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Cisco ASR 920 series User Manual

Cisco ASR 920 series
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Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router and includes the following sections:
Prerequisites, on page 1
Installing the Router in a Rack, on page 1
Wall Mounting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, on page 8
Install the AC Power Cables, on page 11
Install the DC Power Supply, on page 13
Connect SFP Modules, on page 16
Connect Gigabit Ethernet Ports, on page 20
Install the Chassis Ground Connection, on page 21
Power Connection Guidelines, on page 23
Connect Chassis to Network, on page 25
Prerequisites
Before installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, it is important to prepare for the installation by:
Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures (MOP).
See “Site Planning” section on page 2-9 .
Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See “Receiving the Cisco ASR 920 Series
Router” section on page 2-20 .
Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See
“Tools and Equipment” section on page 2-21 .
For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, see Chapter
2, “Preparing for Installation.”
Installing the Router in a Rack
The following sections describe how to install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router in a rack. The procedures in
this section apply to both horizontal and vertical mounting of the router in a rack:
Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router
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Cisco ASR 920 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor1RU
Operating SystemCisco IOS XE
ModelASR 920 series
Memory4 GB DRAM
Power SupplyAC or DC
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
MTBFVaries by model
ManagementCLI, SNMP

Summary

Prerequisites

Installing the Router in a Rack

Installing the Chassis Brackets

The chassis is shipped with mounting brackets that can be installed on the front or rear of the chassis. To install the brackets on the front of the chassis, perform these steps:

Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack

Ensure adequate air flow when mounting the router in a rack. For more information, see the 'Air Flow Guidelines' section on page 11.

Attaching the Cable Guides

The Cisco ASR 920 Series Router supports the following cable guides: A920-CBL-GUIDE (left and right)—help in routing the cables from all components on the front panel thereby enabling a proper cable-bending radius.

Wall Mounting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router

Attaching the Brackets to the Router for Wall-Mounting

While wall mounting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, always ensure that the power supplies are at the top position.

Mounting Cisco ASR 920 Series Router on the Wall

For the best support of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router and cables, ensure the router is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.

Install the AC Power Cables

Install the DC Power Supply

Connect SFP Modules

Install SFP Modules

This section provides procedures for installing and connecting SFP modules. Also, it provides the procedure for removing SFP modules.

Remove SFP Modules

To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps:

Connect Fiber Optic SFP Modules

Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber optic cable, and store them for future use.

Connect Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Install the Chassis Ground Connection

Power Connection Guidelines

Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems

Basic guidelines for DC-powered systems include the following: Each chassis power supply has its own dedicated input power source.

Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems

Basic guidelines for AC-powered systems include the following: Each chassis power supply has its own dedicated branch circuit.

Prevent Power Loss

Use the following guidelines to prevent power loss to the device: To prevent input power loss, ensure that the maximum load on each circuit supplying the power is within the current ratings of the wiring and breakers.

Activate DC Power Supply

Remove the tape from the circuit-breaker device handle, and restore power by moving the circuit-breaker device handle to the On (|) position.

Activate AC Power Supply

Plug the power cord into the power supply. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC-input power source.

Connect Chassis to Network

Connecting Console Cables

Connecting to the USB Serial Port Using Microsoft Windows

This procedure shows how to connect to the USB serial port using Microsoft Windows.

Connecting to the Console Port Using Mac OS X

This procedure describes how to connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built-in OS X terminal utility.

Connecting to the Console Port Using Linux

This procedure shows how to connect a Linux system USB port to the console using the built-in Linux terminal utility.

Installing the Cisco USB Device Driver

A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the USB serial port on the router.

Uninstalling the Cisco USB Driver

This procedure describes how to uninstall the Microsoft Windows USB device driver in Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

Connect to the EIA Console Port

The US-to-RJ45 adapter cable and the DB9 console cable are not included with the router; they can be ordered separately from Cisco.

Connect a Management Ethernet Cable

Install and Remove SFP and SFP+ Modules

Connecting a USB Flash Device

To connect a USB flash device to the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, insert the memory stick in the USB port labeled USB MEM.

Removing a USB Flash Device

To remove and replace a USB flash token memory stick from and into a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, follow these steps:

Connecting Timing Cables

Connecting a Cable to the BITS Interface

The following steps describe how to connect a cable to the router's BITS port:

Connecting Cables to a GPS Interface

Connecting a Cable to the ToD Interface

Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable to the GPS unit.

Connect Cable to Copper Gigabit Ethernet Port

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