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The Cisco 6130 NI-2 digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) with NI-2 (network
interface, Version 2) is a member of the Cisco 6000 family with NI-2.
This preface explains objectives, audience, and organization of the Cisco 6130 DSLAM with NI-2
User Guide and defines typographical conventions.
Document Objective
This book provides general information about Cisco 6130 NI-2 DSLAM systems with NI-2 network
interface modules. This guide contains descriptions of Cisco 6130 NI-2 DSLAM system
components, system requirements, system specifications, and configuration specifications for
several Cisco 6130 NI-2 DSLAM installations.
The Cisco 6130 NI-2 designation is a product reference for a Cisco 6100 series DSLAM with NI-2
network interface module that runs Cisco IOS software.
To install, configure, and operate a Cisco 6130 NI-2 DSLAM, refer to its appropriate companion
publications. For information about companion publications, see the “Companion Publications”
section on page ix in this preface.
Audience
This book is intended for use by central office (CO) facility technicians and maintenance personnel
who are responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining a Cisco 6130 NI-2 DSLAM system.
You should be familiar with telco products and networking systems.
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Table 2
Command Syntax Conventions
Definition
Convention
Sample
Vertical bar ( | )
Separates alternative, mutually exclusive
offset-list {in | out} offset
elements.
Square brackets ([ ])
Braces ({ })
Indicate optional elements.
Indicate a required choice.
[no] offset-list {in | out} offset
offset-list {in | out} offset
[{letter\number}Enter]
Braces within square brackets ([{ }]) Indicate a required choice within an
optional element.
Boldface
Indicates commands and keywords that
are entered literally as shown.
[no] offset-list {in | out} offset
offset-list {in | out} offset
Italics
Indicate arguments for which you supply
values.
Note In contexts that do not allow italics,
arguments are enclosed in angle brackets
(< >).
Table 3
Note, Caution, and Warning Conventions
Description
Convention
Note
Means (reader) take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
material not covered in the guide.
Caution
Warning
Means (reader) be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical
circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see
translated versions of the warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
document that accompanied the device.
Companion Publications
The following are companion publications to the Cisco 6130 DSLAM with NI-2 User Guide:
• Cisco 6130 DSLAM with NI-2 Installation Guide describes how to set up and install a Cisco 6130
NI-2 DSLAM system with plain old telephone service (POTS) and without POTS.
• Cisco DSLAM NI-2 Module Installation and Configuration describes the three system processor
hardware configurations available with NI-2 (processor) modules in a Cisco 6130 NI-2 DSLAM.
These include DS3 and OC-3 single-mode and OC-3 multi-mode configurations.
• Cisco 6130 DSLAM with NI-2 I/O Card Installation and Configuration describes how the system
I/O card hardware is used to configure central office (CO) external alarms, and how to configure
Cisco 6130 DSLAMs for DS3 subtending.
• Cisco DSLAM with NI-2 ATUC-1-4DMT Module Installation and Configuration describes the
4-port Discrete Multi-Tone (4DMT) line card for Cisco 6130 NI-2 DSLAMs.
• Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)DA for Cisco DSLAMs with NI-2 describes hardware
and software changes not included in publications listed here.
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6100 Series System
Cisco IOS is the software that operates Cisco 6000 family NI-2 systems. Use the following
Cisco IOS publications:
• Configuration Guide for Cisco 6000 Family DSLAMs with NI-2
• Command Reference for Cisco 6000 Family DSLAMs with NI-2
• ATM Switch Router Software Configuration Guide
• ATM Switch Router Command Reference
• Guide to ATM Technology
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