Cisco Router Cisco IOS XR - Page 4

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Cisco IOS XR Getting Started Guide
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Connecting to the Router Through the Console Port 1-9
Where to Go Next 1-14
CHAPTER 2 Bringing Up the Cisco IOS XR Software on a Standalone Router 2-1
Contents 2-1
Prerequisites 2-1
Software Requirements 2-1
Hardware Prerequisites and Documentation 2-2
Bringing Up and Configuring a Standalone Router 2-2
Verifying the System After Initial Bring-Up 2-4
Where to Go Next 2-8
CHAPTER 3 Bringing Up the Cisco IOS XR Software on a Multishelf System 3-1
Contents 3-1
Prerequisites 3-1
Software Requirements 3-1
Hardware Requirements 3-2
Restrictions 3-2
Information About Bringing Up a Multishelf System 3-3
Bringup Overview 3-3
Preparing a Rack Number Plan 3-3
Configuring the External Cisco Catalyst 6509 Switches 3-8
Prerequisites 3-9
Restrictions 3-10
Before You Begin 3-10
Information About the Catalyst Switch Configuration 3-11
Configuring the Catalyst Switches 3-11
Verifying the Catalyst Switch 3-18
Integrated Switch System 3-20
Prerequisites for an Integrated Switch System 3-20
Restrictions for an Integrated Switch System 3-21
Before You Begin 3-21
Information About the Integrated Switch Implementation 3-21
Implementing the Integrated Switch System 3-23
Verifying the Connections of the Integrated Switch Control Network 3-25
Bringing Up and Configuring Rack 0 3-28
Bringing Up and Verifying FCCs 3-34
Bringing Up and Verifying the Non-DSC LCC 3-37