This chapter explains the objectives and organization of the PA-H HSSI Port Adapter Installation and Configuration document and defines the conventions used to convey instructions and information.
This document describes the installation and configuration of the High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) port adapter (PA-H Rev. B), which can be used in the Cisco 7200 series routers, the Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router, and on the second-generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) in all Cisco 7500 series routers and in Cisco 7000 series routers with the 7000 Series Route Switch Processor (RSP7000) and 7000 Series Chassis Interface (RSP7000CI). (For more information on these routers, refer to the section "Software and Hardware Requirements" in the chapter "Preparing for Installation.")
Note For VIP2 users, use this document in conjunction with the configuration note
Second-Generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) Installation and Configuration (Document Number 78-2658-xx) that shipped with your VIP2.
For Cisco 7200 series router users, use this document in conjunction with the
Cisco 72xx Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped with your Cisco 7200 series router.
For Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router users, use this document in conjunction with the
Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped with your Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router.
For complete descriptions of interface subcommands and the configuration options available for interfaces, and which ones support HSSI port adapter functionality, refer to the appropriate software configuration publication listed in the section "If You Need More Information."
The Cisco IOS software running your router contains extensive features and functionality. The effective use of many of many of these features is easier if you have more information at hand. For additional information on configuring the routers discussed in this document, the following documentation resources are available to you:
- Refer to the following modular configuration and modular command reference publications, as appropriate for your configuration:
- Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide
- Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference
- Wide-Area Networking Configuration Guide
- Wide-Area Networking Command Reference
- Network Protocols Configuration Guide
- Network Protocols Command Reference
- Configuration Builder Getting Started Guide
- Troubleshooting Internetworking Systems
- Debug Command Reference
- System Error Messages
- Cisco IOS Software Command Summary
- Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide
- Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference
- For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7000 series and Cisco 7500 series routers, and the VIP2, refer to the router installation and configuration guide that shipped with your router and to the configuration note Second-Generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) Installation and Configuration that shipped with your VIP2 motherboard.
- For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7200 series routers, refer to the Cisco 72xx Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped with your Cisco 7200 series router.
- For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router, refer to the Cisco uBR7246 Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped with your Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router.
- For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for wide-area network (WAN) interfaces for the Cisco 7500 series routers, refer to the document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7500 Series Routers (Document Number 78-4194-xx).
- For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for wide-area network (WAN) interfaces for the Cisco 7000 series routers, refer to the document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7000 Series Routers (Document Number 78-4195-xx).
- For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for wide-area network (WAN) interfaces for the Cisco 7200 series routers, refer to the document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers (Document Number 78-3419-xx).
- For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for wide-area network (WAN) interfaces for the Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router, refer to the document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Routers (Document Number 78-4977-xx).
- To obtain general information about documentation, refer to the Documentation CD-ROM, the section "Cisco Connection Online" that follows the title page of this document, or call Customer Service at 800 553-6387 or 408 526-7208. Customer Service hours are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday (excluding company holidays). You can also send e-mail to cs-rep@cisco.com, refer to the Cisco Information Packet that shipped with your router, or access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.
This configuration note is organized into the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, "Product Overview," describes the PA-H Rev. B HSSI port adapter, illustrates its location in the supported hardware platforms, and describes its LED displays, cables, and receptacles.
- Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation," is a preparatory chapter that describes safety considerations, tools required, and procedures you should perform before the actual installation.
- Chapter 3, "VIP2 and the HSSI Port Adapter," provides instructions for installing the PA-H Rev. B HSSI port adapter on a VIP2 interface processor installed in a Cisco 7500 or Cisco 7000 series router.
- Chapter 4, "Cisco 7200 Series and the HSSI Port Adapter," provides instructions for installing the PA-H Rev. B HSSI port adapter in a Cisco 7200 series router.
- Chapter 5, "Cisco uBR7246 and the HSSI Port Adapter," provides instructions for installing the PA-H Rev. B HSSI port adapter in a Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router.
- Chapter 6, "Cable Installation and Interface Configuration," provides instructions for installing port adapter cables and configuring your port adapter on the supported platforms. The instructions given in Chapter 6 apply to all supported platforms described in this document.
