Cisco CRS Carrier Grade Services Engine Physical Layer Interface Module Installation Note
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Cisco CRS Carrier Grade Services Engine Physical Layer Interface Module Installation Note
Cisco IOS XR Software Release Requirements
Hardware Revision Requirements
Physical Layer Interface Modules
Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM Overview
20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM
80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM
Before You Remove or Install a PLIM
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Guidelines for Card Installation and Removal
How to Remove or Install a PLIM
Verifying the Installation of a PLIM
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
Cisco CRS Carrier Grade Services Engine Physical Layer Interface Module Installation Note
Document Part Number: OL-17454-03
This document describes the Carrier Grade Services Engine physical layer interface module (PLIM) used in the Cisco CRS router 16-slot, 8-slot, and 4-slot line card chassis (LCC). It provides an overview of the types of PLIM available and provides instructions on how to remove and install a PLIM and its associated components.
Changes to This Document
Table 1 lists the technical changes made to this document since it was first printed.
Important Information
This section contains the following sections:
- Product Numbers
- Router Hardware Installation
- Cisco IOS XR Software Release Requirements
- Hardware Revision Requirements
- Related Documentation
Product Numbers
Table 2 lists the Cisco product numbers for the products to which this publication applies.
Router Hardware Installation
For hardware installation and configuration information for the Cisco CRS router, see the router hardware installation documents in the “Related Documentation” section . These documents include information on the router switch fabric and how it affects operation of the PLIM. They also include PLIM slot locations and other requirements.
The 20 Gbps PLIM described in this document is supported on the 16-slot, 8-slot, and 4-slot Cisco CRS-1 and Cisco CRS-3 line card chassis.
The 80 Gbps PLIM described in this document is supported on the 16-slot, 8-slot, and 4-slot Cisco CRS-3 line card chassis.
Cisco IOS XR Software Release Requirements
Table 2 lists the Cisco IOS XR releases that are compatible with the 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM and 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM.
For software configuration information, see the Cisco IOS XR software configuration and command reference publications for the installed Cisco IOS XR release at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5763/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.
htmlSee the Cisco IOS XR software release notes for additional software release information at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5763/prod_release_notes_list.html
Hardware Revision Requirements
To ensure compatibility with the software, your Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM should have a specific hardware revision number. This number is printed on a label affixed to the component side of the PLIM. The hardware revision number can also be displayed using the show diag command. Minimum revision numbers are listed in Table 2.
Related Documentation
For complete planning, installation, and configuration information, see the documents for your chassis type (16-slot, 8-slot, or 4-slot) listed in this section. Cisco CRS router product documentation is available on line at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5763/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Hardware Documents
- Cisco Carrier Routing System Hardware Documentation Revision Roadmap
- Cisco IOS XR Carrier Grade NAT Configuration Guide for the CRS-1 Router - Implementing the Carrier Grade NAT [Cisco Carrier Routing System]
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 16-Slot Line Card Chassis Site Planning Guide
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Site Planning Guide
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 4-Slot Line Card Chassis Site Planning Guide
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 16-Slot Line Card Chassis System Description
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis System Description
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 4-Slot Line Card Chassis System Description
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 16-Slot Line Card Chassis Unpacking, Moving, and Securing Guide (attached to the crate)
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Unpacking, Moving, and Securing Guide (attached to the crate)
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 4-Slot Line Card Chassis Unpacking, Moving, and Securing Guide (attached to the crate)
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 16-Slot Line Card Chassis Installation Guide
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Installation Guide
- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 4-Slot Line Card Chassis Installation Guide
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System
Software Documents
For a complete listing of software documentation available for the Cisco CRS router, see About Cisco IOS XR Software Documentation for your release, available on line at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5763/products_documentation_roadmaps_list.html
Physical Layer Interface Modules
A physical layer interface module (PLIM) provides the packet interfaces for the routing system.
Each PLIM is paired with a modular services card (MSC) through the chassis midplane. Each MSC and PLIM pair is installed in corresponding chassis slots in the chassis, on opposite sides of the chassis, and mate through the chassis midplane.
The MSC provides Layer 3 services for the user data, and the PLIM provides Layer 1 and Layer 2 services. An MSC can be paired with different PLIMs to provide a variety of packet interfaces and port densities (for example, OC-192c/STM-64c POS and 10-Gigabit Ethernet).
The Cisco CRS router supports the following number of PLIMs for each chassis type. You can mix and match PLIM types in the chassis.
- The 16-slot chassis supports from 1 to 16 PLIMs.
- The 8-slot chassis supports from 1 to 8 PLIMs.
- The 4-slot chassis supports from 1 to 4 PLIMs.
Note Although the 16-slot chassis supports up to 16 PLIMs, the actual number of PLIMs supported may be a smaller number. This may be the case on certain multichassis systems that incorporate SPAs or interface PLIMs to receive traffic into, and route traffic out of, the Cisco CRS router.
For additional information about the operation of MSCs and PLIMs, see Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Line Card Chassis System Description for the 16-slot, 8-slot, or 4-slot chassis.
Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM Overview
The Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM provides Service Engines (SE) capability, which implements services outside the Route Processor. Packets are diverted inside the chassis to the SE for processing. There can be multiple SE’s in a chassis, and each SE can support a single service or multiple services.
In addition, PLIMs include power and clocking components, voltage and temperature sensors, and an identification EEPROM that stores initial configuration and PLIM hardware information.
The Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM has the following features:
- Online insertion and removal (OIR)
- Network management: Cisco IOS XR CLI, XML, and Craft Works Interface (CWI)
- Compliance with network and industry standards
For additional features and specifications, see the data sheets at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5763/products_data_sheets_list.html
The 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM is a high-powered PLIM.
Note The following restrictions apply only to the legacy 16-slot chassis.
Cisco CRS high-powered PLIMs are subject to slot placement restrictions on the legacy 16-slot chassis. The following error message appears if these restrictions are not followed:
PLATFORM-SHELFMGRV2-4-HIGH_POWERED_PLIM_NOT_POWERED_ON_IN_LOWER_BAY
The following PLIMs are high-powered PLIMs:
- CRS-CGSE-PLIM—Cisco CRS Carrier Grade Services Engine (CGSE) PLIM
- 1OC768-DPSK/C-O—Cisco CRS-1 1xOC768 (C-band) DPSK+ DWDM PLIM (Offset TDC)
- 6-10GE-WLO-FLEX—Cisco CRS Flexible PLIM
- 4-40GE-L/OTN—Cisco CRS 4-Port 40 GE LAN/OTN Interface Module
The rules for placement of high-powered PLIMs are:
1.
A FLEX PLIM (6-10GE-WLO-FLEX) in the lower shelf cannot be placed under a CGSE PLIM directly above in the upper shelf.
2.
20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM
The 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM has no physical interfaces. Figure 1 shows the front panel of the 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM.
Figure 1 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM Front Panel
The 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM has:
Table 3 describes the PLIM LEDs.
The 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM has the following physical characteristics:
80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM
The 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM is a multiservice PLIM that performs Layer 4 to Layer 7 services in the Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System. The 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM occupies one PLIM slot of the CRS-3 chassis and works in conjunction with the CRS-MSC-140G to provide Service Engine functionality. The 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM is capable of handling 80 Gbps of application traffic.
The 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM has two Control Ethernet ports located on the front panel. Figure 2 shows the front panel of the 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM.
Figure 2 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM Front Panel
The 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM has:
Table 4 describes the PLIM LEDs.
The 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM has the following physical characteristics:
PLIM Impedance Carrier
A PLIM impedance carrier must be installed in each empty PLIM slot in the Cisco CRS chassis (see Figure 3). The impedance carrier preserves the integrity of the chassis and is required for EMI compliance and proper cooling in the chassis.
Figure 3 PLIM Impedance Carrier
Before You Remove or Install a PLIM
Review the following sections carefully before you remove or install a PLIM:
Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect equipment. The guidelines do not include all hazards. Be alert.
Note Review the safety warnings listed in Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System before installing, configuring, or troubleshooting any installed card.
- Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
- Keep tools and router components away from walk areas.
- Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, and other items that could get caught in the router while working with OIMs, SFCs, and their associated components.
- Use Cisco equipment in accordance with its specifications and product-usage instructions.
- Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
- Make sure your installation follows national and local electrical codes: in the United States, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States National Electrical Code; in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, part I, CSA C22.1; in other countries, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60364, part 1 through part 7.
- Connect only a DC power source that follows the safety extra-low voltage (SELV) requirements in UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1 and AS/NZS 60590 to the DC-input power system.
- Make sure that you have a readily accessible two-poled disconnect device incorporated in the fixed wiring of a CRS configured with the DC-input power system.
- Make sure that you provide short-circuit (overcurrent) protection as part of the building installation.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. We recommend that you use an ESD-preventive strap whenever you handle network equipment or components.
Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
- Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap, and ensure that it makes good skin contact. Connect the equipment end of the connection cord to an ESD connection socket on the router or a bare metal surface on the chassis.
- Handle a card by its ejector levers, when applicable, or metal carrier only; avoid touching the board or connector pins.
- Place a removed card component side up on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding bag. If you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static-shielding bag.
- Avoid contact between the card and clothing. The wrist strap protects the board only from ESD voltage on the body; ESD voltage on clothing can still cause damage.
Guidelines for Card Installation and Removal
Guidelines for card installation and removal include the following:
- The 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM can be placed in any of the upper slots of the 16-slot Cisco CRS-1 or Cisco CRS-3 line card chassis.
- To place the 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM in a bottom slot of the 16-slot Cisco CRS-1 or Cisco CRS-3 line card chassis, the corresponding upper slot must either have another 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM installed, or be empty.
- The 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM can be placed in any of the upper slots of the 16-slot Cisco CRS-3 line card chassis, the corresponding bottom slot must either have a 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM installed, or be empty.
- To place the 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM in a bottom slot of the 16-slot Cisco CRS-3 line card chassis, the corresponding upper slot must either have a 80 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM installed, a 20 Gbps Carrier Grade Services Engine PLIM installed, or be empty.
- Online insertion and removal (OIR) is supported, enabling you to remove and install cards while the router is running. OIR is seamless to users on the network, maintains all routing information, and ensures session preservation. Notifying the software or resetting the power is not required. However, you have the option of using the shutdown command before removing a card.
- Each PLIM and its corresponding MSC function as a pair. If either card is removed, the other card is essentially powered down (although the router can still identify and inventory the cards).
- PLIMs in the line card chassis are attached to the chassis by way of a pair of ejector levers and captive screws. The two ejector levers are used to release the PLIM from its midplane connector. The ejector levers and captive screws are located on the upper and lower ends of the faceplate of the card (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 Ejector Levers and Captive Screws
Caution When you remove a PLIM, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the connector pins disconnect from the midplane in the sequence expected by the router.
The router can indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or install only one card at a time. Wait at least 15 seconds before removing or installing another card.
How to Remove or Install a PLIM
A PLIM provides the data interfaces for the routing system and mates with its associated MSC through the chassis midplane.
This section contains the following procedures:
Removal Procedure
To remove a PLIM, see Figure 5 and follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Figure 5 Removing or Installing a PLIM
Installing a PLIM
This section describes how to install a PLIM in the line card chassis. You can install a PLIM in any slot not occupied by a route processor (RP) card (or a fan controller card, 16-slot chassis only). If you install a new MSC or PLIM, you must first remove the impedance carrier card from the available slot.
Installation Procedure
To install a PLIM, see Figure 5 and follow these steps:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Note Remove only one impedance carrier and install one PLIM at a time. Be sure to verify that each PLIM is fully installed and secured before installing another card.
Step 4
Step 5
Caution Verify that the openings on the card ejector cams pass over the tabs; otherwise, one or both ejector levers might bind when you attempt to close the ejector levers, thereby damaging or breaking one or both ejector levers.
Step 6
Note Guide pins in the chassis make initial contact with the backplane connector as you slide a card into its slot. After the guide pins make contact, continue pushing on the card carrier until the card ejector levers begin pivoting forward toward the handle in the card carrier.
Step 7
Step 8
Caution Be sure to engage both captive screws on the PLIM before you begin to tighten the screws; otherwise, the PLIM might not seat properly.
Caution To ensure adequate space for additional PLIMs, always tighten the captive installation screws on each newly installed PLIM before you insert another PLIM. These screws also prevent accidental removal and provide proper grounding and EMI shielding for the system.
Step 9
Cisco IOS XR Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide
Cisco IOS XR Interface and Hardware Component Command Reference
Verifying the Installation of a PLIM
This section describes how to verify that a PLIM has been properly installed. See Figure 1 for the location of the port and Status LEDs on the front panel of the 10-GE PLIM.
Troubleshooting the PLIM
If a PLIM fails to operate or power up on installation:
- Make sure that the PLIM is seated firmly in the line card chassis slot. One easy way to verify physical installation is to see whether the front faceplate of the PLIM is even with the fronts of the other PLIMs installed in the card cage.
- Make sure that the corresponding MSC is installed and operating correctly.
- Check whether the ejector levers are latched and that the captive screws are fastened properly. If you are uncertain, unlatch the levers, loosen the screws, and attempt to reseat the PLIM.
- Determine whether there are any active alarms by looking at the alarm LEDs on the alarm module (16-slot chassis) or the route processor (8-slot and 4-slot chassis). See Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Line Card Chassis System Description for more information about alarms.
- Examine the power shelves (16-slot chassis) or power distribution units (PDUs) (8-slot and 4-slot chassis) to see whether the chassis, as a whole, is receiving power.
- Use the LEDs on the PLIM to verify the correct installation and operation of the card.
- The card remains in "IOS XR RUN" state until you install the appropriate service package.
- After you install the service package, the card remains in "FAILED" state until you complete the configuration. To complete the configuration, perform the steps at:
Getting Started with the Carrier Grade NAT. Perform the tasks in this section to get started with the configuration tasks:–
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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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