Cisco ASR 903 Hardware Installation Guide

CHAPTER 4
Cisco ASR 903 Initial Configuration
This chapter guides you through a basic configuration, which is sufficient for you to access your network.
Complex configuration procedures are beyond the scope of this publication and can be found in the modular
configuration and modular command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration
documentation set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.
To configure the Cisco ASR 903 router from a console, you need to connect a terminal to the console port.
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Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup , page 137
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Powering Up the Cisco ASR 903 Router, page 138
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Configuring the Cisco ASR 903 Router at Startup, page 141
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Safely Powering Off the Cisco ASR 903 Router, page 144
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup
Ensure that the following conditions are addressed before starting up the:
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The Route Switch Processor (RSP) is installed.
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The optional Gigabit Ethernet Management port cable is installed.
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The chassis is securely mounted and grounded.
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The power and interface cables are connected.
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Your PC with terminal emulation program (hyperTerminal or equivalent) is connected to the console
port and powered up.
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Your PC with terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop-bit, no parity,
and flow control is set to none.
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You have selected passwords for access control.
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Captive installation screws are tight on all removable components.
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The console terminal is turned on.
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You have determined the IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial interfaces.
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Cisco ASR 903 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	ASR 903
Category	Network Router
Language	English