Cisco NCS 1001 Guide

Quick Start Guide for Cisco NCS 1001

Revised: April 13, 2018,
Cisco NCS 1001 Overview
Cisco NCS 1001 (NCS1001-K9) is 1 RU chassis that addresses the growing bandwidth needs of data center DWDM applications. It
provides a DWDM line system that is optimized for data center environments and is optimized for point-to-point applications at
maximum capacity. NCS 1001 supports up to three optical modules. The modules can be amplifiers or protection switching modules.
NCS 1001 has the following components:
•Removable control card
•Four removable fans
•Two removable 600W AC/DC or DC/DC power supply modules (PSU)
•Three slots for optical modules. Two Optical Amplifier Modules ( NCS1K-EDFA) and a Protection Switching Module
(NCS1K-PSM) can be inserted in these slots.
The optical modules can be inserted in slots 1 to 3 as shown in the following figure. The optical modules can be inserted and
removed from the slots while the system is operational. In amplified configuration, the Optical Amplifier module can be inserted
in any slot. In (section) protected configuration, the protect Optical Amplifier module is inserted in slot 1, Protection Switching
Module in slot 2, and working Optical Amplifier module in slot 3.
Each optical module must be inserted in a slot only when the module in the adjacent slot is completely
inserted and seated or the adjacent slot is empty. If an optical module is inserted in a slot without seating
the adjacent module, the ejector might interfere with the adjacent module.
Caution
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The empty slots must be inserted with the filler optical modules or filler PSUs as appropriate to guarantee
safety and system cooling compliance. See Figure 1: Cisco NCS 1001 Front View, on page 3 and Figure
3: Cisco NCS 1001 Rear View, on page 4 to identify the slots for optical modules and PSUs respectively.
Caution
Figure 1: Cisco NCS 1001 Front View
Optical Module Slot 11
Optical Module Slot 22
Optical Module Slot 33
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The slot numbers are also specified on the front panel label.
Figure 2: Cisco NCS 1001 Front View
UDC (user data channel) for optical modules 1 and 21
Two USB 2.0 ports and one UDC for optical module 32
Two USB 2.0 ports and one 10/100/1000 LAN electrical management interface3
10/100/1000 LAN management interface (optical)4
Status LED (SFP link, Power supply, Fan, System, Beacon, OIR)5
RS232 console port of the control card6
OIR switch7
Figure 3: Cisco NCS 1001 Rear View
Control card and SSD (Solid State Disk)1
Fan 32
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Fan 23
Fan 14
Fan 05
600W AC/DC or DC/DC redundant power supply module (PSU 1)6
600W AC/DC or DC/DC redundant power supply module (PSU 0)7
Both the power supply modules shall be AC/DC or DC/DC. Mixed configuration is not allowed.
Benefits
NCS 1001 provides the following benefits.
•Up to 23dBm output power to allow for +3dBm per channel fiber launch power and maximum optical performance for high
baud rate and higher order modulation format transponders.
•Switchable gain pre-amplifier up to 34db.
•Embedded Optical Channel Monitoring (OCM) module to monitor per channel power at all the input and output ports.
•Integrated pluggable optics based OSC and OTDR support.
•OSC supports user data channel transport as well as remote node management.
•Supports 96 channels of C-Band in 1 RU.
•Supports flex grid on OCM module.
Class 1M Laser Product Label
The Class 1M Laser Product label is shown in the following figure. Class 1M is guaranteed by the Automatic Power Reduction
procedure.
Figure 4: Class 1M Laser Product Label
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Physical Characteristics
•Width: 17.44”(442.9 mm)
•Depth: 23.64”(600.5 mm)
•Height: 1 RU
•Weight without power supply unit: 8.2 kg
•Weight with two power supply units: 10.5 kg
•Weight of AC PSU: 1.162 kg
•Weight of Fan: 78 gms
•Weight of control card: 1.5 kg
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LEDs in Cisco NCS 1001
DescriptionStateLED
The unit is operating correctly.GreenSYS
The unit has one or more errors detected.Yellow
Power is not applied to the unit.Off
The unit needs attention.BlueBCN
The unit does not need attention.Off
The SFP link is up.GreenSFP
The link is down, active alarms are present on this
port, or a hardware failure has occurred.
Yellow
The port is not provisioned by the software, the optics
module is missing, or the port does not have power.
Off
The unit is operating correctly.GreenPSU and FAN
The unit has one or more errors detected.Red
The control card is not present or not properly
inserted.
RedOIR
The control card, BIOS, and software are functional.Green

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Review Safety Warnings
Review the safety warnings available at Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco NCS 1000 Series.
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Unpack and Verify Cisco NCS 1001
Procedure
Step 1 When you receive Cisco NCS 1001 equipment at the installation site, open the top of the box. The Cisco Systems logo is
on the side of the box.
Step 2 Remove accessories and foam inserts from the box. The box contains Cisco NCS 1001 and other items needed for installation.
Step 3 To remove the shelf, grasp the side of the shelf and lift the shelf out of the box.
Step 4 Verify that you have all items.
Step 5 Verify the following:
•Cisco NCS 1001 is not damaged.
•The cable connectors, management ports, console ports, and power connectors are not damaged.
•The SFP cages on the front panel are not damaged.
•Verify that outstanding scratch, mark, bend, discoloration or deformation has not occurred to NCS 1001.
Step 6 If there is any damage, call your Cisco sales engineer for a replacement.

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Install NCS 1001-K9 into EIA/ANSI Rack
In an EIA/ANSI rack, NCS 1001 can be installed in the front position.
The rack is not provided by Cisco. Cisco provides only the chassis and the sliding rail.Note
Use only the fastening hardware provided with NCS 1001-K9 to prevent loosening, deterioration, and
electromechanical corrosion of the hardware and joined material.
Caution
It is required to have 100 mm (3.94") space on the front and rear side of the rack to provide sufficient clearance for cable routing and
cooling of the system.
In case of a closed cabinet, the cabinet must support the thermal management or front/rear doors need to have 70% perforation. Closed
cabinets must have adequate airflow to dissipate maximum power from equipments in a fully-equipped cabinet.
NCS 1001-K9 shall be installed maintaining a minimum clearance of 5mm above and below the chassis.
Before You Begin
Ensure the rack is compatible. See the Rack Comatibility section.
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