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Chapter2 Quick Installation Procedures
Installing CiscoONS 15540ESP Hardware
To install a redundant processor card, perform the next procedure.
For more details about using the Console Ports, NME Ports, and Auxiliary Ports of the processor card,
refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Configuration Guide and Command Reference.
Installing a Redundant Processor Card
Perform the following procedure to install the redundant processor card:
Step 1 Insert the processor card carefully into chassis slot 7. Guide the upper and lower edges of the
motherboard or processor card in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane.
Step 2 Use your thumb and forefingerof each hand to simultaneously push the motherboard or processor card
in until it is fully seated in the backplane connector.
Step 3 Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
For more details on redundant processors refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESP Configuration Guide and
Command Reference.

Connecting the Console Port

The console port is a female, DCE (data communications equipment), DB-25 receptacle used for
connection to a console terminal or modem. There is a console port on both processor cards.
To connect cables to the console port, follow these steps:
Step 1 Place the DB-25 connector in front of the console port on the processor card faceplate.
Step 2 Align the male DB-25 connector with the female console port.
Step 3 Gently push the DB-25 connector into the console port and secure it in place by tightening the side
screws on the DB-25 connector.
Step 4 Routethe fiber cables down through the cutout holes on the cable management tray out of the right side
of the shelf assembly.
Alarm Cutoff Yellow Amajor or minoralarm condition existsand the cutoffbutton has
beenpushed. Turns off by software when the original alarm clears
or any new alarm occurs.
History Yellow A major or minor alarm occurred. Clears if the History Clear
button is pushed and no alarm exists.
1. NME = network management Ethernet
2. ASE = aggregation shelf Ethernet
Table2-1 Processor Card LEDs (continued)
LED Status Description