Cisco Cable Wideband Solution Design and Implementation Guide, Release 1.0 - For Cisco IOS Release 12.3(21)BC, 12.3(21a)BC3, and Later 12.3(21x)BC Releases
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Table Of Contents

Preface

Objectives

Document Revision History

Document Organization

Related Documentation

Conventions

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Cisco Security Guidelines


Preface

This preface describes the objectives and organization of this document and explains how to find additional information on related products and services. This preface contains the following sections:

•Objectives

•Document Revision History

•Document Organization

•Related Documentation

•Conventions

•Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Cisco Security Guidelines

Objectives

This document describes the Cisco Cable Wideband Solution, Release 1.0. It explains how to design and implement a cable network with that uses the DOCSIS 3.0 Downstream Channel Bonding feature.

Note This document describes release-specific functionality for Cisco IOS Releases 12.3(21)BC and 12.3(21a)BC3.

Document Revision History

Table 1 records technical changes to this document. The table shows Cisco IOS software release number and document revision number for the change, the date of the change, and a brief summary of the change.

Table 1 Document Revision History

Release No.
Revision
Date
Change Summary

12.3(21)BC

OL-10705-01

February 2007

First release

12.3(21a)BC3

OL-10705-02

July 2007

Added information on the Linksys WCM300-NA, WCM300-EURO, and WCM300-J modems.


Document Organization

This publication is organized as follows:

Chapter
Title
Description

Chapter 1

Solution Overview

Provides an overview of the Cisco Cable Wideband Solution, Release 1.0.

Chapter 2

Cisco Cable Wideband Components

Describes the components of the Cisco Cable Wideband Solution, Release 1.0.

Chapter 3

Cisco Cable Wideband Architecture

Explains the architecture used for the Cisco Cable Wideband Solution, Release 1.0.

Chapter 4

Implementing and Configuring the Solution

Provides implementation and configuration information for the Cisco Cable Wideband Solution, Release 1.0.

Chapter 5

Monitoring and Troubleshooting Wideband Components

Provides an introduction to monitoring and troubleshooting the wideband components of the Cisco Cable Wideband Solution, Release 1.0.


Related Documentation

The following is a list of documents and URLs for the Cisco uBR10012 router and the Cisco Wideband SIP and Wideband SPA:

Related Topic
Document Title

Documentation Roadmap

•Cisco uBR7200 Series Routers and Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router Documentation Roadmap

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/cable/ps2209/products_documentation_roadmap09186a0080733a04.html

Cisco uBR10012 Hardware Installation

•Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router SIP and SPA Hardware Installation Guide

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/sipspa/hwsipspa/index.htm

•Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router Hardware Installation Guide

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/hig/

•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router

/en/US/docs/cable/cmts/ubr10012/regulatory/compliance/ub10rcsi.html

Cisco uBR10012 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and Fiber-Optic Maintenance

•Cisco uBR10012 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Documentation Web Page

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/frus/index.htm

•Cisco uBR10012 Quick Start Guides Web Page

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/qsg/index.htm

•For information about cleaning fiber-optic connections, go to the following URL:

/en/US/tech/tk482/tk876/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml

Cisco uBR10012 Software, Configuration, and Features

•Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router SIP and SPA Software Configuration Guide

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/sipspa/swsipspa/index.htm

•Cisco Cable Wideband Solution Design and Implementation Guide, Release 1.0 (this document)

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/wbsolu/index.htm

•Release Notes for Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router for Cisco IOS Release 12.3 BC

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ub10krns/123bcu10.htm

•Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router Software Configuration Guide

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/scg/index.htm

•Cisco uBR10012 Router Software Features

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/ub10ksw/index.htm

•Cisco Cable Modem Termination System Feature Guide

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/cab_rout/cmtsfg/index.htm

Cisco IOS Command Reference and Related Information

•For Cisco Wideband SIP and SPA commands, see Chapter 11, "SIP and SPA Commands" in the Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router SIP and SPA Software Configuration Guide.

•Cisco Broadband Cable Command Reference Guide

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/bbccmref/index.htm

•Cisco IOS Release 12.3 Web Page

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios123/index.htm

•Cisco CMTS Error Messages

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/cab_rout/ubrerrs.htm

•Cisco CMTS Universal Broadband Router MIB Specifications Guide

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/cable/ubr10k/ubr10012/ubrmib5/index.htm

Additional Cable/Broadband Information Resources

•Cisco uBR10012 troubleshooting and alerts

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/cable/ps2209/tsd_products_support_troubleshoot_and_alerts.html

•Cisco Cable/Broadband Software Center Web page

http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-cable.shtml

•Cisco Cable/Broadband Technical Support Web page

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk86/tsd_technology_support_category_home.html

•Cisco Multiservice Broadband Cable Guide

http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/en/us/guest/netsol/ns289/c643/ccmigration_09186a008014eeb0.pdf


Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions for command syntax descriptions and textual emphasis:

Table 2 Command Syntax and Emphasis Conventions

Convention
Description

boldface font

Commands and keywords are in boldface.

italic font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

[   ]

Elements in square brackets are optional.

{x | y | z}

Alternative, mutually exclusive, keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

[x | y | z]

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.

string

A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

screen font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

boldface screen font

Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.

italic screen font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.

^

The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

<   >

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets in contexts where italics are not available.

[   ]

Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.

!, #

An exclamation point ( ! ) or a pound sign ( # ) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line.


Note This symbol means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.

Tip This symbol means the following are useful tips.

Timesaver This symbol means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Caution This symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Cisco Security Guidelines

For information on obtaining documentation, providing documentation feedback, obtaining technical assistance, and Cisco product security guidelines, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation at:

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

What's New in Cisco Product Documentation also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation.