Cisco 3900 series User Manual

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Cisco 2900 and 3900 Series Hardware Installation
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Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router
What you Need to Know
What you Need to Know
CLI Console Access
Use the new USB console port on the router to access the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS) CLI
on the router and perform configuration tasks. A terminal emulation program, such as Microsoft
Windows HyperTerminal, is required to establish communication between the router and a PC. See the
“Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem” section on page 3-30 for instructions.
Note A Microsoft Windows USB driver must be installed before you establish physical connectivity
between the router and the PC.
Slot and Port Numbers
Cisco 2900 series and 3900 series ISRs have built in ports and new slots. The new slots accommodate
new modules and interface cards; Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Cards (EHWICs), Internal
Services Modules (ISMs), Packet Voice Data Modules (PVDM3), and Service Modules (SMs). See the
“Slot, Port, and Interface Information” section on page 1-28 for slot and port numbering.
Software Licenses
To use the following features on Cisco Integrated Services Routers, you must purchase a software
package.
• Gatekeeper
• IPS (subscription)
• SSL_VPN (counted)
• SNA Switching
See the “Getting Software Licenses for the Router” section on page 6-1 for more information.
Before you Begin
Before installing and connecting a Cisco Integrated Services Router, read the safety warnings and gather
the following tools and equipment.
• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (4 to 5 mm) and medium, 1/4-in. (6 to 7 mm)
– To install or remove modules
– To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
• Screws that fit your rack
• Wire crimper
• Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:
– AWG 6 (13 mm
2
) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding
– AWG 14 (2 mm
2
) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding
– AWG 18 (1 mm
2
) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-compliant chassis grounding

Cisco 3900 series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	3900 series
Category	Network Router
Language	English