Cisco ASR 1001-X User Manual

Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
You can perform initial configuration on the router using the procedure described in the following sections:
Using the Cisco setup Command Facility
The setup command facility prompts you to enter the information that is needed to configure a router quickly.
The facility takes you through an initial configuration, including LAN and WAN interfaces.
The setup command facility is entered automatically if there is no configuration on the router when it is
booted into Cisco IOS-XE.
Note
For information on modifying the configuration after you create it, see the Cisco IOS XE Configuration Guide
and the Cisco IOS XE Command References .
This section explains how to configure a host name for the router, set passwords, and configure an interface
to communicate with the management network.
If you make a mistake while using the setup command facility, you can exit and run the setup command
facility again. Press Ctrl-C, and enter the setup command in privileged EXEC mode (Router#).
Note
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
From the Cisco IOS-XE CLI, enter the setup command in privileged EXEC mode:
2.
To proceed using the setup command facility, enter yes.
3.
Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity.
4.
Enter a hostname for the router (this example uses myrouter):
5.
Enter an enable secret password. This password is encrypted (for more security) and cannot be seen when
viewing the configuration.
6.
Enter an enable password that is different from the enable secret password. This password is not encrypted
(and is less secure) and can be seen when viewing the configuration.
7.
Enter the virtual terminal password, which prevents unauthenticated access to the router through ports
other than the console port:
8.
Respond to the following prompts as appropriate for your network:
9.
Respond to the following prompts as appropriate for your network:
10.
Respond to the following prompts. Select [2] to save the initial configuration.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1
From the Cisco IOS-XE CLI, enter the setup command in privileged EXEC mode:
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Cisco ASR 1001-X Router Power Up and Initial Configuration
Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router

Cisco ASR 1001-X Specifications

General

Product color	Gray
Rack capacity	1U
Rack mounting	Yes
Networking standards	-
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	6
Installed SFP modules quantity	2
Flash memory	1024 MB
Internal memory	8192 MB
Processor cores	4
AC input voltage	85 - 264 V
Power source type	AC
Power consumption (typical)	250 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Security algorithms	AES

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	461.5 mm
Width	439.42 mm
Height	43.43 mm
Weight	10590 g