Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:

• Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the chassis interior, locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working.
• Disconnect all power and external cables before moving a chassis.
• Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe; carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.

The single-mode transmitter in the module uses a small laser to transmit the light signal to the network ring. Keep the transmit port covered whenever a cable is not connected to it. Although multimode transceivers typically use LEDs for transmission, it is good practice to keep open ports covered and avoid staring into open ports or apertures. The single-mode aperture port contains a laser warning label, as shown in the figure below.

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

Warning

Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

The multimode aperture contains a Class 1 LED warning label, as shown in the figure below.

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

Warning

Class 1 LED product. Statement 1027

Caution

Be careful to avoid damaging the electromagnetic interference (EMI) gasket that runs along the full length of the card front panel edges. Damage to the EMI gasket can affect the ability of your system to meet EMI requirements.

• Every card has a key mounted on the board that matches a corresponding slot on the chassis side (top of each card slot). This key-slot mechanism prevents a card from being inserted into the wrong, non-matching card slot. It also prevents a card from being inserted upside down. If you insert a card into the wrong card slot or upside down, the key gets blocked against the chassis card guide and will not slide though the slot. If the key is blocked, remove the card and find the correct card slot.

• Online insertion and removal (OIR) is supported, enabling you to install a line card while the router is operating. OIR is seamless to users on the network, maintains all routing information, and ensures session preservation. We recommend that you perform a graceful shutdown to shut down a line card prior to removing it from the chassis. See Steps for OIR Line Card Removal and Insertion.

  The following table displays the supported line cards, ports, and OIR duration for QDD-400G-ZR-S and QDD-400G-ZRP-S optical modules:

  Table 1. Supported Line Cards, Ports, and OIR Duration for QDD-400G-ZR-S and QDD-400G-ZRP-S Optical Modules

  Line card	Supported front panel ports	Maximum supported OIR duration at mean sea level (MSL) with QDD-400G-ZR-S and QDD-400G-ZRP-S optical modules
  A9K-20HG-FLEX-SE/A9K-20HG-FLEX-TR	0, 7, 8, 12, 19	1 minute at 30°C (or 86°F)
  A9K-8HG-FLEX-SE/A9K-8HG-FLEX-TR	0, 7	3 minutes at 30°C (or 86°F)
  A99-10X400GE-X-SE/A99-10X400GE-X-TR	3, 5, 6, 7, 9	1 minute at 30°C (or 86°F)
  A9903-20HG-PEC	0, 4, 8, 12, 16	45 seconds at 30°C (or 86°F)

  Note	When you perform a graceful shutdown on a line card, cefcFRUInserted and cefcFRURemoved traps are not generated.

• When installing a line card, your must first push the OIR button on both the upper and lower ejectors for the mechanical latch to be released.

• The different cards in the chassis are attached to the chassis itself by a pair of ejector levers and captive screws. The two ejector levers release the card from its midplane connector. The exact locations of the ejector levers and captive screws can vary slightly from card to card, but are generally in the same locations: on the upper and bottom ends of the faceplate.

Caution

When installing a line card, fully tighten both captive installation screws to ensure that the card is correctly seated in the backplane connector. A card that is only partially seated in the backplane might not operate properly, even if it boots.

• The backplane identification (BPID) board monitors OIR by counting the number of card insertions for each slot and saving that information in non-volatile memory. OIR monitoring is done for all line cards, the RSP, and the fan trays. A card insertion is determined by the CAN Bus Controller (CBC) of the inserted card booting up and sending a CBC message which is intercepted by the BPID board. Note that a CBC reset or power cycle on a card will also be interpreted as a card insertion.

A card with an OIR count that exceeds 175 will generate a minor alarm against that slot. If the card OIR count exceeds 200, a major alarm is generated against that slot. Fan tray insertion counts are not checked against a threshold.

See the Release Notes for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers for information about CLI commands for obtaining and resetting card insertion data. The CLI command indicates whether the particular chassis has the version of BPID that supports the counting of the OIR.

• After you reinstall a line card, the router automatically downloads the necessary software from the RSP. Next, the router brings online only those interfaces that match the current configuration and were previously configured as administratively up. You must configure all others with the configure command.

Caution

The router may indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only one line card at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the router to complete the preceding tasks before removing or inserting another line card. After removing and inserting a line card into the same slot, allow at least 60 seconds before removing or inserting another line card.

Note

Line cards have two ejector levers to release the card from its backplane connector. Use the levers when you are removing the line card and to seat the line card firmly in its backplane connector when you are installing the line card. The ejector levers align and seat the card connectors in the backplane

Caution

When you remove a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the connector pins disconnect from the backplane in the sequence expected by the router. Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can halt the router. When you install a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card is correctly aligned with the backplane connector; the connector pins should make contact with the backplane in the correct order, indicating that the card is fully seated in the backplane. If a card is only partially seated in the backplane, the router hangs and subsequently crashes.

Caution

To avoid damaging card mechanical components, never carry an RSP or line card by the captive installation screws or ejector levers. Doing so can damage these components and cause card insertion problems.

For line card configuration information, see Verifying and Troubleshooting Line Card Installation.

If you are replacing a failed line card, remove the existing line card first, then install the new line card in the same slot. To remove a line card, use the figure below or Removing a Line Card (Cisco ASR 9922 Router Shown) as a reference and follow these steps:

1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.

2. Disconnect and remove all interface cables from the ports; note the current connections of the cables to the ports on the line card.

3. Detach the line card cable-management bracket from the line card.

4. Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive screw at each end of the line card front panel.

Caution

When you remove a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the line card connector pins disconnect from the backplane in the logical sequence expected by the router. Any line card that is only partially connected to the backplane can halt the router.

5. Simultaneously pivot the ejector levers away from each other to release the line card from the backplane connector.

6. Grasp the ejector levers and pull the line card halfway out of the slot.

7. Grasp the line card and gently pull it straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the line card to guide it. Avoid touching the line card printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.

8. Place the removed line card on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in an antistatic bag if you plan to return it to the factory.

9. If the line card slot is to remain empty, install a line card blank (Product Number A9K-LC-FILR) to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the line card compartment. Secure the line card blank to the chassis by tightening its captive screws.

Caution

Be careful not to damage or disturb the EMI spring fingers located on the front edge of the card face plate.

Note	Always insert a dust plug in an optical port opening for each port that is not in use.

A line card slides into any available line card slot and connects directly to the backplane. If you install a new line card, you must first remove the line card blank from the available slot.

Note	See the installation and configuration guide for your router for information on line card slot types, slot width, and slot location.

Caution

When installing a line card, always fully tighten both captive installation screws to ensure that the card is correctly seated in the backplane connector. A card that is only partially seated in the backplane might not operate properly, even if it boots.

Caution

The router may indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only one line card at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the router to complete the preceding tasks before removing or inserting another line card.

To install a line card, follow these steps:

1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.

2. Choose an available line card slot for the line card, and verify that the line card interface cable is long enough for you to connect the line card with any external equipment.

   Caution

   To prevent ESD damage, handle line cards only by the metal card carrier. Do not touch any of the electrical components or circuitry.

   Caution

   To avoid damaging card mechanical components, never carry an RSP or line card by the captive installation screws or ejector levers. Doing so can damage these components and cause card insertion problems.

3. Grasp the front panel of the line card with one hand and place your other hand under the metal card carrier to support the weight of the card (Removing a Line Card (Cisco ASR 9912 Router Shown) or Removing a Line Card (Cisco ASR 9922 Router Shown)). Position the card for insertion into the card cage slot. Avoid touching the line card printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.

4. Carefully slide the line card into the slot until the ejector levers make contact with the edges of the card cage, then stop when the ejector lever hooks catch the lip of the card cage. If they do not catch, try reinserting the line card until the ejector levers are fully latched.

   Caution

   When you install a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card is correctly aligned with the backplane connector, the card connector pins make contact with the backplane in the correct order, and the card is fully seated in the backplane. A card that is only partially seated in the backplane can cause the router to hang.

   Note	On the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, the line cards in the lower half of the chassis (slots 10 through 19) are inserted upside down.

5. Simultaneously pivot both ejector levers toward each other until they are parallel to the line card front panel. This action firmly seats the card in the backplane.

6. Tighten the captive screw on each end of the line card front panel to ensure proper EMI shielding and to prevent the line card from becoming partially dislodged from the backplane. Tighten the captive screws to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb.

   Caution

   To ensure adequate space for additional line cards, always tighten the captive installation screws on each newly installed line card before you insert any additional line cards. These screws also ensure correct seating in the backplane connector, prevent accidental removal, and provide proper grounding and EMI shielding for the router.

7. Install the cable-management bracket. See Installing a Line Card Cable Management Bracket.

8. Install the interface cables. See Installing and Removing Fiber-Optic Interface Cables.

9. For information on installing SFP and XFP modules, seeInstalling and Removing SFP Modulesand Installing and Removing XFP Modules.

10. For help in troubleshooting the hardware installation, see Verifying and Troubleshooting Line Card Installation.

Online insertion and removal (OIR) is supported, enabling you to install a card while the line card is operating. Follow these steps when removing or inserting a line card by using the Cisco IOS XR shutdown command.

1. Shut down the line card location with the (admin-config) hw-module shutdown location 0/0/CPU0 command.
2. Confirm that the LEDs have gone from green to off.
3. Physically remove the line card to be replaced.
4. Physically insert the replacement line card.
5. Return the line card to the up state with the (admin-config) no hw-module shutdown location 0/0/CPU0 command.

You need the following tools and parts to remove and install modular line cards (MLCs) and MPAs:

• Flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver

• ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and instructions

• Interface cables to connect the SIP with another router or switch

Each modular line card (MLC) circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

Caution

Always handle the MLC by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the its components or connector pins.

When a slot is not in use, a blank must fill the empty slot to allow the router to conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow across the installed modules. If you plan to install an MLC in a slot that is not in use, you must first remove the blank.

• Online insertion and removal (OIR) is supported, enabling you to remove and install MLCs while the router is operating. OIR is seamless to users on the network, maintains all routing information, and ensures session preservation.

Note	With OIR, notifying the software or resetting the power is not required. However, you have the option of using the hw-module loc rack/slot/CPU0 maint command before removing a MLC.

• After you reinstall a MLC, the router automatically downloads the necessary software from the Route Switch Processor (RSP). Next, the router brings online only those interfaces that match the current configuration and were previously configured as administratively up. You must configure all others with the configure command.

Caution

The router may indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only one MLC at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the router to complete the preceding tasks before removing or inserting another MLC.

• MLCs have two ejector levers to release the card from its backplane connector. Use the levers when you are removing the MLC and to seat the MLC firmly in its backplane connector when you are installing the ML. The ejector levers align and seat the card connectors in the backplane.

Caution

When you remove a MLC, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the connector pins disconnect from the backplane in the logical sequence expected by the router. Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can halt the router. When you install a MLC, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card is correctly aligned with the backplane connector; the connector pins should make contact with the backplane in the correct order, indicating that the card is fully seated in the backplane. A card that is only partially seated in the backplane will cause the router to hang and subsequently crash.

If you are replacing a failed modular line card (MLC), remove the existing MLC first, then install the new MLC in the same slot. To remove a MLC, use the figure below as a reference and follow these steps:

1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
2. Disconnect and remove all interface cables from the ports; write down the current connections of the cables to the ports on the MPAs and the MPA locations if you remove the MPA.
3. Detach the cable-management bracket from the MLC.

Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive screw at each end of the MLC faceplate. (See callout 1 on the figure below).

Caution

When you remove an MLC, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the MLC connector pins disconnect from the backplane in the logical sequence expected by the router. Any MLC that is only partially connected to the backplane can halt the router.

1. Grasp the two card ejector levers and simultaneously pivot both ejector levers 90 degrees away from the front edge of the card carrier to release the MLC from the backplane connector (see the above figure).
2. Grasp the ejector levers and pull the MLC halfway out of the slot.
3. Grasp the MLC by the center and gently pull it straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the MLC to guide it (see the above figure). Avoid touching the MLC printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.
4. Place the removed MLC on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in an antistatic bag if you plan to return it to the factory.
5. If the MLC slot is to remain empty, install a line card blank to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the MLC compartment. Secure the line card blank to the chassis by tightening its captive screws.

A modular line card (MLC) slides into any available line card slot and connects directly to the backplane. If you install a new MLC, you must first remove the line card blank from the available slot.

Note	See the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide for information on line card slot types in order to determine an appropriate slot in which to install the MLC.

Caution

The router may indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only one MLC at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the router to complete the preceding tasks before removing or inserting another MLC.

To install a modular line card, follow these steps:

1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.

2. Choose an available MLC slot for the card and verify that the MPA interface cables are long enough for you to connect the MLC with any external equipment.

   Caution

   To prevent ESD damage, handle MLCs by the captive installation screws, the provided handle, ejector levers, or the card carrier edges only. Do not touch any of the electrical components or circuitry.

3. Grasp the handle of the MLC with one hand and place your other hand under the card carrier to support the weight of the card; position the card for insertion into the card cage slot. Avoid touching the MLC printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.

4. Carefully slide the MLC into the slot until the ejector levers make contact with the edges of the card cage, then stop when the ejector lever hooks catch the lip of the card cage. If they do not catch, try reinserting the MLC until the ejector lever hooks are fully latched (see the figure below).

   

   1

   Captive screw

   2

   Ejector lever

   Caution

   When you install a MLC, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card is correctly aligned with the backplane connector, the card connector pins make contact with the backplane in the correct order, and the card is fully seated in the backplane. A card that is only partially seated in the backplane can cause the router to hang and subsequently crash.

5. Simultaneously pivot both ejector levers toward each other until they are perpendicular to the MLC faceplate. This action firmly seats the card in the backplane.

6. Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive screw on each end of the MLC faceplate to ensure proper EMI shielding and to prevent the MLC from becoming partially dislodged from the backplane. Tighten the locking thumbscrews on both sides of the MLC to a torque of between 8.3 and 11 inch-pounds (94 to 124 N-cm). Do not overtighten.

   Caution

   To ensure adequate space for additional MLCs always tighten the captive installation screws on each newly installed MLC before you insert any additional MLCs. These screws also prevent accidental removal and provide proper grounding and EMI shielding for the router.

7. Install the MPAs and SFP modules in the MPAs that use them. See Installing and Removing Modular Port Adapters.

8. If you are replacing a MLC, install the MPA in the same bays as you noted in Step 2 under Removing a Line Card.

9. Install the interface cables.

Each modular port adapter (MPA) circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

Caution

Always handle the MPA by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the MPA components or connector pins (See the figure below).

When a bay is not in use, a blank MPA Slot Filler (A9K-MPA-FILR) must fill the empty bay to allow the router or switch to conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow across the installed modules. If you plan to install a MPA in a bay that is not in use, you must first remove the blank.

Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router modular line cards (MLCs) and modular port adapters (MPAs) support online insertion and removal (OIR). Modular port adapters (MPAs) can be inserted or removed independently from the MLC. OIR of a MLC with installed modular port adapters (MPAs) is also supported.

Caution

Cisco IOS XR Software 6.6.1 and later releases support online insertion and removal (OIR) of Cisco NCS 5500 series modular port adapters (MPAs).

Cisco NCS 5500 series modular port adapters (MPAs) support online insertion and removal (OIR).

Modular port adapters (MPAs) support the following types of OIR:

• Soft OIR

  Soft OIR uses the IOS XR hw-module subslot rack/slot/subslot reload , hw-module subslot rack/slot/subslot shutdown , and no hw-module subslot rack/slot/subslot shutdown commands to complete online insertion and removal. Refer to the Hardware Redundancy and Node Administration Commands chapter of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router System Management Command Reference for command syntax.

• Managed OIR

  A managed online insertion and removal of Modular port adapters (MPAs) is comprised of the following steps:

  • Shut down the MPA with the hw-module subslot rack/slot/subslot shutdown command.

  • Confirm that the LEDs have gone from green to off.

  • Execute the do show platform command to verify that the MPA to be removed is in the disabled state.

  • Physically remove the MPA to be replaced.

  • Physically insert the replacement MPA. After inserting the MPA in the slot, tighten the MPA screw located on the right side within 10 seconds. Ensure that you first tighten the right screw and then the left.

    Note	Tighten the captive screws on the MPA within 10 seconds. Otherwise, the MPA shuts down and moves to Disabled state. To recover the MPA, tighten both the captive screws and then execute the hw-module subslot rack/slot/subslot reload command.

  • Return the MPA to the up state with the no hw-module subslot rack/slot/subslot shutdown command.

• Hard OIR

  Hard OIR is the physical online insertion and removal of modular port adapters (MPAs) without software commands. There are three types of hard OIR supported:

  • If the bay is empty when the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router MLC boots, you can do the following:

    • Insert a 20GE MPA

    • Remove and then insert a replacement 20GE MPA

    • Insert a 4 10-GE MPA

    • Remove and then insert a replacement 4 10GE MPA

  • If the MLC boots with a 20GE MPA in the bay you can remove and then insert a replacement 20GE MPA or a replacement 4 10GE MPA

  • If the MLC boots with a 4 10GE MPA in the bay you can remove and then insert a replacement 4 10GE MPA a or replacement 20GE MPA

Note	Cisco recommends waiting for at least 2 minutes before doing successive MPA OIRs (Soft OIR or Hard OIR). An empty bay during the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router MLC bootup will default to 20GE MPA mode.

This section provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing a modular port adapter (MPA) in a modular line card (MLC).

Note	After you remove the MPA from the slot, wait for 60 seconds before you reinsert the MPA.

Note	After you unscrew both ejector screws, wait for 15 seconds before removing MPA from the slot.

Warning

During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94

To remove and install a MPA, do the following:

1. To insert the MPA, locate the guide rails inside the MLC that hold the MPA in place. They are at the top left and top right of the MPA slot and are recessed about an inch.

2. Carefully slide the MPA all the way in the MLC until the MPA is firmly seated in the MPA interface connector. When fully seated, the MPA might be slightly behind the faceplate.

   Note

   The MPA will slide easily into the slot if it is properly aligned on the tracks. If the MPA does not slide easily, do NOT force it. Remove the MPA and reposition it, paying close attention to engaging it on the tracks. Push the MPA inside the slot until you hear a click. Continue to push the MPA further until you hear a second click. The MPA is fully seated only after the second click is heard.

3. After the MPA is properly seated, use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the MPA. Ensure that you first tighten the right screw and then the left.

   Note	Tighten the captive screws on the MPA within 10 seconds. Otherwise, the MPA shuts down and moves to Disabled state. To recover the MPA, tighten both the captive screws and then execute the hw-module subslot rack/slot/subslot reload command.

   Note	Avoid over torquing the MPA captive screws when installing the MPA. Tighten the captive screws on the MPA to a torque of 17 +/-1 inch-pound.

4. To remove the MPA from the MLC, use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screws on the MPA. Ensure that you first loosen the right screw and then the left.

5. Grasp the MPA and pull the MPA from the MLC. (You have already disconnected the cables from the MPA.)

Any contamination of the fiber connection can cause failure of the component or failure of the whole system. A particle that partially or completely blocks the core generates strong back reflections, which can cause instability in the laser system. Inspection, cleaning, and reinspection are critical steps to take before making fiber-optic connections.

The CFP2-DCO modules, when in use, can exhibit high temperatures. Therefore, we recommend that you do not handle these optical modules with bare hands while removing them from ports of MPAs.

Use the following steps to remove CFP2-DCO modules from a router safely:

1. Use the interface shutdown command to shut down the port from which you want to remove the CFP2-DCO module, and then wait for 60 seconds.

2. Press the latch and pull the cable assembly out from the optical module. After you have pulled the cables out, pull the CFP2-DCO module out.

   Note

   The CFP2-DCO modules may have become hot. Therefore, hold the latch to pull out the optical module from the port. We recommend that you use a thermally insulated pad to handle the optical module when you draw it out of the connector. While removing optical cables, ensure that there is minimal disturbance to the adjacent cables.

   

   1

   Press the latch on the cables and pull them out.

   2

   Pull out the optical module by holding its latch.

3. After you have removed the optical module, cover the port with a CFP2 dust plug.

   

4. Secure the cables of the optical module at a suitable place to prevent them from hanging midair.

This section describes the procedures you can use to verify the modular line card (MLC) and modular port adapter (MPA) installation, and includes information on the following topics:

The bale clasp SFP or SFP+ module has a clasp that you use to remove or install the module (see the figure below).

The mylar tab SFP or SFP+ module has a tab to pull to remove the module from a port as shown in the following figure.

The actuator button SFP or SFP+ module includes a button that you push to remove the SFP module from a port as shown in the following figure.

The slide tab SFP or SFP+ module has a tab underneath the front of the module that you use to disengage the module from a port (see the figure below).

Caution

The XFP transceiver is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling XFP transceivers or coming into contact with system modules.

To install an XFP transceiver, follow these steps:

1. Remove the XFP transceiver from its protective packaging.

   Note	Do not remove the optical bore dust plug until directed to do so later in the procedure.

2. Check the label on the XFP transceiver body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.
3. Position the XFP transceiver in front of the XFP socket opening on the module. Slide the XFP transceiver part of the way into the transceiver socket on the system module front panel.
4. Remove the optical bore dust plug from the XFP transceiver.
5. Pivot the bale clasp up so that it is parallel with the transceiver body (see the figure below).
6. Continue sliding the XFP transceiver into the socket until the XFP transceiver is mated with the transceiver socket connector.

7. Latch the XFP transceiver in the transceiver socket by pivoting the bale clasp down so that the bale clasp is perpendicular to the transceiver body (see the figure below).

   Caution

   If the latch is not fully engaged, you may accidentally disconnect the XFP transceiver.

   

8. Immediately reinstall the dust plug in the XFP transceiver optical bores. Do not remove the dust plug until you are ready to attach the network interface cable.

   Note	10-Gigabit XFP transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.

Caution

The XFP transceiver is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling XFP transceivers or coming into contact with modules.

If you are removing an XFP transceiver, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the network interface cable from the XFP transceiver connectors. Immediately reinstall the dust plug in the fiber-optic cable LC connector.
2. Pivot the XFP transceiver bale clasp up to release the XFP transceiver from the socket (see the figure below).
3. Slide the XFP transceiver out of the socket. Pivot the bale clasp down and immediately install the dust plug in the XFP transceiver optical bores (see the figure below).
4. Immediately place the XFP transceiver in an antistatic bag.

Note

Before removing the dust plugs and making any optical connections, follow these guidelines: Always keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and the transceiver optical bores until you are ready to make a connection. Always inspect and clean the LC connector end faces just before making any connections. See Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors. Always grasp the LC connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber-optic cable.

To cable a 10-Gigabit Ethernet XFP transceiver module:

1. Remove the dust plugs from the optical network interface cable LC connectors (Installing the 10-Gigabit Ethernet XFP Transceiver Module). Save the dust plugs for future use.

2. Inspect and clean the LC connector’s fiber-optic end faces.

3. Remove the dust plugs from the XFP transceiver module optical bores.

4. Immediately attach the network interface cable LC connectors to the XFP transceiver module (see the figure below) for an illustration of cabling the XFP transceiver module).

The Cisco 100-Gigabit Ethernet CFP transceiver modules are hot-swappable I/O devices that plug into 100-Gigabit Ethernet module ports.

Note

Note: The dual SC connectors on the optical CFP transceivers support network interface cables with either Physical Contact (PC) or Ultra-Physical Contact (UPC) flat polished face types. The dual SC connectors on the optical CFP transceivers do not support network interface cables with an Angle Polished Connector (APC) polished face type.

You will need these tools to install the CFP transceiver module:

• Small flat-blade screwdriver for removing the CFP transceiver socket cover.

• Wrist strap or other personal grounding device to prevent electro-static discharge (ESD) occurrences.

• Fiber-optic end-face cleaning tools and inspection equipment. For complete information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, See Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors.

Caution

The CFP transceiver is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling the CFP transceivers or coming into contact with the modules.

To install a CFP transceiver, follow these steps:

1. Remove the CFP transceiver from its protective packaging.

2. Check the label on the CFP transceiver body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.

3. Remove the dust plug from the CFP transceiver module optical port and set it aside.

4. Align the CFP device into the transceiver port socket of your networking module, and slide it in until the CFP transceiver EMI gasket flange makes contact with the module faceplate (see the figure below).

5. Press firmly on the front of the CFP transceiver with your thumb to fully seat it in the transceiver socket. (see the figure below.)

6. Gently tighten the two captive installation screws on the transceiver to secure the CFP transceiver in the socket (see the figure below).

7. Reinstall the dust plug into the CFP transceiver’s optical bore until you are ready to attach the network interface cable.

8. When you are ready to attach the network cable interface, remove the dust plugs and inspect and clean fiber connector end faces, and then immediately attach the network interface cable connectors into the CFP transceiver optical bores (see the figure below).

For complete information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, see Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors.

Caution

The CFP transceiver is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling the CFP transceivers or coming into contact with the modules.

Warning

Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

Warning

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040

If you need to remove a CFP transceiver, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the network fiber-optic cable from the CFP transceiver connectors. Immediately reinstall the dust plugs in the CFP transceiver optical bores.
2. Loosen the two captive installation screws that secure the CFP to the networking module.
3. Slide the CFP transceiver out of the module socket (see the figure below). Immediately place the CFP transceiver in antistatic protective packaging.

You need these tools to install the transceiver modules:

• Wrist strap or other personal grounding device to prevent ESD occurrences.

• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam to set the transceiver on.

• Fiber-optic end-face cleaning tools and inspection equipment.

For information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, see Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors.

The Cisco CPAK transceiver module is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a Cisco port on the 4-port and 8-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet line cards (See 4-Port 100-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card with CPAK and 8-Port 100-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card with CPAK).The modules have a total of 82 pins (40 pins on the top row and 42 on the bottom row) on the electrical interface and either a multifiber push-on (MPO) or duplex SC connector on the optical interface.

The following types of CPAK modules or adapters are supported:

• CPAK 100GBASE-SR10

  Delivers 100-Gbps links over 24-fiber ribbon cables terminated with MPO/MTP connectors. It can also be used in 10 x 10-Gbps mode along with ribbon-to-duplex-fiber breakout cables for connectivity to ten 10GBASE-SR optical interfaces and has the option to breakout to 2X40G-Gbps interfaces. It supports link lengths of 100m and 150m on laser-optimized OM3 and OM4 multifiber cables. OTN rates are also supported.

• CPAK 100GBASE-SR4

  Supports link lengths of up to 70m (100m) over OM3 (OM4) Multimode Fiber with MPO-12 connectors. It primarily enables high-bandwidth 100G optical links over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MPO-12 multifiber connectors. CPAK-100GE-SR4 supports 100GBase Ethernet rate. This module supports 100G LAN mode only; OTN modes and breakout are not supported.

• CPAK 100GBASE-LR4

  Supports 100-Gbps optical links over standard single-mode fiber (SMF, G.652) terminated with SC connectors. Nominal power consumption is less than 5.5W.

  The LR4 module is IEEE 802.3ba-compliant and supports link lengths of up to 10 km over standard SMF, G.652. It delivers an aggregate data signal of 100-Gbps, carried over four wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) wavelengths operating at a nominal 25 Gbps per lane in LAN mode. OTU4 rate is also supported. Optical multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the module.

  

• CPAK 10x10G-LR

  Used in 10 x 10-Gbps mode along with ribbon-to-duplex SMF breakout cables for connectivity to ten 10GBASE-LR optical interfaces. It supports link lengths up to 10km over standard SMF, G.652. The module delivers 10Gbps industry-standard links, and optionally 40 Gbps links for CPAK-to-CPAK applications.

• CPAK 100GBASE-PSM4

  The Cisco CPAK-100G-PSM4 Module supports link lengths of up to 500 meters over Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with MPO connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MPO multifiber connectors. This module supports 100G LAN mode only; OTN modes and breakout are not supported.

• CPAK adapter module

  The CPAK adapter module is a hot-swappable pluggable adapter module that serves as a physical host for a 40GE QSFP+ transceiver module and enables a 40GE QSFP+ transceiver module to be connected to a CPAK port. From the QSFP+ transceiver module perspective, the CPAK adapter module is the host device. From the CPAK port perspective, the adapter module is a CPAK transceiver module. The CPAK adapter module is powered only if it has a QSFP+ transceiver plugged in. Hence, the router detects the CPAK adapter only when the adapter holds a QSFP transceiver module.

  

  Apart from physical hosting the QSFP+ transceiver module, the CPAK adapter provides following functions:

  • Provide inrush control, voltage regulation, and power filtering.

  • Manage the CPAK and QSFP+ low-speed signals, and register map.

  • Signal conditioning retimers.

  • Terminate unused channels (channels 4 to 9).

For enabling the CPAK adapter and QSFP module, you need to configure the 1X40 breakout interface with the hw-module location rack/slot/CPU0 command in global configuration mode. Example:

Router# configure terminal
Router(config)# hw-module location 0/1/CPU0 port 3 breakout 1xFortyGigE
Router(config)# commit

Note	2x40G Breakout mode is not supported.

The CPAK adapter module supports only the following 40GE QSFP+ transceiver modules:

• QSFP-40G-LR4

• QSFP-40GE-LR4

• QSFP-40G-ER

A cable-management tray is mounted at the top of the Cisco ASR 9010 Router chassis for routing interface cables to the RSP and line cards. The figure below shows a typical cable routing through the cable-management tray. The tray has a hinged cover that can be raised for greater access to the cable management dividers.

Each line card has its own cable routing slot in the cable management tray. For example, the cables shown in the figure above are cables being routed to line card 3 in slot 3 in a Cisco ASR 9010 Router.

The Cisco ASR 9006 Router provides for a cable management bracket on each side of the router chassis. The following figure shows a typical cable routing for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router.

Each line card has its own cable routing slot in the Cisco ASR 9006 Router cable management brackets. For example, the cables shown in the following figure show the cables being routed to line card 0 in slot 3 and line card 2 in slot 5.

This section describes the line card cable-management bracket. The following figure shows the line card cable-management bracket attached to a 40-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card.

Note	When shipped with spare line card orders, the cable-management bracket is not attached to the line card. You must attach the cable-management bracket to the line card before you insert the line card into the router.

Caution

Do not use the cable-management bracket as a handle to pull out or push in the line card. The cable-management bracket is designed to hold the interface cables and may break if you use the bracket to push, pull, or carry the line card after it is removed from the router.

To install a line card cable-management bracket, follow these steps:

1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.
2. Position the cable-management bracket over the front of the line card front panel.
3. Insert and tighten the captive screw(s) to secure the bracket (see the above figure).
4. Starting with the port on the line card closest to the bracket, connect each interface cable to the intended port (see Cable-Management Bracket).

To remove a line card cable-management bracket, follow these steps (see Installing a Line Card Cable Management Bracket):

1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.
2. Note the current interface cable connections to the ports on each line card.
3. Starting with the interface cable for the bottom port on the line card, disconnect the cable from the line card interface.
4. Repeat Step 3 for all remaining interface cables, proceeding from the bottom ports upward, then proceed to Step 5.
5. Loosen the captive installation screw on the cable-management bracket and remove the bracket from the line card (Cable-Management Bracket Installation and Removal).

For information on connecting and disconnecting interface cables, see Installing and Removing Fibre-Optic Interface Cables..

Depending on the line card (see Ethernet Line Card Comparison), use a single-mode or multimode fiber-optic interface cable with LC-type connectors to connect an Ethernet interface on the line card in your Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router to another Ethernet interface, router, or switch.

Note	Fiber optic cables are not available from Cisco Systems. They can be purchased from cable vendors.

The following types of cables are used with line cards to connect your router to another router or switch:

• Single-mode—Generally yellow in color.

• Multimode—Generally gray or orange in color. Multimode cables are multifiber cables that carry 12 channels of fiber data.

• Lucent connector (LC)—See figure below Simplex LC Cable Connectorand Duplex LC Cable Connector.

You can use two cables with simplex connectors, or one cable with dual, keyed connectors.

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

Note

Connectors on the fiber-optic cables must be free of dust, oil, or other contaminants. Before connecting the cable to the line card, carefully clean the fiber-optic connectors using an alcohol wipe or other suitable cleanser. See Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors for more information.The connector on the cable might be supplied with a dust cover. If it is, remove the dust cover before trying to connect the cable to the line card port.

This section contains information on installing and removing fiber-optic interface cables to connect your router to another router or switch.

Note	Although the line cards differ, the process of installing and removing interface cables is basically the same for each card. Therefore, separate procedures and illustrations are not included in this publication.

Fiber-optic connectors are used to connect two fibers together. When these connectors are used in a communication system, proper connection becomes a critical factor. They can be damaged by improper cleaning and connection procedures. Dirty or damaged fiber-optic connectors can result in communication that is inaccurate or not repeatable.

Fiber-optic connectors differ from electrical or microwave connectors. In a fiber-optic system, light is transmitted through an extremely small fiber core. Because fiber cores are often 62.5 microns or less in diameter, and dust particles range from a tenth of a micron to several microns in diameter, dust and any other contamination at the end of the fiber core can degrade the performance of the connector interface where the two cores meet. Therefore, the connector must be precisely aligned and the connector interface must be absolutely free of foreign material.

Connector loss, or insertion loss, is a critical performance characteristic of a fiber-optic connector. Return loss is also an important factor. Return loss specifies the amount of reflected light: the lower the reflection, the better the connection. The best physical contact connectors have return losses of better than –40 dB, but –20 to –30 dB is more common.

The connection quality depends on two factors: the type of connector and the proper cleaning and connection techniques. Dirty fiber connectors are a common source of light loss. Keep the connectors clean at all times, and keep the dust plugs or covers installed when the connectors are not in use.

Before installing any type of cable or connector, use a lint-free alcohol pad from a cleaning kit to clean the ferrule, the protective tube or cone that surrounds the fiber core, and the end-face surface of the fiber core.

As a general rule, any time you detect a significant, unexplained loss of light, clean the connectors. To clean the optical connectors, use a CLETOP fiber optic cleaning cassette and follow the manufacturer’s usage instructions.

If a CLETOP cleaning cassette is not available, follow these steps:

Warning

Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Statement 70

1. Use a lint-free tissue soaked in 99 percent pure isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the end-face of the fiber core. Wait for five seconds for the surfaces to dry and wipe the surfaces a second time.

2. Use clean, dry, oil-free compressed air to remove any residual dust from the connector.

3. Use a magnifying glass or inspection microscope to inspect the ferrule at angle. Do not look directly into the aperture. If you detect any contamination, repeat the Step 1 and Step 2 indicated above.

For more information about cleaning fiber-optic connectors, as well as SFP/XFP transceivers, see Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections.

For an Ethernet line card equipped with copper SFP transceivers, use an EIA/TIA–568-compliant cable with MDI wiring and RJ-45 connectors (see the below figure) to connect your Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router to another router or switch.

Note	EIA/TIA–568-compliant cable with MDI wiring and RJ-45 connectors are available from a wide variety of sources. These cables are not available from Cisco Systems, Inc.

Note

To comply with the intrabuilding lightning surge requirements of Telecordia GR-1089-CORE, Issue II, Revision 01, February 1999, you must use a shielded cable when connecting to copper SFP transceiver ports. The shielded cable is terminated by shielded connectors on both ends, with the cable shield material tied to both connectors.

This section contains information on removing and installing RJ-45 copper cables to connect your router to another router or switch.