Cisco 15501 User Manual

Cisco ONS 15501 User Guide

Release 2.0 October 2002

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Audience ix Organization ix Conventions x Related Documentation xii Obtaining Documentation xii

Cisco.com xii Documentation CD-ROM xii Ordering Documentation xii Documentation Feedback xiii

Obtaining Technical Assistance xiii

Cisco.com xiii Technical Assistance Center xiv

Cisco TAC Website xiv Cisco TAC Escalation Center xiv

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1 Product Overview 1-1

Product Description 1-1 Optical Specifications 1-2 Key Features 1-3

Constant Gain Flatness 1-3 Optimized Automatic Gain Control 1-3 Variable Gain 1-4 Transient Suppression 1-4 Low Noise Figure 1-5 High Maximum Output Power 1-5 Network Management 1-5

Cisco ONS 15501 Applications 1-5

Point-to-Point Topologies 1-5 Ring Topologies 1-6 Adding or Dropping Wavelengths 1-7 Adjusting to Span Loss Changes 1-7

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Cisco ONS 15501 LED Alarm Definitions 1-9

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2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15501 2-1

Creating a Site Log 2-1 Required Tools and Parts 2-2 Installation Checklist 2-2 Rack-Mounting the Chassis 2-3 Optical Connection 2-3 DC Power Connection 2-4

Grounding the Chassis 2-5 Connecting the Power 2-5

Communication Connections 2-6

Setting Up Alarm Contacts 2-7

Installation Commands 2-7

Introductory Commands 2-7 Review and Operational Commands 2-7

3 Configuring the Cisco ONS 15501 3-1

Configuring Local Serial Communication 3-1

Setting Up the Software 3-1 Configuring a Basic System 3-2

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Monitoring Alarms and Traps 3-2 Upgrading the Flash Image 3-3 Configuring Remote Communication 3-3

Configuring for Telnet 3-3 Configuring for SNMP 3-4

Alarm Contact Closures 3-4

4 Command Reference 4-1

add-snmp-com 4-2 add-snmp-mgr 4-3 alarm 4-4 boot-bank 4-5 copyright 4-6 del-snmp-com 4-7 del-snmp-mgr 4-8

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timezone 4-62

5 Troubleshooting 5-1

Basic Diagnostic Procedures 5-1 Isolating the Problem 5-2

Reading the Front Panel LEDs 5-2 Password Recovery 5-3 Technical Support 5-4

A Cisco ONS 15501 Alarms 5

B Technical Specifications B-1

Cisco ONS 15501 Optical Specifications B-1 Cisco ONS 15501 Electrical Specifications B-1 Cisco ONS 15501 Mechanical Specifications B-2 Cisco ONS 15501 DC Input Power Requirements B-2

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C Connector Pinouts C-1

D Time Zone Codes D-1

E Translated Safety Warnings E-1

Wrist Strap Warning E-1

Restricted Area Warning E-2

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Audience

Preface

This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions for the Cisco ONS 15501 User Guide. It also provides information about how to obtain related documentation and technical assistance.

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, maintain, or troubleshoot the Cisco ONS 15501. Such individuals must be familiar with general optical transmission technology to properly utilize the unit.

Organization

This guide includes the following chapters:

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1 Product Overview Describes the Cisco ONS 15501 and its key features and ap-

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco

Chapter 3 Configuring the Cisco

Chapter 4 Command Reference Lists the CLI commands used in the Cisco ONS 15501 envi-

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Describes the basic fault investigation and diagnostic (trou-

Appendix A Technical Specifica-

Appendix B Connector Pinouts Illustrates the pin configuration of the RS-232 DB-9 type

Appendix C Time Zone Codes Lists time zones and their correlating abbreviations, which

Appendix D Translated Safety

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tions

Warnings

plications. Describes how to install the Cisco ONS 15501.

Describes how to configure the Cisco ONS 15501 for onsite or remote monitoring.

ronment.

bleshooting) procedures for the Cisco ONS 15501. Lists the technical specifications for the Cisco ONS 15501.

connector and the Alarm Out RJ-45 connector.

are used when setting the time of the system. Lists the warnings in this guide and translates them into

different languages.

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Conventions

Notes use the following conventions:

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

publication.

Cautions use the following conventions:

Caution Means caution should be taken. Cautions contain information that is important to follow so as not to

cause harm to the equipment.

Warnings use the following conventions:

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Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

Attention

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informatie over naleving van veiligheids- en andere voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten.

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät laitteen mukana olevasta Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information -kirjasesta (määräysten noudattaminen ja tietoa turvallisuudesta).

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d’avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez le document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformité aux règlements et consignes de sécurité) qui accompagne cet appareil.

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Conventions

Warnung

Avvertenza

Advarsel

Aviso

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Dokument Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informationen zu behördlichen Vorschriften und Sicherheit), das zusammen mit diesem Gerät geliefert wurde.

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nel documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformità alle norme e informazioni sulla sicurezza) che accompagna questo dispositivo.

Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Overholdelse av forskrifter og sikkerhetsinformasjon) som ble levert med denne enheten.

Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informação de Segurança e Disposições Reguladoras) que acompanha este dispositivo.

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

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Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Para ver una traducción de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el documento titulado Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Información sobre seguridad y conformidad con las disposiciones reglamentarias) que se acompaña con este dispositivo.

Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. Se förklaringar av de varningar som förkommer i denna publikation i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Efterrättelse av föreskrifter och säkerhetsinformation), vilket medföljer denna anordning.

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Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance, and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

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Cisco.com

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

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm

You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

International Cisco web sites can be accessed from 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 may have 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.

Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM (product number DOC-CONDOCCD=) through the online Subscription Store:

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

Ordering Documentation

You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm

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You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:

• Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from

the Networking Products MarketPlace:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml

• Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM (Customer Order Number

DOC-CONDOCCD=) through the online Subscription Store:

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

• Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by

calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, U.S.A.) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387).

Documentation Feedback

You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. On the Cisco Documentation home page, click Feedback at the top of the page.

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

Obtaining Technical Assistance

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:

Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883

We appreciate your comments.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

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

Cisco.com

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Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help you with these tasks:

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• Resolve technical issues with online support

• Download and test software packages

• Order Cisco learning materials and merchandise

• Register for online skill assessment, training, and certification programs

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To obtain customized information and service, you can self-register on Cisco.com at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco 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 website and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. The avenue of support that you choose depends on the priority of the problem and the conditions stated in service contracts, when applicable.

We categorize Cisco TAC inquiries according to urgency:

• Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities,

product installation, or basic product configuration.

• Priority level 3 (P3)—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably

impaired, but most business operations continue.

• Priority level 2 (P2)—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects

of business operations. No workaround is available.

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• Priority level 1 (P1)—Your production network is down, and a critical impact to business operations

will occur if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.

Cisco TAC Website

You can use the Cisco TAC website 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 website, 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 website. Some services on the Cisco TAC website require 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://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

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

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/index.html

If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC website so that you can describe the situation in your own words and attach any necessary files.

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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

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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

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.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.

• The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems as well as

ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html

• Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Cisco suggests these titles for new

and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:

http://www.ciscopress.com

• Packet magazine is the Cisco monthly periodical that provides industry professionals with the latest

information about the field of networking. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac114/about_cisco_packet_magazine.html

• iQ Magazine is the Cisco monthly periodical that provides business leaders and decision makers

with the latest information about the networking industry. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

http://business.cisco.com/prod/tree.taf%3fasset_id=44699&public_view=true&kbns=1.html

• Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering

professionals involved in the design, development, and operation of public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_protocol_journal.html

• Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training, with current offerings in network training

listed at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html

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Product Overview

The Cisco ONS 15501 is a low-noise, gain-flattened C-band optical EDFA (erbium-doped fiber amplifier). This guide describes how to install and operate the Cisco ONS 15501.

The Cisco ONS 15501 complements high-performance digital transmitters in topologies requiring amplification of 1550-nm optical signals.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Product Description, page 1-1

• Optical Specifications, page 1-2

• Key Features, page 1-3

• Cisco ONS 15501 Applications, page 1-5

• Cisco ONS 15501 Front Panel, page 1-7

Product Description

The Cisco ONS 15501 contains an erbium-doped optical fiber, optical couplers, and one or more pump lasers and isolators. An optical signal (within a range of 1530 to 1563 nm) arrives at the input connector. The 1550- nm signal travels through a length of erbium-doped fiber cable. Inside the amplifier, light from a laser at a wavelength of 980 nm (called the pump laser) is used to amplify the signal at 1550 nm. The amplified signal is coupled to the output cable for transmission to a node. In longer cable runs, up to six Cisco ONS 15501 EDFAs can be connected in tandem.

The Cisco ONS 15501 uses 980-nm pump lasers that are built to meet Bellcore TR-NWT-000468 and MIL-883D standards. With a noise figure approaching the theoretical minimum, the amplifier achieves results superior to that obtained from a 1480-nm pump laser. The 980-nm pump laser has a long lifetime, exceeding one million hours. Use of a small number of high-quality components makes the Cisco ONS 15501 a highly reliable product.

The Cisco ONS 15501 is polarization, modulation, and frequency independent, and operates in gain-controlled mode. It is optimized for different input and output powers, and can be used as a preamplifier, inline amplifier, or booster. The unit provides excellent gain flatness for the cascading of amplifiers in DWDM applications.

The Cisco ONS 15501 is physically designed to fit into a 19-inch, 23-inch, or ETSI equipment rack, with front, middle, or rear mounting capability. It is equipped with connectors for optional monitoring either locally or remotely.

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Optical Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the Cisco ONS 15501 optical specifications and Table 1- 2 lists the Alarms thresholds. For

other technical specifications, see Appendix B, “Technical Specifications.”

Table 1-1 Cisco ONS 15501 Optical Specifications

Description Specification

Wavelength range 1530 to 1563 nm Input power range -29 to 0 dBm Saturated output power 17.3 ± 0.3 dBm Noise figure < 6.0 dB Nominal gain +17 dB Gain flatness < 1.5 dB Settable variable gain 17 dB to 7 dB Automatic gain control accuracy ± 1.0 dB Transient suppression response time 50 microseconds Backward ASE (amplified spontaneous emission) power < -25 dBm PMD (polarization mode dispersion) < 0.6 ps Mode of operation Unidirectional Optical return loss > 27 dB Input and output isolation > 30 dB Polarization sensitivity < 0.5 dB

1. Gain flatness is <1.5 dB for 17-13 dB; <2.0 dB for 7-13 dB.

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Table 1-2 Alarm Thresholds

Optical In Mean -10 -10 0 Optical In Trig 0 20 20 Signal Mean -6 0 0 Signal Trig 0 17.5 18 Gain Mean Gain Trig 0 1 2 Temp Mean 20 30 40 Temp Trig 20 25 30

1. Gain Mean is the only settable parameter that effects system performance.

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Max Value Programmable

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Some attributes (optical input, optical output, temperature and gain) allow alarm trigger points to be set on them. The alarms are triggered, or asserted when the measured value crosses the value of Mean Trigger. Once triggered the alarm is cleared only when the measured value is at Mean This approach builds a hysteresis window of 10% of trigger value. If chattering is noted for one of the alarms, increase the trigger value (so that the hysteresis is bigger) to kill the alarm chatter.

Key Features

The Cisco ONS 15501 has the following key features:

• Constant flat gain of 17dB over the 1530 to 1563 nm band

• Optimized automatic gain control for the MAN

• Variable gain for flexibility in network design

• Typical transient suppression within 50 microseconds

• Low noise figure of < 6.0 dB

• Input power range of -29 to 0 dBm

• Network management

Key Features

90% of Trigger.

Constant Gain Flatness

The Cisco ONS 15501 is a constant gain amplifier. It does not deliver a constant output, but rather ensures that the output energy spectrum is gain-flattened irrespective of input power (up to the maximum allowed). If a channel is removed, the output level will drop at the wavelength that is removed, but the remaining energy spectrum will remain nearly flat over its wavelength band. The gain flatness is also only minimally affected if the input signal is not flat by several decibels.

Optimized Automatic Gain Control

The Cisco ONS 15501 has a wide input power range of 0 to -29 dBm, over which it maintains gain flatness as well as a low noise figure across the entire C band. The Cisco ONS 15501 maintains a high level of precision, as well as speed, which allows it to be used as a booster, inline or preamplifier, thus reducing sparing expenses. The constant gain and noise figure capabilities of the Cisco ONS 15501 make network designs simpler and more predictable.

The lower gain available in the Cisco ONS 15501, combined with its ability to handle input signal powers of up to 0 dBm, also enables the network designer to achieve much higher OSNR (optical signal-to-noise ratio) after cascading several EDFAs. In addition, it allows the network to expand beyond 32 wavelengths to a maximum of 128 wavelengths if necessary. The OSNR improvements of 6 dB is equivalent to a four-fold increase in the number of EDFAs that can be cascaded. Alternatively, the unit can accommodate signals with four times the data rate (for instance, OC-192 as opposed to OC-48). Thus, the limitations of higher gain EDFAs that have input powers limited to -6 dBm can be easily overcome by using the Cisco ONS 15501. Some representative figures are included in Table 1-3, assuming a flat input to the first Cisco ONS 15501.

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Table 1-3 Relative OSNR in Cascading EDFAs

Number of Cascaded EDFAs

Number of Wavelengths

Worst Case OSNR at 17 dB Gain Gain Minimum

OSNR, 23 dB Gain

1 32 37.00 dB 31.00 dB 2 32 33.25 dB 27.25 dB 3 32 30.70 dB 24.70 dB 4 32 28.75 dB 22.70 dB 5 32 27.00 dB 21.00 dB 6 32 25.50 dB 19.50 dB

1. 0 dBm total input power.

2. -6 dBm total; -21 dBm per channel.

When the gain of an EDFA is fixed, the assumption is that all networks can be laid out with equally spaced EDFAs. In reality, this is rarely the case. For designs in which the spacing must be flexible, variable gain allows the network designer to tailor network requirements much more accurately. For instance, when an Cisco ONS 15501 is used as a preamplifier for receivers having an overload point of

-8 dBm per wavelength, the output VOA (variable optical attenuator) can prevent overload by reducing the signal going to the receiver. Alternately, when EDFA spacing is only 10 dB, the output VOA can be enabled to avoid saturation of the next stage EDFA, ensuring that the entire network has good gain flatness and virtually consistent OSNR across all wavelengths.

The variable gain capabilities of the Cisco ONS 15501 greatly enhance the flexibility of an optical network. System operators can add or drop optical elements, such as OADM (optical add/drop multiplexer), without drastic network redesigns or costly equipment changes. When a change occurs in span loss, the adjustable gain can be used to reset the network to a better operating point.

Transient Suppression

Transients in the performance of EDFAs are inevitable whenever the number of signals or the relative power of signals change. For example, when channel rerouting or system failure (caused by a fiber cut or equipment malfunction) transfers all incoming power to a single “surviving channel,” that channel will momentarily experience a higher gain, which can cause BER (bit error rate) problems due to eye-pattern closure. The amount of time required by an amplifier to recover from such a change indicates its suitability for add/drop applications.

The most important parameters in transient suppression are the recovery time and the overshoot and undershoot amplitude. The recovery time for the signal amplitude to get within 10% of the “steady state” amplitude after the switching event is referred to as the transient suppression time. Smaller values are desirable. From a 10 dB change in power (simulating the adding or dropping of 29 out of 32 channels present), the Cisco ONS 15501 never exceeds 100 microseconds and is typically below 50 microseconds. The Cisco ONS 15501 can respond to the most drastic power changes with overshoots or undershoots of less than 1 dB.

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Low Noise Figure

The low noise characteristics of the Cisco ONS 15501 allow over six amplifiers to be cascaded and still achieve an excellent OSNR at input powers as low as –21 dBm per channel. This enables seamless migration to higher speeds beyond OC-48 and to a larger number of channels.

High Maximum Output Power

The high maximum optical power of the Cisco ONS 15501 increases the number of wavelengths that can potentially be routed to it. The higher input power range available can be used to increase the number of wavelengths to 128 from 32, without having any spectral gain tilt effects.

Network Management

The Cisco ONS 15501 supports SNMP, and it has a console port to facilitate setup and monitoring. With a customer-supplied network monitor and the provided MIB file, all monitorable and settable parameters are available remotely.

Cisco ONS 15501 Applications

The Cisco ONS 15501 supports the following applications:

• Point-to-point topologies

• Ring topologies

• Adding or dropping wavelengths

• Adjusting to span loss changes

Point-to-Point Topologies

In a metropolitan point-to-point DWDM network, the Cisco ONS 15501 can function as a pre-, post-, and/or inline amplifier. Most metropolitan point-to-point DWDM networks require post-amplifiers, but if a given span length exceeds the unit gain (>17 dB), a preamplifier may also be required to handle the optical link loss budget. When the span length greatly exceeds 17 dB, an inline amplifier might also be required.

Because of the wide input power range (-29 to 0 dBm) of the Cisco ONS 15501, trunk attenuation is typically also necessary, especially when the unit is used as a post-amplifier. For instance, when the per channel output power from the node is -5 dBm in a 32-channel system, the total output power from the node is +10 dBm. Thus, at least 10 dB of trunk attenuation is required directly preceding the amplifier.

The Cisco ONS 15501 can also be tuned to meet post- or inline amplification input power requirements. Assuming that the typical per channel power levels in a point-to-point network are identical at the source

node, and that there are fewer than four amplifiers between source and destination nodes, it is not necessary to maintain per channel power equalization to satisfy each amplifier’s total input power requirement and maintain acceptable OSNR for each channel.

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Ring Topologies

An amplified ring topology requires more fine-tuning of power for each channel or band. Figure 1-1 illustrates a hubbed ring network utilizing counter-clockwise signal transmission. All bands (A, B, C and D) are transmitted from node 1. Node 2 terminates and transmits bands A and B; node 3 terminates and transmits band C; and node 4 terminates and transmits band D.

Figure 1-1 Power Equalization in an Amplified Ring Network

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In general, EDFAs in a ring topology should be placed so they maintain the power level at the receiver, as well as the OSNR, of each channel. In this case, EDFAs serving as postamplifiers are located at nodes 2and4.

At node 2, the input power level of the EDFA is much higher than the input power level of the pass-through band (bands C and D), due to the added power from bands A and B. If trunk attenuation is employed directly before the EDFA at node 2 to keep the unit’s total input power within the required range, the power levels of both the add bands (bands A and B) and the pass-through bands (bands C and D) are attenuated equally. As a result, the power level of the pass-through bands is much lower than that

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of the add bands. This significantly degrades the OSNR of the pass-through bands, and in cases where there are more than two EDFAs in the ring, some of the channels in the ring will not meet OSNR requirements.

To solve this problem, optical power attenuation should be applied on a per channel or per band basis. More attenuation is typically required for the add bands than for the pass-through bands. At the EDFA input, the individual channel or band power levels should be equalized as close as possible to the maximum per channel input power level, (for example, -15 dBm in a 32-channel system). This process of optical power equalization is necessary to obtain better OSNR.

Inserting attenuation devices such as VOAs (variable optical attenuators) between the OADM (optical add/drop multiplexer) and the transmitter allows optical power management of individual channels. Per band power management at the trunk line, between the OADM and the EDFA, is also an effective method. The Cisco ONS 15501 is capable of supporting either approach, and its wide input range (-29 to 0 dBm) makes it an ideal amplifier for a broad array of ring network designs.

Adding or Dropping Wavelengths

Automatic gain control reacts to the adding or dropping of wavelengths in a network, without requiring power equalization tuning. The fast response of the Cisco ONS 15501 reduces the impact of adding or dropping channels, and prevents BER hits.

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Adjusting to Span Loss Changes

It is typically necessary to adjust gain and attenuation values both for trunk attenuation and channel or band power equalization.

Cisco ONS 15501 Front Panel

Figure 1-2 shows the Cisco ONS 15501 front panel. The front panel provides an all-front access

interface (fibers, power, alarm contact, and management) that complies with international standards.

Table 1-4 explains the front panel features.

Figure 1-2 Cisco ONS 15501 Front Panel

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Table 1-4 Cisco ONS 15501 Front Panel Features

Feature Description

1. Output monitor (connector) Provides spectrum monitoring of the Cisco ONS 15501

2. Output (connector) Provides output to an optical fiber cable and uses an SC/

3. Input (connector) Provides optical fiber cable access to the input of the

4. Fail (red LED) Indicates a major failure, such as the pump laser, power

5. Power (green LED) Indicates the unit is receiving normal operating power.

6. LOS (loss of signal) (yellow LED) Indicates a loss of input signal when the input signal falls

7. RS-232 (connector) Provides a console port for local monitoring of the

8. Alarm out (connector) Provides four pairs of dry contacts for an optional external

9. LAN (connector) Provides Ethernet access for connecting to a remote SNMP

10. Frame ground attachment Provides tapped-screw mounting holes for attaching a frame

11. Dual-circuit DC power input Provides two sets of DC input barrier strip terminals. The

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output and uses an SC/UPC type bulkhead connector. (A shutter automatically closes when the cable is removed.)

UPC type standard connector. (A shutter automatically closes when the cable is removed.)

Cisco ONS 15501 and uses an SC/UPC type standard connector. (This is a nonshuttered connector.)

supply, or the temperature level.

below the LOS threshold.

Cisco ONS 15501 and uses a DB-9 type female connector. (See Appendix C, “Connector Pinouts.”) This port should only be used for the evaluation of the unit by a trained technician. It is not designed for permanent connection.

alarm-monitoring system. Normally has closed contacts and uses an RJ-45 type connector. (See Appendix C, “Connector

Pinouts.”)

monitoring location, and contains two LEDs. The left LED (green) indicates that an Ethernet connection is established. The right LED (yellow) indicates that a signal is being transmitted to the Ethernet. It uses an RJ-45 type connector.

ground lug and wiring.

right-hand strip terminal is for the primary DC power wiring; the left-hand strip terminal is for an optional backup DC power source. The left screw terminal of each strip is for –48 VDC; the right screw terminal is for the return path.

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The Cisco ONS 15501 front panel has three LEDs:

• The green POWER LED turns on or off to reflect the following conditions:

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On: Both power supply voltages are within tolerance (the Cisco ONS 15501 is powered normally).

–

Off: Both power supply voltages outside of tolerance or unit not powered up.

–

Blinking: One of the power supply voltages outside of tolerance.

• The red FAIL LED turns on or off to reflect the following conditions:

–

On: The pump laser bias, pump laser temperature, or power supply is out of tolerance. This LED indicates a major internal failure, such as an overtemperature condition or a failure in the pump laser or power supply.

–

Off: The pump laser bias, pump laser temperature, and power supply are in the specified range.

• The yellow LOS LED turns on or off to reflect the following conditions:

–

On: Input signal level is below the loss-of-input threshold.

–

Off: Input signal level is above the minimum input power threshold.

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Installing the Cisco ONS 15501

This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Cisco ONS 15501 chassis and its components. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Creating a Site Log, page 2-1

• Required Tools and Parts, page 2-2

• Installation Checklist, page 2-2

• Rack-Mounting the Chassis, page 2-3

• Optical Connection, page 2-3

• DC Power Connection, page 2-4

• Communication Connections, page 2-6

• Installation Commands, page 2-7

Before beginning any of the procedures in this document:

• Review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ONS 15501 document to

avoid injury to yourself or damage to the equipment.

• Ensure that your equipment configuration meets the minimum requirements for the installation you

will perform, and that you have all the parts and tools you need.

Warning

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Creating a Site Log

We recommend keeping a site log (or a section of a larger site log) to record all actions related to the Cisco ONS 15501. The log should be kept near the chassis where anyone who works on the equipment can access it. Site log entries might include the following:

• Background information.

• Installation progress.

Make a copy of the “Installation Checklist” section on page 2-2 and insert it into the site log. Make entries on the checklist as you complete each procedure.

• Maintenance procedures.

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Use the site log as a record of ongoing system maintenance. Each time a procedure is performed on the Cisco ONS 15501, update the site log to reflect situations such as maintenance schedules and requirements, intermittent problems, changes and updates, configuration changes, and related comments and notes.

Required Tools and Parts

You need the following tools and parts to install the Cisco ONS 15501:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Wire cutters, as needed (for DC power wiring)

• Wire strippers, as needed (for DC power wiring)

• Crimp tool (for grounding wire)

• Digital voltmeter (with ohmmeter function)

• Grounding wire (8 AWG)

• Power supply connection wire (18 AWG)

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• Listed two-hole copper grounding lug (0.25 in. [0.635 cm] diameter bolt hole size, 0.625 in.

[1.5875 cm] center-to-center hole spacing)

Installation Checklist

The installation checklist includes the procedures for initial hardware installation of the Cisco ONS 15501. Mark the entries as you complete each procedure. Make a copy of this checklist, as needed, for the site log.

Installation checklist for site: Product name:

Task Verified By Date

Background information placed in site log Cisco printed documentation received Cisco ONS 15501 received Accessories received Required tools available Additional equipment available Site power voltages verified Initial electrical connections established Cisco ONS 15501 fully installed Operation verified

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Rack-Mounting the Chassis

The Cisco ONS 15501 mounts in a standard 19-inch, 23-inch, or ETSI equipment rack and occupies 1RU (one rack unit is 1.75 inches) of vertical space. The unit is designed for front, middle, or rear mounting. It is attached to the rack as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Rack-Mounting the Cisco ONS 15501

Rack-Mounting the Chassis

Caution Use only the hardware provided with the Cisco ONS 15501. Failure to use the provided hardware

may result in unintended damage. If hardware is lost, contact Cisco Systems, Inc. for a replacement.

To install the Cisco ONS 15501 in a rack, follow these steps:

Step 1 Turn the Cisco ONS 15501 chassis so that the front panel is facing you. Step 2 Determine the desired point of mounting and position the two mounting brackets accordingly. Step 3 Attach the mounting brackets to the unit with the supplied screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Step 4 Attach the unit to the rack with the supplied rack mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Optical Connection

Warning

Infra-red laser energy may be present on the cable connected to the receiving (input) connector. The transmitting (output) optical fiber connector and the monitoring (output monitor) connector are equipped with shutters that automatically close when a cable is removed. To avoid potential damage to the eyes, do not look directly into an optical fiber cable or a connector (whether shuttered or not). When an optical cable is not attached, place the supplied protective cap over the cable’s connector. The output monitor output connector should be capped when not in use.

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Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do not stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments (for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To connect the customer-supplied optical fiber cable to the SC/UPC optical ports, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect the input optical fiber cable to the input connector (see Figure 2-2). Avoid making sharp bends

in the cable.

Step 2 Connect the output optical fiber cable to the output connector (see Figure 2-2). Avoid making sharp

bends in the cable.

Figure 2-2 Cisco ONS 15501 Optical Connections

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DC Power Connection

The section describe how to ground the chassis and then connect DC power to it.

Caution Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving clean power (free of spikes and noise).

Install a power conditioner, if necessary, to ensure proper voltages and power levels in the source voltage.

Caution Use only the hardware provided with the Cisco ONS 15501. Failure to use the provided hardware

may result in unintended damage. If hardware is lost, contact Cisco Systems for a replacement.

Caution The protective cover for the DC power terminals should be installed at all times when the equipment

is energized, except for any necessary maintenance or troubleshooting.

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CONTENTS

Audience

Preface

Organization

Conventions

Related Documentation

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

Product Overview

Product Description

Optical Specifications

Key Features

Constant Gain Flatness

Optimized Automatic Gain Control

Variable Gain

Transient Suppression

Low Noise Figure

High Maximum Output Power

Network Management

Cisco ONS 15501 Applications

Point-to-Point Topologies

Ring Topologies

Adding or Dropping Wavelengths

Cisco ONS 15501 Front Panel

Adjusting to Span Loss Changes

Cisco ONS 15501 LED Alarm Definitions

Installing the Cisco ONS 15501

Creating a Site Log

Required Tools and Parts

Installation Checklist

Rack-Mounting the Chassis

Optical Connection

DC Power Connection