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Introduction to the Cisco 6100 Series System
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco family of digital subscriber line (DSL) products and the Cisco 6100 Series system. It describes Cisco 6100 Series system components, sample configurations for these components, and management software. This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
Note To view block diagrams for most of the major system components, see "Cisco 6100 Series System Block Diagrams."
The Cisco 6100 Series system is part of the Cisco DSL product family that provides end-to-end service by carrying data between a subscriber's home or office, a telephone central office (CO), and various networks. The Cisco 6100 Series system family includes the following:
Note The DOH configuration is not supported in Release 2.4.x with a Cisco 6100 or a Cisco 6130. However, the DOH configuration is supported in all Cisco 6100 legacy releases.
- The Cisco 6100 Series system sends and receives subscriber data (often Internet service) over existing copper telephone lines, concentrating all traffic onto a single high-speed trunk for transport to the Internet or the corporate intranet. ADSL and SDSL customer premises equipment (CPE) devices, which are connected to PCs or routers at the subscriber site, modulate data so that the data can travel over telephone lines to the Cisco 6100 Series Advanced DSLAM at the CO. For detailed information on the various CPE devices in the Cisco DSL product family, visit the Cisco web site at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/dsl_prod/c600s/index.htm.
Note To manage the Cisco 6100 Series system using a method other than ViewRunner, use the latest MIB definitions located on Cisco Connection Online (CCO).
- Table 1-1 summarizes the compatibility among Cisco 6100 Series system and ViewRunner management software releases.
Table 1-1: ViewRunner and Cisco 6100 Series System Release Compatibility Matrix
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| Cisco 6100 Series System Release
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| 2.4.0
| 2.3.1
| 2.3.0
| 2.2.1/
2.2.5
| 2.2.0
| 2.1.3
| 2.1.2
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|---|
| Cisco 61301
| Cisco 61002
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| ViewRunner for Windows Release
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2.4.0
| Yes
| Yes
| No
| No
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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2.3.5
| No
| No
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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2.3.0
| No
| No
| Yes3
| Yes3
| Yes4
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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2.2.1
| No
| Yes
| Yes5
| Yes5
| Yes5
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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2.2.0
| No
| Yes
| Yes5
| Yes5
| Yes5
| Yes
| Yes5
| Yes
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2.1.0
| No
| Yes
| Yes6
| Yes6
| Yes6
| Yes6
| Yes6
| Yes
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| ViewRunner for HP OpenView Releases
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2.4.0
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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2.3.5
| No
| No
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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2.3.0
| No
| No
| Yes3
| Yes3
| Yes4
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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2.2.0
| No
| No
| Yes5
| Yes5
| Yes5
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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1The Cisco 6130 feature support is present in Release 2.4.0 or later.
2Systems with a Cisco 6100 installed must connect to the network through a Cisco PSC to provide the secondary lightning protection required by NEBS. Therefore, a Cisco 6100 cannot support a Direct Connect without PSC configuration.
3ViewRunner manages this Cisco 6100 Series system as Release 2.2.1. ViewRunner presents a feature set corresponding to the capabilities of the Cisco 6100 Series system release noted. When you open Chassis View, ViewRunner tells you that the feature set is not recognized and that a default feature set is being used.
4FCM update for Release 2.2.5 required.
5ViewRunner manages this Cisco 6100 Series system as Release 2.2.0. ViewRunner presents a feature set corresponding to the capabilities of the Cisco 6100 Series system release noted. When you open Chassis View, ViewRunner tells you that the feature set is not recognized and that a default feature set is being used.
6ViewRunner manages this Cisco 6100 Series system as Release 2.1.x. ViewRunner presents a feature set corresponding to the capabilities of the Cisco 6100 Series system release noted. When you open Chassis View, ViewRunner tells you that the feature set is not recognized and that a default feature set is being used.
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Note If you are currently running the Cisco 6100 Release 2.3.x, you cannot upgrade to the Cisco 6100 Series Release 2.4.0. You will be able to upgrade when the Cisco 6100 Series Release 3.0.0 is available.
This section describes features, system specifications, and standards and certifications. It also describes the chassis of the Cisco 6100 Series system.
You can use one chassis or a combination of the following chassis to configure a Cisco 6100 Series system:
Each slot on a chassis is numbered along the top of the chassis. In this guide, the slot numbers are shown on the modules for ease of reference and readability. These slots are referred to in subsequent sections of this chapter and this guide.
Note You can purchase filler faceplates for empty MC, LCC, and PSC card slots. Filler faceplates are required by UL 1950, 3rd edition, safety requirements.
Figure 1-1 shows the three main chassis of the Cisco 6100 Series system.
Figure 1-1: Cisco 6100 Series System Main Components
Note Figure 1-1 shows the MC without the required front door installed. To achieve NEBS compliance, the front door must be installed while the Cisco 6100 Series system is in operation.
Features of the Cisco 6100 Series system include the following:
Table 1-2 lists the hardware specifications of the Cisco 6100 Series system.
Table 1-2: Hardware Specifications
| Specification
| Description
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Dimensions
| MC
LCC
PSC
Fan tray
| 9 RUs1---23 in. x 15.75 in. x 12 in. (58.42 cm x 40.005 cm x 30.48 cm)
4 RUs---23 in. x 7 in. x 12 in. (58.42 cm x 17.78 cm x 30.48 cm)
4 RUs---23 in. x 7 in. x 12 in. (58.42 cm x 17.78 cm x 30.48 cm)
2 RUs---23 in. x 3.5 in. x 12 in. (58.42 cm x 8.89 cm x 30.48 cm)
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Weight
| MC
LCC
PSC
Fan tray
| Empty---approximately 31 lb (14.06 kg)
Loaded---approximately 62 lb (28.12 kg)
Empty---approximately 16 lb (7.26 kg)
Loaded---approximately 27 lb (12.25 kg)
Empty---approximately 16 lb (7.26 kg)
Loaded---approximately 34 lb (15.42 kg)
Loaded---approximately 18.45 lb (8.37 kg)
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Network interface
| ATM OC-3c (single- or multi-mode), ATM DS3
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ADSL interface
| CAP---Up to 7.188 Mbps downstream/1.168 Mbps upstream
DMT-2---Up to 8.032 Mbps downstream/864 kbps upstream
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SDSL interface
| 2B1Q up to 1168 kbps upstream and downstream
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Craft interface
| EIA/TIA-232
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Power requirements
| -48 VDC
See "Planning for a Cisco 6100 Series System" for detailed power requirements.
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CO operating requirements
| Temperature
Altitude
Humidity
| 41 to 104ºF (5 to 40ºC)---Operating
23 to 163ºF (-5 to 50ºC)---Short term operating
-60 meters to 3200 meters
5 to 90% (noncondensing)
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Subtending
| Dual-port DS3 STM2
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1RU = rack unit. A rack unit is equal to 1.75 inches (4.45 cm).
2STM = subtend host module.
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Note For additional compliance and safety information, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6100 Series System document.
Table 1-3 lists Cisco 6100 Series system software specifications.
Table 1-4 lists Cisco 6100 Series system standards and certifications.
Note For additional compliance and safety information, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6100 Series System document.
Currently, the Cisco 6100 Series system is Year 2000 compliant. The following URL supplies up-to-date information on Y2K compliance: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/cisco/mkt/gen/2000/prodlit/cptbl_ov.htm
The Cisco 6100 Series system MC has 38 slots. These include
Note There are two CAP ATU-C modules in the field for a Direct Connect configuration: ATUC-2-CAP-DIR-2 and ATUC-2-CAP-DIR-3. There are also two CAP ATU-C modules in the field for a DOH configuration: ATUC-2-CAP-DOH-2 and ATUC-2-CAP-DOH-3. The -3 version of the CAP ATU-C module provides secondary line protection. The physical differences between the two versions are the part number silkscreened on the module faceplate and the common language equipment identifier (CLEI) code sticker on the module.
See "Cisco 6100 Series System Modules" for detailed information on the modules available with the Cisco 6100 Series system.
Note There are primary and secondary slots for the SC, NI, and DS3 STM. Secondary slots are not used at this time (slots 11, 29, and 30).
Figure 1-2 identifies the MC module slots.
Figure 1-2: Module Slots in the Multiplexer Chassis
Note The physical pool A and physical pool B callouts in Figure 1-2 apply only in a DOH configuration.
There are two different MCs available with the Cisco 6100 Series system: the Cisco 6130 and the Cisco 6100. The Cisco 6130 feature is supported in Release 2.4.0 or higher. Table 1-5 shows the configurations in which each of the chassis can be used.
1The DOH configuration is not supported in Release 2.4.0. It is supported only in Release 2.3.1 and earlier.
2The Siecor ADSL POTS Splitter Rack-Mount Shelf is compatible with the Cisco 6130. Systems with a Cisco 6100 installed cannot connect to the network through a Siecor POTS splitter. The Siecor POTS splitter provides secondary lightning protection from tip to ring. However, secondary lightning protection is not provided from tip to ground or ring to ground.
3LCC = line concentration chassis.
4The Cisco 6130 feature support present in Release 2.4.0 or later.
5This configuration supports only DMT-2 ATU-C modules installed in the MC and DMT modules installed in the Siecor POTS splitter.
6Systems with a Cisco 6100 installed must connect to the network through a Cisco PSC to provide the secondary lightning protection required by NEBS. Therefore, a Cisco 6100 cannot support a Direct Connect without PSC configuration.
7Currently, this configuration supports only CAP ATU-C modules installed in the MC. Release 2.4.1 will add feature support for the DMT-2 ATU-C module installation in the Cisco 6100.
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In a Direct Connect configuration, one subscriber is directly connected to a modem (ATU-C or STU-C). To increase subscribership, you can add additional MCs to your system. The MC supports dual-port CAP ATU-C, dual-port DMT-2 ATU-C, and quad-port STU-C modules for Direct Connect configurations.
Note In a Direct Connect without a PSC configuration, the MC is cabled directly to the main distribution frame (MDF) connectors. This configuration requires a Cisco 6130 chassis.
In a DOH configuration, one Cisco 6100 Series system can serve up to 400 subscribers depending on the concentration ratio achieved through the addition of line interface modules (LIMs) to the LCC. You can dynamically update the concentration in the field by changing the number of LIMs and CAP ATU-C modules in the system. Refer to the Cisco 6100 Set Up and Installation Manual for more information on how to expand your Cisco 6100 Series system.
The MC ships with a front door that must be installed and in place in order for the system to achieve NEBS compliance. (See Figure 1-3.) For more information on NEBS requirements, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6100 Series System document.
Figure 1-3: MC with Front Door Installation
The optional rear door attaches to the back of the MC and restricts access to the backplane and cable connectors. To keep cables from interfering with the opening of the rear door, you can tie wrap the cables that are wired down from the top of the rack and attach the cables to the door-mounting brackets. For more information on the rear door installation, refer to any of the following related documents:
- Cisco 6100 Series Rear Door Configuration Notes
- Cisco 6100 Series Direct Connect Installation Guide
When you have installed a Cisco 6130 in your configuration, you must install a fan tray directly beneath the MC and leave 1 RU of space below the fan tray. The fan tray has three fans installed to provide forced convection cooling for the Cisco 6100 Series system. Figure 1-4 shows the front view of the fan tray.
Figure 1-4: Fan Tray---Front View
Note To achieve NEBS compliance, the fan tray must be bolted into the rack and connected to the MC.
There is an LED on the front each of the three fans. If the LED is
- Green---The fan tray is operational.
- Not green---The fan tray is not operational and the fan tray is in alarm mode. Refer to the Cisco 6100 Series Alarm Summary Guide for corrective action.
For fan tray installation information, refer to the Cisco 6100 Series Direct Connect Installation Guide or the Cisco 6100 Series System Fan Tray Configuration Notes. For preventive maintenance, refer to the Cisco 6100 Series System Fan Tray Configuration Notes.
In the DOH configuration, the LCC expands the line capability of the MC (see Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5: Line Concentration Chassis
Each LCC supports up to 20 LIMs. Each LIM can support four subscriber lines for a total of 80 subscriber lines per chassis. Electronically, the Cisco 6100 Series system can support up to five LCCs, for a total of 400 lines.
Note An LCC can be used only in a DOH configuration. The physical pool A and physical pool B callouts in Figure 1-5 apply only in a DOH configuration.
The PSC can contain up to 20 POTS splitter modules (Figure 1-6).
Figure 1-6: POTS Splitter Chassis
Note The physical pool A and physical pool B callouts in Figure 1-6 apply only in a DOH configuration.
The POTS splitter modules separate ADSL data from the POTS signals. If you are using a Cisco 6100, these modules provide secondary line protection. If you are using a Cisco 6130, secondary line protection is now provided through the Cisco 6130.
 | Warning
Systems using a Cisco 6100 chassis must connect to the network through a PSC to provide the secondary lightning protection required by NEBS. |
The PSC supports two types of POTS modules:
- CAP 8 kHz---Use when you configure CAP ATU-C modules in the MC
- DMT 8 kHz---Use when you configure DMT-2 ATU-C modules in the MC
 | Caution
Do not mix CAP ATU-C, DMT-2 ATU-C, and STU-C modules in the same MC. Mixing modules can cause unpredictable system behavior. |
To colocate voice switching equipment through the CO MDF, use separate 50-pin Champ connectors to cable to POTS signals. Special cables are required for this connection. Obtain these cables from Cisco, or build the cables according to a standard, accepted cable specification, for example, the Nortel NT-T100 series cable specification. For more information on the required cables, see "Cisco 6100 Series System Cables."
POTS frequencies are sent to the voice switch while xDSL frequencies are routed to the LIMs or dual-port ATU-C modules, depending on the configuration you install. The PSC is electrically passive. Therefore, a complete loss of power to the Cisco 6100 Series system does not affect voice transport to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
You can provision and manage the Cisco 6100 Series system through the following ViewRunner management software:
For more information on the ViewRunner management software, refer to any of the following related documents:
- ViewRunner for Windows Installation and Administration Guide
- ViewRunner for Windows Provisioning and Operation Guide
- ViewRunner for HP OpenView Installation and Administration Guide
- ViewRunner for HP OpenView Provisioning and Operation Guide
For more information on events and alarm events, including descriptions of all Cisco 6100 Series system alarm events and corrective action, refer to the Cisco 6100 Series Alarm Summary Guide.
Note To manage the Cisco 6100 Series system using a method other than ViewRunner, use the latest MIB definitions located on CCO.
Posted: Tue Nov 16 13:25:23 PST 1999
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