Cisco NCS 540 Large Density Routers Overview
Each alarm input can be provisioned as critical, major, or minor.
Console
The RS232 console port, connected through RJ-45 jack at rear panel, provides transmission (Tx), reception
(Rx), and ground (Gnd).
USB Console
A single USB 2.0 and 3.0 Type-A receptacle on the front panel of the router provides console access to Cisco
IOS XR, and diagnostics. While it uses the Type-A connector, it operates as a USB peripheral only for
connection to an external host computer.
Note
Use of the USB console is mutually exclusive of the RS232 console port. This interface requires the use of a
Type-A to Type-A USB cable.
Online Insertion and Removal
The router supports the following Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) operations:
• When an QSFP-DD/QSFP28 is removed, there is no effect on traffic flowing on other ports.
• When an QSFP-DD/QSFP28 is installed, the system initializes that port for operation based on the current
• When both power supplies are installed and active, the load may be shared between them or a single
Supported Transceiver Modules
For more information on the supported transceiver modules, see
Compatibility
configuration. If the inserted QSFP-DD/QSFP28 is incompatible with the current configuration of that
port, the port does not become operational until the configuration is updated.
PSU supports the whole load. When a power supply is not working or the input cable is removed, the
remaining power supply takes the entire load without disruption.
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Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Large Density Routers Hardware Installation Guide
Transceiver Module Group (TMG)
Console
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