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Before installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, it is important to prepare for the installation by:

• Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures (MOP).

• Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See "Receiving the Cisco ASR 920 Series

• Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router.

For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, see Chapter

2, "Preparing for Installation."

Prerequisites, page 1

Installing the Router in a Rack, page 2

Wall Mounting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, page 11

Install the AC Power Cables, page 14

Install the DC Power Supply, page 16

Install and Remove SFP Modules, page 19

Connect to the 10/100/1000 Ports, page 23

Install the Chassis Ground Connection, page 25

Power Connection Guidelines, page 28

Connect the Chassis to the Network, page 31

See "Site Planning" section on page 2-9 .

Router" section on page 2-20 .

See "Tools and Equipment" section on page 2-21 .

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• Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See “Tools and Equipment” section on page 2-21 . For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, see Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”...
Page 2: Installing The Router In A Rack
Remove the rack-mount brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router chassis. The figure below shows how to attach the brackets at the front, middle, and rear positions on the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router for a 19-inch EIA rack.
Page 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Chassis Brackets Figure 2: Shows how to attach the brackets on the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router for a 23-inch cabinet. Figure 3: Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 23-inch Cabinet (Front, Middle, and Rear Positions)
Page 4 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Chassis Brackets Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 5 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Chassis Brackets Figure 4: Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 300 mm ETSI Cabinet (Front, Middle, and Rear Positions) Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 6 Secure the bracket to the chassis with the screws removed when performing Step 1 . The recommended maximum torque is 10 in.-lb. Step 4 Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for the other bracket. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 7 • If the rear of the chassis is at the front of the rack, insert the front of the chassis between the mounting posts. Step 2 Align the mounting holes in the bracket (and optional cable guide) with the mounting holes in the equipment rack. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 8 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Attaching the Cable Guides The following figure shows how to install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router in a 19-inch EIA rack. Figure 5: Installing the Chassis in a 19-inch EIA Rack Step 3 Install the four M6x12mm zinc-plated steel screws through the holes in the bracket and into the threaded holes in the equipment rack posts.
Page 9 1. Position the cable guide-left and cable guide-right against the front of the chassis and align the four screw holes, as shown in the fgure below. 2. Secure the cable guides with the four M6x12mm screws supplied with the cable kit. The recommended maximum torque is 3N-m. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 10 Position the cable guide-left and cable guide-right against the front of the chassis and align the four screw holes, as shown in the fgure below. Figure 6: Cable Guide Installation For 19-inch Rack Brackets Figure 7: Cable Guide Installation For ETSI Rack Brackets Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 11: Wall Mounting The Cisco Asr 920 Series Router
To install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router on a wall, follow the instructions in these procedures: Attaching the Brackets to the Router for Wall-Mounting While wall mounting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, always ensure that the power supplies are at the Note top position.
Page 12 Figure 9: Attaching 19-inch Brackets for Wall Mounting Mounting Cisco ASR 920 Series Router on the Wall For the best support of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router and cables, ensure the router is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
Page 13 Before mounting the router, ensure that all unused holes at the sides of the router are always protected by Caution screws. Figure 10: Installing Screws in Unused Holes Before Wall Mounting the Router Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 14: Install The Ac Power Cables
When mounting the router vertically, ensure that the power supplies are at the top. Install the AC Power Cables To install the AC power cables in the power supply slots: Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 15 Attach the AC power retainer chord as shown in the figure below. Figure 12: Attaching the AC Power Retainer Chord Step 2 Lift the power retainer and plug in the AC power supply. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 16: Install The Dc Power Supply
Install the DC Power Supply When installing DC power supply, use 14 AWG, 90°C wires. Always ensure that the building’s installation Note for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection does not exceed 15A. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 17 SUMMARY STEPS 1. Open the DC power supply guard. 2. Attach the DC supply wires in the designated screws. See the figure below. 3. Close the DC power supply guard. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 18 Step 2 Attach the DC supply wires in the designated screws. See the figure below. Figure 15: Using the DC Power Supply Guard Figure 16: Attaching the DC Power Supply Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 19: Install And Remove Sfp Modules
Use only Cisco SFP modules on the Cisco router. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the router.
Page 20 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis. Some SFP modules identify the top side of the module with send (TX) and receive (RX) markings or arrows that show the direction of the connection. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 21 • For copper 1000BASE-T SFP modules, insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the SFP module. Remove SFP Modules To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps: Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 22 Disconnect the cable from the SFP module, and insert a dust plug into the cable end. For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive (RX). Step 3 Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in the following figure. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 23: Connect To The 10/100/1000 Ports
Connecting devices that do not autonegotiate or that have their speed and duplex parameters manually set can reduce performance or result in no linkage. To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the Ethernet ports: Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 24 For instructions about how to install or remove an SFP module, see the Installing and Removing SFP Modules, page 3-16 . Connect to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules Follow these steps to connect a fiber-optic cable to an SFP module: Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 Warning Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 25: Install The Chassis Ground Connection
Before you connect the power or turn on the power to the router, you must provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection to your router. This section describes how to ground the router chassis. The grounding lug location is on the back panel of the router. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 26 When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement Warning This unit is to be installed in a restrictive access location and must be permanently grounded to a minimum 6-AWG copper ground wire. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 27 If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire-stripping tool to strip the ground wire to 0.5 inch ± 0.02 inch (12.7 mm ±0.5 mm) (See the figure below). Figure 21: Stripping a Ground Wire Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 28: Power Connection Guidelines
Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 213 The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main disconnecting Warning device. Statement 1019 Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 29 • In some systems, you can use an UPS to protect against power failures at your site. Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the router, which can have substantial current-draw fluctuations due to bursty data traffic patterns. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 30 4. If the LEDs indicate a power problem, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting” for troubleshooting information. 5. If you are connecting a redundant AC power supply, repeat these steps for the second power source. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 31: Connect The Chassis To The Network
2. Connect the USB Type A cable to the PC. 3. To communicate with the router, start a terminal emulator application, such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal. This software should be configured with the following parameters: Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 32 Command or Purpose Action Step 1 Connect a USB • Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver, page 3-29 Type • Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver, page 3-29 A-to-Type A cable to the • Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver, page 3-30...
Page 33 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting Console Cables Command or Purpose Action • no flow control Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal. Figure 23: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router This software should be configured with the following parameters: Label Cable...
Page 34 2. Connect the Linux USB port to the router. 3. Enter the following commands to find the Linux USB port number: 4. Connect to the USB port with the following command, followed by the router USB port speed: Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 35 Tools and Resources Download Software site, USB Console Software category, at: https://software.cisco.com/download/ release.html?mdfid=286037604&flowid=71056&softwareid=282855122&release=3.13&relind=A V AILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest To download the driver, you must have a valid service contract associated to your Cisco.com profile. Note SUMMARY STEPS 1. Unzip the file asr-9xx_usbconsole_drivers.zip.
Page 36 Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Step 2 Scroll to Windows Driver Package - Exar corporation (xrusbser) Ports and click Remove. The Program Maintenance window is displayed. Step 3 Click Yes to uninstall the driver. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 37 Connect the USB end of the USB-to RJ-45 cable to the EIA Console port. Step 2 Connect the RJ-45 end of the DB-9 adapter cable to the USB-to RJ-45 cable, as shown in the figure below. Figure 24: EIA Console Port Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 38 When in a fixed-speed configuration and MDI mode: • Use a crossover cable to connect to an MDI port • Use a straight-through cable to connect to an MDI-X port Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Page 39 Connecting a USB Flash Device To connect a USB flash device to the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, insert the memory stick in the USB port labeled USB MEM. The Flash memory module can be inserted only one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.
Page 40 Step 3 To replace the Cisco USB Flash memory stick, simply insert the module into the USB port labeled USB MEM, as shown in the figure above. The Flash memory module can be inserted only one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.
Page 41 Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable to the GPS unit. Step 2 Connect the other end of the straight-through Ethernet cable to the ToD/1-PPS port on the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect Warning the ToD ports only to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cable.
Page 42 The RJ-45 port supports standard straight-through and crossover Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Cisco does not supply Category 5 UTP cables; these cables are available commercially. To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic compatibility and safety, Warning connect the Gigabit Ethernet ports only to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cable.

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