What You Need To Know; Before You Begin - Cisco 4451-X Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router

What You Need to Know

CLI Console Access
Use the USB console port on the router to access the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS-XE)
command line interface (CLI) on the router and perform configuration tasks. A terminal emulation
program is required to establish communication between the router and a PC. See the
Console Terminal or Modem" section on page 3-14
Note
Slot and Port Numbers
Cisco ISR 4451-Xs have built in ports and new slots. The new slots accommodate new modules and
interface cards; SMs, NIMs, PVDM4s, and the Cisco E-Series Server Modules. See the
Interfaces" section on page 1-17
Software Licenses
To use all the features on the Cisco ISR 4451-X, you must purchase a software package.
See the
Services Routers

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-27644-01
A Microsoft Windows USB driver must be installed before you establish physical connectivity
between the router and the PC.
"Licensing" section of the
for more information.
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
– To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
Screws that fit your rack
Wire crimper
Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:
2
AWG 6 (13 mm ) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding
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2
AWG 14 (2 mm ) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding
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2
AWG 18 (1 mm ) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-compliant chassis grounding
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For NEC-compliant grounding, an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal, with an inner diameter
of 1/4 in. (5 to 7 mm)
for instructions.
for slot and port numbering.
Software Configuration Guide for the Cisco 4451-X Integrated
Cisco 4400 Series Hardware Installation Guide
What You Need to Know
"Connecting to a
"About Slots and
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