Cisco ONS 15454 - 1.12.3 OC-N Card Transmit and Receive Levels

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Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide, R8.5
November 2009
Chapter 1 General Troubleshooting
1.12.3 OC-N Card Transmit and Receive Levels
refer to the “Storage Access Networking Cards” chapter in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual. For
a list of SFPs and XFPs that are compatible with each optical card, refer to the “Optical Cards” chapter
in the Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual.
Note Before you install SFPs on the MRC-12 card, refer to the MRC-12 card information in the
Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual for bandwidth restrictions based on the port where you
install the SFP and the cross-connect card being used.
Step 3 Verify the type of GBIC, SFP, or XFP you are using:
• If you are using a GBIC with clips, go to Step 4.
• If you are using a GBIC with a handle, go to Step 5.
• If you are using an SFP or XFP, go to Step 6.
Step 4 For GBICs with clips:
a. Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger and insert the GBIC into the slot on the
card.
Note GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect installation.
b. Slide the GBIC through the flap that covers the opening until you hear a click. The click indicates
the GBIC is locked into the slot.
c. When you are ready to attach the network fiber-optic cable, remove the protective plug from the
GBIC, save the plug for future use, then plug the fiber connector into the GBIC.
Step 5 For GBICs with a handle:
a. Remove the protective plug from the SC-type connector.
b. Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger and insert the GBIC into the slot on the
card.
c. Lock the GBIC into place by closing the handle down. The handle is in the correct closed position
when it does not obstruct access to an SC-type connector.
d. Slide the GBIC through the cover flap until you hear a click.
The click indicates that the GBIC is locked into the slot.
e. When you are ready to attach the network fiber-optic cable, remove the protective plug from the
GBIC, save the plug for future use, then plug the fiber connector into the GBIC.
Step 6 For SFPs and XFPs:
a. Plug the LC duplex connector of the fiber into a Cisco-supported SFP or XFP.
b. If the new SFP or XFP has a latch, close the latch over the cable to secure it.
c. Plug the cabled SFP or XFP into the card port until it clicks.
1.12.3 OC-N Card Transmit and Receive Levels
Each OC-N card has a transmit and receive connector on its faceplate. Table 1-6 lists these levels.