Release Notes for Cisco NCS 4000 Series, Cisco IOS XR Release 6.1.32
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- Release Notes for Cisco NCS 4000 Series, Cisco IOS XR Release 6.1.32
- Revision History
- Documentation Changes
- Software and Hardware Requirements
- New Features for Release 6.1.32
- Hardware
- Software
- External Caveats
- Supported FPD Versions
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- Additional References
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Release Notes for Cisco NCS 4000 Series, Cisco IOS XR Release 6.1.32
The release notes contain information about the new features introduced in the Cisco NCS 4000 Series. For detailed information regarding features, capabilities, hardware, and software introduced with this release, see the guides listed in the Additional References section.
Documentation Changes
The following book titles have been updated:
Previous Book Title
New Book Title
OTN and DWDM Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series Configuration guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series OTN and WDM Command Reference for Cisco NCS 4000 Series Command Reference for Cisco NCS 4000 Series Cisco NCS 4000 Series TL1 Command Guide TL1 Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series Cisco NCS 4000 Series Alarms Troubleshooting Guide Alarms Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco NCS 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco NCS 4000 Series Router Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series Software and Hardware Requirements
Before you begin to install the software, you must check whether your system meets the minimum software and hardware requirements.
New Features for Release 6.1.32
This section highlights new NCS 4000 features for Release 6.1.32. For detailed documentation of each of these features, see the user documentation:
Hardware
The following hardware has been introduced in Release 6.1.32:
NCS4009-FC2-S Fabric Card
The 400G fabric card enables 400G traffic using the 400G line card. The datapath link speed of 400G FC-LC is twice that of the 200G FC-LC. The 400G FC supports both the, 200G and the 400G line cards.
For more information, see the Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series.
Software
The following software features have been introduced in Release 6.1.32:
OTN features on NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2 Cards
The following OTN features are supported:
- Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM) – The TCM layer is used for protection applications, for example, APS. The path layer can be used for protection, however, it can be influenced by errors that occur outside a given operators network and cause undesired protection switch events to occur within their network. Since TCM can isolate a service to a given domain, it can be used to trigger protection applications and avoid such issues.
Six levels of TCM, each with various modes of operation, are provided to allow for simultaneous use for different monitoring applications along any each and every individual ODU trail. These applications include: segment protection, administrative domain monitoring, service monitoring, fault localization, verification of delivered quality of service, delay/latency measurements and adjacency discovery
Subnetwork Connection Protection (SNCP) – SNCP configurations (SNC-I and SNC-S) provide duplicate fiber paths for a circuit. Working traffic flows in one direction and protection traffic flows in the opposite direction. If a problem occurs with the working traffic path, the receiving node switches to the path coming from the opposite direction. The node at the end of the path and the intermediate nodes in the path select the best traffic signal. The virtual container is not terminated at the intermediate node, instead, it compares the quality of the signal on the two incoming ports and selects the better signal.
1+R protection – This mechanism is SNC-based. In case of work path failure, the circuit uses the restore path. Here, the protect path is not defined by the user (as in case of other protection mechanisms). The restore path is defined by the GMPLS protocol.
For more information on the OTN features, see the Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series.
Dual Channelization-The NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2 line card supports up to two levels of channelization. For more information, see the Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series.
Smart licensing Support
Smart Licensing is a cloud-based, software license management solution that enables you to automate time-consuming, manual licensing tasks. The solution allows you to easily track the status of your license and software usage trends. Smart Licensing helps simplify three core functions:
Purchasing: The software that you have installed in your network can be registered without Product Activation Keys (PAKs).
Management: You can automatically track activations against your license entitlements. Additionally, there is no need to install the license file on every node. You can create license pools (logical grouping of licenses) to reflect your organization structure. Smart Licensing offers you Cisco Smart Software Manager, a centralized portal that enables you to manage all your Cisco software licenses from one centralized website.
Reporting: Through the portal, Smart Licensing offers an integrated view of the licenses you have purchased and what has been actually deployed in your network. You can use this data to make better purchase decisions, based on your consumption.
For more information on smart licensing, see the Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series.
nLight SRLG
The nLight SRLG feature provides functionality to propagate SRLG from the optics layer (L0) to the OTN layer (L1). This helps to design the network better and reduce the probability of multiple failures.
OTN tunnels can learn the optics layer SRLGs and protect LSP by choosing the path accordingly, so that a single optics node failure does not impact both working and protect paths for OTN tunnels. You can also add explicit SRLGs at the OTN layer, which are then merged with SRLGs learnt from optics layer.
For more information on nLight SRLG, see the Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series.
External Caveats
Supported FPD Versions
The following table lists the FPD versions supported in Release 6.1.32.
Card Type FPD Description Req. Reload S/W Version Min. Req. S/W Version NCS4009-FC-S
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
PLX-8608(A)
SB Certificates(A)
No
No
Yes
No
1.05
1.03
0.03
1.00
1.05
1.03
0.03
1.00
NCS4009-FC2-S
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
PLX-8608
SB Certificates
No
No
Yes
No
1.25
1.02
0.03
1.00
1.25
1.02
0.03
1.00
NCS4009-FC2-SP
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
PLX-8608
SB Certificates
No
No
Yes
No
1.11
1.02
0.03
1.00
1.11
1.02
0.03
1.00
NCS4016-FC-M
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
PLX-8649
SB Certificates
No
No
Yes
No
4.40
1.12
0.08
1.00
4.40
1.12
0.08
1.00
NCS4016-FC-S
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
PLX-8649
SB Certificates
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
PLX-8649
SB Certificates
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
0.05
1.12
0.08
1.00
5.07
1.01
0.08
1.00
0.01
1.08
0.08
1.00
5.07
1.01
0.08
1.00
NCS4016-FC2-M
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
LTC2978_420848_ISP
PLX-8649
SB Certificates
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
1.32
1.01
1.00
0.14
1.00
1.32
1.01
1.00
0.14
1.00
NCS4K-2OT-O-S
Backup-ZYNQ
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
DIGI1
DIGI2
Ethernet - Switch
GENNUM
PLX-8618
Primary-ZYNQ
SB Certificates
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1.68
3.27
1.17
2.03
2.03
1.40
3.01
0.09
1.68
1.00
1.00
3.27
1.17
2.03
2.03
1.40
3.01
0.09
1.68
1.00
NCS4K-2OT-OP-S
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
Ethernet - Switch
PLX-8632
SB Certificates
DIGI1
DIGI2
Primary-ZYNQ
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
1.10
1.06
1.02
1.00
1.00
2.03
2.03
1.01
1.10
1.06
1.02
1.00
1.00
2.03
2.03
1.01
NCS4K-24LR-O-S
Backup-ZYNQ
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
Ethernet - Switch
PLX-8618
Primary-ZYNQ
SB Certificates
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
4.15
4.39
1.18
1.37
0.10
4.17
1.00
0.01
4.39
1.18
1.37
0.10
4.17
1.00
NCS4K-2H-O-K
Backup-ZYNQ
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
DIGI1
DIGI2
Ethernet - Switch
GENNUM
LEPTON
PLX-8618
Primary-ZYNQ
SB Certificates
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
1.55
3.38
1.17
2.03
2.03
1.40
3.01
4.02
0.10
1.56
1.00
0.01
3.38
1.17
2.03
2.03
1.40
3.01
4.02
0.10
1.56
1.00
NCS4K-2H-W
Backup-ZYNQ
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
EAGLE-0-FPD
EAGLE-1-FPD
Ethernet - Switch
GN2411-FPD-1
GN2411-FPD-2
GN2411-FPD-3
GN2411-FPD-4
PLX-8608
Primary-ZYNQ
SB Certificates
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1.53
4.30
1.17
5.05
5.05
1.35
3.05
3.05
3.05
3.05
0.09
1.53
1.00
1.00
4.30
1.17
5.05
5.05
1.35
3.05
3.05
3.05
3.05
0.09
1.53
1.00
NCS4K-2H10T-OP-KS
Backup-ZYNQ
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
DIGI1
DIGI2
Ethernet - Switch
GRIMA
PLX-8649
Primary-ZYNQ
SB Certificates
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1.85
1.48
1.11
2.03
2.03
1.02
1.51
0.11
1.85
1.00
1.00
1.48
1.11
2.03
2.03
1.02
1.51
0.11
1.85
1.00
NCS4K-4H-OP-K
Backup-ZYNQ
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
DIGI1
DIGI2
Ethernet - Switch
LEPTON
PLX-8649
Primary-ZYNQ
SB Certificates
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
0.09
2.02
1.06
2.03
2.03
1.01
5.00
0.01
1.09
1.00
0.09
2.02
1.06
2.03
2.03
1.01
5.00
0.01
1.09
1.00
NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2
Backup-MELKOR
Backup-ZYNQ
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
DENALI
DIGI1
DIGI2
Ethernet-Switch
PLX-8750(A)
Primary-MELKOR
Primary-ZYNQ
SB Certificates
SMAUG
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
5.22
3.18
0.26
1.09
13.48
2.02
2.02
1.51
0.08
5.22
3.18
1.00
0.08
5.22
3.18
0.26
1.09
13.48
2.02
2.02
1.51
0.08
5.22
3.18
1.00
0.08
NCS4K-AC-PSU
AB-PriMCU
AB-Sec54vMCU
AB-Sec5vMCU
DT-PriMCU
DT-PriMCU
DT-PriMCU
DT-Sec54vMCU
DT-Sec54vMCU
DT-Sec54vMCU
DT-Sec5vMCU
DT-Sec5vMCU
DT-Sec5vMCU
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
1.31
1.49
1.43
3.00
1.06
2.01
4.00
2.03
3.02
3.01
1.09
2.02
1.31
1.49
1.43
3.00
1.06
2.01
4.00
2.03
3.02
3.01
1.09
2.02
NCS4K-CRAFT
Craft-NCS4009
Craft-NCS4016
No
No
1.03
1.04
1.03
1.04
NCS4K-DC-PSU-V1
AB-PriMCU
AB-Sec54vMCU
AB-Sec5vMCU
DT-Pri2MCU
DT-Pri2MCU
DT-PriMCU
DT-PriMCU
DT-Sec54v2MCU
DT-Sec54v2MCU
DT-Sec54vMCU
DT-Sec54vMCU
DT-Sec5vMCU
DT-Sec5vMCU
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
1.26
1.41
1.52
3.02
2.02
3.02
2.02
3.01
2.05
3.01
2.05
3.04
2.06
1.26
1.41
1.52
3.02
2.02
3.02
2.02
3.00
2.05
3.00
2.05
3.02
2.06
NCS4K-ECU
ECU-FPGA
No
3.01
3.01
NCS4K-FTA
Fantray-FPGA
No
3.01
3.01
NCS4K-RP
BACKUP-BIOS
Backup-CCC-PwrOn
Backup-Ethswitch
Backup-Timing
BP-FPGA
CCC-Bootloader
CCC-FPGA
CCC-Power-On
CPU-Complex-BckKey
CPU-Complex-Boot
CPU-Complex-FPGA
CPU-Complex-PriKey
Ethernet - Switch
PLX-8649
PLX-8696
Primary-BIOS
SB Backup Key
SB Certificates
SB Primary Key
SMART - iSATA
SMART - SATA
Timing FPGA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
14.02
1.22
1.36
3.50
3.21
4.27
4.27
1.22
1.00
2.09
2.09
1.00
1.36
0.08
0.05
14.03
1.00
1.00
1.00
7.05
7.05
3.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
3.21
4.08
4.27
1.22
1.00
2.04
2.09
1.00
1.36
0.08
0.05
14.03
1.00
1.00
1.00
7.05
7.05
3.50
P-S-FANTRAY
Fantray-FPGA
No
2.04
2.04
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Additional References
Related Documentation
Use the release notes with the following publications:
Document Title
Description
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
Provides installation information about the Cisco NCS 4009 and Cisco NCS 4016 chassis.
Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series Unpacking, Moving, and Securing Guide
Provides instructions for unpacking the Cisco NCS 4009 and Cisco NCS 4016 chassis, moving the chassis to its permanent location, and mounting the chassis in a rack.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco NCS 4000 Series
Provides the international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information that apply to Cisco NCS 4009 and Cisco NCS 4016 chassis.
Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
Provides background and reference material, procedures to configure and maintain the Cisco NCS 4009 and Cisco NCS 4016 chassis.
Command Reference for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
Provides the various commands available to configure and maintain the Cisco NCS 4009 and Cisco NCS 4016 chassis.
System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
Provides instructions to set up the system and perform software installation.
Alarms Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
Provides a description, severity, and troubleshooting procedure for each commonly encountered NCS 4000 alarm and condition.
Cisco IOS XR System Error Message Reference Guide
Provides a list of the Cisco IOS XR system error messages for all Cisco IOS XR platforms
Quality of Service Configuration Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
Provides features available to configure and maintain Quality of Service (QoS) for the Cisco NCS 4000 Series Routers.
Quality of Service Command Reference for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
rovides various commands available to configure and maintain Quality of Service (QoS) for the Cisco NCS 4000 Series Routers.
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