830-01734-20-MXK Hardware Installation Guide

MXK Hardware Installation Guide
For software version 2.5

July 2014
Document Part Number: 830-01734-20
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Guide............................................................................................................................... 7
Style and notation conventions ............................................................................. 7
Typographical conventions ...................................................................................... 8
Related documentation ............................................................................................ 8
Acronyms ..................................................................................................................... 9
Contacting Global Service and Support ............................................................ 10
Technical support ................................................................................................... 10
Hardware repair ..................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 1 MXK ............................................................................................................................. 13

MXK overview............................................................................................................ 13
MXK features ............................................................................................................. 18
Ethernet services..................................................................................................... 18
GPON ..................................................................................................................... 18
VoIP........................................................................................................................ 18
MGCP..................................................................................................................... 19
SIP .......................................................................................................................... 20
Redundancy ............................................................................................................ 20
Management ........................................................................................................... 21
Data services........................................................................................................... 21
MXK hardware overview......................................................................................... 23
MXK chassis .......................................................................................................... 23
MXK 819 and 823 chassis...................................................................................... 23
MXK 319 chassis ................................................................................................... 25
MXK slot cards....................................................................................................... 25
Uplink card guidelines ..................................................................................... 25
Add, change or delete card profiles ................................................................. 26
Reset cards ....................................................................................................... 26
Small form factor pluggables ................................................................................. 27
MXK backplane...................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 2 Install the MXK ....................................................................................................... 29

Pre-installation preparation................................................................................... 29
Installation overview .............................................................................................. 30
General safety precautions...................................................................................... 31
Safety ............................................................................................................... 32
Prevent electrostatic damage............................................................................ 33
Power supply safety information ..................................................................... 33
Installation precautions........................................................................................... 34
Environmental specifications ................................................................................. 35
Power requirements and specifications .................................................................. 37
Cabling rules for power ................................................................................... 37
Power specifications ........................................................................................ 38
Chassis power consumption............................................................................. 39
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Grounding and isolation..........................................................................................40

Select the system location.......................................................................................40
Tools needed ...........................................................................................................40
Compliance and certifications.................................................................................41
Discover the chassis version ...................................................................................41
Install the MXK ..........................................................................................................42
Unpack the system ..................................................................................................42
Install mounting brackets........................................................................................43
Mount the chassis in a rack.....................................................................................44
Install cards .............................................................................................................45
Connect power and ground the chassis ..................................................................49
Grounding requirements...................................................................................49
Connect power to the front of the MXK and ground the chassis .....................51
Connect power to the rear of the MXK 823 and ground the chassis................56
Connect power to the MXK 319 and ground the chassis ................................59
Chapter 3 System Cables and Connectors......................................................................63

Guidelines for cables...............................................................................................63
Cable descriptions ...................................................................................................63
MXK 819 and 823 chassis alarm board...............................................................65
Requirements for upgrading to MXK I/O alarm board ..........................................65
MXK alarm cable and contacts guidelines .............................................................66
Output connections .................................................................................................67
Making connections to the output alarm board.......................................................70
Making connections to the input/output alarm board .............................................71
Securing amphenol connectors ...........................................................................72
Fiber optic maintenance and optical connections ..........................................73
Laser radiation ........................................................................................................73
Handle optical fibers ...............................................................................................74
Optical connections.................................................................................................74
Select cleaning materials.........................................................................................75
Clean a connector....................................................................................................75
Clean a receptacle ...................................................................................................76
Report optical fiber breakage..................................................................................76

Chapter 4 MXK Hardware Maintenance.............................................................................77
Read the LEDs...........................................................................................................77
Install a slot card ......................................................................................................79
Remove a slot card ..................................................................................................80
Replace running redundant uplink cards ..........................................................81
Clean and replace the air filter ..............................................................................83
Replacing the fan tray for the 8U chassis..........................................................86
Replacing the fan tray for the MXK 319 chassis ..............................................88
Index ......................................................................................................................................................91

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide is intended for use by installation technicians, system

administrators, and network administrators. This guide contains procedures
on how to prepare, install, and maintain the MXK chassis, install and remove
slot cards, and configure interfaces for MXK management.
Style and notation conventions

The following conventions are used in this document to alert users to
information that is instructional, warns of potential damage to system
equipment or data, and warns of potential injury or death. Carefully read and
follow the instructions included in this document.
Caution: A caution alerts users to conditions or actions that could

damage equipment or data.
Note: A note provides important supplemental or amplified

information.
Tip: A tip provides additional information that enables users to more

readily complete their tasks.
WARNING! A warning alerts users to conditions or actions that

could lead to injury or death.
WARNING! A warning with this icon alerts users to conditions or

actions that could lead to injury caused by a laser.

About This Guide
Typographical conventions
Table 1 describes the typographical styles this guide uses to represent specific
types of information.
Table 1: Typographical styles

Bold Used for names of buttons, dialog boxes, icons, menus, and profiles
when placed in body text, and property pages (or sheets). Also used for
commands, options, parameters in body text, and user input.
Fixed Used in code examples for computer output, file names, path names,
and the contents of online files or directories.
Fixed Bold Used in configuration examples for text typed by users.
Italic Used for book titles, chapter titles, file path names, notes in body text
requiring special attention, section titles, emphasized terms, and
variables.
PLAIN UPPER CASE Used for environment variables.
Command Syntax Brackets [ ] indicate optional syntax.

Vertical bar | indicates the OR symbol.
Related documentation
Refer to the following documents for additional information:
MXK Configuration Guide — explains how to configure routing or bridging,
GPON, link aggregation, and other operations, administration, and
maintenance tasks.
Zhone CLI Reference Guide — explains how to use the Zhone command line
interface (CLI) and describes the system commands and parameters.
Refer to the release notes for software installation information and for
changes in features and functionality of the product (if any).

Acronyms
Acronyms
Table 2 provides a description of the acronyms that are related to Zhone
products and may be found in this manual.
Table 2: Acronyms and their descriptions
Acronym Description
ADSL Asymmetrical digital subscriber line
ARP Address resolution protocol
CID Channel identifier
DSL Digital subscriber line
EFM Ethernet in the First Mile
IAD Integrated access device
MALC Multi-access line concentrator
MIB Management information bases
OLT Optical line terminal
ONT Optical network terminal
ONU Optical network unit
RIP Routing Information Protocol
SFP Small form factor pluggable
SDSL Symmetric digital subscriber line
SHDSL Symmetric high-bit-rate digital subscriber line
SLMS Single Line Multi-Service
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TAC Metallic Test Access Card
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet small form factor pluggable
ZMS Zhone Management System

About This Guide
Contacting Global Service and Support

If your product is under warranty (typically one year from date of purchase)
or you have a valid service contract, you can contact Global Service and
Support (GSS) with questions about your Zhone product or other Zhone
products, and for technical support or hardware repairs.
Before contacting GSS, make sure you have the following information:
• Zhone product you are using
• System configuration
• Software version running on the system
• Description of the issue
• Your contact information
If your product is not under warranty or you do not have a valid service
contract, please contact GSS or your local sales representative for a quote on a
service plan. You can view service plan options on our web site at
http://www.zhone.com/support/services/warranty
Technical support
The Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available with experienced support

engineers who can answer questions, assist with service requests, and help
troubleshoot systems.
Hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Pacific

(excluding U.S. holidays)
Telephone (North America) 877-ZHONE20 (877-946-6320)
Telephone (International) 510-777-7133
E-mail support@zhone.com
The Web is also available 24 x 7 www.zhone.com/support
to submit and track Service
Requests (SR's)
If you purchased the product from an authorized dealer, distributor, Value

Added Reseller (VAR), or third party, contact that supplier for technical
assistance and warranty support.

Contacting Global Service and Support
Hardware repair
If the product malfunctions, all repairs must be authorized by Zhone with a

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) and performed by the
manufacturer or a Zhone-authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users
requiring service to report the need for repair to GSS as follows:
• Complete the RMA Request form (http://www.zhone.com/account/sr/
submit.cgi) or contact Zhone Support via phone or email:
Hours of operation: Monday Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time)
E-mail: support@zhone.com (preferred)
Phone: 877-946-6320 or 510-777-7133, prompt #3, #2
• Provide the part numbers and serial numbers of the product(s) to be
repaired.
• All product lines ship with a minimum one year standard warranty (may
vary by contract).
• Zhone will verify the warranty and provide a repair quote for anything not
under warranty. Zhone requires a purchase order or credit card for
out-of-warranty fees.

About This Guide

MXK
This chapter provides an overview of the MXK. It includes the following

sections:
• MXK overview, page 13
• MXK features, page 18
• MXK hardware overview, page 23
MXK overview
The MXK platform provides high-density subscriber access concentration in
the Zhone Single Line Multi-Service (SLMS) architecture.
The MXK in conjunction with zNIDs, provides a complete end-to-end access
solution for fiber deployments (GPON and Active Ethernet) that provide
triple-play services to subscribers. zNIDs at customer sites extend network
intelligence all the way to subscribers with the ability to fine-tune
performance.
The MXK provides advanced Quality of Service (QoS), Ethernet, and IP
features that have been proven in carrier networks around the world and
includes improved cable and fiber management and IP and Ethernet packet
forwarding.
MXK redundant uplinks are the primary communication channel between
subscribers and upstream networking devices. The MXK aggregates local
loop traffic from a variety of media and sends it to an upstream device, such
as an IP router. The MXK supports GPON, Active Ethernet, ADSL and
EFM-SHDSL edge connection technologies and 100/1000 Ethernet and 10
Gigabit (GE) uplinks.
The redundant Ethernet uplinks on the MXK enable network providers to
provision all classes of services in a single platform and leverage the existing
copper infrastructure going to the Digital Loop Carrier (DLC) locations.
Figure 1 suggests the different types of network technologies the MXK
supports.
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MXK
Figure 1: MXK configurations
The MXK can be deployed in Central Office environments or outdoor

controlled environmental vaults for remote terminal applications. The MXK
is intended for restricted access locations only.
MXK cards are divided into the following two types:
• Uplink cards for the MXK:
– MXK MXK-UPLINK-2X10GE-8X1GE
Two 10 GE and eight 100/1000 Ethernet interfaces, supports all line
cards.
– MXK MXK-UPLINK-8X1G
Eight 100/1000 Ethernet interfaces, supports all line cards.
– MXK-UPLINK-4X1GE
Four 100/1000 Ethernet interfaces, supports all line cards.
– MXK-UPLINK-4X1GE-CU
Four 100/1000 Ethernet interfaces, supports only copper line cards.
– MXK-UPLINK-6X1GE-CLK
Six 100/1000 Ethernet interfaces to support all line cards. The
CLOCK input port supports TI/E1 or BITS
– MXK-UPLINK-2X10G-8X1G-CLK
Provides high-speed Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with active/standby
redundancy and consists of two 10 GE and eight 100/1000 Ethernet
interfaces to support all line cards. The CLOCK input port supports
TI/E1 or BITS
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MXK overview
• GPON, Active Ethernet, ADSL2+ and EFM SHDSL line cards provide
customer interfaces for services like IP TV, VoIP, and data.
The MXK line cards are:
– Active Ethernet
MXK-AEX20-FE/GE-2SMXK cards: MXK-AEX20-FE/GE-2S
MXK-AEX20-FE/GE
The MXK-AEX20-FE/GE-2S is a two slot card that supports
Ethernet traffic over 10 or 20 ports that provide either 10/100/1000
Base-T, fiber 100FX or 1 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to support
distances as high as 80km depending on the SFPs used. The Active
Ethernet cards are also interoperable third party Active Ethernet
devices.
The Active Ethernet cards support Layer 2 bridging functions, Layer
2 security functions, Layer 3 routing functions and the Zhone
Multimedia Traffic Management functionality (MTM).
– GPON
MXK-GPONX4-IO
MXK-GPONX8-IO
A quad or octal interface that supports 2.5 Gbps downstream
bandwidth and 1.25 Gbps upstream bandwidth per interface as
specified in the G.984.1-4 specifications.
The MXK 8 port GPON card can support up to 512 GPON
subscribers using Class B+ optics. The MXK 4 port GPON card can
support up to 256 GPON subscribers using Class B+ optics.
– VDSL2
MXK-VDSL2-BCM-17A-48-V
MXK-VDSL2-BCM-17A-24
MXK-VDSL2--SPLTR600-BCM-17A-24
MXK-VDSL2--SPLTR900-BCM-17A-24
MXK-VDSL2-POTS-BCM-17A-24
The MXK-VDSL2-BCM-17A-48-V card is single-slot 48-port
VDSL2 subscriber line card which provides high symmetric and
asymmetric bandwidth and supports 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, and 17a
profiles, ADSL2 fallback, link bonding and vectoring along with
support for Phy-R for noise protection. This VDSL2 48-port card
supports board-level vectoring, which means that the vector group
consists of VDSL2 ports on a single line card.
The MXK-VDSL2-24-BCM card is single-slot 24-port VDSL2
subscriber line card which provides high symmetric and asymmetric
bandwidth and supports up to17a profile.

MXK
The splitter (SPLTR) cards provide integrated POTS splitter to

provide 24 ports of integrated VDSL2 and POTS service. Each of
these lines are combined with the VDSL2 signal internally and exit
the line card in the subscriber direction with both VDSL2 and POTS
on the loop. In the network direction POTS is split from the VDSL2
signal keeping POTS on copper pairs and placing the VDSL2 data
information on the IP network.
The MXK-VDSL2-POTS-BCM-17A-24 card provides 24 ports of
integrated VDSL2 and POTS VoIP services.This card supports SIP,
SIP-PLAR, H.248, MGCP protocols and H.248 (MEGACO)
protocols.
– ADSL2+
MXK-ADSL2+-BCM-48A
MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR600-BCM-48A-2S
MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR900-BCM-48A-2S
MXK-ADSL2+-POTS-BCM-48A-2S
The MXK-ADSL2+-POTS-BCM-48A-2S is a two-slot card and
provides 48 ports of integrated ADSL and POTS VoIP service. This
card supports the ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, G.992.1 (G.dmt) and G.992.2
(G.lite), G.992.3 and G.992.4 (ADLS2), G.992.5 (ADSL2+), Annex A,
and Annex M ADSL standards. Also supports SIP, SIP-PLAR, H.248,
and MGCP protocols.
The MXK-ADSL2+-BCM-48A, is a single slot card that supports
ADSL2+ Annex A/M. The standards supported are ANSI T1.413
Issue 2, G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), and ADSL2+ (G.992.5)
standards.
The MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR600-BCM-48-2S, and
MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR900-BCM-48-2S are two-slot cards with an
integrated POTS splitter to provide 48 ports of integrated ADSL and
POTS service. Each of these lines are combined with the ADSL2+
signal internally and exits the line card in the subscriber direction
with both ADSL and POTS on the loop. In the network direction the
POTS is split from the ADSL signal keeping POTS on copper pairs
and placing the ADSL data information on the IP network.
The MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR600-BCM-48-2S, and
MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR900-BCM-48-2S cards support the ANSI
T1.413 Issue 2, G.992.1 (G.dmt) and G.992.2 (G.lite), G.992.3 and
G.992.4 (ADSL2), G.992.5 (ADSL2+), Annex A standards and
Annex M ADSL standards.
All ADSL cards support VoIP POTS services.
– EFM-SHDSL
MXK-EFM-SHDSL-24-NTP
MXK-EFM-SHDSL-24-NTWC

MXK overview
The MXK-EFM-SHDSL-24 NTP card provides network timing

reference and line power. The timing reference enables the card to use
the MXK timing as the SHDSL line clocking. This allows an SHDSL
CPE to derive timing from the input of the SHDSL lines. It then can
use that timing/clocking to provide timing to other subtended
devices.The line power feature can be used to power CPEs such as the
SkyZhone to eliminate the need for local power. The power is
combined with the data and sent out over the 24 SHDSL ports to
downstream CPE devices such as the SkyZhone. One
MXK-EFM-SHDSL-24-NTP line card can provide power and data
for up to 12 CPE devices.
The MXK-EFM-SHDSL-24 NTWC card provides network timing
reference and wetting current. The network timing reference allows
SHDSL lines to use the backplane clock to clock T1/E1 traffic
eliminating the need for a clock source at each location where remote
devices are installed.
The MXK has a non-blocking architecture with a high-speed backplane. Each
line card on the MXK had a dedicated backplane trace to each of the uplink
cards.
The MXK chassis, uplink cards, line cards, and SFPs are temperature
hardened.

MXK
MXK features
This section describes some key features of the MXK, including:
• Ethernet services, page 18
• GPON, page 18
• VoIP, page 18
• MGCP, page 19
• SIP, page 20
• Redundancy, page 20
• Management, page 21
• Data services, page 21
Ethernet services
The 20-port Active Ethernet card is a two-slot card that supports 20 SFPs that
can provide copper and fiber services and supports distances as high as 80
Km.
The 10-port Active Ethernet line card line card is a single slot card that
supports Ethernet traffic over 10 ports that provide either 10/100/1000
Base-T, fiber 100FX or 1 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to support distances as
high as 80km depending on the SFPs used.
See Small form factor pluggables on page 1086 for information on SFPs for
Ethernet.
GPON
The 4-port and 8-port GPON cards allow per-port speeds of 2.5 Gbps
downstream (on 1490 nm) and 1.25 Gbps upstream (1310nm). The GPON
cards support a simple SC connector SFP with a Burst receive GPON OLT
transceiver.
See Small form factor pluggables on page 1086 for information on SFPs for
GPON.
VoIP
Voice over IP, also known as Internet Telephony, supports full duplex
transmission of voice traffic over IP networks. The MXK supports Media
gateway control protocol (MGCP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).

MXK features
MGCP
Media gateway control protocol (MGCP) provides the means to interconnect

a large number of IP telephony gateways. MGCP assumes that a call agent
(CA) performs the intelligence of all call-control operations and that a media
gateway (MG) carries out all media processing and conversion.
MGCP provides an internetworking control system to control telephony
gateways from external call control elements are referred to as call agents. A
telephony gateway is a network element that provides conversion between the
audio signals carried on telephone circuits and data packets carried over the
Internet or over other packet networks.
MGCP assumes a call control architecture in which the call control
“intelligence” is outside the gateways and handled by external call control
elements. The MGCP assumes that these call control elements, or Call
Agents, will synchronize with each other to send coherent commands to the
gateways under their control. MGCP does not define a mechanism for
synchronizing Call Agents. MGCP is, in essence, a master/slave protocol,
where the gateways are expected to execute commands sent by the Call
Agents.
MGCP assumes a connection model constructed of endpoints and
connections. Endpoints are sources or sinks of data and could be physical or
virtual.
Examples of physical endpoints are:
• An interface on a gateway that terminates a trunk connected to PSTN
switch (for example, a Class 5 or Class 4 switch). A gateway that
terminates trunks is called a trunk gateway.
• An interface on a gateway that terminates an analog POTS connection to
a phone, key system, PBX, etc. A gateway that terminates residential
POTS lines (to phones) is called a residential gateway.
• An example of a virtual endpoint is an audio source in an audio-content
(media) server.
Creation of physical endpoints requires hardware installation, while creation
of virtual endpoints can be done in software.
Connections may be either point-to-point or multipoint. A point-to-point
connection is an association between two endpoints with the purpose of
transmitting data between these endpoints. Once this association is established
for both endpoints, data transfer between these endpoints can take place.
The MXK also supports Megaco, H.248.

MXK
SIP
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol that provides a

mechanism for:
• call establishment
• call teardown
• call control
• other supplementary services in an IP network.
There are two major architectural components within SIP: the SIP user agent
(UA) and the SIP network server. The UA is the end system component
responsible to initiate and answer calls. The SIP server is the network device
that handles the signaling associated with multiple calls.
The UA itself has a client element, the User Agent Client (UAC) and a server
element, the User Agent Server (UAS). The client element initiates the calls
and the server element answers the calls. This allows peer-to-peer calls to be
made using a client-server protocol.
The main function of the SIP server is to provide name resolution and user
location, since the caller is unlikely to know the IP address or host name of the
called party, and to pass on messages to other servers or SIP endpoints. Other
functions performed by the SIP servers are redirecting, forking, and registration.
Together these components make up a basic SIP infrastructure. Application
servers can sit above these components delivering SIP supplementary services
to end users.
Redundancy
The MXK supports uplink card redundancy.

When the cards boot up, they elect an active and a standby card based on their
respective weights. If an active card fails, the standby takes over and becomes
active. Note that redundancy is non-revertive. That is, a previously active card
does not become active when it starts up again.
When the standby card comes up, the active card copies over the
configuration database, routing tables, and software binaries to the standby
card. As configuration changes are made to the active card, the standby card is
automatically updated.

MXK features
Management
The MXK can be managed either in-band (VLAN tagged) on uplink Ethernet
ports, out-of-band on the 10/100 Ethernet interface, or IP on a bridge.
The uplink card also contains a serial (craft) port for local management.
After establishing a connection to the MXK, administrators can manage the
device using the Command Line Interface (CLI), Web UI, ZMS, or SNMP.
Data services
The MXK provides access and aggregation routing functions to connect

subscribers to networks. The following MXK interfaces support IP traffic:
• One Ethernet interface on the uplink card only for management.
• High speed Ethernet interfaces on the uplink cards including two 10 GE
links and eight 100/1000 Ethernet links.
The MXK provides the following key data services:
• IP forwarding and routing—incoming packets from an interface are
forwarded to the appropriate output interface using the routing table rules.
• Bridging—incoming packets from an interfaces are forwarded based on
MAC addresses or Layer 2 forwarding rules.
• DHCP servers and relay for IP address configuration.
• IP filtering. IP filtering is typically performed to enhance network
security by limiting access between two networks.
• Numbered or unnumbered interfaces.
• Bridging: uplink, downlink, TLS, and intralinks.
• Bridging enhancements:
– IP on a TLS bridge
– Intralink support including multiple intralinks
– VLAN wildcard for Q-in-Q
– DHCP relay
• Routing (uplinks, Active Ethernet)
• Video: Multicast (IGMPv1 / v2), IGMP snooping, IGMP proxy reporting
• QoS: rate limiting (three color policing; color blind, 802.1p)
• RIP v1 (RFC 1058) RIPv2 (RFC 2453)
• DHCP server (RFC 2131, 2132)
• QoS: Rate limiting, 3 color policing, 802.1p
• Link aggregation

MXK
• Q-in-Q (Active Ethernet, GPON)

• Security
– System security: SSH, HTTPS, and SFTP
– Secure bridging: Destination MAC swapping, secure bridging filters
• RSTP on uplinks
• GPON
– Smart OMCI: interoperability with third party ONTs
– 64 splits, class B+ optics
– Dynamic GEM port creation
The MXK can be managed with:
• Command line interface (CLI)
• ZMS
• WebUI

MXK hardware overview

This sections describes the MXK hardware, including:
• MXK 819 and 823 chassis, page 23
• MXK 319 chassis, page 25
• MXK slot cards, page 25
• Small form factor pluggables, page 27
• MXK backplane, page 27
MXK chassis
The 8U 19-inch and 23-inch chassis and the 3U chassis are functionally
equivalent, the only difference is the number of slots supported.
You can install the uplink cards, that provide the primary control and
management functions for the MXK system, in a redundant pair to provide
card-level redundancy. Figure 3 shows the 19” MXK chassis with 14 line
cards and two uplink cards.
MXK 819 and 823 chassis
The MXK 8U chassis currently comes in two sizes:

• MXK 819
19-inch wide, 8U high unit contains 14 line card slots and 2 uplink slots
• MXK 823
23-inch wide 8U high unit contains 20 slots, 18 line card slots and 2
uplink slots
In the 8U chassis the two middles slots, slots a and b, are only for the uplink
cards. There are 7 or 9 line cards on either side of the uplink cards depending
on the chassis size. Any type of line card can be installed in those slots.
Cables and connectors are accessed from the front of the chassis. The MXK
provides a metal harness on the front of the chassis for easy cable
management as shown in Figure 2.
Cables and connectors (except for power cables) are accessed from the front
of the chassis as shown in Figure 2. For the MXK 819, power cables enter the
device at the lower right front of the unit. Power for the MXK 823 is provided
on both the front of the chassis and the rear of the chassis. Both power
supplies are supplied by dual –48V DC input power. The airflow through the
unit is from bottom to top. The chassis is FCC, UL, CSA, and CE compliant.
See Connect power to the front of the MXK and ground the chassis on page 51
or Connect power to the rear of the MXK 823 and ground the chassis on
page 56 for connecting power instructions.

MXK
Figure 2: MXK chassis with cables and connectors
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GPON GPON GPON GPON
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Figure 4 shows the 23” MXK chassis with 18 line cards and two uplink cards.
Figure 3: MXK 19” chassis with 14 line cards and two uplink cards
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MXK 319 chassis
The MXK 319 chassis is a 19 inch wide and 3U high unit with 7 line card
slots and 2 uplink card slots. The MXK 3U chassis also has a removable fan
controller with six fans and alarm LEDs.
In the 3U chassis the two bottom right slots, slots a and b, are only for the
uplink cards. There are 5 slots in the left hand column, designated 1 to 5, and
two slots in the upper right hand column, designated 6 and 7 for line cards.
Any type of line card can be installed in those slots. Cables and connectors are
accessed from the front of the chassis.
Cables and connectors (except for power cables) are accessed from the front
of the chassis. For the MXK 319, power cables enter the device in the rear of
the unit. The airflow through the unit is from the right side to the left side
(when facing the front of the chassis). See Connect power to the MXK 319
and ground the chassis on page 59 for instructions for connecting power.
MXK slot cards
Uplink card guidelines

Observe the following guidelines when installing slot cards into the MXK 819
and MXK 823 chassis:
• The two uplink cards are the only cards that can be installed in the two
middle slots, slots a and b.
• Line cards can be installed in any of the remaining slots and can exist in
the same chassis.
Figure 4: MXK 23” chassis with 18 line cards and two uplink cards
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MXK
Observe the following guidelines when installing slot cards into the MXK 319
chassis:
• The two uplink cards are the only cards that can be installed in the two
bottom right slots, slots a and b.
• Line cards can be installed in any of the remaining slots (slots 1 to 5 in the
left hand column and slots 6 and 7 in the upper two slots of the right hand
column) and can exist in the same chassis.
Figure 5: MXK 3U chassis with 7 line cards and two uplink cards
Add, change or delete card profiles

The card command permits adding, changing, updating, and deleting card
profiles. Optional parameters that are available are software load filename,
card group ID, linetype, and status. By default, new card profiles are enabled
and use the system assigned software load file.
The card change command can be used to change a card profile settings, for
example using a different card type. By default, the system validates that there
is a match between the software load file and the card type. An optional
parameter is available to override validation to use a software load file that
does not match the card type.
The card update command can be used to modify card-profile settings after
the initial card configuration.
Refer to the Zhone CLI Reference Guide for a detailed command description
Reset cards
The resethold and resetrelease commands are available to place a card on
hold in the system configuration, while the card is still in the MXK chassis.
These commands may be used for diagnostic requirements when a card
configuration should be placed on ‘hold’ while the physical card remains in
the chassis.
Refer to the Zhone CLI Reference Guide for a detailed command description.

Small form factor pluggables
Zhone Technologies supports a variety of small form factor pluggables (SFPs)

which you select depending on the protocol, fiber type and distance
requirements. See Chapter 18, Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
Connectors in the MXK Configuration Guide.
MXK backplane
The MXK has a non-blocking architecture with a high-speed backplane. Each

line card on the MXK had a dedicated backplane trace to each of the uplink
cards.

MXK

INSTALL THE MXK
This chapter describes how to prepare your site for installation and MXK
installation procedures and includes:
• Pre-installation preparation, page 29
• Install the MXK, page 42
Pre-installation preparation
Before installing the MXK, read the pre-installation preparations for
important safety, power, and environmental precautions and specifications
and have an understanding of the installation procedures. This section
includes:
• Installation overview, page 30
• General safety precautions, page 31
• Installation precautions, page 34
• Environmental specifications, page 35
• Power requirements and specifications, page 37
• Grounding and isolation, page 40
• Select the system location, page 40
• Tools needed, page 40
• Compliance and certifications, page 41

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Installation overview
Before preparing to install the MXK, it is helpful to review this overview of

MXK installation as it will take you from removing the chassis from the box
through installing and verifying uplink and line cards. After completing MXK
installation, refer to the MXK Configuration Guide for how to configure the
software that runs the MXK.
Installation overview
1 Install the MXK chassis.
a Unpack the system.
Unpack the system on page 42
b Carefully lift the chassis with the front of the chassis facing outward.
Install mounting brackets on page 43
c Choose a rack position.
d Mount the chassis in a rack.
Mount the chassis in a rack on page 44
2 Connect power and provide ground.
Connect power and ground the chassis on page 49
3 Install uplink and line cards.
Install cards on page 45
4 Conduct visual hardware verification tests.
a Visually inspect the chassis LEDs to verify that the power lights A
and B are green.
Read the LEDs on page 77
b Check to see that the uplink card’s green active lights blink, then stays
on solid.
c Check to see that the line card’s active lights blink. (The amber fault
light should stay on when first starting up because the link card’s
profile is not yet loaded.)
5 Conduct out-of-band management tests.
a See Log in to the serial (craft) port on page 65.
b From the command line interface (CLI) enter the slots command to
verify which cards are installed.

6 Connect the cables.

Chapter 3, System Cables and Connectors, on page 63
a Communication cables should be at least two inches away from
power lines. If the MXK is installed in an inside plant, the cables
must be shielded and grounded at both ends.
b Use Zhone cable mounting brackets where appropriate. Follow all
guidelines provided in Guidelines for cables on page 63.
7 Perform basic MXK configuration tasks.
MXK Management on page 65
8 Provision the MXK.
a Add card profiles for each card to be provisioned.
b See the MXK Configuration Guide for IP routing, bridging, and other
configuration tasks.
General safety precautions
This section covers important considerations for the MXK and includes
• Safety, page 32
• Prevent electrostatic damage, page 33
• Power supply safety information, page 33
The equipment is designed and manufactured in compliance with the
following safety standards: UL 60950, EN 60950, IEC 60950, ACA TS001,
FCC, CSA and CSE. However, the following additional precautions should be
observed to ensure personal safety during installation or service, and to
prevent damage to the equipment or equipment to which it is connected.

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Safety
Take the following precautions before installing or servicing the product:
WARNING!
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING! Do not stare into the optical interface laser beam or

view it directly with optical instruments.
Caution: Current limiting protectors

The MXK is intended to be protected by 3-mil carbon blocks and
current limiting protectors with a continuous carry current rating of
350 milliamperes. The current limiting protectors must be applied on
the equipment side of the voltage limiting protector.
• Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the
product or included in this guide.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install this product in a wet location.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are
specifically designed for this purpose only.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has first been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Never attempt to service this product unless you are an authorized service
technician. Doing so can expose you to dangerous high-voltage points or other
risks and may result in injury or damage to the unit and void all warranties.
• The MXK system chassis requires a ground connection to the single point
building ground in an Isolated Bonding Network (IBN). If more than one
MXK chassis is to be installed on a rack, each one requires its own direct
connection to the single point building ground in the IBN.
• Slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these
slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
• DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the
product where anyone could step or walk on the power cord.
• Special cables, which may be required by the regulatory inspection
authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the buyer.

• When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with
the applicable Safety Standards and regulatory requirements of the
country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate
regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
• A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth
grounds of two or more buildings. If products installed in separate
buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous
condition. Consult a qualified electrical consultant to determine whether
or not this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, implement corrective
action prior to interconnecting the product.
• Install the MXK in accordance with national and local electric codes to
meet central office requirements. Consult a qualified electrical consultant.
• Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the optical ports of the MXK when no
cable is connected. Avoid exposure and do not stare into open apertures.
Prevent electrostatic damage

The system slot cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD
can cause component failure and degraded system performance. Take
adequate precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) with these
cards. Always wear a properly-grounded wrist strap or equivalent protection
when handling system cards.
Handle each card by its front panel or stiffener. Never touch the solder side,
connector pins, or components on a printed circuit card, and do not allow
cards to come into contact with one another.
To prevent damage to system cards when not in use, store and handle the
cards in their original antistatic bags. Keep the cards in their original packing
cartons to prevent damage caused by dust or dirt. Be sure to store the cards in
areas that are free from excessive humidity and temperatures.
Power supply safety information

Install an equipment grounding conductor not smaller in size than the
ungrounded branch-circuit supply conductors as part of the circuit that
supplies the product or system. Bare, covered, or insulated grounding
conductors are acceptable. Individually covered or insulated equipment
grounding conductors should have a continuous outer finish that is either
green, or green with one or more yellow stripes. Connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to ground at the service equipment.

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Installation precautions
Avoid creating a hazardous condition by maintaining even weight distribution

within the chassis.
WARNING! Two people are required to lift the MXK 819 or

MXK 823 systems because they weigh too much for one person to
lift. Do not attempt to lift the system chassis without assistance or
personal injury can result.
Note that the temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
ambient room temperature, especially when the system is installed in a closed
or multiunit rack assembly. Do not exceed the maximum operating
temperature specified in Table 3 on page 35.
Do not block system air vents; this will deprive the system of the airflow
required for proper cooling. Sufficient clearance must exist on all sides of the
rack to permit equipment access.
Zhone recommends using cabling ducts for cable routing in rack mounts.
To facilitate proper cooling, cover unpopulated slots with a blank front panel.
All slots must have a card or a blank panel installed at all times for EMC,
safety and cooling requirements.
The system ships with mounting brackets. To avoid overloading the mounting
brackets, and damaging the system, do not use the MXK chassis to support
other equipment after it is mounted in the rack.
Connect the system to the power supply circuit as described in this document.
Do not overload the system or power supply circuit.
Ensure that proper system grounding is performed and maintained. Use power
supply connections for grounding instead of branch circuitry (such as power
strips).

Environmental specifications
Table 3 describes the MXK chassis environmental specifications.
Table 3: MXK chassis environmental specifications
Description Specification
Chassis dimensions (excluding rack MXK 823

mount brackets) 13.97 in. (35.5 cm) high (8U) by 21.18 in. (53.8 cm) wide by 11.65 in.
(29.6 cm) deep.
MXK 819
13.97 in. (35.5 cm) high (8U) by 17.25 in. (43.8 cm) wide by 11.65 in.
(29.6 cm) deep
MXK 319
5.22 in. (13.3 cm) high (3U) by 18.18 in. (46.2 cm) wide by 11.34 in.
(28.8 cm) deep.
Weight fully loaded MXK 819: 82 lb. (37 kg)
Operating temperature –400F to +1490F (–40 0C to +65 0C).
Storage temperature –400F to +1850F (–400C to +850C)
Operating relative humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing
Storage relative humidity Up to 95% noncondensing
Altitude Operating altitude: Up to 13,123 ft. (4,000 m)
Airflow MXK 819 and MXK 823: Bottom front to top rear.
MXK 319: Right side to left side (facing front of chassis)
Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8 show the MXK chassis dimensions.

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Figure 6: MXK 819 chassis dimensions

Power requirements and specifications
This section covers:

• Cabling rules for power, page 37
• Power specifications, page 38
• Chassis power consumption, page 39
Separate A and B power feeds allow two individual –48V DC power sources
to be connected to the MXK system. Use isolated DC return (DC-I). For the
19 inch and 23 inch MXK chassis, the power wiring is field-terminated inside
the lower front of the chassis.
Note: The installation site must include overcurrent protection, such

as fuses or circuit breakers, that will limit current at the A and B
power inputs.
Cabling rules for power

Following are power cabling rules applicable to the MXK system.
• Provide an appropriate disconnect device as part of the building
installation for systems such as the MXK that receive power from an
external, auxiliary, or emergency source. When power is routed from a
power distribution frame, the disconnect device can be used as a power
cutoff (for example, an ON/OFF switch or breaker).
• Connect all disconnect devices so that they disconnect all ungrounded
conductors of a DC power circuit when placed in the OFF position.
• All power cables must be rated VW-1 or higher.
• Use power cabling of 10 AWG for applications of 25 feet (7.62 m) or less
from the central power distribution bus.

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Power specifications
Table 4 describes the MXK power specifications. Note the variance in the
MXK 823 chassis based on the chassis version. To find the version of the
chassis see Discover the chassis version on page 41.
Table 4: MXK power supply specifications
Rated voltage -42V to -60.0 VDC

Separate A/B power feeds for –48V DC protection
Rated power Maximum allowed power dissipation at the minimum voltage

• MXK 823 (rev N and higher)
1344 Watts
• MXK 823 (prior to rev N)
1200 Watts
• MXK 819
1200 Watts
• MXK 319
630 Watts
Rated current • MXK 823 (rev N and higher)

32 Amp maximum
28 Amp maximum
• MXK 819
28 Amp maximum
• MXK 319
15 Amp maximum

Table 4: MXK power supply specifications
DC-input cable AWG 10 (5.27 mm2) maximum
Listed circuit breaker or fuse • MXK 823 (rev N and higher)

32 Amp rating, use 40 A fuse
• MXK 819
• MXK 319
A listed circuit breaker or fuse must be installed from a central DC
power source and wired in accordance with NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70 and
Canadian electrical code, Part 1, C22.1.
Chassis power consumption

Table 5 describes the power consumption of the MXK system components.
Table 5: MXK power consumption (nominal)
Component Specification
MXK 819 58 W
MXK 823 60 W
MXK 319 21 W
Chassis + 2 uplinks MXK 819:

148 W + 5 W per SFP
100 W + 3 W per XFP
MXK 823:
150 W + 5 W per SFP
150 W + 3 W per XFP
MXK 319:
67 W + 5 W per SFP

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Grounding and isolation
The MXK system cards and subassemblies use an integrated frame and logic
ground system as follows:
• The MXK system chassis and logic ground are bonded.
• The two-wire power supply feed is not connected to the chassis.
• Cable shielding is terminated on the MXK system chassis ground.
Select the system location
Ensure that the environment is free of dust and excessive moisture, not
exposed to the elements or temperature extremes, and has sufficient
ventilation.
Install the system in reasonable proximity to all equipment with which it will
connect. Ensure that proper cable grades are used for all system and network
connections. For best results, use the cables and connectors recommended in
this document.
Tools needed
The required equipment listed in Table 6 should be available before beginning

the installation of the MXK system.
Table 6: Equipment required to install the MXK system
Qty Equipment Details Use
1 Mounting shelf or rack, Powered as indicated in attached MXK chassis mounting

19 or 23 inch width as specifications.
required.
1 VT-100-compatible Connected to the MXK through RJ45 Commission and configuration

terminal or PC used as a craft port.
VT-100 terminal emulator
1 11/32-inch nutdriver For ground stud hex nuts. General installation
1 Pliers General installation
1 Cable prep tools Pressfit and crimpers Cable installation
- Cables System connections
2 #1 and #2 Phillips-head N/A Locking and unlocking cards,

and 1/8-inch flat-blade front panels and chassis
screwdrivers brackets
2 Antistatic wrist strap N/A Static electricity prevention

Compliance and certifications
Table 7: Compliance and certifications
NEBS Specification
Safety CSA 22.2 No. 950

UL 60950
EMC emissions FCC Part 15 Class A

CE EN55022A
EMC immunity CE EN55024

CE EN 50082
Network FCC Part 68
Discover the chassis version
To discover the chassis version, use the eeshow back command. The eeshow
back display will show the part number and version of the MXK chassis. The
MXK chassis example below is an 823 chassis with a revision of P.
zSH> eeshow back
Over-riding specified slot number a. Changing to slot 0

Specified eeprom only exists on slot 0
EEPROM contents: for slot 0

EEPROM_ID : 06 -- BACKPLANE
Version : 01
Size : 054
CardType : 00620 -- BACKPLANE_MX_20
CardVersion : 810-08548-01-P
SerialNum : 09460759
ShelfNumber : 00001
CLEI Code : No CLEI
Cksum : 0x191A

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Install the MXK

This section provides the information and procedures to install the MXK.
• Unpack the system, page 42
• Install mounting brackets, page 43
• Mount the chassis in a rack, page 44
• Install cards, page 45
• Connect power and ground the chassis, page 49
Unpack the system
Use the following procedure to unpack the MXK system components from
the shipping cartons.
Note: Before installing the MXK, read General safety precautions

on page 21 for important safety and power information.
• On system receipt, check the shipping cartons for physical damage.

• Unpack the shipping cartons, and check the contents for physical damage.
• If the equipment appears damaged, immediately contact the shipping
company to file a claim.
The shipping company representative will give instructions on how to submit
a claim, where to send the unit, and any special instructions that may be
required.
If you need to return the equipment, pack the equipment in its original
packing materials and send it by prepaid freight to the address given by the
claims representative. If the original packing materials are unavailable, ship
the equipment in a sturdy carton, wrapping it with shock-absorbing material.

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Install mounting brackets
Note: Units are shipped with the rack ears installed and secured to
shipping pallet. When unpacking the unit, remove the bottom two
screws that secure the shipping bracket to the rack ears and replace
them with the correct rack ear screws from the accessory kit.
This section describes how to install mounting brackets on the MXK.
Installing the mounting brackets onto the MXK system

chassis
The MXK mounting brackets are designed for use in a 19-inch or 23-inch
rack. Use the following procedure to install the mounting brackets onto the
system chassis:
1 Carefully place the system chassis right side up and facing forward on a
clean, flat, sturdy work surface.
2 Align the bracket so that the rack mount flange is toward the front,
centered vertically on the chassis and the 4 screw holes in the chassis
align with the 4 screw holes in the bracket.
Note: Use an 8-32 flathead UNC x 0.25 screw when attaching

the brackets to the unit. Using the wrong screw type will result in
a poorly-secured system. These screws are provided in the
installation kit.
3 Secure the two brackets to both sides of the system chassis with the
screws provided in the installation kit. See Figure 9 on page 44.
Caution: To prevent damage to the system, use only the screws

provided in the installation kit.

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Mount the chassis in a rack
This section describes how to mount the MXK chassis in a rack.
Mounting the 8U MXK system chassis in a rack

The system chassis can be mounted in a 19-inch or 23-inch rack that is
connected to an earth ground.
WARNING! Two people are required to pick up the system

because it weighs too much for one person to lift. Do not attempt
to lift the system chassis without assistance or personal injury can
result.
Use the following procedure to mount the system chassis in a rack:

1 Choose a rack position for the system chassis.
2 Carefully lift the system chassis into the rack with the front of the system
facing outward.
3 Secure the system chassis to the mounting rack with the screws provided
in the installation kit.
Note: Use a 12-24 UNC x 0.5-inch screw when mounting the

system to the rack. Using the wrong screw type will result in a
poorly-secured system. These screws are provided in the
installation kit.
Figure 9: Installing the MXK in a rack
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Mounting the MXK 319 system chassis in a rack

The system chassis can be mounted in a 19-inch rack that is connected to an
earth ground. Use the following procedure to mount the system chassis in a
rack:
1 Choose a rack position for the system chassis.
2 Carefully lift the system chassis into the rack with the front of the system
facing outward.
3 Secure the system chassis to the mounting rack with the screws provided
in the installation kit.
Note: Use a 12-24 UNC x 0.5-inch screw when mounting the

system to the rack. Using the wrong screw type will result in a
poorly-secured system. These screws are provided in the
installation kit.
Figure 10: Installing the MXK 319 in a rack
Install cards
Observe the following rules when handling MXK slot cards:

• Handle each card by its front panel or stiffener. Never touch the solder
side, connector pins, or components on a printed circuit card, and do not
allow cards to come into contact with one another.
• To prevent damage to slot cards when not in use, store and handle the
cards in their original containers. Keep the cards in their original packing
cartons to prevent damage caused by dust or dirt. Be sure to store the
cards in areas that are free from excessive humidity and temperatures.
Caution: The MXK system slot cards are susceptible to

electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can cause component failure
and degraded system performance. Take adequate precautions to
prevent electrostatic discharge with these cards. Always wear a
properly grounded wrist strap, or equivalent protection, when
handling system cards.

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Caution: Use caution when inserting and removing the

ADSL2+ cards to and from the MXK chassis. Be careful not to
damage the caps on the board.
Installing a slot card in the MXK chassis
Note: You must install the uplink cards in middle slots, a and b.
1 Put on an antistatic wrist strap that touches the skin. Make sure it is
properly grounded to the ESD jack on the front of the unit.
2 Carefully remove the card from its antistatic packaging.
3 Visually inspect the card for damage. Check the label and part number on
the card to verify the type of card being installed is the type needed for the
particular application.
4 Holding the card by its faceplate, carefully insert the card into a slot. Hold
the bottom ejector open and slowly slide the card onto the backplane pins.
5 Close the bottom ejector to firmly seat the card.
Caution: To prevent damage to the backplane pins, do not force

cards onto the backplane pins when seating the cards. If you have
trouble seating a card, check that it is in the correct slot, pull the
card out, and try seating it again by pressing gently.
6 Slide the card lock down.

7 Tighten the top and bottom screws to seat the card in the backplane.
Figure 11 illustrates installing slot cards.
See Remove a slot card on page 80 for slot card removal.

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Figure 11: Installing slot cards in the MXK
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Installing a slot card in the MXK 319 chassis
5 Close the ejector to firmly seat the card.

6 Slide the card lock to the left.

The card will not boot if the card lock is not in the down position.
Figure 12: Installing slot cards in the MXK 319

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Connect power and ground the chassis
This section contains the following information:

• Grounding requirements, page 49
• Connect power to the front of the MXK and ground the chassis, page 51
• Connect power to the rear of the MXK 823 and ground the chassis,
page 56
• Connect power to the MXK 319 and ground the chassis, page 59
• Verifying proper grounding between the chassis and the rack, page 62
Note: Bare, covered, or insulated grounding conductors must comply

with Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standards. Bare conductors shall
be coated with an appropriate antioxidant compound such as
Dielectric Tune Up Grease 67VR from Permatex or similar product.
Individually covered or insulated grounding conductors shall have a
continuous outer finish that is either green or green with one or more
yellow stripes. The equipment grounding conductor should be
connected to the ground at the service equipment. The grounding
cable must be rated at VW-1 or higher.
Zhone recommends grounding the MXK using minimum 10 gauge
copper wire and NRTL-listed two hole compression-type connectors
(such as Amphenol part number 1527272-3).
Grounding requirements
Use the guidelines in this section to provide a system ground for the MXK.
Before concluding a MXK installation and applying DC power, measure the
impedance of the building ground reference and ensure that it is less than 25
ohms, for safety. Use an ECOS 1023 POW-R-MATE or an EMC Instrument
Model 3710 or similar meter to do this. Zhone recommends that the
impedance be 5 ohms or less for proper equipment operation.
If the ground path connected to the MXK has an impedance of more than 5
ohms, make improvements to the grounding system before installing the
MXK equipment.
The MXK chassis are designed to use Isolated DC return (DC-I).
Other grounding requirements are as follows:
• The earth ground rod is normally buried in the ground at the site. Observe local
electrical codes for buried grounding techniques and requirements. Ensure that
the ground rod has been installed per local, telco, and NEC code requirements.

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• Use a dedicated power source that is only shared with other isolated
bonding network (IBN) configured equipment to provide power to the
MXK and all other related equipment. This configuration prevents
interference from possible high surge or noise currents present in some
industrial buildings. Otherwise, you must ensure a proper grounding path
of less than 5 ohms to the building ground.
• Use the ground bus of a dedicated AC service panel as the location/site
ground of the MXK equipment. This ground bus must already be connected
to the main service panel ground or main building ground reference.
• The impedance of the link between the ground terminal of the MXK and the
location/site ground to which it is connected must be less than 0.25 ohms.
• The rack the MXK is installed in must be properly grounded.
• Never connect a single-point-ground conductor from the MXK to
structural steel members or electrical conduits. Specifically, never tie this
conductor to a ground source or grounded electrode that is not hard-wired
to the building ground reference conductor.
• It is recommended to avoid running in-building cabling near fluorescent
lights and other sources of high frequency radiation such as transformers.
• Avoid spliced conductors. Use continuous conductors, which have lower
impedance and are more reliable than spliced ones.
• Terminate all conductors in a permanent manner. Ensure all terminations
are easily visible and accessible for maintenance purposes.
• Tag ground connections clearly with a message such as “CRITICAL
CONNECTION: DO NOT REMOVE OR DISCONNECT.”
• Although some electrical codes permit the use of a conduit as the sole
ground conductor between equipment, it is still recommended to use a
separate insulated ground conductor through the same conduit. The
separate insulated ground conductor maintains the safety ground
connection if the conduit is corroded or disconnected.
• Avoid a ground path via serial craft interface RS-232C. The MXK
RS-232C local craft interface has pins referenced to ground. To prevent
undesirable ground path via an attached computer, it is recommended that
you only use a portable computer. If only a desktop computer or VT-100
type monitoring equipment is available, use it in conjunction with a UL/
CSA Certified RS-232 Opto-Isolator.
Ground conductors for the MXK must meet the following requirements:
• No smaller than 10 AWG at any point.
• Does not carry current under normal operating conditions.
• Must be tied to the +48V battery return at the main power Distribution Center
using isolated DC return (DC-I)
• Should be hard wired to the main ground reference.

Install the MXK
Connect power to the front of the MXK and ground

the chassis
Power on the MXK 819 is located at the front of the chassis, see Figure 14.
Power on the MXK 823 is located on both the front of the chassis and the rear
of the chassis.
For the procedure on connecting the wiring between the MXK terminal block
and the power supplies in the rear of the MXK 823 chassis, see Connect
power to the rear of the MXK 823 and ground the chassis on page 56
Connecting power and grounding the chassis to the front of

the MXK
Use the following procedure to connect the wiring between the MXK terminal
block and the power supplies in the front of the MXK chassis.
1 Remove the MXK lower bezel (Figure 13).
2 Remove the air filter (Figure 13).
Figure 13: Removing the front bezel and air filter

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3 Locate the terminal block in the lower portion of the chassis.

4 Loosen the screws that attach the terminal block to the chassis.
5 Carefully remove the terminal block from the chassis.
Caution: Use care when removing the terminal block from the
chassis so as not to detach the wires connecting the terminal
block to the chassis.
Figure 14: Removing terminal block
6 Thread the wires (minimum 10 AWG and maximum size # 6 wire)

through the hole on the right side of the chassis.
Note: Some MXK terminal blocks have a quarter-turn screw. For

these units, turn the screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise to loosen.
Note: If the MXK is installed so that the thread hole on the side
of the unit is inaccessible, thread the power supply and grounding
cables behind the front bezel as illustrated in Figure 15.
Figure 15: Threading the power and grounding cables behind the front bezel
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7 Connect the negative wire from power supply A to the terminal marked A.

Install the MXK
8 Connect the positive wire from power supply A to the terminal marked A+.
9 Connect the negative wire from power supply B to the terminal marked –B.
10 Connect the positive wire from power supply B to the terminal marked B+.
Note: If using a single power source, place jumpers between

terminals –VA and –VB.
Figure 16: Connecting power cables
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11 Reinstall the terminal block into the chassis.
12 Secure the terminal block to the chassis.
13 Route a conductor (minimum 10 AWG and maximum size # 6 wire) from
each chassis to a common 2 AWG frame ground collector that connects to
the single point building ground in an IBN. Be sure that all ground
connections are bare metal to bare metal.
14 Strip the conductor (minimum 10 AWG and maximum size # 6 wire) and
crimp a grounding lug to the end of the conductor.
The two hole lug is recommended for the front powered MXK 819 or
MXK 823, though the one hole lug is acceptable.
15 Attach the ground lug to the grounding lugs, as shown in Figure 17 on
page 54.

Install the MXK
16 Secure the hex bolts to the chassis.
Note: For the # 8-32 ground stud and hex nuts the recommended
torque is 12 to 16 in/lbs.
17 Connect the ground cable(s) routed in Step 13 and tighten the bolt.
Note: For the #8-32 ground stud and hex nuts the recommended
Figure 17: Securing the terminal block and grounding the chassis
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-B
+B
Note: Some MXK terminal blocks have a quarter-turn screw. For

these units, turn the screw 1/4 turn clockwise to tighten.
18 Reinstall the air filter (Figure 18).

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19 Replace the lower bezel (Figure 18).
Figure 18: Replacing the air filter and bezel
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20 Turn on the power to power supply A (and to power supply B, if present).

The system is now live and ready to initialize the slot cards as they are
installed. In the absence of any slot cards, there is no activity on the system.
The power A and power B LEDs on the front panel of the unit should be solid
green, indicating power is normal. For information on the chassis LEDs, see
Read the LEDs on page 77.

Install the MXK
Connect power to the rear of the MXK 823 and

ground the chassis
Power on the MXK 823 chassis is located on both the front of the chassis and
the rear of the chassis. This section describes connecting power to the rear of
the chassis.
To provide redundant power supplies and easy access, two terminal blocks,
side A and side B, are located at the chassis rear. To provide additional
redundancy each terminal block contains four terminals, two RTN for positive
wires and two –48 DC for negative wires. Located near each terminal block is
a stud used to connect the ground wire cable and an on/off switch for the
power. Figure 19 displays the location and contents of the terminal blocks.
For the procedure on connecting the wiring between the MXK terminal block
and the power supplies on the front of the MXK chassis, see Connect power to
the front of the MXK and ground the chassis on page 51.
Figure 19: Terminal blocks on the rear of the MXK chassis
OFF
OFF
A
OFF
RTN
-48VDC

Install the MXK
Connecting power to the rear of the MXK 823 and grounding

the chassis
Use the following procedure to connect the wiring between the MXK terminal
block and the power supplies in the rear of the MXK chassis.
1 Remove the plastic safety cover (Figure 20).
Figure 20: Remove plastic safety cover
A
RTN
OFF
-48VDC
2 Connect the positive and negative wires to the proper terminals as shown
in Figure 21:
Note: For the power terminal 1/4”-20 studs and hex nuts, the
recommended torque is 32 to 36 in/lbs.
a Connect the negative wire from power supply A to the terminal

marked –48 DC.
b Connect the positive wire from power supply A to the terminal
marked RTN.
c Connect the negative wire from power supply B to the terminal
marked –48 DC.
d Connect the positive wire from power supply B to the terminal
marked RTN.
Figure 21: Connecting positive and negative power wires
A
RTN
OFF
-48VDC

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3 Replace the plastic safety cover.

4 Route a 10 AWG conductor from each chassis to a common 2 AWG
frame ground collector that connects to the single point building ground
in an IBN. Make sure all ground connections are made with bare metal to
bare metal.
5 Strip the 10 AWG conductor and crimp a grounding lug to the end of the
conductor (Figure 22).
Figure 22: Crimp grounding lug
6 Secure the nuts to the chassis.

7 Connect the ground cable(s) already routed and tighten the bolt.
(Figure 23).
Figure 23: Connect ground wire
A
RTN
OFF
-48VDC
8 The system is now ready to run power.

9 Flip the on/off switch to on (Figure 24).

Install the MXK
Figure 24: Complete power wires and grounding
A
RTN
-48VDC
installed. In the absence of any slot cards, there is no activity on the
system. The power A and power B LEDs on the front panel of the unit
should be solid green, indicating power is normal. For information on the
chassis LEDs, see Read the LEDs on page 77.
Connect power to the MXK 319 and ground the

chassis
Connecting power to the MXK 319 and grounding the

chassis
1 On the rear of the MXK 319 chassis, remove the eight screws which
attach the clear protective cover.
2 The MXK 319 chassis will accept dual redundant power feeds — A & B.
Loosen the wire clamp screws. They may be tight so use a screwdriver
with a large diameter handle.

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3 Dress the power supply A wires through the upper notch on either side of
the rear of the chassis. Connect them to the upper (A) power terminals
using insulated #6 ring lugs, with the negative wire on terminal –48V and
the positive wire on terminal RTN. In the same way, dress the power
supply B wires through the lower chassis openings and connect them to
the lower (B) power terminals.
4 Tighten the wire clamp screws.

Tighten the wire clamp screws using a suitable torque driver to 8 ± 1
inch-lbs (0.9 ± 0.1 N·m). Do not overtighten.

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5 Replace the clear protective and mounting screws.

6 Using 10 AWG wire, secure the grounding lug to the chassis and the other
end to a single point building ground. Tighten the nut using a suitable
torque driver to 12 ± 1 inch-lbs (1.3 ± 0.1 N·m).
Figure 25: Grounding the MXK 319
7 To verify proper grounding, please see Verifying proper grounding

between the chassis and the rack, page 62.
Caution: This procedure is service affecting and requires that

ground be isolated from the equipment. Perform this procedure
during a maintenance window.
8 Turn on the power to power supply A (and to power supply B, if present),

using 30 A (maximum) fuses.
installed.

Install the MXK
Verifying proper grounding between the chassis and the

rack
Proper grounding reduces the effect of line surges and limits the voltages and
RF interference that may affect communication among network devices.
1 Test the impedance from the grounding cable or bar (point 1 in the
graphic) to the rack (point 2 in the graphic)
The impedance should be less than 1 ohm.
2 Test the impedance from the MXK chassis (point 3 in the graphic) to the
grounding rack.
The impedance must be less than 0.25 ohms.

SYSTEM CABLES AND CONNECTORS
This chapter explains how to connect the MXK cables and connectors. It
contains the following sections:
• Guidelines for cables, page 63
• Cable descriptions, page 63
• MXK 819 and 823 chassis alarm board, page 65
• Securing amphenol connectors, page 72
• Fiber optic maintenance and optical connections, page 73
Guidelines for cables

To be in compliance with NEC article 800, ensure that the power lines are
placed at least two inches away from the communication cables. This can be
accomplished by tie-wrapping and routing the power lines behind the rack
(route the communication cables in front of the rack).
Note: To comply with FCC regulations, cables and connectors must

be shielded. If you intend to install cable covers, the maximum height
of the connector head and cable should be two inches.
If the MXK is going to be installed in an inside plant, the cables must
be shielded and grounded at both ends.
MXK system connectors are located in the front of the chassis. No
cables are included with the installation kit. You must order any
cables that are required.
Cable descriptions
Table 8 lists specifications for the cables used with the MXK system. For
pinout information for these cables, refer to the chapters for each card, later in
this manual.

System Cables and Connectors
Table 8: Summary of cable specifications
Cable description Interfaces the MXK to Cable type Connector type
Chassis alarms Alarm relay contact on chassis 20 AWG minimum (0.8 Blank wire in to screw
(MXK 823 or MXK 819) mm) terminals.
Alarm relay contact on TAC/ 24 AWG (0.5 mm)
Ring-FC card recommended
Management (IP) Ethernet port on uplink card. 4 pair Category 5 RJ45 plug
Management (serial RS-232D connector on uplink 4-wire minimum RJ45 plug

craft port) card. 26 AWG (0.4 mm)

MXK 819 and 823 chassis alarm board

The MXK 819 and 823 chassis have two possible alarm boards:
• Output alarm board
The output alarm board provides six connections for output alarms as
described in Output connections on page 67.
The procedure describing how to connect to the output board is in Making
connections to the output alarm board on page 70
• Optional input/output alarm board
The input/output alarm board provides six connections for output alarms
and 16 connections for eight input alarms.
Configuring input alarms is described in the Operations, Administration
and Maintenance chapter in the MXK Configuration Guide.
The procedure describing how to connect to the input/output board is in
Making connections to the output alarm board on page 70
The MXK 819 and MXK 823 chassis alarms are located in the lower left of
the chassis, behind the bezel. See Figure 26.
Figure 26: Location of the chassis alarm board
Requirements for upgrading to MXK I/O alarm board
Uplinks must have the correct firmware in order to support the Alarm I/O
board. Please carefully read the following and verify uplink compatibility
BEFORE installing the Alarm I/O board:
• Firmware on all uplinks except the MXK-UPLINK-8X1GE and
MXK-UPLINK-2X10G-8X1GE, is upgraded automatically when running
MXK 2.3 or later, and all uplinks (except the MXK-UPLINK-8X1GE and
MXK-UPLINK-2X10G-8X1GE) that are running MXK 2.3 or later are
fully compatible with the Alarm I/O board.

• A minimum firmware release level is also required on the

MXK-UPLINK-8X1GE and MXK-UPLINK-2X10G-8X1GE, however
they are not field upgradeable. To ensure Alarm I/O board compatibility,
MXK-UPLINK-2X10G-8X1GE uplinks must have a card value of
800-02782-03 rev H or higher, and MXK-UPLINK-8X1GE uplinks must
have a card value of 800-02783-03 rev H or higher. Card values can be
found utilizing eeshow card a.
zSH> eeshow card a
EEPROM contents: for slot 30

EEPROM_ID : 00 -- CARD
Version : 01
Size : 054
CardType : 10100 -- MXUP2TG8G
CardVersion : 800-02485-01-A
SerialNum : 01360640
ShelfNumber : 00001
CLEI Code : No CLEI
Cksum : 0xC100
MAC Address are enabled for 11 address(es) starting
at:
00:01:47:14:C3:00
Notice that the card shown in the example above cannot support the MXK
alarm I/O board.
For additional information, please contact Zhone support.
MXK alarm cable and contacts guidelines
The specifications and requirements for the MXK chassis alarm cable and
alarm relay contacts are as follows:
• The alarm cable must be rated at VW-1 or higher. To comply with Part 15
of FCC regulations, all cables to DB connectors must be foiled with
braided shielding.
• One cable is required to interface to the alarms connector. The minimum
gauge for this cable is 20 AWG (24 AWG recommended). To limit alarm
cable signal losses, its length should not exceed 60 feet.
• Alarm relay contacts are rated at 62.5 VA (defined as being capable of
switching 1 amp at 62.5 volts). The maximum switching current of the
relay is 1 amp.

Output connections
The output connectors are the same, except for the location on the board and
naming conventions:
• J1, J2 and J3 on the output board map to J1, 1, 2 and 3 on the input/output
board
• J4, J5 and J6 on the output board map to J2, 1, 2 and 3 on the input/output
board
Figure 27: Connections on the output alarm board
Figure 28: Connections on the input/output alarm board
Table 9: MXK output alarm connections table
Board Output I/O Output I/O Output I/O Output I/O

Alarm state J1–J2 J1, 1-2 J2–J3 J1, 2-3 J4–J5 J2, 1-2 J5–J6 J2, 2-3
Critical alarm not present open closed X X
Critical alarm is present closed open X X
Major/minor alarm is not present X X open closed
Major/minor alarm present X X closed open

When alarms are present, the connections are as follows:

• When a critical alarm is present, there is a connection between J1-J2 on
the output board, J1, 1-2 on the input/output board.
• When a major/minor alarm is present, there is a connection between
J4-J5on the output board, J2, 1-2 on the input/output board.
• When a critical alarm is present, there is no connection between J2-J3 on
the output board, J1, 2-3 on the input/output board..
• When a major or minor alarm is present, there is no connection between
J5-J6 on the output board, J2, 2-3 on the input/output board..
When alarms are not present the connections are as follows:
• There is no connection between J1-J2 on the output board, J1, 1-2 on the
input/output board. or J4-J5on the output board, J2, 1-2 on the input/
output board..
• There is a connection between J2-J3 on the output board, J1, 2-3 on the
input/output board.and J5-J6 on the output board, J2, 2-3 on the input/
output board..
Table 10 to Table 14 describe the MXK output chassis alarms.
Table 10: System alarms
Event Type of alarm
Fan Tray up/down Critical
Power A/B up/down Critical (if nonredundant)

Minor (if redundant)
System control bus error Critical
Power Threshold (power out of Minor

acceptable range)
Thermal threshold Minor
Table 11: Card alarms
Event Type of alarm
Card Up/Down Major

For uplink and TAC card:
Critical (if nonredundant)

Table 12: Interface alarms
Event Type of alarm
Frames too long Minor
Physical line up/down Major
Table 13: Uplink card alarms
Event Type of alarm
Card up/down Critical (if nonredundant)

Network clocking fault Critical (if no fallback provided)

Minor (if fallback provided by internal clock)
Flash memory threshold Minor
Internal BITS clock fault Minor (if fallback to line clocking is provisioned, or if the clock source
is currently provisioned as secondary source)
Table 14: TAC alarms
Event Type of alarm
BITS clock Up/Down (only if Minor

provisioned active)

Making connections to the output alarm board
Attach the connections to the MXK
Figure 29: Making connections to the output alarm board
1 Remove the front bezel.

2 Locate the output alarm board in the opening at the bottom of the MXK
chassis.
3 Detach the alarm board by removing the two screws.
4 Pull the alarm board to the front of the opening being careful not to pull
the alarm board free from the connecting wires to the chassis.
5 Attach wires to the connectors in the alarm board as described in Output
connections on page 67.
6 Reattach the board to the MXK chassis via the two screws.
7 Replace the front bezel.

Making connections to the input/output alarm board
The input/output alarm board uses connector plugs and jacks for easy
installation of alarm connections.
Figure 30: Using the connector jacks on the input/output alarm board
1 Remove the front bezel.

2 Locate the output alarm board in the opening at the bottom of the MXK
chassis.
3 Remove the connector plugs from the connector jacks.
4 Attach wires to the connectors in the connector jacks.
5 Insert the connector jacks to the plugs on the alarm board.
6 Replace the front bezel.

Securing amphenol connectors

The MXK accessory kit contains tie-wraps, tie-wrap holders, and screws that
can be optionally used to secure Amphenol connectors to MXK cards. See
Figure 31 on page 72.
Securing the Amphenol connectors

1 Remove one of the hexagonal standoffs from the slot card connector.
2 Install the tie-wrap holder into the space where the hexagonal standoff has
been removed.
3 Attach the male end of the Amphenol connector into slot card connector.
4 Hand-tighten the Amphenol connector hold-down screw.
5 Once the Amphenol connector is firmly seated, secure the connector by
looping a tie-wrap through the tie-wrap holder and around the Amphenol
connector.
6 Fasten the tie-wrap.
Figure 31: Securing 50-pin Amphenol connectors

Fiber optic maintenance and optical connections

This section describes how to clean the optical connectors and receptacles
used with Zhone Technologies equipment. These processes should be applied
to optical components only in instances where degraded performance is
evidence that the connection is contaminated.
This section contains the following information:
• Laser radiation, page 73
• Handle optical fibers, page 74
• Optical connections, page 74
• Select cleaning materials, page 75
• Clean a connector, page 75
• Clean a receptacle, page 76
• Report optical fiber breakage, page 76
Laser radiation
Zhone equipment and associated optical test sets use laser sources that emit
light energy into fiber cables. This energy is within the red (visible) and
infrared (invisible) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Laser products are subject to federal and state or provincial regulations, and
local practices. Regulation 21 CFR 1040 of the U.S. Bureau of Radiological
Health requires manufacturers to certify each laser product as Class I, II, III,
or IV, depending upon the characteristics of the laser radiation emitted. In
terms of health and safety, Class I products present the least hazard (none at
all), while Class IV products present the greatest hazard.
Read and observe the following precautions to decrease the risk of exposure
to laser radiation.
WARNING! Risk of eye damage. At all times when handling

optical fibers, follow the safety procedures recommended by your
company.
Although Zhone optical products have a Class I certification, hazardous

exposure to laser radiation can occur when fibers connecting system
components are disconnected or broken. Certain procedures carried out
during testing require the handling of optical fibers without dust caps and
therefore increase the risk of exposure. Exposure to either visible or invisible
laser light can damage your eyes under certain conditions.
During service, maintenance, repair, or removal of cables or equipment,
follow these rules:
• Avoid direct exposure to fiber ends or optical connector ends. Laser
radiation may be present and can damage your eyes.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using an optical test set.

Incorrect calibration or control settings can result in hazardous levels of
radiation.
Handle optical fibers
When you work with optical fibers, you must take these precautions:
• Wear safety glasses when you install optical fibers.
• Clean your hands after you handle optical fibers. Small pieces of glass are
not always visible and can damage your eyes. If you have a piece of a
glass in your eye, get medical assistance immediately.
• Never look into an active optical fiber or a optical fiber connector opening
of an active or powered-up unit.
• Prevent direct exposure to optical fiber ends or optical connector ends
where you can directly access the laser signal. Do not handle pieces of
optical fiber with your fingers. Use tweezers or adhesive tape to lift and
discard any loose optical fiber ends.
• Wear rubber gloves when you clean optical connectors. The gloves
prevent direct contact with the isopropyl alcohol and prevent
contamination of the ferrules with skin oils.
• Place all optical fiber clippings in a plastic container provided for that
purpose.
• Handle optical fibers with caution. Place the optical fibers in a safe
location during installation.
• Protect all optical fiber connectors with clean dust caps at all times.
• Follow the manufacturer instructions when you use an optical test set.
Incorrect calibration or control settings can create hazardous levels of
radiation.
Optical connections
When connecting optical fiber from the OLT to the splitter or from the splitter
to the OLT do not confuse UPC fiber and APC fiber. Mismatching these
connectors could result in an air gap between the two connectors which could
create back reflection or other optical loss conditions.
WARNING! Older APC connectors may not use the standard

eight degree angle and this difference could also result in an air
gap condition.
Standard connector coding:
Blue: UPC
Green: APC

Select cleaning materials
Materials used for cleaning Zhone Technologies equipment should be high

quality and suitable for the purpose.
• Disconnect the cable end to be cleaned.
• Using inert dusting gas, blow accumulated dust and debris off the
cylindrical and end-face surfaces of the connector.
• Apply optical-grade isopropyl alcohol to a cleaning tissue.
• Gently wipe the tissue over the cylindrical and end face surfaces of the
connector perpendicular to the cable, then fold the cloth and repeat the
operation. Always use a clean tissue. Reusing the same portion of the
tissue may result in recontamination.
• Dry the connector by blowing it with inert dusting gas for two seconds,
holding the nozzle approximately inch from the end of the connector.
• Recap or reconnect the connector promptly to avoid contamination.
Check for proper system function.
Optical cleaning kits are available from optical supply sources.
Clean a connector
Cleaning a connector
1 Disconnect the cable end to be cleaned.
2 Using inert dusting gas, blow accumulated dust and debris off the
cylindrical and end-face surfaces of the connector.
3 Apply optical-grade isopropyl alcohol to a cleaning tissue.
4 Gently wipe the tissue over the cylindrical and end face surfaces of the
connector perpendicular to the cable, then fold the cloth and repeat the
operation. Always use a clean tissue. Reusing the same portion of the
tissue may result in recontamination.
5 Dry the connector by blowing it with inert dusting gas for two seconds,
holding the nozzle approximately inch from the end of the connector.
6 Recap or reconnect the connector promptly to avoid contamination.

Clean a receptacle
Cleaning a receptacle
Clean the optical ports on modules only if there is evidence of contamination
or reduced performance. To minimize contamination and cleaning, keep all
optical ports securely covered with a connector or a dust cap.
1 Using the extension tube supplied with the inert dusting gas, blow into the
optical port to remove any accumulated dust and debris. Do not allow the
tube to touch the bottom of the optical port.
2 Using a swab with a small head, such as TexWipe Microswab, and
optical-grade isopropyl alcohol, wipe out the optical port.
3 Recap or reconnect the receptacle promptly to avoid contamination.
Report optical fiber breakage
Reporting optical fiber breakage

When an accidental break in the fiber feeder cable occurs, take the following
steps:
1 Notify both central-office and field-repair personnel of the problem.
2 Identify to central-office personnel what fibers are damaged.
3 Power off all laser sources related to the damaged fibers (whether located
at the central office, subscriber premises, or remote location).

MXK HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
This chapter describes how to maintain the MXK and includes the following:
• Read the LEDs, page 77
• Install a slot card, page 79
• Remove a slot card, page 80
• Replace running redundant uplink cards, page 81
• Clean and replace the air filter, page 83
• Replacing the fan tray for the 8U chassis, page 86
• Replacing the fan tray for the MXK 319 chassis, page 88
Read the LEDs

The MXK 819 and MXK 823 system LEDs are located on the front bezel (see
Figure 32 on page 77).
Figure 32: MXK 819 and MXK 823 LEDs
Power A Power B Alarms

Fan Fault
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er
B ul or or ca
l
w er fa in aj iti
w n
po po fa m m cr
A B t
er er ul l
w w fa or or ca
po po n in aj iti
fa m m cr
pwr fail
pwr fail
pwr fail
pwr fail
pwr fail
pwr fail
pwr fail
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
fault
fault
fault
fault
fault
fault
fault
These LEDs illuminate to reflect the most significant alarm in the system. For
example, if there were five major alarms and one critical alarm in the system,
only the critical LED would be lit.
Table 15 describes the MXK system LEDs.

MXK Hardware Maintenance
Table 15: MXK system LED descriptions
LED Description
Power A (green) ON: battery “A” voltage is within tolerance.

Bat OK A (green) OFF: battery “A” is not operational.
Power B (green) ON: battery “B” voltage is within tolerance.

Bat OK B (green) OFF: battery “B” is not operational.
Fan fault yellow) ON: fan tray fault has been detected.
OFF: fan is operating normally.
Minor (yellow) ON: the highest alarm being reported by one or more slot cards is a
minor alarm.
OFF: no alarm conditions.
Major (yellow) ON: the highest alarm being reported by one or more slot cards is a
major alarm.
Critical (yellow) ON: the highest alarm being reported by one or more slot cards is a
critical alarm.
Uplink cards have active LEDs which illuminate to indicate their redundancy
status. A solid green LED indicates the card is active, a blinking green LED
indicates the card is standby.
Table 15 describes the MXK uplink and line card LEDs.
Table 16: MXK card LED descriptions
LED Description
Active (Green) ON: the card has booted properly.

BLINKING: The card is booting.
Each uplink card has Active LEDs which illuminate to indicate their
redundancy status. A solid green LED indicates the card is active, a
blinking green LED indicates the card is standby.
For uplink cards, the Active LED should blink during POST and then
remain ON after it has booted up. The LED should stop blinking after
approximately 5 minutes
Fault (Yellow) ON: The card detected a hardware failure or the card is not provisioned.
If the LED in ON for a provisioned card, the card need to be repaired.
Pwr Fail ON: The card has detected a local on-board power failure. While the
card may operate properly, it needs repair as soon as possible.
For System power status, refer to the appropriate chassis LEDs.

Install a slot card
Install a slot card

Observe the following rules when handling MXK slot cards:
• Handle each card by its front panel or stiffener. Never touch the solder
side, connector pins, or components on a printed circuit card, and do not
allow cards to come into contact with one another.
• To prevent damage to slot cards when not in use, store and handle the
cards in their original containers. Keep the cards in their original packing
cartons to prevent damage caused by dust or dirt. Be sure to store the
cards in areas that are free from excessive humidity and temperatures.
Caution: The MXK system slot cards are susceptible to electrostatic

discharge (ESD). ESD can cause component failure and degraded
system performance. Take adequate precautions to prevent
electrostatic discharge with these cards. Always wear a properly
grounded wrist strap, or equivalent protection, when handling system
cards.
Installing a slot card in the MXK chassis
Note: You must install the uplink cards in middle slots, A and B.



Figure 33: Installing slot cards in the MXK
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Remove a slot card
This section describes how to remove a slot card from the MXK chassis.
Removing a slot card from the MXK chassis

2 Loosen the top and bottom screws of the slot card.
3 Unscrew the top and bottom screws from the card.
4 Lift the bottom ejector.
5 Slide the card out.
Figure 34 illustrates removing slot cards.
Figure 34: Removing slot cards

mx0802

Replace running redundant uplink cards
Replace running redundant uplink cards

This section provides the procedures about how to replace running uplink
cards in a powered chassis:
• Removing a running uplink card, page 81
• Installing an uplink card, page 82
Removing a running uplink card

Use the following procedure to remove an active uplink card or a standby
uplink card:
1 Before removing an uplink card, use slots command to verify that there
are two uplink cards in the chassis, and both uplink cards are in the
running state.
zSH> slots
Uplinks
a:*MXK TWO TENGIGE EIGHT GIGE (RUNNING)
b: MXK TWO TENGIGE EIGHT GIGE (RUNNING)
Cards
1: MXK 20 ACT ETH (RUNNING)
10: MXK 8 PORT GPON (RUNNING)
2 Identify the active uplink card by one of these two methods:

a Look the Active LED on the uplink card faceplate.
The uplink card with the Active LED solid green is the active uplink
card. The uplink card with the Active LED blinks once a second is the
standby uplink card.
b Use the slots command to identify the active uplink card. The active
uplink card is marked with "*".
3 To remove an active uplink card, force this uplink card to become standby
by using the slotreboot command on the active uplink card to force the
active uplink card become the standby card:
zSH> slotreboot a
The slot address and THIS card address are the same.
Do you want to reboot slot a? (yes or no) [no] yes
Do you want to exit from this request? (yes or no) [yes] no
Are you sure? (yes or no) [no] yes
Starting mxUp2Tg8gROM.
MALC CAN MXK-20-Feb-2007 Created on: Feb 20 2007, 18:14:44
Flash Card CPLD version 0.0.
Preparing to load raw image...
Starting at 0x10000...
Starting mxUp2Tg8gRAW.
...
...
...

5 Disconnect the cables from the faceplate of the standby uplink card to be
removed.
6 Loosen the top and bottom screws of the standby uplink card.
7 Unscrew the top and bottom screws from the standby uplink card.
8 Lift the bottom ejector.
9 Slide the standby uplink card out.
Installing an uplink card

Use the following procedure to insert an uplink card back to chassis:
2 Holding the uplink card by its faceplate, carefully insert the uplink card
into a slot a or slot b. Hold the bottom ejector open and slowly slide the
card onto the backplane pins.
5 Tighten the top and bottom screws to seat the uplink card in the
backplane.

Clean and replace the air filter

Zhone recommends you clean or replace the MXK air filter every 3 to 6
months.
Cleaning the air filter

Before cleaning the air filter, visually inspect it for damage. If the filter is
damaged, replace it.
When cleaning the filter, avoid using harsh solvents or cleaning agents.
Even though this type of filter may be cleaned, replacement is
recommended every two to three years to ensure media durability and
eliminate residual dust build-up and subsequent air flow resistance.
When the air filter is in good condition, any of the following methods can
be used to clean the filter:
– Vacuuming.
– Compressed air. Direct the compressed air in the opposite direction of
normal air flow.
– Rinsing with cold water. Allow the filter to completely dry before
reinstalling it in the MXK chassis.
– Soaking in warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and
allow the filter to completely dry before reinstalling it in the MXK
chassis.
Removing the air filter with the cable management bracket

installed
Replacing the air filter requires you to temporarily remove the cable
management bracket (if installed). Before performing this procedure, make
sure the MXK connectors are securely fastened. The MXK is designed so that
the air filter can be removed without disturbing any of the cables.
2 Remove the bezel from the bottom of the MXK chassis by grasping both
ends and gently pulling straight out (Figure 35).
3 Remove the air filter by carefully sliding it out (Figure 35).

Figure 35: Removing the front bezel and air filter
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4 Replace the air filter (Figure 36).

5 Replace the front bezel (Figure 36).

Figure 36: Replacing the air filter
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Replacing the fan tray for the 8U chassis

Remove the fan tray from the MXK and reinsert promptly after replacing a
fan to ensure proper cooling to the MXK unit.
Removing the fan tray

1 Loosen and remove screws at either end of the upper activity lights
facing.
2 By using firm pressure on either end of the fan tray, gently slide our the
fan tray assembly.
Replacing the fan tray

1 Insert tray in the upper fan tray cavity.
2 By using firm pressure on either end of the fan tray, gently push the tray
back in an even manner, so the power connector of the fan tray seats
securely in the MXK chassis power connector.
Securely seat the fan tray to ensure proper cooling to the MXK unit.
3 Reinsert screws on either end of the upper activity lights facing and gently
tighten.
4 Verify the fans.
Once the fan tray is installed back in the chassis, you should see the LEDs
on the front powered on. You can also run the CLI shelfctrl command to
verify the fans are functional. The display for the shelfctrl command
shows the temperature and fan status (shown in bold).
zSH> shelfctrl monitor
Shelf Status
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Uptime 5 minutes
Shelf start time 1282071144
FPGA version 0.3
Firmware version 0.0

Replacing the fan tray for the 8U chassis
Temperature Sensors Celsius(C) Fahrenheit(F)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ambient 24 75
Right outlet 24 75
Center outlet 26 78
Left outlet 27 80
Average outlet 26 78
Temperature reading normal
Fan Power Supplies & Alarm Status

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fan Power A normal
Fan Power B normal
Fan alarm ok
Power Supplies Volts(V) Status

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery A -53.60V normal
Battery B -53.58V normal
Battery return -0.14V
Device Status
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
System
Card a

Replacing the fan tray for the MXK 319 chassis

There are six fans in the MXK 319 fan tray. The loss of any single fan should
not cause the system to overheat. However, the fan tray should be replaced
promptly to avoid overheating in the event of a second fan failure.
When a fan has failed the fan alarm LED will come on.
The MXK 319 does not need to be powered down to remove the fan tray,
though the fan tray should only be removed long enough to replace it with
another complete fan tray in order to avoid overheating the system. This
replacement should take less than a minute.
Removing the fan tray for the MXK 319 chassis

1 Using a screwdriver, turn the screw lock mechanism — near the top of the
fan tray unit — counterclockwise several turns until it stops.
Figure 37: Removing the MXK 319 fan tray
2 Slide out the fan tray by pulling on the handle.
Inserting the fan tray for the MXK 319 chassis

1 Holding the handle on the fan tray, slide the tray into the chassis
The fan tray snaps into place when it is fully seated.
Figure 38: Inserting the MXK 319 fan tray

Replacing the fan tray for the MXK 319 chassis
2 Lock the fan tray by turning the screw lock mechanism — near the top of
the fan tray — clockwise several turns until it is just snug. Do not
overtighten.
3 Verify the fans.
Because the fan LED on the front of the unit is an alarm the LED should
not be lit.
You can run the CLI shelfctrl command to verify the fans are functional.
The display for the shelfctrl command shows the temperature and fan
status (shown in bold).
zSH> shelfctrl monitor
Shelf Status
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Uptime 5 minutes
FPGA version 0.4
Firmware version 0.0
Temperature Sensor Celsius(C) Fahrenheit(F)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outlet sensor 35 95
Temperature reading normal
Fan Power Supplies & Alarm Status

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fan Power A normal
Fan Power B normal
Fan alarm ok
Power Supplies Status

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery A normal
Battery B normal
Device Status
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
System
Card a


INDEX
A weight 35
weight distribution 34
Active Ethernet card chassis alarms 65
10-port 18 chassis dimensions 35
20-port 18 circuit breaker, specifications 39
air filter, replacing 83 cleaning components 73
airflow, system requirements for 34 common return 37
alarm cables and contacts compliance, specifications supported 41
guidelines 66 connecting power
specifications 66 power supplies 51, 57
procedure 51, 57
B terminal block 51, 57
cutoff requirements 37
backplane pins, installation of 46, 47, 79
battery, safety precautions for 32 D
C DC power sources 37
cables 63 E
cleaning fiber optic 73
cables and connectors EFM SHDSL-24 NTP, NTWC card
alarm cables and contacts 66 overview 17
cabling guidelines 63 electrostatic discharge, see ESD
NEC article 800 63 environmental requirements
power lines 63 precautions 35
covers 63 specifications 35
FCC regulations 63 ESD
ground minimum 53, 58 preventing 33
ratings 37 slot cards 33, 45, 79
rules 37
shielded 63 F
specifications 64
using ducts 34 fiber
card command 26 cleaning cables 73
card profiles, adding, changing, deleting 26
chassis G
dedicated ground 32
dimensions 35 grounding
environmental specifications 35 acceptable conductors 33
grounding and isolation 40 cable gauge 53, 58
number per rack 35 conductor requirements 49
operating altitude 35 dedicated 32
operating humidity 35 power 33
operating temperature 35 specifications for 49
rack installation 44, 45 system 49
storage altitude 35 two-wire power supply 40
storage humidity 35 using power supply connection 34
storage temperature 35
unpacking 42
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Index
I uplink card redundancy 20

uplink cards overview 14
installation MXK cards
connecting power 51, 57 MXK-ADSL2+-BCM-48A 16
grounding conductors 49 MXK-ADSL2+-POTS-BCM-48A-2S 16
installing slot cards 45, 79 MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR600-BCM-48A-2S 16
LEDs 55, 59 MXK-ADSL2+-SPLTR900-BCM-48A-2S 16
mounting brackets 43 MXK-AEX20-FE/GE 15
rack installation 44, 45 MXK-AEX20-FE/GE-2S 15
removing slot cards 80 MXK-EFM-SHDSL-24 NTP 16
removing uplink cards 81 MXK-EFM-SHDSL-24-NTWC 16
unpacking the system 42 MXK-GPONX4-IO 15
installation precautions 34 MXK-GPONX8-IO 15
airflow 34 MXK-UPLINK-2X10GE-8X1GE 14
cables and connectors 34 MXK-UPLINK-4X1G-CU 14
cabling ducts 34 MXK-UPLINK-8X1G 14
chassis weight 34
environmental requirements 35 P
grounding 34
ventilation 34 power
weight distribution 34 circuit breaker 39
installing slot cards using jumper for single supply 53
backplane pins 46, 47, 79 using supply for grounding 34
description 45, 79 power connections 37
procedure 46, 47, 79 power feeds 37, 38
installing uplink cards power specifications
procedure 82 cable ratings 37
cables and connectors 37
L common return 37
connections 37
laser beam, safety precautions for 32 cutoff requirements 37
LEDs DC power 38
description 78 DC power sources 37
reading 55, 59 description 38
redundancy 78 power feeds 37, 38
system described 77 rated current 38
rated power 38
M system 37
preparing for installation
maintenance grounding and isolation 40
cleaning toolkit 75 installation precautions 34
replacing air filter 83 safety precautions 31
mounting brackets selecting the system location 40
chassis 43 tools you need 40
installation procedure 43
MXK R
features 18
line cards overview 15 rack installation
redundant uplinks 13 chassis 44, 45
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procedure 44, 45 V
rated current 38
rated power 38 ventilation, requirements for 34
redundancy
LEDs 78
removing slot cards, procedure for 80
removing uplink cards, procedure for 81
resethold command 26
resetrelease command 26
S
safety
standards 31
safety precautions
battery 32
description 32
laser beam 32
selecting the system location 40
slot cards
ESD 45, 79
installation 45, 79
removing 80
storing 45, 79
specifications
chassis dimensions 35
environmental 35
system cables 64
storing slot cards 45, 79
system
cables and connectors 63
environmental dimensions
chassis 35
weight 35
input power 37
unpacking 42
system environmental dimensions
chassis per rack 35
operating altitude 35
operating humidity 35
operating temperature 35
storage altitude 35
storage humidity 35
storage temperature 35
system input power 37
T
tools for installation 40
MALC Hardware Installation Guide 93

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Chapter 1 MXK ............................................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 2 Install the MXK ....................................................................................................... 29

MXK Hardware Installation Guide 3

Grounding and isolation..........................................................................................40

Chapter 3 System Cables and Connectors......................................................................63

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6 MXK Hardware Installation Guide

This guide is intended for use by installation technicians, system

Style and notation conventions

Caution: A caution alerts users to conditions or actions that could

Note: A note provides important supplemental or amplified

Tip: A tip provides additional information that enables users to more

WARNING! A warning alerts users to conditions or actions that

WARNING! A warning with this icon alerts users to conditions or

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Table 1: Typographical styles

Fixed Bold Used in configuration examples for text typed by users.

PLAIN UPPER CASE Used for environment variables.

Command Syntax Brackets [ ] indicate optional syntax.

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Table 2: Acronyms and their descriptions

ADSL Asymmetrical digital subscriber line

ARP Address resolution protocol

CID Channel identifier

DSL Digital subscriber line

EFM Ethernet in the First Mile

IAD Integrated access device

MALC Multi-access line concentrator

MIB Management information bases

OLT Optical line terminal

ONT Optical network terminal

ONU Optical network unit

RIP Routing Information Protocol

SFP Small form factor pluggable

SDSL Symmetric digital subscriber line

SHDSL Symmetric high-bit-rate digital subscriber line

SLMS Single Line Multi-Service

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

TAC Metallic Test Access Card

TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol

XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet small form factor pluggable

ZMS Zhone Management System

MXK Hardware Installation Guide 9

Contacting Global Service and Support

The Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available with experienced support

Hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Pacific

If you purchased the product from an authorized dealer, distributor, Value

10 MXK Hardware Installation Guide

If the product malfunctions, all repairs must be authorized by Zhone with a

MXK Hardware Installation Guide 11

12 MXK Hardware Installation Guide

This chapter provides an overview of the MXK. It includes the following

MxK Hardware Installation Guide 13

Figure 1: MXK configurations

The MXK can be deployed in Central Office environments or outdoor

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MxK Hardware Installation Guide 15

The splitter (SPLTR) cards provide integrated POTS splitter to

16 MxK Hardware Installation Guide