15530 networks.

Related Documentation

This document provides detailed configuration examples for the Cisco ONS 15530; however, it does not provide complete extensive background information on DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) technology or the architecture of the Cisco ONS 15530. For background information on DWDM technology, refer to the Introduction to DWDM Technology document.

You will also find useful information on the CLI (command-line interface) and basic shelf management in the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference publication.

Refer to the following documents for detailed design considerations, hardware installation, safety information, and troubleshooting information:

Document Conventions


Convention	Description
boldface font	Commands and keywords are in boldface.
italic font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ]	Elements in square brackets are optional.
{x \| y \| z}	Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.
[x \| y \| z]	Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.
string	A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.
`screen` font	Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in `screen` font.
boldface screen font	Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
italic screen font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
	`This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example.`
^	The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.
< >	Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.

Note

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

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