Cisco 2901 User Manual

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Cisco 3900 Series, Cisco 2900 Series, and Cisco 1900 Series Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 Software Configuration Guide
Appendix C Using ROM Monitor
How to Use the ROM Monitor—Typical Tasks
Using the Break Key Sequence to Interrupt the System Reload and Enter ROM Monitor Mode
To enter ROM monitor mode by reloading the router and entering the Break key sequence, follow these
steps.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. reload
3. Press Ctrl-Break.
DETAILED STEPS
Example
Sample Output for the reload Command
Use break key sequence to enter rom monitor
Router# reload
Proceed with reload? [confirm]
*Sep 23 15:54:25.871: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload
command.
telnet> send break
*** System received an abort due to Break Key ***
signal= 0x3, code= 0x0, context= 0x431aaf40
PC = 0x4008b5dc, Cause = 0x20, Status Reg = 0x3400c102
rommon 1 >
Command or Action Purpose
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
• Enter your password if prompted.
Step 2
reload
Example:
Router# reload
Reloads the operating system.
Step 3
Press Ctrl-Break.
Example:
Router# send break
Interrupts the router reload and enters ROM monitor mode.
• You must perform this step within 60 seconds after you
enter the reload command.
• The Break key sequence varies, depending on the
software on your PC or terminal. If Ctrl-Break does
not work, see the Standard Break Key Sequence
Combinations During Password Recovery tech note.

Cisco 2901 Specifications

General

Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4570 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85 %
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ah
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
DHCP client	-
Routing protocols	BGP, EIGRP, OSPF
Supported protocols	IPv4, IPv6, IS-IS, IGMPv3, PIM SM, SSM, DVMRP, IPSec, GRE, BVD, MPLS, L2TPv3, PPP, MLPPP, MLFR, HDLC, RS-232, RS-449, X.21, V.35, EIA-530, PPPoE, ATM
USB version	2.0
RS-232 ports	1
Expansion slots	4 x EHWIC 2 x DSP 1 x ISM
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Firewall security	Cisco IOS
Input current	1.5 A
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power source type	AC
AC input frequency	47 - 63 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	40 W
Product color	Black
Rack capacity	1U
Safety	UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
Flash memory	256 MB
Internal memory	512 MB
Electromagnetic compatibility	47 CFR, ICES-003, EN55022, CISPR22, AS/NZS 3548, VCCI V-3, EN 300-386, EN 61000, EN 55024, CISPR 24EN50082-1

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	439.4 mm
Width	438.2 mm
Height	44.5 mm
Weight	6100 g