Juniper Networks Network Card G10 CMTS User Manual

G10 CMTS  
Hardware Guide  
Release 3.0  
Juniper Networks, Inc.  
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System Overview .....................................................................................................3  
Hardware Component Overview...................................................................19  
Table of Contents  
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System Architecture Overview.....................................................................57  
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Prepare the Site .....................................................................................................67  
Install the CMTS......................................................................................................93  
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RF Measurements................................................................................................133  
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................141  
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Replacement Procedures ...............................................................................159  
Agency Certifications........................................................................................173  
Radio Frequency (RF) Specifications .....................................................175  
EIA Channel Plans................................................................................................181  
Index.............................................................................................................................189  
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About This Manual  
This chapter provides a high-level overview of the G10 CMTS Hardware Guide:  
Objectives  
This manual explains the hardware installation and basic troubleshooting for the G10 CMTS  
and your HFC plant. It contains procedures for preparing your site for CMTS installation,  
installing the hardware, starting up the CMTS, performing initial software configuration, and  
replacing field-replaceable units (FRUs). After completing the installation and basic  
configuration procedures covered in this manual, refer to the JUNOSg software configuration  
guides for information about further configuring the JUNOSg software.  
To obtain additional information about Juniper Networks CMTSs—either corrections to  
information in this manual or information that might have been omitted from this  
manual—refer to the G10 CMTS hardware release notes.  
To obtain the most current version of this manual, the most current version of the hardware  
release notes, and other Juniper Networks technical documentation, refer to the product  
documentation page on the Juniper Networks Web site, which is located at  
http://www.juniper.net.  
To order printed copies of this manual or to order a documentation CD-ROM, which contains  
this manual, please contact your sales representative.  
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Audience  
Audience  
This manual is designed for network administrators who are installing and maintaining a  
G10 CMTS, or preparing a site for CMTS installation. It assumes that you have a broad  
understanding of HFC networks, networking principles, and network configuration. Any  
detailed discussion of these concepts is beyond the scope of this manual.  
Document Organization  
This manual is divided into several parts, each containing a category of information about  
the CMTS:  
! Part 1, “Product Overview,” provides an overview of the CMTS, describing its hardware  
components, the JUNOSg software, and the system architecture.  
! Part 2, “Initial Installation,” describes how to prepare and characterize your site for  
installing the CMTS, providing environmental and power supply specifications, rack and  
clearance requirements, and wiring and cabling guidelines. It also provides an overview  
of the installation process and lists safety precautions. Finally, it explains how to install  
the CMTS chassis and components and how to initially start the CMTS and configure the  
software.  
! Part 3, “Troubleshooting and Maintenance,” describes general troubleshooting  
procedures for the CMTS, cable modem operation, and the HFC plant, and explains how  
to track the source of problems. It also provides replacement procedures for some of the  
field-replaceable units.  
! Part 4, “Appendixes,” provides an appendix listing agency certifications, an appendix of  
DOCSIS radio frequency (RF) specifications, and an appendix listing various channel  
plans.  
! Part 5, Index,” provides an index of the manual.  
Related Documents  
For information about configuring the software, including examples, see the following  
documents:  
! JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Getting Started and System Management  
! JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Interfaces, Cable, Policy, and Routing and Routing  
Protocols  
! JUNOSg Software Operational Mode Command Reference  
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Documentation Conventions  
Documentation Conventions  
This manual uses the following text conventions:  
! CMTS and CMTS component labels are shown in a sans serif font. In the following  
example, ETHERNET is the label for the Ethernet management port on the CMTS:  
The 10/100-Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 connector is used for out-of-band management of  
the CMTS and is labeled ETHERNET.  
! Statements, commands, filenames, directory names, IP addresses, and configuration  
hierarchy levels are shown in a sans serif font. In the following example, stub is a  
statement name and [edit protocols ospf area area-id] is a configuration hierarchy level:  
To configure a stub area, include the stub statement at the [edit protocols ospf area  
area-id] hierarchy level.  
! In examples, text that you type literally is shown in bold. In the following example, you  
type the words show chassis hardware:  
For example, you can use the following command to get information about the  
source of an alarm condition:  
user@host> show chassis hardware  
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings  
Notes, cautions, and warnings are denoted by the following symbols:  
A note indicates information that might be helpful in a  
particular situation or that might otherwise be overlooked.  
A caution indicates a situation that requires careful  
attention. Failure to observe a cautionary note could result  
in minor injury or discomfort to yourself, or serious  
damage to the CMTS.  
A warning indicates a potentially dangerous situation.  
Failure to follow the guidelines in a warning could result in  
severe injury or death.  
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CShysatepm tOveerrvie1w  
This chapter provides an overview of the G10 CMTS.  
System Description  
The JUNOSg software runs on the G10 cable modem termination system (CMTS) and  
provides both IP routing (Layer 3) and IEEE 802.1 bridging (Layer 2), as well as software for  
interface, network, cable services, and chassis management. The G10 CMTS manages  
Internet voice and data. It functions as the interface between the service networks—Internet,  
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)—and the hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) network of  
subscribers, as shown in Figure 1 on page 4. This is the “last mile” of broadband service, with  
the CMTS typically located in the cable headend or distribution hub. It is targeted at the  
following data and voice aggregation applications:  
! Large CATV hub sites—DOCSIS multiservice, residential, and commercial IP network  
access over HFC networks maintained by cable television (CATV) multiple service  
operators (MSOs) needing enhanced integrated data, voice, and video in large  
metropolitan areas.  
! Small CATV hub sites—Smaller hub sites aggregated over metropolitan fiber rings  
supporting Gigabit Ethernet.  
Figure 2 on page 5 illustrates a typical cable headend architecture.  
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System Description  
Figure 1: Typical CMTS Location  
Cable Headend  
or  
Distribution Hub  
Internet  
Backbone  
Network  
Management  
Subscribers  
Switch/  
Router  
CMTS  
Video  
Servers  
PSTN  
Network Side  
Interface  
Hybrid Fiber/Coax  
Network  
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System Description  
Figure 2: Headend Architecture  
Head End  
Analog  
Video  
Upconverter  
Upconverter  
Upconverter  
Broadcast Channels:  
Satellite, Fiber,  
Cable,  
Digital  
Video  
Combiner  
Others  
54-750 MHz  
Other  
QAM  
Data  
Remote  
Dial-Up  
Access  
Server  
Operations  
System  
Support  
PSTN  
Upconverters  
Splitter  
Security &  
Access  
Control  
E/O  
O/E  
Backbone  
Transport  
Adapter,  
Switch,  
LAN, or  
Hub  
Mod  
Backbone  
Network  
Network  
Termination  
5-42 MHz  
Demod  
Local  
Server  
Facility  
CMTS  
Remote  
Server  
Facility  
Combiner  
and  
Signal  
Router  
Interactive  
Cable  
Gateway  
Audio / Video  
Demod  
ATM  
Fib  
U
Coax Cable  
Video  
Data  
High-speed  
Data  
Telephony  
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Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)  
Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)  
Field-replaceable units (FRUs) are CMTS components that can be replaced at the customer  
site. Replacing FRUs requires minimal CMTS downtime. A FRU can be ordered as a separate  
unit for replacement into the CMTS or for stocking spare parts.  
Following is an alphabetical list of G10 CMTS FRUs. See “G10 CMTS Hardware Overview” on  
page 10 for a description of each FRU.  
! AC power supply  
! AC power transition module  
! Air management module  
! Air management panel  
! CCM Access Module  
! Chassis  
! Chassis Control Module  
! DOCSIS Module  
! DC power supply  
! DC power transition module  
! Front fan tray  
! GBIC module  
! Hard Disk Module  
! HFC Connector Module  
! NIC Module  
! NIC Access Module  
! NIC Access Module cable  
! Power supply filler panel  
! Rear fan tray  
! Switched I/O Module (SIM)  
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G10 CMTS Features and Functions  
G10 CMTS Features and Functions  
The G10 CMTS provides true multiservice support, including the ability to simultaneously  
support DOCSIS IP services and VoIP services.  
Functional Overview  
The G10 CMTS is usually connected directly to a Gigabit-class core router that is part of a  
multiple system operator’s (MSO) metropolitan core network. It receives network-side packet  
streams originating from the Internet, Media Gateways or video servers, then processes them  
into DOCSIS-compatible digital signals (MPEG) that are modulated onto an RF carrier for  
transmission downstream over the HFC network to the subscribers’ cable modems.  
Upstream signals consist of protocol data units (PDUs) in data bursts from the cable modems.  
The G10 CMTS uses advanced scheduling algorithms to optimize the timing of these  
transmissions. The packets are processed to recover the payload data, then routed, as IP  
packets, to the appropriate destinations through the network-side interface.  
The G10 CMTS’s high capacity of up to 32 downstream and 128 upstream interfaces and  
other innovative features are provided by the Broadband Cable Processor ASIC  
(application-specific integrated circuit).  
Broadband Cable Processor ASIC  
The Broadband Cable Processor ASIC provides all-digital processing of the return path. This,  
plus advanced noise cancellation and equalization algorithms, enables modulation rates  
beyond QPSK and allows traditionally problematic frequency ranges of the upstream  
spectrum to be utilized. All-digital processing also accommodates full spectrum analysis by  
capturing statistics of the upstream band in real time.  
The Broadband Cable Processor ASIC incorporates key DOCSIS MAC (media access control)  
functions such as concatenation, fragmentation, encryption, and decryption. Accelerating  
these functions in hardware provides a high-performance, scalable CMTS solution that can  
process thousands of simultaneous DOCSIS service flows.  
Advanced timing and digital signal processing algorithms allow more efficient use of the  
RF spectrum, resulting in increased channel capacity.  
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G10 CMTS Components  
G10 CMTS Components  
The G10 CMTS chassis employs front and rear modules that connect through a midplane.  
Most of the cable connections are available in the rear of the unit. Following is a list of the  
primary modules of the G10 CMTS:  
! NIC Module—Provides Ethernet switching functionality for upstream and downstream  
traffic and for the Fast Ethernet interfaces. Houses two Gigabit Ethernet ports with  
Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs).  
! NIC Access Module—Fans out the Ethernet signals to individual 10/100Base-T lines,  
which route to the HFC Connector Modules or Switched I/O Modules. A version of the  
chassis provides internal Ethernet wiring between the NIC Modules and the DOCSIS  
Modules.  
! DOCSIS Module—Performs all data path processing functions, including Layer 2 bridging  
and Layer 3 forwarding. Processes IP data into DOCSIS packets. Converts and modulates  
data for RF transmission. Reverses these processes for upstream data.  
! HFC Connector Module—Provides cable interfaces for a DOCSIS Module. Contains the  
Fast Ethernet connectors for network-side data and the F-connectors for the HFC  
cabling.  
! Switched I/O Module—Provides the same functions as an HFC Connector Module, but  
provides four additional upstream F-connectors for the HFC cabling.  
! Chassis Control Module—Provides the management interface and runs the Routing  
Engine software. Controls redundant protection functions and supplies software images  
to all DOCSIS Modules. Runs the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent  
and environmental monitoring.  
! Hard Disk Module—Contains the system nonvolatile memory implemented as a hard  
disk. This module is installed opposite the Chassis Control Module.  
The G10 CMTS relays traffic between DOCSIS RF interfaces, on which the cable modems  
reside, and the network-side interfaces (Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet). Figure 3 on  
page 9 illustrates the relationship between the primary modules in the chassis.  
Each DOCSIS Module can support up to four cable interfaces, where a cable interface (MAC  
domain) contains at least one downstream interface and one upstream interface. Each NIC  
Module supports two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and four Fast Ethernet interfaces. The  
Chassis Control Module provides an out-of-band Fast Ethernet management interface.  
See the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Interfaces, Cable, Policy, and Routing and Routing  
Protocols for more information on interfaces.  
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G10 CMTS Components  
Figure 3: G10 CMTS Components and Interfaces  
G10 CMTS  
Management Port  
fxp0  
Chassis Control  
Module (Slot 6)  
32 Cable  
Interfaces  
NIC Module &  
ca-0/1/0  
ca-0/1/1  
ca-0/1/2  
ca-0/1/3  
NIC Access Module  
DOCSIS  
Module  
fx-0/5/0  
fx-0/5/1  
fx-0/5/2  
fx-0/5/3  
ca-0/2/0  
ca-0/2/1  
ca-0/2/2  
ca-0/2/3  
3x Octal  
Fast Ethernet  
Switch Ports  
DOCSIS  
Module  
Domain A  
ca-0/3/0  
DOCSIS  
Module  
ca-0/3/1  
ca-0/3/2  
ca-0/3/3  
2x Gigabit  
Ethernet  
Switch Ports  
gx-0/5/0  
gx-0/5/1  
ca-0/4/0  
ca-0/4/1  
ca-0/4/2  
ca-0/4/3  
DOCSIS  
Module  
Switch  
Element  
NIC Module &  
ca-0/10/0  
ca-0/10/1  
ca-0/10/2  
ca-0/10/3  
NIC Access Module  
DOCSIS  
Module  
fx-0/9/0  
fx-0/9/1  
fx-0/9/2  
fx-0/9/3  
3x Octal  
Fast Ethernet  
Switch Ports  
ca-0/11/0  
ca-0/11/1  
ca-0/11/2  
ca-0/11/3  
DOCSIS  
Module  
Domain B  
ca-0/12/0  
DOCSIS  
Module  
ca-0/12/1  
ca-0/12/2  
ca-0/12/3  
2x Gigabit  
Ethernet  
Switch Ports  
gx-0/9/0  
gx-0/9/1  
ca-0/13/0  
ca-0/13/1  
ca-0/13/2  
ca-0/13/3  
DOCSIS  
Module  
Switch  
Element  
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G10 CMTS Management  
G10 CMTS Management  
The G10 CMTS supports the following system management applications and tools:  
! Command-Line Interface (CLI)—The CLI provides the most comprehensive controls and  
is instrumental for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrade tasks.  
! SNMP—The CMTS can interact with SNMPv2c and SNMPv3-based Network  
Management Systems using DOCSIS 1.0 and DOCSIS 1.1 MIBs and enterprise MIBs.  
Events can conditionally be reported as system log messages or SNMP traps.  
! ServiceGuard Management System – This optional advanced diagnostics application  
with a Java GUI provides a rendition of a spectrum analyzer for acquiring data on  
upstream transmission cable performance. It incorporates an integrated Impairment  
Identification tool that allows for unattended monitoring of statistics to characterize  
compromised performance to a potential cause (such as impulse or burst noise, narrow  
band ingress, or microreflections).  
G10 CMTS Hardware Overview  
This section provides an overview of the modules and various hardware components of the  
G10 CMTS and where they reside within the chassis. This overview presents material that is  
specific to the installation and configuration of the G10 CMTS.  
Figure 4 on page 11 illustrates a front view of a fully configured chassis. Figure 5 on page 12  
illustrates a front view of a partially configured chassis in which DOCSIS Modules, a Chassis  
Control Module (CCM), a Network Interface Card (NIC) Module, power supplies, air  
management modules, and power supply filler panels have been removed. Figure 6 on  
page 13 illustrates a rear view of a fully configured chassis that uses the AC power transition  
module and HFC Connector Modules (see Figure 39 on page 122 for an illustration of the DC  
power transition module). Figure 7 on page 14 illustrates the rear view of the partially  
configured chassis in which HFC Connector Modules, a Hard Disk Module, a NIC Access  
Module, and air management panels have been removed. Figure 8 on page 15 provides a top  
view of the chassis midplane showing the slot numbering and the location of each module.  
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Figure 4: Front View of Fully Configured Chassis  
ESD  
Strap  
Jack  
Cable  
Guide  
Power  
Supply  
Power  
Supply  
Ejector  
Rail  
Module  
Ejector  
Rail  
0
h
t
E
Eth0  
2
1
2
1
Air  
Intake  
Front Fan  
Tray LED  
Chassis  
Control  
Module  
Front Fan  
Tray LED  
NIC  
Module  
DOCSIS  
Module  
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Figure 5: Front View of Partially Configured Chassis  
ESD  
Strap  
Jack  
Power  
Supply  
Bay  
t  
Power  
Fault  
Power  
Supply  
Faceplate  
Power  
Supply  
Power  
Supply  
Filler  
Panel  
Power  
Supply  
Faceplate  
Clip  
Midplane  
Air  
Management  
Module  
Card  
Guide  
Air  
Intake  
Faceplate  
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Figure 6: Rear View of Fully Configured Chassis  
Cable  
Channel  
Air  
Exhaust  
AC Power  
Switch  
AC Power  
Transition  
Module  
AC Power  
Receptacle  
DS 0  
S 0  
1
D
0
US  
S 1  
D
D
D
S 0  
D
US 0  
US 1  
OEPRA  
S
D
S 0  
D
D
D
ETXF  
US 1  
US 2  
US 3  
US 0  
ITNF  
2
S
DS 1  
TOINAL  
PO  
A
0
1
A
US  
US  
U
U
WRE  
DS 2  
S 1  
S 2  
T
OEPRA  
T
1
US  
ETXF  
S 3  
S 2  
D
ITNF  
2
US  
1
TOINAL  
PO  
A
S 3  
D
A
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DS 0  
U
W
2
US  
T
T
DS 3  
S 0  
D
US 3  
0
US 2  
US 3  
US  
1
DS 3  
S 1  
D
S 2  
D
S 3  
D
0
S
D
D
D
D
US 3  
US 0  
US 1  
DS 1  
S 0  
D
Eth0  
US 1  
US 2  
US 3  
US 0  
S 1  
S 2  
S 3  
Eth0  
0
US  
S 2  
D
DS 1  
Eth0  
1
US  
Eth1  
2
Eth0  
US  
Eth  
US 1  
DS 3  
Eth1  
S 2  
D
Eth  
2
US  
1
Eth  
2
US 3  
US  
1
DS 3  
Eth  
US 3  
C
O
M
Eth0  
US 3  
C
O
M
Eth0  
Eth0  
Eth1  
1
Eth  
Eth0  
2
Eth1  
Eth1  
2
Air  
Intake  
Rear Fan  
Tray  
Rear Fan  
Tray LED  
NIC  
Access  
Module  
CCM  
Access  
Module  
Chassis  
Ground  
Nuts  
HFC  
Connector  
Module  
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Figure 7: Rear View of Partially Configured Chassis  
DS 0  
DS 1  
DS 2  
DS 3  
DS 0  
DS 1  
DS 2  
DS 3  
US 0  
US 0  
US 1  
US 2  
US 3  
US 1  
US 2  
US 3  
1
Air  
Management  
Panel  
Eth  
Eth0  
Eth1  
Eth0  
Eth1  
C
O
M
2
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Figure 8: Chassis Top View Showing Midplane Slot Numbering  
HFC Connector Module or  
13  
DOCSIS Module  
SIM  
HFC Connector Module or  
12  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
SIM  
HFC Connector Module or  
11  
SIM  
HFC Connector Module or  
10  
DOCSIS Module  
NIC Module  
SIM  
NIC Access Module  
9
8
7
6
Chassis Control Module  
Chassis Control Module  
NIC Module  
Hard Disk Module  
Hard Disk Module  
NIC Access Module  
5
HFC Connector Module or  
SIM  
4
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
HFC Connector Module or  
SIM  
3
2
1
HFC Connector Module or  
SIM  
HFC Connector Module or  
SIM  
DOCSIS Module  
Midplane  
with logical slot numbers  
Slots 1 through 6 reside in domain A. Slots 7 and 9 through  
13 reside in domain B.  
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G10 CMTS Hardware Overview  
Following is a brief explanation of each feature shown in Figure 4 through Figure 7:  
Front Features  
! DOCSIS Module—Module that contains the Broadband Cable Processor ASIC and resides  
between the network-side interface (NSI) and the hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) interface.  
! NIC Module—Module that provides the Gigabit Ethernet interface and the Fast Ethernet  
switching functions for the network-side interface.  
! Chassis Control Module—Module that performs management and monitoring functions.  
! Module ejector rail—Rail into which a module’s ejector tabs fit when a module is  
installed in a slot.  
! ESD strap connector—Location where you can insert an ESD ground strap.  
! Air intake—Slotted openings along the front (removable) and sides of the chassis where  
air is drawn into the chassis for cooling the installed modules and power supplies.  
! Air intake faceplate—Slotted removable panel that covers the two front fan trays.  
! Air intake faceplate clip—Retainer clip used to mount the air intake faceplate.  
! Front fan tray—Fan assembly that forces air upward through the front of the chassis.  
! Front fan tray LED—LED that shows the status of the front fan tray.  
! Power supply ejector rail—Rail into which the power supply ejector tabs fit when a  
power supply is installed in a bay.  
! Midplane—Passive electrical interconnecting device for all modules in the chassis.  
! Air management module—Module installed in an unused module slot to redirect the air  
flow through the chassis and to reduce EMI emissions.  
! Card guide—Used to align a module or power supply while it is being inserted into its  
slot or bay.  
! Power supply—Converts AC or DC power supplied through the power transition modules  
into the DC voltages required by the modules.  
! Power supply faceplate—Panel along the top of the chassis that covers the power  
supplies.  
! Power supply faceplate clip—Retainer clip used to mount the power supply faceplate.  
! Power supply bay—Chassis bay in which a single hot-swappable power supply is  
inserted.  
! Power supply filler panel—Panel covering an empty power supply bay.  
! Cable channel—Channel through the top of the chassis that is used to route the network  
cables from the rear of the chassis to the front.  
! Cable guide—Guide used to route the network cables between the cable channel and the  
lower opening in the power supply faceplate.  
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Rear Features  
! HFC Connector Module—Module that functions as the DOCSIS Module’s physical access  
to both the NSI and the HFC interfaces on the rear of the chassis.  
! Switched I/O Module—Provides the same functions as an HFC Connector Module, but  
provides four additional upstream F-connectors for the HFC cabling.  
! NIC Access Module—Module that provides the network connections between the NIC  
Modules and the HFC Connector Modules.  
! Hard Disk Module—Contains the system nonvolatile memory implemented as a hard  
disk. This module is installed opposite the Chassis Control Module.  
! Rear fan tray—Fan assembly that forces air upward through the rear of the chassis.  
! Rear fan tray LED—LED that shows the status of the rear fan tray.  
! Air management panel—Panel installed over an unused module slot to redirect the air  
flow through the chassis and to reduce EMI emissions.  
! Air exhaust—Panel along the top and rear of the chassis where air is expelled from the  
chassis for cooling.  
! AC power transition module—Rear module that distributes the externally supplied AC  
power to the midplane.  
! AC power receptacle—AC power cord receptacle on AC power transition module.  
! AC power switch—AC power On/Off switch that resides on the AC power transition  
module.  
! DC power transition module—Rear module that distributes the externally supplied DC  
power to the midplane.  
! DC power receptacle—DC power cord terminal block on DC power transition module.  
! Chassis ground nuts—Location where the earth ground connection to the chassis is  
made.  
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This chapter provides an overview of the G10 CMTS hardware components:  
Chassis  
This section discusses the following characteristics of the G10 CMTS chassis components:  
The chassis is a rack-mountable, 19-inch wide, 13 U high housing that contains the modules,  
power supplies and fans. The chassis accepts CompactPCI standard modules that conform to  
dimensions specified in IEEE Standard 1101.1-1998. The use of a midplane as the  
interconnecting device allows modules to be installed from both the front and rear of the  
chassis.  
See Figure 4 on page 11 and Figure 6 on page 13 for illustrations of the front and rear of a  
fully populated chassis.  
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The major components of the G10 CMTS chassis are listed below and discussed in detail in  
the following chapters.  
! DOCSIS Module—Up to eight modules, depending on planned customer capacity.  
! HFC Connector Module—Up to eight modules, one for each DOCSIS Module.  
You cannot use an HFC Connector Module in a version 2  
chassis if you are also using a NIC Module.  
! SIM—Up to eight modules, one for each DOCSIS Module. The SIM can be used with a  
version 1 or version 2 chassis.  
! Chassis Control Module—One module.  
! Hard Disk Module—One module.  
! NIC Module—One or two modules; one module per four DOCSIS Modules.  
! NIC Access Module—One or two modules, one for each NIC Module.  
! Power supply—10 units, AC or DC.  
! Power transition module—Two modules, AC or DC models.  
! Fan—Two front trays and one rear tray housing a total of 18 fans.  
Physical Characteristics  
Chassis physical and environmental specifications are provided in Table 1 on page 20 and  
The G10 CMTS chassis is constructed of plated sheet metal. It fits into a 19-inch equipment  
rack that complies with EIA standard RS-310-C. You can install the chassis into a 23- inch EIA  
rack by attaching additional mounting brackets to the sides of the chassis. Additional rail and  
bracket mounting holes are provided to support installation into nonstandard racks.  
Threaded nuts for chassis ground are located on the lower right side of the chassis near the  
rear. One ESD jack for wrist straps is located in the front upper center (see Figure 4 on  
page 11).  
Table 1: Chassis Physical Specifications  
Specification  
Value  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
578 mm (22.8 in., 13 U)  
480 mm (18.9 in.), excluding mounting brackets  
483 mm (19.0 in.)  
36 kg (80 lb) empty  
64 kg (140 lb) fully populated  
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Table 2: Chassis Environmental Specifications  
Specification  
Value  
Ambient temperature range (operational)  
0° to +40°C (0° to +104°F)  
Ambient temperature range (nonoperational)  
Altitude  
–35° to +60°C (–31° to +140°F)  
60 m (197 ft.) below sea level to 1800 m (5,905 ft.)  
10% to 90% non-condensing  
Relative humidity  
Vibration (operational)  
5 Hz to 100 Hz and back to 5 Hz, at 0.1 g (0.1 oct/min)  
Card Cage and Midplane  
The card cage is the main section of the chassis that houses all the modules, which are based  
on circuit cards. Card cage and midplane specifications are described in Table 3. The bays for  
the power supplies and power transition modules sit above the card cage, and the bays for  
the fans sit below it (see Figure 4 on page 11).  
Table 3: Card Cage and Midplane Specifications  
Specification  
Value  
Standard module dimensions  
Module Face Plate  
262 mm (10.3 in., 6 U) height  
20 mm (0.8 in.) width, single-wide  
40 mm (1.6 in.) width, double-wide  
Module Circuit Card  
233 mm (9.2 in.) height  
340 mm (13.4 in.) depth - front modules  
80 mm (3.2 in.) depth - rear modules  
Midplane dimensions  
Midplane card slots  
487 mm (19.2 in.) height  
428 mm (16.8 in.) width  
13 slots spanning 21 connector columns  
8 double-wide modules (16-slot equivalent)  
4 single-wide modules  
Module capacity  
(each front and rear)  
1 unused single-wide slot  
The midplane is the passive electrical interconnecting device for all modules in the chassis. It  
complies with CompactPCI Specification 2.0 R3.0, Oct.1, 1999. Analogous to a backplane, the  
midplane resides towards the middle of the chassis with connectors facing front and rear (see  
The G10 CMTS does not use all connector columns on the midplane. The DOCSIS Modules,  
HFC Connector Modules, and SIMs are an 8 horizontal pitch (HP), double-wide design  
covering two columns. The Chassis Control Modules and Hard Disk Modules are a 4 HP,  
single-wide design. Midplane slot 8 is not used. This is reflected in the slot numbering  
scheme.  
The midplane extends the width of the chassis and the height of the chassis minus the top  
and bottom air chambers.  
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The modules in the card cage use the P1 through P5 connectors of the midplane (see Figure 9  
on page 23). The power supplies use connectors PS1 through PS10. Fan trays and power  
transition modules also connect to the midplane.  
Connectors P3 through P5 provide the pass-through interconnection between the modules in  
the front and rear of the chassis. Connectors P1 and P2 support the cPCI bus. The major  
signals carried by the connectors are described in Table 4.  
Table 4: Midplane P1 – P5 Connectors  
Connector  
Function  
P1 and P2  
P3  
cPCI bus  
I2C bus  
Ethernet to/from HFC Connector Module or SIM  
Synchronization and reference clocks  
Power and ground  
P4 and P5  
RF signals to HFC Connector Module or SIM  
IF signals from HFC Connector Module or SIM  
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Figure 9: Midplane—Front and Rear Views  
Front View  
PS1  
PS2  
PS3  
PS4  
PS5  
PS6  
PS7  
PS8  
PS9  
PS10  
Power  
Supply  
Connectors  
Pwr Supply Domain A  
Pwr Supply Domain B  
10 11 12  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
13  
P5  
P4  
P3  
P2  
P1  
cPCI Bus Domain B  
cPCI Bus Domain A  
Fan  
Connectors  
Rear View  
Power  
Distribution  
Connectors  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
P5  
P4  
P3  
Fan  
Connectors  
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The midplane is partitioned into domains A and B as described in Table 5. This is required by  
the bus length restrictions stipulated in the cPCI specification. The power supplies and power  
distribution panels are also separated into domains A and B.  
Table 5: Midplane Configuration  
Domain  
Slot  
1
Front of Midplane  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
NIC Module  
Rear of Midplane  
A
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
NIC Access Module  
2
3
4
5
6
Chassis Control Module  
Chassis Control Module  
Blank  
CCM Access Module  
B
B
7
CCM Access Module  
8
Blank  
9
NIC Module  
NIC Access Module  
10  
11  
12  
13  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
DOCSIS Module  
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
HFC Connector Module or SIM  
Release 3.0 does not support Chassis Control Module  
redundancy.  
The division of the domains is between slots 6 and 7. Each domain includes up to four  
DOCSIS Modules, a NIC Module, and a Chassis Control Module in the front, and up to four  
HFC Connector Modules or SIMs, a NIC Access Module, and a Hard Disk Module in the rear.  
The number of modules depends on your planned capacity.  
The domains are bridged by the Chassis Control Module. Slots 6 and 7 are keyed to accept  
only a Chassis Control Module in the front and a Hard Disk Module in the rear. Peripheral  
interrupts, clocks, and bus arbitration signals are routed to these system slots. Continuity of  
the bus across the midplane is accomplished by the two cPCI buses extending beyond their  
system slots to connect with the system slot of the other domain, as shown in Figure 10 on  
page 25. The electrical connection of the Chassis Control Module to both buses is controlled  
by a PCI-to-PCI bridge in the module.  
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Figure 10: Midplane Domains  
Domain B  
Domain A  
Comm  
Channel  
Host  
Controller  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Midplane Slot Numbers  
(front view)  
Chassis Versions  
There are two versions of the chassis—version 1 and version 2. Version 2 provides all the  
functions provided by version 1, but contains a new midplane that provides the following  
features:  
! Support for eight RF upstream ports from a SIM to its corresponding DOCSIS Module.  
! Ethernet wiring between DOCSIS Modules and NIC Modules that eliminates the need for  
external NIC Access Module cables.  
When Ethernet wiring within the new midplane is used:  
! You must install a NIC Access Module opposite each  
installed NIC Module for proper Ethernet signal  
termination.  
! You must not connect NIC Access Module cables to  
the NIC Access Module.  
! Ability to read the chassis version with the show chassis hardware detail command.  
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Power Supplies  
Power supplies are available in either AC or DC input voltage models. You must specify a  
model when ordering a G10 CMTS. The power supplies and the chassis are mechanically  
keyed to ensure that the same types are used together.  
If you order an AC version of the CMTS without power redundancy, the CMTS ships with five  
AC power supplies installed in domain A. If you order the CMTS with power redundancy, the  
CMTS ships with 10 AC power supplies installed. DC versions of the CMTS are always shipped  
with 10 DC power supplies installed.  
Power redundancy provides input power redundancy as well as N+1 power supply  
redundancy. You must supply power from different circuits to domain A and domain B for  
power redundancy protection. However, the VDC outputs of each power supply are available  
to all chassis modules through the power bus in the midplane.  
An AC power supply front panel is shown in Figure 11 on page 27. The power supplies are in  
a standard 3 U housing with a 160 mm depth and a 40 mm front panel width. The power  
supplies install from the front of the chassis (see Figure 4 on page 11) and plug into the PS1  
through PS10 connectors on the midplane (see Figure 9 on page 23). Power supplies are  
hot-swappable.  
Since a power supply is half the depth of the other modules in the front of the card cage, the  
power supplies sit recessed in the chassis bay. A removable faceplate installs over the front  
opening.  
The power supply front panel contains two indicator LEDs—POWER and FAULT. Table 6 on  
page 26 explains the significance of these LEDs.  
Table 6: Power Supply LEDs  
POWER  
FAULT  
Meaning  
Green  
Green  
Not illuminated  
Red  
Normal operation  
! Over-temperature  
! Over-current or over power  
limit condition  
Not illuminated  
Not illuminated  
Red  
Voltage input failure  
Not illuminated  
! Power supply not installed  
correctly  
! No input power and no DC  
output from other power  
supplies to illuminate FAULT  
LED  
If the power supply is operating in a degraded mode due to an increase in its temperature, a  
warning event is generated (if enabled). If the temperature rises to the over-temperature  
shutdown limit, the FAULT LED is illuminated and a critical event is generated (if enabled).  
Temperatures above the over-temperature shutdown limit cause the power supply to shut  
down. See the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Interfaces, Cable, Policy, and Routing and  
Routing Protocols for more information on event configuration.  
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Figure 11: AC Power Supply Front Panel  
Input Range  
100-240V  
200W Hot Swap  
A fully populated chassis requires a nominal 1500 watts from an external power source. The  
components of the chassis require 1000 watts (maximum) from the power supplies. The  
aggregate power output from all voltage levels is 200 watts per power supply. Other electrical  
characteristics are provided in Table 7 on page 28.  
The CMTS components do not consume their maximum  
power at the same time. Therefore, the CMTS maximum  
power requirement is less than the sum of the maximum  
power consumed by each component installed in the  
CMTS.  
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Table 7: Power Supply Specifications  
Power Supply  
Type  
Output  
Voltage  
Maximum  
Output Current  
Input Voltage Input Current Rating  
AC  
90 to 240 VAC  
47 to 63 Hz  
2.5 A Nom (110 V, 70 percent efficiency) +5.0 VDC  
25.0 A  
35.0 A  
8.0 A  
+3.3 VDC  
+12.0 VDC  
–12.0 VDC  
1.5 A  
DC  
–36 to –72 VDC 6.0 A Nom (–48 VDC)  
+5.0 VDC  
+3.3 VDC  
+12.0 VDC  
–12.0 VDC  
25.0 A  
35.0 A  
8.0 A  
1.5 A  
The +5.0 VDC and +3.3 VDC outputs supply a combined maximum of 175 W using load  
sharing.  
You cannot use a 250 watt AC power supply and a  
200 watt AC power supply in the same G10 CMTS chassis.  
Power Transition Modules  
The external power sources for the CMTS connect to the power transition modules. Two  
power transition modules install from the rear of the chassis and plug into the midplane  
opposite the power supplies in the front (see Figure 6 on page 13). The power transition  
modules are provided for either AC or DC power sources, depending on how the chassis is  
configured.  
The outputs of the AC and DC power transition modules are wired differently within the  
midplane. An AC power transition module only supports the five power supplies within its  
domain. However, because the outputs of each DC power transition module are wired  
together along the midplane, each DC power transition module supplies power to all 10 DC  
power supplies in the chassis.  
Full power redundancy consists of redundant power supplies, power transition modules, and  
power sources. All G10 CMTS systems are shipped with two power transition modules  
installed, one per domain, to implement power transition module redundancy. This also  
facilitates power source redundancy. You must supply power from different circuits to each  
power transition module to implement power source redundancy.  
Each AC module has a double-pole rocker switch that serves as a power switch for the  
chassis. The switch is recessed to prevent accidental activation.  
The AC panel has a standard IEC 15-A receptacle with a three-prong male plug for connecting  
to a power source. The DC panel has a 40-A terminal block with barrier guards for single lug  
connections to the source and return.  
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Cooling and Fans  
The G10 CMTS has three fan trays. The trays install into the air intake chambers in the bottom  
of the chassis. Two trays install from the front and one tray installs from the rear. The front  
trays contain six large fans each and the rear tray contains six smaller fans. The total  
maximum power consumption of the three fan trays is 165 watts.  
Each tray has one LED. If a single fan fails, the LED illuminates red and a warning event is  
generated (if enabled). If multiple fans fail, a critical event is generated (if enabled). See the  
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Protocols for more information on event configuration.  
The Chassis Control Module monitors the internal temperature of the chassis in multiple  
locations. If the temperature is maintained between a lower and an upper threshold, the fans  
continue to rotate at a nominal speed. If the temperature exceeds the upper threshold, the  
speed of the fans and the value of the upper threshold are incrementally increased. Likewise,  
if the temperature drops below the lower threshold, the speed of the fans and the value of the  
lower threshold are incrementally decreased. This process continues until the temperature  
and fan speed settle between the latest thresholds.  
These temperature thresholds cannot be changed by a user. However, you can set  
user-defined temperature thresholds by including the temperature-threshold statement at the  
[edit chassis] hierarchy level (see the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Getting Started  
and System Management for more information).  
The chassis directs the air flow upward through the card cage, then past the power supplies  
and power transition modules. There is a 97-mm high air intake chamber with front and side  
openings at the bottom of the chassis. Air exits through a 71-mm high chamber at the top of  
the chassis through a rear opening and through the power transition modules in the rear.  
The presence of the various modules is part of the air flow design. In a chassis that is not fully  
populated, you must install air management modules, air management panels, and power  
supply filler panels in all unused module slots to maintain proper air flow. You must also  
install the power supply faceplate to ensure proper air flow.  
The G10 CMTS must be installed in an open rack to ensure adequate air flow.  
DOCSIS Module  
The DOCSIS Module contains the circuits, devices (including the Broadband Cable Processor  
ASIC), and code that provide the core functionality and features of the G10 CMTS.  
The DOCSIS Module connects with the HFC Connector Modules or SIMs in the rear of the  
chassis through the midplane. This keeps the cabling in back of the chassis. See “HFC  
Figure 12 on page 30 shows the DOCSIS Module front panel.  
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Figure 12: DOCSIS Module Front Panel  
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Functional Characteristics  
The DOCSIS Module is fully compliant with CompactPCI Specification 2.0 R3.0, Oct.1, 1999.  
The module contains a 6 U (267 mm) x 340 mm card with an 8 HP (40 mm), double-wide  
front panel. Physical dimension are provided in Table 8 on page 36. The module installs from  
the front of the chassis and is hot-swappable.  
Each DOCSIS Module has a companion HFC Connector Module or SIM on the back side of  
the midplane (see Figure 8 on page 15). All network-side traffic and HFC-side traffic  
transmitted and received by the DOCSIS Module passes through the midplane to and from  
the HFC Connector Module or SIM. Thus, no external connections to the DOCSIS Module are  
required from the front of the chassis for normal operation.  
Downstream data flow comes to the DOCSIS Module from the HFC Connector Module or SIM  
in the form of Internet data in IP packets. The module performs various processes described  
in “Data Packet Processing” on page 32. The data is encapsulated first into DOCSIS frames,  
then into an MPEG transport stream. The transport stream is modulated onto an RF signal for  
downstream distribution to the cable modems.  
The upstream data flow is contained in PDUs (protocol data units) of varying length  
transmitted as TDMA bursts on specifically allocated frequencies. This process is controlled  
by advanced timing algorithms.  
The DOCSIS Module also has other innovations to achieve high levels of density and  
performance. It combines the high-density Broadband Cable Processor ASIC with four  
500 MHz MPC7410 processors for high-performance network edge processing in an  
asymmetric multiprocessing architecture. The 60x system bus connecting the MPC7410  
processors has a data rate of 8 Gbps. This module contains 384 MB of RAM, 128 KB of  
NVRAM, and 1.5 MB of flash memory.  
It runs DOCSIS MAC protocols, the scheduler, and all data path processing such as packet  
filtering, rate-limiting, traffic shaping, and 802.1D bridging. The Broadband Cable Processor  
ASIC provides hardware assist for the following functions: MAC protocol, scheduling,  
concatenation, fragmentation, encryption and decryption, spectrum analysis, noise  
cancellation, pre-equalization, and per-SID (Service Identifier) statistics.  
The proprietary Broadband Cable Processor ASIC supports up to four downstream and eight  
or 16 upstream interfaces (depending on the DOCSIS Module model). It enables the  
implementation of QPSK and 16QAM modulation on upstream channels with very low  
packet loss in the presence of noise. This allows tighter scheduling of packets, thereby  
efficiently utilizing more of the RF spectrum. Downstream modulation uses 64QAM or  
256QAM.  
With up to eight DOCSIS Modules per chassis, the maximum interface capacity is  
32 downstream interfaces and 128 upstream interfaces.  
Figure 13 on page 32 shows a block diagram of the DOCSIS Module and Figure 14 on  
page 33 shows the packet processing flow.  
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Figure 13: DOCSIS Module Block Diagram  
Packet, Scheduling, and Management  
Processing Devices  
Upconverter  
Modem  
SDRAM  
2
I
C
Dual PCI Bridge  
Flash  
Memory  
Memory Controller  
Timer &  
NVRAM  
Broadband Cable Processor  
ASIC  
Mgmt  
Security  
Proc.  
Bridge  
Port  
100Base-T  
cCPI Midplane  
Traffic  
Traffic  
Port  
100Base-T  
Port  
100Base-T  
Data Packet Processing  
This section describes the major processing functions performed at the PHY, MAC, and  
higher protocol layers for DOCSIS 1.1 and EuroDOCSIS 1.1 compliance. Figure 14 on page 33  
illustrates these functions. See the DOCSIS specifications for more details.  
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Figure 14: Packet Processing Layers  
Management  
Interface  
Higher Layers  
Higher Layer  
Functions  
Network Layer  
Protocols  
CMTS  
Management  
De-encapsulator  
MPEG  
VoIP  
Packet  
Filtering  
Forwarding  
Data/IP  
MAC Layer  
Defragment  
Deconcatenate  
Decrypt  
Frame  
Parser  
Packet Header  
Suppression  
Classifier  
Frame  
Encryption  
Generator  
Management/  
Scheduler  
MPEG Groomer  
PHY Layer  
Management/  
Control  
PMD Sublayer  
DTC Sublayer  
Upconverter  
Modem  
DOCSIS Data  
to/from HFC  
Higher Layer Functions  
The DOCSIS Module provides the following higher layer functions:  
! Packet filtering and forwarding—Filters Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4, and above based on  
DOCSIS 1.1 filter functionality.  
! CMTS management—SNMP, MIBs, and CLI (command-line interface).  
! Network-side interface (NSI)—IP data and VoIP interfaces.  
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MAC Layer Functions  
The DOCSIS Module provides the following MAC layer functions:  
! Classifier—Classifies upstream data frames into higher layer packet flows; classifies  
downstream frames into corresponding service flows using service flow IDs (SFIDs).  
! Frame generator—Encapsulates downstream packets into DOCSIS frames.  
! Encryption—Encrypts downstream data frames in accordance with the DOCSIS Baseline  
Privacy and Baseline Privacy Plus standards.  
! Decryption—Decrypts upstream data.  
! Fragmentation/concatenation—Reassembles upstream fragmented MAC frames and  
deconcatenates concatenated MAC frames.  
! Frame parser—Parses DOCSIS MAC header, identifies packet as data or management,  
and routes accordingly. Verifies header checksum (HCS) and cyclical redundancy  
checking (CRC).  
! MAC management—Provides cable modem, service flow, and RF management  
functions. Performs resource allocation scheduling of requests, service flows, QoS, and  
other items. Handles cable modem and service flow admission control.  
Physical Layer Functions  
The DOCSIS Module provides the following physical layer functions:  
! Downstream transmission convergence (DTC) sublayer:  
! Manages the use of internal or external clock in MPEG transport stream; inserts  
timestamp.  
! Examines packets for DOCSIS PID (packet identifier) and MPEG null PID and  
multiplexes queued data packets into available MPEG packets.  
! Re-stamps DOCSIS PID with MPEG null PID if no data is queued for transmission.  
! Physical media dependent (PMD) sublayer:  
! Frames downstream MPEG packets by substituting synchronization byte with parity  
checksum.  
! Implements FEC (forward error correction) and interleaving downstream;  
descrambles data and decodes FEC upstream.  
! Modulates to IF baseband and upconverts to RF for downstream traffic;  
demodulates upstream traffic.  
! Monitors upstream performance characteristics such as timing, frequency offset,  
BER (bit error rate), and RF spectrum.  
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Modem Management  
The DOCSIS Module exercises functional management over MAC layer and cable modem  
processes.  
MAC Layer Scheduling  
Management at the MAC layer includes the following scheduling functions:  
! Queueing upstream requests.  
! Transmission opportunity allocation based on MAC messages from cable modems.  
! QoS scheduling requirements, including congestion control, which have priority over  
normal service flows.  
! Prioritizing service flows for least delay.  
! Maintenance opportunity allocation, including initial maintenance alignment.  
Cable Modem Management  
The DOCSIS Module performs the following cable modem management functions:  
! Registration of cable modems by service identifier (SID) assignments, and recording  
time and address failures.  
! Ranging by adjusting timing offset, transmit power, carrier frequency, and transmit  
equalizer taps.  
Enhanced Routing and Bridging Features  
The DOCSIS Module provides the following enhanced routing and bridging features that  
provide additional value to MSOs:  
! Simultaneous IP routing (Layer 3) and IEEE 802.1 bridging (Layer 2).  
! ARP proxy.  
! Address authentication for ARP and IP packets.  
! 802.1Q and stacked 802.1Q VLANs.  
! Security and service class assignment to multicast service flows.  
! IGMP packet snooping.  
See the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Getting Started and System Management and the  
JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Interfaces, Cable, Policy, and Routing and Routing  
Protocols for more information on these and other DOCSIS Module features.  
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Physical and Electrical Characteristics  
This section describes the physical and electrical characteristics of the DOCSIS Module. See  
The DOCSIS Module installs into the chassis from the front and spans two midplane  
connector columns. The module includes the RF upconverter and modem subassemblies.  
The module connects to the midplane through connectors J1 through J5. See “Card Cage and  
Midplane” on page 21 for related information.  
The front panel connectors are not used.  
Each DOCSIS Module with its subassemblies consumes 120 watts maximum power.  
Table 8: DOCSIS Module Physical Dimensions  
Dimension  
Value  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
233 mm (9.2 in.) card  
262 mm (10.3 in., 6 U) front panel  
40 mm (1.6 in.)  
(front panel width)  
340 mm (13.4 in.)  
(excluding front panel and cPCI connectors)  
Table 9: DOCSIS Module Operational Characteristics  
Characteristic  
Frequency Range  
Power level  
Downstream  
Upstream  
91 through 857 MHz  
5 – 42 MHz  
+50 through +61 dBmV  
(adjustable)  
+8 to +55 dBmV (16QAM)  
+8 to +58 dBmV (QPSK)  
Modulation  
64QAM and 256QAM  
DOCSIS MPEG  
QPSK, 16QAM  
Transmission protocol  
Symbol rate  
Frequency-agile TDMA  
5.057 Mbaud (64QAM)  
5.361 Mbaud (256QAM)  
40 Mbps/interface  
4
160, 320, 640, 1280, and 2560  
(user configurable)  
Data rate (Max.)  
Interfaces  
10 Mbps/interface  
8 or 16 (depending on the DOCSIS Module model)  
Table 10: DOCSIS Module LEDs  
LED Label Color  
Function  
CPCI  
Green  
On—cPCI bus is active.  
Off—No activity on bus.  
Test  
Green / Red  
Green Blinking—Self-test running.  
Green On—Self-test passed.  
Red On—Self-test failed.  
Off—Self-test not running.  
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LED Label Color  
Function  
1
2
3
4
5
Red / Yellow / Green Red—Operating system image loaded for CPU0.  
Yellow—Control transferred to CPU0 operating system.  
Green—Operating system initialization completed successfully on CPU0.  
Red / Yellow / Green Red—Operating system image loaded for CPU3.  
Yellow—Control transferred to CPU3 operating system.  
Green—Operating system initialization completed successfully on CPU3.  
Red / Yellow / Green Red—Waiting to connect to boot server on Chassis Control Module.  
Yellow—Established connection with boot server on Chassis Control Module.  
Green—Obtained boot instructions from Chassis Control Module.  
Red / Yellow / Green Red—Operating system image loaded for CPU2.  
Yellow—Control transferred to CPU2 operating system.  
Green—Operating system initialization completed successfully on CPU2.  
Red / Yellow / Green Red—Waiting to establishing link-layer connectivity with Chassis Control  
Module.  
Yellow—Waiting to establishing IP connectivity with Chassis Control Module.  
Green—IP connectivity with Chassis Control Module established.  
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Red / Yellow / Green Red—Operating system image loaded for CPU1.  
Yellow—Control transferred to CPU1 operating system.  
Green—Operating system initialization completed successfully on CPU1.  
Eth0  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Amber  
Blue  
On—Link is present on traffic port Eth0.  
Off—No link present.  
Eth1  
On—Link is present on traffic port Eth1.  
Off—No link present.  
Activity 0  
Activity 1  
Link  
On—Activity is present on traffic port Eth0.  
Off—No activity present.  
On—Activity is present on traffic port Eth1.  
Off—No activity present.  
On—Link present.  
Off—No link.  
10/100  
Hot Swap  
On—100Base-T mode.  
Off—10Base-T mode.  
ON—Module is ready to be removed. Illuminates after the ejector release is  
pressed. During hot insertion, LED is ON until ejectors are locked.  
OFF during power up.  
Chassis Control Module  
The Chassis Control Module performs management and monitoring functions for the  
G10 CMTS, and it provides a single access point for operational and maintenance functions.  
In addition, the Chassis Control Module runs the Routing Engine.  
The Chassis Control Module connects with the Hard Disk Module in the rear of the chassis  
through the midplane. This provides an Ethernet port at the rear of the chassis as well as the  
front. See “Hard Disk Module” on page 55 for more discussion.  
Figure 15 on page 39 shows the Chassis Control Module front panel.  
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Functional Characteristics  
The Chassis Control Module contains a 6 U (267 mm) x 340 mm card with a 4 HP (20 mm),  
single-wide front panel. The module installs from the front of the chassis and is  
hot-swappable. A Chassis Control Module must be installed in slot 6 or slot 7. These slots and  
the Chassis Control Module are keyed so no other module can be installed in slot 6, and the  
Chassis Control Module cannot be installed in any other slots.  
The Chassis Control Module is the single access point to the G10 CMTS for a command-line  
interface or SNMP management application from a remote location. The Fast Ethernet port  
Eth0 is used for this purpose. For connecting to the Chassis Control Module locally, use the  
Eth0 port or the RS-232 COM port on the front panel. All DOCSIS Modules can be managed  
through the Chassis Control Module.  
The primary functions of the Chassis Control Module are as follows:  
! Store and report configuration and alarm status on DOCSIS Modules and itself.  
! Supply software images to all DOCSIS Modules.  
! Serve as the SNMP agent for the CMTS.  
! Provide the command-line interface.  
! Run the CMTS’s Routing Engine.  
! Support the subscriber account management (SAM) interface.  
! Monitor the state of power supply and fan modules (see “Cooling and Fans” on page 29).  
The Chassis Control Module contains a 500 MHz, Pentium III processor, 512 MB of RAM, and  
256 MB CompactFlash, all delivering 1,300 MIPS of performance.  
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Figure 15: Chassis Control Module Front Panel  
Eth0  
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Configuration, State, and Alarm Data  
The Chassis Control Module stores configuration files for all DOCSIS Modules and itself.  
When a module boots, the Chassis Control Module sends the appropriate configuration file to  
that module. Configuration files are ASCII text in a format readable by the command-line  
interface. Users can edit these files on the CMTS or on an external host with any standard  
text editor (see the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Getting Started and System  
Management for more information on configuration). The Chassis Control Module also  
provides configuration data to management applications.  
The Chassis Control Module polls each DOCSIS Module for state information, then stores that  
data. This includes ranging and registration data on the cable modems and a backup of the  
DOCSIS Modules’ memory and tables. Polling occurs at regular intervals to keep the data  
current.  
The Chassis Control Module collects and stores events from itself and the DOCSIS Modules  
within the local event log. It uses this information to control the LEDs and provides this data  
to management applications.  
The Chassis Control Module monitors the power supplies for the failure and degraded  
performance signals that they generate.  
The Chassis Control Module monitors the fans for failures. If a fan in any of the multifan trays  
fails, the module sends a signal to increase the speed of the remaining fans and conditionally  
generates an event.  
Physical and Electrical Characteristics  
This section describes the physical dimensions, electrical characteristics, and components of  
the front panel of the Chassis Control Module. See Table 11 through Table 14 on page 41.  
The Chassis Control Module installs into the chassis from the front. Midplane slots 6 and 7  
are designated for this module. One module is required to manage the chassis.  
Each Chassis Control Module consumes 29 watts maximum power.  
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Table 11: Chassis Control Module Physical Dimensions  
Specification Value  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
233 mm (9.2 in.) module  
262 mm (10.3 in., 6 U) front panel  
20 mm (0.8 in.)  
(front panel width)  
340 mm (13.4 in.)  
(excluding front panel and cPCI connectors)  
Table 12: Chassis Control Module Connectors  
Connector Label  
Function  
COM  
Eth0  
RS-232 DB-9 connector for serial interface.  
Fast Ethernet RJ-45 connector for CMTS management.  
Table 13: Chassis Control Module Switches  
Switch Label  
Cut-off  
Function  
Disables audible alarm signals. Causes ACO LED to illuminate.  
Reset  
Depress for < 2 sec—Soft reset. Module is reinitialized.  
Depress for > 2 sec—Hard reset. All module components, except Host Controller, are reset.  
Table 14: Chassis Control Module LEDs  
LED Label  
Minor  
Major  
Crit  
Color  
Green  
Function  
On—Event of priority Warning, Notice, Information, or Critical has occurred.  
On—Event of priority Error has occurred.  
Amber  
Red  
On—Event of priority Emergency, Alert, or Critical has occurred.  
Run  
Green / Red  
Green—Module is active.  
Red—Module has been deactivated.  
ACO  
Green  
Green  
On—Alarm Cutoff is activated.  
1 2  
On—Active module.  
Off—Stand-by module (not used).  
IDE  
Green  
Not used.  
Power  
Green / Red  
Green—Power on.  
Red—Fault present.  
Not used.  
USR1  
Bi-color  
Bi-color  
Blue  
USR2  
Not used.  
Hot Swap  
ON—Module is ready to be removed. Illuminates after the ejector release is  
pressed. During hot insertion, LED is ON until ejectors are locked.  
OFF during power up.  
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NIC Module  
The NIC Module provides a GBIC-based network-side interface for the G10 CMTS, as well as  
Ethernet switching functions. Four versions of this module are available:  
! Single mode, long range—Optical interface for long haul network connections, up to 80  
kilometers.  
! Single mode, midrange—Optical interface for midrange network connections, up to 10  
kilometers.  
! Multimode—Optical interface for short haul network connections, up to 550 meters.  
This is the default configuration.  
! 1000BT mode—Electrical interface for very short haul network connections, less than  
100 meters.  
The version of the NIC Module installed is determined by the GBIC (Gigabit Interface  
Converter) modules you have installed. The GBIC module houses the network connectors and  
associated interface circuitry. These modules are field-replaceable units.  
The NIC Module also provides Fast Ethernet switch ports that can be used in conjunction with  
the GBIC connectors. They are accessible on the NIC Access Module cable (see “NIC Access  
The NIC Module connects with the NIC Access Module in the rear of the chassis through the  
midplane. This keeps the cabling in back of the chassis.  
The NIC Module does not support the spanning tree  
protocol (STP). BPDU packets are not forwarded by the NIC  
Module.  
Figure 16 on page 43 shows the NIC Module front panel.  
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Figure 16: NIC Module Front Panel  
PULL  
G
B
I
C
GB0  
GB1  
G
B
I
C
CLK PWR RTM OK  
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Functional Characteristics  
The NIC Module contains a 6U (267 mm) x 340 mm card with a 4 HP (20 mm), single-wide  
front panel. The module installs from the front of the chassis and is hot swappable.  
The NIC Module provides the network-side interface of the G10 CMTS. It provides two Gigabit  
Ethernet and 24 Fast Ethernet switch ports (eight ports are used for DOCSIS Module  
connectivity, four ports are for general purposes, and 12 ports are reserved for future use).  
The NIC Module aggregates all upstream traffic from the DOCSIS Modules and routes it to  
one or more of the switch ports. The NIC Module distributes all downstream traffic from the  
switch ports to the DOCSIS Modules. See “HFC Connector Module” on page 50 and  
“Switched I/O Module” on page 53 for more information on traffic routing.  
The NIC Module is powered by a 266 MHz MPC8240 processor and contains a 64 MB SDRAM  
buffer, 32 MB of system memory, and a 32.5 MB flash memory, all delivering 6.6 million pps  
switching capacity.  
Physical and Electrical Characteristics  
This section describes the physical dimensions, electrical characteristics and components of  
the front panel. See Table 15 on page 44 through Table 21 on page 47  
The NIC Modules install from the front and occupy midplane slots 5 and 9. To maximum the  
number of MAC addresses supported, we recommend you use one NIC Module for each of  
the two domains (A and B) of the chassis.  
Each NIC Module consumes 36 watts maximum power.  
Table 15: NIC Module Physical Dimensions  
Specification  
Value  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
233 mm (9.2 in.) module  
262 mm (10.3 in., 6 U) front panel  
20 mm (0.8 in.)  
(front panel width)  
340 mm (13.4 in.)  
(excluding front panel and cPCI connectors)  
Table 16: NIC Module Connectors  
Connector Label  
Function  
0 and 1  
Duplex Gigabit Ethernet interface converters with SC optical connectors, or HSSDC serial  
connector for 1000BT mode.  
COM  
RS-232 DB-9 connector for serial interface.  
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Table 17: Single-Mode, Long-Range GBIC Specifications  
Parameter  
Value  
Transmitter type  
Range  
Longwave laser, 1550 nm  
80 Km  
Data rate (nominal)  
Average launch power  
1.0625 to 1.250 Gbps  
-4 dBm min.  
-1 dBm max.  
Transmitter extinction ratio  
Data format  
9 dB min.  
8B / 10B  
Average receive power  
-25.5 dBm min.  
-1 dBm max.  
Connector  
Regulatory  
Duplex SC  
Class 1 devices per FDA/CDRH and IEC-825-1 laser safety regulations  
Table 18: Single-Mode, Midrange GBIC Specifications  
Parameter  
Value  
Transmitter type  
Range  
Longwave laser, 1310 nm  
10 Km  
Data rate (nominal)  
Average launch power  
1.0625 to 1.250 Gbps  
-8 dBm min.  
-3 dBm max.  
Transmitter extinction ratio  
Data format  
9 dB min.  
8B / 10B  
Average receive power  
-19 dBm min.  
-26.5 dBm typical  
-3 dBm max.  
Connector  
Regulatory  
Duplex SC  
Class 1 devices per FDA/CDRH and IEC-825-1 laser safety regulations  
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Table 19: Multimode GBIC Specifications  
Parameter  
Value  
Transmitter type  
Range  
Shortwave laser, 850 nm  
550 m  
Data rate (nominal)  
1.0625 to 1.250 Gbps  
Average launch power (62.5 µm -9.5 dBm min.  
MMF)  
-5 dBm max.  
9 dB min.  
8B / 10B  
Transmitter extinction ratio  
Data format  
Average receive sensitivity  
-22 dBm typical  
-20.5 dBm max.  
Connector  
Duplex SC  
Total Tx jitter contribution  
45 psec typical  
Total Tx+Rx jitter contribution 50 psec typical  
Output rise/fall time  
Regulatory  
120 psec typical  
Class 1 devices per FDA/CDRH and IEC-825-1 laser safety regulations  
Table 20: 1000BT GBIC Specifications  
Parameter  
Data rate  
Value  
1000BaseT  
RJ-45  
Connector  
Transmitter type  
CAT 5 twisted pair  
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Table 21: NIC Module LEDs  
LED  
Color  
Function  
Pull  
Red  
On—Module software is in a safe state; module can be  
removed.  
LED is on during power up and off during normal  
operation.  
0 through 23  
Green  
On—Successful link of the corresponding Ethernet  
interface.  
FLASHING—Activity on corresponding channel.  
LEDs are off during power up.  
GB0  
GB1  
Green  
Green  
On—Successful link of corresponding Gigabit Ethernet  
interface.  
LED is off during power up.  
Not used.  
CLK  
LED is on during power up and off during normal  
operation.  
PWR  
RTM  
Green  
Green  
On—Power is applied to the module.  
LED is on during power up.  
On—Continuity is established with NIC Access Module  
(Rear Transition Module).  
LED is on during power up.  
OK  
Green  
On—Successful initialization of module completed.  
LED is off during power up and on after initialization is  
completed.  
EXT FLT  
Amber  
On—One or more of the FE or GE ports is enabled, but  
unused.  
LED is on during power up.  
INT FLT  
Amber  
Blue  
On—Failure detected in the module.  
LED is on during power up.  
Hot SWP  
On—Module is ready to be removed. Illuminates after the  
ejector release is pressed. During hot insertion, LED is on  
until ejectors are locked.  
Off during power up.  
When the single-mode (long-range—80 km) GBIC module  
is used in the NIC Module and there is no link activity on  
the Gigabit Ethernet port, the LEDs GB0 and GB1 might  
dimly flicker. This is normal.  
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Chassis Rear Modules  
The rear modules, in general, are designed to locate the chassis cable connections on the  
back of the chassis rather than the front. The rear modules primarily distribute signals  
between the functional modules in front and the cabling in the rear.  
This section discusses the following chassis rear modules:  
NIC Access Module  
The NIC Access Module contains a 6 U (267 mm) x 80 mm card with a 4 HP (20 mm),  
single-wide rear panel. The module installs from the rear of the chassis and is hot-swappable.  
There must be one NIC Access Module opposite each NIC Module.  
The NIC Access Module passes the network traffic through the midplane as Fast Ethernet  
frames to and from the NIC Module. The module has two RJ-21 connectors. A NIC Access  
Module cable plugs into each connector and fans out to 12 individual lines with RJ-45  
connectors. Eight of the RJ-45 connectors from the NIC Access Module cable plugged into  
connector 1 mate with the HFC Connector Modules or SIMs within the same chassis domain.  
The NIC Access Module cable plugged into connector 2 provides four RJ-45 connectors that  
are the Fast Ethernet interfaces. See “HFC Connector Module” on page 50 and “Switched I/O  
Module” on page 53 for more discussion and an illustration of the data flow path.  
Table 22 describes the functions of the NIC Access Module LEDs. Figure 17 on page 49 shows  
the NIC Access Module rear panel.  
Table 22: NIC Access Module LEDs  
LED  
Color  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Amber  
Function  
POWER  
ON—Power is applied to the module.  
ON—Initialization successfully completed.  
ON—Failure detected in the module.  
OPERATIONAL  
INT FAULT  
EXT FAULT  
ON—One or more of the Fast Ethernet or Gigabit  
Ethernet ports is enabled, but unused.  
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Figure 17: NIC Access Module Front Panel  
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HFC Connector Module  
The HFC Connector Module contains a 6 U (267 mm) x 80 mm card with an 8 HP (40 mm),  
double-wide rear panel. The module installs from the rear of the chassis and is  
hot-swappable.  
The HFC Connector Module has two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors carrying IP data to and from  
the network-side interface. The module also has four downstream F-connectors and four  
upstream F-connectors for routing traffic to and from the HFC network (see Figure 18 on  
page 51).  
The HFC Connector Modules are located on the opposite side of the midplane from the  
DOCSIS Modules. These modules can occupy slots 1 through 4 and 10 through 13. There is  
one HFC Connector Module for each DOCSIS Module.  
If a NIC Module is used in a version 2 chassis, you must use  
a SIM opposite each DOCSIS Module to provide the  
Ethernet connectivity between a DOCSIS Module and a  
NIC Module (through the midplane). You must not use an  
HFC Connector Module in this configuration.  
The HFC Connector Module receives downstream IP data from the 100Base-T Ethernet cables  
coming from the NIC Access Module. IP data is then passed to the DOCSIS Module for  
processing into DOCSIS frames, then into an MPEG stream. The MPEG stream is modulated  
onto the RF carrier signal and routed back to the HFC Connector Module (through the  
midplane) for downstream distribution through the F-connectors to the HFC network.  
Upstream data follows the path in reverse order, starting with data coming into the upstream  
F-connectors. Figure 19 on page 52 shows this data flow.  
Table 24 summarizes the definitions of the Fast Ethernet LEDs on the HFC Connector  
Module. Figure 18 on page 51 shows the HFC Connector Module rear panel.  
Table 23: HFC Connector Module Fast Ethernet LEDs  
LED  
Function  
Green  
On—Link is present.  
Off—Link is not present.  
Blinking—Activity on link.  
Amber  
On—100Base-T mode.  
Off—10Base-T mode.  
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Figure 18: HFC Connector Module Rear Panel  
DS 0  
US 0  
DS 1  
US 1  
DS 2  
US 2  
DS 3  
US 3  
Eth0  
Eth1  
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Figure 19: G10 CMTS Data Flow  
Downstream RF  
DOCSIS Frames in MPEG Stream  
Downstream  
DOCSIS  
Upstream  
Ethernet  
Network-  
Side  
Interface  
Hybrid  
Fiber/Coax  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Gigabit Ethernet  
IP Data  
10/100BASE-T  
IP Data  
Upstream  
DOCSIS  
Downstream  
Midplane  
Upstream Data Bursts  
in TDMA  
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Switched I/O Module  
The Switched I/O Module (SIM) contains a 6 U (267 mm) x 80 mm card with an 8 HP  
(40 mm), double-wide rear panel. The module installs from the rear of the chassis and is  
hot-swappable.  
The SIM has four RJ-45 Ethernet connectors, and four downstream F-connectors and eight  
upstream F-connectors for routing traffic to and from the HFC network (see Figure 20 on  
page 54).  
! Fast Ethernet ports Eth0-B and Eth1-B are not used.  
! Upstream F-connectors US4 through US7 are not  
used.  
! Ports DSR-IN and DSR-OUT are not used.  
The SIMs are located on the opposite side of the midplane from the DOCSIS Modules. These  
modules can occupy slots 1 through 4 and 10 through 13. There is one SIM for each DOCSIS  
Module.  
The SIM provides the path and switching for Ethernet frames between DOCSIS Modules and  
the NIC Module.  
! If you have a version 1 chassis, the Ethernet path is through a NIC Access Module cable  
connected between the NIC Access Module and the SIM.  
! If you have a version 2 chassis, the Ethernet path is through the midplane. This  
eliminates the need for external NIC Access Module cables.  
If a NIC Module is used in a version 2 chassis, you must use  
a SIM opposite each DOCSIS Module to provide the  
Ethernet connectivity between a DOCSIS Module and a  
NIC Module (through the midplane). You must not use an  
HFC Connector Module in this configuration.  
The SIM receives downstream IP data from the NIC Access Module. IP data is then passed to  
the DOCSIS Module for processing into DOCSIS frames, then into an MPEG stream. The  
MPEG stream is modulated onto the RF carrier signal and routed back to the SIM (through the  
midplane) for downstream distribution through the F-connectors to the HFC network.  
Upstream data follows the path in reverse order, starting with data coming into the upstream  
F-connectors. Figure 19 on page 52 shows this data flow. Also see “G10 CMTS Components”  
on page 8.Table 24 summarizes the definitions of the Fast Ethernet LEDs on the SIM.  
Figure 20 on page 54 shows the SIM rear panel.  
These LEDs can illuminate even when no cables are  
connected to the ports, as long as the link is present from  
the DOCSIS Module through the midplane.  
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Table 24: SIM Fast Ethernet Port LEDs  
LED  
Function  
Green  
On—Link is present.  
Off—Link is not present.  
Blinking—Activity on link.  
Amber  
On—100Base-T mode.  
Off—10Base-T mode.  
Figure 20: SIM Rear Panel  
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Hard Disk Module  
The Hard Disk Module contains a 6 U (267 mm) x 80 mm card with a 4 HP (20 mm),  
single-wide rear panel. The module installs from the rear of the chassis and is hot-swappable.  
The Hard Disk Module contains the system nonvolatile memory implemented as a hard disk.  
There must be one Hard Disk Module for each Chassis Control Module. It installs opposite the  
Chassis Control Module in slot 6 or 7. The Hard Disk Module is keyed so that it can be  
installed only in slots 6 and 7.  
The serial port COM is identical to the serial port on the Chassis Control Module and can be  
used as a local management port.  
The Fast Ethernet port Eth is not used.  
Figure 21 on page 56 shows the Hard Disk Module rear panel.  
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This chapter provides an overview of the G10 CMTS’s system architecture, discussing the  
following topics:  
JUNOSg Internet Software Overview  
The JUNOSg software provides Internet Protocol (IP) routing software, as well as software for  
interface, cable, network, and chassis management.  
The software runs on the CMTS’s Routing Engine. The software consists of processes that  
support Internet routing protocols, control the CMTS’s interfaces and the CMTS chassis itself,  
and allow system management of the CMTS. All these processes run on top of a kernel that  
provides the communication among all the processes and has a direct link to the Packet  
Forwarding Engine software. You use the JUNOSg software to configure the routing protocols  
that run on the CMTS and properties of the interfaces in the CMTS. After you have activated a  
software configuration, you can use the software to monitor the protocol traffic passing  
through the CMTS and to troubleshoot protocol, network, and HFC network connectivity  
problems.  
This section discusses the following topics to provide an overview of the components of the  
software and of how to use the software:  
For complete information about configuring the software, including examples, see the  
JUNOSg software configuration guides.  
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Routing Engine Software Components  
The Routing Engine software consists of several software processes that control router  
functionality and a kernel that provides the communication among all the processes. This  
section describes each of the Routing Engine software components:  
Routing Protocol Process  
The software routing protocol process controls the routing protocols that run on the CMTS.  
The routing protocol process starts all configured routing protocols and handles all routing  
messages. It maintains one routing table and consolidates the routing information learned  
from all routing protocols into this common table. From this routing information, the routing  
protocol process determines the active routes to network destinations and installs these  
routes into the Routing Engine’s forwarding table. Finally, the routing protocol process  
implements routing policy, which allows you to control the routing information that is  
transferred between the routing protocols and the routing table. Using routing policy, you can  
filter routing information so that only some of it is transferred, and you also can set  
properties associated with the routes.  
For complete information about the routing protocol process, including routing protocols,  
routing and forwarding tables, routing policy, and interfaces, see the JUNOSg software  
configuration guides.  
Routing Protocols  
The JUNOSg Internet software implements full IP routing functionality, providing support for  
IP Version 4 (IPv4). The routing protocols are fully interoperable with existing IP routing  
protocols, and provide the scale and control necessary for the Internet core. The software  
provides support for the following routing and traffic engineering protocols:  
! OSPF—Open Shortest Path First, Version 2, is an IGP that was developed for IP networks  
by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). OSPF is a link-state protocol that makes  
routing decisions based on the SPF algorithm.  
! RIP—Routing Information Protocol, Version 2, is an IGP for IP networks based on the  
Bellman-Ford algorithm. RIP is a distance-vector protocol. The JUNOSg RIP software is  
compatible with RIP Version 1.  
! ICMP—Internet Control Message Protocol router discovery allows hosts to discover the  
addresses of operational routers on the subnet.  
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Routing and Forwarding Tables  
A primary function of the JUNOSg routing protocol process is to maintain the Routing  
Engine’s routing table and to determine the active routes to network destinations. It then  
installs these routes into the Routing Engine’s forwarding table. The JUNOSg kernel then  
copies this forwarding table to the Packet Forwarding Engine.  
The routing table stores routing information for all routing protocols running on the CMTS.  
OSPF and RIP store their routing information in this common routing table, and you can  
configure additional routes, such as static routes, to be included in this routing table. OSPF  
and RIP use the routes in the routing table when advertising routing information to their  
neighbors.  
Using the routing table, the routing protocol process uses the collected routing information to  
determine active routes to network destinations. The routing protocol process determines  
active routes by choosing the most preferred route, which is the route with the lowest  
preference value. By default, the route’s preference value is simply a function of how the  
routing protocol process learned about the route. You can modify the default preference value  
using routing policy and with software configuration parameters.  
Routing Policy  
By default, all routing protocols place their routes into the routing table. When advertising  
routes, the routing protocols, by default, advertise only a limited set of routes from the  
routing table. Specifically, each routing protocol exports only the active routes that were  
learned by that protocol. In addition, IGPs (OSPF and RIP) export the direct (interface) routes  
for the interfaces on which the protocol is explicitly configured.  
For the routing table, you can affect the routes that a protocol places into the table and the  
routes from the table that the protocol advertises by defining one or more routing policies  
and then applying them to the specific routing protocol.  
Routing policies applied when the routing protocol places routes into the routing table are  
called import policies because the routes are being imported into the routing table. Policies  
applied when the routing protocol is advertising routes that are in the routing table are called  
export policies because the routes are being exported from the routing table. In other words,  
the terms import and export are used with respect to the routing table.  
Routing policy allows you to control (filter) which routes are imported into the routing table  
and which routes are exported from the routing table. Routing policy also allows you to set  
the information associated with a route as it is being imported into or exported from the  
routing table. Applying routing policy to imported routes allows you to control the routes used  
to determine active routes. Applying routing policy to routes being exported from the routing  
table allows you to control the routes that a protocol advertises to its neighbors.  
You implement routing policy by defining policies. A policy specifies the conditions to use to  
match a route and the action to perform on the route when a match occurs. For example,  
when a routing table imports routing information from a routing protocol, a routing policy  
might modify the route’s preference or prevent the route from even being installed in a  
routing table. When exporting routes from a routing table into a routing protocol, a policy  
might assign metric values, tag the route with additional information, or prevent the route  
from being exported altogether. You also can define policies for redistributing the routes  
learned from one protocol into another protocol.  
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Interface Process  
The JUNOSg interface process allows you to configure and control the physical interface  
devices and logical interfaces in the CMTS. You configure various interface properties such as  
the interface location (the slot in which the module is installed and the port on the module),  
the interface family (Layer 2 or Layer 3), and interface-specific properties. You can configure  
the interfaces that are currently present in the CMTS, as well as interfaces that you might be  
adding.  
The JUNOSg interface process communicates with the interface process in the Packet  
Forwarding Engine through the JUNOSg kernel, enabling the JUNOSg software to track the  
status and condition of the CMTS’s interfaces.  
SNMP and MIB II Processes  
The JUNOSg Internet software supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP),  
Versions 1, 2, and 3, which provides a mechanism for monitoring the state of the CMTS. This  
software is controlled by the JUNOSg SNMP and MIB II processes, which consist of an SNMP  
master agent and a MIB II agent.  
Management Process  
Within the JUNOSg software, a management process starts and monitors all the other  
software processes, as well as the command-line interface (CLI), which is the primary tool  
you use to control and monitor the JUNOSg software. The management process starts all the  
software processes and the CLI when the CMTS boots. If a software process terminates for  
some reason, the management process makes all reasonable attempts to restart it.  
Routing Engine Kernel  
The Routing Engine kernel provides the underlying infrastructure for all the JUNOSg software  
processes. It also provides the link among the routing protocol process’ routing table and the  
Routing Engine’s forwarding table. Additionally, it conducts communication with the Packet  
Forwarding Engine, including keeping the Packet Forwarding Engine’s copy of the forwarding  
table synchronized with the master copy in the Routing Engine.  
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Tools for Accessing and Controlling the Software  
The primary means of accessing and controlling the JUNOSg software is the CLI.  
The CMTS provides two ports on the Chassis Control Module for connecting external  
management devices to the Routing Engine and hence to the JUNOSg software:  
! Fast Ethernet management port (Eth0)—Connects the Routing Engine to a management  
LAN (or any other device that plugs into an Ethernet connection) for out-of-band  
management of the CMTS. The Ethernet port can be 10 or 100 Mbps and uses an  
autosensing RJ-45 connector.  
! Console port (COM)—Connects a system console to the Routing Engine with an RS-232  
serial cable.  
The CLI is the interface to the JUNOSg Internet software that you use whenever you access  
the CMTS from the console or through a remote network connection. The CLI provides  
commands used to perform various tasks, including configuring the JUNOSg software, and  
monitoring and troubleshooting the software, network connectivity, and the CMTS hardware.  
The JUNOSg CLI is a straightforward command interface. You type commands on a single  
line, and enter the commands by pressing the Enter key. The CLI provides command help  
and command completion, and also provides Emacs-style keyboard sequences that allow  
you to move around on a command line and scroll through a buffer that contains recently  
executed commands.  
Software Monitoring Tools  
You can monitor and troubleshoot the software, routing protocols, network connectivity, and  
hardware by running commands from the CLI. The CLI provides commands that let you  
display information in the routing table, display routing protocol-specific information, and  
check network connectivity using the ping and traceroute commands.  
The JUNOSg software includes Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software,  
which allows you to manage CMTSs. The SNMP software consists of an SNMP master agent  
and a MIB II agent, and provides full support for MIB II SNMP Version 1 traps and Version 2  
and Version 3 notifications.  
The software also supports tracing and logging operations, which allow you to track events  
that occur in the CMTS—both normal CMTS operations and error conditions—and to track  
the packets that are generated by or pass through the CMTS. Logging operations use a system  
log-like mechanism to record systemwide, high-level operations, such as interfaces going up  
or down and users logging into or out of the CMTS. Tracing operations record more detailed  
messages about the operation of routing protocols, such as the various types of routing  
protocol packets sent and received, and routing policy actions.  
Software Installation and Upgrade Procedures  
The JUNOSg software is preinstalled in the CMTS. To upgrade the software, you copy a set of  
software images over the network to the CMTS’s flash disk using the CLI. The JUNOSg  
software set consists of several images that are provided in individual packages or as a single  
bundle. You normally upgrade all packages simultaneously. For information about installing  
and upgrading JUNOSg software, see the JUNOSg software configuration guides.  
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Data Path Processing  
Data Path Processing  
This section describes the data path processing of the downstream and upstream traffic  
flows.  
Packets that enter the CMTS from the network-side interface (NSI) and are destined for the  
HFC network are processed through the downstream path. Packets that enter the CMTS from  
the HFC network and are destined to either the NSI or the HFC network are processed  
through the upstream path. See Figure 22 on page 64 for a graphical depiction of the data  
flow through the modules in a chassis.  
Downstream Data Path  
Following is a description of the flow of a packet through the downstream data path of a  
DOCSIS Module:  
1. A packet is received on the Gigabit Ethernet interface of a NIC Module and is forwarded  
to a DOCSIS Module over a Fast Ethernet connection.  
2. If you have configured and applied a subscriber management input filter, the packet is  
evaluated based on the filter configuration and is either dropped or passed.  
3. If the packet is not dropped by the input filter, it is classified to an ingress logical  
interface (unit) and either bridged (Layer 2) or forwarded (Layer 3), depending on the  
configuration of the ingress unit, to the egress unit.  
4. The packet is classified to a service flow based on its header.  
5. If you have configured and applied a subscriber management or IEEE 802.1 output filter,  
the packet is evaluated based on the filter configuration and is either dropped or passed.  
6. If the packet is not dropped by the output filter, it is sent to QoS processing, where it is  
ordered and scheduled based on its QoS parameters and the traffic scheduling policy  
you have configured. If you have configured a congestion management policy, the  
packet might be dropped, depending on its projected queue traversal latency.  
7. The packet is transmitted to the HFC network on the physical interface associated with  
the egress unit.  
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Upstream Data Path  
Following is a description of the flow of a packet through the upstream data path of a DOCSIS  
Module:  
1. If you have configured and applied a subscriber management or IEEE 802.1 input filter,  
a packet received on a cable interface of a DOCSIS Module is evaluated based on the  
filter configuration and is either dropped or passed.  
2. If the packet is not dropped by an input filter, it is classified to an ingress unit and either  
bridged (Layer 2) or forwarded (Layer 3), depending on the configuration of the ingress  
unit, to the egress unit.  
3. If you have configured and applied a subscriber management or IEEE 802.1 output filter,  
the packet is evaluated based on the filter configuration and is either dropped or passed.  
4. If the packet is not dropped by the output filter, it is sent to QoS processing, where it is  
ordered and scheduled based on its QoS parameters and the traffic scheduling policy  
you have configured. If you have configured a congestion management policy, the  
packet might be dropped, depending on its projected queue traversal latency.  
5. The packet is transmitted to either the NSI or the HFC network on the physical interface  
associated with the egress unit.  
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Figure 22: G10 CMTS Data Flow  
Midplane  
DOCSIS Data  
DOCSIS Data  
Hybrid  
Fiber/Coax  
Management  
Ports  
Management  
Data  
Network-  
Side  
Interface  
IP Data  
G10 CMTS  
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This chapter provides the installation site requirements and step-by-step procedures that we  
recommend in preparation for the installation of the G10 CMTS in the headend. The  
installation procedures described in this manual assume that the procedures and the  
checklist provided in this chapter have been successfully completed and approved by the  
user and Juniper Networks field engineers.  
All the steps required to successfully install the G10 CMTS are summarized at the end of this  
chapter in Table 38 on page 90.  
The topics in this chapter include:  
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Safety Precautions  
During the preparation and installation of the G10 CMTS,  
we strongly recommend that you adhere to the  
precautions presented in this section to avoid physical  
injury due to lifting, moving, or rack mounting the CMTS.  
! Only trained and certified personnel should be involved in the installation of the CMTS.  
! We recommend the use of a lift to install the G10 CMTS.  
! Do not attempt to lift the G10 CMTS alone. If a lift is not used, we recommend at least  
three installers assist with lifting the system. This includes removal from the shipping  
carton, temporary or permanent placement on a flat surface, rack mounting, or lifting  
for any other purpose.  
! Prior to lifting and moving the G10 CMTS, ensure that the path you will be taking is  
totally unobstructed.  
! To avoid back injury when lifting the G10 CMTS, avoid bending your back to achieve lift  
leverage. Instead, keep your back in the upright position, and bend at the knees. Also  
avoid twisting your back while lifting.  
! Always rack mount a system from the bottom up to maintain the lowest possible center  
of gravity of the entire rack with its equipment.  
! Do not install any additional modules or power supplies to the G10 CMTS prior to  
mounting it in a rack. First mount the system into the rack with its original contents as  
shipped, then install additional components after the G10 CMTS is securely mounted to  
its rack.  
! Never attempt to move the G10 CMTS while any cables or power cords are still  
connected.  
! Ensure that any loose articles of clothing are well clear of the fan trays prior to powering  
up the G10 CMTS.  
During the preparation and installation of the G10 CMTS,  
we strongly recommend that you adhere to the  
precautions presented in this section to avoid physical  
injury due to an electrical hazard.  
High levels of electrical energy are distributed across the  
system midplane. Be careful not to contact the midplane  
connectors, or any component connected to the midplane,  
with any metallic object while hot-swapping or servicing  
components installed in the system.  
! We recommend at least two installers be present when connecting the G10 CMTS to its  
power source.  
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! Remove all jewelry that can act as a conductor of electricity such as watches, rings,  
bracelets, and necklaces.  
! Prior to making any power connections, locate the emergency power-off switch and  
ensure that the path between where the G10 CMTS will be installed and the power-off  
switch is unobstructed.  
! Prior to making any power connections, survey the immediate area to ensure that no  
additional electrical safety hazards exist (such as ungrounded equipment or power  
cords, or damp, moist areas that could conduct electricity).  
! Ensure that the power supply switches on the rear of the G10 CMTS are in the OFF (O)  
position prior to connecting any power cords.  
! Use the factory-supplied AC power cords. These cords are grounded and appropriately  
rated for the G10 CMTS.  
! Use the factory-supplied DC power cord ring lugs, and wire according to your local code  
for the DC power cord connection to the G10 CMTS.  
! Attach all power cords to their appropriate terminals (AC or DC) in the rear of the G10  
CMTS prior to plugging any power cord into its respective power source (AC or DC).  
! Never apply excessive force when attaching a power cord to a terminal or power source  
if it does not readily mate with ease. Having to apply an unusual amount of force might  
indicate that electrical leads are bent and damaged, or that an improper connection is  
being attempted.  
! Ensure that the G10 CMTS chassis is properly grounded to earth prior to connecting any  
source of power. See “Ground the Chassis” on page 94 for more details.  
During the preparation and installation of the G10 CMTS,  
we strongly recommend that you adhere to the  
precautions presented in this section to avoid damaging  
the G10 CMTS.  
! Before handling any G10 CMTS module, always wear an ESD ground strap that is  
connected to the ESD strap jack located on the front of the chassis.  
! Leave all modules in the anti-static bags they are shipped in until you are ready to install  
the modules into the G10 CMTS.  
! Handle all modules by their card edges or ejectors and avoid directly touching any  
component on a module.  
! Ensure that all modules and power supplies are properly aligned and mated to their  
respective midplane connectors prior to powering up the G10 CMTS. Check that all  
captive retainer screws are securely tightened according to the torque specifications  
provided herein.  
! Air management modules and air management panels must always be installed in  
empty slots while operating the G10 CMTS to ensure that proper air ventilation occurs  
throughout the chassis, and to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions.  
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Notices  
! All modules and power supplies are designed to smoothly slide into the G10 CMTS  
chassis using the card guides. Do not apply excessive force during the insertion of any  
assembly into the system. If resistance to insertion is encountered while installing any  
assembly, carefully remove it, realign its card edge with the chassis’ card guides, and  
reinsert it into the system.  
! When you install a rear chassis module, apply more pressure to the upper ejector than to  
the lower ejector. This ensures the module connectors on the top of the card edge are  
properly aligned with the midplane connectors. The bottom edge has no connectors, so  
you do not need to press the rear ejector as firmly.  
! Do not operate the G10 CMTS without the front and rear fan trays that are shipped with  
the system.  
! Do not apply torque to screws that is below or above the specifications provided herein.  
Notices  
! This equipment is intended only for installation in a  
restricted access location within a building.  
! This equipment is intended for indoor use only.  
! This equipment does not have a direct copper  
connection to the outside plant.  
! Removal of power supplies or cards will result in  
access to hazardous energy.  
! Each power cord must be connected to an  
independent branch circuit.  
! Product connected to two power sources. Disconnect  
both power sources before servicing.  
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect  
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the  
instructions.  
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this  
product may cause radio interference in which case the  
user may be required to take adequate measures.  
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Power  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Power  
The G10 CMTS can be configured with either AC or DC power supply modules. To support a  
fully-populated CMTS, the installation site must be able to source 1500 watts of input power.  
The G10 CMTS chassis midplane is electrically partitioned  
into A and B domains. To support power redundancy, you  
must supply power from different circuits to each power  
transition module to implement power source redundancy.  
Ensure that all power distribution panel switches on the  
rear of the CMTS are in the off position prior to connecting  
any electrical power cords. Also ensure that the CMTS  
chassis is properly grounded to earth prior to connecting  
any source of power.  
AC Power  
The G10 CMTS requires an AC power source that operates within a voltage and frequency  
range of 100 to 240 VAC and 47 to 63 Hz. In addition, appropriately sized circuit protection  
measures must be implemented to ensure compliance with electrical regulatory standards.  
Use the factory-supplied power cords for AC power.  
AC power sources must use circuit breakers, rather than  
fuses, for current surge protection.  
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DC Power  
The G10 CMTS requires a DC power source that operates within a voltage range of –36 to  
–75 VDC. Unlike the AC configuration, the DC power transition modules do not operate  
independently. Each DC power transition module supports the power supplies in both  
domains of the chassis. If one DC power transition module fails, all the current for the system  
must be supplied from a single power source. Therefore, within the United States, a 50 A  
circuit breaker (36 A maximum, plus margin) must be used with each of the two independent  
DC power sources connected to the CMTS. Outside the United States, each DC power source  
must have circuit breaker protection to account for a maximum current of 36 A, plus  
additional margin required by local regulations.  
Use the factory-supplied DC power cord ring lugs, and wire according to your local code for  
the DC power cord connection to the G10 CMTS.  
Environment  
The installation site must meet the specifications provided in Table 25 to maintain the proper  
environmental conditions for the G10 CMTS.  
Table 25: G10 CMTS Environmental Specifications  
Parameter  
Condition  
Requirement  
Temperature  
Ambient operating  
0° to +40°C (0° to +104°F)  
Ambient non-operating  
Ambient operating and non-operating  
Operating and non-operating  
Operating  
–35° to +60°C (–31° to +140°F)  
10% to 90% (non-condensing)  
0 to 3048 m (10,000 ft)  
Humidity  
Altitude  
Vibration  
5 Hz to 200 Hz, at 1.0g (1.0 oct/min)  
5 Hz to 200 Hz, at 1.0g (1.0 oct/min)  
200 Hz to 500 Hz, at 2.0g (1.0 oct/min)  
Non-operating  
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Mounting  
Mounting  
The G10 CMTS can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA RS-310-C equipment rack or a 23-inch AT&T  
DATAPHONE equipment rack. You can install the CMTS into non-standard racks by using the  
additional rail mounting bracket holes in the CMTS.  
We recommend that you rack mount systems from the  
bottom up to maintain the lowest possible center of gravity  
of the entire rack with its equipment.  
We recommend that you use an equipment shelf or tray  
beneath the CMTS to support its weight. The shelf avoids  
backward toppling of the rack and excess torque on the  
mounting brackets.  
We recommend you use a cable organizer to assist with the routing of cables to and from the  
equipment rack. You should mount the cable organizer after the CMTS is installed.  
For thermal management, airflow enters into the lower front and sides of the CMTS chassis  
and exits through the upper rear. As a result, a clearance of 3 to 6 inches is required on each  
side of the CMTS. You can mount additional equipment directly on either the top or the  
bottom of the CMTS without impacting system ventilation.  
We recommend that you locate neighboring equipment  
such that its ventilation exhaust does not feed into the  
CMTS air intakes.  
We recommend that you maintain proper clearance to the front and rear of the mounting  
rack so that the CMTS can be easily accessed during maintenance. The recommended  
clearance to the front and rear of the chassis is 3 feet and 2 feet.  
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Tools and Equipment Required for Installation  
Tools and Equipment Required for Installation  
You need the following tools to complete the G10 CMTS installation:  
! M2.5 Phillips torque screwdriver  
! M2.5 flathead torque screwdriver  
! M3 Phillips torque screwdriver  
! M5 Phillips torque screwdriver  
! #10 Phillips torque screwdriver  
! #10 flathead torque screwdriver  
! #12 Phillips torque screwdriver  
! 7/16 in. torque wrench  
! 22-10 AWG crimper/cutter/stripper  
In addition, you might need the following supplies:  
! RF cables and adapters  
! Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors  
You need the following equipment to configure the G10 CMTS and verify that the RF system  
has been set up properly:  
! PC with asynchronous terminal emulation  
! RF spectrum analyzer  
! RF power meter  
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Coaxial Cable Requirements  
Coaxial Cable Requirements  
To achieve optimal RF performance and to minimize the potential damage of the  
F-connectors on the HFC Connector Modules and SIMs, we recommend that you use the  
coaxial cable types listed in Table 26.  
Table 26: Coaxial Cable Requirements  
Cable Type  
Diameter of Center Conductor  
0.57 mm (0.022 in)  
RG-59/U  
RG-59  
RG-6  
0.86 mm (0.034 in)  
1.05 mm (0.041 in)  
You can use any of the cable types listed in Table 26 initially. However, if a cable in a  
particular F-connector is replaced, we recommend that the you replace it with a cable that  
has the same, or larger, center conductor diameter than the original cable. This ensures that  
proper contact between the cable conductor and an F-connector is maintained.  
If a replacement cable has a smaller center conductor diameter than the original cable—for  
example, replacing an RG-6 cable with an RG-59U—the smaller RG-59U cable conductor  
might not make adequate contact with an F-connector, which can potentially lead to a partial  
or complete loss of the signal.  
Characterization of Installation Site  
You need to characterize several parameters associated with the installation site prior to the  
installation of the CMTS. These parameters relate to specific aspects of the installation site  
system, HFC network connections, and CMTS downstream and upstream transmissions. The  
information collected allows field engineers to verify that the installation site environment is  
compatible with the G10 CMTS. Table 27 is provided to collect information regarding the RF  
plant and HFC environment.  
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Table 27: RF Plant/HFC Environment Characterization  
Parameter  
Value  
Plant architecture type  
____ HFC ____ All Coax  
Number of optical links within HFC  
Distance between optical links within HFC  
Amplifier cascade depth from node  
Homes passed per node  
____ max ____ average  
____ max ____ average  
____ max ____ average  
Total homes passed by installation site  
Node combining ratio per port  
___:1 upstream ___:1 downstream  
Average upstream noise measurement (see note below)  
Peak upstream noise measurement (see note below)  
Passive loss from upstream receiver to CMTS  
Maximum tap value used  
____ dB  
____ dB  
____ dB  
____ dB  
____ dBmV  
____ dB  
Maximum tap output level at highest frequency  
Maximum drop loss allowed from tap to home  
Method used for return path alignment  
DOCSIS services offered? If yes, complete Table 28 on page 77.  
Upstream frequency spectrum utilization  
____ yes ____ no  
We recommend that you take a sample of 10 percent of  
the total nodes terminated at the installation site for  
average and peak noise measurements using the  
methodology described in “Noise Measurement  
Table 28 is provided to collect information regarding the existing DOCSIS services supported  
by the installation site. If there are no existing DOCSIS services supported, skip Table 28 and  
proceed to subsequent tables. If more than two DOCSIS services exist, additional tables are  
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Table 28: Existing DOCSIS Service Characterization  
Parameter  
Value  
1st DOCSIS Service  
Upstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Upstream modulation type  
Upstream input level expected at CMTS  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ QPSK ____ 16QAM  
____ dBmV  
FEC enabled?  
If yes, FEC level parameters (T and K)  
____ yes ____ no  
____T ____ K  
Upstream measured C/N  
____ dB  
Downstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Downstream modulation type  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ 64QAM ____256QAM  
____ dB  
Downstream output signal level (relative to analog video)  
Downstream measured C/N  
____ dB (DOSCIS carrier)  
____ dB (Analog video carrier)  
Downstream interleave depth setting  
2nd DOCSIS Service  
___ (# of taps) ____(increments)  
Upstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Upstream modulation type  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ QPSK ____ 16QAM  
____ dBmV  
Upstream input level expected at CMTS  
FEC enabled?  
If yes, FEC level parameters (T and K)  
____ yes ____ no  
____ T ____ K  
Upstream measured C/N  
____ dB  
Downstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Downstream modulation type  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ 64QAM ____256QAM  
____ dB  
Downstream output signal level (relative to analog video)  
Downstream measured C/N  
____ dB (DOCSIS carrier)  
____ dB (Analog video carrier)  
Downstream interleave depth setting  
___ (# of taps) ____(increments)  
Table 29 on page 78 and Table 30 on page 80 are provided to collect upstream and  
downstream characterization information for a DOCSIS Module. If the CMTS configuration  
includes more than one DOCSIS Module, additional tables are provided in Additional  
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Table 29: Upstream CMTS Parameter Characterization  
Upstream Parameters  
DOCSIS Module #___  
Port 0  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
Node combining ratio per  
port  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
Expected interfaces per port  
Expected port input level  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
Modulation type  
(where applicable)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
Channel width  
(where applicable)  
Circle the applicable unit.  
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Upstream Parameters  
Port 0  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
FEC enabled?  
If yes, FEC level parameters  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
Interface frequency  
(where applicable)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
Required interface input  
level  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
(where applicable)  
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Table 30: Downstream CMTS Parameter Characterization  
Downstream Parameters  
DOCSIS Module #___  
Port 0  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
Node combining ratio per port  
Interface frequency allocated  
Modulation type  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ MHz  
____ MHz  
____ MHz  
____ MHz  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
Output signal level (relative to analog  
video)  
Required interface output level  
Interleave depth setting  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
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Table 31: Upstream Frequency Spectrum Utilization  
Frequency  
Description of Utilization  
Frequency  
Description of Utilization  
5 – 6 MHz  
24 – 25 MHz  
6 – 7 MHz  
25 – 26 MHz  
26 – 27 MHz  
27 – 28 MHz  
28 – 29 MHz  
29 – 30 MHz  
30 – 31 MHz  
31 – 32 MHz  
32 – 33 MHz  
33 – 34 MHz  
34 – 35 MHz  
35 – 36 MHz  
36 – 37 MHz  
37 – 38 MHz  
38 – 39 MHz  
39 – 40 MHz  
40 – 41 MHz  
41 – 42 MHz  
7 – 8 MHz  
8 – 9 MHz  
9 – 10 MHz  
10 – 11 MHz  
11 – 12 MHz  
12 – 13 MHz  
13 – 14 MHz  
14 – 15 MHz  
15 – 16 MHz  
16 – 17 MHz  
17 – 18 MHz  
18 – 19 MHz  
19 – 20 MHz  
20 – 21 MHz  
21 – 22 MHz  
22 – 23 MHz  
23 – 24 MHz  
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Summary Checklist  
Summary Checklist  
Table 32 provides a summary checklist of the pre-installation requirements. You should  
complete and review this checklist with field engineers to ensure the installation site is  
prepared for installing the G10 CMTS.  
Table 32: Pre-Installation Requirement Summary Checklist  
Requirement  
Verified  
Safety  
Grounding straps provided for ESD protection  
Compliance verified with all local and national regulatory requirements  
Equipment to be positioned in a clear, dry, dust-free area  
Power  
AC Power  
AC-input supply operates within range of 100 to 240 VAC and 47 to 63 Hz  
Appropriate circuit protection in place for compliance with area electric regulations  
Separate AC-input power supply sources for CMTS A and B domains  
DC Power  
DC-input supply operates within range of –36 to –75 VDC  
Appropriate circuit protection in place for compliance with area electric regulations  
Separate DC-input power supply sources for CMTS A and B domains  
Environment  
Ambient temperature conditions satisfied  
Ambient humidity conditions satisfied  
Altitude conditions satisfied  
Vibration conditions satisfied  
Mounting  
19-inch rack, 23-inch rack, or appropriate non-standard rack or shelf available  
Cable organizer available for mounting rack  
Adequate access clearance to front, rear, and sides of CMTS  
Hardware  
Specified tools and supplies available  
Test equipment available for installation and verifying RF setup  
Installation Site  
Characterization of RF Plant/HFC environment parameters completed  
Characterization of existing DOCSIS services completed  
Characterization of upstream CMTS parameters completed  
Characterization of downstream CMTS parameters completed  
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Noise Measurement Methodology  
Noise Measurement Methodology  
This section describes the methodology for conducting average and peak upstream noise  
measurements. The procedures establish a consistent methodology for obtaining the  
requested information during the characterization of the installation site. We recommend you  
use the HP 8591C spectrum analyzer for taking these measurements.  
Average Upstream Noise Measurement  
This section defines a procedure for taking the average upstream noise measurements  
required as part of the RF plant and HFC environment characterization. We recommend that  
you take a sample of 10 percent of the nodes terminated at the installation site. Table 33  
provides the appropriate setup configuration settings for the HP 8591C spectrum analyzer.  
Table 33: Average Noise Spectrum Analyzer Settings  
Setting  
Value  
2 MHz  
45 MHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
5 dB/div  
On  
Start frequency  
Stop frequency  
Resolution bandwidth  
Video bandwidth  
Scale  
Internal amplifier  
Attenuator  
0 dB  
Reference level offset  
Reference level  
Number of averages  
-28 dB  
-5 dBmV  
100  
You might need to adjust the reference level for your  
particular test environment.  
1. Connect the spectrum analyzer to the selected upstream signal at the upstream splitter  
or at the CMTS upstream port.  
2. Configure the spectrum analyzer using the values defined in Table 33.  
3. Start the measurement.  
After completing the measurement, the analyzer display should resemble Figure 23 on  
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Figure 23: Average Upstream Noise Measurement Example  
Peak Upstream Noise Measurement  
This section defines a procedure for taking the peak upstream noise measurements required  
as part of the RF plant and HFC environment characterization. We recommend that you take  
a sample of 10 percent of the nodes terminated at the installation site. Table 34 provides the  
appropriate setup configuration settings for the HP 8591C spectrum analyzer.  
Table 34: Peak Noise Spectrum Analyzer Setup  
Setting  
Value  
2 MHz  
45 MHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
5 dB/div  
Off  
Start frequency  
Stop frequency  
Resolution bandwidth  
Video bandwidth  
Scale  
Internal amplifier  
Attenuator  
0 dB  
Reference level of headend  
Max Hold  
0 dBmV  
1 minute  
1. Connect the spectrum analyzer to the selected upstream signal at the upstream splitter  
or at the CMTS upstream port.  
2. Configure the spectrum analyzer using the values defined in Table 34.  
3. Start the measurement.  
After completing the measurement, the analyzer display should resemble Figure 24 on  
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Figure 24: Peak Upstream Noise Measurement Example  
Additional Characterization Tables  
If the installation site supports more than two DOCSIS services, you can record the  
characterization of the additional services in Table 35. In addition, if the CMTS configuration  
includes more than one DOCSIS Module, you can use Table 36 and Table 37 to record the  
data.  
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Table 35: Existing DOCSIS Service Characterization  
Parameter  
Value  
____ DOCSIS Service  
Upstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Upstream modulation type  
Upstream input level expected at CMTS  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ QPSK ____ 16QAM  
____ dBmV  
FEC enabled?  
If yes, FEC level parameters (T and K)  
____ yes ____ no  
____T ____ K  
Upstream measured C/N  
____ dB  
Downstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Downstream modulation type  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ 64QAM ____256QAM  
____ dB  
Downstream output signal level (relative to analog video)  
Downstream measured C/N  
____ dB (DOSCIS carrier)  
____ dB (Analog video carrier)  
Downstream interleave depth setting  
____ DOCSIS Service  
___ (# of taps) ____(increments)  
Upstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Upstream modulation type  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ QPSK ____ 16QAM  
____ dBmV  
Upstream input level expected at CMTS  
FEC enabled?  
If yes, FEC level parameters (T and K)  
____ yes ____ no  
____ T ____ K  
Upstream measured C/N  
____ dB  
Downstream RF bandwidth allocated  
Downstream modulation type  
____ MHz (max) ____ MHz (min)  
____ 64QAM ____256QAM  
____ dB  
Downstream output signal level (relative to analog video)  
Downstream measured C/N  
____ dB (DOSCIS carrier)  
____ dB (Analog video carrier)  
Downstream interleave depth setting  
___ (# of taps) ____(increments)  
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Table 36: Upstream CMTS Parameter Characterization  
Upstream Parameters  
DOCSIS Module #___  
Port 0  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
Node combining ratio per  
port  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
Expected interfaces per port  
Expected port input level  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
Modulation type  
(where applicable)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH0)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH1)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH2)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH3)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH4)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH5)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH6)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH7)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH8)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH9)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH10)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH11)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH12)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH13)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH14)  
_ QPSK _ 16QAM (CH15)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 0)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 1)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 2)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 3)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 4)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 5)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 6)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 7)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 8)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 9)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 10)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 11)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 12)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 13)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 14)  
____ kHz/MHz (CH 15)  
Channel width  
(where applicable)  
Circle the applicable unit.  
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Upstream Parameters  
Port 0  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
FEC enabled?  
If yes, FEC level parameters  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
_____ yes _____ no  
____ T ____ K (CH 0)  
____ T ____ K (CH 1)  
____ T ____ K (CH 2)  
____ T ____ K (CH 3)  
____ T ____ K (CH 4)  
____ T ____ K (CH 5)  
____ T ____ K (CH 6)  
____ T ____ K (CH 7)  
____ T ____ K (CH 8)  
____ T ____ K (CH 9)  
____ T ____ K (CH 10)  
____ T ____ K (CH 11)  
____ T ____ K (CH 12)  
____ T ____ K (CH 13)  
____ T ____ K (CH 14)  
____ T ____ K (CH 15)  
Interface frequency  
(where applicable)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
____ MHz (CH 0)  
____ MHz (CH 1)  
____ MHz (CH 2)  
____ MHz (CH 3)  
____ MHz (CH 4)  
____ MHz (CH 5)  
____ MHz (CH 6)  
____ MHz (CH 7)  
____ MHz (CH 8)  
____ MHz (CH 9)  
____ MHz (CH 10)  
____ MHz (CH 11)  
____ MHz (CH 12)  
____ MHz (CH 13)  
____ MHz (CH 14)  
____ MHz (CH 15)  
Required interface input  
level  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
____ dBmV (CH 0)  
____ dBmV (CH 1)  
____ dBmV (CH 2)  
____ dBmV (CH 3)  
____ dBmV (CH 4)  
____ dBmV (CH 5)  
____ dBmV (CH 6)  
____ dBmV (CH 7)  
____ dBmV (CH 8)  
____ dBmV (CH 9)  
____ dBmV (CH 10)  
____ dBmV (CH 11)  
____ dBmV (CH 12)  
____ dBmV (CH 13)  
____ dBmV (CH 14)  
____ dBmV (CH 15)  
(where applicable)  
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Table 37: Downstream CMTS Parameter Characterization  
Downstream Parameters  
DOCSIS Module #___  
Port 0  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
Node combining ratio per port  
Interface frequency allocated  
Modulation type  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ : 1  
____ MHz  
____ MHz  
____ MHz  
____ MHz  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
_ 64QAM _256QAM  
____ dB  
Output signal level (relative to analog  
video)  
Required interface output level  
Interleave depth setting  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
____ dBmV  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
___ [I] (# of taps)  
___ [J] (increments)  
Verification of Shipping Cartons  
Prior to beginning the installation of the G10 CMTS, you should verify that the contents of the  
shipping cartons are identical to the contents listed on the packing lists. In addition, you  
should carefully inspect the shipped contents to ensure that they are not damaged in any  
manner. If any contents are missing or damaged, report this to customer support.  
To verify the contents of the shipping cartons match the packing list, use the following  
procedure:  
1. Carefully open the shipping cartons. Pay attention to any instructions printed on each  
shipping carton.  
2. Remove all the contents of the shipping cartons. When lifting heavy contents, be sure to  
follow the safety precautions listed in “Safety Precautions” on page 68.  
3. Verify that the contents of the shipping cartons are identical to the contents listed on the  
packing lists.  
4. Verify that the correct number of power supplies are installed in the G10 CMTS chassis.  
5. Open all accessory kits that are included in the shipment. Verify that the contents are  
identical to the contents listed on the accessory kit packing lists.  
6. Install the power supply faceplate included in the shipment by aligning its four ball studs  
with the four power supply faceplate clips and pressing the faceplate towards the chassis  
until it snaps into place. If you will install additional power supplies, this step can be  
deferred.  
You must install the power supply faceplate prior to  
powering on the G10 CMTS to ensure that proper air  
ventilation occurs throughout the chassis.  
7. Install the air intake faceplate included in the shipment by aligning its four ball studs  
with the four air intake faceplate clips and pressing the faceplate towards the chassis  
until it snaps into place.  
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G10 CMTS Installation Checklist  
Table 38 summarizes all the steps outlined in this document that are required to successfully  
install the G10 CMTS in the headend. We recommend that copies of this table be made and  
used to keep track of the installation status of each G10 CMTS.  
Table 38: G10 CMTS Installation Checklist  
Step  
Page Number  
Completion Status  
Preparation for Installation  
Complete all checklists in “Prepare the Site”  
Completely review the G10 CMTS Hardware Guide, including the safety precautions  
Verify the contents of the shipping cartons  
Verify the number of pre-installed modules and power supplies in the chassis is correct  
Verify the contents of all accessory kits  
Install the power supply faceplate and the air intake faceplate  
Ground and Rack Mount the Chassis  
Crimp the supplied two-ring lug connector to the earth ground strap  
Attach the earth ground strap to the chassis  
Ensure proper ventilation clearance surrounding the G10 CMTS  
Install an equipment shelf in the rack  
If applicable, install the rack mounting brackets  
Slide the chassis onto the shelf and mount it to the rack  
Attach the earth ground strap to earth ground  
Remove the power supply faceplate  
Determine the bay in which to install the power supply  
Remove the power supply filler panel  
Release the ejector, align to the card guides, insert the power supply, and close the  
ejector  
Tighten the self-contained screws  
Replace the power supply faceplate  
Install a DOCSIS Module and an HFC Connector Module or SIM  
Remove the air management module where the DOCSIS Module will be inserted  
Release the ejectors, align to the card guides, insert the DOCSIS Module, and close the  
ejectors  
Tighten the self-contained screws  
Remove the air management panel where the HFC Connector Module or SIM will be  
inserted  
Release the ejectors, align to the card guides, insert the HFC Connector Module or SIM,  
and close the ejectors  
Tighten the self-contained screws  
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Step  
Page Number  
Completion Status  
Install a Chassis Control Module and a Hard Disk Module  
Remove the air management module where the Chassis Control Module will be inserted page 108  
Release the ejectors, align to the card guides, insert the Chassis Control Module, and  
close the ejectors  
Tighten the self-contained screws  
Remove the air management panel where the Hard Disk Module will be inserted  
Release the ejectors, align to the card guides, insert the Hard Disk Module, and close the  
ejectors  
Tighten the self-contained screws  
Install a NIC Module and a NIC Access Module  
Remove the air management module where the NIC Module will be inserted  
Release the ejectors, align to the card guides, insert the NIC Module, and close the  
ejectors  
Tighten the self-contained screws  
Remove the air management panel where the NIC Access Module will be inserted  
Release the ejectors, align to the card guides, insert the NIC Access Module, and close  
the ejectors  
Tighten the self-contained screws  
Determine how the cable plant nodes will be connected to the downstream and  
upstream ports of the module  
Connect each of the four downstream ports to its respective node  
Connect each of the four upstream ports to its respective node  
Dress all cables appropriately  
Thread the Ethernet cable through the cable channel from the rear of the chassis  
Connect the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable to the Eth0 port on the Chassis  
Control Module  
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to its respective network equipment in the  
headend  
Cable a NIC Module and a NIC Access Module (if applicable)  
Thread the network cables through the cable channel from the rear of the chassis  
Connect each of the two Gigabit Ethernet network cables to the ports on the NIC  
Module  
Connect the other ends of the network cables to their respective network equipment in  
the headend  
Connect the RJ-21 end of the NIC Access Module cable into the NIC Access Module and  
tighten the cable retainer screws  
Connect eight RJ-45 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable to a maximum of four  
HFC Connector Module  
Dress all cables appropriately  
Connect the serial cable to the COM port on the Chassis Control Module  
Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on the PC  
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Page Number  
Completion Status  
Ensure that each power distribution rocker switch is OFF (AC only)  
Plug each power cord into the power receptacles (AC) or terminal blocks (DC)  
Close the retainer clips around the power cords (AC) or secure the DC ring lugs to the  
terminal blocks (DC)  
Plug the other ends of the power cords to their respective, independent power sources  
Ensure that the power sources are on  
Turn on the power switches on the power transition modules (AC only)  
Check all power supply LEDs (power supply faceplate must be removed, then replaced)  
Check front and rear fan tray LEDs  
Check all DOCSIS Module LEDs  
Check all Chassis Control Module LEDs  
Check all NIC Module LEDs  
Power on the PC, launch the asynchronous terminal emulation application, and  
establish a direct serial connection with the Chassis Control Module  
Check for correct boot banner and system prompt on PC  
Log into the G10 CMTS  
Configure the name of the CMTS  
Configure the CMTS’s domain name  
Configure the IP address of the Fast Ethernet management port  
Configure the IP address of a backup router  
Configure the IP address of a DNS server  
Set the root authentication password  
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Chapter 5  
Install the CMTS  
This chapter describes the complete installation procedure for the G10 CMTS. It is assumed  
that you have followed all safety precautions and procedures described in “Prepare the Site”  
on page 67 prior to performing the procedures presented in this chapter. We recommend  
that the entire installation process in this chapter be read prior to performing the actual  
G10 CMTS installation.  
Before installing a power supply or any module into the  
G10 CMTS, attach one end of an ESD ground strap to your  
wrist and attach the other end to the ESD strap jack on the  
front of the chassis (see Figure 5 on page 12).  
This chapter discusses the following topics:  
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Ground the Chassis  
Prior to rack mounting the G10 CMTS, you should install an earth ground strap on the chassis,  
particularly if the sides of the chassis will be inaccessible after it is rack mounted. Figure 6 on  
page 13 shows the location of the chassis ground nuts on the chassis. The G10 CMTS  
accessory kit contains a two-ring lug connector that you must crimp to the ground strap.  
Using two of the supplied #12 screws and washers (a washer is installed between each bolt  
and the lug connector), attach the ground strap to the chassis using 35 in-lb of torque on each  
screw. The other end of the ground strap will be attached to earth ground after the chassis is  
rack mounted.  
Never power on the G10 CMTS without first grounding the  
chassis.  
Rack Mounting  
This section describes the process for rack mounting the G10 CMTS into an EIA standard  
19-inch rack. The mounting brackets are compatible with either of the following racks:  
! Standard 1-3/4” EIA wide  
1-1/4”, 1/2”, 1-1/4”  
12-24 tapped  
! Standard 2” EIA wide  
1”, 1”  
12-24 tapped  
The G10 CMTS is shipped from the factory with mounting brackets attached to the front of  
the chassis for front-rack mounting. If the chassis is to be mid-rack mounted, you must  
remove and reinstall the mounting brackets to the center of the chassis.  
The following procedure assumes that all the contents of the shipping cartons, including the  
G10 CMTS chassis, have been removed.  
You must rack mount the G10 CMTS chassis prior to the  
installation of any additional power supplies or modules.  
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In general, when more than one piece of equipment is  
mounted into a rack, you should install the heaviest piece  
of equipment at the bottom of the rack. Each successive  
piece you install should be lighter than the piece  
immediately below it. For planning purposes, a  
minimally-populated G10 CMTS weighs approximately  
80 lb (36 kg), and a fully-populated G10 CMTS weighs  
approximately 140 lb (64 kg).  
To rack mount the chassis, follow this procedure:  
1. Prior to rack mounting, ensure that proper clearance is maintained between the  
G10 CMTS chassis and its surroundings to allow adequate air ventilation to flow into the  
air intakes and out of the air exhaust:  
! A minimum of 3 feet (0.91 m) between the front of the chassis and any other  
object.  
! A minimum of 2 feet (0.61 m) between the rear of the chassis and any other object.  
! A minimum of 3 inches between each side of the chassis and any other object.  
Figure 25 on page 96 illustrates the air flow through the chassis.  
If there is no other equipment installed in the rack, you should install the G10 CMTS as  
low as possible into the rack.  
You must install the power supply faceplate prior to  
powering on the G10 CMTS to ensure that proper air flow  
occurs throughout the chassis.  
The G10 CMTS does not require any clearance between the  
bottom of the chassis and the floor. Similarly, there are no  
clearance requirements between the top of the chassis and  
the bottom of another G10 CMTS stacked above it on the  
same rack (see Figure 29 on page 100).  
2. We recommend that you install an equipment shelf into the rack that can support the  
maximum weight (140 lb, or 64 kg) and dimensions of the chassis. The chassis  
dimensions, when viewed from the bottom, are provided in Figure 26 on page 97.  
3. If the chassis will be front-rack mounted, jump ahead to step 5. If the chassis will be  
mid-rack mounted, proceed to step 4.  
4. Remove the seven screws fastening the mounting brackets to the front of the chassis,  
align the brackets with the corresponding hole patterns in the center of the chassis, and  
insert the seven screws into the chassis. Apply 20 in-lb of torque to each of the seven  
screws.  
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Figure 26: Bottom of Chassis  
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5. When lifting the chassis, we recommend that you follow the safety precautions listed in  
the “Safety Precautions” on page 68. Using a lift (or at least three installers—one on the  
left, one on the right, and one in the front of the chassis), slowly lift and slide the  
G10 CMTS onto the equipment shelf. Figure 27 on page 98 illustrates the proper manner  
in which to manually lift the chassis such that the risk of injury is minimized.  
Do not use the handles on the rear fan tray to assist with  
lifting the G10 CMTS. These handles are solely for the  
purpose of removing the rear fan tray.  
6. Continue sliding the chassis all the way into the rack until the flanges of the mounting  
brackets are flush with the mounting rails of the rack and the mounting holes in the  
mounting brackets are aligned with the corresponding holes in the mounting rails.  
7. Using the #12 screws supplied in the accessory kit (up to six for each mounting bracket),  
fasten the chassis to the rack by applying 30 in-lb of torque to each of the screws (see  
Figure 28 on page 99). Do not completely tighten any screw to its torque specification  
until all 12 screws are inserted.  
8. Attach the ground strap to earth ground. Figure 29 on page 100 illustrates a fully  
populated rack with three G10 CMTS chassis.  
Now you can install additional power supplies and modules.  
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Install Power Supplies  
Install Power Supplies  
If you order an AC version of the CMTS without power redundancy, the CMTS ships with five  
AC power supplies installed in domain A. If you order the CMTS with power redundancy, the  
CMTS ships with 10 AC power supplies installed. DC versions of the CMTS are always shipped  
with 10 DC power supplies installed.  
To install an additional power supply, follow this procedure:  
1. Remove the power supply faceplate by pulling the flanges on each side of the faceplate  
away from the chassis until the faceplate ball studs are removed from the power supply  
faceplate clips.  
2. Remove the power supply filler panel covering the selected bay by loosening the two  
self-contained screws.  
3. If the power supply’s ejector is locked in the vertical position, press down on the ejector  
release while simultaneously pulling the ejector away from the power supply. The ejector  
should rest at approximately 45° from the faceplate.  
The power supplies and the chassis are mechanically  
keyed to ensure that the same type of supplies and chassis  
(AC or DC) are used together. Do not attempt to remove or  
reconfigure the keys.  
4. Each power supply bay has an upper and lower card guide. Align the printed circuit  
board of the power supply with the bay card guides and slowly slide the power supply  
into the bay until it comes to a stop (action #1 in Figure 30 on page 102). The inside tabs  
(the tabs closest to midplane) of the ejector should be resting over the power supply  
ejector rail.  
5. Firmly lift the ejector to the vertical position until the ejector release clicks into position  
(action #2 in Figure 30). Check that the inside tabs of the ejector extend into the power  
supply ejector rail. The power supply should be flush with any other installed power  
supplies.  
6. Tighten the upper and lower retainer screws by applying 3 in-lb of torque to each screw.  
7. Replace the power supply faceplate by aligning its four ball studs with the four power  
supply faceplate clips and pressing the faceplate towards the chassis until it snaps into  
place.  
You must replace the power supply faceplate and power  
supply filler panels prior to powering on the G10 CMTS to  
ensure that proper air ventilation occurs throughout the  
chassis, and to reduce EMI emissions.  
See “Remove Power Supplies” on page 160 for power supply removal instructions.  
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Install a DOCSIS Module  
The G10 CMTS chassis accommodates a total of eight DOCSIS Modules. The chassis is not  
shipped from the factory with any DOCSIS Modules installed into any card cage slots. All  
DOCSIS Modules that you order are packaged separately and must be installed at the  
headend after the G10 CMTS has been rack mounted. The card cage is shipped from the  
factory with seven air management modules installed in front slots that do not contain  
DOCSIS Modules, and seven air management panels into rear slots that do not contain HFC  
Connector Modules or SIMs. These air management modules and panels act as baffles that  
prevent air from flowing upward through empty space or out of the chassis, and redirect the  
air flow through slots that contain active modules. A single card cage slot (front and back) is  
intentionally left empty when shipped from the factory because at least one DOCSIS Modules  
and one HFC Connector Module or SIM must be installed in the system.  
DOCSIS Modules are installed in the front of the G10 CMTS chassis in card cage slots 1  
through 4 (for domain A) and slots 10 through 13 (for domain B). HFC Connector Modules  
and SIMs are installed in the rear of the G10 CMTS chassis in card cage slots 1 through 4 (for  
domain A) and slots 10 through 13 (for domain B). See Figure 10 on page 25 for an  
illustration of the chassis domains.  
To assist with the installation, the top of the air intake faceplate, the bottom of the power  
supply faceplate, and the top of the rear fan tray are labeled with the slot numbers.  
To install a DOCSIS Module, follow this procedure:  
1. If applicable, remove the air management module from the slot. Loosen the two retainer  
screws, then press upward and downward on the ejector releases (action #1 in Figure 31  
on page 104). Simultaneously pull the ejectors away from the module faceplate (action  
#2 in Figure 31), and slowly slide the module out of its slot until it is fully removed from  
the system (action #3 in Figure 31).  
2. Remove the module from its anti-static bag, being careful to avoid directly touching any  
component on the module. We recommend that you handle the module by by its card  
edges or ejectors.  
If any G10 CMTS module has been removed from its  
anti-static bag and must be temporarily put aside prior to  
its installation, you should replace the module into the  
anti-static bag or on top of an anti-static mat that is  
properly grounded.  
3. If the upper or lower ejector of the module is locked in the vertical position, press  
upward or downward on the ejector release while simultaneously pulling the ejector  
away from the module faceplate. Each ejector should rest at approximately 45° away  
from its locked position.  
4. Each card cage slot in the front of the chassis has an upper and lower card guide. Align  
the printed circuit board of the module with the card guides and slowly slide the module  
into the slot until it comes to a stop (action #1 in Figure 32 on page 105). The inside tabs  
(tabs closest to midplane) of the upper and lower ejectors should be resting directly  
under and over the module ejector rail.  
5. Simultaneously push the ejectors toward the module faceplate until they are vertical and  
each ejector clicks into position. The module faceplate should be flush with the faceplate  
of any other adjacent module.  
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6. Tighten the two retainer screws by applying 3 in-lb of torque to each screw.  
Figure 31: Air Management Module Removal  
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Figure 32: DOCSIS Module Installation  
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To install an HFC Connector Module or SIM, follow this procedure:  
1. If applicable, remove the air management panel from the slot by loosening the two  
self-contained screws at the top and bottom of each panel.  
2. Remove the module from its anti-static bag, being careful to avoid directly touching any  
component on the module. We recommend that you handle the module by by its card  
edges or ejectors.  
Unlike a DOCSIS Module, the ejectors on a rear module  
lock in the horizontal position (90° from the faceplate)  
when the module is properly installed into its card slot.  
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3. If the upper or lower ejector of the module is locked in the horizontal position, press  
upward or downward on the ejector release while simultaneously pulling the ejector  
away from the module faceplate. Each ejector should rest at approximately 45° away  
from its locked position.  
4. Each card cage slot in the rear of the chassis has an upper and lower card guide. Align  
the printed circuit board of the module with the card guides and slowly slide the module  
into the slot until it comes to a stop (action #1 in Figure 33 on page 107). The inside tabs  
(tabs closest to midplane) of the upper and lower ejectors should be resting directly  
under and over the module ejector rail.  
5. Simultaneously push the ejectors toward the module faceplate until they are horizontal  
and each ejector clicks into position. The module faceplate should be flush with the  
faceplate of any other adjacent module.  
When you install a rear chassis module, apply more  
pressure to the upper ejector than to the lower ejector. This  
ensures the module connectors on the top of the card edge  
are properly aligned with the midplane connectors. The  
bottom edge has no connectors, so you do not need to  
press the rear ejector as firmly.  
6. Tighten the two retainer screws by applying 3 in-lb of torque to each screw.  
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Figure 33: HFC Connector Module Installation  
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Install a Chassis Control Module  
The G10 CMTS chassis accommodates a maximum of two Chassis Control Modules in slots 6  
and 7. To install a Chassis Control Module, follow the same procedure described in “Install a  
Install a Hard Disk Module  
You must install a Hard Disk Module opposite each installed Chassis Control Module. To  
install a Hard Disk Module, follow the same procedure described in “Install an HFC Connector  
Install a NIC Module  
The G10 CMTS chassis accommodates a maximum of two NIC Modules in slots 5 and 9 for  
domain A and domain B. NIC Modules are shipped from the factory with two multimode  
GBIC modules installed. If you are using a different GBIC module interface, you need to  
replace the multimode GBIC modules that are shipped with the NIC Module. We recommend  
that you remove and install the GBIC modules while the NIC Module is installed in the  
chassis.  
To install a NIC Module, follow this procedure:  
1. Follow the same procedure described in “Install a DOCSIS Module” on page 103. If you  
will be using a GBIC module interface other than multimode, proceed to step 2.  
Otherwise, you have completed the installation of the NIC Module.  
2. Remove each multimode GBIC module by squeezing the metal clasps at the top and  
bottom of the GBIC module towards the module and firmly pull out the module until it is  
removed from its slot.  
3. With the label side of the GBIC module facing the right, slide each replacement module  
into its NIC Module slot until the metal clasps at the top and bottom of the GBIC module  
click into place.  
The GBIC module can be installed only one way. If you  
orient the module in its slot incorrectly, it will stop about  
halfway into the slot. If this occurs, remove the GBIC  
module, rotate it 180°, and reinstall it.  
Install a NIC Access Module  
You must install a NIC Access Module opposite each installed NIC Module. To install a NIC  
Access Module, follow the same procedure described in “Install an HFC Connector Module or  
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Cable an HFC Connector Module or SIM  
This section describes how to connect the four downstream and four upstream F-connector  
ports of an HFC Connector Module or SIM. This section also describes how to connect the  
two Fast Ethernet ports on an HFC Connector Module or SIM.  
The following ports on the SIM are not used:  
! Fast Ethernet ports Eth0-B and Eth1-B  
! Upstream F-connectors US4 through US7  
! Ports DSR-IN and DSR-OUT  
Cable the F-connector Ports  
Prior to inserting a coaxial cable into any of the module  
F-connectors, ensure that the cable meets the  
requirements provided in “Coaxial Cable Requirements”  
Each DOCSIS Module, and its corresponding rear HFC Connector Module or SIM, support a  
total of four downstream interfaces, where one interface is assigned to each physical  
downstream port. Each DOCSIS Module supports a total of 8 or 16 upstream interfaces  
(depending on the DOCSIS Module model), which can be allocated to any of the four physical  
upstream ports (US0 through US3). Figure 34 illustrates an example where the number of  
interfaces allocated on each port is five, three, seven, and one. You should consider the  
assignment of a node to a port and the allocation of upstream interfaces to upstream ports  
prior to connecting the coaxial cables from the cable plant to the HFC Connector Module or  
SIM.  
Figure 34: Example of Allocation of Multiple Interfaces Per Port  
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One possible deployment scenario for the upstream is to attach one node per upstream port  
and to turn on one upstream interface per node. If one of the nodes reaches capacity due to  
high penetration or heavy usage of bandwidth-intensive services, you can provision another  
interface on that port.  
To cable the downstream ports, following this procedure (see Figure 18 on page 51 and  
Figure 20 on page 54 for port labeling):  
1. Select the first node in the cable plant for assignment to the first of four downstream  
ports.  
2. Connect the coaxial cable associated with the first node to the F-connector labeled DS0  
on the HFC Connector Module or the SIM.  
3. If applicable, select the second, third, and fourth nodes in the cable plant for assignment  
to the remaining three downstream ports.  
4. If applicable, connect the coaxial cables associated with the second, third, and fourth  
nodes to the F-connectors labeled DS1, DS2, and DS3 on the HFC Connector Module or  
the SIM.  
When you tighten a coaxial cable onto an F-connector, use  
a 7/16 inch torque wrench to apply torque according to  
SCTE standards.  
To cable the upstream ports, follow this procedure:  
1. Select the first node in the cable plant for assignment to the first of four upstream ports.  
2. Connect the coaxial cable associated with the first node to the F-connector labeled US0  
on the HFC Connector Module or the SIM.  
3. If applicable, select the second, third, and fourth nodes in the cable plant for assignment  
to the remaining three upstream ports.  
4. If applicable, connect the coaxial cables associated with the second, third, and fourth  
nodes to the F-connectors labeled US1, US2, and US3 on the HFC Connector Module or  
the SIM.  
5. We recommend that you use cable organizers to dress and route all coaxial cables to  
avoid obstructing the rear connections of the CMTS (see Figure 35 on page 112).  
A node can represent a single node or multiple nodes that  
are combined.  
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When connecting nodes to the upstream ports of an HFC  
Connector Module or SIM, do not split a coaxial cable from  
one node and attach it to more than one upstream port.  
Doing so prevents you from using the complete features of  
a DOCSIS Module that are designed for supporting four  
separate nodes or four groups of nodes that are combined.  
If you are not using internal chassis Fast Ethernet wiring (using a version 2 chassis and SIMs),  
see “Cable a NIC Access Module” on page 115 for a description on how to connect the Fast  
Ethernet ports of an HFC Connector Module or SIM to the NIC Access Module.  
Both Fast Ethernet ports on the HFC Connector Module  
and the SIM must be connected to the network.  
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Cable a Chassis Control Module  
Cable a Chassis Control Module  
The Chassis Control Module contains a Fast Ethernet RJ-45 port labeled Eth0 on its front  
panel (see Figure 15 on page 39). This port is used for the management interface to the  
CMTS.  
To connect to the Chassis Control Module management port, follow this procedure:  
1. Carefully thread the Ethernet cable into the cable channel from the rear of the chassis  
(see Figure 6 on page 13) until it extends through the opening of the power supply  
faceplate.  
2. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port of the Chassis Control  
Module labeled Eth0.  
3. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to its network equipment in the headend.  
Cable a NIC Module  
The NIC Module contains two full-duplex, Gigabit Ethernet GBIC transceiver ports on its front  
panel. See “NIC Module” on page 42 for the specifications of the various types of GBIC  
interfaces provided.  
To connect the network cables to the Gigabit Ethernet ports, follow this procedure (see  
Figure 16 on page 43 for port labeling):  
1. Carefully thread each of the two cables into the cable channel from the rear of the  
chassis (see Figure 6 on page 13) until they extend through the opening of the power  
supply faceplate.  
2. Connect the transmit/receive pair of each of these cables to the GBIC ports labeled 0  
and 1 on the NIC Module.  
3. Attach the other end of each cable to its network equipment in the headend.  
If using optical cables, avoid bending the cables too  
sharply when threading them through the cable channel.  
Figure 36 on page 114 provides the front view of the chassis with the network cables installed  
into a NIC Module.  
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Figure 36: NIC Module Cabling – Front View  
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Cable a NIC Access Module  
This section describes how to interconnect up to two NIC Access Modules to multiple HFC  
Connector Modules or SIMs. The procedure assumes that a NIC Module supports only the  
DOCSIS Modules installed in the same domain of the chassis. Therefore, if five or more  
DOCSIS Modules are installed in the system, two NIC Modules are needed to support them.  
In addition, the procedure assumes that DOCSIS Modules are installed in the following slot  
order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13.  
The NIC Access Module cables are used to interconnect the Fast Ethernet ports of the HFC  
Connector Modules or SIMs to the NIC Access Module.  
If you are using internal chassis Fast Ethernet wiring (using  
a version 2 chassis and SIMs), do not attach any cables to  
the NIC Access Module.  
You can use four of the RJ-45 connectors on the NIC Access Module cable plugged into  
connector 2 on the NIC Access Module as Fast Ethernet interfaces. See Table 39 on page 118  
for more information.  
We recommend you follow this procedure to allow for  
future wiring considerations.  
1. If applicable, remove the protective cover that is inserted into the RJ-21 end of the NIC  
Access Module cable.  
2. Firmly insert the RJ-21 end of the cable into the connector labeled 1 on the NIC Access  
Module in slot 5 (see Figure 17 on page 49).  
3. Tighten the two cable retainer screws by applying 4 in-lb of torque to each of the screws.  
4. Locate the PORT 5 and PORT 6 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 1 (see  
Figure 18 on page 51 and Figure 20 on page 54 for port labeling). If an HFC Connector  
Module or SIM is installed in slot 2, proceed to step 5; otherwise, proceed to step 15.  
5. Locate the PORT 7 and PORT 8 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 2. If an  
HFC Connector Module or SIM is installed in slot 3, proceed to step 6; otherwise,  
proceed to step 15.  
6. Locate the PORT 9 and PORT 10 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 3. If an  
HFC Connector Module or SIM is installed in slot 4, proceed to step 7; otherwise,  
proceed to step 15.  
7. Locate the PORT 11 and PORT 12 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 4. If an  
HFC Connector Module or SIM is installed in slot 10, proceed to step 8; otherwise,  
proceed to step 15.  
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8. If you have reached this step in the procedure, at least five HFC Connector Modules or  
SIMs are installed in the G10 CMTS, and a second NIC Access Module and its  
corresponding cable are required to complete the interconnection procedure. If  
applicable, remove the protective cover that is inserted into the RJ-21 end of the NIC  
Access Module cable.  
9. Firmly insert the RJ-21 end of the second NIC Access Module cable into the connector  
labeled 1 on the NIC Access Module in slot 9 (see Figure 17 on page 49).  
10. Tighten the two cable retainer screws by applying 4 in-lb of torque to each of the screws.  
11. Locate the PORT 5 and PORT 6 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 10. If an  
HFC Connector Module or SIM is installed in slot 11, proceed to step 12; otherwise,  
proceed to step 15.  
12. Locate the PORT 7 and PORT 8 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 11. If an  
HFC Connector Module or SIM is installed in slot 12, proceed to step 13; otherwise,  
proceed to step 15.  
13. Locate the PORT 9 and PORT 10 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 12. If an  
HFC Connector Module or SIM is installed in slot 13, proceed to step 14; otherwise,  
proceed to step 15.  
14. Locate the PORT 11 and PORT 12 connectors of the NIC Access Module cable and plug  
them into the Eth0 and Eth1 ports of the HFC Connector Module or SIM in slot 13.  
15. Ensure that all the Fast Ethernet ports of the HFC Connector Modules or SIMs are  
connected to the NIC Access Modules. Figure 37 on page 117 provides an illustration of  
these connections (without the coaxial cables shown).  
16. Dress and route all used and unused Ethernet cable wires on all NIC Access Module  
cables to avoid obstructing the rear connections of the CMTS.  
Table 39 on page 118 summarizes the NIC Access Module wiring plan used in this procedure.  
The Module – Slot / Port headings specify the HFC Connector Module name, the slot in  
which the module is installed, and the Fast Ethernet port label of the module.  
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Figure 37: NIC Access Module Cable Connections  
DS 0  
S 0  
D
0
1
2
US  
US  
US  
S 1  
D
D
D
S 0  
D
0
1
2
US  
US  
US  
 A
1
S
D
S 0  
D
D
D
ETXF  
0
1
2
US  
US  
US  
ITNF  
2
S
DS 1  
TOINAL  
PO  
A
0
1
A
US  
US  
U
U
WRE  
DS 2  
S 1  
S 2  
T
OEPRA  
T
ETXF  
S 3  
S 2  
D
ITNF  
TOINAL  
PO  
A
S 3  
D
A
U
DS 0  
U
W
US 3  
T
T
DS 3  
S 0  
D
US 3  
0
1
2
US  
US  
US  
DS 3  
S 1  
D
S 2  
D
S 3  
D
0
S
D
D
D
D
US 3  
Eth  
0
1
2
US  
US  
US  
DS 1  
S 0  
D
Eth0  
0
1
2
US  
US  
US  
S 1  
S 2  
S 3  
Eth0  
0
1
2
US  
US  
US  
S 2  
D
DS 1  
0
Eth1  
Eth2  
Eth  
DS 3  
Eth1  
S 2  
D
US 3  
Eth
US 3  
DS 3  
US 3  
C
Eth0  
US 3  
C
O
M
Eth0  
Eth0  
1
Eth  
Eth0  
Eth1  
Eth1  
Eth1  
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Table 39: NIC Access Module Wiring Plan  
NIC Access Module in Slot 5  
NIC Access Module in Slot 9  
Rear Module – Slot / Port  
NAM Cable / Port  
Cable 1 / PORT 1  
Cable 1 / PORT 2  
Cable 1 / PORT 3  
Cable 1 / PORT 4  
Cable 1 / PORT 5  
Cable 1 / PORT 6  
Cable 1 / PORT 7  
Cable 1 / PORT 8  
Cable 1 / PORT 9  
Cable 1 / PORT 10  
Cable 1 / PORT 11  
Cable 1 / PORT 12  
Cable 2 / PORT 1  
Cable 2 / PORT 2  
Cable 2 / PORT 3  
Cable 2 / PORT 4  
Cable 2 / PORT 5  
Cable 2 / PORT 6  
Cable 2 / PORT 7  
Cable 2 / PORT 8  
Cable 2 / PORT 9  
Cable 2 / PORT 10  
Cable 2 / PORT 11  
Cable 2 / PORT 12  
Rear Module – Slot / Port NAM Cable / Port  
Reserved  
Cable 1 / PORT 1  
Cable 1 / PORT 2  
Cable 1 / PORT 3  
Cable 1 / PORT 4  
Cable 1 / PORT 5  
Cable 1 / PORT 6  
Cable 1 / PORT 7  
Cable 1 / PORT 8  
Cable 1 / PORT 9  
Cable 1 / PORT 10  
Cable 1 / PORT 11  
Cable 1 / PORT 12  
Cable 2 / PORT 1  
Cable 2 / PORT 2  
Cable 2 / PORT 3  
Cable 2 / PORT 4  
Cable 2 / PORT 5  
Cable 2 / PORT 6  
Cable 2 / PORT 7  
Cable 2 / PORT 8  
Cable 2 / PORT 9  
Cable 2 / PORT 10  
Cable 2 / PORT 11  
Cable 2 / PORT 12  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
HFC or SIM – 1 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 1 / Eth1  
HFC or SIM – 2 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 2 / Eth1  
HFC or SIM – 3 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 3 / Eth1  
HFC or SIM – 4 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 4 / Eth1  
Reserved  
HFC or SIM – 10 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 10 / Eth1  
HFC or SIM – 11 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 11 / Eth1  
HFC or SIM – 12 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 12 / Eth1  
HFC or SIM – 13 / Eth0  
HFC or SIM – 13 / Eth1  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
Fast Ethernet or Unused  
You can use PORT 9 through PORT 12 on cable 2 as Fast  
Ethernet interfaces; otherwise, these connectors are  
unused. These ports correspond to Fast Ethernet interfaces  
fx-0/slot/0 through fx-0/slot/3, where the slot can be 5 or  
9.  
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Attach a PC to the Chassis Control Module  
You must directly connect a personal computer (PC) to the Chassis Control Module to  
perform the initial configuration of the G10 CMTS. Using the DB-9–to–DB-9 null modem  
serial cable supplied in the accessory kit, connect one end of the cable to the RS-232 DB-9  
port labeled COM on the Chassis Control Module front panel (see Figure 15 on page 39) and  
connect the other end to the serial port on your PC.  
You might need an adapter to connect the DB-9 connector  
of the cable to the serial port of your PC (for example, a  
DB-9–to–DB-25 adapter).  
Connect to Power Sources  
Ensure that you have read and taken the safety precautions  
provided in “Prepare the Site” on page 67 prior to  
connecting an AC or DC power source to the CMTS.  
AC Power  
Each AC power transition module in the G10 CMTS chassis contains a standard IEC 15 A  
three-prong male AC power receptacle for connecting to an AC power source (see Figure 6 on  
page 13). Facing the rear of the chassis, the AC power transition modules on the right and left  
sides of the chassis independently support the power supplies in domain A and domain B.  
You must supply power from different circuits to domain A  
and domain B for power redundancy protection.  
To connect the AC power transition modules to their power sources, follow this procedure  
1. Ensure that the rocker switch on each AC power transition module is in the OFF (O)  
position.  
2. Swing the power cord retainer clips to their upright position and plug the female end of  
each 15 A power cord supplied with your shipment into the AC power receptacle on each  
AC power transition module.  
3. Close the retainer clips so that they clasp around the power cords.  
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4. Plug the male end of each 15 A power cord into independent power sources. Always use  
AC power sources that support the ground prong of the power cord.  
The G10 CMTS power supplies are autosensing which  
enables them for usage with 115 VAC or 230 VAC.  
Figure 38: AC Power Cord and Retainer Clip  
Power Cord  
Retainer Clip  
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DC Power  
Each DC power transition module in the G10 CMTS chassis contains a terminal block for  
connecting to a DC power source (see Figure 39 on page 122). Unlike the AC configuration,  
the DC power transition modules do not operate independently. Each DC power transition  
module supports the power supplies in both domains of the chassis.  
You must supply power from different circuits to domain A  
and domain B for power redundancy protection.  
To connect the DC power transition modules to their power sources, follow this procedure:  
1. The G10 CMTS is shipped with ring lugs that are used to connect the DC power cord to  
the DC power transition module terminal block. You must crimp these ring lugs to the  
negative (–) and positive (+) wires of the DC power cord in order to properly connect to  
the DC power transition module.  
We recommend you use 10–12 AWG wires for your power  
feeds unless your local safety code states otherwise.  
2. Remove the plastic guard over the DC terminal block by loosening the two fastening  
screws until the guard can be removed by sliding it upward and over the two screws (see  
Figure 39 on page 122; the guard in this illustration is transparent so that you can see  
the terminal block). The guard will be reinstalled in step 7.  
3. Remove the screw from the negative (–) terminal on the terminal block of the DC power  
transition module. Insert the screw through the ring lug of the power cord that will be  
attached to the negative (–) terminal of the DC power source and tighten the screw into  
the negative (–) terminal on the terminal block. Apply 20 in-lb of torque to the screw.  
4. Remove the screw from the positive (+) terminal on the terminal block of the DC power  
transition module. Insert the screw through the ring lug of the power cord that will be  
attached to the positive (+) terminal of the DC power source and tighten the screw into  
the positive (+) terminal on the terminal block. Apply 20 in-lb of torque to the screw.  
5. Connect the other end of the power cord connected to the negative (–) terminal on the  
terminal block of the DC power transition module to the negative (–) terminal of the DC  
power source in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.  
6. Connect the other end of the power cord connected to the positive (+) terminal on the  
terminal block of the DC power transition module to the positive (+) terminal of the DC  
power source in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.  
7. Replace the plastic guard over the two fastening screws and slide the guard down.  
Tighten the screws using a torque of 2.5 in-lb.  
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Figure 39: DC Power Transition Module  
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It is assumed that you have followed the installation procedures described in “Install the  
CMTS” on page 93 prior to performing the procedures presented in this chapter.  
This chapter discusses the following topics:  
Power On the G10 CMTS  
Ensure that you have read and taken the safety precautions  
in “Prepare the Site” on page 67 prior to powering on the  
G10 CMTS.  
The following procedure defines the power-on procedure and the expected state of the LEDs  
on the power supplies, fan trays, and module panels after the CMTS is powered on.  
1. Ensure that the power sources connected to the power transition modules are switched  
on.  
2. If the CMTS is AC powered, press the rocker switch on each AC power transition module  
to the on (|) position (see Figure 38 on page 120). There is no requirement that the two  
power switches be turned on in any particular order. If the G10 CMTS is DC powered, the  
system will be powered up when the DC power transition modules have been connected  
to the DC power sources.  
3. Remove the power supply faceplate by pulling the flanges on each side of the faceplate  
away from the chassis until the faceplate ball studs are removed from the power supply  
faceplate clips. Ensure that all power supplies are operating normally by checking that  
the Power LED is illuminated green and the Fault LED is not illuminated. If this is not the  
case, see Table 40 for a list of other LED combinations and the corresponding action to  
take.  
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Table 40: Power Supply LEDs  
POWER  
Green  
FAULT  
Potential Meaning  
Normal operation  
Over-temperature  
Action  
Not illuminated  
Red  
None  
Green  
! Check that fan trays are operational (see step 5  
on page 124).  
! Ensure all empty module slots and power supply  
bays contain air management modules, panels,  
and filler panels.  
! Ensure air intakes and exhaust are not blocked.  
Green  
Red  
Over-current or over power limit condition  
Voltage input failure  
Ensure that the correct number of power supplies are  
installed to support the CMTS configuration.  
Not illuminated  
Not illuminated  
Red  
Ensure that the external power sources are operating  
within specification.  
Not illuminated  
! Power supply not installed correctly.  
! Power down the G10 CMTS and reinstall the  
power supply as described on “Install Power  
Supplies” on page 101. If power supply  
redundancy is implemented, you can replace a  
power supply without powering down the  
system.  
! No input power and no DC output from  
other power supplies to illuminate FAULT  
LED.  
! Ensure that the external power sources are  
switched on.  
If the POWER LED is not illuminated, the FAULT LED can be  
illuminated red only if the DC output voltage is present  
from other power supplies.  
4. Replace the power supply faceplate by aligning its four ball studs with the four power  
supply faceplate clips and pressing the faceplate towards the chassis until it snaps into  
place.  
5. Ensure that the fan tray LEDs (two in front, one in rear) are not illuminated (see Figure 4  
on page 11 and Figure 7 on page 14 for the location of these LEDs). If any fan tray LED is  
illuminated red, one or more fans in that tray has failed and you must replace the entire  
To minimize the risk of damage to the G10 CMTS, you  
should replace a failed fan tray as soon as possible to  
ensure that proper air ventilation occurs throughout the  
chassis.  
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6. Immediately after the G10 CMTS is powered on, check that the Test LED on every  
DOCSIS Module faceplate is green and blinking (see Figure 12 on page 30). This  
indicates that the module’s self-test is running. Continue to monitor each module’s Test  
LED until it stops blinking. If the Test LED is illuminated green, this indicates the  
successful completion of that module’s self-test. If any module’s Test LED is illuminated  
red, this indicates the self-test was not successful and you might have to replace the  
module (see “Remove a DOCSIS Module” on page 166). Table 41 indicates the expected  
status of all the LEDs on the module’s front panel following the successful completion of  
the self-test.  
Table 41: DOCSIS Module LED Status  
LED  
CPCI  
Test  
1
Status  
Meaning  
Green Blinking  
Green  
cPCI bus activity.  
Self-test successful.  
Green  
Operating system initialization completed successfully on  
CPU0.  
2
Green  
Operating system initialization completed successfully on  
CPU3.  
3
4
Green  
Green  
Obtained boot instructions from Chassis Control Module.  
Operating system initialization completed successfully on  
CPU2.  
5
6
Green  
Green  
IP connectivity with Chassis Control Module established.  
Operating system initialization completed successfully on  
CPU1.  
Eth0  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
No link present.  
No link present.  
No activity.  
Eth1  
Activity 0  
Activity 1  
Link  
No activity.  
No link present.  
10/100  
Off—10 MHz.  
On—100 MHz.  
Hot Swap  
Off  
Not safe to remove module.  
7. Immediately after the G10 CMTS is powered on, check that the Power LED on the  
Chassis Control Module faceplate is illuminated green (see Figure 15 on page 39). If the  
Power LED is illuminated red, this indicates a short circuit or over-current condition; you  
might have to replace the module (see “Remove a Chassis Control Module” on  
page 169). Table 42 indicates the expected status of all the LEDs on the module’s front  
panel following power-on.  
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Table 42: Chassis Control Module LED Status  
LED  
Status  
Meaning  
Minor  
Off  
No event of priority Warning, Notice, Information, or Critical  
has occurred.  
Major  
Critical  
Run  
Off  
No event of priority Error has occurred.  
Off  
No event of priority Emergency, Alert, or Critical has occurred.  
Green  
Off  
Module is active.  
Alarm Cutoff not activated.  
On—Active module.  
Off—Stand-by module.  
IDE inactive.  
ACO  
1 2  
Green  
IDE  
Off  
Power  
USR1  
USR2  
Hot Swap  
Green  
[TBD]  
[TBD]  
Off  
Power is applied.  
[TBD]  
[TBD]  
Not safe to remove module.  
8. Immediately after the G10 CMTS is powered on, wait for the OK LED on the NIC Module  
faceplate to illuminate green, which indicates the module initialization has been  
successfully completed (see Figure 16 on page 43). Some LEDs will be in one state  
during the initialization (OK LED not illuminated), then change to another state after the  
initialization (OK LED illuminated green). Table 43 on page 126 indicates the expected  
status of all LEDs on the module’s front panel. If the OK LED does not illuminate, the NIC  
Module is considered faulty and you might have to replace it (see “Remove a NIC  
Table 43: NIC Module LED Status  
LED  
Pre-initialization Status Post-initialization Status Meaning  
Pull  
Red  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Normal operation.  
0 through 23  
No link or activity on  
interfaces.  
GB0 and GB1  
Off  
Off  
No link on Gigabit  
interfaces.  
CLK  
PWR  
RTM  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Off  
Undefined.  
Green  
Green  
Power is applied.  
Continuity established  
with NAM.  
OK  
Off  
Green  
Off  
Successful initialization.  
No external failure.  
EXT FLT  
Amber  
Amber  
One or more of the FE or  
GE ports is enabled, but  
unused.  
INT FLT  
Amber  
Off  
Off  
Off  
No internal failure.  
Hot Swap  
Not safe to remove  
module.  
9. You should check the four LEDs at the top of the NIC Access Module rear panel after  
confirming the LEDs on its corresponding NIC Module are in the correct state as  
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described in step 8 (see Figure 17 on page 49). Table 44 indicates the expected status of  
all the LEDs on the NIC Access Module’s rear panel following power-on. If the  
OPERATION LED is not illuminated green, the NIC Access Module is considered faulty  
and you might have to replace it (see the “Remove a NIC Access Module” on page 170).  
Table 44: NIC Access Module LED Status  
LED  
Post-initialization Status  
Meaning  
POWER  
Green  
Green  
Off  
Power is applied.  
Successful initialization.  
No internal failure.  
No external failure.  
OPERATIONAL  
INT FAULT  
EXT FAULT  
Off  
Amber  
One or more of the FE or GE ports is  
enabled, but unused.  
Before you replace any module that appears to be faulty  
based on its LED status, contact Juniper Networks  
customer support for technical assistance.  
Power On and Configure the PC  
1. Power on the personal computer (PC) attached to the serial port of the Chassis Control  
Module.  
2. Launch your asynchronous terminal emulation application (such as Microsoft Windows  
Hyperterminal), and establish a direct connection. Configure the port settings as follows:  
! Bits per second: 9600  
! Data bits: 8  
! Parity: None  
! Stop bits: 1  
! Flow control: None  
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Perform Initial Software Configuration  
When you receive the CMTS, the JUNOSg software is preinstalled and is ready to be  
configured after the CMTS successfully boots. The primary copy of the software is installed  
on a nonrotating flash disk and a backup copy is included on the CMTS’s rotating hard disk  
on the Hard Disk Module. When the CMTS boots, it first attempts to start the image from the  
flash disk. If the boot from the flash disk fails, the CMTS attempts to boot from the hard disk.  
Before you configure the CMTS, you need the following information:  
! Name the CMTS will use on the network  
! Domain name the CMTS will use  
! IP address and prefix length information for the Ethernet interface  
! IP address of a default CMTS  
! IP address of a DNS server  
! Password for the root user  
To configure the software, follow this procedure:  
1. After a successful connection is made between the PC attached to the serial port of the  
Chassis Control Module and the CMTS, the terminal emulation screen on your PC will  
display a banner and prompt you for a login username. Log in as the root user. There is  
no password.  
2. Start the CLI.  
root# cli  
root@>  
3. Enter configuration mode.  
cli> configure  
[edit]  
root@#  
4. Configure the name of the CMTS. If the name includes spaces, enclose the name in  
quotation marks (“ “).  
[edit]  
root@# set system host-name host-name  
5. Configure the CMTS’s domain name.  
[edit]  
root@# set system domain-name domain-name  
6. Configure the IP address and prefix length for the CMTS’s Fast Ethernet management  
interface.  
[edit]  
root@# set interfaces fxp0 unit 0 family inet address address/prefix-length  
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7. Configure the IP address of a backup router, which is used only while the routing  
protocol is not running.  
[edit]  
root@# set system backup-router address  
8. Configure the IP address of a DNS server.  
[edit]  
root@# set system name-server address  
9. Set the root authentication password by entering either a clear-text password, an  
encrypted password, or an ssh public key string (DSA or RSA).  
[edit]  
root@# set system root-authentication plain-text-password  
New password: password  
Retype new password: password  
or  
[edit]  
root@# set system root-authentication encrypted-password encrypted-password  
or  
[edit]  
root@# set system root-authentication ssh-dsa public-key  
or  
[edit]  
root@# set system root-authentication ssh-rsa public-key  
10. Optionally, display the configuration to verify that it is correct.  
[edit]  
root@# show  
system {  
host-name host-name;  
domain-name domain-name;  
backup-router address;  
root-authentication {  
authentication-method (password | public-key);  
}
name-server {  
address;  
}
}
interfaces {  
fxp0 {  
unit 0 {  
family inet {  
address address/prefix-length;  
}
}
}
}
11. Commit the configuration. This activates the configuration on the CMTS.  
[edit]  
root@# commit  
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12. Optionally, configure additional properties by adding the necessary configuration  
statements. Then, commit the changes to activate them on the CMTS.  
[edit]  
root@host-name# commit  
13. When you have finished configuring the CMTS, exit configuration mode.  
[edit]  
root@host-name# exit  
root@host-name>  
The CMTS is now connected to the network but is not fully configured. You must perform  
additional configuration before the CMTS can pass traffic. For complete information about  
configuring the CMTS, including examples, see the JUNOSg software configuration guides.  
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CRhFaMepastureemren7ts  
This chapter provides the procedures for measuring the downstream and upstream RF  
signals of a DOCSIS Module using a spectrum analyzer. You can follow these procedures  
immediately after the initial installation and configuration of the G10 CMTS to ensure the  
system is configured and operating properly. In addition, these procedures can assist you  
with the diagnosis of RF issues that are detected by spectrum monitoring applications such  
as the ServiceGuard Management System (see “ServiceGuard Management System” on  
The procedures assume the use of a Hewlett Packard HP8591C CATV Analyzer, but any  
equivalent spectrum analyzer will suffice.  
This chapter discusses the following topics:  
RF Measurements  
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Downstream RF Measurement in CATV Mode  
This section describes the procedure for measuring the downstream signal power from the  
G10 CMTS using CATV mode on the HP8591C CATV analyzer. If your spectrum analyzer does  
not support CATV mode, you can use the spectrum analyzer mode as described in  
To measure the downstream signal power using CATV mode, follow this procedure:  
1. Connect the spectrum analyzer to a cable within the plant that carries the downstream  
signal you are measuring. The signal originates from one of the downstream ports of the  
HFC Connector Module or the SIM (DS0 through DS3).  
2. View (or set) the output RF power level of the specific interface to be measured. You can  
view the output power by issuing the show configuration command:  
user@host> show configuration interfaces cd-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/downstream-interface  
cable-options downstream  
...  
rf-power 61;  
...  
In this example, the output RF power level is set to 61 dBmV. If the rf-power statement is  
not included in your configuration, the output RF power level defaults to 61 dBmV.  
To set the output RF power level for a downstream interface, include the rf-power  
statement at the [edit interfaces cd-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/downstream-interface  
cable-options downstream] hierarchy level:  
rf-power rf-power;  
The downstream interface power level can be from 50 dBmV through 61 dBmV.  
3. Press the MODE key and set the spectrum analyzer to CABLE TV ANALYZER mode.  
4. Select CHANNEL MEAS (channel measurement) and enter the desired channel number.  
For example, select channel 75, which corresponds to a center frequency of 531 MHz.  
5. Navigate to the third menu on the screen and select DIGITAL POWER. The spectrum  
analyzer display should be similar to the display in Figure 40 on page 135.  
6. Ensure that the DIGITAL CHANNEL POWER shown at the bottom of the display is  
approximately equal to the configured downstream power level, minus any attenuation  
between the HFC Connector Module or SIM downstream port and the point at which  
your measurement is taken in the cable plant. In this example, assume the attentuation  
between the CMTS and the measurement point is approximately 13 dB. Therefore, the  
expected measured value should be approximately 48 dBmV.  
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Figure 40: Downstream RF Signal (CATV Mode)  
Downstream RF Measurement in Spectrum Analyzer Mode  
To measure the downstream signal power using the spectrum analyzer mode on the  
HP8591C CATV analyzer, follow this procedure:  
1. Connect the spectrum analyzer to a cable within the plant that carries the downstream  
signal you are measuring. The signal originates from one of the downstream ports of the  
HFC Connector Module or the SIM (DS0 through DS3).  
2. View (or set) the output RF power level of the specific interface to be measured. You can  
view the output power by issuing the show configuration command:  
user@host> show configuration interfaces cd-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/downstream-interface  
cable-options downstream  
...  
rf-power 61;  
...  
In this example, the output RF power level is set to 61 dBmV. If the rf-power statement is  
not included in your configuration, the output RF power level defaults to 61 dBmV.  
To set the output RF power level for a downstream interface, include the rf-power  
statement at the [edit interfaces cd-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/downstream-interface  
cable-options downstream] hierarchy level:  
rf-power rf-power;  
The downstream interface power level can be from 50 dBmV through 61 dBmV.  
3. Press the MODE key and set the spectrum analyzer to SPECTRUM ANALYZER mode.  
4. Press the FREQUENCY key and enter the desired frequency (for example, 531 MHz).  
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5. Press the SPAN key and enter 6 MHz.  
6. Press the BW key and turn video averaging on by selecting VID AVG ON. The default  
number of averages is 100. You can change the number of averages by using the  
numeric keypad.  
7. Press the MKR FCTN key (marker function) and select MK NOISE ON. This sets the  
spectrum analyzer to read out the power bandwidth, normalized to 1 Hz. The spectrum  
analyzer display should be similar to the display in Figure 41.  
8. The power shown on the display in Figure 41—shown in the top/right and  
middle/left—is –19.12 dBmV, at 1 Hz. In order to obtain the power in the 6 MHz  
channel, a correction factor is required. This correction factor equals  
10 log(ChannelBW/measurementBW). In this case, 10 log (6x10^6/1) equals 67.78 dB.  
Therefore, the actual downstream channel power equals (-19.12 dBmV+67.78 dBmV),  
which equals 48.66 dBmV. Ensure that this power value is approximately equal to the  
configured downstream power level, minus any attenuation between the HFC Connector  
Module or SIM downstream port and the point at which your measurement is taken in  
the cable plant. In this example, assume the attentuation between the CMTS and the  
measurement point is approximately 13 dB. Therefore, the expected measured value  
should be approximately 48 dBmV.  
Figure 41: Downstream RF Signal (Spectrum Analyzer Mode)  
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Upstream RF Measurement  
To measure an upstream signal to the CMTS using zero span mode on the HP8591C CATV  
analyzer, follow this procedure:  
DOCSIS specifies that cable modems use TDMA (time  
division multiple access) for upstream transmissions,  
which means that cable modems are not continuously  
transmitting. In order to facilitate the triggering and  
capture of upstream signals, the cable modems should be  
transmitting long packets as often as possible.  
1. Connect the spectrum analyzer to a cable within the plant that carries the upstream  
signal you are measuring. The signals are received on one of the upstream ports of the  
HFC Connector Module or SIM (US0 through US3).  
2. Press the FREQ key and enter the center frequency that corresponds to the upstream  
frequency you are measuring. You can view the upstream frequency by issuing the show  
configuration command:  
user@host> show configuration interfaces cu-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/upstream-interface  
cable-options upstream  
...  
frequency 9m;  
...  
In this example, the upstream frequency is set to 9 MHz.  
3. Press the SPAN key and enter 0 MHz (or select ZERO SPAN). This sets the spectrum  
analyzer to zero span mode, which means that signals will be displayed in the time  
domain.  
4. Press the BW key (bandwidth), select RES BW MAN (resolution bandwidth manual), and  
enter 3 MHz.  
5. While in the BW key menu, select VID BW MAN (video bandwidth manual), and enter  
3 MHz.  
6. Press the AMPLITUDE key, select ATTEN MAN (attenuation manual), and enter 0 dB. This  
removes all internal spectrum analyzer attenuation.  
7. While in the AMPLITUDE screen, select REF LVL (reference level), and enter a value  
slightly greater than the maximum power level you are expecting. The reference level is  
the power represented by the top graticule line in the display. Assume the reference level  
is set to 5 dBmV.  
8. Select SCALE and adjust the scale so that the signal spans the entire Y-axis of the display.  
9. Press the TRIG key (trigger), select VIDEO, and adjust the trigger line to within one  
graticule of the peak of the signal.  
10. Press the SWEEP key, select SWP TIME MAN (sweep time manual), and set the sweep  
time to a value in the range of 80 through 100 microseconds.  
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11 . P re ss t he SGL SWP key (single sweep) repeatedly until the spectrum analyzer display is  
similar to the display in Figure 42 on page 138. The first three graticule columns  
represent the upstream burst transmission of a single cable modem, including the  
preamble.  
12. Press the MKR (marker) key and adjust the marker to a position on the signal that  
represents the median power level of the signal. In Figure 42, the marker is  
approximately positioned at a median level of 0.65 dBmV. Ensure that this power level is  
equal to the commanded receive power level at the CMTS, plus any attenuation between  
the CMTS and the point of measurement.  
You can view the commanded receive power level by issuing the show configuration  
command:  
user@host> show configuration interfaces cu-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/upstream-interface  
cable-options upstream  
...  
commanded-power-level 0;  
...  
In this example, the commanded receive power level is set to 0 dBmV. If the  
commanded-power-level statement is not included in your configuration, the  
commanded receive power level defaults to 0 dBmV.  
Figure 42: Single Upstream Burst  
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Figure 43 represents the spectrum analyzer display of multiple upstream bursts. This display  
was produced by repeating this procedure with the following modifications:  
! The reference level in step 7 was set to 10 dBmV.  
! The sweep time in step 10 was set to 20 milliseconds.  
Figure 43: Multiple Upstream Bursts  
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This chapter identifies common issues associated with the operation and configuration of the  
G10 CMTS, the HFC plant, and cable modem provisioning. Recommendations for  
troubleshooting and resolving these issues using the flap list are also provided. For purposes  
of discussion, HFC plant refers to all cabling and equipment on the RF side of the network,  
other than the CMTS, regardless of its physical location.  
We recommend that you review the G10 CMTS software  
and hardware release notes for details regarding the latest  
features, changes, and known and resolved issues. This  
might assist you with troubleshooting some of the issues  
you encounter with the operation of your system.  
This chapter discusses the following topics:  
Features for Troubleshooting  
The G10 CMTS provides powerful features that aid you with troubleshooting CMTS, cable  
modem, and HFC plant related issues, including the flap list, the local event log, and various  
CLI commands that display relevant statistics.  
This section discusses the following topics:  
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Flap List  
The CMTS maintains a database of cable modems, along with various statistics for each cable  
modem. When a cable modem exhibits behavior that matches pre-defined criteria—referred  
to as a flap—an entry is added to a table called a flap list. Each flap list entry contains the  
MAC address of the cable modem, along with additional modem statistics that can assist in  
determining why the cable modem flapped. You can display the flap list by issuing the show  
cable modem flaps command.  
You can define global flap criteria or define flap criteria on an upstream interface basis. Flap  
criteria defined for an upstream interface override those set at the global level. If a parameter  
is not explicitly set, a flap is defined by its default value.  
After an entry is added to the flap list for a cable modem, any subsequent flap for that cable  
modem, whether defined explicitly or by default, updates that flap list entry with new  
statistics (including a flap count). Examples of flaps include excessive initial ranging, missed  
station maintenance opportunities, large upstream power adjustments, and an SNR dropping  
below a threshold.  
The flap list can be used to assist you with troubleshooting, locating CMTS and cable modem  
configuration issues, and locating problems in the HFC plant without impacting throughput  
and downstream performance, and without creating additional packet overhead throughout  
the HFC network.  
For more information about the flap list, see the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide:  
Interfaces, Cable, Policy, and Routing and Routing Protocols.  
Use the Flap List for Troubleshooting  
To display the flap list, issue the show cable flap-list command:  
user@host> show cable flap-list  
MAC-Address  
CER LTime  
Interface Us/Port  
IM  
SM  
PAdj  
FAdj  
SNR  
0
MER  
0
LEvnt Total FAdjAmnt SNRavg MERavg CERavg  
00:20:40:BF:5B:C4 ca-0/2/1  
0 Feb 18 12:04:21 PADJ FLAP  
00:E0:6F:03:16:DB ca-0/2/0  
0 Feb 18 12:04:28 PADJ FLAP  
2/1  
9/0  
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
33  
28  
23  
0
0
13  
0
0
13  
24  
Table 45 on page 143 provides potential HFC plant issues associated with some of the flaps  
and statistics displayed in the output fields. The quantification of the flap counts and statistics  
is plant dependent, so general qualifications, such as High and Low, are provided.  
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Table 45: Flap List Association to Potential Issues  
Output Field  
Value  
Potential Issues  
IM (initial maintenance  
retry flaps)  
High  
! DHCP server issues  
! TFTP server issues  
! Configuration file issues  
SM (missed station  
maintenance flaps)  
High  
! Noise  
! Ingress  
! Impairments such as common path distortion  
! Laser clipping distortion  
! Attenuation (too large or too small)  
! Impulse noise  
CER (codeword error rate High (with low CERavg)  
flaps)  
CERavg (average CER)  
High  
! Ingress  
! Impulse noise  
! Impairments such as common path distortion  
! Laser clipping distortion  
PAdj (power adjust flaps)  
High  
! High attenuation in the return path  
! Changing environmental conditions that affect the  
return path such as temperature  
! Improper amplification  
! Poor amplifier performance  
FAdj (frequency adjust  
flaps)  
High  
Low  
! Significant frequency error introduced by frequency  
stacking multiplexer (sometimes called block  
upconversion) in the return path  
! Degraded frequency stability in cable modem  
! Increase in return path noise due to:  
! Amplifier thermal noise  
SNRavg (SNR average)  
MERavg (MER average)  
! Fiberoptic link noise  
! Ingress noise  
! High attenuation in the return path  
Low  
Any issues that affect the phase and amplitude of the  
signal in the return path:  
! Noise  
! Impairments  
! Non-linear distortions (in lasers and amplifiers, for  
example)  
! Linear distortions such as group delay variance  
! Quality of cable modem transmitter  
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You should consider the following general guidelines when interpreting the flap list statistics:  
! If the flap list statistics are the opposite of the values presented in Table 45, the  
provisioning and the HFC plant conditions are considered satisfactory. Use these values  
to establish an operational baseline.  
! If you sort the flap list by the total number of flaps, or by a specific flap, you can locate  
problematic nodes in the HFC plant. For example, if the flap list is sorted by MERavg and  
the flap entries with the lowest MERavg values are all within the same cable interface,  
your diagnostic procedures can focus on a particular area of the return path.  
! If you sort the flap list by MAC address (by-mac), you can reveal issues associated with  
cable modems manufactured by the same vendor. You can determine this by inspecting  
the unique vendor identifier contained in the first 24 bits of the MAC address.  
! MERavg provides a good metric for the overall quality of the return path because it is  
affected by virtually every possible source of QPSK and QAM signal amplitude and phase  
distortion (unlike other metrics are affected mostly by noise). You can use MERavg to  
gauge the margin of failure available within a particular upstream interface.  
! If the IM value is high and the SM value is low, the cable modem might be having  
problems with the following:  
! Initial ranging due to CMTS configuration issues.  
! Initial ranging due to HFC plant issues in the forward path or the return path.  
! Registration due to provisioning issues.  
! Stability.  
! If the IM value is low and the SM value is high, then the cable modem is able to  
successfully register, but there might be intermittent HFC plant issues in the forward  
path or the return path that cause the cable modem to use periodic maintenance  
opportunities unsuccessfully.  
! A high PAdj value indicates that a cable modem’s power adjustment is changing by a  
significant amount, which suggests problems in the return path. Compare PAdj for cable  
modems that reside before and after an amplifier in the return path to provide an  
indication of amplifier issues. High power levels of an RF signal can lead to laser  
clipping, which results in corrupted codewords as seen by the CMTS. Therefore, a high  
PAdj value in conjunction with a high CERavg value might provide an indication of laser  
clipping.  
! A high FAdj value can occur when you use a frequency stacking multiplexer (sometimes  
called block upconversion) in which multiple upstream spectrums are stacked in  
frequency at the fiber node in the upstream, and there is significant frequency error  
introduced in the upconversion and downconversion process. Cable modems that have  
degraded frequency stability also cause frequency adjust flaps to occur.  
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Local Event Log  
The local event log of the CMTS corresponds to the docsDevEventTable within the  
DOCS-CABLE-DEVICE-MIB (RFC 2669). This log can assist you with troubleshooting various  
issues. The OSSI specification defines required events that a CMTS must support. In addition,  
the G10 CMTS supports vendor-specific events.  
To view the log, issue the show log cable command. Table 46 provides the correspondence  
between the display output fields and the DOCS-CABLE-DEVICE-MIB objects.  
user@host> show log cable  
Time shown as :  
YYYY:MM:DD:HH:MM:SS:DS  
Index Date/Time  
Level Id  
Description  
----- ---------------------- ----------- ---------- ----------------------  
2003:04:16:11:55:37:07 information 2539850802 FLAPLIST CM aged/cleared out  
5
of flaplist on interface cable:2/0,CM MAC:00:00:39:A1:8A:4F,Upstream  
Ch:1,Upstream Port:0  
4
2003:04:15:10:54:51:03 notice  
2539850801 FLAPLIST CM added to  
flaplist on interface cable:2/0,CM MAC:00:00:39:A1:8A:4F,Upstream Ch:1,Upstream  
Port:0,Condition:IRng  
3
2003:04:15:10:54:31:05 information 2539850204 CHASSIS Module at slot 2  
went online  
2
2003:04:15:10:54:10:00 information 2539850204 CHASSIS Module at slot 5  
went online  
Table 46: Local Event Log Headings Displayed  
DOCS-CABLE-DEVICE-MIB  
Object  
Output Field  
Index  
Meaning  
docsDevEvIndex  
docsDevEvFirstTime  
docsDevEvLevel  
docsDevEvId  
Relative ordering in the event log.  
The time the entry was created.  
The priority level of the event.  
Unique identifier used by the CMTS for the event type.  
A text description of the docsDevEvId.  
Date/Time  
Level  
Id  
Description  
docsDevEvText  
See the DOCSIS OSSI specification and the DOCS-CABLE-DEVICE-MIB for more information  
about the docsDevEventTable. See the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Interfaces, Cable,  
Policy, and Routing and Routing Protocols for more information about event management.  
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Operational Commands  
The following CLI commands can assist you with troubleshooting issues by displaying various  
types of information, including cable modem operational states, chassis hardware status,  
error logs, physical layer statistics, and configuration data:  
! show cable modem—Display a list of cable modems (registered and unregistered) and  
associated operational parameters.  
! show cable modem connectivity—Display connectivity information for a list of cable  
modems.  
! show cable modem counters—Display byte and packet counters for all active service  
flows for a list of cable modems. For DOCSIS 1.0 cable modems, the counters  
correspond to the equivalent primary service flows created corresponding to the  
primary class-of-service.  
! show cable modem cpe—Display a table of known CPE devices behind a set of cable  
modems.  
! show cable modem detail—Display detailed information for a cable modem with the  
specified IP address.  
! show cable modem errors—Display error statistics for a list of cable modems.  
! show cable modem flaps—Display flaps for a list of cable modems.  
! show cable modem offline—Display a list of offline cable modems.  
! show cable modem physical-statistics—Display physical layer (PHY) statistics for a list  
of cable modems.  
! show cable modem qos-profile—Display a list of cable modems associated with the  
specified QoS profile ID (which corresponds to the docsIfCmtsServiceQosProfile object  
in the RF-MIBv2-04 MIB).  
! show cable modem ranging-statistics—Display ranging statistics for a list of cable  
modems.  
! show cable modem registered—Display a list of registered cable modems and  
associated operational parameters.  
! show cable modem remote-query—Display the statistics specified by the snmp-entity  
option for a list of cable modems that are in the IP-complete or registration-complete  
states.  
! show cable modem rogue—Display a list of cable modems that have been declared  
rogue. The entity displayed corresponds to the pbcCmtsRogueCmTable object in the  
PBC-CMTS-MIB MIB.  
! show cable modem subscriber-group—Display subscriber group information for a list of  
cable modems.  
! show cable modem summary—Display a summary of cable modems in each  
operational state.  
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! show cable modem unregistered—Display a list of unregistered cable modems and  
associated operational parameters.  
! show chassis environment—Display environmental information about the CMTS  
chassis, including the temperature of each DOCSIS Module, temperature thresholds, and  
fan and power supply status.  
See the JUNOSg Software Operational Mode Command Reference for more information about  
these commands.  
ServiceGuard Management System  
The ServiceGuard Management System is an optional tool  
that is not part of the standard G10 CMTS shipment. A  
ServiceGuard Management System application must be  
purchased to take advantage of this powerful diagnostic  
aid.  
You can perform spectrum monitoring of the HFC return path by using the ServiceGuard  
Management System. The ServiceGuard Management System provides a headend technician  
with an integrated tool to monitor and analyze the return path network performance at the  
G10 CMTS by collecting measurements gathered by the Broadband Cable Processor ASIC,  
processing them into useful statistical information, and presenting them graphically. Statistics  
that you can be measure and plot within the ServiceGuard Management System include  
noise power and noise power density, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), modulation error  
rate (MER), and codeword error rate (CER).  
The ServiceGuard Management System incorporates an integrated impairment identification  
tool that monitors statistics to characterize compromised performance to a potential cause  
(such as impulse or burst noise, narrowband ingress, or microreflections).  
This application allows you to recognize, identify, and troubleshoot issues with the return  
path. In addition, you can use this application to map and allocate spectrum for upstream  
interfaces.  
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CMTS Power and Booting Issues  
This section lists the following issues associated with powering up and booting the CMTS,  
along with procedures to resolve them:  
CMTS Is Not Powering Up  
If it appears that power is not being applied to the CMTS—because you do not hear or see  
any fans rotating, or do not see any LEDs illuminated—the cause might be one or more of  
the following:  
! The power cords are not securely connected to the power transition modules and to  
their power sources.  
! The power switches and the power sources are not turned on.  
! The power supplies have failed. Note the status of the power supply LEDs. If the Power  
LED is not green or if the Fault LED is illuminated, take the appropriate actions described  
CMTS Does Not Boot Successfully  
If you do not get to the login and password prompts, the CMTS did not successfully boot up.  
The cause might be one or more of the following:  
! A new module added to the system might not be properly installed into the midplane of  
the chassis. See “Install the CMTS” on page 93 for more information.  
When you install a rear chassis module, apply more  
pressure to the upper ejector than to the lower ejector. This  
ensures the module connectors on the top of the card edge  
are properly aligned with the midplane connectors. The  
bottom edge has no connectors, so you do not need to  
press the rear ejector as firmly.  
! The CMTS does not have at least one DOCSIS Module installed.  
! A module is not operational. After you check that all modules are properly installed in  
the chassis, check their status LEDs to ensure they have powered up successfully. If you  
observe any of the following LED states, contact customer support:  
! The Power LED of a Chassis Control Module remains red indefinitely.  
! The Test LED of any DOCSIS Module remains red indefinitely.  
! Any of the 1 through 6 LEDs of any DOCSIS Module is not green.  
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! The OK LED of a NIC Module does not illuminate.  
! The OPERATIONAL LED of a NIC Access Module does not illuminate.  
A faulty Chassis Control Module will prevent the CMTS  
from successfully booting up and might give the false  
appearance that the DOCSIS Modules and the NIC Modules  
are also faulty (based on their LED status). Determine the  
operational status of the Chassis Control Module before  
declaring any DOCSIS Modules or NIC Modules as faulty.  
! The CMTS could not boot from the flash disk. When the CMTS boots, it first attempts to  
start the software image from the flash disk. If this fails, you can remove the flash disk to  
force the CMTS to boot from the hard disk. Contact customer support for learn how to  
remove the flash disk. Normally, you want the CMTS to boot from the flash disk.  
! The CMTS was powered down and powered up in quick succession. We recommend  
that you wait at least 10 seconds after powering down the CMTS before you power it up.  
CMTS Powers Down  
If the CMTS powers down, this might be caused by one or more of the following:  
! Power has been disrupted to the system. See “CMTS Is Not Powering Up” on page 148.  
! The power supplies in the CMTS have reached their over-temperature shutdown limit.  
1. Check the ambient temperature in the headend or hub in which the CMTS resides.  
The air cooling system might not be fully operative, and the ambient operating  
temperature might have exceeded the maximum specification for the G10 CMTS of  
40°C. See if an SNMP message was sent to the NMS or an entry was added to the  
event log indicating the temperature of the CMTS exceeded the high threshold  
(defined by the high statement).  
2. Check that all empty module slots and power supply bays contain air management  
modules, panels, and filler panels. In addition, the power supply faceplate must  
always be installed while the CMTS is operating. These requirements ensure that  
proper air ventilation occurs throughout the chassis.  
3. Ensure that proper clearance is maintained between the G10 CMTS chassis and its  
surroundings to allow adequate air ventilation to flow into the air intakes and out of  
the air exhaust. See “Rack Mounting” on page 94 for clearance details.  
4. One or more of the fans within a fan tray might have stopped rotating while the  
CMTS was operating. If an SNMP message was sent to the NMS, an entry was added  
to the event log indicating a fan failure, or a fan tray LED was illuminated red before  
the CMTS powered down, you must replace the fan tray that contains the faulty fan.  
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Ideal HFC Plant Configuration Issues  
This section provides a list of potential HFC plant issues and the procedures to resolve them.  
The troubleshooting procedures in this section assume that the HFC plant is ideal and not  
contributing to issues associated with the cable modems.  
“HFC Plant Related Issues” on page 156 addresses issues associated with problems in the  
HFC plant.  
This section includes the following topics:  
Cable Modem Cannot Successfully Range  
If a cable modem cannot successfully range, the cause might be one or more of the following:  
! The downstream and upstream interface and port mapping are not properly aligned  
with the forward and return path topology of the HFC plant. For example, suppose a  
cable modem resides in cable interface 0 (MAC domain 0), which contains downstream  
interface 0 and upstream interfaces 0 and 1. Also, suppose the forward and return paths  
are connected to downstream port 0 and upstream port 0 of an HFC Connector Module  
or SIM. If you manually reconfigured the CMTS so that upstream interface 0 is moved to  
upstream port 1, but the interface still resides in cable interface 0, when upstream  
interface 0 is enabled, the CMTS will be expecting the cable modem to transmit on  
port 1, but the cable modem will be transmitting its ranging requests on port 0.  
! The upstream interface on which the cable modem resides is not enabled.  
A high IM value in the flap list can be an indication of ranging issues.  
The local event log might contain events that explain why a cable modem has been  
de-ranged. Issue the show log cable command to see the local event log.  
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Cable Modem Cannot Establish IP Connectivity  
If a cable modem cannot establish IP connectivity, the cause might be one or more of the  
following :  
! The DHCP server could not be accessed because the network is down.  
! The DHCP server is down. Ping the DHCP server IP address using the ping command to  
see if the server is responding.  
! The DHCP server parameters are not properly configured within the CMTS.  
A high IM value in the flap list can be an indication of DHCP setup issues.  
Cable Modem Cannot Successfully Register  
If a cable modem cannot successfully register, the cause might be one or more of the  
following:  
! The cable modem did not receive a configuration file because:  
! The TFTP server could not be accessed because the network is down.  
! The TFTP server is down.  
! The name of the configuration file provided in the DHCP response was incorrect.  
! The TFTP server IP address provided in the siaddr field of the DHCP response was  
incorrect.  
! The TFTP server was hosting the maximum number of sessions when the cable  
modem requested the configuration file.  
! The CMTS indicated an authentication failure in its REG-RSP message because:  
! The TFTP Server Timestamp field in the cable modem’s REG-REQ message differs  
from the local time maintained by the CMTS by more than the CM Configuration  
Processing Time (the maximum time for a cable modem to send a REG-REQ  
message following the receipt of the configuration file, which must be a minimum  
of 30 seconds).  
! The TFTP Server Provisioned Modem Address field in the cable modem’s REG-REQ  
message does not match the requesting cable modem’s actual address.  
! The message integrity check (MIC) was not valid because the shared secret between  
the CMTS and the provisioning server did not match, which results in an  
authentication failure.  
! The MIC was not valid because the configuration file was modified en route  
between the provisioning server and the cable modem.  
Issue the show log cable command to see if the CMTS made an entry for an  
authentication failure in the local event log.  
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! The cable modem received a configuration file, but the contents of the file are not valid.  
Ensure the configuration settings are valid and are consistent with the DOCSIS  
specifications.  
! The cable modem timed out waiting for the time of day (TOD) server to respond. Newer  
cable modems continue the registration process while continuing to retry the TOD  
request. However, some older cable modems do not attempt to register if they time out  
while waiting for a TOD response. The TOD timeout might occur if the TOD server IP  
address provided in the DHCP response was incorrect.  
A high IM value in the flap list can be an indication of TFTP, configuration file, or registration  
issues.  
Cable Modem Throughput is Slow  
If the throughput of a cable modem seems slow, the cause might be one or more of the  
following:  
! The DOCSIS 1.0 Class of Service Configuration Setting (for DOCSIS 1.0) or the  
Upstream Service Flow Configuration Setting and the Downstream Service Flow  
Configuration Setting fields (DOCSIS 1.1) of the configuration file are limiting the  
maximum upstream and downstream bandwidth of the cable modem. If necessary,  
increase the parameters within these fields in the configuration file to increase the cable  
modem’s throughput.  
To determine the maximum bandwidth settings for a cable modem, issue the show  
cable modem command to determine the QoS profile for a cable modem:  
user@host> show cable modem  
Interface Us Prim Online  
Reg Modul  
Timing Rec QoS BPI IP-Address  
Offset Power  
MAC-Address  
Sid  
36 init(rc)  
00:40:36:09:44:EB 1.0 TDMA  
State  
ca-0/2/0  
0
585  
0.0  
1 Off 10.27.1.101  
In this example, the cable modem uses QoS profile 1. Then issue the show cable  
qos-profile command to display the characteristics of QoS profile 1:  
user@host> show cable qos-profile 1  
Service Prio  
class  
Max Guarantee  
upstream upstream downstream  
bandwidth bandwidth  
1000000  
Max Max tx Create Baseline  
burst  
by privacy  
enable  
bandwidth  
10000000  
1
0
0
0
cmts  
no  
The cable modem’s maximum upstream bandwidth is 1 Mbps and its maximum  
downstream bandwidth is 10 Mbps.  
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! The cable modem belongs to a downstream or upstream interface on which a traffic  
scheduling policy is assigned. Packets that exceed the maximum sustained traffic rate  
(MSTR) are dropped or shaped, depending on the traffic scheduling policy configuration.  
Issue the show cable policy traffic-scheduling command to display configured traffic  
scheduling policies.  
! The cable modem belongs to a downstream or upstream interface on which a  
congestion control policy is assigned, such as random early detection (RED), leading to  
dropped packets. Issue the show cable policy congestion-control command to display  
configured congestion control policies.  
! Congestion exists in the upstream.  
You can compute the approximate upstream channel utilization by monitoring the  
ifInOctets object in the DOCS-IF-MIB (RFC 2670). The ifInOctets object contains the total  
number of octets received on an interface, including data packets as well as MAC layer  
packets, and includes the length of the MAC header. However, this object does not  
account for the PHY layer overhead—preamble, FEC, and guard time—which consumes  
a certain percent of the available raw channel bandwidth. The following procedure  
explains how to compute the approximate upstream channel utilization using an SNMP  
MIB browser:  
1. Set the SNMP polling time to a value large enough to capture a statistically  
significant amount of upstream traffic. In this example, assume the polling time is  
60 seconds.  
2. Browse the ifInOctets object for the interface that corresponds to the upstream  
interface you are measuring. Wait for the value of the object to change and record  
this value. Assume the value is 33,019,041 octets.  
3. Wait 60 seconds for the value of the object to change and record this value. Assume  
the value is 65,903,162 octets.  
4. Subtract the value of the object measured in step 2 from the value measured in  
step 3 to obtain the number of octets received by the CMTS on this upstream  
interface over the polling time: (65,903,162–33,019,041=32,884,121 octets).  
5. Multiply the value computed in step 4 by eight (to convert to bits), then divide by  
the polling time to compute the upstream channel bandwidth (without the PHY  
overhead): [(32,884,121 octets * 8) / 60 sec]=4,384,549 bps.  
6. Compute the maximum available raw bandwidth by multiplying the symbol rate of  
the channel by the number of bits/symbol. Assume the symbol rate is 2560  
Ksym/sec, and the modulation is QPSK (2 bits/symbol), which yields a bandwidth of  
5,120,000 bps.  
7. Computing the PHY overhead, and hence the channel efficiency, is a non-trivial  
exercise because it is dependent on the mix of transmissions that use a particular  
interval usage code, packet sizes, and the modulation profile and mini-slot size of  
the channel. Using practical values for these variables, assume a channel efficiency  
of 92 percent (be aware that the channel efficiency can be lower depending on the  
assumptions made). Derating the maximum available raw bandwidth of the  
channel by 92 percent yields 4,710,400 bps (5,120,000 bps*0.92).  
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8. You can compute the approximate upstream channel utilization by dividing the  
measured bandwidth calculated in step 5 by the derated maximum bandwidth  
calculated in step 7: (4,384,549 / 4,710,400)=93 percent. This represents a highly  
utilized interface.  
Congestion might be attributed to one or more of the following:  
! An excessive number of cable modems are attached to a DOCSIS Module in the  
return path of the HFC plant. Review your corporate guidelines to ensure you have  
not exceeded the maximum number of cable modems per DOCSIS Module for the  
modulation profiles being used. If necessary, install additional DOCSIS Modules.  
! An excessive number of cable modems are assigned to the upstream interface in  
which the cable modem transmits. Issue the show cable modem command as  
follows to determine the number of cable modems within an upstream interface:  
user@host> show cable modem summary total interface  
cu-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/upstream-interface  
---Cable Modem Operational States---  
Interface Us  
CM  
Qty  
5
Dstry Dclr Rng  
Rng  
Rng  
IP  
Reg  
Access  
Abort  
Compl Compl  
Denied  
ca-0/2/0  
total  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
An excessive number of cable modems on an upstream interface can be addressed  
by the following:  
! Enable load balancing in the CMTS by including the load-balance statement at  
the [edit services cable upstream] hierarchy level. The CMTS attempts to  
assign a cable modem to an upstream channel based on channel width and  
utilization.  
! Provision one or more additional upstream interfaces in the cable interface in  
which the cable modem resides. The logical allocation of up to 16 upstream  
interfaces to any of the upstream ports on a DOCSIS Module allows you to  
provision interfaces without the need for physical node recombining.  
! Increase the upstream channel width.  
! The cable modem is transmitting using QPSK modulation. The all-digital processing of  
the Broadband Cable Processor ASIC, along with its advanced noise cancellation and  
equalization algorithms, might allow the cable modems on an upstream channel to  
operate at 16QAM. To change the modulation of an upstream channel, assign a new  
modulation profile to that channel.  
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! Congestion exists in the downstream.  
You can compute the approximate downstream channel utilization by monitoring the  
ifOutOctets object in the DOCS-IF-MIB (RFC 2670). The ifOutOctets object contains the  
total number of octets transmitted on an interface, including data packets as well as MAC  
layer packets, and includes the length of the MAC header. However, this object does not  
account for overhead—such as FEC, MPEG, and DOCSIS MAC—which consumes a  
certain percent of the available raw channel bandwidth. The following procedure  
explains how to compute the approximate downstream channel utilization using an  
SNMP MIB browser:  
1. Set the SNMP polling time to a value large enough to capture a statistically  
significant amount of upstream traffic. In this example, assume the polling time is  
60 seconds.  
2. Browse the ifOutOctets object for the interface that corresponds to the downstream  
interface you are measuring. Wait for the value of the object to change and record  
this value. Assume the value is 383,456,157 octets.  
3. Wait 60 seconds for the value of the object to change and record this value. Assume  
the value is 563,344,189 octets.  
4. Subtract the value of the object measured in step 2 from the value measured in  
step 3 to obtain the number of octets transmitted by the CMTS on this downstream  
interface over the polling time: (563,344,189–383,456,157=179,888,032 octets).  
5. Multiply the value computed in step 4 by eight (to convert to bits), then divide by  
the polling time to compute the downstream channel bandwidth:  
[(179,888,032 octets * 8) / 60 sec]=23,985,071 bps.  
6. Compute the maximum available raw bandwidth by multiplying the symbol rate of  
the channel by the number of bits/symbol. Assume the symbol rate is  
5.056941 Msym/sec, and the modulation is 64QAM (6 bits/symbol), which yields a  
bandwidth of 30,341,646 bps.  
7. Assuming a channel efficiency of 85 percent (due to overhead), derating the  
maximum available raw bandwidth of the channel yields 25,790,399 bps  
(30,341,646 bps*0.85).  
8. You can compute the approximate downstream channel utilization by dividing the  
measured bandwidth calculated in step 5 by the derated maximum bandwidth  
calculated in step 7: (23,985,071 / 25,790,399)=93 percent. This represents a  
highly utilized interface.  
Congestion in the downstream might caused by an excessive number of cable modems  
attached to a DOCSIS Module in the forward path of the HFC plant. Review your  
corporate guidelines to ensure you have not exceeded the maximum number of cable  
modems per DOCSIS Module. If necessary, install additional DOCSIS Modules.  
! The CMTS is transmitting using 64QAM modulation. If the HFC plant can support  
reliable downstream transmissions using 256QAM modulation, change the modulation  
to 256QAM.  
! The performance on the network-side interface (NSI) is slow. Find the NSI bottleneck  
and address the performance issue appropriately.  
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! If the cable modem is a CCCM (CPE controlled cable modem), the performance of the  
CPE is affecting the performance of the cable modem. The CPE performance can be  
affected by one or more of the following:  
! A slow microprocessor.  
! Not enough RAM.  
! Not enough disk space.  
! Running too many applications.  
! Improper network configuration.  
Cable Modem is Dropped  
A cable modem might be dropped from the CMTS for the following reasons:  
! The cable modem belongs to a downstream or upstream interface on which a call  
admission control (CAC) policy is assigned. If the ratio of the aggregate best-effort  
minimum reserved traffic rate (MRTR) for all admitted service flows to the channel  
bandwidth exceeds the ratio configured in the CAC policy, cable modems are dropped  
based on the traffic priority of their service flow until the ratio is not exceeded. Issue the  
show cable policy admission-control command to display configured CAC policies.  
! You have changed the configuration for an interface that was previously configured with  
QoS parameters for admitted service flows based on the original interface configuration.  
For example, assume a CAC policy is configured with the maximum allowable ratio of  
the aggregate best-effort MRTR for all admitted service flows to the channel bandwidth  
at 50 percent. If the original channel bandwidth was 10 Mbps, but is reconfigured to  
5 Mbps, the aggregate MRTR above which cable modems are dropped is reduced from  
5 Mbps (50 percent of 10 Mbps) to 2.5 Mbps (50 percent of 5 Mbps).  
HFC Plant Related Issues  
This section assumes that the HFC plant is potentially contributing to issues associated with  
the cable modems. Following is a list of potential issues along with suggestions to resolve  
them.  
This section includes the following topics:  
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Cable Modem Cannot Successfully Range  
If a cable modem cannot successfully range, the cause might be one or more of the following:  
! There is too much attenuation in the return path. If the power level of the cable  
modem’s signal measured at the CMTS is not within the tolerable limits of the CMTS due  
to excessive attenuation, the CMTS responds with an abort ranging status in the ranging  
response (RNG-RSP) message to the cable modem.  
You can configure the power level below the commanded power level at which a cable  
modem is considered successfully ranged by including the minimum-power-level  
statement at the [edit services cable upstream] or [edit interfaces  
cu-virtual-slot/docsis-slot/upstream-interface cable-options upstream] hierarchy levels.  
The default is –3 dB below the commanded power level. Consider lowering this  
threshold to see if a cable modem can operate successfully at a lower power level.  
See the JUNOSg Software Configuration Guide: Interfaces,  
Cable, Policy, and Routing and Routing Protocol for  
important information about changing the minimum  
power level. Setting the value too low can lead to improper  
CMTS behavior.  
! RF plant issues in the downstream prevent the cable modem from receiving unicast  
upstream bandwidth allocation MAP messages that define periodic ranging  
opportunities (station maintenance) for the cable modem. In this case, the cable modem  
will time out and reinitialize its MAC, causing it to drop offline.  
! RF plant issues in the return path prevent the CMTS from receiving ranging request  
(RNG-REQ) messages, in which case the CMTS will not provide ranging response  
(RNG-RSP) messages. In this case, the cable modem will time out and reinitialize its  
MAC, causing it to drop offline.  
! Significant frequency error is being introduced by the frequency stacking multiplexer  
(sometimes called block upconversion) in the return path.  
! Frequency stability within the cable modem is degraded.  
High IM, SM, and FAdj values in the flap list can be an indication of HFC plant issues that  
affect ranging (see Table 45 on page 143).  
The local event log might contain events that explain why a cable modem has been  
deranged. Issue the show log cable command to see the local event log.  
Issue the show cable modem ranging-statistics command to view ranging statistics that  
might provide insight into ranging issues.  
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Cable Modem Throughput is Slow  
If the throughput of a cable modem seems slow, the cause might be one or more of the  
following:  
! HFC plant issues, such as impulse noise or ingress, that corrupt upstream burst  
transmissions from the cable modem. A high CERavg value or a low MERavg value in the  
flap list is indicative of this. Uncorrectable codewords cause packets to be dropped by  
the CMTS, which reduces the cable modem throughput.  
If the CER value is high, but the CERavg value is low, this suggests that burst noise is  
occurring, but its duration is too short to render a codeword uncorrectable. However, you  
should investigate the source of the noise as part of your preventive HFC plant  
maintenance routine.  
! HFC plant issues, such as impulse noise, that corrupt downstream transmissions to the  
cable modem. Increasing the depth of the interleaver can increase the amount of burst  
protection in the downstream. For example, the default interleaver depth using 64QAM  
modulation provides 5.9 microseconds of burst protection. You can increase the burst  
protection to 12, 24, 47, or 95 microseconds. Be aware that increasing the interleaver  
depth increases the latency of the transmission.  
In general, a number of HFC-related issues can be responsible for the receipt of uncorrectable  
codewords at the CMTS. Table 45 on page 143 describes how to associate flap list statistics to  
the presence of these issues.  
Issuing one or more of the following commands can provide you with additional insight into  
HFC-related issues that affect cable modem performance:  
! show cable modem errors  
! show cable modem flap  
! show cable modem physical-statistics  
! show cable modem remote-query  
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This chapter discusses the following topics related to the removal and replacement of CMTS  
hardware components:  
Before replacing a power supply or any module from the  
CMTS, attach one end of an ESD ground strap to your wrist  
and attach the other end to the ESD ground strap jack on  
the front of the chassis (see Figure 5 on page 12).  
Power Supplies  
The G10 CMTS can operate in a power redundant or non-redundant configuration. Power  
redundancy consists of redundant power supplies, power transition modules, and power  
sources:  
! Power supplies—The G10 CMTS can accommodate up to ten power supplies within  
domains A and B.  
! Power transition modules—All G10 CMTS systems are shipped with two power transition  
modules installed in each of the two domains to implement power transition module  
redundancy. This also facilitates power source redundancy.  
! Power sources—Each power transition module must be powered by sources on different  
circuits to implement power source redundancy.  
When operating in a power-redundant configuration, a single power-related component can  
fail without affecting the operation of the CMTS. However, because the CMTS is no longer  
operating as a redundant system, we recommend that you replace the faulty component as  
soon as possible. The component can be hot-swapped without powering down the CMTS.  
To determine if a power supply has faulted, check the status of the power supply LEDs. If the  
Power LED is not illuminate green, or if the Fault LED is illuminated, take the appropriate  
actions as described in Table 40 on page 124.  
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If the CMTS is not operating in a power-redundant configuration, a fault with a single  
power-related component might cause the CMTS to shut down.  
If a fault does occur within a non-redundant configuration,  
we strongly recommended that you immediately switch  
off the power to the CMTS for safety purposes.  
In the case of AC power, you switch off the power by pressing the rocker switch on the AC  
power transition module to the off (O) position. In the case of DC power, the DC power  
transition module does not contain a power switch. We recommend that you switch off the  
DC power before removing the DC power cord from the DC power transition module  
terminal block. Once the power is switched off, you can safely replace the faulty component.  
Remove Power Supplies  
The power supplies in the G10 CMTS are hot-swappable, which means that the system can  
remain powered up while a power supply is being removed or installed.  
Before you hot-swap a power supply, ensure at least five  
operating power supplies remain in the chassis after you  
remove the faulty power supply. Otherwise, power down  
the CMTS before removing the faulty power supply.  
The following procedure describes the steps required for removing a power supply:  
1. Remove the power supply faceplate by pulling the flanges on each side of the faceplate  
away from the chassis until the faceplate ball studs are removed from the power supply  
faceplate clips.  
2. Loosen the upper and lower retainer screws of the power supply.  
3. Press down on the ejector release while simultaneously pulling the ejector away from the  
power supply (actions #1 and #2 in Figure 44 on page 161). The ejector should rest at  
approximately 45° from the faceplate. The power supply is physically and electrically  
removed from its connector on the midplane.  
4. Slowly slide the power supply out of its bay until it is fully removed from the system  
(action #3 in Figure 44).  
5. If you are not replacing the power supply, you must install a power supply filler panel to  
cover the empty power supply bay. Align the panel over the bay opening so that the two  
self-contained screws are on the left side of the panel when installed in the chassis (see  
Figure 5 on page 12). Apply 3 in-lb of torque to each of the two screws.  
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6. Replace the power supply faceplate by aligning its four ball studs with the four power  
supply faceplate clips and pressing the faceplate towards the chassis until it snaps into  
place.  
The power supply faceplate and power supply filler panels  
must be installed before you power on the G10 CMTS to  
ensure that proper air ventilation occurs throughout the  
chassis, and to reduce EMI emissions.  
See “Install Power Supplies” on page 101 for power supply installation instructions.  
Figure 44: Power Supply Removal  
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Fan Trays  
To maintain an internal temperature below the maximum operating temperature of the G10  
CMTS, all fan trays must be fully functional. If any of the fan trays fails, you must replace it as  
soon as possible to ensure the CMTS remains operational.  
You can detect a fan tray failure by any of following indicators:  
! A fan tray LED is illuminated red.  
! If enabled, an entry was written the local event log.  
! If enabled, an SNMP message was sent to the NMS indicating a fan failure.  
! The display produced by issuing the show chassis environment command shows a fan  
speed of 0 RPM.  
! If enabled, an SNMP message was sent to the NMS indicating the temperature of the  
CMTS exceeded the temperature high threshold. This might also indicate the ambient  
temperature is rising.  
Replace a Fan Tray  
If a fan tray LED is illuminated red, one or more fans in that tray has failed and you must  
replace the fan tray. The fan trays are hot-swappable, which means you can remove and  
install them while the system is powered on.  
If a fan tray fails to the point where inadequate air ventilation flows through the chassis, the  
Chassis Control Module might power down the system if the temperature within the chassis  
exceeds the threshold considered safe for system operation.  
! All fans within a fan tray contain top and bottom grills  
to provide protection during removal and installation.  
Nevertheless, take care when inserting your hand  
anywhere in the vicinity of an operating fan.  
! Operating the G10 CMTS without fully functional fan  
trays might cause irreparable damage or reduce the  
life of one or more modules in the system. After  
removing a fan tray, you must immediately install its  
replacement.  
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Front Fan Trays  
To replace a front fan tray, follow this procedure (see Figure 45 on page 164).  
1. Remove the air intake faceplate by pulling the flanges on each side of the faceplate away  
from the chassis until the faceplate ball studs are removed from the air intake faceplate  
clips.  
2. Each fan tray is held into place by a front fan tray retainer that resides on hinges. The  
retainer contains a spring-loaded plunger that mates with the chassis when the retainer  
is locked into position. To unlock the retainer, pull down on its plunger and swing it away  
from the chassis until it comes to rest.  
3. Grab the fan tray directly underneath the flange that houses its LED and slowly pull the  
tray out of its bay until it is fully removed from the system. Figure 45 shows a populated  
and an empty front fan tray bay in the chassis (the front fan tray retainer is not shown in  
the empty bay and the air intake faceplate clips are not shown in either bay).  
4. Align the edges of the fan tray replacement within the chassis fan tray rails. Ensure that  
the fan tray edges are not seated above or below the rails, but are within the rails.  
5. Slowly slide the fan tray completely into its bay until its power connector mates with its  
corresponding midplane power connector. You should be able to see and hear the fans  
operating within the tray.  
6. You must return the front fan tray retainer to its locked position by pulling down on its  
plunger, swinging the retainer toward the chassis, and releasing its plunger so that it  
mates with the chassis. If the plunger cannot mate with the chassis, the fan tray is not  
fully installed into its bay.  
7. Replace the air intake faceplate by aligning its four ball studs with the four air intake  
faceplate clips and pressing the faceplate towards the chassis until it snaps into place.  
Rear Fan Tray  
To replace a rear fan tray, follow this procedure (see Figure 46 on page 165).  
1. Loosen the eight self-contained screws that fasten the rear fan tray to the chassis.  
2. Grasp the handles on each side of the fan tray and slowly pull the tray out of its bay until  
it is fully removed from the system.  
3. Align the fan tray replacement within the chassis. The rear fan tray flanges in the chassis  
assure proper alignment within the bay.  
4. Slowly slide the fan tray completely into its bay until its power connector mates with its  
corresponding midplane power connector. You should be able to see and hear the fans  
operating within the tray.  
5. Manually fasten the eight self-contained screws of the rear fan tray to the chassis, then  
apply 4 in-lb of torque to each of the eight screws.  
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Figure 45: Front Fan Tray Replacement  
Retainer  
Plunger  
Fan Tray  
Rail  
Front Fan  
Tray Retainer  
Fan Tray  
Rail  
Midplane  
Power  
Connector  
Front Fan  
Tray  
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Figure 46: Rear Fan Tray Replacement  
DS 0  
DS 1  
DS 2  
DS 3  
DS 0  
DS 1  
DS 2  
DS 3  
US 0  
US 1  
US 2  
US 3  
US 0  
US 1  
US 2  
US 3  
Eth  
Eth0  
Eth1  
Eth0  
Eth1  
C
O
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Midplane  
Power  
Connector  
Midplane  
Power  
Connector  
Fan Tray  
Flange  
Fan Tray  
Flange  
Rear Fan  
Tray  
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Module Removal  
This section discussions the following procedures for card module removal:  
Remove a DOCSIS Module  
The DOCSIS Module is hot-swappable, so you can remove it or install it while the CMTS is  
powered on.  
If a DOCSIS Module is being hot-swapped, this procedure  
assumes you have moved all services supported by that  
module to another DOCSIS Module.  
1. Loosen the two retainer screws.  
2. Press upward and downward on the ejector releases (action #1 in Figure 47 on  
page 167), but do not pull on the ejectors until the blue Hot Swap LED on the faceplate is  
illuminated (see Figure 12 on page 30).  
One of the ejector releases on the DOCSIS Module  
activates a microswitch that signals the module to  
condition itself for hot-swapping.  
3. After the Hot Swap LED is illuminated, simultaneously pull the ejectors away from the  
module faceplate. The ejectors should rest at approximately 45° from the faceplate. At  
this point, the module is physically and electrically removed from its connectors on the  
midplane.  
4. Slowly slide the module out of its slot until it is fully removed from the system.  
5. Insert the module into an anti-static bag, being careful to avoid directly touching any  
component on the module. We recommend that you handle the module by its card  
edges or ejectors.  
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6. If the module will not be replaced, you must install an air management module in its  
place. Tighten the two retainer screws on the air management module by applying 3  
in-lb of torque to each screw.  
You must install air management modules and air  
management panels in all empty slots while operating the  
G10 CMTS to ensure that proper air ventilation occurs  
throughout the chassis, and to reduce EMI emissions.  
Figure 47: DOCSIS Module Removal  
1
2
3
2
1
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Remove an HFC Connector Module or SIM  
The HFC Connector Module and the SIM are hot-swappable, so you can remove them or  
install them while the CMTS is powered on.  
1. Disconnect all cables that are attached to the module ports. If appropriate, tag each cable  
with its corresponding module port.  
2. Loosen the two retainer screws.  
3. Press upward and downward on the ejector releases (action #1 in Figure 48 on  
4. Simultaneously pull the ejectors away from the module faceplate. The ejectors should  
rest at approximately 45° from their locked position. At this point, the module is  
physically and electrically removed from its connectors on the midplane.  
5. Slowly slide the module out of its slot until it is fully removed from the system.  
6. Insert the module into an anti-static bag, being careful to avoid directly touching any  
component on the module. We recommend that you handle the module by its card  
edges or ejectors.  
7. If the module will not be replaced, you must install an air management panel in its  
place. Tighten the two retainer screws on the air management panel by applying 3 in-lb  
of torque to each screw.  
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Figure 48: HFC Connector Module Removal  
2
1
DS 0  
0
1
1
S
S
S
U
U
D
2
DS  
3
S
D
US 2  
US 3  
3
0
1
Eth  
Eth  
1
2
Remove a Chassis Control Module  
The Chassis Control Module is hot-swappable. However, if you hot-swap the Chassis Control  
Module, all services supported by the CMTS are lost because the CMTS cannot operate  
without the Chassis Control Module.  
To remove a Chassis Control Module, follow this procedure:  
1. Stop the CMTS software by issuing the request system halt command:  
user@host> request system halt  
2. Power down the CMTS.  
3. Follow the same procedure described in “Remove a DOCSIS Module” on page 166.  
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Remove a Hard Disk Module  
To remove a Hard Disk Module, follow this procedure:  
1. Stop the CMTS software by issuing the request system halt command:  
user@host> request system halt  
2. Power down the CMTS.  
3. Follow the same procedure described in “Remove an HFC Connector Module or SIM” on  
Remove a NIC Module  
The NIC Module is hot-swappable, so you can remove it or install it while the CMTS is  
powered on. To remove a NIC Module, follow the same procedure described in “Remove a  
Remove a NIC Access Module  
The NIC Access Module is hot-swappable, so you can remove it or install it while the CMTS is  
powered on. To remove a NIC Access Module, follow the same procedure described in  
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This appendix lists agency compliance and certifications for the G10 CMTS.  
Safety  
! UL 60950 (US, Canada)  
! This equipment is intended only for installation in a  
restricted access location within a building.  
! This equipment is intended for indoor use only.  
! This equipment does not have a direct copper  
connection to the outside plant.  
! Removal of power supplies or cards will result in  
access to hazardous energy.  
! Each power cord must be connected to an  
independent branch circuit.  
! Product connected to two power sources. Disconnect  
both power sources before servicing.  
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect  
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the  
instructions.  
! EN 60950 (Europe)  
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EMC  
! FCC Part 15, Class A (US)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
! ICES–003, Class A (Canada)  
! EN 55022, Class A (Europe)  
Immunity  
! EN 55024  
! EN 61000–4–2 (ESD)  
! EN 61000–4–3 (RF Field, AM)  
! EN 61000–4–4 (EFT)  
! EN 61000–4–5 (Surge)  
! EN 61000–4–6 (RF Conducted Continuous)  
! EN 61000–4–11 (Voltage Dips and Interrupts)  
! EN 61000–3–3 (Flicker)  
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ARpadpioeFrnequdenicxy (RBF) Specifications  
For reference purposes, Table 47 through Table 51 are reproduced from the CableLabs  
DOCSIS Radio Frequency Interface Specification, SP-RFI-I05-991105. For the complete  
DOCSIS specifications, see the appropriate CableLabs document.  
This appendix contains the following tables:  
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Table 47: Downstream RF Channel Transmission Characteristics  
Parameter  
Value  
Frequency range  
Cable system normal downstream operating range is from 50 MHz to as  
high as 860 MHz. However, the values in this table apply only at frequencies  
>= 88 MHz.  
RF channel spacing (design bandwidth)  
6 MHz  
Transit delay from headend to most distant customer  
Carrier-to-noise ratio in a 6-MHz band (analog video level)  
<= 0.800 msec (typically much less)  
Not less than 35 dB4  
Carrier-to-interference ratio for total power (discrete and broadband ingress Not less than 35 dB within the design bandwidth  
signals)  
Composite triple beat distortion for analog modulated carriers  
Composite second order distortion for analog odulated carriers  
Cross-modulation level  
Not greater than -50 dBc within the design bandwidth  
Not greater than -50 dBc within the design bandwidth  
Not greater than -40 dBc within the design bandwidth  
0.5 dB within the design bandwidth  
Amplitude ripple  
Group delay ripple in the spectrum occupied by the CMTS  
Micro-reflections bound for dominant echo  
75 ns within the design bandwidth  
-10 dBc @ <= 0.5 m sec, -15 dBc @ <= 1.0 m sec  
-20 dBc @ <= 1.5 m sec, -30 dBc @ > 1.5 m sec  
Carrier hum modulation  
Not greater than -26 dBc (5%)  
Burst noise  
Not longer than 25 m sec at a 10 Hz average rate  
Seasonal and diurnal signal level variation  
Signal level slope, 50-750 MHz  
8 dB  
16 dB  
Maximum analog video carrier level at the CM input, inclusive of above  
signal level variation  
17 dBmV  
Lowest analog video carrier level at the CM input, inclusive of above signal -5 dBmV  
level variation  
1. Transmission is from the headend combiner to the CM input at the customer location.  
2. For measurements above the normal downstream operating frequency band (except hum), impairments are referenced to the  
highest-frequency NTSC carrier level.  
3. For hum measurements above the normal downstream operating frequency band, a continuous-wave carrier is sent at the test frequency  
at the same level as the highest-frequency NTSC carrier.  
4. This presumes that the digital carrier is operated at analog peak carrier level. When the digital carrier is operated below the analog peak  
carrier level, this C/N may be less.  
5. Measurement methods defined in [NCTA] or [CableLabs2].  
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Table 48: Upstream RF Channel Transmission Characteristics  
Parameter  
Value  
Frequency range  
5 to 42 MHz edge to edge  
Transit delay from the most distant CM to the nearest  
CM or CMTS  
<= 0.800 msec (typically much less)  
Carrier-to-noise ratio  
Not less than 25 dB  
Not less than 25 dB2  
Carrier-to-ingress power (the sum of discrete and  
broadband ingress signals) ratio  
Carrier- to-interference (the sum of noise, distortion, common-path  
distortion and cross-modulation) ratio  
Not less than 25 dB  
Carrier hum modulation  
Burst noise  
Not greater than -23 dBc (7.0%)  
Not longer than 10 msec at a 1 kHz average rate for most cases3,4,5  
5-42 MHz: 0.5 dB/MHz  
Amplitude ripple  
Group delay ripple  
Micro-reflections -- single echo  
5-42 MHz: 200 ns/MHz  
-10 dBc @ <= 0.5 m sec  
-20 dBc @ <= 1.0 m sec  
-30 dBc @ > 1.0 m sec  
Seasonal and diurnal signal level variation  
Not greater than 8 dB min to max  
1. Transmission is from the CM output at the customer location to the headend.  
2. Ingress avoidance or tolerance techniques MAY be used to ensure operation in the presence of time-varying discrete ingress signals that  
could be as high as 0 dBc [CableLabs1].  
3. Amplitude and frequency characteristics sufficiently strong to partially or wholly mask the data carrier.  
4. CableLabs report containing distribution of return-path burst noise measurements and measurement method is forthcoming.  
5. Impulse noise levels more prevalent at lower frequencies (< 15 MHz).  
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Table 49: Downstream RF Signal Output Characteristics  
Parameter  
Center Frequency (fc)  
Level  
Value  
91 to 857 MHz  
30 kHz1  
Adjustable over the range 50 to 61 dBmV  
Symbol Rate (nominal)  
64QAM  
256QAM  
5.056941 Msym/sec  
5.360537 Msym/sec  
Nominal Channel Spacing  
6 MHz  
Frequency response  
64QAM  
256QAM  
~18% Square Root Raised Cosine shaping  
~12% Square Root Raised Cosine shaping  
Total Discrete Spurious Inband (fc  
3 MHz)  
< -57dBc  
Inband Spurious and Noise (fc  
3 MHz)  
< -48dBc; where channel spurious and noise includes all discrete spurious,  
noise, carrier leakage, clock lines, synthesizer products, and other undesired  
transmitter products. Noise within +/- 50kHz of the carrier is excluded.  
Adjacent channel (fc  
Adjacent channel (fc  
3.0 MHz) to (fc  
3.75 MHz)  
9 MHz)  
< -58 dBc in 750 kHz  
3.75 MHz) to (fc  
< -62 dBc, in 5.25 MHz, excluding up to 3 spurs, each of which must be  
<-60 dBc when measured in a 10 kHz band  
Next adjacent channel (fc  
9 MHz) to (fc  
15 MHz)  
Less than the greater of -65 dBc or -12dBmV in 6MHz, excluding up to three  
discrete spurs. The total power in the spurs must be < -60dBc when each is  
measured with 10 kHz bandwidth.  
Other channels (47 MHz to 1,000 MHz)  
Phase Noise  
< -12dBmV in each 6 MHz channel, excluding up to three discrete spurs. The  
total power in the spurs must be < -60dBc when each is measured with  
10kHz bandwidth.  
1 kHz - 10 kHz: -33dBc double sided noise power  
10 kHz - 50 kHz: -51dBc double sided noise power  
50 kHz - 3 MHz: -51dBc double sided noise power  
Output Impedance  
Output Return Loss  
75 ohms  
> 14 dB within an output channel up to 750 MHz;  
> 13 dB in an output channel above 750 MHz  
Connector  
F connector per [IPS-SP-406]  
1.  
30 kHz includes an allowance of 25 kHz for the largest FCC frequency offset normally built into upconverters.  
Table 50: DOCSIS Downstream Channel Rates and Spacing  
Nominal Symbol Rate  
(Msym/sec)  
Nominal Channel Spacing  
(kHz)  
6000  
6000  
Bit Rate (bps)  
30,341,646  
5.056941 (64QAM)  
5.360537 (256QAM)  
42,884,296  
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Table 51: DOCSIS Maximum Upstream Channel Rates and Widths  
Symbol Rate  
(ksym/sec)  
Channel Width  
(kHz)  
Bit-rate/sec  
(QPSK)  
Bit-rate/sec  
(16QAM)  
1
160  
200  
320,000  
640,000  
320  
400  
640,000  
1,280,000  
2,560,000  
5,120,000  
10,240,000  
640  
800  
1,280,000  
2,560,000  
5,120,000  
1,280  
2,560  
1,600  
3,200  
1. Channel width is the -30 dB bandwidth.  
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AEpIApCheannnedl Pilaxns C  
Table 52 lists the EIA (Electronic Industries Association) standard, IRC (Incrementally Related  
Carrier), and HRC (Harmonically Related Carrier) frequency plans.  
The frequencies in Table 52 represent the video center frequencies. Add 1.75 MHz to  
calculate the DOCSIS center frequency.  
Table 52: EIA Channel Plan  
Channel  
T-7  
STD  
IRC  
HRC  
7.0000  
13.0000  
19.0000  
25.0000  
31.0000  
37.0000  
43.0000  
T-8  
T-9  
T-10  
T-11  
T-12  
T-13  
1 / A-8  
2
73.2625  
55.2625  
61.2625  
72.0036  
54.0027  
60.0030  
66.0033  
78.0039  
84.0042  
174.0087  
180.0090  
186.0093  
192.0096  
198.0099  
204.0102  
210.0105  
120.0060  
126.0063  
132.0066  
138.0069  
144.0072  
150.0075  
55.2500  
3
61.2500  
4
67.2500  
67.2625  
79.2625  
85.2625  
175.2625  
181.2625  
187.2625  
193.2625  
199.2625  
205.2625  
211.2625  
121.2625  
127.2625  
133.2625  
139.2625  
145.2625  
151.2625  
5 / A-7  
6 / A-6  
7
77.2500  
83.2500  
175.2500  
181.2500  
187.2500  
193.2500  
199.2500  
205.2500  
211.2500  
121.2625  
127.2625  
133.2625  
139.2500  
145.2500  
151.2500  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14 / A  
15 / B  
16 / C  
17 / D  
18 / E  
19 / F  
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Channel  
20 / G  
STD  
IRC  
HRC  
157.2500  
163.2500  
169.2500  
217.2500  
223.2500  
229.2625  
235.2625  
241.2625  
247.2625  
253.2625  
259.2625  
265.2625  
271.2625  
277.2625  
283.2625  
289.2625  
295.2625  
301.2625  
307.2625  
313.2625  
319.2625  
325.2625  
331.2750  
337.2625  
343.2625  
349.2625  
355.2625  
361.2625  
367.2625  
373.2625  
379.2625  
385.2625  
391.2625  
397.2625  
403.2500  
409.2500  
415.2500  
421.2500  
427.2500  
433.2500  
439.2500  
445.2500  
451.2500  
157.2625  
163.2625  
169.2625  
217.2625  
223.2625  
229.2625  
235.2625  
241.2625  
247.2625  
253.2625  
259.2625  
265.2625  
271.2625  
277.2625  
283.2625  
289.2625  
295.2625  
301.2625  
307.2625  
313.2625  
319.2625  
325.2625  
331.2750  
337.2625  
343.2625  
349.2625  
355.2625  
361.2625  
367.2625  
373.2625  
379.2625  
385.2625  
391.2625  
397.2625  
403.2625  
409.2625  
415.2625  
421.2625  
427.2625  
433.2625  
439.2625  
445.2625  
451.2625  
156.0078  
162.0081  
168.0084  
216.0108  
222.0111  
228.0114  
234.0117  
240.0120  
246.0123  
252.0126  
258.0129  
264.0132  
270.0135  
276.0138  
282.0141  
288.0144  
294.0147  
300.0150  
306.0153  
312.0156  
318.0159  
324.0162  
330.0165  
336.0168  
342.0171  
348.0174  
354.0177  
360.0180  
366.0183  
372.0186  
378.0189  
384.0192  
390.0195  
396.0198  
402.0201  
408.0204  
414.0207  
420.0210  
426.0213  
432.0216  
438.0219  
444.0222  
450.0225  
21 / H  
22 / I  
23 / J  
24 / K  
25 / L  
26 / M  
27 / N  
28 / O  
29 / P  
30 / Q  
31 / R  
32 / S  
33 / T  
34 / U  
35 / V  
36 / W  
37 / AA  
38 / BB  
39 / CC  
40 / DD  
41 / EE  
42 / FF  
43 / GG  
44 / HH  
45 / II  
46 / JJ  
47 / KK  
48 / LL  
49 / MM  
50 / NN  
51 / OO  
52 / PP  
53 / QQ  
54 / RR  
55 / SS  
56 / TT  
57 / UU  
58 / VV  
59 / WW  
60 / XX  
61 / YY  
62 / ZZ  
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Channel  
63 / AAA  
64 / BBB  
65 / CCC  
66 / DDD  
67 / EEE  
68 / FFF  
69 / GGG  
70 / HHH  
71 / III  
STD  
IRC  
HRC  
457.2500  
463.2500  
469.2500  
475.2500  
481.2500  
487.2500  
493.2500  
499.2500  
505.2500  
511.2500  
517.2500  
523.2500  
529.2500  
535.2500  
541.2500  
547.2500  
553.2500  
559.2500  
565.2500  
571.2500  
577.2500  
583.2500  
589.2500  
595.2500  
601.2500  
607.2500  
613.2500  
619.2500  
625.2500  
631.2500  
637.2500  
643.2500  
91.2500  
457.2625  
463.2625  
469.2625  
475.2625  
481.2625  
487.2625  
493.2625  
499.2625  
505.2625  
511.2625  
517.2625  
523.2625  
529.2625  
535.2625  
541.2625  
547.2625  
553.2625  
559.2625  
565.2625  
571.2625  
577.2625  
583.2625  
589.2625  
595.2625  
601.2625  
607.2625  
613.2625  
619.2625  
625.2625  
631.2625  
637.2625  
643.2625  
91.2625  
456.0228  
462.0231  
468.0234  
474.0237  
480.0240  
486.0243  
492.0246  
498.0249  
504.0252  
510.0255  
516.0258  
522.0261  
528.0264  
534.0267  
540.0270  
546.0273  
552.0276  
558.0279  
564.0282  
570.0285  
576.0288  
582.0291  
588.0294  
594.0297  
600.0300  
606.0303  
612.0306  
618.0309  
624.0312  
630.0315  
636.0318  
642.0321  
90.0045  
72 / JJJ  
73 / KKK  
74 / LLL  
75 / MMM  
76 / NNN  
77 / OOO  
78 / PPP  
79 / QQQ  
80 / RRR  
81 / SSS  
82 / TTT  
83 / UUU  
84 / VVV  
85 / WWW  
86 / XXX  
87 / YYY  
88 / ZZZ  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95 / A-5  
96 / A-4  
97 / A-3  
98 / A-2  
99 / A-1  
100  
97.2500  
97.2625  
96.0048  
103.2500  
109.2750  
115.2750  
649.2500  
655.2500  
661.2500  
667.2500  
673.2500  
679.2500  
103.2625  
109.2750  
115.2750  
649.2625  
655.2625  
661.2625  
667.2625  
673.2625  
679.2625  
102.0051  
108.0054  
114.0057  
648.0324  
654.0327  
660.0330  
666.0333  
672.0336  
678.0339  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
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Channel  
106  
107  
108  
109  
110  
STD  
IRC  
HRC  
685.2500  
691.2500  
697.2500  
703.2500  
709.2500  
715.2500  
721.2500  
727.2500  
733.2500  
739.2500  
745.2500  
751.2500  
757.2500  
763.2500  
769.2500  
775.2500  
781.2500  
787.2500  
793.2500  
799.2500  
805.2500  
811.2500  
817.2500  
823.2500  
829.2500  
835.2500  
841.2500  
847.2500  
853.2500  
859.2500  
865.2500  
871.2500  
877.2500  
883.2500  
889.2500  
895.2500  
901.2500  
907.2500  
913.2500  
919.2500  
925.2500  
931.2500  
937.2500  
685.2625  
691.2625  
697.2625  
703.2625  
709.2625  
715.2625  
721.2625  
727.2625  
733.2625  
739.2625  
745.2625  
751.2625  
757.2625  
763.2625  
769.2625  
775.2625  
781.2625  
787.2625  
793.2625  
799.2625  
805.2625  
811.2625  
817.2625  
823.2625  
829.2625  
835.2625  
841.2625  
847.2625  
853.2625  
859.2625  
865.2625  
871.2625  
877.2625  
883.2625  
889.2625  
895.2625  
901.2625  
907.2625  
913.2625  
919.2625  
925.2625  
931.2625  
937.2625  
684.0342  
690.0345  
696.0348  
702.0351  
708.0354  
714.0357  
720.0360  
726.0363  
732.0366  
738.0369  
744.0372  
750.0375  
756.0378  
762.0381  
768.0384  
774.0387  
780.0390  
786.0393  
792.0396  
798.0399  
804.0402  
810.0405  
816.0408  
822.0411  
828.0414  
834.0417  
840.0420  
846.0423  
852.0426  
858.0429  
864.0432  
870.0435  
876.0438  
882.0441  
888.0444  
894.0447  
900.0450  
906.0453  
912.0456  
918.0459  
924.0462  
930.0465  
936.0468  
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EIA Channel Plans  
Channel  
149  
STD  
IRC  
HRC  
943.2500  
949.2500  
955.2500  
961.2500  
967.2500  
973.2500  
979.2500  
985.2500  
991.2500  
997.2500  
1003.250  
943.2625  
949.2625  
955.2625  
961.2625  
967.2625  
973.2625  
979.2625  
985.2625  
991.2625  
997.2625  
1003.2625  
942.0471  
948.0474  
954.0477  
960.0480  
966.0483  
972.0486  
978.0489  
984.0492  
990.0495  
996.0498  
1002.0501  
150  
151  
152  
153  
154  
155  
156  
157  
158  
159  
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Index  
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CLI  
cable  
C
card  
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Ethernet management port  
console port  
counter  
GBIC See Gigabit Interface Converter  
DOCSIS  
ESD  
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LED  
ports  
power  
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Routing Engine  
power receptacle  
software, JUNOSg  
redundant protection  
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