Cisco NCS55A1 Hardware Installation Manual
Cisco NCS55A1 Hardware Installation Manual

Cisco NCS55A1 Hardware Installation Manual

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Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port
Routers
First Published: 2017-09-15
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
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  • Page 1 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers First Published: 2017-09-15 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
  • Page 2 Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks . Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connect DC Power to the Chassis - NCS-950W-DCFW-A Connect DC Power to the Chassis - NCS-950W-DCFW and NC55-2KW-DC Connect Router to the Network C H A P T E R 4 Guidelines for Connecting Ports Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 4 A P P E N D I X A Environmental and Physical Specifications Clearance Requirements Weight, Quantity and Power Consumption Airflow Direction Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables Transceiver and Cable Specifications RJ-45 Connectors Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 5 Contents LEDs A P P E N D I X B Chassis LEDs Fan Tray LED Power Supply LEDs Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 6 Contents Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 7 What's New in Cisco Product Documentation. To receive new and revised Cisco technical content directly to your desktop, you can subscribe to the What's New in Cisco Product Documentation RSS feed. RSS feeds are a free service.
  • Page 8 Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers viii...
  • Page 9: Ncs 5500 Series Fixed-Port Router Overview

    QSFP ports, each of which is capable of supporting 10 GE (via cable breakout), 40 GE, or 100 GE transceivers. The router has additional TCAM to support large prefix scale. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 10 NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Router Overview NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 11: Prepare For Installation

    Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation, page 10 Review Installation Roadmap The figure, Installation Workflow, lists the steps to install Cisco NCS 5500 Series fixed-port chassis and its components and prepare the system for operation. Use this workflow as a reference to ensure that all components...
  • Page 12: Review Safety Guidelines

    • Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in the router or other associated components. • Cisco equipment operates safely when used in accordance with its specifications and product-usage instructions. • Be sure to power down a fixed configuration PDU or modular configuration power shelf before removing it from the chassis.
  • Page 13: Review Installation Guidelines

    Procure Tools and Equipment Obtain these necessary tools and equipment for installing the chassis: • Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability to rack-mount the chassis. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 14 • Crimping tool large enough to accommodate the girth of the lug • Wire-stripping tool • (ANSI) Pair of 19-inch mounting brackets • M4 screws to fix brackets (16) • M4 screws to fix ground lug (2) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 15: Prepare Your Location

    This section illustrates how the building that houses the chassis must be properly grounded to the earth ground. (See Prepare Your Location , on page 7 Figure 2: Building with Rack Room Connected to Earth Ground Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 16: Prepare Yourself

    ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel. Figure 3: Wearing the ESD Strap These images are for only representation purposes. The chassis' actual appearance and size may vary. Note Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 17 Prepare for Installation Prepare Yourself Figure 4: Handling the Chassis Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 18: Prepare Rack For Chassis Installation

    (such as Hilti; see Hilti.com for details). Make sure that floor mounting bolts are accessible, especially if annual retorquing of bolts is required. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 19 Prepare for Installation Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 20 Prepare for Installation Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 21: Install The Chassis

    Note 2-post rack. This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the router to install the Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S,Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 5501, Cisco NCS 5501-SE, Cisco NCS 5502, and Cisco NCS 5502-SE routers into a cabinet or rack.
  • Page 22 M4 x 6-mm Phillips pan-head screws Rack-mount guides Rack-mount slider rails Grounding cover plate Grounding lug Table 4: Cisco NCS 5502 and Cisco NCS 5502-SE Router Rack-Mount Kit Quantity Part Description Rack-mount brackets M4 x 8-mm Phillips flat-head screws M4 x 8mm Phillips pan-head screws...
  • Page 23 M4 flat-head screws to attach the bracket to the chassis. Note Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S, NCS 5502, NCS 5502 SE: Remove the grounding cover label and align the grounding cover plate with the grounding holes in the chassis and attach the rack mount brackets.
  • Page 24 Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack Note The following image shows the rack-mount brackets on the Cisco NCS 5501. The bracket installation is the same for the Cisco NCS 5501-SE and Cisco NCS 55A1-24H. Figure 5: Rack-mount brackets on the front side of Cisco NCS 5501...
  • Page 25 Install the Chassis Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack Rack-mount bracket Rack-mount slider rails M4 x 6mm Phillips flat-head screws Top plate Rack-mount guides Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 26 Install the Chassis Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack Figure 7: Rack-Mount Brackets on the Front Side of Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 27 Install the Chassis Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack Figure 8: Rack-Mount Brackets on the Rear Side of Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S Grounding cover label M4 x 6mm Phillips flat-head screws Grounding cover plate Rack-mount guide Rack-mount brackets Rack-mount slider rails...
  • Page 28 Install the Chassis Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack Figure 9: Rack-Mount Brackets on the Front Side of Cisco NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE Figure 10: Rack-Mount Brackets on the Rear Side of Cisco NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE...
  • Page 29 Step 2 Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S, NCS 5501, NCS 5501-SE: If you are installing the router so that the ports are in the cold aisle, install the top plate from the NEBS kit by pressing the ends of the plate on to the rack-mount brackets.
  • Page 30: Rack-Mount The Chassis On A 2-Post Rack

    Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 2-Post Rack Note The Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 5501 and Cisco NCS 5501-SE can be installed in 4-post rack and 2-post rack. This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the router to install the Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 5501 and Cisco NCS 5501-SE router into a cabinet or 2-post rack.
  • Page 31: Install The Air Filter

    Tighten the 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N.m) or tighten the 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N.m). Install the Air Filter Air filters are available for Cisco NCS-5502-SE and NCS-5502. The air filters are for one time use only. Note...
  • Page 32 Hold the filter cover plate in place and tighten the middle panel to the top and bottom panels with six thumb screws. And, tighten the top and bottom panels separately to the faceplate using four screws. Step 2 Install the air filter to the port side exhaust as follows: Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 33: Ground The Chassis

    Statement 1046 Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Warning Statement 1025 Use copper conductors only. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 34 Attach the ground cable: • Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 5501, Cisco NCS 5501-SE: Attach one end of the shelf ground cable (#6 AWG cable) to the ground point on the rear of the chassis using the specified dual-hole lug connector.
  • Page 35 Install the Chassis Ground the Chassis • Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S, NCS 5502 and NCS 5502-SE: Attach one end of the shelf ground cable (#6 AWG cable) to the grounding cover plate using the specified dual-hole lug connector. Figure 15: NCS 55A1-36H-S Ground Lug...
  • Page 36: Connect Ac Power To The Chassis

    W, the nominal voltage rating value ranges between 100 V to 240 V, depending on the standards in various countries. Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S, Cisco NCS 5502, Cisco NCS 5502-SE—To provide full output power of 2000 W, the nominal voltage rating value ranges between 200V to 240V, depending on the standards in various countries.
  • Page 37: Connect Dc Power To The Chassis - Ncs-950W-Dcfw-A

    Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Statement 1022 Warning A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 38 Step 4 Insert the red (DC positive) wire into the left aperture on the connector and tighten down the connection set screw. Finger tight or about 3 ft./lbs should be sufficient. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 39 Replace the terminal block plastic cover. The plastic cover is slotted and keyed to fit correctly over the terminal block. Step 6 Turn on the circuit breaker at the power source. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 40: Connect Dc Power To The Chassis - Ncs-950W-Dcfw And Nc55-2Kw-Dc

    Step 4 Connect the office battery and return cables according to the fuse panel engineering specifications. Step 5 Insert the DC connector into the DC receptacle on the power supply: Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 41 Ensure that the locking mechanism has engaged to secure the cable. • Figure 21: Connecting DC Power – NCS-950W-DCFW Secure the terminal by using the screws on the left and right of the connector. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 42 Install the Chassis Connect DC Power to the Chassis - NCS-950W-DCFW and NC55-2KW-DC Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 43: Connect Router To The Network

    (QSFP+), QSFP28, SFP, SFP+, and RJ-45 connectors to connect the ports on the line cards to other network devices. To prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables that can separate from their cables, Cisco recommends that you keep the transceivers disconnected from their fiber-optic cables when installing the transceiver in the line card.
  • Page 44: Connect To The Console Port

    The system console port is an RJ-45 receptacle for connecting a data terminal to perform the initial configuration of NCS 5500 fixed-port chassis. The console cable is shipped with the hardware. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 45 Attach the terminal end of the cable to the interface port on the data terminal. Step 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the console port. Table 6: RJ-45 Straight-through Cable Pin-outs RJ-45 Pin Signal — — Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 46: Connect To The Management Ethernet Port

    Note is complete. To connect cables to the system management port, attach Category 5 cables directly to the RJ-45 receptacle on the management Ethernet port. Management Ethernet port Console port Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 47: Creating The Initial Router Configuration

    When the system is booted up for the first time, a new username and a password is to be created. The following prompt appears: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO root-system username is configured. Need to configure root-system username. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- Administrative User Dialog --- Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 48 The software asks if you need to edit the configuration. Enter no to not edit the configuration. Step 8 The software asks if you need to save the configuration. Enter yes to save the configuration. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 49: Installing And Removing Transceiver Modules

    Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP or SFP+ module. Removing and inserting an module can shorten its useful life, so you should not remove and insert modules any more often than is absolutely necessary. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 50 Step 3 Line up the SFP module with the port and slide it into the port (see the figure below). Figure 24: Installing a Bale Clasp SFP Module into a Port Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 51 Step 4 Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger and carefully remove it from the port, as shown in the figure below. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 52 Place the removed SFP module on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in a static shielding bag if you plan to return it to the factory. Step 6 Protect your line card by inserting clean SFP module cage covers into the optical module cage when there is no SFP module installed. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 53 • Antistatic mat or antistatic foam to set the transceiver on. • Fiber-optic end-face cleaning tools and inspection equipment. For information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, see Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 54 QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver into the socket until the transceiver makes contact with the socket electrical connector (see the figure below). Figure 27: Installing the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ or 100-Gigabit QSFP28 Transceiver Module (Optical Transceiver Equipped with a Bail-Clasp Latch Shown) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 55 • Keep the protective dust plugs installed in the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and in the transceiver optical bores until you are ready to make a connection. • Inspect and clean the MPO connector end faces just before you make any connections. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 56 The QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver module is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or Caution similar individual grounding device when handling QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver modules or coming into contact with modules. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 57: Connecting Interface Ports

    Step 4 Place the QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver module into an antistatic bag. Connecting Interface Ports You can connect optical interface ports on line cards with other devices for network connectivity. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 58: Maintaining Transceivers And Optical Cables

    • Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If you suspect damage, clean and then inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 59 ◦ Log environmental alarm event that can be reviewed by running the show alarm command. • Major temperature threshold-When a major threshold is exceeded, a major alarm occurs and the following actions occur: Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 60 Note We recommend that you install dual route processor cards. If you are using a router without dual route processor cards, Cisco recommends that you immediately replace the fan card if just one fan is not working. Step 4 show environment power...
  • Page 61 Verify Chassis Installation Example: sysadmin-vm:0_RP0 #hw-module location <loc> shutdown Powers up or shuts down a card gracefully. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 62 Verify Chassis Installation Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 63 The airflow direction must be the same for all power supply and fan modules in the chassis. Note Step 1 To remove a fan module, follow these steps: a) Press two latches on the fan module, grasp the handle of fan module. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 64 Verify that the fan module LED is green. If the LED is not green, one or more fans are faulty. If this situation occurs, contact your customer service representative for replacement parts. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 65 Replace NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE Fans Cisco NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE has fan redundancy protection mechanism against a single fan failure. If a fan fails, these can work for unlimited time without any performance degrade. When the failed fan is replaced, the new fan must be physically placed within 10 minutes.
  • Page 66 Replace Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies Replace Power Supply Replace Power Supply Use this procedure to replace both the AC and DC power supply units on Cisco NCS 5501, NCS 5501 SE, NCS 55A1-24H, NCS 55A1-36H-S, NCS 5502, NCS 5502 SE chassis. Step 1 If the power supply is connected to a DC circuit, shut off the circuit at the circuit breaker.
  • Page 67 Replace Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies Replace Power Supply Figure 34: Remove NCS 55A1-36H-S Power Supply Figure 35: Remove NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE Power Supply Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 68 Replace Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies Replace Power Supply Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 69: Environmental And Physical Specifications

    Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Non-operating (storage) -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) temperature Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing Altitude 0 to 9842 feet (0 to 3000 meters) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 70 Ambient temperature is measured 6" in front of the system air intake (cold aisle). Physical Dimensions Rack Unit Width 17.3 in (43.94 cm) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 71 Rack Unit Height 3.45 in (8.76 cm) Width 17.3 in (43.94 cm) Depth 30.0 in (76.20 cm) Weight NCS 5502: 52.5 lbs (23.8136 kgs) NCS 5502 SE: 55.5 lbs (25.17438 kgs) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 72: Clearance Requirements

    Table 10: NCS 5501 and NCS 5501 SE Weight, Quantity and Power Consumption Component Weight per Unit Typical Power Maximum Power Chassis Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 73 Cisco NCS 55A1-24 Chassis (NCS-55A1-24H) 24 lbs (10.89 kgs) 600W at 27°C 800W at 55°C Cisco NCS 55A1-36H-S Chassis (NCS-55A1-36H-S) 33 lbs (14.97 kgs) 1100W at 27°C 1450W at 55°C Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 74 Table 13: NCS-55A1-24H, NCS 55A1-36H-S Fan Tray Power Consumption Ambient Temperature Power Consumption of Each Fan Quantity of Fan trays Total Fan Tray Power Consumption Tray 25°C 55°C 108W Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 75 Fan Tray (3 maximum) 1.8 lb 260W • Cisco NCS 5500 Fan Tray 2RU Chassis Port-S Intake / Front-to-back: NC55-2RU-FAN-FW(=) • Cisco NCS 5500 Fan Tray 2RU Chassis Port-S Exhaust / Back-to-Front: NC55-2RU-FAN-RV(=) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 76: Airflow Direction

    Airflow Direction The airflow through the fan trays and power supplies on the Cisco NCS 5000 series router is either from the port side exhaust or the port side intake, depending on how the modules were ordered. To ensure proper airflow, you must make sure that when you install the switch its air intake is positioned in a cold aisle and the air exhaust is positioned in a hot aisle for your data center.
  • Page 77 System Specifications RJ-45 Connectors Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 78 System Specifications RJ-45 Connectors Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 79: Appendix

    NCS 5502: Attention (ATTN), STATUS, and ALARM LEDs are located on the upper left front of the chassis. Table 15: Fixed-Port Chassis LED Descriptions Color Status ATTN Flashing blue The operator has activated this LED to identify this chassis. This chassis is not being identified. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 80 Free run/Holdover - Time core is in free run or holdover mode. Time core clock synchronization is disabled. STATUS + Flashing Red Secure Boot validation failure state. This case is only applicable ALARM (Both immediately after power on. LEDs) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 81 STATUS Green Fans are operating normally. Flashing One or more fans are failed. Amber Amber Fan tray is inserted and pending to come online. Fan tray is not receiving power. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 82 • Power supply is installed in the chassis but was disconnected from the power source Amber Power supply failure—possibly one of the following conditions: • Over voltage • Over current • Over temperature • Power supply fan failure Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 83 Power supply is operating but a warning condition has occurred, due to one of the following conditions: • High temperature • High power • Slow fan Power supplies are not receiving power. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...
  • Page 84 LEDs Power Supply LEDs Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers...

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