Brand: Cisco
Category: Networking
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:28 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2005-06-01
This document describes the Cisco uBR10-LCP2-MC16C, uBR10-LCP2-MC16E, and uBR10-LCP2-MC16S cable interface line cards and their installation for use with the Cisco uBR10012 universal broadband router.
The cards provide the RF interface between the cable headend and DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS-based cable modems.
Key sections include an overview of the cards, technical specifications, safety information, instructions for removing and replacing the cards, and troubleshooting steps.
The MC16C and MC16S support DOCSIS, while the MC16E supports EuroDOCSIS.
| LED | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enables | Green | Cable interface line card is operating normally, is receiving DC power from the router midplane, and is configured for operation. |
| Off | Either the card is shut down or the slot is not working. | |
| Upstream | Green | Upstream path is enabled and configured (each upstream port). |
| Off | Either the port is not properly configured or is shut down, or the slot is not working. | |
| Downstream | Green | Downstream path is enabled and is configured (each downstream port). |
| Off | Either the port is not properly configured or is shut down, or the slot is not working. | |
| MGR ACT (uBR-MC16S only) | Green | Spectrum management activity on the channel. |
| Off | Spectrum management is not active. |