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Cisco 7401ASR Installation and Configuration Guide
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Overview and Parts Installation
The Cisco 7401ASR router provides application-specific features for broadband subscriber aggregation
and network application services with high processing performance.
This chapter provides a quick hardware overview and options installation instructions for the
Cisco 7401ASR router. For functional information see
Chapter 3, “Starting and Configuring,”
the
“Functional Overview” section on page 3-1
. For system specifications and port and cabling
specifications, see
Appendix A, “Specifications.”
The following sections describe router hardware and options installation:
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Hardware Overview, page 1-1
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Checking the Shipping Container Contents, page 1-5
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Installation Checklist, page 1-6
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Installing the CompactFlash Disk, GBIC, and Port Adapter, page 1-7
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Replacing the SDRAM DIMM, page 1-11
Warning
Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the
Site Preparation and Safety Guide
. This
guide contains important safety information you should know before working with the system.
Hardware Overview
The Cisco 7401ASR router supports the following features:
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Online insertion and removal (OIR)—Allows you to add, replace, or remove port adapters without
interrupting the system.
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Environmental monitoring and reporting functions—Allow you to maintain normal system
operation by resolving adverse environmental conditions prior to loss of operation.
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Downloadable software—Allows you to load new images into Flash memory remotely, without
having to physically access the router, for fast, reliable upgrades.
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Small form-factor—One rack-unit (RU) high with stacking capability:
1.72 in. x 17.3 in. x 11.80 in. (4.37 cm x 43.9 cm x 30 cm). The weight is approximately 10.5 lbs
(4.76 kg).
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Front-to-back airflow—Allows you to mount the router from either front or back into two post or
19-inch racks and 21–23-inch four-post racks.
