This chapter describes procedures for installing essential hardware components. This section describes
common hardware installation tasks. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Hardware Installation Guide
or the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide for complete hardware installation
instructions.
This chapter contains the following major sections:
• Installing Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Hardware, page 2-1
• Installing Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware, page 2-10
• Common Installation Procedures, page 2-27
Installing Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Hardware
Perform these procedures for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP:
• Preparing to Install the Chassis, page 2-1
• Installing the Chassis, page 2-2
• Installing the Processor Card, page 2-2
• Installing Mux/Demux Motherboards and Mux/Demux Modules, page 2-5
• Installing Line Card Motherboards and Transponder Modules, page 2-6
• Cabling Transponder Modules, page 2-9
• Cabling Mux/Demux Modules, page 2-9
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Preparing to Install the Chassis
The Cisco ONS 15540 ESP chassis is designed for rack-mounting in a cabinet rack. Use star-type lock
washers on the rack screws to ensure a good conductive connection between the chassis and the rack.
For information about installing the units in a customer cabinet, see the instructions from the cabinet
manufacturer.
Three chassis fit in a standard rack. However, if you use the external AC-input power supply, you can
install two chassis with the power supply.
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Perform this procedure to install the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP chassis in a standard 19-inch rack:
Step 1Place the L brackets on the sides of the chassis.
Step 2Secure the L brackets to the chassis using the 14 M4 Phillips countersunk-head screws provided in the
rack-mount kit. Use seven screws on each L bracket on the sides of the chassis.
Step 3Place the top cable guide over the top of the chassis. Ensure that the earth contact is visible through the
cable guide.
Step 4Secure the cable guide to the shelf with five 6-32 screws.
Installing the Chassis
To install the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP chassis in the rack, follow these steps:
Step 1Grasp the bottom edge of the chassis with one hand near the front and the other near the back. With one
person at each side of the chassis, slowly lift the chassis in unison.
Step 2Position the chassis in the rack.
Step 3Align the mounting holes in the L bracket and the bottom cable management guide with the mounting
holes in the equipment rack.
Step 4Install the 12-24 or 10-32 screws through the elongated holes in the L bracket and into the threaded holes
in the mounting post.
Step 5Place the bottom cable guides over the fan assembly.
Step 6Secure the cable guide to the rack with the 6-32 screws.
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Installing Strain Relief Brackets
The Cisco ONS 15540 ESP system uses a power supply cable strain relief bracket for connections to its
power supply and an alarm cable strain relief bracket for alarm cable connections. The strain relief
brackets must be installed after the shelf is rack mounted and installed in the rack. The brackets are
required for proper function of the power supply and alarm cables.
To install the strain relief brackets, follow these steps:
Step 1Place the strain relief bracket over the designated slots on the back panel.
Step 2Use the two screws provided to secure the strain relief bracket to the shelf.
Installing the Processor Card
The mux/demux motherboards, line card motherboards, and processor cards are hot-swappable. We
recommend installing the processor cards firstand then fillingthe chassis from slots 0 to 11, left to right.
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Perform the following procedure to install the processor card in the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP.
Step 1Insert the processor card carefully into chassis slot 6. Guide the upper and lower edges of the
motherboard or processor card in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 2Use your thumb and forefinger of each hand to simultaneously push the motherboard or processor card
in until it is fully seated in the backplane connector.
Step 3Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
Step 4If not installing a redundant processor card, insert a blank card into slot 7.
Table 2-1 lists the LEDs on the processor card faceplate, their default conditions, and what the
conditions indicate.
Table 2-1Processor Card LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
StatusRedA board resets or initially powers on.
ActiveGreenThis board is the primary processor and is running IOS software.
StandbyGreenThis board is the secondary processor.
Slot 0GreenFlash PC Card is present.
Slot 1GreenFlash PC Card is present.
1
NME
Full DuplexGreenFull duplex is running.
100 MbpsGreenOperating at 100 Mbps.
LinkGreenLink is up.
2
ASE
Full DuplexGreenFull duplex is running.
100 MbpsGreenOperating at 100 Mbps.
LinkGreenLink is up.
Critical AlarmYellowA critical alarm condition exists.
Major AlarmYellowA major alarm condition exists.
Minor AlarmYellowA minor alarm condition exists.
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OrangeSystem initialization.
GreenFull initialization and operational.
OffHalf duplex is running.
OffOperating at 10 Mbps.
OffLink is down.
OffHalf duplex is running.
OffOperating at 10 Mbps.
OffLink is down.
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Table 2-1Processor Card LEDs (continued)
LEDStatusDescription
Alarm CutoffYellowA major or minor alarm condition exists and the cutoff button has
been pushed. Turns off by software when the original alarm clears
or any new alarm occurs.
HistoryYellowA major or minor alarm occurred. Clears if the History Clear
button is pushed and no alarm exists.
1. NME = network management Ethernet
2. ASE = aggregation shelf Ethernet
To install a redundant processor card, perform the next procedure.
For more details about using the Console Ports, NME Ports, and Auxiliary Ports of the processor card,
refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Configuration Guide and Command Reference.
Installing a Redundant Processor Card
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Perform the following procedure to install the redundant processor card:
Step 1Insert the processor card carefully into chassis slot 7. Guide the upper and lower edges of the
motherboard or processor card in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 2Use your thumb and forefinger of each hand to simultaneously push the motherboard or processor card
in until it is fully seated in the backplane connector.
Step 3Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
For more details on redundant processors refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Configuration Guide and
Command Reference.
Connecting the Console Port
The console port is a female, DCE (data communications equipment), DB-25 receptacle used for
connection to a console terminal or modem. There is a console port on both processor cards.
To connect cables to the console port, follow these steps:
Step 1Place the DB-25 connector in front of the console port on the processor card faceplate.
Step 2Align the male DB-25 connector with the female console port.
Step 3Gently push the DB-25 connector into the console port and secure it in place by tightening the side
screws on the DB-25 connector.
Step 4Route the fiber cables down through the cutout holes on the cable management tray out of the right side
of the shelf assembly.
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Installing Mux/Demux Motherboards and Mux/Demux Modules
The Cisco ONS 15540 ESP chassis uses one optical mux/demux motherboard for unprotected operation
or two per system for protected operation.
Installing Mux/Demux Motherboards
You can install up to two motherboards into slot 0 and slot 1. Perform the following procedure to install
a mux/demux motherboard.
NoteIn Cisco ONS 15540 ESP systems, there are additional rules for slot placement of mux/demux modules
and line cards. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Planning and Design Guide.
Step 1Remove the backplane side dust covers and transponder side dust covers from the motherboards, and
clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Insert the card carefully into the chassis slot. Guide the upper and lower edges of the motherboard or
processor card in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 3Use your thumb and forefinger of each hand to simultaneously push the card in until it is fully seated in
the backplane connector.
Step 4Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
Step 5Install blank covers into the unused motherboard slots.
NoteMux/demux motherboards without OSC have no LEDs.
Table 2-2Mux/Demux Motherboard LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
StatusBlinking greenMotherboard has a good system clock from the primary
processor and is out of the reset state.
Solid greenSoftware initialization is successful.
OrangeSystem clock is not present. Board is unavailable.
OffBoard failure
TxSolid greenOSC is present and the optical laser output is enabled.
OffOSC is not present and the optical laser output is disabled.
RxSolid greenOSC is present and the receiver is enabled.
OffOSC is not present and the receiver is disabled.
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Installing 4-Channel or 8-Channel Mux/Demux Modules
This section describes the procedure for installing a 4-channel or 8-channel mux/demux module in the
Cisco ONS 15540 ESP. To install the module, follow these steps:
Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
CautionWear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the
backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Step 2Insert the module carefully into the motherboard slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the
module in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a
click when it is connected.
Table 2-2 lists the LEDs on the mux/demux motherboard with OSC faceplate, their default conditions,
and what the conditions indicate.
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Installing 16-Channel Mux/Demux Modules
This section describes the procedure for installing 16-channel mux/demux modules in the
Cisco ONS 15540 ESP. To install the 16-channel mux/demux module, follow these steps:
Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Insert the correct inset tray for the 16-channel mux/demux module and secure the tray to the
motherboard by tightening the screws.
Step 3Insert the 16-channel mux/demux module with OSC carefully into the top motherboard slot while
guiding the upper and lower edges of the module in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with
the backplane connectors. You hear a click when it is connected.
Step 4If you are installing a second 16-channel mux/demux module, insert the module without OSC carefully
into the bottom motherboard slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the module in the tracks
until its connectors come into contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a click when it is
connected.
Installing Line Card Motherboards and Transponder Modules
You can install up to eight hot-swappable line card motherboards in slots 2 to 5 and 8 to 11 of the
Cisco ONS 15540 ESP chassis.
Each line card motherboard holds up to four transponder modules that have a single protocol-transparent
and bit-rate transparent external interface to the client side network and an internal interface that
connects over the system's backplane to the mux/demux modules. The transponder modules are
hot-pluggable, allowing in-service upgrades and replacement.
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Transponders are available in single-mode, and multimode. Line card motherboards are available with
or without splitter protection.
NoteIn Cisco ONS 15540 ESP systems, there are additional rules for slot placement of mux/demux modules
and line cards. For more information on shelf rules, refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Planning and
Design Guide.
Installing Line Card Motherboards
Perform the following procedure to install the line card motherboard.
Step 1Remove the backplane side dust covers and the transponder side dust covers from the motherboard, and
clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Insert the motherboard carefully into the chassis slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the
motherboard in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 3Use the handles to push the line card motherboard in until it is fully seated in the backplane connector.
Step 4Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
Step 5Install blank covers into the unused motherboard slots.
Table 2-3 lists the LEDs on the line card motherboard faceplate, their default conditions, and what the
conditions indicate.
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Table 2-3Line Card Motherboard LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
StatusBlinking greenMotherboard has a good system clock from the primary
processor and is out of the reset state.
Solid greenSoftware initialization is successful.
OrangeSystem clock is not present. Board is unavailable.
OffBoard failure
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Installing SM Transponder Modules or MM Transponder Modules
Perform the following procedure to install SM transponder modules or MM transponder modules.
Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Lift the latch handle on the transponder module and insert the module carefully into the motherboard
slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the module in the tracks until its connectors come into
contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a click when it is connected.
Step 3Push the latch on the module down to secure the module in place.
Table 2-4 lists the LEDs for the extended range transponder module.
Table 2-4SM Transponder or MM Transponder Module LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
LCL RX OKGreenData is received on the client side.
TRUNK RX OKGreenData is received on the trunk side.
LCL TX ENABLEGreenClient side transmit laser is enabled.
TRUNK TX ENABLEGreenTrunk side transmit laser is enabled.
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Installing Extended Range Transponder Modules
Perform the following procedure to install extended range transponder modules.
Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Install the transceiver by inserting it into the extended range transponder. Push the transceiver until it is
securely set in the module.
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Step 3Lift the latch handle on the extended range transponder module and insert the module carefully into the
motherboard slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the module in the tracks until its connectors
come into contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a click when it is connected.
Step 4Push the latch on the module down to secure the module in place.
Table 2-5 lists the LEDs for the extended range transponder module.
Table 2-5Extended Range Transponder Module LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
CLIENT RXGreenData is received on the client side.
TRUNK RXGreenData is received on the trunk side.
CLIENT TXGreenClient side transmit laser is enabled.
TRUNK TXGreenTrunk side transmit laser is enabled.
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Cabling Transponder Modules
To install fiber-opticcablesintheCisco ONS 15540 ESP, a fiber cable with the corresponding connector
type must be connected to the transmit and receive ports on the modules. On Cisco ONS 15540 optical
ports, the top connector is Transmit and the bottom connector is Receive. Label the transmit and receive
and the working and protection fibers at each end of the fiber span to avoid confusion with cables that
are similar in appearance.
Step 1Place the connector in front of the connection point on the transponder module faceplate. Each
transponder module has at least one transmit and one receive connector to create an optical carrier port.
Step 2Align the keyed ridge of the cable connector with the receiving slot on the faceplate connection point.
Gently push the cable connector into the faceplate connection point until the connector snaps into place.
Step 3Route fiber cables through the cable retaining clips on the optical card faceplate into the cable
management tray on the bottom of the shelf assembly.
Step 4Route the fiber cables from the cable management tray out of the right side of the shelf assembly through
cutout holes from the cable management tray.
Cabling Mux/Demux Modules
This section describes the connections between pairs of mux/demux modules and between mux/demux
modules and mux/demux motherboards in the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP. The assumption is made that the
motherboard and modules are already installed and checked.
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Connecting Mux/Demux Module and OSC Ports
Perform the following steps to connect the motherboard and module. Use MU-MU connectors (short
fiber length) to connect OSC ports of the motherboard to OSC In and OSC Out on the module.
Step 1Connect OSC Tx from the motherboard to OSC In on the module.
Step 2Connect OSC Rx from the motherboard to OSC Out on the module.
Connecting 4-Channel or 8-Channel Mux/Demux Modules
If you have more than one 4-channel or 8-channel mux/demux module, perform the following steps to
cascade the modules. Use MU-MU connectors (short fiber length) to connect the modules.
Step 1Connect the Thru Out port of the module with the DWDM Trunk to Trunk In of the next module in slot 0.
Step 2Connect the Thru Out of the remaining modules to Trunk In of the next module in slot 0.
Step 3Perform the steps above for Thru In and Trunk Out in the same slot. Repeat the steps above for slot 1.
Step 4Connect the trunk fiber to the mux/demux module.
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Perform these procedures for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx
• Preparing to Install the Chassis, page 2-11
• Installing the Chassis, page 2-11
• Installing Cross Connect Drawers, page 2-12
• Installing the Processor Card, page 2-13
• Installing Mux/Demux Motherboards and Mux/Demux Modules, page 2-15
• Installing Line Card Motherboards and Transponder Modules, page 2-17
• Cabling Transponder Modules, page 2-19
• Cabling Mux/Demux Modules, page 2-20
• Cabling Together Mux/Demux Modules and Line Card Motherboards, page 2-20
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Preparing to Install the Chassis
Perform this procedure to install the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx chassis in a standard 19-inch rack:
Step 1Place the L brackets on the sides of the chassis.
Step 2Secure the L brackets to the chassis using the #12-24 screws provided in the rack-mount kit. Use seven
screws on each L bracket on the sides of the chassis. Start with the first screw at the top of the chassis
and use a screw every two rack units to equally space the screws out and safely secure the chassis in the
rack.
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Warning
Only trained and qualifiedpersonnelshould be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
To install the chassis in the rack, follow these steps:
Step 1Grasp the bottom edge of the chassis with one hand near the front and the other on the handles. With one
person at each side of the chassis, use the handles on the chassis to slowly lift the chassis in unison.
Step 2Position the chassis in the rack.
Step 3Align the mounting holes in the L bracket with the mounting holes in the equipment rack.
Step 4Use the 12-24 screws shipped with the chassis to mount the chassis in the rack. Use seven screwson each
L bracket on the sides of the chassis. Start with the first screw at the top of the chassis and use a screw
every two rack units to equally space out the screws and safely secure the chassis in the rack.
Step 5Place the cable management tray over the fan assembly, ensuring that the tray is just under the chassis
slots.
Step 6If installing a cable management tray, secure the tray to the rack with four 12-24 screws, two on each
side. To ensure correct placement of the tray, install the second of the two screws in the sixth slot up
from the bottom of the chassis rack.
NoteTest the cable management tray placement before cabling up the system.
Step 7Attach the top cable management guide to the chassis just above the slots using the 12-24 screws. Make
sure the grounding holes are visible through the top cable management guide.
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Installing Cross Connect Drawers
The process for installing the cable storage and cross connect drawers is the same. The order of
placement beneath the chassis is important, and the drawers should be installed in the following order
from top to bottom:
a. Cable storage drawer
b. Cross connect drawer
c. Cross connect drawer
d. Cable storage drawer
e. Cross connect drawer
f. Cross connect drawer
The first cable storage drawer can be used for direct connections and for connections that use the first
and second cross connect drawers. Each cable storage drawer stores cables for two cross connect
drawers.
The cross connect and cable storage drawers ship with the rack mount ears already installed. To install
the cross connect and cable storage drawers into the rack, follow these steps:
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Step 1Hold the drawer with both hands and position the drawer in the rack beneath the chassis. All drawers
following this first one can be stacked directly underneath each other.
Step 2Align the mounting holes on the bracket with the mounting holes in the equipment rack.
Step 3Install the 12-24 or 10-32 screws through the elongated holes in the brackets and into the threaded holes
in the mounting post. Repeat this step for the other side.
Installing the Adapters in the Cross Connect Drawers
The cross connect drawers for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx ship bare and require installation of the
adapters into your cross connect panels. You must have these adapters for cross connecting cables in
your system.
To install adapters into the cross connect panels, follow these steps:
Step 1Open the cross connect drawer.
Step 2Lock the drawer in the open position by pushing the lever at the back left of the drawer down into the
locked position.
Step 3Pull up the cross connect panel by flipping up the latches and using them to pull up the panel
simultaneously.
Step 4Remove the adapter from its packaging.
Step 5Insert the adapter into the panel from the front.
Step 6Flip the latches down and push the panel down when all desired adapters have been installed.
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Installing the Vertical Cable Guides
Vertical cable guides for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx are installed onto the rack next to the cross connect
drawers. They are used to guide and hold down the cables from the line card motherboards into the cross
connect drawers.
To install the vertical cable guides onto the chassis, follow these steps:
Step 1Make sure you have the correct vertical cable guide for the side of the rack you are installing on.
Step 2Hold the vertical cable guide over the rack next to the correct storage or cross connect drawer
Step 3Align the mounting holes on the vertical cable guide with the mounting holes in the equipment rack.
Step 4Secure the vertical cable guides with 12-24 or 10-32 screws.
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Perform the following procedure to install the processor card in the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx:
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Step 1Insert the processor card carefully into chassis slot 6. Guide the upper and lower edges of the
motherboard or processor card in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 2Use your thumb and forefinger of each hand to simultaneously push the motherboard or processor card
in until it is fully seated in the backplane connector.
Step 3Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
Step 4If not installing a redundant processor card, insert a blank card into slot 7.
Table 2-6 lists the LEDs on the processor card faceplate, their default conditions, and what the
conditions indicate.
Table 2-6Processor Card LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
StatusRedA board resets or initially powers on.
OrangeSystem initialization.
GreenFull initialization and operational.
ActiveGreenThis board is the primary processor and is running IOS software.
StandbyGreenThis board is the secondary processor.
Slot 0GreenFlash PC Card is present.
Slot 1GreenFlash PC Card is present.
1
NME
Full DuplexGreenFull duplex is running.
OffHalf duplex is running.
100 MbpsGreenOperating at 100 Mbps.
OffOperating at 10 Mbps.
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Table 2-6Processor Card LEDs (continued)
LEDStatusDescription
LinkGreenLink is up.
2
ASE
Full DuplexGreenFull duplex is running.
100 MbpsGreenOperating at 100 Mbps.
LinkGreenLink is up.
Critical AlarmYellowA critical alarm condition exists.
Major AlarmYellowA major alarm condition exists.
Minor AlarmYellowA minor alarm condition exists.
Alarm CutoffYellowA major or minor alarm condition exists and the cutoff button has
HistoryYellowA major or minor alarm occurred. Clears if the History Clear
1. NME = network management Ethernet
2. ASE = aggregation shelf Ethernet
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OffLink is down.
OffHalf duplex is running.
OffOperating at 10 Mbps.
OffLink is down.
been pushed. Turns off by software when the original alarm clears
or any new alarm occurs.
button is pushed and no alarm exists.
To install a redundant processor card, perform the next procedure.
For more details about using the Console Ports, NME Ports, and Auxiliary Ports of the processor card
refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Configuration Guide and Command Reference.
Installing the Redundant Processor Card
Perform the following procedure to install the redundant processor card:
Step 1Insert the processor card carefully into chassis slot 7. Guide the upper and lower edges of the
motherboard or processor card in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 2Use your thumb and forefinger of each hand to simultaneously push the motherboard or processor card
in until it is fully seated in the backplane connector.
Step 3Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
For more details on redundant processors refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Configuration Guide and
Command Reference.
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Connecting the Console Port
The console port is a female, DCE (data communications equipment), DB-25 receptacle used for
connection to a console terminal or modem. To connect cables to the console port, follow these steps:
Step 1Place the DB-25 connector in front of the console port on the processor card faceplate.
Step 2Align the male DB-25 connector with the female console port.
Step 3Gently push the DB-25 connector into the console port and secure it into place by tightening the side
screws on the DB-25 connector.
Step 4Route the fiber cables down through the cutout holes on the cable management tray out of the right side
of the shelf assembly.
Installing Mux/Demux Motherboards and Mux/Demux Modules
The Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx chassis uses one optical mux/demux motherboard for unprotected
operation or two per system for protected operation.
Installing Mux/Demux Motherboards
You can install up to two mux/demux motherboards into slot 0 and slot 1. Perform the following
procedure to install a mux/demux motherboard.
Step 1Insert the card carefully into the chassis slot. Guide the upper and lower edges of the motherboard or
processor card in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 2Use your thumb and forefinger of each hand to simultaneously push the card in until it is fully seated in
the backplane connector.
Step 3Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
Installing 4-Channel or 8-Channel Mux/Demux Modules
This section describes the procedure for installing a 4-channel or 8-channel mux/demux module in the
Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx. Up to four 4-channel or 8-channel mux/demux modules can be installed in a
mux/demux motherboard.
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To install the module, follow these steps:
Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
CautionWear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the
backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Step 2Insert the module carefully into the motherboard slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the
module in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a
click when it is connected.
Installing 32-Channel Mux/Demux Modules
This section describes the procedure for installing a 32-channel mux/demux module in the
Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx. One 32-channel terminal mux/demux module can be installed in slot 0 or slot 1
of the chassis.
To install the module, follow these steps:
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Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
CautionWear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the
backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Step 2Insert the module carefully into the motherboard slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the
module in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a
click when it is connected.
Table 2-7 lists the LEDs on the mux/demux motherboard with OSC faceplate, their default conditions,
and what the conditions indicate.
NoteMux/demux motherboards without OSC have no LEDs.
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Table 2-7Mux/Demux Motherboard LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
StatusBlinking greenMotherboard has a good system clock from the primary
TxSolid greenOSC is present and the optical laser output is enabled.
RxSolid greenOSC is present and the receiver is enabled.
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processor and is out of the reset state.
Solid greenSoftware initialization is successful.
OrangeSystem clock is not present. Board is unavailable.
OffBoard failure
OffOSC is not present and the optical laser output is disabled.
OffOSC is not present and the receiver is disabled.
Installing Line Card Motherboards and Transponder Modules
You can install up to eight hot-swappable line card motherboards in slots 2 to 5 and 8 to 11 of the
Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx chassis.
Each line card motherboard holds up to four transponder modules that have a single protocol-transparent
and bit-rate transparent external interface to the client side network and an internal interface that
connects over the system's backplane to the mux/demux modules. The transponder modules are
hot-pluggable, allowing in-service upgrades and replacement.
Transpondersare available in single-mode and multimode. Line card motherboards are available with or
without splitter protection.
Installing Line Card Motherboards
Perform the following procedure to install the line card motherboard:
Step 1Remove the transponder side dust covers from the motherboard, and clean the optical connectors. See
the “Cleaning Optical Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Insert the motherboard carefully into the chassis slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the
motherboard in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
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Step 3Use the handles to push the line card motherboard in until it is fully seated in the backplane connector.
Step 4Install blank covers into the unused motherboard slots.
Table 2-8 lists the LEDs on the line card motherboard faceplate, their default conditions, and what the
conditions indicate.
Table 2-8Line Card Motherboard LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
StatusBlinking greenMotherboard has a good system clock from the primary
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processor and is out of the reset state.
Solid greenSoftware initialization is successful.
OrangeSystem clock is not present. Board is unavailable.
OffBoard failure
Installing SM Transponder Modules or MM Transponder Modules
Perform this procedure to install SM transponder modules or MM transponder modules.
Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Lift the latch handle on the transponder module and insert the module carefully into the motherboard
slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the module in the tracks until its connectors come into
contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a click when it is connected.
Step 3Push the latch on the module down to secure the module in place.
Table 2-9 lists the LEDs for the extended range transponder module.
Table 2-9SM Transponder or MM Transponder Module LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
LCL RX OKGreenData is received on the client side.
TRUNK RX OKGreenData is received on the trunk side.
LCL TX ENABLEGreenClient side transmit laser is enabled.
TRUNK TX ENABLEGreenTrunk side transmit laser is enabled.
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Installing Extended Range Transponder Modules
Perform this procedure to install extended range transponder modules.
Step 1Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the “Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2Install the transceiver by inserting it into the extended range transponder. Push the transceiver until it is
securely set in the module.
Step 3Lift the latch handle on the extended range transponder module and insert the module carefully into the
motherboard slot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the module in the tracks until its connectors
come into contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a click when it is connected.
Step 4Push the latch on the module down to secure the module in place.
Table 2-10 lists the LEDs for the extended range transponder module.
Table 2-10 Extended Range Transponder Module LEDs
LEDStatusDescription
CLIENT RXGreenData is received on the client side.
TRUNK RXGreenData is received on the trunk side.
CLIENT TXGreenClient side transmit laser is enabled.
TRUNK TXGreenTrunk side transmit laser is enabled.
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Cabling Transponder Modules
To install fiber-optic cables in the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx, a fiber cable with the corresponding
connector type must be connected to the transmit and receive ports on the modules. We recommend that
you label the transmit, receiveandthe working and protection fibers at each end of the fiberspan to avoid
confusion with cables that are similar in appearance. Labels that you can use to do this are shipped with
the system.
To cable the transponder module client equipment, follow these steps:
Step 1Place the cable connector in front of the connection point on the transponder module faceplate. Each
transponder module supports at least one transmit and one receive connector to create an optical carrier
port.
Step 2Align the keyed ridge of the cable connector with the receiving slot on the faceplate connection point.
Step 3Gently push the cable connector into the faceplate connection point until the connector snaps into place.
Step 4Route the fiber cables down through the cable management tray out of the right side of the shelf
assembly.
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Cabling Mux/Demux Modules
This section describes the connections between pairs of mux/demux modules and between mux/demux
modules and mux/demux motherboards in the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx. The assumption is made that the
motherboard and modules are already installed and checked.
Connecting Mux/Demux Module and OSC Ports
Perform the following steps to connect the motherboard and module. Use MU-MU connectors (short
fiber length) to connect OSC ports of the motherboard to OSC In and OSC Out on the module.
Step 1Connect OSC Tx from the motherboard to OSC In on the module.
Step 2Connect OSC Rx from the motherboard to OSC Out on the module.
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If you have more than one 4-channel or 8-channel mux/demux module, perform the following steps to
cascade the modules. Use MU-MU connectors (short fiber length) to connect the modules.
Step 1Connect the Thru Out port of the module with the DWDM Trunk to Trunk In of the next module in slot 0.
Step 2Connect the Thru Out of the remaining modules to Trunk In of the next module in slot 0.
Step 3Perform the steps above for Thru In and Trunk Out in the same slot. Repeat the steps above for slot 1.
Step 4Connect the trunk fiber to the mux/demux module.
Cabling Together Mux/Demux Modules and Line Card Motherboards
Optical components on the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx can be cabled together in two different ways:
• Direct connections with an MTP cable storage drawer
• With cross connect drawers.
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Cabling Directly with Cable Storage Drawers
To connect the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx directly, follow these steps:
Step 1Open the cable storage drawer by pushing the tabs in to release the lock on the drawer (Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1Opening the Cable Storage Drawer
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Step 2Pull out the cable storage drawer (Figure 2-2 on page 2-22).
Figure 2-2Pulling out the Cable Storage Drawer
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Step 3Lock the drawer in the open position by pushing the latch at the back left of the drawer down into the
locked position (Figure 2-3 on page 2-23).
Figure 2-3Locking the Drawer
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Step 4Use the MTP cable installation tool to push the MTP connector of the cable into the adapter on the
mux/demux until the connector snaps into place.
Step 5Route the MTP cable down through the cutout holes on the cable management tray on the bottom of the
shelf assembly. Pull the cable out the left side of the tray.
Step 6Route the cable down the left side of the chassis and into the drawer. Continue to route the cable through
the drawer around the round cable retainers to the right side.
Step 7Pull the cable up out of the right side of the drawer and the back up through the cutout holes on the cable
management tray.
Step 8Insert the MTP connector into the MTP adapter on the desired line card motherboard.
Step 9To close the drawer, unlock it by moving the latch back into an upright position.
Connecting Mux/Demux Modules and Line Card Motherboards to the Cross Connect Drawer
The line card motherboards and the mux/demux modules on the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx can connect to
each other through the cross connect drawers using MTP-to-MU breakout cables (Figure 2-6 on
page 2-26). Each breakout cable has an MTP connector on one end and eight individual MU connectors
on the other end.
Each cross connect drawer is an 8-channel drawer. To configure a 32-channel system you need four
drawers and two cable storage drawers. All MTP and MTP to MU breakout cables are pulled out to the
left of the chassis and enter the drawers on the left side of the cable storage drawers. They then route out
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of the right of the cable storage drawer, enter the cross connect drawers through the right side, and
connect to their destination connector. The breakout cables are color coded and should be matched to
their corresponding colors on the cross connect panel inside the drawer.
The cabling route inside the drawers is suggested cabling only. Use your own judgement as to how to
best route your cable in the drawer according to your configuration and cable length.
Figure 2-4 shows connections at the cross connect drawer for a configuration with two 8-channel
splitter-based line card motherboards.
Figure 2-4Cross Connect Drawer on the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx with 8-Channel Splitter-Based Line
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Figure 2-5 shows an unprotected configuration using four line card motherboards.
Figure 2-5Cross Connect Drawer on the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx with 16-Channel Line Card
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Perform the following procedure to connect through the cross connect drawer.
Figure 2-6Cross Connect Drawer on the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx
Step 1Open the cable storage drawer by pushing the tabs in to release the lock on the drawer.
Step 2Pull out the cable storage drawer.
Step 3Lock the drawer in the open position by pushing the lever at the back left of the drawer down in the lock
position.
Step 4Use the MTP cable installation tool to push the MTP connector of the cable into the adapter on the
mux/demux module until the connector snaps into place.
Step 5Route the MTP cable down through the cutout holes on the cable management tray on the bottom of the
shelf assembly. Pull the cable out the left side of the tray.
Step 6Route the MTP cable down through the cable management tray.Pull the cable out the left side of the tray.
Step 7Route the cable down the left side of the chassis and into the drawer.
Step 8Continue to route the cable through the drawer around the round cable retainers to the right side.
Step 9Close the cable storage drawer once you route the cables out of the right side and you unlock the drawer.
Step 10Open the cross connect drawer appropriate for your system configuration.
Step 11Flip the latches on the cross connect panel up and use them to pull the panel up.
Step 12Route the MU breakout end of the cable in through the left side of the drawer.
Step 13Mount the transition box.
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Step 14Connect the MU breakout end of the cable to the bottom half of the desired adapter mux/demux
connections on the inner side of the cross connect panel. These are color coded and should be connected
by matching the color on the panel to the colored wires out of the transition box. See Figure 2-6.
Step 15Connecttheline card motherboard to the cross connect panel in the same way as the mux/demux cabling
on the left hand side of the chassis as well. Connect the MU breakout end of the cable to the top half of
the connections on the inner side of the cross connect panel.
Connecting Mux/Demux Modules and Transponder Modules
To connect the mux/demux modules and transponder modules in the cross connect drawer, use the MU
to MU cables. Each cross connect drawer is an eight-channel drawer. To configure a 32-channel system
you need four drawers and two cable storage drawers. MTP and MTP to MU breakout cables are pulled
out to the left of the chassis and enter the drawers on the left side of the cable storage drawers. Route
out of the right of the cable storage drawer and enter the cross connect drawers through the right side
and connect to their destination connector.
Follow these steps to connect mux/demux and transponders.
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Step 1Connect one end of the MU to MU cable to the top half of the desired mux/demux connections on the
outside of the cross connect panel.
Step 2Connect the other end of the same MU to MU cable to the bottom half of the desired line card
motherboard connection on the outside of the cross connect panel.
Step 3Push the panel down and lock it by pushing the tabs down.
Step 4Push the drawer in when your connections are completed.
Common Installation Procedures
After completing the installation procedures for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP or Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx,
perform these procedures common to both platforms:
• Shelf Grounding Procedure, page 2-27
• Cleaning the Shelf, page 2-28
• Powering Up the Chassis, page 2-29
• Verifying Installation of Hardware, page 2-30
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procedure before connecting system power or powering up your shelf.
TipIf you use the cable management guides, install the grounding equipment after you install the top cable
management guide.
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To ground the shelf, follow these steps:
Step 1Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inch (20 mm) of the covering from the end of
the grounding wire.
Step 2Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug.
Step 3Use the crimping tool to secure the grounding wire in place in the grounding lug.
Step 4Locate the grounding receptacle on the chassis.
Step 5Remove the label that covers the grounding receptacle.
NoteStep 6 is optional if you are not using the top cable management guide.
Step 6Place the lug mounting adapter against the grounding receptacle at the top of the chassis.
Step 7Place the grounding lug against the lug mounting adapter.
Step 8Insert two screws through the holes in the grounding lug and the grounding receptacle. Ensure that the
grounding lug does not interfere with other hardware or rack equipment.
Step 9Install the locking washers and nuts; tighten them to secure the grounding lug to the grounding
receptacle.
Step 10Preparethe other end of the grounding wire and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your site
to ensure adequate earth ground for the Cisco ONS 15540.
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Cleaning the Shelf
Be careful with the airflow system when you clean the chassis. If the cleaning process must be done
while the system is running, be aware that the airflow system is in operation. Clean the chassis with a
damp cloth only and be careful of the following:
• Do not touch the airflow system while fans are operating.
• Do not use wet tissues for cleaning the chassis.
• Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
Warning
Cleaning Optical Connectors
Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from the end of the fiberor connector. Do not stare into the
beam or view directly with optical instruments.
When installing your optical connectors, consider the following issues:
• Dirty optical connectors are a common source of light loss. Keep the connectors clean at all times
and keep the dust cover installed when not in use.
• Before installing any type of cable or connector, use a lint-free alcohol pad from a cleaning kit to
clean the ferrule, the protective white tube around the fiber, and the end-face surface of the fiber.
• As a general rule, whenever there is a significant, unexplained loss of light, clean the connectors.
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CautionUse extreme care when removing or installing connectors so you do not damage the connector housing
or scratch the end-face surface of the fiber. Always install filler modules on unused or disconnected
components to prevent contamination. Always clean fiber connectors before installing them.
Use a swab saturated with isopropyl alcohol to clean the end-surfaces. Use dry, oil-free compressed air
after applying the isopropyl alcohol.
To clean the optical connectors, follow these steps:
Step 1Wipe the ferrules and end-face surfaces of the connector gently with an alcohol pad from the cleaning
kit. Be sure that the pad makes full contact with the end-face surfaces. Wait five seconds for the surfaces
to dry and repeat.
Step 2Blow dry the connectors with canned, dry, oil-free, compressed air.
Step 3Use a magnifying glass to inspect the ferrule.
The connectors used inside the system have been cleaned by the manufacturer and connected to the
adapters in the proper manner. The operation of the system should be error free if the customer provides
clean connectors on the application side, follows the previous directions, and ensures the following:
• Clean the connectors using lens tissues before connecting to the adapters. Use pure alcohol to
remove soil.
• Do not clean the inside of the connector adapters. Do not use force or quick movements when
connecting the fiber optic connectors in the adapters.
• Cover the connector adapters to avoid soiling or contaminating the inside of the adapters while
cleaning the chassis. When not using the connectors, cover the connectors and adapters to avoid the
inside of the adapters or the surface of the connectors from getting dirty.
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NoteIf the surface is not clean or does not have a uniform shine, repeat the process using a fresh
surface of the alcohol pad.
Powering Up the Chassis
Before powering up the chassis, the following conditions must be met:
• The system is set for the correct AC (or DC) power voltages. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP
Hardware Installation Guide or the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide for power
voltages.
• You must verify the rectifier status. Use a voltmeter on the DC output of the rectifier to verify the
operational status of the rectifier.
• The power cables are connected to the system.
• A console terminal is connected to the system.
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Verifying the Power Up
Once you have met the conditions in the “Powering Up the Chassis” section, power up the system. The
CLI (command-line interface) prompts you to enter the initial configuration dialog. Answer no to this
prompt:
Would you like to enter the initial dialog? [yes]: no
You see the following user EXEC prompt:
Switch>
Step 1Verify that the Status LED is green.
Step 2Verify that the Active LED on the primary processor and the Standby LED on the standby processor are
both green.
Step 3Verify that alarm LEDs are off.
Step 4Verify that LEDs on mux/demux modules and line card modules are green.
Step 5Perform a show hardware command to verify the status of both power supplies. The status for both
power supplies should be OK.
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Power-Supply A is : OK
Power-Supply B is : OK
Verifying Installation of Hardware
Verify that all hardware is correctly installed by performing a show hardware command.
Verify that all modules in the chassis are reported in the proper slot. Verify that the modules have the
correct hardware version and software version.
Example
The following example shows how to verify the hardware installation:
Switch# show hardware
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