Cisco RPM-XF User Manual

Objectives

About This Guide

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MGX Route Processor Module (RPM-XF) Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 5.5.00.

This publication provides instructions for the initial site preparation and installation of the Cisco MGX Route Processor Module (RPM-XF). Troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and cable specifications are also provided.

Only basic software configuration information is included in this publication. For detailed software configuration information, refer to the Cisco MGX 8850 and Cisco IOS configuration and command reference publications. These publications are available on the Documentation CD-ROM that comes with your RPM-XF, or you can order printed copies.

Audience

This document was written for engineers, users, network administrators, and technicians that are familiar with Cisco MGX Series switches and Cisco routers. Readers should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices.

Changes to this Document

Table 1 summarizes the changes made to this document since the previous release.

Table 1 Changes to This Guide Since the Previous Release

Section and Link Status Description

Chapter 9, “Configuring MPLS Features” Added

• Added new section: Marking a GRE Tunnel Header for

Multicast Traffic, page 19.

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Organization

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1 Overview of the MGX RPM-XF Discusses the features and specifications of the Route

Processor Module (RPM-XF).

Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the MGX RPM-XF Discusses environmental requirements, safety

recommendations, and describes the various ports and how to prepare for connections between networks and ports.

Chapter 3 Installing the MGX RPM-XF Front and Back

Cards

Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring MGX-XF-UI and

MGX-XF-UI/B Management Back Cards

Chapter 5 Installing and Configuring the

MGX-1OC12POS and the MGX-2OC12POS Back Cards

Chapter 6 Installing and Configuring the Cisco

MGX-1GE and MGX-2GE Gigabit Ethernet Back Cards

Chapter 7 Configuring the MGX RPM-XF Describes the initial configuration of the RPM-XF using

Chapter 8 Configuring PNNI Communications Describes how to configure the RPM-XF to operate as an edge

Chapter 9 Configuring MPLS Features Describes MPLS5 and VPN6 features used with the RPM-XF

Chapter 10 Configuring Quality of Service Describes how to configure QoS7 on the RPM-XF. Also

Appendix A Maintaining the MGX RPM-XF Provides selected maintenance procedures, including

Appendix B Cable and Connector Specifications Provides pinouts for the various ports on the RPM-XF and

Appendix C Cisco IOS and Configuration Basics Provides information on the Cisco IOS operating system and

Appendix D Command Summary Provides provides a high level view of many of the commands

1. PXM=prpocessor switch control module

2. POS=Packet Over SONET

3. GE=Gigabit Ethernet

4. PVC=Permanent Virtual Circuit

5. MPLS=Multiprotocol Label Switching

6. VPN=Virtual Private Network

7. QoS=Quality of Service

Includes basic installation information and describes how to make connections to LANs, the main PXM

, and console.

Describes how to install and configure the MGX-XF-UI management back card.

Describes how to install and configure the single-port OC-12

POS

back card.

Describes how to install and configure the single-port GE3 back card.

Configuration Mode or AutoInstall. This chapter also explains how to configure and use 1:N redundancy on the RPM-XF.

router in a PNNI network.This chapter also explains how to configure all port adapter interfaces, followed by procedures for configuring PVCs

and connections with other RPM-XFs.

in the Cisco MGX 8850 switch.

describes IPRAN configuration.

password recovery, virtual configuration register settings, and system code upgrades.

associated cables.

configuring the RPM-XF card.

that run on the RPM-XF.

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Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Examples use these conventions:

Notes, tips cautions, and warnings use the following conventions and symbols:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface.

• Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

• Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.

• Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by vertical bars ( | ).

• Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

• Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).

• Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets ([ ]).

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in

this manual.

Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tip information might not be

troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment

damage or loss of data.

Warning

Means 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 translated versions of the warning, refer to the Regulator Compliance and Safety document that accompanied the device.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Niet in de straal staren of hem rechtstreeks bekijken met optische instrumenten.

Älä katso säteeseen äläkä tarkastele sitä suoraan optisen laitteen avulla.

Ne pas fixer le faisceau des yeux, ni l'observer directement à l'aide d'instruments optiques.

Nicht direkt in den Strahl blicken und ihn nicht direkt mit optischen Geräten prüfen.

Non fissare il raggio con gli occhi né usare strumenti ottici per osservarlo direttamente.

Stirr eller se ikke direkte pŒ strŒlen med optiske instrumenter.

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Documentation

A Finding Cisco User Documentation Online document ships with your product. That guide contains general information about how to locate Cisco MGX, BPX, SES, and CWM documentation online.

Documentation Notes for These Product Releases

This release includes new hardware or features for the following releases:

• Cisco MGX Release 5.5.00, for these multiservice switches:

–

Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E)

–

Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM45)

–

Cisco MGX 8950

–

Cisco MGX 8830

• Cisco MGX Release 1.3, for these multiservice switches:

–

Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1)

–

Cisco MGX 8230

–

Cisco MGX 8250

• Cisco MGX Release 5.5.00, for the Route Processor Modules (RPM-XF and RPM-PR)

• Cisco WAN Manager Release 15.4. CWM Release 15 introduced a helpful new documentation

feature: web-based online help. To invoke online help, press F1 on a PC, press the Help key on a UNIX workstation, or select Help from the main or popup menu. Cisco WAN Manager online help has been updated for Release 15.4.

Other components of multiservice WAN products, such as the Service Expansion Shelf (SES) and WAN switching software have no new features for this release.