1. EAGLE Application B Card Hardware and Installation Guide
  2. Installing and Removing E5-APP-B Cards

4 Installing and Removing E5-APP-B Cards

This chapter covers provisioning rules and installation and removal procedures for E5-APP-B cards.

4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes how to install and remove an E5-APP-B card from an EAGLE shelf, as well as shut down procedures for specific applications.

Note:

E5-APP-B cards are installed in an EAGLE in pairs to operate redundantly and provide high availability service.

Although installed in an EAGLE slot in an EAGLE shelf, an E5-APP-B card does not use the IMT bus. However, the E5-APP-B card does use power provided by the EAGLE frame. Because the E5-APP-B card is not detected on the IMT bus, it is not calculated into the power consumption needs of the unit; Therefore, certain power requirements apply to the E5-APP-B card. Refer to the Obtaining the EAGLE Power Calculator to manually determine EAGLE frame power consumption needs with the E5-APP-B card installed. With EAGLE Release 45.0, E5-APP-B will be part of the frame Power Calculation automatically if it is entered into the EAGLE System.

4.2 Provisioning Rules for E5-APP-B Cards

When installing an E5-APP-B card in an EAGLE shelf, take the following provisioning rules under consideration:

Note:

In order to facilitate the ability to use a common spare E5-APP-B card for all applications, spare E5-APP-B cards are delivered with only the 64-bit version of the Oracle Communications Tekelec Platform (TPD) operating system pre-installed. When replacing an existing LSMS E5-APP-B card with a spare E5-APP-B card, ensure that the card has the 32-bit version of TPD installed. Refer to the TPD Initial Product Manufacture User's Guide for assistance. For all applications (including LSMS), after verifying that the TPD version is correct, refer to the application-specific Installation/Upgrade Procedure to install the application.
  • E5-APP-B cards must be installed on separate power feeds within the shelf for redundancy purposes.
  • E5-APP-B cards must be installed in odd number slot locations (i.e., xx01, xx03, xx05, etc.).
  • Fan trays (890-0001-xx) are required for all EAGLE shelves that host an E5-APP-B card.
  • Air management cards must be placed in open full-height slots within the shelf to provide proper air flow to the E5-APP-B cards.
  • E5-APP-B based Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor (ELAP) or EAGLE Application Processor Provisioning (EPAP) systems do not support DSM cards (870-1984-xx). DSM cards must be replaced with Oracle Communications EAGLE Service Module (E5-SMxG) cards.

4.2.1 E5-APP-B Fan Alarms

E5-APP-B cards that are being deployed in a remote EAGLE shelf or in EAGLE shelf 6200 or 6300 will have adapters and fan alarm cables installed so the application will receive Fan Alarms through the application Graphical User Interface (GUI).

E5-APP-B cards that are deployed in EAGLE shelf 1200 through 6100 will not have fan alarm cables and adapters. Fan alarms are displayed on the EAGLE terminal.

4.2.2 IMT Bus

The following IMT bus considerations apply when installing and provisioning an E5-APP-B card in an EAGLE shelf.
  • E5-APP-B cards for EPAP, ELAP, or LSMS will not be on the IMT bus regardless of placement in an existing EAGLE shelf. However, they can be deployed in EAGLE shelves connected to the IMT bus if the frame is in the EAGLE line-up.
  • The E5-APP-B card must be provisioned and its power consumption specified when the card is installed in any slot in the 1100 through 6300 shelves so that its power consumption may be included with the EAGLE Power Calculations.
  • Other EAGLE cards can be used in shelves connected to the IMT bus.
  • EAGLE shelf positions 6200 and 6300 do not connect to the IMT bus (existing EAGLE shelf limit on IMT bus remains 16).

4.2.3 E5-APP-B Power Guidelines

When installing an E5-APP-B card in an EAGLE shelf, the following power guidelines apply:
  • Dual 60 A power feeds are recommended for all frames that host B series cards. EAGLE frames that host B series cards may require dual 60 Amp power feeds, depending on frame configuration.
  • Frames equipped with 30 A power feeds/FAP can support one shelf with a fan assembly but an upgrade to 60A power feeds/FAP is recommended.
  • Frames equipped with 40 A power feeds/FAP can support two shelves with fan assemblies, but an upgrade to 60A power feeds/FAP is recommended.
  • For non-standard frame configurations, use the Power Calculator Tool (SS005963) to determine if adequate power feeds exist at the customer site. For more information on Obtaining the EAGLE Power Calculator, see the following section.

4.2.4 Obtaining the EAGLE Power Calculator

To retrieve the Eagle Power Calculator:

  1. Log into the https://support.oracle.com (MOS) site.

    Note:

    If you have not registered for this new site, click the Register Here link. Have your customer number available. The response time for registration requests is 24 to 48 hours.
  2. Click the Product Support tab.
  3. Enter SS005963 into the search field.
  4. Save the file to a local directory.

4.2.5 E5-APP-B Card Distance Limitations

When installing an E5-APP-B card in an EAGLE shelf, take the following distance limitations under consideration:
  • 328 Feet (100 Meters) maximum cable length between Switches and EAGLE Service Modules.
  • 100 Feet (30.5 Meters) maximum cable length between E5-APP-B cards and Switches for serial connectivity
  • 100 Feet (30.5 Meters) maximum cable length between E5-APP-B cards and EAGLE Control Shelf for serial MMI connectivity to the B server card (Optional: ELAP and EPAP only)
  • 328 feet (100 Meters) maximum cable length between Switches and E5-APP-B

4.3 Installing an E5-APP-B Card

To install an E5-APP-B card into an EAGLE shelf:

Note:

The E5-APP-B Card should arrive in the LOCKED state. If it arrives UNLOCKED, skip to step 4.
  1. On the E5-APP-B card, slide the Ejector switch (4) up to the UNLOCKED position. See Figure 4-1.

    Figure 4-1 E5-APP-B Card Inject Hardware Switch, UNLOCKED


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  2. Grasp the upper and lower card Inject/Eject (I/E) lever release (3) just underneath the I/E lever, and press it to meet the I/E lever. This is the mechanical interlock for the card (see Figure 4-3).
  3. While holding the I/E interlock and lever, pull the levers (2) away from the card until they are parallel to the floor.
    Figure 4-2 illustrates the angle of the interlocks and levers just before inserting E5-APP-B Card into the EAGLE shelf.

    Figure 4-2 E5-APP-B Card UNLOCKED

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  4. Insert the E5-APP-B card into the EAGLE shelf.

    Carefully align the edges of the card with the top and bottom card guides. Then, push the card along the length of the card guides until the rear connectors on the card engage the mating connectors on the target shelf backplane.

  5. Push in the top and bottom inject/eject clamps (see Figure 4-3).

    Figure 4-3 E5-APP-B Card Inject Levers


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    This locks the card in place and ensures a strong connection with the pins on the target shelf backplane.

  6. Slide the E5-APP-B H/S switch (4) down to the LOCKED position (see Figure 4-4).

    Note:

    When the Ejector switch goes from UNLOCKED to LOCKED, the E5-APP-B Eject Status LED blinks red as the E5-MASP card goes online.

    Figure 4-4 E5-APP-B Card Inject Hardware Switch, LOCKED


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  7. WAIT for the E5-APP-B Eject Status LED to go from blinking red to off.

4.4 Removing an E5-APP-B Card

Procedure - Remove E5-APP-B card

Note:

The shutdown, init 6 or halt commands will not shut down the E5-APP-B card.
  1. On the E5-APP-B card, slide the Ejector switch (4) up to the UNLOCKED position (see Figure 4-5).

    Caution:

    When the Ejector switch goes from locked to unlocked and the E5-APP-B card is in service, the card will halt.

    Figure 4-5 E5-APP-B Card Eject Hardware Switch, UNLOCKED


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  2. WAIT for the E5-APP-B Eject Status LED to go from blinking red to a steady red.
    When the Eject Status LED is steady red, the E5-APP-B card is in shutdown state.
    If the Ejector switch is put into the LOCKED position now, the E5-APP-B card will reboot.
  3. Grasp the upper and lower card Inject/Eject (I/E) lever release (3) just underneath the I/E lever, and press it to meet the I/E lever. This is the mechanical interlock for the card.
    See Figure 4-6

    Figure 4-6 E5-APP-B Card UNLOCKED


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  4. While holding the I/E interlock and lever, pull the levers (2) away from the shelf until they are parallel to the floor.
  5. Remove the E5-APP-B card from the EAGLE shelf.

4.5 E5-APP-B Card Adapter Interfaces

The E5-APP-B card supports an upper and a lower backplane adapter, which supports the following interfaces:
  • 1 Gigabit (Gb) Ethernet (830-1102-03)
  • Serial (830-1407-01)
  • Fan alarm

4.6 Changing Passwords

For security purposes, Oracle recommends that all default passwords be changed and kept in a secure location.

  • To change the passwords for E5-APP-B platforms, refer to the application guide for the application loaded on each server.

    Note:

    There should always be a person on-site who knows the new passwords. If there is a need to contact the My Oracle Support (MOS), provide the passwords on request.