What You Need To Know; Before You Begin - Cisco 2900 series Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router

What you Need to Know

CLI Console Access
Use the new USB console port on the router to access the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS) CLI
on the router and perform configuration tasks. A terminal emulation program, such as Microsoft
Windows HyperTerminal, is required to establish communication between the router and a PC. See the
"Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem" section on page 3-30
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Slot and Port Numbers
Cisco 2900 series and 3900 series ISRs have built in ports and new slots. The new slots accommodate
new modules and interface cards; Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Cards (EHWICs), Internal
Services Modules (ISMs), Packet Voice Data Modules (PVDM3), and Service Modules (SMs). See the
"Slot, Port, and Interface Information" section on page 1-28
Software Licenses
To use the following features on Cisco Integrated Services Routers, you must purchase a software
package.
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Before you Begin

Before installing and connecting a Cisco Integrated Services Router, read the safety warnings and gather
the following tools and equipment.
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OL-18712-01
A Microsoft Windows USB driver must be installed before you establish physical connectivity
between the router and the PC.
Gatekeeper
IPS (subscription)
SSL_VPN (counted)
SNA Switching
"Getting Software Licenses for the Router" section on page 6-1
ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (4 to 5 mm) and medium, 1/4-in. (6 to 7 mm)
To install or remove modules
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To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
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Screws that fit your rack
Wire crimper
Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:
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AWG 6 (13 mm ) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding
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AWG 14 (2 mm ) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding
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AWG 18 (1 mm ) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-compliant chassis grounding
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for instructions.
for slot and port numbering.
for more information.
Cisco 2900 and 3900 Series Hardware Installation
What you Need to Know
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