Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454, ONS 15454 M2, and ONS 15454 M6 DWDM, Release 9.2.2

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Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454, ONS 15454 M2, and ONS 15454 M6 DWDM, Release 9.2.2

Contents

Revision History

Important Package Information

Software and Hardware Requirements

Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2.2

Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2.1

Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2

Using the Bug ToolKit

Search Bugs

Export to Spreadsheet

Related Documentation

Release-Specific Documents

Platform-Specific Documents

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454, ONS 15454 M2, and ONS 15454 M6 DWDM, Release 9.2.2

Published: June 2013, OL-26565-03

Release notes contain the new features and enhancements for the Cisco ONS 15454, Cisco ONS 15454 M2, and Cisco ONS 15454 M6 DWDM platforms. For detailed information regarding features, capabilities, hardware, and software introduced with this release, refer to the “Releases 9.2.1 and 9.2.2” version of the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide , Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual , Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Troubleshooting Guide , Cisco ONS 15454 SDH TL1 Command Guide, and Cisco ONS 15454 SONET TL1 Command Guide . For the latest version of the Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454 Release 9.2.2, visit the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_release_notes_list.html

Cisco also provides Bug Toolkit, a web resource for tracking defects. To access Bug Toolkit, visit the following URL:

http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/action.do?hdnAction=searchBugs

Revision History

Date
Notes

June 2013

Added the section Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2.2

May 2012

Added the section Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2.1.

February 2012

This is the first release of this publication.

Important Package Information

In Release 9.2.2, the ONS 15454 package is split into two separate packages as follows:

  • 15454 TDM—This package includes the Cisco ONS 15454 SONET and SDH Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP)
  • 15454 DWDM—This package includes the Cisco ONS 15454, Cisco ONS 15454 M2, and Cisco ONS 15454 M6 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP)
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Noteblank.gifHybrid nodes are not supported in Releases 9.2 and later.

Software and Hardware Requirements

Before you begin to install Cisco ONS 15454 Software Release 9.2.2, you must check if your system meets the minimum software and hardware requirements. This section describes the software and hardware requirements for Cisco ONS 15454 Software Release 9.2.2.

  • Hardware—IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium IV or faster processor, CD-ROM drive, a minimum of 1 GB RAM, 20 Gb hard disk with 250 MB of available hard drive space
  • Operating System:

–blank.gif Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and 2008.

–blank.gif UNIX workstation with Solaris Version 9 or 10 on an UltraSPARC-III or faster processor, with a minimum of 1 GB RAM and a minimum of 250 MB of available hard drive space.

–blank.gif Apple Mac OS X, CTC Needs to be installed using the CacheInstaller available on CCO or the ONS CD.

(Use the latest patch/Service Pack released by the OS vendor. Check with the vendor for the latest patch/Service Pack.)

  • Supported Java Runtime Environment—JRE 1.7.
  • Supported Browser for PC—Internet Explorer 6.x, 7.x, 8.x. For UNIX Workstation—Mozilla 1.7. For MacOS-X PC—Safari

Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2.2

Release R9.2.2.2 software addresses the following critical fix:

  • The network connectivity may be lost when the TSC or the TNC LAN port is used to connect the ONS 15454 M6 or ONS 15454 M2 shelves to an external network.

Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2.1

Release R9.2.2.1 software addresses the following critical fixes:

  • The Use Generic Mib option is enabled for Cisco ONS 15454 M2 and Cisco ONS 15454 M6.
  • The BITS-IN timing not properly locked in phase when BITS-IN LIU/FRAMER configuration is used to extract the synchronization clock from the GPS source.

Critical Bug Fixes in R9.2.2

Release 9.2.2 software addresses the following critical fixes:

  • Facility loopback on one port causing traffic hit on all ports of 40G-MXP-C and 40E-MXP-C cards.
  • Hardware failure occuring on the XAUI TX FPGA Serdes does not report any alarm on the GE_XP card even when the card drops traffic.
  • Loopback dropping traffic on other circuits of 40G-MXP-C cards.

Using the Bug ToolKit

In Cisco ONS 15454 Software Release 9.2.2 and later, use the Bug ToolKit to view the list of outstanding and resolved bugs in a release. This section explains how to use the Bug ToolKit.

Search Bugs

This section explains how to use the Bug ToolKit to search for a specific bug or to search for all the bugs in a specified release.

Step 1blank.gif Go to http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/action.do?hdnAction=searchBugs

Step 2blank.gif You will be prompted to log into Cisco.com. After successful login, the Bug Toolkit page opens.

Step 3blank.gif Click Launch Bug Toolkit .

Step 4blank.gif To search for a specific bug, enter the bug ID in the Search for Bug ID field and click Go in the Search Bugs tab.

To search for bugs in a specific release, enter the following search criteria:

  • Select Product Category—Select Optical Networking .
  • Select Products—Select Cisco ONS 15400 Series from the list.
  • Software Version—Select Version > 9.2.2 or 9.221 or 9.222 > Search to view the list of outstanding and resolved bugs in Cisco ONS 15454 Software Release 9.2.2.
  • Search for Keyword(s)—Separate search phrases with boolean expressions (AND, NOT, OR) to search within the bug title and details.
  • Advanced Options—You can either perform a search using the default search criteria or define custom criteria for an advanced search. To customize the advanced search, select Use custom settings for severity, status, and others and provide the following information:

–blank.gif Severity—Select the severity level.

–blank.gif Status—Select Open , Fixed , or Terminated .

Select Open to view all the open bugs. To filter the open bugs, clear the Open check box and select the appropriate sub-options that appear below the Open check box. The sub-options are New, Held, More, Open, Waiting, Assigned, Forwarded, Postponed, Submitted, and Information Required. For example, if you want to view only new bugs in Cisco ONS 15454 Software Release 9.2.2, select New .

Select Fixed to view fixed bugs. To filter fixed bugs, clear the Fixed check box and select the appropriate sub-options that appear below the fixed check box. The sub-options are Resolved or Verified .

Select Terminated to view terminated bugs. To filter terminated bugs, clear the Terminated check box and select the appropriate sub-options that appear below the terminated check box. The sub-options are Closed , Junked , and Unreproducible . Select multiple options as required.

–blank.gif Advanced—Select the Show only bugs containing bug details check box to view only those bugs that contain detailed information, such as symptoms and workarounds.

–blank.gif Modified Date—Select this option if you want filter bugs based on the date on which the bugs were last modified.

–blank.gif Results Displayed Per Page—Select the appropriate option from the list to restrict the number of results that appear per page.

Step 5blank.gif Click Search . The Bug Toolkit displays the list of bugs based on the specified search criteria.

Export to Spreadsheet

The Bug ToolKit provides the following options to export bugs to a spreadsheet:

  • Click Export All to Spreadsheet link in the Search Results page under the Search Bugs tab. Specify file name and folder name to save the spreadsheet. All the bugs retrieved by the search will be exported.
  • Click Export All to Spreadsheet link in the My Notifications tab. Specify file name and folder name to save the spreadsheet. All the saved bugs in all the groups will be exported.

If you are unable to export the spreadsheet, log into the Technical Support Website at
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html for more information or call Cisco TAC (1-800-553-2447).

Related Documentation

Release-Specific Documents

Use the Release Notes for Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454, ONS 15454 M2, and ONS 15454 M6 DWDM, Release 9.2.2 in conjunction with the following referenced Release 9.2.1 and Release 9.2.2 publications:

  • Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454 SONET and SDH, Release 9.2.2
  • Upgrading the Cisco ONS 15454 to Release 9.2.2
  • Upgrading the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH to Release 9.2.2

Platform-Specific Documents

  • Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide
     Provides installation, turn up, test, and maintenance procedures.
  • Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual
     Provides technical reference information for SONET/SDH cards, nodes, and networks.
  • Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Troubleshooting Guide
     Provides a list of alarms and troubleshooting procedures, general troubleshooting information, and hardware replacement procedures.
  • Cisco ONS SONET TL1 Command Guide and Cisco ONS SDH TL1 Command Guide
     Provides a comprehensive list of TL1 commands.
  • Cisco ONS 15454 and Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Ethernet Card Software Feature and Configuration Guide
    Provides technical reference and configuration information for Ethernet cards.

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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