Chapter 3 Node Setup; Before You Begin - Cisco ONS 15327 User Documentation

Node Setup
This chapter explains how to set up a Cisco ONS 15327 node using the Cisco Transport Controller
(CTC). Topics include:
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Lastly, the chapter includes a node checklist to help you keep track of the procedures you have
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3.1 Before You Begin

Before you begin node setup, review the following checklist to ensure you have the prerequisite
information. Basic node information that you will need includes node name, contact, location, date, and
time. If the ONS 15327 will be connected to a network, you will need:
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If you are responsible for setting up IP networking for the ONS 15327 network, see
Networking"
To create card protection groups, you will need to know:
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You must be able to log into the node to complete node provisioning. If you cannot log into the node,
Note
see "Connecting PCs to the ONS 15327" section on page
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Setting up general node information
Setting up network information
Creating, editing, and deleting ONS 15327 users and assigning user security levels
Setting the node timing references
Creating card protection groups
Viewing node inventory
Viewing CTC software versions
Chapter 2, "Software Installation"
The IP address and subnet mask to assign to the node and
The IP address of the default router.
If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used, you will need the IP address of the DHCP server.
for more information.
The card protection scheme that will be used and what cards will be included in it.
The SONET protection topology that will be used for the node.
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for general CTC information.
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