Initial Configuration; Checking Conditions Prior To System Startup; Chapter - Cisco ASR-920-24SZ-IM Hardware Installation Manual

Initial Configuration

This chapter guides you through a basic router 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 ASR 920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M Router from a console,
connect a terminal to the router console port.
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Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Ensure that the following conditions are addressed before starting up the router:
• 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.
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup , page 117
Powering Up the Router, page 118
Configuring the Router at Startup, page 122
Safely Powering Off the Router, page 125
Automatic Shutdown of the Router, page 126
port and powered up.
no flow control is set to none.
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