Release Notes for Cisco Coaxial Media Converter
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- Updated:
- October 4, 2016
Chapter: Introduction
- Introduction
- Cisco Remote-PHY Solution
- Cisco Coaxial Media Converter
- System Requirements
- The section lists the hardware supported on Cisco CMC.
- Verifying the Software Version
- New and Changed Information
- New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.2
- New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- Modified Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- Modified Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.2
- New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- Modified Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- Modified Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- Features Integrated in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- Features Integrated in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- MIBs
- Limitations and Restrictions
- Important Notes
- Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Introduction
This release notes contain information about downloading and installing Cisco Coaxial Media Converter. It also provides new and changed information, hardware support, limitations and restrictions, and caveats for Cisco Coaxial Media Converter.
Introduction
This release notes contain information about downloading and installing Cisco Coaxial Media Converter. It also provides new and changed information, hardware support, limitations and restrictions, and caveats for Cisco Coaxial Media Converter.
- Cisco Remote-PHY Solution
- Cisco Coaxial Media Converter
- System Requirements
- The section lists the hardware supported on Cisco CMC.
- Verifying the Software Version
- New and Changed Information
- MIBs
- Limitations and Restrictions
- Important Notes
- Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Cisco Remote-PHY Solution
Cisco Remote-PHY (a.k.a REMOTE-PHY) enables cable operators to deploy DOCSIS-based networks over digital fiber while obtaining all of the benefits of using standards-based equipments. These benefits include the utilization of scalable, cheap and easy to operate digital fiber, standardized and proven QoS for various services, lower cost, and wide availability of both cable modem and set-top box systems. Furthermore, with deep fiber, the optical noise contribution to SNR is eliminated. As a result, the remote QAM modulator runs at higher orders of modulation as compared to a centralized QAM modulator.
Cisco Coaxial Media Converter
Cisco Coaxial Media Converter (CMC) acts as the edge QAM in the Cisco Remote-PHY architecture. It is located between the Cisco CMTS and the cable modem, and controlled by the Cisco CMTS router. Cisco CMC has network interfaces on one side connecting to the fiber (digital and linear) portion of the Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) plant, and RF interfaces on the other side connecting to the coaxial portion of the HFC plant. Cisco CMC terminates the Ethernet Passive Optical Network EPON protocol with an embedded Optical Network Unit (ONU) and originates the DOCSIS protocol using DOCSIS MAC and PHY layer technology found in Cisco CMTS.
Cisco CMC uses the Linux operating system. Most of the Cisco CMC configurations are performed on the Cisco CMTS router.
This chapter includes the following sections:
System Requirements
These sections describe the system requirements for Cisco CMC:
Memory Requirements
This section describes the memory requirements for Cisco CMC.
Table 1 displays the memory recommendations for the Cisco Remote-PHY solution with Cisco CMC.
|
Feature Set |
Route Processor |
Software Image |
RecommendedFlash Memory1 |
RecommendedDRAM Memory2 |
RunsFrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coaxial Media Converter |
None |
cmc-16x4-os-1.0.bin |
96 MB |
256 MB |
RAM |
Hardware Supported
The section lists the hardware supported on Cisco CMC.
List of Hardware Components Supported on Cisco CMC
The table lists the components supported on the Cisco CMC.
|
Component |
PID |
|---|---|
|
Coaxial Media Converter (CMC) |
|
|
RPHY CMC,60V,6DS 4US Ch,42/54MHZ |
CMC-L-L-16X4 |
|
RPHY CMC,60V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ |
CMC-L-M-16x4 |
|
RPHY CMC,60V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54MHZ,w/Node |
CMC-L-L-16X4-N |
|
RPHY CMC,60V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ,w/Node |
CMC-L-M-16x4-N |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54MHZ,US PowCord |
CMC-M-L-16X4-US |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54MHZ,JP PowCord |
CMC-M-L-16X4-JP |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54MHZ,EU PowCord |
CMC-M-L-16X4-EU |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54MHZ,UK PowCord |
CMC-M-L-16X4-UK |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54MHZ,India PowCord |
CMC-M-L-16X4-ID |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ,CH PowCord |
CMC-M-M-16x4-CH |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ,JP PowCord |
CMC-M-M-16x4-JP |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ,US PowCord |
CMC-M-M-16x4-US |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ,EU PowCord |
CMC-M-M-16x4-EU |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ,UK PowCord |
CMC-M-M-16x4-UK |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87MHZ,AU PowCord |
CMC-M-M-16x4-AU |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54,US PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-L-16X4-USN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54,EU PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-L-16X4-EUN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54,JP PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-L-16X4-JPN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54,UK PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-L-16X4-UKN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,42/54,ID PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-L-16X4-IDN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87,CH PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-M-16x4-CHN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87,JP PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-M-16x4-JPN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87,US PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-M-16x4-USN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87,EU PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-M-16x4-EUN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87,UK PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-M-16x4-UKN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87,AU PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-M-16x4-AUN |
|
RPHY CMC,110/220V,16DS 4US Ch,65/87,ID PowCord,w/Node |
CMC-M-M-16x4-IDN |
|
EPON SFP ONU for CMC |
|
|
EPON ONU, SFP type, GE throughput, Industrial Grade |
SFP-EPON-ONU-GE |
|
Forward Rx for CMC |
|
|
Optical Forward Receiver, 1GHz, 50dBmV, 9 dB tilt, w/ SC/APC, w/ AGC, spare |
FRX-1G-RF50-T9= |
|
SFP Optics for CMC |
|
|
1000Mbps Multi-Mode Rugged SFP |
GLC-SX-MM-RGD |
|
1000Mbps Single Mode Rugged SFP |
GLC-LX-SM-RGD |
|
1000BASE-ZX Single Mode Rugged SFP |
GLC-ZX-SM-RGD |
|
1 GHz Forward Linear EQs |
|
|
0 dB |
4007228 |
|
1.5 dB |
4008778 |
|
3.0 dB |
4008779 |
|
4.5 dB |
4008780 |
|
6.0d B |
4008781 |
|
7.5 dB |
4008782 |
|
9.0 dB |
4008783 |
|
10.5 dB |
4008784 |
|
12.0 dB |
4008785 |
|
13.5 dB |
4008786 |
|
15.0 dB |
4008787 |
|
16.5 dB |
4009258 |
|
18.0 dB |
4009259 |
|
19.5 dB |
4009260 |
|
21.0 dB |
4009261 |
|
1 GHz Attenuator Pads |
|
|
0 dB |
589693 |
|
0.5 dB |
589694 |
|
1.0 dB |
589695 |
|
1.5 dB |
589696 |
|
2.0 dB |
589697 |
|
2.5 dB |
589698 |
|
3.0 dB |
589699 |
|
3.5 dB |
589700 |
|
4.0 dB |
589701 |
|
4.5 dB |
589702 |
|
5.0 dB |
589703 |
|
5.5 dB |
589704 |
|
6.0 d B |
589705 |
|
6.5 dB |
589706 |
|
7.0 dB |
589707 |
|
7.5 dB |
589708 |
|
8.0 dB |
589709 |
|
8.5 dB |
589710 |
|
9.0 dB |
589711 |
|
9.5 dB |
589712 |
|
10.0 dB |
589713 |
|
10.5 dB |
589714 |
|
11.0 dB |
589715 |
|
11.5 dB |
589716 |
|
12.0 dB |
589717 |
|
12.5 dB |
589718 |
|
13.0 dB |
589719 |
|
13.5 dB |
589720 |
|
EQ Jumper |
|
|
Node Signal Director Jumper |
4011907 |
|
RJ45 Water Proof Connector |
|
|
Cable Gland for RJ45, PG16, 1 hole |
GLND-PG16-RJ-1H |
|
Cable Gland for RJ45, PG16, 2 holes |
GLND-PG16-RJ-2H |
|
Port Plug |
|
|
Port Plug w/o-ring 5/8” Brass Nickel Plate |
PLUG-CMC-RF= |
|
RF Connectors |
|
|
Assy, F-CONN, 5/8”, Metric |
FCONTOR-CMC-RF-M= |
|
Assy, F-CONN, 5/8”, Standard |
FCONTOR-CMC-RF-S= |
|
Shunt |
|
|
FABPLSTC, Jumper, 0.8''C, Remote-PHY |
JUMPER-CMC= |
|
Console Cable |
|
|
CMC Console cable, Converter between DB9 and PCB |
CAB-CONSOLE-DB9= |
Verifying the Software Version
To determine the version of the Cisco CMC OS running on your Cisco CMC, open the Cisco CMC lid and connect the console cable from the computer to the Cisco CMC console port and log in to the Cisco CMC console using telnet. Enter the show system command in the normal (>) mode to display the basic system information of the Cisco CMC:
CMC> show system PID : DOCSIS-CMC-4P-FN SN : CSJ13152101 MAC : 00:02:3d:fe:fe:01 new image : 1.2(Feb 26 18:49:41 CST 2015) old image : T1.1(Sep 11 11:54:06 CST 2014) running version : 1.2(Feb 26 18:49:41 CST 2015) new image location : bank 1 boot error indication : NO remaining reboot count : 2 rommon version : 0.0.10 FRx Version : N/A CMC reset reason : System cannot obtain IP address from DHCP server
Upgrading to a New Software Release
For information about upgrading the Cisco CMC, see the Upgrading the Cisco CMC Image section in the Cisco Remote-PHY Solution Installation and Configuration Guide document at the following location:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/cable/RemotePhy/InstallConfig/guide/b-remotePHY-install-config-guide.html
New and Changed Information
The following sections list the new and modified hardware and software features:
- New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.2
- New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- Modified Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- Modified Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.2
- New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- Modified Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- Modified Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
- Features Integrated in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- Features Integrated in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.2
|
PID |
MPN |
Vendor |
Distance |
Temperature Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GLC-BX-U |
PTB3370553CN0CS1 |
NEOPHOTONICS CORPORATION |
10 km |
0-70° C |
|
GLC-SX-MM-RGD |
AFBR-5715APZ-CS4 |
AVAGO |
550 m |
-40-85°C |
|
FTLF8519P3BTL-CD |
FINISAR |
550 m |
-40-85°C |
|
|
GLC-LX-SM-RGD |
FTLF1318P3BTL-CD |
FINISAR |
10 km |
-40-85°C |
|
SCP6G44-C8-BWE |
SUMITOMO EDI |
10 km |
-40-85°C |
|
|
GLC-EX-SMD |
SCP6J54-C8-BMH |
SUMITOMO EDI |
40 km |
-5-85°C |
|
GLC-ZX-SM-RGD |
SCP6G94-C8-BWE |
SUMITOMO EDI |
80 km |
-40-85°C |
New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
There are no new hardware features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1.
New Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
This section describes the new hardware features in the Cisco CMC OS 1.0.
Cisco Coaxial Media Converter
The Cisco Coaxial Media Converter (CMC) is introduced for the Cisco Remote-PHY solution. Cisco CMC acts as the edge QAM (EQAM) in the Cisco Remote-PHY architecture.
For more information, see the following documents:
Modified Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
There are no modified hardware features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1.
Modified Hardware Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
There are no modified hardware features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0.
New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.2
There are no new software features in Cisco CMC OS 1.2
New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
There are no new software features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1.
New Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
This section describes new software features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0.
DHCP Client
DHCP is a dynamic IP address assignment protocol. The Cisco CMC OS 1.0 gets IP address from remote DHCP server and new firmware data paths using this feature.
GCP Client
GCP (generic control protocol) is a control protocol between the Cisco CMTS and the Cisco CMC. The Cisco CMC OS 1.0 receives GCP packets for commands and configurations from the Cisco CMTS and properly acknowledges itself as a GCP client.
Telnet and SSH
The Cisco CMTS uses Telnet and secure Shell (SSH) to access the Cisco CMC remotely.
TFTP and FTP
Cisco CMC OS 1.0 uses TFTP and FTP to download files for upgrading the CMC OS.
Modified Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
There are no modified software features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1.
Modified Software Features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
There are no modified software features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0.
Features Integrated in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
There are no integrated features in Cisco CMC OS 1.1.
Features Integrated in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
There are no integrated features in Cisco CMC OS 1.0.
MIBs
To locate and download MIBs for selected platforms, Cisco CMC OS releases, and feature sets, use Cisco MIB Locator found at the following URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/MIBS/servlet/index
If Cisco MIB Locator does not support the MIB information that you need, you can also obtain a list of supported MIBs and download MIBs from the Cisco MIBs page at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
To access Cisco MIB Locator, you must have an account on Cisco.com. If you have forgotten or lost your account information, send a blank e-mail to cco-locksmith@cisco.com. An automatic check verifies that your e-mail address is registered with Cisco.com. If the check is successful, account details with a new random password is e-mailed to you. Qualified users can establish an account on Cisco.com by following the directions found at this URL:
- New and Changed MIB Information in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
- New and Changed MIB Information in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
New and Changed MIB Information in Cisco CMC OS 1.1
There are no new or modified MIBs in Cisco CMC OS 1.1.
New and Changed MIB Information in Cisco CMC OS 1.0
The following new MIBs are introduced for Cisco CMC OS 1.0:
- CISCO-CDOC-CHGRP-MIB
- CISCO-CMC-MGR-MIB
Limitations and Restrictions
Cisco CMC OS 1.0
While upgrading the software images for the Cisco Remote-PHY solution, upgrade the Cisco CMC first, and then upgrade the Cisco CMTS.
 Note | If the Cisco CMTS is upgraded before the Cisco CMC, the Cisco CMC may not come online. |
Unsupported Hardware
For a list of unsupported hardware, see the End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/cable/ps2209/prod_eol_notices_list.html
Important Notes
Cisco CMC OS 1.1
The output of the show hardware command was modified to display the following information:
- Vendor CPN
- Vendor VID
- Vendor PID
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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