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Table of Contents

Preface
Audience
Organization
Related Documentation
Conventions
Obtaining Documentation
Obtaining Technical Assistance

Preface


This section explains who should read the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Installation and Operations Guide, how the document is organized, related documentation, document conventions, how to order print and CD-ROM documentation, and how to obtain technical assistance.

Audience

This guide is for Cisco ONS 15454 SDH administrators who are responsible for hardware installation, software installation, node setup, and node and network configuration. For troubleshooting, maintenance, and card detail reference information, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.

Organization

Chapter Number and Title  Description 

"Hardware Installation"

Provides rack installation and power instructions for the ONS 15454 SDH, including component installation such as cards, cables, electrical interface assemblies (EIAs), and Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs).

"Set Up PC and Log Into CTC"

Explains how to install the ONS 15454 SDH software application and use its graphical user interface (GUI).

"Node Setup"

Explains how to provision a node, including setting up timing, protection, and security and storing general node and network information.

"IP Networking"

Explains how to set up ONS 15454 SDHs in IP networks and provides scenarios that show nodes in common IP configurations. Also explains how to create static routes and use the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol.

"SDH Topologies"

Provides instructions for configuring SNCPs, MS-SPRings, subtending rings, linear 1+1 ADM protection, extended SNCP mesh networks, and DCC tunnels.

"Circuits and Tunnels"

Describes how to create standard VC high-order path circuits and VC low-order path tunnels as well as multiple drop circuits, and how to monitor circuits. The chapter also explains how to edit SNCP circuits and create path traces to monitor traffic.

"Card Provisioning"

Provides procedures for changing the default transmission parameters for ONS 15454 SDH electrical and optical cards. The chapter also includes enabling optical cards for SDH.

"SDH Performance Monitoring"

Provides performance monitoring thresholds for ONS 15454 SDH electrical and optical cards.

"Ethernet Operation"

Explains how to use the Ethernet features of the ONS 15454 SDH, including transporting Ethernet traffic over SDH, creating and provisioning VLANs, protecting Ethernet traffic, provisioning Multicard and Single-card EtherSwitch, provisioning several types of Ethernet circuits, viewing Ethernet performance data, and creating Ethernet remote monitoring (RMON) alarm thresholds.

"Alarm Monitoring and Management"

Explains how to view and manage alarms with CTC, which includes viewing current and historical alarm data, creating alarm profiles, and suppressing alarms. To find procedures for clearing CTC alarms, refer to the "Alarm Troubleshooting" chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide.

"SNMP"

Explains how Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used with the ONS 15454 SDH.

Appendix A "Circuit Routing"

Explains automated and manual circuit routing in detail.

Appendix B "Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information"

Provides customer, industry, and government requirements met by the ONS 15454 SDH. Installation warnings are also included.

Glossary

Defines commonly used terms.

Related Documentation

The following documentation can be used in conjunction with this manual:

Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this publication:


Note   Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or useful background information.


Caution   Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Warning Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in harm to yourself or others.


Tip Means the information might help you solve a problem.

Convention Definition

Bold text

Denotes icons, buttons, or tabs that the user must select.

>

Used to separate consecutive actions; for example, "click the Maintenance>Protection>Ring tabs."

Procedure:

Precedes all procedures; a horizontal line indicates the end of each procedure.

Obtaining Documentation

These sections explain how to obtain documentation from Cisco Systems.

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

Translated documentation is available at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which is shipped 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 through an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:

http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl

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

Documentation Feedback

You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. In the Cisco Documentation home page, click the Fax or Email option in the "Leave Feedback" section at the bottom of the page.

You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

You can submit your comments by mail by using the response card behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:

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We appreciate your comments.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools by using the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Web Site. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site.

Cisco.com

Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at any time, from anywhere in the world.

Cisco.com is a highly integrated Internet application and a powerful, easy-to-use tool that provides a broad range of features and services to help you with these tasks:

If you want to obtain customized information and service, you can self-register on Cisco.com. To access Cisco.com, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two levels of support are available: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center.

Cisco TAC inquiries are categorized according to the urgency of the issue:

The Cisco TAC resource that you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of service contracts, when applicable.

Cisco TAC Web Site

You can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register:

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

If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL:

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

If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.

To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:

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

Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.


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