Cisco Optical Automation Solution for Protected Point-to-Point Managed Optical Fiber Network

PDF

Cisco Optical Automation Solution for Protected Point-to-Point Managed Optical Fiber Network

Install Cisco NCS 1014, NCS 1004, and NCS 1001 hardware

Updated: October 26, 2026

Want to summarize with AI?

Log in

Use this procedure to install NCS 1014, NCS 1004, and NCS 1001 hardware. It helps you complete power, fiber, and passive connections for the Optical Access System workflow.

Prepare the hardware so it is ready for initial configuration.

Use these hardware-installation tasks in sequence. Each linked procedure is kept as a separate task step in the child topics.

Before you begin

Verify that the rack, power, grounding, hardware placement, cabling, and passive-connection details meet the site design and Cisco installation requirements.

Procedure

  1. Prepare and install the NCS 1014 chassis and required modules for the site.

    For more details, see Install the NCS 1014 chassis and modules.

  2. Install NCS 1014 power components, pluggables, and air-filter hardware.

    For more details, see Complete NCS 1014 power, pluggables, and air-filter installation.

  3. Prepare and install the NCS 1004 chassis in the site rack.

    For more details, see Install the NCS 1004 chassis.

  4. Install the NCS 1004 controller and line cards required by the bill of materials.

    For more details, see Install NCS 1004 controller and line cards.

  5. Install the NCS 1004 FRUs, pluggables, air filter, and fiber-management hardware.

    For more details, see Install NCS 1004 field-replaceable units and fiber management.

  6. Connect NCS 1004 power and complete final fiber and passive connections.

    For more details, see Connect NCS 1004 power and complete passive connections.

  7. Install the NCS 1001 modules for the site.

    For more details, see Install Cisco NCS 1001 modules.

All hardware is installed and ready for console access and initial configuration.

NCS 1000 platform prerequisites

Collect the required addressing and host information for each node in the topology.

Required details to gather before installation for each node in the topology.

  • Hostname for each node.

  • Management and loopback IP addresses.

  • Indicate the node role, such as OLT, ILA, OLA, or transponder shelf.

  • DCN plans to ensure proper management connectivity.

  • Access to servers such as NTP, TACACS, and Smart Licensing for software downloads.

Prepare and install Cisco NCS 1001

Prepare the installation site and install the Cisco NCS 1001 chassis before installing its modules.

Use the Cisco hardware-installation references that apply to the chassis and passive equipment in the site bill of materials.

Before you begin

Ensure that the required rack space, grounding, power feeds, installation tools, and hardware are available.

Procedure

  1. Review the Cisco NCS 1001 hardware and supported components.

    For more details, see Cisco NCS 1001 Overview.

  2. Prepare the site and hardware for the Cisco NCS 1001 installation.

    For more details, see Prepare to Install Cisco NCS 1001.

  3. Install the 1 RU Cisco NCS 1001 chassis in an EIA/ANSI 19-inch rack.

    For more details, see Install Cisco NCS 1001.

  4. Prepare the Cisco NCS 1000 32-channel mux/demux patch panel when it is included in the site design.

    For more details, see Prepare to Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel.

The Cisco NCS 1001 chassis is installed, and the site is ready for module and passive-component installation.

Install Cisco NCS 1001 modules

Install the Cisco NCS 1001 hardware according to the site bill of materials and the Cisco Optical Network Planner NFV and connection reports.

Before you begin

  • Prepare the site rack, grounding, power feeds, and fiber-management plan.

  • Install the Cisco NCS 1001 chassis in an EIA, ANSI, or ETSI 19-inch rack.

  • Prepare the Cisco NCS 1000 32-channel mux/demux patch panel.

Follow these steps to install Cisco NCS 1001 modules.

Procedure

  1. Install the two power supply units.

    Use either AC power supply units or DC power supply units. Do not mix AC and DC power supply units in the same chassis.

  2. Connect AC or DC power to Cisco NCS 1001 according to the site power design.

  3. Install the NCS1K-CNTLR2 control card with the NCS1K-SSD.

  4. Install the optical modules in slots 1 through 3 according to the site design.

    Supported optical modules include NCS1K-EDFA, NCS1K-PSM, and NCS1K-OTDR. For section-protected deployments, use slot 1 for the protect EDFA, slot 2 for the PSM, and slot 3 for the working EDFA.

  5. Install the four NCS1K1-FAN modules in fan slots 0 through 3.

  6. Install filler optical modules or filler power supply units in empty bays.

    Fillers are required to maintain cooling and laser-safety compliance.

  7. Install the OSC SFP pluggables on each EDFA OSC-RX and OSC-TX port.

    Example pluggables include 1510 nm and 1610 nm CWDM optics, such as ONS-SC-Z3-1510 and ONS-SC-Z3-1610.

  8. Optional: Install the NCS1K-OTDR module in any free slot and connect OTDR1 and OTDR2 to the OSC ports according to the design.

  9. Install the required passive modules.

    • Use NCS1K-MD-32E-CE Even and NCS1K-MD-32O-CE Odd mux/demux patch panels for 32 channels each at 150 GHz spacing. Pair both panels for 64 channels at 75 GHz spacing.

    • Use the legacy N1K-MD-32E-C 32-channel Even mux/demux patch panel only for Cisco NCS 1001 deployments that do not use loopback.

    • Use the Cisco ONS 15216 4-channel OADM for low-channel-count edge sites when required by the design.

  10. Connect the patch-panel COM ports to the EDFA COM-RX and COM-TX ports.

  11. Connect the patch-panel inventory USB cable to a control-card USB port for automatic inventory discovery.

  12. Loop the EDFA preamplifier COM-CHECK port back to the demux monitor port when COM-TX power can exceed 20 dBm.

    This loopback is required for automatic power reduction and laser safety on long spans.

  13. Use the Cisco Optical Network Planner NFV and connection report to complete per-site passive and fiber wiring.

The Cisco NCS 1001 hardware and passive modules are installed and ready for software bringup.

Install the NCS 1014 chassis and modules

Install the NCS 1014 chassis and core modules required for the OAS site.

Complete these procedures before power, pluggable, and air-filter installation.

Before you begin

Verify rack, power, grounding, and fiber-management readiness for NCS 1014.

Procedure

  1. Mount the Cisco NCS 1014 chassis in the approved EIA, ANSI, or ETSI rack.

    For more details, see Install the Cisco NCS 1014 chassis on an EIA, ANSI, or ETSI rack.

  2. Confirm NCS 1014 power and grounding requirements before installing powered components.

    For more details, see General power and grounding requirements.

  3. Attach the fiber management bracket to the slider rail before routing fibers.

    For more details, see Attach the fiber management bracket to the slider rail.

  4. Install the SSD in the NCS 1014 chassis.

    For more details, see Install the solid state drive (SSD).

  5. Install the fan unit and confirm it is fully seated.

    For more details, see Install the fan unit.

  6. Install and secure the NCS 1014 controller.

    For more details, see Install the controller.

  7. Attach the fiber management bracket for the installed module layout.

    For more details, see Attach the fiber management bracket.

  8. Adjust the fiber management bracket for the planned fiber routing.

    For more details, see Adjust the fiber management bracket.

  9. Install and secure the required NCS 1014 line card.

    For more details, see Install the line card.

The NCS 1014 chassis and core modules are installed.

Complete NCS 1014 power, pluggables, and air-filter installation

Complete the remaining NCS 1014 hardware installation after the chassis and core modules are installed.

Select the AC or DC power procedure that matches the site design.

Before you begin

Install the NCS 1014 chassis, controller, fan unit, and line cards.

Procedure

  1. Install the NCS 1014 power supply units in the assigned slots.

    For more details, see Install the power supply units (PSUs).

  2. Connect the NCS 1014 chassis to the approved DC power source when the site uses DC feeds.

    For more details, see Connect DC power to the Cisco NCS 1014 chassis.

  3. Connect the NCS 1014 chassis to the approved AC power source when the site uses AC feeds.

    For more details, see Connect AC power to the Cisco NCS 1014 chassis.

  4. Install the required pluggables in the NCS 1014 ports.

    For more details, see Install the pluggables.

  5. Install the NCS 1014 air filter after module installation is complete.

    For more details, see Install the air filter.

NCS 1014 power, pluggables, and air-filter installation is complete.

Install the NCS 1004 chassis

Install the NCS 1004 chassis according to site rack and grounding requirements.

Complete chassis installation before installing controllers, line cards, and field-replaceable units.

Before you begin

Verify rack compatibility, grounding, and power-feed readiness for NCS 1004.

Procedure

  1. Confirm that the site rack supports the NCS 1004 chassis before installation.

    For more details, see Rack compatibility.

  2. Mount the NCS 1004 chassis in the approved EIA, ANSI, or ETSI rack.

    For more details, see Install NCS 1004 on an EIA, ANSI, or ETSI rack.

  3. Apply the NCS 1004 stacking requirements if multiple chassis share the rack space.

    For more details, see Stacking NCS 1004.

  4. Confirm NCS 1004 power and grounding requirements before installing powered components.

    For more details, see General power and grounding requirements.

  5. Verify the NCS 1004 power supply type against the site power design.

    For more details, see Power supply.

The NCS 1004 chassis is installed and ready for module installation.

Install NCS 1004 controller and line cards

Prepare and install the NCS 1004 controller and supported line-card hardware.

Use the line-card-specific references that match the hardware in the site bill of materials.

Before you begin

Install the NCS 1004 chassis.

Procedure

  1. Review the NCS 1004 module installation sequence before inserting cards.

    For more details, see Install Cisco NCS 1004 modules.

  2. Confirm that the controller card is supported for the NCS 1004 chassis.

    For more details, see Supported controller cards.

  3. Install and secure the NCS 1004 controller card.

    For more details, see Install controller.

  4. Identify the NCS 1004 line-card type required by the site bill of materials.

    For more details, see About line cards.

  5. Use the 1.2T line-card requirements when the site includes a 1.2T card.

    For more details, see 1.2T line card.

  6. Use the 1.2TL line-card requirements when the site includes a 1.2TL card.

    For more details, see 1.2TL line card.

  7. Use the 2-QDD-C line-card requirements when the site includes a 2-QDD-C card.

    For more details, see 2-QDD-C line card.

  8. Use the OTN-XP line-card requirements when the site includes an OTN-XP card.

    For more details, see OTN-XP line card.

  9. Use the QXP-K9 line-card requirements when the site includes a QXP-K9 card.

    For more details, see QXP-K9 line card.

The NCS 1004 controller and line-card references are complete for the installed hardware.

Install NCS 1004 field-replaceable units and fiber management

Complete NCS 1004 module, field-replaceable unit, pluggable, air-filter, and fiber-management installation.

Use the fiber-management procedure that matches the installed line-card type.

Before you begin

Install the NCS 1004 chassis and identify the installed line-card type.

Procedure

  1. Insert and secure the selected NCS 1004 line card in the assigned slot.

    For more details, see Install line card.

  2. Install the NCS 1004 power supply in the assigned slot.

    For more details, see Install power supply.

  3. Install the fan unit and confirm it is fully seated.

    For more details, see Install fan unit.

  4. Attach the fiber management bracket before routing fibers to the line cards.

    For more details, see Attach fiber management bracket.

  5. Adjust fiber management for installed 1.2T, 1.2TL, 2-QDD-C, or QXP-K9 line cards.

    For more details, see Adjust fiber management bracket of the 1.2T, 1.2TL, 2-QDD-C, and QXP-K9 line cards.

  6. Adjust fiber management for an installed OTN-XP line card.

    For more details, see Adjust fiber management bracket of the OTN-XP line card.

  7. Install the required pluggables in the NCS 1004 ports.

    For more details, see Install pluggables.

  8. Confirm the NCS 1004 air-filter requirements for the installed chassis.

    For more details, see Air filter.

  9. Install the NCS 1004 air filter.

    For more details, see Install air filter.

The NCS 1004 field-replaceable units, pluggables, air filter, and fiber-management hardware are installed.

Connect NCS 1004 power and complete passive connections

Complete NCS 1004 power connections and final OAS fiber and passive connections.

Before you begin

Install the required NCS 1004 modules and review the CONP design output for site passive connections.

Procedure

  1. Connect the NCS 1004 chassis to the approved DC power source when the site uses DC feeds.

    For more details, see Connect DC power to NCS 1004.

  2. Connect the NCS 1004 chassis to the approved AC power source when the site uses AC feeds.

    For more details, see Connect AC power to NCS 1004.

  3. Use the CONP NFV and connection reports to complete passive and fiber connections.

    For more details, see Review the CONP NFV and connection reports.

NCS 1004 power and final site passive connections are complete.

What to do next

Proceed to day-0 configuration for each node.