Page 2 - Documentation and Resources; Documentation Survey; Related Documentation
2 1 Documentation and Resources This section contains information to help you prepare for installing the Cisco 7401ASR router. It contains a list of online documentation and resources. Documentation Survey Is Cisco documentation helpful? Click here or go to http://forums.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/vie...
Page 3 - Ordering Documentation; Documentation Feedback; Obtain Additional Publications and Information
3 All users can order monthly or quarterly subscriptions through the online Subscription Store: http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription Ordering Documentation You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You can order Cisco d...
Page 4 - Prepare for Installation; Site Preparation and Unpacking
4 2 Prepare for Installation This section contains information about tools and parts, warnings, site preparation information, and information for workbench or tabletop installation and rack-mount installation. Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equi...
Page 6 - Install the Parts; Install the CompactFlash Disk; About the CompactFlash Disk
6 3 Install the Parts This section provides installation instructions for the CompactFlash Disk, Gigabit Interface Converter, and port adapter. Install the CompactFlash Disk Figure 1 Inserting the CompactFlash Disk Insert the CompactFlash Disk into the CompactFlash Disk slot (1) with the label with ...
Page 7 - Install the Gigabit Interface Converter
7 Install the Gigabit Interface Converter Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Warning Class 1 laser product. Warning Class 1 LED product. • Onl...
Page 8 - Replace the SDRAM DIMM; Removing the Cover
8 Replace the SDRAM DIMM The SDRAM DIMM comes installed with your Cisco 7401ASR router. To replace the SDRAM, follow these instructions: Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Warning Before working on a chassis or working near ...
Page 9 - Remove and Install the DIMM
9 Figure 4 Removing the Cover Step 7 Slide the cover forward about one-half inch and then lift it from the chassis. Remove and Install the DIMM Follow these steps to remove and install the SDRAM DIMM. Figure 5 Removing and Replacing the DIMM Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventative wrist strap between you ...
Page 10 - Replace the Port Adapter or Service Adapter
10 Caution Forcing the DIMM, into the socket can damage the DIMM. Use the notches on the DIMM to align the DIMM in the DIMM socket before inserting it. Step 5 Locate the notches and align the DIMM with the socket before inserting it. Step 6 Gently insert the new DIMM, taking care not to damage the p...
Page 12 - Rack-Mount the Router; Attach the Rack-Mount Brackets—Chassis Front-Mounted
12 4 Rack-Mount the Router This section provides information for rack-mounting the router. Attach the Rack-Mount Brackets—Chassis Front-Mounted Figure 7 Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Front of the Chassis Depending on how the rack-mount brackets are attached to the chassis, the chassis eit...
Page 13 - Attach the Rack-Mount Brackets—Chassis Rear-Mounted
13 Attach the Rack-Mount Brackets—Chassis Rear-Mounted Figure 8 Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Rear of the Chassis Depending on how the rack-mount brackets are attached to the chassis, it either protrudes from the rack or is recessed in the rack. Step 1 Locate the rack-mount brackets and s...
Page 14 - Attach the Cable-Management Bracket
14 Attach the Cable-Management Bracket Figure 9 Attaching the Cable-Management Bracket Step 1 Align the cable-management bracket (1) to the rack-mount bracket on the left side of the Cisco 7401ASR router. Step 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver and the M4 x 20-mm screw (2), thread and tighten the screw ...
Page 15 - Four-Post Rack Installation
15 Four-Post Rack Installation Figure 10 Installing the Cisco 7401ASR Router in a Four-Post Rack Note Inner clearance (the width between the inner sides of the two posts or rails) must be at least 17.3 inches (43.9 cm) The height of the chassis is 1.72 inches (4.37 cm). Airflow through the chassis i...
Page 16 - Two-Post Rack Installation
16 Two-Post Rack Installation Figure 11 Installing the Cisco 7401ASR Router in a Two-Post or Telco Rack Note Inner clearance (the width between the inner sides of the two posts or rails), must be at least 17.3 inches (43.9 cm) The height of the chassis is 1.72 inches (4.37 cm). Airflow through the c...
Page 17 - Chassis Ground Connection Installation
17 Chassis Ground Connection Installation Figure 12 Attaching the Grounding Lug and Wire to the Chassis Note The grounding lug and Phillips screws are not available from Cisco Systems. Get the grounding lug from an electrical-connector vendor and the screws from a hardware vendor. See Page 4 for the...
Page 18 - Connect the Router to the Network; Console and Auxiliary Port Cable Connections; Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Port Connections
18 5 Connect the Router to the Network This section provides information about cables and ports and attaching the router to the network. Figure 13 Attaching the Console and Auxiliary Port Cables Console and Auxiliary Port Cable Connections Note Both the console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous s...
Page 19 - Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Connections; Intra-Building Lightning Protection
19 For more information, see the online Cisco 7401ASR Installation and Configuration Guide. Figure 14 Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet/Ethernet Port Identification Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Connections Figure 15 Attaching the Fast Ethernet Cables Intra-Building Lightning Protection Shielded cables which...
Page 20 - GBIC Cabling and Connection Equipment
20 Note Both native Fast Ethernet/Ethernet ports and Gigabit Ethernet ports are reported as GE0/0 and GE0/1 in software. You must use the media-type command to select which media type you want to use before you configure these ports. See “Configure the Native Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet/Ether...
Page 21 - Attach a Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord
21 Step 2 Attach the appropriate optical fiber cable directly to the SC-type port on the GBIC. You can use either simplex or duplex connectors for most devices. Two cables are required for simplex connectors, one cable for transmit (TX) and one for receive (RX). One cable that has both TX and RX con...
Page 22 - Port Adapter Cable Connections; Alarm Port Connection; Cable Management
22 Port Adapter Cable Connections The instructions for connecting the cables for each port adapter installed in the Cisco 7401ASR router are in the respective online note for each port adapter. The documents are available on the Documentation CD-ROM and on Cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/...
Page 23 - Connect Power to the Router; Connect AC-Input Power; Connect DC-Input Power
23 6 Connect Power to the Router This section provides instructions for attaching the power cables to the router and powering on the router. Warning This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the two power supply cords before servicing the unit. W...
Page 24 - Observe System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration
24 Step 2 Ensure that no current is flowing through the DC power supply leads. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF pos...
Page 25 - Start the Router
25 Start the Router Step 1 Place the power switch in the on (|) position. Step 2 Listen for the fans; they should be operating as soon as power is turned on. Note After powering off the router, wait at least 30 seconds before powering it on again. The following table provides information about the L...
Page 26 - Configure the Router; Perform a Basic Configuration Using the Setup Facility
26 7 Configure the Router Perform a Basic Configuration Using the Setup Facility If you do not plan to use AutoInstall, do not connect the router’s serial (WAN) cable to the channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU). If the WAN cable is not connected, the router boots from Flash memory and go...
Page 28 - Changing the Media Type
28 Step 7 For the following queries, enable routing on AppleTalk and IPX: Configure AppleTalk? [no]: yes Multizone networks? [no]: yes Configure IPX? [no]: yes Step 8 In most cases you use IP routing. If you are using IP routing, you must also select an interior routing protocol. You can specify onl...
Page 29 - Debug
29 Step 1 To be able to use a particular media port, use Cisco IOS to select the media type. This is done by using the media-type interface command: media-type { gbic | rj45 } Example: interface GigabitEthernet 0/0 media-type rj45 end Step 2 After changing the media type, configure the speed and dup...
Page 30 - Configure Port Adapter Interfaces; Configure ATM Interfaces
30 Reset the Interface Should you have a problem with your interface and wish to try and reset it, use the command: clear interface GigabitEthernet 0/X (where X is either 0 or 1) Clear Counters Interface counters may be cleared (reset) by using the command: clear counters GigabitEthernet 0/X (where ...
Page 31 - Configure Fast Ethernet Interfaces; Configure Synchronous Serial Interfaces
31 Configure Fast Ethernet Interfaces In the following example, a Fast Ethernet interface in slot X is configured for a Fast Ethernet LAN using IP. Follow these steps to configure Fast Ethernet interfaces: Step 1 Using your own addresses and mask at the setup prompts, respond to the prompts as follo...
Page 33 - Save the Running Configuration to NVRAM
33 The following configuration command script was created: hostname Router enable secret 5 $1$u8z3$PMYY8em./8sszhzk78p/Y0 enable password betty line vty 0 4 password fred snmp-server community public ! ip routing no vines routing ipx routing appletalk routing no apollo routing no decnet routing no x...
Page 35 - Obtain Technical Assistance; Technical Assistance Center; Cisco TAC Website
35 8 Obtain Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com, which includes the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) website, as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from the Cisco TAC ...
Page 36 - Cisco TAC Escalation Center
36 Cisco TAC Escalation Center The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Ci...