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Install Cards and Fiber-Optic Cable
This chapter explains how to install the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH cards and fiber-optic cable (fiber).
Before You Begin
This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks (DLPs).
1. NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 2-2—Complete this procedure before installing
any other cards.
2. NTP-D16 Install STM-N Cards and Connectors, page 2-7—Complete this procedure as needed.
3. NTP-D17 Install the Electrical Cards, page 2-10—Complete this procedure as needed.
4. NTP-D18 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors, page 2-11—Complete this procedure as needed.
5. NTP-D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards, page 2-12—Complete this procedure as needed.
6. NTP-D348 Install the Filler Cards, page 2-14—Complete this procedure as needed.
7. NTP-D349 Install the Blank Faceplates, page 2-15—Complete this procedure as needed.
8. NTP-D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards, page 2-16—Complete this procedure as
needed.
9. NTP-D245 Route Fiber-Optic Cables, page 2-19—Complete this procedure as needed.
10. NTP-D227 Remove and Replace a Card, page 2-21—Complete this procedure as needed to remove
and replace a card, including deleting the card from Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) and changing
an optical card without losing the card’s provisioning.
11. NTP-D20 Replace the Front Door, page 2-21—If the front door was removed, complete this
procedure to replace the front door and ground strap after installing cards and fiber.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning Filler cards serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and
currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other
equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system
unless all cards and faceplates are in place. Statement 156

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NTP- D15 Install the Common Control Cards
NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 SDH. Plug the
wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside to edge of the shelf assembly.
Note If protective clips are installed on the backplane connectors of the cards, remove the clips before
installing the cards.
Note If you install a card incorrectly, the FAIL LED flashes continuously.
Step 1 If you plan to install XC-VXL-2.5G cards, review Table 2-1 on page 2-3 to determine card/slot
compatibility. If you plan to install XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards, review Table 2-2 on page 2-5
to determine card/slot compatibility.
Step 2 Complete the “DLP-D332 Install the TCC2/TCC2P Cards” task on page 20-22.
Figure 2-1 shows card installation.
Purpose This procedure describes how to install the common control cards.
Tools/Equipment Redundant TCC2/TCC2P cards
Redundant XC-VXL-2.5G, XC-VXL-10G, or XC-VXC-10G cross-connect
cards
AIC-I card (optional)
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D13 Perform the Shelf Installation Acceptance Test, page 1-19
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
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Figure 2-1 Installing Cards in the ONS 15454 SDH
Step 3 Complete the “DLP-D333 Install the XC-VXL-10G, XC-VXL-2.5G, or XC-VXC-10G Cards” task on
page 20-25.
Note If you install the wrong card in a slot, see the “NTP-D227 Remove and Replace a Card”
procedure on page 2-21.
Step 4 Complete the “DLP-D334 Install the Alarm Interface Controller–International Card” task on
page 20-27, if necessary.
In Table 2-1, X indicates that a card is supported in the slot. The multiservice (traffic) slots, Slots 1 to 6
and 12 to 17, include four slots (Slots 5, 6, 12, and 13) that have four times the bandwidth of the other
multiservice slots.
61239
FANFAIL CRIT MAJMIN
Guide rail
Ejector
Table 2-1 ONS 15454 SDH Card and Slot Compatibility for the XC-VXL-2.5G Cards
Slot 1234567 89 1011 121314151617
Type MS MS MS MS MS MS
TCC2/
TCC2P XC1AIC-I XC1.
TCC2/
TCC2PMSMSMSMSMSMS
TCC2/TCC2P X X
XC-VXL-2.5G X X
AIC-I X
DS3i-N-12 XXXXX XXXXX

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E1-42 XXXX XXXX
E3-12 XXXXX XXXXX
STM1E-12 XXXX XXXX
E100T-G XXXXXX XXXXXX
E1000-2-G XXXXXX XXXXXX
G1K-4 XXXXXX XXXXXX
ML100T-12 XXXXXX XXXXXX
ML1000-2 XXXXXX XXXXXX
ML-MR-10 XXXXXX XXXXXX
CE-MR-10 XXXXXX XXXXXX
CE-100T-8 XXXXXX XXXXXX
CE-1000-4 XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC3 IR 4/STM1
SH 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC3IR/STM1
SH 1310-8
XXXX XXXX
OC12 IR/STM4
SH 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1550
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1310-4
XXXX XXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1550
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC48 IR/STM16
SH AS 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC48
LR/STM16 LH
AS 1550
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC48
ELR/STM16 EH
100 GHz
XX XX
OC192
SR/STM64 IO
1310
Not supported with XC-VXL-2.5G cards. Requires XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards.
Table 2-1 ONS 15454 SDH Card and Slot Compatibility for the XC-VXL-2.5G Cards (continued)
Slot 1234567 89 1011 121314151617
Type MS MS MS MS MS MS
TCC2/
TCC2P XC1AIC-I XC1.
TCC2/
TCC2PMSMSMSMSMSMS

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In Table 2-2, X indicates that a card is supported in the slot. The multiservice (traffic) slots, Slots 1 to 6
and 12 to 17, include four slots (Slots 5, 6, 12, and 13) that have four times the bandwidth of the other
multiservice slots.
OC192
IR/STM64 SH
1550
Not supported with XC-VXL-2.5G cards. Requires XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards.
OC192
LR/STM64 LH
1550
Not supported with XC-VXL-2.5G cards. Requires XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards.
OC192
LR/STM64 LH
ITU 15xx.xx
Not supported with XC-VXL-2.5G cards. Requires XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards.
FC_MR-4 XXXXXX XXXXXX
15454_MRC-122Not supported with XC-VXL-2.5G cards. Requires XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards.
OC192SR1/
STM64IO Short
Reach and
OC192/STM64
Any Reach3
Not supported with XC-VXL-2.5G cards. Requires XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards.
1. The term XC is used generically to mean cross-connect card.
2. Designated as MRC-12 in CTC.
3. Designated as STM64-XFP in CTC.
Table 2-1 ONS 15454 SDH Card and Slot Compatibility for the XC-VXL-2.5G Cards (continued)
Slot 1234567 89 1011 121314151617
Type MS MS MS MS MS MS
TCC2/
TCC2P XC1AIC-I XC1.
TCC2/
TCC2PMSMSMSMSMSMS
Table 2-2 Slot Compatibility for the XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G Card
Slot 1234567 89 1011 121314151617
Type MS MS MS MS MS MS
TCC2/
TCC2P XC1AIC-I XC1
TCC2/
TCC2PMSMSMSMSMSMS
TCC2/TCC2P X X
XC-VXL-10G X X
XC-VXC-10G X X
AIC-I X
DS3i-N-12 XXXXX XXXXX
E1-42 XXXX XXXX
E3-12 XXXXX XXXXX
STM1E-12 XXXX XXXX
E100T-G XXXXXX XXXXXX
E1000-2-G XXXXXX XXXXXX
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ML100T-12 XXXXXX XXXXXX
ML1000-2 XXXXXX XXXXXX
ML-MR-10 XXXXXX XXXXXX
CE-MR-10 XXXXXX XXXXXX
CE-100T-8 XXXXXX XXXXXX
CE-1000-4 XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC3 IR 4/STM1
SH 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC3IR/STM1S
H 1310-8
XXXX XXXX
OC12 IR/STM4
SH 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1550
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1310-4
XXXX XXXX
OC12 LR/STM4
LH 1550
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC48 IR/STM16
SH AS 1310
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC48
LR/STM16 LH
AS 1550
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC48
ELR/STM16 EH
100 GHz
XXXXXX XXXXXX
OC192
SR/STM64 IO
1310
XX XX
OC192
IR/STM64 SH
1550
XX XX
OC192
LR/STM64 LH
1550
XX XX
OC192
LR/STM64 LH
ITU 15xx.xx
XX XX
Table 2-2 Slot Compatibility for the XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G Card (continued)
Slot 1234567 89 1011 121314151617
Type MS MS MS MS MS MS
TCC2/
TCC2P XC1AIC-I XC1
TCC2/
TCC2PMSMSMSMSMSMS

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NTP- D16 Install STM-N Cards and Connectors
Step 5 Continue with the following procedures, as needed:
•NTP-D16 Install STM-N Cards and Connectors, page 2-7
•NTP-D17 Install the Electrical Cards, page 2-10
•NTP-D18 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors, page 2-11
•NTP-D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards, page 2-12
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D16 Install STM-N Cards and Connectors
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
OC192SR1/
STM64IO Short
Reach and
OC192/STM64
Any Reach2
XX XX
FC_MR-4 XXXXXX XXXXXX
15454_MRC-123XXXXXX XXXXXX
1. The term XC is used generically to mean cross-connect card.
2. Designated as STM64-XFP in CTC.
3. Designated as MRC-12 in CTC.
Table 2-2 Slot Compatibility for the XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G Card (continued)
Slot 1234567 89 1011 121314151617
Type MS MS MS MS MS MS
TCC2/
TCC2P XC1AIC-I XC1
TCC2/
TCC2PMSMSMSMSMSMS
Purpose This procedure installs the optical cards (STM-1, STM1-8, STM-4,
STM4-4, STM-16, STM-64, and 15454_MRC-12). The MRC-12
(multirate), OC192SR1/STM64IO Short Reach (STM64-XFP Short
Reach), and OC192/STM64 Any Reach(STM64-XFP Any Reach) cards
require Small Form-factor Pluggables (SFPs/XFPs) to provide the fiber
interface to the cards. On all other optical cards, the fiber is plugged
directly into the card. Install according to site plan, if available.
Tools/Equipment STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, STM-64, and MRC-12 cards (as applicable)
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 2-2
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None

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Warning Class I (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) and Class 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laser products. Statement 291
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye
hazard. Statement 1056
The following laser activation warning applies only to STM-64 cards with safety keys:
Warning The laser is on when the card is booted and the safety key is in the on position (labeled 1). The port
does not have to be in service for the laser to be on. The laser is off when the safety key is off (labeled
0). Statement 293
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 SDH. Plug the
wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside edge of the shelf assembly.
Note To simplify subnetwork connection protection (SNCP) to multiplex section-shared protection ring
(MS-SPRing) conversion and node addition, install optical cards according to an east (Slots 12 and 13)
to west (Slots 5 and 6) configuration. This configuration is not mandatory.
Note If you install a card incorrectly, the FAIL LED flashes continuously.
Note During the boot process, a Locked-enabled, disabled STM-N port will output a line alarm indication
signal (AIS-L) to any Unlocked-enabled far-end receivers. See the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH
Troubleshooting Guide for further information about the AIS-L condition.
Step 1 If you installed XC-VXL-2.5G cards, review Table 2-1 on page 2-3 to determine card/slot compatibility.
If you installed XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards, review Table 2-2 on page 2-5 to determine
card/slot compatibility.
Install higher-capacity cards first; for example, install an STM-64 card before installing an STM-12 card.
Let each card completely boot before installing the next card.
Note “OC192SR1/STM64IO Short Reach” and “OC192/STM64 Any Reach” are the titles that appear
on the faceplates of the STM64-XFP cards. In CTC, the cards are abbreviated as STM64-XFP.
Before installing a MRC-12 card, review Table 2-3 for bandwidth limitations based on the slot where the
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Refer to the card’s reference section in the “Optical Cards” chapter of the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH
Reference Manual for more information about slot and bandwidth restrictions.
Step 2 Open the card latches/ejectors.
Step 3 Use the latches/ejectors to firmly slide the optical card along the guide rails until the card plugs into the
receptacle at the back of the slot.
Step 4 Verify that the card is inserted correctly and close the latches/ejectors on the card.
Note It is possible to close the latches/ejectors when the card is not completely plugged into the
backplane. Ensure that you cannot insert the card any further.
Note If you install the wrong card in a slot, complete the “NTP-D227 Remove and Replace a Card”
procedure on page 2-21.
Step 5 Verify the LED activity:
•The red FAIL LED turns on for 20 to 30 seconds.
•The red FAIL LED blinks for 35 to 45 seconds.
•All LEDs blink once and turn off for 5 to 10 seconds.
•The ACT or ACT/STBY LED turns on. The signal fail (SF) LED can persist until all card ports
connect to their far-end counterparts and a signal is present.
Note The booting STM-N card will send an AIS-L to the far-end receiver as long as it is
Locked-enabled, disabled.
Step 6 If the card does not boot up properly, or the LED activity does not mimic Step 5, check the following:
•When a physical card type does not match the type of card provisioned for that slot in CTC, the card
might not boot. If an optical card does not boot, open CTC and verify that the slot is not provisioned
for a different card type before assuming the card is faulty.
•If the red FAIL LED does not turn on, check the power.
•If you insert a card into a slot provisioned for a different card, all LEDs turn off.
•If the red FAIL LED is illuminated continuously or the LEDs behave erratically, the card is not
installed properly. Remove the card and repeat Steps 2to 5.
Table 2-3 Maximum Bandwidth by Shelf Slot for the MRC-12 in Different Cross-Connect
Configurations
XC Card Type
Maximum Bandwidth in Slots 1
through 4 and 12 through 17
Maximum Bandwidth
in Slots 5, 6, 12, or 13
XC-VXL-2.5G OC-48 OC-48
XC-VXC-10G/XC-VXL-10G OC-48 OC-192

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Step 7 The MRC-12 card requires SFPs and the STM64-XFP cards require XFPs to provide a fiber interface. If
you installed any of these cards, complete the “DLP-D335 Install GBIC or SFP/XFP Devices” task on
page 20-28 or preprovision the SFP/XFP using the “DLP-D107 Preprovision an SFP or XFP Device”
task on page 18-8.
Step 8 Continue with the “NTP-D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards” procedure on page 2-16.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D17 Install the Electrical Cards
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
Note The E3-12 card can be deployed in a central office or a carrier’s exchange.
Note Install higher-capacity cards first; for example, install an E3-12 card before installing an E1-14 card. Let
each card boot completely before installing the next card.
Note Cisco recommends installing STM-N, transponder (TXP), and muxponder (MXP) cards before you
install electrical cards, as applicable.
Step 1 If you installed XC-VXL-2.5G cards, review Table 2-1 on page 2-3 to determine card/slot compatibility.
If you installed XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards, review Table 2-2 on page 2-5 to determine
card/slot compatibility.
Step 2 Open the card latches/ejectors.
Step 3 Use the latches/ejectors to firmly slide the card along the guide rails until the card plugs into the
receptacle at the back of the slot.
Note If you install the wrong card in a slot, complete the “NTP-D227 Remove and Replace a Card”
procedure on page 2-21.
Purpose This procedure installs the electrical cards (DS3i-N-12, E1-42, E3-12, and
STM1E-12).
Tools/Equipment Electrical cards
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D220 Install the Power and Signal FMECs, page 1-7
NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 2-2
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None

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Step 4 Verify that the card is inserted correctly and close the latches/ejectors on the card.
Note It is possible to close the latches/ejectors when the card is not completely plugged into the
backplane. Ensure that you cannot insert the card any further.
Step 5 Verify the LED activity:
•The red FAIL LED turns on for 10 to 15 seconds.
•If the red FAIL LED does not turn on, check the power.
•The red FAIL LED blinks for 30 to 40 seconds.
•All LEDs blink once and turn off for 1 to 5 seconds.
•The ACT or ACT/STBY LED turns on. The SF LED can persist until all card ports connect to their
far end counterparts and a signal is present.
Note If you insert a card into a slot provisioned for a different card, all LEDs turn off.
Note If the red FAIL LED is on continuously or the LEDs behave erratically, the card is not
installed properly. Remove the card and repeat Steps 2to 5.
Step 6 Continue with the “NTP-D18 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors” procedure on page 2-11 if
necessary.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D18 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
Warning Class I (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) and Class 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laser products. Statement 291
Purpose This procedure installs the Ethernet cards (E100T-G, E1000-2-G, G1K4,
ML100T-12, ML1000-2, ML100X-8, ML-MR-10, CE-100T-8, CE-1000-4,
and CE-MR-10).
Tools/Equipment Ethernet cards
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 2-2
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None

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NTP- D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye
hazard. Statement 1056
Warning To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) standard for
electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect the copper Ethernet ports to intrabuilding or
nonexposed wiring and cabling only.
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 SDH. Plug the
wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside edge of the shelf assembly.
Note Cisco recommends installing TXP, MXP, STM-N, and electrical cards before you install Ethernet cards,
as applicable.
Step 1 If you installed XC-VXL-2.5G cards, review Table 2-1 on page 2-3 to determine card/slot compatibility.
If you installed XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards, review Table 2-2 on page 2-5 to determine
card/slot compatibility.
Step 2 Complete the “DLP-D39 Install Ethernet Cards” task on page 17-30. Allow each card to boot completely
before installing the next card.
Step 3 Complete the “DLP-D335 Install GBIC or SFP/XFP Devices” task on page 20-28 if you are using
E1000-2-G, G1K-4, ML1000-2, ML100X-8, ML-MR-10, CE-1000-4, or CE-MR-10 cards.
Note If you need to remove a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) or SFP/XFP, complete the
“DLP-D336 Remove GBIC or SFP/XFP Device” task on page 20-31.
Step 4 Continue with “NTP-D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards” procedure on page 2-12 if necessary.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards
Purpose This procedure installs the FC_MR-4 card, also known as the
Fibre Channel card.
Tools/Equipment FC_MR-4 card(s)
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 2-2
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
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NTP- D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
Warning Class I (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) and Class 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laser products. Statement 291
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye
hazard. Statement 1056
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 SDH. Plug the
wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside edge of the shelf assembly.
Note If protective clips are installed on the backplane connectors of the cards, remove the clips before
installing the cards.
Warning High-performance devices on this card can get hot during operation. To remove 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. Statement 201
Step 1 If you installed XC-VXL-2.5G cards, review Table 2-1 on page 2-3 to determine card/slot compatibility.
If you installed XC-VXL-10G or XC-VXC-10G cards, review Table 2-2 on page 2-5 to determine
card/slot compatibility.
Step 2 Open the card latches/ejectors.
Step 3 Use the latches/ejectors to firmly slide the card along the guide rails until the card plugs into the
receptacle at the back of the slot.
Step 4 Verify that the card is inserted correctly and close the latches/ejectors on the card.
Note It is possible to close the latches/ejectors when the card is not completely plugged into the
backplane. Ensure that you cannot insert the card any further.
Note If you install the wrong card in a slot, complete the “NTP-D227 Remove and Replace a Card”
procedure on page 2-21 and install the correct card.
Step 5 Verify the LED activity:
•The red FAIL LED turns on for 20 to 30 seconds. The ACT LED is amber for 3 to 5 seconds.
•The red FAIL LED blinks for up to 2 minutes.
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•The ACT LED illuminates green.
Note If the red FAIL LED does not turn on, check the power.
Note If you insert a card into a slot provisioned for a different card, all LEDs turn off.
Step 6 Complete the “DLP-D335 Install GBIC or SFP/XFP Devices” task on page 20-28 to install GBICs on
the FC_MR-4 card.
Note If you need to remove a GBIC or SFP/XFP, complete the “DLP-D336 Remove GBIC or
SFP/XFP Device” task on page 20-31.
Step 7 Continue with the “NTP-D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards” procedure on page 2-16.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D348 Install the Filler Cards
Warning Filler cards serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and
currents inside the chassis; they contain EMI that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the
flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards and faceplates are
in place. Statement 156
Purpose This procedure explains how to install the filler cards in any unused traffic
or AIC-I card slots (Slots 1 through 6, 9, and 12 through 17). A filler card
consists of a card with a faceplate attached. There is no label on the
faceplate and the filler card is not detectable by CTC.
Filler cards aid in maintaining proper air flow and electromagnetic
interference (EMI) requirements.
Tools/Equipment Filler cards (Cisco P/N 15454E-BLANK)
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 2-2
NTP-D16 Install STM-N Cards and Connectors, page 2-7
NTP-D17 Install the Electrical Cards, page 2-10
NTP-D18 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors, page 2-11
NTP-D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards, page 2-12
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
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NTP- D349 Install the Blank Faceplates
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454_SDH. Plug the
wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower right outside edge of the shelf assembly and
ensure the shelf assembly is properly grounded.
Step 1 Open the card ejectors.
Step 2 Slide the card along the guide rails into the correct slot.
Step 3 Close the ejectors.
Step 4 Repeat for any remaining unused card slots.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D349 Install the Blank Faceplates
Warning Blank faceplates serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and
currents inside the chassis; they contain EMI that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the
flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards and faceplates are
in place. Statement 1029
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454_SDH. Plug the
wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower right outside edge of the shelf assembly and
ensure the shelf assembly is properly grounded.
Purpose This procedure explains how to install the blank faceplates in any unused
FMEC slot. A blank faceplate card is a sheet metal cover that is used to
block any unused FMEC slot.
The blank faceplate aids in maintaining proper air flow and EMI
requirements.
Tools/Equipment Screwdriver
Blank faceplate cards (Cisco P/N 15454E-BLANK-FMEC)
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 2-2
NTP-D16 Install STM-N Cards and Connectors, page 2-7
NTP-D17 Install the Electrical Cards, page 2-10
NTP-D18 Install Ethernet Cards and Connectors, page 2-11
NTP-D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards, page 2-12
NTP-D348 Install the Filler Cards, page 2-14
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
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NTP- D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards
Step 1 With screws, attach the blank faceplate so that it covers the empty unused FMEC slot.
Step 2 Repeat for any remaining unused FMEC slots.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards
Warning Class I (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) and Class 1M (IEC 60825-1 2001-01) laser products. Statement 291
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye
hazard. Statement 1056
The following warning applies only to STM-64 cards with safety keys:
Warning The laser is on when the card is booted and the safety key is in the on position (labeled 1). The port
does not have to be in service for the laser to be on. The laser is off when the safety key is off
(labeled 0). Statement 293
Caution Do not use fiber loopbacks with the STM64 LH 1550 or STM64 LH ITU 15xx.xx card unless you are
using a 20-dB attentuator. Never connect a direct fiber loopback. Using fiber loopbacks causes
irreparable damage to the STM64 LH 1550 or STM64 LH ITU 15xx.xx card.
Caution Do not use fiber loopbacks with the STM64 SH 1550 card unless you are using a 5-dB attentuator. Never
connect a direct, unattenuated fiber loopback. Using unattenuated fiber loopbacks causes irreparable
damage to the STM64 SH 1550 card.
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454 SDH. Plug the
wristband cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside edge of the shelf assembly.
Purpose This procedure describes how to install fiber-optic cables on optical cards.
Tools/Equipment Fiber-optic cables
Fiber boot
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D16 Install STM-N Cards and Connectors, page 2-7
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
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NTP- D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards
Note You can install the fiber immediately after installing the cards, or wait until you are ready to turn up the
network. See Chapter 5, “Turn Up a Network.”
Note To install fiber-optic cables on Ethernet cards, FC_MR-4 cards, MRC-12 cards, or STM64-XFP cards,
see the “DLP-D335 Install GBIC or SFP/XFP Devices” task on page 20-28.
Step 1 Test the optical receive levels for the cards installed and attenuate accordingly. Table 2-4 provides the
minimum and maximum levels.
Note The levels for the 15454_MRC-12, OC192SR1/STM64IO Short Reach, and OC192/STM64 Any
Reach (OC192-XFP) cards are dependent on the particular SFP/XFP installed in a port. The
SFPs/XFPs are shown in parentheses in Table 2-4 for these cards.
Table 2-4 Optical Card Transmit and Receive Levels
Card
Transmit Receive
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
OC3 IR 4/STM1 SH 1310 –15 dBm –8 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
OC3IR/STM1SH 1310-8 –15 dBm –8 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
OC12 IR/STM4 SH 1310 –15 dBm –8 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
OC12 LR/STM4 LH 1310 –3 dBm +2 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
OC12 LR/STM4 LH 1550 –3 dBm +2 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
OC12 IR/STM4 SH 1310-4 –15 dBm –8 dBm –30 dBm –8 dBm
OC48 IR/STM16 SH AS 1310 –5 dBm 0 dBm –18 dBm 0 dBm
OC48 LR/STM16 LH AS 1550 –2 dBm +3 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
OC48 ELR/STM16 EH 100 GHz –2 dBm 0 dBm –27 dBm at
1E-12 BER
–9 dBm
OC192 SR/STM64 IO 1310 –6 dBm –1 dBm –11 dBm –1 dBm
OC192 IR/STM64 SH 1550 –1 dBm +2 dBm –14 dBm –1 dBm
OC192 LR/STM64 LH 1550 +7 dBm +10 dBm –19 dBm –10 dBm
OC192 LR/STM64 LH ITU 15xx.xx +3 dBm +6 dBm –22 dBm –9 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-2G-S1) –10 dBm –3 dBm –18 dBm –3 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-2G-I1) –5 dBm 0 dBm –18 dBm 0 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-2G-L1) –2 dBm 3 dBm –27 dBm –9 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-2G-L2) –2 dBm 3 dBm –28 dBm –9 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SC-2G-30.3
through ONS-SC-2G-60.6)
0 dBm 4 dBm –28 dBm –9 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-622-I1) –15 dBm –8 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-622-L1) –3 dBm 2 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm

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NTP- D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards
Step 2 Inspect and clean all fiber connectors thoroughly. See the “NTP-D112 Clean Fiber Connectors”
procedure on page 15-15 for instructions. Dust particles can degrade performance. Put caps on any fiber
connectors that are not used.
Step 3 As needed, complete the “DLP-D42 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on an LGX Interface” task on page 17-31.
Step 4 As needed, complete the “DLP-D22 Install Fiber-Optic Cables in a 1+1 Configuration” task on
page 17-17.
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-622-L2) –3 dBm 2 dBm –28 dBm –8 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SE-622-1470
through ONS-SE-622-1610)
0 dBm 5 dBm –28 dBm –3 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-155-I1) –15 dBm –8 dBm –30 dBm –8 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-155-L1) –5 dBm 0 dBm –34 dBm –10 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SI-155-L2) –5 dBm 0 dBm –34 dBm –10 dBm
15454_MRC-121(ONS-SE-155-1470
through ONS-SE-155-1610)
0 dBm 5 dBm –34 dBm –3 dBm
15454_MRC_121
ONS-SI-155-I1-MM=
–9 dBm –14 dBm –14 dBm –5 dBm
15454_MRC_121
ONS-SI-622-I1-MM=
–9 dBm –14 dBm –14 dBm –5 dBm
15454_MRC_121
ONS-SC-Z3-1470 through
ONS-SC-Z3-1610
0 dBm 5 dBm –9 dBm +5 dBm
15454_MRC_121
ONS-SE-Z1=
–5 dBm 0 dBm –10 dBm
0 dBm
–18 dBm
0 dBm
0 dBm
–23 dBm
(OC-3)
–23 dBm
(OC-12)
0 dBm
(OC-48)
–21 dBm
(FC)
–22 dBm
(GE)
OC192SR1/STM64IO Short Reach2
(ONS-XC-10G-S1)
–6 dBm –1 dBm –11 dBm –1 dBm
OC192/STM64 Any Reach2
(ONS-XC-10G-S1)
–6 dBm –1 dBm –11 dBm –1 dBm
OC192/STM64 Any Reach2
(ONS-XC-10G-I2)
–1 dBm 2 dBm –14 dBm 2 dBm
OC192/STM64 Any Reach2
(ONS-XC-10G-L2)
0 dBm 4 dBm –24 dBm –7dBm
1. Designated as MRC-12 in CTC
2. Designated as STM64-XFP in CTC
Table 2-4 Optical Card Transmit and Receive Levels (continued)
Card
Transmit Receive
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NTP- D245 Route Fiber-Optic Cables
Step 5 As needed, complete the “DLP-D337 Install Fiber-Optic Cables for SNCP Configurations” task on
page 20-32.
Step 6 As needed, complete the “DLP-D338 Install Fiber-Optic Cables for MS-SPRing Configurations” task on
page 20-35.
Step 7 Continue with the “NTP-D245 Route Fiber-Optic Cables” procedure on page 2-19.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D245 Route Fiber-Optic Cables
Step 1 As needed, complete the “DLP-D45 Install the Fiber Boot” task on page 17-33. Fiber boots are required
for all STM-N cards except the STM-64, OC192SR1/STM64IO Short Reach, OC192/STM64 Any Reach
(STM64-XFP), and STM-16 AS cards.
Step 2 Open the fold-down front door on the cable-management tray (Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-2 Fold-Down Front Door of the Cable-Management Tray
Step 3 Route the fiber cable on the card faceplate through the fiber clip on the faceplate (Figure 2-3). Fiber clips
are factory-attached to the faceplate of the STM-N cards.
Purpose This procedure routes fiber-optic cables.
Tools/Equipment None
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-D19 Install Fiber-Optic Cables on Optical Cards, page 2-16
NTP-D286 Install the FC_MR-4 Cards, page 2-12
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None
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Step 4 If you installed a 15454_MRC-12 card, complete the “DLP-D104 Install the Fiber Clip on MRC Cards”
task on page 18-3. The 15454_MRC-12 cards are shipped with two versions of a fiber clip that plug into
the faceplate. The clip must be selected according to the cabinet door depth. Use the short clip with the
standard door and the long clip with the extended door.
GBICs, SFPs, and XFPs do not have fiber clips; therefore, if you are routing optical cable from an
FC_MR-4, E1000-2-G, G1K-4, ML1000-2, or STM64-XFP cards, skip to Step 5.
Figure 2-3 Routing Fiber-Optic Cables on the Optical-Card Faceplate
Step 5 Route the fiber cables into the cable-management tray (Figure 2-3).
Step 6 Route the fiber cables out either side of the cable-management tray through the cutouts on each side of
the shelf assembly. Use the reversible fiber guides to route cables out the desired side.
Step 7 Close the fold-down front door when all fiber cables in the front compartment are properly routed.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
61238
Tx
Rx
FAI L
ACT
SF
Faceplate connector
Cable connector
Cutout
Fold down faceplate
Retaining clip
Slot on cable management tray