Juniper Networks G10 CMTS manual Audience, Document Organization

Audience

•Audience

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•	This manual is designed for network administrators who are installing and maintaining a
•	G10 CMTS, or preparing a site for CMTS installation. It assumes that you have a broad
•	understanding of HFC networks, networking principles, and network configuration. Any
•	detailed discussion of these concepts is beyond the scope of this manual.
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•Document Organization

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•	This manual is divided into several parts, each containing a category of information about
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	the CMTS:
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•	! Part 1, “Product Overview,” provides an overview of the CMTS, describing its hardware
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	components, the JUNOSg software, and the system architecture.
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•	! Part 2, “Initial Installation,” describes how to prepare and characterize your site for
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	installing the CMTS, providing environmental and power supply specifications, rack and
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	clearance requirements, and wiring and cabling guidelines. It also provides an overview
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	of the installation process and lists safety precautions. Finally, it explains how to install
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	the CMTS chassis and components and how to initially start the CMTS and configure the
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	software.
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•	! Part 3, “Troubleshooting and Maintenance,” describes general troubleshooting
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	procedures for the CMTS, cable modem operation, and the HFC plant, and explains how
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	to track the source of problems. It also provides replacement procedures for some of the
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	field-replaceable units.
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•	! Part 4, “Appendixes,” provides an appendix listing agency certifications, an appendix of
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	DOCSIS radio frequency (RF) specifications, and an appendix listing various channel
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	plans.
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•	! Part 5, “Index,” provides an index of the manual.
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•	Related Documents
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•	For information about configuring the software, including examples, see the following
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	documents:
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•	! JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Getting Started and System Management
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•	! JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Interfaces, Cable, Policy, and Routing and Routing
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	Protocols
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•	! JUNOSg Software Operational Mode Command Reference
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