Cisco Systems AS5800 manual Document Organization, Document Conventions

Document Organization

Document Organization

The Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server Hardware Installation Guide is organized as follows:

•Chapter 1, “Cisco AS5800 Product Overview,” provides an overview of the access server, describes its features, and lists its physical specifications.

•Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation,” includes safety recommendations, site preparation instructions, and instructions for preparing the Cisco 5814 dial shelf for rack mounting.

•Chapter 3, “Installing the Cisco AS5800,” includes step-by-step instructions for rack-mounting the access server in a standard 19-in. 4-post rack and standard telco rack.

•Chapter 4, “Powering On the Cisco AS5800 and Observing Initial Startup Conditions,” explains how to power on the access server, check normal LED operation, and check that the proper software is loaded on the router shelf and dial shelf.

•Chapter 5, “Hardware Troubleshooting,” discusses troubleshooting strategies for the access server and provides basic troubleshooting tips.

•Appendix A, “Cisco AS5800 Specifications,” provides specification tables and describes the cables used between Cisco AS5800 components.

•Appendix B, “Industry-Standard Wiring Plans,” describes standard color coding for system wiring.

•Appendix C, “Cisco 5814 Dial Shelf Packaging Replacement Instructions,” explains how to prepare the dial shelf for repackaging and how to package the dial shelf for shipping.

Document Conventions

This publication uses several formatting conventions to convey instructions and information.

Screen displays use the following convention:

•The caret symbol represents the control key. For example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means that you hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

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Commands and keywords are in boldface font.

Variables for which you supply values are in italic font.

Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.

•Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by a vertical bar ( ).

Examples use these conventions:

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Terminal sessions are in screen font.

Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

Nonprinting characters are shown in angle brackets (< >).

•Information displayed on the screen is in screen font, with default responses in square brackets ([ ]).

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.

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