Installing the Supervisor 160G
Installing the Supervisor PIC in the Cisco cBR Chassis
Perform this procedure to install the following PICs:
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Supervisor PIC
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Blank PIC for the Supervisor
Before you begin
Warning |
If you are adding a new Supervisor PIC or upgrading the existing Supervisor PICs, ensure that the power modules installed in the chassis are adequate to support the Supervisor PICs. |
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the other end to the grounding lug connected to the chassis.
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Be aware of the weight and size of the equipment. Handle it with care.
Restrictions
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If you are using a single Supervisor, you must install the Supervisor PIC in the slot corresponding to the Supervisor Card.
Note
In the Cisco cBR-8 router,-
Slot 4/1 for the Supervisor PIC corresponds to slot SUP0 for the Supervisor Card.
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Slot 5/1 for the Supervisor PIC corresponds to slot SUP1 for the Supervisor Card.
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Required Tools and Equipment
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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Supervisor PIC or blank PIC for the Supervisor
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3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver
Procedure
Step 1 |
Grasp the faceplate of the PIC with one hand and place your other hand under the PIC to support its weight. |
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Step 2 |
Carefully align the PIC with the plastic guides in the slot. |
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Step 3 |
Slide the PIC into the slot applying even pressure using both your hands until it is within an inch of full insertion. |
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Step 4 |
Open the ejector levers and fully insert the PIC into the slot applying even pressure on both sides until it mates with the midplane connectors.
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Step 5 |
Simultaneously pivot both the ejector levers towards each other until they cannot be pivoted any further. |
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Step 6 |
Tighten the four captive screws using a 3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver with a torque of 6-8 in-lb (0.68-0.90 Nm) to secure the PIC. |
What to do next
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If you are using a single Supervisor PIC, install a blank PIC for the Supervisor in the empty slot.
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Install the Supervisor PIC cable management bracket (recommended).
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Install the Supervisor Card (if not already installed).
Installing the Supervisor PIC Cable Management Bracket
The Supervisor PIC cable management bracket is shipped separately in the chassis accessory kit. It has a smaller slot for fiber-optic cables and a larger slot for the RJ-45 cables.
Before you begin
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the other end to the grounding lug connected to the chassis.
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Install the Supervisor PIC (recommended).
Required Tools and Equipment
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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Supervisor PIC
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Supervisor PIC cable management bracket
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3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver
Procedure
Step 1 |
Align the captive screws on the Supervisor PIC cable management bracket with the mounting holes on the Supervisor PIC.
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Step 2 |
Tighten the captive screws using a 3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver with a torque of 6-8 in-lb (0.68-0.90 Nm) to secure the Supervisor PIC cable management bracket. |
What to do next
Installing the SFP+ Modules in the Supervisor PIC
Before you begin
Caution |
Do not install or remove the SFP+ module with fiber-optic cables still attached to it. Doing so may damage cables, cable connectors, or the optical interfaces and may interfere with the SFP+ module latching properly into its socket connector. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP transceiver module. |
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the other end to the grounding lug connected to the chassis.
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You must use the supported SFP+ modules. The following SFP+ modules are supported on the Supervisor PIC:
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SFP-10G-SR
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SFP-10G-LR
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SFP-10G-ER
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SFP-10G-ZR
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SFP-10G-LRM
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Required Tools and Equipment
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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SFP+ module
Procedure
Step 1 |
Remove the SFP+ module from its protective packaging.
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Step 2 |
Check the label on the SFP+ module to verify that you have the correct model for your network. |
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Step 3 |
Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top side of the SFP+ module.
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Step 4 |
Align the SFP+ module in front of the socket opening. |
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Step 5 |
Carefully insert the SFP+ module into the socket until you feel the connector latch into place. |
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Step 6 |
Press the SFP+ module into the slot firmly with your thumb until it is latched securely into the socket. |
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Step 7 |
What to do next
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Verify if the SFP+ module is seated and latched properly. Grasp the SFP+ module and try to remove it without releasing the latch. If the SFP+ module cannot be removed, it is installed and seated properly. If the SFP+ module can be removed, reinstall it.
Installing the Supervisor Card in the Cisco cBR Chassis
Perform this procedure to install the following cards:
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Supervisor Card
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Blank card for the Supervisor
Before you begin
Warning |
If you are adding a new Supervisor Card or upgrading the existing Supervisor Cards, ensure that the power modules installed in the chassis are adequate to support the Supervisor Cards. |
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the other end to the grounding lug connected to the chassis.
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Install the Supervisor PIC (recommended).
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Be aware of the weight and size of the equipment. Handle it with care.
Restrictions
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If you are using a single Supervisor, you must install the Supervisor Card in the slot corresponding to the Supervisor PIC.
Note
In the Cisco cBR-8 router,-
Slot 4/1 for the Supervisor PIC corresponds to slot SUP0 for the Supervisor Card.
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Slot 5/1 for the Supervisor PIC corresponds to slot SUP1 for the Supervisor Card.
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Required Tools and Equipment
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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Supervisor Card or blank card for the Supervisor
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3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver
Procedure
Step 1 |
Loosen the captive screws on the appropriate slot using a 3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver until the red bands are visible on the captive screws. |
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Step 2 |
Pull the spring-loaded ejectors on the card until they release and are perpendicular to the faceplate. |
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Step 3 |
Grasp the faceplate of the card with one hand and place your other hand under the card to support its weight. |
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Step 4 |
Carefully align the support rails on the card with the rails in the appropriate slot. |
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Step 5 |
Slide and push the card into the slot applying even pressure using both your hands until it mates with its midplane connectors.
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Step 6 |
Simultaneously pivot both the spring-loaded ejectors towards the faceplate until they make contact with the faceplate. |
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Step 7 |
Tighten the two captive screws using a 3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver with a torque of 10-12 lb-in (1.12-1.36 Nm) to secure the card. |
What to do next
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If you are using a single Supervisor Card, install a blank card for the Supervisor in the empty slot.
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Connect memory stick or flash drive to use the USB port (if required).
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Connect cable to use the console port (if required).
Using the SFP+ Ports on the Supervisor PIC
Before you begin
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Do not remove the protective dust plugs on the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and the SFP+ optical bores until you are ready to make a connection.
Required Tools and Equipment
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Fiber-optic cable with the LC connector
Procedure
Step 1 |
Remove the dust plugs from the network interface cable LC connectors. Save the dust plugs for future use. |
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Step 3 |
Remove the dust plug from the SFP+ module optical bores on the Supervisor PIC. |
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Step 4 |
Immediately connect the fiber-optic cable with cable LC connector to the SFP+ port.
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What to do next
Using the DTI Ports on the Supervisor PIC
Before you begin
Required Tools and Equipment
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RJ-45 cable
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Clock source (DTI server)
Procedure
Step 1 |
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the DTI port on the Supervisor PIC. |
Step 2 |
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the to the DTI server as a reference clock source. |
What to do next
Using the NME Ports on the Supervisor PIC
Before you begin
Required Tools and Equipment
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RJ-45 cable
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Switch
Procedure
Step 1 |
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the NME port on the Supervisor PIC. |
Step 2 |
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a switch. |
What to do next
Using the Console Port on the Supervisor PIC
The console port provides local administrative access to the router and its command-line interface (CLI).
Before you begin
Restrictions
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Each Supervisor PIC must have a console port connection when running a redundant configuration in the chassis.
Required Tools and Equipment
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RJ-45 cable
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RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter
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PC or terminal
Procedure
Step 1 |
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the console port on the Supervisor PIC. |
Step 2 |
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter. |
Step 3 |
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter to the appropriate serial port on the PC or terminal. |
Step 4 |
Power up the PC or terminal. |
Step 5 |
Configure the PC terminal emulation software or the terminal with the following settings:
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What to do next
Using the Auxiliary Port on the Supervisor PIC
The auxiliary port provides a connection for a terminal server to allow remote access to the router and its command-line interface (CLI).
Before you begin
Required Tools and Equipment
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RJ-45 cable
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RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter
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Terminal server
Procedure
Step 1 |
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the auxiliary port on the Supervisor PIC. |
Step 2 |
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter. |
Step 3 |
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter to the appropriate serial port on the terminal server. |
What to do next
Cable Management for the Supervisor PIC in the Cisco cBR Chassis
The following accessories are used for routing the cables connected to the Supervisor PIC:
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Supervisor PIC cable management bracket
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Chassis-mounted cable strap-down clips
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Chassis-mounted snap-on plastic fiber/cable routing guides
Use the upper cable management bracket and fiber/cable routing guides for routing the cables connected to the upper Supervisor PIC and the lower cable management bracket and fiber/cable routing guide for routing the cables connected to the lower Supervisor PIC.
The strap-down clips have multiple uses. They can be used:
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to strap down cable bundles or conduit (there are multiple tie down points on each strap-down clip)
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as a base for two snap-on plastic fiber/cable routing guides
Before you begin
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Install the chassis-mounted cable strap-down clips and attach the snap-on plastic fiber/cable routing guides, as necessary based on the cable routing preference.
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Connect the cables to the appropriate ports on the Supervisor PIC.
Required Tools and Equipment
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Cable ties
Procedure
Step 1 |
Perform the following for the fiber-optic cables connected to the Supervisor PIC:
The following figures illustrate the possible cable routing options for the fiber-optic cables connected to the Supervisor PIC:
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Step 2 |
Perform the following for the RJ-45 cables connected to the Supervisor PIC:
The following figures illustrate the possible cable routing options for the RJ-45 cables connected to the Supervisor PIC:
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Step 3 |
Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the cables connected to the each Supervisor PIC. |
Using the USB Port on the Supervisor Card
Before you begin
Restrictions
The USB ports on the Supervisor Card are used for temporary connections. For all permanent connections, you must use the ports on the Supervisor PIC.
Required Tools and Equipment
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Memory stick or flash drive
Procedure
Step 1 |
Open the tethered I/O door on the Supervisor Card by pulling on the left edge of the door until the door is released from the spring-loaded ejector.
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Step 2 |
Connect the memory stick or flash drive to the USB port on the Supervisor Card. |
Using the Console Port on the Supervisor Card
Before you begin
Restrictions
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When running a redundant configuration in the chassis, each Supervisor Card or Supervisor PIC must have a console port connection.
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The console port on the Supervisor Card is for temporary connections. For permanent console connection, you must use the port on the Supervisor PIC.
Required Tools and Equipment
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Console cable (with mini type-B USB connector on one end, and a type-A USB connector on the other end)
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Exar XR21V1410 UART with USB interface
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Cable with type-A USB connector on one end and DB-9 connector on the other end
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PC or terminal
Procedure
Step 1 |
Open the tethered I/O door on the Supervisor Card by pulling on the left edge of the door until the door is released from the spring-loaded ejector.
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Step 2 |
Connect the mini type-B USB connector of the console cable to the console port on the Supervisor Card.
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Step 3 |
Connect the type-A USB connector of the console cable to the Exar XR21V1410 UART with USB interface. |
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Step 4 |
Connect the Exar XR21V1410 UART to the appropriate serial port on the PC or terminal using a cable with type-A USB connector on one end and DB-9 connector on the other end. |
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Step 5 |
Power up the PC or terminal. |
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Step 6 |
Configure the PC terminal emulation software or the terminal with the following settings:
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