This comprehensive guide details the configuration and management of line cards for the Cisco NCS 2000 Series optical networking platform. It serves as an essential resource for network engineers and technicians, covering a wide array of line card types, including optical amplifiers, multiplexers, demultiplexers, tunable dispersion compensating units, protection switching modules, and reconfigurable optical add/drop (ROADM) cards. The document provides in-depth information on card features, compatibility, channel allocation plans, and related procedures, enabling users to effectively deploy and maintain advanced optical network infrastructure.
Explore detailed specifications and operational guidance for components such as the OSC-CSM, various optical amplifier cards (OPT-EDFA, RAMAN), multiplexer/demultiplexer cards (4MD, 40-DMX, 40-MUX), dispersion compensators (TDC), protection switching modules (PSM), and ROADM cards (WSS, WXC, SMR). The guide also includes essential safety information and compatibility matrices across different software releases.
