NTP-G309 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 and the ONS 15454 in a
Mixed Multishelf Configuration
Use this procedure to connect the ONS 15454 M6 and the ONS 15454 with Cisco
Catalyst 3560 in a mixed multishelf configuration and configure the Catalyst 3560
using IOS commands.
Purpose
• Two Cisco Catalyst 3560 switches must be installed in same rack as the node
controller shelf; see the Cisco Catalyst 3560 product documentation for
installation instructions.
• Cross-over (CAT-5) LAN cables (3, plus 2 for each subtending shelf)
Tools/Equipment
NTP-G15 Install the Common Control Cards
.
NTP-G313 Install and Configure the TNC, TNCE, TSC, or TSCE Card
Prerequisite Procedures
As needed
Required/As Needed
Onsite
Onsite/Remote
None
Security Level
The MSM (multishelf management) ports are present on the ECU module. The MSM ports located on the left
side of the ECU module corresponds to the TNC/TNCE/TSC/TSCE card in Slot 1, and the MSM ports located
on the right side corresponds to the TNC/TNCE/TSC/TSCE card in Slot 8. For more information about the
ECU module and MSM ports, see the
External Connection Units, on page 72
.
Note
Procedure
Step 1
Complete the necessary task as applicable:
• To connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the node controller and ONS 15454 or ONS 15454 M6 as subtending
shelves with Catalyst 3560, complete the
DLP-G682 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the Node Controller
in a Mixed Multishelf Configuration Using the Catalyst 3560, on page 140
• To connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the node controller and ONS 15454 or ONS 15454 M6 as subtending
shelves without a Catalyst switch, complete the
DLP-G729 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 as the Node
Controller in a Mixed Multishelf Configuration without a Catalyst Switch, on page 143
• To connect the ONS 15454 as the node controller and ONS 15454 or ONS 15454 M6 as subtending
shelves with Catalyst 3560, complete the
DLP-G683 Connect the ONS 15454 as the Node Controller in
a Mixed Multishelf Configuration, on page 145
.
Step 2
Complete the necessary task as applicable:
Installing the ONS 15454 M6 Shelf
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Installing the ONS 15454 M6 Shelf
NTP-G309 Connect the ONS 15454 M6 and the ONS 15454 in a Mixed Multishelf Configuration