Cisco Systems OL-31454-01 Installation Checklist, Creating a Site Log, Task Verified by Date

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Chapter 2 Preparing for Router Installation

Installation Checklist

Installation Checklist

The sample installation checklist lists items and procedures for installing a new router. Make a copy of this checklist and mark the entries when completed. Include a copy of the checklist for each router in your site log (described in “Creating a Site Log” below).

Installation checklist for site_____________________________________________

Router name_______________________________________________________

Task

Verified by

Date

 

 

 

Installation checklist copied

 

 

 

 

 

Background information placed in Site Log

 

 

 

 

 

Site power voltages verified

 

 

 

 

 

Installation site power check completed

 

 

 

 

 

Required tools available

 

 

 

 

 

Additional equipment available

 

 

 

 

 

Router received

 

 

 

 

 

Product registration card received

 

 

 

 

 

www.cisco.com contact information label received

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis components verified

 

 

 

 

 

Initial electrical connections established

 

 

 

 

 

ASCII terminal (for local configuration) or

 

 

modem (for remote configuration) available

 

 

 

 

 

Signal distance limits verified

 

 

 

 

 

Startup sequence steps completed

 

 

 

 

 

Initial operation verified

 

 

 

 

 

Software image verified

 

 

 

 

 

Creating a Site Log

The Site Log provides a record of all actions related to the router. Keep it in an accessible place near the chassis where anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Use the installation checklist to verify steps in the installation and maintenance of the router. Site Log entries might include the following information:

Installation progress—Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log. Make entries as each procedure is completed.

Upgrade and maintenance procedures—Use the site log as a record of ongoing router maintenance and expansion history. A site log might include the following events:

Installation of GRWICs

Removal or replacement of GRWICs and other upgrades

Configuration changes

 

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Contents Cisco 2010 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide Page N T E N T S Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco CGR 2010 Routers Configuring the Router Verifying the Initial Configuration Objectives AudienceChapter Title Description OrganizationConventions Convention IndicationBewaar Deze Instructies Aviso Instruções Importantes DE Segurança Warnung Wichtige SicherheitshinweiseAvvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla Sicurezza Spara Dessa Anvisningar GEM Disse Anvisninger Xiii Xiv Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Searching for Cisco DocumentsXvi Chassis Views A P T E RHardware Features Overview of the Router Hardware FeaturesLocating Chassis Features and Functions Do not Remove During Network OperationGrwic Installation Options AUXGigabit Ethernet Ports Built-in Interface PortsGigabit Ethernet Ports SFP PortsGrid Router WAN Interface Cards Removable and Interchangeable Modules and CardsUSB Console Port Model Description Power SuppliesMemory Hot Swap Internal RPS1 Dual DC2Real-Time Clock LED IndicatorsSlot, Port, and Interface Information PSU 1 OK LEDColor Description SYSConsole EN ACTPSU USB CONGE 0/0 Link SpecificationsSlot OL-31454-01 Preparing for Router Installation Safety Recommendations Safety with Electricity Preventing Electrostatic Discharge DamageRouter Environmental Requirements General Site RequirementsRack Requirements Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations Power Guidelines and RequirementsNetwork Cabling Specifications Console Port ConnectionsUSB Serial Console Port Preparing for Network ConnectionsAuxiliary Port Connections Serial Connections Configuring Serial ConnectionsEthernet Connections Serial DTE or DCE DevicesDevice Type Gender Typical Devices Signaling Standards SupportedDistance Limitations Asynchronous/Synchronous Serial Module Baud Rates 56000 102 16.4 1544000 T1Task Verified by Date Installation ChecklistCreating a Site Log Preparing for Router Installation Creating a Site Log OL-31454-01 Installing and Connecting the Router OL-31454-01 Slot and Port Numbers CLI Console AccessWhat you Need to Know Before You Begin Unpacking the RouterCisco CGR 2010 router can only be mounted in a rack Installing the Router in a RackRack-Mounting the Chassis Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco CGR 2010 Routers PSU OK PWR-150W-HVMounting the Router in a Rack Mounting screwsModel Description Voltage Range Power-Supply ModulesConnecting AC Power Power-Input Terminal Designations Connecting AC Power Using Tie Wraps with the Strain Relief MechanismConnecting DC Power 10 Stripping the Input Power Source Wire Connecting DC Power 11 Using Tie Wraps with the Strain Relief Mechanism 12 CGR 2010 Power Terminal Cover Protecting the Terminal Block from ExposureReplacing the Cisco CGR 2010 Router Power Supply Shutting Off PowerReplacing Power Supplies and Redundant Power Supplies Serial RJ-45 EIA RJ-45 Connecting to a Console Terminal or ModemPort Type Cable Section Connecting to the Serial Port with Microsoft Windows Connecting to the Console Port with Mac OS Connect the OS X USB port to the routerConnecting to the Console Port with Linux To Disconnect the OS X USB Console from the Terminal WindowInstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB DriverUsing the Add Remove Programs Utility Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB DriverInstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver Using the Setup.exe ProgramConnecting to the Auxiliary Port AUXConnecting WAN and LAN Interfaces Connection Procedures and PrecautionsPort or Connection Port Type, Color1 Cable Ports and CablingAuxiliary and Console Ports Pin Signal Input/Output Identify a Rollover Cable6shows the RJ-45 rolled console cable pinouts Signal PinConsole Port Connection to a PC Console RJ-45 to RJ-45 Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-9 AdapterSignal RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Port DTE Rollover CableRJ-45 to Console DB-25 Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-25 Adapter8shows the pinout descriptions for the DB-25 connections 9provides the pinout description for the modem connection Auxiliary Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-25 AdapterAuxiliary Port Connection to a Modem RJ-45 Cable Type Adapter Alternative Terminal and Modem Connections10describes the alternative terminal and modem connections Port EIA-232 DCE Ft m Female DB-25 Cable Type Length Connector TypeCAB-HD4-232FC CAB-HD4-232MTRS-232 DB-25 Cable Pinouts Pin Signal Direction DescriptionPinouts for the Synchronous/Asynchronous Cables Ltst RS-232 DB-9 Cable PinoutsRXC TxceRS-232 RJ-45 Cable Pinouts Pin Signal DescriptionSignal Ground Transmit DataThis section covers the following topics Powering up the RouterChecklist for Power Up Power Up Procedure Cisco Setup Command FacilityPerforming the Initial Configuration on the Router Verifying the Power Supply Side LED IndicationsBasic management setup configures only enough connectivity Using the Cisco Setup Command FacilityTo proceed using the setup command facility, enter yes Enter a hostname for the router this example uses myrouterFollowing configuration command script is created Summary of the available interfaces is displayedCompleting the Configuration User prompt is displayedUsing Cisco Configuration Professional Express Using Cisco IOS CLI-Manual ConfigurationPress Return to bring up the Router prompt Configuring the Router HostnameType enable to enter privileged Exec mode Following tasks are either required or optionalRestrictions Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret PasswordsCommand or Action Purpose ExampleBoot older boot ROMs that do not recognize the enable Optional Sets a local password to control access to variousBoot an older image of the Cisco IOS software or if you Secret commandConfiguring the Console Idle Privileged Exec Timeout Verify that you properly configured the idle privileged Configuring Gigabit and FastEthernet InterfacesDisplays the running configuration file Exec timeoutOptional Adds a description to an interface configuration Configuration modeSoftware configuration guide Description helps you remember what is attached toConfiguring the GigabitEthernet Interface Example Specifying a Default Route or Gateway of Last ResortConfiguring IP Routing and IP Protocols Sample Output for the show ip interface brief CommandGateway of Last Resort Default RoutesDefault Network Selects a network as a candidate route for computing Enables IP routingEstablishes a static route Gateway of last resortSpecifying a Default Route Example Sample Output for the show ip route CommandMake sure that you configure all vty lines on your Starts the line configuration command collection mode forVirtual terminal lines vty for remote console access Line vty ? commandLines for remote access Configuring the Auxiliary LineVerify that you properly configured the virtual terminal What to Do NextAuxiliary line Verifying Network ConnectivityPrerequisites Diagnoses initial network connectivity Connected host for each configured interface toTo test the vty line password, perform this step from a To verify connectivity, ping the next hop router orSaves the running configuration to the startup Saving Your Router ConfigurationSaving Backup Copies of Configuration and System Image ConfigurationCopying the Startup Configuration to a Tftp Server Example Copying from Flash Memory to a Tftp Server ExampleVerifying the Initial Configuration NvramInstalling and Upgrading Internal Modules Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules Safety Warnings Removing a Compact Flash Memory Card PSU OKRemoving the Compact Flash Cover Installing a Compact Flash Memory Card Compact Flash Memory Card Slot in Cisco CGRInstalling SFP Modules Laser Safety GuidelinesRemoving SFP Modules Connect the network cable to the SFP moduleDisconnecting SFP Latch Mechanisms Installing Grid Router WAN Interface Cards Installing Single-Wide GRWICsInstalling Double-Wide GRWICs Proper Installation of Multiple GRWICsRemoving the Slot Divider From the CGR 2010 Router 11 Installing the Switch Module in the CGR 2010 Router 12 The Double-Wide Grwic Installed in the CGR 2010 Router OL-31454-01

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