Cisco RFGW-10 Manual

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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1Overview 1-1
Cisco RFGW-10 Features 1-2
Cisco RFGW-10 Functional Overview 1-2
Cisco RFGW-10 IOS Software 1-4
Cisco RFGW-10 Hardware 1-5
Cisco RFGW-10 System Configuration 1-5
Cisco RFGW-10 Slot Numbering 1-6
Cisco RFGW-10 Components 1-7
Fan Assembly 1-7
DC PEMs 1-10
Front Panel Display 1-14
Supervisor Engines 1-15
Cisco Supervisor Engine V-10GE 1-15
Supervisor Engine Components 1-16
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
DS-48 Line Card Components 1-21
Cisco RFGW-10 DS-384 Line Card 1-23
TCC/DTI Card 1-23
RF Switch Card 1-27
Supported External AC-Input Power Shelf 1-29
Lineage AC-DC Power Shelf 1-29
CHAPTER 2Preparing Your Site for Installation 2-1
Safety Recommendations 2-2

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Compliance Requirements 2-3
NEBS Level 3 Compliance 2-3
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS 2-3
Standard Warning Statements 2-4
General Safety Warnings 2-4
Site Planning 2-7
General Precautions 2-7
Site Selection Guidelines 2-7
Site Environmental Requirements 2-8
Physical Characteristics 2-8
Floor Loading Considerations 2-9
Site Power Guidelines 2-9
Electrical Circuit Requirements 2-10
Site Cabling Guidelines 2-10
Asynchronous Terminal Connections 2-11
Interference Considerations 2-11
Rack-Mounting and Location Guidelines 2-12
Precautions for Rack-Mounting 2-12
Rack Selection Guidelines 2-13
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 2-20
Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation Checklist 2-21
CHAPTER 3Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation 3-1
Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Description 3-1
Front View 3-2
Rear View 3-3
Installation Methods 3-4
General Rack Installation Guidelines 3-4
Rack-Mounting a Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM 3-5
Verifying Rack Dimensions 3-5

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Installing the Chassis Installation Brackets 3-6
Installing the Chassis Installation Handles 3-7
Attaching the Chassis Rack-Mount Brackets 3-9
Chassis Front Rack-Mount Brackets Installation 3-9
Chassis Mid-Mounted Rack-Mount Bracket Installation 3-10
Installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM in a Rack 3-12
Two-Post Rack Installation Mid-Mounted 3-16
Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection 3-18
Attaching the Cable-Management Bracket 3-20
Connecting Power to Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM 3-21
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 3-29
Steps 3-29
Connecting a Single Power Shelf 3-30
Required Tools and Equipment 3-30
Steps 3-31
Connecting Dual Power Shelves 3-32
Required Tools and Equipment 3-32
Steps 3-32
Disconnecting Cables from the Power Shelf 3-34
Steps 3-34
CHAPTER 4Thermal Management 4-1
Blank Panels 4-1
Cooling Path 4-2
Fan Tray Removal 4-2
Environmental Monitoring 4-3
CHAPTER 5Installing and Removing FRUs 5-1
Installation and Removal of the DC PEM 5-2
Installing a DC PEM 5-3
Removing a DC PEM 5-6
Installation and Removal of the Fan Assembly 5-7

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Removing the Fan Assembly 5-7
Installing the Fan Assembly 5-8
Verifying the Fan Assembly Installation 5-9
Installation and Removal of the Supervisor Cards 5-9
Installing the Supervisor Cards 5-10
Verifying the Status of the Supervisor Card 5-13
Removing the Supervisor Card 5-13
Installation and Removal of the RF Switch Card 5-14
Installing the RF Switch Card 5-15
Verifying the RF Switch Card Status 5-17
Removing the RF Switch Card 5-18
Installation and Removal of the TCC Cards 5-19
Installing the TCC Card 5-19
Verifying the Status of the TCC Card 5-22
Removing the TCC Card 5-22
Installation and Removal of the Line Cards 5-23
Installing the DS-48 Line Card 5-23
Verifying the Status of the DS-48 Line Card 5-26
Removing the DS-48 Line Card 5-26
Installation and Removal of the SFP Modules 5-27
Installing SFP Modules 5-27
Mylar Tab SFP Modules 5-28
Actuator/Button SFP Modules 5-29
Bale Clasp SFP Modules 5-31
CHAPTER 6Cabling the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM 6-1
Part Numbers 6-5
Nominal Attenuation 6-6
Safety Information and Warnings 6-7
Electrical Equipment Guidelines 6-7
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 6-8
Installing the UCH on the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM RF Switch Card 6-8
Installing or Replacing the Cables in the UCH2 6-10
Installing the Cables in the UCH2 6-10
Removing Cables 6-13
Verifying the RF Switch Card Installation 6-14
Downstream RF Power Measurement Caution 6-14
Broken Lead Screws 6-15

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Cabling the Supervisor Engine 6-15
Features of the Supervisor Engine Front Panel 6-15
LEDs 6-15
10-Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports 6-16
Gigabit Ethernet SFP Uplink Ports 6-16
Ethernet Management Port 6-16
Console Port 6-16
Reset Button 6-17
Compact Flash Port 6-17
Port Cabling Specifications 6-17
Maximum Cable Distances 6-18
Attaching Module Interface Cables 6-18
SC Connector 6-19
LC Connector 6-20
Configuring Your Supervisor Engine 6-20
X2 Handling Guidelines and Installation 6-21
Installing the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver 6-22
Removing the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver 6-24
X2 Transceiver Maintenance Guidelines 6-24
SFP Guidelines 6-25
Fiber-Optic SFP Modules 6-25
1000BASE-T SFP Modules 6-27
CWDM SFP Modules 6-27
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors 6-28
Cabling the TCC Card 6-29
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 6-29
TCC Card LED Summary 6-30
DTI Physical Connector 6-30
Cabling the Line Cards 6-31
Preventing ESD Damage 6-31
Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Ports 6-32
Installing SFP Transceiver Modules in the Line Cards 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
CHAPTER 7Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Specifications 7-1
System Specifications 7-1
Power Requirements 7-2

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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
•Document Organization, page 2
•Document Conventions, page 3
•Safety Warnings, page 4
•Related Documentation, page 4
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 5
Document Revision History
The Document Revision History table below records technical changes to this document.
Document
Version Date Change Summary
OL-16264-01 January 2009 This is the first version of this document.
OL-16264-02 April 2009 Updated with the new cable assembly information.
OL-16264-03 June 2012 Updated with information about:
•Cisco RF Gateway 10 UEQAM Downstream 384
Line Card (also called Cisco RFGW-10 DS-384)
•Cisco RF Gateway 10 Supervisor Engine 7-E
OL-16264-04 September, 2012 Added information about Lineage AC-DC power shelf

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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. The users of this guide should:
•Be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices.
•Have experience as electronic or electromechanical technicians.
•Have experience in installing high-end networking equipment. Certain procedures described in this
guide require a certified electrician.
Document Organization
The major sections of this installation guide are:
Section Description
Chapter 1, “Overview” This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco
RFGW-10 UEQAM.
Chapter 2, “Preparing Your Site for Installation” This chapter provides site preparation guidelines for
installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.
Chapter 3, “Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation” This chapter describes the installation procedures of the
Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.
Chapter 4, “Thermal Management” This chapter describes thermal management of the Cisco
RFGW-10 UEQAM.
Chapter 5, “Installing and Removing FRUs” This chapter describes the installation and removal
procedures for the field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Chapter 6, “Cabling the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM” This chapter describes the cabling information for the
Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.
Chapter 7, “Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Specifications” This chapter lists the specifications of the Cisco
RFGW-10 UEQAM.