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Cisco IOS XR Getting Started Guide for the Cisco XR 12000 Series Router
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CONTENTS
Preface ix
Changes to This Document ix
About This Document ix
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xi
Introduction to Cisco IOS XR Software 1-1
Contents 1-1
Supported Standalone System Configurations 1-1
Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Overview 1-2
Features and Capabilities 1-2
Router Management Interfaces 1-7
Command-Line Interface 1-7
Extensible Markup Language API 1-8
Simple Network Management Protocol 1-8
Selecting and Identifying the Designated Shelf Controller 1-9
Selecting and Identifying the DSC on Cisco XR 12000 and 12000 Series Routers 1-9
Verifying the DSC 1-9
Connecting to the Router Through the Console Port 1-10
Where to Go Next 1-16
Bringing Up the Cisco IOS XR Software on a Standalone Router 2-17
Contents 2-17
Prerequisites 2-17
Software Requirements 2-18
Hardware Prerequisites and Documentation 2-18
Bringing Up and Configuring a Standalone Router 2-19
Verifying the System After Initial Boot 2-20
Where to Go Next 2-25
Configuring General Router Features 3-27
Contents 3-27
Secure Domain Routers 3-27