Cisco Systems XR 12416 appendix Audience, Document Organization, About This Guide

About This Guide

Audience

The Cisco XR 12416 Router Installation Guide is written for hardware installers and system administrators of Cisco routers.

This publication assumes that the user has a substantial background in installing and configuring router and switch-based hardware. The reader should also be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician.

This installation guide contains procedures for installing the router hardware.

Document Organization

This installation and configuration guide is organized into the following chapters and appendixes:

•Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” provides an introduction to the router with a description of system components.

•Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation,” describes safety considerations, tools required, an overview of the installation, and procedures you should perform before the actual installation.

•Chapter 3, “Installing the Router,” provides instructions for installing the hardware and connecting the external network interface cables.

Cisco XR 12416 Router Installation Guide

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