Cisco ASR 9001 User Manual

Preparing for Installation
This chapter guides you through the process of preparing for router installation.
Before installing your Cisco ASR 9901 or Cisco ASR 9001 Router, you must consider these requirements:
• Power and cabling requirements must be in place at your installation site.
• Special equipment must be available for installing the router.
• The environmental conditions that your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation.
The shipping package for the router is engineered to reduce chances of product damage that may result from
routine material handling during shipment:
• Keep the router in the shipping container until you have determined the installation site.
• The router should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position.
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If an item appears damaged, contact a Cisco customer service
representative immediately.
This chapter contains these installation topics:
• Overview, on page 1
• Safety Guidelines, on page 3
• Site Requirement Guidelines, on page 6
• Port Connection Guidelines, on page 35
Overview
Cisco ASR 9901 Router
The Cisco ASR 9901 Router is a compact high-capacity provider edge (PE) router that delivers 456 Gbps of
non-blocking, full-duplex fabric capacity in a two-rack-unit (2RU) form factor.
The Cisco ASR 9901 Router supports Cisco IOS XR 64-bit releases only.
Note
Preparing for Installation
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Cisco ASR 9001 Specifications

General

Router Series	ASR 9000 Series
Rack Units	2 RU
Operating System	Cisco IOS XR
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Power Supply	AC or DC
Memory	8 GB
Forwarding Capacity	Up to 80 Gbps
Switching Capacity	160 Gbps
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C
Weight	24 lb
Redundancy	Power supply

Summary

Preparing for Installation

Overview of Router Installation

Introduces the Cisco ASR 9901/9001 Router installation process and key requirements.

Safety Guidelines

General Safety Guidelines for Router Installation

Lists general safety precautions for handling equipment, lifting, and workspace.

Compliance and Safety Information

Laser Safety Precautions

Energy Hazard Warnings

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage

Lifting Guidelines for Router Installation

Site Requirement Guidelines

Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions

Details requirements for the installation site, rack mounting, and clearance dimensions.

Site Wiring Guidelines

Chassis Air Flow Guidelines

Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines

Air Flow Guidelines for Enclosed Rack Installation

Temperature and Humidity Guidelines

Power Connection Guidelines

AC Powered Routers: Connection Guidelines

Details AC power input requirements, specifications, and available power cord options.

DC Powered Router: Connection Guidelines

NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding

Port Connection Guidelines

Console and Auxiliary Port Connection Guidelines

Covers console and auxiliary port connections, signals, and terminal settings.

Management LAN Ports Connection Guidelines

Details management LAN port connectivity, speed, characteristics, and cabling.

Sync Ports Connection Guidelines

Explains timing synchronization ports and their configurations and LED indicators.

RP External USB Port Usage

Describes the front panel USB port for connecting external devices and supported file systems.