Cisco NCS 1002 Overview
Cisco NCS 1002 is a 2Tbps muxponder that addresses the growing bandwidth needs of data center DWDM applications. It provides dense, low power (<80W per 100G), and cost optimized DWDM transport for 10G, 40G, and 100G clients. The trunk ports can operate at 100G, 200G, and 250G traffic. The muxponder is 2 RU. NCS 1002 is ROHS6 compliant.
NCS 1002 has four independent slices. Each slice contains five QSFP+/QFSP28 client optical ports and two CFP2 DWDM trunk ports. Each slice delivers up to 500 Gbps traffic.

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ETH0: RJ45 Ethernet management port. |
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USB 2.0 management port. |
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LEDs for the client and trunk ports |
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20 QSFP+/QSFP28 client optical ports |
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8 CFP2 DWDM trunk ports |
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RJ45 console ports for System Admin. |
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RJ45 console ports for IOS XR. |

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ETH1 SFP, ETH2 RJ45, OIR LED. You can connect an SFP to this management port. |
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ETH2 RJ45 Ethernet port. The unit containing the RJ45 and SFP ports is not field-replaceable. |
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FT0 |
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FT1 |
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FT2 |
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CPU and Solid State Disk (SSD) |
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1800W AC or DC redundant power supply module (PSU 0) |
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1800W AC or DC redundant power supply module (PSU 1) |
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Grounding lug |
In case of single PSU, the other PSU slot must be inserted with the PSU filler module to guarantee safety and system cooling compliance.
Physical Characteristics
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Width: 17.4 in (44.19 cm)
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Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
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Height: 3.45 in (8.76 cm)
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Weight without power supply unit: 40.52 lb (18.38 kg)
Weight with two power supply units: 45.59 lb (20.68 kg)
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Weight of AC: 2.65 lb (1.2 kg)
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Weight of Fan: 1.77 lb (0.8 kg)
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Weight of SSD: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg)
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Weight of CPU: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
LEDs in Cisco NCS 1002
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Status |
Green |
The unit is operating correctly. |
Yellow |
The unit has one or more errors detected. |
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Off |
Power is not applied to the unit. |
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Attention |
Blue |
The unit needs attention. |
Off |
The unit does not need attention. |
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Port |
Green |
The link is up (including internal loopback). |
Yellow |
The link is down, active alarms are present on this port, or a hardware failure has occurred. |
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Off |
The port is not provisioned by the software, the optics module is missing, or the port does not have power. |
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PEM and FAN |
Green |
The unit is operating correctly. |
Red |
The unit has one or more errors detected. |
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Off |
Power is not applied to the unit. |
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OIR |
Off |
The control card is not present or not properly inserted. |
Amber Blinking |
The software is not operating correctly as the CPU card may not be inserted correctly. |
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Amber Solid |
The control card, BIOS, and software are functional. R6.0.0 and R6.0.1 do not support Amber Solid. |
Review Safety Warnings
Review the safety warnings available at Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco NCS 1000 Series.
Unpack and Verify Cisco NCS 1002
SUMMARY STEPS
- When you receive Cisco NCS 1002 equipment at the installation site, open the top of the box. The Cisco Systems logo is on the side of the box.
- Remove the foam inserts from the box. The box contains Cisco NCS 1002 and other items needed for installation.
- To remove the shelf, grasp both rings of the shelf removal strap and slowly lift the shelf out of the box.
- Verify that you have all items.
- Verify the following:
- If there is any damage, call your Cisco sales engineer for a replacement.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 |
When you receive Cisco NCS 1002 equipment at the installation site, open the top of the box. The Cisco Systems logo is on the side of the box. |
Step 2 |
Remove the foam inserts from the box. The box contains Cisco NCS 1002 and other items needed for installation. |
Step 3 |
To remove the shelf, grasp both rings of the shelf removal strap and slowly lift the shelf out of the box. |
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Verify that you have all items. |
Step 5 |
Verify the following:
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Step 6 |
If there is any damage, call your Cisco sales engineer for a replacement. |
Mount Brackets on NCS 1002 for ANSI or ETSI Rack
Use this procedure to:
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Mount 19-inch brackets on NCS 1002 for ANSI rack
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Mount 23-inch brackets on NCS 1002 for ANSI rack
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Mount 21-inch brackets on NCS 1002 for ETSI rack
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Use only the fastening hardware provided with NCS 1002 to prevent loosening, deterioration, and electromechanical corrosion of the hardware and joined material. |
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In a ANSI rack, NCS 1002 can be installed in the front or the middle position. In a ETSI rack, NCS 1002 can be installed only in the front position. |
SUMMARY STEPS
- Place the wider side of the mounting bracket flush against NCS 1002. The narrow side of the mounting bracket must be towards the front of the shelf.
- Align the mounting bracket screw holes against NCS 1002 screw holes.
- Insert the M4 flat screws and tighten them to a torque value of 11.5 in-lbs (1.3 N-m).
- Repeat Step 1 to Step 3 to mount the bracket on the opposite side.
- Align the cable management bracket screw hole against the mount bracket screw hole.
- Insert the M4 screw and tighten it to a torque value of 6.5 in-lbs (0.75 N-m) .
- Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 to install the cable guide on the opposite side.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 |
Place the wider side of the mounting bracket flush against NCS 1002. The narrow side of the mounting bracket must be towards the front of the shelf. ![]()
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Step 2 |
Align the mounting bracket screw holes against NCS 1002 screw holes. |
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Step 3 |
Insert the M4 flat screws and tighten them to a torque value of 11.5 in-lbs (1.3 N-m). |
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Step 4 |
Repeat Step 1 to Step 3 to mount the bracket on the opposite side. |
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Step 5 |
Align the cable management bracket screw hole against the mount bracket screw hole. ![]() |
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Step 6 |
Insert the M4 screw and tighten it to a torque value of 6.5 in-lbs (0.75 N-m) .
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Step 7 |
Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 to install the cable guide on the opposite side. |
Install NCS 1002 on a Rack
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In a ANSI rack, NCS 1002 can be installed in the front or the middle position. In a ETSI rack, NCS 1002 can be installed only in the front position. For a 4 post rack, install the two brackets to the rear together with the front brackets; For a 2 post rack, install the two brackets to the middle with the front brackets used to mount the cable management assembly. |
SUMMARY STEPS
- Verify that the proper fuse panel has been installed in the top mounting space. If the fuse panel is not present, install one according to local practices.
- Ensure that NCS 1002 is mounted on the appropriate rack equipment:
- Lift NCS 1002 to the desired position in the rack.
- Align the screw holes on the mounting brackets with the mounting holes in the rack.
- Using the Phillips Dynamometric screwdriver, install one mounting screw in each side of the assembly:
- When NCS 1002 is secured to the rack, install the remaining two mounting screws on either side of NCS 1002.
- Mount NCS 1002 with sliding rails.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 |
Verify that the proper fuse panel has been installed in the top mounting space. If the fuse panel is not present, install one according to local practices. |
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Step 2 |
Ensure that NCS 1002 is mounted on the appropriate rack equipment:
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Step 3 |
Lift NCS 1002 to the desired position in the rack. |
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Step 4 |
Align the screw holes on the mounting brackets with the mounting holes in the rack. |
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Step 5 |
Using the Phillips Dynamometric screwdriver, install one mounting screw in each side of the assembly:
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Step 6 |
When NCS 1002 is secured to the rack, install the remaining two mounting screws on either side of NCS 1002. |
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Step 7 |
Mount NCS 1002 with sliding rails. ![]()
The following
caution label is displayed on the sliding rails.
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Ground NCS 1002
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When terminating the frame ground, do not use soldering lug connectors, screwless (push-in) connectors, quick connect connectors, or other friction-fit connectors. |
SUMMARY STEPS
- Verify that the office ground cable is connected to the top of the rack and the office ground, according to local site practice.
- Remove any paint and other nonconductive coatings from the surfaces between the shelf ground and bay frame ground point. Clean the mating surfaces and apply appropriate antioxidant compound to the bare conductors.
- Attach one end of the shelf ground cable (#6 AWG cable) to the ground point on the rear of NCS 1002 using the specified dual-hole lug connector.
- Tighten the M4 pan-head screw to torque value of 11.5 in-lbs (1.3 N-m).
- Attach the other end of the shelf ground cable to the bay frame using a dual-hole lug connector according to the equipment rack frame specifications.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 |
Verify that the office ground cable is connected to the top of the rack and the office ground, according to local site practice. |
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Step 2 |
Remove any paint and other nonconductive coatings from the surfaces between the shelf ground and bay frame ground point. Clean the mating surfaces and apply appropriate antioxidant compound to the bare conductors. |
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Step 3 |
Attach one end of the shelf ground cable (#6 AWG cable) to the ground point on the rear of NCS 1002 using the specified dual-hole lug connector. ![]()
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Step 4 |
Tighten the M4 pan-head screw to torque value of 11.5 in-lbs (1.3 N-m). |
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Attach the other end of the shelf ground cable to the bay frame using a dual-hole lug connector according to the equipment rack frame specifications. |
Connect AC Power to NCS 1002
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NCS 1002 relies on the protective devices in the building installation to protect against short circuit, overcurrent, and ground faults. Ensure that the protective devices comply with local and national electrical codes. |
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When the input voltage is 110 V, you cannot provision slice 2 and 3 as they are not detected. In this state, alarms are raised for slices 2 and 3. |
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A dual pole breaker is needed for the installation. The rating of the dual pole breaker is 15A. |
SUMMARY STEPS
- Verify that the AC cable is installed in the correct AC source panel. Ensure that either the fuse is removed or the circuit breaker is in the off position and locked out.
- Attach the AC power cable to the cable connector in the AC power module.
- Close the cable clamp to secure the power cable.
- Ensure that the lockout device is removed if installed and turn on the circuit breaker(s) to the shelf. Verify that the Green LED on the PSU is on.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 |
Verify that the AC cable is installed in the correct AC source panel. Ensure that either the fuse is removed or the circuit breaker is in the off position and locked out. For an AC power
supply, fuse or breaker rating must not exceed 15A.
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Attach the AC power cable to the cable connector in the AC power module. |
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Close the cable clamp to secure the power cable. ![]()
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Step 4 |
Ensure that the lockout device is removed if installed and turn on the circuit breaker(s) to the shelf. Verify that the Green LED on the PSU is on. |
Connect DC Power to NCS 1002
This feature is supported from IOS XR Release 6.0.1.
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NCS 1002 relies on the protective devices in the building installation to protect against short circuit, overcurrent, and ground faults. Ensure that the protective devices comply with local and national electrical codes. |
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The voltage rating value for DC power ranges between -40 VDC to -72 VDC at 55A. |
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A dual pole breaker is needed for the installation. The rating of the dual pole breaker is 60A. |
SUMMARY STEPS
- Verify that the correct fuse panel is installed in the top mounting space.
- Measure and cut the cables as needed to reach NCS 1002 from the fuse panel.
- Dress the power according to local practice.
- Connect the office battery and return cables according to the fuse panel engineering specifications.
- Insert the DC connector into the DC receptacle on the power supply.
- Ensure that either the fuse is inserted or the circuit breaker is in the ON position. Verify that the Green LED on the PSU is on.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 |
Verify that the correct fuse panel is installed in the top mounting space. For a 48 VDC power supply, the fuse rating must not exceed 60 A. |
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Step 2 |
Measure and cut the cables as needed to reach NCS 1002 from the fuse panel. |
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Step 3 |
Dress the power according to local practice. |
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Step 4 |
Connect the office battery and return cables according to the fuse panel engineering specifications. |
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Step 5 |
Insert the DC connector into the DC receptacle on the power supply. ![]()
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Ensure that either the fuse is inserted or the circuit breaker is in the ON position. Verify that the Green LED on the PSU is on. |
Connect to the Console Ports
The system console port is an RJ-45 receptacle for connecting a data terminal to perform the initial configuration of NCS 1002. The console ports requires a straight-through RJ-45 cable.
Follow this procedure to connect a data terminal to the console ports.
Procedure
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Set your terminal to these operational values: 115200 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (115200 8N1). |
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Power off the data terminal. |
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Attach the terminal end of the cable to the interface port on the data terminal. |
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Attach the other end of the cable to the console port. |
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Power on the data terminal.
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Connect to the Management Port
To connect cables to the RP management ports, attach Category 5 UTP cables directly to the MGT LAN 0 and MGT LAN 1 RJ-45 receptacles.
You can use the following RP management ports from R6.1.1:
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ETH0 port—Attach Category 5 UTP cables directly to the MGT LAN 0 and MGT LAN 1 RJ-45 receptacles.
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ETH1 port—Connect an SFP to the port.
You can verify the software mapping of the above management ports using the show ip interface command:
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MgmtEth0/RP0/CPU0/0 specifies ETH0
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MgmtEth0/RP0/CPU0/1 specifies ETH1
To connect cables to the ETH0 RP management port:
SUMMARY STEPS
- Plug the cable directly into the RJ-45 receptacle.
- Connect the network end of your RJ-45 cable to a switch, hub, repeater, or other external equipment.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 |
Plug the cable directly into the RJ-45 receptacle. |
Step 2 |
Connect the network end of your RJ-45 cable to a switch, hub, repeater, or other external equipment. |
Verify NCS 1002 Installation
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Verify that NCS 1002 is installed in a rack and properly grounded. See Install NCS 1002 on a Rack and Ground NCS 1002.
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Verify that the power supply cable is connected through the breaker. See Connect AC Power to NCS 1002 and Connect DC Power to NCS 1002.
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Power on NCS 1002. Verify that the console port works by checking the prompt on the CLI.
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Verify that the Status LED is Green and Attention LED is Off.
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Verify that the LED on the two power supply units is Green.
Related Information
For more information on Cisco NCS 1002 including specifications, see the data sheet.