Cisco Systems RF Gateway 10 Getting Started Guide
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1. i PaaS ero am i ee O A ii e O H ea 0O o AH J o l s 5 m e LJ o 3 o 8 N l Q Q a Ale u ee a ne m E 1 Front rack mount bracket 3 Front rack mount bracket screws 2 Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM Chassis Chassis Mid Mounted Rack Mount Bracket Installation If you are rack mounting the chassis using a mid mounted configuration then it provides for the chassis being recessed in the rack or installed in a two post rack x Note 10 Chassis installation handles cannot be installed if the chassis is to be mid mounted To install the rack mount brackets for a mid mounted configuration on a Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM complete the following steps Step1 Locate the threaded holes on the middle sides of the chassis that align with the holes in the rack mount bracket Ensure that you hold the front rack mount bracket with the ear and holes facing outward and towards the rear of the chassis see Figure 6 Step2 Install all the six MS undercut flat head screws provided in the accessory kit to secure each of the rack mounting bracket to the chassis Three screws are installed on each end of the rack mo2. 1 Universal RF line card slots 2 Supervisor card slots 3 LCD Pushbutton panel 4 Fan assembly 5 TCC DTI card slots 6 DC PEM modules 7 IRF Switch Cards Coaxial cable termination slots 2 Site Preparation Do not unpack the chassis until you are ready to install it Keep the chassis in the shipping container to prevent accidental damage until you determine an installation site Before you install the Cisco RFGW 10 review the following e The environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation e The power requirements that must be in place at your installation site e The cabling requirements for your installation site e Rack mounting requirements e The equipment required to install the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM For more details on site preparation refer to Preparing Your Site for Installation chapter in the Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide 3 Chassis Installation The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM is shipped with all ordered configured components installed in the chassis A fully configured Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM configured for redundancy support including 10 RF line cards weighs approximately 275 lbs The chassis alone weighs 91 lbs The chassis with the fan tray TCC cards and all RF switch cards weighs 138 lbs It is not recommended that the Cisco RFGW 10 sy
3. A y 273447 Step5 Remove the side chassis installation handles and slide the chassis into position in the rack amp Note If you have the chassis installation handles installed on the front rack mount rails they can be used to aid in sliding the chassis into the rack Additionally the fan tray handles can be used during the rack installation process Step6 Position the chassis until the rack mounting flanges flush against the mounting rails on the rack 13 Figure 9 b 00000 0000000000000000000008 Ww AS bococoocoo Step 7 Positioning the Chassis on the Rack OOOOOCOCOCOCCCOCOCOCOCCOCOCCOCOCOCCCOCCCOE CLA AIL RRL ANIL RRR AUR IR RUE CRE EERE ER EEE EET E RETR ERT REET EERE REEL EEEIA lt n Fan tray handle 273448 Hold the chassis in position against the mounting rails and follow these steps a Insert a bottom screw into the rack mount ear on each side and use a hand held screwdriver to tighten the screw to the rack rail Tip In the next step insert the top screw diagonally from the bottom screw that you just attached This helps in keeping the chassis in place b Insert a top screw into each side rack mount bracket and tighten the screw to the
4. SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF O POSITION PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY O O CAPTIVE FASTENERS MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED PRIOR O TO OPERATING THE POWER SUPPLY XXXXXXXXXX a 25h oi XXX XXXXX XX XX T CC it UL A 5 CISCO PRODUCT D A O U i i or aA Cooma rao e DEN ote H Jo FAN _ Det D FAULT 1 D CUR LM FAL I DTEP FAL O Sil oon CIES NPUT D OuIPuT K 487 60 WITH THE POWER 3 TURNED OFF UNPLUG PEM FROM lt 1 SYSTEM BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING POWER LUGS J o RFGW 10 PWR DCi 8 N 1 DC PEM captive screws 5 Fan 2 DC PEM On l Off O switch 6 IDC PEM handle 3 Earth grounding symbol 7 IDC PEM LEDs 4 DC PEM earth ground lug 8 DC PEM terminal and plastic cover amp Note With both the DC PEMs installed both need to be operating with breaker switches on and OUTPUT OK LED on If one PEM is not operational it is recommended that either the PEM be removed from the system or the power input cables be removed to limit power supply Conductive Emissions FCC conductive Emission Requirements When the power on sequence is complete the supervisor card begins to initialize the line cards 29 6 Configuring the Cisco RF Gateway 10 at Startup This section describes how to configure the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM the first time Entering the Initial Configuration Information To set up the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM you need to assign an I
5. 75 ohm precision miniature video cable Quad shielded five pack red white blue green yellow Quad shielded five pack violet orange black gray brown YR50386 Belden five pack YR52310 Belden five pack MCX connector strip tool Quad shielded cables PN CPT 7538 200Q White Sands Engineering MCX connector to F connector adapter PN 53140137 White Sands Engineering F connector strip tool Quad shielded cables PN CPT7538Q MCX and F connector crimper tool PN ACT 483 White Sands Engineering F connector Quad shielded PN ASFPQ White Sands Engineering 1 The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM must use quad shielded cables 2 White Sands Engineering at the following URL http www whitesandsengineering com amp Note Do not use shrink tubing with quad shielded MCX Connectors Nominal Attenuation Table 4 shows the nominal attenuation for specified cable lengths Table 4 Nominal Attenuation for a 75 Ohm Miniature Headend Coaxial Cable MHz dB 100 ft MHz dB 100 ft MHz dB 100 ft 1 0 39 71 3 06 270 5 40 3 58 0 78 88 3 16 360 6 20 5 0 92 100 3 33 540 7 70 7 1 08 135 3 81 720 9 47 10 143 143 3 92 750 9 59 67 5 2 83 180 4 38 1000 10 50 22 Figure 16 Nominal Attenuation Graph for 75 Ohm Miniature Headend Coaxial Cable ATTEN dB 100 FT amp NOM ATTENUATION GRAPH 0 100 200 300 400
6. Step1 Configure a static route to the remote network Switch config ip route dest_IP_address mask forwarding_IP vlan vlan_ID Step2 Verify that the static route is displayed correctly Switch show running config This example shows how to use the ip route command to configure a static route to a workstation at IP address 171 10 5 10 on the switch with a subnet mask and IP address 172 20 3 35 of the forwarding router Switch configure terminal Enter configuration commands one per line End with CNTL Z Switch config ip route 171 10 5 10 255 255 255 255 172 20 3 35 Switch config end Controlling Access to Privileged EXEC Commands The procedures in these sections let you control access to the system configuration file and privileged EXEC commands Setting or Changing a Static Enable Password To set or change a static password that controls access to the enable mode enter the enable password command Switch config enable password password This example shows how to configure the enable password lab in privileged EXEC mode Switch configure terminal Switch config enable password lab Using the enable password and enable secret Commands To provide an additional layer of security particularly for passwords that cross the network or that are stored on a TFIP server you can use either the enable password or enable secret commands Both commands configure an encrypted password that you must enter to access the enable
7. The tools listed below are designed to help you remove and install the cables in the UCH2 e T 10 TORX driver tool Removes the cable clamp bar amp Note Do not use heat shrink wrap on quad shielded cables e Cables 75 ohm quad shielded precision miniature video cable bonded foil 1855 type reference YR50386 and YR52310 Belden five pack bundles Installing Cables Cisco cables are color coded for easy reference and installation The cable color corresponds to a specific port on the card See Table 5 for a list of the cable ports and its associated cable color for a five bundle quad shielded cabling The table includes a column for you to define ports and color definitions N Note Other color options for precision miniature video coaxial cables may be available contact Belden for more information You can use any cable color combination but Table 5 is the reference color configuration Table 5 RF Switch Universal Cable Holder Reference Color Coding RF Switch Line Card Port Cable Color RF Switch User Defined RFSW Slot 12 Red RFSW Slot 11 White RFSW Slot 10 Blue RFSW Slot 9 Green RFSW Slot 8 Yellow RFSW Slot 7 Violet RFSW Slot 6 Orange RFSW Slot 5 Black RFSW Slot 4 Gray RFSW Slot 3 Brown To replace cables or install new cables in an UCH2 complete the following steps Step1 Use the T 10 TORX driver tool to loosen the lock bar on the side where the cable is installed Step2
8. 500 600 700 800 900 1000 FREQ MHz NOM ATTEN dB 10 0 ft Installing the UCH on the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM RF Switch Card A Caution The UCH must be used for all cable connections to the RF switch line card Failure to use the UCH may cause permanent damage to the line card connectors resulting in low or no RF output in the downstream and low or no RF input in the upstream To install the UCH complete the following steps Step1 Position the UCH red line to the red line on the RF switch card left side see Figure 17 Step2 Align the end pins on the UCH with the pin holes in the faceplate A Caution While replacing the UCH be careful not to bend the cables in the holder at right angles Step3 While holding the UCH and the cables in place on the faceplate use your fingers to tighten the lead screw If the UCH and cables do not set securely in place on the faceplate wiggle the holder to set the connectors Step4 Use the flathead screwdriver to tighten the lead screw Turn the lead screw clockwise until it no longer turns 10 in lbs A maximum torque 15 in lbs Caution amp Torquing the lead screw to more than the maximum of 20 in lbs can cause the lead screw to fail Note For the UCH2 as you turn the lead screw clockwise the outer shroud on the UCH moves to cover the red line on the top and the black line on the bottom of the UCH The half circles on the edge of the shroud close as th
9. are installed Installing the Chassis Installation Handles This section explains how to attach the chassis installation handles to the chassis Before installing the chassis in the rack it is recommended that you install a chassis lifting handle to each side of the chassis to aid in lifting the chassis onto the rack amp Note It is recommended to install the two side chassis installation handles while unpacking to aid in moving the chassis off the palette amp Note Chassis installation handles should not be installed if the chassis is to be mid mounted To install the chassis installation handles on a Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM complete the following steps Step1 Locate the two MS threaded holes on the upper center of each side of the chassis that align with the handle captive screws Step2 Install the two chassis installation handles on either side of the chassis and tighten the captive screws A Caution Ensure that the captive screws are secured tightly prior to loading the handles to prevent injury or damage to the chassis Figure 4 Attaching the Chassis Installation Handles to the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM After the chassis rack mount brackets are installed additional handles can be installed onto the front of the rack mount brackets The rack mount brackets allow a low and high installation of the handles onto the bracket depending o
10. falling over e Install and use the cable management brackets included with the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM to keep the cables organized and out of the way of the cards and processors Ensure that the cables from the other equipment already installed in the rack do not impair access to the cards or require you to disconnect cables unnecessarily to perform equipment maintenance or upgrades e Install rack stabilizers if available before you mount the chassis e Provide an adequate chassis ground earth connection for your Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM chassis Table 1 shows the weight and dimensions of the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM Table 1 Physical Characteristics of Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM Characteristic Description Height 13RU 22 75 in 577 85mm Width 17 48 in 444mm with rack mounts Depth Overall depth including card handles UCH2 cable holders power supply handles 24 93 inches 633 2mm Depth from the front rack mount bracket including card handles UCH2 cable holders power supply handles 24 13 inches 612 9mm Depth from the front rack mount bracket including rear RF cable management bracket 26 inches 660mm Weight of fully configured chassis 275 lbs 125 kg with RFGW DS48 line card and two DC PEMs Rack mounting a Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM can be installed in either front mount or mid mount configuration The chassis rack mounting flanges must be secured directly to the chassis before lifting it into
11. for correct operation 3 TCC card The POWER LED will come on GREEN The STATUS LED is blank until the IOS is fully booted in the chassis When the IOS is booted the STATUS LED will be GREEN if the TCC is the primary active card or will be ORANGE if the TCC is in redundant backup mode The MAINT LED is ORANGE at power up and will transition to GREEN when the IOS is fully booted 4 Supervisors When the power is turned on the STATUS LED will be ORANGE When the IOS boots up the STATUS LED will turn GREEN if the supervisor is the primary active card or it will be ORANGE if the supervisor is in redundant backup mode The UTILIZATION LEDS will be GREEN on the primary card and blank for the redundant backup card 5 RF Line Cards At power on the STATUS ALARM and TRAFFIC LEDs will be blank As the card slot is initialized the STATUS LED will transition from YELLOW to GREEN the ALARM LED will remain blank and the TRAFFIC LED will eventually turn GREEN amp Note Ifa line card slot is configured as a redundant slot the STATUS LED will turn BLUE 6 RF Switch Card The RF Switch POWER LED will be GREEN when the chassis power is turned on 7 LCD Display The LCD display will be blank The LCD display information IOS image release Date and so on will not appear until the system IOS is completely up on the chassis 34 S Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining docum
12. has two M5 holes spaced 0 63 in center to center If the lug from the accessory kit is misplaced use an alternate lug for example Panduit LCD6 10AF L or Pencom EL1048 1 Grounding wire 6 AWG 16 mm The length of the grounding wires depends on the location of your chassis within the site and its proximity to proper grounding facilities 2 Two M5 metric phillips head screws Included in the accessory kit for use to attach the chassis ground to the chassis 1 Antistatic mat and ESD wrist strap 10 2 hole Power Supply Lugs Included in the accessory kit Lugs are for power and ground to the DC PEM Panduit LCD4 14AF L 2 hole M6 90 degree 4 AWG wire 0 63 spacing 5 Power supply wire 4 AWG 25 mm2 1 10 mm socket wrench This is used for securing the M6 nuts on the PS DC inputs and ground terminals The unit mm stands for milli meter 4 Connecting Cables This section describes how to do the cabling in the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM Power and Ground Connections Each DC PEM has an earth ground connection and two DC power input connections Input 1 and Input 2 Both external DC inputs must be connected as shown in Figure 13 Input 1 and Input 2 are individual power inputs Both power inputs on the PEM must be wired to external power for the Cisco RFGW 10 to operate properly If both inputs are not connected to external power the Cisco RFGW 10 will not power on A Caution The exposed portions of the power lugs
13. must be covered with heat shrink tubing prior to installation Figure 13 DC PEM Faceplate SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF O POSITION PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY O MNE O OPERATING TE FOR GLY CO BAO NIX OC IZA o ANNNOOKHACOLZEZ OONN Aa 7A a D M o FT OON o O 273170 O 10 PWR DC1 Connect the Console and Management Ports Each Supervisor card has an Ethernet console and a 10 100 management port for connection to a console D Note To meet FCC requirements Ferrite clamps are recommended for both the console and the auxiliary cables for the supervisor cards The ferrites should be placed as close as possible to the RJ 45 connectors on the supervisor card These ferrites are included in the accessory kit Console Port The console port provides local administrative access to the router and its command line interface CLI Step1 Connect one end of the RJ 45 crossover cable to the RJ 45 port labeled CONSOLE on the supervisor Step2 Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the PC or terminal to complete the console port cable connection Management P
14. or press the help key in configuration mode Configuring a Default Gateway N Note The switch uses the default gateway only when it is not configured with a routing protocol Configure a default gateway to send data to subnets other than its own when the switch is not configured with a routing protocol The default gateway must be the IP address of an interface on a router that is directly connected to the switch To configure a default gateway perform this procedure Step1 Configure a default gateway Switch config ip default gateway IP address Step2 Verify that the default gateway is correctly displayed in the IP routing table Switch show ip route This example shows how to configure a default gateway and how to verify the configuration Switch configure terminal Enter configuration commands one per line End with CNTL Z 31 Switch config ip default gateway 172 20 52 35 Switch config end 3d17h SYS 5 CONFIG_I Configured from console by console Switch show ip route Default gateway is 172 20 52 35 Host Gateway Last Use Total Uses Interface ICMP redirect cache is empty Configuring a Static Route If your Telnet station or SNMP network management workstation is on a different network from your switch and a routing protocol has not been configured you might need to add a static routing table entry for the network where your end station is located To configure a static route use this procedure
15. rack rail c Insert a minimum of four screws per bracket on both sides of the chassis amp Note If you are using the chassis installation handles on the front rack mount brackets you must first remove the handles to install the fourth screw Step8 Ensure that all screws on each side rack mount brackets are tightened to the equipment rack then the chassis installation 14 brackets can be removed from the rack 6rvele 20 0 0000000000000 00000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000008 CRATER IAEA IERIE RAIA AA IEA AIA ESTES IAAT Securing the Side Rack Mount Brackets Figure 10 000000000000000000000000000 You can install your Cisco RFGW 10 chassis in a two post rack see Two Post Rack Installation Mid Mounted page 15 ora four post rack 15 The Cisco RFGW 10 chassis can be installed in a two post 19 inch rack either as a front mount or a mid mount Two Post Rack Installation Mid Mounted Figure 11 Installing the Cisco RFGW 10 in a Two Post Equipment Rack es Za 273881 es A Caution If you are using a two post rack secure the rack to the floor surface to prevent tipping and avoid bodily injury an
16. the midplane connectors Slide the card partially out of the chassis and then slide it back in making sure that it is properly seated in the midplane Tighten the captive screws e Verify that the UCH is secured in place on the faceplate Check if the lead screw is secure x Note The recommended maximum torque that should be applied to a lead screw is 15 in lbs 1 69 Nm e Verify that the connectors are properly seated in the ports on the faceplate Verify that no cables are broken at the connector Verify that the cables are properly secured in the UCH Verify that all the MCX connectors are protruding the same distance out of the UCH amp Note Use the MCX to F connector adapter provided in the accessory kit to easily adapt the MCX connection for testing the cables e Verify that the lock bar on the UCH2 is in place and tightened Connecting the DTI Connections Each TCC card has two DTI RJ 45 connectors that support an input from a DTI server the TCC is a DTI client These are redundant input connections designed to support link redundancy 27 5 Powering on the Cisco RF Gateway 10 After all network interfaces and coaxial cables are connected perform a visual check of all connections and ensure the following All captive screws on all line cards and modules should be tightened to 6 8 in lbs X Note The system will not power on unless the captive screws on the DC PEM are fully enga
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18. Afiafi CISCO QUICK START GUIDE _ _ y C Ml Cisco RF Gateway 10 Overview Site Preparation Chassis Installation Connecting Cables Powering on the Cisco RF Gateway 10 Configuring the Cisco RF Gateway 10 at Startup Troubleshooting Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request OON OAA OUN Related Documents 1 Overview The Cisco RF Gateway 10 RFGW 10 is a Carrier Class Universal Edge Quadrature Amplitude Modulation UEQAM platform that offers concurrent support for Standard and High Definition Digital Broadcast Television Switched Digital Video SDV Video on Demand VoD and DOCSIS Modular CMTS services The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM is a chassis based product that is based on open standards with superior performance capacity power consumption ease of management and scalability All components of the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM are designed for high availability including dual Supervisor and Ethernet switching line cards 1 N Universal Edge QAM line cards dual Timing and Control line cards dual load balancing and load sharing DC PEM and integrated RF switching modules The Cisco RFGW 10 is targeted to the Cable Operators worldwide and is optimized for operators requiring carrier class high availability solutions and wanting to collapse video and data over cable EQAM systems into common platform A collapsed Universal EQAM architecture achieves the following business benefits EQAM resource utiliz
19. NMP enter Yes at the prompt Configure SNMP Network Management yes yes Step9 Specify an SNMP community string Community string public public Using Configuration Mode to Configure Your Switch To configure your switch from configuration mode use the following procedure Step1 Connect a console terminal to the console interface of your supervisor card Step2 After a few seconds you will see the user EXEC prompt switch gt Now you may want to enter privileged EXEC mode also known as enable mode Type enable to enter enable mode Switch gt enable D Note You must be in enable mode to make configuration changes The prompt will change to the enable prompt Switch Step3 At the enable prompt enter the configure terminal command to enter global configuration mode Switch configure terminal Enter configuration commands one per line End with CNTL Z Switch config Step4 At the global configuration mode prompt enter the interface type slot interface command to enter interface configuration mode Switch config interface fastethernet 5 1 Switch config if Step5 In either of these configuration modes enter changes to the switch configuration Step6 Enter the end command to exit configuration mode Step7 Save your settings Your switch is now minimally configured and can boot with the configuration you entered To see a list of the configuration commands enter at the prompt
20. P address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet The minimal configuration provided here does not cover feature configuration Basic Configuration Using the Setup Facility The first time you power on a Cisco RFGW 10 the setup facility starts You can also initiate the facility by running the setup command in privileged EXEC mode This facility helps you enhance a default configuration that already exists on the Cisco RFGW 10 The setup facility uses a question and answer sequence called the System Configuration Dialog to walk you through the configuration You do not have to configure the interfaces immediately however you cannot enable the interfaces or connect them to any networks until you have configured them p Tip Basic configuration setup is often used as a quick way to achieve network connectivity allowing you to retrieve a configuration file from a TFTP server System Configuration Dialog Use the System Configuration Dialog to help you perform a basic configuration Proceed through the dialog by answering questions and then pressing the ENTER key In most cases you can get additional information by entering a question mark Throughout the dialog default values are shown in square brackets To cancel the configuration dialog press CTRL C or you can let the dialog help you perform one of two configuration types e Basic configuration s
21. Usea flathead screw driver as a lever to slide open the lock bar if needed Step3 Remove the ESD cap from a cable see Figure 19 and Figure 20 and place it in the hole in the UCH2 See Figure 21 Use Table 5 to determine the correct color and location for each colored cable 25 Figure 19 Removing an ESD Cap from a MCX connector ee 155824 Figure 20 Removing an ESD Cap from an F connector 155825 Step4 Insert and wiggle the connector into the hole Figure 21 Placing Cables in the UCH2 273242 amp Note The cables fit loosely in the holes and are not locked into place until the lock bar is closed Step 6 Step5 Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 for the remaining cables you are installing 26 X Note Make sure the cables are aligned correctly and inserted completely otherwise the slide bar will not close Step6 Slide the lock bar close completely and use the T 10 TORX driver tool to tighten the screws clockwise torque 10 in lbs 1 13 Newton meters Nm The locking bar is completely closed when they are interlocked with the metal by the lead screw x Note Clamp bar maximum torque 15 in lbs 1 70 Nm Troubleshooting the RF Switch Card Installation Check the following e Verify that the captive screws are secure e Verify that the card is properly seated in the chassis Release the captive screws Use the handle on the front of the RF switch card to disconnect
22. ack rail c Insert a minimum of four screws per bracket on both sides of the chassis Ensure that all the screws on each side of the rack mount brackets are tightened to the equipment rack before the chassis installation bracket is removed from the rack Connecting the Chassis to Ground Connecting the Cisco RFGW 10 chassis to the earth ground is required for all installations The earth ground connections located on the faceplate of each DC PEM must be connected to the earth ground For installations requiring NEBS certification a dedicated double hole lug chassis ground connection point is provided in the lower left corner on the rear of the chassis A Warning This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 1024 17 Recommended Tools and Supplies Table 2 lists the recommended tools and supplies Table 2 Recommended Tools and Supplies Quantity Description Comments 1 Number 2 Phillips screwdriver 1 Wire stripping tool 1 Crimping tool This tool must be large enough to accommodate the girth of the grounding lug when you crimp the grounding cable into the lug 1 2 hole chassis grounding lug Included in the accessory kit The 90 degree grounding lug
23. ation gains cost efficiencies rack space optimization reduced cost and complexity of management and high availability for all services The Cisco RFGW 10 is part of the Cisco s Cable ecosystem and is fully integrated and tested as part of the Cisco Digital Broadband Delivery System DBDS video solution and Cisco uBR10012 DOCSIS 3 0 and Modular CMTS solution The Cisco RFGW 10 is a centralized switching architecture leveraged from the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series switches The Cisco RFGW 10 is a 13RU Carrier class modular chassis designed for providing front to back airflow and system level redundancy All chassis components are hot swappable and redundant The chassis supports wire once cabling for RF line cards and an integrated dual zone RF switch matrix The supervisor engine provides non blocking robust Layer 2 4 switching with the addition of wire speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks 136Gbps capacity and 102mpps packet throughput The Cisco RFGW 10 system is a UEQAM that supports both upstream and downstream RF cards over a frequency range of 5MHz 1 2GHz The initial line card release is a UEQAM downstream card that supports the DOCSIS 1 0 2 0 3 0 the EURODOCIS and J DOCSIS specifications Additionally the card supports High Definition Digital Broadcast Television Switched Digital Video SDV Video on Demand VoD video delivery Based on the Cisco IOS networking software the Cisco RFGW 10 supports advanced switching and routi
24. d component damage Step1 On the chassis ensure that all the screw fasteners on the installed components are securely tightened Step2 Ensure that your path to the rack is unobstructed If the rack is on wheels ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized See the section on the types of racks you can use to install the chassis Step3 Optional Install the chassis installation bracket into the rack to help support the chassis during installation If you use the bracket this will help support the chassis while you secure it to the rack 16 Figure 12 Chassis Installation Bracket s H s H s H s 3 le s H H 273675 Chassis installation bracket Step4 With two people lift the chassis partially unloaded into position between the rack posts and rest it on the chassis installation bracket Step5 Position the chassis until the rack mounting flanges flush against the mounting rails on the rack Step6 Hold the chassis in position against the mounting rails and follow these steps p a Insert a bottom screw into the rack mount ear on each side and use a hand held screwdriver to tighten the screw to the rack rail Tip Step 7 In the next step insert the top screw diagonally from the bottom screw that you just attached This helps to keep the chassis in place b Insert a top screw into each side rack mount bracket and tighten the screw to the r
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26. e shroud fits down over the UCH Full engagement is indicated by visible metal to metal contact between the UCH and the faceplate check the half circle cutouts 23 Figure 17 Aligning the UCH with the RF switch card Dense Connector Ports Cutout O O OOOO NO sor BELI RF SLOT i2 XXXXXXXXXX Wa a A Lead screw Figure 18 Installing the UCH on the Faceplate m aor SPEED Fay ASSEMBLY FAN Se r RE SW ty Q z 3 Dm nor O ronm O n wor 2 rom N al Ca ana lage eu o stand i i i i iy bala S O ron m ao 3 og we 20005800 o 8 s AE RBSOSR RROD e 5 Step5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining 11 UCH to RF switch card interconnects amp Note The RF switch cards connect orthogonally across all Universal RF line cards in the system picking up one connector off each card It is required to install all the 12 UCH to all the 12 RF switch cards so that the coaxial cables can be connected even if only one RF line card is installed in the system Installing or Replacing the Cables in the UCH2 This section describes how to install and replace the UCH2 cables The UCH2 universal cable holders must be used with the Cisco RFGW 10 RF switch line cards The UCH is designed to stabilize the cables and hold them in place 24 Tools and Equipment
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28. etup configures only enough connectivity for management of the system e Extended configuration setup asks you to configure each interface and is not appropriate for configuring the Cisco RFGW 10 You can run the setup facility any time you are at the enable prompt by entering the setup command Configuring the System Using the System Configuration Dialog To perform a basic configuration using the System Configuration Dialog follow this procedure Step1 The dialog starts by asking if you want to continue with the configuration dialog Enter Yes To return to the enable prompt enter No System Configuration Dialog Continue with configuration dialog yes no yes Step2 Enter Yes to perform a basic management setup Enter No to perform an extended configuration setup Would you like to enter basic management setup yes no yes Step3 Specify a hostname The hostname becomes part of the Cisco IOS prompt Enter host name Router my router Step4 Specify a secret password It appears in encrypted form in the configuration file Enter enable secret my_secret Step5 Specify the enable password It is used if you did not assign a secret password Enter enable password my_password Step6 Specify the password to use for Telnet sessions Enter virtual terminal password my_vt Step7 At the Configure System Management prompt enter No 30 Configure System Management yes no no Step8 If you want to access the router using S
29. ged The ejector levers on every card are in the locked position All the cables are connected power data link network Ethernet amp Note The system will not power on correctly unless both power inputs Input 1 Input 2 are connected to the external power source The console terminal or modem is cabled and turned on A compact flash card is installed in the supervisor card You are now ready to power on the system for the first time using the following procedure Step1 Verify that each DC PEM is turned off 0 Step2 Remove the tape from the circuit breaker switch handle Step3 Turn on power at the power supply that is suppling the DC power for the chassis Verifying External DC Power Source Connections After turning on the external DC power source verify that 48V1 and 48 V2 LEDs are green all other LEDs on the PEM should be off If either of these LEDs is off or the FAULT LED is red proceed as follows Step1 Turn off the external DC power source Step2 Verify that the wiring from the external power source to the two power inputs Input 1and Input 2 is connected correctly Step3 Measure the input voltage from the external power source at the 48 V1 and 48 V1 RTN terminals Verifying Basic System Power 28 Before the chassis power is turned on the 48V1 LED and 48V2 LED should be green This indicates that both DC inputs for each PEM are wired correctly to the external power source Power o
30. imum of 13 rack units 22 75 inches or 577 85 mm of vertical rack space Measure the proposed rack location before mounting the chassis in the rack e Before using a particular rack check for obstructions such as a power strip that could impair rack mount installation If a power strip does impair a rack mount installation remove the power strip before installing the chassis and then replace it after the chassis is installed e Allow sufficient clearance around the rack for maintenance If the rack is mobile you can push it back near a wall or cabinet for normal operation and pull it out for maintenance installing or moving cards connecting cables or replacing or upgrading components Otherwise allow 36 inches 914 4 mm of access to remove field replaceable units e Maintain a minimum clearance of 4 inches 101 6 mm on the front and the rear of the chassis for the cooling air inlet and exhaust ports respectively Avoid placing the chassis in an overly congested rack or directly next to another equipment rack otherwise the heated exhaust air from the other equipment can enter the inlet air vents and cause a high temperature condition inside the router A Caution To prevent chassis overheating never install a Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM in an enclosed room that is not properly ventilated or air conditioned e Always install the heavier equipment in the lower half of the rack to maintain a low center of gravity to prevent the rack from
31. mode the default or any other privilege level that you specify We recommend that you use the enable secret command If you configure the enable secret command it takes precedence over the enable password command the two commands cannot be in effect simultaneously To configure the switch to require an enable password issue either of the following commands Switch config enable password level level password encryption type encrypted password The above command establishes a password for the privileged EXEC mode Switch config enable secret level level password encryption type encrypted password The above command specifies a secret password that is saved using a nonreversible encryption method 32 x Note If the enable password and enable secret commands are both set you must enter the secret password When you enter either of these password commands with the level option you define a password for a specific privilege level After you specify the level and set a password give the password only to the users who need to have access at this level Use the privilege level configuration command to specify commands accessible at various levels If you enable the service password encryption command the password you enter is encrypted When you display the password with the more system running config command the password displays the password in encrypted form If you specify an encryption type you must provide an e
32. n the chassis installation low or high in the rack Attaching the Chassis Rack mount Brackets This section explains how to attach the front and the mid rack mount brackets to the chassis Before installing the chassis in the rack you must install the rack mount brackets on each side of the chassis amp Note The rear RF cable management bracket is installed on the chassis after you install the chassis rack mount brackets and mount the chassis in the rack Chassis Front Rack mount Brackets Installation To install the front rack mount brackets on a Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM complete the following steps Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Figure 5 Locate the threaded holes on the front sides of the chassis that align with the holes in the rack mount bracket Ensure that you hold the front rack mount bracket with the ear and holes facing outward and towards the front of the chassis see Figure 5 Install all six M5 undercut flat head screws provided in the accessory kit to secure each of the rack mounting bracket to the chassis Three screws are installed on each end of the rack mounting bracket Repeat Step 1 through Step 2 on the other side of the chassis Install the chassis in the rack To install the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM in the rack go to Installing the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM in a Rack page 11 Attaching the Front Rack mount Brackets
33. n the chassis by switching the PEM breaker switch to the on position At this point the OUTPUT OK LED on the DC PEM should be green The fan assembly should turn on When power is provided to the chassis the fans in the fan assembly module initially operate at high speed If all four fans are operating correctly and if the temperature of the chassis is in the nominal operating range the fans slow down to their normal operating speed The OK LED on the fan assembly module should be green indicating that all fans in the blower are operating properly You should be able to feel the air blowing out of the upper rear of the chassis Figure 22 DC PEM LEDs
34. ncrypted password an encrypted password you copy from another Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM configuration amp Note You cannot recover a lost encrypted password You must clear NVRAM and set a new password Setting or Changing a Privileged Password To set or change a privileged password enter the password command Switch config line password password Configuring FastEthernet1 Port The supervisor includes an out of band management Ethernet port on the front panel known as fa1 This FastEthernet port on the management supervisor is enabled using the following command in the ROMMON mode falEnable 1 This enables the management port after reload When the interface is enabled it is available via Cisco IOS interface FastEthernet1 ip address 10 5 30 183 255 255 255 0 speed auto duplex auto To disable this port fa1Enable should be set to zero in the ROMMON mode A Caution The FastEthernet port is not intended for heavy traffic load The fa1 port is directly connected to the Central Processing Unit CPU and hence the traffic on this port adversely affects the CPU s performance Do not use this port for data traffic under any circumstance The CPU is an easy target for Denial of Service attacks through this port You must ensure that the fa1 port is restricted to management traffic only when you build your network topology amp Note Ifthe fa1 port is enabled the system displays a
35. ng features The platform supports full upgradeability ensuring investment protection as software enhancements and industry standards continue to evolve A Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Cisco RF Gateway 10 Components The front side components include the supervisor cards RF line cards and the front panel LCD The rear side components include the fan assembly RF Switch cards coaxial terminations Timing Communication and Control TCC DOCSIS Timing Interface DTI Clock cards and the DC PEM modules All components excluding the LCD are hot swappable and field replaceable A fully configured system will operate with a single DC PEM installed the second PEM is required for power supply redundancy and power load sharing x Note Proper configuration of the DC PEM requires that both the external power connections Input 1 and Input 2 are connected to the external power source and the GND connections are connected to the Earth GND Input 1 and Input 2 on the DC are not redundant power inputs If only one of the inputs is connected to the external power the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM will not power on correctly Figure 1 shows the location of the front side and the rear side system components for the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM Figure 1 Cisco RF Gateway 10 chassis components Front and Rear View
36. ng the Chassis Installation Brackets Each chassis is shipped with two chassis installation brackets in the accessory kit These brackets are to aid in installing a chassis into a 19 inch rack and used as a support base to vertically position and set the chassis before the rack mount screws are installed To install the chassis installation brackets into a rack complete the following steps Step1 Determine where in the rack you want the chassis to be mounted If you are mounting more than one chassis in the rack then start from the bottom up or the center of the rack Install the chassis installation bracket where the chassis bottom will be positioned vertically in the rack Step2 Secure the chassis installation bracket to the front rails with the rack mount screws Step3 If there is a second internal rack rail which is not more than 20 inches from the front rail you can position the second installation bracket to act as a rear support for the chassis during installation Figure 3 shows the brackets attached in a rack Figure 3 Chassis Installation Bracket A 273445 3 3 3 3 N 3 Chassis installation bracket amp Note After the chassis is installed and secured to the rack the chassis installation brackets can be removed from the rack The brackets are not needed for supporting the chassis when all the rack mount screws
37. ort The management port provides an Ethernet port to a LAN for a 1OBASE T and 100BASE T connection for network management Step1 Connect one end of the RJ 45 Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 port labelled Management on the supervisor card Step2 Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port on the PC or console to complete the management port cable connection Cabling the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM The following tools are required for the Cisco RFGW 10 coaxial termination e 12 universal cable holders UCH2 supplied in the accessory kit e T 10 TORX driver tool e 14 flat head screwdriver e MCX terminated cable bundle optional Figure 14 Universal Cable Holder UCH2 Red line y D Small pin Va TORX screw lt Cutout Lock bar gt gt lt Screws into faceplate Lead by screw 0 0 lt Cutout a YP lt Large pin TORX screw a 8 Shroud 20 The T 10 TORX driver tool and a 1 4 inch flathead screwdriver are used to remove and install the cable bar clamp on the UCH and loosen the line card captive screws The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM coaxial cable interface uses 75 ohm precision miniature video cable bundled cables terminated to 75 ohm MCX connectors The cables come in bundles of five that will fit into the provided rear RF cable management bracket X Note The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM coaxial termina
38. s provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 To install the chassis in the rack complete the following steps Step1 On the chassis ensure that all the screw fasteners on the installed components are securely tightened Step2 Ensure that your path to the rack is unobstructed If the rack is on wheels ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized See the section on the types of racks you can use to install the chassis Step3 Optional Install the chassis installation brackets into the rack to help support the chassis during installation If you use the brackets this will help support the chassis while you secure it to the rack Figure 7 Chassis Installation Bracket A 273445 4 H q H q H q q le o H q q Chassis installation bracket Step4 With two people lift the chassis partially unloaded into position between the rack posts and rest it on the chassis installation bracket 12 Figure 8 Positioning the Chassis on the Chassis Installation Bracket 2000 000000000000000000000000 lo 600060006000 60 0000000000000 OOOO OOOO OOO OCOD OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO OOODOOOOOOOFOOO TEETER TERETE EET EEE T REET REET REET REET REET REET ERE T ERAT EEE
39. stem be installed with all components in the system In a fully loaded chassis the removable components modules line cards weigh approximately 184 lbs To enable two people to install the system safely we recommend that the following components be removed from the chassis before installing the chassis in the rack e Fan assembly 13 0 lbs optional it is recommended to leave this installed e DC power supplies 15 5 lbs each e Supervisor cards 5 5 lbs each e TCC cards 2 0 lbs each e RF switch cards 2 5 lbs optional given the quantity and total weight contribution of these cards e RF line cards 9 5 lbs each A Caution You must use a hydraulic lift or forklift to move a fully populated chassis Installation Methods Rack mounting is the preferred method of installation for the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM You can mount the chassis e Front mount or mid mount e Ina 19 inch wide standard four post equipment rack or two post using the rack mount brackets in the accessory kit X Note The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM usually ships fully loaded It is recommended that you remove the components from the chassis to make the chassis lighter for your rack installation It is recommended to remove the two DC PEMs the two Supervisor Cards and the 10 Universal RF Line Cards General Rack Installation Guidelines When planning your rack installation consider the following guidelines e The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM requires a min
40. the rack For installing the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM rack mount brackets go to e Chassis Front Rack mount Brackets Installation page 9 e Chassis Mid Mounted Rack Mount Bracket Installation page 10 Verifying Rack Dimensions Before you install the chassis measure the space between the vertical mounting flanges rails on your equipment rack to verify that the rack conforms to the measurements shown in Figure 2 Step1 Mark and measure the distance between the two holes on the left and right mounting rails The distance should measure 18 31 inches 0 06 inches 46 5 cm 0 15 cm amp Note Measure the pairs of holes near the bottom middle and top of the equipment rack to ensure that the rack posts are parallel Step2 Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right front mounting flanges on the equipment rack The space must be at least 17 7 inches 45 cm to accommodate the chassis which is 17 25 inches 43 8 cm wide and fits between the mounting posts on the rack Figure 2 Verifying Equipment Rack Dimensions jz lt Mounting flanges _ Minimum usable lt aperture 17 7 inches __ 45 0 cm Hole centerline lt ___ _ to hole centerline __ 18 31 inches 0 06 inches 46 5 cm 0 15 cm 4000000000000000000000000 40000000000 00000000000000 28014 Installi
41. tion must use quad shielded 75 ohm precision miniature video cable amp Note Other bundle types exist for quad shielded 75 ohm precision miniature video cable but only the five bundle will fit into the provided cable management bracket and allow for easy removal of the RF Switch Cards Figure 15 5 Bundle Quad Shielded Cable with MCX Connectors MCX connectors 273862 F connectors A Caution The Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM must be used with the provided UCH for all cable connections to the RF Switch Card Failure to use the UCH may cause permanent damage to the line card connectors resulting in low or no RF output in the downstream or low or no RF input in the upstream N Note The cable used with the dense connector UCH must be 75 ohm precision miniature video cable Part Numbers Table 3 lists the part numbers for the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM RF Switch cards cable kits cables connectors tubing and tools Table 3 Part Numbers 21 Description Part Numbers Cisco RFGW 10 RF switch line card RFGW 10 RFSW1 Cable kit 3m MCX to F cables Quad shielded 5x 5 bundle cable kit 3 bundles with colors R W B G Y and 2 with colors Vi O Bk Gr Br This cable kit will wire 2 RF switch cards of the 12 CAB RFSW520QTPME Cisco Systems Inc Universal Cable Holder UCH UCH2 CAB 520 UCH2 Cisco Systems MCX fixed pin connector Quad shielded PN MCXFPQ White Sands Engineering
42. unting bracket Step3 Repeat Step 1 through Step 2 on the other side of the chassis Step4 Install the chassis in the rack To install the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM in a rack go to Installing the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM in a Rack page 11 Figure 6 Attaching the Rack Mount Brackets for Mid Mount Configuration to the Cisco RFGW 10 Chassis 1 Cisco RFGW 10 Chassis 3 Rack mount bracket 2 Rack mount screws Installing the Cisco RFGW 10 UEQAM in a Rack After installing the rack mount brackets the installation handles on the chassis and the installation brackets in the rack mount the chassis by securing the rack mount brackets to the two posts or mounting strips in the rack Because the rack mount brackets supports the weight of the entire chassis be sure to use at least four rack mount screws on each side to fasten the two rack mount brackets to the rack posts 11 A Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack If the rack i
43. warning message during bootup 33 7 Troubleshooting The following section provides troubleshooting tips that you can use to verify your system setup Before You Call for Technical Assistance If you are unable to solve the problem easily contact a Cisco customer service representative for assistance and further instructions See the Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request section on page 35 Provide the representative with the following information e Date you received the chassis e Chassis serial number e Type of software and release number e Brief description of the problem you are having e Brief explanation of the steps you have taken to isolate and resolve the problem e Maintenance agreement or warranty information Verifying Normal Startup Sequence The LEDs indicate all system states in the startup sequence By checking the state of the LEDs you can determine when and where the system failed in the startup sequence When you start up the system by turning the power supply switch to the ON I position the following should occur 1 Fans The fans will start operating The FANS OK LED on the fan assembly module will come on GREEN 2 DC PEM The 48V1 LED 48V2 LED and OUTPUT OK LED will all come on GREEN to indicate that the power supply is connected correctly to the DC PEM for the chassis amp Note Both DC power inputs Input 1 and Input 2 MUST be connected to an external power source
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