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About This Manual

About This Manual

Welcome to the reference manual for Release 3.0 of the Cisco MGX 8220 edge concentrator.

This section discusses the:

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Objectives

This publication describes the features, functions, construction and operation of Release 3.0 of the Cisco MGX 8220 edge concentrator. Details of the MGX 8220 Command Line Interface and the formats of all the commands are now in a separate MGX 8220 Command Reference.

Audience

This publication is designed for the person installing the MGX 8220 shelf, who should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician. It is also intended for the network administrator who will configure the MGX 8220 shelf. The installers and network administrators should also be familiar with Cisco switches, Frame Relay connections, and Cisco wide area networks. During the initial installation of an MGX 8220 shelf, it is also helpful to have a system administrator on-hand who is familiar with your network and UNIX servers.

Cisco WAN Switching Product Name Change

The Cisco WAN Switching products have new names. The BPX switch is now called the Cisco BPX® 8620 wide-area switch. The AXIS shelf is now called the Cisco MGX 8220 edge concentrator. Any switch in the IGX switch family (IGX 8, IGX 16 and IGX 32 wide-area switches) is now called the Cisco IGX 8400 series-wide area switch. The IGX 8 switch is now called the Cisco IGX 8410 wide-area switch. The IGX 16 switch is now called the Cisco IGX 8420 wide-area switch, and the IGX 32 switch is now called the Cisco IGX 8430 wide-area switch.

Organization

This manual describes the features, functions, construction and operation of Release 3.0 of the
MGX 8220 edge concentrator in the following chapters.

Chapter 1

Introduction

Provides an overview of the MGX 8220 shelf and the core cards. It also describes what's new in Release 3.0.

Chapter 2

Common Equipment Description

This chapter provides a detailed description of the MGX 8220 shelf, the core cards, slot allocation, power modules and fan assemblies.

Chapter 3

Managing the Cisco MGX 8220 Shelf

This chapter describes the various facilities provided in the MGX 8220 shelf for managing the shelf.

Chapter 4

Cisco MGX 8220 Service Modules

This chapter provides a detailed description of the MGX 8220 service modules that are available in Release 3.0.

Chapter 5

Service Configuration

This chapter covers the configuration of a service module connection.

Chapter 6

Installation and Start-up

This chapter provides site preparation, mechanical installation, installing and readying cards, makingcable and power connections, and initial start-up of the shelf.

Chapter 7

Repair and Replacement

This chapter describes maintenance and troubleshooting procedures and covers the replacement of cards, power modules and fan assembly.

Appendix A

Cabling Summary

This chapter provides details on T1, E1, T3, and E3 and control terminal cabling.

Appendix B

Specification

This chapter provides details on the MGX 8220 system specification.

Conventions

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Examples use the following conventions:


Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data
Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied your product.)


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