Cisco ASR 9901 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 9901 Specifications

General

Chassis Height	1 RU
Rack Mounting	Yes
Redundancy	Yes
Operating System	Cisco IOS XR
Switching Capacity	Up to 1.2 Tbps
Memory	16 GB
Power Supply	Dual redundant AC or DC
Interfaces	10GE, 100GE
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Input Voltage	100-240V AC
Power Consumption	Varies based on configuration
Storage	64 GB SSD
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Summary

Overview

Safety Guidelines

General Safety Guidelines

General safety precautions for handling equipment and maintaining a safe work environment during installation.

Compliance and Safety Information

Information regarding regulatory compliance and safety approval requirements for the routers.

Laser Safety

Warning about invisible laser radiation emitted from ports and precautions to prevent eye injury.

Energy Hazard

Caution regarding hazardous voltage or energy present on power terminals and preventing injury.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Guidelines to prevent damage from static electricity using ESD-preventive measures.

Lifting Guidelines

Lifting Guidelines

Recommendations for safely lifting and moving the router to prevent personal injury or equipment damage.

Site Requirement Guidelines

Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions

Precautions and guidelines for planning rack installation, including space and dimension requirements.

Site Wiring Guidelines

Considerations for signaling, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and connector compatibility in site wiring.

Chassis Air Flow Guidelines

Details on how cool air is circulated through the Cisco ASR 9901 and 9001 routers for proper operation.

Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines

Air Flow Guidelines for Enclosed Rack Installation

Requirements for air flow clearance when installing Cisco ASR 9901/9001 in enclosed racks.

Power Connection Guidelines

AC Powered Routers

Details on AC power modules, input voltage, service requirements, and power cord options for Cisco ASR 9901.

DC Powered Router

Information on DC power modules, input voltage, cabling, and terminal block requirements.

NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines

Port Connection Guidelines

Console Port and Auxiliary Port Connection Guidelines

Guidelines for connecting to console and auxiliary ports, including signal descriptions.

Management LAN Ports Connection Guidelines

Details on connecting to management LAN ports, including speed, MTU, and filtering.

Sync Ports Connection Guidelines

Information on using SYNC ports for timing synchronization as BITS or J.211 ports.

RP External USB Port

Information on using the front panel USB Type A slot for connecting USB devices.