Cisco Systems Connecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router to the Network, Connecting Console Cables

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router

Connecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router to the Network

Step 1 Disconnect the power cord from the power source. Do not touch the metal prongs on the power cord when it is still connected to the power supply.

Step 2 Remove the power cord from the power connection on the power supply. Do not touch the metal prongs embedded in the power supply.

Step 3 Loosen the captive installation screws.

Step 4 Grasp the AC power supply with one hand, and slide it part of the way out of the chassis. Place your other hand underneath the power supply, and slide it completely out of the chassis.

Step 5 If the power supply bay is to remain empty, install a blank filler plate (Cisco part number A900-PWR-BLANK) over the opening, and secure it with the captive installation screws.

Connecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router to the Network

The following sections describe how to connect cables on the Cisco ASR 903 Router:

•Connecting Console Cables, page 3-27

•Connecting to the Auxiliary Port, page 3-33

•Connecting a Management Ethernet Cable, page 3-35

•Installing and Removing SFP and XFP Modules, page 3-35

•Connecting a USB Flash Device, page 3-35

•Connecting Timing Cables, page 3-36

•Connecting Ethernet Cables, page 3-39

•Connecting Cables to SFP Modules, page 3-40

•Connecting T1/E1 cables, page 3-40

•Connecting the Fan Tray Alarm Port, page 3-42

•Connector and Cable Specifications, page 3-43

Note When installing the cabling to the RSPs, we recommend that you leave a service loop of extra cabling sufficient to allow for fan tray removal.

Connecting Console Cables

The following sections describe how to connect to the Cisco ASR 903 Router using console cables:

•Connecting to the Serial Port using Microsoft Windows, page 3-28

•Connecting to the Console Port using Mac OS X, page 3-30

•Connecting to the Console Port using Linux, page 3-30

•Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver, page 3-31

•Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver, page 3-32

Note You cannot use the USB and RS232 console ports at the same time; if you insert the USB cable into the router, the RS232 port is disabled.

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