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Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide
July 25, 2012
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  • Page 1 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide July 25, 2012 THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
  • Page 2 OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Supervisor Engine LEDs 1-16 Ethernet Management Port 1-16 Supervisor Memory 1-17 Cisco RFGW 10 Supervisor Engine 7-E 1-17 Features of the Cisco RFGW-10 Supervisor Engine 7-E 1-18 Front Panel LED 1-19 Physical and Environmental Specifications 1-20 Cisco RFGW-10 DS-48 Line Card 1-20...
  • Page 4 Equipment Rack Guidelines 2-13 Site Planning Checklist 2-14 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-15 Electrical Safety 2-15 Receiving a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM 2-17 Chassis-Lifting Guidelines 2-17 Tools and Equipment 2-19 Unpacking and Verifying Shipping Contents 2-19 Checking the Shipping Container Contents...
  • Page 5 Connecting DC-Input Power to Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM 3-22 Powering On the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM 3-28 Connecting System Cables 3-28 Connecting the Lineage Power Shelf to the Cisco RFGW-10 3-28 Cabling the Power Shelf 3-29 Prerequisites 3-29 Required Tools and Equipment...
  • Page 6 Nominal Attenuation Safety Information and Warnings Electrical Equipment Guidelines Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Installing the UCH on the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM RF Switch Card Installing or Replacing the Cables in the UCH2 6-10 Installing the Cables in the UCH2 6-10...
  • Page 7 6-32 Removing SFP Transceiver Modules 6-34 Connecting to the ASI Monitor Port (Optional) 6-36 Configuring the ASI Port for Monitoring 6-37 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Specifications C H A P T E R System Specifications Power Requirements Book Title OL-16264-04...
  • Page 8 Contents R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Book Title viii OL-16264-04...
  • Page 9 Preface This preface discusses the objectives, audience, and organization of the Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide. The following sections are in this preface: • Document Revision History, page 1 • Document Objectives, page 2 • Audience, page 2 •...

  • Page 10: Document Objectives

    This publication describes Cisco RF Gateway 10 (RFGW-10) Universal Edge Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (UEQAM) installation, and replacement or upgrading of field-replaceable units (FRUs). The purpose of this guide is to enable a safe and efficient installation of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. Audience This publication is primarily designed for the person responsible for installing, and maintaining the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

  • Page 11: Document Conventions

    Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. Means reader be warned. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in Warning bodily injury. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 12: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Most safety warnings for the Cisco RF Gateway 10 are placed in relevant sections throughout the document. For translated safety warnings, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco RF Gateway Warning Definition MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning This warning symbol means danger.

  • Page 13: Obtaining Documentation And Submitting A Service Request

    Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...
  • Page 14 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...
  • Page 15 Direct Current Power Entry Modules (DC PEMs) and integrated RF switching modules. The Cisco RFGW-10 is part of the Cisco Cable ecosystem, and is fully integrated and tested as part of the Cisco Digital Broadband Delivery System (DBDS) video solution and Cisco uBR10012 DOCSIS 3.0 and Modular CMTS solution.

  • Page 16: Overview

    1 Fan Tray Module Cisco RFGW-10 Functional Overview The Cisco RFGW-10 is a Carrier Class Universal Edge QAM (UEQAM) platform that offers concurrent support for Standard and High Definition Digital Broadcast Television, Switched Digital Video (SDV), Video on Demand (VoD), and DOCSIS/Modular CMTS services. The Cisco RFGW-10 is an edge...
  • Page 17 Overview Cisco RFGW-10 Functional Overview Cisco RFGW-10 architecture is based on a centralized Layer 2 to Layer 4 Ethernet switch fabric. All external Ethernet interfaces, whether on the line cards or on the Supervisor front panel, terminate at the Supervisor engine’s switch fabric. Traffic on any of the external interfaces can be routed to any card in the chassis.

  • Page 18: Cisco Rfgw-10 Ios Software

    Cisco IOS image or the configuration file. In addition to the flash memory disks, each Supervisor module contains onboard flash memory that stores a boot loader. The loader executes following a system reset to reload and execute the Cisco IOS software on the flash memory disks.

  • Page 19: Cisco Rfgw-10 Hardware

    Cisco RFGW-10 Hardware This section describes the Cisco RFGW-10 system and components. Cisco RFGW-10 System Configuration Figure 1-1 shows the location of the front and the rear system components for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. Figure 1-1 Cisco RFGW-10 Chassis Components —...

  • Page 20: Cisco Rfgw-10 Slot Numbering

    Overview Cisco RFGW-10 Hardware The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM is installed in a standard 19-inch equipment or telco rack. A rack-mount kit ships from the Cisco factory with each router. The rack-mount kit includes the hardware needed to mount the router in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or telco-type rack. Mounting in 23-inch equipment rack is possible with optional third-party mounting hardware.

  • Page 21: Fan Assembly

    RF Switch Card, page 1-27 Fan Assembly The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM system uses a modular fan assembly to dissipate heat from the system and control the temperature of the chassis system components (except the DC PEM, which contains its own internal fan). The fan assembly is a multi-fan design that pulls ambient air from the lower front of the chassis and exhausts air out of the rear top of the chassis.
  • Page 22 The fan tray has a single LED indicator (FAN OK) located in the center of the module. The FAN OK LED status indicators are defined in Table 1-2: Table 1-2 Fan Assembly LED Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...
  • Page 23 Repair or replace the fan assembly as soon as possible. Figure 1-5 Cisco RFGW-10 Fan Assembly Faceplate Figure 1-6 Cisco RFGW-10 Fan Assembly Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 24: Dc Pems

    Input 2 are individual power inputs. Both power inputs on the PEM must be wired to external power for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM to operate properly. If both inputs are not connected to external power, the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM will not power on.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Overview Cisco RFGW-10 Components Figure 1-7 shows the DC PEM faceplate. Figure 1-7 DC PEM Faceplate Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 26 Green All outputs from the PEM to the system are within normal operating ranges. Alarm Condition. Indicates that one of the system voltages from the DC PEM is out of range. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-12 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 27 Wiring #2 Gauge, #4 Gauge • Must Use Right Angle Power LUG • Earth Ground Connection for PEM and Chassis • Wiring: #2 Gauge, #4 Gauge • Must use Right Angle Power LUG Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 28: Front Panel Display

    Panduit part number LCD4-14AF-L, or equivalent) Front Panel Display Integrated with the Cisco RFGW-10 chassis is the Front Panel Display (FPD) and Push Button Select module. The purpose of the module is to provide real time information of the chassis configuration, IOS images, alarm status and management, and general system auditing.

  • Page 29: Supervisor Engines

    Note The FPD features depend on the release of the Cisco IOS software running on the Cisco RFGW-10. The initial release of the IOS software for the Cisco RFGW-10 will include the basic FPD features, Hostname, IP Address, and IOS Version, and Customer Configured Description Field. Please refer to the release notes for the Cisco IOS release running on the platform.

  • Page 30: Supervisor Engine Components

    The port is not active. Ethernet Management Port The supervisor engine has a 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet management port. The Supervisor engine uses an RJ-45 connector on the front panel with a link status LED. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-16 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 31: Supervisor Memory

    The Cisco RFGW-10 Supervisor provides 512-MB SODIMM SDRAM, 64-MB flash memory, and 512-KB NVRAM. Cisco RFGW 10 Supervisor Engine 7-E Starting with Cisco IOS-XE Release 3.2.0SQ, the Cisco RFGW-10 supports a new supervisor engine for the Cisco RFGW-10 DS-384 line card. Note The Cisco Supervisor Engine 7-E also supports the DS-48 line card.

  • Page 32: Features Of The Cisco Rfgw-10 Supervisor Engine 7-E

    10/100/1000 MGT port (RJ-45 connector) ACTIVE SUP (active su- SECURE DIGITAL slot 1G/10G UPLINKS (SFP/SFP+) pervisor engine) LED ports Features of the Cisco RFGW-10 Supervisor Engine 7-E Table 1-8 Cisco RFGW-10 Supervisor Engine 7-E Features Feature Description Bandwidth per slot 48-Gbps...

  • Page 33: Front Panel Led

    10-GB SFP+ transceiver is installed in the port socket. Table 1-9. Front Panel LED Table 1-9 Cisco RFGW-10 Supervisor Engine 7-E Front Panel LEDs Color and Meaning STATUS The STATUS LED indicates the status of he supervisor engine. •...

  • Page 34: Physical And Environmental Specifications

    55°C) Cisco RFGW-10 DS-48 Line Card The Cisco RFGW-10 DS-48 line card is a QAM modulator and upconverter product designed to support DOCSIS downstream data traffic (DEPI D-MPT) and video applications (VoD, SDV, and broadcast video). The DS-48 card is similar to the traditional QAM solutions where the card receives encapsulated...

  • Page 35: Ds-48 Line Card Components

    PSP mode). DEPI is based on the L2TPv3 protocol, which includes a data plane and a control plane. DEPI data plane traffic is terminated at the line card. The Cisco RFGW-10 Supervisor terminates DEPI control and communicates the control to each line card in the system via the chassis IPC infrastructure.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Overview Cisco RFGW-10 Components • Two SFP Gigabit uplink ports Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-22 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 37: Cisco Rfgw-10 Ds-384 Line Card

    Guide. TCC/DTI Card The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM supports two Timing, Communication, and Control (TCC) slots. The TCC card acts as a secondary processor that controls the overall system clock generation and distribution, DOCSIS timestamp synchronization, and system control of the Front Panel Display (FPD) and the RF Switch cards.
  • Page 38 • Proxy control mechanism (via supervisor cards) for the RF Switch Cards • Front Panel LEDs providing Status and Alarm Indicators • Provides two RJ-45 ports supporting redundant DTI server sources Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-24 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 39 DTI 2 LINK Green Indicates that the DTI Client has established connection with the server and the frequency is locked. Indicates that the DTI Server has not locked with the DTI Client. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 40 DTI frequency is locked, the ACK LED becomes off and the LINK LED illuminates green. Figure 1-13 Figure 1-14 show the TCC/DTI Card. Figure 1-13 TCC Card Faceplate Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-26 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 41: Rf Switch Card

    There are 12 RF Switch cards per chassis providing 120 RF ports for the system (Note: the chassis MUST include all 12 RF Switch cards for proper operation). Each Switch Card supports a single Cisco UCH2 connector header; the UCH2 supports 10 MCX coaxial connections per card. The RF Switch card is physically separate from the RF line cards slots allowing insertion or removal of the RF line cards without disruption of the cable plant wiring.
  • Page 42 Exceeds DOCSIS DRFI compliance requirements over 5 MHz to 1.2 GHz frequency range • No active gain in any switch path • Support for Cisco UCH2 Dense (MCX) connector • Upto two flexible redundancy groups, each capable of N:1 •...

  • Page 43: Supported External Ac-Input Power Shelf

    The AC-input power shelf converts AC power from an external AC power supply source into DC power that is suitable for powering on the Cisco RFGW-10. The Lineage AC-DC power shelf is supported on the Cisco RFGW-10. Table 1-14 lists the Lineage power shelf specifications and the configurations supported on the Cisco RFGW-10.
  • Page 44 Each AC power supply module has an individual AC facility cord attachment. All four AC-input cords must be attached to the facility for all four AC power modules to function. The DC-interconnect cables provide DC-output power to the DC PEM modules on the Cisco RFGW-10. (See Figure 1-18).
  • Page 45 AC-input power supply cables To meet compliance standards, use the DC power cables (3 m cable supplied along with the Lineage power shelf) while cabling the Lineage AC-DC power shelf to the Cisco RFGW-10. For information on connecting the Lineage power shelf see,...
  • Page 46 Chapter 1 Overview Supported External AC-Input Power Shelf Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 1-32 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 47: Preparing Your Site For Installation

    The environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation This chapter contains important safety information you should know before working with the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM and guides you through the process of preparing your site for router installation. Note Do not unpack the system until you are ready to install it.

  • Page 48: C H A P T E R 2 Preparing Your Site For Installation

    • Cisco safety policy is that all of its routers must conform to the requirements of IEC 60950, with appropriate national deviations, as a minimum. In addition, Cisco routers must also meet the requirements of any other normative documents (for example, standards, technical specifications, laws or regulations).

  • Page 49: Compliance Requirements

    Preparing Your Site for Installation Compliance Requirements Compliance Requirements This section includes Safety Compliance and Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) standards. The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM is in compliance with national and international standards as described Table 2-1. Table 2-1 NEBS Compliance Requirements...

  • Page 50: Standard Warning Statements

    The English warnings in this document are followed by a statement number. To see the translations of a warning into other languages, look up its statement number in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco RF Gateway 10 document. Standard Warning Statements This section describes the warning definition and then lists core safety warnings grouped by topic.
  • Page 51 Statement 1030 This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Warning Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: DC PEM for RFGW-10 : 60A U.S. maximum. Statement 1005 Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection to be provided as part of the building installation.
  • Page 52 This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before Warning power is applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 53: General Precautions

    • Site Planning Checklist, page 2-14 General Precautions Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM system. • Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources and do not block cooling vents.

  • Page 54: Site Environmental Requirements

    –200 feet 30,000 feet Physical Characteristics Be familiar with the physical characteristics of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM to assist you in placing the system in the proper location. Table 2-3 shows the weight and dimensions of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

  • Page 55: Floor Loading Considerations

    Optionally the chassis can be racked mid-mounted. Floor Loading Considerations Ensure that the floor under the rack supporting the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM is capable of supporting the combined weight of the rack and all other installed equipment. To assess the weight of the fully configured Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM respectively, refer to Table 2-3.

  • Page 56: Electrical Circuit Requirements

    DC PEM to avoid compromising the power redundancy feature. The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM can be powered by a DC source. Ensure that the equipment grounding is present and observe power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the power strip does not exceed 80% of the rating.

  • Page 57: Asynchronous Terminal Connections

    Strong EMI can destroy the signal drivers and receivers in the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM and even create an electrical hazard by causing power surges through power lines into installed equipment. These problems are rare, but could be catastrophic.

  • Page 58: Rack-Mounting And Location Guidelines

    Lightning and AC Power Fault Interference If signal wires exceed recommended cabling distances, or if signal wires pass between buildings, you should consider the effect that a lightning strike in your vicinity might have on the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) generated by lightning or other high-energy phenomena can couple enough energy into unshielded conductors to damage or destroy electronic equipment.

  • Page 59: Rack Selection Guidelines

    Locating for Safety If the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM is the heaviest or the only piece of equipment in the rack, consider installing it at or near the bottom to ensure that the rack center of gravity is as low as possible.

  • Page 60: Site Planning Checklist

    Avoid locating the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a location in which the chassis air intake vents could draw in the exhaust air from adjacent equipment. Consider how the air flows through the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

  • Page 61: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

    1 and 10 megohms. Electrical Safety All system components are hot-swappable. They are designed to be removed and replaced while the system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage to the system. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 62 • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Warning Statement 1001 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 63: Receiving A Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam

    Chapter 2 Preparing Your Site for Installation Receiving a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Receiving a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Each Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis is shipped in a container that is strapped to a pallet as illustrated Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Packaged for Shipping...
  • Page 64 Do not remove installed components from the chassis until you are ready to install it into a rack. • When ready to install the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM into a rack it is recommended to remove all components except the fan tray, two TCC cards, and the 12 RF Switch cards. In this configuration the chassis weighs 139 lbs (63.2 kg).

  • Page 65: Tools And Equipment

    The tools and equipment listed below are recommended as the minimum necessary to install the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. You may need additional tools and equipment to install associated equipment and cables. You may also require test equipment to check electronic and optical signal levels, power levels, and communications links.

  • Page 66: Checking The Shipping Container Contents

    Step 4 After you have unpacked the system verify that you have received all of the required components. Using the packing list as a guide, take the following steps to check the contents of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM shipping container: Step 5 Check the contents of the boxes containing accessory items.

  • Page 67: Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam Installation Checklist

    Regulatory Safety and Compliance Information for the Cisco RF Gateway 10 Note Most Cisco documentation is online or on the Cisco Documentation DVD. Documentation that ships with your Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM includes the Cisco RF Gateway 10 Documentation Flyer, Cisco RF...
  • Page 68 Required passwords, IP addresses, device names, and so on, available Required tools available Network connection equipment available Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Chassis installed into a rack and all interfaces re-installed Rear RF Cable-management bracket installed (optional but recommended to be installed after rack-mounting)

  • Page 69: Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam Installation

    Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation This chapter describes the Cisco RFGW-10 Universal Edge QAM (UEQAM) and provides the procedures for installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in the equipment racks. It also describes how to connect the interfaces and power cables. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 70: Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam Description

    Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Description Front View Figure 3-1 shows the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM with the modules installed. — Figure 3-1 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Front View Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 71: Rear View

    Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Description Rear View Figure 3-2 shows the rear of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM with DC PEM installed. — Figure 3-2 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Rear View The internal fans draw cooling air into the chassis and across internal components to maintain an...

  • Page 72: Installation Methods

    When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines: • The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM requires a minimum of 13 rack units (22.75 inches or 57.785 cm) of vertical rack space. Measure the proposed rack location before mounting the chassis in the rack.

  • Page 73: Rack-Mounting A Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam

    Rack-Mounting a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM • Install and use the cable-management brackets included with the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM to keep the cables organized and out of the way of the cards and processors. Ensure that the cables from the other equipment already installed in the rack do not impair access to the cards or require you to disconnect cables unnecessarily to perform equipment maintenance or upgrades.

  • Page 74: Installing The Chassis Installation Brackets

    If there is a second internal rack rail, which is not more than 20 inches from the front rail, you can position the second installation bracket to act as a rear support for the chassis during installation. Figure 3-4 shows the brackets attached in a rack. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 75: Installing The Chassis Installation Handles

    It is recommended to install the two side chassis installation handles while unpacking to aid in moving the chassis off the palette. The parts and tools required for installing the chassis installation handles are listed in the “Tools and Equipment” section on page 2-19. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...
  • Page 76 Note Chassis installation handles should not be installed if the chassis is to be mid mounted. To install the chassis installation handles on a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM, complete the following steps: Step 1 Locate the two M5 threaded holes on the upper center of each side of the chassis that align with the handle captive screws.

  • Page 77: Attaching The Chassis Rack-Mount Brackets

    Repeat Step 1 through Step 2 on the other side of the chassis. Step 4 Install the chassis in the rack. To install the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in the rack, go to “Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack” section on page 3-12.

  • Page 78: Chassis Mid-Mounted Rack-Mount Bracket Installation

    If you are rack-mounting the chassis using a mid-mounted configuration, then it provides for the chassis being recessed in the rack or installed in a two-post rack. Note Chassis installation handles cannot be installed if the chassis is to be mid-mounted. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 3-10 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 79 Repeat Step 1 through Step 2 on the other side of the chassis. Step 4 Install the chassis in the rack. To install the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a rack, go to “Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack” section on page 3-12.

  • Page 80: Installing The Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam In A Rack

    Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack After installing the rack-mount brackets, the installation handles on the chassis, and the installation brackets in the rack, mount the chassis by securing the rack-mount brackets to the two posts or mounting strips in the rack.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack Figure 3-8 Positioning the Chassis on the Chassis Installation Bracket Step 5 Remove the side chassis installation handles and slide the chassis into position in the rack.
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack Figure 3-9 Positioning the Chassis on the Rack Fan tray handle Step 7 Hold the chassis in position against the mounting rails and follow these steps: Insert a bottom screw into the rack-mount ear on each side and use a hand-held screwdriver to tighten the screw to the rack rail.
  • Page 83 Figure 3-10). Figure 3-10 Securing the Side Rack-Mount Brackets You can install your Cisco RFGW-10 chassis in a two-post rack (see “Two-Post Rack Installation Mid-Mounted” section on page 3-16) or a four-post rack. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 84: Two-Post Rack Installation Mid-Mounted

    Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack Two-Post Rack Installation Mid-Mounted The Cisco RFGW-10 chassis can be installed in a two-post 19-inch rack either as a front mount or a mid-mount (see Figure 3-12).
  • Page 85 Insert a minimum of four screws per bracket on both sides of the chassis. Figure 3-12 Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 in a Two-Post Equipment Rack Step 7 Ensure that all the screws on each side of the rack-mount brackets are tightened to the equipment rack before the chassis installation bracket is removed from the rack.

  • Page 86: Attaching A Chassis Ground Connection

    Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection Connecting the Cisco RFGW-10 chassis to earth ground is required for all DC powered installations where compliance with NEBS grounding requirements is necessary. The following are the tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to connect the system ground to the chassis: •...
  • Page 87 (earth) connection for the chassis. A chassis ground connector is provided on each Cisco RFGW-10 chassis. There is a dual ring stud on the rear lower left side of the chassis and on each DC power supply (primary grounding stud).

  • Page 88: Attaching The Cable-Management Bracket

    3-16.) Figure 3-16 Cable-Management Bracket Follow these steps to attach the cable-management brackets to the rear sides of the Cisco RFGW-10 chassis in the rack: Step 1 Align the cable-management bracket captive screws to the rear left side panel tapped holes of the Cisco RFGW-10 chassis.

  • Page 89: Connecting Power To Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam

    Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Connecting Power to Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Note Do not overtighten the cable management captive screws when using a Phillips screwdriver. Tighten to 5-in lbs torque maximum. Figure 3-17 shows the cable-management brackets attached to the chassis.

  • Page 90: Connecting Dc-Input Power To Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam

    DC PEM per DC PEM Note Both DC inputs to the DC PEM must be connected and energized for the Cisco RFGW-10 system to operate properly. Note Detailed instructions for removing and replacing the Cisco RFGW-10 DC PEM are in “Installation and...
  • Page 91 • An earth ground cable is required for each DC PDU. We recommend that you use at least 4-AWG multi-strand copper wire. This wire is not available from Cisco; it is available from any commercial cable vendor. The ground wire cable lug (provided in the accessory kit) should be dual-hole (as shown in...
  • Page 92 DC input power is accessible through the terminal cover of the DC PEM with shrink tubing. Note Detailed instructions for removing and replacing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM DC PEM are in “Installation and Removal of the DC PEM” section on page 5-2.
  • Page 93 Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Connecting Power to Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Step 2 Ensure that the DC PEM is disconnected from the chassis midplane power connector and that the power supply breaker is in the off position. Step 3...
  • Page 94 Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Connecting Power to Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Note To meet the electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements, the DC power supply should be removed from the chassis if the PEM has failed or the circuit breaker is off.
  • Page 95 Step 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 for the second DC input feed to the PEM. Note Both DC inputs to the DC PEM must be connected and energized for the RFGW-10 system to operate properly. Step 12 Fully install the DC PEM into the power supply bay and tighten the captive fasteners on the faceplate to the chassis.

  • Page 96: Powering On The Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam

    Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Connecting the Lineage Power Shelf to the Cisco RFGW-10 Note Both DC inputs to the DC PEM must be connected and energized for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM system to operate properly. Powering On the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Step 1 Energize the facility DC power feeds to the power supply.

  • Page 97: Connecting The Lineage Power Shelf To The Cisco Rfgw-10

    Caution Do not connect the AC power cables to the facility power source until the DC power cables are connected to the power shelf, and to the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. To attach the cables to Lineage power shelf: Step 1 Open the safety covers from above the DC terminal blocks by pushing the safety cover up and off the DC power terminal blocks on the power shelf.

  • Page 98: Connecting A Single Power Shelf

    4 AWG cable, use a high-flex high strand count power cable for optimal routing of the cables under the front cover of the Cisco RFGW-10 chassis. The 2 AWG wire is not supported on the RFGW-10-PWR-DC1= DC PEM module.

  • Page 99: Steps

    Do not connect the AC power cables to the facility power sources until the DC power cables are connected to the power shelf, and to the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. To connect a single power shelf to the DC PEM modules on the Cisco RFGW-10: Step 1 Connect the Y-Shaped DC power cables to the Lineage power shelf, see the “Cabling the Power Shelf”...

  • Page 100: Connecting Dual Power Shelves

    4 AWG cable, use a high-flex high strand count power cable for optimal routing of the cables under the front cover of the Cisco RFGW-10. The 2 AWG wire is not supported on the RFGW-10-PWR-DC1= DC PEM module.
  • Page 101 Chapter 3 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Connecting the Lineage Power Shelf to the Cisco RFGW-10 Figure 3-23 Lineage Power Shelf Connected to DC PEM Modules - Configuration 2 Lineage power shelf 1 Red straight cables from Lineage shelf 2 to –48 V terminal on DC PEM modules...

  • Page 102: Disconnecting Cables From The Power Shelf

    Steps To disconnect cables from the Lineage power shelf and the Cisco RFGW-10: Step 1 Power off the power shelf by disconnecting the power supply at the facility. Wait a few minutes before disconnecting the power cables so that they discharge.

  • Page 103: Thermal Management

    Statement 1029 Caution Never operate the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM for prolonged periods without a line card or blank panel in each slot of the chassis. Use of the chassis with open slots degrades the cooling performance of the chassis and can cause over-temperature conditions on adjacent cards due to air flow bypass.

  • Page 104: Cooling Path

    Cooling Path The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM has a single air intake in the front lower portion of the chassis, and has multiple exhausts in the rear of the chassis from the fan tray and the DC PEMs. See Figure 1-4.

  • Page 105: Environmental Monitoring

    Environmental Monitoring The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM is equipped to monitor the ambient air intake and exhaust temperatures. Each RF line card has ambient air intake sensors that are located on the leading edge of the line card and are used for monitoring the ambient air inlet temperatures.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Thermal Management Environmental Monitoring Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...
  • Page 107 C H A P T E R Installing and Removing FRUs This chapter tells you how to remove and replace Cisco RF Gateway 10 (RFGW-10) UEQAM field-replaceable units (FRUs). The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM supports hot-swapping, which allows installation, removal, and replacement of a component without powering off the system. When the...

  • Page 108: Installation And Removal Of The Dc Pem

    Statement 1034 Note The DC PEMs are hot-swappable, so in redundant mode there is no need to power down the chassis to replace or upgrade the DC PEMs. Figure 5-1 DC PEM Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 109: Installing A Dc Pem

    Each DC-input power cable is terminated at the PDU by a cable lug (included in the accessory kit). The cable lugs must be dual-hole, and have a 90 degree tongue (reference Panduit LCD4-14AF-L). They must fit over M6 terminal studs at 0.625-inch (15.88-mm) centers. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...
  • Page 110 • An earth ground cable is required for each DC PDU. We recommend that you use at least 4-AWG multi-strand copper wire. This wire is not available from Cisco; it is available from any commercial cable vendor. The ground wire cable lug (provided in the accessory kit) should be dual-hole, 90 degree tongue (reference Panduit LCD4-14AF-L), and fit over M6 terminal studs at 0.625 inch (15.88mm) centers.
  • Page 111 Step 12 Replace and rotate the terminal block plastic cover back into position until it is locked. Note Both DC inputs to the DC PEM must be connected and energized for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM system to operate properly. Step 13 Fully install the DC PEM into the power supply bay and tighten the captive fasteners on the faceplate to the chassis.

  • Page 112: Removing A Dc Pem

    Using a socket wrench and 10 mm socket disconnect the kepnut retaining the DC PEM ground lug from the power supply faceplate. When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and Warning disconnected last. Statement 1046 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 113: Installation And Removal Of The Fan Assembly

    Statement 1029 Installation and Removal of the Fan Assembly This section describes how to install and remove the fan assembly of the Cisco RFGW-10 chassis. Note Always use a wrist-strap or other grounding device to prevent ESD damage while handling the DS-48 line card.

  • Page 114: Installing The Fan Assembly

    Installing and Removing FRUs Installation and Removal of the Fan Assembly Figure 5-2 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Fan Assembly Captive installation screws Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray.

  • Page 115: Installation And Removal Of The Supervisor Cards

    Step 3 If after several attempts the fans do not operate, or if you experience trouble with the installation (for instance, if the captive installation screws do not align with the chassis holes), contact the Cisco TAC for assistance. Installation and Removal of the Supervisor Cards This section describes how to remove and install the Supervisor Cards.

  • Page 116: Installing The Supervisor Cards

    Installing and Removing FRUs Installation and Removal of the Supervisor Cards Installing the Supervisor Cards The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM has vertical chassis slots that are numbered from left to right. The Supervisor Cards can be installed only in Slot 1 and/or 2. Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist-straps to avoid ESD damage to the card.
  • Page 117 Installing and Removing FRUs Installation and Removal of the Supervisor Cards Figure 5-3 Supervisor Slot Locations In the Cisco RFGW-10 Chassis Two supervisor slots Step 5 To install a Supervisor Card, turn the module sideways with the board facing right, grasp the switching module front panel with one hand and place your other hand under the board’s side edge to support the...
  • Page 118 ESD-preventive strap Step 6 Align the edges of the Supervisor Card’s printed circuit board with the slot guides on the top and bottom of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis, as shown in Figure 5-4. Note The Supervisor Card slides into the chassis guides on the printed circuit board (PCB) edge and not on the sheet metal carrier edge.

  • Page 119: Verifying The Status Of The Supervisor Card

    Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle the Supervisor Cards by the carrier edges only. To remove a Supervisor Card from a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM, do the following: Step 1 Disconnect the network interface cables attached to the ports on the Supervisor Card that you intend to remove.

  • Page 120: Installation And Removal Of The Rf Switch Card

    If the slot is to remain empty, install a Supervisor blank panel (part number RFGW-SUP-COVER= ). Installation and Removal of the RF Switch Card The RF switch cards are the RF coaxial termination for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis. There are 12 RF switch cards per Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis. (See Figure 5-6.) Each RF switch card...

  • Page 121: Installing The Rf Switch Card

    When you handle the RF switch cards, use a wrist-strap or other grounding device to prevent ESD damage. Installing the RF Switch Card The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis has horizontal RF switch card slots that are numbered from top to bottom (Slots 1 through 12). Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist-straps to avoid ESD damage to the card.
  • Page 122 Installing and Removing FRUs Installation and Removal of the RF Switch Card To install an RF switch card in a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis, do the following: Step 1 Take necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage as described in the...

  • Page 123: Verifying The Rf Switch Card Status

    Ensure that the POWER LED illuminates green (module operational). Step 2 When the RF switch card is online, use the show module command to verify that the system acknowledges the new module and that the module's status is good. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-17 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 124: Removing The Rf Switch Card

    To prevent ESD damage, handle the RF switch cards by the carrier edges only. Do not touch the RF connectors on the back of the card. To remove an RF switch card in a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis, do the following: Step 1...

  • Page 125: Installation And Removal Of The Tcc Cards

    Whenever you handle the TCC card, use a wrist-strap or other grounding device to prevent ESD damage. Installing the TCC Card The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM has vertical TCC card chassis slots in the rear of the chassis that are numbered from right to left. The TCC cards can be installed only in slots 13 and 14.
  • Page 126 TCC blank panel is installed, keep it for future use. To remove an existing TCC card, follow the instructions in “Removing the TCC Card” section on page 5-22. Figure 5-10 TCC Card Slot Locations in the Cisco RFGW-10 Chassis RFGW-10-FAN-ASSY FAN OK CAUTION: HIGH SPEED FAN ASSEMBLY RF SW 1...
  • Page 127 Step 10 Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws on each end of the TCC card faceplate. Note Tighten the captive screws to 6-8 in-lbs. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-21 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 128: Verifying The Status Of The Tcc Card

    Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle the TCC card by the carrier edges only. To remove a TCC card from a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM, do the following: Step 1 Disconnect the network interface cables attached to the ports on the TCC card that you intend to remove.

  • Page 129: Installation And Removal Of The Line Cards

    Always use a wrist-strap or other grounding device to prevent ESD damage while handling the DS-48 line card. Installing the DS-48 Line Card The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM has vertical chassis slots numbered from left to right. The DS-48 line cards can be installed only in Slot 3 through 13. Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist-straps to avoid ESD damage to the card.
  • Page 130 Chapter 5 Installing and Removing FRUs Installation and Removal of the Line Cards To install a DS-48 line card in a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis, do the following: Step 1 Take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage as described in...
  • Page 131 Installing the DS-48 Line Card in the Chassis ESD-preventive strap Step 6 Align the edges of the DS-48 line card carrier with the slot guides on the top and bottom of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM chassis, as shown in Figure 5-14.

  • Page 132: Verifying The Status Of The Ds-48 Line Card

    During this procedure, wear grounding wrist-straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool. This could result in an electric shock. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-26...

  • Page 133: Installation And Removal Of The Sfp Modules

    Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle the DS-48 line card by the carrier edges only. To remove a DS-48 line card from a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM, do the following: Step 1 Disconnect the network interface cables attached to the ports on the DS-48 line card that you intend to remove.

  • Page 134: Mylar Tab Sfp Modules

    Mylar Tab SFP Module To insert the Mylar tab SFP module into a switching module port, line up the SFP module with the port, and slide it into place (see Figure 5-18). Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-28 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 135: Actuator/Button Sfp Modules

    (see Figure 5-21). Be sure not to press the actuator/button as you insert the SFP module because you might inadvertently disengage the SFP module from the port. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-29 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 136 SFP module from the port (see Figure 5-22). Step 2 Grasp the actuator/button between your thumb and index finger and carefully pull the SFP module from the port. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-30 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 137: Bale Clasp Sfp Modules

    5-23) has a bale clasp that you use to secure the SFP module in a switching module port. Figure 5-23 Bale Clasp SFP Module To insert a bale clasp SFP module into a switching module port, perform the following steps: Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-31 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 138 Figure 5-26. Step 2 Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger and carefully remove it from the switching module port as shown in Figure 5-25. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-32 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 139 4 4 8 - G B - L X Figure 5-26 Opening a Bale Clasp with a Flat-Blade Screwdriver W S - 4 4 4 8 - G B - L X Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-33 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 140 Chapter 5 Installing and Removing FRUs Installation and Removal of the SFP Modules Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 5-34 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 141 RF switching modules. There are 12 RF switch cards per RFGW-10 chassis (the chassis MUST include all the 12 RF switch cards for proper operation). Each Switch Card supports a single Cisco UCH2 connector header; each UCH2 supports 10 MCX style coaxial connections per RF switch card.

  • Page 142: Chapter 6 Cabling The Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam

    Figure 2 shows the cable bundle for Cisco RFGW-10 line card to RF switch that has three UCH2 units attached to one end and two RF switch header blocks attached to the other end. This cable is 3.2 feet (1 m) long and the part number is CAB-RFSW520QTIMM2.
  • Page 143 RF Switch Header Blocks Note Customers purchasing custom-length quad-shield coaxial cable bundles from third party vendors can purchase spare Universal Cable Holders and spare RF switch header blocks from Cisco. Refer to Table 6-1 for the applicable Cisco part numbers.
  • Page 144 Chapter 6 Cabling the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Figure 5-6 shows the rear of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM with 12 RF switch cards installed with UCH2 (see Figure 6-4). Figure 6-4 Universal Cable Holder UCH2 Red line Small pin TORX screw...

  • Page 145: Part Numbers

    F connectors Caution The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM must be used with the UCH for all cable connections to the RF Switch Card. Failure to use the UCH may cause permanent damage to the line card connectors, resulting in low or no RF output in the downstream or low or no RF input in the upstream.

  • Page 146: Nominal Attenuation

    Nominal Attenuation for a 75-Ohm Miniature Headend Coaxial Cable dB/100 ft dB/100 ft dB/100 ft 0.39 3.06 5.40 3.58 0.78 3.16 6.20 0.92 3.33 7.70 1.08 3.81 9.47 3.92 9.59 67.5 2.83 4.38 1000 10.50 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 147: Safety Information And Warnings

    Do not perform any action that would result in a potential hazard or make the equipment unsafe. • Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floor, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 148: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which occurs when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, can result in complete or intermittent failures. The Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM and its modules contain printed circuit cards that are fixed in a metal carrier. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and connectors are integral components of the carrier.
  • Page 149 Chapter 6 Cabling the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installing the UCH on the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM RF Switch Card Figure 6-7 Aligning the UCH with the RF Switch Card Dense Connector Ports Cutout Shroud Red line Lead screw Step 2 Align the end pins on the UCH with the pin holes in the faceplate.

  • Page 150: Installing Or Replacing The Cables In The Uch2

    This section describes how to install and replace the UCH2 cables. The UCH2 universal cable holders must be used with the Cisco RFGW-10 RF switch line cards. The UCH is designed to stabilize the cables and hold them in place.
  • Page 151 Using the T-10 TORX Driver Tool to Loosen the UCH2 Lock Bar Step 2 Use a flat-head screwdriver as a lever to slide open the lock bar (if needed). (See Figure 6-10.) Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-11 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 152 Figure 6-11 Removing an ESD Cap from an MCX Connector Figure 6-12 Removing an ESD Cap from an F Connector Step 4 Insert and wiggle the connector into the hole. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-12 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 153: Removing Cables

    Slide open the lock bar by hand, or with a flathead screw driver, if the bar is tight or hard to access. (See Figure 6-10.) Step 3 Carefully pull the cable completely out of the UCH2. Caution Be careful not to bend the cables at right angles. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-13 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 154: Verifying The Rf Switch Card Installation

    Keep the test cables as short as possible to limit static buildup. Before attaching any test cables to the unit under test, momentarily ground the center pin of the test cable to remove any static buildup that may be present. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-14 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 155: Broken Lead Screws

    The following section provides an overview of the cabling requirements and installation of the SFP modules for the Supervisor Card V-10GE for the Cisco DS-48 line card. Features of the Supervisor Engine Front Panel The following sections describe the LEDs, connectors, and switches on the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Supervisor Engine V-10GE: LEDs Table 1-7 describes the LEDs on the Supervisor Engine front panel.

  • Page 156: Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports

    48G+20G=68G. SFP and 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink options cannot be used simultaneously. When two Supervisor Engine V-10GEs are present in a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM, one X2 uplink is active on both the primary (active) and secondary (standby) Supervisor Engines by default, or two uplinks will be active in a non-redundant configuration.

  • Page 157: Reset Button

    Table 6-4 shows the transmission speed versus the distance. Table 6-4 EIA/TIA-232 Transmission Speed in Contrast with Distance Rate (bps) Distance (ft) Distance (m) 2400 4800 9600 19,200 38,400 56,000 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-17 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 158: Maximum Cable Distances

    Always keep caps and plugs on the fiber-optic connectors on the cable and the switch when they are not in use. Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into Warning beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-18 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 159: Sc Connector

    (around the optical-fiber openings), generating significant attenuation and reducing the optical power levels below threshold levels so that a link cannot be made. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-19 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 160: Lc Connector

    Active Supervisor in slot 1 to the Standby Supervisor in slot 2. However, in the RFGW-10 chassis if the uplink is plugged into any of the top two front panel SFP/SFP+ ports (SFP ports 1 and 2) on Supervisor in slot 1, then when Supervisor card in slot 2 takes over as the Active Supervisor, there will be a measurable error rate in the uplink direction from the Active Supervisor in slot 2 to the Standby Supervisor in slot 1.

  • Page 161: X2 Handling Guidelines And Installation

    Note The Cisco RFGW-10 Supervisor 7-E does not support the Fast Ethernet port. For network management applications, use the 1 Gbps SFP port on a Cisco RFGW-10 DS-384 line card or the Cisco DS-48 line card instead. X2 Handling Guidelines and Installation An X2 transceiver is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into the 10-Gigabit Ethernet port of the Supervisor Engine and links the Supervisor Engine with a fiber-optic network.

  • Page 162: Installing The 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver

    Cabling the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Cabling the Supervisor Engine Cisco 1000BASE-LX/LH interfaces fully comply with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-LX standard. However, their higher optical quality allows them to reach 10 km over SMF cable instead of the 5 km specified in the standard.
  • Page 163 Connections. Step 7 Remove the dust plugs from the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 transceiver optical bores. Step 8 Immediately attach the network interface cable SC connectors to the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 transceiver. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-23 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 164: Removing The 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver

    Position the socket cover in front of the socket opening. Snap the socket cover in place. X2 Transceiver Maintenance Guidelines To properly maintain X2 transceivers, follow these guidelines: • To prevent ESD damage, follow normal handling procedures. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-24 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 165: Sfp Guidelines

    Supervisor Engine V-10GE. You can use the SFP modules for connections to other network devices. You can use any combination of supported SFP modules. Use only Cisco SFP modules on your Cisco device. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the device.
  • Page 166 When the fiber-optic cable span is less than15.43 miles (25 km), you should insert a 5-decibel (dB) or 10-dB inline optical attenuator between the fiber-optic cable plant and the receiving port on the 1000BASE-ZX SFP module at each end of the link. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-26 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 167: Base-T Sfp Modules

    Figure 6-22 1000BASE-T Copper SFP Module 1000BASE-T copper SFP modules used with the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Supervisor Engine V-10GE operate only in 1000BASE-T mode, or at 1000 Mbps. Copper 1000BASE-T SFP modules use standard four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable at lengths up to 328.08 feet (100 meters).

  • Page 168: Cleaning The Fiber-Optic Connectors

    Remove any residual dust from the faceplate with clean, dry, oil-free compressed air. Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into Warning beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-28 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 169: Cabling The Tcc Card

    The ESD voltages on your clothing can still cause damage. Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-29 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 170: Tcc Card Led Summary

    DTI utilizes a single pair for transmission in both directions. Therefore a crossover function (similar to Ethernet crossover) is not required. Table 6-9 DTI Physical Connector RJ-45 Pin Number Signal Comment SIG + Compliant with 10baseT Ethernet Specifications SIG- Compliant with 10baseT Ethernet Specifications Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-30 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 171: Cabling The Line Cards

    Before removing a card from the chassis, connect the equipment end of the strap to a bare metal, unpainted surface on the chassis or rack-mount. Ensure that the chassis and/or rack has a grounding cable installed. For more information, see the “Rack-Mounting a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM” section on page 3-5.

  • Page 172: Connecting The Gigabit Ethernet Ports

    These ports also support autosensing and autonegotiation of the proper transmission mode (half duplex or full duplex) with an attached device. Cables connect to the Gigabit Ethernet ports via small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules. A list of compatible Cisco approved SFP modules is listed in Table 6-10.
  • Page 173 Different Cisco devices have different SFP module socket configurations. Your Cisco device could have either a latch-up or a latch-down orientation. Ensure that you are installing the SFP transceiver in the correct orientation for your Cisco device. For more details, refer to the hardware installation instructions that was provided with your Cisco device.

  • Page 174: Removing Sfp Transceiver Modules

    Disconnect the network fiber-optic cable or network copper cable from the SFP transceiver module connector. For optical SFP transceivers, immediately re-install the dust plugs in the SFP transceiver optical bores and the fiber-optic cable LC connectors. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-34 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 175 Grasp the SFP transceiver between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it from the socket. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-35 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 176: Connecting To The Asi Monitor Port (Optional)

    Screw the barrel of the male BNC connector to the port labeled ASI MON. The connection should be snug but not overly tight. Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the test equipment according to the instructions for that equipment. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-36 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 177: Configuring The Asi Port For Monitoring

    Router# configure terminal Router(config)# interface asi 3/15 Router(config-if)# cable monitor rf-port 5 channel 1 Router(config-subif)# Note Routing the input of a QAM channel to the ASI port does not disrupt the RF output. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-37 OL-16264-04...
  • Page 178 Router# configure terminal Router(config)# interface asi 3/15 Router(config-if)# cable byte-gap 2 Retrieving ASI Statistics To display interface statistics for the ASI port: Router# show interface asi slot_num/15 Example: Router# show interface asi 3/15 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 6-38 OL-16264-04...

  • Page 179: Specifications

    C H A P T E R Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Specifications This chapter lists the system specifications and the power requirements for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. System Specifications Table 7-1 lists the system specifications for Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. Table 7-1...

  • Page 180: C H A P T E R 7 Cisco Rfgw-10 Ueqam System Specifications

    Chapter 7 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Specifications Power Requirements Power Requirements Table 7-2 lists the power requirements for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

  • Page 181: Power Requirements

    –200 to 10000 feet (–60 to 3050 m) Altitude, nonoperational: over allowable temperature range –200 to 30,000 feet (–60 to 9144 m) Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) GR-1089 and GR-63 EMC standards CE marking Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...
  • Page 182 Chapter 7 Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Specifications Power Requirements Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide OL-16264-04...

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