Chapter 4: C4 CMTS General Installation Requirements
STANDARD Revision 1.0
C4® CMTS Release 8.3 User Guide
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2.
Enter the
write mem
command and save the running configuration to a local file and any other relevant information
pertaining to modem counts (this will be referenced after the chassis swap).
3.
Use Secure FTP (SFTP) or FTP to transfer the backed-up running-configuration to a system or machine other than the
C4 CMTS.
4.
Power the C4 CMTS down.
5.
Remove the power feed from the rear of the chassis.
6.
Remove cables from the CAM PICs and group them with a tie wrap for ease of identification.
7.
Remove all other cables from the SCMs and their PICs after placing identification or labeling on each cable.
8.
Remove power supplies from the chassis.
9.
Remove active front modules from right to left and put each module into an antistatic bag with an identification tag
indicating which slot it came from.
10.
Remove PICs from the chassis rear from right to left. Put each module into an antistatic bag with an identification tag
indicating which slot it came from.
11.
Remove the three Fan Trays prior to chassis dismount.
12.
Disconnect the chassis ground as a final step prior to chassis dismount. The current chassis can now be swapped with
the new chassis.
13.
Reconnect the chassis ground once the new chassis is installed.
14.
Install the three Fan Trays following chassis grounding.
15.
Insert the power supply modules, restore power supply feeds, and power up the C4 CMTS.
16.
Reload the front and rear modules.
17.
Begin to re-cable the rear PICs until all cables have been restored.
18.
Have a laptop or access to a console port.
19.
Power up the C4 CMTS.
20.
Monitor linecard status and port status once all cards are active.
21.
Verify modems are registering on all CAMs.
22.
Ensure the area is clean.
