Table of Contents

Objectives
Organization
Related Documentation
Cisco Connection Online
Cisco Documentation CD-ROM

Preface

This preface describes the objectives and organization of this document and explains how to find additional information on related products and services. This preface contains the following sections:

• Objectives

• Organization

• Related Documentation

• Cisco Connection Online

• Cisco Documentation CD-ROM

Objectives

This document describes how to install and configure the eight-port T1/E1 inverse multiplexing over ATM (IMA) port adapter, hereafter referred to as the PA-A3 IMA, which is used in the following platforms:

• Cisco 7100 series routers, consisting of the Cisco 7120 series and Cisco 7140 series

• Cisco 7200 series routers, consisting of the two-slot Cisco 7202, four-slot Cisco 7204 and Cisco 7204VXR, and the six-slot Cisco 7206 and the Cisco 7206VXR

• Second-generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) in Cisco 7500 series routers, consisting of the 5-slot Cisco 7505, the 7-slot Cisco 7507, and the 13-slot Cisco 7513

Organization

This document contains the following chapters:

Section	Title	Description
Chapter 1	Overview	Describes the PA-A3 IMA and its LED displays, cables, and receptacles.
Chapter 2	Preparing for Installation	Describes safety considerations, tools required, and procedures you should perform before the actual installation
Chapter 3	Removing and Installing Port Adapters	Describes the procedures for installing and removing PA-A3-IMA port adapters in the supported platforms.
Chapter 4	Connecting the PA-A3-IMA Interface Cables	Provides instructions for connecting port adapter cables on the supported platforms
Chapter 5	Configuring the PA-A3-IMA	Provides instructions for configuring your port adapter on the supported platforms.

Related Documentation

Your router and the Cisco IOS software running on it contain extensive features and functionality, which are documented in the following resources:

• Cisco IOS software:

For configuration information and support, refer to the modular configuration and modular command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.

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Note You can access Cisco IOS software configuration and hardware installation and maintenance documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

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• Cisco 7100 series routers:

  • For hardware installation and maintenance information on Cisco 7100 series routers, refer to the Cisco 7100 Series VPN Router Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped with your Cisco 7100 series router.

  • For information on setting up a Virtual Private Network, refer to the Cisco 7100 Series VPN Configuration Guide.

• Cisco 7200 series routers:

  • For port adapter hardware and memory configuration guidelines, refer to the Cisco 7200 Series Port Adapter Hardware Configuration Guidelines.

  • For hardware installation and maintenance information (including the Cisco 7206 or Cisco 7206VXR as a router shelf in a Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server), refer to the installation and configuration guide that shipped with your Cisco 7200 series router.

• Cisco 7200 VXR routers:

  • For hardware installation and maintenance information, refer to the Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped with your Cisco 7200 VXR router.

• VIP2 in Cisco 7500 series routers:

For hardware installation and maintenance information, refer to the following publications:

• The installation and configuration guide that shipped with your Cisco 7500 series router

• Second-Generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) Installation and Configuration

• For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for WAN interfaces for Cisco 7100 series, Cisco 7200 series, Cisco 7200 VXR, and Cisco 7500 series routers, refer to the following publications:

  • Site Preparation and Safety Guide

  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7100 Series VPN Routers

  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers

  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7500 Series Routers

• To view Cisco documentation or obtain general information about the documentation, refer to the following sources:

  • "Cisco Connection Online" section.

  • "Cisco Documentation CD-ROM" section.

  • Customer service at 800 553-6387 or 408 526-7208. Customer service hours are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday (excluding Cisco-observed holidays). You can also send e-mail to cs-rep@cisco.com.

  • Cisco Information Packet that shipped with your router.

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco Connection Online (CCO) is Cisco Systems' primary, real-time support channel. Maintenance customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional information and services.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, CCO provides a wealth of standard and value-added services to Cisco's customers and business partners. CCO services include product information, product documentation, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, descriptions of service offerings, and download access to public and authorized files.

CCO serves a wide variety of users through two interfaces that are updated and enhanced simultaneously: a character-based version and a multimedia version that resides on the World Wide Web (WWW). The character-based CCO supports Zmodem, Kermit, Xmodem, FTP, and Internet e-mail, and it is excellent for quick access to information over lower bandwidths. The WWW version of CCO provides richly formatted documents with photographs, figures, graphics, and video, as well as hyperlinks to related information.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

• WWW:  http://www.cisco.com

• WWW:  http://www-europe.cisco.com

• WWW:  http://www-china.cisco.com

• Telnet:  cco.cisco.com

• Modem:  From North America, 408 526-8070; from Europe, 33 1 64 46 40 82. Use the following terminal settings: VT100 emulation; databits: 8; parity: none; stop bits: 1; and connection rates up to 28.8 kbps.

For a copy of CCO's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), contact cco-help@cisco.com. For additional information, contact cco-team@cisco.com.

Cisco Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is updated monthly. Therefore, it might be more current than printed documentation. To order additional copies of the Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call customer service. The CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

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Posted: Mon Aug 7 17:27:21 PDT 2000
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