The sections describe how to install the Cisco NCS 4216 in a rack. Note The Cisco NCS 4216 Door is not displayed in the figures below. It is only displayed in the Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Door figure. Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing the Chassis Brackets Installing the Chassis Brackets The chassis is shipped with mounting brackets that can be installed on the front or rear of the chassis. To install the brackets on the front of the chassis, perform these steps:...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Following steps help you to install the plenum assembly irrespective of the chassis and rack size. Note The below illustrations are for representation purpose only. The size displayed in the images may vary depending upon your chassis type and rack size but the steps remain the same.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Figure 3: Deflector in Plenum Air deflector Plenum Step 3 Secure the plenum deflector with a recommended torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below. Figure 4: Plenum Deflector...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Step 4 Position the air baffle and the side plate to the plenum. Secure the air baffle and the side plate using a maximum torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Figure 6: Securing the Air Baffle Tray Securing air baffle to air plenum Step 6 Repeat Step-3 to Step-5 to complete the plenum assembly on the other side of the plenum base.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Step 8 Secure the cable brackets to the plenum deflector using a torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below. Figure 8: Cable Brackets to Plenum Deflector...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Figure 9: Plenum Assembly to Rack Rack Plenum assembly Securing the plenum to the brackets Step 10 Position cable guides on the router chassis. Step 11 Guide the router chassis carefully into the plenum assembly. See figure below.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack Figure 10: Chassis Assembly to Plenum in Rack Plenum assembly Cable guides on chassis Securing screws to chassis onto rack Step 12 Position the door onto the router chassis and slide it into the rack. Secure the screws with a torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m).
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Securing door to the chassis onto rack Installing the Air Plenum (A907-F2B-AIR) in the Rack This procedure installs the air plenum to orient the air flow in front-to- back direction in the NCS 4216 router. Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
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Apply an appropriate antioxidant compound to the surfaces. Installing Air Plenum in NCS 4216 Shelf for ANSI 23-inch Configuration To install the Air Plenum in NCS 4216 Shelf for ANSI 23-inch configuration, follow the steps below: Procedure Step 1 Install the ANSI 23-inch adapter plates on the horizontal air plenums.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Air Plenum in NCS 4216 Shelf for ANSI 23-inch Configuration Figure 12: Installing the Air Plenum in the Rack Step 2 Align the screws to fix the adapter plates to the shelf. Insert the screws and tighten them to a torque value of 11.5 in-lb (1.3 N-m).
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Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack Step 11 Install the empty NCS 4216 chassis between the horizontal plenums. Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack The procedures in this section apply to both horizontal and vertical mounting of the router in a rack.
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Use a tape measure and level to verify that the chassis is installed straight and level. Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Door This section describes how to install the NCS 4216 door. Note You cannot install the 19-inch Rack Door.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Door Figure 14: Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Door To install the door of NCS 4216 shelf, follow the steps below: Procedure Step 1 Align the left door bracket screw holes against the shelf screw holes.
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Note The NCS 4216 shelf has an ESD plug input and is shipped with an ESD wrist strap. The ESD plug input is located on the outside of the shelf on the right side. It is labeled “ESD” on the top and bottom. Always wear an ESD wrist strap and connect the strap to the ESD plug when working on the NCS shelf.
Figure 15: Installing the Patch Panel on the Rack Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Before you connect the power or turn on the power to the Cisco NCS 4216, you must provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection to your router.
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• Wire-stripping tools appropriate to the wire you are using Caution Before making connections to the Cisco NCS 4216, ensure that you disconnect the power at the circuit breaker. Otherwise, severe injury to you or damage to the router may occur.
Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable grounding point at your site. Installing the Fan Tray The fan tray is a modular unit that provides cooling to the Cisco NCS 4216. Follow these steps to install the fan tray in the chassis: Note Do not introduce body parts or objects in the fan tray slot when installing or removing the fan tray module.
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Secure the fan tray to the chassis using the attached captive installation screws. The recommended maximum torque is 5.5 in.-lb (.62 N-m). This completes the procedure for installing or replacing the fan tray in a Cisco NCS 4216. For information about connecting cables to the fan tray alarm port, see the...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Removing and Replacing the Dust Filter Removing and Replacing the Dust Filter The chassis is shipped with a blank fan filter cover. To install the dust filter: Procedure Step 1 Remove the blank fan filter cover (A907-FAN-F=) by unscrewing the captive installation screws at the top and bottom of the dust filter frame.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Removing the Dust Filter Figure 19: Fan Filter Captive screw Fan filter Removing the Dust Filter Remove the dust filter for a replacement. Note • The dust filter is a single-use component. • Use the dust filter (A907-FAN-F) within 6 months of buying as the shelf or storage life is less than 6 months.
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Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray The fan tray supports online insertion and removal (OIR). There is no need to power down the Cisco NCS 4216 to remove or replace the fan tray. However, the router will shut down if the fan tray is removed from the chassis for more than 90 seconds at 25º...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray Figure 20: Detaching the Fan Tray Fan tray handle Captive screw Step 2 Grasp the fan tray handle with one hand and the outside of the chassis with the other hand. The figure above shows the front of the fan tray, including the handle.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray Figure 21: Fan Tray Removal Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray. Statement 258...
31º C to 40º C 30 seconds RSP Installation Follow the steps in the sections below on handling an RSP module in the Cisco NCS 4216: Installing an RSP Module To install an RSP module in the router chassis, perform the following steps:...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing an RSP Module Figure 22: Cisco NCS 4216 RSP Installation Step 4 Carefully slide the module into the slot until the EMI gasket on the module makes contact with the module in the adjacent slot and both the ejector levers have closed to approximately 45 degrees with respect to the module faceplate.
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Loosen the two captive installation screws on the module you plan to remove from the chassis. Step 4 Place your thumbs on the ejector levers (see Cisco NCS 4216 RSP Installation figure ) and simultaneously rotate the ejector levers outward to unseat the module from the backplane connector.
Statement 1029 Hot-Swapping an RSP Module The Cisco NCS 4216 provides a feature that allows you to remove and replace a redundant RSP module without powering down the router. This feature, called hot-swapping or OIR, allows you to remove and replace a redundant module without disrupting router operation.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing an Interface Module Installing an Interface Module Procedure Step 1 Before inserting an interface module, make sure that the chassis is grounded. Step 2 To insert the interface module, carefully align the edges of the interface module between the upper and lower edges of the router slot.
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Hot-Swapping an Interface Module The Cisco NCS 4216 provides a feature that allows you to remove and replace an interface module without powering down the router. This feature, called hot-swapping or OIR, allows you to remove and replace a redundant module without disrupting router operation.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Hot-Swapping an Interface Module Table 2: Supported Hot Swapping Combinations Interface Modules NCS4216-RSP/Cisco IOS Release 3.18.06v.S SFP Combo IM—8-port Gigabit Ethernet (8X1GE) + Swapping allowed on all Ethernet interface modules 1-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1X10GE)
Use the information in the DC Power Supply Specifications table to estimate the power requirements and heat dissipation of a Cisco NCS 4216 based on a given configuration of the router. Determining power requirements is useful for planning the power distribution system needed to support the router.
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• Use the grounding lug to attach a wrist strap for ESD protection during servicing. Installing the DC Power Supply The sections describe how to install a DC power supply in the Cisco NCS 4216: Note This equipment is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunications Facilities and locations where the NEC applies.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Connecting DC Power Supply Unit (A900-PWR900-D2) Step 3 Verify that power to the DC circuit connected to the power supply you are installing is off. To ensure that power has been removed from the DC circuits, locate the circuit breakers for the DC circuits, switch the circuit breakers to the OFF position, and tape the circuit-breaker switches in the OFF position.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Tools and Equipment Tools and Equipment • Dual-hole lugs • Double barrel with inspection hole • Hole spacing is 5/8 in. • Lug tab width max 0.46 in. • Nuts • PSU can accommodate 10 – 6 AWG •...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Activating the DC Power Supply Figure 25: Power Supply with Lead Wires Negative (-) lead wire Positive (+) lead wire Do not overtorque the fasteners of the terminal block. The recommended maximum torque is from Caution 25 in.-lb (2.82 N-m).
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If you are installing a redundant DC power supply, repeat these steps for the second power source. Removing and Replacing the DC Power Supply This section provides information about removing and replacing the DC power supply in the Cisco NCS 4216. Note The Cisco NCS 4216 power supplies are hot-swappable.
Step 7 Replace the DC power supply within 5 minutes. If the power supply bay is to remain empty, install a blank filler plate (Cisco part number NCS4216-PWR-BLANK) over the opening, and secure it with the captive installation screws. Installing the AC power Supply Warning This product requires short-circuit (over current) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation.
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(.62 N-m). Power supply captive installation screws must be tight to ensure protective grounding continuity. Warning Recommended Power Cables We recommend the following power cables for Cisco NCS 4216 routers: Table 3: Power Cable PIDs for A900-PWR1200-A (1200 W) Description PWR-CAB-AC-USA520...
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PWR-CAB-AC-JPN Power Cord for AC V2 Power Module (Japan), JIS C8303 PWR-CAB-AC-IND India AC Power Cord for Cisco NCS4200, IS:1293 PWR-CAB-AC-ARG AC POWER CORD, WIRE HARNESS, Argentina, IRAM 2073, IEC60320 C21, ST, 4M, 30 AWG, STRANDED, 250.0 V, 16.0 A...
Port section. When the USB port is used it takes priority over the RJ45 EIA port. Note The USB Type A-to-Type A cable is not included with the Cisco NCS 4216; it is ordered separately. Step 2 Connect the end of the cable with the DB-9 connector (or USB Type-A) to the terminal or PC. If your terminal or PC has a console port that does not accommodate a DB-9 connector, you must provide an appropriate adapter for that port.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Connecting to the Serial Port using Microsoft Windows Step 3 To communicate with the router, start a terminal emulator application, such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal. This software should be configured with the following parameters: • 9600 baud •...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Connecting to the Serial Port using Microsoft Windows Figure 27: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Cisco NCS 4216 USB Type-A console port USB 5-pin mini USB Type-B to USB Type-A console cable USB Type-A —...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Connecting to the Console Port using Mac OS X Connecting to the Console Port using Mac OS X This procedure describes how to connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built in OS X Terminal utility.
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The USB console is ready for use. Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver Procedure Step 1 Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it. Step 2 Double-click the file setup.exe. Step 3 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
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The USB console is ready for use. Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver This section provides instructions for how to uninstall the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB device driver. Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB Driver This procedure shows you how to uninstall both the Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB driver. The driver can be removed using the Windows Add Remove Programs utility or the setup.exe program.
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When a modem is connected to the auxiliary port, a remote user can dial in to the router and configure it. Use a light blue console cable and the DB-9-to-DB-25 connector adapter. Note The console cable and DB-9-to-DB-25 connector are not included with the Cisco NCS 4216; they are ordered separately. To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps:...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Connecting to the Auxiliary Port Figure 28: Connecting a Modem to the Cisco NCS 4216 RJ45 AUX port RJ45 to DB-9 DB-9 to DB-25 adapter Modem Step 2 Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable to the DB-9 end of the modem adapter.
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Connecting a USB Flash Device To connect a USB flash device to the Cisco NCS 4216, insert the memory stick in the USB port labeled MEM. The Flash memory module can be inserted in only one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.
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Removing a USB Flash Device Figure 29: Cisco NCS 4216 Flash Token Memory Stick Removing a USB Flash Device To remove and then replace a USB flash token memory stick from a Cisco NCS 4216, follow these steps: Procedure Step 1 Pull the memory stick from the USB port.
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The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring. Connecting Cables to a GNSS Interface The sections describe how to connect cables from the Cisco NCS 4216 to a GPS unit for input or output timing of frequency: Note A Y-cable is required to connect to a primary and backup RSP in order to ensure that the router continues to transmit timing signals in the event of a network failure.
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Connect one end of the split-side Y-cable Ethernet to the ToD port on the primary RSP of the Cisco NCS 4216. Step 3 Connect the other end of the split-side Y-cable Ethernet to the ToD port on the backup RSP of the Cisco NCS 4216. For instructions on how to configure clocking, see the Cisco NCS 4216 Software Configuration Note Guide.
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Screw on the GNSS Module Inserting the GNSS Module Connecting Ethernet Cables The Cisco NCS 4216 interface modules support RJ45 or SFP Ethernet ports. For instructions on how to connect cables to Ethernet SFP ports, see the Connecting Cables to SFP Modules section.
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For information on connecting cables to Cisco optical and Ethernet SFP interfaces, see http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/modules/ps5455/prod_installation_guides_list.html. Connecting T1/E1 cables The physical layer interface for the Cisco NCS 4216 T1/E1 port is a customer-installed high-density connector. The high-density connector has thumbscrews which should be screwed into the interface when the cable is installed.
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The following table shows details of the patch panel cables: Patch Panel Cable Description CABLE-16TDM-C 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, no redundancy, 10 feet in length Note CABLE-16TDM-C-R is not supported in Cisco IOS XE Release 3.18.06v.S. Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Connecting Cables to the Patch Panel Connecting Cables to the Patch Panel Figure 33: Interface Module with the Connector Figure 34: Patch Panel with the Connector If you are connecting two T1/E1 interfaces to each other, you must cable both interfaces’ patch panels together using a T1 straight-through shielded cables.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Connectors Patch Panel Connectors The PANEL-48-1-DIN and PANEL-48-3-DIN provide 48 DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors on the front side of the patch panel. These connectors terminate to 75 ohm coaxial cable through the DIN plug.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Patch Panel Figure 37: Patch Panel Rear View with Brackets Step 3 Secure the brackets to the patch panel with the screws removed when performing Step 3. The recommended maximum torque is 28 in.-lb (3.16 N-m).
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Patch Panel Figure 39: Patch Panel Rear View with Brackets and Guides Step 5 Secure the guides to the brackets with the screws. The recommended maximum torque is 28 in.-lb (3.16 N-m). Step 6 Position the patch panel with brackets and guide onto the rack and secure with screws provided.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Installing Patch Panel Figure 40: Patch Panel Front View with Brackets and Guides Installed on Rack Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Figure 41: Patch Panel Rear View with Brackets and Guides Installed on Rack Install 3G Patch Panel You can choose to either set up the Cisco ASR 903 3G patch panel on a rack or wall mount it. Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Install Rack Brackets Install Rack Brackets Procedure Step 1 Connect the grounding lugs using a crimping tool (as specified by the ground lug manufacturer), crimp the ground lug to the ground wire. Step 2 Use a 6 AWG ground wire to connect the other end to a suitable grounding point at your site.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Install Rack Brackets Figure 43: Patch Panel Grounding - Dual Step 3 Position the patch panel in the rack as follows: • If the front of the patch panel is at the front of the rack, insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Install Rack Brackets Figure 44: Installing the Patch Panel - Single in a 19-inch Rack Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Install Rack Brackets Figure 45: Installing the Patch Panel - Dual in a 19-inch Rack Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Install Rack Brackets Figure 46: Installing the Patch Panel - Single in a 21-inch Rack Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Install Rack Brackets Figure 47: Installing the Patch Panel - Dual in a 21-inch Rack Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Install Rack Brackets Figure 48: Installing the Patch Panel - Single in a 23-inch Rack Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 49: Installing the Patch Panel - Dual in a 23-inch Rack Step 5 Secure the brackets to the chassis with the screws. The recommended maximum torque is 28 in.-lb (3.16 N-m).
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 50: Attaching 19-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Single Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 51: Installing 19-inch Brackets on to Rack - Single Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 52: Attaching 19-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Dual Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 53: Installing 19-inch Brackets on to Rack - Dual Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 54: Attaching 21-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Single Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 55: Installing 21-inch Brackets on to Rack - Single Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 56: Attaching 21-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Dual Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 57: Installing 21-inch Brackets on to Rack - Dual Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 58: Attaching 23-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Single Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 59: Installing 23-inch Brackets on to Rack - Single Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 60: Attaching 23-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Dual Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Wall Mount 3G Patch Panel Figure 61: Installing 23-inch Brackets on to Rack - Dual Wall Mount 3G Patch Panel Before you begin You must first install the mounting brackets and cable guides on to the patch panel before you mount it on the wall.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Wall Mount 3G Patch Panel Procedure Step 1 Remove the mounting brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the device. Note You can install the brackets as shown in the figure. Figure 62: Wall Mount - Single...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 63: Wall Mount - Dual Step 2 Secure the bracket to the device with the recommended maximum torque of 10 inch-pounds (1.1 newton meters). Step 3 Position the device vertically on the wall.
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 64: Patch Panel Without Brackets Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 65: Patch Panel With Brackets Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 66: AMP64 Patch Panel With Brackets Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 67: 3G Patch Panel Without Brackets - Single Installing the Cisco NCS 4216...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Pinout Figure 68: 3G Patch Panel Without Brackets - Dual Patch Panel Pinout Given below are the pinout information for the regular crossover and the straight-through cable patch panel. Table 4: Pinout Details...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Cabling for Redundancy Note Do not try to interchange the cables as the length may vary based on odd and even slots. Table 5: Y-Cable for Redundancy Bundle PID Cable Marking Description CABLE-16TDM-R1EL1...
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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Patch Panel Cabling for Redundancy Bundle PID Cable Marking Description 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, 42 CABLE-16TDM-R3EL1 T3/E3-Cable S-3 inches cable length and 10 inches stub length, even slot T3/E3-Cable S-2 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, 42 inches cable length and 7.5 inches stub length, even...
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OSP wiring. Only Pins 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are available for customer use. The remaining pins are for Cisco manufacturing test, and should not be connected. Use a shielded cable for connection to this port for EMC protection. External...