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Cisco 3700 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Router
Creating a Site Log
Creating a Site Log
The site log provides a record of all actions related to the router. Keep it in an accessible place near the
chassis where anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Use the installation checklist to verify steps
in the installation and maintenance of the router. Site Log entries might include the following
information:
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Installation progress—Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log. Make
entries as each procedure is completed.
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Upgrade and maintenance procedures—Use the site log as a record of ongoing router maintenance
and expansion history. A site log might include the following events:
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Installation of network modules
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Removal or replacement of network modules and other upgrades
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Configuration changes
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Maintenance schedules and requirements
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Maintenance procedures performed
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Intermittent problems
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Comments and notes
Inspecting the Router
Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready
for some time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are
ready to install the router, proceed with unpacking it.
The router, cables, publications, and any optional equipment you ordered may be shipped in more than
one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you received all the
following items:
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Router
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6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord
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Rack-mount brackets
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Ground lug
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Cable guides (for Cisco 3725 routers)
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RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
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RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable
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Optional equipment (such as network connection cables or additional rack-mount brackets)
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Cisco 3725 Router Quick Start Guide,
if applicable
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Cisco 3745 Router Quick Start Guide
,
if applicable
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Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series, and Cisco 3700 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information
document
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged, or if you encounter problems
installing or configuring your router, contact customer service. Warranty, service, and support
information is in the quick start guide that shipped with your router.