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Chapter3 Starting and Configuring Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup
For complete descriptions and instructions for the environmental monitor commands, refer to the Cisco
IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals
Command Reference publications, which are available online, on the Documentation CD-ROM, and in
print.
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup
Check the following conditions before you start your router :
The port adapter is inserted in its slot and the port adapter latch is in the locked position.
The network interface cable is connected to the port adapter.
A CompactFlash Disk is installed.
The console terminal is turned on.
You are now ready to start your router. Proceed to the section Starting the System and Observing Initial
Conditions.
Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions
After installing your Cisco 7401ASR router and connecting cables, start the router as fol lows:
Step1 At the front of the router, place the power switch on the power supply in the on (|) position.
Step2 Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating.
Step3 During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The LEDs on the po rt ada pte r go on a nd off in
irregular sequence. They may go on, go out, and go on aga in f or a sho rt tim e. On th e r oute r, the gree n
STATUS LED comes on and stays on.
Step4 Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete (a few seconds), the processor
begins to initialize the port adapter and the I/O subsystem. During this initialization, the LEDs on the
port adapter probably will flash on and off.
The enabled LED on the port adapter goes on when initialization is completed, and the console screen
displays a script and system banner similar to the following:
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 7400 Software (C7400-JS-M), Version 12.2(V99.1)Copyright (c) 1986-2001 by cisco
Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sat 19-May-01 11:31 by
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