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Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface

Document Organization

This installation guide is organized into these chapters and appendixes:
•Chapter 1, “Preparing for Installation,” describes safety considerations, required tools and
equipment, an overview of the installation, and procedures to perform before installation.
•Chapter 2, “Unpacking and Installing the Chassis,” provides instructions for installing the chassis
into a rack.
•Chapter 3, “Installing Modules and Cables in the Chassis,” provides instructions for installing the
cards and modules into the chassis after it is mounted in a rack, and for connecting external network
interface cables.
•Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting the Installation,” provides guidelines for troubleshooting the router
hardware installation.
•Chapter 5, “Replacing Cisco ASR 9001 Router Components,” provides removal and replacement
procedures for primary router components and field-replaceable units (FRUs).
•Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” provides a summary of physical, electrical, and
environmental specifications for the router.
•Appendix B, “Site Log,” provides a sample site log that can be used to record actions relevant to the
operation and maintenance of the router.

Document Conventions

This publication uses these conventions:
•Ctrl represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key combination Ctrl-Z means hold down
the Control key while you press the Zkey.
Command descriptions use these conventions:
•Examples that contain system prompts denote interactive sessions, indicating the commands that
you should enter at the prompt. For example:
RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:router#
•Commands and keywords are in bold font.
•Arguments for which you supply values are in italic font.
•Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.
•Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and separated by vertical bars (|).
Caution Means be careful. You are capable of doing something that might result in equipment damage or loss of
data.
Note Means take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this
manual.