Cisco Systems Cisco 12008 manual Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Before attempting to start up your system, verify that the following conditions exist:

•All line cards in the upper card cage are fully inserted into their slots; all captive installation screws on the line cards are tightened.

•All clock and scheduler cards (CSCs) in the upper card cage are fully inserted.

•All switch fabric cards (SFCs) in the lower card cage are fully inserted.

•All interface cables are securely attached; where appropriate, adequate cable strain relief exists.

•Source power for the power supply(ies) is properly connected.

•The console terminal is connected to the console port on the RP.

•The console is configured for the appropriate communications parameters and turned on. (In order for you to perform the initial configuration of a Cisco 12008, you must have a console terminal connected to the console port on the RP.)

•The Flash memory card that shipped with your system is inserted in PCMCIA slot 0 on the RP.

Note By default, a Flash memory card containing a valid Cisco IOS software image is inserted in PCMCIA slot 0 prior to shipment. Also, by default, the software configuration register is set to 0x0102, causing the system to boot automatically from the Cisco IOS software image stored on the Flash memory card.

After verifying the above conditions, proceed to the next section to start up your Cisco 12008.

Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration 4-3