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Cisco NCS55A1
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Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port
Routers
First Published: 2017-09-15
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 527-0883
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Cisco NCS55A1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor1RU
Power SupplyAC or DC
Total Number of Ports16
DRAM64 GB
CoolingFront-to-back or back-to-front
Operating SystemCisco IOS XR
Port Speed100 Gbps

Summary

Preface

Changes to This Document

Lists technical changes made to the document since its first release.

Obtaining Documentation and Service Request

Information on obtaining documentation, using the Bug Search Tool, and submitting service requests.

Chapter 1 NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Router Overview

NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers

Details the different models of Cisco NCS 5500 Series fixed-port routers and their capabilities.

Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation

Review Installation Roadmap

Provides an overview of the installation workflow for Cisco NCS 5500 Series fixed-port chassis.

Review Safety Guidelines

Presents essential safety guidelines to prevent personal injury and equipment damage during installation.

Review Installation Guidelines

Specifies conditions and considerations for a successful chassis installation, including site readiness.

Procure Tools and Equipment

Lists the necessary tools and equipment required for installing the Cisco NCS 5500 Series chassis.

Prepare Your Location

Illustrates how the building housing the chassis must be properly grounded to the earth ground.

Prepare Yourself

Details how to prepare personnel using ESD straps for safe handling of the chassis.

Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation

Provides steps for preparing a four-post 19-inch standard rack for chassis installation.

Chapter 3 Install the Chassis

Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack

Instructions for installing the NCS 5500 Series chassis into a four-post 19-inch standard rack.

Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 2-Post Rack

Steps for installing the Cisco NCS 5500 Series chassis into a cabinet or 2-post rack.

Install the Air Filter

Procedure for installing air filters in the NCS 5500 Series routers.

Ground the Chassis

Details the procedures and warnings for properly grounding the Cisco NCS 5500 Series chassis.

Connect AC Power to the Chassis

Provides instructions for connecting AC power to the Cisco NCS 5500 Series chassis.

Connect DC Power to the Chassis - NCS-950 W-DCFW-A

Step-by-step guide for connecting DC power to the NCS-950W-DCFW-A power supply.

Connect DC Power to the Chassis - NCS-950 W-DCFW and NC55-2 KW-DC

Instructions for connecting DC power to NCS-950W-DCFW and NC55-2KW-DC power supplies.

Chapter 4 Connect Router to the Network

Guidelines for Connecting Ports

Best practices for connecting network devices using QSFP+, QSFP28, SFP, SFP+, and RJ-45 connectors.

Connect to the Console Port

Procedure for establishing a local management connection using the console port.

Connect to the Management Ethernet Port

Instructions for connecting to the out-of-band management port for CLI access.

Creating the Initial Router Configuration

Steps to assign an IP address and configure the management interface for network connectivity.

Installing and Removing Transceiver Modules

Detailed instructions for installing and removing SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 transceiver modules.

Connecting Interface Ports

Information on connecting optical interface ports on line cards for network connectivity.

Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining transceivers and optical cables for optimal performance.

Chapter 5 Verify Chassis Installation

show inventory Command

Displays information about field replaceable units (FRUs), product IDs, serial numbers, and version IDs.

show environment

Displays all environment-related router information, including temperature and power status.

show environment temperature

Displays temperature readings from sensors and details alarm conditions for temperature thresholds.

show environment power

Displays the power usage information for the entire router.

show environment voltage

Displays the voltage readings for the entire router.

show environment current

Displays the current environment status of the router.

show environment fan

Displays the operational status of the fan trays.

Chapter 6 Replace Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies

Replace NCS 55 A1-24 H, NCS 5501 and NCS 5501-SE Fan Modules

Procedure for removing and installing fan modules in specific NCS 5500 Series routers.

Replace NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE Fans

Steps for replacing fan modules in NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE routers.

Replace Power Supply

Procedure for replacing AC and DC power supply units on NCS 5500 Series chassis.

Appendix A System Specifications

Environmental and Physical Specifications

Details operating temperature, humidity, altitude, acoustic noise, and physical dimensions for various models.

Clearance Requirements

Specifies the minimum front and rear clearance needed for air intake/exhaust and component access.

Weight, Quantity and Power Consumption

Provides weight, typical power, and maximum power consumption for chassis, power supplies, and fan trays.

Airflow Direction

Explains airflow management requirements for proper cooling in the data center environment.

Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables

Information on supported transceivers, connectors, and cable types for network connectivity.

Appendix B LEDs

Chassis LEDs

Description of LEDs located on the front of the NCS 5500 Series chassis and their status meanings.

Fan Tray LED

Details the Status LED on NCS 5500 Series fan trays and its operational states.

Power Supply LEDs

Explanation of the OK and FAIL (or Status) LEDs on NCS 5500 Series power modules.

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