Start the System

Check Conditions Prior to System Startup

Check the following conditions before you start your router:

•Any port adapter or service module is securely inserted in its slot.

•All network interface cables are connected.

•A Flash Disk or Flash memory card is installed in its PC Card slot.

•The power cable is connected (for dual power supplies, the cable-retention clip is secured).

•The console terminal is connected and powered on.

Start the System

1	At the rear of the router, place the power switch on the power supply in the on () position.
	The green power LED on the router goes on.
2	Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating.
3	During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The LEDs on most of the ﬁxed
	interfaces and port adapters go on and off in irregular sequence.
4	Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete (a few seconds), the
	network processor begins to initialize the interfaces. During this initialization, the LEDs on
	each port behave differently (most ﬂash on and off). When initialization is complete, the
	enabled LED on each interface goes on.

Note: For more information on LEDs, refer to the “System LEDs and Reset Button” section in Chapter 1, “Cisco 7100 Series Product Overview,” in the Cisco 7100 Series VPN Router Installation and Conﬁguration Guide.