New Software Features for NCS 4206 and NCS 4216 in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.9
There are no new software features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.9.
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This chapter describes the new hardware and software features supported on the Cisco NCS 4200 Series in this release.
There are no new software features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.9.
There are no new hardware features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.9.
There are no new software features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.8.
There are no new hardware features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.8.
There are no new software features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.7.
There are no new hardware features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.7.
There are no new software features in this release.
There are no new hardware features in this release.
There are no new software features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.4.
There are no new hardware features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.4.
Card Protection for 48-port T1/E1 CEM Interface Module and 48-port T3/E3 CEM Interface Module
The card protection feature protects traffic when the interface module is out of service, a software failure occurs, or hardware issues are observed. Card protection is supported on primary and backup cards. Traffic is switched to the backup interface module when the primary interface module does not respond and vice versa. A new Y-cable is introduced to support the feature. The following maintenance commands are added in this release:
lockout
Force
Manual
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This feature does not require any change in the patch panel of the interface modules. |
There are no new hardware features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.3.
16K EFP QoS Support
Starting Cisco IOS Release 16.6.1, 16K EFPs are supported on the RSP3 module. For more information, see Quality of Service Configuration Guidelines, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (Cisco NCS 4200 Series).
Auto In-Service States for Ports
The Cisco ASR 900 series routers with RSP3 module now support management of equipment and port state model in two modes. These modes are the transport mode and the router mode. For more information, see Auto In-Service States, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (NCS 4200 Series).
Configuring Data Communication Channel
The Data Communication Channel (DCC) feature uses the SONET or SDH Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) channel to manage devices that support SONET or SDH interfaces. SONET or SDH standards support extensive operations, administration, management, and provisioning (OAM&P) capabilities. The following overhead bytes are specified in the standards as the OAM channels that carry management information, alarms, and management commands:
D1 to D3 bytes of the Section overhead
D4 to D12 bytes of the Line overhead
These overhead bytes are referred to as the Data Communication Channel (DCC). ITU-G.7712 has defined the following three DCC network domains:
OSI DCC network
IP DCC network
OSI+IP DCC network
Effective Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 release, only OSI DCC network and IP DCC network are supported, which implies that same type of network resides on either side of the router.
For more information, see 1-Port OC-192 or 8-Port Low Rate CEM Interface Module Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (Cisco NCS 4200 Series).
Configuring MSP on 1-Port OC192/STM-64 or 8-Port OC3/12/48/STM-1/-4/-16 Module
Multiplex Section Protection (MSP) is a protection mechanism for SDH networks that enables SDH connections to switch to another SDH circuit when a circuit failure occurs. A protection interface serves as the backup interface for the working interface. When the working interface fails, the protection interface quickly assumes its traffic load.
The SDH protection schemes comply with GR-253 and ITU-T G.783. It allows Optical Interface Module to work seamlessly as SDH Add or Drop Multiplexers (ADMs). The implementation of the above protection schemes allows a pair of SDH lines or paths to be configured for line or path redundancy. In the event of a fiber cut, the active line or path switches automatically to the standby line or path up to 60 milliseconds (2/5/10 millisecond for holdover and 50 millisecond switchovers).
For more information, see 1-Port OC-192 or 8-Port Low Rate CEM Interface Module Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (Cisco NCS 4200 Series).
Configuring SDH on 1-Port OC192/STM-64 or 8-Port OC3/12/48/STM-1/-4/-16 Module
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) is used in Europe by the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) that defines optical signals and a synchronous frame structure for multiplexed digital traffic. SDH equipment is accepted everywhere except North America.
Prior to Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1, Synchronous Optical NETwork (SONET) was supported on 1-Port OC192/STM-64 or 8-Port OC3/12/48/STM-1/-4/-16 Module for NCS 4200 Series Routers. SONET equipment is generally used in North America. 4-Port OC3 STM1 or 1-Port OC12 STM4 Module did not support all possible combinations of the SDH hierarchy.
Effective Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1, SDH is supported on 1-Port OC192/STM-64 or 8-Port OC3/12/48/STM-1/-4/-16 Module along with SONET for NCS 4200 Series Routers. The IM supports the entire SDH hierarchy (except VC-2/C-2).
For more information, see 1-Port OC-192 or 8-Port Low Rate CEM Interface Module Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (Cisco NCS 4200 Series).
Configuring SNCP on 1-Port OC192/STM-64 or 8-Port OC3/12/48/STM-1/-4/-16 Module
SNCP is a protection mechanism for SDH networks that enables SDH connections to switch to another SDH circuit when a circuit failure occurs. A protection interface serves as the backup interface for the working interface. When the working interface fails, the protection interface quickly assumes its traffic load.
The SDH protection schemes comply with GR-253 and ITU-T G.783. It allows Optical Interface Module to work seamlessly as SDH Add or Drop Multiplexers (ADMs). The implementation of the above protection schemes allows a pair of SDH lines or paths to be configured for line or path redundancy. In the event of a fiber cut, the active line or path switches automatically to the standby line or path up to 60 milliseconds (2/5/10 millisecond for holdover and 50 millisecond switchovers).
For more information, see 1-Port OC-192 or 8-Port Low Rate CEM Interface Module Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (Cisco NCS 4200 Series).
Displaying OBFL Information
The following new command is introduced to display any hardware error in the setup:
show logging onboard hw_errors
For more information, see System Logging Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (NCS 4200 Series).
DS1 and DS3 Card Protection
DS1 and DS3 card protection feature is required to protect traffic when the interface module is out of service, there is any software failure, or any hardware issues. Effective Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1, only non-revertive 1:1 switching mode is supported. This feature is only supported on T1 and T3 interface modules. Card protection has primary and backup cards. Traffic is switched to back up the interface module when the primary interface module does not respond and vice versa.
This feature does not require any change in the patch panel of the interface modules. A new Y-cable is introduced to support the feature. Effective Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1, the virtual controller only supports CEM level configuration and all other configurations are supported on both the physical interface modules.
For more information, see Cisco NCS 4200 Series Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1.
Routed Psuedowire and VPLS on the RSP3 Module
Starting Cisco IOS Release 16.6.1, Routed pseudowire and VPLS is supported on the RSP3 module. For more information, see
MPLS Layer 2 VPNs Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (NCS 4200 Series).
Split Horizon Enhancements
The efp_feat_ext template is introduced on the RSP3 module. This template when enabled allows configuration of two split-horizon groups on the EVC bridge-domain. For more information, see Carrier Ethernet Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (Cisco NCS 4200 Series).
For information on sdm prefer efp_feat_ext command see Cisco IOS Multiprotocol Label Switching Command Reference.
TWAMP MPLS Support
Effective Cisco IOS-XE Everest 16.6.1, time stamping is supported on MPLS/VPLS interfaces. For more information, see IP SLAs Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (Cisco NCS 4200 Series).
VPLS over IP FRR, rLFA, BGP PIC, RFC 3107 Intra, and Inter AS
Effective with Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1, VPLS over IP FRR , rLFA , BGP PIC, RFC 3107 intra, and inter AS is supported. For more information, see MPLS Layer 2 VPNs Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1 (NCS 4200 Series).
There are no new hardware features in Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.6.1.