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Preface

Preface

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


Note   The Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide replaces the Cisco Metro 1500 Operations Guide.


Note   To access the most current version of the Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide, go to the following URL:
www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/mels/cmet1500/hwguid e/index.htm

Audience

This guide is intended for network managers who are familiar with the following:

New and Changed Information

This guide includes the following new and changed information:

Feature Description Chapter or Section

Power supply replacement instructions

The instructions for replacing the power supply are now found in this guide instead of the discontinued Cisco Metro 1500 Series Spares Installation Guide.

"Removing the Power Supply Module" section

Optical isolator patch cable

The instructions for installing and using the optical isolator patch cable are now found in this guide instead of the discontinued Cisco Metro 1500 Series Optical Isolator Configuration Note.

"Connecting Optical Isolators" section

TDM 4 X ESCON wavelength channel module (WCM)

A new high-performance WCM that uses TDM technology.

"TDM4E Wavelength Channel Modules" section

High-Speed 850-nm multiclock WCM

A new high-performance WCM that operates in the 850-nm transmission wavelength.

"High-Speed WCM with 850-nm Multiclock" section.

Organization

This guide describes how to install the Cisco Metro 1500 series system, and it is organized as follows:

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1

Product Overview

Describes the modules that make up the Cisco Metro 1500 series system

Chapter 2

Preparing for Installation

Lists safety considerations and site planning details for operation of the Cisco Metro 1500 series system

Chapter 3

Installing the Chassis

Describes how to install the Cisco Metro 1500 series chassis

Chapter 4

Installing the Modules

Describes how to install the modules of the Cisco Metro 1500 series system

Chapter 5

Connecting Optical Cables

Describes how to connect the optical cables of the Cisco Metro 1500 series system

Chapter 6

Connecting Jumpers

Describes how to connect wavelength channels with MUX/DMX, MUX/DMX with band splitter modules (BSMs), and BSM with remote switch modules (RSMs)

Chapter 7

Connecting NEMI and DEMI Modules

Describes how to connect the NEMI and DEMI modules used in the Cisco Metro 1500 series system

Appendix A

Specifications

Includes the technical data for the Cisco Metro 1500 series chassis and modules

Appendix B

Cables and Cabling

Lists the pin-to-pin connections for cables used by the Cisco Metro 1500 series system

Appendix C

NEMI Software Specifications

Lists the hardware and software specifications of the NEMI, settings for an external modem, and the SNMP protocols for the wavelength channel modules (WCMs)

Appendix D

Acronyms

List the acronyms and their expansions used throughout the guide

Appendix E

Unit Maintenance and Network Record

Describes the information to be collected when the system is installed or the configuration is changed

Appendix F

Translated Safety Warnings

Lists the warnings in this guide and translates them into different languages

Conventions

Notes use the following conventions:


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

Cautions use the following conventions:


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:


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".)

Waarschuwing

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het aanhangsel "Translated Safety Warnings" (Vertalingen van veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.)

Varoitus

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. (Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät liitteestä "Translated Safety Warnings" (käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevat varoitukset).)

Attention

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures. Avant d'accéder à cet équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures courantes de prévention des accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette publication, veuillez consulter l'annexe intitulée « Translated Safety Warnings » (Traduction des avis de sécurité).

Warnung

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. (Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Anhang mit dem Titel "Translated Safety Warnings" (Übersetzung der Warnhinweise).)

Avvertenza

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell'appendice, "Translated Safety Warnings" (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza).

Advarsel

Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. (Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translated Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].)

Aviso

Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos fisicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. (Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o apêndice "Translated Safety Warnings" - "Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança").

Advertencia

Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado "Translated Safety Warnings.")

Varning!

Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. (Se förklaringar av de varningar som förekommer i denna publikation i appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" [Översatta säkerhetsvarningar].)

Related Documentation

Refer to the following documents for additional information about the Cisco Metro 1500 series system:

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 the following sites:

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 and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

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http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.

Cisco.com

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

To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website

If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:

In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.

To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/register/

If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

Contacting TAC by Telephone

If you have a priority level 1(P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:


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