Initial Configuration; Checking Conditions Prior To System Startup; Powering Up The Chassis - Cisco NCS 4201 Hardware Installation Manual

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Initial Configuration

This chapter guides you through a basic chassis 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 a Cisco NCS 4201 from a console, connect a terminal to the chassis console port.

This chapter contains the following sections:

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Ensure that the following conditions are addressed before starting up the chassis:

• The optional Gigabit Ethernet Management port cable is installed.

• The chassis is securely mounted and grounded.

• The power and interface cables are connected.

• Your PC with terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal or equivalent) is connected to the console

• Your PC terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop-bit, no parity, and

• You have selected passwords for access control.

• Captive installation screws are tight on all the removable components.

• The console terminal is turned on.

• You have determined the IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial interfaces.

After installing your Cisco NCS 4201 and connecting cables, start the chassis and follow these steps:

Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup , on page 71

Powering Up the Chassis, on page 71

Configuring the Chassis at Startup, on page 73

Safely Powering Off the Chassis, on page 75

Automatic Shutdown of the Chassis, on page 76

port and powered up.

no flow control is set to none.

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