
The Cisco ASR 1001-X Router installation must comply with all applicable codes and is approved for
use with copper conductors only. The ground bond fastening hardware should be of compatible material
and preclude loosening, deterioration, and electrochemical corrosion of hardware and joined material.
Attachment of the chassis ground to a central office or other interior ground system must be made with
an AWG #6 gauge wire, copper ground conductor at a minimum.
Note
Electrical Circuit Requirements
Each Cisco ASR 1001-X Router requires a dedicated electrical circuit. If you equip it with dual-power feeds,
you must provide a separate circuit for each power supply to avoid compromising the power redundancy
feature.
The Cisco ASR 1001-X Router can be powered by a DC or AC source. Ensure that equipment grounding is
present and observe power-strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all the products plugged
into the power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the rating.
The Cisco ASR 1001-X Router can support two AC or two DC power supplies. Do not install mixed AC
and DC power supply units in the same chassis.
Note
The below table contains specifications for DC-powered systems for the Cisco ASR 1001-X Routers.
Table 13: Cisco ASR 1001-X Router DC Power Supply System Input Requirements
AWG # Wire
Circuit Breaker
Amps
System Input Rating
(Amps)
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
14
18
30
20
15
The Cisco ASR 1001-X Router AC power supply requires a 20 A circuit breaker.
Note
The following table lists AC and DC power supply system rating requirements for the Cisco ASR 1001-X
Router.
Table 14: AC and DC Power Supply System Rating Specifications for the Cisco ASR 1001-X Router
Specification
Description
AC = 85
–
264 VAC
DC =
–
40
–
72 VDC
Power supply declared ratings
50/60 Hz for AC power supplies
Line frequency rating
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