CONTENTS
NCS 5500 Series Modular Router Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
NCS 5500 Series Modular Routers 1
Line Card Overview 3
Modular Port Adapters 6
Route Processor Card Overview 8
Environmental and Physical Specifications 10
Weight, Quantity and Power Consumption 10
Airflow Direction 10
Maximum Power Available to the Router 10
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables 12
Transceiver and Cable Specifications 12
RJ-45 Connectors 12
Pinouts 12
BITS Port Pinouts 12
Time-of-Day Port Pinouts 13
Management and PTP Ethernet Port Pinouts 13
USB Flash or MEM Port Pinouts 14
Power Supply Power Cord Specifications 14
Prepare for Installation 19
CHAPTER 2
Review Installation Roadmap 19
Review Safety Guidelines 19
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS 20
Review Installation Guidelines 21
Procure Tools and Equipment 21
Rack Mount and Accessory Kits 22
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Modular Routers
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