Preface
This preface describes the objectives and organization of this document and explains how to find
additional information on related products and services. This preface contains the following sections:
• Document Revision History, page v
• Objectives, page v
• Organization, page vi
• Related Documentation, page vi
• Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines, page vii
Document Revision History
The Document Revision History table below, beginning with version OL-3521-02, records technical
changes to this document.
Document Version Date Change Summary
OL-3521-02 April, 2007 Restructured to parallel other port adapter
documentation.
Objectives
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This configuration note describes how to install and configure the four-port Basic Rate Interface (BRI)
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) port adapter (PA-4B-U), hereafter referred to as the
PA-4B-U, in the following platforms:
• Cisco 7100 series routers—which consist of the Cisco 7120 series and Cisco 7140 series
• Cisco 7200 series routers and Cisco 7200 VXR routers—which consist of the two-slot Cisco 7202,
the four-slot Cisco 7204 and Cisco 7204VXR, and the six-slot Cisco 7206 and Cisco 7206VXR).
• Cisco 7301 router—which consists of a single-slot, one rack unit (RU) router
For complete descriptions of interface subcommands and the configuration options available for
Cisco 7100 series routers, Cisco 7200 series routers, Cisco 7200 VXR routers, and the Cisco 7301
router, which support the PA-4B-U functionality, refer to the appropriate software configuration
publication listed in the section “Related Documentation” section on page vi.
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Organization
Organization
This document is organized into the following chapters:
Section Title Description
Chapter 1 Overview Describes the PA-4B-U port adapter and its LED displays, cables,
and receptacles.
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Describes safety considerations, tools required, and procedures
you should perform before the actual installation.
Chapter 3 Removing and Installing Port Adapters Describes the procedures for installing and removing PA-4B-U
port adapters in the supported platforms.
Chapter 4 Configuring the PA-4B-U Interfaces Provides instructions for configuring the PA-4B-U on the
supported platforms.
Related Documentation
Yourrouterandthe Cisco IOS software running on it contain extensive features and functionality, which
are documented in the following resources:
• Cisco IOS software:
For configuration information and support, refer to 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.
Note Youcan access Cisco IOS software configurationand hardware installation and maintenance
documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com,
http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.
• Cisco 7100 series routers:
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For an online directory to quickly access documents for Cisco 7100 series routers, refer to the
Cisco 7100 Series Documentation roadmap at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps333/products_product_index09186a008
00fa142.html
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For hardware installation and configuration information refer to the Cisco 7100 Series VPN
Router Installation and Configuration Guide.
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For information on setting up a Virtual Private Network, refer to the Cisco 7100 Series VPN
Configuration Guide.
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