Cisco ASR 914 Configuration Manual

Cisco ASR 914 Router 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 914 Router from a console, you need to connect a terminal to the router console
port.

Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup , page 1

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Powering Up the Cisco ASR 914 Router, page 2

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Configuring the Cisco ASR 914 Router at Startup, page 3

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Safely Powering Off the Cisco ASR 914 Router, page 6

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Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Ensure that the following conditions are addressed before starting up the router:

The Route Switch Processor (RSP) is installed.

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The optional Gigabit 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

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port and powered up.

Your PC terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop-bit, no parity, and

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flow control is set to none.

You have selected passwords for access control.

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Captive installation screws are tight on all removable components.

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The console terminal is turned on.

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You have determined the IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial interfaces.

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Powering Up the Cisco ASR 914 Router

Empty card slots or card bays are filled with card blanks. This ensures proper air flow through the chassis

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and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Powering Up the Cisco ASR 914 Router

Ensure that all card slots and compartments are closed. Install blank faceplates on any empty slots. Always
have power supply slots filled. If you leave a power supply slot uncovered, then you risk exposure to hazardous
voltages on the power pins on the midplane.

Cisco ASR 914 Router Initial Configuration

Warning

Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous
voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt
other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system
unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029

After installing your router and connecting cables, start the router and follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1

Step 2

Activate the DC power supply using the steps described in the Activating the DC Power Supply procedure.

Caution

Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete, the Cisco ASR 914 Router RSP begins
to initialize.
During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The LEDs go on and off in an irregular sequence. Once
the router has booted, the green STATUS LED comes on and stays on.

Do not press any keys on the keyboard until the messages stop and the SYS PWR LED is solid
green. Any keys pressed during this time are interpreted as the first command typed when the
messages stop, which might cause the router to power off and start over. It takes a few minutes
for the messages to stop.

Verifying the Front Panel LEDs

The front-panel indicator LEDs provide power, activity, and status information useful during bootup. For
more detailed information about the LEDs, see the Troubleshooting section.

Verifying the Hardware Configuration

To display and verify the hardware features, enter the following commands:

• show version—Displays the system hardware version; the installed software version; the names and

sources of configuration files; the boot images; and the amount of installed DRAM, NVRAM, and flash
memory.

• show diag slot—Displays the IDPROM information for the assemblies in the chassis.

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