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About This Manual
This section explains who should read the Cisco ONS 15327 User Documentation Release 3.3, how the
document is organized, related documentation, document conventions, how to order print and CD-ROM
documentation, and how to obtain technical assistance.
Audience
This guide is for Cisco ONS 15327 technicians and administrators who are responsible for installing,
configuring, maintaining, and enhancing ONS 15327 networks.
Organization
Chapter
Chapter 1, "Hardware Installation"
Chapter 2, "Software Installation"
Chapter 3, "Node Setup"
Chapter 4, "IP Networking"
Chapter 5, "SONET Topologies"
Chapter 6, "Circuits and Tunnels"
June 2002
Description
Provides rack installation and power instructions for the ONS
15327, including component installation such as cards and
cables.
Explains how to install the ONS 15327 software application
and use its graphical user interface (GUI).
Explains how to provision a node, including setting up timing,
protection, and security and storing general node and network
information.
Explains how to set up ONS 15327's in internet protocol (IP)
networks and provides scenarios showing nodes in common IP
configurations. It explains how to create static routes and use
the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol.
Provides instructions for configuring UPSRs, BLSRs,
subtending rings, linear 1+1 ADM protection, PPMNs, and
DCC tunnels.
Describes how to create standard STS and VT1.5 circuits as
well as VT tunnels, multiple drop circuits, and monitor circuits.
The chapter also explains how to edit UPSR circuits and create
path traces to monitor traffic.
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