Cisco NCS55A1 Manual

Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port
Routers
First Published: 2017-09-15
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CONTENTS
Preface Preface vii
Changes to This Document vii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request vii
CHAPTER 1 NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Router Overview 1
NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers 1
CHAPTER 2 Prepare for Installation 3
Review Installation Roadmap 3
Review Safety Guidelines 4
Review Installation Guidelines 5
Procure Tools and Equipment 5
Prepare Your Location 7
Prepare Yourself 8
Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation 10
CHAPTER 3 Install the Chassis 13
Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack 13
Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 2-Post Rack 22
Install the Air Filter 23
Ground the Chassis 25
Connect AC Power to the Chassis 28
Connect DC Power to the Chassis - NCS-950W-DCFW-A 29
Connect DC Power to the Chassis - NCS-950W-DCFW and NC55-2KW-DC 32
CHAPTER 4 Connect Router to the Network 35
Guidelines for Connecting Ports 35
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Connect to the Console Port 36
Connect to the Management Ethernet Port 38
Creating the Initial Router Configuration 39
Installing and Removing Transceiver Modules 41
Installing and Removing SFP Modules 41
Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 42
Installing a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 42
Removing a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 43
Installing and Removing QSFP+/QSFP28 Transceiver Modules 45
Overview 45
Required Tools and Equipment 45
Installing the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ or 100-Gigabit Transceiver Module 46
Attaching the Optical Network Cable 47
Removing the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ or 100-Gigabit QSFP28 Transceiver Module 48
Connecting Interface Ports 49
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network 50
Disconnecting Optical Ports from the Network 50
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 50
CHAPTER 5 Verify Chassis Installation 51
CHAPTER 6 Replace Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies 55
Replace NCS 55A1-24H, NCS 55A1-36H-S, NCS 5501 and NCS 5501-SE Fan Modules 55
Replace NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE Fans 57
Replace Power Supply 58
APPENDIX A System Specifications 61
Environmental and Physical Specifications 61
Clearance Requirements 64
Weight, Quantity and Power Consumption 64
Airflow Direction 68
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables 68
Transceiver and Cable Specifications 68
RJ-45 Connectors 68
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APPENDIX B LEDs 71
Chassis LEDs 71
Fan Tray LED 73
Power Supply LEDs 74
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Preface
•Changes to This Document, page vii
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page vii
Changes to This Document
This table lists the technical changes made to this document since it was first released.
Table 1: Changes to This Document
SummaryDate
Initial release of the cumulative hardware document covering NCS 5500 Series
Fixed-Port Routers from 6.3.1 release onwards.
Fixed-port routers include the NCS 5501, NCS 5501 SE, NCS 5502, NCS 5502
SE, NCS 55A1-24H, and NCS 55A1-36H.
Information for the NCS 5500 Series Modular Routers (NCS 5504, NCS
5508, and NCS 5516) can be found in the Hardware Installation Guide
for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Modular Routers.
Note
August 2017
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CHAPTER 1
NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Router Overview
•NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers, page 1
NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers
The Cisco NCS 5500 series fixed-port routers include:
•NCS-5501 chassis: It is a fixed port, high density, one rack unit form-factor router that supports port
density of 48 x SFP/SFP+ ports, each capable of supporting one Gigabit Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet
and 6 x QSFP+/QSFP28 ports, each capable of supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (via cable breakout), 40
Gigabit Ethernet or 100 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers.
•NCS-5501-SE chassis: It is a fixed port, high density, one rack unit form-factor router that supports 40
x SFP/SFP+ ports, each capable of supporting one Gigabit Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 x
QSFP+/QSFP28 ports each, capable of supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (via cable breakout), 40 Gigabit
Ethernet, or 100 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers. The router can support 24 x DWDM SFP+ ports. The
router has additional TCAM to support large prefix scale.
•NCS-55A1-36H-S chassis: It is a fixed port, high density, one rack unit form-factor router that supports
port density of 36 x QSFP ports, each capable of supporting 10 GE (via cable breakout), 25 GE (via
cable breakout), 40 GE (QSFP+), or 100 GE (QSFP28) transceivers.
•NCS-55A1-24H chassis: It is a fixed port, high density, one rack unit form-factor router that supports
port density of 24 x QSFP ports, each capable of supporting 10 GE (via cable breakout), 25 GE (via
cable breakout), 40 GE (QSFP+), or 100 GE (QSFP28) transceivers.
•NCS-5502 chassis: It is a fixed port, high density, two rack unit form-factor router that supports 48
QSFP ports, each of which is capable of supporting 10 GE (via cable breakout), 40 GE, or 100 GE
transceivers.
•NCS-5502-SE chassis: It is a fixed port, high density, two rack unit form-factor router that supports 48
QSFP ports, each of which is capable of supporting 10 GE (via cable breakout), 40 GE, or 100 GE
transceivers. The router has additional TCAM to support large prefix scale.
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NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Router Overview
NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers

CHAPTER 2
Prepare for Installation
•Review Installation Roadmap, page 3
•Review Safety Guidelines, page 4
•Review Installation Guidelines, page 5
•Procure Tools and Equipment, page 5
•Prepare Your Location , page 7
•Prepare Yourself , page 8
•Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation, page 10
Review Installation Roadmap
The figure, Installation Workflow, lists the steps to install Cisco NCS 5500 Series fixed-port chassis and its
components and prepare the system for operation. Use this workflow as a reference to ensure that all components
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are properly installed in the correct order. For information about a step, see the respective section of this
installation guide.
Figure 1: Installation Workflow
Review Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid
injuring yourself or damaging the equipment. The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect
equipment. The guidelines do not include all hazards. Be alert.
•Keep the work area clear, smoke and dust-free during and after installation. Do not allow dirt or debris
to enter into any laser-based components.
•Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in the router or other associated
components.
•Cisco equipment operates safely when used in accordance with its specifications and product-usage
instructions.
•Be sure to power down a fixed configuration PDU or modular configuration power shelf before removing
it from the chassis.
•Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
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•Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
•This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority
or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
•To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to
support the weight of the unit.
•Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
when servicing.
•When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected
last.
•The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide
the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
•Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams
or view directly with optical instruments.
Review Installation Guidelines
Before installing the chassis, verify that these guidelines are met:
•Site is properly prepared so that there is sufficient room for installation and maintenance. For specifications
on the clearances required for chassis installation, see Clearance Requirements, on page 64.
•Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Environmental and Physical Specifications, on
page 61
•Chassis is mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
•When mounting the chassis in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
•If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
chassis in the rack.
•Airflow around the chassis and through the vents is unrestricted.
•Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
•For cable requirements for SFP+ module connections, see the Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables,
on page 68 section. Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable,
and the cable must not exceed the maximum cable length.
Procure Tools and Equipment
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment for installing the chassis:
•Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability to rack-mount the chassis.
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•3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
•Tape measure and level
•ESD wrist strap or other grounding device
•Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
•A Torx T15 screwdriver, or the Torx T15 key to install adapters.
•Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation requirements;
the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities
•Ground lug (1)
•Crimping tool large enough to accommodate the girth of the lug
•Wire-stripping tool
•(ANSI) Pair of 19-inch mounting brackets
•M4 screws to fix brackets (16)
•M4 screws to fix ground lug (2)
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Prepare Your Location
This section illustrates how the building that houses the chassis must be properly grounded to the earth ground.
(See Prepare Your Location , on page 7 .)
Figure 2: Building with Rack Room Connected to Earth Ground
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Prepare Yourself
This section illustrates how to prepare yourself before removing the chassis from the sealed antistatic bag.
The figures show how to cuff the ESD strap around the wrist and the ground cord that connects the cuff to
the ground. ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel.
Figure 3: Wearing the ESD Strap
These images are for only representation purposes. The chassis' actual appearance and size may vary.Note
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Figure 4: Handling the Chassis
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Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation
Install the NCS 5500 Series chassis into a four-post 19-inch (48.3-cm) standard rack with standard horizontal
mounting rails. Before you move the chassis or mount the chassis into the rack, we recommend that you do
the following:
Step 1 Place the rack where you plan to install the chassis. Ensure that the rack that the chassis is being installed is grounded
to earth ground as instructed in Prepare Your Location , on page 7.
Step 2 Secure the rack to the floor.
To bolt the rack to the floor, a floor bolt kit (also called an anchor embedment kit) is required. For information on bolting
the rack to the floor, consult a company that specializes in floor mounting kits (such as Hilti; see Hilti.com for details).
Make sure that floor mounting bolts are accessible, especially if annual retorquing of bolts is required.
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