Cisco 3700 series User Manual

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Cisco 3700 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Preparing to Install the Router
This chapter describes site requirements and equipment needed to install your Cisco 3700 series router.
It includes the following sections:
• Safety Recommendations, page 2-1
• General Site Requirements, page 2-3
• Installation Checklist, page 2-5
• Creating a Site Log, page 2-6
• Inspecting the Router, page 2-6
• Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance, page 2-7
• Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations, page 2-8
• Preparing to Connect to a Network, page 2-9
After you have completed this chapter, proceed to Chapter 3, “Installing the Router,” for installation
instructions.
Safety Recommendations
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
• Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
• If you remove the chassis cover, put it in a safe place.
• Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.
• Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up
your sleeves.
• Wear safety glasses when working under conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• Do not perform any action that creates a hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.

Cisco 3700 series Specifications

General

Connectivity Technology	Wired
Operating System	Cisco IOS
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C)
Routing Protocols	BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS
Network Management	SNMP, CiscoWorks
Security Features	ACLs, VPN, Firewall, RADIUS, TACACS+
Product Type	Network Router
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, Frame Relay, ATM
Network/Transport Protocol	TCP/IP, UDP
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, Telnet, SSH
Features	Quality of Service (QoS)
WAN Interfaces	Serial, ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM
LAN Interfaces	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Processor	Motorola PowerPC
Interfaces	Variety of modular interface cards including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, ISDN, ATM, and Voice/WAN Interface Cards (VICs/VWICs)