NTP-G309 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 and the ONS 15454 in a
Mixed Multishelf Configuration
Use this procedure to connect the ONS 15454 M6 and the ONS 15454 with Cisco
Catalyst 3560 in a mixed multishelf configuration and configure the Catalyst 3560
using IOS commands.
Purpose
• Two Cisco Catalyst 3560 switches must be installed in same rack as the node
controller shelf; see the Cisco Catalyst 3560 product documentation for
installation instructions.
• Cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cables (3, plus 2 for each subtending shelf)
Tools/Equipment
NTP-G15 Install the Common Control Cards.
NTP-G313 Install and Configure the TNC, TNCE, TSC, or TSCE Card
Prerequisite Procedures
As neededRequired/As Needed
OnsiteOnsite/Remote
NoneSecurity Level
The MSM (multishelf management) ports are present on the ECU module. The MSM ports located on the left
side of the ECU module corresponds to the TNC/TNCE/TSC/TSCE card in Slot 1, and the MSM ports located
on the right side corresponds to the TNC/TNCE/TSC/TSCE card in Slot 8. For more information about the
ECU module and MSM ports, see the External Connection Units, on page 72.
Note
Procedure
Step 1 Complete the necessary task as applicable:
• To connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the node controller and ONS 15454 or ONS 15454 M6 as subtending
shelves with Catalyst 3560, complete the DLP-G682 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the Node Controller
in a Mixed Multishelf Configuration Using the Catalyst 3560, on page 140.
• To connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the node controller and ONS 15454 or ONS 15454 M6 as subtending
shelves without a Catalyst switch, complete the DLP-G729 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the Node
Controller in a Mixed Multishelf Configuration without a Catalyst Switch, on page 143.
• To connect the ONS 15454 as the node controller and ONS 15454 or ONS 15454 M6 as subtending
shelves with Catalyst 3560, complete the DLP-G683 Connect the ONS 15454 as the Node Controller in
a Mixed Multishelf Configuration, on page 145.
Step 2 Complete the necessary task as applicable:
Installing the ONS 15454 M6 Shelf
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Installing the ONS 15454 M6 Shelf
NTP-G309 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 and the ONS 15454 in a Mixed Multishelf Configuration