About This Manual

Welcome to the reference manual for the Cisco MGX 8220 edge concentrator Release 5.0.

Objectives

This publication describes the features, functions, construction and operation of the Cisco MGX 8220 edge concentrator Release 5.0. Refer to the Cisco MGX 8220 Command Reference, Release 5 for details on the MGX 8220 command line interface and the formats of all the commands.

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. Cisco StrataView Plus is now called Cisco WAN Manager.

Organization

Table 1 Organization
Chapter	Title	Description
Chapter 1	Introducing the Cisco MGX 8220 Shelf	Describes the features and functions of Release 5.0 of the MGX 8220 shelf.
Chapter 2	Common Equipment Description	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	Describes the various facilities provided for managing the MGX 8220 shelf.
Chapter 4	MGX 8220 Service Modules	Provides a detailed description of the MGX 8220 service modules that are available in Release 5.0.
Chapter 5	Service Configuration	Covers the configuration of a service module connection.
Chapter 6	MGX 8220 in Stand-alone Applications	Describes how to use the MGX 8220 shelf as a stand-alone processor.
Chapter 7	Installation and Start-Up	Covers site preparation, mechanical installation, installing and readying cards, making T3, E3, T1, E1, and power connections and initial start-up of the shelf.
Chapter 8	Repair and Replacement	Describes maintenance and troubleshooting procedures and covers the replacement of cards, power modules, and fan assembly.
Appendix A	Cabling Summary	Provides information details on T1, E1, T3, and E3 and control terminal cabling.
Appendix B	Specifications	Provides information about the MGX 8220 system specifications.
Appendix C	Firmware Upgrade and Downgrade Procedures	Provides information about upgrading firmware on your MGX 8220 system.

Related Documentation

The following Cisco publications contain additional information related to the operation of the Cisco WAN switching network:

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Release 9.2, Cisco WAN Manager (formerly StrataView Plus) network management system documentation

Provides general description, configuration, and installation instructions for the Cisco WAN Manager (formerly StrataView Plus) network management system.

Provides procedures for using the Cisco WAN Manager (formerly StrataView Plus) network management system.

Provides a general description and configuration and installation instructions for the Cisco BPX 8600 series broadband switches.

Provides a general description and technical details of the Cisco BPX 8600 series broadband switches.

Provides a general description and configuration and installation instructions for the multiband Cisco IGX 8400 series nodes.

Provides a general description and technical details of the multiband Cisco IGX 8400 series switches.

Provides detailed information on the command-line interfaces used in operating a Cisco WAN switching network.

Provides detailed information on the SuperUser command-line interface used in operating a Cisco WAN switching network.

Provides detailed information on the command-line interfaces used in operating a Cisco MGX 8220 node.

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Table Of Contents

Preface