Table of Contents
About This Guide
Objectives
Audience
Organization
Related Documentation
Conventions
Obtaining Documentation
Obtaining Technical Assistance
About This Guide
This preface describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MGX and SES PNNI Network Planning Guide.
Objectives
This guide describes how to plan a PNNI network before for installing and configuring the following products:
- Cisco MGX 8850 Release 2.1
- Cisco MGX 8950 Release 2.1
- Cisco SES Controller
Audience
The Cisco MGX and SES PNNI Network Planning Guide helps network architects and planners identify the information they need to provide to the personnel that will install and configure the PNNI switch products described in this guide.
Organization
The major sections of this document are as follows:
Related Documentation
The following Cisco publications contain additional information related to the operation of this product and associated equipment in a Cisco WAN switching network.
Cisco WAN Manager Release 10.5 Documentation
The product documentation for the Cisco WAN Manager (CWM) network management system for Release 10.5 is listed in Table 1.
Table 1 Cisco WAN Manager Release 10.5 Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco WAN Manager Installation Guide for Solaris, Release 10.5
DOC-7812948=
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Provides procedures for installing Release 10 of the CWM network management system and Release 5.3 of CiscoView.
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Cisco WAN Manager User's Guide, Release 10.5
DOC-7812945=
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Describes how to use the CWM Release 10 software which consists of user applications and tools for network management, connection management, network configuration, statistics collection, and security management.
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Cisco WAN Manager SNMP Service Agent, Release 10.5
DOC-7812947=
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Provides information about the CWM Simple Network Management Protocol Service Agent, an optional adjunct to CWM used for managing Cisco WAN switches using SNMP.
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Cisco WAN Manager Database Interface Guide, Release 10.5
DOC-7812944=
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Provides information about accessing the CWM Informix OnLine database that is used to store information about the network elements.
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Table 2 WAN CiscoView Release 10 Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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WAN CiscoView Release 3 for the MGX 8850 Edge Switch, Release 1
DOC-7811242=
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Provides instructions for using this network management software application that allows you to perform minor configuration and troubleshooting tasks.
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WAN CiscoView Release 3 for the MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator, Release 1
DOC-7811241=
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Provides instructions for using this network management software application that allows you to perform minor configuration and troubleshooting tasks.
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WAN CiscoView Release 3 for the MGX 8230 Multiservice Gateway, Release 1
DOC-7810926=
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Provides instructions for using this network management software application that allows you to perform minor configuration and troubleshooting tasks.
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Cisco MGX 8850 Release 2.1 Documentation
The product documentation for the installation and operation of the MGX 8850 Release 2.1 switch is listed in Table 3.
Table 3 Cisco MGX 8850 Switch Release 2.1 Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco MGX 8850 Routing Switch Hardware Installation Guide, Release 2.1
DOC-7812561=
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Describes how to install the MGX 8850 routing switch. It explains what the switch does, and covers site preparation, grounding, safety, card installation, and cabling.
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Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Switch Command Reference, Release 2.1
DOC-7812563=
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Describes how to use the commands that are available in the CLI1of the MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 switches.
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Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Release 2.1
DOC-7812551=
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Describes how to configure the MGX 8850 and the MGX 8950 switches to operate as ATM edge and core switches. This guide also provides some operation and maintenance procedures.
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Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 SNMP Reference, Release 2.1
DOC-7812562=
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Provides information on all supported MIB2objects, support restrictions, traps, and alarms for the AXSM, PXM45, and RPM. PNNI is also supported.
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Cisco MGX and SES PNNI Network Planning Guide
DOC-7813543=
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Provides guidelines for planning a PNNI network that uses the MGX 8850 and the MGX 8950 switches and the BPX 8600 switches. When connected to a PNNI network, each BPX 8600 series switch requires a Service Expansion Shelf (SES) for PNNI route processing.
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Cisco MGX Route Processor Module Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 2.1
DOC-7812510=
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Describes how to install and configure the MGX Route Processor Module (RPM-PR) in the MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Release 2.1 switch. Also provides site preparation, troubleshooting, maintenance, cable and connector specifications, and basic IOS configuration information.
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| CLI = command line interface
MIB = Management Information Base
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Cisco MGX 8950 Release 2.1 Documentation
The product documentation for the installation and operation of the MGX 8950 Release 2.1 switch is listed in Table 4.
Table 4 Cisco MGX 8950 Switch Release 2.1 Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco MGX 8950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide, Release 2.1
DOC-7812564=
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Describes how to install the MGX 8950 core switch. It explains what the switch does, and covers site preparation, grounding, safety, card installation, and cabling.
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Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Switch Command Reference, Release 2.1
DOC-7812563=
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Describes how to use the commands that are available in the CLI of the MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 switches.
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Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 SNMP Reference, Release 2.1
DOC-7812562=
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Provides information on all supported MIB objects, support restrictions, traps, and alarms for the AXSM, PXM45, and RPM. PNNI is also supported.
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Cisco MGX and SES PNNI Network Planning Guide
DOC-7813543=
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Provides guidelines for planning a PNNI network that uses the MGX 8850 and the MGX 8950 switches and the BPX 8600 switches. When connected to a PNNI network, each BPX 8600 series switch requires a SES1 for PNNI route processing.
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Cisco MGX Route Processor Module Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 2.1
DOC-7812510=
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Describes how to install and configure the MGX Route Processor Module (RPM-PR) in the MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Release 2.1 switch. Also provides site preparation, troubleshooting, maintenance, cable and connector specifications, and basic IOS configuration information.
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| SES = Service Expansion Shelf |
SES PNNI Release 1.1 Documentation
The product documentation that contains information for the understanding, the installation, and the operation of the Service Expansion Shelf (SES) PNNI Controller is listed in Table 5.
Table 5 SES PNNI Controller Release 1.1 Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco SES PNNI Controller Software Configuration Guide, Release 1.1
DOC-7813539=
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Describes how to configure, operate, and maintain the SES PNNI Controller.
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Cisco SES PNNI Controller Software Command Reference, Release 1.1
DOC-7813541=
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Provides a description of the commands used to configure and operate the SES PNNI Controller.
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Cisco MGX and SES PNNI Network Planning Guide
DOC-7813543=
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Provides guidelines for planning a PNNI network that uses the MGX 8850 and the MGX 8950 switches and the BPX 8600 switches. When connected to a PNNI network, each BPX 8600 series switch requires a SES for PNNI route processing.
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Cisco WAN Switching Software, Release 9.3 Documentation
The product documentation for the installation and operation of the Cisco WAN Switching Software Release 9.3 is listed in Table 6.
Table 6 Cisco WAN Switching Release 9.3 Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation and Configuration, Release 9.3.30
DOC-7812907=
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Provides a general description and technical details of the BPX broadband switch.
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Cisco WAN Switching Command Reference, Release 9.3.30
DOC-7812906=
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Provides detailed information on the general command line interface commands.
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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Installation Guide, Release 9.3.30
OL-1165-01 (online only)
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Provides hardware installation and basic configuration information for IGX 8400 Series switches running Switch Software Release 9.3.30 or earlier.
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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Provisioning Guide, Release 9.3.30
OL-1166-01 (online only)
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Provides information for configuration and provisioning of selected services for the IGX 8400 Series switches running Switch Software Release 9.3.30 or earlier.
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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
DOC-7813227=
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Provides regulatory compliance, product warnings, and safety recommendations for the IGX 8400 Series switch.
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MGX 8850 Multiservice Switch, Release 1.1.40 Documentation
The product documentation that contains information for the installation and operation of the MGX 8850 Multiservice Switch is listed in Table 7.
Table 7 MGX 8850 Multiservice Gateway Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco MGX 8850 Multiservice Switch Installation and Configuration, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811223=
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Provides installation instructions for the MGX 8850 multiservice switch.
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Cisco MGX 8800 Series Switch Command Reference, Release 1.1.3.
DOC-7811210=
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Provides detailed information on the general command line for the MGX 8850 switch.
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Cisco MGX 8800 Series Switch System Error Messages, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811240=
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Provides error message descriptions and recovery procedures.
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Cisco MGX 8850 Multiservice Switch Overview, Release 1.1.3
OL-1154-01 (online only)
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Provides a technical description of the system components and functionary of the MGX 8850 multiservice switch from a technical perspective.
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Cisco MGX Route Processor Module Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 1.1
DOC-7812278=
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Describes how to install and configure the MGX Route Processor Module (RPM/B and RPM-PR) in the MGX 8850, MGX 8250, and MGX 8230 Release 1 switch. Also provides site preparation, troubleshooting, maintenance, cable and connector specifications, and basic IOS configuration information.
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1.1.40 Version Software Release Notes Cisco WAN MGX 8850, MGX 8230, and MGX 8250 Switches
DOC-7813594=
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Provides new feature, upgrade, and compatibility information, as well as known and resolved anomalies.
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MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator, Release 1.1.40 Documentation
The documentation that contains information for the installation and operation of the MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator is listed in Table 8.
Table 8 MGX 8250 Multiservice Gateway Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator Installation and Configuration, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811217=
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Provides installation instructions for the MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator.
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Cisco MGX 8250 Multiservice Gateway Command Reference, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811212=
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Provides detailed information on the general command line interface commands.
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Cisco MGX 8250 Multiservice Gateway Error Messages, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811216=
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Provides error message descriptions and recovery procedures.
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Cisco MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator Overview, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811576=
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Describes the system components and functionality of the MGX 8250 edge concentrator from a technical perspective.
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Cisco MGX Route Processor Module Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 1.1
DOC-7812278=
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Describes how to install and configure the MGX Route Processor Module (RPM/B and RPM-PR) in the MGX 8850, MGX 8250, and MGX 8230 Release 1 switch. Also provides site preparation, troubleshooting, maintenance, cable and connector specifications, and basic IOS configuration information.
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1.1.40 Version Software Release Notes Cisco WAN MGX 8850, MGX 8230, and MGX 8250 Switches
DOC-7813594=
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Provides new feature, upgrade, and compatibility information, as well as known and resolved anomalies.
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MGX 8230 Multiservice Gateway, Release 1.1.40 Documentation
The documentation that contains information for the installation and operation of the MGX 8230 Edge Concentrator is listed in Table 9.
Table 9 MGX 8230 Multiservice Gateway Documentation
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| Title |
Description |
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Cisco MGX 8230 Edge Concentrator Installation and Configuration, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811215=
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Provides installation instructions for the MGX 8230 Edge Concentrator.
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Cisco MGX 8230 Multiservice Gateway Command Reference, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7811211=
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Provides detailed information on the general command line interface commands.
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Cisco MGX 8230 Multiservice Gateway Error Messages, Release 1.1.3
DOC-78112113=
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Provides error message descriptions and recovery procedures.
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Cisco MGX 8230 Edge Concentrator Overview, Release 1.1.3
DOC-7812899=
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Provides a technical description of the system components and functionary of the MGX 8250 edge concentrator from a technical perspective.
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Cisco MGX Route Processor Module Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 1.1
DOC-7812278=
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Describes how to install and configure the MGX Route Processor Module (RPM/B and RPM-PR) in the MGX 8850, MGX 8250, and MGX 8230 Release 1 switch. Also provides site preparation, troubleshooting, maintenance, cable and connector specifications, and basic IOS configuration information.
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1.1.40 Version Software Release Notes Cisco WAN MGX 8850, MGX 8230, and MGX 8250 Switches
DOC-7813594=
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Provides new feature, upgrade, and compatibility information, as well as known and resolved anomalies.
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Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions.
Command descriptions use these conventions:
- Commands and keywords are in boldface.
- Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
- Required command arguments are inside angle brackets (< >).
- Optional command arguments are in square brackets ([ ]).
- Alternative keywords or variables are separated by vertical bars ( | ).
Examples use these conventions:
- Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.
- Information you enter is in boldface screen font.
- Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).
- Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets ([ ]).
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. |
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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Tip Provides additional information that can help you understand the product or complete a task more efficiently. |
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Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the product.) |
Obtaining Documentation
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Ordering Documentation
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
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Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:
http://www.cisco.com/tac
P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:
- P3—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.
- P4—You need information or assistance on Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.
In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.
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Contacting TAC by Telephone
If you have a priority level 1(P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:
- P1—Your production network is down, causing a critical impact to business operations if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.
- P2—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of your business operations. No workaround is available.
