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Cisco ASR 914 Configuration Manual

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Cisco ASR 914 Router 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 the Cisco ASR 914 Router from a console, you need to 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 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 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 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 1
Powering Up the Cisco ASR 914 Router, page 2
Configuring the Cisco ASR 914 Router at Startup, page 3
Safely Powering Off the Cisco ASR 914 Router, page 6
port and powered up.
flow control is set to none.
Cisco ASR 914 Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Summary of Contents for Cisco ASR 914

  • Page 1: Checking Conditions Prior To System Startup

    Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware. To configure the Cisco ASR 914 Router from a console, you need to connect a terminal to the router console port.

  • Page 2: Powering Up The Cisco Asr 914 Router

    Step 2 Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete, the Cisco ASR 914 Router RSP begins to initialize. During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The LEDs go on and off in an irregular sequence. Once the router has booted, the green STATUS LED comes on and stays on.

  • Page 3: Checking Hardware And Software Compatibility

    To configure a Cisco ASR 914 Router from the console, you must connect a terminal or terminal server to the console port on the Cisco ASR 914 Router RSP. To configure the Cisco ASR 914 Router using the management Ethernet port, you must have the router’s IP address available.

  • Page 4: Configuring Global Parameters

    The first sections of the configuration script appear only at an initial system startup. On subsequent uses of the setup facility, the script begins with a System Configuration Dialog as shown below: When asked if you would like to enter the initial configuration dialog, enter yes. Cisco ASR 914 Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Checking The Running Configuration Settings

    Using this command saves the configuration settings that you created in the router using configuration mode and the setup facility. If you fail to do this, your configuration will be lost the next time you reload the router. Cisco ASR 914 Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 6: Safely Powering Off The Cisco Asr 914 Router

    This section explains how to shut down the Cisco ASR 914 Router. We recommend that before turning off all power to the chassis, you issue the reload command. This insures that the operating system cleans up all the file systems. Once the reload operation is complete, then the Cisco ASR 914 Router can be powered off safely.