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This document provides the features and procedures for installing and replacing the second-generation network interface card (NI-2) in the Cisco 6100, Cisco 6130, Cisco 6160, and Cisco 6260 digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) chassis. The NI-2 card is a field-replaceable unit (FRU).
Table 1 details the NI-2 cards that are described in this document, as well as the associated product number and chassis compatibility.
DS3/2DS3 NI-2-DS3-DS3(=) Yes Yes No OC-3c/OC-3c SMF1 NI-2-155SM-155SM(=) Yes Yes Yes OC-3c/OC-3c MMF2 NI-2-155MM-155MM(=) Yes Yes Yes OC-3c/2DS3 SMF NI-2-155SM-DS3(=) No Yes No OC-3c/2DS3 MMF NI-2-155MM-DS3(=) No Yes No
Table 1: NI-2 Card and Chassis Compatibility
NI-2 Card
Product Number
Cisco 6100/6130
Cisco 6160
Cisco 6260
1SMF = single-mode fiber
2MMF = multimode fiber
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Note For detailed information about subtending, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
This document includes the following sections:
The NI-2 card includes the following features:
Table 2 shows each NI-2 card type, the hardware configuration, and the physical name of the card as it appears on the NI-2 card faceplate.
| NI-2 Card Type | NI-2 Card Faceplate Label | Hardware Configuration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identified in this document | Printed on NI-2 card faceplate | Trunk/Uplink (quantity) | Subtending Interface/ Downlink (quantity) |
DS3/2DS3 | DS3/E3-DS3/E3 | DS3 coaxial (1) | DS3 coaxial (2)1 |
OC-3c/OC-3c SMF | 155SM-155SM | OC-3c (1) | OC-3c (1) |
OC-3c/OC-3c MMF | 155MM-155MM | OC-3c (1) | OC-3c (1) |
OC-3c/2DS3 SMF | OC3 SM/2XDS3 | OC-3c (1) | DS3 coaxial (2)1 |
OC-3c/2DS3 MMF | OC3 MM/2XDS3 | OC-3c (1) | DS3 coaxial (2)1 |
| 1The BNC connectors are located on the system I/O card or I/O module. |
The following sections detail the features, faceplates, specifications, and block diagrams of the following NI-2 cards:
This section details the following items for the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card:
In addition to the features that are described in the "Introduction" section, the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card
Figure 1 shows a close-up of the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card faceplate, including the faceplate features.

The following list details the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card faceplate features:
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Note For additional information and cabling diagrams for subtending connections, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
| LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|
TEST | Amber solid | IOS software detects that an obtrusive test (loopback) is active on this interface. |
Off | IOS software does not detect obtrusive test activity. | |
RX1 STAT | Amber solid | The receiver detects a physical layer problem. |
Off | The receiver does not detect a physical layer problem. | |
TX2 STAT | Amber solid | The transmitter detects a physical layer problem. |
Off | The transmitter does not detect a physical layer problem. | |
RCLK | Green solid | Hardware detects an incoming clock signal. |
Off | Hardware does not detect an incoming clock signal. |
| 1RX = receive 2TX = transmit |
| LED Group | LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
System Alarm | CRITICAL | Red | When this LED is lit, a critical alarm is active. |
MAJOR | Red | When this LED is lit, a major alarm is active. | |
MINOR | Amber | When this LED is lit, a minor alarm is active. | |
Card Status | POWER | Green | When this LED is lit, the NI-2 card has power. |
STATUS | Green | This LED indicates the operational status of the NI-2 card:
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ACTIVE | Green | When lit, this LED indicates which NI-2 card is operating as the active network interface in the chassis. | |
Fan Alarm | FAN 1 | -- | This LED on the NI-2 card is inactive and always off. The fan status LED indicators are on the fan tray. |
FAN 2 | -- | This LED on the NI-2 card is inactive and always off. The fan status LED indicators are on the fan tray. |
| LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|
ACT | Green solid or blinking | When the LED is lit or blinking, the Ethernet interface is active. |
Off | When the LED is unlit, the Ethernet interface is inactive. | |
LNK | Green solid | When the LED is lit, the Ethernet link is active. |
Table 6 lists the physical, electrical, and environmental specifications of the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card.
| Specification | Description |
Internal hardware | 150 MHz RC64475 CPU |
Dimensions | Height: 12.38 in. (31.45 cm) |
Weight | 3.0 lb (1.36 kg) |
Level 2 protocol | ATM |
External interfaces | Three DS3 (44.736 Mbps) coaxial ports |
Connector type | BNC1 |
Impedance | 75 ohms (nominal) |
Line encoding | B3ZS |
Framing | C-bit parity, optionally PLCP with M23, otherwise Add Drop Multiplexer (ADM) |
Power consumption | 33.5W |
| 1The BNC connectors are located on the system I/O card or I/O module that is installed on the chassis. |
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card.

This section details the following items for the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card:
In addition to the features that are described in the "Introduction" section, the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card
Figure 3 shows a close-up of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card faceplate, including the faceplate features.

The following list details the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card faceplate features:
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Note For additional information and cabling diagrams for subtending connections, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
| LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|
TEST | Amber solid | IOS software detects that an obtrusive test (loopback) is active on this interface. |
Off | IOS software does not detect obtrusive test activity. | |
RX STAT | Amber solid | The receiver detects a physical layer problem. |
Off | The receiver does not detect a physical layer problem. | |
TX STAT | Amber solid | The transmitter detects a physical layer problem. |
Off | The transmitter does not detect a physical layer problem. | |
RCLK | Green solid | Hardware detects an incoming clock signal. |
Off | Hardware does not detect an incoming clock signal. |
| LED Group | LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
System Alarm | CRITICAL | Red | When this LED is lit, a critical alarm is active. |
MAJOR | Red | When this LED is lit, a major alarm is active. | |
MINOR | Amber | When this LED is lit, a minor alarm is active. | |
Card Status | POWER | Green | When this LED is lit, the NI-2 card has power. |
STATUS | Green | This LED indicates the operational status of the NI-2 card:
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ACTIVE | Green | When lit, this LED indicates which NI-2 card is operating as the active network interface in the chassis. | |
Fan Alarm | FAN 1 | -- | This LED on the NI-2 card is inactive and always off. The fan status LED indicators are on the fan tray. |
FAN 2 | -- | This LED on the NI-2 card is inactive and always off. The fan status LED indicators are on the fan tray. |
| LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|
ACT | Green solid or blinking | When the LED is lit or blinking, the Ethernet interface is active. |
Off | When the LED is unlit, the Ethernet interface is inactive. | |
LNK | Green solid | When the LED is lit, the Ethernet link is active. |
Table 10 lists the physical and electrical specifications of the single-mode and multimode versions of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card.
| Specification | Description | |
Internal hardware | 150 MHz RC64475 CPU | |
Dimensions | Height: 12.38 in. (31.45 cm) | |
Weight | 3.0 lb (1.36 kg) | |
Level 2 protocol | ATM | |
Power consumption | 33.5W | |
| Single-Mode Card | Multimode Card | |
External interfaces | Two OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) single-mode ports | Two OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) multimode ports |
Connector type | SC-PC | SC-PC |
Fiber type | Intermediate reach single mode | Multimode |
Average transmitted power | -15 to -8 dBm | -20 to -14 dBm |
Average received power | -8 dBm | -11 dBm |
Transmission distance | Up to 20 km (12 miles) | Up to 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Wavelength | 1310 nm | 1300 nm |
Figure 4 is a block diagram of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card.

This section details the following items for the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card:
In addition to the features that are described in the "Introduction" section, the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card
Figure 3 shows a close-up of the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card faceplate, including the faceplate features.

The following list details the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card faceplate features:
| LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|
TEST | Amber solid | IOS software detects that an obtrusive test (loopback) is active on this interface. |
Off | IOS software does not detect obtrusive test activity. | |
RX STAT | Amber solid | The receiver detects a physical layer problem. |
Off | The receiver does not detect a physical layer problem. | |
TX STAT | Amber solid | The transmitter detects a physical layer problem. |
Off | The transmitter does not detect a physical layer problem. | |
RCLK | Green solid | Hardware detects an incoming clock signal. |
Off | Hardware does not detect an incoming clock signal. |
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Note For additional information and cabling diagrams for subtending connections, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
| LED Group | LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
System Alarm | CRITICAL | Red | When this LED is lit, a critical alarm is active. |
MAJOR | Red | When this LED is lit, a major alarm is active. | |
MINOR | Amber | When this LED is lit, a minor alarm is active. | |
Card Status | POWER | Green | When this LED is lit, the NI-2 card has power. |
STATUS | Green | This LED indicates the operational status of the NI-2 card:
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ACTIVE | Green | When lit, this LED indicates which NI-2 card is operating as the active network interface in the chassis. | |
Fan Alarm | FAN 1 | -- | This LED on the NI-2 card is inactive and always off. The fan status LED indicators are on the fan tray. |
FAN 2 | -- | This LED on the NI-2 card is inactive and always off. The fan status LED indicators are on the fan tray. |
| LED | State | Function |
|---|---|---|
ACT | Green solid or blinking | When the LED is lit or blinking, the Ethernet interface is active. |
Off | When the LED is unlit, the Ethernet interface is inactive. | |
LNK | Green solid | When the LED is lit, the Ethernet link is active. |
Table 14 lists the physical and electrical specifications of the single-mode and multimode versions of the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card.
| Specification | Description | |
Internal hardware | 150 MHz RC64475 CPU | |
Dimensions | Height: 12.38 in. (31.45 cm) | |
Weight | 3.0 lb (1.36 kg) | |
Power consumption | 33.5W | |
Level 2 protocol | ATM | |
| DS3 Ports (Subtending/Downstream) | | |
External interfaces | Two DS3 (44.736 Mbps) coaxial ports | |
Connector type | BNC1 | |
Impedance | 75 ohms (nominal) | |
Line encoding | B3ZS | |
Framing | C-bit parity, optionally PLCP with M23, otherwise Add Drop Multiplexer (ADM) | |
| OC-3c Port (Trunk/Upstream) | Single-Mode Card | Multimode Card |
External interface | One OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) single-mode port | One OC-3c/STM-1 (155 Mbps) multimode port |
Connector type | SC-PC | SC-PC |
Fiber type | Intermediate reach single mode | Multimode |
Average transmitted power | -15 to -8 dBm | -20 to -14 dBm |
Average received power | -8 dBm | -11 dBm |
Transmission distance | Up to 20 km (12 miles) | Up to 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Wavelength | 1310 nm | 1300 nm |
| 1The BNC connectors are located on the system I/O card or I/O module that is installed on the chassis. |
Figure 6 is a block diagram of the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card.

The NI-2 card receives its network timing signal from any one of the following sources:
The NI-2 card controls distribution of two clock reference signals. One clock reference signal is supplied to the line cards; the other clock reference signal is supplied to a subtended node chassis NI-2 card. Therefore, the trunk port on each subtending host chassis obtains its clock reference signal for a network of subtended node chassis.
This section describes software requirements, and lists parts and tools that are used to remove and install the NI-2 card.
The software listed in Table 15 is required to provision and manage the NI-2 cards.
| Hardware Platform | Recommended Minimum IOS Software Release |
|---|---|
Cisco 6100 | 12.1(2)DA |
Cisco 6130 | 12.0(8)DA |
Cisco 6160 | 12.1(1)DA |
Cisco 6260 | 12.0(5)DA |
| NI-2 Card | Cisco 6100 | Cisco 6130 | Cisco 6160 | Cisco 6260 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDM Release 3.0 | ||||
DS3/2DS3 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
OC-3c/OC-3c | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OC-3c/2DS3 | No | No | Yes | No |
| CDM Release 3.2 | ||||
DS3/2DS3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
OC-3c/OC-3c | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OC-3c/2DS3 | No | No | Yes | No |
| 1CDM = Cisco DSL Manager |
To install or replace the NI-2 card, you need the following parts and tools:
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Note You can add or remove an NI-2 card without removing power from the system (hot swapping). |
This section describes the following general safety precautions and maintenance guidelines:
Before working on the equipment, be aware of standard safety practices and the hazards involved in working with electrical circuitry to prevent accidents. Adhere to the following cautions and warnings for safe and hazard-free installation.
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Note To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the regulatory compliance and safety information document or the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
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Tips In the following warnings, the terms cover panel and safety cover refer to the Cisco 6100/6130 chassis front cover. |
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Caution Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage whenever they are removed from the chassis. |
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Caution Installing the cards in the chassis with the power leads reversed can damage the cards. |
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Caution If the power connections are improperly connected and power is applied while the cards are installed, the cards and chassis could be damaged. |
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Caution Service is interrupted for the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed. |
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Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. |
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Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. |
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Warning High performance devices on this card can get hot during operation. To remove the card, hold it by the faceplate and bottom edge. Allow the card to cool before touching any other part of it or before placing it in an antistatic bag. |
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Warning To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on the port adapters; these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Lift the unit only by grasping the chassis underneath its lower edge. |
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Warning Never attempt to lift the chassis with the handles on the power supplies or the switching modules. These handles are not designed to support the weight of the chassis. Using them to lift or support the chassis can result in severe damage to the equipment and serious bodily injury. |
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Warning Before opening the chassis, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with telephone-network voltages. |
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Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: --This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. --When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack. --If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. |
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Warning Class 1 laser product. |
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Warning Removing I/O cards, CPU cards, fans, and power supplies can expose you to high-energy (high-amperage) circuits and possible ejection of molten metal or to the shock hazard of telephony circuit voltages. Be sure to remove all rings, watches, and other jewelry from fingers, wrists, and arms before removing panels and devices. |
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Warning Use extreme care when removing or installing connectors so that you do not damage them. |
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Warning The DS3 ports are not intended to be connected to cables that run outside the building where it is installed. For any connections outside the building, the DS3 ports must be connected to a network termination unit (NTU). NTU devices should comply with appropriate national safety standards such as UL 1950, CSA 950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and AS 3260. |
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Warning You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. |
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Warning Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm. |
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Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a card, a module, or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. |
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Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. |
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Warning Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. |
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Warning When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. |
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Warning For personal safety, the ground wire must connect to safety (earth) ground at both the equipment and supply side of the DC wiring (unless the local electrical code requirements are different). |
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Warning This equipment needs to be grounded. Use a green and yellow 12 to 14 AWG ground wire to connect the host to earth ground during normal use. |
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Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. |
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Warning Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments. |
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Warning Avoid exposure to the laser beam. |
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Warning Do not stare into the laser beam. |
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Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. |
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Warning Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. |
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Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. |
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Warning Secure all power cabling when installing this unit to avoid disturbing field-wiring connections. |
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Warning Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord. |
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Warning This equipment will be inoperable when main power fails. |
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Warning The power supply circuitry for the equipment can constitute an energy hazard. Before you install or replace the equipment, remove all jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects can come into contact with exposed power supply wiring or circuitry inside the DSLAM equipment. This could cause the metal objects to heat up and cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the equipment. |
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Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units. |
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Warning Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is connected. For systems with a power switch, line voltages are present within the power supply even when the power switch is off and the power cord is connected. For systems without a power switch, line voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is connected. |
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Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. |
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Warning This chassis must be installed in a rack that is secured to the building structure. |
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Warning Make sure that your equipment rack is properly ventilated. |
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Warning The ports labeled "CNSL," "AUX," "ENET," "Tx," and "Rx (DS3)" are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits. Because the Basic Rate Interface (BRI) circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage (TNV), avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the TNV circuits. |
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Warning Connect the unit only to a DC power source that complies with the Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards. |
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Warning This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel. |
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Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. |
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Warning Care must be given to connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded. |
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Warning The telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector or 2) while the housing is open. |
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Warning Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. |
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Warning Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. |
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Warning Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. |
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Warning VCCI Compliance for Class B Equipment (Japan). This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. |
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Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the router is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the router first. |
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Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock when servicing any individual unit, disconnect the power cord or cords that connect the unit to the AC powerstrip or DC busbar. When working with a DC system, remove the busbar connector before working on a device. Exposed live voltages are present at the device end; exposure to these may cause injury. |
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Warning A voltage mismatch can cause equipment damage and may pose a fire hazard. If the voltage indicated on the label is different from the power outlet voltage, do not connect the chassis to that receptacle. |
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Warning Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. |
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Warning Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. |
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Warning During line card installation, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. |
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Warning Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment. |
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Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. |
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Warning Metal objects heat up when connected to power and ground, and can cause serious burns. |
This section covers the following topics:
The following examples list recommended installation and replacement practices for the NI-2 cards.
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Caution Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can disrupt system operation. |
The NI-2 card supports hot swapping. Hot swapping allows you to remove and replace the cards without disconnecting the system power. When the system detects that you have added or removed a card, it automatically runs diagnostic and discovery routines, and acknowledges the presence or absence of the card.
Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage whenever they are removed from the chassis.
The following sections describe how to remove and replace or install a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card.
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Warning The ports labeled "ENET," "CNSL," and "AUX" are SELV circuits. SELV circuits should be connected only to other SELV circuits. Because the DSL circuits are treated like TNV, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the TNV circuits. |
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TimeSaver Cisco recommends that you label each data cable at both ends to identify its destination. |
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Caution Service is interrupted for the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed. |
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Caution Proper ESD protection is required each time you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage each time they are removed from the chassis. |
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Caution Installing the cards in the chassis with the power leads reversed can damage the cards. |
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Warning The power supply circuitry for the Cisco DSLAM equipment can constitute an energy hazard. Before you install or replace the equipment, remove all jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects can come into contact with exposed power supply wiring or circuitry inside the DSLAM equipment. This could cause the metal objects to heat up and cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the equipment. |
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Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a line card or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. |
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Note All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. A push on the faceplate of each card is required for the card to be fully seated. |
Complete the following steps to remove a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card from the chassis:
Step 2 Open the front cover on the chassis as necessary.
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Note Only the Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6130 have front covers. |
Step 3 Disconnect the RJ-45 auxiliary port on the NI-2 card (AUX).
Step 4 Disconnect the VT100-compatible terminal from the system console port on the NI-2 card (CNSL).
Step 5 Disconnect the 10BaseT RJ-45 port on the NI-2 card (ENET).
Step 6 Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the locking tabs from the locked to the unlocked position. Be sure to turn the locking tabs so that they do not overlap the card, as shown in Figure 8.
Step 7 Lift up on the ejector tabs. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.
Step 8 Carefully slide the card out of the slot.
See the "Install a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 Card" section for NI-2 card installation procedures.
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Note The network connection to the ATM switch and the subtending connections are done from the system I/O card or I/O module. For more information on these connection procedures, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
Complete the following steps to install a DS3/2DS3 NI-2 card in the chassis. It is important that you accomplish each step completely before moving on to the next step.
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Note Only the Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6130 have front covers. |
Step 2 Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.
Step 3 Verify that slots 10 and 11 of the chassis have no bent pins.
Step 4 Vertically align the card edge with the card guides at the top and bottom of slot 10 of the chassis.
Figure 7 shows the NI-2 installation for a Cisco 6100 chassis. The installation procedures will be the same for the other chassis.

Step 5 Lift up on the ejector tabs and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.
Step 6 Push on the faceplate of each card to fully seat the card.
Step 7 Press down on the ejector tabs to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.
Step 8 Lock both NI-2 card locking tabs.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tab so that it overlaps the NI-2 card to prevent inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 8.

Step 10 Perform a software update if the STATUS LED on the NI-2 card is flashing.
Refer to the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 for software upgrade procedures.
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Note The network connection to the ATM switch and the subtending connections are done from the system I/O card or I/O module. For more information on these connection procedures, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
Step 11 Connect both the 10BaseT RJ-45 port on the NI-2 card (ENET) and the Sun SPARCstation running the CDM management application to an Ethernet so that the chassis and the management station can communicate. Figure 9 shows where to connect the Ethernet cable.

Step 12 Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port on the NI-2 card (CNSL). Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values that are shown in Table 17. Figure 9 shows where to connect the console cable.
Baud rate | 9600 to 38400 kbps (transmit and receive) |
Character size | 8 bits |
Parity | None |
Stop bits | 1 |
Flow control | None |
Step 13 Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port on the NI-2 card (AUX). Figure 9 shows where to connect the auxiliary cable.
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Note This step is optional. |
Step 14 Close the front cover on the chassis, as necessary.
The following sections describe how to remove and replace or install an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card.
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Warning The ports labeled "ENET," "CNSL," and "AUX" are SELV circuits. SELV circuits should be connected only to other SELV circuits. Because the DSL circuits are treated like TNV, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the TNV circuits. |
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TimeSaver Cisco recommends that you label each data cable at both ends to identify its destination. |
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Caution Service is interrupted for the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed. |
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Caution Proper ESD protection is required each time you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage each time they are removed from the chassis. |
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Caution Installing the cards in the chassis with the power leads reversed can damage the cards. |
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Warning The power supply circuitry for the Cisco DSLAM equipment can constitute an energy hazard. Before you install or replace the equipment, remove all jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects can come into contact with exposed power supply wiring or circuitry inside the DSLAM equipment. This could cause the metal objects to heat up and cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the equipment. |
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Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a line card or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. |
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Warning Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments. |
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Note All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. A push on the faceplate of each card is required for the card to be fully seated. |
Complete the following steps to remove an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card from the chassis:
Step 2 Open the front cover on the chassis as necessary.
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Note Only the Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6130 have front covers. |
Step 3 Disconnect the RJ-45 auxiliary port on the NI-2 card (AUX).
Step 4 Disconnect the VT100-compatible terminal from the system console port on the NI-2 card (CNSL).
Step 5 Disconnect the 10BaseT RJ-45 port on the NI-2 card (ENET).
Step 6 Disconnect the receive cable from the transmit connector in the inset on the faceplate of the NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector TX).
Step 7 Disconnect the transmit cable from the receive connector in the inset on the faceplate of the NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector RX).
Step 8 Disconnect the RX subtend 2 interface connector in the inset on the faceplate of the NI-2 card, as necessary.
Step 9 Disconnect the TX subtend 2 interface connector in the inset on the faceplate of the NI-2 card, as necessary.
Step 10 Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the locking tabs from the locked to the unlocked position. Be sure to turn the locking tabs so that they do not overlap the card, as shown in Figure 8.
Step 11 Lift up on the ejector tabs. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.
Step 12 Carefully slide the card out of the slot.
See the "Install an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 Card" section for NI-2 card installation procedures.
Complete the following steps to install an OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card in the chassis. It is important that you accomplish each step completely before moving on to the next step.
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Note Only the Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6130 have front covers. |
Step 2 Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.
Step 3 Verify that slots 10 and 11 of the chassis have no bent pins.
Step 4 Vertically align the card edge with the card guides at the top and bottom of slot 10 of the chassis.
Figure 7 shows the NI-2 installation for a Cisco 6100 chassis. The installation procedures will be the same for the other chassis.
Step 5 Lift up on the ejector tabs and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.
Step 6 Push on the faceplate of each card to fully seat the card.
Step 7 Press down on the ejector tabs to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.
Step 8 Lock both NI-2 card locking tabs.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tab so that it overlaps the NI-2 card to prevent inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 8.
Step 10 Perform a software update if the STATUS LED on the NI-2 card is flashing.
Refer to the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 for software upgrade procedures.
Step 11 Attach the receive cable from the ATM switch to the transmit connector in the inset on the faceplate of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector TX). See Figure 10 for the OC-3c network interface connection location.

Step 12 Attach the transmit cable from the ATM switch to the receive connector in the inset on the faceplate of the OC-3c/OC-3c NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector RX). See Figure 10 for the OC-3c network interface connection location.
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Note To cable the chassis for OC-3c subtending, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
Step 13 Connect both the 10BaseT RJ-45 port on the NI-2 card (ENET) and the Sun SPARCstation running the CDM management application to an Ethernet so that the chassis and the management station can communicate. Figure 9 shows where to connect the Ethernet cable.
Step 14 Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port on the NI-2 card (CNSL). Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values that are shown in Table 17. Figure 9 shows where to connect the console cable.
Baud rate | 9600 to 38400 kbps (transmit and receive) |
Character size | 8 bits |
Parity | None |
Stop bits | 1 |
Flow control | None |
Step 15 Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port on the NI-2 card (AUX). Figure 9 shows where to connect the auxiliary cable.
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Note This step is optional. |
Step 16 Close the front cover on the chassis, as necessary.
The following sections describe how to remove and replace or install an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card.
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Warning The ports labeled "ENET," "CNSL," and "AUX" are SELV circuits. SELV circuits should be connected only to other SELV circuits. Because the DSL circuits are treated like TNV, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the TNV circuits. |
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TimeSaver Cisco recommends that you label each data cable at both ends to identify its destination. |
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Caution Service is interrupted for the entire system when the NI-2 card is removed. |
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Caution Proper ESD protection is required each time you handle Cisco DSLAM equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly grounded using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment. Cards are subject to ESD damage each time they are removed from the chassis. |
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Caution Installing the cards in the chassis with the power leads reversed can damage the cards. |
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Warning The power supply circuitry for the Cisco DSLAM equipment can constitute an energy hazard. Before you install or replace the equipment, remove all jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects can come into contact with exposed power supply wiring or circuitry inside the DSLAM equipment. This could cause the metal objects to heat up and cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the equipment. |
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Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a line card or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. |
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Note All cards must be fully seated in the chassis. A push on the faceplate of each card is required for the card to be fully seated. |
Complete the following steps to remove an OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card from the chassis:
Step 2 Open the front cover on the chassis as necessary.
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Note Only the Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6130 have front covers. |
Step 3 Disconnect the RJ-45 auxiliary port on the NI-2 card (AUX).
Step 4 Disconnect the VT100-compatible terminal from the system console port on the NI-2 card (CNSL).
Step 5 Disconnect the 10BaseT RJ-45 port on the NI-2 card (ENET).
Step 6 Disconnect the receive cable from the transmit connector in the inset on the faceplate of the NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector TX).
Step 7 Disconnect the transmit cable from the receive connector in the inset on the faceplate of the NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector RX).
Step 8 Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the locking tabs from the locked to the unlocked position. Be sure to turn the locking tabs so that they do not overlap the card, as shown in Figure 8.
Step 9 Lift up on the ejector tabs. This action disconnects the card from the backplane.
Step 10 Carefully slide the card out of the slot.
See the "Install an OC-3c/DS3 NI-2 Card" section for NI-2 card installation procedures.
Complete the following steps to install an OC-3c/DS3 NI-2 card in the chassis. It is important that you accomplish each step completely before moving on to the next step.
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Note Only the Cisco 6100 and Cisco 6130 have front covers. |
Step 2 Inspect the NI-2 card. Verify that the daughterboard is fully seated on the main board.
Step 3 Verify that slots 10 and 11 of the chassis have no bent pins.
Step 4 Vertically align the card edge with the card guides at the top and bottom of slot 10 of the chassis.
Figure 7 shows the NI-2 installation for a Cisco 6100 chassis. The installation procedures will be the same for the other chassis.
Step 5 Lift up on the ejector tabs and gently apply pressure to the bottom of the faceplate while pushing the card into the slot.
Step 6 Push on the faceplate of each card to fully seat the card.
Step 7 Press down on the ejector tabs to secure the card and connect it to the backplane.
Step 8 Lock both NI-2 card locking tabs.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the locking tab so that it overlaps the NI-2 card to prevent inadvertent dislodging, as shown in Figure 8.
Step 10 Perform a software update if the STATUS LED on the NI-2 card is flashing.
Refer to the Configuration Guide for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 for software upgrade procedures.
Step 11 Attach the receive cable from the ATM switch to the transmit connector in the inset on the faceplate of the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector TX). See Figure 11 for the OC-3c network interface connection location.

Step 12 Attach the transmit cable from the ATM switch to the receive connector in the inset on the faceplate of the OC-3c/2DS3 NI-2 card (trunk 1 interface connector RX). See Figure 10 for the OC-3c network interface connection location.
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Note To cable the chassis for OC-3c subtending, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. |
Step 13 Connect both the 10BaseT RJ-45 port on the NI-2 card (ENET) and the Sun SPARCstation running the CDM management application to an Ethernet so that the chassis and the management station can communicate. Figure 9 shows where to connect the Ethernet cable.
Step 14 Connect a VT100-compatible terminal to the system console port on the NI-2 card (CNSL). Connect the terminal to a power source and set it up using the values that are shown in Table 17. Figure 9 shows where to connect the console cable.
Baud rate | 9600 to 38400 kbps (transmit and receive) |
Character size | 8 bits |
Parity | None |
Stop bits | 1 |
Flow control | None |
Step 15 Connect a terminal, a modem, or another serial device to the RJ-45 auxiliary port on the NI-2 card (AUX). Figure 9 shows where to connect the auxiliary cable.
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Note This step is optional. |
Step 16 Close the front cover on the chassis, as necessary.
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