Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 11.1.4
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Network Convergence System 2000 Series, Release 11.1.4
Network Convergence System 2000 Series, Release 11.1.4
This Release Notes document contains information about new features and enhancements, in the Cisco NCS 2000 Series platforms.
For the latest version of the Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, visit this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/optical-networking/network-convergence-system-2000-series/products-release-notes-list.html
Important note
Starting with Release 11.1.4, ONS 15454 M12 chassis and TCC3 card are not supported on the ONS 15454 DWDM and WSON software packages. You must not attempt to upgrade ONS 15454 M12 nodes from a previous release to Release 11.1.4.
This section provides a brief description of the new software features introduced in this release.
Table 1. New software features for Network Convergence System 2000, Release 11.1.4
| Product impact |
Feature |
Description |
| Software Reliability
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LMP support for new DWDM interfaces
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This release introduces the CIM8-C and CIM8-CE models as the new alien wavelength profiles. The new alien profiles use the NCS 1014 transponders to send and receive data up to 800G in the NCS 2000 network. The NCS 1014 transponders that support the CIM8-C and CIM8-CE alien wavelength are: · NCS1K14-2.4T-K9 · NCS1K14-2.4TL-K9 · NCS1K14-2.4T-X-K9 · NCS1K14-2.4TXL-K9 The new profiles support these pluggable modules. · CIM8-CE-K9 · DP04QSDD-ULH |
| Software Reliability
|
|
From Release 11.1.4, CTC supports OpenJDK version 8 and later, an open-source software platform that offers several key advantages, including reduced licensing costs, and enhanced compatibility with modern Java applications. This transition ensures that CTC users benefit a cost-effective, and future-ready environment. |
| Software Reliability
|
Support for 32-channel passive filters
|
The NCS 2000 device now supports these passive filters. · NCS1K-MD-32E-CE · NCS1K-MD-32O-CE |
| Ease of Use
|
A scroll bar now appears in the NFV when you right-click a node and select an option to view the regen list, ensuring the entire list is fully visible and easy to navigate. |
|
| Software Reliability
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TACACS server support using TL1
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TACACS server configuration is supported through CTC. · ENT-TACACSSERVER · ED-TACACSSERVER · RTRV-TACACSSERVER · DLT-TACACSSERVER |
| Software Reliability
|
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When you upgrade to R11.1.4, the SSH and SSL libraries upgrade to the latest revisions that provides better security, addressing vulnerabilities. |
| Software Reliability
|
TL1 command for SMR20 FS Firmware Upgrade
|
The SMR20 FS line card now supports direct firmware upgrades through a new TL1 command. FPGA-UPGRADE |
This section provides a brief description of the new hardware features introduced in this release.
Table 2. New hardware feature for NCS 2000, Release 11.1.4
| Feature |
Description |
|
| Hardware Reliability
|
CIM8 Alien Profile Support for NCS 1014 and NCS 2000 Integration |
You can now manage end-to-end optical circuits for an NCS 1014 node through an NCS 2000 node using the new CIM8-C-K9 and CIM8-CE-K9 alien profiles. · CIM8-C-K9 · CIM8-CE-K9 |
This table lists the resolved issues in this specific software release.
Note: This software release may contain bug fixes first introduced in other releases. To see additional information, click the bug ID to access the Cisco Bug Search Tool.
Table 3. Resolved issues for Network Convergence System 2000 Series, Release 11.1.4
| Bug ID |
Description |
| Evaluation of Network Convergence System 2000 Series for BlastRADIUS vulnerability |
|
| Inconsistency in OTU port name configuration from TL1 |
|
| NCS 2000: Node stops connecting via TL1/EPNM/CTC with Radius Session limit reached Error |
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| NCS 2000: Radius packet limit reached errors issue and associated debug logs enhancement |
|
| HTTP task stuck in socket read call due to protocol violation by peer. |
|
| CTC freezing or getting stuck randomly during normal operations |
This table lists the open issues in this specific software release.
Note: This software release may contain open bugs first identified in other releases. To see additional information, click the bug ID to access the Cisco Bug Search Tool.
Table 4. Open issues for Network Convergence System 2000 Series, Release 11.1.4
| Bug ID |
Description |
| 10Gige (GFP) Facility Loopback datapath errors detected on 10x10G Card |
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| Circuit Signal Flow is not visible in CTC NFV |
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| Signal width, modulation, and filtering values for the circuits are missing in CTC NFV. |
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| Unexpected or irrelevant logs are being printed on the controller console |
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| While performing a simultaneous download, slowness in download speed was observed in one of nodes |
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| Missing entry in the Audit Log for the Activate operation |
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| NFV link Missing for IPC which was created between 4x4COFS/MD-48 and TXP cards |
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| EDFA-17 Line-Tx to A/D port 4X4 COFS displays bidirectional link instead of unidirectional in NFV |
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| After Circuit Repair, sometime CTC still show circuits REPAIR_NEEDED |
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| Restart CTC after IP change before PPC repair |
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| NFV and Passive cards panel correction required for MD-32E-CE and MD-32O-CE |
Before you begin to install the software, you must check whether your system meets the following minimum hardware requirements:
· Intel Core i5, i7, or faster processor.
· A minimum of 4 GB RAM, 100 GB hard disk with 250 MB of available hard drive space.
Software requirements
One of the following operating systems:
o Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, or later
o Apple Mac OS X
o UNIX workstation with Solaris Version 9 or 10 on an UltraSPARC-III or faster processor, with a minimum of 1 GB RAM and a minimum of 250 MB of available hard drive space.
o Ubuntu 12.10
· Java Runtime Environment—JRE 1.8 and later.
· Java version 8.0
· Browser:
o Internet Explorer
o Mozilla Firefox
o Safari
o Google Chrome Supported software packages
Use the documentation roadmap to quickly access publications of Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 11.x.x
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/optical/r11/ncs/doc-roadmap-ncs/b-ncsroadmap-11xx.html
The JRE Compatibility table displays the JRE compatibility with NCS 2000 software releases.
Supported pluggable
The document at the following URL lists the GBIC, SFP, SFP+, QSFP, XFP, CXP, CFP, and CPAK modules
that are supported on the Cisco NCS 2000 series platforms:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/optical/spares/gbic/guides/b_ncs_pluggables.html
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