Powering Up The Router; Checklist For Power Up; Front Panel Indicators - Cisco 2612 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Router

Powering Up the Router

Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main
disconnecting device. Statement 1019
To ensure adequate cooling, never operate the router unless the unit is completely closed.
Caution
This section covers the following topics:
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Checklist for Power Up

You are ready to power up the Cisco router if the following steps are completed:
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Front Panel Indicators

The following indicator LEDs provide power, activity, and status information:
Routers with 1-RU Chassis Height
The following indicator LEDs provide power, activity, and status information:
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Checklist for Power Up, page 3-23
Front Panel Indicators, page 3-23
Power-Up Procedure, page 3-24
Chassis is securely mounted.
Power and interface cables are connected.
Your PC terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no
parity.
You have selected passwords for access control.
You have determined the IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial interfaces.
POWER (green)—Lit when power is on.
RPS (green)—
Off—No redundant power supply (RPS) is present
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Blinking —System is booted, RPS is present, RPS failure
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– Continuous on—System is booted, RPS is present, no RPS failure
ACTIVITY (green)—
Slow, steady blinking—System is booting
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Blinks during system activity, such as interrupts and packet transfers
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Powering Up the Router

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