Start The Router - Cisco 7304 Quick Start Manual

Note Make sure the entire stripped end of each lead is inserted all the way into its receptacle. If any exposed wire at the
stripped end of a lead is visible after inserting the lead into its receptacle, remove the lead from the receptacle, use the
wire stripper to cut the stripped end of the lead, and repeat Step 3 through Step 5.
Step 6 After tightening the receptacle screw for the ground and DC power line input leads, use a cable tie to secure the three
leads to the power supply faceplate.
Note When securing the ground and DC power line input leads to the power supply faceplate, leave a small service loop in
the ground lead to ensure that it is the last lead to disconnect from the power supply if a great deal of strain is placed
on all three leads (refer to Figure 17).
Step 7 Connect the ground and DC power line input leads to the power source.
Note After powering off the router, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before powering it on again.
Observe System Startup and Perform a Basic Configuration
Check conditions prior to system startup:
Check that all hardware parts and cables are securely attached to the chassis.
Step 1
Check that line card configuration information is available, if needed.
Step 2
Check that a CompactFlash Disk is installed.
Step 3
Step 4 Check that the console terminal is turned on.

Start the Router

Plug the power supply cable into the power source. Switch power on. Verify that the INPUT OK LED is on and green.
Step 1
Listen for the fans; they should be operating as soon as power is turned on. Verify that the FAN OK LED is on and
Step 2
green.
Step 3 During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The SYSTEM-UP LED comes on immediately as yellow, then turns
to green when IOS is booted. When the SYSTEM-UP LED turns off, ROMmon has completed the boot up process and
the system either is in the autoboot stage or displays a Router> prompt.
Observe the initialization process. The LEDs on the line card behave differently (most flash on and off).
Step 4
The following illustrations and tables provide information about the NSE-100, NSE-150, and NPE-G100 LEDs as the system
starts.
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