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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide, R6.0
September 2005
Chapter 3      Turn Up a Node
NTP-G32 Install the Transponder and Muxponder Cards
NTP-G32 Install the Transponder and Muxponder Cards 
Warning
During this procedure, 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. 
Statement 94
Warning
Class 1 laser product. 
Statement 1008
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do 
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments 
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye 
hazard. 
Statement 1056
Caution Always use the supplied ESD wristband when working with a powered ONS 15454. Plug the wristband 
cable into the ESD jack located on the lower-right outside edge of the shelf assembly.
Note Complies with the US Federal Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Sections 
1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001. 
Note If protective clips are installed on the backplane connectors of the cards, remove the clips before 
installing the cards.
Note If you install a card incorrectly, the FAIL LED flashes continuously. 
Step 1 Display Cisco MetroPlanner shelf layout (see Table 3-1 on page 3-3) for the node where you will install 
the TXP and MXP cards.
Purpose This procedure describes how to install the ONS 15454 TXP and MXP 
cards.
Tools/Equipment TXP_MR_10G, TXP_MR_10E, TXP_MR_2.5G, TXPP_MR_2.5G, 
MXP_2.5G_10G, MXP_2.5G_10E, MXP_MR_2.5G, and 
MXPP_MR_2.5G cards (as applicable)
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-G15 Install the Common Control Cards, page 1-71
NTP-G14 Install DWDM Equipment, page 1-66
NTP-G139 Verify Cisco MetroPlanner Reports and Files, page 3-3
Required/As Needed As needed
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None