Overview - Cisco ASR 9901 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation
This chapter guides you through the process of preparing for router installation.
Before installing your Cisco ASR 9901 or Cisco ASR 9001 Router, you must consider these requirements:
• Power and cabling requirements must be in place at your installation site.
• Special equipment must be available for installing the router.
• The environmental conditions that your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation.
The shipping package for the router is engineered to reduce chances of product damage that may result from
routine material handling during shipment:
• Keep the router in the shipping container until you have determined the installation site.
• The router should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position.
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If an item appears damaged, contact a Cisco customer service
representative immediately.
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Overview

Cisco ASR 9901 Router
The Cisco ASR 9901 Router is a compact high-capacity provider edge (PE) router that delivers 456 Gbps of
non-blocking, full-duplex fabric capacity in a two-rack-unit (2RU) form factor.
Note The Cisco ASR 9901 Router supports Cisco IOS XR 64-bit releases only.
Overview, on page 1
Safety Guidelines, on page 3
Site Requirement Guidelines, on page 6
Port Connection Guidelines, on page 35
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