“Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page xiv. The illustrations in this guide depict the original Cisco 6400 chassis. Your chassis may appear or look Note slightly different. Contents...
Because invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Translations of this warning can be found in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide OL-2133-02...
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Translations of this warning can be found in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Figure 5-1 shows the proper way to lift the Cisco 6400 chassis. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide OL-2133-02...
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Software Setup Guide. If a card or module similar to the one that was removed is reinserted into a slot, the Cisco 6400 automatically configures its ports and brings it online up to the port count of the original card.
PRO CES SOR ONLY Replacing the Front Cover The Cisco 6400 no longer ships with the plastic front cover that was included in shipments made Note before June 2002. This section covering removal and replacement procedures is included only for reference purposes.
Step 1 Step 2 Gently but firmly push the cover onto the posts and slide downward to secure. Step 3 Insert one of the bezel plugs into a corner hole, below the post. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide OL-2133-02...
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Complete all copy or write operations involving Flash media (PCMCIA slots or boot Flash) before you Step 3 power down the Cisco 6400. To power down the Cisco 6400, turn off the switch on all PEMs (your system can be configured with Step 4 one or two PEMs).
PCMCIA card, refer to Cisco 6400 Software Setup Guide. Maintaining the Air Filter The Cisco 6400 automatically powers down if the system overheats. If the blower module’s air filters are too dirty or clogged, the system might have insufficient air flow and might overheat.
PROC ESSO R ONLY Replacing the Air Filter The Cisco 6400 ships with either a screw-type or tab-type air filter. To install a new tab-type air filter, slide the new filter all the way into the chassis and lift it up until it snaps into place.
Secure the tray by tightening the retaining screws. Step 3 Replacing an NSP Module The Cisco 6400 can contain one or two NSP modules, which are located in slots 0A and 0B (in the middle of the chassis). Figure 5-9 shows the NSP faceplate.
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Installing the NSP Module The NSP module can be inserted only in slot 0A or 0B. To install an NSP module in the Cisco 6400 chassis: Step 1 Remove the blank filler panel from the selected slot, if a blank panel is present.
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Secure the card by tightening the upper and lower retaining screws. Step 6 Connect the cables. Step 7 Pull the cables across the wire restraint and bend the restraint upward to trap the cables (Figure 5-11). Step 8 Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-13 OL-2133-02...
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SLOT PCMC IA PCMC IA Step 10 Install blank filler panels to cover any unused slots. Like cards and modules, each filler panel is held in place by two retaining screws. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-14 OL-2133-02...
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(SVCs) through the switch. In a 64-MB DRAM configuration, the two accessible SIMM sockets (U51 and U63) are empty. To upgrade to 128-MB DRAM, youmust purchase an upgrade kit from Cisco and insert the SIMMs into the two empty sockets.
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Place the SIMM in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage. Step 8 Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the remaining SIMMs, as required for your upgrade. Step 9 Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-16 OL-2133-02...
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If the system fails to restart properly after several attempts, contact a service representative for assistance. Before you contact Cisco Systems, make note of any error messages, unusual LED states, or any other indications that might help identify the problem.
Replacing an NRP Module NRP modules can be installed in slots 1 through 8 in the Cisco 6400 chassis. The procedure for replacing an NRP module is basically the same for the NRP-1 and NRP-2SV modules. The only difference is that for the NRP-1, the attached cables are directed up to wire restraints;...
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To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-19 OL-2133-02...
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5-15). Route the cables through the cable management bracket, creating a 20-inch (or larger) service loop (Figure 5-16). A minimum 20-inch loop is critical to hot swapping the blower. Note For an NRP-2SV module, direct the cable down (Figure 5-17). • Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-20 OL-2133-02...
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STATUS PORT 0 PORT 0 STATUS PORT 0 STATUS PORT 1 STATUS PORT 1 STATUS STATUS PORT 1 STATUS PORT 1 PORT 1 STATUS STATUS STATUS SLOT PCMC IA PCMC IA Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-21 OL-2133-02...
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DRAM and Flash SIMMs on the NRP-1 module. The procedures for removing, installing, and verifying the DRAM and Flash SIMMs are identical. Caution To upgrade DRAM, you must install identical SIMMs in both DRAM SIMM connectors. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-22 OL-2133-02...
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Note You must use SIMMs obtained from Cisco Systems. Removing an NRP-1 Module SIMM To remove the SIMM from the Cisco 6400 chassis: Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap between you and an unpainted chassis surface. Step 1 Disconnect the signal and control cables from the NRP.
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Figure 5-19 Removing the NRP-1 Module SIMM 1. Push locking spring clips away from SIMM. 2. Swing top edge of SIMM up. 3. Lift SIMM out of socket. STATU S FAIL Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-24 OL-2133-02...
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If the system fails to restart properly after several attempts, contact a service representative for assistance. Before you contact Cisco Systems, make note of any error messages, unusual LED states, or any other indications that might help identify the problem.
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Each of these DIMMs is 512 MB. (Older models may have 256 MB. An upgrade kit is available from Cisco Systems, Inc.) The amount of DRAM required on the NRP-2 module is determined by the number of routed and bridged sessions the NRP-2 is configured to handle.
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Gently push the DIMM into the socket until the notches on the DIMM align with the levers on the socket. Step 6 The DIMM will “click” into place. The DIMM is “self-locking” when properly seated. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-27 OL-2133-02...
Cisco 6400 Software Setup Guide • Cisco 6400 Command Reference • Release Notes for Cisco 6400 for Cisco IOS Release 12.x (Information for the latest release and for • previous releases is available on Cisco.com.) Figure 5-21 OC-3/STM-1 SM NLC Faceplate...
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Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppen och förregleringen är urkopplad. Rikta inte blicken in mot strålen. Warning Statement for Finland Varoitus Alleviates ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Äjä katso säteeseen. Figure 5-23 DS3 NLC Faceplate Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-29 OL-2133-02...
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Replacing an NRP Module Installing a Half-Height Node Line Card To install a half-height NLC in the Cisco 6400 chassis: Install a full-height NLC carrier in the Cisco 6400 chassis as described in the “Installing a Full-Height Step 1 NLC Carrier in the Chassis” section on page 5-30.
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Each port provides an interface to the ATM switching fabric for transmitting and receiving data at rates up to 155 Mbps bidirectionally. Install the fiber-optic cables as shown in Figure 5-26. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-32 OL-2133-02...
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ALAR MS ALAR MS SLOT STATU S STATU S STATU S STATU S FAIL FAIL POWE R FAIL STATU S Port 1 FAIL FAULT MISWI RE FAIL PRO CES SOR ONLY Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-33 OL-2133-02...
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UL 1950, CSA 950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and AS 3260. Translations of this warning can be found in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-34...
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PORT 1 PORT 1 Removing a Half-Height NLC To remove a half-height NLC from the Cisco 6400 chassis: Attach an ESD-preventive strap between you and the chassis surface. Step 1 Remove any connections to the modules. Be sure to cover any fiber-optic connections to prevent Step 2 contamination from moisture or dirt.
Maintaining the Cisco 6400 Installing or Replacing a Full-Height Node Line Card Installing or Replacing a Full-Height Node Line Card The Cisco 6400 supports one full-height NLC module: OC-12/STM-4 NLC (Figure 5-29). The full-height NLC is premounted on its carrier.
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Alleviates ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Äjä katso säteeseen. Installing a Full-Height NLC To install a full-height NLC in the Cisco 6400 chassis: Remove the blank filler panel from the selected slot, if a blank panel is present. Step 1...
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Secure the carrier by tightening the upper and lower retaining screws. Step 7 Connect the cables. Step 8 Install blank filler panels to cover any unused slots. Use two retaining screws to secure each filler panel. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-38 OL-2133-02...
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MISWI RE PRO CESS OR ONLY Removing a Full-Height Node Line Card To remove a full-height NLC from the Cisco 6400 chassis: Attach an ESD-preventive strap between you and the chassis surface. Step 1 Disconnect any cables connected to the NLC module that you are about to remove.
Translations of this warning can be found in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-41 OL-2133-02...
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If you remove a redundant DC PEM, the chassis continues to operate normally. If you plan to remove the only operating PEM from a chassis, you must first power down the Cisco 6400 system. Refer to the procedure in the “Powering Down the System”...
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FAULT MISWI RE FAIL PRO CES SOR ONLY To install a DC PEM in the Cisco 6400 chassis: Step 1 Ensure that the circuit breaker on the DC PEM is turned to Off. Step 2 Align the PEM and insert it into the power bay.
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Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.Translations of this warning can be found in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-44 OL-2133-02...
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If you remove a redundant AC PEM, the chassis continues to operate normally. If you plan to remove the only operating PEM from a chassis, you must first power down the Cisco 6400 system. Refer to the procedure in the “Powering Down the System”...
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FAIL PRO CES SOR ONLY When a single PEM is used, it should be installed in the top slot. Note Figure 5-37 shows suggested power cord connections for the AC PEM. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-46 OL-2133-02...
PROCE SSOR ONLY Replacing the Blower Module This section describes procedures for removing and installing the blower module in the Cisco 6400 chassis. The blower module is located in the top part of the chassis, above the plug-in modules and cards.
PCMC IA PCMC IA Fold the loaded brackets to either side of the Cisco 6400 chassis, leaving the cables attached. The Step 3 20-inch service loop will allow you to pull the cables out of the way of the blower (Figure 5-40).
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Chapter 5 Maintaining the Cisco 6400 Replacing the Blower Module Caution If the blower module is removed for longer than two minutes, the Cisco 6400 system automatically shuts down. Figure 5-41 Removing the Blower Module FANS MULTI- FAILUR E CAUTIO N: WHEN HOT...
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Reattach the loaded cable brackets, reestablishing the service loops (Figure 5-43). Step 3 Check the front panel of the blower module to make sure the FANS OK LED is On and both FAN Step 4 FAILURE LEDs are Off. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-50 OL-2133-02...
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[slot_num/mod_num/port_num] command to verify that the system acknowledges the new interfaces and that they are online. • Refer to Cisco 6400 Software Setup Guide and Cisco 6400 Command Reference for all software instructions and information. Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining the Cisco 6400 Verifying Plug-In Module and Component Installation Cisco 6400 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 5-52 OL-2133-02...