Document Organization
viii Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server Hardware Installation Guide
Document Organization
The Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server Hardware Installation Guide is organized as follows:
•Chapter1, “Cisco AS5800 Product Overview,” provides an overview of the access server,
describes its features, and lists its physical specifi cations.
•Chapter2, “Preparing for Installation,” includes safety recommendations, site preparation
instructions, and instructions for preparing the Cisco5814 dial shelf for rack mounting.
•Chapter3, “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.
•Chapter4, “Powering On the Cisco AS5800 and Observing Initial Sta rt up Condit ions ,” expl ain s
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 .
•Chapter5, “Hardware Troubleshooting,” discusses troubleshooting strategies for the access
server and provides basic troubleshooting tips.
•AppendixA, “Cisco AS5800 Specifications,” provides specification tables and describes the
cables used between CiscoAS5800 components.
•AppendixB, “Industry-Standard Wiring Plans,” describes standard color coding for system
wiring.
•AppendixC, “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.
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