Cisco Systems Network Router manual Technical Manual Order of Use, Xiv

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Technical Manual Order of Use

Use the technical manuals listed here in the following order:

Step 1 Refer to the documents that ship with your product. Observe all safety precautions.

•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Multiservice Switch and Media Gateway Products (MGX, BPX, and SES)—This document familiarizes you with safety precautions for your product.

•Guide to Cisco Multiservice Switch and Media Gateway Documentation—This document explains how to find documentation for MGX, BPX, and SES multiservice switches and media gateways as well as CWM network management software. These documents are available only online.

•Installation Warning Card—This document provides precautions about installing your cards. It explains such subjects as removing the shipping tab and inserting cards properly into the correct slots.

Step 2 Refer to the release notes for your product.

Step 3 If your network uses the CWM network management system, upgrade CWM. (If you are going to install CWM for the first time, do so after Step 4.) Upgrade instructions are included in the following documents:

•Cisco WAN Manager Installation Guide, Release 15

•Cisco WAN Manager User’s Guide, Release 15

Step 4 If your network contains MGX and SES products, refer to this manual for planning information:

•Cisco PNNI Network Planning Guide for MGX and SES Products

Step 5 Refer to these manuals for information about installing cards and cables in the MGX chassis:

•Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8950, Cisco MGX 8830, and Cisco MGX 8880 Hardware Installation Guide, Releases 2 Through 5 for installing cards and cables in these chassis.

•Cisco MGX 8xxx Edge Concentrator Installation and Configuration Guide for installing cards and cables in the Cisco MGX 8230, Cisco MGX 8250, or Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1) chassis.

Step 6 Refer to the manuals that help you configure your MGX switch and processor cards:

•Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8950, Cisco MGX 8830, and Cisco MGX 8880 Configuration Guide, Release 5 for these chassis.

•Cisco MGX 8xxx Edge Concentrator Installation and Configuration Guide for the Cisco MGX 8230, Cisco MGX 8250, or Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1) chassis.

Step 7 Refer to the manual that supports the additional cards you intend to install in your switch. For example:

•The services books can help you establish ATM, Frame Relay, or circuit emulation services on your switch.

•The VISM book can help you set up your switch as a voice gateway, and the RPM book can help you implement IP on the switch.

Step 8 Additional books, such as command reference guides and error message books, can help with the daily operation and maintenance of your switch.

	Cisco PNNI Network Planning Guide for MGX and SES Products, Release 5
xiv	Part Number OL-3847-01 Rev. D0, April, 2004