Cisco Systems 7401 User Manual

Cisco 7401ASR Router

1 Documentation and Resources 2 Prepare for Installation 3 Install the Parts 4 Rack-Mount the Router 5 Connect the Router to the Network 6 Connect Power to the Router 7 Configure the Router 8 Obtain Technical Assistance

Quick Start Guide

1 Documentation and Resources

This section contains information to help you prepare for installing the Cisco 7401ASR router. It contains a list of online documentation and resources.

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2 Prepare for Installation

This section contains information about tools and parts, warnings, site preparation information, and information for workbench or tabletop installation and rack-mount installation.

Warning

Before beginning this router installation, read the Cisco 7401ASR Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information.

Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.

Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access are a is where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

Site Preparation and Unpacking

• Lift the router safely out of the packing container.

• Ensure the power service at the site is suitable for the router you are installing.

• Check the packing slip to ensure that all the proper components are present.

• Locate and have accessible the Site Log for recording information about this installation.

Tools and Parts

Use the following list of tools and parts as a checklist for preparing for installing the Cisco 7401ASR router:

• ESD-preventative wrist strap

• Power cord

• Appropriate cables to connect the router to the network and console terminal

• One serial port adapter cable for each serial port to connect the port with the remote device or network Ethernet transceiver

• Data service unit (DSU) to connect each serial port to an external network

• Tape measure and level

• Screwdrivers: Number 2 Phillips screwdriver and 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver

• Grounding lug and wires:

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A grounding lug with two number-10 screw holes with a 0.63-inch (16.002-mm) spacing between them

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A wire receptacle large enough to accept a 6-AWG multistrand, copper wire

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T wo Phillips machine screws with locking washers—M5 (metric), 0.031-inch (.08-mm) pitch, 0.315-inch (8-mm) length

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A crimping tool to fit the grounding lug wire receptacle

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One grounding wire—6-AWG, 0.162-inch (4.115-mm) diameter, with approximately 0.108-inch (2.743-mm) insulation, for a total wire diameter of approximately 0.27 inches (6.858 mm). The wire length depends on your router location and site environment.

• The rack-mount and cable-management kit:

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Two rack-mount brackets and one cable management bracket

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Screws: Four 12-24 x 0.5-inch screws, four 8-18 x .37-inch screws for use with a 19-inch rack, four 8 x .375-inch screws for use in a 21–23-inch rack, and one M4 x 20-mm screw

• T1 channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) that converts the High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) synchronous

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serial data stream into a T1 data stream with the correct framing and ones density to connect a serial port to a T1 network. (Some telephone systems require a minimum number of 1 bits per time unit in a data stream, called ones density.) Several T1 CSU/DSU devices are available as additional equipment, and most provide a V.35, EIA/TIA-449, or EIA-530 electrical interface.

Prepare for Workbench or Tabletop Installation

For a workbench or tabletop installation, verify the following before installing the router:

• The router is off the floor and has adequate ventilation.

• An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for the router.

• The router has at last 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (sides of router).

• The router has 19 inches (48.3 cm) clearance at the front and rear to allow for CompactFlash Disk, Giga bit Interface

Converter (GBIC), and port adapter replacement or installation, or to access cables or equipment.

• The port adapter filler panel is installed if a port adapter is not installed. The slot must not be empty.

For cable-management bracket installation instructions, see page 14.

Prepare for Rack-Mount Installation

Make these decisions before you begin the rack-mounting tasks:

• Decide whether or not you want to front- or rear-mount the chassis.

• Decide whether or not you want to attach the cable-management bracket.

• Determine the type of rack—four-post or two-post—that you will be using.

Identify I/O Panel Ports

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Port adapter slot (installed port adapter shown) Port adapter latch GBIC port 0 FE port 0 FE port 1 GBIC port 1 Auxiliary port

Console port

Alarm port

Ground for ESD wrist strap with banana jack

Power switch

CompactFlash Disk slot

Power connector

3 Install the Parts

This section provides installation instructions for the CompactFlash Disk, Gigabit Interface Converter, and port adapter.

Install the CompactFlash Disk

Figure 1 Inserting the CompactFlash Disk

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Insert the CompactFlash Disk

Insert the CompactFlash Disk into the CompactFlash Disk slot (1) with the label with the vendor name and memory size facing up. The CompactFlash Disk protrudes when completely inserted.

To remove the C ompactFlash Disk, grasp and pul l it from the slot (2).

Remove the CompactFlash Disk

About the CompactFlash Disk

Note Only the CompactFlash Disk is supported in a Cisco 7401ASR router. Other types of Flash Disks are not supported.

• The larger the CompactFlash Disk size, the longer the system boot time.

• The CompactFlash Disk supports online insertion and removal (OIR).

• Use the CompactFlash Disk to store your configuration files and Cisco IOS software image. The Cisco 7401ASR router has

no onboard Flash memory.

For more information on CompactFlash Disks, see the Cisco 7401 Installation and Configuration Guide.

Install the Gigabit Interface Converter

Warning

• Only two of the four Gigabit Ethernet or Fast Ethernet/Ethernet ports may be used at the same time.

• GBIC port 0, FE port 0, and the port adapter are on PCI bus 0. GBIC port 1 and FE port 1 are on PCI bus 1.

• The Gigabit Interface Converter supports online insertion and removal (OIR).

• Both native Gigabit Ethernet ports and Fast Ethernet/Ethernet ports are reported as GE0/0 and GE0/1 in software. Y ou must

use the media-type command to select which media type you want to use before you configure these ports. See page 26.

• For more information on Gigabit Ethernet GBICs, mode conditioning patch cords, cabling specifications, see the Cisco 7401 Installation and Configuration Guide.

Figure 2 Installing a Gigabit Ethernet GBIC

Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.

Class 1 laser product.

Class 1 LED product.

GBIC

Alignment groove

GBIC port 0

Step 1 Turn the Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Interface Convertor (GBIC) (1) so the label side is up and the alignment groove (2)

is down.

Note The GBIC is keyed so that it cannot be inserted incorrectly.

Step 2 Insert the GBIC into GBIC port 0 or 1. Repeat Step 2 if you are inserting a second GBIC.

Do not remove the GBIC plugs until you are ready to install the cables.

GBIC port1

Plug

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Replace the SDRAM DIMM

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The SDRAM DIMM comes installed with your Cisco 7401ASR router. To replace the SDRAM, follow these instructions:

Warning

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units.

Warning

When performing the following procedures, wear a grounding wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to the card. Some platforms have an ESD connector for attaching the wrist strap. Do not directly touch the system board with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.

Removing the Cover

Step 1 Power off the router. Step 2 Remove any cables from the Cisco 7401ASR router, including the power cables. For AC power supplies, unplug the AC

power cord from the power outlet. For DC power supplies, to ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.

Step 3 Remove the Cisco 7401ASR router from the rack, if it is rack-mounted.

Figure 3 Removing the Screws and Loosening the Cover

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Cover screws

Cover removal slot and screwdriver

Step 4 Remove the four screws holding the cover to the chassis.

Note If needed, use a Phillips recess flat-head screw, M3.5 x 6-mm long, type B thread, steel with black zinc coating,

as a replacement.

Step 5 Insert a flat-blade screwdrivers in each of the side cover removal slots. Step 6 Push the screwdriver blade against the cover latches to release the cover, as shown in Figure 3. The cover moves forward

about one-quarter inch.

Figure 4 Removing the Cover

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Step 7 Slide the cover forward about one-half inch and then lift it from the chassis.

Remove and Install the DIMM

Follow these steps to remove and install the SDRAM DIMM.

Figure 5 Removing and Replacing the DIMM

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Latch on DIMM socket

DIMM

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Notch

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventative wrist strap between you and an unpainted router surface. Step 2 Locate the DIMM. Step 3 Press both spring latches outward to release the DIMM. See Figure 5. Step 4 Gently pull the DIMM free from the DIMM socket, taking care not to touch the pins that insert into the socket. Place

the DIMM in an anti-static bag.

Caution Forcing the DIMM, into the socket can damage the DIMM. Use the notches on the DIMM to align the DIMM in

the DIMM socket before inserting it.

Step 5 Locate the notches and align the DIMM with the socket before inserting it. Step 6 Gently insert the new DIMM, taking care not to damage the pins on the edge of the DIMM. Step 7 Press the spring latches to lock the DIMM in place. Step 8 Replace the cover; lower it onto the chassis and push the cover toward the rear of the chassis to lock it in place. Step 9 Replace and tighten the four cover screws. Step 10 Replace the Cisco 7401ASR router in the rack. See the “Rack-Mount the Router” section on page 12 for instructions. Step 11 Attach the cables and thread them through the cable management bracket if appropriate. Step 12 Attach the power cables. If you have a DC power supply, attach the –V and +V leads to the power supply. Repeat this

step if you have a dual-DC power supply. Then switch the circuit breaker to the ON position.

Step 13 Power on the router.

For memory specifications and configurations, see the online Cisco 7401ASR Installation and Configuration Guide at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/7401/7401icg/index.htm.

Replace the Port Adapter or Service Adapter

The port adapter or service adapter ships installed. These instructions are provided for future use. Cabling information is included with the specific port adapter documentation.

Figure 6 Inserting the Port Adapter

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Port adapter latch

Port adapter partially removed

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Port adapter slot guide

Ground for ESD wrist strap banana jack

Warning

When performing the following procedures, wear a grounding wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to the card. Some platforms have an ESD connector for attaching the wrist strap. Do not directly touch the midplane or backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.

Step 1 Use an ESD wrist strap to ground yourself to the router. A banana jack ground is to the left o f the pow er switch. Step 2 To remove a port adapter, use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the screw holding the port adapter latch. The screw should

be loose enough to allow the latch to rotate to an unlocked position (1). The latch can rotate 360

Step 3 Grasp the handle and pull the port adapter (2) from the router, about halfway out of its slot. If you are removing a

blank port adapter, pull the blank port adapter completely out of the chassis slot.

Step 4 With the port adapter halfway out of the slot, disconnect all cables from the port adapter. After disconnecting the

cables, pull the port adapter from its chassis slot.

Caution The port adapter must slide into the slot guides (3) close to the chassis lid. Do not allow the port adapter

components to come in contact with the system board or the port adapter could be damaged .

Step 5 To insert the port adapter, carefully align the port adapter carrier in the slot guides (3), and slide the new port adapter

halfway into the chassis.

Step 6 Connect all required cables to the port a dapter. After connecting all required cables, ca refu lly slide the port adapter all

the way into the slot until the port adapter is seated.

Step 7 After the port adapter is properly seated, turn and secure the port adapter latch in the upright, locked position (1).

Tighten the screw to ensure the port adapter remains firmly in place.

Also see the appropriate port adapter documentation at:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/7401port_adp/index.htm.

4 Rack-Mount the Router

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This section provides information for rack-mounting the router.

Attach the Rack-Mount Brackets—Chassis Front-Mounted

Figure 7 Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Front of the Chassis

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Rack-mount bracket

4 screws, 8-18 x .37 in., for use with a 19-inch rack

4 screws, 8 x .375 in., for use in a 21–23-inch rack

Depending on how the rack-mount brackets are attached to the chassis, the chassis either protrudes from the rack or is recessed in the rack.

Step 1 Locate the rack-mount and cable-management brackets and screws and a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver. Step 2 Align the rack-mount bracket (1) to the side of the router. Depending on which set of rack-mount bracket hol es you

choose to use to attach the rack-mount bracket to the router , the chassis will either be recessed in the rack, or protrude from the rack.

Step 3 Insert and tighten the two screws (2). Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the router. Step 4 To install the cable-management brack et, see page 11. If you are not installi ng the cable-manag ement bracket, ski p to

the “Four-Post Rack Installation” section on page 15 or the “Two-Post Rack Installation” section on page 16 for rack-mount instructions.

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Cisco Systems 7401 User Manual

1 Documentation and Resources

Documentation Survey

Related Documentation

Other Useful Links

Obtain Documentation

Cisco.com

Documentation CD-ROM

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Obtain Additional Publications and Information

2 Prepare for Installation

Site Preparation and Unpacking

Tools and Parts

Prepare for Workbench or Tabletop Installation

Prepare for Rack-Mount Installation

Identify I/O Panel Ports

3 Install the Parts

Install the CompactFlash Disk

About the CompactFlash Disk

Install the Gigabit Interface Converter

Replace the SDRAM DIMM

Removing the Cover

Remove and Install the DIMM

Replace the Port Adapter or Service Adapter

4 Rack-Mount the Router