1
Using a cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cable:
a
Plug one connector into the M-MSM-1 port of the NCS 2015 NC that corresponds to the control card
in Slot 1.
b
Plug the other end into the MSM port of the NCS 2006 SSC 1 that corresponds to the control card in
Slot 1.
2
Using a cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cable:
a
Plug one connector into the MSM port of the NCS 2006 SSC 1 that corresponds to the control card in
Slot 8.
b
Plug the other end into the P-MSM port of the NCS 2015 SSC 2 that corresponds to the control card
in Slot 17.
3
Using a cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cable:
a
Plug one connector into the M-MSM-1 port of the NCS 2015 SSC 2 that corresponds to the control
card in Slot 1.
b
Plug the other end into the RJ-45 port of the control card in Slot 7 of ONS 15454 SSC 3.
4
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to connect the remaining SSCs.
5
To complete the ring, plug one connector of a cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cable into P-MSM-1 port of NCS
2015 SSC 15. Plug the other connector into the P-MSM-1 port of the NC.
Scenario 3: Using RJ-45 Ports Connect Cisco NCS 2006 Node Controller, and ONS 15454, NCS
2006, and NCS 2015 Subtending Shelves in a Ring Topology
The maximum number of NCS 2015 shelves that can be subtended is 10.
1
Using a cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cable:
a
Plug one connector into the MSM port of the NCS 2006 NC that corresponds to the control card in
Slot 1.
b
Plug the other end into the MSM port of the NCS 2006 SSC 1 that corresponds to the control card in
Slot 1.
2
Using a cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cable:
a
Plug one connector into the MSM port of the NCS 2006 SSC 1 that corresponds to the control card in
Slot 8.
b
Plug the other end into the P-MSM port of the NCS 2015 SSC 2 that corresponds to the control card
in Slot 17.
3
Using a cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cable:
a
Plug one connector into the M-MSM-1 port of the NCS 2015 SSC 2 that corresponds to the control
card in Slot 1.
b
Plug the other end into the RJ-45 port of the control card in Slot 7of ONS 15454 SSC 3.
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Multishelf Management
Ring Topology