Removing and Replacing an NCB Module
Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the NCB module.
Step 1
Loosen the thumbscrews.
Step 2
Note
Carefully remove the NCB module from the ONS 15252 MCU.
Step 3
Align the replacement NCB module with the NCB module slot.
Step 4
Carefully insert the module into the slot.
Step 5
Note
Tighten the thumbscrews.
Step 6
Connect the Ethernet cable to the NCB module.
Step 7
Procedure: Initialize the NCB
Create an administrator user and assign an IP address, mask, and gateway to the new NCB. Use the CIM
Step 1
RS-232 cable (P/N 72-2746-01) provided with the system.
Connect your PC or Laptop serial COM port to the ONS 15252 MCU management access (MA) port on
Step 2
the CIM board.
Figure 2-3
ONS 15252 (MCU)
Make sure that the connection to the NCB is has been terminated. Otherwise the Hyper Terminal cannot
Step 3
connect to the system.
On the PC or laptop, open the terminal emulation program such as Hyper Terminal and configure the
Step 4
COM port.
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The NCB module screws are equipped with retainers.
Make sure that the backplane connector and the NCB module connector are correctly mated
and that no optical fibers are pinched.
Connecting a CIM module and a laptop or PC
NCB board
must be present
RS-232 port
is labeled "MA" port
(RJ45 connector)
Chapter 2
Serial RS232
"COM" port
RS-232 cable
P/N 72-2746-01
(DB9 connector)
Network Control Board Module
PC or laptop
78-13767-01