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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.
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup
Ensure that the following conditions are addressed before starting up the:
• The Route Switch Processor (RSP) is installed.
• 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 with terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop-bit, no parity,
• You have selected passwords for access control.
• Captive installation screws are tight on all removable components.
• The console terminal is turned on.
• You have determined the IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial interfaces.
• Empty card slots or card bays are filled with card blanks. This ensures proper air flow through the chassis
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup , on page 1
Powering Up the Cisco ASR 903 Router, on page 2
Configuring the Cisco ASR 903 Router at Startup, on page 5
Safely Powering Off the Cisco ASR 903 Router, on page 8
port and powered up.
and flow control is set to none.
and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Cisco ASR 903 Initial Configuration
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  • Page 1 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. •...
  • Page 2 It takes a few minutes for the messages to stop. Step 2 Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete (the process takes a few seconds), the Cisco ASR 903 Router RSP begins to initialize.
  • Page 3 "License Notice" file accompanying the IOS-XE software, or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE software. A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at: http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to export@cisco.com.
  • Page 4 *Feb 19 17:35:19.187: %ASR1000_OIR-6-ONLINECARD: Card (cc) online in slot 0 *Feb 19 17:35:19.189: %ASR1000_OIR-6-INSSPA: SPA inserted in subslot 0/0 *Feb 19 17:35:19.452: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted -- Cisco IOS Software, IOS-XE Software (PPC_LINUX_IOSD-ADVENTERPRISEK9-M), Version 12.2(33)XNA, RELEASE SOFTWARE Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Copyright (c) 1986-2008 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Page 5: Verifying The Hardware Configuration

    To configure a Cisco ASR 903 Router from the console, you must connect a terminal or terminal server to the console port on the Cisco ASR 903 Router RSP. To configure the Cisco ASR 903 Router using the management Ethernet port, you must have the router's IP address available.
  • Page 6: Configuring Global Parameters

    Cisco ASR 903 Initial Configuration Configuring Global Parameters Example: --- System Configuration Dialog --- Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: no Step 2 Press Return to enter user EXEC mode. The following prompt appears: Router> Step 3 From user EXEC mode, enter the enable command as shown in the following example: Router >...
  • Page 7: Checking The Running Configuration Settings

    Basic management setup configures enough connectivity for managing the system; extended setup will ask you to configure each interface on the system. For detailed information about setting global parameters, refer to the Cisco ASR 903 Router Software Configuration Guide.
  • Page 8 Safely Powering Off the Cisco ASR 903 Router This section explains how to shut down the Cisco ASR 903 Router. It is recommended that before turning off all power to the router, you issue the reload command. This insures that the operating system cleans up all the file systems.

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