Cisco Systems ISR4451XK9 manual What You Need to Know, Before You Begin, CLI Console Access

Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router

What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know

CLI Console Access

Use the USB console port on the router to access the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS-XE) command line interface (CLI) on the router and perform configuration tasks. A terminal emulation program is required to establish communication between the router and a PC. See the “Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem” section on page 3-14for instructions.

Note A Microsoft Windows USB driver must be installed before you establish physical connectivity between the router and the PC.

Slot and Port Numbers

Cisco ISR 4451-Xs have built in ports and new slots. The new slots accommodate new modules and interface cards; SMs, NIMs, PVDM4s, and the Cisco E-Series Server Modules. See the “About Slots and Interfaces” section on page 1-17for slot and port numbering.

Software Licenses

To use all the features on the Cisco ISR 4451-X, you must purchase a software package.

See the ”Licensing” section of the Software Configuration Guide for the Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Routers for more information.

Before You Begin

Before installing and connecting a Cisco Integrated Services Router, read the safety warnings and gather the following tools and equipment.

•ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap

•Number 2 Phillips screwdriver

•Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (4 to 5 mm) and medium, 1/4-in. (6 to 7 mm)

–To install or remove modules

–To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components

•Screws that fit your rack

•Wire crimper

•Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:

–AWG 6 (13 mm2) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding

–AWG 14 (2 mm2) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding

–AWG 18 (1 mm2) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-compliant chassis grounding

•For NEC-compliant grounding, an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal, with an inner diameter of 1/4 in. (5 to 7 mm)

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