About this Guide

This section explains the objectives, intended audience, and organization of this publication and describes the conventions that convey instructions and other information.

Document Objectives

This procedure guide explains how to install, turn up, provision, and maintain a Cisco ONS 15327node and network. Use this document in conjunction with the appropriate publications listed in the Related Documentation section.

Audience

To use this publication, you should be familiar with Cisco or equivalent optical transmission hardware and cabling, telecommunications hardware and cabling, electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and preferably have experience as a telecommunications technician.

Document Organization

This guide provides procedures for installation, turn up, provisioning and acceptance of ONS 15327 nodes and ONS 15327 designed networks. It is organized in a Cisco recommended work flow sequence for new installations, in addition to allowing easy access to procedures and tasks associated with adds, moves, and changes for existing installations.

Verification procedures are provided, where necessary, to allow contract vendors to complete the physical installation and then turn the site over to craft personnel for verification, provisioning, turn up and acceptance. The front matter of the book is present in the following sequence:

The information in the book follows a task oriented hierarchy using the elements described below.

Chapter (Director Level)

The guide is divided into logical work groups (chapters) that serve as director entry into the procedures. For example, if you are arriving on site after a contractor has installed the shelf hardware, proceed to Chapter 1, "Install Hardware" and begin verifying installation and installing cards. You may proceed sequentially (recommended), or locate the work you want to perform from the list of procedures on the first page of every chapter (or turn to the front matter or index).

Non-Trouble Procedure (NTP)

Each NTP is a list of steps designed to accomplish a specific procedure. Follow the steps until the procedure is complete. If you need more detailed instructions, refer to the Detailed Level Procedure (DLP) specified in the procedure steps.

Note Throughout this guide, NTPs are referred to as "procedures" and DLPs are termed "tasks." Every reference to a procedure includes its NTP number, and every reference to a task includes its DLP number.

Detailed Level Procedure (DLP)

The DLP (task) supplies additional task details to support the NTP. The DLP lists numbered steps that lead you through completion of a task. Some steps require that equipment indications be checked for verification. When the proper response is not obtained, a trouble clearing reference is provided.

Related Documentation

Use the Cisco ONS 15327 Procedure Guide, Release 3.4 in conjunction with the following publications:

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Cisco ONS 15327 Troubleshooting Guide, Release 3.4
Provides alarm descriptions and troubleshooting procedures, hardware replacement instructions, and general troubleshooting information

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Cisco ONS 15327 Reference Manual, Release 3.4
Provides card specifications and reference information regarding ONS 15327 features and functions.

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Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15327 TL1 Command Guide, Release 3.4
Provides a comprehensive list of TL1 commands for the ONS 15327 and the ONS 15454

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Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15327 Release 3.4, Release 3.4
Provides caveats, closed issues, and new feature information

Document Conventions


Convention	Application
boldface	Commands and keywords in body text.
italic	Command input that is supplied by the user.
[ ]	Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.
{ x \| x \| x }	A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in braces separated by vertical bars. The user must select one.
Ctrl	The control key. For example, where Ctrl + D is written, hold down the Control key while pressing the D key.
`screen font`	Examples of information displayed on the screen.
boldface screen font	Examples of information that the user must enter.
< >	Command parameters that must be replaced by module-specific codes.

Warning Means danger. The user is in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before working on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and optical lasers and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

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

Where to Find Safety and Warning Information

For safety and warning information, refer to the Cisco ONS 15327 Installation Handbook that accompanied the product. This publication describes the international agency compliance and safety information for the Cisco ONS 15327. It also includes translations of the safety warnings that appear in the ONS 15327 documentation.

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Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration. There is little or no impact to your business operations.

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Table Of Contents

About this Guide

Document Objectives

Audience

Document Organization

Chapter (Director Level)

Non-Trouble Procedure (NTP)

Detailed Level Procedure (DLP)

Related Documentation

Document Conventions

Where to Find Safety and Warning Information

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco.com

Documentation CD-ROM

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

Cisco TAC Website

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information