Chapter 6
Powering Up ERX Routers
Before You Power Up the System
Powering Up
This chapter describes how to power up an ERX router and determine whether it
has booted properly. It contains the following sections:
Before You Power Up the System on page 65
Powering Up on page 65
Status LEDs on page 66
Powering Down on page 67
The Next Step on page 67
Before powering up the system, make sure you complete the following tasks. See
the appropriate chapters in this guide for information about these tasks.
WARNING: Be sure the power source is turned off and the system is turned off before
you perform the installation tasks.
Installing SRP I/O and SRP Modules on page 37
Installing Line and I/O Modules on page 40
Cabling the SRP I/O Module on page 49
Cabling the Router for Power on page 53
Cabling I/O Modules on page 58
For specifications on the electrical requirements for the system, see "System
Specifications" on page 109. For details on the power consumed by the different ERX
modules, see the ERX Module Guide.
NOTE: In this procedure, we assume that the system is already connected to a power
source. See "Cabling ERX Routers" on page 47.
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