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Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers Power Up and
Initial Configuration
This chapter guides you through a basic router configuration, which is sufficient for you to access your
network. Complex configuration procedures are beyond the scope of this publication and can be found
in the modular configuration and modular command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software
configuration documentation set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco
hardware.
To configure the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router from a console, you need to connect a terminal to the
router console port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup, page 13-1
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Verifying Power Supply Operation, page 13-2
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Powering Up the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers, page 13-3
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Configuring the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers at Startup, page 13-7
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Powering Off the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router Safely, page 13-10
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup
Ensure that the following conditions are addressed before starting up the router:
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The shared port adapter is inserted in its slot.
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The network interface cable is connected.
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The optional Fast Ethernet Management port cable is installed.
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The chassis is securely mounted and grounded.
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The power and interface cables are connected.
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Your PC with terminal emulation program (hyperTerminal or equivalent) is connected to the console
port and powered up.
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Your PC terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity,
and flow control is set to none.
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You have selected passwords for access control.
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Captive installation screws are tight on all removable components.