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This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the
Cisco Metro 1500 Series Management Guide. It also provides an overview of new information in the document and how to obtain documentation or technical assistance. The main purpose of this guide is to supply information on how to install, configure, and maintains the network element management interface (NEMI).
This guide is intended for network managers. The network manager should be familiar with the following topics:
This guide is organized as follows:
| Chapter | Title | Description |
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Introduces the NEMI plug-in module. | ||
Network Element Management Interface (NEMI) and Device Element Management Interface (DEMI) | Describes the NEMI and DEMI modules and how to install them. | |
Describes how to connect the NEMI and DEMI modules. | ||
Describes the system configuration of the NEMI, including the serial connection requirements and procedures, the network configuration requirements and procedures, and the SNMP configuration requirements and procedures. | ||
Describes the operation of the NEMI including methods using both SNMP and Telnet. | ||
Describes some of the Linux commands used with the NEMI. | ||
Defines several of the important files in the Cisco Metro 1500 series environment. | ||
Lists the technical data for the NEMI. | ||
Lists the cable specifications and pin-to-pin wiring diagrams. | ||
Describes the IP addresses required during installation and configuration of the NEMI. | ||
Defines the steps required to update the system software for the NEMI. | ||
Lists the translations of the warnings found in this guide. |
This document uses the following 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 | An unquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
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^ | 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. |
Notes use the following conventions:
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. |
Cautions use the following conventions:
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Caution Means caution should be taken. Cautions contain information that is important to follow so as not to cause harm to the equipment. |
Warnings use the following conventions:
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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 appendix, "Translated Safety Warnings.") |
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