This chapter walks through the transition of an existing NCS 2000 network from release 11.x.x to 26.x.x, including node preparation, SVO card deployment, Cisco Optical Site Manager onboarding, and Cisco Optical Network Controller integration.
Use this chapter to transition an existing NCS 2000 network from release 11.x.x to 26.x.x. Prepare the nodes, deploy SVO cards and Cisco Optical Site Manager, onboard devices, and integrate Cisco Optical Network Controller for centralized operations.
NCS 2000 network transition workflow
Outlines the full transition path from CTC or EPNM-based operations to release 26.x management through Cisco Optical Site Manager and Cisco Optical Network Controller.
Prepare NCS 2000 nodes for transition
Prepare the existing NCS 2000 nodes before transition by checking network readiness, SOCKS proxy behavior, rack settings, and CTC-visible node conditions.
Plan Cisco Optical Site Manager deployment
Plan Cisco Optical Site Manager deployment before configuration starts by confirming placement, IP addressing, YAML files, UID strategy, and instance requirements.
Upgrade NCS 2000 ROADM nodes that host SVO cards
Upgrade and prepare the NCS 2000 ROADM nodes that host SVO cards so they can support Cisco Optical Site Manager deployment and connectivity.
Install and configure SVO cards
Install and initialize SVO cards on prepared NCS 2000 ROADM nodes so they can host Cisco Optical Site Manager instances in later workflows.
Create Cisco Optical Site Manager instances and onboard SVO card host nodes
Create Cisco Optical Site Manager instances and onboard the NCS 2000 nodes that host SVO cards to establish the first managed sites.
Upgrade and onboard NCS 2000 nodes that do not host SVO cards
Extend Cisco Optical Site Manager management to NCS 2000 ROADM and OLA nodes that do not host SVO cards after the first instances are operational.
Upgrade remote transponder nodes
Use this optional workflow when remote or standalone transponder nodes must be upgraded and associated with an existing Cisco Optical Site Manager instance.
Install Cisco Optical Network Controller and onboard Cisco Optical Site Manager nodes
Install Cisco Optical Network Controller and onboard Cisco Optical Site Manager nodes so the transitioned network can be discovered and operated centrally.