Cisco NCS 2000 Series Control Card and Node Configuration Guide, Release 11.x.x

Revision History


Date	Notes
May 2020	Updated for Release 11.1.1.2
October 2019	Updated for Release 11.1
March 2019	Updated for Release 11.0
August 2018	Updated for Release 10.9
December 2017	Updated for Release 10.8
October 2017	Updated for Release 10.7
April 2017	Updated for Release 10.6.2
November 2016	Updated for Release 10.6.1
June 2016	Updated for Release 10.6
January 2016	Updated for Release 10.5.2
July 2015	Updated for Release 10.5
December 2014	Added content for Duplicate Node Controller in the chapter "Managing the Shelf".
March 2014	Revised the part number and included Release 10.0.1 enhancements.
November 2013	This is the first release of this publication.

Document Objectives

Release 10.0 is the first release of Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) platform and has the following configuration guides.

Cisco NCS 2000 Series Control Card and Node Configuration Guide
Cisco NCS 2000 Series Line Card Configuration Guide
Cisco NCS 2000 Series Network Configuration Guide

The Cisco NCS 2000 Series Control Card and Node Configuration Guide provides background and reference material and procedures for installation and configuration of control cards and node configuration on Cisco NCS 2000 Series systems.

The Cisco NCS 2000 Series Line Card Configuration Guide provides background and reference material and procedures for installation and configuration of line cards on Cisco NCS 2000 Series systems.

The Cisco NCS 2000 Series Network Configuration Guide provides background and reference material, procedures for turn up, provisioning, and maintenance of Cisco NCS 2000 Series systems.

Audience

To use this publication, you should be familiar with Cisco or equivalent optical transmission hardware and cabling, telecommunications hardware and cabling, electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and preferably have experience as a telecommunications technician.

Document Organization

This document is organized into the following chapters:


Chapter	Description
Installing the Cisco NCS 2000 Series	Explains how to install the Cisco NCS 2000 Series shelf assemblies.
Installing the Control Cards	Explains how to install the control cards needed for the Cisco NCS 2000 Series shelf assemblies.
Connecting the PC and Logging into the GUI	Explains how to connect Windows PCs and Solaris workstations to the shelf assembly and how to log into Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software.
Managing the Shelf	Explains how to provision a single Cisco NCS node.
Synchronizing Node Timing	Provides information about Cisco NCS users and node timing.
Provisioning Security	Provides information about Cisco NCS users and security.
Card Specifications	Contains hardware specifications for the shelf assemblies and cards.
SNMP	Explains Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as implemented by the Cisco NCS.
CTC Enhancements, Operations, and Shortcuts	Describes the Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) views, menus options, tool options, shortcuts, and table display options.
Network Element Defaults	Describes the defaults for the network element settings for Cisco NCS 2000 Series shelf assemblies.

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	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Waarschuwing	BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen. BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES
Varoitus	TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla. SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET
Attention	IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement. CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
Warnung	WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden. BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
Avvertenza	IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento. CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
Advarsel	VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten. TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
Aviso	INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
¡Advertencia!	INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
Varning!	VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR





Aviso	INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
Advarsel	VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed. GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER

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Where to Find Safety and Warning Information

For safety and warning information, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the product. This publication describes the international agency compliance and safety information. It also includes translations of the safety warnings.

Safety Labels

Cisco NCS 2000 Series cards are classified as Laser Class 1 or 1M as per IEC 60825-1 and Hazard Level 1M as per IEC 60825-2.

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