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Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and Operations Guide
November 2001
About This Manual
This section explains who should read the Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and Operations Guide, how the
document is organized, related documentation, document conventions , how to order print and CD-ROM
documentation, and how to obtain technical assistance.

Audience

This guide is for Cisco ONS 15454 administrators who are responsible for hardware installation,
software installation, node setup, and node and network configuration. For troubleshootin g,
maintenance, and card detail reference information, see the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and
Maintenance Guide. Users who require TL1 information should consult the Cisco ONS 15454 TL1
Command Guide.

Organization

Chapter Number and Title Description
Chapter1, “Hardware
Installation”Provides rack installation and power instructions for the ONS
15454, including component installation such as cards, cables,
EIAs, and GBICs.
Chapter2, “Software
Installation”Explains how to install the ONS 15454 software application and
use its graphical user interface (GUI).
Chapter3, “Node Setup”Explains how to provision a node, inc luding set ting up timi ng,
protection, and security and storing general node and network
information.
Chapter4, “IP Networking”Exp lains how to set up ONS 15454s in inte rnet pro tocol (IP)
networks and provides scenarios showing nodes in common IP
configurations. It explains how to create static routes and use the
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol.
Chapter5, “SONET Topologies”Provides instructions for configuring UPSRs, BLSRs,
subtending rings, linear 1+1 ADM protection, PPMNs, and DCC
tunnels.