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Cisco IOS XR Getting Started Guide for the Cisco XR 12000 Series Router
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Introduction to Cisco IOS XR Software
This chapter introduces the routers that support Cisco IOS XR software. It also introduces router
concepts, features, and user interfaces.
Contents
• Supported Standalone System Configurations, page 1-1
• Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Overview, page 1-2
• Router Management Interfaces, page 1-7
• Selecting and Identifying the Designated Shelf Controller, page 1-9
• Connecting to the Router Through the Console Port, page 1-10
• Where to Go Next, page 1-16
Supported Standalone System Configurations
The Cisco IOS XR software runs on the following standalone systems:
• Cisco XR 12006 Router
• Cisco XR 12008 Router
• Cisco XR 12010 Router
• Cisco XR 12012 Router
• Cisco XR 12016 Router
• Cisco XR 12404 Router
• Cisco XR 12406 Router
• Cisco XR 12410 Router
• Cisco XR 12416 Router
Note Many cards operate in both Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers and in Cisco 12000 Series Internal Routers.
For the latest information on which cards are supported by the Cisco IOS XR software in
Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers and Cisco 12000 Series Internal Routers, see Release Notes for
Command Cisco IOS XR Software Release 4.0.