Preface

This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the
Cisco Metro 1500 Series Operations Guide. It also provides an overview of new information in the document and how to obtain documentation or technical assistance.

Audience

This guide is intended for network managers. The network manager should be familiar with the following topics:

Organization

This operation guide gives information on how to install, configure, and maintain the system. It is organized as follows:


Chapter	Title	Description
Chapter 1	General Safety Considerations	Gives warnings and safety considerations for operation of the Cisco Metro 1500 series system
Chapter 2	Product Overview	Gives an overview of the separate modules that make up the Cisco Metro 1500 series system
Chapter 3	Site Planning	Describes how to prepare your site for installation
Chapter 4	Installation	Describes the installation process
Chapter 5	Wavelength Channel Modules	Describes the different types of WDM channel modules available for use in the system
Chapter 6	Multiplexer and Demultiplexer Modules	Describes the function and installation of the MUX and DMX modules
Chapter 7	Band Splitter Module	Describes the function and installation of the Band Splitter Module
Chapter 8	Remote Switch Modules	Describes the function and installation of the Remote Switch Module
Chapter 9	TDM Channel Module 4xESCON	Describes the function and installation of the ESCON card
Chapter 10	Cisco Metro 1500 Series Specifications	Includes the technical data for all the modules
""	Unit Maintenance and Network Record	Describes the information that needs to be collected when the system is installed or the configuration is changed
""	Translated Safety Warnings	Lists the warnings in this guide and translates them into diferent languages

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.
`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.

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.")

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

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Documentation CD-ROM

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Ordering Documentation

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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.

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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.

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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.


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

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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:

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