Start the Router

Step 1 Place the power switch in the on () position.

Step 2 Listen for the fans; they should be operating as soon as power is turned on.

Note After powering off the router, wait at least 30 seconds before powering it on again.

The following table provides information about the LEDs as the system starts.

Figure 22 Identifying LEDs and LED Status

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

6

9

10

7

 

 

 

8

 

 

57605

 

 

 

 

In the Power Up state,

LED flashes when there is

No.

LED Label

LED

Color

the LED is

traffic

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GBIC 0 ENABLE

GBIC ENABLE (0)

Green

ON

No, remains constantly on

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

LINK

GBIC LINK (0)

Green

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

FE 0 LINK

FE LINK (0)

Green

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

100 Mbps

FE (0)

Green

ON

No, remains constantly on

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

GBIC 1 ENABLE

GBIC ENABLE (1)

Green

No, remains constantly on

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

LINK

GBIC LINK (1)

Green

ON

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

FE 1 LINK

FE LINK (1)

Green

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

100 Mbps

FE (1)

Green

ON

No, remains constantly on

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

STATUS

System Status

Green

ON

No, remains constantly on

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

COMPACT FLASH

CompactFlash Disk

Green

ON, if the CompactFlash

No, remains constantly on

 

 

 

 

Disk is inserted and

 

 

 

 

 

functioning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3 During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The STATUS LED comes on immediately as amber, then turns to green when the IOS is booted. Port adapter LEDs go on and off irregularly.

Step 4 Observe the initialization process. The LEDs on the port adapter behave differently (most flash on and off). The ENABLED LED on each port adapter goes on when initialization is completed and the console screen displays a script and system banner.

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Cisco Systems 7401 quick start Start the Router, Led

7401 specifications

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One of its notable technologies is the Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System), which powers the router with a comprehensive suite of network services. The IOS provides advanced security features, including firewalls and VPN support, protecting data integrity and ensuring secure connections across the network.

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