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Cisco ASR-920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Receiving the Router
Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:
• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
• Number 1 and Number 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
• #12-24 pan-head screws to secure the router to the equipment rack
• Cables for connecting to the network ports (depending on the configuration)
Note For more information about cable specifications, see the Troubleshooting section.
• Ethernet hub, switch, or PC with a network interface card for connecting to the Ethernet ports
• Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software) that is
configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, no flow control, and 1stop bit
• Console cable for connecting to the console port
• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head that exerts up to 30-pound force per square inch
(in-lb) or 0.02-kilograms force per square millimeter (kgf/mm2) of pressure
• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer
• Wire-stripping tools for stripping both 6-AWG and 14-AWG wires
• Tape measure and level
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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Unpacking and Verifying the Shipped Contents
When you receive your chassis, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Inspect the box for any shipping damage. If there is obvious physical damage, contact your Cisco service
representative.
Step 2 Unpack the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M Router.
Step 3 Perform a visual inspection of the chassis.
Step 4 Use Table 2-2 to check the contents of the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M,
ASR-920-24TZ-M Router shipping container. Do not discard the shipping container. You will need the
container if you move or ship the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M
Router in the future.