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Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2022-04-29 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
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Safety Precautions for Module Installation and Removal Safety with Electricity Power Supply Considerations Preventing ESD Damage Site Planning General Precautions Site Planning Checklist Site Selection Guidelines Environmental Requirements Physical Characteristics Clearance Guidelines Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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Connect the Router to the Network Install the Front Cover C H A P T E R 4 Appendix LEDs Router LEDs Power Status LEDs Combination of LEDs SFP SFP+ Port LED Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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RJ-45 ToD or 1-PPS Port Pinouts Console Port Pinouts Alarm Port Pinouts USB Port Console Pinouts USB Port Memory Pinouts Management Ethernet Port Pinouts GPS Port Pinouts Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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Contents Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Passive Cooled Routers Overview The Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Passive Cooled Router is temperature-hardened, fixed port, 2.5 rack unit form-factor router. An IOS XR based cell site router, the router extends Cisco’s 5G Converged SDN Transport to edge of the networks as a CSR/NID/CPE, with the smallest footprint, ever.
Ports 4 X 1G Copper Ports 1G ports (Ports 4-19) (Ports 0-3) 6 X 10G SFP ports (Ports 1 PPS 20-25) USB Memory ToD and Console Ports Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Passive Cooled Routers Overview Specification Specification For information on physical specification, temperature, and other details for the router, see Cisco NCS 540 chassis specification in the Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Small Density Router Data Sheet.
The RS232 console port provides transmission (Tx), reception (Rx), and ground (Gnd). USB Console A single USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle on the front panel of the router provides console access to uboot, Cisco IOS-XR and diagnostics. While it uses the Type-A connector, it operates as a USB peripheral only for connection to an external host computer.
C H A P T E R Preparing for Installation This chapter describe how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco N540-6Z14S-SYS-D router at your site, and contains the following sections: • Safety Guidelines, on page 5 • Site Planning, on page 10...
• Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist. • Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
DC-input power source wire extends from the connector(s) or terminal block(s). Statement 122 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024 Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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• Before doing the following, disconnect all power: • Working on or near power supplies • Installing or removing a router chassis or network processor module • Performing most hardware upgrades Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
For the safety of your equipment, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic wrist strap. It should be between 1 and 10 Mohm. Site Planning The following sections describe how to plan for the installation of the router: Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
The router is designed to meet the industry EMC, safety, and environmental standards described in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco NCS 540 Series Router document. Environmental Requirements Environmental monitoring of the router protects the system and components from damage that is caused by excessive voltage and temperature conditions.
Physical Characteristics Be familiar with the physical characteristics of the router to assist you in placing the system in the proper location. For more information, see the Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Small Density Passive Cooled Routers Datasheet. Clearance Guidelines The router is a passive-cooled equipment with no fans.
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• To ensure thermal performance of the product in a horizontal mounting orientation, an airflow of 1 m/s must be maintained around the product as shown in above figure. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Ensure that the floor under the rack supporting the routers is capable of supporting the combined weight of the rack and all the other installed equipment. To assess the weight of a fully configured routers, see the Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Small Density Passive Cooled Routers Datasheet.
Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Note The Cisco N540-6Z14S-SYS-D routers installation must comply with all the applicable codes, and is approved for use with copper conductors only. The ground bond-fastening hardware should be of compatible material and preclude loosening, deterioration, and electrochemical corrosion of hardware and joined material.
For information about the electrode magnetic compliance standards supported on the Cisco N540-6Z14S-SYS-D routers, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco NCS 540 Series Router document. Radio Frequency Interference When electromagnetic fields act over a long distance, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) may be propagated.
The placement of a rack can affect personnel safety, system maintenance, and the system’s ability to operate within the environmental characteristics. Choose a proper location for the router by following the guidelines described here. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Installation Checklist copied Site Log established and background information entered Site power voltages verified Site environmental specifications verified Required passwords, IP addresses, device names, and so on, available Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components: • ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap • Antistatic mat or antistatic foam • Number 1 and Number 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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• Wire-stripping tools for stripping both 6-AWG and 14-AWG wires • Tape measure and level Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. Statement 49 Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Unpacking and Verifying the Shipped Contents Figure 5: Shipping Contents of the Router When you receive your chassis, perform the following steps: 1. Inspect the box for any shipping damage. If there is obvious physical damage, contact your Cisco service representative. 2. Unpack the router.
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Preparing for Installation Unpacking and Verifying the Shipped Contents Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
The following sections describe how to install the router in a rack. The procedures in this section apply to both horizontal and vertical mounting of the router in a rack. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Install the cable guides along with rackmount brackets to install the router in a 19-inch EIA rack. See Attaching the Cable Guides. To install the router chassis in the equipment rack, perform these steps: 1. Insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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4. Use a tape measure and level to verify that the chassis is installed straight and level. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
1. Position the cable guide-left and cable guide-right against the front of the chassis and align the four screw holes, as shown in figure below. Figure 9: Cable Guide Installation For 19-inch Rack Brackets Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Before you connect the power or turn on power to the router, you must provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection to your router. Ground the Router The router provides a grounding point on either side of the unit for a two-hole lug. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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The following figure shows one of the grounding points of the router, for ease of installation. The other grounding point is on the front panel, which can also be used for grounding the router. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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3. If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire-stripping tool to strip the ground wire to 0.5 inch ± 0.02 inch (12.7 mm ±0.5 mm) for the ring terminal (see the following figure). Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
7. Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable grounding point at your site. Power Connection Guidelines This section provides guidelines for connecting the router power supplies to the site power source. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
1. There is a DC cover over the DC power supply. Remove the screws to remove the DC terminal block protection cover. 2. The four lugs are provided in the accessories kit. The lugs are in turn connected with the wires. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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3. Crimp the lugs to the wires. Fix the lugs to the terminal block and then fix the terminal block protection cover. Figure 14: Connect the DC Power Cable to the Router Four Lugs DC Terminal Block Protection Cover Screws Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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If you are connecting a redundant DC power supply, it is recommended that each power supply be connected to a separate power source in order to prevent power loss in the event of a power failure. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Use only Cisco SFP modules on the Cisco router. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the router.
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If the port LED turns Yellow, the device at the other end might not be turned on, or there might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the attached device. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
The following sections describe how to connect a router to the network: Note Connect only SELV services to all the router ports. Connect Console Cables The following sections describe how to connect to the router using console cables: Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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This procedure describes how to connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built-in OS X terminal utility. 1. Use the Finder to choose Applications > Utilities > Terminal. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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Tools and Resources Download Software site, USB Console Software category, at: https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286037604/type/282855122/release/3.13 Note To download the driver, you must have a valid service contract associated to your Cisco.com profile. 1. Unzip the file asr-9xx_usbconsole_drivers.zip. 2. Double-click xrusbser_ver2100_installer.exe in the XR21x141x-Win-DriversOnly-Vers2.1.0.0/EXE folder.
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1. Connect the USB end of the USB-to RJ-45 cable to the EIA Console port. 2. Connect the RJ-45 end of the DB-9 adapter cable to the USB-to RJ-45 cable, as shown in figure below. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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When in a fixed-speed configuration and MDI mode: • Use a crossover cable to connect to an MDI port • Use a straight-through cable to connect to an MDI-X port Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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The Flash memory module can be inserted only one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not. Figure below shows the USB port connector on the router. Figure 20: Router Flash Token Memory Stick Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
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2. Pull the memory stick from the USB port. 3. To replace the Cisco USB Flash memory stick, simply insert the module into the USB port labeled USB MEM, as shown in router Flash Token Memory Stick figure. The Flash memory module can be inserted only one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.
1. Connect one end of the cable to the Gigabit Ethernet port on the router. 2. Connect the other end to the BTS patch or demarcation panel at your site. Connect Cables to SFP Modules For information on connecting cables to Cisco optical and Ethernet SFP interfaces, see: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/modules/ps5455/prod_installation_guides_list.html. Install the Front Cover The front cover protects the system from dust.
This section lists the LEDs of the router. Router LEDs All the data port LEDs in the Cisco N540-6Z14S-SYS-D router are at the front panel. There are five LEDs that reflect the different statuses of the system. Table 4: Router LED Descriptions...
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Time core is synchronized to an external source including IEEE1588. Flashing Green System is in Synchronous Ethernet mode. Amber Acquiring state or Holdover: Time core is in acquiring state or holdover mode. Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Table 7: SFP and SFP+ Port LEDs LED Label Color Status STATUS Admin is down Green Link is up in 1G/10G ports. Yellow Fault or Error or Link Down Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Link is up in full duplex Link is up in half duplex System Specifications Certain troubleshooting aids of the Cisco NCS 540 enable you to perform these tasks that assist the troubleshooting process: Weight and Power Consumption For information on physical specifications and power consumption, see table Cisco NCS 540 chassis...
Description 1PPS_N Output or Input 1PPS RS422 signal 1PPS_P Output or Input 1PPS RS422 signal TOD_N Output or Input Time-of-Day character TOD_P Output or Input Time-of-Day character Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
An SNMP trap is sent for every external alarm that is raised or cleared on the system. USB Port Console Pinouts This table summarizes the USB port console pinouts: Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...
Management Ethernet Port Pinouts This table summarizes the management ethernet port pinouts: Table 15: Management Ethernet Port Pinouts Signal Name TRP0+ TRP0– TRP1+ TRP2+ TRP2– TRP1– TRP3+ TRP3– Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Passive Cooled Small Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide...