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What’s in This Publication?xv Related Documentationxvii Conventionsxvii

Chapter 1 Introduction1-1

Introduction1-1 Installation Sequence1-1 Support1-2

Chapter 2 Installation, Preliminary2-1

Site Preparation2-1 Parts Checklist2-2 Safety Requirements2-4

Laser Safety Guidelines2-4 Power and Grounding2-5 CEPT Requirements2-5 EMI Requirements2-5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mechanical Installation2-6

Installing a BPX Shelf, Preliminary Steps2-9

Chapter 3 Installation, with STRATM Cabinet3-1

Installing a BPX Shelf, Rear-Rail Setback at 19.86 Inch3-1

Preliminary Procedure:3-3

Chapter 4 Installation, with Customer Cabinet4-1

Installing a BPX Shelf, Rear Rail Setback at 30-Inch4-1

Preliminary Procedure:4-1

Chapter 5 Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup5-1

DC Power Input Connections5-1 Card Slot Fuses5-4 Fan Power Fuses5-4

Chapter 6 Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup6-1

Installing an AC Power Supply Tray6-1 Installing an AC Power Supply6-8 AC Power Input Connections6-10 Card Slot Fuses6-13 Fan Power Fuses6-13

Chapter 7 Finishing the Installation7-1

Installing the BPX Cards7-2

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Installing Front Cards7-4

Installing Back Cards7-6 Verifying 9.6 or 19.2 Gbps Backplane7-7 Making T3 or E3 Connections7-9 Making an ASI-155 or BNI-155 Connection7-12 Making a BXM OC3 or OC12 Connection7-12 Making a BXM T3/E3 Connection7-14 Alarm Output Connections7-16 Attaching Peripherals7-17

Connecting a terminal or NMS to the Control Port7-17 LAN Connection for the Network Management Station7-20 Connecting a Network Printer to the BPX7-21 Connecting Modems7-23 Making External Clock Connections7-24 Initial Startup of the BPX7-26

BPX Startup Diagnostic7-26 BPX Management7-29 Initial Node Configuration Summary7-30

Adding Nodes, Adding Trunks, Shelves, etc.7-30 IP Setup and IP Relay Configuration7-32

Installing StrataView Plus and Associated Applications7-33

Configure StrataView Plus Workstation (example)7-33 Configuring the LAN Port7-34

7-38 Configuring the AXIS for StrataView Plus NMS Operation (example)7-39 Adding Virtual Trunks7-40 Provisioning the BPX Service Node7-41

Chapter 8 T3/E3 Cable Management Tray8-1

Installation of Cable Management Tray8-2

Installing Tray Brackets8-2

Installing Tray8-3 Raising Tray for Access to PEMs8-5 Installing BXM T3/E3 Cable Bracket8-6 Connecting Cables to BXM T3/E3 Cards8-7 Routing Cables from Cards through Cable Management Tray8-9 Tray Raised with Cables in Place8-10

Appendix A STRATM Cabinet DimensionsA-1

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STRATM Cabinet and Component HeightsA-2 STRATM CabinetA-3 Cable ManagementA-4 Examples of BPX System ConfigurationsA-5 Examples of IGX System ConfigurationsA-12

Appendix B BPX Cabling SummaryB-1

Trunk CablingB-1 Power CablingB-1

AC Powered NodesB-1

DC Powered NodesB-2 LM-BCC CablingB-2

Auxiliary and Control Port CablingB-2

LAN Port CablingB-3

Modem CablingB-3

External Clock Input CablingB-4

T1 Clock CablingB-4

E1 Clock CablingB-5 External Alarm CablingB-6 Standard BPX CablesB-6 Redundancy “Y” CableB-7

Appendix C BPX PeripheralsC-1

Network ManagementC-1

StrataView Plus TerminalC-1 Control Port, Local ControlC-1

PrinterC-2

DIP Switch Settings for Okidata 184C-2

Modems, Dial-In and Dial-OutC-4

Motorola V.34R BPX Dial-In ConfigurationC-4

BPX Auto-Answer (Dial-In to BPX)C-4

IPX Auto-Dial to Customer ServiceC-6

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure1-1 Installation Sequence1-2 Figure2-1 Laser Information Label2-4 Figure2-2 Cabinet Mounting Options for the BPX Shelf2-7 Figure2-3 BPX Shelf and T-Rail (Open Rack) or Equivalent Mounting Options2-8 Figure2-4 Removing an Air Intake Grille2-10 Figure2-5 Rack Mounting Dimensions, DC Powered Shelf2-11 Figure2-6 Rack Mounting Dimensions, AC Powered Shelf2-12 Figure2-7 Temporary Spacer Bracket and Support Bracket Installation2-13 Figure2-8 BPX Shelf Aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar2-13 Figure3-1 Location of DC Power Entry Module(s), Cabinet Rear View3-2 Figure3-2 BPX Shelf Aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar3-3 Figure3-3 BPX Shelf with Rear Rail Mounting at Setback of 19.86 inches3-5 Figure3-4 Rear Mounting Brackets, with 19.86 Inch Rear Rail Setback (DC Systems)3-6 Figure3-5 Rear Mounting Brackets, 19.86 Inch Rear Rail Setback (AC-Systems)3-6 Figure4-1 BPX Cabinet Aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar4-2 Figure4-2 BPX Shelf with Rear Rail Mounting at Setback of 30 Inches4-3 Figure4-3 Rear Mounting Brackets, Detail4-3 Figure4-4 Rear Mounting Brackets, with 30 Inch Rear Rail Setback (DC Systems)4-4 Figure4-5 Rear Mounting Brackets, 30 Inch Rear Rail Setback (AC-Powered Systems)4-4 Figure5-1 DC Power5-2 Figure5-2 DC Power Connections—With Conduit Box5-3 Figure5-3 DC Power Connections—Without Conduit Box5-4 Figure6-1 Temporary Spacer Bracket and Support Bracket Installation6-2 Figure6-2 Power Supply Tray aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar6-3 Figure6-3 Removing an Air Intake Grille6-4 Figure6-4 Securing AC Power Supply Tray, 30-Inch Rail Setback6-5 Figure6-5 Securing an AC Power Supply Tray, 19.86 inch Rear Rail Setback6-6 Figure6-6 AC Power Supply Tray with Redundant AC Inputs (view from rear)6-7 Figure6-7 Removing an Air Intake Grille6-8 Figure6-8 AC Power Supply Installation6-9 Figure6-9 AC Power Supply Connections (Dual and Single Versions Shown)6-11

Figure6-10 AC Power6-12

Figure7-1 BPX Shelf (front view)7-3

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Figure7-2 BPX Shelf (rear view, DC shelf shown)7-3 Figure7-3 Removing an Air Intake Grille7-5 Figure7-4 Laser Information Label7-6 Figure7-5 Installing a Back Card7-7 Figure7-6 Connecting T3 Cables to BPX LM-T3 (BNI T3 backcard)7-10 Figure7-7 Connecting Y-Cable Adapters to a T3 Port7-11 Figure7-8 Connecting Y-Cables to an OC3-SMF Backcard7-13

Figure7-9 BXM T3/E3 Cable Connector Detail7-14 Figure7-10 Y-Cable for BXM T3/E3 Cards7-15 Figure7-11 Alarm Output Connector7-16 Figure7-12 Connections to NMS (Single BCC), LM-BCC Backcard Shown7-18 Figure7-13 NMS Connections via Control Port (Redundant BCCs), LM-BCCs Shown7-19 Figure7-14 LAN Connections to BCC Backcards, LM-BCCs Shown7-20 Figure7-15 Connections to a Network Printer, LM-BCC Shown7-22 Figure7-16 Connecting Modems to the BPX, LM-BCC Shown7-23 Figure7-17 Synchronizing a Local IPX to BPX Node, LM-BCCs Shown7-25 Figure7-18 Successful Power-Up Diagnostic Screen7-27 Figure7-19 On-Line Screen7-28 Figure7-20 SV+ Physical LAN and IP Relay Network7-32 Figure7-21 Configuring a Node’s Control Port (Gateway Router Example)7-35 Figure7-22 SV+ LAN Connection via Gateway Router to a BPX Node7-36 Figure7-23 Configuring the IP Relay Parameters (Required for each node)7-37 Figure7-24 dsplan after SV+ Startup (Gateway Router Example)7-37 Figure7-25 SV+ LAN Connection to an IPX Node (no gateway)7-38 Figure7-26 Virtual Trunks across a Cisco StrataCom ATM Cloud7-40

Figure8-1 Installation of Cable Management Tray Brackets8-2

Figure8-2 Sliding Cable Management Tray over Brackets8-3

Figure8-3 Cable Management Tray in Lowered Home Position8-4

Figure8-4 Cable Management Tray in Raised Position8-5

Figure8-5 Installing BXM T3/E3 Cable Bracket8-6

Figure8-6 Connecting Cables to T3/E3 Card8-7

Figure8-7 T3/E3 SMB Connector Detail8-8

Figure8-8 Cables Routed through Cable Management Tray in Lowered Position8-9

Figure8-9 Tray Raised with Cables in Place8-10

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FigureA-1 Back View of Empty STRATM CabinetA-3 FigureA-2 Typical Cable Management, IGX-32 in STRATM CabinetA-4 FigureA-3 Single BPX, DC and AC SystemsA-5 FigureA-4 Single BPX and AXIS, DC and AC SystemsA-6 FigureA-5 BPX, AXIS, and INS, DC and AC SystemsA-7 FigureA-6 BPX With 2 INS and 3 AXIS, DC SystemA-8 FigureA-7 Six AXIS, DC SystemA-9 FigureA-8 BPX With Three AXIS, DC SystemA-10

FigureA-9 Mounting Brackets (BPX), Standard ConfigurationA-11 FigureA-10 IGX 32, DC and AC SystemsA-12 FigureA-11 Single IGX 16, DC and AC SystemsA-13 FigureA-12 Single IGX 8, DC and AC SystemsA-14

FigureC-1 Dial-Modem Cabling for Auto Answer (Dial-In to BPX)C-6

FigureC-2 Dial Modem Cabling for Auto Dial (dial-out to customer service)C-8

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TableA-1 Table of STRATM Cabinet and Component HeightsA-2 TableB-1 Trunk CablesB-1 TableB-2 AC Power CablesB-2 TableB-3 DC Power WiringB-2 TableB-4 Auxiliary and Control Port CablingB-2 TableB-5 Auxiliary and Control Port Pin AssignmentsB-3 TableB-6 LAN Port CablingB-3 TableB-7 LAN Port Pin AssignmentsB-3 TableB-8 External Clock CablingB-4

TableB-9 T1 Connection to XFER TMG on BCC-bcB-4 TableB-10 T1 Connection to EXT TMG on BCC-bcB-4 TableB-11 T1 Connection to EXT 1 or EXT 2 on BCC-3-bcB-4 TableB-12 E1 Connector Pin Assignments for External ClockB-5

LIST OF TABLES

TableB-13 E1 Connection 75 Ohm to EXT TMG on BCC-bc or BCC-3-bcB-5 TableB-14 E1 Connection 100/120 Ohm to EXT TMG on BCC-bcB-5 TableB-15 E1 Connection 100/120 Ohm to EXT 1 or EXT 2 on BCC-3-bcB-5 TableB-16 External Alarm CablingB-6 TableB-17 Network Alarm Pin AssignmentsB-6 TableB-18 Standard Cables Available from CiscoB-7 TableB-19 Redundancy Y-CablesB-7

TableC-1 Control Port Parameters for Local Control (pc or workstation)C-2

TableC-2 Auxiliary Port Parameters for OkiData 184 PrinterC-2

TableC-3 Switch A Settings—Okidata 184 PrinterC-2

TableC-4 Switch 1 Settings—Okidata 184 PrinterC-3

TableC-5 Switch 2 Settings—Okidata 184 PrinterC-3

TableC-6 Modem Interface RequirementsC-4

TableC-7 V.34R Modem Configuration for Auto-Answer (Dial-in to BPX)C-5

TableC-8 V.34R Auto-Dial Configuration (dial-out to customer service)*C-7

TableC-9 V.34R with talk/data, Auto-Dial Configuration (dial-out to customer service)*C-7

List of Tablesxiii

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About this Publication

This publication provides installation instructions for the BPX. Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with

your product. The Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is updated monthly. Therefore, it might be more up to date than printed documentation. To order additional copies of the Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call customer service. The CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

What’s in This Publication?

This publication is organized as follows:

Chapter1 Introduction

Provides a brief introduction to the document, including a flow diagram that shows which procedures are applicable to the various options, Stratm Cabinet or Customer Cabinet, ac cabinet or dc cabinet

Chapter2 Installation, Preliminary

Provides preliminary installation instructions for the BPX .

Chapter3 Installation, with STRATM Cabinet

This chapter provides installation steps for the mechanical placement of a BPX shelf in a standard STRATM cabinet. This cabinet provides rear rails at a 19.86 inch (50.5 cm) setback from the front of the cabinet.

Chapter4 Installation, with Customer Cabinet

This chapter provides installation steps for the mechanical placement of a BPX shelf in a standard 19-inch customer supplied equipment cabinet or rack with a rear rail setback at 30 inches.

Chapter5 Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup

This chapter describes how to make the DC power connections.

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What’s in This Publication?

Chapter6 Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup

Chapter7 Finishing the Installation

Chapter8 T3/E3 Cable Management Tray

AppendixA STRATM Cabinet Dimensions

This chapter explains how to install the AC power supply tray, power supplies, and make AC power connections.

This chapter explains how to install the BPX cards, connect line and trunk cables, connect peripherals, connect to a network management station, initial power up, and initial configuration.

This appendix provide details on the peripherals used with the BPX including printers and modems.

Illustrates typical cable management and space requirements for various system configurations in the STRATM cabinet. It also lists the height of StrataCom components in inches, centimeters, and rack-mount units (RMUs).

AppendixB BPX Cabling Summary

This appendix provides details on the cabling required to install the BPX node.

AppendixC BPX Peripherals

This appendix provide details on the peripherals used with the BPX including printers and modems.

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Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information. Command descriptions use these conventions:

• 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 ( | ).

Examples use these conventions:

• 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 squarebrackets ([ ]).

NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this

manual.

— SuperUser Command Reference providing detailed information on their command line

interfaces special commands requiring SuperUser access authorization.

TimesaverMeans the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the

paragraph.

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Conventions

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

damage or loss of data.

WarningThis warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you

work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information that accompanied your equipment.)

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Introduction

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Introduction

This document provides installation instructions for the BPX. For additional information on the BPX, including card descriptions and additional information on

configuration, refer to the BPX Service Node Reference. For a description of the commands used to operate a BPX, refer to the Command Reference. Refer to the System Overview for system and network information. Refer to the StrataView Plus manuals for information on network management.

Installation Sequence

Figure1-1 shows the sequence of operations followed during the installation of the BPX. A summary of this sequence is as follows:

— Chapter2, Introduction, provides preliminary setup instructions for the mechanical

installation of a BPX shelf. Depending on the type of rack or cabinet, the installer is then directed to either:

— Chapter3, Installation, with STRATM Cabinet with rear rail setback at 19.86 inches, or — Chapter4, Installation, with Customer Cabinet that is 19 inches wide with a rear rail setback

of 30 inches.

— Otherwise, the installation is non-standard and requires that Customer Service be contacted.

The BPX shelves are either AC or DC powered. At the completion of the procedures in Chapter3 or Chapter4, the installer is directed to the appropriate power setup and connection chapter:

— Chapter5, Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup, or — Chapter6, Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup.

The remaining procedures are common and the installer is directed to the final setup and configuration procedures in:

— Chapter7, Finishing the Installation

An optional cable management tray and optional BXM T3/E3 cable management brackets are available for use with T3/E3 BXM cards. The brackets are for use with cards set up as non-redundant (single cables rather than Y-cabling). The tray is designed primarily for use in a mid-mount open rack configuration. Instructions for installing the optional tray are provided in:

— Chapter8, T3/E3 Cable Management Tray

Introduction1-1

Support

Figure1-1 Installation Sequence

Support

Contact Customer Service for more information. In North America, call Customer Support toll free at 800-553-6387. International customers should contact your local Cisco sales office or call 408-526-400 and ask for Customer Service.

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Installation, Preliminary

This chapter provides preliminary installation steps for the BPX, including the mechanical installation of the BPX shelf in a STRATM cabinet or vendor supplied standard 19 inch (48.25 cm) equipment rack.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Site Preparation Parts Checklist Safety Requirements

Mechanical Installation

WarningInstallation should be performed by authorized personnel only.

Site Preparation

The BPX has the following site preparation requirements.

• Space

Each BPX shelf requires floor space of 22 inches (55.9 cm) wide and 80 inches (203.2 cm) deep to assure sufficient clearance around the cabinet to allow access to the front and back of the unit.

• Power

An AC or DC power source must be available within 6 feet (2 m.) of the rear of the BPX shelf. A maximum configuration for an AC powered BPX may require up to 2333 VA (13 A at 180 VAC, 10 A at 230 VAC). A maximum configuration for a DC powered BPX may require up to 1680 Watts (40 A at –42 VDC, 35 A at -48 VDC).

• Cooling

The site must be capable of maintaining an ambient temperature of 40°C maximum (recommended range 20°C to 30°C) while the system is operating. A fully loaded BPX may dissipate up to 7200 BTUs. It is extremely important that the BPX is positioned to assure an unrestricted air flow through the enclosure.

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Parts Checklist

Before proceeding, go through this parts checklist to verify that all the parts you ordered are present, and that they are all in good condition. If there is anything missing or damaged, report it to your Cisco Order Administration representative.

Plug-in cards may be shipped installed or under separate cover. The exact number of cards will vary from site to site, depending on the selected configuration. The BPX is shipped with all unused slots covered by backplane inserts which prevent radio frequency emissions from the equipment. The unit must not be operated with any unused slots left uncovered.

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Parts Checklist

Refer to the list below and check the number and type of cards shipped against the number and type of card you ordered.

If a DC version, the correct number of Power Entry modules. If an AC version, the unit has the correct number of power supplies (1 or 2). For non- redundant configuration, one Broadband Controller Card. This can be a

BCC-4, BCC-3, or a BCC-32 depending on system configuration For a non-redundant configuration, one Broadband Controller backcard. For a

BCC-4 or BCC-3 front card, a BCC-3-bc backcard must be used. For a BCC-32 front card, a BCC-bc backcard must be used.

For a redundant configuration, two Broadband Controller Cards. These can be two BCC-3s or two BCC-32s.

For a redundant configuration, two Broadband Controller backcards. For BCC-4 or BCC-3 front cards, these must be BCC-3-bc backcards. For BCC-32 front cards, these must be BCC-bc backcards.

One ASM card. One LM-ASM card. Correct number of BXM cards. Correct number of BNI cards. Correct number of ASI cards. One line module backcard for each BXM, as applicable (e.g., BPX-T3/E3-BC,

MMF-155-4, SMF-155-4, SMFLR-155-4, MMF-155-8, SMF-155-8, SMFLR-155-8, SMF-622, SMFLR-622, SMF-622-2, or SMFLR-622-2).

One line module backcard (e.g., BPX-T3-BC, BPX-E3-BC, MMF-2-BC, SMF-2-BC, or SMFLR-2-BC) for each BNI, as applicable.

One line module backcard (e.g., BPX-T3-BC, BPX-E3-BC, MMF-2-BC, SMF-2-BC, or SMFLR-2-BC) for each ASI, as applicable.

NoteAn inventory of the installed cards is taped to the BPX stating each card's serial number,

All cables specified in the order.

revision number, and slot number (serial and revision numbers are also found on the component side of each card).

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Safety Requirements

The following paragraphs contain safety information for system planners, installers, and maintenance personnel. The mechanical design of the BPX prevents any access to exposed voltages without the use of tools. When installed properly, all front and rear cards are held captive mechanically.

WarningFor protection against shock hazard, verify all power cords or cables are disconnected

before servicing unit (there may be more than one). The highest voltage that may be present in the node when powered up is 264 VAC (AC systems) or 56 VDC (DC systems).

Laser Safety Guidelines

The optical ports contain an information label as shown in Figure2-1.

Figure2-1 Laser Information Label

Warning

multi-mode products when no fiber cable is connected. Avoid exposure and do not look into open apertures. (For translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information that accompanied your equipment).

WarningClass 1 laser product. (For translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory

Compliance and Safety Information that accompanied your equipment).

WarningLaser radiation when open. (For translated versions of this warning, refer to the

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information that accompanied your equipment).

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the optical ports of the single-mode or

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Power and Grounding

Step1 In order for the BPX to function safely and correctly, along with peripheral equipment,

Step2 Certain BPX nodes are supplied with two power feeds (cords). Before commencing

Step3 Ensure that the BPX frame is attached to an isolated ground connection (connection

Step4 A conduit hookup box is factory-installed on each DC Power Entry Module for sites

Step5 For an AC system, verify that the node is powered from a dedicated AC branch circuit.

Safety Requirements

use only the power cords, cables, and connectors specified for the attached peripheral equipment, and make sure they are in good condition.

installation or maintenance inside the cabinet, be sure both power feeds are disconnected from their respective sources.

attached directly to ground through an uninterrupted line).

requiring wiring to be enclosed in conduit. A plastic terminal block cover is also provided for installations that do not require conduit hookup. Install one or the other as protection for the DC input.

The circuit shall be protected by a dedicated 2-pole circuit breaker sized such that the rated current and the trip delay is higher and longer than the BPX circuit breaker. A dedicated 20A, 2-pole AC circuit breaker with a long trip delay is recommended for installation.

NoteThe BPX uses a 15A (or in newer models a 20_A), 2-pole AC circuit breaker with a medium

trip delay on each AC input. The circuit breaker manufacture is either Carlingswitch (p/n CA2-B0-34-615-121-C) or Heinemann (p/n AM2-A3-A-0015-02E).

Step6 For a DC system, verify that the node is powered from a dedicated DC branch circuit. The

NoteThe BPX uses a 50A, 1-pole DC circuit breaker with medium trip delay on the -48V input.

The circuit breaker manufacture is Heinemann (p/n AM1S-B3-A-0050-02-H).

Step7 An insulated grounding conductor that is identical in size to the grounded and

CEPT Requirements

All apparatus (e.g., 48 VDC power supplies) connected to the BPX must comply with BS6301 or EN60950

circuit shall be protected by a dedicated circuit breaker sized such that the rated current and the trip delay is higher and longer than the BPX circuit breaker. A dedicated 50A, 1-pole DC circuit breaker with a long trip delay is recommended for installation.

ungrounded branch circuit supply conductors, but is green with yellow stripes, is to be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies the unit.

EMI Requirements

Compliance with emission regulations depends upon adherence to the installation steps in this manual, including installation of faceplates for all slots and the use of shielded cables between systems.

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Weight

A fully loaded, AC-version, BPX node can weigh up to 213 pounds (97 Kgs). A fully-loaded DC-version BPX may weigh up to 163 pounds (74 Kgs).

Cooling

CautionIf the BPX is to be mounted in an enclosed cabinet, assure that a free flow of air in and out

of the enclosure is provided. Contact Customer Service for further information.

Horizontal Positioning

BPX shelves are designed to be mounted to two sets of vertical mounting rails in either a STRATM cabinet or a standard 19-inch equipment rack with unrestricted front to rear air flow. When installed in a STRATM cabinet (Figure2-2), the front flanges of the BPX are secured to the front rails of the STRATM cabinet. In factory installations, rear support is provided by rear mounting rails in the cabinet at a setback of 19.86 inches. As an option, a rear set of rails located at a setback of approximately 30 inches may be used for rear support.

BPX shelves can also be mid-mounted to an open T-Rail type rack (Figure2-3) with unrestricted front to rear air flow. To facilitate this type of installation, brackets may be fastened to the BPX shelf at a 5 or 10 inch setback for supporting the front of the BPX shelf. Additional rear mounting support is also recommended. Contact Customer Service for further information.

Vertical Positioning

For recommended typical equipment configurations in a STRATM cabinet, refer to AppendixA, STRATM Cabinet Dimensions.

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Figure2-2 Cabinet Mounting Options for the BPX Shelf

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Figure2-3 BPX Shelf and T-Rail (Open Rack) or Equivalent Mounting Options

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The BPX is designed for mounting in a standard 19-inch (48.25 cm.) equipment rack such as the standard STRATM cabinet. A minimum width between rails of 17.750 inches (44.45 cm) is required (Figure2-5 and Figure2-6). Mounting flanges are permanently attached to the front edge of the BPX shelf. It is recommended that the shelf be mounted with all plug-in cards temporarily removed to lessen the weight.

There are two types of BPX shelves, AC powered and DC powered. When an AC powered BPX shelf is installed, an AC Power Supply Tray is installed directly below it. The DC Powered BPX Shelf contains factory installed DC power entry modules (PEMs) within the shelf itself.

A temporary support bracket and spacer bracket is furnished to ease installation. The pallet tray part of the shipping container is used in the installation of the BPX. This wooden pallet tray that is shipped under the BPX chassis is used to lift, align, and support the chassis during installation in a rack.

The following instructions are for BPX Shelf installation in a STRATM cabinet which has rear rails at 19.86 inches (50.5 cm) or in a customer supplied standard 19-inch (48.25 cm)_ equipment rack with rear rails at a 30 inch (76.2 cm) setback.

NoteInstallation in a non-STRATM cabinet or T-Rail type rack is similar to installation in a

STRATM cabinet. Contact Customer Service for recommended rear support details.

Mechanical Installation

To install the BPX in a rack proceed as follows:

Step1 Position the shipping container and pallet in front of the cabinet with the rear of the

chassis towards the cabinet. Remove the foam strips on the sides, front, and rear.

Step2 Remove the card retaining bracket from the front of the chassis by unscrewing the four

Phillips screws. This bracket is used to retain the boards during shipping.

Step3 Remove the Air Intake Grill and all front and rear cards from the shelf and temporarily

set aside as follows:

(a) Locate the small access hole in the top center of the front Air Intake Grille below the

card slots (see Figure2-4 for location).

(b) Insert a small slotted blade screwdriver (0.20/0.25 inch blade width) into the access

hole until it stops (approximately 1 inch).

top of the Air Intake Grille should spring out.

(d) Remove Air Intake Grille.

CautionGround yourself before handling BPX cards by placing a wrist strap on your wrist and

clipping the strap lead to the cabinet.

(e) To remove the cards, rotate the extractor handles at the top and bottom of each card

to release the card and slide it out.

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Figure2-4 Removing an Air Intake Grille

Step4

Decide where the BPX is to be located. Refer to Figure2-2 through Figure2-6 for typical mounting dimensions. Also, for typical mounting configuration examples, refer to AppendixA, STRATM Cabinet Dimensions. The appendix lists dimensions in inches, centimeters, and rack mounting units (RMUs). The top of the spacer bracket should be temporarily installed in the rack 22.75" (57.8 cm.) below the location selected for the top of the BPX chassis.

Step5 Install the temporary support brackets and spacer bracket (shipped with the unit). Use two

mounting screws to attach each temporary support bracket and two screws to attach the temporary spacer bracket to the rack (Figure2-7 and Figure2-8).

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Figure2-5 Rack Mounting Dimensions, DC Powered Shelf

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Figure2-6 Rack Mounting Dimensions, AC Powered Shelf

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Figure2-7 Temporary Spacer Bracket and Support Bracket Installation

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Figure2-8 BPX Shelf Aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar

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NoteIt is recommended that all BPX systems use a set of vertical support rails to provide additional

support for the rear of the chassis. In the STRATM cabinet these are located at a 19.86 inch setback from the front in factory installations.

Step6 If the BPX Shelf is being installed in a STRATM cabinet and is using factory installed

Step7 If the BPX Shelf is being installed in a customer supplied cabinet using rear rail mounting

rear rails located at a 19.86 inch setback from the front, go to Chapter3, Installation, with STRATM Cabinet.

support brackets located at a setback of approximately 30 inches from the front, go to Chapter4, Installation, with Customer Cabinet.

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Installation, with STRATM Cabinet

Before proceeding to this chapter, the procedures should be completed, in:

— Chapter2, Installation, Preliminary

Installing a BPX Shelf, Rear-Rail Setback at 19.86 Inch

The steps in this procedure apply to a BPX Shelf that is being installed in a STRATM cabinet and using factory installed rear rails located at 19.86 inches from the front.

If the BPX shelf is DC-powered, the DC Power Entry Modules are factory-installed in the lower portion of the rear of the BPX shelf (Figure3-1). Locate the DC Power Entry Module(s) and make sure it/they are equipped as ordered. If the BPX shelf is AC-powered, an AC Power Tray is installed below it as part of the installation process.

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Figure3-1 Location of DC Power Entry Module(s), Cabinet Rear View

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Preliminary Procedure:

Proceed as follows to install either an AC or DC powered BPX shelf, referring to Figure3-2 and Figure3-3 and to either Figure3-4 for DC powered systems or Figure3-5 for AC powered systems:

Step1 Locate the two rear support brackets (P/N 700-216037-00) in the miscellaneous parts kit. Step2 Secure one each support bracket to the back of the rear rail located at 19.86 inches from

NoteEuropean installation may use a size M6 metric screw.

WarningAn empty BPX enclosure weighs 75 pounds (34 Kgs.) and requires a 2 or 3-person lift to

move into place.

Step3 With one person on each side of the BPX shelf, lift the pallet tray and BPX chassis

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the front flange of the STRATM cabinet using #10-32 machine screws and flat washers.

positioning the slots at the rear of the pallet tray over the locating tabs on the spacer bracket (Figure3-2).

Step4 Slide the BPX shelf back over the temporary support brackets and into place.

Figure3-2 BPX Shelf Aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar

Step5 Step6 Attach the BPX shelf to the previously installed support brackets by inserting 8 each

Attach the BPX shelf to the cabinet front rail using 8 each # 10-32 screws.

#10-32 machine screws and flat washers from inside the back of the BPX shelf.

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Step7 Remove the temporary support brackets and spacer bracket. Step8 If this is a DC powered shelf, proceed to Chapter5, Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup. Step9 If this is an AC powered shelf, proceed to Chapter6, Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup.

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Figure3-3 BPX Shelf with Rear Rail Mounting at Setback of 19.86 inches

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Figure3-4 Rear Mounting Brackets, with 19.86 Inch Rear Rail Setback (DC Systems)

Figure3-5 Rear Mounting Brackets, 19.86 Inch Rear Rail Setback (AC-Systems)

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This chapter provides installation steps for the mechanical placement of a BPX shelf in a standard 19-inch customer supplied equipment cabinet or rack with a rear rail setback at 30 inches.

Before proceeding to this chapter, the procedures should be completed, in:

— Chapter2, Installation, Preliminary

Installing a BPX Shelf, Rear Rail Setback at 30-Inch

The steps in this procedure apply to a BPX shelf that is being installed in a customer supplied cabinet with rear vertical rails located at a setback of approximately 30 inches from the front.

CHAPTER

If the BPX shelf is DC-powered, the DC Power Entry Modules are factory-installed in the lower portion of the rear of the BPX shelf itself. Locate the DC Power Entry Module(s) and make sure it/they are equipped as ordered. If the BPX shelf is AC-powered, an AC Power Assembly will be installed below it.

Figure4-2 shows the location of the rear located third rails in a customer supplied cabinet and of the corresponding adjustable plates and support brackets on the BPX shelf.

Preliminary Procedure:

Proceed as follows to install the BPX shelf, referring to Figure4-1 through Figure4-3, and to either Figure4-4 for DC powered systems or Figure4-5 for AC powered systems.

Step1 With one person on each side of the BPX shelf, lift the pallet tray and BPX shelf

Step2 Slide the BPX shelf back over the support brackets and into place. Step3 Secure the BPX shelf to the front rail using 8 each #10-32 screws.

NoteEuropean installation may use a size M6 metric screw.

Step4 Locate the two rear support brackets and adjustable plates in the miscellaneous parts kit.

positioning the slots at the rear of the pallet tray over the locating tabs on the spacer bracket (Figure4-1).

Step5 Position the adjustable plates with the tabs in the three punchouts facing up as shown in

Figure4-3.

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Figure4-1 BPX Cabinet Aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar

Step6

Align the top and bottom holes in the adjustable plates with corresponding holes in the side panel of the BPX shelf. (The bottom of the plates should be approximately aligned with the bottom of a DC powered BPX shelf. They should be extended below the bottom of an AC powered BPX shelf so that the AC Power Supplies can be secured to the shelf.)

Step7 Secure one each adjustable plate to each side of the BPX shelf using (2) each #10-32

machine screws and flat washers.

Step8 Attach a rear support bracket to each one of the adjustable plates with 2 each 10-32 screws

and washers. Do not tighten yet.

Step9 Secure the support brackets to the rear located vertical rails using 2 each #10-32 screws

(or up to M6 metric screws). You may have to lift the BPX shelf slightly to align the holes in the bracket to the holes in the rack.

Step10 Tighten the screws attaching the support bracket to the adjustable plate. Step11 Slide a cable strap over each of the three tabs on the support brackets. Step12 Remove the temporary support bracket and spacer bracket from the front of the cabinet. Step13 If this is a DC powered shelf, proceed to Chapter5, Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup. Step14 If this is an AC powered shelf, proceed to Chapter6, Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup.

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Figure4-2 BPX Shelf with Rear Rail Mounting at Setback of 30 Inches

Figure4-3 Rear Mounting Brackets, Detail

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Figure4-4 Rear Mounting Brackets, with 30 Inch Rear Rail Setback (DC Systems)

Figure4-5 Rear Mounting Brackets, 30 Inch Rear Rail Setback (AC-Powered Systems)

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Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup

This chapter describes how to make the DC power connections. Before proceeding to this chapter, the procedures should be completed, in either:

— Chapter3, Installation, with STRATM Cabinet, or — Chapter4, Installation, with Customer Cabinet.

This chapter contains the following sections:

DC Power Input Connections

Card Slot Fuses Fan Power Fuses

DC Power Input Connections

There are two versions of the DC-powered BPX cabinet as follows:

• Single DC Power Entry Module, single power feed.

• Dual DC Power Entry Module, dual power feed.

For DC systems, the wiring is connected from a 48 VDC power source to one or two DC Power Entry Modules (Figure5-1). This wiring is provided by the installer. A metallic conduit box that meets all electrical codes for attaching electrical conduit is factory-installed Figure5-2. A simple plastic cover is also enclosed for customers who do not require conduit protection for the input power leads Figure5-3. Use conduit if required by local electrical code.

To make DC power connections to the BPX:

Step1 Locate the conduit terminating box, one for each Power Entry Module. (Figure5-2).

Remove the two cover screws and lift off the cover. If conduit is required, proceed to step

2. If conduit is not required, proceed to step 3.

Step2 Determine which knockout to remove (rear or bottom). Remove knockout and install

conduit fitting.

Step3 If conduit is not required, remove the conduit box by removing the two screws, one above

the terminal block and one below it.

Step4 Run three wires from the DC terminal block to a source of 48 VDC. Use 8 AWG wire

(ormetric equivalent for E1 systems). Use a #10 screw ring lug designed for 8 AWG wire

° lug if using conduit box) to terminate the wires.

(90

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DC Power Input Connections

CautionEnsure that polarity of the DC input wiring is correct! Connections with reversed polarity

may damage the equipment.

WarningRemember that this is a positive ground system. Connect the positive lead to the +RTN

terminal. Connect the negative lead to the –48V terminal. Connect the earth ground to the middle terminal labeled SAFETY GROUND. See Figure5-1, Figure5-2 and Figure5-3. For personnel safety, the green/yellow wire must be connected to safety (earth) ground at both the equipment and at the supply side of the dc wiring.

Figure5-1 DC Power

Step5

Terminate the DC input wiring to a DC source capable of supplying at least 50 amperes. A 50A dc circuit breaker is required at the 48 VDC facility power source. An easily accessible disconnect device should be incorporated into the facility wiring. Be sure to connect the ground wire/conduit to a solid office (earth) ground.

NotePrimary overcurrent protection is provided by the building circuit breaker. In North America,

this breaker should protect against excess currents, short circuits, earth faults in accordance with NEC/CEC.

Step6 If the system is equipped with dual power feed, repeat steps 1 through 6 for the second

power feed.

Step7 Either replace the cover on the conduit terminating box(es) or attach the plastic cover

plate(s) to the terminal block with screws into the two terminal block standoffs. See Figure5-2 and Figure5-3.

Step8 Proceed to Chapter7, Finishing the Installation.

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Figure5-2 DC Power Connections—With Conduit Box

DC Power Input Connections

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Card Slot Fuses

Figure5-3 DC Power Connections—Without Conduit Box

Card Slot Fuses

Fuses for each card slot have been added to the backplane of later versions of the BPX to protect against catastrophic backplane damage in the event of a shorted connector power pin. Backplane fuses should rarely, if ever, need replacement. The card slot fuses are designated F4 through F18, corresponding to card slot numbers 1 through 15, respectively.

Refer to the BPX Service Node Reference document, Repair and Replacement chapter, for instructions on replacement of these fuses, and contact Cisco Customer Service for assistance regarding their replacement.

CautionFor continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of

fuse. Fuses should only be replaced after all power to the BPX has been turned off.

Fan Power Fuses

Fan fuses are located on the backplane of the BPX to protect against catastrophic backplane damage in the event of a shorted fan cable. Backplane fuses should rarely, if ever, need replacement. The fuses are designated F1 through F3, corresponding to fans 1 through 3.

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CautionRefer to the BPX Service Node Reference document, Repair and Replacement chapter, for

instructions on replacement of these fuses, and contact Cisco Customer Service for assistance regarding their replacement.

WarningFor continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating

of fuse. Replace fuses only after all power to the BPX has been turned off.

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Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup

This chapter explains how to install the AC power supply tray, power supplies, and make AC power connections.

Before proceeding to this chapter, the procedures should be completed, in either:

— Chapter3, Installation, with STRATM Cabinet, or — Chapter4, Installation, with Customer Cabinet.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Installing an AC Power Supply Tray Installing an AC Power Supply AC Power Input Connections Card Slot Fuses Fan Power Fuses

Installing an AC Power Supply Tray

The AC Power Supply Assembly is shipped separately and must be mounted directly below the BPX shelf. It consists of a Power Supply Tray and one or two AC power supplies. The power supplies are shipped separately from the AC Power Supply Tray and are installed after the BPX shelf is mounted in place.

All AC-powered systems are required to use a set of rear support brackets to provide additional support for the rear of the Power Supply Tray. To install the AC Power Supply Tray proceed as follows:

Step1 Use two screws to attach each of two temporary support brackets and a temporary spacer

bar to the rack (Figure6-1 and Figure6-2).

Step2 Locate the small access hole in the top center of the front Air Intake Grille on the Power

Supply Tray (Figure6-3).

Step3 Insert a slotted blade screwdriver (0.20/0.25 inch blade width) into the access hole until

it stops (approximately 1 inch).

Step4 Carefully rotate the screwdriver approximately a quarter turn in either direction. The top

of the Air Intake Grille should spring out.

Step5 Remove the Air Intake Grille.

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Figure6-1 Temporary Spacer Bracket and Support Bracket Installation

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Figure6-2 Power Supply Tray aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar

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Figure6-3 Removing an Air Intake Grille

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Step6 Slide the Power Supply Tray in the rack between the BPX shelf and the temporary support

brackets and spacer bar (Figure6-2). If cables are attached, use care to avoid damaging them.

Step7 Install screws and washers to loosely secure power supply assembly to the front of the

BPX shelf. Align the front flanges of the Power Supply Tray with the flanges on the BPX shelf and tighten screws. There should be approximately 1/16” clearance between the BPX shelf and the Power Supply Tray to provide sufficient clearance for inserting power supplies.

Step8 Secure the Power Supply Tray to the rear support bracket (plate) using one #10-32 screw

and flat washer on each side. Use the lower hole in the brackets. Figure6-4 shows the setup for a configuration with the vertical rails at a 30 inch setback.

For a configuration with vertical rails at a 19.86 inch rail setback, attach one #10-32 screw and flat washer to the single bracket on each side. Use the lower hole in the brackets. Figure6-5 shows the bracket configuration only; the power supply tray position is the same as shown for in Figure6-4.

Figure6-4 Securing AC Power Supply Tray, 30-Inch Rail Setback

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Installing an AC Power Supply Tray

Figure6-5 Securing an AC Power Supply Tray, 19.86 inch Rear Rail Setback

Step9 Connect and secure a power supply interconnect cable (Cable A in Figure6-6) between

the primary AC Power Supply and the BPX backplane power connector.

Step10 Connect and secure a second power supply interconnect cable (Cable B in Figure6-6)

between the redundant AC Power Supply and the BPX backplane power connector.

Step11 Remove the temporary support bracket and spacer bracket from the front of the cabinet.

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Figure6-6 AC Power Supply Tray with Redundant AC Inputs (view from rear)

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Installing an AC Power Supply

The AC Power Supply is an assembly consisting of an AC-DC Converter, cooling fan, LED bezel, and mounting frame. The AC Power Supply is installed and removed as an integral unit. There may be one or two AC Power Supplies depending on node configuration. They are housed in the Power Supply Tray.

Proceed as follows to remove and reinstall an AC Power Supply in the Power Supply Tray:

Step1 First install the Power Supply Tray in a rack (see “Installing an AC Power Supply Tray”

section).

Step2 Set the circuit breaker(s) at the rear of the Power Supply Tray to OFF. Step3 If not already removed, remove the Power Supply Tray front Air Intake Grille. Locate the

small access hole in the top, center of the front Air Intake Grille for the Power Supply Tray (Figure6-7).

Figure6-7 Removing an Air Intake Grille

Step4

Insert a small slotted blade screwdriver (0.20/0.25 inch blade width) into the access hole until it stops, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Step5 Carefully rotate the screwdriver approximately a quarter turn in either direction. The top

of the Air Intake Grille should spring out.

Step6 Loosen the captive screw in the center of the power supply retainer and rotate the hinged

retainer frame down (Figure6-7).

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Figure6-8 AC Power Supply Installation

Installing an AC Power Supply

Step7

Align the power supply in the PS-A slots at the bottom of the Power Supply Tray and gently slide it in part way (Figure6-8).

Step8 Continue to slide the power supply in until it mates with the rear connector. Step9 When the power supply is completely seated in its connector, the pin plunger on the left

side of the supply will engage with a hole in the tray. If not, push firmly on the front edge until the power supply assembly seats in the connector.

Step10 Screw the right-hand thumbscrew in finger tight. Step11 When a second power supply is provided, install it in the PS-B slot in the same manner

after removing the Blank Panel from Slot B.

Step12 Rotate the power supply retainer up and tighten the center captive screw. Step13 Install the Air Intake Grille. Press on the top center until the latch snaps into place.

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AC Power Input Connections

There are three configurations of the AC-powered BPX cabinet as follows:

• Single power supply, single AC power feed.

• Dual power supplies, single AC power feed.

• Dual power supplies, dual AC power feed.

ft. (3 m.) power cord is supplied with each AC Power Supply Assembly. To make AC power

An 8 connections to the BPX:

Step1 Plug the power cord(s) into the applicable IEC connector(s) as shown in Figure6-9 and

tighten the cord retainers. A separate power cord connects to each of one or two IEC connectors depending on the version of power supply shelf provided.

Step2 Plug the BPX cord into a 220 to 240 VAC, single-phase, wall outlet capable of supplying

15A. The building circuit should be protected with a 20A circuit breaker.

Step3 For the dual power feed version, plug each power cord into receptacles on separate

building circuits to provide protection against a power feed failure. Each building circuit should be protected with a 20A circuit breaker.

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Figure6-9 AC Power Supply Connections (Dual and Single Versions Shown)

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Step4 The ground (green/yellow) wire of the AC power cord provides the safety ground to the

Figure6-10 AC Power

Step5 As applicable, provide a convenience AC outlet strip, with at least four outlets, near the

BPX via the grounding prong on the three-prong connectors. Make sure the building AC receptacle is also properly grounded (Figure6-10).

BPX node to power optional modems, CSU, or DSUs, test equipment, etc. There is no accessory AC outlet supplied on the BPX. This outlet strip should be connected to a source of AC voltage normal for the region (e.g., 115 VAC for domestic US use).

Step6 Proceed to Chapter7, Finishing the Installation.

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Card Slot Fuses

Refer to the BPX Service Node Reference document, Repair and Replacement chapter, for instructions on replacement of these fuses, and contact Customer Service for assistance regarding their replacement.

CautionFor continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of

fuse. Fuses should only be replaced after all power to the BPX has been turned off.

Fan Power Fuses

Card Slot Fuses

CautionRefer to the BPX Service Node Reference document, Repair and Replacement chapter, for

instructions on replacement of these fuses, and contact Customer Service for assistance regarding their replacement.

CautionFor continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of

fuse. Replace fuses only after all power to the BPX has been turned off.

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Finishing the Installation

This chapter explains how to install the BPX cards, check for a 9.6 or 19.2 Gbps backplane, connect line and trunk cables, connect peripherals, connect to a network management station, initial power up, and initial configuration.

Before proceeding to this chapter, the procedures should be completed, in either:

— Chapter5, Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup, or — Chapter6, Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Installing the BPX Cards

• Verifying 9.6 or 19.2 Gbps Backplane

• Making T3 or E3 Connections

• Making an ASI-155 or BNI-155 Connection

• Making a BXM OC3 or OC12 Connection

• Making a BXM T3/E3 Connection

• Alarm Output Connections

• Attaching Peripherals

• LAN Connection for the Network Management Station

• Connecting a Network Printer to the BPX

• Connecting Modems

• Making External Clock Connections

• Initial Startup of the BPX

• BPX Management

• Initial Node Configuration Summary

• IP Setup and IP Relay Configuration

• Configuring the LAN Port

• Configuring the AXIS for StrataView Plus NMS Operation (example)

• Adding Virtual Trunks

• Provisioning the BPX Service Node

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Installing the BPX Cards

CautionGround yourself before handling BPX cards by placing a wrist strap on your wrist and

clipping the strap lead to the cabinet, or use the wrist strap that is connected to the cabinet.

The card shelf in the BPX has card slots numbered from 1 to 15, as viewed from left to right from the front of the cabinet. Front and rear views of the BPX card shelf are shown in Figure7-1 and Figure7-2, respectively. The configuration rules for the BPX are summarized as follows.

• For non-redundant nodes, either a Broadband Controller Card BCC-4, BCC-3, or BCC-32 is used

in front slot number 7.

• For non-redundant nodes, a BCC-3-bc backcard must be used in back slot number 7 with a

BCC-4 or BCC-3 front card, or a BCC-bc (also known as BCC backcard) must be used in back slot number 7 with a BCC-32 front card.

• For redundant nodes, two Broadband Controller Cards, a pair of BCC-4s, BCC-3s, or BCC-32s

are used in front slot numbers 7 and 8.

• For redundant nodes, BCC-3 bc backcards must be used in back slot numbers 7 and 8 with BCC-4

or BCC-3 front cards, or BCC-c (also known as BCC backcards) backcards must be used in back slot numbers 7 and 8 with BCC-32 front cards.

NoteIn some cases it may be possible to operate two of the three types of BCCs with their proper

backcards temporarily for maintenance purposes, i.e., replacing a failed controller card. Contact Customer Service for assistance.

• ASM in front slot number 15.

• LM -ASM in back slot number 15.

• BNI-3T3, BNI-3E3, BNI-155 in any other front slot than 7, 8, or 15.

• LM -3T3, LM-3E3, 2OC3-SMF, 2OC3-MMF in all back slots with a BNI in the corresponding

front slot

• ASI-2T3, ASI-2E3, ASI-155 in any other front slot than 7, 8, or 15.

• LM -2T3, LM-2E3, 2OC3-SMF, 2OC3-MMF in all back slots with an ASI in the front other than

7, 8, or 15.

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Figure7-1 BPX Shelf (front view)

Installing the BPX Cards

Figure7-2 BPX Shelf (rear view, DC shelf shown)

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Installing the BPX Cards

Installing Front Cards

CautionGround yourself before handling BPX cards by placing a wrist strap on your wrist and

clipping the strap lead to the cabinet, or use the wrist strap that is connected to the cabinet.

CautionBlank Front Card and Rear Face Plates must be used to fill/cover empty card slots to

eliminate Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and to ensure correct air flow through the card cage.

Systems may be shipped with empty shelves, with filler cards or with plug-in cards installed. If filler cards are installed in each slot, some of them may need to be replaced with functional cards. The front cards are held captive mechanically by the Air Intake Grille and can not be removed until the lower Air Intake Grille is released.

CautionDo not attempt to remove a front card from the BPX cabinet until the Air Intake Grille is

released and lowered or the Air Intake Grille and/or card extractors may be damaged.

Proceed as follows to remove/install a front card.

CautionBefore any card is installed, always examine the chassis backplane and card cage guides

for any signs of loose or misplaced EMI gasketing. Examine the backplane connectors for bent or damaged connection or pre-power pins.

Step1 Turn off all power to the BPX.

NoteWhile it is a good idea to turn off power when initially installing cards, when replacing cards,

on an operating BPX, it is not necessary to turn off power as the cards are hot pluggable replaceable.

Step2 Locate the small access hole in the top center of the front Air Intake Grille below the card

slots (see Figure7-3 for location).

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Figure7-3 Removing an Air Intake Grille

Installing the BPX Cards

Step3

Insert a small slotted blade screwdriver (0.20/0.25 inch blade width) into the access hole until it stops (approximately 1 inch).

Step4 Carefully rotate the screwdriver approximately a quarter turn in either direction. The top

of the Air Intake Grille should spring out.

Step5 Remove Air Intake Grille. Step6 To remove a card, rotate the extractor handles at the top and bottom of the card to release

the card and slide it out.

Step7 To insert a new card, position the rear card guides over the appropriate slots at the top and

bottom of the card cage.

Step8 Gently slide the card in all the way to the rear of the slot and seat the board by fully seating

both extractor handles. The handles should snap back to a vertical position when seated.

NoteThe card should slide in with slight friction on the adjacent board’s EMI gaskets. Investigate

any binding. Do not use excessive force.

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Installing the BPX Cards

Installing Back Cards

CautionGround yourself before handling BPX cards by placing a wrist strap on your wrist and

clipping the strap lead to the cabinet, or use the wrist strap that is connected to the cabinet.

The optical ports contain an information label as shown in Figure7-4.

Figure7-4 Laser Information Label

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the optical ports of the single-mode or multi-mode products when no fiber cable is connected. Avoid exposure and do not look into open apertures. (For translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information that accompanied your equipment).

WarningClass 1 laser product. (For translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory

Compliance and Safety Information that accompanied your equipment).

WarningLaser radiation when open. (For translated versions of this warning, refer to the

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information that accompanied your equipment).

Proceed as follows to install back cards:

Step1 Locate the card to remove. Step2 For existing installations, remove any cable(s) that may be attached and tag them so they

may be replaced in the same location.

Step3 Loosen the captive mounting screws on both top and bottom of the line module faceplate

with a slotted blade screwdriver (Figure7-5)

Step4 Lift the extractor handles at the top and bottom, and slide out the line module. Step5 To re-insert the line module, locate the corner edges of the card into the appropriate guide

slots at the top and bottom of the card cage. Gently slide the card in all the way to the rear

of the slot and push to seat the card in the connector.

NoteThe card should slide in easily. Investigate any binding. Do not use excessive force.

Step6 Screw in the captive screws. Step7 Replace any cables that may have been removed in step 2.

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Figure7-5 Installing a Back Card

Verifying 9.6 or 19.2 Gbps Backplane

In order to operate the BPX Service Node at 19.2 Gbps the following is required:

• A 19.2 Gbps backplane

• BCC-4 or later controller cards

• One or more BXM cards

• Release 8.4.00 or later switch software

• A backplane NOVRAM that is programmed to identify the backplane as a 19.2 Gbps backplane.

Switch software will not allow node operation at 19.2 Gpbs unless it can read the backplane NOVRAM to verify that the backplane is a 19.2 Gbps backplane.

The 19.2 backplane can be visually identified by the small white card slot fuses at the bottom rear of the backplane. These fuses are approximately 1/4 inch high and 1/8 inch wide. The 9.6 Gbps backplane does not have these fuses. If the BPX Service Node is a late model, then a 19.2 Gbps backplane is installed. This can be verified by running the dspbpnv command which will display “Word #2 =0001” if the backplane NOVRAM has been programmed. If anything else is displayed, you’ll have to visually check the backplane for the fuses.

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Verifying 9.6 or 19.2 Gbps Backplane

If the backplane is a 19.2 Gbps backplane, but the backplane NOVRAM has not been set to display Word #2 =0001, then the cnfbpnw command may be used to program the NOVRAM as follows:

Step1 Enter cnfbpnv, and the response should be:

Are you sure this is a new backplane (y/n).

Step2 Enter y Step3 Confirm that the change has been made by entering dspbpnv to confirm the response:

Word #2 =0001

NoteIf for some reason the change does not take place, it will be necessary to change the backplane

NOVRAM. Contact customer service.

Step4 Enter switchcc in order for the change to be recognized by the switch software.

If the backplane is not a 19.2 Gbps backplane, then it will be necessary to install a 19.2 Gbps backplane to obtain 19.2 Gbps operation. Contact Customer Service.

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Making T3 or E3 Connections

Each LM-3T3 and LM-3E3 line module (BNI backcard) provides three ports with a BNC connector each for the XMT trunk output and for the RCV trunk input. Each LM-2T3 and LM-2E3 line module (ASI backcard) provides two ports with a BNC connector each for the XMT line output.and for the RCV line input.Make the T3/E3 connections to each port as follows.

Step1 Bring each cable through the opening at the bottom of the cabinet at the back and route

them up the side.

Step2 The BPX has tie-downs inside the cabinet to hold cabling in place. Pull them apart as

applicable, place the routed cable in position, wrap the ties around the cable and remake

the loops by pressing the two sections together.

Step3 Connect the cables to the BNC connectors on the LM-3T3 or LM-3E3 line modules.

Remember, the RCV is an input to the BPX and XMT is an output from the BPX. The

ports are numbered from top to bottom as indicated in Figure7-6.

NoteMaximum distance from a BPX to a DSX3 cross connect point is approximately 450 feet

(150meters).

Making T3 or E3 Connections

Step4 Record which slot and port number are used for each trunk or line. You'll need the

information later when configuring the network.

Step5 If optional Y-cable redundancy is desired, locate a 3-way BNC Y-cable adapter for each

port to be so equipped. As an alternative to the Y-cable, use a BNC “T” and two short

BNC-BNC cables.

Step6 For card redundancy, make sure there are two appropriate line modules equipped in

adjacent slots.

Step7 Connect two legs of the Y-cable to the XMT T3 or E3 connectors on the same port on

each of the two line modules (Figure7-7). Do the same with the two RCV T3 or E3

connectors.

Step8 Connect the third leg of the XMT and RCV Y-cable adapters to the XMT and RCV trunk

cable.

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Making T3 or E3 Connections

Figure7-6 Connecting T3 Cables to BPX LM-T3 (BNI T3 backcard)

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Figure7-7 Connecting Y-Cable Adapters to a T3 Port

Making T3 or E3 Connections

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Making an ASI-155 or BNI-155 Connection

Each OC3 line module provides two ports with both a transmit and receiver connector for each port. The following applies to the 2OC3-SMF and 2OC3-MMF backcards, except that Y-Cabling redundancy is supported only for the 2OC3-SMF card. Make connections as follows:

Step1 At the back of the cabinet, route each cable up the inside of the cabinet, as applicable. Step2 The STRATM cabinet has tie-downs inside the cabinet to hold cabling in place. If using

a STRATM cabinet, pull the tie downs apart as applicable, place the routed cable in

position, wrap the ties around the cable and remake the loops by pressing the two sections

together.

Step3 Connect the cables to the applicable connectors on the OC3 line modules. Remember, the

RCV is an input to the BPX and XMT is an output from the BPX. The ports are numbered

from top to bottom as indicated in Figure7-8.

Making a BXM OC3 or OC12 Connection

Each OC3 or OC12 line module provides ports with both a transmit and receiver connector for each port. The following applies to OC3 and OC12 backcards, except that Y-Cabling redundancy is supported only for the SMF cards. Make connections as follows:

Step1 At the back of the cabinet, route each cable up the inside of the cabinet, as applicable. Step2 The STRATM cabinet has tie-downs inside the cabinet to hold cabling in place. If using

a STRATM cabinet, pull the tie downs apart as applicable, place the routed cable in

position, wrap the ties around the cable and remake the loops by pressing the two sections

together.

Step3 Connect the cables to the applicable connectors on the line modules. Remember, the RCV

is an input to the BPX and XMT is an output from the BPX. The ports are numbered from

top to bottom.

Step4 Record which slot and port number are used for each trunk or line. You’ll need the

information later when configuring the network.

Step5 A Y-Cable redundancy connection for the SMF-2-BC backcard is shown in Figure7-8.

Y-Cable redundancy is supported only for the SMF-2-BC backcard which is used with

either the BNI-155 or the ASI-155.

Step6 For card redundancy, make sure there are two appropriate line modules equipped in

adjacent slots.

Step7 Connect two legs of the Y-cable to the XMT connectors on the same port on each of the

two line modules (Figure7-8). Do the same with the two RCV connectors.

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Making a BXM OC3 or OC12 Connection

Figure7-8 Connecting Y-Cables to an OC3-SMF Backcard

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Making a BXM T3/E3 Connection

Each T3/E3 line module provides ports with both a transmit and receiver connector for each port. The backcards can provide 4, 8, or 12 ports. Figure7-9 shows a typical T3/E3 cable connector that connects to the BXM T3/E3 cards. Y-Cabling redundancy is supported on the BXM T3/E3 cards. An example of a Y-cable is shown in Figure7-10.

Make connections as follows:

Step1 At the back of the cabinet, route each cable up the inside of the cabinet, as applicable. If

Y-cables are used, the Y-cable connects to the corresponding connectors on adjacent

cards.

Step2 The STRATM cabinet has tie-downs inside the cabinet to hold cabling in place. If using

a STRATM cabinet, pull the tie downs apart as applicable, place the routed cable in

position, wrap the ties around the cable and remake the loops by pressing the two sections

together.

Step3 Connect the cables to the applicable connectors on the T3/E3 line modules. Remember,

the RCV is an input to the BPX and XMT is an output from the BPX. The ports are

numbered from top to bottom.

Step4 For an open rack configuration and where Y-redundancy is not being used, an optional

cable management tray is available to help route cables when a number of DS3/T3 cards

are installed resulting a large number of cables to handle. Refer to Chapter8, T3/E3 Cable

Management Tray

Figure7-9 BXM T3/E3 Cable Connector Detail

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Figure7-10 Y-Cable for BXM T3/E3 Cards

Making a BXM T3/E3 Connection

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Alarm Output Connections

Dry contact relay closures are available for forwarding BPX system alarms to a user office alarm system. Separate visual and audible alarm outputs are available for both major as well as minor alarm outputs. These outputs are available from a DB15 connector on the LM-ASM faceplate (Figure7-11). Refer to AppendixB, BPX Cabling Summary, for a list of the pinouts for this connector. Use switchboard cable for running these connections.

Figure7-11 Alarm Output Connector

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Attaching Peripherals

The BPX has two RS-232 serial data ports (labeled CONTROL port and AUXILIARY port) and an Ethernet port (labeled LAN) on the LM-BCC back card for attaching peripherals.

A network (or each domain in a structured network) must have at least one connection to a control terminal or StrataView Plus network management workstation. The StrataView Plus NMS workstation is used to configure and maintain all nodes in a network and report network statistical data. In addition, a network printer must be connected to the AUXILIARY port if you wish to print.

If it is desired to have Customer Service perform remote troubleshooting, a dial-in modem must be attached to the network. Procedures for attaching peripherals to the BPX are contained in the following paragraphs. Be sure to read the manufacturers literature to ensure that you have made the equipment ready for attachment, before attempting to attach it to the BPX.

Refer to the following for additional information on the following related subjects:

• AppendixB, BPX Cabling Summary, lists the pin assignments for the BPX control terminal port.

• AppendixC, BPX Peripherals, lists the control terminals supported and their required

configuration settings.

• For instructions on using the BPX/IPX commands, see the Command Reference Manual.

• For instructions on using the StrataView Plus workstation, see the StrataView Plus Operations

Guide.

Attaching Peripherals

Connecting a terminal or NMS to the Control Port

A basic VT-100 type terminal may be connected to this port for use in entering commands to bring up a new node. (Note: Since the StrataView Plus NMS workstation requires a LAN connection to a node in the network in order to perform its management functions, it is not connected to the Control Port during normal operation.) In these procedures, the term BCC is used to refer to the BCC-4, BCC-3 or BCC-32. The BCC-4 and BCC-3 require BCC-3-bc backcards, and the BCC-32 requires the BCC-bc backcard.

Attach a terminal to the BPX as follows:

Step 1 From the back of the cabinet, run the control terminal RS-232/V.24 cable through the

opening at the bottom and up to the LM-BCC card in back slot 7.

Step 2 For nodes with a single BCC: Locate the CONTROL port connector on the LM-BCC in

slot 7. Attach the RS-232/V.24 cable as shown in Figure7-12, the proceed to Step 5.

Step 3 For nodes with redundant BCCs: A Y-cable is required for this application. Connect one

leg of the Y-cable to the CONTROL port connector on the backcard in slot 7 and the other leg to the slot 8 CONTROL port connector.

Step 4 Attach a RS-232/V.24 cable to the remaining leg of the Y-cable as shown in

Figure7-13.

Step 5 Fasten the cable connector to the CONTROL port connector with the captive screws on the

connector hood.

Step 6 Plug the control terminal (or StrataView Plus) power cord into the appropriate wall

receptacle (115 VAC or 240 VAC) and switch it on.

Step 7 Set the port function for VT100/StrataView using the cnftermfunc command if connecting

to a StrataView Plus workstation. If using a “dumb” terminal, select VT100 only (# 5).

Step 8 Make sure that the CONTROL port and the terminal or workstation are set to the same baud

rate and check the other communication parameters using the cnfterm command.

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Attaching Peripherals

NoteWhen a node is powered up, it enters “boot mode” which has a default speed of 9600 bps. If

the node’s control port has been previously configured to 19,200, the first messages will appear garbled because the terminal is at 19,200 bps, but the control port (in “boot mode”) is temporarily at 9,600 bps. When the “transition to on-line” occurs, then the speeds will match and the terminal display will be readable.

Figure7-12 Connections to NMS (Single BCC), LM-BCC Backcard Shown

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Attaching Peripherals

Figure7-13 NMS Connections via Control Port (Redundant BCCs), LM-BCCs Shown

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LAN Connection for the Network Management Station

The StrataView Plus NMS is connected to an Ethernet port (LAN port) on a node in the network for the purpose of network management. The LAN port provides the capacity necessary for the network management traffic and network statistics collection. See Figure7-14 illustrating this connection.

For access to the node using an Internet connection, the Internet Protocol (IP) address, IP subnet mask, TCP service port, and gateway IP address must be entered by the user with the cnflan command.

Figure7-14 LAN Connections to BCC Backcards, LM-BCCs Shown

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Connecting a Network Printer to the BPX

In most systems, the network printer will be connected to a serial port on the StrataView Plus NMS terminal server. The maintenance log and all statistics data will reside on the StrataView Plus. However, it is possible to connect a printer to a node and use various BPX system software print BPX Peripheralscommands to print locally. This may be helpful during the initial network installation phase.

AppendixC, BPX Peripherals, lists the types of printers supported by the BPX along with configuration settings. AppendixB, BPX Cabling Summary lists the pin assignments for the AUXILIARY port on the BPX and the recommended RS-232/V.24 cable pinout and printer DIP switch settings. Attach the printer to the BPX as follows:

Step 1 Check the printer RS-232/V.24 cabling pinout, and if required adjust the DIP switches to

the settings indicated for the type of printer to be connected to the BPX.

Step 2 For nodes with single BCC: Connect the RS-232/V.24 printer cable to the AUXILIARY

port on the LM-BCC back card (Figure7-15). Go to Step 4.

Step 3 For nodes with redundant BCCs: A Y-cable is required for this application. Connect one

leg of the Y-cable to the AUXILIARY port connector on the LM-BCC in slot 7 and the other leg to the AUXILIARY port connector on the LM-BCC in slot 8.

Step 4 Plug the printer power cord into the appropriate AC outlet (115 VAC or 240 VAC).

Connecting a Network Printer to the BPX

Step 5 Set the port function for printer using the cnftermfunc command. Step 6 Make sure the control port and the printer are set to the same baud rate and check the other

communication parameters using the cnfterm command.

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Connecting a Network Printer to the BPX

Figure7-15 Connections to a Network Printer, LM-BCC Shown

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Connecting Modems

A modem may be connected to each BPX node to provide remote access by Customer Service (Figure7-16). For information on connecting and configuring a modem refer to AppendixC, BPX Peripherals.

Figure7-16 Connecting Modems to the BPX, LM-BCC Shown

Connecting Modems

• An auto-answer modem is used to provide access for remote access. It is connected to the

CONTROL port connector. This port is bi-directional transmit and receive.

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Making External Clock Connections

These modems connect to a standard telephone line wall jack. The modem connections require special cables and setup procedures. Refer to AppendixC, BPX Peripherals, for instructions on connecting and setting up the modems. If the BPX is equipped with redundant BCCs, an RS-232 Y-cable must be used for these connections.

Making External Clock Connections

The BPX provides connections for supplying a timing signal to synchronize the operation of an adjacent IPX node. A connector on the BPX LM-BCC back card, labeled EXT CLK OUT supplies a clock signal at either a T1 or E1 rate which can be connected to the IPX EXTERNAL CLOCKS connector on the IPX SCC back card (Figure7-17). This uses a straight-through DB15 to DB15 cable, male to male. See AppendixB, BPX Cabling Summary, for pin-outs.

If the BPX node is to be synchronized to some other external equipment or a local digital central office, one of two other connectors on the LM-BCC can be used to provide a clock input. A DB15 connector labeled EXT CLK IN can be used to connect a balanced T1 or E1 signal, synchronized from some higher-level source, to the BPX. If an unbalanced 75-ohm E1 signal is available as the timing source, a BNC EXT CLK IN connector is also provided. The BPX senses an active signal at any of these inputs and automatically synchronizes to this source rather than the internal Stratum 3 clock source.

NoteContact Customer Service for information on setting up either a 75-ohm or 120 ohm clock

interface on the BCC backcard.

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Making External Clock Connections

Figure7-17 Synchronizing a Local IPX to BPX Node, LM-BCCs Shown

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Initial Startup of the BPX

Before operating the BPX, check that the following procedures have been performed:

Step 1 The BPX is connected to an appropriate power source with an isolated ground connection,

per the procedures in Chapter5, Installation, DC Shelf Initial Setup, or Chapter6, Installation, AC Shelf Initial Setup, as applicable.

Step 2 The BPX power cord is plugged into an appropriate power outlet. Step 3 The full complement of cards for the specific node are mounted in the correct slots,

correctly seated, and locked in place.

Step 4 The T3 or E3 connections are attached to the appropriate LM-3T3/3E3 faceplate. Step 5 A control terminal (or StrataView Plus Work Station) is connected to the CONTROL port

on the LM-BCC in back slot 7/8, and the terminal's power cord plugged into the appropriate voltage wall outlet.

Step 6 If needed, a printer may be connected to the AUXILIARY port on the LM-BCC in back slot

7/8 and the printer power cord plugged into the appropriate power outlet.

Step 7 If needed, a modem(s) may be connected to the CONTROL port or AUXILIARY port, as

applicable, on the LM-BCC in back slot 7/8, and the modem(s) power cord(s) plugged into the appropriate power wall outlet.

Step 8 From the back of the BPX cabinet, turn the power switches to the ON position. Step 9 From the front of the BPX, observe the cards go through initial diagnostic self-tests.

• The AC power supply(ies) –48V indicator will be on.

• The standby BCCs red “FAIL” light flashes until self-testing and configuration updates

• The remaining cards will show “FAIL” for a few seconds, then become active or

• There may or may not be alarms showing on the BNIs and ASIs. Alarms may be present

BPX Startup Diagnostic

The BPX software provides a group of diagnostic tests to be run on the system's hardware at power-up. The startup diagnostic either passes or fails the BCC(s) tests. The test result is displayed on the control terminal screen as pass or fail. Figure7-18 illustrates a successful power-up diagnostics sequence.

are completed. The other BCC becomes active immediately, but also performs self-testing and configuration updating. The entire process may take several minutes to complete.

standby.

on ATM trunk connectors that have not been physically connected to T3 lines.

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Figure7-18 Successful Power-Up Diagnostic Screen

Initial Startup of the BPX

If a BCC fails the power-up diagnostic, it will not boot. When that happens, do the following:

NoteOn power-up, the BCC in slot 7 is always the active BCC.

Step 1 Remove the failed BCC from its slot. Step 2 Reseat the BCC in the same slot. Step 3 Wait for the power-up diagnostic to run. Step 4 If the BCC fails the power-up diagnostics a second time, replace it with another BCC that

is known to have passed the test.

Once the software has successfully booted up, the NMS terminal will display the software on-line screen (Figure7-19). At this point, you may login as a user to the node.

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Initial Startup of the BPX

Figure7-19 On-Line Screen

Transition to On-Line

Enter User ID:

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BPX Management

You can monitor, manage and troubleshoot the BPX using the StrataView Plus Network Management Station. Commands are issued to a BPX node through the Node Administration window. Frame Relay connections are added via the StrataView Plus Connection Manager. You can display and monitor the network’s topology, monitor alarms, events, and statistics. Refer to the Cisco StrataCom StrataView Plus Operations Guide for more information.

For detailed configuration information, refer to the Cisco StrataCom Command Reference publication.

BPX Management

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Initial Node Configuration Summary

Adding Nodes, Adding Trunks, Shelves, etc.

Refer to the applicable reference publications, Cisco StrataCom IPX Reference, Cisco StrataCom BPX Service Node Reference, Cisco StrataCom IGX Reference, Cisco StrataCom AXIS Reference,

for node installation and operation. As a minimum, the nodes need to be configured with name (cnfname), date (cnfdate), time

(cnftime), timezone (cnftmzn), and trunks upped (uptrk) and added (addtrk or addshelf), as applicable. Connections can also be added now or later, after configuring the nodes for operation with the SV+ NMS manager.

The basic tasks to configure a BPX are as follows:

• Set up the node.

— Configure the node name (cnfname). — Configure the time zone (cnftmzn). — Configure date (cnfdate). — Configure time (cnftime). — Configure the LAN interface (cnflan).

Configure the auxiliary or terminal ports to support any necessary external devices such as

—

a local printer, an autodial modem, or an external multiplexer attached to the unit (cnfprt, cnfterm, cnftermfunc).

• Set up the trunks to other routing nodes.Verify the correct cards are in both the local and remote

nodes (dspcds).

— Up the trunk(s) at each node (uptrk). — Configure any parameters required for the trunk at each node (cnftrk). — Add the trunk(s) at each node (addtrk). — Set up Y redundancy if desired (addyred).

• If using an IPX/IGX Interface Shelf, configure it as shelf.

— Up the trunk from the AIT/BTM to the BPX using (uptrk). Shelf trunks for the IPX/IGX

must be upped on both the BPX routing hub and the shelf before the shelf can be joined to the Routing Network.

— Contact Customer Service to configure the IPX/IGX shelf option. — At the BPX, add the IPX/IGX as a shelf to the BPX (addshelf).

The following two examples are of the screens displayed when “dspnode” is entered at a BPX and at one of its IPX shelves, respectively. The “dspnode” screen displayed at the “hubone’ bpx node shows that it is connected to the “shlf3ipx” node via BNI trunk 3.3. The “dspnode” screen displayed at the “shlf3ipx” node show that it is connected to the bpx via AIT trunk 8.

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Initial Node Configuration Summary

Example of dspnode at node “hubone” BPX15 showing feeder shelves

hubone TN edgar BPX 15 8.5 Nov. 20 1996 08:09 PST

BPX Interface Shelf Information

Trunk Name Type Alarm

1.2 shlf1Axis AXIS OK

1.3 shlf2Axis AXIS OK

3.1 shlf1IPX IPX/AF OK

3.2 shlf2IPX IPX/AF OK

3.3 shlf3IPX IPX/AF OK

4.1 shlf4IPX IPX/AF OK

4.3 shlf5IPX IPX/AF OK

Last Command: dspnode

Example of dspnode at node Shlf3IPX showing connection to “hubone”

shlf3IPX TN edgar IPX 8 8.5 Nov. 20 1995 09:24 PDT

BPX Switching Shelf Information

Trunk Name Type Alarm 8 hubone BPX MAJ

Last Command: dspnode

Next Command:

• Adding the Axis Shelf .

— At the BPX, add the AXIS as a shelf to the BPX (addshelf).

• Set up ATM service lines and ports.

— Activate the line (upln). — Configure the line (cnfln). — Activate the ports (upport). — Configure the ports (cnfport).

• Set up ATM connections.

— Add connections (addcon). — Configure a connection type (cnfcontyp).

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IP Setup and IP Relay Configuration

• Set up ATM to frame relay (ATF) connections.

— Add the connections (addcon). — Configure connection classes (cnfcls). — Configure connection groups (addcongrp).

• Set up Interface Shelf Frame Relay Connections in Tiered Networks.

— Refer to the Cisco StrataView Plus Operations Guide. — Only frame relay connections are supported from the IPX Interface Shelf and these are added

and managed by the SV+ Connection Manager via the SNMP protocol. All connections are treated as end-to-end.

— Frame relay connections terminated at an AXIS Shelf are added and managed by the SV+

Connection Manager via the SNMP protocol. All connections are treated as end-to-end.

— ATM connections terminated at an AXIS IPX Shelf are added and managed using the

Command Line Interface on the AXIS. All connections are treated as end-to-end.

IP Setup and IP Relay Configuration

In setting up network management for a network, both the SV+ workstation and network nodes need to be configured. SV+ communicates over a standard physical LAN network to a gateway node or nodes, but a separate in-band IP relay network is setup for all nodes via a gateway node for SNMP and TFTP in-band communication over the node trunks.

On IPX, BPX, IGX nodes the following commands are used to configure the nodes for operation with SV+: cnflan, cnfnwip, cnfstatmast, cnfsnmp. The AXIS is configured with cnfifip and cnfstatsmgr. The cnflan command is only necessary for nodes or shelves in which the LAN port is actually connected to a physical Ethernet LAN as shown in Figure7-20.

Figure7-20 SV+ Physical LAN and IP Relay Network

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Refer to the Cisco StrataView Plus Operations Guide, Cisco StrataView Plus Installation Guide, Cisco StrataCom Command Reference, and Cisco StrataCom AXIS Reference publications for

additional information.

Configure StrataView Plus Workstation (example)

Step1 Enter physical IP addresses and physcial LAN node names (with a letter“p”, for example

to differentiate from IP relay name) in /etc/hosts and enter IP relay addresses and actual

node names.

beacon% more /etc/hosts # # Sun Host Database # # If the NIS is running, this file is only consulted when booting #

127.0.0.1 localhost #

204.179.61.121 beacon loghost

IP Setup and IP Relay Configuration

# node physical ethernet LAN addresses

204.179.61.104 nw1bpx1p

204.179.61.71 nw1axi1p

# node ip relay addresses

204.179.55.101 nw1ipx1

204.179.55.102 nw1ipx2

204.179.55.103 nw1ipx3

204.179.55.123 nw1igx1

204.179.55.111 nw1bpx1

204.179.55.105 nw1axi1

If the workstation is connected to the corporate network, add any IP addresses and associated names of hosts that you may want to connect to your workstation, as the NIS is disabled.

Step2 Enter name of gateway node in config.sv, using physical LAN name.g., nw1bpx1p. Note;

normally, a bpx is used for the gateway node because of its greater processing power.

0|Network1|nw1bpx1p|9600|0|7|6|0|30|1024|8.1|

Step3 Enter IP Relay subnet mask at end of rc.local file:

# route add for SV+

route add net 204.179.55.0 nw1ipx1p 1

NoteThe route add command is for all nodes in the 204.179.55.0 subnetwork. The name

“nw1bpx1p” is the name associated with the physical LAN port on the gateway node, e.g., nw1bpx1.

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Configuring the LAN Port

Step4 Contact Customer Service. For the workstation to use /etc/hosts, it must not be able to

access the NIS directory. A work around for “Solaris” is to perform the following:

cd /usr/lib/netsvc/ypbind

mv ypbind ypbind_old

Configuring the LAN Port

NoteConfigure the LAN parameters of the nodes before connecting them to a LAN.

NoteRefer to the StrataView Plus Operations document and the Commands Reference for

additional information.

Step 1 Contact your System Administrator to obtain IP addresses for your workstation and for the

BPX/IPX node you are going to configure.

Step 2 Normally, the System Administrator will provide the IP addresses for the workstation and

node. Refer to the SV+ Operations manual for instructions on configuring the SV+ workstation.

The addresses shown are just examples. Use the addresses obtained from your System Administrator. (This example is for a workstation named “hedgehog” at address

192.187.207.200. It also assumes that the BPX, IGX, or IPX node LAN port for node sanfran has been assigned an IP address of 192.187.210.30 and a hostname of sanfran. Your own host name and addresses will be different.)

192.187.207.200hedgehog

192.187.210.30sanfran

NoteIf an NIS is being used (e.g., corporate network), you will need to contact the System

Administrator.

Note5120 is used for the LAN ports on all BPX/IPX ports.

Step 3 Configure the LAN port on the BPX/IPX node using a dumb terminal or an RS-232

connection via the workstation (using the vt command, as applicable) to enter the appropriate cnflan parameters.

The cnflan command configures the node’s communication parameters so that the node can communicate with a StrataView Plus terminal over an Ethernet LAN using the TCP/IP protocol. The parameters contain address information about the Ethernet TCP/IP network that is used to connect the StrataView Plus station to an IPX or BPX node. The values used must conform to those of the network and should be supplied by the Ethernet network administrator.

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The cnflan command has the following parameters:

• Active IP Address is the Internet Protocol address of the node used in the TCP/IP

protocol.

• IP Subnet Mask is a 32-bit mask. The default for a Class C LAN network is

255.255.255.0. (Other than C Class masks may be used.)

• IP Service Port is the BPX/IPX LAN port number entered in the /etc/service file on the

workstation. It is 5120 for all BPX/IPX nodes.

• Default Gateway IP Address is the Internet gateway address. This is the gateway that

traffic is routed through if the BPX, IGX, or IPX node and workstation are on different networks. If they are on the same network, the gateway is not used. The default “none” is displayed in this case. (Note: If a gateway IP is entered and later you want to remove it, enter 255.255.255.255 opposite the “IP Subnet Mask” prompt and 192.0.0.0 opposite the “Default Gateway IP Address” prompt and “none” will again be displayed. (Note: The node will reset itself if you do this.)

A cnflan screen is shown in Figure7-21 for the LAN setup shown in Figure7-22. An IP address of 192.187.210.30 has been entered as the active IP address for the node. The IP Subnet mask is entered as 255.255.255.0 for a Class C LAN network. The TCP service port is entered as 5120. Since the workstation and node are on different networks in this example, a gateway address of 192.187.207.1 (the address of the node serving as a gateway for SV+, in this example), which must be obtained from your System Administrator, has been entered. If the workstation and node are both on the same network, no gateway address is needed. The “Maximum LAN Transmit Unit” and “Ethernet Address” parameters are not configurable by the cnflan command. The “Ethernet Address” is a hardware address that is different for every node controller card, e.g., BCC.

Figure7-21 Configuring a Node’s Control Port (Gateway Router Example)

beta TN YourID.1 BPX 15 8.5 Mar. 3 1997 02:16 PST

Active IP Address: 192.187.210.30 IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 IP Service Port: 5120 Default Gateway IP Address: 192.187.207.1 Maximum LAN Transmit Unit: 1500 Ethernet Address: 00.C0.43.00.00.20

Type State TCP UNAVAIL UDP READY Telnet READY

This Command: cnflan

Enter IP Address:

Step 4

Connect the StrataView Plus workstation and the BPX node to a LAN network. The LAN port on the BPX node provides a DB-15 connector that can be connected to a Y-cable which in turn is connected to an AUI.

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Configuring the LAN Port

Step 5 To test that a LAN connection to the BPX LAN port is okay, for example, for a hostname

Step 6 An IP Relay address needs to be configured for each node. Figure7-23 shows an example

Step 7 Once the workstation and BPX node interface have been set up, SV+ can be started.

Note“Sockets” is the BSD Unix name for connections between processes, typically used in

network communication.

of “sanfran” entered in the config.sv file, you could enter the following at the SV+ workstation:

ping sanfran

of using the cnfnwip command to configure the IP Relay address for a node. Also, at the workstation, the /etc/hosts table and routing need to be set up for each node in the network. This is so that network management using SNMP and statistics collection using TFTP via inband ILMI may be carried out. Also, assuming an isolated network for the nodes, the workstation must be isolated from the NIS reference pages in order that the SV+ workstation consults the /etc/hosts table. Refer to the StrataView Plus Installation and Operation manuals for further information.

Figure7-24 shows the dsplan screen after SV+ has been started and the communication sockets are active.

Figure7-22 SV+ LAN Connection via Gateway Router to a BPX Node

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