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Cisco ONS 15200 Product Description
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About this Manual
This Cisco ONS 15200 Product Description summarizes the Cisco ONS 15200 system architecture,
management, and performance. Software, components, modules, mechanical specifications, and
installation information are also covered. For detailed information about these topics, refer to the
documents in the Related Documentation section.
Manual Structure
The manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, “Product Technology,” explains the principles of dense wavelength division multiplexing
(DWDM) and describes how these principles apply in the ONS 15200 system.
• Chapter 2, “Product Configurations,” describes the operation of each available site type.
• Chapter 3, “Product Hardware,” provides information about the physical equipment in the
ONS 15200 system, including dimensions, subracks, power, and grounding. It also contains
compliance information and environmental, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility regulations.
• Chapter 4, “Operation, Administration, and Maintenance,” provides information about
administering and supervising ONS 15200 optical units, network elements, and links. It also
presents information about performance management, software, and other administrative features,
such as alarms, available with the ONS 15200 system.
• Chapter 5, “Module Descriptions,” describes each module that is available with the ONS 15200
system.
• Chapter 6, “Engineering Specifications,” provides general specifications for the ONS 15200
system.
• Appendix A, “Acronyms,” defines acronyms and other abbreviations used in the manual.
Related Documentation
For additional hardware information about the ONS 15200 system, refer to the following documents:
• ONS 15200 Installation, Setup, and Test Manual
• Cisco ONS 15200 Module Handbook
For additional software information, refer to the following documents:
• Cisco ONS 15200 Maintenance Manager Installation and Operations Guide