About this Manual

The Cisco ONS 15200 Module Handbook provides module function, technical specifications, and general safety information for each ONS 15200 module. In addition, the handbook provides instructions for removing and replacing modules.

Manual Structure

"Safety Summary," lists safety considerations and precautions that should be followed to ensure correct module operation and personal safety.
"Network Control Board Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Network Control Board (NCB) module.
"Communication Interface Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Communication Interface module (CIM).
"Client Layer Interface Port Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Client Layer Interface Port module (CLIP).
"Network Adaptation Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Network Adaptation module (NAM).
"Dummy Network Adaptation Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Dummy Network Adaptation module (DNAM).
"Line Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Line module (LM).
"Hub Filter Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Hub Filter module (HFM).
"Dummy Filter Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Dummy Filter module (DFM).
"Termination Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Termination module (TM).
"Bridge Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Bridge module (BM).
"Connection Module X," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Connection Module X (CMX).
"Connection Module Y," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Connection Module Y (CMY).
"Collector Filter Module," provides a functional description, technical specifications, and removal and replacement procedures for the Collector Filter module (CFM).
"Acronyms," defines abbreviations used in the manual.

Applicable Standards

Cisco ONS 15200 system design, construction, and performance adhere to the following standards:

Related Documentation

For additional hardware information about the ONS 15200 system, refer to the following documents:

Cisco ONS 15200 Product Description
Cisco ONS 15200 Installation, Setup, and Test Manual

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