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Cisco WAN Manager Release 10.5 Documentation
Cisco MGX 8850 Release 2.1 Documentation
Cisco MGX 8950 Release 2.1 Documentation
SES PNNI Release 1.1 Documentation
Cisco WAN Switching Software, Release 9.3 Documentation
MGX 8850 Multiservice Switch, Release 1.1.40 Documentation
MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator, Release 1.1.40 Documentation
MGX 8230 Multiservice Gateway, Release 1.1.40 Documentation
Obtaining Technical Assistance
About this Guide
This preface describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the
Cisco MGX 8950 Hardware Installation Guide.Objectives
This publication provides descriptions for installing the following MGX 8950 hardware:
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Audience
The Cisco MGX 8950 Hardware Installation Guide provides installers, operators, network designers, and managers with detailed instruction on installing the MGX 8950.
Organization
The major sections of this publication are as follows:
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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.
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
Cisco MGX 8850 Routing Switch Hardware Installation Guide, Release 2.1
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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.
Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Switch Command Reference, Release 2.1
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Describes how to use the commands that are available in the CLI1 of the MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 switches.
Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Release 2.1
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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.
Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 SNMP Reference, Release 2.1
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Provides information on all supported MIB2 objects, support restrictions, traps, and alarms for the AXSM, PXM45, and RPM. PNNI is also supported.
Cisco MGX and SES PNNI Network Planning Guide
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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.
Cisco MGX Route Processor Module Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 2.1
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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.
1 CLI = command line interface
2 MIB = Management Information Base
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
Cisco MGX 8950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide, Release 2.1
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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.
Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 Switch Command Reference, Release 2.1
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Describes how to use the commands that are available in the CLI of the MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 switches.
Cisco MGX 8850 and MGX 8950 SNMP Reference, Release 2.1
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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.
Cisco MGX and SES PNNI Network Planning Guide
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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.
Cisco MGX Route Processor Module Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 2.1
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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.
1 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.
Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Notes, tips cautions, and warnings use the following conventions and symbols:
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Technical Assistance Center
The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two types of support are available through the Cisco TAC: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center.
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Which Cisco TAC resource you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of service contracts, when applicable.
Cisco TAC Web Site
The Cisco TAC Web Site allows you to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to the following URL:
All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco services contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to the following URL to register:
http://www.cisco.com/register/
If you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, and you are a Cisco.com registered user, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
If you have Internet access, it is recommended that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.
Cisco TAC Escalation Center
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses issues that are classified as priority level 1 or priority level 2; these classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer will automatically open a case.
To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled; for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). In addition, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.
