C H A P T E R Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx This chapter describes the installation procedures for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx chassis and its components. This chapter includes the following sections: Before Installing, page 2-2 •...
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Before Installing To ensure that your hardware is supported by your release of Cisco IOS software, Note see the “New and Changed Information” section on page xii. Also refer to the “Hardware Supported” section of the latest release notes for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.
For information about installing the units in a customer cabinet, see the instructions from the cabinet manufacturer. Rack-Mounting the Chassis You can install the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx chassis in a standard 19-inch rack, a 21-inch rack, or a 23-inch rack. Table 2-1 lists the correct L bracket part number required for each installation.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Rack-Mounting the Chassis Table 2-1 L Bracket Part Numbers Rack L Bracket Part Number 21-inch 700-15176-01 23-inch 700-18074-01 Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 78-16436-01...
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Start with the first screw at the top of the chassis and use a screw every 2 RU to equally space the screws out and safely secure the chassis in the rack. Figure 2-1 Attaching L Brackets Right mounting Left mounting bracket bracket Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 78-16436-01...
Position the chassis in the rack. Step 2 Align the mounting holes in the L bracket with the mounting holes in the Step 3 equipment rack. (See Figure 2-2.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 78-16436-01...
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RU to equally space the screws out and safely secure the chassis in the rack. Place the cable management tray over the fan assembly, ensuring that the tray is Step 5 just under the chassis slots. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 78-16436-01...
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Step 7 Attach the top cable management guide to the chassis just above the slots using the number 12-24 screws. Make sure the grounding holes are visible through the top cable management guide. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 78-16436-01...
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Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Installing the Chassis Figure 2-3 Installing the Cable Management Tray Sixth mounting Sixth mounting hole above bottom hole above bottom of chassis of chassis mounting rails mounting rails Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 78-16436-01...
Hold the drawer with both hands and position the drawer in the rack beneath the Step 1 chassis. (See Figure 2-4.) All drawers following this first one can be stacked directly underneath each other. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 78-16436-01...
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Install the 12-24 or 10-32 screws through the elongated holes in the brackets and Step 3 into the threaded holes in the mounting post. Repeat this step for the other side. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 78-16436-01...
2-5.) These adapters are required for cross connecting cables for your system. Figure 2-5 Pulling out the Cross Connect Drawer To install adapters into the cross connect panels, follow these steps: Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 78-16436-01...
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Lock the drawer in the open position by pushing the lever at the back left of the Step 2 drawer down in the lock position. (See Figure 2-6.) Figure 2-6 Locking the Drawer Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 78-16436-01...
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Pulling up the Cross Connect Panel Latch Latch Remove the adapter from its packaging. Step 4 Step 5 Insert the adapter into the panel from the front as shown in Figure 2-8. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-14 78-16436-01...
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Flip the latches down and push the panel down when all desired adapters have Step 6 been installed. To cable the drawer using the cross connect panel, see the “Mux/Demux Module and Line Card Motherboard Cabling with Cross Connect Drawers” section on page 3-20. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 78-16436-01...
Align the mounting holes on the vertical cable guide with the mounting holes in Step 3 the equipment rack. Step 4 Secure the vertical cable guides with number 12-24 or 10-32 screws. (See Figure 2-10.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 78-16436-01...
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Installing the Vertical Cable Guides Figure 2-10 Installing the Vertical Cable Guides Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 78-16436-01...
• One grounding wire. We recommend 6 AWG. The length of the grounding • wires depends on the location of your Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx within the site and its proximity to proper grounding facilities. Number 2 Phillips head screwdriver.
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Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to an appropriate Step 9 grounding point in your site to ensure adequate earth ground for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 78-16436-01...
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Grounding the Chassis Figure 2-11 Grounding Receptacle Grounding Grounding Screws (M4) Wire Grounding Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 78-16436-01...
See Table 1-8 on page 1-16 for mux/demux motherboard LED descriptions and Table 1-2 on page 1-8 for processor card LED descriptions. Save the filler motherboards with the packaging material. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 78-16436-01...
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Insert the motherboard carefully into the chassis slot while guiding the upper and Step 4 lower edges of the motherboard in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-22 78-16436-01...
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the Warning card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 78-16436-01...
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Check the LEDs to ensure proper installation. See Table 1-14 on page 1-25 Step 5 2.5-Gbps Type 1 transponder module LED descriptions. Save the filler modules with the packaging material. Step 6 Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-24 78-16436-01...
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PSM LED descriptions. Installing the Type 2 Extended Range Transponder Modules with SFP Optics Only use Cisco-certified SFP optics for the Type 2 extended range transponders. Note To install the Type 2 extended range transponders modules with SFP optics, follow these steps: Take the desired SFP optics from the shipping container.
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Note MT-RJ connector. To remove an SFP with an MT-RJ connector from the Type 2 extended range transponder module, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove the cable from the desired SFP. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-26 78-16436-01...
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Figure 2-12 Removing the SFP with MT-RJ Connector SFP placement in the module SFP extraction tool insertion hole Lever on the SFP (two views) SFP extraction and cable installation and removal tool Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-27 78-16436-01...
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Remove the cable from the desired SFP. Step 1 Remove the SFP from the module by pulling the latch on top of the SFP to release Step 2 it from the module. (See Figure 2-13.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-28 78-16436-01...
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Installing and Removing Modules Figure 2-13 Removing the Transceiver with the LC Connector Release latch SFP removal Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 78-16436-01...
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Installing 10-GE Transponder Modules You must install a 10-GE transponder module in a 10-GE line card motherboard for proper operation in a Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx. The 10-GE line card motherboards support up to two half-width 10-GE transponder modules. To install 10-GE transponder modules, follow these steps: Remove the failed or blank module from the 10-GE line card motherboard.
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Table 1-15 on page 1-25 Step 5 Type 2 extended range transponder module LED descriptions. Allow two minutes for the 10-Gbps laser on the 10-GE transponder module to Note warm up before it transmits traffic. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 78-16436-01...
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Installing and Removing Modules Using CLI Prior to 2.5-Gbps Transponder Module Removal Removing a 2.5-Gbps transponder module from the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx causes bit rate errors on other 2.5-Gbps transponder modules in the 2.5-Gbps line card motherboard. Although these errors do not affect system traffic, you can...
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Warning the card, hold it by the faceplate and bottom edge. Allow the card to cool before touching any other part of it or before placing it in an antistatic bag. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-33 78-16436-01...
Minor Two or more Major To install the fan assembly in the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx, follow these steps: Open and pull out the cable storage drawer installed immediately beneath the Step 1 chassis that holds the system fiber optic cables. (See Figure 2-15.)
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Installing and Removing the Fan Assembly Figure 2-15 Cable Storage Drawer Lock the drawer by pushing the lever down at the back left side of the drawer. (See Step 2 Figure 2-16.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-35 78-16436-01...
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Black fastener Cable spool Step 4 Push the spools down towards the black fasteners. Carefully pull out the cables from the spools towards the outside of the drawers. (See Figure 2-17.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-36 78-16436-01...
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Rack mount latch Cable management tray Step 6 Attach the hook on the tray to the rack mount part of the tray on the rack so that it stays in the up position. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-37 78-16436-01...
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Tighten the black fasteners in the drawers to secure the spools and cables in place. Step 15 Step 16 Unlock the drawer and close it. (See Figure 2-20.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-38 78-16436-01...
The following note and warnings apply to direct DC-connected installations. Note The DC return is to remain isolated from the system frame and chassis (DC-I Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-39 78-16436-01...
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We recommend that you install the 15540-PWR-AC external power shelf directly above your Cisco ONS 15540 chassis, leaving one half inch of space between the chassis and the power shelf or in a directly adjacent rack. The external power shelf is a 19-inch (483 mm) wide rack mount shelf, 3.5 inches (86...
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Figure 2-21 Installing the 15540-PWR-AC External Power Shelf in the Rack INPUT OK OUTPUT OK INPUT OK OUTPUT OK Use a tape measure and level to ensure that the 15540-PWR-AC external power Step 3 shelf is installed straight and level. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-41 78-16436-01...
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Grasp the 15540-PWR-AC power supply handle with one hand. Place your other Step 3 hand underneath to support the bottom of the external power supply. (See Figure 2-23.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-42 78-16436-01...
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Slide each attachment plate up so that the upper edge is wedged into the Step 5 15540-PWR-AC external power shelf slot and use a screwdriver to tighten the two screws on each attachment plate. (See Figure 2-24.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-43 78-16436-01...
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Ensure that all site power and grounding requirements described in the Regulatory Step 6 Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ONS 15500 Series have been met before you connect the external power supply to a power source. Step 7 Plug one end of the two-pin Molex cord into the external power supply.
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AC-input power source. In case of a power source failure, the second source is still available and can maintain maximum overcurrent protection for each power connection. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-45 78-16436-01...
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Check the external power supply status from the system console by entering the Step 11 show hardware command. For more information on commands, refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Configuration Guide and the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Command Reference. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-46 78-16436-01...
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Powering Up the Shelf Connecting DC-Input Power from the 15540-PWR-AC Power Supply To apply DC-input power to your Cisco ONS 15540 shelf, follow these steps: Remove the four screws from the terminal block access panel on the back panel Step 1 of the chassis.
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Black lead to the terminal labeled -48A. • The ground connections should always be connected first and Note disconnected last. The second power supply cable should be connected to the terminals Note labeled RTNB and -48B. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-48 78-16436-01...
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RTNA RTNB –48VA –48VB Reinstall the terminal block access panel onto the chassis. Use the same four Step 5 screws used in Step 1 to secure the panel. (See Figure 2-30.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-49 78-16436-01...
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We recommend that you install the 15540-ACPS-N-E external power shelf directly above your Cisco ONS 15540 chassis, leaving one-half inch Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide...
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Use a tape measure and level to ensure that the external power shelf is installed Step 3 straight and level. Remove the spacer bar after the external power shelf is secured to the rack. Step 4 Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-51 78-16436-01...
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Powering Up the Shelf Connecting DC-Input Power from the 15540-ACPS-N-E External Power Shelf To apply DC-input power to your Cisco ONS 15540 shelf, you must install a cable strain relief bracket and two DC power cables. The two DC power cables are connected to each other at the cable strain relief bracket.
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(see Figure 2-34) in the following sequence: • Black lead to RTNA. Red lead to –48A. • The ground connections should always be connected first and Note disconnected last. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-53 78-16436-01...
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Powering Up the Shelf Figure 2-34 Connecting Cable Wires to the Terminal Blocks Terminal blocks RTNA RTNB –48VA –48VB Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-54 78-16436-01...
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Connect the earth ground lead to an appropriate ground source. Attach the side A and side B cable ends to the short DC power cables at the cable Step 9 strain relief bracket. (See Figure 2-36.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-55 78-16436-01...
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To install the 15540-ACPS-N-E power supply, follow these steps: Use a flat blade screwdriver to push in on the release handle latch until the release Step 1 handle opens. (See Figure 2-37.) Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-56 78-16436-01...
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With the release handle partially open, place both hands underneath the bottom of the external power supply and carry it to the external power shelf. (See Figure 2-38.) Figure 2-38 Handling the 15540-ACPS-N-E Power Supply Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-57 78-16436-01...
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The 15540-ACPS-N-E power supply does not function in the center bay Note of the 15540-ACPS-N-E external power shelf. Install the blank power supply in the center bay. Figure 2-39 Installing the 15540-ACPS-N-E Power Supply Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-58 78-16436-01...
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Ensure that all site power and grounding requirements described in the Regulatory Step 4 Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ONS 15500 Series have been met before you connect the 15540-ACPS-N-E power supply to a power source. In a system with multiple power supplies, connect each power supply to a separate Caution AC-input power source.
Lift the shutters on the two intended ports and attach one end of the two-sided Step 3 cable to each of the ports. Step 4 Attach the other end to the client equipment if not already attached. Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide 2-60 78-16436-01...