Cisco Systems Cisco 3600 Powering Up the Router, Checklist for Power Up, Front Panel Indicators

Chapter 3 Installing the Router

Powering Up the Router

Powering Up the Router

Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main disconnecting device. Statement 1019

Caution To ensure adequate cooling, never operate the router unless the unit is completely closed.

This section covers the following topics:

•Checklist for Power Up, page 3-51

•Front Panel Indicators, page 3-51

•Power-Up Procedure, page 3-52

Checklist for Power Up

You are ready to power up the Cisco router if the following steps are completed:

•Chassis is securely mounted.

•Power and interface cables are connected.

•Your PC terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

•You have selected passwords for access control.

•You have determined the IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial interfaces.

Front Panel Indicators

The following indicator LEDs provide power, activity, and status information:

•Power (green)—Lit when power is on

•Sys/RPS (green):

–Rapid blinking (200 ms)—System is booting

–Slow blinking (1 s)—Redundant power supply (RPS) failure

–Continuous on—System OK

•Activity (green)—Blinks during system activity, such as interrupts and packet transfers For more detailed information about the LEDs, see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting.”

Cisco 3600 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide

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