Cisco ASR 1002-X Router Overview and
Installation
This chapter describes the Cisco ASR 1002-X Router and details the procedures for installing the router on
an equipment shelf, tabletop, or an equipment rack.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Cisco ASR 1002-X Router Description, on page 1
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Installation Methods, on page 12
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General Rack Installation Guidelines, on page 12
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Guidelines for an Equipment Shelf or Tabletop Installation, on page 14
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Equipment Shelf or Tabletop Installation Procedure, on page 14
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Rack-Mounting the Cisco ASR 1002-X Router, on page 16
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Attaching the Chassis Rack Mount Brackets, on page 17
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Installing the Cisco ASR 1002-X Router in a Rack, on page 20
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Attaching the Cable Management Bracket, on page 24
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Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection, on page 26
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Connecting the SPA Cables, on page 29
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Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Port Cables, on page 29
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Cisco ASR 1002-X Router Power Supplies, on page 30
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Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port, on page 40
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Connecting External Cables to the Cisco ASR 1002-X Router, on page 42
Cisco ASR 1002-X Router Description
The Cisco ASR 1002-X Router is a part of the Cisco ASR 1000 Aggregation Services Routers. The Cisco
ASR 1002-X Router is a compact, small form factor router (SSF) that fulfil customer demands such as low
power consumption and decreased usage of rack space.
The Cisco ASR 1002-X Router supports three half-height SPAs and a built-in 6xGE SPA, as also all the
general-purpose routing and security features of the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers.
The Cisco ASR 1002-X Router supports:
• An integrated embedded services processor that provides a forwarding bandwidth of 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps,
20 Gbps, or 36 Gbps, depending on the Cisco software license that is installed on the router.
Cisco ASR 1002-X Router Overview and Installation
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