Chapter 2 Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers Components

Cisco ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 1

Table 2-1lists the Cisco ASR 1000 Series RP1 LEDs and behaviors.

Table 2-1

Cisco ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 1 LEDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

LED Label

LED

Color —State

Behavior Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

PWR

 

Power

Solid green

All power requirements are within

 

 

 

 

 

specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Off, the router is in standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

STAT

 

System status

Solid green

Cisco IOS has successfully booted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow

ROMMON is running or when the

 

 

 

 

 

Process Manager declares that a

 

 

 

 

 

critical ASR 1000 Series RP1

 

 

 

 

 

process is not running

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

System failure or powering up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

ACTV

 

Active

Green

Lit when this is the active Cisco

 

 

 

 

 

ASR 1000 Series RP1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

STBY

 

Standby

Yellow

Lit when this is the standby

 

 

 

 

 

ASR1000 Series RP1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

CRIT*

 

Critical

Solid Red

Critical alarm indicator. For

 

 

 

 

 

example: Ambient air temperature

 

 

 

 

 

is above 60ºC and will begin

 

 

 

 

 

shutdown in 5 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

MAJ*

 

Major

Solid Red

Major alarm indicator. For

 

 

 

 

 

example: Ambient air temperature

 

 

 

 

 

is beyond short term operating

 

 

 

 

 

range of 55ºC. System will shut

 

 

 

 

 

down above 60ºC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

MIN*

 

Minor

Amber

Minor alarm indicator. Ambient air

 

 

 

 

 

temperature is beyond normal

 

 

 

 

 

operating range of 40ºC. For

 

 

 

 

 

example: if the RP software deter-

 

 

 

 

 

mines that an unknown card has

 

 

 

 

 

been installed or if the card has

 

 

 

 

 

failed, the card can power it off or

 

 

 

 

 

set a minor alarm.

 

 

 

 

 

8

DISK HD

Internal hard drive

Flashing Green

Active indicator.

 

 

 

LED

 

 

 

 

 

Off

No activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

DISK USB

External USB Flash

Flashing Green

Active indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED

Off

No activity.

 

 

 

 

 

10

DISK BF

Internal USB

Flashing Green

Active indicator.

 

 

 

bootflash LED

 

 

 

 

 

Off

No activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

CARRIER

LED

Off

Out of service or not configured.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid Green

In frame and working properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber

Fault of loop condition exists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems ASR1000 manual LED Label, Color -State Behavior Description

ASR1000 specifications

The Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers are designed to meet the needs of enterprises and service providers seeking high-performance networking solutions. With a combination of scalability, reliability, and security, these routers provide an ideal platform for delivering a wide range of services in a compact form factor.

One of the standout features of the ASR 1000 is its embedded hardware architecture. It utilizes a unique Distributed Services Architecture that allows for greater resource allocation and management, resulting in enhanced performance across various applications. This architecture enables the router to dynamically balance workloads across multiple CPUs, ensuring optimal resource utilization and reducing latency.

The ASR 1000 Series supports a variety of interfaces, including Ethernet, T1/E1, and T3/E3, making it highly versatile for different connectivity options. With support for up to 200 Gbps of throughput, it can handle the growing demands of modern networks, including video conferencing, cloud applications, and data-intensive services.

Security is a paramount feature of the ASR 1000. The routers come equipped with advanced security technologies such as Cisco IOS XE software, which includes built-in encryption and secure access controls. This ensures that data remains protected in transit, allowing organizations to safeguard sensitive information while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Another key characteristic of the ASR 1000 is its modularity. Users can easily add or upgrade services through service modules and network interface modules, providing the flexibility needed to adapt to changing network requirements. This modular approach not only helps in managing costs but also extends the life cycle of the hardware.

In terms of manageability, the ASR 1000 Series incorporates Cisco’s Intelligent Network Services, providing comprehensive monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities. This allows network administrators to gain insights into network performance, optimize service delivery, and promptly address any issues that arise.

Finally, the ASR 1000 routers are designed for high availability, featuring redundant power supplies and fans. Coupled with advanced routing protocols and features such as Cisco’s Continuous Availability, the ASR 1000 ensures minimal downtime and uninterrupted service delivery.

In conclusion, the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers combine performance, scalability, security, and manageability, making them an excellent choice for organizations looking to modernize their networking infrastructure while efficiently handling the demands of contemporary applications. Whether for enterprise networks or service provider environments, the ASR 1000 provides a robust and future-proof solution.