C O N T E N T S C H A P T E R 1 Cisco NCS 1020 Overview Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Overview Airflow in the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis External Interface Timing Unit PIDs Safety Precaution for Laser Radiation...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Rack Compatibility Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Chassis Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack General Power and Grounding Requirements Ground NCS 1020 C H A P T E R 5...
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Rear Fan Tray LED Power Supply Unit (PSU) LED NCS 1020 Front Door LEDs A P P E N D I X A Cisco NCS 1020 System Specifications Environmental Specifications Power Specifications Cable Specifications Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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C H A P T E R Cisco NCS 1020 Overview This chapter provides an overview for the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis, its modules, and line cards. Note This equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes, depending on its neighboring devices be fully up and running.
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Cisco NCS 1020 Overview Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Overview Cisco NCS 1020 is a 10RU chassis that has an in-built External Interface Timing Unit (EITU) and the following field-replaceable modules. • One Solid State Drive (SSD) • Two controllers (active and backup) •...
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The chassis has the PSUs and rear fan trays on the rear side. The following image is the rear view of the Cisco NCS 1020. In the chassis, the rear fan trays in the slots FT4 and FT5 cool the Type 2 line cards in slots from 2 to 5 at the front. Fan trays in slots FT6 and FT7 cool the Type 2 line cards in slots from 6 to 9 at the front.
Rear fan trays Airflow in the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis has a front-to-rear airflow mechanism to ventilate the modules. It delivers cooling through five different channels. The following image shows the airflow channels in a fully loaded NCS 1020 chassis.
Cisco NCS 1020 Overview External Interface Timing Unit Figure 3: Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Airflow The following table describes the airflow in a fully loaded NCS 1020 chassis. Table 2: Airflow in a Fully Loaded NCS 1020 Chassis Callout Airflow Channel...
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The USB ports in the EITU do not support USB drives; they only support passive Note optical devices from Cisco, such as breakout modules and mux/demux patch panels. If you want to install the operating system or copy files to and from the system, use the USB 3.0 ports labeled "Boot"...
Cisco NCS 1020 Overview PIDs SFP for 1 GE optical PTP port (1588 and SyncE) (2x) PIDs The following tables list the PIDs of the Cisco NCS 1020 and its modules: Table 3: Shelf and Accessory Option Product ID Product Description...
Replaceable Air Filter Safety Precaution for Laser Radiation Cisco NCS 1020 is classified as Hazard Level 1M as per IEC 60825-2 and Laser Class 1/1M as per IEC 60825-1, since it may include Class 1 or Class 1M Laser sources.
The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis supports the following line cards: Note The NCS 1020 chassis supports the Type 1 (NCS 1010) line cards in card slots 0 and 1. It supports the Type 2 (NCS 1014) line cards in card slots 2–9.
• Multiplexing and demultiplexing of odd and even channels • C+L combiner for multiplexing and demultiplexing L-band channels • 2x2 switch to reverse transmit direction of Optical Service Channel (OSC)-C • Fiber reflectors to support fiber end detection by OTDR Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
• 25-dBm line preamplifier True Variable Gain (TVG) Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) with two switchable gain ranges • Dedicated amplification of the odd and even add channels through an embedded Fixed Gain (FG) EDFA Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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• C+L combiner for multiplexing and demultiplexing L-band channels • 2x2 switch to reverse transmit direction of Optical Service Channel (OSC)-C • Fiber reflectors to support fiber end detection by OTDR Figure 9: Front View of E-OLT-C Line Card Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
ROADM or amplifier units for transmission. It transmits and receives signals from optical line terminal (OLT) units. In the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis, you can install the optical line card in one or more card slots. Note The chassis supports the NCS 1014 CCMD-16 line cards in card slots 2–9.
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Central Frequency (THz) Wavelength (nm) 190.850 1570.83 186.125 1610.7 Figure 11: NCS1K14-CCMD-16 Line Card Front View The following table shows the port names and their connector types for both CCDM-16-C and CCMD-16-L cards. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
The Type 1 line card comes preinstalled with an L-band cover for safety. The L-band cover has the DO NOT USE label on its face and covers the L-band port. Figure 12: L-Band Cover Caution Remove the cover without disturbing the fiber optic cables in the adjacent ports. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis supports the following modules: The field-replaceable SSD is accessible from the front of the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. This chassis SSD acts as the backup software storage in case the SSD inside the CPU fails. It has 480 GB storage space to store the running software and configuration.
Figure 14: Perspective View of the SSD Controller Cards The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis has slots to accommodate up to two controllers. It supports single controller and dual controller configurations. The chassis supports controller card redundancy through Active and Backup controller cards. The backup controller card, also called as peer controller card, stays in standby state and remains non-functional.
Figure 66: Front View of the NCS1010-CTR2-B-K9 Controller, on page 110. Note In R24.2.11, the NCS1010-CTR2-B-K9 controller card supports only USB 2.0 drive in the USB port. Figure 16: NCS1010-CTR2-B-K9 Controller Card Fan Trays NCS1020 has two fan sections: Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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The rear fan section consists of four fan tray slots (FT4, FT5, FT6, FT7). Each fan tray consists of two fan units (Fan 0, Fan 1) and a Status LED. Figure 18: Rear Fan Tray (NCS1020-FAN=) Rear fan tray LED Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Power Supply Power Supply The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis has two slots for 2.5-kW AC and DC redundant PSUs. Both the PSUs must always remain installed in the chassis, except during replacement. When the chassis has only one PSU installed, the system raises the Power Module Redundancy Lost alarm.
Figure 20: NCS1K4-DC-PSU-2 Cisco NCS 1020 Filler Modules The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis accommodates different filler modules based on the chassis configurations. Each filler module has a predetermined slot to occupy. Important Install the filler modules in the empty slots of the chassis to prevent overheating and dust formation.
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Type 2 filler cards are supported in card slots from 2 to 9. When to Use the Type 2 Filler Card If you don't intend to use the type 2 line card in your configuration, install the type 2 filler card into the empty slots. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
NCS 1020 Chassis Configurations with Filler Modules NCS 1020 Chassis with Passive Filler, Controller Filler, Type 2 Filler Card The following image shows the NCS 1020 chassis with passive filler, controller filler, and type 2 filler cards. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Cisco NCS 1020 Overview NCS 1020 Chassis Configurations with Filler Modules Figure 21: C-Band Only NCS 1020 Chassis with Passive Filler, Controller Filler, Type 2 Filler Card Type 2 line cards Front fan trays EITU Type 2 filler cards Type 1 line card...
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Cisco NCS 1020 Overview NCS 1020 Chassis Configurations with Filler Modules Figure 22: NCS 1020 Chassis Rear View with Filler Fan Tray Filler fan trays Rear fan trays NCS 1020 Chassis Front View with Active Filler The following image shows the NCS 1020 chassis with active filler.
Cisco NCS 1020 Front Door Kit (NCS1020-DR=) The NCS 1020 Doors with air filters (NCS1020-DR=) kit keeps the NCS 1020 chassis clean in a dusty environment and safe inside cabinets without doors. The door kit features a replaceable, internal air filter that prevents dust or foreign particles from entering the chassis.
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Figure 24: Fiber Management Brackets Left side bracket Top hood and bottom cover screws Right side bracket Top hood Bottom cover The dimensions of the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis with and without door varies. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Cisco NCS 1020 Overview Cisco NCS 1020 Front Door Kit (NCS1020-DR=) Figure 25: Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Dimensions—With and Without Front Door Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
• Do not use if battery is warped or swollen. • Do not store or use battery in a temperature > 70° Celsius. • Do not store or use battery in low air pressure environment < 10.1 PSIA. Statement 1015 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Warning Statement 1073 No User-Serviceable Parts There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry (including rings and chains), or other items that could get caught in the equipment. • Fasten your tie or scarf and sleeves. • Operate Cisco equipment safely by using it in accordance with its electrical ratings and product usage instructions. • Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove all connections to de-energize the unit. Warning Statement 1073 No User-Serviceable Parts There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Warning Statement 1028 More Than One Power Supply This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove all connections to de-energize the unit. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Warning Statement 1101 Connected To Grounded Outlet In the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) the appliance must be connected to a grounded outlet. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Safety Precaution for Laser Radiation Cisco NCS 1014 is classified as Hazard Level 1M as per IEC 60825-2 and Laser Class 1/1M as per IEC 60825-1, since it may include Class 1 or Class 1M Laser sources.
• Handle components by only their handles or edges; do not touch the printed circuit boards or connectors. • Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects components from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
NEBS is the most common set of safety, spatial, and environmental design standards applied to telecommunications equipment in the United States. It is not a legal or regulatory requirement, but rather an industry requirement. The following NEBS statements apply to Cisco NCS 1020: Note Statement 7001 ESD Mitigation This equipment may be ESD sensitive.
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This equipment is suitable for installation in network telecommunications facilities. Note Statement 8016 Installation Location Where the National Electric Code (NEC) Applies This equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the NEC applies. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Unpack and Verify the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis, on page 40 Package Contents You can order Cisco NCS 1020 as an assembled chassis (NCS1020-SYS) or as an empty chassis (NCS1020-SA) along with the components. The shipped package contains the following: •...
Unpack and Verify the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Contact your Cisco Sales Representative for the Unpacking procedure of the NCS 1020 Chassis. Use this procedure to unpack the shipment and verify that you have all the chassis modules that are required for installation.
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Using a pair of scissors, cut the carton sealing tape and straps tied around the package and open the top of the box. Step 3 Remove accessories and corner boards from the box. The box contains the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis and other items that are needed for installation.
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Prepare to Install Cisco NCS 1020 Unpack and Verify the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis What to do next After moving the chassis to the room or area where you want to install it, begin the procedure to mount the chassis into the rack.
General Power and Grounding Requirements, on page 54 Rack Compatibility The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis can be installed in a standard EIA (19"), ANSI (23"), or ETSI rack. • The rack can be two post type or four post type rack.
500.0mm(19.68") 515.0mm(20.276") 533.4mm(21") Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Chassis Use this procedure to attach the mounting brackets to the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Before you begin Required tools and equipment: • NCS1020-19-KIT= accessory kit • Torx head screwdriver (Cisco supplied) Step 1 Identify the left and right brackets.
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Chassis Figure 28: Attaching the Mounting Brackets on a Loaded Chassis Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack, on page 46 Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Use this procedure to mount the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI rack. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Note The mounting brackets and adapters fit only in the front posts of the four-post rack. Therefore, you can use the mounting brackets and adapters for both two-post and four-post racks.
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Step 2 Mount the NCS 1020 chassis onto the rack. Perform the following steps: a. Lift the chassis to the needed position in the rack. The fully loaded chassis requires two people to lift. Alternatively, you can use a mechanical lift to position the chassis in the rack.
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Figure 31: Mounting the NCS 1020 on a Four-Post 19" Rack 12–24 pan head screws Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Figure 32: Mounting the NCS 1020 on a Two-Post ETSI Rack 12–24 pan head screws Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Figure 33: Mounting the NCS 1020 on a Four-Post ETSI Rack 12–24 pan head screws Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Figure 34: Mounting the NCS 1020 on a Two-Post ANSI Rack 12–24 pan head screws Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis on an EIA/ANSI/ETSI Rack Figure 35: Mounting the NCS 1020 on a Four-Post ANSI Rack 12–24 pan head screws c. Insert the mounting screws on each bracket or adapter screw holes.
This procedure provides the grounding details for the NCS 1020 chassis. In the installation of the chassis, the ground lug should be connected first. There is one grounding point at the rear side of the NCS 1020 chassis. The following warning is affixed as a label on the chassis.
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Clean the mating surfaces and apply the appropriate antioxidant compound to the bare conductors. Step 3 Attach one end of the shelf ground cable (#6 AWG cable) to the ground point using the dual-hole lug connector. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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M6 lock washers Ground cable The orientation of the lug cable is always at the bottom side. Step 4 Tighten the M5 pan head screws to a torque value of 3.1 N-m (27.4 lbs-in). Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Ground NCS 1020 Step 5 Attach the other end of the shelf ground cable to the bay frame using a dual-hole lug connector according to the equipment rack frame specifications. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Ground NCS 1020 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
• Install the Front Door, on page 77 Install the Controller/Controller Filler Use this procedure to install the controller into the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. The chassis can accommodate up to two controllers. Note This procedure also applies to controller filler installation.
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Bottom Type 2 filler card Step 1 Orient the controller appropriately before inserting. Check for the This Side Up label. Step 2 Support the bottom of the controller with hands and insert the controller into the slot. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Figure 37: Installing the Controller Step 3 Using a screwdriver, tighten the two captive screws to a torque value of 0.65 N-m (5.75 lbs-in). What to do next Install the Type 1 Line/Filler Card, on page 62 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Install the Type 1 Line/Filler Card Install the Type 1 Line/Filler Card Use this procedure to install the Type 1 line card into the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. The chassis can accommodate up to two Type 1 line cards. See Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Overview, on page 1 for Type 1 line cards.
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Install the Type 1 Line/Filler Card Figure 38: Inserting the C-Band Type 1 Line Card Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Use the handle only to push and pull out the line card from the chassis. Do not use the handle to carry the line card. To prevent any accidental drop, support the bottom of the line card with your hand while you remove or insert it. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Orient the fan tray using the guide pins on both sides available in the fan tray, before inserting. Check for the This Side Up label. Step 2 Holding the handles with both hands, insert the fan tray into the slot on the front side of the chassis. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Using the screw driver, tighten the captive screws at the corners of the fan tray, to a torque value 0.65 N-m (5.75 lbs-in). The left captive screw goes into the chassis and the right captive screw goes into the line card. Step 4 Repeat the preceding steps to insert and fix the second fan tray. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Install the Type 2 Line/Filler Card Use this procedure to install an Type 2 line card into the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis supports a maximum of eight Type 2 line cards. Install the Type 2 line cards in the slot order starting from slot 2 to slot 9.
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Slide the line card completely inside, into the slide guide till it engages in the chassis. Step 4 Using the torque-limiting T-15 six lobe/slot screwdriver, tighten the two captive screws of the line card to a torque value of 0.44 N-m (3.89 lbs-in) to secure the line card. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Figure 41: Inserting the Type 2 Line Card Install the Solid State Drive (SSD) Use this procedure to install the SSD into the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Step 1 Before inserting the SSD into the slot, use the UP label to help you orient the module correctly.
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Install the Solid State Drive (SSD) Figure 42: Installing the SSD Step 3 Using a T15 six lobe/slot screwdriver, tighten the lone captive screw to a torque value of 0.65 N-m (5.75 lbs-in). Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Install the Power Supply Units (PSUs), on page 71 Install the Power Supply Units (PSUs) Use this procedure to install the PSUs into the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Step 1 Orient the PSU correctly before inserting. Check for the This Side Up label.
Connect AC Power to the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Caution The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis relies on the protective devices in the building installation to protect against short circuit, overcurrent, and ground faults. Ensure that the protective devices comply with local and National Electrical Codes.
Connect DC Power to the Cisco NCS 1020 Chassis Caution The Cisco NCS 1020 chassis relies on the protective devices in the building installation to protect against short circuit, overcurrent, and ground faults. Ensure that the protective devices comply with local and National Electrical Codes (NEC).
Verify that the correct fuse panel is installed in the top mounting space. Step 2 Measure and cut the cables as needed to reach the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis from the fuse panel. Step 3 Dress the power according to local practice.
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Before inserting the fan tray, use the This Side Up label to help yourself orient the fan tray correctly. Step 2 Use one hand to support the fan tray at the bottom. Then use the other hand to hold the cross handle and insert the fan tray into the slot. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Install the Rear Fan/Filler Fan Trays Figure 47: Installation of the Rear Fan Tray Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Step 4 Repeat the preceding steps to insert and fix the required number of fan trays. Install the Front Door Use this procedure to attach the front door onto the NCS 1020 chassis. Before you begin Required tools and equipment: •...
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Make sure the This Side UP labels on the brackets are on the outside. b. Position the top hood brackets facing down between the cable management brackets. Use the screw holes to align the top hood and the side brackets. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Using a screwdriver, tighten the screws to a torque value of 1.5 N-m (13.28 lbs-in). Step 3 Remove the sensor cover above the controller in CNTLR slot 0. Perform the following steps: Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Removing the sensor cover creates space to mate the door frame connector with the chassis connector. Note a. Loosen the captive screw using a screwdriver. b. Pull the sensor cover away from the chassis. Figure 50: Removing the Sensor Cover Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Align the eight screw holes on either side of the cable management brackets with the six protruding standoffs and two diagonal guide pins on the chassis. c. Insert the screws on the screw holes to bind the door frame on to the chassis. Guide pins Pan head screws Door frame Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the door on to the door frame. Perform the following steps: a. Using the UP arrow, orient the doors correctly. b. Push the door hinges in the opposite direction. Pull the top hinge pin down and the bottom hinge pin up. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Install the Front Door Figure 52: Front Door with Hinge and Ground strap Door hinge Ground strap cable c. Using the hinges, guide the door on to the frame. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Connect the other end of the ground strap cable to a grounding point on the chassis and insert the screw. The ground strap cable comes preinstalled on the door. c. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw to lock the cable. d. Repeat the preceding steps for the other door. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Install the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Install the Front Door e. Use the remaining hinges to close the door. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Caution Always populate the modular slots in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis with respective modules (line card, controller, PSU, and fan trays). Perform the replacement or upgrade of the modules (Online Insertion or Removal (OIR)) only when the ambient temperature is below 30-degree C. Complete the OIR of modules within five minutes to prevent overheating of the components.
Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove the L-Band Cover Warning An instructed person is someone who has been instructed and trained by a skilled person and takes the necessary precautions when working with equipment. Statement 1089. A skilled person or qualified personnel is someone who has training or experience in the equipment technology and understands potential hazards when working with equipment.
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove the L-Band Cover Caution When upgrading the existing C-band only networks to C+L band networks, perform this procedure during the maintenance window only. Step 1 Look for the DO NOT USE label to locate the L-band cover.
Discard the cover as per the local recycle practices. Remove and Replace the Rear Fan Tray Use this procedure to remove and replace the rear fan tray in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Note The following procedure also applies to the filler fan tray removal.
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove and Replace the Rear Fan Tray Figure 56: Removal of the Rear Fan Tray Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Install the Rear Fan/Filler Fan Trays, on page 74 Remove and Replace the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Use this procedure to remove and replace a PSU in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Before you begin Remove the connections to the power supply: •...
Install the Power Supply Units (PSUs), on page Remove and Replace the Solid State Drive (SSD) Use this procedure to remove and replace the SSD in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Step 1 Using a T15 six lobe/slot screwdriver, loosen the lone captive screw on the SSD.
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove and Replace the Solid State Drive (SSD) Figure 59: Removing the SSD Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Install the Solid State Drive (SSD), on page 69 Remove and Replace the Type 2 Line Card Use this procedure to remove and replace the type 2 line card in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Note This procedure also applies to the type 2 filler card removal.
Step 4 Store the door frames in a package. Remove and Replace the Front Fan Tray Use this procedure to remove and replace a front fan tray in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove and Replace the Front Fan Tray Caution Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) duration for the fan tray unit at 30-degree C (80-degree F) ambient temperature, is five minutes. Only one fan tray should be removed at a time. Removing both fan trays simultaneously leads to overheating and may result in an unexpected system shutdown.
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove and Replace the Front Fan Tray Figure 61: Removing the Front Fan Tray Step 3 Repeat Step 1 Step 2 to remove the second fan tray. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Remove and Replace the Type 1 Line Card Note This procedure also applies to the type 1 active and passive filler card removal. Use this procedure to remove and replace the type 1 line card in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Before you begin •...
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove and Replace the Type 1 Line Card Figure 62: Removing the C-Band Type 1 Line Card What to do next To replace the type 1 line card, see Install the Type 1 Line/Filler Card, on page...
Use this procedure only during RMA. Before you begin • The NCS 1020 unit that is planned for RMA must be taken out of the data center and the network. You must access NCS 1020 only using the console port.
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Wipe Data in Disk Using Secure Erase Step 4 Select the SSD using the arrow keys. a) Select the SSD under D: 13 for RP SSD erase. b) Select the SSD under D: 14 for chassis SSD erase.
Click Yes on the Warning message box to erase the selected SSD data. Remove and Replace the Controller Use this procedure to remove and replace the controller in the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove and Replace the Controller Note The following procedure also applies to controller filler removal in slot 1. Step 1 Using a screwdriver, unfasten the two captive screws on the controller. Step 2 Pull out the handle from the controller.
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Remove and Replace the Cisco NCS 1020 Modules Remove and Replace the Controller Figure 63: Removing the Controller What to do next To replace the controller or controller filler, see Install the Controller/Controller Filler, on page Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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C H A P T E R LEDs This section provides details of the LEDs in the Cisco NCS 1020 modules, controller unit, and line cards. • EITU LEDs, on page 107 • Controller LEDs, on page 109 • CCMD-16-C and CCMD-16-L Line Card LED, on page 112 •...
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Figure 64: EITU LEDs GPS LED PTP (Ethernet Optical SFP Ports) LEDs SYNC LED UDC (Ethernet Optical SFP Ports) LEDs MGMT (Ethernet Copper Ports) LEDs The following table shows the LEDs of EITU and their status. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Flashing yellow Link is up but with traffic. Controller LEDs The controller (NCS1010-CTR2-K9 and NCS1010-CTR2-B-K9) units have one USB port and six LEDs to indicate the system status and the status of the components. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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BLE LED System is up and Green Idle in Data mode. running Orange Idle in Command mode. Purple Waiting for a pairing device. Blue Active and data is transferring. Blue (flashing) Active and connected. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Use this LED for troubleshooting purposes such as replacing the fiber and field-replaceable units. You can control it through the software CLI. Use the following command to activate this LED, manually: hw-module attention-led location 0/RP0/CPU0 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
CCMD-16-C and CCMD-16-L Line Card LED Note In Release 24.2.11, the Cisco NCS 1020 chassis supports the Type 2 CCMD-16-C line card LEDs only. The CCMD-16-C and CCMD-16-L optical line cards have 18 LEDs each to indicate the system status and the status of the optical ports.
The port is configured in maintenance mode or the attention LED is enabled for this port. Note Attention LED is not supported on ACT LED. Front Fan Tray LED The fan tray has one LED to indicate its status. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Indicates a fault in the fan tray. Green Indicates that the fan tray is working fine. Rear Fan Tray LED The fan tray has one LED to indicate its status. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
Indicates a fault in the fan tray. Green Indicates that the fan tray is working fine. Power Supply Unit (PSU) LED The NCS1K4-AC-PSU-2 and NCS1K4-DC-PSU-2 units have one LED each to indicate their status. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
NCS 1020 Front Door LEDs The Cisco NCS 1020 Front Door (NCS1020-DR=) has two LEDs to indicate the system status and identify the chassis in the rack. the door LEDs mimic the ATT and SYS LEDs of the controller. This setup is done to avoid opening the door often to check the status of the chassis.
A P P E N D I X Cisco NCS 1020 System Specifications This chapter describes the system specifications for Cisco NCS 1020. • Environmental Specifications, on page 117 • Power Specifications, on page 117 • Cable Specifications, on page 118...
Recommended protective device (LL) 20 A Cable Specifications The Cisco NCS 1020 has the following cable specifications: • AC and DC power cables that you have ordered. AC chassis—while ordering for an AC chassis, select the power cable type (straight, 90-degree, or jumper) and P1 connector (NEMA or CEE).
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IEC 60320 – C21 N1K4-C2021-4M-EU= 16 A, 250 V 4.25 (EU) 240 V IEC 60320 – C20 IEC 60320 – C21 N1K4-C2021-4M-IN= 16 A, 250 V 4.25 (India) Figure 72: 90-degree Cable (CEE 7/7) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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DC chassis—when you order for a DC chassis, you get four power lugs for each PSU (a pair of 90-degree and a pair of 180-degree lugs). The power lugs are included in the DC PSU package for spare-order. For Assemble-to-order, the power lugs are included in the Accessory kit. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Cisco NCS 1020 System Specifications Cisco NCS 1020 System Specifications Figure 76: DC Power Cable Lug (180-degree) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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Cisco NCS 1020 System Specifications Cisco NCS 1020 System Specifications Figure 77: DC Power Cable Lug (90-degree) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1020...
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