Se 1200 57131627

SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide
Release 6.1.3
Part Number 220-0716-05
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Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Navigation Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Ordering Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Order Additional Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Complete the Online Redback Networks Documentation Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Provide Direct Feedback on Specific Product Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Chapter 1: System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Router Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Specification Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Traffic Card Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Packet Mesh Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
SmartEdge 1200 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chassis Card Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chassis Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Chassis Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Controller Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Controller Card Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Controller Card Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Traffic Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Chapter 2: Traffic Card Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

ATM OC-12c/STM-4c Intermediate Reach Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
ATM OC-3c/STM-1c Intermediate Reach Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Gigabit Ethernet and Advanced Gigabit Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Gigabit Ethernet 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
10 Gigabit Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Contents vii
OC-192c/STM-64c Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Chapter 3: Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Planning the Site and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Select the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Agency Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Electrical Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Select the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Select the Installation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Equipment and Personal Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
DC Power Source Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Selecting the Type of Management Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Access During the Initial Startup and Reload Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Access During Normal Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Management Access Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Gathering Cables and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Chapter 4: Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Preinstallation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Safety and ESD Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Site and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Electrical Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Reducing the Risk of ESD Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Select the Chassis Position in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Select the Chassis Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Install the Chassis Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Install the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Mounting the Removable Air Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Install the Air Ramp Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Install the Removable Air Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Connecting the Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Connect the Chassis Ground Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Connect the Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Installing the Cable Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Select the Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Install the Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Install Blank Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Install the Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Install a CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Connecting and Routing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Connections for Management Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Management Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Local or Remote Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Connections for External Timing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Connections for Traffic Card Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
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Connect and Route the Cables at the Front of the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Connect and Route the External Timing and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Connect the Equipment and Network Ends of the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Connect the Cables from the Front of the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Connect the Cables from the Rear of the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Chapter 5: Determining Operating Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Powering On and Powering Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Determining Hardware Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Determine System Status with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Determine Card Status with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Controller Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
ATM Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
SONET/SDH Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Display Results from Power-On Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Managing Hardware with CLI Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Hardware Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Hardware Configuration, Control, and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Hardware Configuration and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Hardware Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Values for CLI Input Arguments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Values for CLI Output Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Output Fields for the show chassis Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Output Fields for the show disk Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Output Fields for the show hardware Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Output Fields for the show port Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Troubleshooting Hardware Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Troubleshoot System and Card LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Troubleshoot with System Power and Alarm LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Troubleshoot with Card Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Troubleshoot with On-Demand Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Overview of On-Demand Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Initiate an ODD Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Return a Traffic Card to the In-Service State from the ODD State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Administer Results from an ODD Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Clear Results from ODD Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
ODD Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Chapter 6: Servicing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Inserting and Extracting a Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Insert a Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Extract a Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Inserting and Removing a Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Insert a Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Remove a Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Adding, Replacing, or Upgrading a Controller Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Add a Second Controller Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Replace a Controller Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Upgrade a Controller Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Upgrade an XCRP3 Controller Card to More Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Installing and Removing a CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Adding and Replacing a Traffic Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
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Add a Traffic Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Replace a Traffic Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Replacing a Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Replacing the Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Cleaning Optical Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Appendix A: Cables and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Management Access Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Craft Console Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Ethernet Crossover Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Ethernet Straight Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
External Timing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Traffic Card Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
ATM Traffic Card Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Traffic Card Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
SONET/SDH Traffic Card Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Appendix B: Alarms and Probable Causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Chassis Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Traffic Card Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Controller Card Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Port Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Optical Port Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Ethernet Port Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Gigabit Ethernet Port Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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About This Guide
This preface contains the following sections:

• Objectives
• Related Publications
• Intended Audience
• Organization
• Conventions
• Navigation Aids
• Ordering Documentation
Objectives
This guide contains all the information you need to prepare the site for, install, and service the hardware for
the Redback® SmartEdge® 1200 router.
Related Publications
To ensure a complete and correct installation of a SmartEdge 1200 router, we recommend that you read and
use the documentation set in the following order:
• SmartEdge 1200 System Unpacking Instructions
Provides information about unpacking the system and its components.
• Release Notes for the SmartEdge OS
Provides the most current information about the product, including any information that is critical to the
installation and any document errata. Read this document before proceeding with the installation.
• SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide
Provides information about site preparation, hardware installation, and maintenance.
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• Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards

Describes the transceiver types and their specifications, including cable data, for all traffic cards, and
how to install them.
• Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS
Describes the tasks and commands that you use to configure traffic cards, their ports, channels, and
circuits, including link groups, bridged and cross-connected circuits, and tunnels.
• Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS
Describes the operations tasks and commands that you use to monitor, administer, and troubleshoot
traffic cards, their ports, channels, and circuits, including link groups, bridged and cross-connected
circuits, and tunnels.
• NetOp EMS Operations Guide
Provides detailed instructions on configuring, managing, and troubleshooting a network of SmartEdge
routers using the NetOp™ Element Management System (EMS) software.
• Redback Glossary
Provides a list of industry standard terms and terms found in the SmartEdge hardware and software
documentation.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for network engineers who are responsible for the planning and configuration of the
SmartEdge 1200 router and qualified (trained) service personnel who install and service SmartEdge 1200
equipment. This guide assumes that readers are familiar with hardware installation and service procedures
in general, but might not have previously installed or serviced a SmartEdge 1200 router.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, “System Description”
Provides a functional overview of the SmartEdge 1200 router that includes the interfaces, system
components, features, and typical applications for the system.
• Chapter 2, “Traffic Card Descriptions”
Describes each of the packet traffic cards that are currently available for the SmartEdge 1200 router.
• Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation”
Describes planning for the hardware installation, including site and management access requirements
for the SmartEdge 1200 router.
• Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware”
Describes how to install the SmartEdge 1200 hardware.
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• Chapter 5, “Determining Operating Status”

Describes the SmartEdge 1200 chassis and card LEDs used to determine the status of the system. It also
describes how to troubleshoot hardware problems and use the on-demand diagnostics to isolate faults
to the card level.
• Chapter 6, “Servicing the Hardware”
Describes how to install additional cards and how to replace existing cards and other units in a
SmartEdge 1200 chassis.
• Appendix A, “Cables and Pin Assignments”
Provides cable and connector specifications for all SmartEdge 1200 cables and connectors.
• Appendix B, “Alarms and Probable Causes”
Provides tables of alarm conditions and probable causes for the SmartEdge 1200 chassis and cards.
Conventions
The conventions used for notes, cautions, and warnings provide special information in this guide:
Note Provides related information for the topic described in the previous paragraph.
Caution Describes a general warning, caution, or risk that could cause loss of data or damage to the
system or one of its components and how to reduce that risk.
Caution Describes a risk that could cause loss of data or damage to the system or one of its components
because of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and how to reduce that risk.
Warning Describes a risk to you, the installation or service engineer, such as electric shock, that could
cause bodily harm and how to reduce that risk.
Laser Describes a risk to you, the installation or service engineer, from lasers which could cause
severe damage to your eyes and how to reduce that risk.
Navigation Aids
To aid in accessing information in this guide, the following types of cross-references have been hot linked
to provide navigation aids in the online formats of the guide:
• Cross-references to chapters, sections, tables, and figures in the text
• Lists of topic or subsection titles at the beginning of each section and subsection
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• Entries in the table of context

• Entries in any of the indexes
Ordering Documentation
Redback documentation is available on a CD-ROM that ships with the following Redback products:
• SMS™ products
• SmartEdge router products
• NetOp EMS and NetOp Policy Management (PM) products
The following sections describe how to order additional copies and provide feedback:
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Chapter 1
System Description
This chapter provides a functional overview of the SmartEdge® 1200 router that includes the interfaces,
system components, features, and typical applications for the system.
It includes the following topics:
• System Overview
• System Components
System Overview
The SmartEdge 1200 router is a carrier-class product with an architecture that supports packetized traffic.
The router can be used as an edge aggregation router and simultaneously as a broadband remote access
server (BRAS) to directly connect customers to the network. It supports a variety of interfaces and vital
services, such as routing protocols, quality of service (QoS), and inbound and outbound access control lists
(ACLs). New services can easily be added with software upgrades.
Because of the optimized packet-forwarding capabilities and support of high-bandwidth uplink interfaces,
the SmartEdge 1200 router can also be used in the metropolitan core to aggregate traffic from other routers
into the long-haul transit core.
This section includes the following topics:
• Router Versions
• Specification Summary
• Traffic Card Interfaces
• Packet Mesh Architecture
• Redundancy
• Alarms
• System Status
System Description 1-1

System Overview
Note In the descriptions that follow, the term, controller card, refers to any version of the
Cross-Connect Route Processor (XCRP) Controller card (XCRP, XCRP3, XCRP4), unless
otherwise noted.
The term, Gigabit Ethernet, applies to any Ethernet traffic card that supports a port speed of
1 Gbps or greater; unless explicitly stated, the speed of any Gigabit Ethernet port is 1 Gbps.
Router Versions
The SmartEdge 1200 router has two versions: standard and NEBS-compliant (NEBS Level 3). These two
versions are distinguished by the type of air ramp that is integrated into the chassis.
Unlike SmartEdge 800 routers, which require separate air ramps installed above and below the chassis for
directing hot air away from the chassis, the air ramp integrated into a SmartEdge 1200 chassis replaces the
air ramp that would otherwise be installed above the chassis.
Both versions of the SmartEdge 1200 router use the same chassis, but each version has a different integrated
air ramp. The NEBS-compliant router uses a NEBS-compliant air ramp; the standard version uses a
standard integrated air ramp. In all other respects, the two versions of the SmartEdge 1200 router are
identical.
Because the integrated air ramp cannot be removed from the chassis, the chassis itself is referred to as being
a NEBS-compliant chassis or a standard chassis. However, to complete the installation, when a
SmartEdge 1200 router is installed at the bottom of a rack, a removable NEBS-compliant air ramp is
required for the NEBS-compliant version of the router; a standard removable air ramp is required for the
standard version of the SmartEdge 1200 router.
Note In the descriptions that follow, the term SmartEdge 1200 applies to either version of the router,
unless otherwise noted. The terms SmartEdge 1200n and SmartEdge 1200s refer to the
NEBS-compliant and the standard versions of the router, respectively. Throughout this guide,
figures for the SmartEdge 1200 router illustrate the SmartEdge 1200n router, unless otherwise
noted.
NEBS-compliance standards are listed in Table 3-1 in the “Agency Compliance Information”
section on page 3-2.
Table 1-1 lists the product codes for the two types of SmartEdge 1200 chassis. The product codes identify
the type of air ramp that is integrated into the chassis.
Table 1-1 SmartEdge 1200 Chassis Types
Product
Chassis Code Description
SmartEdge 1200n D9 SmartEdge 1200 chassis with NEBS-compliant air ramp.
SmartEdge 1200s D7 SmartEdge 1200 chassis with standard (non-NEBS compliant) air ramp.
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System Overview
Specification Summary
Table 1-2 summarizes the general specifications for the SmartEdge 1200 router.
Table 1-2 General Specifications
Specification Value
Synchronization • Line timing mode (various traffic cards)

• Internal timing mode
• External timing mode
Protection type • Power: independent dual-feed

• XCRP, XCRP3, XCRP4 Controllers: 1:1
• External timing: 1:1
Operations • Management workstation (ENET): 10/100Base-T

connections • Console terminal (Craft): RS-232
• Alarms: audible and visual: critical, major, minor, ACO
Note Protection for cards and ports depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.
Traffic Card Interfaces

The SmartEdge 1200 router supports a wide variety of interfaces, such as:
• Synchronous Optical Network/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SONET/SDH) OC-192c/STM-64c
• Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) using SONET/SDH OC-3c/STM-1c, OC-12c/STM-4c
• 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T, and 1000Base-ZX; and
10000Base-ER, 10000Base-LR, and 10000Base-SR
Note Neither SmartEdge 1200 chassis provides support for traffic cards that require BNC
connections. For a list of traffic cards, see Table 1-5.
Packet Mesh Architecture

The SmartEdge 1200 router implements a grid of cross connections in its backplane that allows any traffic
card to communicate directly to any other traffic card in the chassis. The feature allows incoming packets
to be directly routed from the receiving traffic card to the traffic card that will transmit them to the network.
Each traffic card uses a combination of a Packet Mesh ASIC (PMA) and Packet Processing ASICs (PPAs)
to perform this function.
Redundancy
The architecture of the system is fully redundant for all traffic-affecting components. Redundancy features
include:
• Dual power connections, each with separate A-side and B-side power connections
• 1+1 Automatic Protection Switching (APS) protection for ATM second-generation traffic cards: 4-port
ATM OC-3c/STM-1c and Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c

System Components
Note Protection for cards and ports is configurable on a per-port basis; a mix of protected and
unprotected ports is supported. Protection features and the types of ports that support APS
depend on the release of the software.
• Redundant controller cards and redundant file systems

• Redundant external timing sources, such as building integrated timing supply (BITS) or
synchronization supply unit (SSU), with internal timing if both sources should fail
Alarms
The SmartEdge 1200 router supports three levels of alarms—critical, major, and minor:
• A critical alarm alerts the operator to a severe, service-affecting condition. It requires immediate
corrective action, regardless of time; for example, a fire.
• A major alarm alerts the operator to a service-affecting hardware or software condition, such as a
serious disruption of service, or the malfunction or failure of important circuits. It requires immediate
corrective attention and the response of a service engineer; for example, a link failure.
• A minor alarm alerts the operator to a condition that does not have a serious affect on service or on
circuits that are not essential to network operation; for example, a carrier line problem for which
transmission has been switched to another line.
System Status
The system LEDs are located on the fan tray. These LEDs include status indicators for each of the chassis
power sources (A1, A2, B1, and B2), alarms (critical, major, and minor), fan status and ACO status, and an
alarm cutoff (ACO) button. The ACO button provides one means of silencing an audible alarm; pressing
the ACO button silences an audible alarm and lights the ACO LED; pressing the button again turns off the
ACO LED and, if the alarm condition has not been corrected, sounds the alarm.
Note Support for the ACO button depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.
System Components
This section describes the following system components:

• SmartEdge 1200 Chassis
• Controller Cards
• Traffic Cards

System Components
SmartEdge 1200 Chassis

The SmartEdge 1200 chassis is designed for mounting in a standard 19- or 23-inch rack. Figure 1-1 shows
the standard SmartEdge 1200 chassis; Figure 1-2 shows the SmartEdge 1200n chassis. Main features of the
chassis include:
• Chassis Card Cage
• Chassis Cooling
• Chassis Power
Chassis Card Cage

The SmartEdge 1200 chassis has a card cage with 14 slots. Two slots are dedicated to the controller cards
and 12 slots are available for a flexible combination of traffic cards.
All cards are installed at the front of the chassis. A cable tray provides the means to route the cables from
the front of the chassis to the external equipment. The cable tray requires no adjustments regardless of the
number and types of installed cables.
The rear of the chassis has connectors for alarm outputs, status inputs, dual external timing inputs for
synchronization, and dual RS-232 ports for local connections. Cable brackets at the rear of the chassis
provide the means for routing system cables and keeping them orderly.
Note The SmartEdge OS does not support the alarm, status, and RS-232 dial-up modem ports.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) jacks are conveniently located on both the front and the rear of the chassis.
Figure 1-1 Standard SmartEdge 1200s Chassis

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Figure 1-2 NEBS-Compliant SmartEdge 1200n Chassis
Chassis Cooling
Cooling for the chassis is provided by the fan tray, which is installed directly above the card slots. Six fans
provide the needed airflow from the bottom of the chassis to the top with exhaust at the rear of the chassis.
An air filter is installed below the card cage and filters incoming air before it reaches the cards.
A single fan failure does not impact the operation of the system; however, to prevent overheating, the unit
must be replaced as soon as possible. To maintain the airflow through the chassis, empty slots must have
blank cards installed.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. SmartEdge router cards can be damaged by lack of cooling when
the chassis has empty slots. To reduce the risk, every slot must have a controller, traffic, or
blank card installed in it to ensure proper airflow through the chassis.
Chassis Power
The SmartEdge 1200 router power architecture has two power zones, each with primary and backup
sources. Primary sources are referred to as A sources; backup sources are B sources. A1 refers to the
primary power source for zone 1; B1 refers to the backup power source for zone 1. Both zones 1 and 2 must
be connected for the chassis to be operational; the connections can be any combination of A and B sources.
For a fully redundant power configuration, all four sources must be connected.
Zone 1 sources provide power to slots 1 to 7 in the chassis; zone 2 sources provide power to slots 8 to 14.
The chassis fan tray is powered from either zone.

System Components
Controller Cards
A controller card manages the system; it is responsible for the packet routing protocols, the SmartEdge OS
command-line interface (CLI), and communications with a network management system running the
NetOp™ Element Management System (EMS) software. The controller card also loads all configuration
information necessary for the traffic cards. Controller cards are installed in slots 7 and 8 in the
SmartEdge 1200 chassis. Controller cards are described in the following sections:
• Controller Card Versions
• Controller Card Features and Functions
Controller Card Versions

The SmartEdge router supports three versions of the controller cards:
• XCRP Controller card
Two versions of this controller card support either a DS-1 interface for BITS equipment (labeled
“XCRP-T1 BITS”) or an E1 interface for SSU equipment (labeled “XCRP-E1 SSU”).
• XCRP3 Controller card
Two versions of this card differ only in the total size of main memory. The interface to BITS or SSU
equipment is software selectable.
• XCRP4 Controller card
This controller card supports applications that require high volumes of traffic; it also supports more
subscribers than the other controller cards. Unlike the XCRP3 Controller card, the interface to BITS or
SSU equipment does not support the transmission of timing data to the external equipment.
Table 1-3 compares the XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards.
Table 1-3 XCRP and XCRP3 Controller Card Comparison
Feature XCRP XCRP3
Processors Dual processors with shared memory that run Dual processors with shared memory that run
independently and perform different functions independently and perform different functions
Control processor functions • SONET/SDH software • SONET/SDH software

• SmartEdge OS software • SmartEdge OS software
• NetOp EMS software • NetOp EMS software
• External timing (synchronization) software • External timing (synchronization) software
Main memory (total) 768 MB 768 or 1,280 MB
NVRAM No 512 KB DRAM with battery backup
Internal timing Stratum 3 oscillator Stratum 3 oscillator

(±4.6 ppm with freerun, normal, and holdover (±4.6 ppm with freerun, normal, and holdover
modes) modes)
Real-time clock No Yes, synchronized with NTP server
External timing implementation1 Separate hardware versions Software selectable
Internal storage for system images 384 or 512 MB 1 GB

and files2

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Table 1-3 XCRP and XCRP3 Controller Card Comparison (continued)
Feature XCRP XCRP3
External storage for core dumps 1 GB 1 GB (NEBS certified)

and system files
External ports 2 DB-9 (CRAFT 1, CRAFT 2)3 2 DB-9 (CRAFT 1, CRAFT 2)3
1 10/100 Ethernet 1 10/100 Ethernet
1. Although either controller card can transmit data, the SmartEdge OS does not support the transmission of data to the external equipment.
2. Total storage on two internal storage devices.
3. The CRAFT 1 port is not supported.
Table 1-4 compares the XCRP3 Controller card with the XCRP4 Controller card.
Table 1-4 XCRP3 and XCRP4 Controller Card Comparison
Feature XCRP3 XCRP4
Processors Dual processors with shared memory that run Four processors with shared memory that run
independently and perform different functions independently and perform different functions
Control processor functions • SONET/SDH software • SONET/SDH software

• SmartEdge OS software • SmartEdge OS software
• NetOp EMS software • NetOp EMS software
• External timing (synchronization) software • External timing (synchronization) software
Main memory (total) 768 or 1,280 MB SDRAM 8 GB DDR-II SDRAM
NVRAM 512 KB DRAM with battery backup 512 KB DRAM with battery backup
Internal timing Stratum 3 oscillator SONET minimum clock

(±4.6 ppm with freerun, normal, and holdover (±20.0 ppm in freerun mode, normal mode only)
modes)
Real-time clock Yes, synchronized with NTP server Yes, synchronized with NTP server
External timing implementation1 Software selectable2 Software selectable3
Internal storage for system 1 GB4 2 GB

images and files
External storage for core dumps 1 GB (NEBS certified) 1 GB (NEBS certified)

and system files
External ports 2 DB-9 (CRAFT 1, CRAFT 2)5 1 DB-9 (CRAFT)

1 10/100 Ethernet 1 10/100/1000 Ethernet6
1. The SmartEdge OS does not support the transmission of data to the external equipment.
2. The XCRP3 can receive or transmit data.
3. The XCRP4 can receive data only.
4. Total storage on two internal storage devices.
5. The CRAFT 1 port is not supported.
6. Support for 1 Gbps depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.

System Components
Controller Card Features and Functions

A controller card has these features and functions:
• Processors
The XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards have two processors. One processor runs low-level software,
including device drivers and equipment management software; the second processor runs the routing
and broadband remote access server (BRAS) software. The XCRP4 Controller card has four processors:
one processor runs the low-level software and the other three processors run the BRAS and routing
software.
Note Support for more than one processor to run the BRAS and routing software depends on the
release of the SmartEdge OS.
• Main memory
Synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) is used by the SmartEdge OS shared databases that are
accessed by the traffic cards.
Note In a chassis with two controller cards, both cards must have the same memory configuration.
• NVRAM with battery

Each of the XCRP3 and XCRP4 Controller cards include 512 KB of non-volatile RAM (NVRAM),
which stores the current state of the system; because NVRAM is not affected by power failures or
system shutdown, the system can restore operations after such events. The NVRAM battery on the
XCRP4 Controller card is rechargeable; it is recharged from the power supplied to the SmartEdge router
during normal operations. The battery typically lasts more than two years when fully charged and
without benefit of being recharged by being powered on.
Note Support for NVRAM depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.
• Internal, system, real-time, and time-of-day clocks

The internal clock onboard the XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards is a Stratum 3 oscillator at ±4.6 ppm
that supports free-run, normal, and holdover modes; the internal clock on an XCRP4 Controller card is
a SONET minimum clock (SMC) at ±20.0 ppm in free-run and normal modes only.
The system clock refers to the clock that performs system hardware timing functions, regardless of the
source of its timing data. Using the SmartEdge OS, you can specify external equipment (external timing
mode), the received clock of a traffic card (line timing mode), or the internal clock on the controller card
(internal mode) as the source for the system clock.
The real-time clock (RTC) on the XCRP3 and XCRP4 Controller cards is initialized before the system
is shipped. It is not affected by power failures, system shutdown, or reload. The RTC uses the NVRAM
battery.
By default, the source for the transmit clock for the ports on a traffic card is its onboard clock.
Depending on the type of traffic card, the transmit clock for a port on a traffic card can use instead the
receive clock derived from an incoming signal to the port or the system clock. Because a port does not
interface to the source of the system clock directly, traffic card synchronization is independent of the
type of external timing equipment and the version of the controller card installed in the chassis.

System Components
The time-of-day clock (TDC) for a SmartEdge router is implemented in software. When a system with
an XCRP3 or XCRP4 Controller card is powered on, the RTC sets the TDC; otherwise, the TDC is
undefined until it is configured and set using the SmartEdge OS. The TDC can be maintained by
synchronization with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Periodically, the SmartEdge OS updates
the RTC based on the current value of the TDC.
• Support for an external timing connection
All controller cards support a BITS (DS-1) or SSU (E1) interface as a source for the system clock. For
the XCRP Controller card, the type of interface is identified by the label suffix on the card: “T1 BITS”
for DS-1 and “E1 SSU” for E1; for the XCRP3 and XCRP4 Controller cards, the type of interface is
software selectable.
Note The SmartEdge OS does not support transmission of data to external equipment.
The external timing interfaces allow the system clock operation to be independent of the type of external
equipment and the framing of the external line.
• Internal storage for SmartEdge OS files
A controller card has one or two CF cards (Type I), which store SmartEdge OS images and files.
SmartEdge OS storage is organized into three partitions: p0, p1, and /flash. The p0 and p1 partitions
each store a system image and its files; the memory on a controller card can be loaded from either
partition. The third partition, /flash, stores SmartEdge OS configuration files and other system- and
user-created data files.
Note The capacity of the CF cards can vary; the CF cards installed in the active and standby
controller cards need not have the same capacity.
• Optional CF card
A controller card has an external slot on the front panel in which you can install an optional Type I or
Type II CF card. The XCRP4 Controller card supports Type I CF cards only. When installed (the system
is shipped with the slot empty), the CF card captures crash dumps and provides an alternate source for
loading SmartEdge OS software, if it is not possible to download it over the network.
Caution Risk of data loss. You can corrupt the system if you attempt to install a CF card not obtained
from Redback® because these items have not been tested with the SmartEdge router. To
reduce the risk, use only the CF cards provided by Redback.
Note If a CF card is installed in the active controller card, the standby controller card, if installed,
must also have a CF card installed; however, for the XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards, the
CF card types (Type I or Type II) need not match.

System Components
• Two types of operations ports for system management access—Craft and Ethernet:
— The XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards have two Craft ports, labeled “CRAFT 1” and “CRAFT 2”;
the XCRP4 Controller card has a single Craft port, labeled “CRAFT”. Each port has a DB-9
connector and provides an RS-232 connection to a local console terminal, a terminal server, or a
modem. The Craft port provides access to the SmartEdge OS CLI for configuring and monitoring
task; it is enabled on both the active and standby controller cards.
Note The CRAFT 2 port is the only enabled Craft port on the XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards.
— All controller cards have a single Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector that runs at 100 Mbps and
provides a connection to an Ethernet device such as a switch or hub. This port provides access to
the SmartEdge OS CLI from either a local or remote management workstation for configuring and
monitoring tasks. Using this port, the system can also communicate with a remote workstation that
is running the NetOp EMS software.
Note Support for 1-Gbps speed of the port on the XCRP4 Controller card depends on the release of
the SmartEdge OS.
Note The Ethernet management port on the standby controller card is disabled unless the card
becomes the active controller card.
• Temperature and voltage monitoring

Temperature is monitored at both air inlet and air outlet locations on a controller card;
an over-temperature interrupt signals the SmartEdge OS when the temperature rises above safe
operating conditions. Voltages are also monitored and reported to the SmartEdge OS. Administrators
can display both temperature and voltage data using commands in the SmartEdge OS CLI
• Fully redundant configuration:
— When two controller cards are installed in the SmartEdge 1200 chassis, one functions as the active
controller and the other card functions as the standby controller, providing full redundancy for
high-reliability networking requirements. In the event of a controller card failure, the redundant card
automatically becomes the active controller, thereby avoiding any unnecessary service disruption in
the network.
Note If you upgrade the active controller card with a new software release, the active controller
upgrades the standby controller.
— Redundancy extends to the console connections on the controller cards: the console ports can each
be connected to a terminal server, and the Ethernet management ports can be connected to the same
Ethernet hub, with individual cables.
— The software automatically switches to the external timing secondary source should the primary
source fail. If both sources fail, the active controller card uses an internal timing source.

System Components
Figure 1-3 shows the front panels of the controller cards.
Figure 1-3 Controller Cards
Traffic Cards
Table 1-5 lists the traffic cards supported on the SmartEdge 1200 router; for more information about traffic
cards, see Chapter 2, “Traffic Card Descriptions.” In the table, the IR abbreviation specifies Intermediate
Reach.
Table 1-5 SmartEdge 1200 Traffic Cards
Number Number Low-Density Low-Density Protection

Type of Traffic Card/Description of Cards of Ports1 Version2 Ports Ratios3
ATM
4-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR 12 4 Yes 2 None, 1+1 APS
Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR 12 1 No – None, 1+1 APS
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
10/100 Ethernet 12 12 No – None
Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet 12 60, 2 No – None

System Components
Table 1-5 SmartEdge 1200 Traffic Cards (continued)
Number Number Low-Density Low-Density Protection

Type of Traffic Card/Description of Cards of Ports1 Version2 Ports Ratios3
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) 12 4 Yes 2 None
Gigabit Ethernet 3 12 4 No – None
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port) 12 10 No – None
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (20-port) 64 20 No – None
10 Gigabit Ethernet 12 1 No – None
SONET/SDH
OC-192c/STM-64c 12 1 No – None, 1+1 APS
1. On optical cards, each port has separate connectors for the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) circuits.
2. The low-density version of a card provides a limited number of ports that are enabled through software entitlement.
3. Protection features for various types of cards and ports depend on the release of the SmartEdge OS; the system supports a mix of protected and unprotected
ports.
4. The 20-port GE1020 card requires two adjacent slots.

System Components

Chapter 2
Traffic Card Descriptions
This chapter describes each of the traffic cards that are currently available for the SmartEdge® 1200 router.
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) cards include:
• ATM OC-12c/STM-4c Intermediate Reach Card
• ATM OC-3c/STM-1c Intermediate Reach Card
Fast Ethernet traffic cards include:
• 10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Gigabit Ethernet traffic cards include:
• Gigabit Ethernet and Advanced Gigabit Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet 3
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Packet over SONET/SDH traffic cards include:
• OC-192c/STM-64c Card
Note In the descriptions that follow, the term SmartEdge 1200 applies to any version of the chassis,
unless otherwise noted. The terms SmartEdge 1200s and SmartEdge 1200n refer to the
standard and NEBS-compliant versions of the chassis, respectively. Figures for the
SmartEdge 1200 chassis illustrate the SmartEdge 1200n chassis, unless otherwise noted.
In the descriptions that follow, the term controller card refers to any version of the
otherwise noted.
The term Gigabit Ethernet applies to any Ethernet traffic card that supports a port speed of
Traffic Card Descriptions 2-1

A few traffic cards have a low-density version, on which a limited number of ports are enabled through
software entitlement. Table 2-1 lists the port data for traffic cards; in the table, IR, LR, and SR
abbreviations are used for Intermediate Reach, Long Reach, and Short Reach, respectively.
Table 2-1 Port Data for Traffic Cards
Physical Low-Density Low-Density

Type of Traffic Card/Description Ports Version Port Numbers
ATM
ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR 1 No –
Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR 1 No –
4-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR 4 Yes 1, 3
10/100 Ethernet (12-port) 12 No –

Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet 60, 2 No –
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) 4 Yes 1, 3
Gigabit Ethernet 3 4 No –
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port) 10 No –
10 Gigabit Ethernet 1 No –
SONET/SDH
OC-192c/STM-64c 1 No –

ATM OC-12c/STM-4c Intermediate Reach Card
The Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR card supports one SONET or SDH SMF port, which operates at
622 Mbps, and can be used either as optical line or optical trunk interfaces. In addition, the Enhanced ATM
OC-12c/STM-4c IR card can be used to support subscriber circuits. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the
Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR card.
Note The Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR card is also referred to as a second-generation ATM
OC-12 card.
The card uses two segmentation and reassembly (SAR) devices. The ingress SAR performs the reassembly
function on the incoming ATM cell stream from the physical (PHY) device. The egress SAR performs the
segmentation function to create the corresponding outgoing ATM cell stream.
The hardware provides header error control (HEC) framing for the port. The transmit clock can be derived
either from the active controller card or from the onboard local oscillator.
The second-generation ATM OC-12 card up to 16,000 ATM permanent virtual circuits (PVCs).
The SAR devices also support enhanced queuing and shaping functions for more granular control over
traffic management with two, four, or eight distinct class of service queues for each ATM PVC, and allow
a mix of priority- and class-based queuing for each ATM PVC. These additional capabilities allow the card
to support subscriber circuits. For information about ATM PVC and traffic management support, see the
Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
Figure 2-1 ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR Card

Table 2-2 lists the specifications for the Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR card.
Table 2-2 ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR Card Specifications
Specification Value
General
Number of ports1 1
Speed 622.08 Mbps
Protection (facility) 1+1 APS: Bidirectional or unidrectional;

revertive or nonrevertive switching
Interface Telcordia IR-1, SDH/STM-4 S-4.1
Link power budget2 12 dB
Nominal wavelength 1,310 nm
Connector type LC
Cable type SMF
Compliance Telcordia GR-253, ANSI T1.102, ITU

G.957
Transmitter
Optical output power –8.0 dBm (maximum)

–15.0 dBm (minimum)
Extinction ratio 8.2 dB (minimum)
Center wavelength range 1,274 to 1,356 nm
Spectral width (RMS) 2.5 nm (maximum)
Receiver
Wavelength range 1,274 to 1,356 nm
Minimum sensitivity –28 dBm
Overload level –8.0 dBm (minimum)
1. Each optical port has separate connectors for the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) circuits.
2. The link power budget is calculated using (minimum output power) – (minimum sensitivity) –
(optical path power penalty); the power penalty is 1.

The ATM OC-3c/STM-1c Intermediate Reach (IR) card supports four SONET or SDH SMF ports, each of
which operates at 155 Mbps, and can be used either as optical line or optical trunk interfaces. Figure 2-2
shows the front panel of the ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR card. A low-density version provides two ports that
are enabled through software entitlement.
Note The 4-port version is referred to as a second-generation ATM OC-3 card.
The card uses two SAR devices, which perform the reassembly function on the incoming ATM cell stream
from the PHY device and the segmentation function to create the corresponding outgoing ATM cell stream.
The hardware provides HEC framing for each port; the transmit clock can be derived either from the active
controller card or from the onboard local oscillator.
The second-generation ATM OC-3c/STM-1c card has increased memory for each port and offers higher
performance and support for more ATM virtual paths (VPs) and PVCs than an earlier version of the card.
The SAR devices support two, four, or eight distinct class of service queues for each ATM PVC, allowing
a mix of priority- and class-based queuing for each ATM PVC.
For information about ATM VPs and PVC support, see the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration
Guide for the SmartEdge OS. A low-density version of this card provides two ports that are enabled
through software entitlement.
Figure 2-2 ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR Card

Table 2-3 lists the specifications for the 4-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR card.
Table 2-3 ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR Card Specifications
Specification Value
General
Number of ports1 2 or 4
Speed 155.52 Mbps
Protection 1+1 APS: Bidirectional or unidrectional;

revertive or nonrevertive switching
Interface Telcordia IR-1, SDH/STM-1 S-1.1
Link power budget2 12 dB
Nominal wavelength 1,310 nm
Connector type LC
Cable type SMF
Compliance Telcordia GR-253, ANSI T1.102, ITU G.957
Transmitter
Optical output power –8.0 dBm (maximum)

–15.0 dBm (minimum)
Center wavelength range 1,261 to 1,360 nm
Extinction ratio 8.2 dB (minimum)
Spectral width (RMS) 7.7 nm (maximum)
Receiver
Wavelength range 1,260 to 1,360 nm
Minimum sensitivity –28 dBm
Overload level –8.0 dBm (minimum)
2. The link power budget is calculated using (minimum output power) – (minimum sensitivity)
– (optical path power penalty); the power penalty is 1.

10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cards
10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cards
The 10/100 Ethernet card provides 12 copper-based 10Base-T or 100Base-TX ports with individually
selectable speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet (FE-GE) card provides 60
copper-based 10Base-T or 100Base-TX ports with selectable speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The FE-GE
card also has two copper-based GE ports with selectable speeds of 100 or 1000 Mbps. Figure 2-3 shows
the front panels of the copper-based Ethernet cards.
Figure 2-3 10/100 and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cards

Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Table 2-4 lists the specifications for the 10/100 Ethernet and FE-GE traffic cards.
Table 2-4 10/100 and FE-GE Card Specifications
Specification 10/100 FE-GE
Number of ports 12 60 10/100; 2 100/1000
Speed 10 or 100 Mbps 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps

(user selectable, auto-sensing) (user selectable, 100 Mbps is auto-sensing)
Protection None None
Protocol 10 Mbps: 10Base-T 10 Mbps: 10Base-T

100 Mbps: 100Base-TX 100 Mbps: 100Base-TX
1000 Mbps: 1000Base-T
Line code 10 Mbps: Manchester coding 10 Mbps: Manchester coding

100 Mbps: MLT-3 100 Mbps: MLT-3
1000 Mbps: PAM-5
Negotiate flow control No Yes
Interface Electrical Electrical
Impedance 100 ohms 100 ohms
Connector type RJ-45 MRJ211, RJ-45
Cable type2 2 pair, 2 pair,

Category 5 shielded-twisted pair Category 5 shielded-twisted pair
Compliance IEEE 802.3, 802.3u IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
1. In addition to RJ-45 connectors for the GE ports, the FE-GE card has 5 MRJ21 connectors, each of which supports 12 FE ports;
the MRJ21 breakout cable has RJ-45 connectors for the individual ports.
2. The shielded cable must be grounded at both ends.
The SmartEdge routers support the following transceiver-based Gigabit Ethernet cards:
• Gigabit Ethernet—First version
• Advanced Gigabit Ethernet—Second version
• Gigabit Ethernet 3—Third version
• Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port)
• Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (20-port)

Gigabit Ethernet ports on these cards require a gigabit interface converter (GBIC), a small form-factor
pluggable (SFP), or a 10-Gbps SFP (XFP) transceiver in each port. Table 2-5 lists the transceiver type for
each Gigabit Ethernet card.
Table 2-5 Transceiver Types for Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Traffic Card Transceiver Type
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) GBIC
Gigabit Ethernet 3 SFP
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port) SFP
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (20-port) SFP
10 Gigabit Ethernet XFP
These transceivers are described in the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document.
Figure 2-4 shows the front panels of these cards with transceivers installed in their ports.
Figure 2-4 Gigabit Ethernet Cards

These traffic cards are described in the following sections:

• Gigabit Ethernet and Advanced Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet and Advanced Gigabit Ethernet

The Gigabit Ethernet and Advanced Gigabit Ethernet cards are the first and second versions of the 4-port
Gigabit Ethernet card, respectively. Each card provides four optical Ethernet ports; a low-density version
of the card provides two ports that are enabled through software entitlement. The Gigabit Ethernet card
supports 256 MB of memory for each Packet Processing ASIC (PPA) on the card; the Advanced version
supports 512 MB for each PPA. The following GBIC transceivers are supported on any port on either card:
• 1000Base-SX—Short reach
• 1000Base-LX—Long reach
• 1000Base-LX70—Extended reach
• 1000Base-T—Copper
Either card can have any combination of the listed types of GBIC transceivers installed.
Caution Risk of data loss. You can corrupt the system if you attempt to install transceivers (GBICs,
SFPs, or XFPs) that are not purchased from Redback® because these items have not been
tested with the SmartEdge router. To reduce the risk, install only the transceivers purchased
from Redback.
Table 2-6 lists the specifications for the first and second versions of the Gigabit Ethernet cards for the
various GBIC transceivers.
Table 2-6 Gigabit Ethernet Card Specifications, First and Second Versions
Specification SX LX LX70 TX1
Number of ports2 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4
Speed 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 1 Gbps
Protection None None None None
Interface 1000Base-SX 1000Base-LX 1000Base-LX70 1000Base-T
Line code 8B/10B 8B/10B 8B/10B PAM-5

3
Negotiate flow control Yes Yes Yes Yes
Transceiver type GBIC GBIC GBIC GBIC
Compliance IEEE 802.3, 802.3z IEEE 802.3, 802.3z IEEE 802.3, 802.3z IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab,
802.3z
1. The TX GBIC transceiver does not comply with the Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirement.
3. The extent of the support for flow control depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.

Gigabit Ethernet 3
The Gigabit Ethernet 3 (GE3) card is the third version of the 4-port Gigabit Ethernet card. It is designed for
traffic management, with the second generation of the PPAs, each of which supports 1 GB of memory and
can process data internally at a much higher rate than the PPAs on the first and second versions of the
Gigabit Ethernet card.
Any combination of the following types of SFP optical and copper transceivers are supported on any port
on the card:
• 1000Base-ZX—Extended reach
• 1000Base-CWDM—Coarse wavelength-division multiplexing (CWDM)
• 1000Base-DWDM—Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM)
SFPs, or XFPs) that are not purchased from Redback because these items have not been tested
with the SmartEdge router. To reduce the risk, install only the transceivers purchased from
Redback.
Table 2-7 and Table 2-8 list the GE3 card specifications for the various SFP transceivers.
Table 2-7 GE3 Card Base-SX, Base-LX, Base-ZX, and Base-T Specifications
Specification SX LX ZX TX
Number of ports1 4 4 4 4
Interface 1000Base-SX 1000Base-LX 1000Base-ZX 1000Base-T

2
Transceiver type SFP SFP SFP SFP
Compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab,
802.3z 802.3z 802.3z 802.3z

Table 2-8 GE3 Card Base-CWDM and Base-DWDM Specifications
Specification CWDM DWDM
Number of ports1 4 4
Speed 1 Gbps 1 Gbps
Interface 1000Base-CWDMnnnn2 1000Base-DWDMITUnn3
Line code 8B/10B 8B/10B
Negotiate flow control4 Yes Yes
Transceiver type SFP SFP
Compliance IEEE 802.3, 802.3z IEEE 802.3, 802.3z
2. Nominal wavelength.
3. The range of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) channels is 17 to 60.
Gigabit Ethernet 1020

The Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (GE1020) cards are designed for traffic management, with the second
generation of the PPAs, each of which supports 1 GB of memory and can process data internally to match
the speed of the ports. Two versions of the GE1020 card provide 10 or 20 optical ports, each of which runs
at 1 Gbps. Any of the following types of SFP optical transceivers are supported on any of the ports:
• 1000Base-ZX—Extended reach
• 1000Base-CWDM—CWDM
• 1000Base-DWDM—DWDM
Redback.

Table 2-9 and Table 2-10 list the specifications for the GE1020 cards for the various SFP transceivers.
Table 2-9 GE1020 Card Base-SX, Base-LX, Base-ZX, and Base-T Specifications
Specification SX LX ZX TX
Number of ports1 10 or 20 10 or 20 10 or 20 10 or 20
Interface 1000Base-SX 1000Base-LX 1000Base-ZX 1000Base-T

2
Transceiver type SFP SFP SFP SFP
Compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab,
802.3z 802.3z 802.3z 802.3z
Table 2-10 GE1020 Card Base-CWDM and Base-DWDM Specifications
Specification CWDM DWDM
Number of ports1 10 or 20 10 or 20
Speed 1 Gbps 1 Gbps

2
Interface 1000Base-CWDMnnnn 1000Base-DWDMITUnn3
Line code 8B/10B 8B/10B

4
Negotiate flow control Yes Yes
Transceiver type SFP SFP
Compliance IEEE 802.3, 802.3z IEEE 802.3, 802.3z
2. Nominal wavelength.
3. The range of ITU channels is 17 to 60.

10 Gigabit Ethernet
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) card is designed for traffic management, with the second generation of the
PPAs, each of which supports 1 GB of memory and can process data internally to match the speed of the
port, which runs at 10 Gbps. Any of the following types of 10-Gbps XFP transceivers are supported on the
port:
• 10000Base-SR
• 10000Base-LR
• 10000Base-ER
Redback.
Table 2-11 lists the 10GE card specifications for the various XFP transceivers.
Table 2-11 10GE Card Specifications
Specification SR LR ER
1
Number of ports 1 1 1
Speed 10 Gbps 10 Gbps 10 Gbps
Protection None None None
Interface 10GBase-SR 10GBase-LR 10GBase-ER
Line code 64B/66B 64B/66B 64B/66B
Negotiate flow control2 Yes Yes Yes
Transceiver type XFP XFP XFP
Compliance IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3 LLC, IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3 LLC, IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3 LLC,
802.3 SNAP/LLC, 802.3ae 802.3 SNAP/LLC, 802.3ae 802.3 SNAP/LLC, 802.3ae
1. The port has separate connectors for the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) circuits.

OC-192c/STM-64c Card
The OC-192c/STM-64c card provides a single 9.9-Gbps SONET or SDH port, which is used as either an
optical line or optical trunk interface.
The card supports three types of XFP transceivers:
• SR-1—Transmitter range of 1,290 to 1,330 nm
• IR-2—Transmitter range of 1,530 to 1,565 nm
• LR-2b—Transmitter range of 1,530 to 1,565 nm
For information about the transceivers, see the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document.
Figure 2-5 shows the OC-192c/STM-64c traffic card.
The OC-192c/STM-64c card supports the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), high-level data-link control
(HDLC), and Frame Relay encapsulations. It also supports a frame size of up to 9600 bytes.
Figure 2-5 OC-192c/STM-64c Card

Table 2-12 lists the OC-192c/STM-64c card specifications for various XFP transceivers.
Table 2-12 OC-192c/STM-64c Card Specifications
Specification SR IR LR
1
Number of ports 1 1 1
Speed 10 Gbps 10 Gbps 10 Gbps
Protection None, 1+1 APS None, 1+1 APS None, 1+1 APS
Interface SR-1 IR-2 LR-2b
Transceiver type XFP XFP XFP
Compliance Telcordia GR-253-CORE Telcordia GR-253-CORE Telcordia GR-253-CORE

ITU-T-707, OIF-SPI4-02.1 ITU-T-707, OIF-SPI4-02.1 ITU-T-707, OIF-SPI4-02.1
1. The port has separate connectors for the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) circuits.

Chapter 3
Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes planning for the hardware installation, including site and management access
requirements for the SmartEdge® 1200 router.
Topics in this chapter include:
• Planning the Site and Installation
• Selecting the Type of Management Access
• Gathering Cables and Tools
After you complete the tasks in this chapter, you are ready to install the system as described in Chapter 4,
“Installing the Hardware.”
otherwise noted.
Planning the Site and Installation
This section describes:

• Select the Installation Site
— Agency Compliance Information
— Electrical Specifications
— Electrical Power Connections
— Environmental Requirements
— Physical Specifications
Preparing for Installation 3-1

• Select the Rack

• Select the Installation Method
• Warnings
— Equipment and Personal Safety Warnings
— DC Power Source Warnings
Select the Installation Site

Select the installation site for the SmartEdge 1200 router, considering maintenance, electrical, and
ventilation requirements. Also, consider current and future cabling requirements. The following topics
provide information to assist you with site selection:
• Agency Compliance Information
• Electrical Specifications
• Electrical Power Connections
• Environmental Requirements
• Physical Specifications
Agency Compliance Information

Table 3-1 lists the agency compliance standards to which the SmartEdge 1200 hardware is designed to
meet.
Table 3-1 Agency Compliance Standards
Product Safety Emissions Immunity NEBS Level 31
UL 60950 FCC part 15, Class A EN61000-4-2 GR-63-CORE

CSA 22.2 No. 60950 ETSI EN300 386 EN61000-4-3 GR-1089-CORE
IEC60950 CISPR 22 Class A EN61000-4-4
EN60950 VCCI Class A EN61000-4-5
AS/NZS 60950 EN55022, Class A EN61000-4-6
AS/NZA 3548 Class A ETSI EN300 386
1. The TX GBIC transceiver does not comply with the Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) electrostatic discharge (ESD)
requirement.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. The intrabuilding ports of the traffic cards are suitable for
connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of
the traffic cards must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside
plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use in intrabuilding interfaces only
(Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from
the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection in
order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Note The SmartEdge 1200 is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunication Facilities and
as part of the Common Bonding Network (CBN).

Electrical Specifications
Table 3-2 lists the electrical specifications for the SmartEdge 1200 router.
Table 3-2 Electrical Specifications
Requirement Value
Input voltage, nominal -48.0 Vdc
Input voltage range –40.0 Vdc to –57.5 Vdc
Total input power, maximum 3840 VA
Input power per feed, maximum 1920 VA
Input current rating per feed 40 Adc@–48 Vdc
Source DC power requirement • Sufficient to supply the rated input current

• Local codes apply
Number of input feeds 4: 2 from battery plant A and 2 from battery plant B
Table 3-3 lists the operating and inrush current (in amperes) at –48 VDC for active traffic cards.
Table 3-3 Operating and Inrush Current for Traffic Cards at –48 VDC
Component Operating Current Inrush Current1
ATM
Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c 1.80 4.98

4-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1c 1.88 4.96
10/100 Ethernet 1.44 4.20

FE-GE (60-port FE, 2-port GE) 2.80 0.622
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) 1.56 4.04
Gigabit Ethernet 3 2.24 4.003
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port) 2.95 14.203
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (20-port) 3.70 12.403
10 Gigabit Ethernet 2.72 10.523
SONET/SDH
OC-192c/STM-64c 2.72 10.523
1. Inrush current occurs during power on or during the installation of a component in a powered-on chassis. Unless
noted, maximum duration is 4 ms.
2. Maximum duration is 28 ms
3. Maximum duration is 20 µs.

Table 3-4 lists the operating and inrush current (in amperes) at –48 VDC for SmartEdge 1200 chassis
components. Inrush current occurs during power on or during the installation of a component in a
powered-on chassis. Unless noted, maximum duration is 4 ms.
Table 3-4 Operating and Inrush Current for Chassis Components at –48 VDC
Component Operating Current Inrush Current
Controllers
XCRP (active or standby) 1.00 4.60

XCRP3 (active or standby) 0.86 3.00
XCRP4 (active or standby) 2.21 0.521
Chassis
Fan tray (nominal speed) 2.20 6.602

Fan tray (high speed) 5.40 6.602
1. Maximum duration is 25 ms.

2. Maximum duration is 3 ms.
Electrical Power Connections

The SmartEdge 1200 router power architecture has connectors for two power zones, each with primary and
backup sources. Zone 1 powers slots 1 to 7; zone 2 powers slots 8 to 14. Both zones provide power to the
fan tray. Both zones 1 and 2 must be connected for the chassis to be operational.
Primary sources are designated as A sources; backup sources are B sources. A1 refers to the primary power
source for zone 1; B1 refers to the backup power source for zone 1. For a fully redundant power
configuration, all four sources must be connected. Table 3-5 lists all possible power configurations
Table 3-5 Slot and Power Zone Configuration Options
Slot Power Configuration Power Zone Configuration Power Connection Options
All slots have redundant power. Redundant power for zones 1 and 2 A1, B1, A2, B2
All slots have nonredundant power. Nonredundant power for zones 1 and 2 A1, A2 or
B1, B2 or
A1, B2 or
B1, A2
Slots 1 to 7 have nonredundant power. Power to both zones A1, A2, B2 or

Slots 8 to 14 have redundant power. Redundant power for zone 2 only B1, A2, B2
Slots 1 to 7 have redundant power. Power to both zones A1, B1, A2 or

Slots 8 to 14 have nonredundant power. Redundant power for zone 1 only A1, B1, B2
Table 3-6 lists the possible power conditions that result in a nonoperable SmartEdge 1200 chassis. These
conditions can occur for either or both of the following causes:
• The original power configuration was not fully redundant.
• Both the primary and the backup power source for a zone has failed.

Table 3-6 Nonoperable Power Conditions
Slot Power Condition Power Zone Condition Currently Available Power
Slots 1 to 7 have no power. No power for zone 1 A2, B2

Slots 8 to 14 have redundant power. Redundant power for zone 2 A1 and B1 are not connected
or have failed.
Slots 1 to 7 have no power. No power for zone 1 A2 or B2

Slots 8 to 14 have nonredundant power. Nonredundant power for zone 2 A1 and B1 are not connected
or have failed.
Slots 1 to 7 have redundant power. Redundant power for zone 1 A1, B1

Slots 8 to 14 have no power. No power for zone 2 A2 and B2 are not connected
or have failed.
Slots 1 to 7 have nonredundant power. Nonredundant power for zone 1 A1 or B1

Slots 8 to 14 have no power. No power for zone 2 A2 and B2 are not connected
or have failed.
Each power connection must be able to supply a minimum 50 amperes. DC power connections require
copper wire of a size suitable for the installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (in the
United States) or applicable local jurisdiction (outside the United States) installation requirements. An
external fuse panel, either a stand-alone unit or incorporated in a DC power supply system, or a circuit
breaker panel, is required for power on and power off control.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. A DC-powered system uses –48 VDC power, is powered from a
fuse panel, and can be damaged by overloaded circuits. To reduce the risk, ensure that the
fuses in the external fuse panel are suitably rated for the installation in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (in the United States) or applicable local jurisdiction (outside the
United States) installation requirements.
Environmental Requirements
The installation area for the SmartEdge 1200 hardware must allow the following clearances:
• A minimum of 6.0 inches (15.2 cm) at the back of the chassis (for cable routing)
• A minimum of 20.0 inches (50.8 cm) at the front of the chassis (for maintenance)
Caution Risk of equipment damage. A SmartEdge router can be damaged by lack of proper cooling
and ventilation. To reduce the risk, never install the chassis in an unventilated area, and always
ensure that cooling equipment sufficient to maintain a temperature of less than 104°F (40°C)
is available.
Table 3-7 lists the environmental requirements for the installation site of the SmartEdge 1200 hardware.
Table 3-7 Environmental Requirements
Specification Value
Cooling Forced air (fan cooled)
Operating temperature, short term1 23° to 131°F (–5° to 55°C)
Operating temperature, long term2 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Operating humidity 5 to 95% (noncondensing)

Table 3-7 Environmental Requirements (continued)
Specification Value
Operating altitude 0 to 10,000 ft (3,048m)
Earthquake Telcordia 63-CORE Zone 4-compliant
Thermal dissipation, maximum 3840 watts (13,103 BTU/hour)
1. Short term refers to a period of time not more than 96 consecutive hours and a total of not more than
15 days in one year (360 hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences during that year).
2. Long term refers to normal operating conditions.
Physical Specifications
Table 3-8 lists the SmartEdge 1200 physical specifications.
Table 3-8 SmartEdge 1200 Physical Specifications
Mechanical Specification Value
1200s chassis dimensions 19.5 inches (49.50 cm) height

17.3 inches (43.80 cm) width
22.7 inches (57.7 cm) depth
1200n chassis dimensions 21.2 inches (54.0 cm) height

17.3 inches (43.8 cm) width
Chassis weight 55 lb (25 kg) all card slots empty, ready for installation
110 lb (50 kg) all card slots filled
Chassis mounting 19- or 23-inch rack
Total slots 14
Traffic card slots 12
Common equipment slots 2
Card dimensions 9.75 inches (24.80 cm) height

Note Chassis depth dimension includes the front cable tray and the power safety cover.

Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2 show these dimensions for the SmartEdge 1200n and 1200s chassis, respectively.
Figure 3-1 SmartEdge 1200n Chassis Dimensions
Figure 3-2 SmartEdge 1200s Chassis Dimensions

Table 3-9 lists the connections for the traffic cards and operations ports.
Table 3-9 SmartEdge 1200 Connections
Traffic Card Connections Connector Type
ATM
ATM OC-12c/STM-4c (any version) LC, front chassis access

ATM OC-3c/STM-1c LC, front chassis access
Ethernet
10/100 Ethernet RJ-45, front chassis access

FE-GE MRJ21 (FE ports), RJ-45 (GE ports), front chassis access1
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) SC or RJ-45, front chassis access2
Gigabit Ethernet 3 LC, front chassis access
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10- and 20-port versions) LC, front chassis access
10 Gigabit Ethernet LC, front chassis access
SONET/SDH
OC-192c/STM-64c (any XFP version) LC, front chassis access
Operations Connections Connector Type
Management workstation (LAN) RJ-45, front chassis access

Craft console (RS-232) DB-9, front chassis access
External Timing, Primary and Secondary (DS-1 or E1) DB-9, rear chassis access
Modem, SL7 and SL8 (RS-232)3 DB-25, rear chassis access
Alarm3 DB-25, rear chassis access
Status/Ctl3 DB-37, rear chassis access
Power and chassis ground 1/4-20 threaded holes on .625-inch (1.59 cm) centers,
rear chassis access
1. The front panel has 5 MRJ21 connectors, each supporting 12 FE ports; a breakout cable, which uses RJ-45 connectors for the
individual ports, is available from Redback®.
2. Connector type is determined by the gigabit interface converter (GBIC) version installed in the port.
3. The SmartEdge OS does not support this connection.
Select the Rack

You can mount the SmartEdge 1200 chassis in a standard 19- or 23-inch rack.
Note Brackets for the 23-inch rack are not shipped with the chassis but are available from Redback
in the bracket spares kit.
The SmartEdge 1200s chassis requires 11 RUs (an RU is 1.75 inches [4.50 cm]); the SmartEdge 1200n
chassis requires 13 RUs. The air ramp at the bottom of the rack requires 2 RUs; a stand-alone external fuse
panel requires 1 RU.
Note Redback does not supply fuse panels.

Figure 3-3 illustrates the installation of three SmartEdge 1200s chassis in a 42-RU rack. In this installation,
6 RUs of empty space exist at the top of the rack in which you can install other equipment, such as a
terminal server.
Figure 3-3 Standard 1200s Chassis in a 42-RU Rack
Figure 3-4 illustrates the installation of three SmartEdge 1200n chassis in a 45-RU rack. In this installation,
3 RUs of empty space exist at the rack.
In either rack, the lowermost air ramp is required; the upper air ramp, which is an integral part of the
chassis, also serves as the lower air ramp for the chassis installed above it.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. In a rack that has not been stabilized, the chassis can cause a rack
to overbalance. To reduce the risk, never install the chassis in a rack that has not been
stabilized by being bolted to the floor and to the ceiling and always select a mounting position
that is suitable to the type of rack in which the chassis is being installed.

Figure 3-4 NEBS-Compliant SmartEdge 1200n Chassis in a 42-RU Rack
Regardless of rack width and height, mounting positions for the SmartEdge 1200 chassis include:
• Recessed mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) beyond the
front of the rack.
• Flush mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 7.9 inches (20.1 cm) beyond the front
of the rack.
• Extended mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) beyond the
front of the rack.
• Centered mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 11.1 inches (28.2 cm) beyond the
front of the rack.
Note Because the fan tray and cable tray extend beyond the front of the rack in any of the four
mounting positions, a rack with a front door might not suitable for the installation unless the
door is removed.

Figure 3-5 shows the extension of the chassis past the front of the rack when installed in each of the four
mounting positions.
Figure 3-5 SmartEdge 1200 Chassis Extensions Beyond the Front of the Rack
Select the Installation Method

The SmartEdge 1200 chassis is heavy, as much as 110 lb (50 kg) when all slots have cards installed, and
somewhat unwieldy, so that when planning the installation, consideration must be given to how the chassis
can best be installed at the site you have chosen. Two possible installation scenarios are:
• Install the chassis as shipped.
Two people can perform the installation without additional aid if the chassis is empty with no removable
components installed. The effective weight of the chassis without an removable components is 55 lb
(25 kg).
• Install the chassis with all components already installed.
Use a power lifting device to position the chassis in the rack if you intend to install the fan tray, cable
tray, and controller and traffic cards before installing the system in a rack. The effective weight of a fully
loaded chassis is approximately 110 lbs (50 kg).
The installation procedure that is provided in the “Install the Chassis” section in Chapter 4, “Installing the
Hardware” describes the first scenario.
Warnings
Review the following warnings before proceeding with the installation:
• Equipment and Personal Safety Warnings
• DC Power Source Warnings

Equipment and Personal Safety Warnings
Warning Risk of electrical shock. After the power cables are connected to the chassis and the fuse
panel, the system is fully powered on; there is no power switch. To reduce the risk, always
remove the fuses in the fuse panel for all power sources to the chassis power zones (A1 and
A2, B1 and B2) before connecting the power cables to the chassis.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. Improper grounding can result in an electrical shock. To reduce the
risk, this equipment must be connected to a protective ground in accordance with the
instructions provided in this guide.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. There are mechanical and electrical shock hazards present
throughout the system if one or more of the cards is removed. To reduce the risk, only
qualified personnel are allowed to service the system.
Laser Risk of severe damage to your eyes. All versions of the optical cards are Class 1 products,
which use lasers to convert electrical signals to optical signals that can damage your eyes. To
reduce the risk when handling these optical cards, keep the connectors covered until you are
ready to connect the fiber-optic cables. When you remove a cover, do not stare into the
connector or directly view the laser beam emerging from the connector.
Warning Risk of personal injury. This equipment does not provide safety isolation between any port
that is connected to a digital network termination point and any other port to which terminal
equipment may be connected. To reduce the risk, disconnect the telecommunications network
cables before removing the card to which they are connected.
DC Power Source Warnings
Warning Risk of electrical shock. Because a system is fully powered on after all power connections are
made, it can cause shock if a power cable is disconnected from the chassis. To reduce the risk,
a readily accessible disconnect device, such as a fuse in a fuse panel, must be provided in the
fixed wiring for each DC power source. It must be suitable for the rated voltage and current
specified.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. Safe operation of this equipment requires connection to a ground
point. To prevent possible injury from voltages on the telecommunications network,
disconnect all telecommunications network lines before disconnecting the unit from the
ground point.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. The system uses DC power sources, which can cause severe injury.
To reduce the risk, the DC power sources must be installed only in restricted access areas
(dedicated equipment rooms, equipment closets, or the like) in accordance with Articles
110-17, 110-26, and 110-27 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Connect the
chassis to a –48 VDC source that is reliably connected to earth.

Selecting the Type of Management Access
Selecting the Type of Management Access
You will likely use different methods to implement management access to the system during initial startup
and reload operations and during normal operations, although technically the same methods might be used.
Before gathering the items needed to complete the hardware installation, you need to decide which methods
you will use for each type of connection, so that the necessary terminals or PCs, LAN equipment, modems,
and cables are available. Table 3-10 lists the equipment requirements for each type of connection.
Note In the descriptions that follow, the term, controller card, refers to the Cross-Connect Route
Processor (XCRP) or the XCRP Version 3 (XCRP3) Controller card, unless otherwise noted.
The following sections describe the types of management access in detail:

• Access During the Initial Startup and Reload Operations
• Access During Normal Operations
• Management Access Options
Access During the Initial Startup and Reload Operations

During the initial startup, only the console port (labeled “CRAFT” on the XCRP4 Controller card and
“CRAFT 2” on the XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards) is operable until you have configured the Ethernet
management port (labeled “ENET MGMT” on the XCRP4 Controller card and “ENET” on the XCRP and
XCRP3 Controller cards). During a reload operation, the management port is disabled until the initial stage
of the reload is complete; all messages displayed during the reload are sent to the console port.
You access the SmartEdge 1200 router with a terminal connected to the console port, either directly or
through a terminal server. For more information on configuring the console and Ethernet management
ports, see the Basic System Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
Access During Normal Operations

After you have configured the management port, you can use one or more of the following options to
provide management access:
• A local management workstation, using a connection to the Ethernet management port on a controller
card
• A remote management workstation, using a routed or bridged connection to the Ethernet management
port on a controller card
• A local console terminal with a direct connection to the Craft port on a controller card
• A remote console terminal with a connection to the Craft port on a controller card, using a terminal
server or a modem
For redundancy, we recommend using two different methods (for example, a remote workstation and a
remote console terminal with a connection to a terminal server). Further, if the configuration of the
SmartEdge 1200 router includes redundant controller cards, you should use the same means of access to
connect each controller card, so that consistent management access, despite a failure, is guaranteed.

Gathering Cables and Tools
Management Access Options

Table 3-10 lists the equipment requirements for each option.
Table 3-10 Options for Management Access
Option Equipment Requirements
Ethernet port connection to a • A PC-type workstation, running Windows NT, 2000, 98, 95, 3.01, or DOS with Telnet client
local management workstation • Shielded Ethernet crossover cable
Ethernet port connection to a • A PC-type workstation, running Windows NT, 2000, 98, 95, 3.01, or DOS with Telnet client
remote management workstation • Shielded Ethernet straight cable (shipped with the system)
• Router or bridge
Craft 2 port connection to a local • Local terminal—choose one of the following options:
console terminal • ASCII/VT100 console terminal or equivalent that runs at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit
• PC-type workstation, running Windows NT, 2000, 98, 95, 3.01, or DOS with terminal emulator, in
the same configuration as the ASCII/VT100 terminal
• Terminal server
• Craft console cable (shipped with the system)
Craft 2 port connection to a • Local terminal—choose one of the following options:

remote console terminal • ASCII/VT100 console terminal or equivalent that runs at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit
• PC-type workstation, running Windows NT, 2000, 98, 95, 3.01, or DOS with terminal emulator, in
the same configuration as the ASCII/VT100 terminal
• A modem that runs at 56 kbps (maximum), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, or terminal server
• Modem or terminal server cable
In addition to the equipment shipped with the SmartEdge router and the equipment required for installation,
you require cables for the following connections:
• Traffic card cables:
— ATM cards
— Ethernet cards
— Gigabit Ethernet cards
• Operations cables:
— Console terminal and management workstation (RS-232, LAN)
— External timing (one or two, optional)
• Power cables:
— DC power (four or eight)
— Chassis ground (two)
If you intend to build your own cables, see Appendix A, “Cables and Pin Assignments,” for cable and
connector specifications.

Table 3-11 lists the tools that you need to install the SmartEdge 1200 hardware.
Table 3-11 Tools Needed for SmartEdge 1200 Hardware Installation
Tool Purpose
Heavy-duty cart Transport chassis and system equipment from the receiving area to the installation
site.
Power lifter Optional (depending on installation scenario). Position the chassis in the rack.
#1 Phillips screwdriver Remove and install the fan tray and cable tray; remove and install the cards. The
screwdriver needs a 0.1875-inch barrel that is 5 to 6 inches long to install and
remove the cable tray.
#2 or #3 Phillips screwdriver1 Attach the mounting brackets to the chassis and air ramp.
Install the chassis and air ramp in the rack.
7/16-inch torque wrench Connect the chassis ground cables.
Cable crimping tool2 Secure barrel or open lugs to the DC power and chassis ground cables.3
1. Depending on the screws that you use to install the chassis in a rack, a #3 Phillips screwdriver might be more appropriate than the
#2 screwdriver.
2. The OUR840 manufactured by Burndy Tooling (recommended) or equivalent.
3. When barrel lugs are not provided, there will be other options to secure the conductors.


Chapter 4
Installing the Hardware
This chapter describes how to install the SmartEdge® 1200 hardware. The sequence of tasks to install the
hardware is:
1. Getting Started
2. Mounting the Chassis
3. Mounting the Removable Air Ramp
4. Connecting the Power Cables
5. Installing the Cable Tray
6. Completing the Installation
7. Connecting and Routing the Cables
When you have finished installing the hardware, you are ready to check the operational status. Checking
the operational status is described in Chapter 5, “Determining Operating Status.”
unless otherwise noted. The terms SmartEdge 1200s and SmartEdge 1200n apply to the
otherwise noted.
Getting Started
Before you perform the tasks described in this chapter, review the material in the following sections:
• Preinstallation Tasks
• Safety and ESD Considerations
Installing the Hardware 4-1

Getting Started
Preinstallation Tasks
Ensure that you have:
1. Selected the installation site for the chassis; see the “Planning the Site and Installation” section in
Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation.” Review the site and installation considerations that are listed
later in this section.
2. Unpacked and taken an inventory of the SmartEdge 1200 chassis and associated hardware and
documentation; see the SmartEdge 1200 System Unpacking Instructions.
3. Selected the type of access for commissioning and normal operations; see the “Selecting the Type of
Management Access” section in Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation.”
4. Gathered all cables and tools needed for the installation; see Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 lists the tools that you need to install the SmartEdge 1200 hardware.
Table 4-1 Tools Required for Installation
Tool Purpose
Heavy-duty cart Transport chassis and system equipment (air ramp, controller and traffic cards, and
so forth).
Power lifter Optional (depending on installation scenario). Position the chassis in the rack.
#1 Phillips screwdriver Remove and install the fan tray and cable tray; remove and install the cards. The
screwdriver needs a 0.1875-inch barrel that is 5 to 6 inches long to install and remove
the cable tray.
#2 or 3 Phillips screwdriver1 Attach the mounting brackets to the chassis and air ramp.
Install the chassis and air ramp in the rack.
7/16-inch torque wrench Connect the chassis ground cables.
Cable crimping tool2 Secure compression lugs to the DC power and chassis ground cables.3
1. Depending on the screws that you use to install the chassis in a rack, a #3 Phillips screwdriver might be more appropriate than the
#2 screwdriver.
2. The OUR840 manufactured by Burndy Tooling, an FCI Company, (recommended) or equivalent.
3. When barrel lugs are not provided, there will be other options to secure the conductors.
Safety and ESD Considerations

To ensure a safe and trouble-free installation, follow the recommendations in the following sections:
• Site and Installation Considerations
• General Safety
• Electrical Precautions
• Reducing the Risk of ESD Damage

Getting Started
Site and Installation Considerations

Site and installation considerations include:
• Maximum recommended operating temperature
The maximum recommended long-term operating temperature for the SmartEdge 1200 system is 104°F
(40°C). Determine a suitable operating environment based on this recommendation.
• Elevated operating ambient temperature
If the chassis is installed in a closed or multiunit rack, the operating temperature of the rack environment
can be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Remember this condition when you install the
chassis.
• Reduced airflow
Install the SmartEdge 1200 chassis in the rack so that the airflow required for the safe operation of the
equipment is not compromised: always install an air ramp below the chassis if it is the lowest chassis
in the rack. (Do not install any other equipment below the chassis.)
• Mechanical loading
Ensure that you do not create a potentially hazardous condition from uneven loading when you select
the mounting position in the rack for the SmartEdge 1200 chassis.
• Circuit overloading
Consider the effect that overloading a circuit might have on over-current protection and supply wiring.
• Reliable grounding
Maintain reliable grounding for the SmartEdge 1200 chassis and all rack-mounted equipment; give
particular attention to the supply circuits.
General Safety
Follow these guidelines to ensure a safe working environment:
• Keep the installation area clear and free of dust both during and after the installation.
• Keep all tools and chassis components out of walkways.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that can get caught in the chassis or blower tray.
• Wear safety glasses at all times.
Electrical Precautions
Warning Risk of personal injury. The chassis contains potentially hazardous voltages. To reduce the
risk, do not attempt to access any component inside the chassis. There are no user-serviceable
components inside the chassis.

Mounting the Chassis
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, follow these basic guidelines:
• Carefully examine the installation site for such possible hazards as damp floors, ungrounded power
extension cables, or missing safety grounds before attempting the installation of the system.
• Disconnect all power before installing the system; never assume that power has been completely
disconnected before beginning the installation of the system.
• Do not perform any modifications to the system that can create a potential hazard to people or make the
equipment unsafe.
• Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
• Ensure all fasteners for system and traffic cards and other system components are tightened according
to the guidelines provided in this guide.
Reducing the Risk of ESD Damage
Caution Risk of equipment damage. The system components contain electrostatic-sensitive devices.
ESD damage can occur when electronic components are improperly handled. This damage
can result in complete or intermittent failures of SmartEdge router components.
Follow these simple guidelines at all times to reduce the risk of ESD damage to any of the
SmartEdge router components:
1. Prior to handling any of the system components, always put on an ESD wrist or ankle strap,
ensuring that it makes good contact with the skin.
2. Connect the wrist strap to any proper grounding surface. For convenience, the
SmartEdge 1200 chassis provides two connections for an ESD wrist strap on the front of
the chassis.
3. Avoid touching its printed circuit board, subassemblies, or any connector pins. Always
handle all cards by their ejectors or sides. Place a card on an antistatic surface or in a static
shielding bag when not installed in the chassis.
4. Avoid any contact between a card and your clothing.
To mount the SmartEdge 1200 chassis, perform the following sequence of tasks:
1. Select the Chassis Position in the Rack
2. Select the Chassis Alignment
3. Install the Chassis Mounting Brackets
4. Install the Chassis
You must also install or have available an external fuse panel, either a stand-alone unit or incorporated in
a DC power supply system or circuit breaker panel, to be used with the SmartEdge 1200 router. We
recommend that the panel provide separate connectors for all power zones (A1, A2, B1, B2), so that you
can take advantage of the power redundancy provided by the SmartEdge 1200 architecture.

Select the Chassis Position in the Rack

Decide where in the rack to position the chassis. Ensure that you position the chassis for expansion, given
these measurements:
• The SmartEdge 1200s chassis requires 11 rack units (RUs). (An RU is 1.75 inches [4.50 cm].) The
SmartEdge 1200n chassis requires 13 RUs.
• If you install the chassis at the bottom of the rack, you must install a separate air ramp below the chassis.
This air ramp requires two (for the 1200s chassis) or three (for the 1200n chassis) RUs.
• A stand-alone external fuse panel requires one RU.
Figure 4-1 illustrates the installation of three SmartEdge 1200n chassis in a single 42-RU rack. In this
installation, there are 6 RUs of empty space at the top of the rack in which you can install other equipment,
such as a terminal server.
Figure 4-1 Fully Loaded 42 RU Rack Configuration

Select the Chassis Alignment

Regardless of rack width and height, mounting positions for the SmartEdge 1200 chassis include:
• Recessed mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) beyond the
front of the rack.
• Flush mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 7.9 inches (20.1 cm) beyond the front
of the rack.
• Extended mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) beyond the
front of the rack.
• Centered mount—The fan tray and cable tray extend approximately 11.1 inches (28.2 cm) beyond the
front of the rack.
Note Because the fan tray and cable tray extend beyond the front of the rack in any of the four
mounting positions, a rack with a front door might not suitable for the installation unless the
door is removed.
Figure 4-2 shows the positions of the mounting brackets for these positions.
Figure 4-2 Options for Mounting the Chassis

Note the following points:

• The same chassis mounting brackets accommodate each of these mounting options; the brackets are
simply attached to the chassis in different positions.
• The chassis can be mounted front- or rear-facing in any of the mounting positions.
• Either bracket can be attached to either side of the chassis.
Install the Chassis Mounting Brackets

A pair of chassis mounting brackets for a 19-inch rack are shipped with the chassis. Each bracket requires
four 10-32 x 0.25-inch flat-head screws.
Note Brackets for the 23-inch rack are not shipped with the chassis but are available from
Redback® in the bracket spares kit.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. Failure to use the proper screws to attach the mounting brackets
to the SmartEdge router chassis and the brackets to the rack can damage the chassis. To reduce
the risk, always use the number and type of screws specified in the instructions.
Perform the following steps to install either type of bracket:

1. Position a mounting bracket against one side of the chassis, lining up four of the screw holes in the
bracket with four of the screw holes in the side of the chassis, according to the mounting option you
have selected. Note the proper orientation for installing the brackets in Figure 4-3, Figure 4-4,
Figure 4-5, and Figure 4-6.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the bracket to the chassis with four of the screws provided with the
mounting bracket; tighten each screw using 15.0 inch-lbs torque (1.7 Newton-meters) maximum.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the second bracket to the other side of the chassis.

Figure 4-3 Installing Chassis Brackets for Recessed Mount Position
Figure 4-4 Installing Chassis Brackets for Flush Mount Position

Figure 4-5 Installing Chassis Brackets for Extended Mount Position
Figure 4-6 Installing Chassis Brackets for Centered Mount Position

Install the Chassis

To install the SmartEdge 1200 chassis in the rack, you need eight 12-24 or equivalent screws. Perform the
following steps when only two installers are available to install the chassis. In this scenario, the two
installers lift the chassis into the rack; then one installer steadies it from the rear while the second installer
inserts and tightens the rack mounting screws:
1. Move the heavy-duty cart so that the rear of the chassis is closest to the rack.
2. Remove the fan tray:
a. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw on the front of the unit.
b. Gently slide it out of the chassis and set it aside.
3. Create temporary rest points for the chassis.
Partially insert two of the 12-24 screws in the holes in the rack just below those that you intend to align
with the lowest screw holes in the mounting bracket. You rest the mounting brackets on these temporary
rest points after you have lifted the chassis into the rack. See Figure 4-7.
4. With one person at the rear of the rack and one at the front of the chassis, lift the chassis into the rack;
let the mounting brackets rest on the two screws with the person at the rear of the rack steadying the
chassis.
Warning Risk of personal injury. The empty chassis weighs almost 55 lb (25 kg) and can cause injury
if one person attempts to lift or move it. To reduce the risk, do not lift or move the chassis
without the aid of another trained person; always follow the procedures at this installation site
for safely lifting heavy objects.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. Do not grasp the power safety cover, the cable tray, the opening
for the fan tray, or any slot opening as a handhold when lifting or lowering the chassis because
neither any of these components nor any opening can bear the strain induced by the chassis
weight. The cover and cable tray can break away from the chassis, thereby causing the chassis
to fall. The chassis slots can warp and prevent the correct installation of the cards. To reduce
the risk when you lift or lower the chassis, always grasp the chassis by its underside edges and
not by the covers or the interior partition.
5. With a Phillips screwdriver, secure the chassis to the rack with the remaining 12-24 or equivalent
screws; then remove the two screws you used as rest points and insert them in the remaining screw holes
in the brackets. Tighten each screw using 30.0 inch-lbs torque (3.4 Newton-meters) maximum.
6. Install the fan tray:
a. Insert the unit into the chassis.
b. With a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screw on the front of the unit using 5.0 inch-lbs torque
(0.6 Newton-meters) maximum.
Proceed to the “Install the Air Ramp Mounting Brackets” section to continue the installation.

Mounting the Removable Air Ramp
Figure 4-7 Using Rest Points for Chassis Installation
You must install a removable air ramp below the chassis when you install the chassis at the bottom of the
rack or when you install other equipment below the chassis. This additional air ramp is needed for proper
ventilation; see Figure 4-1 on page 4-5.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. Improper installation of a removable air ramp can cause loss of
cooling and damage a SmartEdge 1200 router. To reduce the risk and ensure proper cooling
of a SmartEdge 1200 router and any adjacent equipment, always mount the air ramp at the
same mounting depth as the SmartEdge 1200 chassis above it.
A pair of mounting brackets for a 19-inch rack and a 23-inch rack are available for each air ramp. The
bracket for the standard version of the air ramp requires two 10-32 x 0.25-inch flat-head screws; that for
the NEBS version of the air ramp requires three 10-32 x 0.25-inch flat-head screws.
The following sections describe the tasks to mount the removable air ramp at the bottom of the rack:
• Install the Air Ramp Mounting Brackets
• Install the Removable Air Ramp

Install the Air Ramp Mounting Brackets

Perform the following steps to install either version of the air ramp mounting brackets:
1. Position a mounting bracket against one side of the removable air ramp, lining up two of the screw holes
in the bracket with two of the screw holes in the side of the air ramp. Ensure that the bracket position
corresponds to the position of the chassis mounting brackets. See Figure 4-8, Figure 4-9, Figure 4-10,
and Figure 4-11 for these details.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the bracket to the air ramp; tighten each screw using 15.0 inch-lbs
torque (1.7 Newton-meters) maximum.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second bracket on the other side of the air ramp.
Figure 4-8 Installing Air Ramp Brackets for Recessed Mount Position
Figure 4-9 Installing Air Ramp Brackets for Flush Mount Position

Figure 4-10 Installing Air Ramp Brackets for Extended Mount Position
Figure 4-11 Installing Air Ramp Brackets for Centered Mount Position
Install the Removable Air Ramp

To install the removable air ramp, you need four 12-24 or equivalent screws. Perform the following steps:
1. Position the air ramp just below the SmartEdge 1200 chassis so that the screw holes in the air ramp
mounting brackets are aligned with the screw holes in the rack just below the chassis; see Figure 4-12.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the air ramp to the rack or extension hardware with four 12-24 or
equivalent screws; tighten each screw using 15.0 inch-lbs torque (1.7 Newton-meters) maximum.

Connecting the Power Cables
Figure 4-12 Positioning the Removable Air Ramp
The SmartEdge 1200 chassis has terminal studs for the primary and backup power sources for zone 1 and 2;
these terminal studs are located on four power filters that are mounted on the rear of the chassis. The power
cables are connected to separate connectors on the external fuse panel or circuit breaker panel. Two
redundant connectors for ground cables also exist on the rear of the chassis.
Figure 4-13 shows the location of the power and chassis ground connectors. A safety cover, secured to the
chassis by tabs and captive Phillips screws, prevents the cables from being deliberately disconnected and
the connectors from being accidentally touched.
Note In Figure 4-13, the SmartEdge 1200 has isolated DC return (DC-I). The –48V return terminal
for each power source is not connected to either frame ground (primary or backup).
The chassis requires AWG #4 wire for power and chassis ground cables, but AWG #6 might be acceptable;
follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) (in the United States) or local codes (outside the United States)
that apply. Compression lugs, washers, locking washers, and hex-head nuts are shipped with the chassis;
the compression lugs are intended for AWG #4 cables only.

Figure 4-13 Connecting Power
The following sections describe the tasks to connect the chassis ground and power cables:
• Connect the Chassis Ground Cables
• Connect the Power Cables
Connect the Chassis Ground Cables

The back panel of the SmartEdge 1200 chassis has two connectors for chassis ground cables for redundant
connections. Each connector consists of a pair of 1/4-20 threaded holes on .625-inch (1.59 cm) centers,
which are labeled “FRAME GND”. These are located at the rear of the chassis; see Figure 4-13.
Each chassis ground cable must be AWG #4, but AWG #6 might be acceptable, and installed in accordance
with the NEC (in the United States) or applicable local jurisdiction (outside the United States) installation
requirements.
Perform the following steps to connect the chassis ground cables:
1. Attach a compression lug to one end of a chassis ground cable:
a. Insert one end of the chassis ground cable into the lug.
b. Slip the tool over the compression lug and squeeze the handles several times to grip the connector.
c. Continue to squeeze the handles until the automatic tool release indicates a completed compression.
2. For each opening in a compression lug, insert a lock washer over a hex-head bolt followed by a washer;
then insert the compression lug and hex-head bolts and washers into the pair of threaded holes labeled
“FRAME GND” on one side of the chassis.
3. Using a 7/16-inch torque wrench, tighten each hex-head bolt using 25.0 inch-lbs torque
4. Ensure that the other end of the cable is connected to an appropriate ground point.
5. Repeat step 1 to step 4 for a redundant frame ground connection.

Connect the Power Cables

The SmartEdge 1200 chassis has four power filters mounted on the back panel of the chassis: one filter for
each of the four power sources. Each filter has two connectors, labeled “–48V” and “RTN” for a pair of
power cables. Each power cable must be AWG #4, but AWG # 6 might be acceptable, and installed in
accordance with the NEC or applicable local jurisdiction (outside the United States) installation
requirements. The following DC power source warnings and cautions apply when connecting DC power
sources:
Warning Risk of electrical shock. The system uses DC power sources, which can cause severe injury.
To reduce the risk, the DC power sources must be installed only in restricted access areas
(dedicated equipment rooms, equipment closets, or the like) in accordance with Articles
110-17, 110-26, and 110-27 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Connect the
chassis to a –48 VDC source that is reliably connected to earth.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. Because a system is fully powered on after all power connections are
made, it can cause shock if a power cable is disconnected from the chassis. To reduce the risk,
a readily accessible disconnect device, such as a fuse in a fuse panel, must be provided in the
fixed wiring for each DC power source. It must be suitable for the rated voltage and current
specified.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. Safe operation of this equipment requires connection to a ground
point. To reduce the risk of possible injury from voltages on the telecommunications network,
disconnect all telecommunications network lines before disconnecting the unit from the
ground point.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. This equipment uses –48 VDC power, which can cause shock if
inadequate power sources are connected to it. To reduce the risk, verify that the power sources
for the SmartEdge router meet the power specifications provided in the “Warnings” section in
Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation,” and ensure that DC power cables meet the
specifications provided in the “Physical Specifications” section in the same chapter before
connecting the power cables.
remove the fuses for both the A-side and B-side power sources in the fuse panel before
connecting the power cables to the chassis.
Warning Risk of electrical shock. Improper grounding can result in an electrical shock. To reduce the
risk, this equipment must be connected to a protective ground in accordance with the
instructions provided in this guide.

Perform the following steps to connect a pair of power cables to a filter; see Figure 4-13 on page 4-15:
1. Remove the power safety cover; see Figure 4-14:
a. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosed the captive screws at the lower edge of the cover.
b. Lift the cover up and out to release the tabs that are inserted in the slots on the rear of the chassis.
2. Connect a power cable as follows:
a. Insert one end of the power cable into the lug.
b. Slip the tool over the compression lug and squeeze the handles several times to grip the connector.
c. Continue to squeeze the handles until the automatic tool release indicates a completed compression.
3. Repeat step 2 to connect the second power cable to the terminal stud labeled “RTN”.
4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to connect the power cables to each of the other power filters.
5. Install the power safety cover; see Figure 4-14:
a. Insert the tabs on the top edge of the safety cover into the slots on the rear of the chassis.
b. Push on the lower edge of the cover so that the captive screws are inserted in the screw holes.
c. Thumb tighten the captive screws; then, using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the safety cover to the
rear of the chassis, using 5.0 inch-lbs torque (0.6 Newton-meters) maximum.

Installing the Cable Tray
Figure 4-14 Removing and Installing the Power Safety Cover
Installing the Cable Tray
The cable tray is shipped as a separate component. To install the cable tray, perform the following steps:
1. Position the cable tray so that the two posts on the front of the chassis slide into the two keyhole cutouts
on the cable tray; adjust the position of the cable tray until it rests on the chassis posts; see Figure 4-15.
2. Grasp the handle at the center of the cable tray and press the latch just behind it to open the front panel
of the cable tray.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the seven captive 4-40 screws, using 5.0 inch-lbs torque
(0.6 Newton-meters) maximum. Four of these screws are at the top and are reached by inserting the
screwdriver through the cable guide directly in front of the screw. The other three screws are at the
bottom of the tray and are directly accessible.

Completing the Installation
Figure 4-15 Installing the Cable Tray
After the chassis ground and power cables have been connected to the chassis, you are ready to install the
controller and traffic cards. If you need help identifying the cards, see the card illustrations provided in
Chapter 2, “Traffic Card Descriptions.” You then install blank cards in any remaining empty slots.
To install the controller and traffic cards, perform the following tasks:
• Select the Slots
• Install the Cards
• Install Blank Cards
• Install the Transceivers
• Install a CF Card

Select the Slots

Card slots in the SmartEdge 1200 chassis are numbered sequentially from left to right as you face the front
of the chassis; see Figure 4-16.
Figure 4-16 SmartEdge 1200 Card Slots
Observe the following configuration rules when installing the cards:

• Slots 7 and 8 are reserved for controller cards only.
Note When you first power on the system, the active controller card is in slot 7. Thereafter, the slot
changes whenever a switchover occurs.
• Optical, Ethernet, and the other Gigabit Ethernet cards, with the exception of the 20-port GE1020 traffic
card, can be installed in any of slots 1 to 6 and 9 to 14; because the 20-port GE1020 card requires two
adjacent slots, the slot range is 1 to 5 and 9 to 13.
Note The breakout cables for an FE-GE traffic card can impinge on the cable routing for other cards
in the chassis. When selecting a slot for an FE-GE card in a SmartEdge 1200 chassis, choose
one of the outer slots on the left side of the chassis.
• The XCRP4 Controller card does not support channelized SONET or SDH traffic cards.
Table 4-2 summarizes the slot assignments for the SmartEdge 1200 cards.
Table 4-2 Slot Assignments for SmartEdge 1200 Cards
Card Slots Available
Controller 7, 8
ATM
ATM OC-12c/STM-4c (any version) 1 to 6, 9 to 14

ATM OC-3c/STM-1c (any version)

Table 4-2 Slot Assignments for SmartEdge 1200 Cards (continued)
Card Slots Available
Ethernet
10/100 Ethernet 1 to 6, 9 to 14
FE-GE
20-port Gigabit Ethernet 10201 1 to 5, 9 to 13

Transceiver-based Gigabit Ethernet 1 to 6, 9 to 14
(any other version)
SONET/SDH
OC-192c/STM-64c (any XFP version) 1 to 6, 9 to 14
1. The 20-port GE 1020 requires two adjacent slots.
Install the Cards

Perform the following steps to install a card:
1. Put on an ESD wrist strap (one is shipped with the system), and attach it to an appropriate grounded
surface.
Caution Risk of ESD damage. The system cards contain electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the
risk of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling a card. Avoid
touching its printed circuit board, subassemblies, or any connector pins.
Note Do not attach the wrist strap to a painted surface; an ESD convenience jack is located on the
front of the fan tray.
2. Select the slot for the card using the configuration rules provided in the “Select the Slots” subsection.
3. Remove the card from its antistatic bag. Save the bag for later use.
4. Align the card with the card guides at the top and bottom of the slot.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. Because of the high density and compact design of the
SmartEdge 1200 router, the underside of the card might rub against the electromagnetic
interference (EMI) gasket of the card in the adjacent slot during card insertion, and potentially
damage the card. To reduce this risk, if you feel any resistance (the card does not slide
smoothly without effort), or hear the card touching the components on the card installed in the
adjacent slot at the left, do not force the card into the slot. Ensure that the card is perpendicular
to the slot. If you feel any resistance, slightly shift the left edge of the front panel to the right
until it can slide easily into the slot.

5. Position the ejector levers away from the front panel and then carefully slide the card into the slot. The
ejector levers rotate as the latching mechanisms engage the walls of the slot and the connectors on the
card are inserted into the connectors on the backplane; see Figure 4-17.
6. Push on the ejector levers until they are parallel with the front panel; this action fully seats the
connectors with the backplane.
7. Secure the card in the chassis by tightening the screw at the top and bottom of the front panel. Use a
Phillips screwdriver to tighten each screw using 5.0 inch-lbs torque (0.6 Newton-meters) maximum.
Repeat steps 2 to 7 for each card to be installed.
Figure 4-17 Installing a Card
Install Blank Cards

When all cards have been installed, insert a blank card into every empty slot, and tighten the captive screws
at the top and bottom of the front panel.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. SmartEdge router cards can be damaged by lack of cooling. To
reduce the risk, always insert a blank card in each empty slot to ensure proper airflow through
the chassis.
Install the Transceivers

Ports on Gigabit Ethernet cards require a gigabit interface converter (GBIC), a small form-factor pluggable
(SFP) transceiver, or a 10-Gbps SFP (XFP) transceiver installed in each port; the port on an
OC-192c/STM-64c card also requires an XFP transceiver. Table 4-3 lists the transceiver type for each card
that requires transceivers.

Table 4-3 Transceiver Types for SmartEdge Traffic Cards
Traffic Card Transceiver
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10- and 20-port versions) SFP
OC-192c/STM-64c XFP
SFPs, or XFPs) that are not approved by Redback because these items have not been tested
with the SmartEdge router. To reduce the risk, install only the transceivers approved by
Redback.
Perform the following steps to install a transceiver of any type:

1. Put on an antistatic wrist strap (one is shipped with the system), and attach it to an appropriate grounded
surface.
Caution Risk of ESD damage. The transceivers contain electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the
risk of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling any transceiver.
Avoid touching its connector pins.
2. Ensure that the latching mechanism is closed.

3. With the transceiver connectors aligned with the RX and TX labels on the front panel of the traffic card
(as shown in Figure 4-18, Figure 4-19, or Figure 4-20), slide the transceiver into the opening for the port
until the rear connector is seated and the locking mechanism snaps into place.
Note The labels for the TX and RX connectors vary by vendor. An arrow, which can be incised on
the case, usually indicates the traffic direction.
4. Remove the dust cover if you are installing an optical transceiver.

Figure 4-18 Installing a GBIC Transceiver
Figure 4-19 Installing an SFP Transceiver

Figure 4-20 Installing an XFP Transceiver
Install a CF Card
Each controller card has an external slot on the front panel in which you can install an optional Type I or
Type II CF card.
Note If you install a CF card in the active controller card, the standby controller card, if installed,
must also have a CF card installed; however, the CF card types (Type I or Type II) need not
match.
The XCRP4 Controller card supports Type I CF cards only.
To install an CF card, perform the following steps:

1. If you are installing the CF card in an XCRP4 Controller card, open the door that covers the CF Type 1
slot until it “snaps” open.
2. Hold the CF card so that its pin-hole side faces the slot in the controller front panel.
3. Vertically align the CF card as close to the left edge of the slot as possible and perpendicular to it; see
Figure 4-21.
Caution Risk of equipment malfunction. On early versions of the XCRP Controller card, it is possible
to slide the CF card into the slot without the internal pins engaging the CF card. When this
happens, it is not always possible to retrieve the CF card from the slot; you must remove the
controller card from the chassis and remove the front panel from the card. To reduce the risk,
ensure that you position the CF card as described in step 3.
4. Slowly insert the CF card in the slot. If the CF card does not engage the connectors with approximately
0.50 inches (1.27 cm) of the CF card outside the slot, do not continue. Remove the CF card and repeat
this step.

Caution Risk of equipment damage. Do not force the CF card into its slot. If the card does not slide in
easily, one of the following conditions is possible::
1. The card does not engage the connectors because it is mispositioned. Check the position
and alignment as described in step 3.
2. The card does not engage the connectors because it is upside down. Remove the card and
rotate it 180°; then try again.
3. The card has been previously damaged so that it cannot align correctly with the slot
connectors; remove the card and discard it. Do not use it in any other equipment.
4. The slot connectors have been bent or otherwise damaged by a previous card insertion; you
must replace the controller card.
5. If you are installing the CF card in an XCRP4 Controller card, close the door.
After insertion, the system automatically recognizes the CF card and begins to mount it. The CF Active
LED begins to blink. When the CF Active LED is unlit, you can begin using the CF card.
Note If the system cannot successfully mount the file system on the CF card (for example, the file
system is damaged or the card is unformatted), the CF Active LED stops blinking, becomes
unlit, and the system displays an error message on the console. You must enter the format
media-device command (in exec mode) to format the CF card and the mount command (in
exec mode) to mount it.
For more information about the format media-device and mount commands, see the
“Hardware Operations” chapter in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the
SmartEdge OS.
Figure 4-21 Installing an CF Card

Connecting and Routing the Cables
The following sections describe the tasks to connect and route the cables:
• Cable Management
• Connections for Management Access
• Connections for External Timing Cables
• Connections for Traffic Card Cables
• Connect and Route the Cables at the Front of the Chassis
• Connect and Route the External Timing and Power Cables
• Connect the Equipment and Network Ends of the Cables
Cable Management
Cable management is implemented at the front of the chassis to accommodate both fiber-optic and copper
cables. You route cables using the underside of the fan tray for the copper cables (see Figure 4-25 on
page 4-31) and the cable tray for fiber-optic cables (see Figure 4-26 on page 4-32). At the rear of the
chassis, you route the external timing cables (if they are present) using fixed brackets at the top of the
chassis.
Connections for Management Access

Connecting a console terminal or management workstation to the SmartEdge 1200 router is often a
two-stage process. Initially the console terminal is connected to the Craft port (also referred to as the
console port) to configure the Ethernet port (also referred to as the management port); configuring the
management port and modifying the configuration of the console port is described in the Basic System
Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS. When the configuration is complete, you might need to alter
the connections for normal operations.
This section describes all types of management access connections:
• Management Workstation
• Local or Remote Console Terminal
Management Workstation
A management workstation is connected to the SmartEdge 1200 router using the Ethernet port on the front
of a controller card. This type of connection provides access to the SmartEdge OS command-line interface
(CLI) after you have configured the port. Figure 4-22 shows the connections to the Ethernet ports on a pair
of controller cards.
Two types of connections are supported:
• Local connection using a shielded Ethernet crossover cable
• Remote connection using a shielded Ethernet straight cable

Neither type of connection is suitable during a reload operation, because the Ethernet port is disabled until
the reload is complete.
Figure 4-22 Connections for a Management Workstation
XC
RP
3
XC
RP
3
Local or Remote Console Terminal

A local or remote console terminal is connected to the SmartEdge 1200 router using the Craft port on the
front of a controller card. This type of connection provides access to the SmartEdge OS CLI, either directly
or through a terminal server. Figure 4-23 shows the connection to the Craft port.
Note A null modem is needed when connecting this cable to a modem; it is not needed when
connecting it to a PC or terminal server.
This port is always available; all system messages are directed to this port during a power on or reload
operation.
changes whenever a switchover occurs.

Figure 4-23 Connections for a Local or Remote Console
Connections for External Timing Cables

An external timing cable provides a connection from an external synchronization source, such as a building
integrated timing supply (BITS) or synchronization supply unit (SSU), to a SmartEdge 1200 system. Each
cable consists of two individually shielded, twisted wire pairs: one pair for the synchronization input and
another pair for the synchronization output.
Note The XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards can both receive and transmit timing data; however,
the XCRP4 can receive timing data only. However, the SmartEdge OS does not support the
transmission of timing data to another SmartEdge router or any other external equipment.
Two connections are possible: one from a primary source and one from a secondary source. Either
connection can provide timing for the entire chassis (input), regardless of the configuration of the controller
cards. See Figure 4-24 for the location of the connectors for these cables.
Note An adapter, available as an option, provides wire wrap pins to allow you to attach a cable
without a connector.
Note Support for the other ports depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.

Figure 4-24 Connections for the External Timing Cables
Connections for Traffic Card Cables

All traffic card cables are connected to the front panels of the cards; see the “Traffic Card Cables” section
in Appendix A, “Cables and Pin Assignments,” for cable specifications.
Not all ports are enabled on a low-density version of a traffic card. Low density traffic cards are identified
by the label on the lower ejector lever.
Table 4-4 lists the port data for traffic cards; in the table, IR, LR, and SR abbreviations are used for
Intermediate Reach, Long Reach, and Short Reach, respectively.
Table 4-4 Traffic Card Port Data
Physical Low-Density Low-Density

Type of Traffic Card/Description Ports Version1 Port Numbers
ATM
ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR 1 No –
ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR 4 Yes 1, 3
10/100 Ethernet 12 No –
FE-GE Ethernet 60, 2 No –
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) 4 Yes 1, 3
Gigabit Ethernet 3 4 No –
10 Gigabit Ethernet 1 No –
SONET/SDH
OC-192c/STM-64c 1 No –
1. Support for the low-density version of a traffic card depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.

Connect and Route the Cables at the Front of the Chassis

With the exception of the breakout cables for FE-GE traffic cards, you route the copper cables upward,
using the cable bars on the underside of the fan tray to separate the cables for each card. After all copper
cables are routed, you route the fiber-optic cables, using the cable guides in the cable tray to separate the
cables for each card. After you have routed all other cables, you route the breakout cables for the FE-GE
traffic cards. Cable connections are made with standard cables. Appendix A, “Cables and Pin
Assignments,” describes the standard SmartEdge 1200 cables and pin assignments.
Perform the following steps to connect and route the cables at the front of the chassis:
1. Connect and route the copper cables; see Figure 4-25:
a. Insert each cable into the appropriate connector on the card.
b. Starting with the cards installed in the inner slots (4 to 7 and 8 to 11), insert the cables for a card
between the two cable bars for that card on the underside of the fan tray.
c. With the cables resting on top of the cable bars, slide them to the outer edge of the fan tray.
d. Tie-wrap the bundled cables from each card to the outside edge of the rack.
e. Continue routing all copper cables, working toward the outer slots (1 to 3 and 12 to 14).
Figure 4-25 Copper Cable Routing

2. Connect and route the fiber-optic cables; see Figure 4-26:

a. If it is not already open, grasp the handle at the center of the cable tray and press the latch just behind
it to open the front panel of the cable tray.
b. Insert each cable into the appropriate connector on the card.
c. Starting with the cards installed in the inner slots (4 to 7 and 8 to 11), insert the cables for a card
between the cable guides for that card in the outer partition.
d. Slide the cables under the slotted cover of the inner partition as much as is possible, but do not allow
the cables to have a bend radius of more than 1.25 inches (3.18 cm).
e. Tie-wrap the bundled cables from each card to the outside edge of the rack.
f. Continue routing all fiber-optic cables, working toward the outer slots (1 to 3 and 12 to 14).
Figure 4-26 Fiber-Optic Cable Routing
Caution Risk of damage to fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic cables are fragile and are easily damaged
when bent. To reduce the risk, never step on a cable; never twist it when connecting it to or
disconnecting it from an traffic card.

3. Connect and route the breakout cables for the FE-GE traffic cards:
a. If it is not already open, open the door of the lower cable tray.
b. Starting with the outer slots on the left side of the chassis, attach a breakout cable to the lowest
connector to be cabled on the FE-GE traffic cards. Position the connector so that the incised label
“KEY” on the connector is on the left side of the connector as you face the chassis; see Figure 4-27.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. The cable connector is keyed to ensure that you insert it with the
correct orientation into the front panel connector. However, it is possible to force an
incorrectly positioned cable connector into the connector on the front panel. To reduce the risk
of overriding the key, ensure that the incised “KEY” label is on the left side of the connector.
Figure 4-27 FE-GE Breakout Cable
c. Tighten the captive screws without letting the front panel support the weight of the cable.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. A breakout cable for the 60 10/100 ports on the FE-GE traffic
cards is made of AWG #24 wire and includes individual cables for 12 ports; when connected
to the FE-GE front panel, the cable weight can cause the front panel to be separated from the
FE-GE printed circuit board. To reduce the risk, never allow the front panel to support the
weight of the cable; support the cable and immediately route it before you connect another
cable.
d. Place the cable on top of the open door of the cable tray, and route the cable to the left, regardless
of the slot in which you have installed the FE-GE traffic card; see Figure 4-28. This routing direction
is compatible with the construction of the cable (the attachment of the MRJ21 connector to the cable
itself).
Caution Risk of equipment damage. Routing the cable to the right side of the chassis puts additional
strain on the front panel. To reduce the risk, never route the cable to the right.
e. Bundle and tie-wrap the breakout cables from the card and then tie-wrap the bundle to the rack.
f. Continue connecting and routing the breakout cables from the other FE-GE cards.

Figure 4-28 Routing an FE-GE Breakout Cable
Connect and Route the External Timing and Power Cables

Perform the following steps to connect and route the external timing and power cables at the rear of the
chassis:
1. Optional. Connect and route the external timing cables; see Figure 4-29:
Attach the DB-9 ends of the external timing cables to the primary and secondary connectors, labeled
“PRIMARY” and “SECONDARY”, at the center rear of the SmartEdge 1200 chassis; tie the cables to
the rack.
If your cables do not have a connector on the system end, you can install an adapter, available as an
option, in each chassis connector and then wirewrap the cable pins to the adapter.
2. Tie and route the chassis ground cables and the power cables to convenient locations on the rack.
Note The SmartEdge OS does not support the alarm, status, and RS-232 dial-up modem ports.

Figure 4-29 System Management Cable Routing at the Rear of the Chassis
Connect the Equipment and Network Ends of the Cables

Perform the tasks described in the following sections to complete the cable connections:
• Connect the Cables from the Front of the Chassis
• Connect the Cables from the Rear of the Chassis
Connect the Cables from the Front of the Chassis

Perform the following steps to connect the cables from the front of the chassis:
1. Connect the traffic card cables to their networks.
2. Ensure that the management access equipment is configured properly according to the specifications
given in the “Selecting the Type of Management Access” section in Chapter 3, “Preparing for
Installation.”
3. Connect the management access cables to the equipment or their networks; perform this step for one or
more of these options, depending on the cables you have connected to the system:
• Management workstation; see Figure 4-22 on page 4-28.
• Console terminal; see Figure 4-23 on page 4-29.

Connect the Cables from the Rear of the Chassis

Perform the following steps to connect the cables from the rear of the chassis:
1. If you have installed external timing cables, attach the unterminated ends of the cables to the wire-wrap
posts of the external equipment. For the external timing cable specification, see the “External Timing
Cables” section on page A-3 in Appendix A, “Cables and Pin Assignments.”
2. Complete the power connections to the external fuse panel or circuit breaker panel. The procedure for
the circuit breaker panel is beyond the scope of this book; to complete the connections to a fuse panel,
perform the following steps:
a. Remove the fuses for the connectors on the external fuse panel that you intend to use for the four
pairs of power cables.
b. Connect the primary power zone 1 cables (A1) to their –48V and RTN connectors on the external
fuse panel.
c. Connect the primary power zone 2 cables (A2) to their –48V and RTN connectors on the external
fuse panel.
d. If you are installing redundant power, connect the backup power zone 1 and power zone 2 cables
(B1 and B2) to their –48V and RTN connectors on the external fuse panel.
remove the fuses from the fuse panel or if there is a circuit breaker, switch the circuit breaker
to the OFF position, before connecting or disconnecting a power cable.
You are now ready to power on the system and check the operating status; continue with Chapter 5,
“Determining Operating Status.”

Chapter 5
Determining Operating Status
This chapter describes the SmartEdge® 1200 chassis and card LEDs used to determine the status of the
system. It also describes how to troubleshoot hardware problems and use the on-demand diagnostics to
isolate faults to the card level.
These topics include:
• Powering On and Powering Off the System
• Determining Hardware Status
• Managing Hardware with CLI Commands
• Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
• Obtaining Assistance
For more information about system fault management and troubleshooting alarm and failure conditions,
see Appendix B, “Alarms and Probable Causes.”
In addition to the LEDs for the system, the LEDs for the following cards are defined:
• ATM Cards
• Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Cards
• SONET/SDH Card
When the configuration procedures are complete, you might need to alter the console connection to provide
another type of console access, as described in the “Selecting the Type of Management Access” section in
Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation.” See the “Connections for Management Access” section in
Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware,” to alter the cable connections for normal operations.
After you have checked the operating status of the hardware, you are ready to perform the configuration
procedures described in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
Determining Operating Status 5-1

Powering On and Powering Off the System
otherwise noted.
The term Gigabit Ethernet (GE) applies to any Ethernet traffic card that supports a port speed
of 1 Gbps or greater; unless explicitly stated, the speed of any GE port is 1 Gbps.
The term second-generation ATM OC card refers to a 4-port Asynchronous Transfer Mode
(ATM) OC-3c/STM-1c or an Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c card.
Powering On and Powering Off the System
You power on a SmartEdge 1200 router by inserting the fuses in the external fuse panel. The power LEDs
on the front of the chassis should light, depending on the power connections you have made, to signify that
power is being supplied; see Figure 5-1. Table 5-1 lists the states for the power LEDs.
Figure 5-1 SmartEdge 1200 Status LEDs

Determining Hardware Status
During the power-on sequence for a SmartEdge router, the traffic cards are held in low-power mode until
the SmartEdge OS determines which slot has the active controller card. After the active controller card (and
the standby controller card, if it is installed) are initialized, the SmartEdge OS initializes the configured
traffic cards starting with the lowest-numbered slot. If a traffic card is not configured, no power is allocated
to it.
If the chassis power capacity is exceeded before all configured cards are initialized, the remaining cards are
left in low-power mode. You must manually unconfigure one of the initialized traffic cards (using the no
form of the card command in global configuration mode) before the SmartEdge OS can initialize these
power-denied cards. Because the power capacity check is always performed when traffic cards are
configured from the CLI (using the card command or the port command in global configuration mode),
no cards are denied power during the power-on sequence unless mismatched controller cards are installed.
Note If the active and standby controller versions are different, the SmartEdge OS allocates power
for both controller cards, initializes them, and issues a controller mismatch alarm.
The SmartEdge OS always reserves enough power during system configuration so that if the
system has only a single controller card installed, it is always possible to install a standby
controller card of the same type at a later time.
To power off the system, remove all fuses for both power zones (primary and backup for each zone) in the
fuse panel.
You can determine the hardware status of an operating SmartEdge 1200 router using the system and card
LEDs and the results of the power-on diagnostics, as described in the following sections:
• Determine System Status with LEDs
• Determine Card Status with LEDs
• Display Results from Power-On Diagnostics
Determine System Status with LEDs

The status of the SmartEdge 1200 router is indicated by two sets of LEDs, which are located on the front
of the fan tray; see Figure 5-1. Table 5-1 lists the LEDs that indicate the fan tray and system power status.
Table 5-1 SmartEdge 1200 Status LEDs
Label Activity Color Description
A1, B1 On Green The zone 1 –48 VDC power source (primary or backup) is present:
• A1—Primary source
• B1—Backup source
Off None The zone 1 –48 VDC power source (primary or backup) is absent.

Table 5-1 SmartEdge 1200 Status LEDs (continued)
A2, B2 On Green The zone 2 –48 VDC power source (primary or backup) is present:
• A2—Primary source
• B2—Backup source
Off None The zone 2 (primary or backup) –48 VDC power source is absent.
FAN On Red A failure condition exists in the fan tray.1
Off None The fan tray is fully functional.
1. The failure can be the result of either a nonfunctional fan or malfunctioning fan controller card; the failure condition can be detected by
the power-on or ODD tests.
Table 5-2 lists the LEDs that indicate system-level alarm status.
Table 5-2 SmartEdge 1200 Alarm LEDs

1 2
ACO On Yellow An audible alarm condition exists but the audible alarm has been silenced.
Off None There is no audible alarm condition or the audible alarm has not been silenced.
CRIT On Red One or more critical alarms exist on the chassis.
Off None No critical alarm exists on the chassis.
MAJ On Red One or more major alarms exist on the chassis.
Off None No major alarm exists on the chassis.
MIN On Yellow One or more minor alarms exist on the chassis.
Off None No minor alarm exists on the chassis.
1. Alarm cutoff (ACO) action can be initiated locally by the ACO button (located directly next to the ACO LED), remotely through an external
ACO contact closure, or through the NetOp™ Element Management System (EMS) software.
2. If more than one source initiates the ACO action, every source that initiated the action must clear the action before the ACO LED is unlit.
Determine Card Status with LEDs

Each SmartEdge controller and traffic card has equipment (card) and facility (port) LEDs to indicate
current status of the card and its ports. Additionally, the controller cards have synchronization LEDs to
indicate the status of any externally configured timing sources.
The card LEDs are described in the following sections:
• ATM Cards
• Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Cards
• SONET/SDH Card
For information about configuring cards and using the SmartEdge OS software to troubleshoot errors, see
the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS.

Controller Cards
A controller card has the following LEDs; see Figure 5-2:
• Four equipment LEDs—Indicate current card status
• One synchronization and two external timing LEDs—Indicate the status of any connected external
timing source
• Two facility LEDs—Indicate status of the Ethernet port
Table 5-3 lists the equipment LEDs, which indicate current status of the card.
Table 5-3 Equipment LEDs on Controller Cards
FAIL On Red A failure exists on the controller card.1
Blinking Red Standby controller is being synchronized with the active controller.2
Off None No failure exists on the controller card.
ACTIVE On Green This controller card is the active controller.
Off None This controller card is either on standby (the STDBY LED is lit) or has failed (the
FAIL LED is lit).
STDBY On Yellow This controller card is the standby controller for the system.
Off None This controller card is either the active controller for the system (the ACTIVE LED
is lit) or has failed (the FAIL LED is lit).
CF3 On Green • The slot is empty, and it is safe to insert a CF card.

• The file system on the installed CF card is not mounted, and it is safe to
remove the CF card.
Blinking Green A CF card is installed in the slot, and the SmartEdge OS is mounting or
unmounting the file system.
Off None A CF card is installed, the file system is mounted, and the SmartEdge OS might
be transferring data to or from the CF card.
CF Blinking Green The external storage device in the slot in the active controller card is being read
ACTIVE4 or written.
Off None No read or write operation on the external storage device is in progress.
1. A failure can be total, partial, or forced. Failure on any part of the card, including failure of any of its ports, results in the FAIL LED being
lit.
2. The synchronization process is not affected by traffic card installation and removal; the active controller, and hence the system,
continues to be responsive to traffic forwarding and continues to detect and notify the administrator of any faults that occur while the
standby controller is being synchronized.
3. XCRP4 Controller card only.
4. XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards only.
changes whenever a switchover occurs. Check the status of the ACTIVE LED or use the show
chassis command (in any mode) to determine the slot number.

Caution Risk of data loss. Do not remove a CF card from its slot while the CF ACTIVE LED is
blinking; you can lose data that is being transferred to the device if you enter the unmount
/md command (in exec mode) before the data transfer operation is complete. To reduce the
risk, you must wait until the CF ACTIVE LED is off; then enter the unmount /md command
to prepare the device for removal.
Caution Risk of equipment failure. Removing the CF card from its slot without first entering the
unmount /md command (in exec mode) can permanently damage the device and cause the
kernel to crash. To reduce the risk, always enter the unmount /md command before removing
a CF card.
Table 5-4 lists the facility LEDs, which provide status for the Ethernet management port.
Table 5-4 Facility LEDs on Controller Cards
LINK/ACTIVITY On Green The Ethernet management link is up.

LINK/ACT
Blinking Green The Ethernet management link is receiving or transmitting frames.
Off None The Ethernet management link is down.
SPEED On Green The Ethernet management link is operating at 1 Gbps (XCRP4 only)
On Yellow The Ethernet management link is operating at 100 Mbps.
Off None The Ethernet management link is operating at 10 Mbps.
Table 5-5 lists the synchronization and external timing LEDs, which indicate the status of any connected
external timing source.
Table 5-5 Synchronization and External Timing LEDs on Controller Cards
SYNC On Green At least one of the selected synchronization references is in good

condition and is providing reference.
Off None The selected synchronization reference is external, and all external
references have failed. The timing is being internally generated.
EXTERNAL TIMING On Yellow The primary input signal from the external equipment has been
LOS PRI configured (provisioned), but is not present.
Off None The primary input signal has not yet been configured or has been
configured and is present.
EXTERNAL TIMING On Yellow The secondary input signal from the external equipment has been
LOS SEC configured but is not present.
Off None The secondary input signal has not yet been configured or has been
configured and is present.

Figure 5-2 LEDs on Controller Cards
ATM Cards
All versions of the ATM cards provide three equipment LEDs at the top of each card to indicate the current
status of the card, and three facility LEDs to indicate the status of each port; see Figure 5-3.
Table 5-6 lists the equipment LEDs, which indicate the current status of the card.
Table 5-6 Equipment LEDs on ATM Cards
FAIL On Red A failure exists on the card.1
Off None No failure exists on the card.
ACTIVE On Green This card is in service.
Off None This card is either on standby (the STDBY LED is lit) or has failed (the FAIL LED
is lit).
STDBY On Yellow At least one of the ports on this card has been configured as a protection port.2
Off None None of the ports on this card has been configured as a protection port.
1. A failure can be total, partial, or forced. Failure on any part of the card, including failure of any of its ports, results in the FAIL LED
being lit.
2. Protection for cards and ports depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.

Table 5-7 lists the facility LEDs for the ATM cards, each of which indicates the state of a port.
Table 5-7 Facility LEDs on ATM Cards
LINK On Green Signal is present and within specifications.
Blinking Green Signal is present and within specifications; receiving or transmitting packets (not
idle cells).
Off None Port is not configured, no signal is present, or signal is not within specifications.
LOC On Yellow Local port is in an alarm state, such as a loss of frame (LOF).
Off None Local port is in a normal state.
REM On Yellow Remote port cannot obtain synchronization, or has a defect or failure, such as an
alarm indication signal (AIS).
Off None Remote port is in a normal state.
Figure 5-3 LEDs on ATM Cards

Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Cards

The 10/100 Ethernet card, FE-GE card, and all versions of the transceiver-based Gigabit Ethernet
(GE, GE3, GE1020, and 10GE) cards provide two equipment LEDs at the top of the card to indicate current
card status and two facility LEDs for each port to indicate the status of the port; see Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 LEDs on Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Table 5-8 Equipment LEDs on Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Off None This card has failed (the FAIL LED is lit).
1. A failure can be total, partial, or forced. Failure on any part of the card, including failure of any of its ports, results in the FAIL LED
being lit.

Table 5-9 lists the facility LEDs on the 10/100 Ethernet card; each pair of LEDs indicates the status and
transmission speed for its associated port.
Table 5-9 Facility LEDs on 10/100 Ethernet Cards
LNK On Green The link is up.
Blinking Green The link is up and active.
Off None The link is down.
SPD On Yellow The link is operating at 100 Mbps.
Off None The link is operating at 10 Mbps.
Because of the number of 10/100 ports on the FE-GE card, facility LEDs for those ports are organized
differently. Each 10/100 port is identified by two LEDs:
• A connector LED identifies which connector has been selected using the push button (labeled CONN
SELECT) at the bottom of the front panel.
• A port LED identifies the operating speed of the port and its status.
Table 5-10 lists the facility LEDs on the FE-GE card for the 10/100 ports.
Table 5-10 Facility LEDs for 10/100 Ports on the FE-GE Card
01 – 12 On Yellow This port is operating at 10 Mbps; the link is up.
Blinking Yellow This port is operating at 10 Mbps; the link is up and active.
On Green This port is operating at 100 Mbps; the link is up.
Blinking Green This port is operating at 100 Mbps; the link is up and active.
Off None This port is not configured (no link), no activity exists, or the
link is down.
01-12 On Green The connector for these ports is selected (using the push
13-24 button at the bottom of the front panel).
25-36
37-48 Off None The connector for these ports is not selected.
49-60
Table 5-11 lists the facility LEDs on the FE-GE card for the 100/1000 ports.
Table 5-11 Facility LEDs for 100/1000 Ports on the FE-GE Card
LNK On Green The link is present.

ACT
On Blinking The link is present and active
Off None The link is not present.
SPD On Yellow The link is operating at 100 Mbps.
On Green The link is operating at 1000 Mbps.

Table 5-12 lists the facility LEDs on the transceiver-based GE cards; each pair of LEDs indicates status for
its associated port.
Table 5-12 Facility LEDs on Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Cards
ACT On Yellow The link is transmitting or receiving frames.
Off None The link is not active.
LNK On Green The link is up.
Off None The link is down.
SONET/SDH Card
The OC-192c/STM-64c card provides three equipment LEDs at the top of each card to indicate the current
status of the card and one facility LED to indicate the status of the port; see Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5 LEDs on SONET/SDH Cards

Table 5-13 Equipment LEDs on the OC-192c/STM-64c Card
Off None This card is on standby (the STDBY LED is lit) or has failed (the FAIL LED is lit).
STDBY On Yellow The port on this card has been configured as a protection port.2
Off None The port on this card has not been configured as a protection port.
1. A failure can be total, partial, or forced. Failure on any part of the card, including failure of any of its ports, results in the FAIL LED being lit.
2. Protection for cards and ports depends on the release of the SmartEdge OS.
Table 5-14 lists the facility LED for the OC-192c/STM-64/c card; the loss of signal (LOS) LED indicates
the state of the port.
Table 5-14 Facility LED on the OC-192c/STM-64c Card
LOS On Yellow This port has been configured and enabled, but is experiencing a LOS.
Off None This port is in one of the following states:

• Has been configured (provisioned) and enabled, and is receiving or transmitting
traffic.
• Has been configured, but is currently disabled.
• Has not yet been configured.
Note The OC-192c/STM-64c card is also referred to as a Packet over SONET/SDH (POS) card.
Display Results from Power-On Diagnostics

Power-on diagnostics verify the correct operation of the controller cards, backplane, fan tray, and each
installed traffic card during a power-on or reload sequence of the SmartEdge router. These tests also run
whenever a controller or traffic card is installed in a running system. The power-on diagnostics for each
component consist of a series of tests, each of which can indicate a component failure.
Note A description of each test is beyond the scope of this guide.
During each test, the power-on diagnostics display results and status; if an error occurs during the testing
of a card, the test lights the FAIL LED on the failing card but does not stop the loading of the
SmartEdge OS. A failure on the backplane or fan tray causes the FAN LED on the fan tray to light.
The maximum test time is 130 seconds: 60 seconds for a controller card, 10 seconds for the backplane and
fan tray, and 5 seconds for each installed traffic card. If the system has two controller cards, the controller
tests run in parallel.

Managing Hardware with CLI Commands
To display results from power-on diagnostics, enter one of the following commands in any mode:
show diag pod component
show diag pod component detail
Table 5-15 lists the values for the component argument.
Table 5-15 Components Tested by POD
Component Component Argument Values
Backplane backplane
Controller card card 7

card 8
Fan tray fan tray
Traffic card card n (slot number 1 to 6 or 9 to 14)
The detail keyword allows you to determine which test the component has failed.
In general, if a component fails to pass its power-on diagnostic tests, you need to replace it or make
arrangements for its replacement. Contact your local technical support representative for more information
about the results of a failed test.
Power-on diagnostics are enabled by default in the SmartEdge OS; if they have been disabled, you can
enable them with the following command in global configuration mode:
diag pod
The SmartEdge OS command-line interface (CLI) includes commands that display hardware configuration
and status information, allow hardware troubleshooting, and provide hardware control and recovery. You
enter all commands through the management port or the console port on the active controller card. When
the system is powered on or reloaded, the active controller card is in slot 7.
These operations are described in the following sections:
• Hardware Status
• Hardware Configuration, Control, and Troubleshooting
• Values for CLI Input Arguments
• Values for CLI Output Fields

Hardware Status
Table 5-16 lists the CLI commands that display status information, such as power, temperature, ports, and
alarms for the fan tray and individual cards and ports. Required characters and keywords are shown in bold;
arguments for which you must supply a value are shown in italics. You can enter show commands in any
mode.
Table 5-16 CLI Commands for Hardware Status
Task or Information Needed CLI Command Comments
Status information—fan tray, power, temperature, ports, alarms, bit error rate tests (BERTs)
Fan tray, power, temperature for all show hardware

installed units show hardware detail
Status of internal and external CF cards show disk
Status of standby controller show redundancy
Status for all ports show port For descriptions of the output for the show port
show port detail command with and without the detail keyword, see
Table 5-31 on page 5-26 and Table 5-29 on page 5-25,
show port counters respectively; for descriptions of the output for the show
show port perf-monitor port counters and show port perf-monitor commands,
see the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide
for the SmartEdge OS.
Status for a specific port, including show port detail slot/port

alarms
Status of all alarms at system, card, port, show system alarm all
channel level show system alarm
Status of alarms for specific card, port,
or channel
Hardware Configuration, Control, and Troubleshooting

The tables in this section list the hardware configuration, control, and troubleshooting commands for the
system, ports, and channels; these commands are described in detail in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels
Configuration Guide or the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS,
including the mode in which they are entered. These tables appear in the following sections:
• Hardware Configuration and Control
• Hardware Troubleshooting
Note The mode in which you enter a command is as follows:

1. Enter show commands in any mode.
2. Enter clear and reload commands in exec mode.
3. Enter the card command and the port command for any type of port or channel in global
configuration mode.
4. Enter the loopback and shutdown commands in the configuration mode for the port or
channel.
For detailed information about modes, see the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration
Guide for the SmartEdge OS.

Hardware Configuration and Control

Table 5-17 lists the commands that provide hardware control and display configuration information.
Required characters and keywords for commands are shown in bold; arguments for which you must supply
a value are shown in italic.
Table 5-17 CLI Commands for Hardware Configuration and Control
Shut down, restart hardware1
Shut down (disable) a port port port-type slot/port The shutdown command disables the
shutdown port, but does not clear counters; use the
clear port counters command to clear
the counters for a specific port.
Restart the system reload The reload command does not reset the
(reload both controller cards)2 hardware; you must remove and reinstall
the card to cause a reset.
Restart a traffic card (reload its reload card slot

software)
Restart (enable) a port port port-type slot/port

no shutdown
Hardware data—Version, slot number, port number, card type, physical layer interface, speed, mode, counters, power
Summary information show chassis

show chassis power
show hardware
show port
Detailed information show chassis power inventory

show hardware fantray detail
show hardware card slot slot detail
show port detail slot/port
Configuration data—Slots, ports
Summary information for each slot show chassis
Summary information for each show port

installed card
Configuration for a specific port show port slot/port detail
1. Because the SmartEdge OS software synchronizes all write operations to the file system, you can power down the system without issuing the shutdown
command.
2. For other forms of this command, see the Basic System Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.

Hardware Troubleshooting
Table 5-18 lists the CLI commands that allow troubleshooting individual cards and ports. Required
characters and keywords are shown in bold; arguments for which you must supply a value are shown in
italic.
Table 5-18 CLI Commands for Hardware Troubleshooting
Clear counters for a port clear port counters slot/port The clear port counters command does not disable the
port; use the shutdown command to disable the port.
Enable loopback on an ATM, an Ethernet, port port-type slot/port

a Gigabit Ethernet, or a POS port loopback loopback-type
Disable loopback on an ATM, an Ethernet, port port-type slot/port

a Gigabit Ethernet, or a POS port no loopback
Table 5-19 lists the loopback types for the commands in Table 5-18 and the ports to which they apply.
Table 5-19 Loopback Types
Loopback Type Description
– No loopback type is specified for Ethernet and GE ports.
internal1 Loops the transmit line to the receive line; ATM OC and POS ports.
line Loops the receive line to the transmit line; ATM OC and POS ports.
1. The internal keyword for all ports, except a port on a second-generation ATM OC card, causes all transmitted traffic to be looped back and not sent to the
remote site; instead, the remote site receives a LOS. For a port on a second-generation ATM OC card, the port software injects an alarm indication signal-line
(AIS-L), and then resumes transmitting traffic.
Values for CLI Input Arguments

Table 5-20 lists the values for the input arguments in the CLI commands. Values for input arguments that
are shown in bold must be entered in the specified format.
Table 5-20 Values for CLI Input Arguments
Argument Range of Values/Description Restrictions
loopback-type See Table 5-19 on page 5-16 for a list of loopback types and the ports
and channels to which they apply.
port 1 to 24, depending on traffic card type. See Table 5-23 on page 5-18 for The management port on a controller card
the range of ports for each type of traffic card. is always port 1.
port-type See Table 5-21 for the types of ports.
slot 1 to 6, 9 to 14—The slot in which a traffic card is installed.

Table 5-21 lists the port types for the port-type argument.
Table 5-21 Port Types
Port Type Description
atm ATM OC-3 or ATM OC-12 port
ethernet Ethernet or Gigabit port (any version)
oc192 POS port (OC-192c/STM-64c)
Values for CLI Output Fields

The tables in this section list the output fields and the data that they can display for the show commands for
various hardware components. These commands are described in detail in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels
Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS. These tables appear in the following sections:
• Output Fields for the show chassis Command
• Output Fields for the show disk Command
• Output Fields for the show hardware Command
• Output Fields for the show port Command
Output Fields for the show chassis Command

Table 5-22 describes the output fields for the show chassis command (in any mode).
Table 5-22 Output Fields for the show chassis Command
Field Description
Current platform is Type of chassis:

• SE1200—Standard SmartEdge 1200s chassis.
• SE1200 NEBS—NEBS-compliant SmartEdge 1200n chassis.
Slot n—Slot number for this unit.
Configured type Slot is configured for the following card:

• traffic-card-type—Traffic card is configured; see Table 5-23 for a list of traffic card types.1
• xcrp—Controller card of any type is configured.
• none—Slot is not preconfigured.
Installed type Slot has a card installed:

• traffic-card-type—Traffic card is installed; see Table 5-23 for a list of traffic card types.
• xcrp—Controller card of any type is installed; use the show hardware command (in any mode) to display the
type.
• none—Slot is empty.
• unknown—Controller card is inserted but not initialized.
Initialized State of the card:

• No—Packet Processing ASICs (PPAs) have not been initialized for this card.
• Yes—PPAs have been initialized for this card.

Table 5-22 Output Fields for the show chassis Command (continued)
Field Description
Flags Status of card2 3:

• A—Active controller.
• B—Standby controller.
• C—Segmentation and reassembly controller (SARC) is ready (ATM cards only).
• D—Card has been assigned as the default traffic card.4
• E—Egress Packet Processing ASIC (PPA) is ready.
• G—Upgrading field programmable gate array (FPGA).
• H—Card is administratively shut down.5
• I—Ingress PPA is ready.
• M—FPGA mismatch.6
• N—SONET EU is enabled.
• O—Card is in the ODD state.7
• R—Traffic card is ready.
• S—Segmented PPA is ready.
• U—Traffic card PPAs are up.
• W—Warm reboot; card has not been reloaded since the last switchover.
• X—XCRP mismatch. The standby and active controller cards are not identical.
1. A card is configured with the card command (in global configuration mode); it might not be installed.
2. A traffic card cannot be up (U flag) without being ready (R flag), but it can be ready without being up.
3. A traffic card is ready (R flag) when the card has been initialized and the code for the PPAs has been downloaded; it is up (U flag) when the PPAs on the card
are registered with the requisite NetBSD process
4. The default traffic card processes packets sent to it from the active controller card. For a description of the functions of the default traffic card, see the “Card,
Port, and Channel Operations” chapter in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
5. A card is administratively shut down with the shutdown command (in card configuration mode).
6. The version of the FPGA that is installed on this traffic card and the version that is shipped with this release of the SmartEdge OS do not match; you must
update the FPGA on this traffic card it to successfully initialize. To upgrade the FPGA on this traffic card, see the Release Notes for the SmartEdge OS for the
release that is installed on this SmartEdge router.
7. A card is placed in the ODD state with the on-demand diagnostic command (in card configuration mode).
Table 5-23 lists the traffic and controller card types.
Table 5-23 Traffic and Controller Card Types
Card Type1 Description
atm-oc12e-1-port Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c card (1-port)
atm-oc3-4-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1c card (4-port)
ether-12-port 10/100 Ethernet card (12-port)
fege-60-2-port Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet card (60-port FE, 2-port GE)
ge-4-port Gigabit Ethernet card (4-port, first or second version)

gigaether-4-port2
ge3-4-port Gigabit Ethernet 3 (GE3) card (4-port)
ge-10-port Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (GE1020) card (10-port)
ge-20-port Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (GE1020) card (20-port)
10ge-1-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) card (1-port, 10 Gbps)
oc192-1-port OC-192c/STM-64c card (1-port)

Table 5-23 Traffic and Controller Card Types (continued)
Card Type1 Description
xcrp - T1 BITS XCRP Controller card with a DS-1 interface to external building integrated timing supply
(BITS) equipment
xcrp - E1 SSU XCRP Controller card with an E1 interface to external synchronization supply unit (SSU)
equipment
xcrp3 XCRP3 Controller card with a software-configurable interface to external timing equipment
(BITS or SSU) and 1,280 MB of memory
xcrp3-base XCRP3 Controller card with a software-configurable interface to external timing equipment
(BITS or SSU) and 768 MB of memory
xcrp4-base XCRP4 Controller card with a software-configurable interface to external timing equipment
(BITS or SSU) and 8 GB of memory
1. The same card type is also displayed for the low-density version of a traffic card.
2. For the second version of the GE card, the show hardware command (in any mode) with the detail keyword displays
gigaether-4-port-adv as the card type.
Output Fields for the show disk Command

Table 5-24 lists the fields that are displayed by the show disk command (in any mode).
Table 5-24 Field Descriptions for the show disk Command
Field Description
Location Location of the storage device:

• internal—Device is installed in an internal slot.
• external—Device is installed in the external slot in the controller card.
512-blocks Size of the file system on this device in 512-byte blocks.1 2
Used Number of blocks in use.
Avail Number of blocks available.
Capacity Percent of blocks used in the file system on this device, calculated using the number of usable blocks
(Used + Avail).3 4
Mounted on Node on the file system tree onto which the device is mounted:
• / node.
• /md node.
1. The size of the root file system includes the sizes of the /flash file system and the p0 and p1 partitions on the internal-storage device.
2. The size of the /md file system does not include the partition for SmartEdge OS core dumps on the CF card; the partition for core dumps
is approximately 500 MB.
3. The number of usable 512-byte blocks (the sum of the Used and Avail fields) on a storage device is approximately 95% of the number
of 512-byte blocks.
4. The capacity of a CF card can decrease slightly over time if sectors are marked as unusable (cannot be read or written).
Output Fields for the show hardware Command

Table 5-25 describes the output fields for the show hardware command (in any mode); this command
displays information only for those units that are installed in the chassis.

Table 5-25 Output Fields for the show hardware Command
Field Description
Fan Tray Status • Present—Fan tray is installed.

• Not Present—Fan tray is not installed or not working.
Fan(s) Status • Failed—At least one fan is not working.

• Normal—All fans are working.
Power Supply A1 Status • No Power—Power has failed, is disconnected.

Power Supply A2 Status • Normal—Power is being supplied by this source.
Power Supply B1 Status
Active Alarms Alarm conditions for this unit:

• NONE—No alarm conditions exist.
• condition—Alarm condition is in effect.
For a complete list of conditions that can cause an alarm, see Appendix B, “Alarms and
Probable Causes.”
Slot • slot—Slot number for this unit.

• N/A—No slot number for this unit.
Type Unit:
• backplane—Backplane.
• fan tray—Fan tray is installed.
• traffic-card-type—Traffic card is installed; see Table 5-23 for a list of card types.
• controller-card-type—Controller card is installed; see Table 5-23.
Serial No nnnnnnnnnnnnnn—Unique identifier for this unit; 14 alphanumeric characters. To

identify the model of the SmartEdge 1200 chassis using the serial number, see
Table 5-26.
Rev n—Hardware revision level for this unit; single digit.
Ver1 nnnn/n—Version of the unit EEPROM.
Mfg Date dd/mm/yyyy—Date unit was manufactured.
Voltage2 • N/A—Voltage is not applicable for this unit.

• NOT OK—Voltage for this card is outside its operating range.
• OK—Voltage for this card is within its operating range.
Temp3 • Cold—Temperature is colder than normal.

• Extreme—Temperature is much hotter than normal.
• Hot—Temperature is hotter than normal.
• N/A—Temperature does not apply to this unit.
• Normal—Temperature is within normal operating range for this unit.
1. The EEPROM ID and version are displayed with the show hardware command with the detail keyword.
2. Readings for voltage sources are displayed with the show hardware command with the detail keyword along with the percentage over
or under the nominal value.
3. See Table 5-28 on page 5-24 for temperature definitions for each condition. Actual temperature reading in degrees Celsius is displayed
with the show hardware command with the detail keyword.

Table 5-26 lists the two-character product codes (the first two characters in the serial number) that identify
the SmartEdge 1200 chassis types.
Table 5-26 Product Codes for SmartEdge 1200 Chassis Types
Product Code Chassis Model
D7 Standard SmartEdge 1200s chassis.
D9 NEBS-compliant SmartEdge 1200n chassis
Table 5-27 describes the output fields for the show hardware command (in any mode) with the detail
keyword; fields are listed in alphabetical order. This command displays information only for those units
that are installed in the chassis, and in most cases, displays only the fields that are applicable to the type of
card.
Table 5-27 Output Fields for the show hardware Command with the detail Keyword
Field Description
Active Alarms1 Alarm conditions for this unit:

• NONE—No alarm conditions exist.
• condition—Alarm condition is in effect.
For a complete list of conditions that can cause an alarm, see Appendix B, “Alarms and Probable Causes.”
Air filter date yyyy-mm—Date the air filter is due to be replaced.
Card Status For traffic cards only:

• FPGA mismatch—Card needs an FPGA upgrade.
• FPGA upgrade—FPGA upgrade has been started.
• HW detected—Card is detected and being initialized.
• HW failure—Card has experienced a failure.
• HW initialized—Card is initialized and ready.
Chass Entitlement Type of chassis for which this card is intended:

• All—Card is entitled in every chassis.
• SE1200—SmartEdge 1200 chassis only.
• List of chassis, separated by slashes (/)—Listed chassis only.
Chassis Type SE1200—Backplane is installed in a SmartEdge 1200 chassis.
CLEI Code Common Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) code for this small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical
transceiver; blank if not applicable for this transceiver.
DimFpga rev Dim FPGA revision and file revision; N/A or not displayed if not applicable for this card.
DimFpga file rev
EEPROM id/ver nnnn/n—Version of the unit EEPROM.
EPPA memory nnn MB—Size of egress PPA memory.
Fan Tray Status Present—Fan tray is installed.
Fan(s) Status • Failed—At least one fan is not working.

• Normal—All fans are working.
FlipFpga rev FLIP FPGA revision and file revision; N/A or not displayed if not applicable for this card.
Forte2Fpga rev Forte2 FPGA revision and file revision; applicable to XCRP3 only. This FPGA controls power on/reset for all
devices.
ForteFpga rev Forte FPGA revision and file revision; applicable to XCRP only. This FPGA controls power on/reset for all
devices.

Table 5-27 Output Fields for the show hardware Command with the detail Keyword (continued)
Field Description
Hardware Rev n—Hardware revision level for this unit; single digit.
HubFpga rev Hub FPGA revision and file revision; N/A or not displayed if not applicable for this card.
HubFpga file rev
IPPA memory nnn MB—Size of ingress PPA memory.
ITU ch International Telecommunication Union (ITU) channel number (corresponds to the wavelength displayed in
the Wavelength field); not displayed if not applicable for the transceiver installed in this port.
LEDs State of the Fail, Active, Standby, and Sync LEDs:

• Blink—ODD test is in progress.
• On—LED is lit.
• Off—LED is not lit.
Sync LED is for controller cards only.
LimFpga rev LIM FPGA revision and file revision; N/A or not displayed if not applicable for this card.
MAC Address nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn—Medium access control (MAC) address of the system (stored in the EEPROM); displayed
only if you specify the backplane keyword.
Max2Fpga rev Max2 FPGA revision and file revision; applicable to XCRP3 only. This FPGA controls address translation.
MaxFpga rev Max FPGA revision and file revision; applicable to XCRP only. This FPGA controls access to the CPU bus.
Memory Memory for which this controller card is entitled:

• Max—All memory on the controller card is enabled.
• nnnn GB—Size in GB of enabled memory.
Mfg Date dd/mm/yyyy—Date unit was manufactured.
ODD Status Status of the ODD tests:

• Aborted—The session was terminated by the user or by the standby controller card being removed.
• Incomplete—At least one of the requested tests could not be run.
• In-progress—Session is currently in progress.
• Not available—No session of the ODD has been run for this unit.
• Passed—All tests have passed.
• n Failure(s)—One or more tests have failed.
Opus2Fpga rev Opus2 FPGA revision and file revision; applicable to XCRP3 only. This FPGA manages peripherals such as
the front panel LEDs and the Craft 2 port.
OpusFpga rev Opus FPGA revision and file revision; applicable to XCRP only. This FPGA manages peripherals such as the
front panel LEDs and the Craft 2 port.
POD Status Status of the power-on diagnostic (POD) tests:

• Success—Unit passed all POD tests.
• Failure—Unit failed one or more POD tests.
Port n—Port number if hardware data is port specific; not displayed if not applicable for this card.
Ports Configurable Number of ports on this traffic card that have been specified as software configurable (ATM DS-3 card only).
Ports Entitled List of ports that are entitled on this traffic card:
• n1, n2, n3,...—Entitled ports.
• All—All physical ports on the traffic card are entitled.
Power Supply A1 Status • No Power—Power has failed or is disconnected.

Power Supply A2 Status • Normal—Power is being supplied by this source.

Field Description
Redback Approved State of transceiver testing for this SFP optical transceiver in SmartEdge routers:
• No—Redback® has not tested.
• Yes—Redback has tested.
RxPwrMin[dbm] –nn.nn—Receiver sensitivity (minimum) and overload level (maximum) for the version of the SFP transceiver
RxPwrMax[dbm]2 installed in this port.
S3Fpga rev S3 FPGA revision and file revision; applicable to XCRP only. This FPGA manages the control and phase
alignment of the Stratum-3 PLL.
SAR Image Type ATM mode currently loaded; applicable to second-generation ATM OC cards only:
• atm-priority—ATM priority mode.
• ip-priority—IP priority mode.
• vc-fair—Virtual circuit (VC) fairness mode.
SAR Image Version n.n.n.n—Version of the image.
SARC memory nnn MB—Size of segmentation and reassembly (SAR) controller (SARC) memory; applicable to ATM traffic
cards only.
SARC status Status of the segmentation and reassembly controller (SARC):

• OK—SARC is ready.
• Not Ready—SARC is not ready.
• Unknown—Unable to read SARC status.
SCC id ID for the system communication controller (SCC) ASIC on a controller card; the SCC controls and
communicates with the traffic cards.
Serial No nnnnnnnnnnnnnn—Unique identifier for this unit; 14 alphanumeric characters.
SFP / Media Type Version and cable type for the SFP transceiver installed in this port:
• CWDM / SM—Coarse wavelength-division multiplexing (CWDM) transceiver, single mode fiber.
• DWDM / SM—Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) transceiver, single mode fiber.
• LX / SM—Long reach transceiver, single mode fiber.
• SX / MM—Short reach transceiver, multimode fiber.
• T / Cat5—Copper-based transceiver.
• ZX / SM—Extended long reach transceiver, single mode fiber.
SFP Serial No nnnnnnnnnn—Unique identifier for this transceiver; 10 alphanumeric characters.
Slot • slot—Slot number for this unit.

• N/A—No slot number for this unit.
SpiFpga rev Security parameter index (SPI) FPGA revision and file revision; N/A or not displayed if not applicable for this
SpiFpga file rev card.
SXC id ID of the SONET cross-connect (SXC) ASIC on a controller card; the SXC cross-connects traffic between
some traffic cards.
SysCPLD rev System CPLD version; applicable to the XCRP4 Controller card only.
SysFpga rev System FPGA revision and file revision; N/A or not displayed if not applicable for this card.
Temperature Temperature condition and actual temperature reading in degrees Celsius:

• Cold—Temperature is colder than normal.
• Extreme—Temperature is much hotter than normal.
• Hot—Temperature is hotter than normal.
• N/A—Temperature does not apply to this unit.
• Normal—Temperature is within normal operating range for this unit.
See Table 5-28 for temperature ranges for each condition.

Field Description
TxPwrMin[dbm] –nn.nn—Transmitter optical output power (minimum and maximum) for the version of the SFP transceiver
TxPwrMax[dbm]2 installed in this port.
Type Component:
• backplane—Backplane.
• fan tray—Fan tray is installed.
• traffic-card-type—Traffic card is installed; see Table 5-23 for a list of traffic card types.
• controller-card-type—Controller card is installed; see Table 5-23.
• unknown—Controller card is inserted but not initialized.
Voltage Readings for voltage sources 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.6V, and 3.3V along with the percentage over or under the nominal
value.
Wavelength2 Center wavelength for the version of the SFP optical transceiver installed in this port:
• 0.00 [nm]—Wavelength is not reported by this transceiver.
• nnnn.nn [nm]—Wavelength for this transceiver version.
See the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document for wavelength data for each type of transceiver
and its versions.
XFP / Media Type Version and cable type for the 10-Gbps SFP (XFP) transceiver installed in this port:
• ER / MM—Extended long reach transceiver, multimode fiber.
• IR / SM—Intermediate reach transceiver, single mode fiber (OC-192c/STM-64c port).
• LR / SM—Long reach transceiver, single mode fiber (10GE or OC-192c/STM-64c port).
• SR / MM—Short reach transceiver, multimode fiber (10GE port).
• SR / SM—Short reach transceiver, single mode fiber (OC-192c/STM-64c port).
1. Alarm severities conform to the definitions provided in Generic Requirements, GR-474-CORE, Issue 1, December 1997, Network Maintenance: Alarm and
Control for Network Elements.
2. Measured or reported values meet or exceed the transceiver specifications in the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document.
Table 5-28 lists the definitions of the temperature range for each condition; the system displays the actual
temperature reading in degrees Celsius with the show hardware command (in any mode) with the detail
keyword.
Note The temperature ranges listed in Table 5-28 can vary slightly, depending on the version of the
controller or traffic card.
Table 5-28 Descriptions of Temperature Conditions
Condition Description
COLD Expected when the system first powers up in a cool or well air-conditioned environment. Typically
this temperature is less than:
• 86°F (30°C) for a controller card.
• 68°F (20°C) for a traffic card.
NORMAL Normal operating temperature. Typically this temperature is between:

• 86°F (30°C) and 129°F (54°C) for a controller card.
• 68°F (20°C) and 158°F (70°C) for a traffic card.
HOT The card is running above normal operating temperature. The lifespan of the card will likely be
reduced if this condition persists. The ambient temperature of the room could be too hot, or the
chassis air filter or fans might need cleaning or replacing. Typically this temperature is between:
• 129°F (54°C) and 176°F (80°C) for a controller card.1
• 158°F (70°C) and 176°F (80°C) for a traffic card.2

Table 5-28 Descriptions of Temperature Conditions (continued)
Condition Description
EXTREME The card is running well above normal operating temperature. The lifespan of the card will be
reduced if this condition persists. The ambient temperature of the room is likely too hot, or the
chassis air filter or fans might need cleaning or replacing. Typically this temperature is over 176°F
(80°C) for either a controller card or a traffic card.3
N/A Temperature does not apply to this unit, or this unit does not have a built-in temperature sensor.
1. The system generates a minor alarm if the controller card temperature is 167°F (75°C) for longer than five minutes; if the condition
persists longer than one hour, the system reloads.
2. The system generates a minor alarm if the traffic card temperature is 167°F (75°C) for longer than five minutes; it generates a major
alarm if the condition persists longer than one hour.
3. The system reloads if the controller card temperature reaches 180°F (82°C); the system generates a major alarm if the traffic card
temperature reaches 212°F (100°C).
Output Fields for the show port Command

Table 5-29 describes the output fields for the show port command (in any mode).
Table 5-29 Output Fields for the show port Command
Field Value/Description
Slot/Port slot/port—Slot and port numbers for this port.
Type port-type; see Table 5-30 for a list of port types.
State Port status (combination of the Admin state and Line state fields):
• Down—Port has been configured to be Up, but is not working.
• Down - not entitled—Port is on the low-density version of the traffic card and is not available.
• No card—Port has been configured, but the card is not installed.
• Unconfigured—Port is not configured and down.
• Up—Port is working (active).
Table 5-30 lists the port types.
Table 5-30 Port Types
Port Type Description
atm ATM OC-3, ATM OC-12 port
ethernet Ethernet or GE port (any version)
oc192 Packet over SONET/SDH port (OC-192c/STM-64c)

Table 5-31 lists the output fields for the show port command (in any mode) with the detail keyword. Not
all fields apply to all types of ports; in most cases this command displays only the fields that are applicable
to the type of port. The “Type” and “Slot/Port” field names are not displayed in the output.
Table 5-31 Output Fields for the show port Command with the detail Keyword
Header
Type port-type or channel-type; see Table 5-30 for a list of port and channel types.
Slot/Port slot/port—Slot and port numbers for this port.
State Port status (combination of the Admin state and Line state fields):
• No card—Port has been configured, but card is not installed.
Port Parameters (in alphabetical order)
Active Alarms • getting LOS—Alarm is present.

• getting ATM LCD—Alarm is present.
• N/A—Not applicable to this type of port.
• NONE—No alarms are present.
Admin state State of the port as a result of an operator command:

• Down—Port is not working.
ATM MTU size nnnnn bytes—Size of hardware maximum transmission unit (MTU) (not configurable).
ATM Payload Scramble Condition of scrambling for ATM port (ON, OFF).
Auto negotiation Two-part string for the setting and state fields. Possible values for the setting field are:
• enabled
• disabled
Possible values for the state field are:
• negotiating—Ethernet drivers are in the process of auto-negotiating with the remote peer
• success—Auto-negotiation was successful
• fail—Auto-negotiation failed
• force—Auto-negotiation failed and the port is in forced mode
• unknown—Error state
The possible combinations of the setting and state fields are:
• disabled-unknown
• disabled-negotiating
• disabled-success
• disabled-force
• enabled-unknown
• enabled-negotiating
• enabled-success
• enabled-fail
Bandwidth nnn.nn Mbps—Effective speed of the ATM or POS port.

Table 5-31 Output Fields for the show port Command with the detail Keyword (continued)
CCOD Mode State of CCOD mode port listening:

• on—Port listening mode is enabled.
• off—Port listening mode is disabled.
Clock Source • global-reference—Port is using the controller clock for transmitting.

• local—Port is using the onboard clock for transmitting.
• loop—Port is using the receive clock derived from the incoming signal on the port as the transmit clock
source.
Crc Configured value of the cyclic redundancy check for a SONET/SDH port (16, 32).
Dampening Count n—Number of instances this link-dampened ATM, Ethernet, or GE port went down and came up within
the limits set by the link-dampening feature.
Description Configured description.
Diag Monitor Status of this SFP transceiver with regard to monitoring SFP faults and reporting power readings:
• No—SFP cannot monitor its faults nor report power readings.
• Yes—SFP can monitor its faults and report power readings.
Duplex mode • full—Port condition, Ethernet or GE (any version).

• half—Port condition,10/100 Ethernet (FE) ports only.
Encapsulation Encapsulation for this port:

• 802.1q
• atm
• cisco-hdlc
• ethernet
• frame-relay
• ppp
Flow control Condition of flow control for GE port, any version, (on or off).
Framing Configured framing for the port:

• c-bit
• g751
• m23
• ESF
• SF
• sdh
• sonet
Idle Character Configured idle character (flags, marks).
Keepalive State of keepalive timer; if set, the configured value:

• Not set
• Set (10 sec)
Line SD BER 10E-5 to 10E-9—Signal degrade bit error rate for SONET/SDH port.
Line SF BER 10E-3 to 10E-5—Signal fail bit error rate for SONET/SDH port.

Line state Physical state of the line:

For more information about low-density traffic cards, see Chapter 2, “Traffic Card Descriptions.”
• No card—Port has been configured, but the card is not installed.
Link Dampening For ATM, Ethernet, and GE ports only. Status of link dampening:
• enabled—Link dampening is enabled.
• disabled—Link dampening is disabled.
Link Distance For GE ports with single-mode fiber (SMF) transceivers only. Distance supported by the installed
transceiver:
• n—Distance supported by the transceiver.
• N/A—Transceiver does not report the supported distance.
Loopback Type of loopback:

• internal—Loops transmit to receive to test the port.
• line—Loops receive to transmit to test the connection.
• none, off—Loopback is not enabled.
MAC address nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn—MAC address for this port.

1 2 3
Media type Physical interface:
• 100Base-TX—10/100 Ethernet or Ethernet management port (at either 10 or 100 Mbps).
• 1000Base-CWDM—CWDM SFP transceiver.
• 1000Base-DWDM—DWDM SFP transceiver.
• 1000Base-LX—Long reach SFP or Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) transceiver.
• 1000Base-LX70—Extended reach GBIC transceiver.
• 1000Base-SX—Short reach SFP or GBIC transceiver.
• 1000Base-T—Copper-based SFP, or GBIC transceiver or GE port on this FE-GE traffic card.
• 1000Base-ZX—Extended reach SFP transceiver (GE port).
• 10000Base-ER—Extended reach XFP transceiver (10GE port).
• 10000Base-IR—Intermediate reach XFP transceiver (OC-192c/STM-64c port).
• 10000Base-LR—Long reach XFP transceiver (10GE or OC-192c/STM-64c port).
• 10000Base-SR—Short reach XFP transceiver (10GE or OC-192c/STM-64c port).
• No GBIC—GBIC transceiver is not installed in this GE port.
• No transceiver—XFP transceiver is not installed in this 10GE or OC-192c/STM-64c port.
• unknown—Unknown type of transceiver is installed in this port.
For more information about transceivers, see the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document.
Mini-RJ21 Connector Ports n1-n2—Range of port numbers for this connector on an FE-GE traffic card.
MTU size nnnn Bytes—Configured size of the MTU for the port.
NAS Port Type • Configured network access server (NAS) port type for an ATM OC, an Ethernet, a GE, or a POS port
only. For a list of NAS port types, see the “RADIUS Configuration” chapter in the IP Services and
Security Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
• blank—Not configured or not applicable to this port.
Over Subscription Rate Configured value for oversubscription:

• nnnn%
• Unlimited

Path Alarms • N/A—Not applicable to this type of port.

• NONE—No alarms are present.
PPPoE PADO delay State of PADO delay:

• Not set—PADO delay is not configured.
• Set (n sec)—PADO delay is configured for n seconds.
Received path-trace Received path trace data.
Report Only Alarms State of alarm reporting for an ATM OC port:

• Path alarms (report only): Payload label mismatch (PLM)
• Path alarms (report only): Path unequipped (UNEQ)
Alarm is reported but the port is not shut down.
Speed • nn Mbps—Speed of the 10/100 or 100/1000 Ethernet port.

• nn Gbps—Speed of the GE port (any version).
• auto—Speed of the 10/100 or 100/1000 Ethernet port has been determined by sensing the line.
Support Lossless Large MTU Status of this FE port on an FE-GE traffic card with regard to guaranteed lossless flow control for jumbo
frames:
• Disabled—Port supports this feature but the port is not enabled for the feature.
• Enabled—Port is enabled for this feature.
• Not Configurable—Port does not support this feature.
• Shutdown—Port is a member of a port group that is enabled for this feature and has been shut down
because the port does not support the feature.
Tx C2 byte Value of the C2 byte for ATM OC ports—0x13.

Rx C2 byte
Tx Fault Fault status for the transmit or receive side of the SFP transceiver installed in this port:
Rx Fault • LowPwrWarning—Measured power has dropped below the level needed by the transceiver to
maintain connectivity without errors.
• No Fault—No power fault has occurred.
• PwrFault—Measured power is outside the range displayed in the PwrMin and PwrMax fields by the
show hardware command (in any mode) with the detail keyword.
Tx path-trace Transmitted path trace data.
Tx Pwr measured [dbm] Current receiver sensitivity and transmitter output power for the SFP transceiver installed in this port.
Rx Pwr measured [dbm]4
Undampened line state • Up—Port is working (active).

Wavelength4 Center wavelength for the version of the SFP optical transceiver installed in this port:
• 0.00 [nm]—Wavelength is not reported by this transceiver.
• nnnn.nn [nm], ITU ch =nn—Wavelength and ITU channel number (if applicable) for this transceiver
version.
See the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document for wavelength data for each type of
transceiver and its versions.
Yellow Alarm Detection Yellow alarm detection condition (ON, OFF).
Yellow Alarm Generation Yellow alarm generation condition (ON, OFF).
1. GBIC transceivers are supported only on first and second versions of the GE cards.
2. SFP transceivers are supported only on the GE3 and GE1020 cards.
3. XFP transceivers are supported only on the 10GE and OC-192c/STM-64c cards.
4. Measured or reported values meet or exceed the transceiver specifications in the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document.

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
This section provides general troubleshooting directions for SmartEdge hardware problems, including:
• Troubleshoot System and Card LEDs
• Troubleshoot with System Power and Alarm LEDs
• Troubleshoot with Card Status LEDs
• Troubleshoot with On-Demand Diagnostics
If you suspect software problems, see the “Hardware Configuration, Control, and Troubleshooting” on
page 5-14 in this guide, or the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
Troubleshoot System and Card LEDs

To ensure that the system LEDs are working, press the alarm cutoff (ACO) button for more than three
seconds to light all working LEDs on the fan tray. The LEDs remain lit as long as the ACO button is
pressed.
Troubleshoot with System Power and Alarm LEDs

In most cases, the overall status of a SmartEdge 1200 system is indicated by the LEDs on the front of the
fan tray. If you are experiencing hardware problems, check the LEDs to determine the possible cause and
solution. Table 5-32 describes the problems indicated by the system power and alarm LEDs.
Table 5-32 Problems Indicated by Power and Alarm LEDs
Problem Solution
FAN (Red) is lit; one or more fans are not operating. Replace the fan tray.
PWR A1, A2, B1, or B2 (Green) is not lit. No power is present for the primary (A) or backup (B) power
zone (1 or 2):
1. Remove and check the fuse for the power source at the
external fuse panel. Replace the fuse, if necessary.
2. Remove the fuse for the power source at the external
fuse panel; then check the connections for the power
source at the external fuse panel. Correct any loose
connections, and replace the fuse.
3. Remove the fuses for all power sources at the external
fuse panel; then remove the cover that shields the power
filters and check the connections for the power cables at
the power filters. Correct any loose connections, replace
the cover, and then replace the fuses.
MAJ (Red) is lit; one or more traffic cards are not Remove the standby controller card; if available, install a
operable (in low-power mode), resulting from a standby controller card of the same version as the active
mismatched pair of controller cards (the standby controller card.
controller card is not the same version as the active
controller card).
Note You cannot replace an individual fan.

To troubleshoot other power and alarm conditions for the chassis and the components installed in it, see
Appendix B, “Alarms and Probable Causes,” or contact your local technical representative for information.
Troubleshoot with Card Status LEDs

The equipment and facility LEDs on each card display the status of individual cards and their ports. See the
“Determine Card Status with LEDs” on page 5-4 for definitions of equipment and facility LEDs.
If you are experiencing hardware problems, check the LEDs to determine the possible problem and
solution.
Table 5-33 lists the problems that are indicated by the card status LEDs.
Table 5-33 Problems Indicated by Card Status LEDs
Problem Solution
FAIL (Red) is lit. The card has failed. Replace the card.
ACTIVE (Green) is not lit. Perform the following checks or actions:

1. Check the STDBY LED:
• If the STDBY LED is lit, this is a normal condition.
• If the STDBY LED is unlit, check the FAIL LED.
2. Check the FAIL LED:
• If the FAIL LED is lit, replace the card.
• If the FAIL LED is not lit, see the “Managing Hardware with CLI Commands”
section on page 5-13 for commands to troubleshoot the card.
LOS (Yellow) is lit. The port is experiencing a loss of signal. Check the cable connections and correct
them if necessary.
SYNC (Green) is not lit. A normal condition if no external timing cable is installed.
EXTERNAL TIMING LOS PRI The signal is not present or an external timing source has not been configured.
(Yellow) is lit. Check the cable connection; to check the configuration, see the Ports, Circuits, and
Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
EXTERNAL TIMING LOS The signal is not present or an external timing source has not been configured.
SEC (Yellow) is lit. Check the cable connection; to check the configuration, see the Ports, Circuits, and
Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
Note Ethernet and GE cards do not have STDBY LEDs.

Troubleshoot with On-Demand Diagnostics

This section includes the following topics:
• Overview of On-Demand Diagnostics
• Initiate an ODD Session
• Return a Traffic Card to the In-Service State from the ODD State
• Administer Results from an ODD Session
• Clear Results from ODD Sessions
• ODD Examples
Overview of On-Demand Diagnostics

You initiate an on-demand diagnostic (ODD) session (one or more tests) from the SmartEdge OS
command-line interface (CLI). These tests diagnose the standby controller card and traffic cards. You can
also run tests on more than one card simultaneously. The following guidelines apply to the on-demand
testing of traffic and controller cards:
• ODD testing requires version 2.0.2.9 or later of the system bootrom. To view the currently installed
version, enter the show version command in any mode. To upgrade the bootrom, enter the upgrade
bootrom command in exec mode. For more information about these commands, see the “File and
Release Operations” chapter in the Basic System Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
• To test a traffic card, you must put it in the ODD state; see the “Initiate an ODD Session” section on
page 5-33, for instructions.
• The cards that can be tested depend on the release of the software. In the current release, you can test
the following cards:
— Controller cards (any version), when they are functioning as standby controllers
— Second-generation ATM OC cards
— 10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet (FE-GE) cards
— Transceiver-based Gigabit Ethernet cards (all versions)
— AONET/SDH OC-192c/STM-64c card
Note You cannot run ODD tests on the active controller card.
• Low-density versions of traffic cards are also supported, but only the enabled ports are tested.

Four levels of tests are supported; not all cards support all levels of tests. Table 5-34 lists these levels, the
types of tests performed, and the components for which the tests are supported.
Table 5-34 ODD Tests
Level Components Tests
1 All Duplicates the tests of the power-on diagnostics; runs in 5 to 10 seconds.
2 Standby controller Includes level 1 tests; tests all onboard active components in the line interface module (LIM) of the board,
card, traffic cards including memory, registers, PPA DIMMs and SRAM, PPA and other onboard processors; runs in 5 to 10
only minutes.
3 Traffic cards only Includes level 2 tests; tests and verifies the card data paths for the entire card with internal loopbacks;
runs in 10 to 15 minutes.
4 Traffic cards only Includes level 3 tests; tests the entire card using external loopbacks; must be run on site with external
loopback cables installed; runs in 10 to 15 minutes.
A session log stores the latest results for each card in main memory and also on the internal-storage device
for low-level software; a history file stores the results for each session for the last 100 sessions on that
internal-storage device.
You can display partial test results while the tests are in progress; a notification message is displayed when
the session is complete. To view the results, use the show diag command with the on-demand keyword in
any mode. You can display the latest results for a card from the log or the results for one or more sessions
from the history file.
Note If you are connected to the system using the Ethernet management port, you must enter the
terminal monitor command (in exec mode) before you start the test session so that the
system displays the completion message. For more information about the terminal monitor
command, see the Basic System Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
Initiate an ODD Session

Table 5-35 lists the available parameters for an ODD session.
Table 5-35 Parameters for an ODD Session
Parameter Description
card card-type slot Traffic card in the specified slot to be tested; see Table 5-36 for argument values.
standby Tests the standby controller card.
level level Level at which the test is to be initiated. The levels are 1 to 4.
loop loop-num Number of times to repeat the diagnostic test.

Table 5-36 lists the cards for which ODD tests are supported and the values for the card-type and slot
arguments; in the table, the IR abbreviation is used for Intermediate Reach.
Table 5-36 Card Types and Slots for the card Command
Type of Traffic Card and Description card-type Keyword slot Argument Range
ATM
Enhanced ATM OC-12c/STM-4c IR atm-oc12e-1-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
4-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1c IR atm-oc3-4-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
10/100 Ethernet ether-12-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
FE-GE fege-60-2-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) gigaether-4-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
Gigabit Ethernet 3 ge3-4-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port) ge-10-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (20-port) ge-20-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
10 Gigabit Ethernet 10ge-1-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
SONET/SDH
OC-192c/STM-64c (any XFP version) oc192-1-port 1 to 6 and 9 to 14
Perform the following steps to initiate an ODD session:

1. If you are testing a traffic card, change its state to ODD; otherwise, proceed to step 2. To prepare a
traffic card for an ODD session, perform the tasks listed in Table 5-37; Table 5-36 lists values for the
card-type and slot arguments.
Table 5-37 Prepare a Traffic Card for an ODD Session
# Task Command Notes
1. Access global configuration mode. configure Enter this command in exec mode.
2. Specify the card to be tested and access card Specify the card type and slot number.
card configuration mode.
3. Save the state of the ports and circuits on shutdown If there are cross-connected circuits configured on
the card and put it in the out-of-service state. any of the ports on an ATM or Ethernet card, this
command disables the cross-connections and saves
their state.
4. Put the card in the ODD state. on-demand-diagnostic
5. Commit the previous commands to the end You must enter this command to place the card in
database and return to exec mode. the ODD state.

2. To test one or more components, enter one of the commands listed in Table 5-38; all commands are
entered in exec mode. Table 5-35 lists the values for the level-num and loop-num arguments. The
arguments slot, slot1, slot2, and slotn are chassis slot numbers for the traffic cards to be tested.
Table 5-38 Test Components
Task Command
Test a traffic card. diag on-demand card slot level level loop loop-num
Test the standby controller card. diag on-demand standby level level loop loop-num
Table 5-39 lists the alarm conditions, alarm status, FAIL LED status, status of other LEDs, ODD history,
log, and status for a card after an ODD session during which the card failed one or more tests; and the affect
on these indicators by the clear diag command (in exec mode), a reload of the system, the replacement,
reload, or change of state of the card, or an ODD session that the card passed successfully.
Table 5-39 ODD and LED Conditions for a Card
State1 of Clear Replace Reload Reload Card or Successful ODD

Indicator After Clear Log2 History Card3 System Change State—ODD to OSS Session
Alarm conditions On On Cleared Cleared On Cleared
Alarm status On On Cleared Cleared On Cleared
FAIL LED On On Cleared Cleared On Cleared
LED status Unchanged Unchanged See Note 3 See Note 3 See Note 3 See Table 5-41
ODD history Unchanged Cleared Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged History file is

updated
ODD log Cleared Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged Log is updated
ODD status Failed Failed Not available Not available Failed No failures were
detected
1. You can display alarm, LED, and ODD states using the show hardware command with the detail keyword (in any mode).
2. You can clear the ODD log or history using the clear diag command (in exec mode).
3. Replacing a card or reloading the system causes the power-on diagnostics to run; the LED status reflects the results of the power-on diagnostic tests. You
cannot reload a card if it is in the ODD state.
To view the results, see the “Administer Results from an ODD Session” section.
Return a Traffic Card to the In-Service State from the ODD State
After testing a traffic card, you must return it to the in-service state. To return the traffic card to the
in-service state from the ODD state, perform the tasks described in Table 5-40; you must enter the no form
of the on-demand diagnostic and shutdown commands.
Table 5-40 Return a Traffic Card to the In-Service State
1. Access global configuration mode. configure Enter this command in exec mode.
2. Specify the card that was tested and access card card Specify the card type and slot number.
configuration mode.
3. Remove the card from the ODD state and put it in no on-demand-diagnostic
the out-of-service state.

Table 5-40 Return a Traffic Card to the In-Service State (continued)
4. Return the card to the in-service state; restore any no shutdown This command restores any
cross-connections. cross-connections to their state at the time
of the shutdown.
5. Commit the previous commands to the database end

and return to exec mode.
Note If you intend to reload the card, using the reload card in exec mode, you must first remove
the card from the ODD state.
Administer Results from an ODD Session

Table 5-41 lists the states of the LEDs when an ODD session is run on a card.
Table 5-41 LED States During and After an ODD Session
Card State State of LEDs
Out of service (shutdown command) FAIL, ACTIVE, and STDBY LEDs are off.
ODD (on-demand-diagnostic command) FAIL, ACTIVE, and STDBY LEDs are off.
Session in progress FAIL, ACTIVE, and STDBY LEDs blink.
End of session with one or more failures FAIL LED is on; ACTIVE, and STDBY LEDs are turned off until card is returned to the
in-service state.
End of terminated session FAIL, ACTIVE, and STDBY LEDs are turned off until the card is returned to the in-service
state.
End of successful session FAIL, ACTIVE, and STDBY LEDs are turned off until the card is returned to the in-service
state.
To display the results from one or more ODD sessions, perform one of the tasks listed in Table 5-42; all
commands are entered in any mode.
Table 5-42 Display Results from ODD Sessions
Task Command
Display results for all components from the last initiated session. show diag on-demand
Display results for a traffic card. show diag on-demand card slot
Display results for the standby controller card. show diag on-demand standby
Display results for the last n sessions. The latest session is show diag on-demand history n
displayed first. Up to 100 sessions can be listed.

Table 5-43 lists the possible status for an ODD session.
Table 5-43 Status Descriptions for an ODD Session
Session Status Description
Aborted Session was terminated by the user or by the standby controller card
being removed.
Incomplete At least one of the requested tests could not be run.
In-Progress Session is currently in progress.
n Failures Session was completed with a number of test failures.
Passed All tests passed.
Table 5-44 lists the descriptions for the test status that can be displayed.
Table 5-44 Status Descriptions for a Test
Test Status Description
Aborted Test was started but terminated by the standby controller card being
removed.
Failed Test ran and failed.
Not Run Test has not yet run (initial state).
Passed Test ran successfully.
Running Test is currently in progress.
Skipped Test could not be run; for example, the part revision is earlier than the
required minimum version or no file found.
In general, if a unit fails to pass a test, you should replace it or make arrangements for its replacement.
Contact your local technical support representative for more information about the results of a failed test.
Note If the version of the Sys FPGA on a traffic card is not 0x7 or later, the voltage check,
temperature check, and bus tests cannot be run; they are skipped, and the session status is
reported as “Incomplete”. To resolve the problem, enter the show hardware command (in
any mode) with the card and detail keywords to display the FPGA version in the SysFpga
field. To upgrade this FPGA to the latest version, contact your local technical representative
or the Redback TAC.
Clear Results from ODD Sessions

To clear the results from one or more ODD sessions, perform one of the tasks listed in Table 5-45; enter all
commands in exec mode.
Table 5-45 Clear Results from ODD Sessions
Task Command
Clear the results from the last initiated session. clear diag on-demand
Clear the latest results for all components tested. clear diag on-demand all

Obtaining Assistance
Table 5-45 Clear Results from ODD Sessions (continued)
Task Command
Clear the latest results for a traffic card. clear diag on-demand card slot
Clear the latest results for the standby controller card. clear diag on-demand standby
ODD Examples
The following example shows how to initiate a session on the standby controller card and display results:
[local]Redback#diag on-demand standby level 2 loop 4
[local]Redback#show diag on-demand standby
The following example shows how to initiate a session on the Ethernet card in slot 3, display results, and
return the card to the in-service state:
!Place the card in ODD state
[local]Redback#configure
[local]Redback(config)#card ether-12-port 3
[local]Redback(config-card)#shutdown
[local]Redback(config-card)#on-demand-diagnostic
[local]Redback(config-card)#end
!Run an ODD session

[local]Redback#diag on-demand card 3 level 3 loop 5
!Display results
[local]Redback#show diag on-demand card 3
!Return the card to the in-service state
[local]Redback#configure
[local]Redback(config)#card ether-12-port 3
[local]Redback(config-card)#no on-demand-diagnostic
[local]Redback(config-card)#no shutdown
[local]Redback(config-card)#end
Obtaining Assistance
If you cannot determine the nature of the problem by using the information in this chapter, contact your
local technical support representative. To help diagnose the problem when you communicate with your
representative, ensure that you include the following information in your problem report (if communicating
by fax or e-mail):
• Your name and telephone number
• Name of responsible person (if not yourself), e-mail address, and telephone number
• Your system serial number (from the output of the show hardware command in any mode)
• Brief description of the problem
• List of identifiable symptoms

Chapter 6
Servicing the Hardware
This chapter describes how to install additional cards and replace existing cards and other units in the
SmartEdge® 1200 chassis.
otherwise noted.
Note After you replace a traffic card or change its physical configuration, you must enter
SmartEdge OS commands from the command-line interface (CLI) to restore the card to
normal operations.
The design of the SmartEdge 1200 router permits you to install and replace all cards without powering off
the system.
Caution Risk of equipment malfunction. If you install or replace a card in a running system and the
system is not fully operational, you can cause the system to malfunction.
To reduce the risk, make sure the system is fully operational before proceeding with the
installation or replacement procedure:
1. In a system with dual controller cards, ensure that the standby controller is fully
synchronized with the active controller card. Use the show redundancy command (in any
mode) to display the status of the standby controller.
2. In a system with a single controller card, ensure that you have the CLI prompt on the
console.
If the system is not currently in an operational state, you need to power off the system. To
power off the system, remove all fuses for both power zones (primary and backup for each
zone) in the fuse panel.
Servicing the Hardware 6-1

Procedures in this chapter include:
• Inserting and Extracting a Card
• Inserting and Removing a Transceiver
• Adding, Replacing, or Upgrading a Controller Card
• Installing and Removing a CF Card
• Adding and Replacing a Traffic Card
• Replacing a Transceiver
• Replacing the Fan Tray
• Replacing the Air Filter
• Cleaning Optical Connectors
Note The SmartEdge 1200 chassis has an EEPROM that supplies the medium access control
(MAC) address for the chassis. If it should ever be necessary to replace the EEPROM, contact
your local technical representative or the Redback® Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for
directions.
Caution Risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. The system components contain
electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the risk of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist
or ankle strap when handling a component. Avoid touching its printed circuit board,
subassemblies, or any connector pins.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. You can damage your SmartEdge router if you install and use
cards that have been repaired in the field. To reduce the risk, never attempt to repair parts or
cards yourself; always replace any defective card with a card supplied by your local technical
representative.
Table 6-1 lists the tools required to perform the procedures in this chapter.
Table 6-1 Tools Required for Installation and Replacement Procedures
Tool Purpose
#1 Phillips screwdriver Remove and install the fan tray, cards.
Trompeter tool Remove and install DS-3 or E3 cables.
Note The screwdriver needs a 4.5-inch (11.5-cm) shaft to reach the screws that secure the fan tray
in the chassis.

Inserting and Extracting a Card
To insert or extract the alarm card, a controller card, or any traffic card, perform the appropriate procedure
in the following sections; these procedures are referenced in the installation and removal procedures for
specific types of cards:
• Insert a Card
• Extract a Card
Insert a Card
The following procedure is referenced in the procedures to install specific cards; to ensure correct
installation, perform the installation procedure for the specific card, including all steps prior to and after the
actual card insertion. Perform the following steps to insert a card; see Figure 6-1:
1. Align the new card with the card guides at the top and bottom of the slot.
interference (EMI) gasket of the card in the adjacent slot during card insertion, and potentially
adjacent slot at the left, do not force the card into the slot. Ensure that the card is perpendicular
to the slot. If you feel any resistance, slightly shift the left edge of the front panel to the right
until it can slide easily into the slot.
2. Position the ejector levers away from the front panel and then carefully slide the card into the slot. The
ejector levers rotate as the latching mechanisms engage the walls of the slot and the connectors on the
card are inserted into the connectors on the backplane.
3. Push on the ejector levers until they are parallel with the front panel; this action fully seats the
connectors with the backplane.
4. Secure the card in the chassis by tightening the screw on the top and bottom of the front panel. With a
Phillips screwdriver, tighten each screw using 5.0 inch-lbs torque (0.6 Newton-meters) maximum.

Figure 6-1 Inserting a Card in the SmartEdge 1200 Chassis
Extract a Card
The following procedure is referenced in the procedures to remove specific cards; to ensure correct
removal, perform the removal procedure for the specific card, including all steps prior to and after the actual
card extraction. Perform the following steps to extract a card; see Figure 6-2:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the top and bottom of the controller card
being removed.
2. Lift up the top ejector lever and push down on the bottom ejector lever on the front panel to disengage
the card from the system backplane; perform these actions on both levers simultaneously to avoid
damage.
interference (EMI) gasket of the card in the adjacent slot during card removal, and potentially
adjacent slot at the left, do not force the card out of the slot. Ensure that the card is
perpendicular to the slot. If you feel any resistance, slightly shift the left edge of the front
panel to the right until it can slide easily out of the slot.
3. Carefully slide the card out of the chassis, and place it in an antistatic bag.

Inserting and Removing a Transceiver
Figure 6-2 Extracting a Card from the SmartEdge 1200 Chassis
Gigabit Ethernet ports require a gigabit interface converter (GBIC), a small form-factor pluggable (SFP),
or a 10-Gbps SFP (XFP) transceiver in each port; an OC-192c/STM-64c port also requires an XFP
transceiver. Table 6-2 lists the transceiver type for each traffic card.
Table 6-2 Transceiver Types for Gigabit Ethernet and SONET/SDH Cards
Traffic Card Transceiver
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10- and 20-port versions) SFP
OC-192c/STM-64c XFP
To insert or remove a transceiver of any type, perform the appropriate procedure in the following sections;
these procedures are referenced in the installation and removal procedures for transceivers throughout this
chapter:
• Insert a Transceiver
• Remove a Transceiver

Insert a Transceiver
Redback.
Perform the following steps to insert a transceiver of any type:

surface.
Caution Risk of ESD damage. Transceivers contain electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the risk
of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling any transceiver. Avoid
touching its connector pins.
2. Ensure that the latching mechanism is closed.

3. With the transceiver connectors aligned with the RX and TX labels on the front panel of the traffic card
(as shown in Figure 6-3, Figure 6-4, or Figure 6-5), slide the transceiver into the opening for the port
until the rear connector is seated and the locking mechanism snaps into place.
Note The labels for a transceiver’s TX and RX connectors vary by vendor. An arrow, which can be
incised on the case, usually indicates the traffic direction.
4. Remove the dust cover if you are installing an optical transceiver.
Remove a Transceiver
Perform the following steps to remove a transceiver of any type:
surface.
2. Release the latching mechanism:

• If the transceiver has a wire handle, unlatch it, and rotate it 90° to 180°.
• If the transceiver has latching tabs, squeeze and hold the tabs.

3. Withdraw the transceiver from its port and insert a dust cover over the optical connectors.
Figure 6-3 Inserting and Removing a GBIC Transceiver
Figure 6-4 Inserting and Removing an SFP Transceiver

Adding, Replacing, or Upgrading a Controller Card
Figure 6-5 Inserting and Removing an XFP Transceiver
Controller cards are installed in slots 7 and 8 only. To add or replace a controller card, perform the
appropriate task as described in the following sections:
• Add a Second Controller Card
• Replace a Controller Card
• Upgrade a Controller Card
• Upgrade an XCRP3 Controller Card to More Memory
Add a Second Controller Card

Perform the following steps to add a second controller card to a configuration:
1. Prepare for the addition:
a. Optional. Upgrade the active controller to run the latest release of the system software.
See the Basic System Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS for instructions to display the release
information and to upgrade the active controller to a new software release.
b. Put on an antistatic wrist strap (one is shipped with the system), and attach it to an appropriate
grounded surface.
c. Loosen the captive screws and remove the blank card that is installed in slot 7 or 8.

Note If the software release on the controller card that you are installing is different from the release
on the active controller, the active controller overwrites the release on the second controller
card after you complete the installation procedure.
Caution Risk of ESD damage. A controller card contains electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the
risk of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling any card. Avoid
touching its printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.
2. Install the card; see the generic procedure in the “Insert a Card” section on page 6-3.
Note The second controller card must be the same type (XCRP, XCRP3, or XCRP4) and have the
same memory size as the current controller card; you can check the Common Language
Equipment Identifier (CLEI) codes to ensure that they are identical.
Caution Risk of data loss. If the controller cards are not the same type with same main memory
configuration, the system might need to shut down one or more traffic cards to free up enough
available power for the standby controller card. The SmartEdge OS always reserves enough
power during system configuration so that if the system has only a single controller card
installed, a standby controller card of the same type can be installed at a later time.
If the controller cards are mismatched, the system issues an alarm for mismatched controllers,
allocates power for the second controller card, and recalculates available power. If the
available power is not sufficient to power all the installed traffic cards, the SmartEdge OS
begins putting installed traffic cards into low-power mode, starting with the
highest-numbered slot, until enough power is available to initialize the standby controller
card.
To reduce the risk of traffic card shutdown, always ensure that the controller cards are
identical before you install a second controller card.
3. If the first controller card includes a CF card, install a CF card in the controller card you have just
installed. To install the CF card, see the “Installing and Removing a CF Card” section on page 6-12.
4. Verify the operational status: the FAIL LED must not be lit.
5. Generally, duplicate the cable connections of the active controller card on the standby controller card
(see the procedures in the “Connect and Route the Cables at the Front of the Chassis” section in
Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware”), and route the cables accordingly.
After you have installed the card, the system ensures that both controller cards are running the same release
of the system software, and downloads the release on the active controller card to the new standby
controller card, if necessary.

Replace a Controller Card

Caution Risk of data loss. Controller cards are hot swappable, but if the system configuration includes
redundant controller cards, you can disrupt traffic if you remove the active controller card. To
reduce the risk, verify that the card being removed is not the active controller (that is, the
STDBY LED is lit).
Note If the system configuration includes a single controller card, you will disrupt traffic when you
remove the card.
Note If the software release on the controller card that you are installing is different from the release
on the active controller, the active controller overwrites the release on the replacement
controller card after you complete the replacement procedure.
Perform the following steps to replace a controller card:

1. Prepare for replacement:
a. Optional. If you are replacing one of a pair of controller cards, upgrade the active controller to run
the latest release of the system software.
See the Basic System Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS for procedures to display the release
information and to upgrade the active controller to a new software release.
b. If possible, in a system with dual controller cards, ensure that the system is fully operational: the
standby controller must be fully synchronized with the active controller card. Use the show
redundancy command to display the status of the standby controller.
c. If there is a CF card installed in the controller card, dismount the device; enter the following
command in exec mode:
unmount /md
surface.
3. Label and disconnect any cables from the front of the controller card being removed.
Caution Risk of equipment failure. Removing the controller card with its CF card without first entering
the unmount /md command (in exec mode) can permanently damage the device and cause
the kernel to crash. To reduce the risk, always enter the unmount /md command before
removing a controller card.
Caution Risk of data loss. You can lose data that is being transferred to the CF card if you enter the
unmount /md command (in exec mode) before the data transfer operation is complete. To
reduce the risk, do not enter the unmount /md command while the CF ACTIVE LED is
blinking. When the operation is complete, the LED is turned off.

Caution Risk of ESD damage. A controller card contains electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the
risk of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling any card. Avoid
4. Remove the current card; see the generic procedure in the “Extract a Card” section on page 6-4.
Note If you are replacing one of a pair of controller cards, the replacement controller card must be
the same type (XCRP, XCRP3, XCRP4) and have the same memory size as the current
controller card; you can check the CLEI codes to ensure that they are identical.
Caution Risk of data loss. If the controller cards are not the same type with same main memory
configuration, the system might need to shut down one or more traffic cards to free up enough
available power for the standby controller card. The SmartEdge OS always reserves enough
power during system configuration so that if the system has only a single controller card
installed, a standby controller card of the same type can be installed at a later time.
If the controller cards are mismatched, the system issues an alarm for mismatched controllers,
allocates power for the second controller card, and recalculates available power. If the
available power is not sufficient to power all the installed traffic cards, the SmartEdge OS
begins putting installed traffic cards into low-power mode, starting with the
highest-numbered slot, until enough power is available to initialize the standby controller
card.
To reduce the risk of traffic card shutdown, always ensure that the controller cards are
identical before you install a second controller card.
6. If a CF card was installed in the previous controller card, remove the device from its slot and install it
in the new controller card; perform the procedure in the “Installing and Removing a CF Card” section
on page 6-12.
7. Verify the operational status: the FAIL LED must not be lit.
8. Reconnect the cables you previously disconnected.
If you have replaced one of a pair of controller cards, the system ensures that both controller cards are
running the same release of the system software and downloads the release on the active controller to the
new standby controller, if necessary.
Upgrade a Controller Card

Later versions of the controller card (XCRP3, XCRP4) provide more processing power and more memory.
Note In a dual-controller system, you must upgrade both controller cards. You cannot mix
controller types in the same chassis.

Installing and Removing a CF Card
To upgrade any controller card in a system to a later version perform the following steps:
1. Power down the SmartEdge router. You cannot upgrade the controller cards in a running system.
2. Replace each controller card currently installed in the chassis. In a dual-controller system, you must
replace both controller cards. To replace a controller card, perform steps 1 to 4 in the procedure
described in the “Replace a Controller Card” section on page 6-10.
Note Both replacement controller cards must be the same version with the same amount of memory.
You cannot mix controller types or memory configurations in the same chassis.
3. Power on the SmartEdge router.

4. Verify the operational status of both controller cards: the FAIL LED must not be lit.
Upgrade an XCRP3 Controller Card to More Memory

The XCRP3 controller card supports either 768 MB or 1,280 MB of main memory. To upgrade an XCRP3
controller card with 768 MB of main memory to use 1,280 MB, you must replace the card as described in
the “Upgrade a Controller Card” section.
Note In a dual-controller system, you must upgrade both controller cards, so that both cards have
the same main memory configuration.
Each controller card has an external slot on the front panel in which you can install an optional Type I or
Type II CF card.
Note If a CF card is installed in the active controller card, the standby controller card, if installed,
must also have a CF card installed; however, the CF card types (Type I or Type II) need not
match. The XCRP4 Controller card supports Type I CF card only.
To install a CF card, perform the following steps:

surface.
Caution Risk of ESD damage. A CF card contains electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the risk
of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling any CF card. Avoid

2. If you are installing the device in an XCRP4 Controller card, open the door that covers the CF Type 1
slot until it “snaps” open.
3. Hold the device so that its pin-hole side faces the slot in the controller front panel.
4. Vertically align the card as close to the left edge of the slot as possible and perpendicular to it; see
Figure 6-6.
Caution Risk of equipment malfunction. On early versions of the XCRP Controller card, it is possible
to slide the CF card into the slot without the internal pins engaging the device. When this
happens, it is not always possible to retrieve the card from the slot; you must remove the
controller card from the chassis and remove the front panel from the card. To reduce the risk,
ensure that you position the CF card as described in step 4.
5. Slowly insert the CF card in the slot; keep the CF card perpendicular to the front panel. If the CF card
does not engage the internal pins with approximately 0.50 inches (1.27 cm) of the CF card outside the
slot, do not continue. Remove the CF card and repeat this step.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. Do not force the CF card into its slot. If the card does not slide in
easily, one of the following conditions is possible:
1. The card does not engage the internal pins because it is mispositioned. Check the position
and alignment as described in step 4.
2. The card does not engage the internal pins because it is upside down. Remove the card and
rotate it 180°; then try again.
3. The card has been previously damaged so that it cannot align correctly with the internal
pins; remove the card and discard it. Do not use it in any other equipment.
4. The internal pins have been bent or otherwise damaged by a previous card insertion; you
must replace the controller card.
6. If you are installing the CF card in an XCRP4 Controller card, close the door.
After insertion, the system automatically recognizes the CF card and begins to mount it. The CF Active
LED begins to blink. When the CF Active LED is unlit, you can begin using the CF card.
Note If the system cannot successfully mount the file system on the CF card (for example, the file
system is damaged or the card is unformatted), the CF Active LED stops blinking, becomes
unlit, and the system displays an error message on the console. You must enter the format
media-device command (in exec mode) to format the CF card and the mount command (in
exec mode) to mount it.
For more information about the format media-device and mount commands, see the
“Hardware Operations” chapter in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the
SmartEdge OS.

Figure 6-6 Installing a CF Card
To remove a CF card, perform the following steps:

1. Prepare the CF card for removal: enter the following command in exec mode: unmount /md
Caution Risk of equipment failure. Removing the CF card without first entering the unmount /md
command (in exec mode) can permanently damage the CF card and cause the kernel to crash.
To reduce the risk, always enter the unmount /md command before removing a CF card.
Caution Risk of data loss. You can lose data that is being transferred to the CF card if you enter the
unmount /md command (in exec mode) before the data transfer operation is complete. To
reduce the risk, do not enter the unmount /md command while the CF ACTIVE LED is
blinking. When the operation is complete, the LED is turned off.
2. If you are removing the CF card in an XCRP4 Controller card, perform the following steps:
a. Open the door that covers the CF Type 1 slot until it “snaps” open. This action begins unmounting
the file system on the CF card. The CF Active LED blinks during the unmounting process.
b. Wait until the CF Active LED stops blinking. It is now safe to remove the CF card.
Note If the system cannot successfully unmount the file system on the CF card, the CF Active LED
stops blinking and is unlit. You must enter the unmount command (in exec mode) to unmount
the file system on the card.
For more information about the unmount command, see the “Hardware Operations” chapter
in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
3. If you are removing the CF card in an XCRP4 Controller card, press the ejection button that is inside
the CF slot (see Figure 6-7) twice (first to cause the button to protrude from within its recess and second
to disengage the CF card from its connectors.

Adding and Replacing a Traffic Card
4. Grasp the CF card and pull gently and slowly until the CF card is disengaged from the internal pins.
5. If you are removing the CF card in an XCRP4 Controller card, close the door.
Figure 6-7 Ejector for CF Card in XCRP4 Controller Card
You can install traffic cards in any slot, except slots 7 and 8, with the exceptions listed in the “Install the
Cards” section in Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware.” To add or replace a traffic card, perform the
appropriate task as described in the following sections:
• Add a Traffic Card
• Replace a Traffic Card
Add a Traffic Card

Perform the following steps to add a traffic card to an operational system:
1. Prepare for installation:
a. Ensure that the system is fully operational:
• In a system with dual controller cards, the standby controller must be fully synchronized with
the active controller card. Use the show redundancy command (in any mode) to display the
status of the standby controller.
• In a system with a single controller card, ensure that you have the CLI prompt on the console.
b. Follow the guidelines in the “Select the Slots” section in Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware,” to
select the slot for the card.
c. Put on an antistatic wrist strap (one is shipped with the system), and attach it to an appropriate
grounded surface.

Caution Risk of ESD damage. A traffic card contains electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the risk
of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling any card. Avoid
2. Loosen the captive screws and remove the blank card that is installed in the slot for the new card.
Redback.
4. If you are installing a Gigabit Ethernet or an OC-192c/STM-64c card, install the transceivers using the
procedure in the “Insert a Transceiver” section:
• For the first or second version of the 4-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) card, install the GBIC
transceivers.
• For the 4-port Gigabit Ethernet 3 (GE3) card or the Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (GE1020) cards, install
the SFP transceivers.
• For the 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) or OC-192c/STM-64c card, install the XFP transceiver.
5. After the card has been installed, verify the operational status as described in the “Determine Card
Status with LEDs” section in Chapter 5, “Determining Operating Status.”
6. If the card has optical ports, remove the rubber cover from the connectors.
7. Connect and route the cables using the procedures in the “Connecting and Routing the Cables” section
in Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware.”

Note If you are having difficulty installing a new card, perform the following checks or actions:
1. Ensure that you are not attempting to install a controller card in any slot other than slot 7
or 8.
2. If you are attempting to install a traffic card in slot 7 or 8, select a different slot; traffic cards
can be installed in slots 1 to 6 and 9 to 14 only.
3. Ensure that the card is properly aligned with the slot guides.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. A breakout cable connector for the 60 10/100 ports on an FE-GE
traffic card are keyed to ensure that you insert the cable with the correct orientation into the
front panel connector. However, it is possible to force an incorrectly positioned cable
connector into the front panel connector. To reduce the risk of overriding the key, ensure that
the “KEY” label is on the left side of the connector.
A breakout cable is made of AWG #24 wire and includes individual cables for 12 ports; when
connected to the FE-GE front panel, the cable weight can cause the front panel to be separated
from the FE-GE printed circuit board. To reduce the risk, never allow the front panel to
support the weight of the cable; support the cable and immediately route it before you connect
another cable. See Figure 4-28 in Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware,” for an example of
breakout cable routing.
Note If you have already configured the slot using the card command (in global configuration
mode) and the traffic card is not the same type as the traffic card that you configured for the
slot, the system does not initialize the new traffic card; instead, it is held in low-power mode
with its components in reset mode. If the traffic card type is the same as the slot configuration,
the system initializes the card.
Replace a Traffic Card

Caution Risk of data loss. Removing an active traffic card stops all traffic on that card.
Perform the following steps to remove an existing traffic card and replace it with a new card:
1. Ensure that the system is fully operational:
• In a system with dual controller cards, the standby controller must be fully synchronized with the
active controller card. Use the show redundancy command to display the status of the standby
controller.
• In a system with a single controller card, ensure that you have the CLI prompt on the console.
a. Put on an antistatic wrist strap (one is shipped with the system), and attach it to an appropriate
grounded surface.
b. Label and disconnect any cables from the front of the card being removed.
c. If the card has optical ports, install rubber covers over the connectors.

Caution Risk of ESD damage. A traffic card contains electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the risk
of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling any card. Avoid
3. Remove the current card; see the generic procedure in the “Extract a Card” section on page 6-4.
4. Install the new card; see the generic procedure in the “Insert a Card” section on page 6-3.
5. If you are replacing a Gigabit Ethernet or an OC-192c/STM-64c card, extract the transceivers from the
current card and insert them in the ports on the new card, using the procedures in the “Remove a
Transceiver” and “Insert a Transceiver” sections:
• For the first or second version of the 4-port GE card, install the GBIC transceivers.
• For the GE3 or GE1020 cards, install the SFP transceivers.
• For the 10GE or OC-192c/STM-64c card, install the XFP transceiver.
6. Check the LEDs on the new card to ensure proper operational status as described in the “Determine
Card Status with LEDs” section in Chapter 5, “Determining Operating Status.”
7. If the card has optical ports, remove the rubber covers from the connectors.
9. Use the SmartEdge OS CLI software to restore the card to normal operations.
Note If the traffic card is not the same type as the traffic card that you removed, the system does
not initialize the new traffic card; it is held in low-power mode with its components in reset
mode. If the card types are identical, the system initializes the card.

Replacing a Transceiver
Replacing a Transceiver
Note Transceivers are hot-swappable; you can replace any transceiver without removing the
Gigabit Ethernet card. However, you must shut down the port before performing the
replacement procedure.
Redback.
Note GBIC transceivers are supported only on ports on the first and second versions of the Gigabit
Ethernet traffic cards. SFP transceivers are supported only on ports on GE3 and GE1020
traffic cards. XFP transceivers are supported only on ports on 10GE traffic cards.
To replace a transceiver, perform the following steps:

a. From the console terminal or the management workstation (SmartEdge OS CLI software), shut
down all activity on the port with the transceiver you want to replace. See the Ports, Circuits, and
Tunnels Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS for commands to shut down the port.
b. Put on an antistatic wrist strap (one is shipped with the system), and attach it to an appropriate
grounded surface.
c. Label and disconnect any cables attached to the transceiver you want to replace.
2. Remove the current transceiver, using the procedure in the “Remove a Transceiver” section.

Replacing the Fan Tray
3. Install the new transceiver, using the procedure in the “Insert a Transceiver” section:
• For the first or second version of the 4-port GE card, install a GBIC transceiver.
• For the GE3 or GE1020 cards, install an SFP transceiver.
• For the 10GE or OC-192c/STM-64c card, install an XFP transceiver.
5. Use the SmartEdge OS CLI software to restore the port to normal operations.
Replacing the Fan Tray
You do not have to power off the system to remove the fan tray because the SmartEdge 1200 router can
operate without the fans for a short time.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. A working fan tray and air filter are required by the
SmartEdge 1200 chassis for it to operate without overheating, which can damage the system
components. To reduce the risk, always replace the fan tray or air filter within three minutes
of its removal.
Perform the following steps to replace the fan tray:

surface.
Caution Risk of ESD damage. The fan tray contains electrostatic-sensitive devices. To reduce the risk
of ESD damage, always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap when handling it. Avoid touching its
printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.
2. Remove the fan tray; see Figure 6-8:

a. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw on the front of the fan tray.
b. Gently slide the fan tray out of the chassis and set it aside.
3. Install the new fan tray:
a. Insert the fan tray into the chassis.
b. With a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screw on the front of the fan tray using 5.0 inch-lbs torque
4. Check the LEDs on the front of the fan tray; the FAN LED must not be lit.
5. Replace the air filter and update the service date; see the next section, “Replacing the Air Filter.”
Note If you do not replace the air filter and then update the service date, the service date stored in
the fan tray will not be valid for the air filter.

Replacing the Air Filter
Figure 6-8 Replacing the Fan Tray
Replacing the Air Filter
The SmartEdge 1200 chassis has a built-in air filter that is used with the fan tray to cool the system. The
filter is mounted at the bottom of the chassis. A label on the filter allows you to record the date the filter
should be replaced. We recommend that you change this filter every six months (or more often, if required)
to ensure the correct airflow through the chassis.
Caution Risk of equipment damage. A working fan tray and air filter are required by the
SmartEdge 1200 chassis for it to operate without overheating, which can damage the system
components. To reduce the risk, always replace the fan tray or air filter within three minutes
of its removal.
Perform the following steps to replace the air filter:

1. On the label of the replacement filter, record the date that it should be replaced.
2. Remove the current filter: standing at the front of the chassis, reach under the chassis to the filter, and
grasp the tab at the front of the filter; then push the filter back toward the rear of the chassis and, at the
same time, pull down on the tab. You will feel the spring at the rear of the chassis give, and the filter
will clear the restraining lip at the front of the chassis.

Cleaning Optical Connectors
3. Insert the replacement filter: insert the filter under the chassis and press it into the spring at the rear of
the chassis to clear the restraining lip of the chassis; then lift the front of the filter and let it snap into
place behind the restraining lip.
4. Update the service date for the air filter; either enter the following command in exec mode or ask the
system administrator to do so:
service air-filter
The system updates the service date in the EEPROM of the fan tray, according to the service interval
configured by the system administrator.
Cleaning Optical Connectors
Clean fiber-optic components are a requirement for quality connections between fiber-optic equipment.
Cleaning the fiber-optic equipment is one of the most basic and important procedures for maintaining
traffic cards with fiber-optic connectors. Redback has written Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for
Fiber-Optic Connections, GPR-0186, to provide detailed and comprehensive procedures for your use. This
document is available on the Redback Networks, Inc. Support web site at http://www.redback.com. For
information about accessing documents that are posted on this web site, see the “Ordering Documentation”
section in “About This Guide.”

Appendix A
Cables and Pin Assignments
This appendix provides cable and connector specifications for all SmartEdge® 1200 cables and connectors
for the following cables:
• Management Access Cables
• External Timing Cables
• Traffic Card Cables
• Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Traffic Card Cables
otherwise noted.
Management Access Cables
A management access cable connects a console terminal, management workstation, or modem to a port on
a controller card or the chassis. Table A-1 lists the cables for the system management ports.
Table A-1 Cable Specifications for Management Access Cables
Maximum Length1
Name Description System Connectors Cable Connector Feet Meters
Craft console cable RS-232 DB-9 female DB-9 male 35.0 10.7
Ethernet crossover cable Category 5 shielded twisted-pair RJ-45 female RJ-45 male 328.1 100.0
Ethernet straight cable Category 5 shielded twisted-pair RJ-45 female RJ-45 male 328.1 100.0
1. The maximum cable length for RS-232 cables is for any baud rate.
Pin assignments for the following cables are provided:

• Craft Console Cable
• Ethernet Crossover Cable
Cables and Pin Assignments A-1

Management Access Cables
• Ethernet Straight Cable
Craft Console Cable

This cable connects a local Craft console to the Craft 2 port on a controller card. The cable is constructed
as a straight-through connection between a DB-9 male connector at the system end and a DB-9 female
connector at the computer terminal end. Table A-2 lists the pin assignments.
Table A-2 Craft Console Cable Pin Assignments
# Signal Name1 Signal Function Notes
1. DCD (input) Received Line Signal Detector Not used
2. TXD (output) Transmitted Data SmartEdge router output
3. RXD (input) Received Data SmartEdge router input
4. DSR (input) DCE Ready Not used
5. – Signal Ground –
6. DTR (output) DTE Ready Not used
7. CTS (input) Clear to Send Not used
8. RTS (output) Request to Send Not used
9. RI (input) Ring Indicator Not used
1. The direction, input or output, is with respect to the controller card: input describes data flowing into
the controller card; output describes data being transmitted by the controller card.
Ethernet Crossover Cable

This shielded cable connects the Ethernet port on a PC to the Ethernet port on a controller card. Both ends
of the cable are terminated in standard RJ-45 eight-pin modular plugs. Table A-3 lists the pin assignments.
Table A-3 Ethernet Crossover Cable Pin Assignments
Other End
# Signal Name Pin Notes
1. Tx (+) 3 –
2. Tx (–) 6 –
3. Rx (+) 1 –
4. – – No connection
6. Rx (–) 2 –
A-2 SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

External Timing Cables
Ethernet Straight Cable

This shielded cable connects the Ethernet port on a controller card to a LAN hub. Both ends of the cable
are terminated in standard RJ-45 eight-pin modular plugs. Table A-4 lists the pin assignments, which are
for both ends of the cable.
Table A-4 Ethernet Straight Cable Pin Assignments
# Signal Name Notes
1. Tx (+) –
2. Tx (–) –
3. Rx (+) –
4. – No connection
6. Rx (–) –
An external timing cable provides a connection from an external synchronization source, such as a building
integrated timing supply (BITS) or synchronization supply unit (SSU), to a SmartEdge router. Using two
cables you can connect a SmartEdge chassis to primary and secondary inputs on the external equipment.
Table A-5 lists the cable specifications for the external timing cable.
Table A-5 Cable Specification for External Timing Cable
Maximum Length
Interface Description Chassis Connectors1 Cable Connector Feet Meters
External Timing Shielded twisted-pair DB-9 female DB-9 male None –
1. The chassis connectors are on the rear of the chassis.
A cable consists of two individually shielded, twisted-wire pairs: one pair for the synchronization input and
another pair for the synchronization output.
Note The XCRP and XCRP3 Controller cards can both receive and transmit timing data; however,
the XCRP4 Controller card can receive timing data only. However, the SmartEdge OS does
not support the transmission of timing data to another SmartEdge router or any other external
equipment.
The nominal impedance of the DS-1 wire pairs is 100 ohms; that of the E1 wire pairs is 120 ohms.
One end of the cable is terminated with a DB-9 male connector; the other end of the cable is left
unterminated for attachment to the wirewrap posts of the external equipment. Both of the DB-9 connectors
(PRIMARY and SECONDARY) on the rear panel of a SmartEdge chassis have identical pin assignments.

Note An adapter, available as an option, provides wirewrap pins to allow you to attach a cable
without a connector.
To bring a signal from external equipment into the SmartEdge router:

• For the DS-1 interface (BITS):
You must connect the DS-1 output of the external equipment to pins 2 and 6 of the DB-9 connector on
the rear panel of the SmartEdge chassis. The polarity of the signal does not matter. The SmartEdge
system accepts a standard BITS source transmitting a framed-all-ones pattern at the DS-1 rate of
1.544 Mbps.
• For the E1 interface (SSU):
You must connect the E1 output of the external equipment to pins 2 and 6 of the SSU DB-9 connector
on the rear panel of a SmartEdge chassis. The polarity of the signal does not matter. A SmartEdge
system accepts a standard synchronization source transmitting an HDB3-encoded, framed-all-ones
pattern at the E1 rate of 2.048 Mbps.
Table A-6 lists the pin assignments for either cable.
Table A-6 External Timing Cable Pin Assignments
# Signal Name1 Color Notes
1. Shield Bare Wire Frame ground connection
2. External equipment input (+) White Twisted pair with pin 6
4. External equipment output (+) White Twisted pair with pin 9
5. Shield Bare Wire Frame ground connection
6. External equipment input (–) Blue Twisted pair with pin 2
9. External equipment output (–) Orange Twisted pair with pin 4
1. The direction, input or output, is with respect to the controller card: input describes data flowing
into the controller card; output describes data being transmitted by the controller card.

Traffic Card Cables
Traffic Card Cables
The following cables are described in this section:

• ATM Traffic Card Cables
• 10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cables
• SONET/SDH Traffic Card Cables
ATM Traffic Card Cables

Table A-7 lists the cable specifications for the ATM traffic cards.
Table A-7 Cable Specifications for ATM Traffic Cards
Connectors
Traffic Card Description Card Cable Maximum Length
Miles Kilometers
ATM OC-12c/STM-4c (any version) Single-mode fiber LC female LC male 9.3 15.0
ATM OC-3c/STM-1c (any version) Single-mode fiber LC female LC male 9.3 15.0
10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet Cables

Cables for the 10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet (FE-GE) traffic cards are described in
the following sections:
• Cable Specifications
• Pin Assignments
Cable Specifications
Table A-8 lists the cable specifications for the Ethernet and FE-GE traffic cards.
Table A-8 Cable Specifications for 10/100 Ethernet and FE-GE Traffic Cards
Connectors
Ethernet Feet Meters
10/100 Ethernet Category 5 shielded twisted-pair RJ-45 female RJ-45 male 328.1 100.0
Ethernet straight or crossover1
FE-GE: 10/100 ports Category 5 UTP braid shielded MRJ21 female RJ-45 modular plug, 328.1 100.0
#24 AWG solid jacket, with copper shielded, male
braid, tin shielded for each port
FE-GE: 100/1000 ports Category 5 shielded twisted-pair RJ-45 female RJ-45 male 328.1 100.0
1. See Table A-9 to determine which cable, straight or crossover, is suitable; the cable must be grounded at both ends.

Traffic Card Cables
The choice of an Ethernet straight or crossover cable for a port on the 10/100 Ethernet card depends on the
equipment to which it is being connected; see Table A-9.
Table A-9 Cable Options for a 10/100 Ethernet Traffic Card
Configuration Cable Type
Port is connected to a router. Straight
Port is connected to a switch. Crossover
Port is connected to a 10/100 Ethernet port in another Crossover

SmartEdge router.
Note The 10/100 Ethernet traffic card wiring is cross-connected like a switch or hub; this condition
is denoted with the label “X” by each port.
Pin Assignments
Pin assignments for the 10/100 ports on the Ethernet and FE-GE cards are included in this section:
• 10/100 Ethernet Crossover Cable
• 10/100 Ethernet Straight Cable
• Fast Ethernet Breakout Cable
10/100 Ethernet Crossover Cable

Both ends of this shielded and grounded cable are terminated in standard RJ-45 eight-pin modular plugs.
Table A-10 lists the pin assignments.
Table A-10 10/100 Ethernet Crossover Cable Pin Assignments
Other End
# Signal Name Pin Notes
1. Rx (+) 3 –
2. Rx (–) 6 –
3. Tx (+) 1 –
4. – – Termination network
6. Tx (–) 2 –

Traffic Card Cables
10/100 Ethernet Straight Cable

Both ends of this shielded and grounded cable are terminated in standard RJ-45 eight-pin modular plugs.
Table A-11 lists the pin assignments, which are for both ends of the cable.
Table A-11 10/100 Ethernet Straight Cable Pin Assignments
# Signal Name Notes
1. Rx (+) –
2. Rx (–) –
3. Tx (+) –
4. – Termination network
6. Tx (–) –
Fast Ethernet Breakout Cable

Table A-12 lists the pin assignments for the breakout cable (MRJ21 connector to RJ-45 connectors) for the
10/100 Ethernet ports on the FE-GE traffic card.
Table A-12 Fast Ethernet Breakout Cable Pin Assignments
MRJ21 RJ-45 MRJ21 RJ-45

Port Pins Pins Colors Port Pins Pins Colors
1 1 1 White/Blue 7 29 1 Black/Green
2 2 Blue/White 30 2 Green/Black
13 3 White/Orange 41 3 Black/Brown
14 6 Orange/White 42 6 Brown/Black
2 3 1 White/Green 8 31 1 Black/Gray
4 2 Green/White 32 2 Gray/Black
15 3 White/Brown 43 3 Yellow/Blue
16 6 Brown/White 44 6 Blue/Yellow
3 25 1 White/Gray 9 9 1 Yellow/Orange
26 2 Gray/White 10 2 Orange/Yellow
37 3 Red/Blue 21 3 Yellow/Green
28 6 Blue/Red 22 6 Green/Yellow
4 27 1 Red/Orange 10 11 1 Yellow/Brown
28 2 Orange/Red 12 2 Brown/Yellow
39 3 Red/Green 23 3 Yellow/Gray
40 6 Green/Red 24 6 Bray/Yellow
5 5 1 Red/Brown 11 33 1 Violet/Blue
6 2 Brown/Red 34 2 Blue/Violet
17 3 Red/Gray 45 3 Violet/Orange
18 6 Gray/Red 46 6 Orange/Violet
6 7 1 Black/Blue 12 35 1 Violet/Green
8 2 Blue/Black 36 2 Green/Violet
19 3 Black/Orange 47 3 Violet/Brown
20 6 Orange/Black 48 6 Brown/Violet

Traffic Card Cables
Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Traffic Card Cables

Table A-13 lists the cable specifications for the transceiver-based Gigabit Ethernet traffic cards.
Table A-13 Cable Specifications for Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Traffic Cards
Connectors1
4-Port Gigabit Ethernet, first or second version Feet Meters
SX GBIC transceiver Multimode fiber 62.5/125 µm SC female SC male 1,804.4 550.0
Multimode fiber 50/125 µm SC female SC male 656.2 200.0
Miles Kilometers
LX GBIC transceiver Single-mode fiber 10/125 µm SC female SC male 6.2 10.0
LX70 GBIC transceiver Single-mode fiber 10/125 µm SC female SC male 43.5 70.0
Feet Meters
TX transceiver 4-pair, Category 5 shielded twisted-pair2 RJ-45 RJ-45 328.1 100.0
GE3, GE1020 Feet Meters
SX SFP transceiver Multimode fiber 62.5/125 µm LC female LC male 1,640.4 500.0
Multimode fiber 50/125 µm LC female LC male 656.2 200.0
Miles Kilometers
LX SFP transceiver Single-mode fiber 9/125 µm LC female LC male 6.2 10.0
ZX SFP transceiver Single-mode fiber 10/125 µm LC female LC male 43.5 70.0
10GE Feet Meters
SR XFP transceiver Multimode fiber 50/125 µm LC female LC male 984.4 300.0
Miles Kilometers
LR XFP transceiver Single-mode fiber 9/125 µm LC female LC male 6.2 10.0
ER XFP transceiver Single-mode fiber 9/125 µm LC female LC male 24.9 40.0
1. The SC connectors on the card are type SC/PC; cable and card connectors must match.
2. To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding lightning surge requirements, intrabuilding wiring must be shielded, and the shield for the wiring must be grounded
at both ends.

Traffic Card Cables
SONET/SDH Traffic Card Cables

Table A-14 lists the cable specifications for the transceiver-based OC-192c/STM-64c traffic card.
Table A-14 Cable Specifications for the OC-192c/STM-64c Traffic Card
Connectors
OC-192c/STM-64c Miles Kilometers
SR-1 transceiver Single-mode fiber 9/125 µm LC female LC male 1.2 2.0
IR-2 transceiver Single-mode fiber 9/125 µm LC female LC male 24.9 40.0
LR-2b transceiver Single-mode fiber 9/125 µm LC female LC male 49.7 80.0

Traffic Card Cables

Appendix B
Alarms and Probable Causes
This appendix describes alarm conditions and probable causes for the SmartEdge® 1200 chassis and cards
in the following sections:
• Chassis Alarms
• Traffic Card Alarms
• Controller Card Alarms
• Port Alarms
otherwise noted.
Table B-1 lists definitions of abbreviations found in the tables in this appendix.
Table B-1 Definitions of Terms
Term Definition
ADM Add-drop multiplexer
AU-n Administrative unit, level n
BER Bit error rate
BIP Bit Interleaved Parity
BTC Bridging Transmission Convergence (a Redback® ASIC)
circuit pack Any traffic or controller card
DCC Data communications channel
FEAC Far end alarm condition
PLCP Physical Layer Convergence Protocol
TU-n Tributary unit, level n
VC-n Virtual container, level n
Alarms and Probable Causes B-1

Chassis Alarms
Chassis Alarms
Table B-2 lists the supported alarms for the chassis and system as a whole.
Table B-2 Chassis Alarms
Description Severity Probable Cause Service Affecting
Chassis power capacity exceeded Major MisMatchedControllerCard Yes
Chassis power failure—Side A1 Minor PowerProblem No
Chassis power failure—Side A2 Minor PowerProblem No
Chassis power failure—Side B1 Minor PowerProblem No
Chassis power failure—Side B2 Minor PowerProblem No
Fan tray communication failure Major CoolingFanFailure Yes
Fan tray controller failure Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Fan tray controller overheat Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Fan tray failure detected Minor ReplaceableUnitProblem No
Fan tray filter replacement Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Fan tray fuse failure Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Fan tray missing Major ReplaceableUnitMissing Yes
Fan tray reset occurred Warning Reinitialized Yes
Fan unit failure Minor CoolingFanFailure No
Local alarm cutoff activated Minor OperationNotification No
Mesh diagnostic failure Major ReplaceableUnitFailure Yes
Multiple fan failure Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Remote alarm cutoff activated Minor OperationNotification No
Traffic Card Alarms
Table B-3 lists the supported alarms for traffic cards.
Table B-3 Controller and Traffic Card Alarms
BTC interface error detected Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
BTC not ready Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Circuit pack backplane degrade Minor BackplaneFailure No
Circuit pack backplane failure Major BackplaneFailure Yes
Circuit pack card code mismatch Minor ReplaceableUnitTypeMismatch No
B-2 SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

Controller Card Alarms
Table B-3 Controller and Traffic Card Alarms (continued)
Circuit pack failure Critical ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Circuit pack mismatch Critical ReplaceableUnitTypeMismatch Yes
Circuit pack missing Critical ReplaceableUnitMissing Yes
Circuit pack overheating Major LineCardProblem Yes
Circuit pack power-on diagnostic failed Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Circuit pack reset completed Warning OperationNotification Yes
Diagnostic fail Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Loss of backplane clock Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Software download completed Warning OperationNotification Yes
Software download failed Warning OperationFailure Yes
Synchronization failure Critical TimingProblem Yes
Voltage failure detected Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Controller Card Alarms
Table B-4 lists the supported alarms that apply to controller cards.
Table B-4 Controller Card Alarms
Backup fail: peer dead1 Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes

1
Controller auto switch completed Major OperationNotification Yes
Controller code mismatch Major ReplaceableUnitTypeMismatch Yes

1
Controller exerciser switch failed Major OperationFailure Yes
Controller fail Critical ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes

1
Controller forced switch requested Major OperationNotification Yes
Controller manual switch requested1 Major OperationNotification Yes

1
Controller missing Critical ReplaceableUnitMissing Yes
Controller overheating Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Controller power-on diagnostic failed Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Controller switch completed1 Major OperationNotification Yes

1
Controller switch failed Major OperationFailure Yes
Controller temperature critical Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Controller temperature hot Minor ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Controller type mismatch Major ReplaceableUnitTypeMismatch Yes

Port Alarms
Table B-4 Controller Card Alarms (continued)
Diagnostic test fail Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Local backplane inventory fail Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Local fan tray inventory fail Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Local inventory fail Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Nonvolatile memory fail Major CorruptData Yes
Peer controller card type incompatible1 Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Peer inventory fail1 Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Peer shared format mismatch1 Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Peer Sonet/Sdh mode incompatible1 Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Real-time clock failure Major RealTimeClockFailure Yes
Redundancy link fail Major OperationFail Yes
1. This alarm is suppressed if the system has a single controller card and has been configured using the system alarm command (in global
configuration mode) with the redundancy suppress construct.
Port Alarms
This section provides tables of alarms for the following types of ports:
• Optical Port Alarms
• Ethernet Port Alarms
• Gigabit Ethernet Port Alarms
Optical Port Alarms

The tables in this section apply to all Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) OC and Packet over
SONET/SDH (POS) cards.
Note If a major or critical alarm occurs on a POS or an ATM port and that port is a member of an
Automatic Protection Switching (APS) group, either as a protected or a working port, the
alarm is downgraded to a minor alarm because the service is protected by the redundant port.
For configuration and management information for APS ports and groups, see the “APS
Configuration” chapter in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration Guide for the
SmartEdge OS; for operations information, see the “Card, Port, and Channel Operations”
chapter in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Operations Guide for the SmartEdge OS. The
severity levels in the table are the default levels, not the degraded levels.

Port Alarms
Table B-5 lists the supported optical port alarms for the physical layer.
Table B-5 Optical Port Alarms—Physical Layer
Port facility loopback enabled Minor OperationNotification No
Port terminal loopback enabled Minor OperationNotification No
Receive laser failure Critical DemodulationFailure Yes
Table B-6 lists the supported optical port alarms for the section/regenerator section layer.
Table B-6 Optical Port Alarms—Section/Regenerator Section Layer
Loss of frame Critical LossOfFrame Yes
Loss of signal Critical LossOfSignal Yes
Table B-7 lists the supported optical port alarms for the line/multiplex layer.
Table B-7 Optical Port Alarms—Line/Multiplex Section Layer
Line alarm indication signal (AIS-L) Minor AIS No
Line remote failure indication (RFI-L) Minor FarEndReceiverFailure No
Line signal degrade (BER) Major DegradedSignal Yes
Line signal failure (BER) Major ExcessiveBER Yes
Lockout protection requested Major OperationNotification Yes
Lockout working requested Major OperationNotification Yes
Loss of clock Major LossOfTimingSource Yes
Port auto switch completed Major OperationNotification Yes
Port channel mismatch Major ApsChannelMatchFailure Yes
Port diagnostic failed Major ReplaceableUnitProblem Yes
Port far-end protection line failure Major ApsChannelProcessingFailure Yes
Port fault oscillations detected Critical DegradedSignal Yes
Port forced switch requested Major OperationNotification Yes
Port manual switch request Major OperationNotification Yes
Port mode mismatch Major ApsModeMismatch Yes
Port payload loopback enabled Minor OperationNotification No
Port protection switch byte failure Major ApsByteFailure Yes
Port switch completed Major OperationNotification Yes
Port switch failed Major OperationFailure Yes
Port switch lockout requested Major OperationNotification Yes

Port Alarms
Table B-7 Optical Port Alarms—Line/Multiplex Section Layer (continued)
Port switch protection path failure Major OperationFailure Yes
Port switch waiting to restore Minor OperationNotification No
Ethernet Port Alarms

Table B-8 lists the supported alarms for ports on the 10/100 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet
(FE-GE) traffic cards.
Table B-8 10/100 Ethernet Port Alarms
Excessive collisions detected Major LinkFailure Yes
Excessive speed 100M detected Major ConfigurationMismatch Yes
Link down Major LinkFailure Yes
Over subscription detected Major ConfigurationMismatch Yes
Port terminal loopback enabled Minor OperatorNotification No
Under subscription detected Minor ConfigurationMismatch No
Gigabit Ethernet Port Alarms

Table B-9 lists the supported alarms for any type of Gigabit Ethernet port.
Table B-9 Gigabit Ethernet Port Alarms
Link down Major LinkFailure Yes
Link flooded Major LinkFailure Yes
Port terminal loopback enabled Minor OperatorNotification No

Index
Numerics requirements, 4-5

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 LEDs, FE-GE torque required, 4-13
10/100 ports, 5-10 alarms
01-12 LEDs, FE-GE cards, 10/100 connectors, 5-10 LEDs for, 5-4
10/100 Ethernet cards types, 1-3
cable specifications, A-5 ATM OC-12c/STM-4c cards
crossover cable, pin assignments, A-6 cable specifications, A-5
equipment LEDs, 5-9 equipment LEDs, 5-7
facility LEDs, 5-10 facility LEDs, 5-8
specifications, 2-8 LEDs illustrated, 5-7
straight cable, pin assignments, A-7 specifications, 2-4
13-24 LEDs, FE-GE cards, 10/100 connectors, 5-10 ATM OC-3c/STM-1c cards
25-36 LEDs, FE-GE cards, 10/100 connectors, 5-10 cable specifications, A-5
37-48 LEDs, FE-GE cards, 10/100 connectors, 5-10 equipment LEDs, 5-7
49-60 LEDs, FE-GE cards, 10/100 connectors, 5-10 facility LEDs, 5-8
LEDs illustrated, 5-7
specifications, 2-6
A
audible alarm
A1 LED is not lit, 5-30
ACO LED, 5-4
A2 LED, is not lit, 5-30
silencing, 1-4
ACO (alarm cutoff)
button, purpose, 1-4
button, using to test LEDs, 5-30 B
LED, activity, 1-4 B1 LED is not lit, 5-30
ACO LED, 5-4 B2 LED, is not lit, 5-30
ACTIVE LEDs BITS (building integrated timing supply),
ATM cards, 5-7 external timing source, 1-4
controller cards, 5-5 blank cards
Ethernet cards, 5-9 installing, 4-22
Gigabit Ethernet cards, 5-9 requirement, 4-22
LED is not lit, 5-31
OC-192c/STM-64c cards, 5-12 C
ACT LEDs, Gigabit Ethernet cards cables
(transceiver-based), 5-11 connecting
adding cards, operating environment, 6-1 at front of chassis, 4-35
agency compliance, 3-2 at rear of chassis, 4-36
air filter, replacing, 6-21 management access cables, 4-35
air ramps options for 10/100 Ethernet cards, A-6
installing, 4-12 pin assignments
mounting brackets, torque required, 4-12 10/100 Ethernet crossover cable, A-6
Index 1
10/100 Ethernet straight cable, A-7 blank cards, 4-22
Craft console cable, A-2 cable connections, 4-31
Ethernet management port, crossover cable, A-2 cards, 4-19
Ethernet management port, straight cable, A-3 chassis ground cable, 4-14
external timing cable, A-4 in a rack, 4-10
FE-GE breakout cable, A-7 mounting brackets, 4-7
power, connecting, 4-36 mounting positions, 4-6
required for installation, 3-14 planning, 3-10
routing, at front of chassis, 4-31 power cables, 4-16
specifications RU requirements, 4-5
10/100 Ethernet cards, A-5 tasks, 4-4
ATM cards, A-5 torque required, 4-10
FE-GE cards, A-5 power data, operating and inrush current, 3-4
Gigabit Ethernet cards (transceiver-based), A-8 specifications, 3-6
management access cables, A-1 chassis ground cable, torque required, 4-15
OC-192c/STM-64c cards, A-9 clocks, described
system management cables, A-3 onboard controller cards, 1-9
cable tray, installing, 4-18 RTC, 1-9
cards system, 1-9
adding, environment, 6-1 time-of-day, 1-9
connecting cables, 4-31 connectors
installing cards, 3-8
procedure, 4-21 chassis ground cable, 4-15
slot restrictions, 6-17 power cables, 4-16
torque required, 4-22 specifications, 3-8
LED types, 5-4 traffic card restrictions, 3-8
listed, 2-2 console port
repairing, restriction, 6-2 description, 3-13
replacing, environment, 6-1 label for, 3-13
servicing, restriction, 6-2 terminal for, 3-13
slot assignments, 4-20 controller cards
specifications active, at initial power on, 4-20
10/100 Ethernet cards, 2-8 adding, 6-8
10GE cards, 2-14 CF cards
ATM OC-12c/STM-4c cards, 2-4 installing, 6-12
ATM OC-3c/STM-1c cards, 2-6 removing, 6-14
FE-GE cards, 2-8 compared, 1-7
GE1020 cards, 2-13 determining slot with active controller card, 5-5
GE3 cards, 2-11 equipment LEDs, 5-5
GE cards, first version, 2-10 facility LEDs, 5-6
GE cards, second version, 2-10 for default active controller card, 5-5
OC-192c/STM-64c cards, 2-16 installing
centered mount, 3-10 procedure, 4-21
CF ACTIVE LEDs, XCRP, XCRP3 controller cards, 5-5 slot restrictions, 6-17
CF cards torque required, 4-22
described, 1-10 LEDs illustrated, 5-5
determining status, 5-5 memory supported, 1-9
installing, 6-12 redundancy, 1-11
removing, 6-14 replacing, 6-10
CF LEDs, XCRP4 controller cards, 5-5 slot assignments, 4-20
chassis slot at initial power on, 4-28
cooling requirement, 1-6 slot restrictions, 1-7
described, 1-5 synchronization and external timing LEDs, 5-6
installing upgrading, 6-12
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versions supported, 1-7 ATM cards, 5-7
Craft console cable controller cards, 5-5
pin assignments, A-2 Ethernet cards, 5-9
purpose, 4-28 Gigabit Ethernet cards, 5-9
specifications, A-1 OC-192c/STM-64c cards, 5-12
CRIT LEDs, 5-4 FAN LEDs
CWDM specifications described, 5-4
GE1020 cards, 2-13 LED is lit, 5-30
GE3 cards, 2-12 fan tray
LEDs illustrated, 5-2
D replacement restrictions, 6-20
DWDM specifications replacing, 6-20
GE1020 cards, 2-13 Fast Ethernet-Gigabit Ethernet (FE-GE) cards
GE3 cards, 2-12 10/100 facility LEDs, 5-10
100/1000 facility LEDs, 5-10
cable specifications, A-5
E equipment LEDs, 5-9
earthquake, compliance against, 3-6 specifications, 2-8
electrical file storage, 1-10
power source requirements, 3-12 flush mount, 3-10
specifications, 3-3 fuses
environmental specifications, 3-5 and troubleshooting, 5-30
ESD (electrostatic discharge) convenience jacks, minimum size required, 3-5
locations, 4-4 powering on the system, 5-2
Ethernet cards (any version)
equipment LEDs, 5-9
LEDs illustrated, 5-9 G
Ethernet crossover cable, management port GBIC (gigabit interface converter) transceivers
pin assignments, A-2 inserting, 6-6
purpose, 4-27 removing, 6-6
specifications, A-1 Gigabit Ethernet cards (any version)
Ethernet management port equipment LEDs, 5-9
crossover cable, pin assignments, A-2 LEDs illustrated, 5-9
during normal operations, 3-13 Gigabit Ethernet cards (transceiver-based)
straight cable, pin assignments, A-3 10GE specifications, 2-14
Ethernet straight cable, management port cable specifications, A-8
pin assignments, A-3 facility LEDs, 5-11
purpose, 4-27 GE
specifications, A-1 first version specifications, 2-10
extended mount, 3-10 second version specifications, 2-10
external timing GE1020
cables CWDM specifications, 2-13
connecting, 4-34 DWDM specifications, 2-13
pin assignments, A-4 slot restriction, 1-13
purpose, 4-29 specifications, 2-13
specifications, A-3 GE3
described, 1-10 CWDM specifications, 2-12
protection, 1-4 DWDM specifications, 2-12
EXT TIMING LOS LEDs, controller cards, 5-6 specifications, 2-11
EXT TIMING LOS PRI, LED is lit, 5-31 transceiver types
EXT TIMING LOS SEC, LED is lit, 5-31 described, 2-9
installing, 4-23
servicing, 6-5
F
FAIL LEDs
Index 3
H LED is lit, 5-31
hardware OC-192c/STM-64c cards, 5-12
LED behavior during ODD, 5-36
preparing traffic card for ODD, 5-34 M
returning traffic card to in-service, 5-35 MAJ LED is lit, 5-30
humidity, operating range, 3-5 MAJ LEDs, 5-4
management access
I during normal operations, 3-13
installing cards, slot restrictions, 6-17 during startup and reload operations, 3-13
equipment requirements, 3-14
ports for, 1-11
L
management port
LEDs
description, 3-13
ACO LED, 5-4
during reload operations, 3-13
alarm, 5-4
label for, 3-13
ATM OC-12c/STM-4c cards, 5-7
management workstation
ATM OC-3c/STM-1c cards, 5-7
cable specifications
behavior during ODD, 5-36
local connection, A-2
controller cards, 5-5
remote connection, A-3
CRIT LED, 5-4
Ethernet cards, 5-9
types of connections, 3-13
EXT TIMING LOS PRI, controller cards, 5-6
uses, 4-27
EXT TIMING LOS SEC, controller cards, 5-6
memory, controller cards, 1-9
facility LEDs, controller cards, 5-6
MIN LEDs, 5-4
FAN LED, 5-3
mounting brackets
Gigabit Ethernet cards, 5-9
chassis positions
MAJ LED, 5-4
installing, 4-6
MIN LED, 5-4
planning for, 3-10
OC-192c/STM-64c cards, 5-11
installing, 4-7
PWR A1 LED, 5-3
torque required, 4-7
PWR A2 LED, 5-3
mounting restrictions, chassis, 3-10
PWR B1 LED, 5-3
PWR B2 LED, 5-3
STDBY LED N
ATM cards, 5-7 normal operations
controller cards, 5-5 management access requirements, 3-14
OC-192c/STM-64c cards, 5-12 types of management access, 3-13
SYNC LED, controller cards, 5-6 NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, synchronizing
testing, 5-30 with, 1-9
LINK/ACTIVITY LEDs, XCRP, XCRP3 controller NVRAM (nonvolatile RAM), 1-9
cards, 5-6
LINK/ACT LEDs, XCRP4 controller cards, 5-6 O
LINK LEDs, ATM cards, 5-8 OC-192c/STM-64c cards
LNK ACT LEDs, FE-GE cards, 100/1000 ports, 5-10 cable specifications, A-9
LNK LEDs equipment LEDs, 5-12
10/100 Ethernet cards, 5-10 facility LEDs, 5-12
transceiver-based Gigabit Ethernet cards, 5-11 LEDs illustrated, 5-11
local console specifications, 2-16
cable specification, A-2 ODD (on-demand diagnostic)
connecting cables, 4-31 clearing results, 5-37
equipment requirements, 3-14 commands to test a component, 5-35
uses, 4-28 controller cards supported, 5-32
LOC LEDs, ATM cards, 5-8 displaying results, 5-36
LOS LEDs examples, 5-38

initiating session, 5-34 S
LED behavior, 5-36 screws
test levels, descriptions, 5-33 air ramps
test parameters, 5-33 installing, 4-13
traffic cards supported, 5-32 mounting brackets, 4-11
operations connections, listed, 1-3 chassis
installing, 4-10
P mounting brackets, 4-7
physical specifications, 3-6 service clearances, 3-5
pin assignments servicing cards, restriction, 6-2
10/100 Ethernet crossover cable, A-6 SFP (small form-factor pluggable) transceivers
10/100 Ethernet straight cable, A-7 inserting, 6-6
Craft console cable, A-2 removing, 6-6
Ethernet management port site requirements
crossover cable, A-2 electrical, 3-3
straight cable, A-3 environmental, 3-5
external timing cable, A-4 service clearances, 3-5
FE-GE breakout cable, A-7 slot assignments, 4-20
POD (power-on diagnostics) slot restrictions
described, 5-12 controller cards, 4-20
displaying results, 5-13 traffic cards, 4-20
enabling, 5-13 SPD LEDs
power 10/100 Ethernet cards, 5-10
cables FE-GE cards, 100/1000 ports, 5-10
connecting, 4-16 specifications
requirements, 3-5 10/100 Ethernet cards, 2-8
chassis component data, 3-4 ATM OC-12c/STM-4c cards, 2-4
connecting chassis ground cable, 4-14 ATM OC-3c/STM-1c cards, 2-6
LEDs, 5-3 chassis, 3-8
minimum circuit capacity, 3-5 electrical, 3-3
protection ratios, listed, 1-3 environmental, 3-5
traffic card data, 3-3 FE-GE cards, 2-8
troubleshooting Gigabit Ethernet cards (transceiver-based)
A1 or A2 LED is not lit, 5-30 10GE cards, 2-14
B1 or B2 LED is not lit, 5-30 GE1020 cards, 2-13
powering off the system, 6-1 GE3 cards, 2-11
powering on the system, 5-2 GE cards, first version, 2-10
GE cards, second version, 2-10
R
physical, 3-6
rack, dimensions, 3-8
SPEED LEDs, controller cards, 5-6
real-time clock, 1-9
SSU (synchronization supply unit),
recessed mount, 3-10
external timing source, 1-4
redundancy, 1-11
startup operations, management port restriction, 3-13
reload operations, management port restriction, 3-13
STDBY LEDs
REM LEDs, ATM cards, 5-8
ATM cards, 5-7
remote console
connecting cables, 4-31
synchronization, 1-3
uses, 4-28
SYNC LEDs
repairing cards, restriction, 6-2
replacing cards, operating environment, 6-1
LED is not lit, 5-31
RUs (rack units), listed, 4-5
system
alarm LEDs, 5-4
Index 5
clocks, 1-9 FAIL LED is lit, 5-31
LEDs illustrated, 5-2 FAN LED is lit, 5-30
management connections, listed, 1-3 LOS LED is lit, 5-31
powering off, 6-1 MAJ LED is lit, 5-30
powering on, 5-2 SYNC LED is not lit, 5-31
power LEDs, 5-3
power-on diagnostics, 5-13 V
voltage monitoring, 1-11
T
temperature monitoring, 1-11 X
temperatures, operating, 3-5 XCRP (Cross-Connect Route Processor) controller card,
terminal server, uses, 4-28 compared with XCRP3, 1-7
thermal dissipation, 3-6 XCRP3 (Cross-Connect Route Processor, Version 3)
torque controller card
air ramps compared with XCRP, 1-7
installing, 4-13 compared with XCRP4, 1-8
mounting brackets, 4-12 XCRP4 (Cross-Connect Route Processor, Version 4)
chassis controller card, compared with XCRP3, 1-8
installing, 4-10 XFP (10-Gbps SFP) transceivers
mounting brackets, 4-7 inserting, 6-6
chassis ground cable, 4-15 removing, 6-6
fiber-optic cable tray, 4-18
traffic cards, 4-22
traffic cards
adding, 6-15
connecting cables, 4-31
connectors, 3-8
installing
procedure, 4-21
slot restrictions, 6-17
torque required, 4-22
low-density cards
listed, 1-12
number of ports for, 2-2
port connections for, 4-30
number of ports, 1-12
power data, operating and inrush current, 3-3
protection available, 1-12
replacing, 6-17
slot assignments, 4-20
slot restrictions, 4-20
transceiver types
described, 2-9
required for installation, 4-23
required for servicing, 6-5
troubleshooting
A1 LED is not lit, 5-30
ACTIVE LED is not lit, 5-31
B1 LED is not lit, 5-30
B2 LED, is not lit, 5-30
EXT TIMING LOS PRI LED is lit, 5-31
EXT TIMING LOS SEC LED is lit, 5-31

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About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Chapter 1: System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Chapter 2: Traffic Card Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Chapter 3: Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Chapter 4: Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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Chapter 5: Determining Operating Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Chapter 6: Servicing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Appendix A: Cables and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B: Alarms and Probable Causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

x SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

This preface contains the following sections:

About This Guide i

• Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards

This guide is organized as follows:

ii SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

• Chapter 5, “Determining Operating Status”

About This Guide iii

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iv SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

System Description 1-1

Table 1-1 SmartEdge 1200 Chassis Types

SmartEdge 1200n D9 SmartEdge 1200 chassis with NEBS-compliant air ramp.

1-2 SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

Table 1-2 General Specifications

Synchronization • Line timing mode (various traffic cards)

Protection type • Power: independent dual-feed

Operations • Management workstation (ENET): 10/100Base-T

Traffic Card Interfaces

Packet Mesh Architecture

System Description 1-3

• Redundant controller cards and redundant file systems

This section describes the following system components:

1-4 SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

SmartEdge 1200 Chassis

Chassis Card Cage

Figure 1-1 Standard SmartEdge 1200s Chassis

System Description 1-5

Figure 1-2 NEBS-Compliant SmartEdge 1200n Chassis

1-6 SmartEdge 1200 Router Hardware Guide

Controller Card Versions

Table 1-3 XCRP and XCRP3 Controller Card Comparison

Feature XCRP XCRP3

Control processor functions • SONET/SDH software • SONET/SDH software

Main memory (total) 768 MB 768 or 1,280 MB

NVRAM No 512 KB DRAM with battery backup

Internal timing Stratum 3 oscillator Stratum 3 oscillator

Real-time clock No Yes, synchronized with NTP server

External timing implementation1 Separate hardware versions Software selectable

Internal storage for system images 384 or 512 MB 1 GB

System Description 1-7

Table 1-3 XCRP and XCRP3 Controller Card Comparison (continued)

Feature XCRP XCRP3

External storage for core dumps 1 GB 1 GB (NEBS certified)